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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Citizen, 1997-02-12, Page 14PAGE 14. THE CITIZEN, WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 12,1997 LAuburnThe news from Compiled by Kay Lapp Phone 526-7264 Lions Club serves up breakfast The news from ondesboro Compiled by June Fothergill Phone 523-4360 Pastor discusses books Prelude to the Knox United service on Feb. 9 at 10 a.m. was given by the organist Nancy Park. Worship opened with responsive reading by Rev. Paul Ross and the congregation. All were then welcomed to the church and the weekly announcements were given followed by prayer. The hymn Jesus Bids us Shine was sung. A prayer on the forgive­ ness of God was given. The children went to the front. Rev. Ross spoke to them about books. He showed them different ones, then explained to them the value of listening to reading. Repetitive prayer followed. As the children went to their classes Jesus Loves the Little Children was sung. The hymn Jesus Saviour, Pilot Me followed. Rev. Ross narrated scripture from 2 Kings on Elisha asking Elijah to give him a double portion of his spirit when he left. From St. Mark 9 he read about Jesus taking three disciples up on a mountain top where he was transfigured. The prophets Moses and Elias came and talked to Him. Following this the hymn Tis Good, Lord, To Be Here was sung. "Seeking Confirmation" was Rev. Ross's sermon "Do we all believe the words of the Bible? Do we believe that Christ came, lived and died for us? God's word can be confirmed in different ways. We must have an ever present faith in Cty. changes weed policy Municipalities that want landowners notified before weeds are cut will now have the chance to do it under a change in Huron County's weed policy. Some townships had been upset with the policy that said the only notice required for the county weed inspector to order weeds destroyed was an advertisement published in county newspapers each June. Provincial regulations say that is the only notice needed for parcels of less than 10 acres. John Gibson, county weed inspector, said the time lost in giving more notice might be important in getting the weeds destroyed before they go to seed. "We have to remember we're not dealing with wildflowers. We're dealing with noxious weeds." Noting that the regulation calls for seven days notice to the owner of a property of more than 10 acres, Brian McBumey, reeve of Tumber- ry wondered, "What makes the weeds grow slower on a 10-acre lot?" Bill Vanstone, reeve of Colbome, felt the new policy just passes the buck down to the local municipali­ ty from the county. Now, he said, landowners will get angry with the township staff instead of the county weed inspector if they're charged for having weeds cut. But Tom Cunningham, reeve of Hullett, argued that Gibson, as county weed inspector, is working under a provincial statute even if he is paid by the county. The people with weed problems "are breaking the law of the province". Rather Continued on page 23 it," he said. Following the sermon, members were called to the front to receive their new testament on tape. These are 40-day tapes with 28 minutes of listening daily. The prayer of thanks and concern was given by the minister followed by The Lord’s Prayer said in unison. Collection was received, the doxology sung and offertory prayer given. The last hymn was Guide Me, O Thou Great Jehovah. This was followed by the benediction and amen. CUES^ GUESS? Saturday, February 15, 1997 On all the Brand Names you want 11 Victoria St., Clinton 519-482-1555 Day Only off All Winter Stock plus & Free Sweetheart Draw All this week you can enter a ballot with every purchase at Tiuo Sisters for a Dinner for 2 at The Village Eatery in Blyth. Imagine an elegant, romantic setting complete with music and candlelight. <77^ appetizers, dessert Vilioaddlm and beverage. PRIVATE MEMBER The Lions Club served a delicious breakfast at the hall Sunday morning. Following the church service a number of members of the Auburn United Church enjoyed the meal there. The annual church service was held at the church when members returned from the hall. There was a good attendance for the annual church meeting. Mr. Daryl Ball is expected home on Feb. 9. He took a trip south with his sister, Arva, her husband Randy Machan and the boys. Mr. and Mrs. E. Lapp visited on Friday with his brother Mr. and Mrs. Dick Lapp, London. Salverdas greet at United Greeters at Londesboro United Church on Sunday, Feb. 9 were Neil and Aileen Salverda. The choir sang. The sermon topic was "Seeking Confirmation". Confirmation class win meet Wednesday, Feb. 12 from 4:30 - 6 p.m. at Auburn. WI welcomes past members Women's Institutes around the world are having Centennial Celebrations on Feb. 19. Londesboro Women's Institute Sacrament of Baptism is next Sunday. Choir practice for Sunday, Feb. 16 is at 10:15 a.m. Londesboro UCW wiil meet on Monday, Feb. 17 at the church. It will begin at 1:30 p.m. with dessert. welcomes all previous members and anyone interested to attend the meeting in Londesboro Hall Feb. 19 at 2 p.m. Lunch is provided.