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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Citizen, 2012-03-22, Page 3THE CITIZEN, THURSDAY, MARCH 22, 2012. PAGE 3. CORPORATION OF THE TOWNSHIP OF NORTH HURON TAXES DUE The first 2012 tax installment for the Township of North Huron is due on Monday, March 26, 2012. Interest at 1 1/4% per month, or any part thereof will be charged on unpaid accounts as of March 27, 2012 and the first day of each month thereafter. NOTE: Persons who have acquired properties and have not received a tax bill should contact the Municipal Office. Failure to receive a tax bill does not relieve a taxpayer from responsibility for payment of taxes, nor from penalty for late payment. Please contact the Treasury Department in regards to the various payment options available. Pre-authorized payment sign up forms are available at www.northhuron.ca or at the Town Hall. Donna White Director of Finance Township of North Huron Personal intimacy with the Lord Jesus (J.C. Ryle, “Growth in Grace” 1879) Regular and habitual communion with the Lord Jesus, is absolutely essential to growth in grace! I mean that daily habit of communion between the believer and his Saviour, which can only be carried on by faith, prayer and meditation. It is a habit, I fear, of which many believers know little. It is possible to have “union” with Christ--and yet to have little “communion” with Him. Communion...between the Bridegroom--and His bride, between the Head--and His members, between the Physician--and His patients, between the Advocate--and His clients, between the Shepherd--and His sheep, between the Master--and His scholars. Communion implies a habit of daily application for things needed, and of daily pouring out and unburdening our hearts and minds. It is getting close to Him and laying hold on Him with confidence--as a loving, personal Friend. Now I believe that no man will ever grow in grace, who does not know something experimentally of the habit of communion. We must seek to have personal intimacy with the Lord Jesus, and to deal with Him as a man deals with a loving friend. We must realize what it is... to turn to Him first in every need, to talk to Him about every difficulty, to consult Him about every step, to spread before Him all our sorrows, to get Him to share in all our joys, to do all as in His sight, and to go through every day leaning on, and looking to Him! A Grace Gem Submitted by: Immanuel United Reformed Church, Listowel, ON 519-291-1956 Walton’s Kugba-Nyande visits Blyth United Church Good presentation Blyth Legion President Andy Lubbers, left, and Legion member Thelma Johnston, right, were at Blyth Public School earlier this month to present students with certificates honouring their accomplishments at the Legion’s annual public speaking competition. Awarded were, back row, from left: Lubbers; Ward Verschaeve, who was a participant in the intermediate division; Chantal VanSchaik, who placed third in the intermediate division; Kayla Gauthier, who was a participant in the junior division, Jaden Shortreed, who placed second in the junior division and Johnston. Front row from left: Kennedy Huether, who was a participant in the primary division; Colby Dale, who placed first in the primary division and Greg McDonald who was a participant in the junior division. (Shawn Loughlin photo) Greeting worshippers at Blyth United Church on the Fourth Sunday of Lent March 18, was Myrtle Badley. Ushering were Wanita Bibok, Lavern Clark, Cliff Snell and Laurie Sparling. Music director was Floyd Herman and Fred Hakkers ran the power point. Deb Hakkers drew everyone’s attention to the announcements that had been rolling on the power point. Deb Hakkers introduced the guest minister, Rev. Peter Kugba-Nyande of Walton and Bluevale churches in place of Rev. Gary Clark who was preaching in Brussels-Ethel Churches. Wanita and Tesse Bibok led the Lenten Liturgy. The call to worship was repeated followed by the prayer of invocation and the first hymn, “This is God’s Wondrous World.” The children were asked to come to the front for their story time. Rev. Kugba-Nyande asked the children, “What their greatest gift was?” There were many answers. Rev. Kugba-Nyande told the children the stole that he was wearing was one of his best gifts ever and also the cross he had received. The children said a prayer and went down to Sunday School. Before they went down they told the congregation that the SundaySchool was ahead of the choir in thechallenge for the food bank. Theoffering was received followed bythe offering hymn and the offertory prayer. The scriptures were from John 3: 14-21 and parts 1 and 2 of the Psalm 107. The choir sang the anthem, “A Lenten