The Citizen, 2008-04-24, Page 11THE CITIZEN, THURSDAY, APRIL 24, 2008. PAGE 11.
After church many of the
congregation attended the soup and
sandwich lunch at the WI Hall
sponsored by the Girls Guides.
Gordon Bosman has returned
home from Wingham and District
Hospital.
The community wishes Gordon a
speedy recovery.
Joyce Van Camp from Cayley,
Alberta was a guest for a week at her
parents, Jim and Mary Hunter. She
also visited with other
family members, and friends
enjoying our beautiful spring
weather.
John and Linda Campbell visited
on the weekend with Fred Johnston
at Queensway Nursing Home in
Hensall.
Melanie Pletch greetedworshippers at Knox United Churchon Sunday, April 20. The front of thesanctuary was adorned with springflowers.Melissa Snyders welcomed thecongregation. The hymn-sing
selections were, Seek Ye First and
Pass It On, accompanied by
Elizabeth Procter.
Jenna Hopper assisted in the
lightning of the Christ candle. The
call to worship was read
responsively. The gathering prayer
and The Lord is My Shepherd were
read in unison.The senior choir sang, He LeadethMy Soul.After the singing of the children’shymn, Jesus’ Hands Were KindHands, the children sat in the frontpew for a time with Melissa. She
showed them a picture of her pet
dog, and then asked the children
what pets they had. Animals are to
them, she said what they are to Jesus
and God. Jesus is the shepherd and
children are his flock. Just as people
make sure their animals are looked
after, God looks after them.
After The Lord’s Prayer, thechildren adjourned to Sundayschool. The scripture lesson was Acts 2:42-47. The congregation sang TheKing of Love.Melissa’s message was entitled Do
You Know the Shepherd. God offers
to lead and promises to care. People
just have to believe that He will lead
them on the right path. He is always
there and waiting for them to reach
out.
Ken Procter and Ben Procter
collected the offering. This was
followed by the singing of theoffertory hymn,Your Word O God.The closing hymn was, All theWay My Saviour Leads Me.The choral benediction, May theBlessing of God, concluded theworship service.
The ham and scalloped potatoes
supper is on Wednesday, April 23
with sittings at 5 p.m. and 7 p.m.
Tickets are available from the
stewards.
There is a meeting in the church
basement on Thursday, April 24 for
all those interested in helping with
daily Vacation Bible School which
will be held Aug. 18-22.
Contact person is Jim Barnes 519-
887-6163.
Going, going
With spring, comes the annual Maitland Conservation Foundation dinner and auction in
support of the Wawanosh Nature Centre. This year’s event, the 20th anniversary year, was
held Friday, April 18 at the Brussels, Morris and Grey Community Centre. In addition to the
silent and live auction, there were raffles, card draws and door prizes. The proceds have
enabled over 100,000 visitors to participate in programs at the Nature Centre. (Vicky Bremner
photo)
The April meeting of the Belgrave
Women’s Institute began with the
Opening Ode, the Mary Stewart
Collect and O’ Canada.
Doreen Marks gave three
readings, Celebrating Plant Earth,
the Youth of the Year and Start Your
Garden Early.
The minutes of the last meeting
were read by Dorothy Coultes.
A letter was received with
information of a safe food handling
course to be held on May 28 at the
North Huron Wescast Community
Complex. The Women’s Institute
could host an environmental
workshop with speakers if a group of
20 people signed up.
The June meeting will take the
form of a tour with the date to be
announced later. Members are asked
to help with cleaning at the hall on
April 28 and 29.
The annual meeting began with
the president, Nancy Jardin stating
all offices vacant. Dorothy Coultes
was nominated as recording
secretary. She read the minutes of
the previous annual meeting.
Reports were given by Wilma
Higgins, Gladys Van Camp and
Dianna Robinson.
The nominating report was given
by Doreen Marks and the officers
were installed by the District
president, Jean Fraser as follows:
past president, Audrey Fenton;
president, Nancy Jardin; vice-
president, Doreen Marks; secretary-
treasurer, Dorothy Coultes; assistant
secretary, Dianna Robinson; ROSE
co-ordinator, Ruth Olson; District
director, Audrey Fenton; alternate,
Jean Nethery; Branch directors,
Doreen Marks, Kay Roberts, Ruth
Olson; public relations and sick and
shut-ins, Gladys VanCamp;
examiners, Norma Moore and
Dianne Robinson.
A copy of the financial statement
for the past year was distributed. The
yearly fees were paid as the roll call.
The WI grace was sung.
Lunch was served by Norma
Moore and Dorothy Coultes.
A collection of articles given by
members to be sent to the LHSC,
Children’s Hospital was on display.
The next meeting will be in the
hall on Tuesday, May 20 at 7:30 p.m.
Spring flowers grace sanctuary at Knox
NOTICE TO DOG OWNERS
IN THE MUNICIPALITY OF
MORRIS-TURNBERRY
2008 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 25, 2008
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 License 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 25th)
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
MUNICIPALITY OF
MORRIS-TURNBERRY
TAX INSTALLMENT
NOTICE
The first instalment of the 2008
property taxes is due on Friday,
April 25, 2008.
Payment can be made by mail
or directly at the Municipal
Office, 41342 Morris Rd., RR 4,
Brussels, ON N0G 1H0. For
your convenience, a drop box is
available at the front door for
after hours use. Payments can
also be made at most banking
institutions and by telephone
and internet banking.
Failure to receive your property
tax bill does not in any way
exempt you from payment.
Nancy Michie
Administrator Clerk-Treasurer
519-887-6137
THANK
YOU!
Our auction
was a great success!
Thanks to everyone who attended and
supported our event.
Duff’s United Church, Walton
NEWS
FROM BELGRAVE
By Linda
Campbell
Call
357-2188
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