The Citizen, 1999-06-16, Page 12PAGE 12. THE CITIZEN, WEDNESDAY, JUNE 16, 1999.
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Cottrills greet at Knox
Mike Cotfrill and family greeted
worshippers at Knox United Church
on Sunday, June 13.
Rev. Mary Jane Hobden welcomed
everyone.
Lila Procter taught the children of
the Grade 2/3 class the books of the
New Testament.
The senior choir sang Your Servant
I Will Be, accompanied by Elizabeth
Procter.
The children’s story was entitled
“What Makes You Laugh?”
Sacrament of baptism took place
with Liam John Ronald, son of Dan
and Tracey Brohm; Shelby
Catherine, daughter of Bruce and
Kim Higgins and Sydney Alison,
daughter of Brian and Alison
Wightman, being welcomed into the
community of faith. Brian Wightman
was also welcomed into full mem
bership through the transfer of his
membership from Auburn United
Church.
You ’re Something Special was
sung by Ruth Fisher, accompanied
by Florence Wightman.
The Gospel Lesson was taken from
Matthew 9: 35, 10:8 with the Psalm
reading from 116: l-2, 12-19 read
responsively. The Old Testament
Morris council talks over
restructuring concerns
reading was taken from Genesis 18:
1-15, 21: l-7.
The sermon was based on
Abraham and Sarah who left every
thing to follow God. They became
mother and father of many people.
Ken Procter, Don Procter, John
Dorsch and Scott Folkard took up the
offering. Michelle Carter looked
after the nursery.
Sunday, June 20 is the Knox
Sunday School Anniversary and
chicken barbecue. The children are
presenting the drama “Noah and
Sons”. Bring lawn chairs or blankets.
The hall will be used only in case of
rain.
Newsletter items are due to Betty
Ross on Sunday, June 20.
On Sunday, June 27 there will be
communion at both churches. This is
Rev. Hobden's last Sunday.
There will be a presentation at
Knox in the sanctuary at the end of
the service with a reception and
lunch following in the basement.
Bring sandwiches or dessert to enjoy
the fellowship with Rev. Hobden and
her family. Calvin Brick friends are
welcome to join in for this time of
food and fellowship.
Just lovely
Belgrave celebrated the opening of its new park on Saturday afternoon, with an official
opening. Other than a few sprinkles the rain held off until those involved had the opportunity
to express gratitude for work done and acknowledge the contributions of various individuals
and groups. Planting a flowering shrub were Freda Johnston, left, and Chris Cull. ^n/eyGropp
photo)
Park has official opening
Saturday, June 12 the official
opening of the Memory Lane Park
in Belgrave was held.
At 2 p.m. Chris Cull and Freda
Johnston planted a flowering shrub
to mark the occasion. Mrs. Cull is
the wife of the late George Cull
who headed the steering committee
of the parks project. Mrs. Johnston
has lived in Belgrave longer than
anyone else.
The Reeve of Morris Bert Elliott
and the Reeve of East Wawanosh
Don Schultz each spoke and Dave
Scott, Kinsmen president told the
crowd about the origin and
financing of the park. Lome
Campbell explained the park
features and a representative from
Huron Landscaping talked on their
duties as landscapers to the park.
Rev. Mary-Jane Hobden gave the
park and community her blessing
and everyone was invited across
the road to the Kinsmen barbecue
in the arena. That and a dance
which followed, helped raise funds
for the park.
Also ball games were held in the
afternoon from 2 - 4 p.m. at the
Belgrave Kinsmen ball park.
When Morris council met June 2,
amalgamation concerns were on the
agenda.
A letter will be sent to Brussels
council informing them that the
1994 landfill proposal was only a
draft and that amalgamation may
change circumstances.
If Brussels amalgamates with
Grey Twp. Morris does not want to
be in a situation where they are
bound to accept Grey’s waste as
well.
Results from the water quality
resolution will be sent to the Asso
ciation of Municipalities of Ontario
for consideration at the upcoming
conference.
Reeve Bert Elliott will attend as a
county representative.
A motion was passed to add an
additional $20 charge to property
tax bills for residents who did not
pay the dog tax at the office prior to
the billing date. Next year, the ani
mal control officer will be sent to
property owners who have not paid.
The 1998 pup policy remains in
effect.
Council will pay the Pletch Elec
tric bill for the generator hook-up
on the Belgrave wells. When both
wells can access the generator, the
well users will be charged.
Regarding a road access request
from Carl Martin of Lot 19-20,
Cone. 1, council advised that he
would be required to build the road
to township standards after which a
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township would also be required. "
A Vicon-I67H roadside mower
with a 5’5” cut will be purchased
from McGavin Farm Equipment
and Supply at a cost of $5,550 less
the trade-in of $1,650.
With regards to the extension of
Blackhall Drain at Lot I, cone. 1,
Morris councillors wanted assur
ance about cost sharing to enclose
the drain with tile in the portion
affected by the agreement with
Wingham.
The assurances were requested to
deal with any future development
on the Morris Twp. side of Cty.
Road 86. If there were no assur
ances, Morris Twp. councillors
would prefer the water cross Hwy.
4 and remain on Wingham land.
Councillor Kevin Pletch said he
had been speaking to Ontario
Hydro which advised that the Kins
men park would be better off on the
township hydro bill. The meter
could be removed from the park
and it could teed ott the street
lights.
Road, general and Kinsmen
accounts, in the amounts of
$40,837.79, $69,256.13 and $57.67
respectively, were approved for
payment.
NOTICE
Hullett Township Ratepayers
meeting regarding
restructuring options
TUESDAY, JUNE 22ND, 1999
8:00 p.m. Londesboro Hall
The Belgrave WMs held its
meeting at the church on June 7 in
the evening with guests from
Belgrave United, Brick United,
Whitechurch, Brussels and the twin
WMS group from Kinlough.
Alice Nicholson opened with a
welcome to all. Freda Scott read
the scripture and Ivy Cloakey gave
the meditation. Lottie Scott led in
prayer.
Debbie Siertsema and Darlene
VanderVeen sang two lovely
hymns.
The minutes of the last meeting
Moms meet
Mabel’s Moms met at their
regular time on Wednesday, June 9.
Those who attended were Crystal
Agombar, Zachary and Nicholas;
Curtis Weber; Dustin Pennington;
Mary Jane Hobden and Stephen;
Karen Rundle and Holly; Lila
Procter and Jessica; Linda Hess and
Judith; Alison Wightman, Autumn,
and Sydney.
Their topic was “Surviving the
Heat Wave”.
were given by Margaret Siertsema.
She then introduced the guest
speaker from Clinton, Barbara
Hicks who gave a most interesting
talk on her work in summer camp
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