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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Citizen, 2013-04-18, Page 9THE CITIZEN, THURSDAY, APRIL 18, 2013. PAGE 9. After months of finalizing deals and contracts, Europarts, a high-end imported appliance sales parts and service business, has purchased East Wawanosh Public School near Belgrave. Company President Henry van Heesch said that the business has been waiting on the finalization of the sale and that time had finally come. “It’s a long process, and there’s a lot of work involved in making the purchase,” he said. “You really have to keep at it. You really have to do a lot of your own homework and leg work in order to accomplish what you set out to do, but we now have the property.” Van Heesch hopes that the school, which will house the company’s offices as well as its distribution,testing and call centre will be open near the end of June. “I’m hoping that in early June we’ll run a test on all the new equipment: the security systems, the telephone systems and such,” he said. “We’re hoping that in the second week of June we’ll be able to move the offices over and began moving the componentry over there. We hope to be completely moved in for the end of June.” This is the beginning of a great experience for the comapny, van Heesch said and a good time for everyone involved. “This is an exciting time for us,” he said. “We’re all really looking forward to it, it’s a great opportunity. “Over the next little while, we’ll have a lot of new developments happening,” he said. The endeavour won’t be without challenges, van Heesch said, and oneof those is finding properly trained staff. He said the company is anticipating difficulties in filling the up-to 10 new positions they hope to create when they move from their current location in Lucknow to Belgrave. “We’re going to need some very technical people for the approval and testing we hope to be doing,” he said. “The business is not just the actual importing and distribution, there’s a whole technical aspect to it as well.” While the recent announcement of the move has brought in several résumés, according to van Heesch, they won’t be looking at interviewing until they’re able do so at the new site. “We’re not really going to start interviewing until after we’ve moved,” he said. “People are welcome to send us their résumés,but until we can explain what we’re doing and run a tour, we can’t interview.” He said that they are currently talking with agencies to help nail down what and who it is they are looking for. While it did take some time for the company to take possession of the property, van Heesch said the involved organizations and his supporters were wonderful to work for. “It was superb working with North Huron and with Huron County,” he said. “They bent over backwards to help us get set up. Even the planner that they have on staff in North Huron, Sally McMullen, did a great job despite the fact that she couldn’t recommend the project.” McMullen, who is bound by the Provincial Policy Statement and the Huron County and North HuronOfficial Plans, couldn’t approve of a business not dedicated to agricultural products being situated on an agriculture land. “She helped us anyway in many different ways and came to many different meetings and made all sorts of suggestions so we could pass it,” he said. “At the end of the day, she still had to vote against it though. Luckily for us, the project was approved anyway.” The company also had letters of support from the Huron-Bruce Member of Provincial Parliament (MPP) for Lisa Thompson and the Member of Parliament (MP) Ben Lobb. John and Sheila Nixon greeted worshippers and handed out the service of worship on Sunday, April 14 at Knox United Church. Melissa Snyders welcomed the congregation. She drew everyone’s attention to the coming events. On April 30 at 7 p.m. Rev. Richard and Barb Hall will give an audio/visual travelogue of Israel in the basement of Knox United Church. Everyone is welcome. On Sunday, April 14 the Chime in Choir visited Huronlea in Brussels. They will visit Braemar in Wingham on Sunday, April 21 and invite members of the congregation to join them as a support group. The Children’s Chime Ensemble entertained followed by Melissa lighting the Christ Candle. After the call to worship which was read responsively, the congregation sang the opening hymn, “God is Here”. The prayer of invocation and confession was read in unison. Melissa read the words of assurance followed by the congregation singing “Trust in God to Guide You.” The choir anthem, “Holy, Holy, Holy – Majesty” accompanied by Ann Clark was followed by the children’s hymn, “This is God’s Wondrous World.” The children gathered in the front pew for children’s time with Melissa. She had brought a conch shell which she held up to each child’s ear for them to see what they could hear. They could hear the sound of the ocean – one of God’s magical mysteries. Melissa took the children outside and they could hear the birds singing, the wind blowing and the noise of cars passing by. Melissa read the story of Mary and Martha. Mary sat and listened to all Jesus had to say while Martha did all the work. If we just sit and listen we can hear amazing things. We can’t