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WI donates to Building Fridges school fundraiser
PEOPLE AROUND
BELGRAVE
A big help
Patricia Smith, one of the organizers of the Maitland River Christmas Market bake and craft
sale at Maitland River Elementary School was happy to report that the Belgrave WI group had
decided to donate $1,000 from their participation in the event back to the Building Bridges to
Our Future Campaign which is raising money for better facilities between Maitland River and
F.E. Madill schools. Smith, who moved to Belgrave more than a decade ago, said she is
constantly amazed by how strong and giving the community is. Back row, from left: WI
members Verna Norgate, Dorothy Coultes, Mabel Jacklin, Ruth Olson, Doreen Marks and
Dianna Robinson. Middle row: Smith, and WI members Wilma Higgins and Nancy Jardin. Front
row are Chloe and Amelia Foreman. (Denny Scott photo)
By Linda
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The March 16 meeting of the
Belgrave Women's Institute was a
busy one. President Verna Norgate
welcomed members and guests and
the opening ode was sung. The Mary
Stewart Collect was repeated. St.
Patrick's Day decorations adorned
the table in honour of the upcoming
celebration.
The two special guests were
introduced: Danielle Van Wyk,
Family Support Counsellor and a
student, Michelle. The topic was
Alzheimer's and other dementia.
Danielle gave a thorough
presentation including symptoms,
various types of dementia, care for
the caregiver, the warning signs to
be aware of and also what you can
do to maintain or improve brain
function. A token of appreciation
was given to the Huron County
Alzheimer's Association from the
branch.
Next on the program, Patricia
Smith and daughters Chloe and
Amelia Foreman were introduced.
They represented Maitland
Elementary School "Building
Bridges" project for playground
equipment. Belgrave branch
presented a $1,000 cheque for
this cause. Business included
the usual reports — secretarial,
financial and correspondence.
Eight members reported their
volunteer hours and answered the
roll call with "what action can we
take for a healthier brain?" Used
postage stamps can now be saved
and given to S.O.S. (ACWW).
Mabel Jacklin volunteered to act as
a branch director along with Mary
Hunter.
All members are urged to attend
the next meeting. It is the annual
meeting of the branch on Tuesday,
April 19 at 7:30 p.m. At that time
District President Debbie Bauer
plans to attend and an important
vote will be held concerning the
future of the Huron West District.
After the WI grace, a brown bag
lunch was enjoyed along with
fellowship.
FROM BELGRAVE
Centre uses generator to help community members
Last Monday evening was the first
time the Belgrave Community
Centre was able to make use of the
new generator that was purchased
for just that cause. The hydro went
out about 5:30 p.m. and because it
was not to come on until 8:45 p.m.,
the arena was opened for anyone
wishing to come in, instead of sitting
in the dark. The coffee was on and
there were a few visitors, so this is a
reminder to any community families
that the arena will be open when the
hydro goes off again. We have heat,
washrooms, showers and can make
you comfortable during the outage.
Harold and Nancy Jardin greeted
worshippers and handed out the
bulletins on Palm Sunday, March 20
at Knox United Church. Student
minister Brian Hymers welcomed
everyone and went over the
announcements. The congregation
and community wish Ivan Dow and
Donald Dow speedy recoveries.
Both are recovering from recent
falls.
Harold Jardin will be retiring on
March 31 and the congregation and
the community wish him all the best.
Brian lit the Christ Candle. The
call to worship was read
responsively and the morning prayer
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in unison. The congregation sang the
opening hymn, "Hosanna, Loud
Hosanna, accompanied by Ann
Clark at the piano. The children's
hymn, "He Came Riding on a
Donkey" was accompanied by
Mackenzie Wightman at the piano,
Ann Clark, the organ and Lila
Procter with her guitar.
The children gathered in the front
pew for story time. Brian read a
story entitled "Celebrating
Passover." Passover is a feast of the
Jews to commemorate the time when
God smiting the first-born of the
Egyptians, passed over the houses of
Israelites.
After the Lord's Prayer the
children adjourned to Sunday
school.
Those in attendance listened to the
Word of God as Ron Taylor read
from Luke 19: 28-40, Psalm 118
read responsively with the
congregation and Luke 22: 7-13.
Brian reflected on parades and that
they can announce the beginning of
something. Two of Jesus' friends
went to look for a donkey. It was
going to be a special donkey. Jesus
was going to ride on it. The friends
took the donkey to Jesus and put
their coats on its back and Jesus got
on. When the people saw Jesus
coming they began to shout with joy.
"Hosanna, Hosanna! Blessed is the
King who comes in the name of the
Lord!"
Some people cut branches off the
palm trees and laid them on the road.
Other people spread their coats on
the road. They all praised God in
loud voices for the wonderful things
Jesus had done. Jesus rode to the big
city of Jerusalem and the crowd
followed him. The leaders of the
people were angry because all the
people were following Jesus and not
following them anymore. They said
we must get rid of Jesus.
We can celebrate our Saviour
through prayer. Jesus is free to all
who want to accept him and is
always available. We don't need a
parade to celebrate.
The congregation sang the hymn
of response which was "Ride On!
Ride On in Majesty." Doreen Marks
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Larry Harper and Ken Procter took
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The closing hymn, "Tell Me the
Stories of Jesus", and the
benediction and blessing, "Go Now
in Peace" concluded the morning
worship service.
On March 25 Good Friday Service
will be held in Belgrave at 11 a.m.
There is a Easter Sunrise Service at
Donnybrook Cemetery on March 27
at 8 a.m. with communion, followed
by breakfast at Trinity. On Easter
Sunday March 27 the service at
Knox United is at 11:15 a.m. with
communion. Everyone is welcome.
On Monday, April at 4 p.m. the
Huron Perth Presbyterial UCW
Spring Fling is in Londesborough
United Church with guest speaker
Bev Hagendorn, Stratford, speaking
on Shelterlink with special music by
the Snell family. Dinner is $7,
registration is $2. North Huron
UCW is in charge of the closing
worship.
Shawn and Katie Cottrill of
Belgrave received word on the
weekend that Kate's grandfather
from Orillia passed away.
The community congratulates
Dave and Becky Bartman on the
birth of Briella Violet, born in
Stratford Hospital on March 12, a
baby sister for Emma and Noah.
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Meeting Schedule
Regular Council Meetings 7:00 p.m.
Location: North Huron Council Chambers
Dates: Monday, April 4
Monday, April 18
Monday, May 2
Monday, May 16
Monday, June 6
Monday, June 20
North Huron Police Services Board Meetings
Location: Police Station Board Room at 7:00 p.m.
Dates: April 19, May 24, June 21
Public Budget Meeting Tuesday, March 29 at 7:00 p.m.
in the North Huron Council Chambers. The Blyth Well Supply
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