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Home My WebLink AboutThe Citizen, 2013-01-17, Page 3THE CITIZEN, THURSDAY, JANUARY 17, 2013. PAGE 3. Auburn Co-op 519-526-7262 Charmin Toilet Tissue 16 double rolls or 32 single rolls $500 Multi Purpose Bar Reg. $2499 $500 Winter Clothing 25-75%off Aluminum Foil 25 sq. ft. 25¢ Reg. $7999 $2900 Floor Jack & Stand Wrapping Paper 90 sq. ft. Reg. $824 $300 Storm Wolf Helicopter $2999 Reg. $6799 ❄ ❄ ❄ ❄ ❄ ❄ ❄ Bath Sheets 36x66/70 $400 ❄ Open Saturdays ’til 4❄ ❄ Bailey feels NH is slighted in planning availabilitySome members of North Huron Township Council feel that the municipality is not receiving the attention it deserves from the Huron County Planning Department. Chief Administrative Officer Gary Long explained that he and his contemporaries from municipalities across the county would be meeting Director of Planning Scott Tousaw, to talk about the allocation of planning resources tomorrow, Jan. 18. “We will be discussing the number of planners and whether that is adequate and meets the needs oflower tier municipalities,” he said,asking for council’s input. Councillor Bernie Bailey felt that Long should explain that the municipality is unhappy with the current level of service being provided. “We’ve been trying to put our official plan together for a year,” Bailey said during North Huron’s Jan. 7 council meeting. “We’ve done nothing because we keep hearing how they’re understaffed. We’re losing our Sally [McMullen, the planner assigned to North Huron] to other work.” Bailey said that McMullen was supposed to be in North Huron onTuesday working but indicated she had missed thatappointment. “North Huron often gets lost, or left out of county planning,” he said. “We need to have a strong voice and we need to have our official plan move forward. We can’t have any other development sidelined.” Reeve Neil Vincent explained that McMullen does other work for North Huron like researching backgrounds on properties and preparing information for changes to the various plans that dictate construction. He said that North Huron isn’t that bad off.“In reality, we are still probablygetting things done as quickly bySally as most other municipalities,” he said. “Goderich and a couple municipalities in the south end feel that they are way behind everyone else and that’s what has led to this.” Bailey stated that he wasn’t happy with the way planning was being handled and pointed to a new subdivision that is set to be built in the Wingham area. “Their plan clearly states that there is a need for the county and the township to review the plans to make any changes before it can go forward,” he said. “This could get held up due to the lack of planning representation.” Long said he would deliver the concerns to Tousaw during tomorrow’s meeting. By Denny ScottThe Citizen Dishing dessert Denise Morris was on hand to dish out some of the delicious apple desserts at the Blyth Legion Ladies Auxiliary’s meat loaf lunch last Thursday. (Denny Scott photo) Holy Rollers prep for pie days Greeting worshippers at Blyth United Church on the second Sunday of Epiphany, Jan. 13 were Tom Cronin and Nicole Kerr. Ushering were Nancy Hakkers and Donna Moore. Floyd Herman was music director and Fred Hakkers ran the power point. Reid Button lit the candles on the altar. Rev. Gary Clark welcomed everyone to church and drew their attention to the announcements with special mention that the Holy Rollers are back in action with beef pies on Feb. 13 and turkey pies on March 6. Call Joann MacDonald with your order. The call to worship was the singing of two hymns, “Where Two or Three are Gathered” and “You Are Holy” followed by the prayer of approach and the singing of The Lord’s Prayer. The scripture lesson was from Luke 3: 15-17, 21-22. The children were asked to come to the front for their story time. After saying a prayer along with the congregation they went downstairs for their time of fellowship. The choir sang the anthem “Shall We Gather at the River”. Rev. Clark’s message to the adults was “Get the Scoop: Who Got Dunked and Who Got Drunk.” The next hymn was “When Jesus Comes