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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Huron Expositor, 1985-12-11, Page 5.BRUSSELS AND AREA Belgrave woman finishes course Belgrave Correspondent MRS. LE.'W IS STONEHOUSE 887-9487 Muriel Coultes has returned home from a two-week course in Liberation Theology held at the Curnevaca Centre for Intercultural Dialogue on Development in Curnevaca, Mexico, The course involved visiting the extremely poor villages, dialogues with women in those communities, talks from those who are working with and for the poor, in Base Eclesial Communities, as well as lectures on the Political oppression of Latin American Communities. Fifteen women from across Canada took part in this training course. It was arranged through the Division of Mission of the United Church of Canada and the United Church Women. CHRISTMAS PARTY A large crowd attended the annual Christmas potluck supper of the Calvin -Brick United Church congregation. It was held at the Women's Institute Hall in Belgrave on Friday, December 6. Following the meal, a Christmas program was presented by the Sunday School. Tracey Robinson gave a welcome recitation followed by a number of the Kindergarten class entitled "The Magic of Christmas." Participants were Tracy Robinson, Donna ean Pattison, David and Michael McBurney d Robbie McGee. Debbie and Dianne Ross delighted the audience with Highland Dancing. A skit entitled "Visiting the Sick" was presented by Brenda Halman, Maryon Dow, Jeff Olson and Brad Shiell. "Christmas, Then and Now" was present- ed by the combined efforts of the Primary and Junior Classes depicting h ow the Christmas story would be told in present times and past times. Participants were: Sherry and' Trisha Taylor, Brent, Brad and Mark Robinson, Debbie and Dianne Ross, Brandon and Aaron Coultes, Dawn Dow, Simone Sleeker, Tabi- tha Pattison, Ben Halman and Mark Olson. Carol singing, led by Rev John G, Roberts and accompanied by Mrs. George McGee, was interspersed throughout the program. Donald Dow, Sunday School superinten- dent, thanked the teachers and participants for their efforts and every child was presented with a Christmas treat FUNDS COLLECTED Over $200 was collected for the Diabetic Association in the village of Belgrave. Mrs. John McCracken and Dorothy Logan would like to thank all those who helped with the canvassing, Other helpers were: Mrs. Les Shaw, Harold Keating, Wilfred Walker, Mrs. Lawrence Taylor, Mrs. Evel Reich, Tom Wharton and Mrs. George Johnston. PEOPLE Mr. Clare Van Camp is a patient in the W ingham and District Hospital. Laura Johnston spent the weekend with Mr. and Mrs. George Johnston. Tara and Erin of l derton. UCW ME1 1'S The general meeting of the United Church Women was held November 28 Mrs. Murray Vincent opened the meeting with a Christmas worship service assisted •by ' Mrs. Bob Gordon. The offering was received by Mrs. Les Shaw and Annie Cook , and dedicated by Mrs. Murray Vincent. Mrs Bob Gordon gave a reading. The President, Mrs. John Roberts wel- comed Alison Coultes and Mrs. Paul Cook who sang a duet accompanied on the piano by Mrs. George Johnston. The minutes of the last meeting were read and the treasurer's report given, Corre- spondence was read from Town and Country Homemakers, Alma College and the Re- source Centre. It was decided to buy Bibles for the Sunday School and a poinsettia for the church sanctuary. Donations were made to Town and Country Homemakers, Children's Aid, Alma College, Youth Group and World Development and Relief Fund. Reports were read by various committee convenors and the nominating committee reported the new officers for 1986 Knox church women hold Christmas potluck dinner Cranbrook Correspondent MRS. MAC ENGEL 887.6645 The Christmas meeting of the Women's Missionary Society of Knox Presbyterian Church, Cranbrook, was held on Wednesday, December 4, beginning with a potluck dinner at the home of Mrs. Stuart Stevenson. Mrs. Leslie Knight opened the meeting using the Christmas worship service from the Glad Tidings. Various Christmas hymns were sung. Scripture readings were given by the leader, Mrs. Mac Engel, Mrs. Donald Peine and Mrs. Wilfred Strickler. Prayers were by Mrs. Engel and Mrs. Jack Knight. Fourteen answered the roll call with a Christmas reading. Correspondence from Ewart College was read and it was decided to give a donation. Mrs. John Vanass will be hostess for the January meeting which will be the annual meeting of the Ladies Aid, Mr. and Mrs. Clare Veitch spent a recent weekend with their son -ire law, and daughter BACHERT MEATS Gail us