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Brussels Legion Silent Auction Saturday, May 5 10 am - 4 pm A wide variety of items for everyone Proceeds to Accessibility Fund Songs of Faith held at Belgrave’s Knox United Church Songs of Faith took place at Knox United Church on April 19 at 7 p.m. John Clark greeted, handed out the schedule of events as well as ushered guests to an almost full capacity event. Sherydan Jones and Shae-Lynn Jones entertained with a trumpet duet, “Amazing Grace”. Organizer John McIntosh welcomed everyone. Master of ceremonies Rev. Tom Murray introduced Elizabeth Stennett, Lila Procter, Emily Stennett and Nicole Coultes asgroup performers with “Come Nowis a Time to Worship”. The seniorchoir sang “Praise God” and “Jesusis a Friend Who’s Always There”,accompanied by Ann Clark. CliffordCoultes had the crowd laughing ashe recited the monologue “Albertand the Lion Part I”.Eight children volunteered to playthe chimes led by Ann Clark andaccompanied by Elizabeth Stennett. After Christian music medley, Redeemed entertained, John McIntosh favoured with a solo, “Because He Lives”. Rev. Tom Murray talked about his favourite hymn. Ann Clark and Sheila Nixon were next with Ann doing a reading and both playing the chimes. Nicole and Victoria Coultes sang a duet, “Ordinary Miracle” by Sarah McLachlan. A solo “Three Wooden Crosses” was sang by Chris McIntosh and then Clifford Coultesamused the audience with “Albertand the Lion, Part 2”. Christian music medley –Redeemed entertained with severalselections followed by the juniorchoir led by Lila Procter. John andChris McIntosh sang a duet,“Precious Memories”. “ ’Til theStorm Passes By (reflection byGeorge Procter) was sang by thesenior choir accompanied by Ann Clark. Throughout the evening the congregation sang, “Touch the Earth Lightly”, “Sing, Sing, Sing” and “If You’re Happy and You Know It.” The singing of the benediction,“May the Good Lord Bless and KeepYou” brought the eveningentertainment to a close.John McIntosh thanked everyone for entertaining and everyone forattending to make this special eventpositive. Refreshments andfellowship followed in the churchbasement.By LindaCampbellCall 357-2188PEOPLE AROUNDBELGRAVE Touring nature Melissa Prout of the Maitland Valley Conservation Authority, centre, was a tour guide for the Huron County Tourism Association’s annual Brochure Swap event on April 19. Participants could take part in one of three tours to different cultural locations in North Huron. Prout hosted tourists at the Wawanosh Nature Centre before they visited Hedley’s Trout Farm north of Blyth. (Denny Scott photo) Cook joins Belgrave WI The Women’s Institute met on April 17. The meeting began with the Opening Ode and Mary Stewart Collect. The president Doreen Marks welcomed 10 members and one guest and read “Tomorrow I’ll clean the attic” and reminded everyone of Earth Week. The minutes of the last meeting and treasurer’s report were given by Dorothy Coultes. The Huron West District annual is on Monday, May 28 at the OMAFRA office in Clinton, hosted by Maitland branch. The roll call was answered by giving volunteer hours and payment of yearly dues. Everyone was pleased to welcome a new member, Joanne Cook. The convenor for the May meeting is Nancy Jardin, beginning with a planned potluck meal at 6:30 p.m. Several members agreed to help with the healthy snacks program at East Wawanosh Public School. It was decided to donate $25 to support an ACWW member for “Walk around the World”. The branch will continue to support the Children’s Hospital in London and Canada Comforts for another year. The annual meeting began with the minutes of the last annual and the year-end financial report. The branch director, Ruth Olson presented the slate of officers for 2012-2013. President is Audrey Fenton; secretary- treasurer, Dianna Robinson; assistant secretary, Dorothy Coultes; district director, Nancy Jardin. They were installed by the District President, Dianna Robinson. Everyone was invited to view the donated items of crib quilts, books, slippers, knitted items and toiletry bags. The WI grace was sung. Lunch was served by Doreen and Dianna and a social time enjoyed. UCW celebrates 50 years London Conference United Church Women gathered in St. Paul’s United Church, Aylmer, on Sunday and Monday, to celebrate their 50th anniversary. Muriel Coultes of Belgrave, attended as a past president of London Conference as well as a past national UCW president. Fifteen other past presidents were honoured and each gave reminisces of their time in office. The two-day conference included two exciting Bible studies by Rev. Cathy Larmond; the guest speaker, Mrs. Betty Turcott, president of the national UCW and Rev. Gary Clark of Blyth. President of London Conference who installed the new executive and led in the communion service. The new book Ordinary Heroes, Celebrating United Church Women has been published and was for sale at the event. The book contains the history of UCW, women’s stories from across Canada and two articles by Mrs. Coultes. The National UCW is raising money for the Morogo Project in Tanzania which will provide teaching to mid-wives who will then help deliver babies, and help save the lives of the mothers. All young mothers have suffered Female Genital Mutilation as is their custom, but Mrs. Coultes reminded them that the National Consultation of UCW sent letters to the then Prime Minister of Canada in 1992 to pass a bill that would stop this procedure being done right here in Canada. That has never happened. Celebrations of the 50th anniversary will be held for Huron- Huron-Perth Women in Varna on May 7 and the national celebration will be held July 23-27 at Redeemer College in Ancaster. The community extends sinceresympathy to Helen and Don Nobleand families in the loss of a mother, Bernice (Thiel) McClinchey who passed away on April 12. The community congratulates Travis Campbell and Patricia Lovell as they begin a new life togetherwith marriage on June 9.Congratulations is also extended from the community to Jennifer Black and Joe Garrick who are planning a September wedding. Wedding coming in June