HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Citizen, 2010-08-26, Page 3THE CITIZEN, THURSDAY, AUGUST 26, 2010. PAGE 3. North Huron taxes too high says VoddenContinued from page 1their schools.”“I believe that the future use of allof these properties must contributeto the future of the community in avery tangible way,” he said.
“My first criterion is that the
properties’ new usages must
generate substantial taxes to the
municipality. Any alternative which
does not offer direct tax benefits
must contribute directly and
substantively to the economy of the
community.”
Vodden also wants to take a hard
stance on taxes.
“Taxes in North Huron are too
high,” Vodden stated. “North Huron
provides more services than most
communities with similar
populations. The main problem is
that our industrial/commercial tax
base is too small, causing an
excessive burden on residential
taxes.”
Vodden went on to say that this
over-taxation of residential
properties to make up for a lacking
commercial/industrial property base
is a problem across Huron County.
Vodden stated that, if elected, he
will be advocating an analysis of tax
spending to identify and remove
unnecessary processes, and look at
opportunities to merge programs
and services that might face
elimination, as to not “cause undue
harm.”
“I will also be voting against the
inception of any new projects unless
they offer a certain and swift return
on the investment,” Vodden said. “I
cannot promise that taxes will be
lowered, only that I will work with
council to keep them as low as
possible.”
Vodden stated that seeing lower
taxes is a vision shared by
everyone in North Huron, including
councillors, they just want to
ensure that lower taxes won’t lead to
a lower quality of life.
Vodden’s last platform deals with
citizen involvement and how he
hopes more people will become
involved in their community.
“I would like to see greater
participation from members of the
public in local government
matters,” he said. “I appreciate the
phone calls and e-mails I
receive from North Huron citizens as
well as the many ‘main street
conflabs’. I would also like to
see more people attending
council meetings even when there
are no big controversies on the
agenda.”
Vodden stated that, if elected, he
intends to reach out and inform citizens about what is being done on their behalf moreoften.Vodden also commented that hewill seek out ways to ease relations
with other municipalities, which
have been “rocky” over the past
year, and he hopes those problems can come to conclusions,and that the municipalities can work together to provide betterservices.Lastly,Vodden states that he wants
council to be more focused on new
opportunities, and less on
controversies.“I hope and trust that the newcouncil will be less occupied byinternal and external strife, and ableto focus on very exciting andpositive ventures that enhance our
municipality and our image,” he
said.
The Citizen
offices will be closed on
Monday, September 6
for
LABOUR DAY
The deadlines for the September 9 paper
will be
Friday, September 3
2 pm in Brussels
and
4 pm in Blyth
Three times I pleaded with the Lord to take it away from me!
(J.R. Miller, “Miller’s year Book — a Year’s Daily Readings”)
“Three times I pleaded with the Lord to take it away from me!But He said to me,
‘My grace is sufficient for you — for My power is made perfect in your weakness!” 2
Corinthians 12:8-9
Many prayers which seem to be unanswered — are really answered. The blessing
comes — but in a form we do not recognize. Instead of the very thing we sought —
something better is given!
The burden is not lifted away — but we are sustained beneath it.
We are not spared the suffering — but in the suffering we are brought nearer to God,
and receive more of His grace.
The sorrow is not taken away — but is changed to joy.
Our ignorant prayers are taken into the hands of the great Intercessor, and are
answered in ways far wiser than our thought!
Instead of earthly trifles — heavenly riches!
Instead of things which our poor wisdom sought — things God’s infinite wisdom chose
for us!
Instead of pleasure for a day — gain for eternity!
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Museum meats
Verna Steffler of the Friends of the [North Huron] Museum
cooks up some sausages to raise funds for the North Huron
Museum. (Denny Scott photo)
Sorry to hear that Marie Button is
a patient in Clinton Public
Hospital. We wish her a speedy
recovery.
Happy birthday to Diana
Robinson who celebrates on Aug. 25
and to Margaret Brooks on Aug. 29.
Happy anniversary to Brent and
Lori Brooks who celebrate on Aug.
28.
Nancy McInnes is home this
weekend visiting with her dad,
family and friends.
BLYTH UNITED CHURCH
Greeting at Blyth United Church
on Sunday,Aug. 22 was Fred Meier,
ushering were David Onn and Cliff
Snell. Music director was Floyd
Herman.
Rev. Gary Clark welcomed
everyone to church and gave the
announcements in the bulletin. He
drew everyone’s attention to the
ladies making turkey pies on
September 15. If you wish to order,
call Joann at 519-523-9274. Also
there will be no garage sale or beef
on a bun the week of Threshers
Reunion this year.
Hope Button is looking for
pictures of happenings in the church
from years gone by for Anniversary
Sunday and also for some to go in
the time capsule.
The first hymn was “Where Two
or Three are Gathered” followed by
the call to worship repeated
responsively. The second hymn was
“Give Us Laughter.” The scripture
reading was from Luke 13: 10-17.
The choir sang an anthem. Rev.
Clark’s message to the congregation
was Worship as Play, Play is
Worship.
The next hymn, “Take My Life”
was followed by the receiving of the
offering, the offertory hymn, the
prayers for the world and The Lord’s
Prayer. The last hymn, “Will Your
Anchor Hold?” was sung followed
by the commissioning, benediction
and the sing of the choral response,
“Go Now In Peace”.
By Marilyn
Craig
Call
523-9318
From Marilyn’s Desk