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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Citizen, 2011-01-20, Page 19THE CITIZEN, THURSDAY, JANUARY 20, 2011. PAGE 19. Continued from page 15 celebrated around the world. Customs were read from France, Scotland, China, Israel, India and Iran. Most customs are different from the other, but across the globe, the new year is celebrated with friends and family and lots of good food. She then had information on salaries paid to CEOs of some of the major charitable organizations, from the CWO or UNICEF at $120,000 per year plus many extras, to the Commissioner of the Salvation Army who receives $13,000 per year plus housing. Ninety-three cents on the dollar given to the Salvation Army goes back to the local communities. She closed the program with a story from The Observer reminiscing about thunderstorms. The next meeting will be on Tuesday, Feb. 1 at 2 p.m. at the home of Sheila Nixon. Following the benediction and grace, a social time was held with Laura Johnston and Irene Lamont providing lunch. KNOX UNITED CHURCH Greeting and handing out the Service of Worship at Knox United Church on Sunday, Jan. 16 were Steve and Elizabeth Coultes. Rev. Tom Murray welcomed the congregation. Birthday greetings were extended to Steve Coultes celebrating his birthday today. Sympathy was expressed to Florence and Norman Wightman in the loss of their son, Glen Wightman. After Rev. Murray lit the Christ Candle the congregation sang, “O Radiant Christ, Incarnate Word”. The senior choir sang, “Here At His Table” accompanied by Elizabeth Procter. God’s word was heard with responsive reading from Psalm 27 and Corinthians 1: 10-18. (The New International Version), In Celebration of Our Release the congregation sang, “We Praise You, O God”. The gospel word was taken from Matthew 4, verses 12-23. Rev. Murray’s “God’s Word to Us” was entitled, “Suddenly … On Your Lips”. This is a message that calls us to account in our relationships with others and the signals we send to people as we “move” to draw them into the circle of our worship fellowship and fellowship here at Knox United Church. The Creative Closing was read responsively. Nancy Folkard and Nancy Jardin took up the offering. After the prayer of dedication, “Small Things Count, So Jesus Said” was sang. As invited by Jesus to God’s table, congregants shared the Sacrament of Holy Communion with bread and wine. Jim Barnes, Pat Hunking, Don Procter and Ken Procter served communion. “I Come with Joy” was the Song of Promise. Our Mission Life was read in unison. The children and youth came upstairs to church and occupied the choir loft. Jim Barnes thanked the children, youth and everyone for all the money that was donated to the Foodgrains Project. He had pictures which displayed of how the money was being used to help people in need. The choral blessing, “Go Now In Peace” concluded the morning worship service. NEWS The community extends sincere sympathy to Arnold Bruce and family in the loss of Ora Bruce. There were seven tables of shoot in play on Friday, Jan. 14 at the Belgrave Community Centre. Winners were: high pink card, Joann MacDonald; second pink card, Dorothy Carter; most shoots, Vera Schmidt; high white card, Ron Taylor; second high white card, Mary Hunter; most shoots, Merv Schneider. The next shoot is Friday, Jan. 28 at 1:30 p.m. Everyone is welcome. 404 Queen St., Blyth 519-523-4792 541 Turnberry St., Brussels 519-887-9114 See us for these and other great books at our Brussels or Blyth office The Citizen Books for all ages! AGRI-SKILLS ABROAD: Farmers Helping Farmers In the 1970s a committee was set up at the annual meeting of the Ontario Federation of Agriculture to raise money to help farmers in developing countries. This slim volume tells of the groups’ work since.$10.00 Proceeds to help the cause. CHICK DAYS Raising Chickens from Hatchlings to Laying Hens Here’s “an absolute beginners guide” for all the steps from keeping new chicks warm to collecting eggs. Information on different breeds, housing, feed and stages of growth. $18.95 THE GREAT OUTDOORS GAMES & PUZZLES Kids who love the outdoors can learn even while indoors with 100 mazes, word games, picture puzzles, jokes, riddles, brain-teasers and fun-packed games. Designed for children aged 8-12. $11.95 GROWING TREES FROM SEED The late Henry Kock of the University of Guelph Arboretum shows how to collect and plant the seeds of dozens of varieties of native trees. Comprehensive instructions, beautiful illustrations, 30 pages of colour photos. $45.00 HORSE CRAZY 1001 fun facts, craft projects, games, activities and know how for horse-loving kids in this nearly-400-page book. Author Jessie Haas provides practical information on all things equine. Designed for kids 8 and up. $22.95 125 BEST CASSEROLE & ONE-POT MEALS Tips and recipes for hearty and tasty one-pot meals — everything from pot pies to casseroles. Beef, pork, lamb, chicken, seafood, there are recipes for whatever your taste, even vegetarian. $19.95 CLUTTER CONTROL: PUTTING YOUR HOME ON A DIET This book teaches you how to make the most of the available space in your house, set up practical anti- clutter systems, and find storage space in places you never dreamed of looking.$16.00 Knox United shown Foodgrains donations at work HCBP Executive The Huron County Beef Producers held their Annual General Meeting at the Brussels Legion on Jan 12. Members of the executive made presentations regarding the state of the industry, both locally and across the country. Shown are, from left, Past-President Harvey Hoggart, Secretary/Treasurer Kittie MacGregor and President Matt McCall. Absent is Vice President Bob Bennett (Denny Scott photo) Tim Prior and Doug Merriam wereelected auditors for the HuronCounty Beef Producers (HCBP) in2011 during their annual meeting on Jan. 12. Prior and Ron Stevenson were the auditors for 2010, and found no problems with the books kept by secretary/treasurer Kittie MacGregor. Presidential Address HCBP President Matt McCall addressed the members at the annual general meeting on Jan. 12 at the Brussels Legion with a strong message – 2010 was better than many had hoped. “[The HCBP] is a good group to work with,” he started. “And 2010 didn’t turn out half as bad as many people thought it would.” McCall went on to say that there was “a bit of black ink” on the accounting pages, and that the weather had helped with those increases in profits. McCall stated the HCBP’s barbecues were well attended, and that the group had set up a bursary for Huron County students interested in Agriculture.Resolution withdrawnOne motion was placed before the HCBP during their annual meeting on Jan. 12 at the Brussels Legion, but it couldn’t find a seconder. The motion, which called for a current lawsuit between beef producers and the province of Ontario to be sent to mediation. The lawsuit, which stemmed from the Bovine Spongiform Encephalopathy (BSE) crisis (also known as mad cow disease) in 2003, claims that the provincial government knew there was a problem as early as 1993, and did little to prevent it. The motion was made to get financial aid to beef producers sooner, rather than later, but could find no seconder at the meeting, and was therefore withdrawn. HCBP name auditors