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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Citizen, 1997-03-26, Page 7Golden couple THE CITIZEN, WEDNESDAY, MARCH 26,1997 PAGE 7. B elgrave\The news from Compiled by Linda Campbell Phone 357-2188 46 gather for WI meal Mary and Jack Taylor of Belgrave recently celebrated their 50th anniversary with family and friends at an open house and dinner. The couple married at the Auburn Church manse, eventually coming to Belgrave, where they ran a store and post office for many years. Taylors mark 50 years The Auburn United Church manse was the setting 50 years ago, when the former Mary Armstrong and Jack Taylor were married by Rev. Harold Snell. Attendents were the bride's sister Donna (Mrs. Mel) Craig and Jack's brother, Lloyd. Following their marriage, the Taylors farmed for several years then owned and operated the Bel­ grave store and post office until retirement. They now reside at Hamilton Street in Belgrave. The had three sons and three daughters and are now the proud grandparents of 12 grandchildren, one deceased, and two great-granddaughters. They are members of Knox Unit­ ed Church, Belgrave, and the Bel­ grave Community Club. The golden anniversary couple were the guests of honour at an open house, hosted by their family on March 15 in Belgrave. Follow­ ing a dinner at the church, was a social evening at the arena. Family attended from Ripley, New Hamburg, London, Toronto, Sarnia, Mitchell and St. John's Nfld. Higginses greet at Knox On March 23, Palm Passion Sunday greeting worshippers and handing out the order of worship on a cold crisp sunny morning were Ross and Wilma Higgins. Familiar hymns were sung with Joanne Robinson at the piano and Elizabeth Procter at the organ. The sanctuary was decorated with Easter lilies. Flowers on the Carillon cabinet were placed by his daughter, Candace Chaffe, and her family in loving memory of Ronald Beckett who passed away March 27, 1995. Rev. Mary Jane Hobden welcomed everyone, following with song time. This Is the Day and The Butterfly Song were sung. Silent meditation and the call to worship followed. The hymn of praise was All Glory Laud and Honour. The Prayer of Approach and Confession was recited in unison as were the "Words of Assurance". The large choir of mixed voices sang Ride On O Great Redeemer accompanied by Elizabeth Procter as pianist. The gospel lesson was taken from Mark 11: 1-11 and Psalm selection 31:9-16 was responsive. The Sunday school children and teachers met downstairs prior to the service and distributed palm leaves to the congregation. The congregation waved them at different times in the service singing hymns with the word Hosana. Hosana Loud Hosanna was the chosen hymns before the children's story time. The children gathered in the front pew. The colour red and the word "Hope" was added to the rainbow . Red makes people feel happy, Rev. Hobden said. Everyone was happy to see Jesus riding into Jerusalem on the donkey. People waved their palm branches and hoped that everyone would remember and listen to what Jesus had to say. "We still have hope that everything is always going to go right each and every day for us," she said. After prayer the senior and junior kindergarten classes adjourned for Sunday School. Jennifer Cook and Melanie Pletch were in charge of nursery. In the Cross of Christ was sung. The gospel lesson was taken from Mark 14: 1-15,47. The sermon told of Jesus being anointed by a woman at Bethany at the Passover meal. Jesus told the 12 disciples that one of them would betray him. Jesus had told Peter that before the cook crows twice, he would say three times that he did not know Jesus. Jesus was brought before Pilate. He was asked if he was the King of the Jews; but Jesus refused to say a word. Jesus was crucified with two bandits, one on his right and the other on his left. The chief priests and the teachers of the law jeered at Jesus saying to each other, "He saved others, but he cannot save himself." Jesus died. Pilate told Joseph he could have the body. Joseph took the body off the cross which he wrapped in a linen sheet and placed in a tomb, which had been dug out of solid rock. Then he rolled a large stone across the entrance to the tomb. Mary Magdalene and Mary, his mother, were watching and saw where the body of Jesus as placed. The offering was received by Kendra Folkard and Becky Logan, followed by the offertory song All That I Am. Prayers of the people, The Lord's Prayer, the closing hymn, Ride On and the Commis- Continued on page 9 Approximately 46 friends, neighbours, and WI members met at the WI Hall, Belgrave on Tuesday, March 18 for the final potluck meal of the