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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Citizen, 2009-01-15, Page 19At the Jan. 7 meeting, county councillors held off on approving two applications for heritage funding pending further policy clarification on eligibility and timing. Not everyone was in favour however. At issue were two private applications, for a total request of $9,000, that have been in the works for some time, the Huron County Historical Society and Brian Jeffray for Thirty-Five West Ltd.’s facade. Though Huron East councillor Bill Siemon said he didn’t think applications should be for private projects, others felt that view should wait. “It’s fine to get clarification on the policy, but the fact that these have been in the works for a long time makes it hard to change the policy now,” said Ashfield-Colborne- Wawanosh councillor Ben Van Diepenbeek. This received support from Goderich councillor John Grace as well. “They did meet the criteria we passed. If you want to change it next year, then change it.” John Bezaire, councillor for Central Huron said the critiera is loose and does need to have some safeguards in place “so we don’t open the floodgates.” He suggested that private property could be an option with something on title to protect the county’s investment in the future should the property be sold. “I couldn’t agree more,” said Grace. “But you can’t change the rules halfway through the game.” North Huron’s Neil Vincent also felt that it was too late to change the rules for these particular applicants. However, he also agreed that council needed to look at the criteria again. “Could we at some point in the near future earmark discussion on the criteria to do exactly as councillor Bezaire says, without looking at any particular project in judging.” Councillor Deb Shewfelt of Goderich also felt council couldn’t change the rules until after dealing with the applications they had. “The money was put in in 2007. If we don’t start protecting our heritage we won’t have anything to attract tourists and this is peanuts.” “We can’t change policy on these two,” said Van Diepenbeek, “so why not move forward. The motion to defer approval, however, carried. THE CITIZEN, THURSDAY, JANUARY 15, 2009. PAGE 19. Making the rounds Lena Nesbitt, left, and Gwen Papple were among the first to take advantage of Town and Country’s new initiative to get seniors walking indoors, instead of outdoors, during the winter months. The program will run in Blyth to the end of March and will take place on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays from 1:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. with free skating also available on Fridays. (Shawn Loughlin photo) The gifts of baptism was the theme of the Sunday service at Londesborough United Church on Jan. 11. Rev. Pat Cook reminded the children when they gathered at the front that last week’s story had been about the gifts brought to the Baby Jesus by the Magi. She remarked that today’s message concerned baptism. At each of their baptisms, they and their parents had received tangible gifts from friends and from the church community. Ann Adams read the morning’s gospel passage, Mark 1: 4-11. The early verses tell the story of a colourful character, the cousin of Jesus, who has prepared the world for the baptism of Christ. Later verses are an account of Christ’s baptism by John. Rev. Cook explained that the baptism was significant in four ways. First, the baptism was a sign to the world that Jesus’ministry was beginning. Second, during the baptism, the dove and the voice of God was a symbol of God’s presence in Christ’s life and the world. The dove was a moment of approval for the beginning of that ministry from God. Lastly, Christ receives the Holy Spirit, the dove. It signifies that Christ is now equipped for His ministry; to share God’s love and faith. Christian baptism is the beginning of a pilgrimage with God, a special day. That day offers salvation, the gift of God. Baptism brings a soul from the darkness to the kingdom of God, to light and love, a promise of the future. Rev. Cook encouraged everyone to use and celebrate every day the gifts God gives us in baptism. The senior choir anthem, If Anybody Asks You Who I Am supplies the answer, “Tell them I’m a child of God”, an appropriate anthem of the service of baptism. The responsive psalm, Psalm 29, speaks of the voice of God to be found in nature. Don Goodall read a minute for missions, the subject of which was the work of two overseas personnel working in Fiji. Donations to the United Church’s Mission and Service Fund allows them to offer peace in a foreign land in which a new regime governs. Anyone wishing to be part of a confirmation class this spring should contact the church office by Feb. 15. The UCW will convene on Monday, Jan. 19 at 7:30 p.m. in the church basement. The junior youth group will meet Friday, Jan. 