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The Brussels Post, 1977-02-23, Page 6OFFICE HOURS The office of the Brussels Post will be open until further notice during the following hours: Monday 10am to 12 noon 1 to 4 pm Tuesday 9am to 12 noon 1 to 4 pm Wednesday 1-4 pm 'Thursday 1-4 pm Friday 1-4 pm Saturday 10 am -12 noon 4'Brussels Post 8071UTSSAREILOS Phone 887•6641 Brussels or call Evelyn Kennedy 887-9373 or Pat Longlots 887-6727 or 527=02`40 Seaforth. collect Dave Robb PROFESSIONAL PHOTOGRAPHY Weddings - Anniversaries Portraits - Industrial Team & Group Pictures SEAFORTH 527-0064 For Qualified Workmanship and the best in Building and Renovating CONTACT: QUALITY CONSTRUCTION Prop. Ben TenPas Brussels Phone: 887-9309 FREE ESTIMATES 6—THE BRUSSELS POST, FEBRUARY 23, 1977 Belgrave School Trustee speaks to WI Correspondent Mrs. L. Stonehouse The Education meeting of the Belgrave Women's Institute was held February 15th at 2 p.m. in the W.I. Hall. Mrs. Glenn Coultes, the convener, spoke briefly on the motto "Education is like lighting a lamp, not filling a bucket" and introduced the guest speaker Mr. John Elliott of Blyth the representat ive for Morris, East Wawanosh and Blyth on the Huron County School. Mr. Elliott gave a real insight into the duties of the 16 members of the Huron County School Board who are responsible for the budget, the transportation, the hiring of teachers, custodians etc. in the five secondary schools, twenty- •three elementary schools, and three schools for the trainable retarded. He said the Eduction system in Huron is one of the best in Ontario and the teachers are excellent caliber. However, he stressed that discipline and moral training should be exercised in the homes , the home is still the greatest influence on a child". Mrs. Glenn Coultes thanked the speaker for his informative address. The Roll Call was answered by the members saying a verse learned during their school days. Misses Sheila Anderson and Janet McIntosh entertained the ladies by singing two numbers, Sheila providing the accompani- ment on her guitar. Their singing was most enjoyabale. Mrs. Stanley Hopper presided The Messengers of the Knox United Church, Belgrave met in the church basement on Sunday morning with an attendance of 17. Games were enjoyed by the group. The offering was received and dedicated. Mrs. Murray Vincent and Alison Roberts took the nine pre-school children to another room. They enjoyed a short story, colouring pictures and each received a Valentine Craft. Mrs. Robert Taylor and Mrs. for the business and. Mrs. Ross Higgins read the minutes, financial statement and correspondence. The Training School for 4-H leaders will be held, February 21 - 22 in Salvation Army Citadel.The Spring Club is "Clothes for Leisure" and the club leaders are Mrs. James Hunter and Mrs. Murray Scott Mrs. Robert Gordon, Mrs. James Bakelaar, Mrs. Richard Moore and Mrs. Peter Chandler.. Officers Conference will be held at University of Waterloo May 3, 4, 5, so the necessary fee will be sent in with the hope that one of the conveners will attend. Ten dollars was sent to War Memorial Children's Hospital. The members agreed to canvass for Cancer Campaign in April. The members are to provide a program , cup cakes and gifts for a Birthday Party at Brussels Nursing Home on March 8 at 2 p.m. Mrs. Garner Nicholson, Mrs. Ross Higgins, Mrs. C.W. H anna andMrs. Leonard James were the committee appointed to look after this party. The quilting Course will tie" held March 22 and 23 at the W.I. Hall. Those people desiring any information re this course should contact either Mrs. Clarence Hanna or Mrs. Lorne Jamieson. All women interested in the art of quilting are welcome. Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence Taylor are the new caretakers. Appreciation was expressed for the faithful efforts of the Sam Jack Higgins assisted the older children in finding their Bible verses to make a chart. Each child helped by printing words to complete the story on how "we are being God's disciples today". Hanging Valentine cards were made with three Bible • verses listed for each child to look up in their Bible at home and read. Weather permitting Messengers will be held the first Sunday in March. Pletch family over the past years for the caretaking of the hall. Twenty-five dollars is to be given to Belgrave School Fair Board for special W.I. classes. Mrs. William Coultes and Mrs. John Kerr are to make up these , classes. The nominating committee named was Mrs. Clarence Hanna, Mrs. Lorne Jamieson and Stanley Black. Plans were made for an executive meeting of the Huron West District to be held in Belgrave W.I. H all, Monday, April 4th at 1:30 p.m. to make preparations for the District Annual which will be held in Clinton May 30. Lunch was served by Mrs Stanley Black, M rs. Walter Scott, Mrs. Ivan Wightman and Mrs. W. Fenton. Personals Friends of this community will be interested to h ear that in the graduating class of the University of Guelph this month Alan W. Scott - of Barrie received his Master of Science Degree. He is at present serving as Agricultural --Representative of North Simcoe County. Mrs. Norma Davidson of Glencoe spent a few days last week with her father William Van Camp. Miss Mary Sue Davidson of Glencoe' spent the weekend -With her grandfather William • Van Camp and returned home with her mother Mrs. Norma Davidson on Monday. Mr. and M:c5.• Clare Van Camp visited on Friday with Miss Lilla Taylor who is a patient in Victoria Hospital, London. On Sunday Mr. and. Mrs. Jack Van Camp, . and Mr. William Van Camp visited' with Miss Lilla Taylor of Victoria Hospital who underwent surgery last week. Mr. and Mrs. Warren Zurbrigg of Harriston visited on Thursday with Mr. and Mrs. Robert Hibberd. Mr. and Mrs. Ross Anderson returned home on Friday from a two week bus tour of Central Florida and Clearwater Beach. Albert Cook who has been a patient in Victoria Hospital was able to return home on Sunday. Friends and neighbours of this community extend hearty con- gratulations to Mrs. George Cook on the occasion of her 80th birthday, February 21st . • Cliff Logan was able to return home on Saturday from the University Hospital, London. Mr. and. Mrs. Larry Mayberry, Marilyn and Kimberely of Londesboro, Howard Zettler of Chepstow, Miss Maxine Procter of Wingham, Mr. and Mrs. Frank Procter, Karen and Kevin visited Ciii —Siinaay with Mr. and Mrs. Robert Procter. The community of Belgrave expresses condolence to Mr. and Mrs. Amos Smith, general merchants of our village, on the loss of their store through fire last Wednesday. Mrs. John Evans of Sarnia spent a few days last week with Miss Nora Van Camp and attended the funeral of Mrs. William Van Camp. Mrs. Jack C.McBurney was transferred from Wingham and District last Tuesday to University Hospital, London. We wish her a speedy recovery. Miss Melanie Scott ,daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Murray Scott returned home on Sunday after a few days spent in Chidlren's War Memorial Hospital, London, after minor surgery. Mrs. Walter Scott, Mr. and Mrs. Murray Scott and Jeffrey visited with a relative Miss Mary Shackleton of London on Saturday. This community was deeply shocked on Friday evening to learn of the sudden passing of Ivan Wheeler. We extend si sympathy to his parents, MI Mrs. Kenneth Wheeler an brother-in-law Vincent Mak London. We are pleased to repot the Belgrave arena is now after extensive renovations, games are now being pi Come on out and support teams. The best Registere Retiremen Savings Plan is 'the plan custom built for you! Don't miss the 1976 deadline for tax credit (March 1) If you can't start with a lot- start with as little as $500. But enroll right now! VICTORIA an VG GREY TRUST COMPANY SINCE 11359 D.N.Lefebre, Manager Listowel, Ontario Messengers make Valentine crafts