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The Citizen, 2002-04-03, Page 11By Kay Lapp Call 526-7264 FROM AUBURN p -6 OM MIX It's a fact that many fire deaths are caused by people attempting to cook or smoke while under the influence of alcohol. „.i..1"misie/e There's more to responsible drinking -4101R- P than taking a cab. Don't put yourself— .& or your family-- at risk to fire. THE CITIZEN, WEDNESDAY, APRIL 3, 2002. PAGE 11 The Good Friday service was held at Knox United with the sister congregation of Londesboro also attending. Bernice Gross was the organist with the choir leading the hymns. Invitation to worship was the reading of Isaiah 53. The Old Rugged Cross was sung followed by the reading of Christ's crucifixion from John 9:19. The first candle was then Knox United was pleased to have Mr. and Mrs. Brian Werth of Hanover sing duets for Friday service. Klaska and her sisters sang in the choir for a number of years. They were also very pleased that her mother Mrs, R. Koopmans of Goderich was with them. They were back in Londesboro congregants worship with Knox extinguished. The nail of pride was driven into the block with the reading from Mark 12 by Mrs. Ross followed with Rev. Ross speaking on excessive pride. The second light was then extinguished and the scripture from Matthew 26 on pretense in acknowledging and following the Christian faith, was read. old "Home Territory". Mr. and Mrs. Keith Lapp had all members of her family, the Hakkers, with them for Good Friday. Mrs. E. Lapp spent Easter Sunday with her daughter and family Mr. and Mrs. W. Denys of Kippen. It was a surprise on Easter Monday to wake up to a white world. My cat and dog were surprised when they went to go outside. Goldie, the cat, hesitated, but Jackie plunged out into it with pleasure and returned white instead of black. Birds needless to say, are busy at the feeders. Then the nail of betrayal was given and the light extinguished. Wizen I Survey the Wondrous Cross was sung. Scripture from Matthew 20 was when a mother asked for special gifts for her sons. Often people want what someone else has received. The nail of envy was placed and the light extinguished. The congregation was treated to a duet by Mr. and .Never too young to start Brussels Public School held a book fair last week and these two youngsters appeared ready for some heavy reading in the near future. The youngest needed a little help from mom when making a selection. (David Blaney photo) Away was sung followed by_ a prayer for Good Friday. The closing hymn Were You There was sung and the candle extinguished. The congregation ., sat quietly for a few minutes and left the church in silence for this special day. Easter Sunday was also a day of worship and people either had guests with them for services or attended with their hosts. A Fair and Reasonable Offer The Government of Ontario has offered OPSEU members a fair and reasonable wage offer over three years. This offer is similar to those already accepted by other Ontario public service unions. OPSEU has rejected this offer and is now on strike. The Government remains available to return to the table at any time. The Government's offer includes: An up to 10 per cent raise for all staff over a three-year contract made up of: • a 5.96 per cent raise for all staff over a three-year contract; • a one per cent raise in the first year in exchange for productivity and efficiency gains; and • an overall raise of three per cent over three years for staff who are at the maximum of their salary ranges, based on performance. Some 70 per cent of OPSEU staff are currently at the maximum of their salary grid and would be eligible for this increase. In addition: • an immediate 10 per cent raise for nurses; • an immediate eight per cent raise for ambulance dispatchers; • an immediate eight per cent raise for scientists; • additional compensation to Waste and Water Treatment Operators and mechanics employed by the Ontario Clean Water Agency to recognize credentials upgrading; • an increase in shift premiums for non-correctional employees to 78 cents per hour for hours worked between 5 p.m. and 7 a.m. to better reflect market rates; and • a one per cent pay-for-performance pool for employees who are at the maximum of their salary ranges. In addition, the Government also offers a competitive benefit and pension package. Mrs. Brian Werth of Hanover. Scripture continued from Matthew 27 — on people not taking responsibility for certain problems of life. The light of evasion was extinguished. Scripture continued from Matthew 27 on criticism and speaking unkindly about someone. The nail of cruelty was driven and the light extinguished. There is a Green Hill Far Our offer puts real money in our employees' pockets. Visit the web calculator to see what it means at svww.ontarioservicesupdate.com and follow the links under "Employer's Offer to OPSEU".