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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Citizen, 2010-09-23, Page 3THE CITIZEN, THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 23, 2010. PAGE 3. Memory Garden service It turned out to be a beautiful day for the eighth annual Service and Dedication of the Blyth Greenway Memory Garden. Approximately 50 people were in attendance. Greetings were brought by Doug Scrimgeour from the Greenway Trail Committee and North Huron Councillor David Riach from the Township. Rev. Perry Chuipka (Trinity Anglican Church) conducted the service. Bill Seymour played the keyboard while Hilary McPherson performed a solo on the flute, “This is My Father’s World”. Rev. Chuipka gave a lovely remembrance. Bev Elliott spoke about the garden and how Jayne Thompson from Maitland Valley Conservation Authority had produced the “History of the Garden” on four large laminated sheets which have been put in the kiosk for viewing. Also a new feature has been added to the Garden in the form of a “Tibetan Prayer Wheel” donated by Jim and Brenda Kitching of St. Mary’s. Brenda is the sister of the late Murray Nesbitt. She brought the Prayer Wheel from Nepal in the spring, hoping that we would find a place in the Garden. If you spin the cylinder clockwise as you say a prayer, it will bring much comfort. The Tibetans believe by touching and turning the prayer wheel, it will bring incredible health, happiness, abundance and well being. Bev spoke on having a butterfly release as a fundraiser in 2012. More information will follow next year. Hilary sang a solo, “The Sound of Music” followed with a closing prayer by Rev. Chuipka. Refreshments were served with fellowship following. Happy birthday to Larry Badley who celebrated his birthday on Sept. 20; and Nancy Hakkers, Sept. 23. Happy anniversary to Rick and Anne Elliott will celebrate on Sept. 28. Sorry to hear that Steve Hallahan is a patient in Stratford Hospital. We wish him a speedy recovery. Doug Scrimgeour and Diane Radford, along with three other couples, attended the senior games in Brockville. The men participated by playing ball with a Stratford team. Everyone enjoyed the week. Seniors become very competitive in these games. One lady in her late 90s competed in the shotput event and claims she will be there next year. If anyone who is 65 and older are interested in playing senior hockey, give Doug a call at 519-523-9343. We are all getting older and when we reach 65 plus we need to participate in some form of exercise whether it be tai chi, hockey, baseball or just plain walking. Get out and participate. BLYTH UNITED CHURCH Greeting worshippers at Blyth United Church on Sunday, Sept. 19 were Larry and Myrtle Badley. Ushering were Hope Button, NancyHakkers and Brenda Brooks. FloydHerman was music director. Rev.Garry Clark welcomed everyone tochurch and also welcomed thechildren back to Sunday school. Rev.Clark drew everyone’s attention tothe announcements in the bulletin.Making special attention that it was Birthday Sunday for the Sunday school and everyone was invited for beef on a bun after the service. Camp Menesetung’s Appreciation Day is on Sunday, Oct. 3 from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. The UCW will meet in the church parlour at 2 p.m. on Thursday, Sept. 23. The guest speaker will be David Riach who will be talking about stained glass and pottery. Roll call is to be answered with supplies for the kitchen for catering such as cans of apple or tomato juice, pickles and pumpkin and lemon pie fillings. Ally Glousher lit the candles at the front of the church. Flowers were placed at the front in memory of Marie Button. The call to worship was the hymn, “Where Two or Three Gathered” was followed by the Prayer of Approach, the first hymn, “Where Cross the Crowded.” Logan Chalmers read the scripture from Deuteronomy 4: 5-10. The children were asked to come to the front for their story time. Rev. Clark had a bag of bird seed and gave one bag to each child to feed the birds. He then showed them a squash and asked if it would be a good thing to feed the birds. They all decided that the bird seed would be better to feed the birds than the squash. The bird seed is like the Bible, we can read a little at a time.We can’t read the Bible all at once.God wants us to celebrate His wordjust like we celebrate birthdays. Thechildren and the congregation thensaid a prayer. While the childrenwere going down to Sunday schoolthe hymn, “Take Time to be Holy”was sung. Rev. Clark’s message to the adults was “Just Breathe”. Rev. Clark was looking on the internet for something about, “Just Breathe”. He found many things pertaining to “Just Breathe”. Our society needs to stop being so busy and “Just Breathe”. The scriptures told us to stop and teach the children. We should pass on the good things in life to others. In Bible times if you happen to kill your neighbour, their family had the right to kill you. “An Eye for an Eye.” Moses passed along many laws. One hour is not long enough to teach the children so we need to add it to the parents’to-do list. We should take time to listen and answer the questions of our children. Answer with a story that the children can understand. Don’t worry about things that might happen, deal with things that are happening today. Rev. Clark ended his message witha quote from Charles Spurgeon,“Anxiety does not empty tomorrowof sorrow but only empties today ofStrength.” The choir sang theanthem, “Breathe on Me Breath ofGod.” The offering was receivedfollowed by the offering hymn, theoffertory prayer, the prayers for the world and the singing of The Lord’s