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The Citizen, 2010-02-25, Page 19The February meeting of the Belgrave Women’s Institute began with a potluck lunch at noon, attended by 10 members and 29 guests. The president, Doreen Marks welcomed everyone and listed all the special days celebrated in February, especially the founding of the Women’s Institute on Feb. 19, 1897, with the Belgrave Branch started in 1911. The program convenor welcomed those taking part in the entertainment. Old-time music was supplied by Arnold Bruce, Doris Walker, Mary Hein and Bill Wall. John McIntosh sang two numbers accompanied by Donna Shaw. Alice Nicholson read three humorous stories. Gloria Dow sang some Valentine’s Day songs accompanied by her sister, Loye Watke. Mrs. Watke also played several numbers on her accordion. Two students from East Wawanosh Public School gave their winning public speaking speeches. Catherine Coultes spoke on ballet and Kendall Jardin on music. Mrs. Marks thanked all the performers and announced the next potluck lunch and program will be on Tuesday, March 16. A short business meeting began with the minutes of the Januarymeeting and the financial reportgiven by Dorothy Coultes. The rollcall was answered by givingvolunteer hours. Those who hadattended the sewing class to make atote-bag, showed their finished bags, including Nancy Jardin, Mary Hunter, Gladys Van Camp and Dorothy Coultes. The other member, Dianna Robinson was absent. The leader was Doreen Marks. Members were reminded to bring items for the gift bags to be sent to the Children’s Hospital in London to the March meeting. KNOX UNITED CHURCH On Sunday, Feb. 14 the flower arrangements at the front of the sanctuary at Knox United Church were placed by the family in loving memory of Jean Pattison. Nicole and Alycia Coultes greeted worshippers and handed out the Service of Worship at Knox United Church on Sunday, Feb. 21. Rev. Tom Murray welcomed the congregation on the First Sunday of Lent. Steve Coultes reported that the youth group is collecting teddy bears for Haiti and there will be a talent auction, spaghetti supper, and ice skating at the Community Centre on Friday, March 5. The supper will be from 5:30 - 7 p.m. and ice skating from 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. Everyone is welcome. Birthday greetings were extended to Edith Vincent on her 90th birthday on Feb. 21 and to Rev. Tom Murray also celebrating his birthday. Bill Coultes has been transferred to Wingham and District Hospital. The community wish Bill a speedy recovery. The congregation sang, I Love to Tell the Story for the opening hymn accompanied by Elizabeth Procter. The call to worship was read responsively. O God, How We Have Wandered, was the Song of Lenton Journey. The senior choir of mixed voices sang, God is My Shepherd accompanied by Elizabeth Procter. The children and youth gathered in the front pew for story time. Jessica Procter read a reading where someone had to choose between twoactivities they really loved. SteveCoultes read about someone whodidn’t want to be alone, and AndreaShiell where a child had to decidewhich parent they wanted to livewith … we all face choices in our lives. Jesus had to make choices in his life. His love and his relationship with God was so important. After the Lord’s Prayer, and the Song for the Journey, In Haiti, There is Anguish, the children adjourned to Sunday School. The shared scripture was from Psalm 91 and Romans 10: 8-13. Come, O Fount of Every Blessing was the Song of Pilgrimage. The gospel reading was taken from Luke. The message reflected on the time with the children. God’s word to us was entitled, Connect the Dots. Congregation members were to stare at the four dots in the centre of the page for about 30 seconds, trying not to blink, then lean back, look at the ceiling or wall and blink their eyes a few times. It was amazing to be able to see Jesus in the picture. Try looking at the image of dots that make up your life. We need to take steps to make sure every dot echoes in our life. Each of us is a dot that represents the image of Knox United Church. Make every stranger a part of your life, bring peace into every meeting, make friends with God – He is already a friend of ours. When we send out love – it always comes back to us. Stay connected to others. Say only nice things about other people. Look for the image of God in all creations. Each day the picture of Christ becomes a little sharper and clearer. We plant the seed and water them and knowing that someday they will grow. Allen Walker and Adel Dodds took up the offering which was dedicated. The closing hymn and the Song of Praise was, At the Name of Jesus. Our mission was read in unison. The Sung Blessing, Go Now In Peace, concluded the worship service. Elizabeth Procter accompanied all the hymns. THE CITIZEN, THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 25, 2010. PAGE 19. Michael Cooper of Mitchell will serve 35 days in Stratford Jail in connection with a break and enter incident in Brussels in late 2008. Judge R.G.E Hunter sentenced Cooper based on the charges of theft and a failure to comply with the