The Citizen, 2008-05-08, Page 9THE CITIZEN, THURSDAY, MAY 8, 2008. PAGE 9. Community Club meets in Belgrave
Knox United learns community
The Belgrave Community Clubmet on May 2 with an attendance of12 members and five guests.A story called, A Mother’s Love,was read by Louise Bosman.The guest speaker, Elsie Schulerwas introduced by Barbara
Anderson. The theme of Schuler’s
talk was the underground railroad,
and she had on display a quilt she
had made with the blocks illustratingclues to help the runaway slaves. Forexample the log cabin quilt indicateda safe house; the bear’s paw meant tohelp to guide through water; thenorthern star meant safe navigationat night and the shoo-fly a safe
hiding place.
Every year the Teeswater Quilters
Guild contributes a quilt to an
auction in Stratford, with theproceeds going to the CancerSociety. They’re also making red andwhite patterned quilts to be sent tothe troops in Afghanistan.Pat Hunking thanked the speakerwith a gift.
The minutes of the last meeting
and the treasurer’s report were given
and the May birthdays and wedding
anniversaries acknowledged.The president of Zone 8, CharlesReid, was introduced by Gladys VanCamp. He brought greetings fromUSCO. He stressed the importanceof resolutions sent by local clubs andmentioned several that had become
law.
This year is the 50th anniversary
of USCO and each club is asked for
a donation to help finance the
celebrations to be held in August. He
had some cookbooks which were
recently published and were being
sold as a fundraiser.
The meeting closed with the
singing of God Save the Queen and a
social time was enjoyed.
The next meeting is on June 6.
John Dorsch and family greeted
worshippers at Knox United Church
on Sunday, May 4. The church was
decorated with beautiful spring
flowers to set the mood for a spring
day.
Bruce Whitmore welcomed the
congregation. This was followed by
the hymn-sing selections, Teach Me,
God to Wonder and It Only Takes a
Spark.
There were many people
celebrating birthdays: Sydney
Wightman celebrated her 9th
birthday, Andrew Procter his 20th.
Gloria Dow, Elizabeth Procter,
Doreen Marks and Dorothy Coultes
also celebrated birthdays.
It was announced that Bill Coultes
returned home Sunday after being a
patient and undergoing surgery in
Stratford and District Hospital.
Friends and neighbours wish Bill a
speedy recovery.
Andrea Shiell lit the Christ Candle
assisted by Mr. Whitmore.
The call to worship and prayer of
confession were read responsively.
The Prayer of Invocation and the
Words of Assurance were read in
unison.
Bruce Whitmore presented and
welcomed new members by transfer
– Elizabeth and Mark Stennett from
St. Andrew’s, Bayfield and Florence
and Norman Wightman from Knox,
Auburn. They were also welcomed
by Jim Barnes and the
congregation.
The junior choir sang two
selections, accompanied by
Elizabeth Stennett at the piano and
directed by Lila Procter. After the
singing of the children’s hymn, Tell
Me The Stories of Jesus, the children
went and sat in the pew. Mr.
Whitmore showed them a belt which
is only of use when it is joined
together. Unity is being part of
one big circle like the circle
of friendship. The children
joined hands for The Lord’s Prayer
and then adjourned to Sunday
school.
The scripture lessons were John
17: 20-26 and Psalm 4. Other hymns
that were sung were God, Reveal
Your Presence and Open My Eyes
That I May See. The hymns were
accompanied by Elizabeth
Procter.
Mr. Whitmore’s message was
entitled, What is Community? Jesus
prayed for unity when he was on the
cross. Community is a group of
people having common interests and
likes, sharing and helping others in
times of need and coming together as
one.
Doug Walker and Ken Procter took
up the offering. This was followed
by the singing of the offertory hymn
and the offertory prayer repeated in
unison.
The closing hymn Jesus Shall
Reign and the choral benediction
brought the morning worship service
to a close.
Sunday, May 11 is Mother’s Day
and baptism.
Have items for the newsletter to
Ruth Gordon by Sunday, May
18.
Many thanks to all those who have
supported the Belgrave community
Foodgrains Project in the past. With
matching donations from CIDA, this
project has resulted in over $500,000
for world relief. Shortages and rising
commodity prices mean that the
work this year is even more
important and necessary.
The partner church, Northminster
United in Oshawa has already raised
over $2,000 in support of this year’s
Foodgrains Project. As usual Knox
will be seeking support for this work
in the fall. Plan now to plant some
extra produce or flowers and make
some extra preserves for our food
and produce sale to be held Sept. 5
and 6.
On Sunday,April 27 new members
welcomed by transfer were Nicole
and Steve Coultes from Australia,
and Susan Jamieson from Trinity
United Church, Dungannon.
Tea time
Kindergarten students and mothers and grandmothers alike enjoyed tea, juice and treats last
week at East Wawanosh Public School as part of the school’s annual spring tea party in the
kindergarten class. From left: Victoria Coultes, Nancy Jardin and Colton Beaven. (Shawn Loughlin
photo)
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PEOPLE AROUND
BELGRAVE
The community extends sincere
sympathy to Kevin and Melissa
Scott in the loss of their infant son,
Nathan Allan at St. Joseph’s Health
Care Centre, London, April 25, age
eight days.
A former North Huron councillor
thinks his former counterparts,
and the media, need to do a better
job of getting the word out to
ratepayers.
At the April 21 meeting, following
the budget presentation, Arnold
Taylor of Wingham, asked for more
open communication. “I think if
you’re asking for more taxes then we
should at least know what’s going
on.”
“We’re not seeing it in the local
paper and not everyone has access to
the website.”
Clerk-administrator Kriss Snell
said that since the arrival of the new
community development co-
ordinator there have been press
releases issued regarding good news
in North Huron. “It’s always a bit of
a challenge to get our word out,” he
said.
“But you have people who say it
doesn’t get in the paper,” said Taylor.
“Maybe if people thought something
was in the paper they would get it.”
Taylor’s comments had followed a
question from Rob Enders about the
township’s decision to not renew the
water contract with Veolia, using
staff instead. Enders noted that he
had not been aware of the decision
wondered if it came because there
would be savings.
Director of finance/treasurer
Donna White said, “We anticipate
them.”
Snell added that operationally
they expected there would be
significant savings.
White said that the head of the
water department, Don Nicholson,
has been working on a water rate
study that will come to a public
meeting when completed.”
“We’ve never had anyone report
on water and sewer before,” offered
councillor James Campbell.
“But now Don attends the
committee-of-the-whole meetings.”
By Bonnie Gropp
The Citizen
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