for your custom slaughtering needs SLAUGHTER DAY TUESDAY 'For your freezer. sides nl Beei, Pork, lamb n• Veal We specialize m home cured meals and old fashioned country style pork sausage, no fillers added Alt meat Gov I Inspected al mile Weltan 887.9328 BERG Sales -Service Installation FREE ESTIMATES • Barn Cleaners • Stabling • Bunk Feeders Donald G. Ives R.R. M2, Blyth Brussels 887-9024 Superb Quality Mr. and Mrs. Patrick Adams and children at Manotick. Recent visitors with Mr. and Mrs Stuart Stevenson were Mr. and Mrs Bruce Cummins, Toronto. and Mrs Anna Lee Smith and children, Milton. The Knight families had an early Christ• mas get-together at the Brussels. lunaris and Grey Arena. Mr. and Mrs. Harold Knight and son David, of Toronto, visited with Mr and Mrs Jack Knight and Mr. and Mrs. Das id Cooper and family, Windsor with Mr arid Mrs Leslie Knight. Mr. and Mrs Sid Barnes London visited Mrs ida Gordon on Friday The Hall Board held their first euchre on December 6 with 10 tables in play W inners were: high, Eleanor Stevenson. Jack Cox, low, Shirley Veirstop, Donald ('lark lone hands. Beryl Smith, Jim Mc•Taggari. lucky table no. 3 with players. Jean Conley, Patsy Dickinson. Ross Stephenson and Chas Keeso, lucky tallies. Lenora Mills and Ross Lee, lucky cup, Bill Craig There will be no more euchres until after New Years ALL WOOL FABRIC 50% OFF THIS WEEK ONLY SEAFORTH SEWING CENTRE 527-1900 Main St. I legantly Styled AFFORDABLY PRICED You'll love our newest collection of Pendants and matching earrings set with lustrous pearls, fiery opals, genuine amethysts or garnets, accented with sparkling diamonds. A final touch of elegance to compliment today's fashions. Exclusively by Designed by Available at Seaforth Jewellers MAIN STREET SEAFORTH 527-0270 The next meeting will be held January 30 at 6:30 p.m. with a potluck supper, music by Mrs. Leslie Shaw, a worship service by Laura Johnston and Mrs. Lawrence Taylor and program Medical Electives with Dr. Kim of London. Mrs. John Roberts, President, thanked everyone for their support during her term of office. Mrs. Jack Taylor introduced the program a play called 'Gifts Money Can't Buy" presented by Mrs. Jack Taylor, Mrs. Les Shaw, Mrs. Ross Anderson, Mrs. Lawrence Taylor, Dorothy Bogan and Laura Johnston. Mrs. Roberts closed the meeting with everyone repeating the Miszah Benediction. U.C.W. officers for 1986 are' Past President, Kay Roberts; President, Edith Vincent; 1st Vice President, Wilma Higgins; Treasurer, Donna Shaw; Assistant Treasur- er and Stewardship and Finance Leader, Mary Taylor; Secretary and Communication, Laura Johnston; Assistant Secretary, Mary Hunter; Church in Society. Mabel W heeler and World Outreach, Janet Mathers; Chris- tian Development, Wilma Higgins, Mrs. Clarence Yuill; In Church Services, Margaret Taylor, Thelma Pletch and Freda Johnston; Social. Committee, Mary Bunter, Ruth Gordon, Jane Grasby and Linda Campbell; Leader Developmemt, Doris Michie; Audit- ors, Bernice Higgins and Donelda Cottrill; Nominating Committee, Linda Campbell, Doris Michie, Kay Roberts and Helen Martin; Pianist, Freda Johnston and Ar- chives, Olive Bolt. EUCHRE PLAYED Nine tables were in play at the weekly euchre which was held in the Women's Institute Hall last Wednesday. Winners were: High Lady, Pearl Shiell; Novelty Lady, Mrs. Garner Nicholson; Low Lady, Verena Bone; High Man, Leslie Vincent; Novelty Man, Lewis Stonehouse and Low Man, Mel Jacklin. There will be euchre again tonight at 8.00 p.m. Everyone is welcome. GET-TOGETHER The Vincent families held a pre -Christmas get-together in the Women's Institute Hall Saturday. Those present were Mr. and Mrs. Jim Taff of London; Mr. and Mrs. Jeff Mitchell and Scott of Hanover; Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Logan. Kevin and Trevor of W yoming; Mr. and Mrs. Barry Logan. Michael, Shawn and Becky of Burlington: Mr. and Mrs. Murray Vincent, Dean, Jayne and Vaughan; Mr. and Mrs Neil Vincent and Mr. and Mrs. Grant Vincent and ('ole all of East W awanosh Township and the parents Mr. and Mrs. Harold Vincent, Mr and Mrs. Les Vincent and Dorothy Leean, all of Belgrave and Olive McKay of W ingham MONEY COI.FL TED $841 05, which is an increase of $137.71) over last year, was collected for the Belgrave Branch of the Bible Society. The officers of this Branch wish to thank all who helped collect and those who donated during this canvass. THE HURON EXPOSITOR, DECEMBER 11, 1985 ,L A5 MAPLEWOOD MANOR 13 Church St., Seaforth 527-1440 Gracious Retirement Home GRAND OPENING THURS., FRI., SAT. 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