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The Citizen, 1994-09-21, Page 13BelgraveThe news from Compiled by Helen Stonehouse Phone 887-9487 Belles enjoy game of golf Mrs. Olive McKee (nee Olive Mae Corbett) of Mississauga visited this past week with Mrs. Hazel Campbell and her sister Mrs. Verna Wilson of Wingham. While there, Mrs. Corbett and Mrs. Campbell attended the Belgrave School Fair on Wednesday, Sept. 14. Mrs. Corbett renewed many acquaintance with former schoolmates and friends. The Corbetts lived on a farm near Belgrave and their family attended Belgrave School USS No. 17. Mr. and Mrs. John McIntosh, accompanied by Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Yuill, enjoyed a day trip to the Hamilton area on Saturday, Sept. 17. On Sunday Mr. and Mrs. Yuill visited Ross and Beth Yuill and their children Candace and Brent. Friends and neighbours of this community wish to express their sincere sympathy to Clifford Coultes, Mr. and Mrs. Bruce Campbell and family and Don Campbell of Brandon, in the passing of their dear mother and grandmother Mrs. Florence Coultes. Mr. and Mrs. Americo Arruda and Michelle of Fergus visited on Sunday with her mother Mrs. Dorothy Logan. Last weekend Sybil Straker 100 gather for reunion On a beautiful summer day, Sept. 10, 100 descendants of Robert Nicholson and Mary Ann Wilson held their first reunion at the Belgrave Institute Hall and a gathering at the farm now occupied by Gamer and Alice Nicholson. George Deeley of Garson, Ontario asked the blessing and all enjoyed a dinner at noon with decorated cakes for this special occasion. Ruth Thompson from Willowdale welcomed everyone. Several accounts of family history were given' and music was enjoyed by the Brussels Legion Pipe Band. Mary Ann and Robert left Lancaster, England in 1854 with their married daughter Mary Ann and her husband Thomas Thompson with nine other siblings. The family of Robert and Mary Ann were Joseph, Robert, James, Archie, Gamer, Isaac, Agnes, Sara, Francis and Mary Ann. Isaac married Elenor Joyce. They left Belgrave in 1881 and went to Algoma. There were no roads. They travelled by canoe. The home ihcy built, now stands across from Iron Bridge Church as a historical travelled to Mississauga to Mr. and Mrs. Jack Austin’s where a get- together was held for relatives from England, Cynthia and Doug Tumbridge. Sybil along with her daughter Gail of Toronto met Cynthia and Doug for the first time. Later that evening Sybil and her daughter travelled to Brampton to stay with friends Bev and Jim Thurley returning home Monday morning. Mr. and Mrs. Warren Pickell of Markham and David Pickell of Vancouver visited with Mrs. Mabel Wheeler on the weekend. Mr. and Mrs. John McIntosh, accompanied by Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Yuill, visited at the home of their son, Mike McIntosh in Sprucedale on the weekend. Mike is caring for two bear cubs until they can be released to their natural habitat this fall. They also visited a home where 15 fawn and deer are being tended until they too are able to fend for themselves in the wild. On Sunday, Sept. 18 the Belgrave Belles slowpitch team and their husbands celebrated the season ending with a delicious brunch at the Dunkeld Inn followed by a gun game of mini golf. After, they met at the home of Cam and Alice Yuill. site. Archie married Alice Burchill. They owned the lime kiln at Bodmin and lived there at that time. Garner married Alice Osborne and lived on the farm. Agnes married John Procter. Sara married J. Swindlehurst. Mary Ann married Thomas Thompson. Francis married William Hutchison. Many had never been to this part of Western Ontario. They were impressed by the spacious lawn and the buildings on the farm. The oak tree stands at the comer where the first house was built. Mrs. MacIntyre (who is 95 years old) of Oakville, told what she remembered about the farm, the ride from Belgrave station in the horse and buggy and all the dried apples. Relatives were present from Sault Ste. Marie, Garson Toronto, London, Hamilton, Georgetown, Willowdale, Barrie, Elmira, Listowel, Wingham and St. Marys. Those attending from his area were the families of Garner and Alice Nicholson and Emoline (Nicholson) Sturdy of Wingham. Knox