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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Citizen, 2000-06-07, Page 10PAGE 10. THE CITIZEN, WEDNESDAY, JUNE 7, 2000. FROM BELGRAVE 10 tables in play at euchre There were 10 tables of euchre in play on Wednesday, May 31. Winners were: high lady, Marie Chittick; second high lady, Louise Bosman; lone hands, Alice Nicholson; low lady, Ada Taylor; high man, George Inglis; second high man, Stuart Musgrove; lone hands, Allen Edgar; low man, Garner Nicholson. This is the last euchre of the sea­ son. Euchre will resume in the fall on Wednesday, Oct. 11 at 8 p.m. On Friday, May 26 there were nine tables of shoot in play in the Belgrave Community Centre. Winners were; high lady, Joanne MacDonald; second high lady, Jane Grasby; most shoots, Doris Michie; low lady, Olive Bolt; high man, Nell Johnston; second high man, Ross Taylor; most shoots, Garner Nicholson; low man, Lome Campbell. The next shoot is June 9. PEOPLE AROUND BELGRAVE By Linda Campbell Call 357-2188 Mr. and Mrs. Tebor Cravec and Kristen visited with Mrs. Mabel Wheeler. Ashley Irwin of Ashfield Twp. spent last weekend at her grand­ mother Betty Irwin’s. School water confirmed safe Water testing is now complete for all 17 Avon Maitland District School Board schools served by wells. The board reports that the health units have confirmed the wells as free of contamination and therefore safe. The water at East Wawanosh Public School is now free of con­ taminants but will continue to be tested for a period of time to ensure ongoing safety. The school reopened Thursday, June 1. Ne-w Guides Parents and friends of Belgrave Guides gathered at East Wawanosh Public school last week to help celebrate Brownies moving up to Guides. They are, from left: Melinda Dorsch, Ellen Jefferson and Ashley Casemore. Kate-Lyn Losch was absent. Several Belgrave sparks graduated to Brownies at a cere­ mony held last week at East Wawanosh Public School. The new Brownies are, from left: Brittany Weber, Loretta Thompson and Christina Grein. Melissa Higgins and Sarah Dwyer were absent. WI District meets at Belgrave Women’s Institute members of Huron West District celebrated their 100th annual meeting in Belgrave on May 29. The hall was beautifully decorated with bouquets of spring flowers and the ladies were served coffee and muffins as they regis­ tered. President Lois Elliott, Londesboro, welcomed all. Entertainment was provided by Donna Young of Dungannon reading a poem written by someone who had spent time in Goderich Hospital. The 4-H report was given by Kim Higgins. There are 253 members in Huron County, but they are having difficulties because of the cuts in government funding. Potters greet at United service Charles and Grace Potter greeted worshippers at Knox United Church on Sunday, May 28. Bruce Whitmore, the guest speaker wel­ comed the congregation. The senior choir sang With Music I Will Praise Thee accompanied by Club gives to Walkerton The Belgrave Community Club met on June 2 at 1:30 p.m. The group is taking a bus on June 13 leaving the arena parking lot at 9 a.m. Plans were finalized for the fall rally to be held in the community centre on Sept. 28. LISTOWEL A DISTRICT ASSOCIATION FOR COMMUNITY LIVING 820 MAIN ST. LISTOWEL, ON N4W 3H4 PHONE: 519-291-1350 FAX: 519-291-2747 WINGHAM A DISTRICT COMMUNITY LIVING ASSOCIATION 153 JOHN ST. WINGHAM, ON NOG 2W0 PHONE: 519-357-3562 FAX: 519-357-4283 The Wingham A District Community Living Association and the Listowel A District Association for Community Living will be having a joint Annual General Meeting, as follows: Location: Listowel DACL 820 Main St. E. (Beside Agricultural Society Hall) Listowel, ON Wednesday, June 14th, 2000 Time: 7:00 p.m. Association members and interested persons are invited to hear about the efforts and accomplishments, to date, of our two Associations' amalgamation initiative. Each Associations' membership will be voting on a motion to amalgamate the Associations' Board of Directors into one Board. 5 gallon bottles & coolers now available at Oldfield's OLDFIELD PRO HARDWARE & RADIOSHACK EE2 Brussels 887-6851 ®dioShatl Greetings were brought from the area president, Pauline Lindsay; the board director, Donna Willows and representatives from Huron East and Huron South. The PAC report was given by Donna MacPherson. June is WI month. The theme is Walk for Health. She distributed a booklet and video to each Branch. A craft and bake sale was held with Mary Wightman winning the draw for the Morris Twp. anniver­ sary plate. After lunch a fashion show of dresses from bygone years was presented by members of Maitland Branch. Mabel Jacklin read a poem When Elizabeth Procter at the piano. The scripture reading was I John 5; 1-6. Donna Raynard looked after the nursery. The sermon was The Real World - A Self Portrait. There will be a shoot party on Friday, June 9 and then on Sept. 8. The club will be donating money to the arena board and also will send money up to Walkerton. The next regular meeting will be held on Sept. 11 at 1:30 p.m Little Sparks Mother Entertains the WI. Lois Elliott introduced the guest speaker Jane Muegge, resource specialist at Clinton. She likened WI members to angels who contribute so much to their communities. The In Memoriam was conducted by Londesboro, honouring those deceased during the past year with a minute’s silence and repeating The Lord’s Prayer and the 23rd Psalm. It was decided to donate to the Friends of 4-H and also to the 4-H delegate exchange. The installation of officers for 2000-2001 was conducted by Donna MacPherson and an invitation to hold the next District Annual meet- Don and Ken Procter took up the offering. The 75th anniversary of the United Church is being celebrated on Sunday, June 11 at 11 a.m. This serv­ ice also honours the 38 years of the United Church Women. The male members of the official board will serve the potluck lunch following the service. Everyone is welcome. A time cap­ sule has been prepared for the church history. If you wish to contribute information phone Lome Campbell for details. A Cool Treat NaturalSprings Bottled Water If you're concerned about the quality of your drinking water, switch to distilled or Natural Springs bottled drinking water. ing in Auburn was extended. Pianists for the day were Gladys Van Camp and Mary Coultes. Helen Johns, MPP Huron-Bruce Invites you to attend our Seniors' Seminar Friday, June 16, 2000 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. Huron Adult Day Centre London Road Clinton, Ontario For FREE tickets please contact Helen Johns' office (519) 235-4921