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Continued from page 11
just a short time but that may not
necessarily be so.
The trip to Bethlehem was
necessitated by the census of Caesar
Augustus. Joseph and Mary were
forced to walk about 113 kilometres
to be counted. As we might on a
long trip, Terry noted the items they
would have to pack, food, water,
clothes, preps for a new baby and
Joseph’s tools [during their time
away Joseph would have needed to
work).
The couple travelled with others
for the road was tough and not
particularly safe from thieves. And
the roads in Judea were clogged
with travellers on route to being
counted. Gratefully residents along
the way were welcoming and kind.
We can assume Joseph might have
had relatives in Bethlehem with
whom he’d have hoped to lodge.
Seemingly they were already
overcrowded and rooms were scarce
in the city. We can assume the
couple spent some time learning
about the city, enjoying the sight of
the Tower of the Flock, and visiting
with others and Joseph worked at his
carpentry trade.
One might wonder if Joseph’s
female relatives were there to help
Mary when the time came for her
child to be delivered. Shepherds at
the tower were the first to learn the
news of the Holy Birth from the
angels. An astronomer in the east
who noticed the new star spread the
news to his fellows.
Rev. Fletcher read the story of ‘the
road trip’ from Luke 2:1 - 20 in the
King James Version. The responsive
psalm was Psalm 100. Dec. 20 is
Christmas Sunday and there will be
a Christmas Eve Service on Dec. 24
at 7 p.m.
Christmas tale not as it seems
A reporter outstanding in her field
Maria Pot played the part of a reporter going the extra mile for the scoop in Huron Christian
School’s Christmas play, ‘Mayhem in Bethlehem’. Pot was part of a newsteam covering the
birth of Christ from several new, fresh angles including her interview with the shepards, shown
above. From left: Curtis VanSoest, Pot, Owen Meinen and Josh Goudy. (Denny Scott photo)
Seip feels late claims
by staff problematic
A concern that a council member
has regarding the tardiness of
employees reporting expenses may
be addressed by a new payroll
software suite that North Huron
approved purchasing in November.
The new software, which, among
other new functions, allows staff to
attribute costs to various
departments or projects, may also
help council keep track of expenses
incurred by staff that are recouped
from the township.
Councillor Trevor Seip, during
council’s Dec. 7 meeting, said he
would like to see staff apply for their
expenses in a timely fashion.
“There is some lag on when
employees provide their training,
travel and other expenses,” he said.
“It’s hard for us councillors to
understand where expenses lie if
people are waiting to submit them. I
understand why people want to do it.
It’s great to have that money when
it’s needed, but I think it needs to
change.”
Seip said if there wasn’t a policy
outlining time limits to submit
expenses for compensation, there
should be and, if there is one, it
should be strictly enforced.
Chief Administrative Officer
Sharon Chambers explained that
senior staff had discussed the issue
previously and were planning on
addressing the issue. She also said
that the new payroll software could
help with the issue.
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A tough loss
The Blyth Brussels Atom Local League Crusaders welcomed the BCH Ice Dogs to the
Brussels, Morris and Grey Community Centre on Saturday afternoon. BCH was able to get
the win, besting the home team by a score of 7-1. (Denny Scott photo)
By Denny Scott
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