HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Citizen, 2012-08-16, Page 3THE CITIZEN, THURSDAY, AUGUST 16, 2012. PAGE 3.
Wedding Announcement
Angela Nonkes and Brad Mourao were married on June 23,
2012 at the Nonkes farm, with a reception following at
Holmesville Community Centre. Angela is the daughter of
Sylvia Nonkes and the late Jack Nonkes. Brad is the son of
Orlando and Darlene Mourao of Pickering. The couple now
resides in Mississauga.
Encroachment policy deferred until SeptemberA temporary encroachment policywas slightly too temporary for some North Huron councillors, who didn’thave time to review it for their Aug.7 council meeting.Chief Building Official DavidBlack drafted the document and based it on existing policies andinput from the Blyth BusinessImprovement Area (BIA) and theWingham Business Alliance. It waspresented to council during the meeting, but some councillorsweren’t ready to pass it.The policy, which would set outthe terms under which a businessowner could encroach on to
municipal sidewalks with items such
as outdoor seating or benches,
wouldn’t be used however.
Chief Administrative Officer Gary
Long explained that the policy was
made a priority.
“This has become a hot issue over
the past week or so,” he said. It’s
something staff has been working on
over the past few weeks and we felt
it was important to assert ourselves
recently because of the liability and
risk management issues that
accompany encroachment.”
Long said that several Blyth
businesses have put out umbrellas
and seating and while they “look
great and bring people to the down-
town” the township needs to protect
themselves from possible risk.
“Members of council met with the
Blyth business members about the
importance of an encroachment
policy and both they and Wingham
merchants are anxious to approval
from North Huron council to put
things on the street and sidewalk if
necessary,” Long explained. “This is
an interim measure to satisfy any
risks we may run into.”
Councillor Brock Vodden,
however, felt he hadn’t had enough
time to vote on the issue but did feel
it was important to not alienate
ratepayers.
“I think I would like to have some
time to review this instead of
adopting it as it is,” he said. “The
critical thing here is the manner in
which we deal with the business
community... There appeared to be
an over-reaction to a few umbrellas
and I think the manner it was dealt
with was overly critical.
“I strongly suggest that when
dealing with the business
community we should try and deal
with things in a more creative and
polite way.”
After repeated questioning, it was
revealed that there is no specific
bylaw that states businesses can’t
encroach on to the sidewalk in front
of their business and issuesregarding encroachment will be“answered on an individual basis”according to Long. “We have to look at what could
happen and what legal ramifications
may play through the courts as to
who would be responsible for
liability,” he said. “If we feel
something is a liability, in the
absence of a formal policy, we will
take action.”
Public Works Superintendent
Ralph Campbell said that umbrellas
are the main concern.
“I have pictures of umbrellas [in
Blyth] laying all over main street
due to the wind,” he said. “They’re
the ones that could scratch cars and
cost us money if they become
airborne.”
Since council does not have a
second August meeting due to a
municipal convention, the issue will
not be dealt with until the first
meeting in September at the very
earliest and could result in local
businesses not being able to
By Denny ScottThe Citizen
Historical walks
North Huron Councillor Brock Vodden (on the steps) put on a different hat last weekend as he
hosted historical walks through Blyth for the Blyth Festival’s Bonanza Weekend. (Denny Scott
photo)
Continued on page 6
Churches shrinking at rapid rate
Ushering at Blyth United Church
on Sunday, Aug. 12 were David Onn
and Terry Richmond. Cappy Onn
played the violin while the
congregation gathered for worship.
Mark Bibok ran the power point.
Rev. Gary Clark was away at
General Council and in his absence
Joan Clark and Wanita Bibok led the
congregation in worship. Joan drew
everyone’s attention to the
announcements with special
mention that the Thresher weekend
is fast approaching and many hands
made less work.
The call to worship, “Come All
You People” was sung followed by
the prayer of approach repeated
responsively. The first hymn was,
“Praise You, O God.” Tessa Bibok
read the scripture from Exodus 18:
13-27. The choir sang the anthem,
“Wait for the Light to Shine”.
Wanita read Gary’s speech to
General Council which he will be
doing on Monday as the delegates
for moderator of the United Church
will be speaking. His speech was
mainly that churches are losing
members at a rapid rate and we must
do something to turn this trend
around. We must become humble
enough to find a way to bring these
members back to the church and
connect with one another.
In the scriptures Moses called on
all the leaders together but Jethro
knew that he could not do it himself.
We too cannot do it alone but
together we will find a way to bring
church membership back. We can
find a solution by working together.
The next hymn was, “Blessed
Assurance” followed by the
receiving of the offering, the
offering hymn, “What Can I Do?”,
the offertory prayer, the prayers for
the people, silent prayers and the
singing of The Lord’s Prayer. The
last hymn, “Breathe On Me Breath
of God” was sung followed by the
commissioning and benediction and
the response, “Let Us O God Depart
in Peace”.
Everyone was invited for coffee,
treats and fellowship.
By Marilyn
Craig
Call
523-9318
From Marilyn’s Desk
True Christianity is a fight!
(J.C. Ryle, “The Fight!”)
“Fight the good fight of faith.”1 Timothy 6:12
True Christianity is a fight!
True Christianity! Let us mind that word “true.” There is a vast quantity of religion
current in the world which is not true, genuine Christianity. There are thousands of men
and women who go to churches and chapels every Sunday and call themselves
Christians. They make a “profession” of faith in Christ. Their names are in the baptismal
register. They are reckoned Christians while they live. They are married with a Christian
marriage service. They mean to be buried as Christians when they die.
But you never see any “fight” about their religion! Of spiritual strife and exertion and
conflict and self-denial and watching and warring--they know literally nothing at all.
Such Christianity may satisfy man, and those who say anything against it may be
thought very hard and uncharitable; but it certainly is not the Christianity of the Bible.
It is not the religion which the Lord Jesus founded, and His apostles preached. It is not
the religion which produces real holiness. True Christianity is “a fight!”
The principal fight of the Christian is with...
the world, the flesh and the devil.
These are his never-dying foes! These are the three chief enemies against who he must
wage war. With a corrupt heart, a busy devil and an ensnaring world--he must either
“fight” or be lost!
(to be continued next week)
A Grace Gem
Submitted by: Immanuel United Reformed Church,
Listowel, ON 519-291-1956
Dorothy (Nethery) Kerr of
Hamilton visited with her cousins
Elsie and Jim Walsh and family this
past weekend. While here she
visited with other relatives in the
area and attended the Cook
Reunion.
Olwen and Keith Richmond were
hosts of the annual Richmond
summer picnic. Many relatives
enjoyed reminiscing and everyone
enjoyed the delicious potluck
supper.
Happy birthday to Lorna
Whitmore who celebrated Aug. 9;
Rhonda (Badley) Richwood, Aug.
12; Corine Falconer and Matthew
McNichol, Aug. 13; Graham
Jackson, his 70th, Aug. 16 and
Brenden Howson, Aug. 17. Happy
anniversary to Lois and Conn
vanVliet who celebrated Aug. 11;
Scott and Sal Bromley, Aug. 19,
Cathy and Richard Badley, their
25th, Aug. 22.
Locals attend
and host family
reunions
Graduation
Alyssa Rigby, daughter of Steven
and Shirley Gross of Blyth, and
wife of Aadan Rigby of Petawawa,
graduated from Nipissing
University in North Bay with a
Bachelor of Education in the
primary junior division of
education. Congratulations Alyssa
on your hard work and
achievement! We are very proud
of you. May God bless you in your
career.
Love, your family