HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Citizen, 2011-12-22, Page 44PAGE 44. THE CITIZEN, THURSDAY, DECEMBER 22, 2011.
Best Wishes to you and yours
in 2012
Chauncey's Hairstyling
Established in 1982.
Merry Christmas to
All New Customers and all who
supported me during 2011
in all the changes to my business...
We are now located at
202 McConnell St., Blyth
519-525-6306
(Back door entrance for the winter)
1-519-357-6040
Korey Machan 809 Turnberry St., Brussels
Thank you for your patronage
this past year - we look forward
to serving you next year.
Blessings of the Season
to all
and thank you
for your business
this year.
Gerald Exel
Carpentry
Brussels
519-887-9616
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has claimed the lives of many
protesters in its quest for better
government. Violence continues in
Afghanistan even as our troops
withdraw. And here in the west,
addictions, lust and divorce exact a
steep and painful price from family
life and the wholeness of
individuals. Yet the One born at
Bethlehem, crucified outside
Jerusalem, makes available
forgiveness from guilt, hence
offering true inner peace,
reconciliation with a Holy God, so
that we can in turn extend grace and
mercy to others who have wronged
us. “For He Himself is our peace,
who has ... destroyed the barrier, the
dividing wall of hostility, by
abolishing in His flesh the law with
its commandments and regulations...
He came and preached peace to you
who were far away and peace to
those who were near.” (Eph. 2:14-
17) Because He paid the huge price
for our guilt in order to satisfy the
wrath divine justice demanded, thus
opening the floodgates of God’s
mercy instead, He can say to His
followers, “Peace I leave with you;
My peace I give you... Do not let
your hearts be troubled and do not be
afraid.” (Jn. 14:27)
Yet when the time for Christ’s
birth finally came, it was not Isaiah’s
terms that were chosen, but one
relayed by an angel: “You are to give
Him the name Jesus, because He
will save His people from their sins.”
The word ‘Jesus’ is the Greek form
of ‘Joshua’ which means ‘the Lord
saves’.
Sin is unquestionably our root
problem, from which we need
saving if there is to be any hope for
our world and our immediate
relationships. The Purpose-Driven
Life author Rick Warren writes,
“We’re all born with an ‘I’ problem.
We are, by nature, self-centred...If
people were naturally unselfish,
there’d never be any conflict,
divorce, abuse, greed, crime, gossip
or war on earth. Our natural
inclination is to want our own way
instead of God’s way. This tendency
to make wrong choices instead of
right ones is called sin. The middle
letter of sin is I, and whenever I
place myself at the centre of my life,
I sin. It is any attitude or action that
denies God His rightful place as first
in my life. Sin is our greatest
problem... Our disconnectedness
from God, which is due to our
stubborn sinfulness, is the source of
every single human problem on
earth.”
I am most thankful at Christmas
the special baby born was named
Jesus. His coming to save us
from our warped selves offers hope
for every baby born, before or
since!
The Huron County Health Unit isreminding the public to avoidcontact with any wild animals.Several raccoons in Huron County have tested positive for distemperand round worms.Distemper is a viral disease thataffects animals. It is contagious to other animals and is often fatal.Round worms are parasites that canbe passed on to people.Infected animals may look sick and may wander up to people. PublicHealth Inspector Jessica Van Geffensays some people have been bittenwhen they picked up the sick animal.
“Round worms can infect humans
and distemper is dangerous to pets
and other animals. We’re also
concerned about the risk of rabies
when anyone comes in contact with
a wild animal.”
Rabies is a viral disease that is
fatal to humans. It is passed to
humans from saliva of infected
animals.
Van Geffen says avoid feeding
wild animals because it can attract
them to your home. “It is also
important to teach children to stay
away from any animal they do not
know. If you see a baby animal that
appears to be orphaned, leave it
alone. Chances are its mother isnearby. The possible danger to youor your child outweighs the goodyou might do for the animal. Notify
the nearest animal control office
instead.”
Van Geffen is urging residents to
have their pets checked regularly by
a veterinarian and have them
dewormed and vaccinated for
distemper and rabies.
Van Geffen recommends being
careful about touching your pet if it
has been in a fight with a wild
animal. Use gloves and don’t touch
your own eyes or face. She says dogs
and cats often get into fights with
wild animals. The wild animal can
leave saliva behind on your pet’s
coat and the saliva can carry the
Jesus saves us from ourselves
Animals test positive for distemper, round worms
Waiting their turn
Brook Ohm, left, Carson Beauchamp, centre, and Ryan Miller, right, were part of a class using
props for their part of the Christmas concert at Hullett Central Public School on Dec. 13,
holding up their favourite present designs or Christmas decorations. (Shawn Loughlin photo)
44229 Amberley Road west of Molesworth
519-291-4643
www.old86farmersmarket.com
Hours:
Closing Dec. 24 and Dec. 31 at 4 pm
Closed Dec. 25 & 26
Closed Jan. 1
Monday - Saturday 9 am - 6 pm
Sunday 10 am - 5 pm
May you find everything you want
under the tree, and in your heart this
holiday season.
For the gift of your friendship,
we are sincerely grateful.
Wishing You a
Merry
Christmas
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