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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Citizen, 2015-06-25, Page 11THE CITIZEN, THURSDAY, JUNE 25, 2015. PAGE 11. MEETING NOTICE MUNICIPALITY OF MORRIS-TURNBERRY The upcoming meetings for the Municipality of Morris-Turnberry will be held: Tuesday July 7 at 7:30 pm Regular Council Meeting Tuesday July 21 at 7:30 pm Regular Council Meeting There will be no Regular Council Meetings scheduled in the month of August, 2015 unless otherwise advertised. MUNICIPALITY OF MORRIS-TURNBERRY TAX INSTALLMENT NOTICE The second installment of the 2015 property taxes is due on Thursday, June 25, 2015. Payment can be made by mail or directly at the Municipal Office, 41342 Morris Rd., PO Box 310, Brussels, ON N0G 1H0. For your convenience, a drop box is available at the front door for after hours use. Payments can also be made at most banking institutions and by telephone and internet banking. Failure to receive your property tax bill does not in any way exempt you from payment. Nancy Michie Administrator Clerk-Treasurer 519-887-6137 Norgate begins first term as Women’s Institute president Verna Norgate began her term of office as president of the Belgrave branch of Women’s Institute on Tuesday, June 16 as they met at 7:30 p.m. at Knox United Church. Ten members were present. After opening the meeting in the usual manner the secretarial and financial reports were presented and accepted as read. Roll call and volunteer hours were recorded by Dianna Robinson. Announcements were made about the annual Tweedsmuir workshop, which will be held on Aug. 4 in Shedden. The theme is “Preserving Our History”. Registration is from 9 - 9:30 a.m. with a cost of $5 per member attending. Another upcoming annual event will be the Southern Area Convention planned for Oct. 27 at the Helenic Centre in London. Registration is $30 which includes a noon meal. Head, Heart, Hands and Health – the 4H theme will be featured. Belgrave and Auburn branches will contribute towards a raffle basket for this convention and members are urged to attend this event formerly known as the London Area Convention. President Verna read the Huron West District bylaws which had been voted on and adopted at the annual meeting of the district on May 25 in Auburn. The rest of the evening was in the form of a planning meeting. Tentative plans were made for a branch social time on Tuesday, Aug. 18 in the form of a picnic in Goderich, followed by a tour of the Huron County Museum. Ruth Olson presided over the remainder of the meeting to plan and prepare the members’ program books for the coming WI year. Many topics and suggestions for meetings were discussed. The meeting time will remain at 7:30 p.m. except for Jan., Feb. and March when members will meet at 10:30 a.m. followed by a bagged lunch and fellowship. All meetings at Knox United Church are on the third Tuesday of the month, unless otherwise stated. New members are always welcome. Fruit, cheese and crackers were served by Sharon Bondi and Joanne Cook to close the June meeting. SHEAR TALENT Hair Design & Tanning Colour $4450 + tax 45 West St., Goderich 519-524-6555 NEWS FROM BELGRAVE By Linda Campbell Call 357-2188 PEOPLE AROUND BELGRAVE BUY? SELL? TRY CLASSIFIED A lot to celebrate Ambassadors from Maitland River Elementary School had a lot to smile about last week when they showed parents and visitors where the new playground equipment, funded by the Building Bridges to Our Future committee, would be built this summer. The equipment marks a great deal of fundraising, however the project will see another set of equipment installed at Maitland River Elementary School as well as remodeling of two soccer fields at F.E. Madill Secondary School and improvements to the green space between the two. A group of ambassadors are shown above. From left: Ava Addison, Alayna Bourne, Melina Peel, Hailey McKee and Nick Clark. (Denny Scott photo) Bridges campaign hits milestone The Building Bridges to Our Future Committee made a special announcement on Wednesday, June 17 to show off some of what the group has accomplished and outline the plans for outdoor spaces at Maitland River Elementary School (MRES) and F.E. Madill Secondary School (FEMSS). The group, which has been working since just after the school opened, has a three-phase plan to upgrade the grounds around the two schools with playground equipment and opportunities