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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Citizen, 2011-02-17, Page 7THE CITIZEN, THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 17, 2011. PAGE 7.Bruce entered in Book of Remembrance by club There were seven tables of shoot in play on Friday, Feb. 11 at the community centre. Winners were: high pink card, Jane Grasby; second high pink card, Bev Hayden; most shoots, Marie Stuart; high white card, Stuart Chamney; second high white card, Dorothy Carter; most shoots, Mary Ellen Keller. The next shoot is Friday, Feb. 25 at 1:30 p.m. Everyone is welcome. The community extends sincere sympathy to Joey Borho and all the families of Ronald Borho who passed away at Wingham and District Hospital on Feb. 7 at the age of 53. KNOX UNITED Ken Procter greeted worshippers and handed out the service of worship at Knox United Church on Epiphany 6, Feb. 13. Rev. Tom Murray welcomed the congregation. Birthday greetings were extended to Debbie Hopper and Lois Chamney, whose birthdays were celebrated on Feb. 12. The Belgrave Women’s Institute celebrated their 100th birthday on Tuesday, Feb. 15 with a potluck dinner and musical entertainment to follow. “Lighting the Christ Candle” was read responsively and Rev. Tom Murray lit the Christ Candle reminding us that God is alwayswith us. The Song of Praise andThanksgiving was “Praise the Lordwith the Sound of Trumpet”followed by the call to worship and opening prayer. “God, We Pray at This Beginning” was the song of Baptismal Hope and Promise. Baptism is the grace of God, which calls these families to affirm the miracle of new life in their midst. The sacrament of baptism is also a time of personal renewal, regardless of age or status, with God and community together. The new life among us is celebrated in this sacrament as we come before God. Ken Procter, chair of the session read from Mark 10: 13-16. On behalf of our faith family, Knox United, Ken presented for initiation into the body of Christ through baptism, Acelyn Tanyia and Colton Kevin Griffith, daughter and son of Michelle and Jarret Griffith, sister and brother to Kaden Griffith, and also Ryden Andrew VanBeek, son of Tanyia and Andy VanBeek, brother to Taylor and Makayla VanBeek. The promises of faith were shared by all baptismal family and read responsively. The reading of “We Are Not Alone” affirmed our confessional faith. The declaration of support was read responsively followed by the prayer of Thanksgiving and Ken Procter pouring the water into the font. Rev. Tom Murray baptized each child in the name of the Triune. God baptizing in the name of the Father and the son and the Holy Spirit. Each child was marked with the sign of the cross as a child of God. The parents were presented with a gift and a candle to be lit on specialdays and birthdays in the child’s lifereminding them of their baptism. Onbehalf of Knox United Church theparents and children were congratulated by Rev. Tom Murray and Ken Procter (session representative). The senior choir sang “A Light Is Gleaming” accompanied by Elizabeth Procter. The congregation sang the refrains. God’s word was heard with the reading responsively of Psalm 103 and from Leviticus 19: 1-2, 17-18 from The Message. “How Firm a Foundation” was the song of commitment and trust. The Gospel Word was taken from Matthew 5: 38-48. The message, God’s Word to Us and the sermon was entitled, “Boundaries or Frontiers”. Boundaries do have their place. Boundaries can keep us moving along the way. God has to give us frontiers to keep us moving. He first sets our boundaries, and then he brings us to his frontiers. God shows us the way in the paths we are called to take, forcing us to the limits of our boundaries and beyond to the frontiers of our lives which find the way. God always stretched our boundaries beyond where we are. He leads us each day toward the frontier of faith and life where true freedom lies and is found. Ken Procter and Susan Jamieson took up the offering which was dedicated. The congregation sang, “Small Things Count so Jesus said” which was the song of life and sharing. The KFC and Youth shared with their faith family. The closing hymn, “All The Way My Saviour Leads Me” and the commissioning and benediction read responsively and the choral blessing concludedthe morning worship service.On Thursday, Feb. 17 at 1:45 p.m.and 7:15 p.m.. discussion of thebook “Who Stole My Church” chapters 1-7 will take place at Rev. Murray’s home at 21 Jordan Drive in Belgrave. On Sunday, Feb. 20 Knox United Retreat (Nov. 13, 2010) will be distributed for those who would like to prepare questions for the town hall meeting on Saturday, March 5 at 9:45 a.m. This meeting is open to all members of Knox United Church faith community and all those in the wider community who are interested in the Church’s mission to the community and the world beyond. COMMUNITY CLUB The Community Club meeting began with a potluck lunch enjoyed by 20 members and 11 guests. The president, Muriel Coultes, read a