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The Citizen, 2016-01-28, Page 9THE CITIZEN, THURSDAY, JANUARY 28, 2016. PAGE 9. Hymers appreciates fundraising efforts of churches PEOPLE AROUND BELGRAVE By Linda Campbell Call 357-2188 There were five -and -a -half tables of shoot in play at the Community Centre on Friday, Jan. 22. The winners were: high pink card, Judy Hahn; second high pink card, Mary McIntosh; most shoots pink card, Anne Laidlaw; high white card, Ken Spear; second high white card, Mae Ritchie and most shoots white card, Charlie Shaw. The next shoot party will be on Friday, Feb. 12 at 1:30 p.m. Everyone is welcome. The community extends sincere sympathy to Charles and Barb Bondi, Carol and Susan Bondi, Barry and Sharon Bondi, John Bondi and Chris and Marj Bondi in the loss of their mother La Vonne Bondi who passed away on Jan. 18 at Wingham and District Hospital. Sympathy is also extended to all the grandchildren and great- grandchildren. Sincere sympathy is extended from the community to Mary Taylor in the loss of her husband Jack Taylor who passed away on Jan. 13 and also to children, Bob and Peggy Taylor, Marilyn and Nelson Dusky, Ron Taylor, Mary Ellen and Jim Keller, Mark and Diana Taylor and Trudy Taylor and to all the grandchildren and great- grandchildren. On Sunday, Jan. 17 at Knox United Church the flowers were placed by the family in loving memory of Jack Taylor. Doris Robinson and Kendra Robinson greeted worshippers and handed out the bulletins at Knox United Church on Sunday, Jan. 24. Student minister Brian Hymers welcomed everyone and went over the announcements as printed. Congratulations and best wishes were extended to Barbara Anderson on her 94th birthday. Happy birthday was sung. Congratulations to Don and Marlene Procter on being grandparents. Laughan Ryuder was born to Ellen and Tim Pleiter of Trowbridge, a brother for Halle and Penelope. After the congregation sang "Lord, Prepare Me to Be a Sanctuary", the call to worship was read responsively. The opening hymn was "The Church's One Foundation". The morning prayer was read in unison and the words of assurance and forgiveness followed. Trying hard The Blyth Brussels Crusaders Atom Local League Burgundy squad took on the Lucknow Sepoys at the Blyth and District Community Centre on Saturday. Unfortunately, the Crusaders weren't able to notch a win, losing 4-0 to Lucknow. (Vicky Bremner photo) MT starts official plan review Morris-Turnberry Council will be holding a special meeting on March 8 to host the second five-year review of the Morris-Turnberry Official Plan. Originally passed in 2006, the document outlines goals for lands in the municipality as well as identifying special features and resources throughout the municipality. Council is looking at reviewing the document, as suggested by the Huron County Planning Department, to make sure it's consistent with the 2014 Provincial Policy Statement as well as the Huron County Official Plan and Planning Act requirements. Specific issues to be addressed include agricultural land uses such as wineries, on-farm diversification, minimum distance separation policies, economic development and strategic planning, archaeological assessments, alternative energy policies, settlement area growth allocation, classification of settlement areas, source water protection policies, subdivision and condominium phasing policies, site plan control and several mapping areas. The special meeting is being held to start the review of the above issues, as well as more areas of concerns, prior to an open house where the public will be welcome to comment on the changes. Documentation from the Huron County Planning Department suggests the open house occur in May. The document will then need to be discussed at a public council meeting prior to being adopted. NH approves centre roof repair North Huron Township Council has approved another repair to the roof at the North Huron Wescast Complex. In recent years, the roof at the centre has had leakage problems over several rooms in the structure, the most recent being the pool. The funds for the repair were already approved in the 2015 budget, however the work wasn't accomplished, so at its Jan. 19 meeting council gave pre -budget approval to spend the already - earmarked funds. Councillor Trevor Seip asked why the roof was being fixed again and Director of Recreation and Facilities Pat Newson explained that one of the township's oft -employed engineering firms believes the problem is due to the excess humidity of the pool. "We're asking for the $5,000 that was already approved in last year's budget for the project be used to look into that," Newson explained to council. Council approved the expense to have an engineering firm look at several aspects of the room and the roof to find a solution. "In My Heart There Rings a Melody" was the choir anthem. "We Are Marching" was the children's hymn accompanied by Ann Clark at the organ and Mackenzie Wightman at the piano. The children gathered in the front pew for story time with Brian. He asked the children what the word magnify meant. We wear glasses or use a magnifying glass to make things easier to read. It doesn't make it mean anything different. In the Bible it tells us that we should magnify God and remember what he has done for us each and every day. Each child was given a magnifying glass. After the Lord's Prayer the children adjourned to Sunday School. We listened to the Word of God as Shannon Bieman and Emily Bieman read scripture from 1 Corinthians 12: 1-11, Psalm 36 and John 2: 1-11. For the sermon Brian portrayed the servant Zechariah. One day Jesus and his helper friends went to a wedding party. It was a happy time for everyone. There was food to eat and wine to drink. Jesus' mother came over to him and said we have run out of wine. She looked at the servants and told them to do whatever Jesus told them to do. Jesus told the servants to fill the stone jars with water. He told them to dip some out and give it to the people. The servants dipped some out but now it was wine. The people drank it and said it was the best wine at the party. They didn't know it had been plain water. The servants knew that God had given Jesus special power to do this. The hymn of response was "When All Your Mercies 0' My God" which by Nancy Jardin the Minute for was followed reporting on Missions. Larry Harper and Doug Walker took up the offering which was dedicated. We prepared ourselves for prayer as we sang the closing hymn, "Immortal, Invincible, God Only Wise" and the benediction and blessing, "Go Now In Peace" concluded the morning worship service. Chime -in Practice followed the church service. On Sunday, Jan. 31 the annual meeting will be held FROM BELGRAVE following the church service and potluck lunch. Please plan to attend. The UCW will meet at the home of Donna Shaw on Tuesday, Feb. 2 at 2 p.m. The roll call is: a passage from the Bible talking about "rocks". Brian says he appreciates the support as he heads into the fifth learning circle. He will be out of the pulpit until Feb. 21, the second Sunday of Lent. The support from all three churches is so very humbling and greatly appreciated. Blessings to you all as he heads out to the holiday resort of learning in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan. He also recognizes the effort put forward to all who put together the breakfast on Jan. 16 as well as the luncheon for the Taylor family the same day. Between the three churches, 1,711 milk bags were collected from April to December 2015. A 40"x60" sleeping mat takes 220 milk bags, so in turn we contributed to the making of seven sleeping mats to be taken to Haiti. Thank you in this effort and keep those milk bags coming in. During the next four weeks while Brian is away, please contact Rev. Richard Hall, Wingham United Church for any pastoral care emergencies. If you are able to help, please contact Kim or Lila for Sunday school teacher or Susan Jamieson if you can help in the nursery. An affordable and highly effective way to advertise for Valentine's Day? What's not to love? Valentine's Day has become one of the biggest merchandising events of the year as husbands and wives, boyfriends and girlfriends seek gifts that will express their love for their partners. When they're looking for ideas for that perfect gift, make sure they are considering your business. The Citizen will feature Valentine's Day advertising in our February 4 and 11 newspapers. Reserve your space today to make sure you won't be forgotten when the gifts are given out. To be part of this promotion, or for more information please call Lori or Brenda 519-523-4792, fax your copy to 519-523-9140 or E-mail: info@ northhuron.on.ca Advertising Deadline: Monday at 4 pm