to be Baptized”. The offering was received followed by the singing of the response, “In the Bleak of Winter”, the offertory prayer, the prayers for the people and the silent prayers. The last hymn was “Guide Me, O Thou Great Jehovah” followed by the commissioning and benediction and the response, “Emmanuel”. Everyone was invited for coffee and treats and a time of fellowship. Legion pancake breakfast moved Happy birthday to Elizabeth Phillips of Goderich who celebrates Jan. 18; Bob McClinchey, Jan. 19; Joan Clark, Jan. 20; Lorie Brooks, Jan. 21; Mark Caldwell, Jan. 22 and Ed Daer, Jan. 23. Happy anniversary to Jim and Irma Mason who celebrate Jan. 19 and John and Ann Nesbit, Jan. 22. There were six-and-a-half tables of euchre in play on Jan. 7 at the Blyth Legion Hall. Winners were: high lady, tied, Pauline McMichael and Joann MacDonald, 77; high man, Dawn Climie, 72; ladies’ lone hands, Geraldine Dale, three; men’s lone hands, Jack Lee, four; low lady, Frances Siddon, 39; low man, Kay Hesselwood, 51; door prize, Helen Lee and Doug Cartwright; share the wealth, Evelyn Christensen, Marj Vere and Gloria McEwing. The next euchre is Monday, Jan. 21 at 1:30 p.m. at the Legion Hall. Come out and enjoy the fun. Toonie Tuesday is at the Anglican Church Hall on Jan. 22 from 11:30 a.m. until 1 p.m. The menu is ham, scalloped potatoes, salad and dessert. Don’t forget the Legion pancake breakfast on Jan. 27 at the Legion Hall from 8:30 a.m. Please note the change of place from an earlier date. By Marilyn Craig Call 523-9318 From Marilyn’s Desk Preparing vehicle, changing driving habits saves lives; OPP The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) is asking all motorists to ensure their vehicles are ready for winter conditions and begin to think about changing driving habits. If you drive in Huron County you need to be prepared for adverse weather and poor driving conditions. “Ensuring your vehicle is in top condition and slowing down will reduce the number of collisions which result in injury and death on our roadways.” says Traffic Inspector Ian Chappell. OPP encourage all motorists to ensure their vehicles are fully prepared to meet the challenges winter driving brings. The checklist should include; • Ensure your vehicle is mechanically sound and running well. • Ensure your fuel tank is always above half full. • Check to make sure your exhaust is free of holes or leaks. • Replace your windshield wipers and put winter washer fluid in the reservoir. • Put on winter tires for added traction and stopping ability. • Ensure the vehicle’s defrost and interior heaters are working properly. • Check all running lights to ensure you can see and be seen. There is no magic to winter driving. The number one cause of motor vehicle collisions during snowy conditions is speed too fast for road and weather conditions. “When you see snow-go slow!” says Sgt. D. Rektor. Police also encourage motorists have the following items in their vehicle should they become stranded: • A fully charged cell phone. • A fully charged flashlight. • A battery operated radio. • A warm blanket. • A tin can and a candle to aid in What are you doing with your time? (J.R. Miller) “Be very careful, then, how you live--not as unwise but as wise--making the most of the time” Ephesians 5:15-16 Our days, as God gives them to us--are like beautiful summer fields. The hours are like trees with their rich fruit, or vines with their blossoms of purple clusters. The minutes are like blooming flowers, or stalks of wheat with their golden grains. Oh the endless, blessed possibilities of our days and hours and minutes--as they come to us from God’s hands! But what did you do with yesterday?How does the little acre of that one day look to you now? What are you doing with your time?Every moment God gives you, has in it a possibility of beauty or usefulness-as well as something to be accounted for. Are you using your time for God? “Show me, O Lord, my life’s end and the number of my days; let me know how fleeting is my life!” Psalm 39:4 A Grace Gem Submitted by: Immanuel United Reformed Church, Listowel, ON 519-291-1956 Continued on page 18