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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Citizen, 2008-10-09, Page 15THE CITIZEN. THURSDAY, OCTOBER 9, 2008. PAGE 15. Sightseeing There was a nip in the air, but the skies were perfect for folks to come out and enjoy the annual Fall Colour Tour at Wawanosh Nature Centre on Sunday afternoon. People could take a wagon ride around the property to see the changing leaves, or opt to stroll the trails on their own. (Vicky Bremner photo) On Sunday, Oct. 5 Cathy andDoug Walker greeted worshippersand handed out the Service ofWorship at Knox United Church.The hymn-sing selections were ToShow By Touch and Word andBreathe On Me, Breath of God, accompanied by Elizabeth Procter. Melissa Snyders welcomed the congregation. Happy birthday was sung to Les Shaw and Don Dow. Hattie Wightman, a sister to Norman Wightman was a special guest in the congregation. She is from Calgary and was staying with the Wightmans for three-week holiday. Ethan Campbell lit the Christ candle. The call to worship was read responsively and the Gathering Prayer was said in unison. The choir sang, Is This Not the Land of Beulah? accompanied at the piano by Elizabeth Procter. After the singing of the children’shymn, Fairest Lord Jesus, thechildren sat in the front pew. Melissaasked them if they got gifts onspecial occasions. They replied withanswers such as Christmas,birthdays, earning a gift, etc. All things in one’s life are special things. Everything is a gift of God she s aid. Melissa’s message was entitled, In the Land of Plenty. People have been blessed to live in a land of plenty and come to expect it, she said. “We need to be thankful daily not just at Thanksgiving.” She said to give thanks to God and all his blessings even when it seems impossible. If people focus on what they have rather than what they don’t have, they will see how many gifts they have from God. “Living in a land of plenty, we have been given the Bread of Life,” she said. Ken and Ben Procter took up theoffering. Other hymns that weresung included, This Day God GivesMe and Touch the Earth Lightly. Theclosing hymn was Glorious Thingsof Thee Are Spoken.The choral benediction concluded the morning worship service. Bruce Whitmore will be conducting the church service on Oct. 12. There will be a congregational meeting on Oct. 19 after the church service to discuss and vote on the proposed donation of land to the Women’s Institute. One of the conditions of the proposed sale of the WI Hall is that the property be rezoned Residential. The planning board requires at least50 feet of frontage for this rezoningto take place. To meet therequirement of 50' of frontage wouldrequire approximately 16 feet ofchurch property adjacent to the WIHall. The board of trustees have met and recommend that Knox United Church donate the required amount of property to the Women’s Institute in order to facilitate the rezoning and sale of the WI Hall provided that the Women’s Institute assume all expenses regarding the severance, rezoning and transfer. Consider this issue carefully and plan to attend the meeting on Oct. 19. The Land of Plenty, topic of Knox service Lobb BENEle c t A new vision for Huron-Bruce. www.BenLobb.com 1-877-524-6560 Authorized by Stephen Baker, Offi cial Agent for Ben Lobb Conservative This election is about the kind of Canada we want. This Conservative minority government has lowered taxes - the GST, personal income taxes, and small business taxes. We have invested in the safety of Canadians - at our borders, with protections for children, and tough law- and-order legislation. We have introduced a realistic plan to cut greenhouse gases and protect our environment. We have put dollars into reducing health care wait times and training of more medical practitioners. If you believe in a Canada that is economically strong, that makes safety a priority, and that invests wisely in health, the environment and families, please vote on October 14. Please vote Conservative. A stronger, safer, better Canada. NEWS FROM BELGRAVE By Linda Campbell Call 357-2188 PEOPLE AROUND BELGRAVE The Belgrave Community Club met on Friday at noon, with an attendance of 17 members and three guests. Grace was sung and a bountiful potluck lunch was enjoyed by all. The president, Muriel Coultes opened the business meeting by reading, Thanksgiving Day at Grandpa’s. The minutes of the previous meeting were read and the treasurer’s report given. A motion was made to donate $400 to the Community Centre board. The District zone rally will be held in Zurich on Thursday, Oct. 9 with two members of the club attending. A collection was taken for the Alzheimer Society, amounting to $45. Happy birthday was sung to Les Shaw and happy anniversary to John and Kay Roberts. Those who are able are asked to attend a meeting at the school on Thursday, Oct. 9 at 7 p.m. to support keeping East Wawanosh Public School open. There will be no meeting in November and the turkey dinner will be held on Friday, Dec. 5 at noon. Donations for the food bank will be accepted at that time. A get-well card was signed by all for Norma Moore, who has suffered a broken ankle. Barbara Anderson welcomed Arnold Bruce and Ethel Adams, who provided a musical program. Kay Roberts thanked them with a gift. The meeting closed by singing God Save the Queen. Community Club takes potluck lunch The community wishes Don Dow, Norma Moore and Freda Johnston speedy recoveries after each being recently hospitalized. It’s like shopping with the Heart and Stroke Foundation’s dietitians, who evaluate every participating product based on Canada’s Food Guide. www.healthcheck.org BUY? SELL? TRY CLASSIFIED