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The Citizen, 2005-01-13, Page 16PAGE 16. THE CITIZEN, THURSDAY, JANUARY 13, 2005. FROM BELGRAVE 16 Belgrave Guiding welcomed five new Sparks at their enrollment last week. From left: Teaghan Coultes, Ashley Johnston, Shelby Higgins, Kendall Jardin and Brooklyn Johnston.(Vicky Bremner photo) attend UCW of the meeting, and she with the reading of two Storteboom opened with a meeting Sixteen members of the UCW Evening Unit met at the home of Mabel Wheeler on Tuesday, Jan. 4. Barbara Anderson’s group was in charge opened stories. Alice Call to Worship, scripture readings and a hymn. She read the meditation and closed with prayer. The minutes were read and adopted. Muriel Coultes gave the year-end treasurer’s report. Jan. 27 is the potluck supper in the church basement for the general meeting which begins at 6:30 p.m. with Jim and Betty Ross showing slides. Jan. 30 is the church annual meeting after lunch at the church. Feb. 9 is the annual meeting of Huron-Perth Presbyterial UCW at Parkview United Church, Stratford. It was decided to purchase a new 100-cup coffee maker for the church. Friendship pins will be ordered to be sold as a fundraiser for the church. Muriel Coultes had the program, with assistance from Barbara Anderson and Lorna Cook. Mrs. Anderson read a press release from the United Churcn which stated that two of the five immigrant families hosted in churches in Canada were accepted while the three other cases are being looked at. Mrs. Coultes read an update of the Beads of Hope Campaign and of the petition that United members signed to government assistance HIV/AIDS in South Africa. Over $2 million had been raised, far surpassing the $l million hoped for. Mrs. Cook read of the plight of women in Malawi, also living with HIV/AIDS. The February meeting will be at Donna Shaw’s. 10 tables Church ask for against at Ethel euchre The Ethel euchre was held on Monday. Jan. 3 with 10 tables in play. Winners were: share-the-wealth, Edna McLellan,, Jim Smith; high, Edna McLellan, Violet Smith, Allan Martin; lone hands, Helen Dobson, Viola Adams, Margaret Peebles, New Sparks New Year’s Eve was celebrated at the Belgrave WI Hall by 39 Belgrave and area folk. They missed some of the regular attendees who were kept Goats Club topic The Belgrave Community Club met on Friday, Jan. 7 at the Arena Centre. Ada Taylor welcomed the guest speaker, Garry Claassen, who talked about his goat farm north-west of Wingham. Gar-Mar Farms raise goats and ship their milk to Mornington Dairy Co-op where the milk is processed into milk and cheese products. Members served a sample of different kinds of goat cheeses. The Community Club will be hosting a dessert shoot on Friday, Feb. II at l p.m. Cost is $3 per person. The club will host a birthday party for Huronlea residents in Brussels on Tuesday, May 10. The club has also decided to purchase six new card tables for the arena. It was decided to discontinue the Wednesday evening card parties at the Institute Hall in Belgrave. Belgrave Seniors are preparing to host the zone Seniors fall rally. The next club meeting will be on Friday, Feb. 4. in play Allan Edgar, Eileen Mann; low, Mary Huether, Bill Craig; tally, Rex Whaley, Isabelle Craig, Allison Sleightholm, Myrna Burnett, Helen Cullen, Hazel McKenzie, Jim Smith, Kathleen Whaley. The next euchre will be held on Monday, Jan. 17 at 8 p.m. away by ill health. Progressive euchre was played from 8-10 p.m. with prizes going to: high lady, Alice Nicholson; high man, Ed Stewart; most lone hands, Eileen Sellers, Les Shaw. Instead of declaring a low, because everyone who plays is a winner, two draws were held with prizes going to Marjorie Stroud and Fred Ward. The door prize was won by Jean Nethery. Snacks and punch were enjoyed The Citizen It will have the newest listings in a convenient large type format. In one book you have the listings that you would need three Bell Canada books to find. Here is your chance to advertise in a product that stays around 365 days. Reserve your space today call Heather or Cappy at 523-4792 or fax us at 523-9140. Deadline: January 14, 2005 If you have a new phone number, or if you have just moved into this area, and your phone number is not included in the new Bell phone book, please call 523-4792 or 887-9114 and we'll be sure to include your listing. by all and music for dancing was provided by Les Shaw. Several spot dances gave others a chance to share in the prize table. At midnight Auld Lang Syne was sung and 2005 was welcomed noisily with the breaking of balloons and lots of friendly greetings. A sumptuous potluck meal was enjoyed by all present and plans were made to celebrate New Year’s Eve in the upcoming year. The Citizen’s New 2005 Telephone Directory Will Be Available Soon! WMS meets at member’s home The WMS held its meeting on Monday, Jan. 3 at the home of Beryl MacGowan. The Purpose was read, then a Call to Worship entitled Gift of Friendship was given by Alice Nicholson. Dini Nethery read scripture from Luke 2. What a Friend We Have in Jesus was read in unison. Mrs. Nicholson read a story on the value of friends. Mrs. Nicholson led in prayer. The roll call was a thought on the New Year. The secretary’s report was given by Margaret Siertsema and the treasurer’s report by Ivy Cloakey. Mrs. Siertsema read You are the Light of the World. The annual meeting is Jan. 17 at 9:30 a.m. at the Wingham church. Everyone is asked to bring something for the food bank. Mrs. Cloakey read a poem entitled The New Year’s Book. The final hymn was Standing at the Portal. Rev. Cathrine Campbell closed with prayer and the hostess served lunch. 2005 PHONE BOOK Serving Auburn Blyth Brussels Clinton Goderich Gorrie Listowel Wingham