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The Citizen, 2008-04-03, Page 6PAGE 6. THE CITIZEN, THURSDAY, APRIL 3, 2008. Stand-up citizens Six students were honoured for their citizenship qualities last week at East Wawanosh Public School, one from each class. From left: Craig Raynard from Grade 2/3, Brooklyn Tiffin from Grade 3/4, Stephanie Robinson from Grade 7/8, Dustin Pennington from Grade 4/5 and Brock Weber from Grade 1/2. Missing was Luke Klages from Grade 6/7. (Shawn Loughlin photo) Honourable East Wawanosh Public School announced its honour roll students last Thursday with eight primary students making the grade. From left: Chasity Irvine-Caesar, Julia Beaven, Katherine Coultes, Jackson Goodall, Nicole Hardy, Jenna Hopper and Dianne Klages. Missing was Rylan Zimmer. (Shawn Loughlin photo) Gearing up Nine intermediate students at East Wawanosh Public School were announced for their honour roll efforts last Thursday. Back left: Jillion Montgomery, Laura Higgins, Carly Whitfield, Jenny Anderson and Bonnie Nethery. Front left: Austin Chaffe, Caroline McDowell and Sarah Cook. Missing was Luke Klages. (Shawn Loughlin photo) Kim and Allen Walker greeted worshippers at Knox United Church on Sunday, March 30. Rev. Wayne Beamer welcomed the congregation. Happy birthday was sung to Roger Hopper. The come and go tea for Rev. John Roberts’ 80th birthday at the Belgrave Community Centre on Sunday, April 6 was mentioned. The singing of Just as I Am was followed by the call to worship and prayer of approach. After the singing of A Little Child the Saviour Came the children sat in the front pews. Jim Barnes told them it was a special day, a day of promises. A promise, he said, is an assurance given to someone. The confirmation class were making a special promise that day. They promised to be faithful and to fulfill their promise. They promise to remember Jesus’ sacrifice when they take the communion. Mr. Barnes introduced Stephanie Robinson and Christopher Shiell for renewal of baptismal vows/confirmation. Pat Hunking presented them with a Bible for their continuing faith and to remember the church and the promises they made. The scripture lessons were taken from Act 2: 14 and 22-32, Psalm 16 and the gospel lesson John 20: 19- 31. Rev. Beamer reflected o n Thomas, one of the disciples who doubted that Jesus had been nailed to the cross. He wanted to see the scars of the nails on his hands. Allen and Kim Walker took up the offering. I, the Lord of Sea and Sky was sung accompanied by Elizabeth Procter. The Sacrament of Holy Communion was administered. Jim Barnes thanked several people including Rev. Beamer for his help and dedication. After the service coffee nd muffins and a time of fellowship followed in the church basement. There were nine tables of shoot in play on Friday, March 28 at the Community Centre. The winners were: high pink card, Vera Schmidt; second high pink card, Tina Empey; most shoots, Mary Taylor; high white card, Joann MacDonald; second high white card, Eileen Miller; most shoots, Mary McIntosh. The next shoot is Friday, April 11 at 1:30 p.m. 9 tables in play at shoot party AgriInvest - $600 Million Kickstart A New Business Risk Management Program: Growing Forward AgriInvest is a farmer account designed to help farmers manage small margin declines. It replaces coverage previously provided under the Canadian Agricultural Income Stabilization (CAIS) program for margin declines of less than 15%. Federal, provincial and territorial governments are launching AgriInvest as part of the new Business Risk Management program suite. The federal government is contributing $600 million to kickstart farmer accounts. The New Business Risk Management suite also includes: AgriStability – Support for farmers when they have large margin declines. AgriInsurance – Coverage for insurable production losses. AgriRecovery – The disaster relief framework. If you have not yet received a notice for AgriInvest Kickstart call 1-866-367-8506 or visit www.agr.gc.ca/agriinvest to apply. The deadline to participate in the AgriInvest - $600 million Kickstart is April 14, 2008 Growing Forward A vision for a profitable, innovative, competitive, market-oriented agriculture, agri-foods and agri-based products industry. NEWS FROM BELGRAVE Smart cookies Eight junior students were announced as honour rollers at East Wawanosh Public School last Thursday. From left: Megan Stute, Emily Meier, Jarod Logan, Kaitlyn Michie, Jessica Procter and Stacey Hallahan. Missing were Emily Stennett and Braydon Whitfield. (Shawn Loughlin photo) Walkers greetworshippers atKnox United The community extends sincere sympathy to the families of Rollie Marks who passed away on March 16. By Linda Campbell Call 357-2188 PEOPLE AROUND BELGRAVE CCllaassssiiffiieedd aaddvveerrttiisseemmeennttss ppuubblliisshheedd iinn TThhee CCiittiizzeenn aarree nnooww aavvaaiillaabbllee oonn oouurr wweebbssiittee aatt wwwwww..nnoorrtthhhhuurroonn..oonn..ccaa