HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Citizen, 2008-03-06, Page 3THE CITIZEN, THURSDAY, MARCH 6, 2008. PAGE 3. Connie Goodall has recentlyjoined the staff of the Twp. of NorthHuron in the newly-created positionof community development co-ordinator.
In this role Goodall will assume
the duties of economic development
with a great emphasis being placed
on the role of community in
continuing to build a safe and
sustainable environment in which to
live, work and play.
Some of North Huron’s greatest
assets, obviously, are its people and
the strong and amicable working
relationships that already exist
between our community groups.
The community development co-
NH to buildcommunity
Twenty-two seniors enjoyed a
potluck lunch together at Memorial
Hall on Feb. 27.
A report on plans for the annual
bus trip was given and it was
announced that sign-up must be
complete before Friday.
Donations in support of the
Alzheimer Society and Blyth Public
School music program were made.
Further plans were made for the
Zone rally to be held April 7 in
Blyth.
Students from the Blyth Public
School music program provided
entertainment. There were vocal,
violin, and piano solos and several
numbers by the band led by their
teacher, Jane Badham. She also told
the group that their last year’s
donation had helped in the purchase
of a trombone from a local business,
Pianovations.
The Blyth Swinging Seniors are
always pleased to have these talented
young people perform at our
meetings.
Bodie Craig is recovering at home
after knee surgery.
Happy birthday to Brendan
Hallahan who celebrates his birthday
on March 7.
Happy birthday to Barry
MacDonald who will celebrate
March 8, Grace McNichol March 9
and Nellie Mason, March 10.
Results of the Feb. 25 euchre are:
high, Dini Nethery, 81; Bill Nethery,
79; lone hands, (tie), Vera
Hesselwood and Helen Lee with
four each, Ross Taylor, four; low
lady, Jean Plaetzer, 39; Geraldine
Dale, 49. The door prize was won by
Helen Lee. Share the wealth went to
Gloria McEwing, Pearl Mason,
Marie Glousher and Doug Hugill.
There were eight tables in play.
The next euchre is March 10 at
7:30 p.m. in the Legion Hall.
Mikala Ainsley, daughter of Mike
and Katie is being treated at
Children’s Hospital in Toronto. Our
thoughts and prayers are with the
family.
Sorry to hear that Deanna
Hollanger is a patient in Wingham
hospital.
World Day of Prayer is being held
this year at the Blyth Community
Church of God at 7:30 p.m. All the
churches in Blyth participate in this
service.
BLYTH UNITED CHURCH
Greeting at Blyth United Church
on Sunday, March 2 were Barb and
Doug Howson. Ushering were:
Elaine Brown, Nancy Hakkers and
Terry Richmond. Guest organist was
Lynda MacGregor.
Guest speaker Emily Phillips
welcomed everyone to church for
the fourth Sunday of Lent.
The call to worship was followed
by the first hymn I Danced in the
Morning, the prayer of confession
repeated responsively and the
assurance of pardon.
The choir anthem was Father
Almighty with Avon Corneil singing
a solo part.
The children’s hymn was When
Mothers of Salem. The children
brought the food for the food bank in
Wingham to the front of the church
to be blessed. Emily told the story of
the children being brought to Jesus.
She told the children they were
special to Blyth United Church
because they are the future of the
church. The children repeated the
prayer after Emily and everyone
sang The Lord’s Prayer while doing
the actions.
The scripture readings were Luke
2: 25-35, Psalm 78 read responsively
and John 19: 25-27.
A Little Child the Saviour Came
was sung.
Emily’s message to the adults was
My Name is Mary. She read the
story of A Tribute to Mary. She told
the story of Mary’s life with
Jesus. She related the story of Jesus’
life.
The UCW is making turkey pies
on March 19 and beef pies on March
26. Call Joann McDonald if you
wish to order at 519-523-9274. If
you wish to help come out on these
dates and enjoy the fellowship.
There will be one more set of pies
in April.
The Sunday school is planning
some special events for spring break.
On March 12 all the children in the
community are invited to a movie
afternoon from 2 - 4 p.m. at the
United Church. Children under 12
must be accompanied by an adult.
Bring an item for the food bank as
admission.
Safe sledding
Joe Hallahan of Blyth grooms the hill by his home for youngsters to enjoy the day long. He
has been grooming for about four years and has lights for nighttime safety. Everyone is
welcome and Hallahan even supplies the tubes if needed. Rebecca Oldridge tries one out.
(Vicky Bremner photo)
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NOTICE OF
PUBLIC OPEN HOUSE
FOR THE TOWNSHIP OF NORTH HURON DRAFT
COMPREHENSIVE ZONING BY-LAW
The Township of North Huron is in the process of updating and
consolidating the Zoning By-Laws of the former Township of East
Wawanosh, Town of Wingham and Village of Blyth.
All landowners and residents are invited to an open house to review
and discuss the new draft Zoning By-law on:
Monday, March 31st, 2008
Between 5:00 p.m. and 8:00 p.m.
At the Township of North Huron Municipal Office,
Council Chambers, 274 Josephine St., Wingham
The proposed new Comprehensive Zoning By-law for the Township of
North Huron consists of text and maps that apply to all the lands in the
Township. It would repeal and replace the current Zoning By-laws.
This Zoning By-law implements the Official Plan which was adopted
on December 20, 2004 by the Township of North Huron.
Further information, including a full copy of the draft text and maps, is
available for review at:
• www.northhuron.ca
• Township of North Huron Municipal Office
By Marilyn
Craig
Call
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From Marilyn’s Desk
NEWS
FROM BLYTH
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