winter season. Rev. John Roberts offered prayer for the noon meal and a bounteous buffet was enjoyed by all. For those with lucky placemats, the Belgrave Co-op donated gardening gloves, seeds and plants. Dorothy Coultes began the program with a humorous reading about "The Farmer's Wife" which was followed by her leading a sing­ along. She then introduced Jane Van Camp, the guest speaker for the meeting. The motto was "Swing Into Spring" and Jane shared insights and information on such topics as lawn care, pruning, pests and insects, fertilizing, watering and weed control products. A question and answer period followed. She was thanked for the informative presentation. A brief business meeting followed. The next meeting will take the form of the annual meeting and meal to be held at the WI Hall on Tuesday, April 15 at 6:30 p.m. A bus trip will be going to Stoney Creek on May 13 for WI members and friends. The business portion concluded with the singing of God Save The Queen. People Monday, March 10 was a special day for Winnie Vincent as she celebrated her 95th birthday at the home of Ralph and Amy McCrea. Also enjoying the birthday cake and social time were Jim and Irene Lamont, Ruth Johnston and Laura Johnston. Congratulations Winnie from the community. John and Kay Roberts recently returned from a six-week vacation in Florida and the Bahamas. While in Florida they stayed in Orlando, New Saupina Beach, St. Pete Beach, Ormond Beach and Ft. Lauderdale. They then enjoyed a Caribbean cruise aboard the cruise ship, Ms Westerdame of the Holland America line. During their cruise they visited Philipsburg, St. Maarten, St. John and St. Thomas, U.S. Virgin Islands and Nassau, Bahamas. They enjoyed excellent weather conditions throughout their vacation and also for travelling to and from their destination. They have since visited with their family members who were interested in hearing about their trip. Playing games There were nine tables of euchre in play on Wednesday, March 19 in the Women's Institute Hall. Winners were: high lady, Jean Thedorf; second high lady, Lillian Appleby; lone hands, Marie Merkley; low lady, Viola Adams; high man, Bob Grasby; second high man, Dennis Leddy; lone hands, Gordon Thedorf; low man, Continued on page 9 NOTICE OF THE PASSING OF ZONING BY-LAW AMENDMENT BY THE CORPORATION OF THE TOWNSHIP OF GREY TAKE NOTICE that the Council of the Corporation of the Township of Grey passed By-law 7-1997 on the 17th day of March, 1997, under Section 34 of the Planning Act, R.S.O., 1990. AND TAKE NOTICE that any person or agency may appeal to the Ontario Municipal Board in respect of the By-law by filing with the Clerk of the Township of Grey, not later than the 15th day of April, 1997, a notice of appeal setting out the objection to the by-law and the reasons in support of the objection, accompanied by payment of the fee prescribed under the Ontario Municipal Board Act. AMOUNT OF FEE payable on appeal is $125.00 Only individuals, corporations and public bodies may appeal a zoning by-law to the Ontario Municipal Board. A notice of appeal may not be filed by an unincorporated association or group. However, a notice of appeal may be filed in the name of an individual who Is a member of the association or the group. AN EXPLANATION of the purpose and effect of the by-law, describing the lands to which the by-law applies Is provided below and a Key Map showing the location of the affected lands Is attached. The complete by-law Is available for inspection at the Clerk's office during regular office hours. DATED at the Township of Grey this 20th day of March, 1997. Brad Knight, Clerk Township of Grey R.R. #3 Brussels, Ontario NOG 1 HO 519-887-6268 PURPOSE AND EFFECT: A Key Map showing the lands to which the by-law applies is attached. This by-law proposes to amend zoning by-law 12-1985 to incorporate the new minimum distance separation formula (MDS I & II) recommended by the Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs. This amendment revises the current minimum distance separation requirements for the establishment of new farm buildings and for the establishment of non-farm related buildings and structures within the agricultural areas of the Township of Grey. Also included are definitions for several terms used by the new formula. This by-law also Incorporates setback requirements for liquid manure tanks from wells and water courses and a minimum separation distance for the establishment of manure storage facilities. These requirements have historically been part of a by-law to regulate the location of manure pits. METRES Provincial HWY. 86 TOWNSHIP OF GREY LOCATION MAP THIS REZONING AFFECTS THE ENTIRE TOWNSHIP OF GREY