HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Citizen, 2005-06-02, Page 19PEOPLE AROUND
BELGRAVE
Victoria Day weekend guests with
Mabel Wheeler were Mr. and Mrs.
Glenn Davis and Shannon of
Markham and Mr. Robin McAdam
of Halifax.
All had attended the wedding
reception of Mildred McAdam and
Charles Bailey at Wesley-Willis
United Church in Clinton on May
21.
Sunday, May 29 was the eighth
annual Canadian National Institute
for the Blind (CNIB) Walk Towards
Independence at the Mcnesetung
Trail, Goderich. Bob, Ruth and
Margie Gordon and Brittany Haines
joined the walk. Almost $13,000
was raised in support of blind and
visually-impaired individuals in the
community.
CNIB services are currently
accessed by 275 individuals living
in Huron County. With the
community’s support, they can
ensure that the quality and
frequency of these services are
maintained today and in the future.
The door-to-door canvass for the
Canadian Cancer Society in April
was very successful in the Belgrave
area. The 18 volunteers brought in a
total of $4,002.50 which is a record.
This was accomplished due to the
efforts of the canvassers and the
generosity of the people in the
community.
Thanks to everyone who made
this possible.
THE CITIZEN, THURSDAY, JUNE 2, 2005. PAGE 19.
FROM BELGRAVE
Shoot results
WI members hear
of African excursion Car wash
The May meeting of the Belgrave
Women’s Institute began with the
Opening Ode, the Mary Stewart
Collect and O Canada with Gladys
Van Camp as pianist.
The program convenor, Isabelle
Craig introduced Neil and Marie
McGavin of Walton, who spoke on
and showed pictures of their trip to
South Africa in February. They
toured game preserves where they
saw the native wild animals and the
very colourful birds.
Farms had corn, soybeans and
bananas and crops. Some farms of
large acreage raised beef cattle.
They experienced different foods
and were entertained by native
dancers in their bright coloured
costumes.
Belgrave Kinsmen Club president Ken Pennington took his
turn washing cars at the club’s car wash held Saturday in
the parking lot of the Belgrave Community Centre. (Jim Brown
photo)
There were 12 tables of shoot in
play on Friday. May 27 in the
community centre.
Winners were: high lady, Nell
Johnston; second high lady. Irlma
Edgar; most shoots, Louise
Schiestel; high man, Jim Coultes;
second high man, Eileen Miller;
most shoots, Lillian Campbell.
The next shoot is Friday, June 10
at l :30 p.m.
7 members attend
Belgrave UCW Unit
On May 17 the Afternoon Unit
United Church Women met in the
church basement. There were seven
members present.
Pat Hunking opened the meeting
with a welcome and prayer.
Pat Barnes was the guest. She*
answered questions about her trip to
Nicaragua. The people are very
poor. The unemployment was very
high because of the unsettled
condition of the country. The
country has suffered through a civil
war.
The group took many donations of
They saw the Canada Memorial
from the Boer war.
On display were maps, books,
china and a handbag made from the
skin of the stingray fish.
A social time was enjoyed during
lunch.
The business meeting was
conducted by the president, Audrey
Fenton with the minutes of the
previous meeting and financial
statement given by Doreen Marks.
Plans were discussed for hosting the
Huron West District annual meeting
in Belgrave and for catering the
meals during the summer.
Several lucky members won
potted geraniums as door prizes.
The next meeting will be on June
21 at 7:30 p.m.
supplies and clothing with them.
They distributed them among
orphanages, schools, old people’s
homes, etc.
She showed a grasshopper that a
young lad had made from a palm
leaf.
Kay Roberts led the worship.
Rooted and Built Up. Lois Chamney
gave visiting and treasurer reports.
Edith Vincent told about the
Canadian Environmental Awards.
The next meeting will be at the
church June 14. Mrs. Roberts closed
the meeting with the benediction.
United Church breakfast
From left: Wyatt Bearss, John Hakkers and Bryce Giousher
help themselves to some breakfast at the United Church
breakfast held Sunday morning at the church. (Jim Brown photo)