The Citizen, 2006-11-30, Page 24The reason for the season
It was a seasonal display at Knox United Church in
Belgrave on Saturday with 17 nativity scenes set up for
viewing. Pat Hunking, left, and Donna Shaw discuss one of
the exhibits which came from personal collections. (Vicky
Bremner photo)
PAGE 24 THE CITIZEN, THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 30, 2006.
Dorsches
greet
at Knox
On Sunday, Nov. 26 the John
Dorsch family greeted worshippers
to Knox United Church. Bill
Andrews welcomed the
congregation, then led in worship.
Many hymns were sung
throughout the service including
three which Mr. Andrews wrote.
These were accompanied by
Elizabeth Procter at the piano and
Bill Andrew at the organ.
The children all gathered at the
front. They were asked what
Hallelujah meant. It is used to
express joy, praise or jubilation.
The children joined in singing the
hymn Come Children, Join to Sing
and sang the word Hallelujah for
each verse.
Andrew and Ben Procter took up
the offering.
The senior choir sang, Come, Let
Us Sing and This I Pray
accompanied by Mrs. Procter at the
piano.
Lila Procter - sang a solo,
accompanying herself on the guitar.
Sunday, Dec. 3 is the first Sunday
of Advent. Also on Sunday evening
at 7:30 p.m. Hope for the Holidays
will be held at the church.
On Tuesday, Dec. 5, the UCW will
meet at Muriel Coultes's with the
roll call being a donation for the
Christmas Bureau. Dec. 10 is the
Sunday school white gift service
with lunch following Avorship.
Everyone is welcome.
Thanks to everyone who helped
with the roast beef supper. It realized
a profit of $1,566.
The community extends sincere
sympathy to Ed Phillips, Suzanne
O'Leary and Philip Gillott, Lysa and
Brent Davidson and Roma Poirier
and families in the loss of Mildred
Phillips.
Sunday, Nov.-26 was a special day
at Knox Presbyterian Church. Rev.
Cathrine Campbell dedicated hymn
books in memory of the late Ivy
Cloakey by the session of the
church. Ivy was an elder and
treasurer of the Women's Missionary
Society. Members of her family
attended the service.
The Campbell relatives gathered at
the Women's Institute Hall on
Sunday, Nov. 26 for their annual
Christmas get-together. This year
Kelly and Jeff Oullahan, and Mike
and Dianne Galbraith , were in
charge.
The hall was decorated for
Christmas, complete with each table
sporting a poinsettia. After Bruce
Campbell said the blessing everyone
enjoyed a bountiful buffet dinner.
Nancy Jardin read 'Twas the
Night Before Christmas, Senior
Style, which brought smiles and
laughter.
After singing Here Comes Santa
Claus, accompanied by Gladys Van
Camp at the piano, Santa arrived just
to hand out presents to the children.
The poinsettias on the tables were
given to the person at each table who
'bad a birthday closest to Christmas.
Family photos and pictures were on
display. An enjoyable Christmas
celebration was brought to a close by
Bruce Campbell whO thanked the
Galbraiths and the Oullahans for
being host.
There were 10 tables of shoot in
play on Friday, Nov. 10 at the
Belgrave Community Centre.
Winners were high pink card,
Louise Bosman; second high pink
card, Jane Grasby; most shoots,
Alice Nicholson; high white card,
Mary McIntosh; second high white
card, Ken Spears; most shoots, Bob
Grasby.
There were nine tables of shoot in
FROM BELGRAVE
play at the Belgrave Community
Centre on Friday, Nov. 24.
Winners were: high pink card,
Louise Schiestel; second high pink
card, Lillian Appleby; most shoots,
Shirley Hackett; high white, Mary
McIntosh; second high white, Mabel
Wheeler; most shoots, Bob Grasby.
The next shoot is Friday, Dec. 8 at
1:30 p.m.
Tea for you
Belgrave Guide Stacey Hallahan served Norwich resident,
Lilian Arthur, during the tea and bake sale held at Belgrave
arena on Saturday. (Vicky Bremner photo)
10 tables in play
at shoot party
13 attend WI meeting
The Belgrave WI met on Nov. 21
with 13 members in attendance. The
meeting opened with the Ode and
Mary Stewart Collect.
The program convenor, Kay
Roberts, introduced Cathy Ritsema,
who is involved with the Alzheimer
Society of Huron County. She spoke
of the warning signs of the disease,
including memory loss, difficulty in
performing familiar tasks, problems
with language and misplacing
things. Some people change in
personality, becoming suspicious,
angry, withdrawn or violent.
There is much research being
done. A new drug being tested at the
University of Toronto is shoWing
promise of halting the disease's
progression.
She showed a video of a woman
who is the caregiver of her husband
who has Alzheimer's.
A social time followed with lunch
served by Nancy Jardin and Gladys
Van Camp.
The business meeting was
conducted by Audrey Fenton with
the minutes of the last meeting and
the treasurer's report given by
Doreen Marks. The roll call was
answered by giving the volunteer
hours.
Plans were discussed for catering
a Christmas dinner on Dec. 9 at 6:30
p.m.
Kay Roberts spoke about some
ideas for- the future of the hall.
Dianne Robinson showed some bags
of toiletries she had made to be sent
to the Children's Hospital of
Western Ontario. They are to be
used by adults whose children, are
being treated there.
The next meeting will be the
Christmas dinner for memb6rs and
friends on Dec. 12 at 7 p.m. George
and Helen Underwood will be
speaking about their trip to China.
Alzheimer's
disease:
Signs to look
out for
(NC)—Do any of the following
behaviours seem familiar?
• Forgetting things more and
more •
• Asking the same question over
and over
• Having increasing trouble with
language
• Difficulty performing familiar
tasks
• Disorientation of time and place
• Poor or decreased judgment
• Problems with abstract thinking
• Misplacing things
• Mood or behaviour change
• Changes in personality
• Loss of initiative
If you or someone close to you is
experiencing some of the signs
and symptoms above, it could be
Alzheimer's disease. You should
speak to your physician soon.
Further information can be
obtained by calling 1-888-370-
6444 to speak to a registered
nurse.
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