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Home My WebLink AboutThe Citizen, 2013-09-19, Page 3THE CITIZEN, THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 19, 2013. PAGE 3. beginning Wednesday, October 2, 2013 Blyth Christian Reformed Church 10:00 to 11:30 a.m. Opening Program: Speaker Michelle Holden “The joys and trials of raising a child with Down Syndrome ... Our Special Little Lincoln” Special Thanksgiving demonstration to follow Regular Bible Study begins Wednesday, October 9 Babysitting available Can’t make our morning coffee break? Join us for evening Coffee Break beginning Wednesday, September 18 upstairs at the Christian Reformed Church A great opportunity to share questions and concerns, while enjoying friendship and refreshments. No previous Bible knowledge necessary. Need a break? Join us for COFFEE BREAK (a weekly community Bible Study) Beware of the nail and the hammer! (William Secker, “The Consistent Christian” 1660) “Flee from youthful lusts--and pursue righteousness, faith, love, and peace.” 2 Timothy 2:22 Flee from your youthful lusts and worldly delights. These bees carry honey in their mouths--but they have a sting in their tails! When this Jael brings forth her milk and butter--then beware of the nail and the hammer!Death is in the pot--while you are tasting the soup! The world always presents a deadly potion--in the gilded cup of worldly pleasure. If the cup is sinful--do not taste it; reason forbids you to taste known poison!the fish is caught upon the hook--by leaping at the bait! Sin is like a river, which begins in a quiet spring--but ends in a tumultuous sea. A Grace Gem Submitted by: Immanuel United Reformed Church, Listowel, ON 519-291-1956 Council concerned with new restaurant traffic, plansNorth Huron councillors discussedpotential concerns with the redevelopment of the former Grandview Restaurant south of Blyth on County Road 25, however their concerns didn’t seem to be in line with feedback they had received from local businesses. During their Sept. 16 meeting, council members discussed several letters they had received from Blyth and Auburn business owners inregards to the potential for theGrandview, which is technically inCentral Huron and on North Huron’sborder, to be replaced by a gas station, convenience store and restaurant, which, according to reports, could be a Tim Hortons. Council discussed issues surrounding the proximity to a major intersection, potential problems with the site plan and concerns with the minimum distance separation (MDS) required for the nearby hog assembly barn and came to theconclusion the township should drafta letter outlining its concerns as wellas those of the businesses.Reeve Neil Vincent stated many of the concerns and rules that were discussed when the Wingham Tim Hortons site was considered and built seemed to either not be important with this new development or have since been forgotten. Councillor Jim Campbell said he questioned Huron County Planning and Development Director ScottTousaw about the assembly yard.“The MDS doesn’t apply becauseit’s only an occasional use site,” hesaid. “The setback is not required.” Councillor Archie MacGowan stated he thought these issues would be good to discuss at the required public meeting regarding the changes, however he was informed that meeting was already held earlier this month while North Huron was having its regular council meeting. “The next public meeting for the plan will be at the county level,” Vincent said. MacGowan stated he would like to get that date up front so people can air their grievances with the site plan control, directional traffic and other issues. “I don’t know what the timeframes are, but we should put to paper our concerns before the meeting and make sure people know when it is happening,” he said. Council members, however, did not discuss one of the major themes of the letters; the impact to local businesses. The five letters council provided for the public record include letters from Ken Warwick of the Auburn Grill, Sejong (Michael) Oh of Blyth Variety, Diane Radford of Radford Fuels, Jason Rutledge of The Blyth Inn and an anonymous letter from “concerned business owners.” Each of the five letters council provided discusses a serious issue with a restaurant, gas station and convenience store opening and hurting local businesses, especially with the recent boom of new businesses in downtown Blyth. Rutledge, in his letter, said he was all for new development, however it should not be done at the cost of existing businesses. “Don’t get me wrong, new business is a wonderful thing for all communities,” he wrote. “[But] when one business can financially ruin nine