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Georgetown Herald (Georgetown, ON), March 6, 1985, p. 5

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125th annive for Knox Ministers return to former haunt Herald Staff Former ministers over the past years will be dropping by to help cele brate the 125th of Knox Presbyte rian Church In George- Rev Peter Barrow said he a sent Invitations to three former minis and the son of a former minister at Knox welcoming them back Replies arc awaited from Rev Charlie 194143 Rev Alec Caldcr 59 and Norman Young Rev Barrow has also invited the son of the late Rev Ross Cameron who minister cd at Knox between 1904 Ross Cameron son of the minister is a East or in his own right lit has been retired for some time Two former ministers at Knox have been moderator of the tcnan General Assom a prestigious post representing across Canada Rev Cameron and Rev were both holders of this title Celebrations at the downtown church begin this month Rev Barrow said with a plain fare lunch featuring soup and bread the luncheon a fancy one Parti arc asked to donate the money they would have normally spent on lunch to an underdeveloped country lit April there II be a special anniversary vice at Easter Rev Barrow said Then in June with the annual Highland Games the church will hold a of he That means the clans attending the Games arc Invited loa service at the church bearing their banners and wearing kilts Rev Barrow said the irking is part of the Presbyterian her Inge June through October former ministers will spice up the Sunday ser vices with their mem on of the 125 year old congregation In October the church is planning to hold an old fashioned Thanks giving with long dresses then October end an Knox Presbyterian Church a long and entertaining hlttory The congregation plan to celebrate their church 125th anniversary with a variety of events Herald photo gray build with lie large and lovely stuintd glass windows on the comer of Main anil Church St reels has been the home of the congregation incc 1901 The history of the church begins in the tarly lB50s when the population of Stewart town and Georgetown combined was only 1 At lhat time worshipped at til her the Presbyterian Church or Union Presbyterian Church near Terra was no official Presbyterian in George town In 1B60 30 ins established a congregation in George town us a missionary Motion It grew to Iht congregation which had betn associated with Acton Presbyterian Church joined them Without a church home parishioners the old town hall or the Congregational Church on Church Street now the Hills and Cultural for worship In the first brick church In was on Church and Main Slrcel for In years it became too i and the lion decided to build another church Brick by brick they look opart their little church in and built a new church an the same corner It cost them it could seat SOU However In afire started under the church organ and gutted the Interior leaving only the outer walls and a memorial stained glass window intact The congregation ralli and repaired the i nor and bought a new church organ IntJ55 was added to the building with a largo hall a ministers study a choir room and a remodelled kitchen Tht church is named liter John Knox found ing fithcr of the faith In Scot Barrow Is the church and he is from Scotland A THE HERALD March IMS Page S tables By KAV WILSON Herald Correspondent NORVAI Community euchre had six tables of players Thursday Winners were Elizabeth Wallace Pearl Burl Marie Murray lone hands Jamie lucky draw Bush DENTURE THERAPIST Main St N Georgetown 9am Weekdays Evenings Saturdays by appointment 8772359 Acton Chamber wants action BISHOP IN ACTON At St Alton Anglican Church In Acton Sunday guest Bishop John BotflweHcamebytodedicatethetrnew A ceremony followed Herald of the Acton Chamber of Business in Acton Is making i plea for a lot more people lo get active In the organizations In an efforl lo get the business community In more organized an open meeting has been tiled totakcplaccal Acton High School on March 1 it p m Themceting which will address local Issues will be open to all business Certificate for Norma Norma Firth of Moore Instrument Ltd has been recognized as certified in product on inventory management by the American Production and Inventory Control Society Mrs Firth is a member of Ihe Toronto Chaptei Mrs firth was required to take and successfully pass four of five written offered by the Society curriculum and certification council The examinations cited knowledge and understanding of iht field of production and inventory control in areas of Inventory Management Production Activity Control Capacity Management Master Planning and Material Requirements Planning Lupus annual meeting The Lupus Society of Hamilton will hold Its annual meeting March 10 beginning at m at All Saints can Church In Hamilton Guest will be Clvldino a A question and answer period will follow tar more information call strongly urges Not every dog makes the grade By JOYCE GOSUNC Herald Special The monthly meeting of the Lioness Club was Feb commencing with a Pot Luck Supper attended by the and Caledon Lioness Club members A short business meeting followed during which a decision to hold a Bowlathon during March or April was made Proceeds from the Bowlathon will be donated to the Bennett Health Centre On April 2G the Club will be holding their Annual Ladies Only Night Tickets can be obtained from any Lioness member The meeting was followed by guest speaker Edward Klncaid public relations officer for Canine Vision Canada Mr Klncaid was accompanied by his wife and his guide dog Baron Donations of puppies are welcome also foster homes In which to raise them for a period of one year before they start their training If you think youre paying more than you need to for car insurance State Fawn flood Bui moil fe you gal alt fair whan you ROBERT TAIT INS AGENCY LTD 174 0olphSI 8774B14 SAME DAY TAX RETURNS 8772217 tlflLTOILLS WDIK LIBRARIES THE HALTON HILLS LIBRARY BOARD pleased to announce that the GEORGETOWN LIBRARY In open on Sunday 1 starting SUNDAY MARCH 1985 The Bennett Healthcare Centre it soft right Rent it CAllNOW fa fc Offering FINE RETIREMENT LIVING Choose Private or SemiPrivate ac commodation in an attractive com fortable and secure environment specifically designed for your needs Services include lull dining room nursing room assistance mil Id laundry a variety planned activities use all Including pool beauty shop gift shop bar service- NOW ACCEPTING RESIDENTS ENQUIRIES WELCOME Please contact Brian Pollock 8770117 The Bennett Health Care Centre 1 PRINCESS ANNE DRIVE GEORGETOWN ONTARIO L7G 2B8 people find Mr people to attend It few people with the lime they have available to spend just to keep the wheels of urgnnliallon spinning Mr Dawkfns said The organization roll anywhere unless ficl more people to work lie said the Acton Chamber of Commerce a membership which has been maintained at about BO but that was after a fairly intensive membership drive Support Red Cross Did you know that Red Cross few dollars transforms them Into help for thousands of people It no trick Thousands of leers across Canada make it happen every day The dollars donate to the Red ross go a way the Red Cross help others GEORGETOWN SWIMMING POOL INFORMATION Pool Wednesday March 6 RECREATION SWIMMING SCHEDULE MARCH Pubic Swm I Sw Sot Sun Pub Swim Sw m rotor to our Summer brochure lor special swims no March Break OFFICE HOURS MARCH Monday day Saturday Sunday SWIMMING LESSONS mm ng Lossong beg Apr I 1 starts March 1 Ptoaso our Brochure class FOR MORE INFORMATION Pieaso coll us during hours HOUSE SOL CHARLES STREET GEORGETOWN ONTARIO GARY SCOn BREFTHAUPT PSA PHOTOGRAPHS MARCH 31 Tuesday Wednesday Thursday 8pm Friday Saturday Sunday Now Open- GEORGETOWN LTD 360GUELPHSTUNIT5 In the RE MAX Plaza 8778220 Most Cars OIL CHANGE INCLUDES Quaker Slate Super Bold I SnioGodonChai Fnrno Inspect on Door SyslenVElor or Sells F lor Volvoffixposad O I LevelTransmission Fluid Power Flu LevelW St Coclanl Level IGMtNUTESERVICE- NO APPOINTMENTNECESSARY 0ff Regular 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