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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Citizen, 2011-12-01, Page 21THE CITIZEN, THURSDAY, DECEMBER 1, 2011. PAGE 21. December already! Are you ready? Paper whites, a type of narcissus grown indoors, is the flower for December and would make a great contrast against the red of a poinsettia. In keeping with the warm thoughts that are a part of the Christmas season, apparently this is “Hi Neighbour” and family holiday month. And if the holidays get too overwhelming, you could find a quiet spot for it is also read a new book month. Dec. 10 is a sister- friend day. Along the theme of Christmas, Dec. 4 is noted as Santa’s list day. Dec. 12 is poinsettia day. Bake cookies day is Dec. 17. One list of dates has wryly labelled Dec. 25 as No “L” day. And Dec. 28 is holiday breather day, a good day for that new book. The 26th, along with being Box ing Day in Canada is suggested to be whiner’s day in the United States. Perhaps a good to be away from anyone who didn’t get what they had hoped under the tree. Then in preparation for the new year and the idea of resolutions, Dec. 31 is make up your mind day. Dec. 1 is World AIDS day and the United States will be remembering Pearl Harbour Day on Dec. 7. The Wright Brothers, or aviation day is Dec. 17. Now it wouldn’t be December if I didn’t include some Christmas thoughts. Here are two quotes from a personality at least we who are a little older will recognize. “Christmas, my child, is love in action” and “every time we love, every time we give, it’s Christmas”. – Dale Evans Rogers. In order to solicit cash to pay for a charity Christmas dinner in 1891, a large crab pot was set down on a San Francisco street, becoming the first Salvation Army collection kettle. And, this question, what are the names of these familiar Christmas songs? ‘O small Israel urban centre’ and ‘Our fervent hope is that you thoroughly enjoy your yuletide season? Now a couple of other items to keep in mind. Ruth and Wayne Hulley could use your prayers and a kind word as they grieve the loss of Ruth’ father, Fred Munnings, on Nov. 10. Waste Management will not be providing curbside collection in Central Huron including Londesborough after Jan. 1, 2012. If you have purchased a supply of bag stickers for Waste Management they will not be valid after this month. You might want to use them up over Christmas or do some early spring cleaning. A change in date that found theLondesborough UCW holding theirChristmas potluck gathering on their regular meeting date in November rather than in early December resulted in a full house in the church basement on Monday, Nov. 21. The few items of business that will see the group through until their meeting in January were quickly cleared by the outgoing president, Lynda Horbanuik. A celebration of dedication to the work of the UCW was part of the evening. Life membership pins for their continuing support of the word of the Londesborough UCW were presented to Joan Goodall, Margaret Wright, Helen Dale and Florence Snell. Lynda offered remarks about each of the women and then fastened on their pins. Incoming president Sherri Postma assisted withe presentation. The program/entertainment was presented by Helen Lyons, Marg Wright, Marie Bergsma, Brenda Konarski, Jon Howatt, Joan Goodall and Yvonne Hoggart. Everyone learned something new from the page of interesting Christmas facts and a Christmas quiz. Barb Bosman offered piano accompaniment. Then through a combination ofscripture passages, readings andcarols the Christmas story was recounted. The story of hope and love was quietly revealed. All the ladies left the evening comforted by the fellowship and a sense of the true Christmas. The evening was a pleasant way to begin the Christmas season. Assisting Terry Fletcher with the Sacrament of Communion at Londesborough United Church on Sunday, Nov. 27 were Don Goodall, Helen Lyons, Cheryl Trewartha, Brenda Konarski, Helen Dale and Erin Yantzi. The Christian Church has now entered the season of Advent and Terry lit the first Advent candle that morning, the candle of Hope. When the children gathered at the front of the sanctuary. Terry told them that the word advent means waiting and the church is now waiting for Christmas, the birth of Christ. Apparently three wise men got lost this week on their way to Bethlehem to see Christ and ended up in Londesborough. Through his conversation with them Terry was able to warn the children that if they forget to watch the star, they too may get lost in life. “The Mystery Begins” was the title for Mr. Fletcher’s message to the adults. The Christmas story is so familiar to Christians that we may miss the mystery or point of the event. The story of the birth of Christ was passed on by word of mouth to the early Christians. Then 50 years after the event Luke wrote his gospel. The scripture passage read by Terry was Luke 1: 23- 38. In these verses the angel Gabriel visited Mary to tell her she had been chosen by God to carry His son. And this is part of the mystery. Why did God choose to have His son born