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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Citizen, 2003-01-15, Page 18PAGE 18. THE CITIZEN, WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 15, 2003. Baptism celebrated at Knox Steve Nixon and family greeted worshippers at Knox United Church on Sunday, Jan. 12. Rev. Ethel Miner Clare welcomed the congregation followed by the singing of Now Thank We All Our God and Amazing Grace accompanied by Elizabeth Procter. The senior choir sang / Was There to Hear Your Bottling Cry. The responsive reading was Psalm 29. The children congregated in the front pews and were asked by the minister, what they thought was going to happen today. The children said, “Baptism”. Rev. Miner Clare then asked them what she needed for it. They answered water, person, minister and God. Dorothy Coultes, clerk of session presented the babies to be baptized: Aidan, daughter of Jason Lee and Shannon Philipps, and Tyson, son of Steven and Heather Michie. The parents of the children were! presented with a candle lit by the babies’ siblings. They are to light it at special times . in Aidan and Tyson’s lives to help remember their baptism and be thankful. Doreen Marks, Session member presented each family with a Certificate of Baptism. The Sunday School presented them with a flower arrangement. The scripture lessons were taken from Genesis I: 1-5 which tells of the story of faith and that God is in all creations; Acts 19: 1-7, telling of the disciples that were baptized in the name of the Lord Jesus and Mark 1: 4-11 which tells of Jesus being baptized by John in the Jordan. As soon as Jesus came up out of the water. He saw Heaven opening and the spirit coming down on Him like a dove. The theme for the sermon also reflected on baptism. John Nixon, Steve Nixon, Chris Cottrill, and Carl Procter took up the offering. FROM BELGRAVE 10 tables in play at shoot There were 10 tables of shoot in UCW speaker talks on Vietnam The January meeting of the Evening Unit to Knox United Church, Belgrave was held Tuesday evening, Jan. 7 at the home of Muriel Coultes with 14 members present. Sheila Nixon led the worship. The hymn As With Gladness Men of Old was sung. Scripture was Matthew 2: 7-9. She spoke of religion being like magic. People must be willing to face the unknown. Barbara Anderson introduced the guest speaker, Jean Kirkby of Walton. Using a world map she showed where she had travel­ led. She visited Vietnam after a 10- hour flight. Vietnam was formerly French Indo China. It is a very old civilization going back 4,000 years. Ninety per cent of the people are Buddist, with the rest being Catholic. She found Hanoi a very safe city. They are governed by a communist government. Jean’s son is married to a Vietnamese lady. Her pictures showed many old and beautiful buildings including the Imperial Palace. The February meeting will be at the manse Thursday, Jan. 23 at 6:30 p.m. starting with a potluck sup­ per. Several participants of the Nicaragua building team will relate their experiences. D. Simmons first Museum lottery winner play on Friday, Jan. 10 at the Community Centre. Prizes were won by: high lady, Lois Chamney; most shoots, Mary Hunter; low lady, Louise Bosman; high man, Gordon Bosman; second high man, Jack Taylor: most shoots, Lome Campbell; low man, Jane Giousher. The next shoot is Friday, Jan. 24 at 1:30 p.m. Dorothy Simmons won $100 New’s Year’s Day as the first draw of the North Huron Museum cash calendar was made. Since then Art and Florence Furness, Ken Mathers, Lori Hastings, Art and Gwen Laidlaw, Joan Wright, Steve Howson and Dan and Karen Kleist have won $25. Throughout the coming year, the museum will be making 263 draws for $25 and $100 prizes. Draws for $25 are made from Monday to Friday with a special $100 draw done once a month. Winners names will be posted at the museum. The cheques will be delivered by mail at the end of the month. Once a name is drawn, it goes back into the draw box, making calendar holders eligible to win more than once. PEOPLE AROUND BELGRAVE By Linda 7^ ';?7'Campbell Call Jlo 357-2188 winning $1,000. On Jan. 4 Deline Hopper of Bayden won $100 and Jan. 11, Ron Jamieson of RR1, Lucknow won $100. Coming Soon to The Citizen There will be a prayer vigil on Saturday, Jan. 18 at 4:30 p.m. in the Knox United Church, Belgrave. Plan to attend a service of scripture, prayer, and candle lighting against the threatened war in Iraq. The Belgrave Kinsmen cash calendar winner for.J-an. 1 was Everett H. Pennington of Teeswater All downhill from here Lions Hill in Brussels was the cool place to be this past weekend as a return to winter brought snow for sledding. Taking to the slope were, from left: Brittany Thyssen, Rachel Oldridge and Alyssa Oldridge. (Vicky Bremner photo) Legion extends condolences Continued from page 2 Sadness had again touched some Branch members as John and Gerald Rutledge’s grandmother, Grace Klein, passed away. Here again from Las Vegas is her daughter Ada Mae and her daughter Lana from Ohio. Our condolences to the Klein and Rutledge families. On Saturday, the Brussels PeeWee hockey team had the opportunity to participate at the District level of Legion hockey competition. They had finished second at Zone level but the first place team was unable to attend this weekend’s tournament, so Brussels went. They played in Harriston at 8 a.m. against Arthur and were defeated 5-1. In the second game they were defeated by Elora 8-1 and in the final game were defeated by Flesherton 7- 1. They were playing short staffed in the last two games, but did not give up and played with a lot of heart. Congratulations to the team for a fine effort. Membership Chairman John Harrison reports there are 29 tardy comrades who have not paid their dues. Your membership in good standing expires Jan. 31 so hurry in. Thanks to our many friends who have been saving their pop tabs for the Branch. They are used to purchase wheelchairs for those in need. Every small bag added to soon grows into enough. We also have two wheelchairs at the Branch available to be loaned to anyone in need. It’s Robbie Burns month and there will be a dance on Jan. 25. The combined Brussels and Listowel Pipe Bands will be performing during the evening. To start your evening don’t forget the authentic roast beef dinner at the Presbyterian church. The general meeting is Tuesday, Jan. 28 at 8 p.m. Comrades interested in taking a more active role are encouraged to attend. GRANT GNAY Certified General Accountant Accounting & Tax Services 93 Wolfe St. Goderich 524-5113 NOTICE TO DOG OWNERS IN THE MUNICIPALITY OF MORRIS-TURNBERRY 2003 Dog Tags and licenses are now available: (Monday to Friday 9 am to 5 pm) at the Municipality of Morris-Turnberry Municipal Office, 41342 Morris Rd. R.R. 4, Brussels, ON NOG 1H0 ***Tags can be picked up in person or ordered by telephone*** All dogs must be licensed in compliance with By-law No. 30- 2001. A copy of the complete By-law is available for review at the Municipal Office. All dogs must be identified by means of a tag and license, issued for a (1) one year period by: Friday, April 25, 2003 The fee schedule shall be as follows: 1/ All dogs - males, females, and spayed females 21 Kennel License Fee (for a kennel of dogs that are registered or eligible for registration under the Animal Pedigree Act. 3/ Late Payment Charge (Shall be assessed in addition to the license fee, if the license and / or tag is not purchased by April 25th) $20.00 per dog $75.00 $20.00 per dog Excrement: The By-law requires dog owners to forthwith remove excrement left by a dog, from property other than the premises of the owner of the dog. Any person contravening this provision is subject to a $50.00 fee. For further information contact: The Municipality of Morris-Turnberry Telephone 519-887-6137 Fax: 519-887-6424 E-mail: morris@scsinternet.com