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The subtle beginnings of self-indulgence!
(J.R. Miller)
We do many things which to our own eyes appear innocent and harmless--but
which have in them a hidden evil which we cannot see.
We indulge ourselves in many things which do not appear sinful to us--but which
leave on our soul a touch of blight, and a soiling of purity--of which we do not
dream!
We permit ourselves many little habits in which we see no danger--but which are
silently entwining their invisible threads into a strong cable which may some day
bind us hand and foot!
We spare ourselves self-denials and sacrifices, thinking there is no reason why we
should make them, unaware that we are lowering our standard of holy living, and
permitting the subtle beginnings of self-indulgence to creep into our hearts!
“Blessed is the man who does not... walk in the counsel of the wicked, or stand in
the way of sinners, or sit in the seat of mockers!” Psalm 1:1
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Purchase of ‘Gator’ raises eyebrows, divides councilThe purchase of a usedgroundskeeping vehicle proved to becontroversial at North Huron
Township Council during their May
6 meeting.Director of Recreation andFacilities Pat Newson spoke
regarding the issue as the vehicle
would be used both by herdepartment and Public Works,explained that there had been funds
set aside to provide grounds care
equipment to meet several needs thateither weren't being fulfilledmunicipally or could be better met
with new equipment.
The unit, refered to as a “Gator”
by several councillors, would do
multiple jobs including dragging the
baseball diamonds and making it
easier and faster for staff to do things
like inspect the campground.
The unit, which started at $6,950
but was negotiated down to $6,250
has no chronometer or odometer to
track its usage, but is a 2010 model.
While there was some concern as
to the need for the equipment,
Newson explained that some of the
work that it would be doing is work
that has been handled by privately
owned equipment.
“It’s a new piece of equipment, not
something to replace existing
equipment,” Newson said.
“However, for the last two years, a
local resident has allowed us to use
his equipment for some of the work
we would use it for. That
arrangement was based on certainconditions and, while it wasextremely generous, it might not
continue. We need our equipment to
do all the work on the walking trails
as well as proper equipment to get
down to them.”
Councillor Bernie Bailey, who
was originally interested in just
which services this unit would be
providing that weren’t already
covered, asked why the municipality
couldn’t maintain the relationship
they had with the private citizen.
Newson replied that she would
“rather not get into that.”
It was explained that the new unit
was in the budget, however the cost
was only supposed to be $5,000.
Greeting worshippers at Blyth
United Church on Mother’s Day and
Baptism Sunday, May 12 were
Tessa, Wanita and Mark Bibok.
Ushering were Fred Meier, Tom
Cronin, Doug Howson and Cliff
Snell. Floyd Herman was music
director and Reid Button and Bryce
Glousher ran the power point.
Braidon Abell-Rinn lit the candles
on the altar table. There were many
bouquets of flowers in remembrance
and in honour of many mothers.
Rev. Clark welcomed everyone to
church and drew attention to the
announcements printed in the
bulletin. He also reminded everyone
that the time of the church service is
changing to 10 a.m. on Sunday, June
9 for the next little while, also on
June 2 the Sunday school is holding
its yearly camp service at Camp
Menesetung starting at 11 a.m.
Blyth United changes schedule
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Dishing it together
It was a tale of two Woods as Shirley, left, and Darrell Wood dished out meals at the Blyth
Legion Branch on Wednesday last week. (Denny Scott photo)
Happy birthday to Rob Mason
who celebrated May 13; Tony
DeCorte, Kippen and Les Caldwell,
May 16 and Ian Caldwell, May 19.
Community Kitchen is on Friday,
May 17 at Blyth United Church
from 9:30 a.m. until noon. Everyone
is welcome. Bring a container to
take home a couple of items.
The Anglican Church ladies are
having a their monthly Toonie
Tuesday lunch on May 21 from
11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Come out and
enjoy the food and fellowship.
Proceeds go to outreach
projects.
The next Swinging Seniors
meeting is Wednesday, May 22 with
a potluck lunch at noon with
entertainment to follow.
Blyth United Church Sunday
school invites the community to its
pancake breakfast on Sunday, May
19 from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m.
Breakfast set for May 19
By Marilyn
Craig
Call
523-9318
From Marilyn’s Desk
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