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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Citizen, 2013-05-16, Page 9THE CITIZEN, THURSDAY, MAY 16, 2013. PAGE 9. Continued from page 3 followed by a potluck lunch. Everyone is invited as it is award Sunday. The call to worship was the singing of two hymns, “Dancing with the Spirit” and a new hymn, “I am a Child of God”. The prayer of approach was followed by a short video about “Mothers”. Gwen Papple, chair of session introduced the families who had brought their children to be baptized. They were Elliott Henry Ralph, son of Kristy Caldwell and Derek Godden; Lauren Kelly Wharton, daughter of Andrew and Kelly Wharton; and Brooklyn Melissa Hakkers, daughter of Judd Hakkers and Jennifer Pelz. The children were asked to come to the front to help bless the Holy Water. Every child was given a glass to pour into the baptism font and said a prayer along with the congregation. The children remained at the front to see the babies baptized and then went downstairs for their time of fellowship. The choir sang the song naming each child in the song, “You Are Loved”. The choir sang an anthem honouring mothers. The scripture reading was from Luke 24: 44-53. Rev. Clark’s message to the adults was “Who’s Your Momma”. The scripture told the stories of Jesus blessing everyone and asking them to have an open mind. Jesus tells us to be guided by the words in the scriptures. Jesus prepares us for both the sad and good times and gives us strength to face them. Jesus reminds us that there is life after death and that those who are left must regroup and carry on. The church and the congregation can help us through these bad times and rejoice with us in our happy times. Baptism invites us to be a family and to help guide the children who are baptized. The next hymn, “I Was There to Hear Your Borning Cry” followed by the receiving of the offering, the offertory response “What Can I Do,” the offertory prayer, the prayers for the people, silent prayers and the singing of The Lord’s Prayer. Lorna Fraser announced that the Sunday school children would be giving all the ladies a flower for Mother’s Day as they left the church. The commissioning and benediction was followed by the singing of the response, “Go Now In Peace”. Everyone was invited for coffee and fellowship after the service. The Annual Meetings of the Listowel Memorial Hospital and Wingham and District Hospital will be held jointly for the purposes of receiving the financial reports and statements required by the Public Hospitals Act, for the election of Directors, to approve the revised Credentialed Professional Staff By-Laws, appointment of the auditor, and for the transaction of other such things as may properly come before the meeting. Copies of the Annual Report/Financial Statements may be obtained at the front desk of both Hospitals effective June 5, 2013 and at the Annual Meeting. Memberships granting voting privileges may be purchased at the front desk of the hospitals for five dollars ($5.00) prior to five o’clock p.m., Tuesday, May 28, 2013. No membership sold after that time will entitle the purchaser to vote at the Annual Meeting. Corporation of the Listowel Memorial Hospital Corporation of the Wingham and District Hospital ANNUAL MEETING & ELECTION OF DIRECTORS WEDNESDAY, JUNE 12, 2013 ~ 7:00 PM TRILLIUM MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY 495 MITCHELL ROAD SOUTH (HWY. 23), LISTOWEL PRESENTATIONS BY THE HOSPITAL FOUNDATIONS Continued from page 3 Newson explained that the municipality would be receiving $1,000 to help with the overage of the cost and that, with that, the entire cost was nearly covered. Aside from the cost and the question of necessity, Bailey was uncomfortable with the fact that the municipality had gone outside their normal purchasing practices to get the item. Newson explained that the item was found through Huron Tractor in Blyth after the municipality’s involved departments provided a list of what they would like to use the equipment for. That differs from the normal practice of asking for tenders, Bailey said. “I’m uncomfortable going to a dealership and asking them to find something for the township,” he said. “Whether it’s the right equipment or not, I think we should ask for tenders.” Bailey was also concerned that the unit was used as he feels the municipality has had enough experience in paying for used items more than once. “We should look at new,” he said. “We know that buying used makes the costs to maintain items go up. Whether it’s cars, trucks, fire trucks or other equipment, we need new for the amount it costs us to maintain the thing.” Councillor Brock Vodden, however, felt that following the traditional venues was unnecessary when dealing with smaller ticket items. “I’m in favour of this report,” he said. “I think that it’s important to note that this is a fairly low-value purchase item. Lower value items can warrant purchasing through a negotiated method like we did here while, at the same time, larger items should always go to tender. “I think that tendering should be the norm on purchasing,” he continued. Councillor