for new sports and environmental learning. Most recently, the group raised enough money for the second part of the project’s first phase, primary climber equipment at MRES. Previously, the group installed swings, a sandbox and learning centre at MRES. The climber should be installed in late August or early September. Committee co-chairs Karri-Anne Cameron and Teresa Farrell-Becker said their next goal is to raise enough money for a climber for the junior playground at MRES, a goal they expect to hit in 2016. Phase 2 involves a complete overhaul of the lower field at FEMSS. Currently, the field has a running track and a soccer field. The new work will include drainage for the field, a resurfaced track and, in a joint effort with Wingham Minor Soccer, a set of lights to allow for night play. The upper field at the school, which currently holds a soccer field which isn’t regulation size, will be completely reworked as well according to Farrell-Becker to allow for the installation of a second soccer field. Phase 3 includes work with the green space between the two schools which will see it become more educational and more child- friendly. The committee has garnered a lot of support from the community including the MRES Parent Council which has donated $15,000 to the school over the past three years. The final price tag is reported to be approximately $750,000. For more information, visit the group’s Facebook page at Building Bridges to Our Future or e-mail bridges2future@gmail.com. Knox Father’s Day service held Nancy Jardin and Florence McArter greeted worshippers and handed out the service of worship at Knox United Church on Father’s, Day, Sunday, June 21. The call to worship was led by Mackenzie Wightman and read responsively with the congregation. Abby Robinson read the opening prayer and Hayden Jamieson, Emily and Austin Bieman gave a selection of Father’s Day poetry and jokes. The scripture lessons from Ephesians 6: 1-4 and Psalm 138 were read by Jenna Hopper. Emily Bieman gave a history of Father’s Day. Many Canadians observe Father’s Day on the third Sunday of June. It is a day for people to show their appreciation for fathers and father figures. Father figures may include a stepfather, a father-in-law, guardians, such as foster parents, and family friends. Many people in Canada celebrate Father’s Day in a variety of ways. Father’s Day activities include buying presents such as neckties, giving handmade or purchased cards and having breakfasts, brunches, lunches or dinner either at home or in restaurants. The idea of a special day to honour fathers and celebrate fatherhood was introduced from the United States. A woman called Sonora Smart Dodd was inspired by the American Mother’s Day celebrations and planned a day to honour fathers early in the 20th century. The first Father’s Day was celebrated in Spokane, Washington on June 19, 1910. Hymns that were sung included, “Faith of Our Fathers”, “He’s Got the Whole World in His Hands”, “All Things Bright and Beautiful”, “I The Lord of Sea and Sky” and “It Only Takes a Spark”. The Sunday school children entertained with a skit for Fathers’ Day, entitled The News. Adel Dodds gave the offering prayer and the closing prayer. After Lila Procter said the grace, the congregation sang, “Go Now in Peace” which concluded the morning worship service. The chicken barbecue and social time followed. Nancy Folkard, Sheila Nixon and Joyce Vincent decorated the church with beautiful bouquets of flowers. The Sunday school children did a marvelous job of taking part in the service. During the absence of student minister Brian Hymers who is at school from June 15 - 26, Rev. Richard Hall will cover any emergency pastoral care that may be needed. Thank you to George Procter for ordering the chicken and to Ken Procter and his team for cooking the chicken. A special thank you to Adel Dodds for stepping in and taking over the role of her mother, Kim Walker. Also thank you to everyone who helped with the service in any way. Come and help the “Over 80s” celebrate at their special birthday party held at Knox United Church on July 21 at 2 p.m. Join in an afternoon of entertainment, cake and ice crea and a social time with friends on June 28 at 11:15 a.m. to welcome Rev. Alun Thomas back to the pulpit. Have A New Addition? Call for prices and details 519-523-4792 or 519-887-9114 Let everyone know about your new bundle of joy! The Citizen