businesses, does [that] make sense?” The letters were also provided to Monica Walker-Bolton, the planner who worked with Central Huron to prepare the documents for the building of the new business. By Denny ScottThe Citizen Waxing 406 Mill Street (corner of Dinsley & Mill), Blyth 519-523-4793 www.spaessentials.com Senior group to meet Sept. 25 Happy 70th birthday to Larry Badley who celebrates Sept. 20; Bryce Wheeler and Kelly MacDonald, Sept. 21; Hunter Dale, Sept. 22 and Sadie Chalmers, Sept. 25. Fall is here. The Blyth Swinging Seniors are meeting for the first time this fall on Wednesday, Sept. 25 at noon with a potluck lunch. Euchre is starting up for the fall on Monday, Sept. 30 at 1:30 p.m. in the Legion Hall. Remember to keep this date on your calendar. There is no community kitchen for September at Blyth United Church. Many local people and visitors attended the annual Blyth Greenway Memorial Garden Remembrance and Dedication Service at Memorial Gardens at the east end of Drummond Street. Greetings were brought to the service from Doug Scrimgeour representing the Greenway Committee and from Dave Riach representing the Township of North Huron. Pastor Mark Royall of Huron Chapel in Auburn favoured the audience with an instrumental and solo of the song “In the Garden.” He also spoke about “Remembrance.” Bev Elliott gave a history of the garden and how it started and progressed to what it is today. Royall closed the service with another instrumental and solo, “It’s All About You” and a closing prayer. Many people walked the garden and enjoyed the flowerbeds along with refreshments and cookies. By Marilyn Craig Call 523-9318 From Marilyn’s Desk Mountains put us closer to God Greeting worshippers at Blyth United Church on Sunday, Sept. 15 were Lavern Clark and Marilyn Craig. Ushering were Andrew Wharton, Nancy Hakkers, Brenda Brooks and Robert Mason. Floyd Herman was music director. Pastor Sandra Cable welcomed everyone to church and drew attention to the announcements printed in the bulletin. She mentioned the turkey dinner at Camp Menesetung on Sept. 28 from 4:30 to 7 p.m. Knox United Church invites everyone to 12 hours of music being played on the new organ and many entertaining talents on Saturday, Sept. 21 from 8 a.m. until 8 p.m. The call to worship was repeated responsively. The first hymn, “All Things Bright and Beautiful” was followed by the opening prayer repeated in unison. The children were asked to come to the front for their story time. Pastor Cable asked the children if any had seen a mountain. She showed them pictures of the Rocky Mountains, which she had visited this past summer. The children said a prayer along with the congregation and went down to Sunday School for their time of fellowship. The next hymn was “God Who Touches Earth with Beauty”. The prayer of illumination repeated in unison was followed by the scripture readings from Psalm 65 and Luke 6: 12-16. Floyd Herman gave a short history of the anthem, “Teach Me Your Ways Oh Lord,” sung by the choir. The prayers of the people was followed by The Lord’s Prayer. Pastor Cable’s message to the congregation was “Look for My Intelligence.” She started her message by saying a child in this area is amazed by a hill that they can sleigh ride down. We often think if we have seen one mountain we have seen them all until you see the Rocky Mountains. There have been many songs about the mountains and many stories in the Bible of mountains. Moses and Jesus are two that the Bible mentions that climb the mountains to talk to God. When you climb the mountains you feel close to God. Jesus went to the mountains to get away from the people and to talk to God in quiet. Jesus was seeking wisdom from God by going up the mountains. It is a time to reflect and to talk to God. The offering was received followed by the singing of “Praise God From Whom All Blessings Flow,” the prayer of dedication. The last hymn, “Praise God From Whom All Blessings Flow” was followed by the blessing led by Joan Clark. The congregation was invited downstairs for lunch sponsored by the Sunday School. 273 Hamilton St., Blyth Ballroom & Latin Group & Private Lessons 519-523-4590 lesandjackie@blytheastsidedance.com www.blytheastsidedance.com New Classes beginning September 30 Call Now! Belting it out Pastor Mark Royall of Huron Chapel Evangelical Missionary Church in Auburn was the musical talent at Sunday’s remembrance service at the Blyth Memory Garden. The service is held annually at the garden, which aims to help commemorate the lives of those who have passed on. Royall is seen here at the afternoon service with Bev Elliott, who volunteers her time with the garden. (Jim Brown photo)