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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Citizen, 2007-02-01, Page 3THE CITIZEN, THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 1, 2007. PAGE 3. A Canadian’s international success is always something fellow Canadians like to hear, especially when that success is in print and international. Former Blyth resident Shane Lodor is a Canadian exchange pilot who is currently stationed at an air station in Elizabeth City, North Carolina. Lodor, who holds the rank of Captain in the Canadian Air Force, went to Elizabeth City in 2005 and is not scheduled for transfer back to Canada until 2008. A detailed story on Lodor appeared in The Daily Advance, Elizabeth City’s local newspaper, outlining Lodor’s background and how a Canadian soldier came to be stationed in North Carolina. Lodor currently lives in Camden with his wife Melissa and two sons, Dana, five, and Ashton, three. He is the son of Keith and Linda of Blyth. When Lodor comes back to his native Canada, he will have several opportunities here after his time in Elizabeth City. These opportunities include work at a search and rescue station in Canada, in Trenton, Ontario or in Greenwood, Nova Scotia, working as an instructor pilot or perhaps even working at search and rescue headquarters in Ottawa. Happy birthday to Vera Hesselwood who will celebrate on Feb. 4. Also happy birthday to Evelyn Caldwell who will celebrate on Feb. 6. Happy birthday to Brendan Hallahan who will celebrate Feb. 6. Harold Campbell is a patient in Clinton Public Hospital. We are glad to hear he is doing well. We are sorry to hear that Doug Whitmore is a patient in Seaforth hospital. Many Scouts enjoyed a winter weekend of camping this past weekend. BLYTH UNITED CHURCH Greeting at Blyth United Church on Sunday, Jan. 28 was Joan Clark. Guest organist was Nancy Park. Ushering were Lori Brooks, Nicole Kerr and Terry Richmond. Bruce Whitmore was guest speaker. Everyone was asked to start making something for Women’s Day Out, which this year is Hooked on Hobbies. The children’s hymn was I Love To Tell the Story. The children came to the front of the church during the singing of the last verse. Mr. Whitmore had a paper heart in his hand and asked the children what happened to their heart when people said things that hurt them. He crunched the heart while the children reported words that had been spoken to them. He then asked them to tell him of all the nice things that had been said to hem as he unfolded the heart. He asked the children to look at the heart and see the creases that were still in the heart. Even though there are nice things said there are still sad things in hearts when people have said bad things. The children went downstairs to Sunday school. The lectionary scriptures were Isaiah 49:1-4, Nehemiah 8:1-3, 5-6, 8-10 and Luke 4:14-21, 28-30. Mr. Whitmore’s message to the congregation was The Power of Words. He told a story of a grandfather babysitting his granddaughter. He heard her saying her prayers which were ABC. He asked her why she was saying ABC and her reply was God will know the words I want to say. Sometimes the less said the more meaning it has. A few wise words are very powerful. Mr. Whitmore quoted George Burns, “A good sermon should be a good beginning, a good ending and they should be close together.” Kind words are very powerful and they make a difference. Morris-Turnberry councillors gota primer in asphalt paving at theirJan. 23 meeting. Barry Cookson of Lavis Contracting Co. Ltd. in Clinton explained to councillors why they might choose HL2 thin-lift asphalt surfacing of some roads instead of using tar and chip paving. While the asphalt, which uses a smaller-diameter particle and more asphalt compound than regular asphalt, is more expensive than tar and chip, it lasts longer, it is less likely to rut and creates less noise. It’s also 100 per cent recyclable and gives better visibility of a centre line,Cookson said.Cookson said his company hadapplied this mix to roads in theMunicipality of Kincardine andHuron-Kinloss. Some municipalitiessay they have reduced wear on snowplow blades because the surface is less abrasive, he said. But councillor Mark Beaven noted that Huron East had gone to tar and chip on less-travelled roads because it was half to 60 per cent of the cost of asphalt. Cookson admitted the surface was more expensive but since it lasted 10 years instead of five to seven, the investment looks better. After 10 years another layer of the asphalt can be applied giving a good base to theroad, he said.If there is heavier traffic, such asfrom heavy feed trucks, then HL4, ablend that uses larger aggregate,is a better investment, Cookson said.Council received Cookson’spresentation as information toinform future decisions. Canadian makes news in U.S. M-T council paves the path of the future NOW OPEN Main St., Blyth Mon. - Sat. 11:00 am to midnight Phone 519-523-4303 MMee TTiimmee Rejuvenation of the body mind and spirit Reiki Master Hot stone healing therapy Call Kathy Huether For Appointment: 519-523-4716 NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETING CONCERNING A PROPOSED ZONING BY-LAW AMENDMENT AFFECTING THE TOWNSHIP OF NORTH HURON TAKE NOTICE that the Council of the Corporation of the Township of North Huron will hold a public meeting on Monday, February 19 at 7:15 p.m.in the Township of North Huron Council Chambers (Wingham Town Hall), to consider a proposed zoning by-law under Section 34 of the Planning Act, R.S.O. 1990, as amended. ANY PERSON may attend the public meeting and/or make written or verbal representation, either in support of or in opposition to the proposed zoning by-law amendment. ONLY individuals, corporations and public bodies may appeal a by-law to the Ontario Municipal Board. A notice of appeal may not be filed by an unincorporated association or group. However, a notice of appeal may be filed in the name of an individual who is a member of the association or the group on its behalf. NO PERSON or public body shall be added as a party to the hearing of an appeal unless, before the by-law passed, the person or public body made oral submissions at a public meeting or written submissions to the council or, in the opinion of the Ontario Municipal Board, there are reasonable grounds to add the person or public body as a party. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION relating to the proposed zoning by-law is available for inspection during regular office hours at the Township of North Huron Municipal Office (Wingham Town Hall) 519-357-3550. DATED AT THE TOWNSHIP OF NORTH HURON THIS 24TH DAY OF JANUARY, 2007. Kriss Snell, CAO/Clerk Township of North Huron Box 90 Wingham, ON N0G 2W0 519-357-3550 PURPOSE AND EFFECT: The purpose of the proposed zoning by-law amendment is to include the revised Minimum Distance Separation criteria as developed by the Province of Ontario (2006). These requirement apply in a number of zones (AG1, AG2, AG3, AG4, NE2, NE3, NE4, I1 and C4) and to a number of proposed uses including proposed new or expanding livestock facilities as well as residences and other rural uses. This by-law amends zoning by-law 10-1987 (East Wawanosh) of the Corporation of the Township of North Huron. By Marilyn Craig Call 523-9318 From Marilyn’s Desk NEWS FROM BLYTH Taking aim It was Huron County Men’s darts this weekend in Blyth. Sixteen teams competed from Clinton, Listowel, Lucknow, Goderich, Brussels and Blyth. Andy Lubbers takes aim. (Vicky Bremner photo) By Keith RoulstonThe Citizen