Lesson.” Rev. Kugba-Nyande told the congregation a brief history of himself of where he was born and his travels through the years. The church is seeing many changes and has many challenges. In many parts of the world there is a lot of violence and even here in Canada there are many acts of violence. Moses led the people to the promised land but there were many who complained and were not satisfied. God sent the serpent to bite the people who were complaining and they came back to the group. God instructed Moses to make a snake and place it on a stick to hold up high and the people would be healed. Jesus was sent to the people to help them and He also helps us. Jesus was God’s Gift to us. We see in God that everyone may be saved. We seek healing and salvation. Humanity has the opportunity to be forgiving and healing. The next hymn was “Amazing Grace” followed by the prayers for the people and the singing of The Lord’s Prayer. The last hymn, What a Wondrous Love is This” followed by the commissioning repeated responsively, the benediction and the singing of the choral benediction. Everyone was invited for coffee and treats and to get to know Rev. Kugba-Nyande. By Marilyn Craig Call 523-9318 From Marilyn’s Desk Council refuses use of golf carts A letter from Betty Hesselwood inspired some discussion from North Huron Council about the presence of golf carts on Blyth and, eventually, Wingham roads. The letter requests that golf carts be allowed on village roads and be allowed to cross Queen Street as a means of transportation to allow people to get their mail and do their shopping without using cars. It also refers to the large number of people who use golf carts during the annual Huron Pioneer Thresher and Hobby Association Reunion at the Blyth Campground. Deputy-Reeve David Riach stated that he was a “bit iffy” on the proposal but said that, if it’s approved in Blyth, it should be approved in Wingham. He stated that, before there was any discussion on the matter, he would like to hear from both the Wingham Police Department and the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) since they police the areas. Chief Tim Poole of the Wingham Police Department stated that, regardless of the decision that council made, golf carts would not be allowed on any village road. “A golf cart is not a motor vehicle under the Highway Traffic Act (HTA),” he said. “The [HTA] states that all streets in villages and towns are considered highways and specifically states that golf carts cannot be driven on highways or any roads designed for vehicle travel.” Poole said that this issue was different from the all-terrain vehicle (ATV) discussion North Huron recently had because they could pass a bylaw allowing ATV users on roadways. Any bylaw allowing golf carts to travel on the road would be over-ridden by the HTA. Councillor Alma Conn stated that she would not support a bylaw that allowed golf carts on the road even if the HTA did allow it. “This would create a very dangerous situation,” she said. A motion to deny the request was put forward and seconded but Councillor Brock Vodden said he was not in favour of it. “I want to see if we can make some kind of special arrangement with regards to the HTA,” he said. Reeve Neil Vincent stated that they can do further research if council wanted but the motion was on the floor. The motion to deny the request was passed with Vodden dissenting. Happy birthday to Taylor J. Wharton who celebrates March 22; and to Paul Popp, March 28. The snowbirds have nothing on us this year. What beautiful warm weather we are having. I notice the flowers are beginning to appear. There are a few snowdrops that have raised their heads. The old wives’ tale is that as long as the snowdrops are out we will still get snow but maybe this year will prove them wrong. This year the temperatures have been breaking all kinds of records. We are glad to report that Helen Stonehouse has returned to her home in Braemar Nursing Home and is doing quite well. The Blyth Legion Ladies are hosting the card cavalcade on April 5. Dessert will be served at 1 p.m. Euchre will start at 1:30 p.m. at the Legion Hall. Proceeds are going to the Clinton Hospital. Don’t forget the Legion pancake breakfast on March 25 at Blyth Memorial Hall from 8:30 a.m. until noon. Come out and enjoy the food. Before and After School Programs Ages JK/SK to age 12 years Maitland River Elementary School Sacred Heart School North Huron Children’s Programs Viability Determination Parents must register now to ensure programs move forward! Please pick up forms or download them from www.northhuron.ca 519-357-2424 Blyth Legion Ladies to host card cavalcade NEWS FROM BLYTH By Denny Scott The Citizen