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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Citizen, 2011-12-01, Page 11THE CITIZEN, THURSDAY, DECEMBER 1, 2011. PAGE 11. Santa visits the Campbell family The Shoot party was held at the Belgrave Community Centre on Friday, Nov. 25 with six tables in play. The winners were: high pink card, Muriel Taylor; second pink card, Mary McIntosh; most shoots, Ron Taylor; high white card, Bill Nethery; second high white card,Lillian Appleby; most shoots whitecard, Stuart Chamney. The next Shoot party is on Friday, Dec. 9. Everyone is welcome. The community extends congratulations to Tim Procter, son of Don and Kathy Procter upon receiving his Professional Engineer licence as a software engineer in Ottawa on Oct. 5. Florence McArter greeted worshippers on Sunday, Nov. 27 at Knox United Church. Rev. Tom Murray welcomed everyone. Celebrations mentioned were Don Procter’s birthday and Ann and John Clark’s anniversary. Connie Shiell reported on the beef supper and thanked everyone who had helped in any way. The flowers in the front of the sanctuary were placed by Dorothy and Glen Coultes in loving memory of Dorothy’s brother, Jim Taylor of Cambridge who passed away. After the choir sang “Come Now, O God of Hope” accompanied by Ann Clark, Dorothy Coultes read the advent reading and Alicia Coultes lit the Candle of Hope. The congregation sang the first verse of, “A Candle is Burning”. The senior choir sang, “Come, Receive God’s Blessing”. After the singing of “As a Fire is meant for Burning”. Rev. Tom read scripture from Mark 13: 24-37. God’s word was entitled, “Making a Clean Sweep”. We need to share our faith and love with someone that we care for. We need to pay attention to what God wants us to do and take the faith that God gives to us each day. Has your life been swept clean? Marlene Procter and Don Procter took up the offering. Ken Procter assisted Rev. Tom Murray with the reading of the Banquet of Advent Hope and the Great Thanksgiving and the Breaking and Pouring and Serving as printed in the bulletin. Session members taking part in the serving of Communion were: Pat Hunking, Allen Walker, John Campbell, KenProcter, Don Procter and BrianPotter.On Friday, Dec. 2 at noon there is a community Christmas potluck dinner. Please bring a salad, potato dish or dessert and your own dishes and cutlery. Turkey, dressing and gravy will be provided. Donation box available to offset costs and donations. Everyone is welcome. A large number of Campbell relatives gathered on Sunday, Nov. 27 at Blyth United Church lower hall. This year Rod and Debbie Ansley and family were in charge.After welcoming everyone NancyJardin said grace. Everyone enjoyeda bountiful buffet dinner. Santa Claus arrived on time and handed out treats to all the children. The afternoon was spent with games and contests and visiting. The day was brought to a close with hugs and wishes for a happy holiday season. The community extends sincere sympathy to Dorothy and Glen Coultes in the loss of Dorothy’s brother, Jim Taylor of Cambridge. Pie professionals Linda Campbell, left, and Betty Ross worked hard to prepare desserts during the annual roast beef supper put on by Knox United Church at the Belgrave Community Centre on Nov. 24. (Denny Scott photo) TO ALL RESIDENTS OF THE MUNICIPALITY OF MORRIS-TURNBERRY PLEASE HELP KEEP THIS WINTER A SAFE ONE The Council of the Municipality of Morris-Turnberry hereby requests the cooperation of the residents regarding the parking of cars and other vehicles, and the depositing of snow on municipal roads during the period in which snow clearing operations are necessary. It is an offence under the Highway Traffic Act, Section 170 (12) to: “Park or stand a vehicle on a highway in such a manner as to interfere with the movement of traffic or the clearing of snow from the highway.” Also, Section 181 states: “No person shall deposit snow or ice on a roadway without permission in writing to do so from the Ministry or the Road Authority responsible for the Maintenance of the Road.” Parking is not permitted on any street or road within the Municipality of Morris-Turnberry between the hours of 2 am and 6 am from November 1st to April 15th. Violators will be ticketed and may have their vehicles towed and impounded. Neither the Municipality of Morris-Turnberry nor the ‘Snow Plow operators’ will be held responsible for damage done to vehicles or mailboxes on the Municipal Road Allowance. Your help and cooperation in these matters is greatly appreciated and will aid in a safer winter for all. Gary Pipe, Director of Public Works Municipality of Morris-Turnberry Telephone: 519-887-6137 Gift Certificates are available at the Municipal office of the Municipality of Morris-Turnberry for ‘A Harvest of Memories from Morris-Turnberry’ History Book. It will make a fantastic Christmas Present for the hard-to-buy-for person on your list!!! Cost: $125.00 + GST = $131.25 Only 1000 copies being ordered! A tentative Book launch has been scheduled for Spring, 2012. If you are interested in purchasing ‘A Harvest of Memories from Morris-Turnberry’ please contact the Municipal office at 519-887-6137 By Linda Campbell Call 357-2188 PEOPLE AROUNDBELGRAVE NEWS FROM BELGRAVE