Ray Hallahan, however, was unconvinced. “Why, when we have tractors in Blyth that we can use, even if they aren’t technically ours, are we expanding the fleet?” he asked. “We’re buying something new which means new maintenance costs, new replacement costs and all the other costs that come with a larger fleet,” he said. “I can’t support this.” When the vote was called, Reeve Neil Vincent, Deputy-Reeve David Riach and councillors Vodden and Archie MacGowan voted to purchase the item with councillors Campbell, Hallahan and Bailey opposing the purchase. Continued from page 2 thanked Jayne for her fine presentation. The group’s next stop was at the Blyth Festival Art Gallery to see the numerous pieces of art on display from the surrounding secondary schools. Sam Thysson, Kathy Bridge’s granddaughter had on display a beautiful picture of a tiger’s head. The last stop was at Greyhaven Gardens, Londesborough where members were amazed at the wonderful variety of plants, trees and shrubs. Everyone thanked Kathy for organizing a most interesting day. WI visits Blyth gallery Addition to Blyth fleet concerns councillors Bailey, Hallahan Custom Framing 519-523-4299 414 Queen St., Blyth, Ont. Clark asks ‘Who’s Your Mamma’ for Mother’s Day Continued from page 7tomatoesphere project. In socialstudies students have been checkingout medieval laws and comparing similarities and differences between 1200 C.E. and present day. In the Grade 2/3 class they been worked hard on the spring concert and it paid off. They did a very superb job. They have also been preparing for the track and field meet on Monday. Grade 2/3 students have also been studying countries around the world and their cultural practices. This class has also been busy with tests, making math board games and reading non-fiction narratives and fairytales. That’s all for this week. By Colton Rodger Grade 7/8 students are hard at work on their “Google Drive literature circles”. Students are reading a variety of novels including, I Am David by Anne Holm, Star Girl by Jerry Spinelli, The Diary of Anne Frank and The Curse of the Viking Grave by Farley Mowat. Most students are halfway through their novels. Grade 7/8 students were delighted to able to practise high jump and want to thank Mr. Caldwell for leading them through that activity. Track and field is on Monday, so cross your fingers for our Hullett athletes. Hullett math athletes will be exercising their brain on Tuesday as a small number of Grade 7 and 8 students challenge the Gauss math test which is organized by the University of Waterloo. Good luck to those who have accepted that challenge.This week at Hullett CentralPublic School, students have hadsome very depressing days. Sadly, Kim Hunking died at the age of 46. She had three children and her husband was Robert. This is on thebehalf of all the students at Hullett.We were so sorry to learn of thedeath of Kim Hunking. We will always miss her. She will always be remembered. Continued from page 7 fill it with spare change to support their work with mothers. Bottles should be returned by Father’s Day. The UCW will meet on Monday, May 20 beginning at 7:30 p.m. Next Sunday, May 19 will be celebrated as Rural Sunday. “True Value” was the title of Mr. Fletcher’s message to the adults. Since 1914 Mother’s Day has been held on the second Sunday in May, a day of recognizing the true value given by mothers to their families and children. The United Church calls it Christian Family Sunday, recognizing mothering/ motherhood under all circumstances. Although Anna Jarvis originated the idea of setting aside a special day for mothers back in 1907 in Philadelphia as a day for public expression of love the celebration became too commercialized for her liking. Nevertheless the idea of the event is what is important for we all have one thing in common, we have a life giver, a mother. Supporting scriptures were Ephesians 5: 25-33 and 6: 1- 4 and Psalm 25 UCW meets May 20 Students prepare for Gauss test On April 22, six members of the Walkerburn Club met at Vera Penfound’s. Members spent the afternoon quilting a lap quilt for a member of the community. Betty Archambault read a story “Change of Heart”. Ila Cunningham gave the treasurer’s report. It has been decided to have a community picnic on Sunday, June 23 at Manchester Park along the river in Auburn. All members of the community are welcome to come. It will be at 12:30 p.m. Ila read thank you notes from Ball’s Cemetery Board and Deanna Snell. The next meeting will be held at the home of Christena Gross on Tuesday, May 21. Please note the change of date because of the holiday. Pat Hunking will be the co-president, Ila Cunningham will be on program and Christena will supply lunch. There will be a plant and miscellaneous sale. Vera served lunch and some returned to quilting for awhile before leaving for home. Members met three more days to quilt and finished it on April 30. Club makes lap quilt Aiming for the cheap seats Jared Bergsma wasn’t messing around on Monday when, at Hullett Central Public School’s track and field competition, he was participating in the ball throw. (Denny Scott photo)