Church celebrates 130th anniv. The 130th anniversary of Knox Presbyterian Church, Belgrave was held Sunday evening, Sept. 18. George Cowan was guest speaker. His sermon was based on "Renewing Our Faith". Cheryl Cronin sang two beautiful solos, The King is Coming and Christ is Knocking Today. Cheryl Cronin and George Cowan sang a duet, Have Thine Own Way Lord. George also sang a solo, Blest This House accompanied on the piano by Mrs. Hazel Dalrymple. Guests in attendance were from Melville Presbyterian Church, Brussels and surrounding churches in the community. A social time followed in the Institute Hall. UCW draws 9 The Afternoon Unit of the UCW resumed its meetings for 1994-95 on Sept. 12 in the Sunday School room with nine ladies present. Mrs. Audrey Fenton was in charge and opened the meeting with a poem entitled "Autumn in My Heart". It was decided to change the October meeting day to Tuesday, Oct. 11. Mrs. Ida Procter conducted the worship followed by Bible Study, led by Mrs. Jean Pattison. Mrs. Alice Scott was in charge of Mission Study. Mrs. Fenton closed the meeting with prayer. Do you fix your own tee th, or do you let a dentist do them? We're not trying to be flip, but consider the following: For most of the important things we do in life we use a specialist. Someone who's been trained to understand all of the nuances and options. The same is true with insurance. And that's where an Independent Insurance Broker comes in. Independent Brokers don't work for a specific insurance company, so a broker can 'shop around' to help you get the insurance coverage and plan that's just perfect for your home and business needs. Simply put, an Independent Insurance Broker works for you. And that can often save you time and money. There. That didn't hurt a bit, did it? THE CITIZEN, WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 21, 1994. PAGE 13. The marriage of Verna and Lewis Cook of Belgrave has lasted 70 years. The couple marked the Sept. 17 anniversary with a small family dinner. Mr. Cook says the key to a long, happy marriage is spending time together. Cooks mark 70th year After 70 years of marriage, Verna Mae (Sturdy) and Lewis Cook still hold hands as they sit and talk to visitors. That may be just part of the secret to a long and happy married life, but Mr. Cook says the key is "spending a lot of time together." The couple wed on Sept. 17, 1924, in Moorefield, with Rev. W. J. Taylor officiating. They spent much of their life farming in East Wawanosh Twp, first on Cone. 7, until they pur­ chased a farm on Cone. 6 in 1947. When Mr. Cook retired from farming in 1958, the pair moved to Belgrave where Mr. Cook worked for the Co-op for 10 years. Besides raising her two sons, Eldon, now of East Wawanosh and Bob, now of Shelburne, Mrs. Cook kept busy cleaning homes in the area until she was 67. The Cooks are also the proud grandparents of six grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren. Mrs. Cook, who has suffered from Alzheimer’s for several years, moved into Braemar Nursing Home in Wingham, in the spring. Mr. Cook is able to visit his wife two or three times per week and says it is nice just to be able to sit with her, as he reaches over and gently pats her knee. The immediate family gathered Saturday evening at Braemar, for a quiet dinner to celebrate the occa­ sion. A. Nicholson hosts WMS The Women's Missionary Society held its meeting Monday at the home of Mrs. Alice Nicholson. The meeting opened with the hymn Saviour Again to Thy Dear Name We Raise. Mrs. Ivy Cloakey read the 95th Psalm and Mrs. Freda Scott led in prayer. Roll call was answered by something to be thankful for. The secretary's report was given by Mrs. Margaret Sicrtscma and Mrs. Cloakey gave the treasurer’s report. Twenty-five sick and shut-in visits were recorded. Mrs. Nicholson read a story from Proverbs 30 verses 10-31 on an amazing woman. Mrs. Ora Bruce read "A Day in the Woods" and Mrs. Siertsema read "Life is Just a Blink Away". Mrs. Nicholson closed with a reading, "A Thanksgiving for Harvest". The hosts served lunch and a social lime was enjoyed. Belgrave news continues on Page 14 9 Your Insurance Broker U riders lands ELLIOTT INSURANCE BROKERS LTD. 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