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The Citizen, 2006-02-16, Page 18For his service A special presentation was made to Lorne Campbell, right, and his wife Lillian in recognition of his years of service as treasurer for Knox United Church, Belgrave, and for her support in his work. Doug Walker made the presentation. (Photo submitted) The official board of Knox United ' Rev. Ethel Miner Clare conducted being the church treasurer. Church was introduced to the con- gregation, and a covenanting service took place during the morning wor- ship in Knox United Church, Belgrave. The Cam Yuill family, welcomed• everyone as they entered the church. the service and following the prayers of the people, she invited Doug Walker to come to the front and make a presentation. Mr. Walker then asked Lorne and Lillian Campbell to come forward, as the former had retired after 15 years Mr. Walker presented him with a stained glass picture of Knox United Church on behalf of the congrega- tion. Jim Barnes presented Mrs. Campbell with a basket of flowers for the assistance and support she had given her husband while he was NEWS Te:go4tficattatig Atavaage Lindsay Baier, daughter of Jeannette and Greg King and Murray Baier and Vincent Bauer, son of Ruth and Orval Bauer wish to announce their forthcoming marriage March 4, 2006. An open reception will be meld at the Brussels Communitl Centre March 4 from 8:30 pm - 1:00 am Back by Popular Demand The #1 Tribute to Abba ALMOST ABBA Sat. March 1 1th at 8pm Memorial Hall in Blyth • 1,sov Special Guest: Tom Clones A Tribute to Tom Jones For Info call 519-523-9300 Tickets available at Ernie King Music in Goderich & Wingham, Dixie Lee in Clinton, Blyth Hall/Festival Box Office and the Blyth General Store PAGE 18. THE CITIZEN, THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 16, 2006. Knox honours retirin treasurer. Bob and Ruth Gordon and Roy Dawson were greeted to a winter On a snowy Tuesday night Feb. 7, nine members of the Belgrave United Church Women evening group met at the home of Barbara Anderson. Alice Storteboom was in charge of the meeting and welcomed everyone and read a poem. Sheila Nixon was in charge of the worship and her theme was Seven 10 tables in play at shoot There were 11 tables of shoot in play on Friday, Feb. 10 at the Community Centre. After dessert the winners of the shoot were: high lady, Nell Johnston; second high lady, Ilene Miller; most shoots, Louise Bosman; high man, George Inglis; second high man, Gordon Bosman; most shoots, John Schill. The next shoot is Friday, Feb. 24 at 1:30 p.m. wonderland when they returned home from a trip to Costa Rica where temperatures were as high as 120°F. Howler monkeys, in the wild, cre- ated entertainment at the resort. The vacationers saw alligators, white-faced monkeys, many varieties of birds, orchids in the wild, volcanoes, suspension bridges, canopy devices, rice and melon fields, sugar cane and coffee plantations, lots of cattle, hummingbirds, butterflies and wind- Times Seven. Hymns were sung and Mrs. Nixon gave the meditation on her theme. The minutes were read by acting secretary Laura Johnston, and Barbara Anderson gave the trea- surer's report. Mabel Wheeler reported that four card had been sent. The Huron-Perth Presbyterial annual meeting was announced for the snow date of February 20. A Friendship Tea is planned for Feb. 14 in the church basement. Mappg SCtII ,Bidfidail Ota.ndnuz Data February 17th Karen, Dave, Gerald, Stacey, Paula & Shelby • •111 , 411E , ,Elig • ing, narrow pot-holed roads on their tours. They also took a tour to Nicaragua to experience their culture. Ruth took a tour to the city of Liberia where the bus stopped at an historic church. When they were exiting the church, there stood a flowergirl, ringbearer, bride and groom. The surprised tourists made a quick exit. Even though the sunny, hot weath- er was delightful, they said, Canada still is a beautiful country. Donna Shaw introduced a video, Validating the Legacy, telling the story of the native children being taken from their homes and placed in residential schools. The next meeting will be at the home of Donna Shaw. Mrs. Nixon had a Bible quiz. The meeting closed with the Benediction and grace was sung. Mrs. Anderson and Norma Moore served lunch and a social time fol- lowed. Love, Franny, Leisa & Pete & Alyssa, Matt & Candice, Lacey & Matt • treasurer. Mr. Campbell made a fitting reply and thanked the congregation for the support he had received, and wished Elizabeth Procter success as she takes over that position. Following the service everyone was invited downstairs for lunch and the Campbells cut the cake as part of the celebrations. The Huron-Perth Presbyterial UCW annual meeting that had been cancelled is now scheduled for Modday, Feb. 20 in Clinton. Feb. 14 will be the Valentine Tea for members of the church who have moved or are moving to another community. Everyone is welcome. The February meeting of the _ Belgrave Community Club opened with 0' Canada. The President, Muriel Coultes read, The Glory of the Rose, a trib- ute to St. Valentine's Day. Gordon Bosman agreed to repre- sent the Community Club on the arena board. The February birthdays were acknowledged and Happy Birthday was sung to Lois Chamney. The next meeting will be on March 3 at 1 p.m. Barbara Anderson introduced Elizabeth Procter, who spoke and showed slides of her cruise to the Balkan countries last year. In the capital cities they saw Parliament buildings, museums and many statues of famous people. They were impressed by the marble and gold used in the Russian art gal- leries. FROM BELGRAVE In Germany they saw the site of the Berlin Wall and the Holocaust memorial and in Denmark the stat- ues of Hans Christian Andersen and the Little Mermaid. The meeting closed with the singing of God Save The Queen. A social time was enjoyed. IP • Ae. memak 0,3hcfp Make Your Own Beer, Wine, Coolers and Fruit Wine (C)rerr here or at home!) -$10 84 Kingston St., GODERICH 524-2323 UCW gathers on snowy night • IPIPAPIIPAPPAPti Holy cow; Ross is 5o! February 13 Happy Birthday G. Rosman, Club rep on arena bd.