story, “Winter’s Warmth”. The minutes of the previous meeting were given by Gladys VanCamp and the treasurer’s report by Laura Johnston. A motion was made to have Ora Bruce’s name entered in the Book of Remembrance. The club is asked to provide a program at Huronlea in Brussels on May 10. It was agreed to assist the Blyth Seniors in hosting the fall rally in Blyth in October. “Happy Birthday” was sung to those celebrating in January and February. Barbara Anderson welcomed Bruce and Linda Campbell whospoke and showed pictures of theirtrip to Panama in December. Ofspecial interest was their trip throughthe Panama Canal and the story of the history of the canal which was constructed in the early 1900s. They also visited the countries of Columbia, Ecuador, Peru and Chile where they had short tours of some of the old cities and into the countryside. After answering many questions they were thanked by Glen VanCamp. The meeting closed by singing “O’ Canada”. NEWS FROM BELGRAVE By Linda Campbell Call 357-2188 PEOPLE AROUNDBELGRAVE MEETING NOTICE MUNICIPALITY OF MORRIS-TURNBERRY The upcoming Council and Committee meetings for the Municipality of Morris-Turnberry will be held: Thursday February 24 at 7:00 p.m. Budget Meeting Thursday March 3 at 7:00 p.m. Special Council Meeting Tuesday March 8 at 7:30 p.m. Regular Council Meeting Tuesday March 15 at 5:30 p.m. Budget Meeting Tuesday March 22 at 7:30 p.m. Regular Council Meeting NOTICE TO DOG OWNERS IN THE MUNICIPALITY OF MORRIS-TURNBERRY 2011 Dog Tags and licences are now available (Monday to Friday 9 am to 5 pm) at the Municipality of Morris-Turnberry Municipal Office, 41342 Morris Rd. R.R. 4, Brussels, ON N0G 1H0 *** Tags can be picked up in person or ordered by telephone*** All dogs must be licensed in compliance with By-law No. 63-2004. A copy of the complete By-law is available for review at the Municipal Office. All dogs must be identified by means of a tag and licence, issued for a (1) one year period by: Friday, April 29, 2011 The fee schedule shall be as follows: 1/All Dogs (except those listed in #2) - males, females, and spayed females $20.00 per dog 2/Pit bulls, Pit bull crosses, Staffordshire terriers $100.00 per dog 3/Kennel Licence Fee $75.00 (for a kennel of dogs that are registered or eligible for registration under the Animal Pedigree Act) 4/Late Payment Charge $20.00 per dog (Shall be assessed in addition to the licence fee, if the licence and/or tag is not purchased by April 29th) Excrement: The By-law requires dog owners to forthwith remove excrement left by a dog, from property other than the premises of the owner of the dog. Any person contravening this provision is subject to a $50.00 fee. For further information contact: The Municipality of Morris-Turnberry Telephone: 519-887-6137 Fax: 519-887-6424 E-mail: morris@scsinternet.com 2011 Tree Planting Program The Municipality of Morris-Turnberry has ordered trees from Maitland Valley Conservation Authority, for the 2011 spring season. The Municipality is supplying the trees at no charge, however, the property owner must pick up, plant and maintain the tree on private property. The trees cannot be planted on the road allowance. Trees are limited to two (2) trees per property. Types of trees available are: • Native Red Maple - bare root • Sugar Maple - bare root • Crimson King Maple - bare root • Norway Spruce - bagged and burlapped Anyone who was placed on the waiting list for a tree in 2010 and did NOT receive one, will be contacted first to receive a tree in 2011. If you wish to order a tree, please call the Municipal office at 519-887-6137 or email morris@scsinternet.com, ASAP, as the trees are available on a first come, first served basis. Last date to order a tree is April 1, 2011. (The trees will be available for pickup the 3rd week of April, 2011) Wingham student wins contest Kirby Skinn of Wingham, a fourth-year Chemical Engineering student at the University of Waterloo, was part of the grand- prize winning team of the 2011 Hydrogen Student Design Contest, founded by the U.S. Department of Energy and the Hydrogen Education Foundation. This year’s contest challenged worldwide university student teams to design a complete fueling station for hydrogen fuel cell vehicles to be incorporated into a residential building, with a strong focus on the integration of renewable energy sources for hydrogen production. The team headed to Washington D.C. for Feb. 13-16 to present their design to industry leaders at the Fuel Cell and Hydrogen Energy conference. Their contest entry will also be submitted for publication in the International Journal of Hydrogen Energy, the leading peer-reviewed journal on the field of hydrogen energy. This is the fourth time in the past five years that the University of Waterloo has placed in the top three of the contest. Awarded Wingham’s Kirby Skinn, a University of Waterloo student, was part of a team that received the grand prize in a design contest funded by the U.S. Department of Energy and the Hydrogen Education Foundation (Photo submitted)