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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Citizen, 1989-01-18, Page 8PAGE 8. THE CITIZEN, WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 18, 1989. UCW discusses South Africa Compiled by Mrs. Helen Stonehouse. Phone 887-9487 WMS holds meeting The January meeting of the W.MS. was held Monday, January 9 in Knox Presbyterian Church, Belgrave. Mrs. Ivy Cloakey presided and opened the meeting with the Call to Worship. Mrs. Lottie Scott read scripture from John 20. Mrs. Garner Nicholson read a meditation on keeping the Sabbath Day with Mrs. Cloakey leading in prayer. Mrs. Mac Scott read a poem “Step by Step’’. Mrs. Robena McBurney gave the secretary’s report and Mrs. Cloak­ ey the financial report. A roll call was answered by a verse on “Beginning”. The collec­ tion was received. Mrs. Cloakey read a story on Burma. The ladies were reminded of the annual Morris sets salaries The major item of business dealt with at the January 3 meeting of Morris Township council was the passage of the “Number One Bylaw,” the legislation which sets remuneration and appoints officials for the coming year. Clerk-treasurer Nancy Michie will be paid a salary of $27,000 from general accounts plus $3,000 from road accounts for clerical assistance, plus $60 per night meeting, a 100 per cent employee benefit plan, and three weeks’ holiday per annum. Road superintendent Lloyd Michie will receive $12.50 per hour, plus a two per cent employee savings plan, full OHIP premiums, six per cent holiday pay and a 50 per cent employment benefit plan for 1989. Grader operators John Smith and Robert Dickert will be paid $12.50 and $11.50 per hour respectively, plus basica'ly the same employee benefit package as will Mr. Michie. Road employees wages are bas­ ed on 175 hours per month, with an additional 100 hours per year for construction and snow plowing; hours in excess of 100 per month in overtime will be compensated in tome off, while work on statutory holidays will be paid at time and one half, plus statutory holiday pay. Chief Building Official Leo Sand­ ers will be paid $12.50 per hour and Drainage Superintendent Gary Nicholson will get $9.50 per hour. Tile drainage inspector Ken Short­ reed will be paid $20 per inspection and Landfill Site Supervisor will get $8 per hour, plus four per cent holiday pay. Casual labour for the township will be paid at the rate of $8 per hour; and Livestock Evaluers and Fenceviewers will all receive $9 per hour. Where applicable, mileage will be paid at the rate of 25 cents/km. Reeve Doug Fraser will receive remuneration of $1,600 per year, $65 per meeting attended and $20 per attendance at the municipal office to sign cheques. Deputy-reeve Clem McLellan will receive $1,350 per year plus $60 per meeting attended; and Councillors Bert Elliott, Deloris Souch and Wayne Riley will each receive $1,300 per year, plus $60 per meeting. All elected officials will also receive *o0 per day plus expenses for attendance at each meeting designated by council. meeting on January 23 at 10:30 a.m. at Wingham Presbyterian Church. Mrs. Cloakey closed the meeting with prayer. 11 tables at Belgrave euchre Eleven tables of euchre were in play on Wednesday evening, Janu­ ary 11, in the W.I. Hall, Belgrave. Winners were: high lady, Mrs. Edythe Coultes; low lady, Mrs. Ross Taylor; lone hands, Mrs. Stuart Chamney; novelty, Mrs. Jack Taylor; high man, George Carter; low man, Howard Walker; lone hands, Albert Cook; novelty, Jack King. There will be euchre again, Wednesday, January 18, starting at 8 p.m. Everyone is welcome. If you were married in the 20’s, 30’s, 40's, 50's, 60 s, 70 s or 80's "WE NEED YOUR HELP" The Citizen’s Annual Bridal Issue will be delivered February 8/89. To present a nostalgic appeal we would appreciate Old Wedding Photos & Stories to Publish Please consider our request before January 20,1989. We will ensure the safe return of all loaned material. Call Keith or Toby Today_____________________ The Afternoon Unit of the U.C.W. met Tuesday, January 10, in the church schoolroom with 10 present and Mrs. Sarah Anderson in charge. The general meeting of the U.C.W. is to be Thursday, January 26 with pot luck supper at 6:30 p.m. and the congregation annual meet­ ing to be Sunday, January 29 with the pot luck lunch after the morning service. Mrs. Dorothy Coultes introduced the new hymn books for which the Evening Unit is paying. Mrs'. Janisa Coultes was author­ ized to order copies of the Upper Room for 1989. Mrs. Lawrence Taylor opened the worship with the hymn, “Have Thine Own Way” and meditation and prayer re: the New Year. Along the same theme. Mrs. Janisa Coultes read an article from the January Reader’s Digest, following with the reading together of the prayer, “Today I Pray for:-” Mrs. Sarah Anderson used the study of the 10 Commandments and rules for everyday and the reading of the commandments alternately. Mrs. Janisa Coultes continued the study of South Africa using the article from the Special Edition of the Mandate: “How far will you walk with Us” and the question of Violence in South Africa. South African Christians ask us to sup­ port them and respect the choices Mary Procter given surprise birthday party Mary Cameron Procter was the guest of honour at a surprise birthday party on Friday evening held at the Blyth Inn. Family members, eight grandchildren, childhood and other friends were on hand as she arrived. One of Carol Irwin’s delicious dinners was enjoyed by all present. A live trumpet fanfare preceded the arrival of the birthday cake accompanied by the Procter grand- they make. They ask us to support their struggle for freedom and justice in South Africa. For us the question is two fold. How far will we walk with our brothers and sisters in South Africa and how will we convey our support for then- struggle. After singing the hymn “Guide Me O Thou Great Jehovah”, Mrs. Anderson concluded with prayer. children. Congratulatory messages from Chris Procter in Australia, Anne Procter in France and friends in England were read. A video clip from early home movies was also shown and several poems composed by friends were read. Guests in attendance had come from Walkerton, Hanover, Hunts­ ville and Burlington.