Prayer. The last hymn, Pass Me Not O Gentle Saviour” followed by the commissioning and benediction and the choral response, “Go Now In Peace”. Everyone was invited downstairs for the dedication of the new kitchen and lunch. By Carlene Bremner, Isaac Nicholson and Eric Steele This week the junior kindergarten students began school. It was Dale, Connor, and Gregory’s first day on Monday, Sept. 13 and Caleb, Johnathan and Nathan’s first day on Wednesday, Sept. 15. The junior kindergarten students have been learning about our black bear school mascot. The senior kindergarten students are reading and learning the book “I went walking” while completing their class profile. The school attended the annual Blyth, Brussels, Belgrave School Fair. For this year they did something special since this might be the last year of this event because of the loss of volunteers. There was a Birds of Flight demonstration. If you are interested in volunteering for the fair, please call the president, Tim Walden. Mrs. Decker’s class kicked this week off at typing camp. There the class is learning to type properly. In science the students are studying matter and materials. The class is also asking for milk jugs for their Junk-O-Lanterns to display in October. If you have any jugs similar to Mac’s Milk jugs, feel free to drop them off at the office. The Grade 7/8 class hosted a barbecue school fundraiser at the open house on Thursday, They served hot dogs, chili, pop and chips. The school library was introduced to a new computer system. The new web-based program allows access to other libraries throughout the school board. This gives much more variety in books for students. The annual Terry Fox Run is scheduled for Sept. 28. The school hopes to meet the goal of $500 in donations. A fundraiser within the school using shoe-shaped cards will be starting soon. Bonjour! This year we say hello to a new French teacher named Mrs. Zembashi. She is very excited to be a part of the school’s staff. In French NOTICE Township of North Huron Municipal Election 2010 Are You on the Voters List? It is the responsibility of the elector to ensure that their name is on the Voters List. Beginning September 20th, 2010 until the close of voting on October 25th, 2010, the Voters List for the Township of North Huron will be available for inspection at the Municipal office, at 274 Josephine Street, Wingham, Ontario. Applications for any changes to the Voters List may be made at the municipal office, on the prescribed forms, during regular office hours 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., up until the close of voting at 8 p.m. on October 25th, 2010. Qualifications of Voters Any person who on election day (October 25th, 2010), meets the following qualifications, is eligible to vote: 1. Is a Canadian citizen. 2. Is at least 18 years old on election day. 3. Resides in the municipality or is the owner or tenant or spouse of the owner or tenant of land. 4. Are not prohibited by law from voting. The following are not entitled to vote: 1. Any person who is not a qualified elector. 2. A person who is serving a sentence of imprisonment in a penal or correctional institution. 3. A corporation. 4. A person acting as executor or trustee or in any other representative capacity. 5. A person who has been convicted of corrupt practices under the Municipal Elections Act 1996, Sections 90(3) and 91(1). Dated this 20th day of September, 2010. Gary Long, CAO/Clerk/Returning Officer Township of North Huron TOWNSHIP OF NORTH HURON BLYTH WARD HYDRANT FLUSHING NOTICE As part of regular system maintenance, the Water Department will be conducting a hydrant and main flushing program during the hours of 7 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. from Monday, September 27th to Friday, October 8th, 2010. This procedure could result in the discolouration of your water. It is recommended that all customers check their water for rust prior to use each day as discolouration of laundry, etc. could occur. Running a cold water tap until the discolouration has cleared is advised. Thank you for your co- operation. He has a healing balm for all (John MacDuff, “The Throne of Grace”) “The Holy Spirit helps us in our distress.” Rom. 8:26 You cannot live without the Holy Spirit. There cannot be... one heavenly aspiration, one breathing of love, one upward glance of faith with His gracious influences. Apart from Him, there is... no preciousness in the Word, no blessing in ordinances, no permanent, sanctifying results in affliction. The Holy Spirit...directs His people to the waters of comfort, gives new glory to the promises, and invests the Saviour’s character and work, with new loveliness and beauty. Come, then, with your affliction!Come with your infirmity!Come with your need!Come with your wounded spirit!Come with your broken heart!Whatever, then, be your present situation, seek the promised help of the Holy Spirit. He has a healing balm for all...the weak, the tempted, the sick, the sorrowing, the bereaved, the dying. The Holy Spirit helps us in our distress.” Rom. 8:26 A Grace Gem Submitted by: Immanuel United Reformed Church, Listowel, ON 519-291-1956 CORPORATION OF THE TOWNSHIP OF NORTH HURON TAXES DUE The next 2010 tax installment for the Township of North Huron is due on Friday, September 24, 2010. Interest at 1 1/4% per month, or any part thereof will be charged on unpaid accounts as of September 27, 2010 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 Stickers Family Restaurant Auburn 519-526-7759 New Sunday Hours 7 am - 3 pm NEWS FROM BLYTH By MarilynCraigCall 523-9318From Marilyn’s Desk The Blyth PS Bear Paw Continued on page 22