16 from 7 - 9 p.m. at Hullett Central School for games and devotions. The senior group will spend Sunday afternoon, Jan. 18 at the Whyte’s cabin for outdoor activities beginning at 2 p.m. The North Huron Snowmobile Club will be hosting its fifth Annual Snowarama on Saturday, Feb. 21. This event is part of the Easter Seals Ontario program. The Easter Seals organization gives financial assistance for vital communication and mobility equipment, provides summer camping experiences and funds recreational activities for children with developmental disabilities. Monies raised through the North Huron Snowarama go directly to address the needs of 41 children in this county. Have breakfast and register for the trail ride between 9 a.m. and 12 p.m. that morning at the Londesborough Community Hall. Breakfast is being cooked by the Londesborough Lions Club and is open to the general public, not restricted to snowmobilers. Pledge sheets for snowmobilers can be had by contacting Adrian Salverda at 519-482-9113. Riders can travel a total of 130 miles of exciting trails and there will be a variety of fun activities as well that day. Everyone can be part of this cause whether as a participant or a sponsor. Talk to any member of the North Huron Club to find out how. The community extends condolences to Derek and Michelle Greydanus and family. Michelle lost her brother, Robin Moore, this past weekend after a battle with cancer. Most recently Robin had been living in London but grew up in Goderich. County defers decision on heritage funds HCPS plans for ARC meetingThe SAC members are preparing apresentation for the ongoingaccommodation review committee.They would like to include a bookletof notes from parents, grandparents,former students and/or their parents and concerned community persons about their positive views of Hullett Central School. Contributors can drop their letters in to the school or give them to any SAC member some time during the next month. One item being planned for the booklet are notes regarding the achievements of graduates. This is a way of showing that Hullett gives the children of the area a great educational hand up in life. A list of former grads who received awards at the fall commencement exercises of CHSS was recently noted in the school newsletter. From Grade 9 award winners were Jasmine deB. for art; Heather G. for music and physicaleducation; Alanna R. for science andBrooke S. for technical studies.Students with honour standings –in Grade 12 were Michelle B., JennaR., Matthew M., Andrea H. and Kelly S. in Grade 11 were Jenessa D. and Jeffery G. in Grade 10 were Cassandra S., Amber W., and Marsha R., from Grade 9 were HEather G., Corey P., Jasmine deB., Allana R., Vanessa W. and Emma D. Tonight (Jan.15) is the third meeting of the ARC at the Wingham Public School beginning at 7 p.m. The number of signed supporters who attend these meetings will be considered by the board trustees when they make their final decisions about schools in this particular area of review. Two or three hours of your time while you stay informed of this review could be the difference between keeping a school in our community or losing it.The January character attributereceiving emphasis is“responsibility”. The children willlearn they should always be reliableand accountable for their actions. This Friday, Jan. 16, the student council will hold its monthly spirit day. For the cost of a loonie, pupils will be able to wear a ball cap or a hat of their own creation to class. Proceeds will be donated to the Huron County United Way campaign. Now here’s a way lots of us can help the school. The sports council plans to purchase new equipment this year for intramural games. They would appreciate donations of Canadian Tire money. NEWS FROM LONDESBORO By BRENDARADFORDCall 523-4296PEOPLE AROUND LONDESBORO Londesborough congregants celebrate gifts of baptism By Gail Dobie Call 519-526-7539 PEOPLE AROUND AUBURN Breslyn Rea Chamney, great- granddaughter of Bud and Laura Mae Chamney, was baptized on Christmas Sunday at Knox United Church. Breslyn is the daughter of Ryan and Amy Chamney. Her grandparents are Doug and Lynn Chamney and Paul and Sharon Brown. Breslyn’s godparents are Vanessa Brown and Brad and Alison Bell. A good number of relatives were present for her baptism. On Sunday, Jan. 11 at Knox United Church the responsive reading was Psalm 29 and the gospel reading was Mark 1: 4-11. The message, given by Rev. Pat Cook, was about Jesus’ baptism. At Huron Chapel Evangelical Missionary Church on Sunday, Pastor David Wood shared the message, There is Hope. He said, Hope is in God Himself – lively hope. He also said that “Sin is real and offensive to God. The scripture was 1 Peter 1: 1-19. A soup and sandwich luncheon was well attended after church to raise funds for houses in El Salvador. There is another team going in February to El Salvador from Huron Chapel. By Bonnie Gropp The Citizen