conditions of his bail. Cooper was also ordered to pay restitution in the amount of $385, half of the cost of a broken door, stemming from the Dec. 26, 2008 incident. Crown attorney Perry Hill said the night in question began at an acquaintance’s house is Brussels, where drinking was involved. Eventually the group, including Cooper left, only to return later for more alcohol. Several bottles of beer and one bottle of Canadian Club whiskey were taken and the door was broken in the process while the homeowner protested, Hill said. In addition to serving his time on weekends, Cooper is not to have any contact with the Brussels homeowner. In the case of the failure to comply with bail conditions case, Hill said Cooper was picked up in March of 2009 and was found to have imbibed alcohol, something forbidden by his previous bail. Defended by duty counsel Grant MacKinnon, Cooper will serve 21 days in prison in connection with the theft charge and 14 days for the failure to comply charge. Earlier in 2009, the other two men involved in the incident were found guilty of similar charges. In June of 2009, Philip Leger of Port Elgin was sentenced to 45 days in jail and to pay the other half of restitution connected to the broken door. Crown attorney Bob Morris said that Leger was one of two men entering the house, while another man, waited in the car. Leger was ordered to serve his sentence on weekends and pay $100 per month towards the cost of the door until it is paid off. Richard Haskins, who remained in the vehicle, pled guilty to failing to comply. Defense attorney Lynn Johnston said that while Haskins had a no contact order, he had needed to speak with the victim regarding lifting the order conditionally. Johnston said the two were good friends and Haskins, while he knew it was wrong, took it upon himself to communicate with his friend. Haskins was fined a total of $750, $250 per count. DANGEROUS OPERATION David Garniss of Wingham pled guilty to the dangerous operation of a motor vehicle, stemming from an incident in September, which resulted in a police pursuit through Morris-Turnberry. Hill said the incident arose just after midnight on the night in question when the vehicle, being driven by Garniss, was observed to be swerving by an approaching police car. The vehicle was travelling east on Jamestown Road when police attempted to conduct a stop and the driver sped away. After a short pursuit, Garniss drove his vehicle off the road, onto a snowmobile trail and eventually into a bush, which is when he exited the vehicle and gave himself up. Garniss was ordered to pay a $2,000 fine and his driver’s license was suspended for 12 months. During that time he also has to abstain from alcohol. MARIJUANA POSSESSION Jesse Becker of North Huron pled guilty to the possession of a controlled substance (marijuana), in connection with an Oct. 9 incident. Federal crown attorney Mike Donnelly said Becker entered a RIDE program and the investigating officer noticed a plastic bag in Becker’s pocket, which after further investigation, was found to be a small amount of marijuana. Becker was given an absolute discharge. The Bantam mixed curling team from Wingham Golf and Curling Club competed in the Zone 14 competition in Teeswater, Feb. 13 and Feb. 14 and won the “B” title to advance to the Regional competition in Simcoe on March 13 and 14. The team consisted of Matthew Cottrill, skip; coach Shawn Cottrill, Matthew Hallahan, fourth; Stacey Hallahan, lead; and Kelsie Eadie, vice. The community congratulates the team on their winnings and wish them all the best in the Regional competition. The community extends sincere sympathy to Doreen and Jack Marks and family, Don and Patricia Pattison and family, Ruth King and Charlie Cook and family and Margaret Higgins in the loss of Jean Pattison. On Thursday, Feb. 25 at 7:15 p.m. The Book Club will meet at Tom’s residence, 21 Jordan Drive. Many years ago in Scotland, a new game was invented. It was ruled, Gentlemen Only … Ladies Forbidden and thus, the word Golf entered into the English language. On Friday, March 5 at 2 p.m. is the World Day of Prayer service in theKnox United Church basement. TheMarch meeting of the UCW iscancelled and all are invited to theWorld Day of Prayer.Margaret Vincent was presentedwith the 2009 FAB bursary fromCKNX. She was selected from atotal of eight applicants for thisyear’s bursary. The RR3, Winghamresident is in the second year of the environmental management and agriculture program at the Ridgetown Campus of the University of Guelph. Ray Baynton of CKNX Radio presented Margaret with the $1,000 FAB bursary. The community congratulates Margaret on her endeavours and winnings. SHOOT PARTY There were eight tables of shoot in play on Friday, Feb. 19 at the Community Centre. Prior to the shoot everyone enjoyed delicious desserts. The winners were: high pink card, Bev Hayden; second high pink card, Lillian Appleby; most shoots, Judy Hahn; high white card, Jim Hunter; second high white card, Mary Walsh; most shoots, Lloyd Appleby. The next shoot is Friday, Feb. 26 at 1:30 p.m. Everyone is welcome. 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