The Citizen, 2008-03-13, Page 7THE CITIZEN, THURSDAY, MARCH 13, 2008. PAGE 7.
Congratulations
There were three big winners from East Wawanosh Public School on March 1 at the speakoff at the
Wingham Legion, one of which will be taking her story further. Kendall Jardin, left, after placing first in the
school’s storytelling competition, placed first at the Legion, earning her a ticket to move on to the next
level, which would be the zone competition. Her classmates also did well, with William Haines, centre,
placing second in the intermediate division and RyeLee Fear, placing second in the junior division at the
Legion. (Shawn Loughlin photo)
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interments by $100 costing
$650 and $325 respectively.
Last year there were nine
resident and 46 non-resident
plots sold at both cemeteries.
There were 59 full interments
and 22 cremated interments at
the two cemeteries combined.
McBurney recommended to
council that money could be
realized by restricting the
number of cremated burials in
one plot. The current limit is
eight, he said four or less should
be the limit.
He also noted a fee for
scattering ashes at the
cemeteries could generate
revenue. This is a service that
doesn’t occupy any land. It is
currently illegal to scatter ashes
in non-designated locations.
According to clerk-
administrator Kriss Snell the
reason why the projected deficit
is much larger than it has been
in previous years is because
with improved bookkeeping,
costs, such as labour, are billed
under proper departments.
Before town staff would be
billing their time under other
departments like roads or
recreation for work they did at
the cemetery.
The two cemeteries have a
combined labour cost of
$43,000 per year, which
includes things like grass
cutting and grave opening.
There is no full-time staff
person appointed to the
cemeteries.
Councillor Greg McClinchey
said they don’t want to make a
profit at the cemeteries but a
deficit is not appropriate.
John and Sheila Nixongreeted worshippers andhanded out the Service ofWorship at Knox UnitedChurch on Sunday, March 9.
Melissa Snyders welcomed
the congregation. Hymn-sing
selections were, He Came
Singing Love and We Praise
You, O God.
Happy birthday was sung to
Austin Bieman who was
celebrating his second
birthday.
Haley Hopper assisted
Melissa in lighting the Christ
Candle.
The senior choir sang, This
is My Body. After the singing
of Jesus Friend of Little
Children, the children came to
the front for story time. Mrs.
Snyders showed them a gift
and asked what they thought
might be in it.
Jesus also gives a gift and
until people open it and see
what is in it, they just wonder
and guess, she said.
After the Lord’s Prayer, the
children adjourned to Sunday
school.
The scripture reading
was Matthew 27: verses 11-26.
Other hymns that were sung
were, Throughout These
Lenten Days and Nights, and
O God, How We Have
Wandered. All the hymns were
accompanied by Elizabeth
Procter.
Mrs. Snyders’ message was
entitled, An Offer You Can’t
Refuse. As Christians
approach Easter, there are
offers that are too good to be
true. God wants to make them
an offer they can’t refuse.
Sins can be washed away
because of Easter.
God can help people get
through difficult times, she
said. In the cross and the
empty tomb, there are
answers, hope for tomorrow.
Ken Procter and Ben Procter
took up the offering.
The closing hymn was, O
Jesus, I Have Promised.
There is a session meeting at
the church on Thursday,
March 13 at 7 p.m. and official
board meeting at 8 p.m.
On Sunday, March 16 a
Palm Sunday service will be
held at 11 a.m.
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NH hears
suggestions
Are you a previous
parishioner of St. Peter’s
Roman Catholic Church in St.
Joseph?
Join St. Peter’s 135th
anniversary celebration
Saturday, July 12.
An outdoor mass will be
celebrated Sunday, July 13 at
10:30 a.m. followed by lunch.
Enjoy this opportunity to
view historical displays,
reminisce, renew old
friendships and there will be
various activities for the
children.
In order to accommodate
everyone, advance
registration is recommended.
For more information and to
register call Monique 519-
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