HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Citizen, 2017-12-07, Page 3THE CITIZEN, THURSDAY, DECEMBER 7, 2017. PAGE 3.
ESTC, fire services separated by North Huron Council
The organization of the Fire
Department of North Huron (FDNH)
was modified during North Huron
Council's Monday night meeting to
recognize the workload associated
with running the Emergency
Services Training Centre (ESTC).
A report from Dwayne Evans,
Chief Administrative Officer of
North Huron, pointed out that when
the Deputy-Chief/Vice-Principal
position was created, it was done so
with the thought that the employee
could fill two roles, however it was
becoming apparent that isn't
possible.
Council approved a
recommendation from Evans that
Hockey Information
The Blyth and District Community Centre hosted several games as part of the International
Silver Stick 2017-2018 Wingham Regional Atom tournament that finished over the weekend.
Listowel claimed top spot in the B' Division championships with Walkerton claiming the
division consolation. West -Grey won the 'C' Division with Minto being named consolation
championship. Above, South Bruce claims a 5-2 win over Georgian Shores in Blyth on
Saturday. (Denny Scott photo)
Socks, underwear sought for shelter
Greeting worshippers at Blyth
United Church on the First Sunday
of Advent, Dec. 3 was Mary Lou
Stewart. Ushering were Nancy
Hakkers and Laurie Sparling.
Marilyn Scott was pianist, Katie
Dockstader, choir director and John
Stewart ran the Power Point.
Poinsettias placed at the front of the
sanctuary were in memory of
Warren Moore, placed by Donna,
Erin and Adam and in memory of
Don Craig, David and Annie Craig
and Charlie and Winnie Johnston
placed by Marilyn and family.
Hillary MacDonald welcomed
everyone to church on this first
Sunday of Advent. Hillary drew
everyone's attention to the
announcements printed in the
bulletin with special attention that
the UCW are looking for card tables
that are no longer in use at home.
Also, on Dec. 17 the church is
collecting socks and underwear for
the Women's Shelter.
David Onn announced the
Christmas Eve service, adding that
Making slippers
The Fashion Arts and Creative Textile Studio (FACTS)
Christmas Crafting Weekend program included felt slipper
making which required some strenuous rolling of the
materials. Shown working away on slippers are instructor
Jennifer Osborn of Mount Forest, left, and Carol Reed of
Goderich. (Denny Scott photo)
there would be crafts for the children
before the service. The choir sang a
tribute to three choir members
retiring. They are Albert Wasson,
Fred Meier and Edelgard Hoba. The
song was created for these three
choir members for many years by
choir members.
Hillary invited everyone to greet
one another. The first hymn "Prepare
the Way of the Lord" was sung.
Hope and Reid Button lit the candle
of hope. The first verse of "A Candle
is Burning" was sung.
The prayer of approach was
followed by the singing of the hymn
"There's a Voice in the Wilderness."
The choir sang the anthem
"Emmanuel" accompanied by a
flute.
Hillary's message to the
congregation was `Assembling the
Creche" Those taking part in telling
the Christmas story while a Nativity
scene was created on the altar table
were Donna Moore, Tom Cronin,
John Elliott, Nancy Roe, Nicole Kerr
and David Onn. While each person
told their story someone brought the
pieces of the Nativity scene forward
and the following hymns were sung
after each presentation. "Good
Christian Friends Rejoice", "To a
Maid Whose Name was Mary", "0
Little Town of Bethlehem", "Away
in a Manger", "It Came Upon a
Midnight Clear", "While Shepherds
Watched Their Flocks" and "The
First Noel."
All those who had brought white
gifts were asked to bring them
forward and leave them on the steps.
The offering was received followed
by the singing of the offertory
response "What Can I", the offertory
prayer and the singing of the hymn
"God Our Protector" leading into the
prayers for the people and the
singing of the "Lord's Prayer."
The last hymn "In the Bleak
Midwinter" was followed by the
benediction and the singing of "I am
Walking a Path of Peace." Everyone
was invited for coffee and fellowship
before going home.
would see the Director of Fire and
Emergency Services (Fire Chief)
and the fire department in a separate
funding stream and management
position from the ESTC and its
principal.
As a result, the Deputy-
Chief/Vice-Principal, currently
Mark Alderman, would become the
Principal of the ESTC and all
references to fire suppression
services would be removed from the
position, while the Director of Fire
and Emergency Services would have
all references to the ESTC removed
from its job description.
In addition, on-call provisions
would be attributed to the role of
Director of Fire and Emergency
Services.
The result would see the ESTC
Principal report to the CAO
independently of the FDNH and
Director of Fire and Emergency
Services.
Council approved the change
without discussion.
A replacement for outgoing
Director of Fire and Emergency
Services Fire Chief Ryan Ladner has
yet to be announced.
Freeman
wins shoot
From Marilyn's Desk
By Marilyn
Craig
Call
523-9318
Happy birthday to Barb Howson
who celebrates Dec. 9; John
McDowell, this coming week and
Bill Bromley, Dec. 15.
Shoot winners from the Nov. 28
party were: first, Sharon Freeman;
second, Joann MacDonald; third,
Mary Ellen Keller; most shoots,
Jewel Plunkett; share the wealth,
Teresa Machan, Lillian Appleby and
Nancy Turner. The next Shoot party
is on Dec. 12 at Blyth United
Church at 1 p.m. Shoot is played
second and fourth Tuesdays of the
month. Come out and join in the
fun.
FROM BLYTH
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The grace of God exempts no one from trouble!
(J.C. Ryle, "The Gospel of Luke" 1858)
"And they were both righteous before God, walking in all the
commandments and ordinances of the Lord blameless.
But they had no child, because Elizabeth was barren, and they were both
well advanced in years." Luke 1:6-7
Let us mark in this passage, the heavy trial which God was pleased to lay
on Zachariah and Elizabeth. We are told that they had no child. The full
force of these words can hardly be understood by a modern Christian. To
an ancient Jew, they would convey the idea of a very weighty affliction.
To be childless, was one of the bitterest of sorrows. (1 Samuel 1:10)
The grace of God exempts no one from trouble! As righteous as this
holy priest and his wife were --they had a "crook in their lot."
(Ecclesiastes 7:13)
Let us remember this, if we serve Christ --and let us not count trials as
strange things. Let us rather believe that a hand of perfect wisdom is
measuring out all our portion; and that when God chastises us --it is to
make us "partakers of His holiness" (Hebrews 12:10)
If afflictions drive us nearer to Christ, the Bible, and prayer --then they are
positive blessings. We may not think so now. But we shall think so, when
we wake up in the eternal world.
A Grace Gem
Submitted by: Immanuel United Reformed Church,
Listowel, ON 519-291-1956