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The Citizen, 1998-06-17, Page 7Environmentally friendly The new naturalized area at East Wawanosh Public School gives children the opportunity to study insects and small creatures in their natural habitat while beautifying a portion of the school yard. Constructed over the last two weeks by Grade 4-8 students with the help of $4,100 from the Shell Environmental fund, the area consists of a goldfish pond, butterfly garden, berry trees, bird boxes and rock piles for snakes and rodents. Sue and Cody Richmond took a look at the pond after the playground dedication ceremony, June 11. UCW discusses summer Compiled by Linda Campbell Phone 357-2188 THE CITIZEN, WEDNESDAY, JUNt 1 t, i vuo. rauc t. The news from elgrave Centre hosts variety show Father's Day 1998 exclusive offer at RadioShack $2 9 9* That's right. The lowest price on digital satellite. 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OLDFIELD PRO HARDWARE & RADIOSHACK® Brussels 887-6851 United Church Isabel Logan welcomed worshippers to Knox United Church on June 14, the second Sunday after Pentecost. Rev. Mary Jane Hobden welcomed everyone. The senior mixed choir sang Remember the Day the Lord has Made accompanied by Elizabeth Procter. Mary Thomas, George Procter, Ruth Alton, Charles Procter, Mary Procter, all representatives of Alice Procter's family, dedicated a new computer to the charge. Seals and certificates were given out to the Sunday school children by the teachers which included Donelda Cottrill, Kim McArter, Lila Procter and Marlene Procter. Michelle Burr and Amy Barnes were in charge of nursery and John Nixon and Don G. Procter took up the offering. People There were 10 tables of euchre in play on Wednesday, June 10 in the Women's Institute Hall. Winners were: high lady, Viola Adams; second high lady, Kay McCormick; most lone hands, Jean Pattison; low lady, Freda Johnston; high man, Kay Rich; second high man, Mabel Wheeler; most lone hands, Alice Nicholson; low man, Louise Bosman. This is the last euchre until fall. Mr. and Mrs. Robert Sproule of Bayfield visited last Saturday afternoon with their uncle and aunt, Mr. and Mrs. Lewis Stonehouse. Jacob Muilwyk of Beamsville also recently called on Mr. and Mrs. Lewis Stonehouse. Mrs. Jean Wilds of Milton recently spent several days with Mr. and Mrs. Ross Anderson. They also visited with other cousins and friends in the community. The Armstrong family reunion was held at the Women's Institute Hall on Sunday, June 7 with 56 present. Games and contests were enjoyed during the afternoon followed by a delicious potluck supper. The committee in charge this year was Jeff and Sue Armstrong, Don and Pat Nolan, Mark and Diane Taylor. Those attending were from Clinton, Grand Bend, Wingham, St. Augustine, Bamberg, Teeswater, Walton, Cranbrook, Ripley, New Hamburg, Stratford, Mitchell, London, Wroxeter.and Belgrave. The Belgrave Community Centre Board will be holding a Variety Concert on Sept. 19 celebrating the 50th anniversary of the community fowl supper. Local talent is being sought by the committee, with forms available at the East Wawanosh Twp. Office, Belgrave Co-op or committee members. The next committee meeting will be held July 13 at 8 p.m. at the Belgrave Community Centre. Plan to attend and help out with one of the committees. Mabel's Moms met at their regular time on Wednesday, June 10. Those who attended were: Mary Jane Hobden and Stephen; Karen Rundle and Holly; Melanie Pletch, Amelia and Meagan; Kim Higgins, Laura, Ashley and Jarrod; Lila Procter and Jessica; Linda Hess and Judith. On Sunday, June 21 at Knox United Church is Knox Sunday School anniversary and chicken barbecue. The guest speaker will be Rev. She-of-a-Thousand Faces. She will laugh, she will cry, sing and dance. It will be service where casual dress and the smell of chicken will he the order of the day. Former Belgrave-area residents were honoured on June 7 at Bruce- field Church Hall on the occasion of their 50th anniversary. C. Ivan Wightman and the for- mer Mary Grace McCully married June 2, 1948 in Brucefield United Church manse. Rev. E.R. Stanway Continued on page 15 The June meeting of the Afternoon Unit was held June 9 in the Sunday School room. Kay Roberts welcomed everyone and read a poem entitled "Summer Days are Here Again". Edith Vincent conducted the worship; the theme being "Gifts". She then read a story from the book Chicken Soup for the Soul. The minutes of the previous meeting were read and approved. A donation is being sent to RBC Ministries Canada for "Our Daily Bread" booklets. A thank you note was read from Janisa Coultes. Olive Bolt led the Bible study, continuing on with chapter 13 of Matthew. Mary Hunter was in charge of mission study. She chose an article from The Observer, which told of a United Church in downtown Vancouver and how it ministers to the various needs of the people and the community. • The June meeting of the Belgrave Community Club met on June 5 in the club room with 26 present. President Lorne Campbell welcomed everyone. Mabel Wheeler reported on the seniors games being held at Mitchell, June 15 and 16. It was agreed to make a cash donation to the arena board. A letter was read from Gateway Safety; a presentation being offered The June meeting of the Eyening Unit to Knox United Church, Belgrave was held June 2 at the home of Lorna Cook. Roll call with 16 present was answered by contributing articles for Camp Menesetung. Doris Michie and Lorna Cook led the worship service. Their theme was rooted and built up. They compared the growing of crops to faith. They both must be tended. Lorna read a poem "Trilliums". The group agreed to make a donation to the General Fund of the church. Plans for the Over 80 Birthday Party Monday, Aug. 10 at 2 p.m. were made. Members were reminded of Camp Menesetung for Monday, June 8. The Grade 8 banquet is to be held June 23. Mildred Yuill showed an interesting video by Dr. David Humphrey entitled "Chemicals and Molecular Evidence for a Creator." by Goderich OPP officer Don Shropshall to all Grade 6 students in the area. The club decided to hear his presentation in October. Alice Nicholson entertained the group with a reading. Jane Grasby thanked the members for generously supplying muffins, etc. for the shoot parties during the year. Meetings and shoot will resume in September. Community Club to hear OPP presentation in Oct.