hear God if we are surrounded with many noises. After prayer, the children adjourned to Sunday School. Psalm 77 was read responsively. Melissa’s message was entitled “Shhhhhh”. In our culture we don’t like to be still and quiet. We like to be busy and active, compelling ourselves to fill up every moment of our day. We want to be valuable and important ot God. God’s will for us is to take time out and rest. If we are always at work, we lose our strength. We need to listen to what God has to say and slow down, rejoicing in each new day and opportunity. Maybe too many of us are like Martha. Learn to shhhh yourself and be in the presence of God. Ken Procter and Doug Walker took up the offering. The offering praise “For the Gift of Creation” was followed by the offertory prayer. The closing hymn, “Come and Find the Quiet Centre”, the blessing and singing “Go Now in Peace” concluded the morning worship service. Everyone was invited for lunch and fellowship. There was no shoot party on Friday, April 12 due to the power outage. The next shoot party will be on Friday, April 26. School sale finalized, owner commends North Huron Chime In Choir performs at Huronlea Belgrave 519-357-2711 BELGRAVE CO-OP Auburn 519-526-7262 AUBURN CO-OP Order yours today by calling your local Huron Bay Co-operative Get Your All Natural Vegetable Protein Chick Feed Here! Chick Days Are Here Again! Other Birds Available: Egg Layers • Turkeys • Ducks By Linda Campbell Call 357-2188 PEOPLE AROUND BELGRAVE NEWS FROM BELGRAVE Obituaries By Denny ScottThe Citizen TERRENCE VICTOR TROWER It is with great sadness that the family of Lauri Sturgeon announces the peaceful passing of their father, grandfather and great-grandfather, Terrence Victor Trower of Waterloo on Thursday, April 11, 2013. He was in his 97th year. Terrence was predeceased by his wife Marion. He will be lovingly remembered by his children Lynn and husband Ray Pauwels, Brian and wife Susan Trower, Tim and wife Debbie Trower and Lauri Sturgeon. He will also be missed by his grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Terrence will be most remembered as part of a catering duo with his daughter Lauri. To all he knew, served and loved, Brussels was always close to his heart. There will be a great celebration of “Poppa” to be announced later. SHIRLEY BELL Shirley Rosetta Bell (née Shaw) of Londesborough passed away peacefully at her home on Monday, April 8, 2013. She was in her 69th year. Shirley was the wife of the late Doug Bell (2009), dear mother of Chris Roberts, Londesborough and Larry Roberts, Chatham and the stepmother of William (Bill) Bell and his friend Tonya of Barrie and Elizabeth (Betty) Bell and her friend John, Cambridge. Shirley was the sister of Jim Noble and Richard Shaw, both of British Columbia and Tim Shaw, Londesborough. She will be lovingly remembered by her grandchildren Cody, Raven, Harly and Austin Roberts, Talia, Tyler, Cassidy and Treyton and sadly missed by her many in-laws, nieces and nephews. Shirley was predeceased by her parents Walter and Shirley Shaw and brothers Mervin Cannon and Thomas Noble. At Shirley’s request, cremation has taken place. A graveside memorial service was held at Hope Chapel Cemetery, Hullett Township on Tuesday, April 16. As expressions of sympathy, the family would appreciate memorial donations to the Heart and Stroke Foundation. Messages of condolence for the Bell family may be sent through www.falconerfuneralhomes.com ELECTION OF DIRECTORS - CALL FOR NOMINATIONS We are seeking talented, engaged members of our communities who have an interest in rural healthcare and expertise in one or more of quality, communications, marketing, finance, governance, law, health policy, strategic planning or recruitment. If you would like to be part of a volunteer Board that will help forge the future of acute rural health care in our communities, expressions of interest including background information regarding your skills and experience will be received by the C.E.O./Board Secretary, Karl Ellis, up to May 12, 2013. Elections will be held at the Annual Meeting on June 12, 2013. Current directors are eligible for re-election. Corporation of the Wingham & District Hospital The Wingham & District Hospital is calling for nominations of individuals who are interested in serving as a Director on the Board. Four Directors are required for a two year term. Elected Directors must have a strong interest in health care services in Wingham and area and meet eligibility criteria as defined in the corporation’s bylaws. Corporation of the Listowel Memorial Hospital The Listowel Memorial Hospital is calling for nominations of individuals who are interested in serving as a Director on the Board. Four Directors are required for a two year term. Elected Directors must have a strong interest in health care services in Listowel and area and meet eligibility criteria as defined in the corporation’s bylaws. For additional information, please contact Denise Mino, Executive Assistant, at 519-357-3210, ext. 5295 or denise.mino@lwha.ca #3 And We Try Harder! Recent circulation figures for the 8 paid circulation newspapers serving Huron County show The Citizen has the 3rd highest circulation. The Citizen Proudly Community- Owned Since 1985