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Home My WebLink AboutThe Citizen, 2008-11-20, Page 3THE CITIZEN, THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 20, 2008. PAGE 3. With renewed funding from the Community Access Program, Blyth and Brussels Branches of the Huron County Library are again offering free Internet training. Alexander Ripley has been hired as a CAP internet access assistant for Blyth Branch and Erica Murray has been hired for Brussels Branch to help people enhance their computer and internet skills, and even teach them how to make a web site, if interested. “I am pleased that Industry Canada and the Federal Government have decided to continue to fund this important service,” said Beth Ross, county librarian. “The use of the internet computers at our branches continues to grow every year, and people need to improve their skills to keep up with the fast-paced changes of the Internet.” In addition to basic computer and internet skills, the CAP internet access assistants can teach people how to participate in online activities such as blogs, wikis, photo sharing and other interactive Internet initiatives. Training sessions are conducted on a one-on-one basis, with some special events taking place as well. You can learn how to start your own blog, build your own website, participate in online live chatting or anything you might want to learn about using a computer or searching the Internet. The Community Access Program training began in all of the Huron County Library branches in early November 2008 and will run until the end of March 2009. Interested learners can make an appointment by calling Blyth Library at 519-523-4400 or Brussels Library at 519-887-6448. This internet training is also available at all branches of the Huron County Library. A belated birthday wish to Delores Souch who celebrated a special birthday last week. Also a belated birthday wish to Rev. Gary Clark who celebrated on Nov. 10. Happy birthday to Iris Young who celebrated her birthday on Nov. 16. Results of the Nov. 10 euchre are: high lady, Mae Ritchie, 72; high man, Evelyn Christensen, 74; ladies’ lone hands, Betty Archambault, five; men’s lone hands, Dorothy Carter, four; low lady, Gloria McEwing, 34; low man, Jean Nethery, 44. The door prize went to Lawrence Plaetzer and share the wealth was divided among Mae Ritchie, Helen Lee, Edythe Glousher and Jean Plaetzer. The next euchre is Monday, Nov. 24 at 7:30 p.m. in the Legion Hall. Come out and enjoy the fellowship. The History Committee of Morris- Turnberry Public meeting in Bluevale last Thursday night was well attended. Thank you to everyone who attended but don’t forget to send your stories to the municipality office or contact one of the committee members. We want your stories whether you’re a resident today or a former resident.BLYTH UNITED CHURCHGreeting at Blyth United Churchon Baptism Sunday, Nov. 16 wereBarb and Terry Richmond. Usheringwere Brenda Brooks, NancyHakkers, Hope Button and RobMason. Guest organist was LyndaMcGregor.The call to worship and the prayer of approach was followed by the children coming to the front. Rev. Clark asked them what they saw in the baptism font. Nothing was the answer. Rev. Clark asked the child holding the pitcher of water to pour it into the font. He asked them to think of something special in their lives, then he asked them to put their fingers in the water so that their good things could be passed on to the children that were to be baptized that day. Everyone said a prayer and returned to their seats. The parents of the children begin baptized were asked to come to the front. The children being baptized were Casey Lynne Bernard, daughter of Michael and Rachel Bernard; Mia Brooke Haggitt, daughter of Michael and Christa Haggitt; Aydan Nicole Laing, daughter of David and Heidi Laing; Christie Irene Sue Mason, daughter of Christopher Mason and Bobbi Jo Gibs; Abigail Violet Mitchell, daughter of Robert Mitchell and Tammy Root and Taylor John Wharton, son of Andrew and Kelly Wharton. Sadie Chalmers sang a solo, The Prayer. There was one transfer of membership, Mildred McAdam wasasked to come forward.The children were asked to comeback to the front to sing the hymn,All I Really Need. They wentdownstairs for their time offellowship.The Gospel, Matthew 25: 14-30,was read by Emily Phillips. The first verse of Precious Lord Take My Hand was sung. Rev. Clark’s message to the adults was What They Didn’t Want to Hear. He started his message by telling the story of Ruby and Rose, twins conjoined at the head. Doctors were unable to separate them, so they grew up the way they were. We are all connected to one another even though some of us think otherwise, said Rev. Clark. God makes people those are given what they need. God is pleased if people use their given talents to their fullest ability. If everyone buried their talents the world would not grow and progress. They know there will be someone there to pick them up when they fail and that they will be there to pick someone else up if they should fail. The hymn, Called by Earth and Sky was sung, followed by the offering and hymn, The Fruit of All Creation and prayer.The choir favoured thecongregation with an anthem,Because He Lives.Everyone was invited downstairsto have birthday cake with theSunday school for the Novemberbirthdays. Free internet training returns Whoops! FFiinnaanncciiaall PPllaannnniinngg WWoorrkksshhoopp PPrreesseenntteedd bbyy BBrriiaann MMaacchhaann,, CCFFPP FREE Find out how to take advantage of this financial crisis! Make your savings work as hard as you do! Learn how to guarantee your retirement income! Discover valuable tax strategies to preserve and grow your savings! Saturday, November 29, 2008 2:00 pm & 4:00 pm Blyth Legion Hall Reserve Your Seat Today! Tel: 416-575-9793 Email: cfp@machan.ca Refreshments will be served Schedule a private consultation GRADUATION Bradley Hill, son of Don and Marleen, graduated October 3, 2008 from Fanshawe College, London, Ontario with a Mechanical Millwright diploma. Brad is currently working on his apprenticeship. Way to go Brad. We are all very proud of you! Love, Mom and Dad, Heather and Jasmen. PUBLIC MEETING NOTICE NORTH HURON WATER AND SEWER RATE INCREASE The Township of North Huron has undertaken an extensive review of existing water and sewer rates for Township of North Huron customers. The consultant will present the results and proposed water rate increases at the following public meetings: Tuesday, December 2, 2008 at 7:00 p.m. at the Blyth Arena Auditorium Wednesday, December 3, 2008 at 7:00 p.m. in the North Huron Council Chambers The information presented at both meetings will be the same so feel free to attend either evening. For further information, please contact the municipal office at 519-357-3550. CORPORATION OF THE TOWNSHIP OF NORTH HURON TAXES DUE The 2008 Final tax installment for the Township of North Huron is due on Thursday, November 27, 2008. Interest at 1 1/4% per month, or any part thereof will be charged on unpaid accounts as of November 28, 2008 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 NEWS FROM BLYTH By MarilynCraigCall 523-9318From Marilyn’s Desk Turning it on North Huron reeve Neil Vincent had the honour of pulling the switch to light up Blyth for the holiday season at the ceremony in Memorial Hall courtyard on Saturday evening. The weather was less than co-operative but it couldn’t dampen the spirit of those in attendance. (Vicky Bremner photo) A slip of the fingers put the wrong number to the Blyth Legion last week. The report from Mary Lou Stewart published in last week’s Citizen should have read “The November meeting of the Royal Canadian Legion Branch 420 was held on Nov. 4.” We apologize for the error. ON $5.00 THURSDAYS Drop into either of our offices any Thursday with your word classified (maximum 20 words) and pay only $5.00 + GST (paid in advance). That’s $1.00 off regular rates. The Citizen