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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Citizen, 2011-09-15, Page 3THE CITIZEN, THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 15, 2011. PAGE 3. We find that they are empty bubbles! (J.C. Ryle) “Do not love the world or anything in the world. If anyone loves the world, the love of the Father is not in him. For everything in the world -- the cravings of sinful man, the lust of his eyes and the boasting of what he has and does -- comes not from the Father but from the world!” 1 John 2:15-16 The possession of the whole world, and all that it contains -- will never make a person happy. Its pleasures are false and deceptive! Its riches, rank, and honours,have no power to satisfy the heart! So long as we have not got them -- they glitter, sparkle, and seem desireable. The moment we have them -- we find that they are empty bubbles, and cannot make us feel content. And, worst of all, when we possess this world’s good things to the utmost bound of our desire -- we cannot keep them!Death comes in and separates us from all our property forever! Naked we came upon earth, and naked we go forth -- and of all our possessions, we can carry nothing with us. Such is the world, which occupies the whole attention of thousands! Such is the world, for the sake of which millions are every year destroying their souls! “This world is fading away, along with everything that people crave!” 1 John 2:17 A Grace Gem Submitted by: Immanuel United Reformed Church, Listowel, ON 519-291-1956 Public Meeting Notice Strategic Planning The Township of North Huron will be holding Public Meetings to move forward on a Strategic Planning process that will establish a vision for the municipality, identify goals and objectives, determine our priorities, and develop an action plan to guide decision making. All meetings begin at 7:00 pm Thursday, September 15th — Emergency Services Training Centre, Blyth, ON Thursday, September 22nd — Belgrave Community Centre, Belgrave, ON Monday, September 26th — Knights of Columbus Centre, Wingham, ON What you think matters to us. This is your community and your future. Please RSVP to Connie Goodall cgoodall@northhuron.ca 519-357-1096 or Leanne Martin lmartin@northhuron.ca 519-357-3550 Ext. 43 Gary Long CAO/Clerk Events in Blyth well attended Sympathy is extended to Joan and Lavern Clark and family in the death of Joan’s father on Aug. 26. It was a job well done by those who organized the Huron Pioneer Thresher and Hobby Association’s 50th Anniversary. The weather was great. Hundreds of people enjoyed the 90-minute parade on Saturday. The Firefighters’ Memorial Service for 9/11 was also well attended. There were thousands of people who came to Blyth this weekend to see the steam show. The new ESTC technology building on County Rd. 25 had its grand opening this weekend. It was good to hear that there are many former residents of Blyth that readour newspaper to get informed ofthe happenings in Blyth andsurrounding areas. It was good tosee friends who we haven’t seen inyears. Happy birthday to Edgar Daer who celebrates on Sept. 15; Tricia Daer of London, Sept. 17; Larry Badley, Sept. 20. Happy anniversary to Blair and Shannon Bieman of Belgrave and Jeff and Shanann Josling of Blyth who celebrate Sept. 16. There was no church service at Blyth United Church this past Sunday. Members of the congregation were encouraged to attend the Memorial Service for 9/11 at the Emergency Services Training Centre and the Church service at the Threshers Shed 3. By Marilyn Craig Call 523-9318 From Marilyn’s Desk NEWS FROM BLYTH Blyth Greenway Memory Garden Please accept this as your invitation for yourself and your family to our 9th Annual Remembrance and Dedication Service at the Memory Garden Drummond Street East, Blyth Sunday, September 18th at 2 pm Please bring a lawn chair Join us for refreshments and fellowship Please take this opportunity to walk the Greenway Trail Sincerely, Blyth Greenway Memory Garden Committee N.B. Don’t forget about our butterfly release program, June 24, 2012, butterflies have to be ordered in advance 519-523-4323. Opened with a plaque Thom Evered, the Fire Protection Officer from the Ontario Office of the Fire Marshal, presented Fire Department of North Huron Chief John Black with a plaque commemorating the opening of the new technology building at the Emergency Services Training Centre in Blyth on Friday, Sept. 9. For more information, see page 19. (Denny Scott photo) Blyth Citizen of the Year awarded to Kay Hesselwood Kay Hesselwood has been named as the Blyth and area Citizen of the Year for 2011. After hearing she had been chosen by area residents as Blyth’s Citzen of the Year, Kay said she was honoured by the recognition. “It’s wonderful,” she said, “but I don’t think I deserve it.” Several area residents, however, did think Kay deserved to be named Citizen of the Year, thanks in part to her extensive work throughout the community, not the least of which is often feeding the community. Upon hearing she had been named Citizen of the Year, Kay was in the middle of a full day of baking. She had also spent the previous day baking prior to the annual reunion of the Huron Pioneer Thresher and Hobby Association. Nominators praised Kay for her own personal taxi service, driving local seniors to card parties, dinners and other community events. Kay often cooks and bakes and brings meals to residents when they’re sick and she volunteers her time at several community dinners. Kay has also supported groups like the Blyth Legion, the Clinton Hospital and the Londesborough Seniors. “Her baking is known all over the country,” one nominator said. By Shawn Loughlin The Citizen 1st Blyth Scouting REGISTRATION Beavers ~ 5-7 years Cubs ~ 8-10 years Scouts ~ 11-14 years Venturers ~ 15-18 years Boys and Girls September 20 6:30 - 7:30 p.m. Blyth Public School For more information contact: Lavern Clark ~ 519-523-9659 ~ September 21 & 28 7:30 p.m. New Blyth students take on journalistic duties By Courtney Bachert Hello, my name is Courtney, I go to Blyth Public School and I will be helping to write “The Blyth Bear Paw” this year along with Phaedra Scott and Hunter Dale. I’ll keep you up to date with what the primary grades are doing and what’s happening in French or what’s new with the janitor. I am in Grade 7 this year and I like French, math and science. I love anything that has to do with music or reading any random book that looks good. I love public speaking and love to go crazy with art. Playing the piano is pretty much my life. I’ve been playing since I started kindergarten and I’m determined not to stop until I’m finished Grade 8. I am looking forward to writing in the newspaper this year to keep you up to date with the latest and greatest news of Blyth Public School. The primary grades had a great time this summer, especially Nyla from senior kindergarten, who went to see Selena Gomez and Kaden from Grade 1 who played baseball. Kids had so much fun in the summer, but some were glad to get back to school, like Kal, from Grade 2 who wanted to show everyone his broken wrist and his cool new cast, but what Heidi from Grade 2 wanted most, was to see her old, and maybe new, friends. The thing that all these kids were excited for this year in their class, was all the field trips they would be going on, like the Threshers and the Belgrave School Fair. This month, the Grade 1/2 class is enjoying math classes where they are graphing and other activities. These activities gave them opportunities to describe and examine data by working with the concepts of counting, more than, less than and equal to. They are enjoying a number of read-alouds CORPORATION OF THE TOWNSHIP OF NORTH HURON TAXES DUE The next 2011 tax installment for the Township of North Huron is due on Monday, September 26, 2011. Interest at 1 1/4% per month, or any part thereof will be charged on unpaid accounts as of September 27, 2011 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 Continued on page 35