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The Citizen, 2009-06-25, Page 10PAGE 10. THE CITIZEN, THURSDAY, JUNE 25, 2009.Huron East council accepted firechief Marty Bedard’s recommen-dation to expand the coverage of the Brussels Fire Department into Morris-Turnberry. The additional coverage, which would include both fire suppression and first response, stands to cost Morris-Turnberry $30,000 in 2009 plus additional per-call costs, which will be $400 per hour. Being determined by assessment, the Brussels ward and half of the dual call area is assessed at $85,317,841, while the area requested to cover in Morris- Turnberry is $82,933,213. The annual Sunday school anniversary and chicken barbecue of Knox United Church was held on Sunday, June 21, Father’s Day, as the Carter family welcomed a packed church for the service. The sanctuary had been decorated with early spring flowers by the committee of Nancy Folkard, Joyce Vincent, Sheila Nixon and Doreen Marks. Elizabeth Procter was organist, accompanied by Lila Procter on the guitar for the hymns. Mrs. Kim Dodds welcomed everyone to the service, gave the announcements and invited Andrea Shiell to lead in the call to worship. Kathleen and Emily Stennett read a poem, Fathers are Wonderful People. After the singing of, In the Bulb There is a Flower, Lindsay Shiell led in prayer. The junior choir, directed by Lila Procter and accompanied by Elizabeth Stennett sang, The Mustard Seed and If I Were a Butterfly. Gabriel Carter led in the prayer of confession which was followed by Kendall Jardin reading the poem, Our Fathers. Adel Dodds told the children the story of a boy who planted an apple seed and the patience and time it took for it to grow. She encouraged them to be patient in doing whatever they wanted to do. Jessica Procter read Hebrews 12: 7-11, then Autumn and Sydney Wightman read a poem,What Makes a Dad. The junior Sunday school then put on their camping gear, and lifejackets and got into the canoe which had been placed in the centre of the choir loft. They sang, Row, Row, Row Your Boat as they used their oars, then picked up their fishing poles and sang, I Will Make You Fishers of Men. The congregation enjoyed the eight students who took part, led by Shannon Bieman and Nicole Coultes. The senior Sunday school students then took turns introducing their fathers by giving the audience a reason as to why their father was the best dad. This was acted out as a classroom with Kathleen Stennett as the teacher. Some students were dressed as boys and girls, while the others were dressed as fathers with special talents. The play concluded with everyone realizing the best Father is God. The offering was received by Sean and Chris Cottrill, Steve Coultes and Mark Stennett, and was dedicated by Adel Dodds. Steven Coultes, Sunday school superintendent, thanked all those who had taken part, and especially the teachers who had put the program together. He thanked all the parents and family members who had shown up to support their children. He then called each student to the front and presented the 25 children who were present with a certificate. Amelia Pletch gave the closing prayer and after the children sang Johnny Appleseed the choral blessing was sung. The congregation then enjoyed the delicious chicken that had been barbecued by several of the men of the congregation and the relishes and then cupcakes that had been prepared by the mothers. Many visited outside while others enjoyed their dinner in the basement of the church. Joint Sunday services will be held in the Knox Presbyterian Church starting the first Sunday of July at 9:30 a.m. Municipality of Morris-Turnberry TAX INSTALLMENT NOTICE The second installment of the 2009 property taxes is due on Friday, June 26, 2009. Payment can be made by mail or directly at the Municipal Office, 41342 Morris Rd., RR 4, Brussels, ON N0G 1H0. For your convenience, a drop box is available at the front door for after hours use. Payments can also be made at most banking institutions and by telephone and internet banking. Failure to receive your property tax bill does not in any way exempt you from payment. Nancy Michie Administrator Clerk-Treasurer 519-887-6137 By Linda Campbell Call 357-2188 PEOPLE AROUND BELGRAVE NEWS FROM BELGRAVE The community extends congratulations to Kevin and Melissa Scott on the birth of their daughter, Alena Caroline Scott born on Saturday, June 13 at St. Joseph Hospital, London. Father’s Day at Knox Coverageexpanded