in a stable to very poor and virtually homeless parents? The circumstances of Christ’s birth and life mean Jesus has been to the place where we all live and has experienced all of the same hardships and worries as we experience. But His birth means that this is not all there is to life, there is eternal hope. The mitten tree at the front of the sanctuary could use a few more decorations. The items placed there will go to the Huron County Christmas Bureau the first full week of December. So if you wish to help decorate the tree, next week is your chance. Items brought for the White Gift Service next Sunday will also be donated there. Continued from page 17 Fire Marshal’s office to the fire departments of Ontario. These newsletters come out whenever necessary and Evered said this information would be included in the next release, which could not be until the summer of 2012. Cooke, however, did recognize the responsibility he has in investigating a venue to see if it’s fit to hold people prior to a gathering and said he would be disappointed if it was him who had to tell someone their building wasn’t fit to house a gathering, but that he would have to, due to the liability. “I don’t ever want to be the one to tell a farmer they can’t hold a gathering,” Ginn said. “But if something happens,” Cooke said, “the bulk of the responsibility comes down on my head.” Holiday countdown is on Advent begins at church Rules now clarified UCW holds party Crazy Do’s Students at Hullett Central Public School were rocking some crazy hair-dos for their crazy hair day on Nov. 25. (Denny Scott photo) NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETING CONCERNING A HOUSEKEEPING ZONING BY-LAW AMENDMENT AFFECTING THE MUNICIPALITY OF CENTRAL HURON TAKENOTICE thatCounciloftheMunicipalityofCentralHuronwillholdapublic meeting on Thursday November 17, 2011 at 4:30 pm in the REACH Executive Boardroom,169 Beech Street,Clinton to consider a Zoning By-lawAmendment under section 34 of the Planning Act. BE ADVISED that the Municipality of Central Huron considered this application to be complete on September 15 2011. ANY PERSON may attend the public meeting and/or make written or verbal representation either in support or in opposition to the proposed zoning by- law. IF a person or public body does not make oral submissions at a public meeting ormakewrittensubmissionstotheMunicipalityofCentralHuronbeforetheby- law is passed,the person or public body is not entitled to appeal the decision of the Municipality of Central Huron to the Ontario Municipal Board. IF apersonorpublicbodydoesnotmakeanoralsubmissionatapublicmeeting ormakewrittensubmissionstotheMunicipalityofCentralHuronbeforetheby- law is passed, the person or public body may not be added as a party to the hearing of an appeal before the Ontario Municipal Board unless, in the opinion of the Board, there are reasonable grounds to do so. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION and copies of the housekeeping Zoning By-law Amendment are available during regular office hours at the Municipality of CentralHuron,MunicipalOffice(519)482-3997,andtheHuronCountyPlanning and Development Department (519) 524-8394 ext. 3, and on the Municipality of Central Huron Website at www.centralhuron.com. Dated at the Municipality of Central Huron this 26th day of October, 2011 Brenda MacIsaac, Clerk Municipality of Central Huron Box 400 Clinton, Ontario N0G 1L0 (519) 482-3997 Purpose and Effect: This Zoning By-law Amendment represents a housekeeping amendment for Central Huron’s comprehensive Zoning By-law (By-law 40-2010).The map and text changes affect lands in the Municipality of Central Huron. Some changes relate to specific properties. The proposed text changes include: - Changes to Definitions (specifically the definition of ‘Dwelling’ and ‘Service and Repair Shop’) - Changes to the Keeping of Pets, Exotic Animals and Livestock in Settlement Area provision -ChangestomakethebedroomsizesforapartmentsinResidential(R1,R2and R3) zones consistent with the size requirements of the Ontario Building Code - Adding permitted uses to the Highway Commercial (C3) - Correcting the MDS reference in the Agricultural Small Holdings provision - Zoning corrections in the Development-3 and Extractive Resources-2 zones Special provisions are proposed for four properties to recognize existing uses. a) Legal Description: Lots 703 to 706, Lot 742, Part Lots 685 to 687, Part Lot 719, Part Lot 741, Plan 331. b) Legal Description: Lot 819, 820, 821, R.P. 331. c) Legal Description: Lot 818, R.P. 331. d) Legal Description: Lot 1, Lot 656 and Lot 657, Plan 333. Maps showing the location of the lands subject to this proposed Zoning By-law Amendment are available at the Municipality of Central Huron Municipal Office and on the Central Huron website www.centralhuron.com By BRENDA RADFORD Call 523-4296 PEOPLE AROUND LONDESBORO NEWS FROM LONDESBORO ON $6.00 THURSDAYS Drop into either of our offices any Thursday with your word classified (maximum 20 words) and pay only $6.00 + HST (paid in advance). That’s $1.00 off regular rates. The Citizen