HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Citizen, 1999-10-06, Page 11Morris files residents’ letter
A letter from Morris Twp. resi
dents brought little discussion at
the Sept. 2 l meeting of Morris
council.
The letter said explained resi
dents from the north edge of Brus
sels, were seeking information on
the possibility of being annexed
into Brussels. Stating Brussels was
their community of interest through
churches, organizations, recreation
al facilities, fire service and water
service, the residents had asked
Brussels council if their area would
be welcomed to the village.
Brussels council told the group
they would be welcomed, but that
they should contact the township to
follow the proper channels.
Morris council filed the letter.
Several drain issues were on the
table at the session.
A letter from East Wawanosh
Twp. was received stating no
objections to Grasby Drain work.
A bylaw was passed authorizing
repair to the drain. A motion also
passed asking the Huron County
road department to provide sup
porting material for the work done
on the drain.
Spivey Drain Branch A will be
abandoned after the passing of the
bylaw.
A preliminary report was
requested for the Smith Drain, Lot
29, Cone. 7.
A bylaw was passed authorizing
the actual expenditures for the
McDonald Drain.
The storm water management
report for Wescast Industries was
approved, as approved by the Min
istry of Environment.
B elgraveThe news from
Compiled by Linda Campbell Phone 357-2188
Knox United holds
anniversary service
Murray and Wilma Scott greeted
worshippers at Knox United
Church on Sunday, Sept. 26,
Knox’s anniversary. The guest
preacher Rev. Cathrine Campbell
welcomed everyone.
The senior choir sang Rejoice,
Rejoice, accompanied by Elizabeth
Procter.
The Old Testament reading was
Exodus 3: I-14; the Epistle lesson
was Timothy 3: 14-17 and the
gospel reading was Luke 3: 21-23
and Luke 4: 18-21. .
The sermon was entitled The
Voice of God.
Steve Nixon, Brian Potter, Mike
and Shawn Cottrill took up the
offering. Rebecca Purdon was in
charge of the nursery.
A potluck lunch and fellowship
followed the service.
Mary Thomas would like to
thank everyone for all the reports
that have been handed in for the
anniversary book. All of the
volunteers of the many different
clubs and organizations associated
with the church and community
have toiled over many reports to
produce some excellent reading.
Mary is hoping the complete
collection will be ready for printing
soon and available to everyone by
the end of the year. She would
appreciate anyone still with reports
to hand them in as soon as possible.
Florence McArter, Lacey and
Kristen McArter greeted at Church
on Sunday, Oct. 3 where Bruce
Whitmore was the guest speaker.
The senior choir sang Your
Servant I Will Be.
The scripture lesson was from
Matthew 5: 14-15, 6: 22-23.
The theme for the children’s
story was It Takes No Light from
your candle to light the candle of
another person.
The Psalm was read
responsively. The gospel reading
was from Mark 4: 10-12, 21-24.
The sermon was entitled “More
than a Metaphor”.
Michelle Carter and Sherry Ross
looked after the nursery Paul
Walker and Scott Folkard took up
the offering.
The annual concert is being held
on Oct. 22 at 7:30 p.m. John
McIntosh is current organizing the
agenda. Melissa Whitmore and her
quartet “Crosswalk”, have been
booked as well as Camerra Yuill
and members of John’s family.
A social time will follow with
refreshments.
Anyone interested in
participating is encouraged to
contact John McIntosh at 887-
6412. Tickets will be available
from him also.
Councillor Neil Warwick and
Clerk-Treasurer Nancy Michie will
attend the Oct. 4 meeting of the
Wingham recreation steering com
mittee.
Girls enjoy
great day
The Belgrave Pathfinders had a
very fun and exciting day at the
Blue Jay’s game on Sept. 18.
They left the Belgrave arena at
1 1 a.m. and arrived at the
SkyDome at 2:30 p.m. for 4:05
start. As they walked in the gates
they received free t-shirts and
washcloths.
They then went down to the ball
.field and saw some of the Blue
Jays’ players like Vernon Wells,
Shawn Green. Shannon Stewart
and Carlos Delgado.
The Blue Jays lost the game 7-4
to the Chicago White Sox.
School news
350 at
special
night
By Nicole Walker, Bruce
McGrail and Leanne Mullin
Parent/teacher night at East
Wawanosh PS was a great success
with over 350-people attending.
People enjoyed coffee, dough
nuts, hamburgers, and hot dogs.
The night also included an open
house to view schoolwork. Many
parents were pleased with their
children’s work.
The barbecue part also went very
well. Many school advisory council
members helped out.
Teachers visited with families
and parents. Everyone was pleased
and so overall this was a very
productive night.
We thank all volunteers for
helping out.
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THE CITIZEN, WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 6, 1999. PAGE 11.
Hot doggin’ it
Scott Van Dorp enjoyed a hot dog and a wagon ride
during the annual colour tour of the Blyth Greenway Trail
on a rainy Saturday afternoon. (Vicky Bremner photo)
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