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The Citizen, 1992-02-26, Page 14PAGE 14. THE CITIZEN, WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 26,1992. See how it fits BelgraveThe news from Compiled by Helen Stonehouse Phone 887-9487 [ Knox elects officers The annual meeting and social of Knox United Church choir, Bel­ grave was held recently at the home of Glenn and Dorothy Coultes. An evening of Court Whist was enjoyed with Barbara Anderson and George Procter receiving high score prizes, and George and Freda Johnston low score prizes. Rev. Peter Tucker conducted the election of officers for 1992. They are: President, Ross Anderson; Sec­ retary-Treasurer, George Procter and Social Committee, Ruth Gor­ don and Donelda Lamont. George and Freda Johnston invit­ ed the choir to their home for 1993. Members of the committee for the East Wawanosh Homecoming in July try out some of the souvenirs that will be on sale for the event. Eldon Cook (left) gets help from Janice Robinson to try a T-shirt on for size while George Cull and Barb Shiell admire a collector plate of a George Reid painting. 12 tables in play at euchre E,Wawanosh plans for 125th Twelve tables were in play at the weekly euchre which was held in the W.I. Hall, Belgrave, February 19. Winners were: high lady, Mrs Harvey Edgar; low lady, Mrs. Gar­ ner Nicholson; most lone hands, lady, Mrs. Dennis Leddy; second high, lady, Mrs. Gordon Bosman; high man, Tom Pfeiffer; low man, Ross Taylor; most lone hands, man, Jim Coultes and second high, man, Leslie Vincent. Planning a reunion is like plan­ ning a wedding, says George Cull, chair of the East Wawanosh Town­ ship 125th birthday celebration: "There's an awful lot of planning and then bang, it's all over". Mr. Cull was speaking to mem­ bers of the committees organizing the township's reunion, which will be held July 2-5, as they gathered in Belgrave's new community cen­ tre to bring each other up to date on the state of planning. Marlene Toll reported on the kick-off concert that will be held Thursday night, July 2 at the arena. Murray Scott has agreed to be mas­ ter of ceremonies. Several enter­ tainment groups had been approached to take part but Mrs. Toll said she would welcome more suggestions of people who should be approached. Don Pattison of the parade com­ mittee said that three marching bands and a Shriners' scooter unit have so far been booked for the parade on Saturday, July 4. Gary Ballagh has agreed to be the announcer for the parade, he said. Registration forms have been print­ ed up for floats. Louise Bosman reported on preparations for the school reunion. People from each of the former school sections in the township have been contacted to have reunions for each of the sections. It is also the 25th anniversary of the current East Wawanosh Public School, she noted. All the celebra­ tions will be held in various class­ rooms and the auditorium at the school. Murray Shiell reported Saturday's sport program which will involve competitions in horseshoes, out­ door volleyball and softball. He said many teams are expected for the competition and it may be nec­ essary to carry on some of the vol­ leyball competition until Sunday. There will also be a family two- pitch ball game, involving at least two generations of ball players. Wilma Scott reported on the Sun­ day interdenominational church service at the arena. Each of the three churches in Belgrave, plus the Calvin Brick United Church have indicated they will take part (West­ field church has indicated it will hold its own service). There will be special music and a lunch will be served afterward. Jim Ross fro r the Kinsmen club reported on the Friday family dance and Saturday adult dance. He also reported on plans for the Heritage Dance on June 6 which will help raise money for the finance com­ mittee. The bar will be run by the Kinsmen for the event. The Kinsmen will be setting up the bar, beer tent and portable washrooms on July 1, he said, and any help would be appreciated. Vaughn Toll of the finance com­ mittee reported an auction will be held on the afternoon of the June 6 Heritage dance. Township residents will be urged to give items to be auctioned off: everything from old glass insulators to milk cans to donations of time. Anyone with more expensive items will be able to have them auctioned off with 50 per cent of the proceeds going to the committee. Brian Rintoul had continued on page 23 Calendar winners Sunday, Feb. 9, Rick Williams, Whitechurch, $50; Monday, Feb. 10, John Giousher, Blyth, $50; Tuesday, Feb. 11, Dorothy Gibson, Wroxeter, $50; Wednesday, Feb. 12, Tina Meyer, Formosa, $50; Thursday, Feb. 13, Nick Eybergen, St. Marys, $50; Friday, Feb. 14, Marcel Sylvestre, Waterloo, $100; Saturday, Feb. 15, Dwain Lowry. Kincardine, $50; Sunday, Feb. 16, Bill Miller, Fordwich, $50; Mon­ day, Feb. 17, Barry Reid, Wing­ ham, $50; Tuesday, Feb. 18, Kathy Armstrong, Wingham, $50; Wednesday, Feb. 19, Phil Main, Wingham, $50; Thursday, Feb. 20, Dorothy Kelly, Brussels, $50; Fri­ day, Feb. 21, Betty Kellum, Lis- towel, $100 and Saturday, Feb. 22, Michael Drost, Wingham, $50. 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Belgrave neighbours and friends extend sympathy to Mr. Amos Smith and family of Wingham in the loss of a dear wife and mother, Evelyn Smith who passed away at her home on Wednesday, Feb. 19. Many enjoy crokinole A time of fellowship and fun was experienced Friday evening when young and young at heart enjoyed an evening of crokinole. Seven tables were in play in the school room of Knox United Church, Belgrave, when the Junior Church sponsored a crokinole party. High score for the ladies went to Karrin Marks while Michael Marks was high scorer for the men. Jeremy Campbell had the most 20's. Lucky draw prizes went to Donna Pattison, Margie Gordon, Chris Cottrill and Michael Mali. Jeremy Campbell won the prize for sitting on the lucky chair. Rev. Peter Tucker asked the blessing after which a delicious lunch was served. 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