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THE CITIZEN, WEDNESDAY, JUNE 24, 1998. PAGE 7.
The news from
elgrave
Compiled by Linda Campbell Phone 357-2188
E. Procter, Knox organist
The Women's Institute met
Tuesday evening, June 16 at the
hall with President Wilma Higgins
presiding.
Nancy Jardin read the minutes of
the last meeting and gave the
financial report.
Dianna Robinson read a poem,
then introduced the guest speaker,
Connie Goodall who works at the
Wingham and District Community
Living Association. It has been in
Wingham for 40 years helping
adults to cope with various
disabilities. With supervision many
can live in their own apartments cc
a group home and work at full or
part-time jobs.
Molesworth Women's Institute
celebrated its 50th anniversary at
Ethel Hall June 16, with guests
from Huron East District branches.
The branch first formed in 1903 but
disbanded in 1930, only to begin
again on Feb. 25, 1948.
The first president in 1948, Irene
McDonald was in attendance for
the celebration. Although no longer
a member, she still attends WI
events.
Muriel Matheson, 1998 president
emceed the day's events beginning
with a brief history of the
Molesworth WI. This was followed
by Kay Whaley with a reading,
"The Value of a Member".
Audrey Adair led the group in a
sing-song, which was followed by a
skit of a mock WI meeting.
Various parts of different meet-
ings over the years were put togeth-
er to form one meeting. Most of the
dialogue was ad libbed.
Greetings were brought by Ruth
Bauer of Huron East District and
Winnie Mann, board director of
Subdivision 11.
Mrs. Adair read her motto, "We
have the WI train rolling at top
speed, but if we cease to keep shov-
A tender for tree removal was
accepted by West Wawanosh coun-
cil the June 16 session.
Joe Kerr Construction Ltd. will
remove trees, stumps and fence
bottom on the east side of Sideroad
2/22, Conc. 7, at a cost of
$1,786.90, including GST. The
wood will be placed in three piles.
Road Superintendent George
Humphries was instructed to have
A video on the work going on
was shown and a short video in
memory of Tracy Latimer was also
shown.
Demonstrations were given with
help from Dorothy Coultes, Mrs.
Robinson, Audrey Fenton and Kay
Roberts.
Bruce McFadden asked if the
Countryside Baptist Church could
rent the hall for their services, but
with so many commitments to the
area this was voted against.
A letter from the school board
was read asking for a donation to
the Baby Literacy Kit. This was
tabled for now.
A letter came from Huronview
elling in the coal it will slow up."
She said even though the WI has
reached 101 years branches still
need to keep working if it is to con-
tinue for the next generation.
Everyone has different talents
and all need to be tapped to help
keep the branches growing and
developing which is what WI is all
about — education and personal
growth, she said.
The roll call, "Where were you
50 years ago?" brought forth vari-
ous answers from raising a young
family, being pregnant, going to
public or high school, teaching,
being a baby, or not even born,
helping on the family farm and gar-
dening.
All the congratulatory cards were
read by Secretary Margaret McMa-
hon.
Mrs. Matheson thanked everyone
for coming out to help with the cel-
ebration and a new member joined
the group. Jean McGuire a member
at Molesworth WI many years ago
had moved and joined another
branch, which has since disbanded
and she decided to rejoin
Molesworth. This was a good way
to finish the celebration along with
anniversary cake and ice cream.
Sideroad 21/22, Conc. 7 scraped,
with a budget limit of $4,000.
The rate for waste disposal using
single-axle stake trucks and tan-
dem-axle trucks will range between
$35 and $150, according to the size
and volume of waste, at the discre-
tion of Landfill Site Supervisor
George Dodd.
A provisional bylaw for the engi-
neer's report on Bos Municipal
drain was adopted by council.s
requesting volunteers.
The school fair board asked for
any information about the fair,
since they are writing a booklet to
celebrate the 50th year.
Town and Country Homemakers
were given a donation of $50.
Audrey Fenton gave a report on
the District Annual.
Elizabeth Procter played
inspiring sacred music at Knox
United Church on June 21.
Mary Hunter and Gwen McLean
welcomed members, Calvin Brick
and visitors to this Sunday School
anniversary service.
The sanctuary and vestibule were
tastefully decorated with many
flower arrangements which were
arranged by the Sunday School
teachers. Karen Hallahan was in
charge of nursery.
The children's mixed choir sang
God is Bigger and What We Have
Learned, accompanied by Joanne
Robinson at the piano and Lila
Procter directing.
This message was portrayed by
different Bible characters in a
monologue.
Ross Higgins, Brian Potter,
Adam Potter and Don Procter took
up the offering. The scripture
lesson was taken from Galatians 3:
23-29.
Amelia Rose, daughter of David
and Melanie Pletch was welcomed
into the community of faith through
the Sacrament of Baptism.
The sung grace Johnny
Appleseed was followed by the
chicken barbecue. Rev. Cathrine
Campbell will be preaching at
Knox United Church on July 5 at
9:30 a.m. and Elly VanBergen will
be at Knox United July 12 and July
19 at Calvin Brick with no services
at Presbyterian, Knox or United on
July 26.
Family enjoys
holiday
Winnie Vincent of Blyth has
enjoyed a three-week holiday with
her daughter and son-in-law, Irene
and Jim Lamont, as well as visiting
with many neighbours and friends.
Help protect the environment
Reduce, reuse and recycle
Story time
Youngsters gathered in the library of East Wawanosh Public School to enjoy story time,
June 16, for the last time this year.
WI hears speaker from Community Living
Molesworth WI celebrates 50 years
W. Wawanosh accepts tender