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Home My WebLink AboutThe Citizen, 2017-02-23, Page 3THE CITIZEN, THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 23, 2017. PAGE 3. World Day of Prayer on March 4 From Marilyn's Desk Shiver me timbers As part of the Family Day celebrations hosted by North Huron Township, the Blyth Business Improvement Area (BIA) and the Blyth 140th committee, face -painter Jennifer Black was plying her trade at the Blyth and District Community Centre on Monday. Shown is Mackinley Ryan having the "pirate special" done, which includes mustache, beard and eyepatch. (Denny Scott photo) By Marilyn Craig Call 523-9318 Greeting at Blyth United Church on Sunday Feb. 19 were Terry Richmond and Lorie Falconer, ushering were Hope Button and Emily Phillips, Marilyn Scott was organist and Katie Dockstader was choir director and Fred Hakkers ran the power point. David Onn welcomed everyone to church. He drew everyone's attention to the announcements printed in the bulletin with special attention that Mary Ross, co- director of Camp Menesetung will be at the church next Sunday for the children. He also reminded everyone that World Day of Prayer is on Saturday, March 4 at the Living Waters Christian Fellowship. Rev. Gary Clark will be the guest speaker. The opening hymn "Draw the Circle Wide" was sung followed by the prayer of approach said responsively. Rev. Gary Clark invited everyone to greet one another. The choir sang the anthem 90 and 9 with Bodie Craig singing the solo part. The scripture reading was from Luke 15:3-10, the story of the lost sheep. The hymn "The Lord's My Shepherd" was sung. Rev. Clark's message to the Wheelie bins popular in survey By Denny Scott The Citizen The garbage and recycling survey circulated by North Huron Township brought in more than 200 responses by the deadline. The results will help the Public Works department focus on how to improve the service. At council's Feb. 6 meeting, Director of Public Works Jeff Molenhuis reported that 210 responses were received by the deadline and, after the deadline, the total had raised to 365 submissions. A comprehensive summary of the survey will be prepared for council next month, however five of the 20 questions' most popular answers were provided to council in a report by Molenhuis. Sixty-five per cent of the respondents for the survey were Wingham residents and the same amount of respondents did not like using bag tags. Wheeled collection bins were a popular option in the survey with 71 per cent of the 210 respondents saying they would like them. More than 80 per cent said they generated one bag of garbage per week. As far as recycling goes, 45 per cent of submissions generate two "blue boxes" per week. Deputy -Reeve James Campbell asked if 210 respondents, or just under five per cent of the approximate population of North Huron, was a good response and was told by other council members it was sufficient. Having 365 responses, or more than seven per cent of the population, was exceptional according to Councillor Bill Knott. Reeve Neil Vincent said those that filled out the survey online may have run into a situation where there was only one allowed per computer address. He said each online response can represent an entire family, which could increase the number of respondents. Council received Molenhuis' report. Several NH increases approved By Denny Scott The Citizen North Huron Council will be undergoing a review of its fees in hopes of making specific services in the municipality rely on user funding instead of tax dollars. The issue was raised when an updated fees and charges bylaw was presented to North Huron Council during its Feb. 6 meeting, however Councillor Bill Knott felt the accompanying report lacked information. The document presented listed only the fees that were new or changed and not the entire list of fees. "I would like to see all the fees in a chart," Knott said. "This is insufficient information." Knott went on to say that there was a consumer price index (CPI) increase being applied to some fees while he felt it should be applied to all possible fees. He also requested to see the revenue generated by each fee, stating some might not be worth including in a bylaw if they weren't being charged. Director of Finance Donna White explained there were only a few changes to the extensive document, and asked if Knott wanted to see every single fee the municipality charges, and he said yes. Chief Administrative Officer Continued on page 8 If f//"" TREE PLANTING PROGRAM for NOR0 RRESIDENTS OF THE HURON TOWNSHIP OF NORTH HURON The Township of North Huron will have trees available on a first- come, first -serve basis, limited to one (1) tree per urban property and two (2) trees per rural property. Residents are responsible for picking up trees, planting and maintenance of these trees. Bare root trees available include Sugar Maple, Silver Maple, Red Oak, and Colorado Blue Spruce which are bagged. Specify type of tree when placing order, and place order early as supplies are limited. To order your free tree or for further information, please can the Municipal Office, at 519-357-3550 Ext. 121 by March 28, 2017. congregation was "Rummaging Through the Lost and Found." Jesus invited sinners to come and sit and eat with Him. Jesus also tells us that we should seek the lost and celebrate the finding of them. Jesus tells us that we are responsible for the lost, the 99 will be fine while we look for the lost one. God cares for us all even the lost. We are surrounded by the lost and they will test us time and time again. You can see the joy on someone's face when they realize they are found and are part of a community. "Just a Closer Walk With Thee" Craig says enjoy warm weather Happy birthday to the following people who will celebrate their birthdays this coming week: Heidi (Craig) Martin of Gowanstown will celebrate on Feb. 24, Sharon Bromley on Feb. 25, Joann MacDonald on Feb. 28 and Dana Weber will also celebrate on Feb. 28 but her actual birthday is Feb. 29. What glorious weather we are having. I keep waiting for the other shoe to fall. This being the last full week in February and temperatures are forecasted to be well above normal. Enjoy this spring like weather while it last. was the next hymn. The offering was received, followed by the offertory response "In Gratitude and Humble Trust" the offertory prayer, the prayers for the people, silent prayers and the singing of the Lord's Prayer. The last hymn "The King of Love" was sung followed by the benediction and the singing of the response `Amen, Hallelujah" and everyone was invited for coffee, snacks and fellowship. FROM BLYTH Laundromat Blyth Laundromat 191 Westmoreland St., Blyth 519-523-9687 He has a perfect knowledge of all His subjects! (William Dyer, "Christ's Famous Titles") Oh, brethren, earthly kings and princes do not know their subjects; nay, they know very few. Alas! they do not know a quarter of them! They are not acquainted with all the troubles, and needs, and miseries that their poor subjects lie under. The Lord Jesus infintely excels all other kings - in that He has a perfect knowledge of all his subjects! He knows them by name. He knows... all their thoughts, all their needs, all their ways, all their conditions. So say I to you, brethren, Your king knows... all your necessities, all your sufferings, all your troubles, all your fears. Yes, and "My God will supply all your needs according to His riches in glory in Christ Jesus!" Philippians 4:19. Oh, this is a sweet Scripture! Oh, poor souls, Christ knows everything about you! This is our great happiness, that we have a King who knows us so well. Oh, here is the excellency of our King! (Charles Spurgeon) The Lord thinks as much of one of His people - as if there were nobody else for Him to think upon! Poor needy one, the Lord thinks upon you as intensely as if you were the only being now existing! The Lord has such an infinite capacity, that each one of us may be the centre of God's thoughts - and yet He will not be forgetting any other beloved one! The Lord's tenderness and His care for His people, baffle all our thoughts and expectations! "Casting all your care upon Him, for He cares for you!" 1 Peter 5:7 A Grace Gem Submitted by: Immanuel United Reformed Church, Listowel, ON 519-291-1956