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Home My WebLink AboutThe Citizen, 2019-02-07, Page 16PAGE 16. THE CITIZEN, THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 7, 2019. Yes - I want to save money. Enclosed is $38.00 for a 1-year subscription Name . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Address . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Town . . . . . . . . . . . . . Postal Code . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . On-line subscriptions available too at www.northhuron.on.ca You probably already do... if you subscribe to Save up to $2450 a year off newsstand price The Citizen Phone or mail cheque made payable to North Huron Publishing to: P.O. Box 429, Blyth, ON N0M 1H0 Continued from page 13 those parts that have less dignity.” (Cor 12. 26 NLT) That was almost subversive, certainly in direct contradiction to the elite classes’ use of the body metaphor to justify their own importance while devaluing others. Paul was re-affirming to this Christian community the counter- cultural message that Jesus too preached, no one is of more value than the other, in the faith community or in society for that matter! We are all one in Christ, interdependent on each other for full and healthy functioning of the body of Christ. If we are honest, it’s still a challenge for us today; and still a counter-cultural message in our western society. Maybe it’s my nursing background, but Paul’s “all members of the body have equal value” thinking makes sense to me; including the idea that even the “less important” ones have an impact on the functioning of the whole body. Here’s a concrete example: have you ever broken a toe? With a broken toe, you just don’t walk right, it hurts too much. Often the entire foot aches and sometimes it goes right up into your leg. A broken toe causes you to limp when you walk, and then your hips start hurting because you’re walking off-kilter, that causes your back to go out of alignment, which often leads a headache, and you wind up feeling really awful, literally from head to toe! And all this from a tiny broken bone! Every baptized Christian is a necessary member of the body, interdependent on each other for the complete healthy functioning of the whole. As Paul put it “... we have all been baptized into one body by one Spirit, and we all share the same Spirit.” (vs 13 NLT) Together we are the Body of Christ, by virtue of our baptisms. We are all called to use our God- given gifts and abilities, both individually and collectively to further the Kingdom of God, to bring Christ’s love and care, Christ’s mission and ministry, to our little corner of the world. Amen. ELLWOOD SEILI Mr. Ellwood Seili passed away peacefully at Huronlea Home for the Aged, Brussels on Friday, Feb. 1, 2019. He was in his 89th year. Ellwood was the beloved husband of Beatrice for 64 years and the loving dad of Joe and Debbie and Jane and Larry Rock, all of Brussels; Jim and Karen, Wasaga Beach and Jeff Seili, Listowel. He was grandpa of 10 grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren. Ellwood was the brother-in-law of Murray and Jane Loop and Mary Ives, Leamington. He was predeceased by his parents Joseph and Leila Mae, brother Lyle and in- laws Harold and Dorothy Ives, Tom Ives and Ethel Loop. A private family visitation and service was held. Friends were invited to a casual celebration of life at the Four Winds Event Barn on Monday, Feb. 4. In lieu of flowers and as expressions of sympathy, donations to the Huronlea Residents Council would be appreciated. Cards of sympathy may be sent to Box 200, Brussels, ON N0G 1H0. Condolences may be left at riversidefuneralhome.ca Obituaries All parts are important says Todd NH votes to stay with reeve, deputy-reeve titles North Huron Council will continue to be led by a reeve, not a mayor, for the foreseeable future. Reeve Bernie Bailey brought the issue to council earlier this year, saying that he felt the reeve title, while important and historical, was detrimental to working with companies and government agencies on behalf of the township. He cited situations where, as a reeve, he wasn’t given the same consideration as his peers who use the mayor moniker. He cited an example earlier this year when, at an event that included Bruce Power representatives, he didn’t realize that he was being identified as Mayor Bernie Bailey on his paperwork and name tag. “It’s a little thing, but it’s a big thing in front of Bruce Power, who is looking to create new jobs and new growth and help the communities around us build,” he said, adding that, when identifying himself as a reeve, he was passed over by people who would then go talk to Mayor Jamie Heffer of neighbouring municipality Morris-Turnberry. Bailey said he wasn’t against history, but he didn’t want to live in the past. Councillor Chris Palmer, however, said that reeve is a reference to East Wawanosh’s rural history, and to take it away would be adding insult to injury, with the injury being what he referred to as the relatively little East Wawanosh gets out of being in North Huron for the significant amount of taxes collected there. “There’s a lot of people out there, including myself, that feel that reeve is tradition,” he said. I've always felt that tradition means something.” In a recorded vote, all but Bailey and Councillor Kevin Falconer voted against the change. In previous council meetings, Falconer said he had witnessed the detriment that the reeve title could cause at the same Bruce Power meeting that Bailey referenced. Falconer was in attendance and said he saw first-hand exactly what Bailey was talking about. Council did pass a motion receiving the report from staff about the change, but took no further action on the issue By Denny Scott The Citizen Huron County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has charged an 18- year-old man from Central Huron with several offences following a two-vehicle head-on crash that took place last week near Walton. At approximately 4:10 p.m. on Jan. 31, Huron County OPP officers and Huron County Paramedic Services responded to a crash scene on North Line just south of Walton. Upon arrival officers located two heavily-damaged vehicles with one occupant in each. The subsequent investigation revealed the driver of a southbound passenger vehicle crossed the centre line and collided head-on with a northbound passenger vehicle. The drivers of each vehicle were transported to hospital with non- life-threatening injuries. Upon speaking with the driver of the southbound vehicle, police noted the driver had been drinking and was displaying physical signs of impairment. As a result, the man was placed under arrest for Impaired Driving Causing Bodily Harm. He subsequently provided two samples of his breath to a qualified intoxilizer technician and both of his samples registered over the legal limit. The 18-year-old Central Huron man has been charged with Operation While Impaired Causing Bodily Harm, Impaired Operation - Blood Alcohol Concentration (BAC) 80 Plus, Careless Driving, Novice Driver BAC Above Zero, Young Driver BAC Above Zero, Person Under 19 years Consuming Alcohol and Person Under 19 years Having Alcohol. He has since been released from custody with an upcoming court date scheduled for March 4 at the Ontario Court of Justice in Goderich. His vehicle was impounded for seven days and his licence has been suspended for an automatic 90 days. SHEAR TALENT Hair Design & Tanning Foil Highlights $72 + tax 1/2 Highlights $52 + tax 45 West St., Goderich 519-524-6555 North St. West, Wingham Mac & Donna Anderson 519-357-1910 A cemetery is a history of people, a perpetual record of yesterday and a sanctuary of peace and quiet today. A cemetery exists because every life is worth loving and remembering - always Distinctive Memorials of Lasting Satisfaction BOX 158 WINGHAM ONT NOG 2W0 Impaired charge laid after serious collision A lot of volunteering The Blyth Lions Club recently recognized members for their years of service to the club. Past Zone Chairs Fred deBoer and Mary Lou Stewart presented the awards. From left: Fred de Boer, Barney Stewart (35 years), Gary Courtney (15 years), Brad Walsh (15 years), Greg Toll (15 years), Ken Stewart (15 years) and Mary Lou Stewart. (Photo submitted)