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Home My WebLink AboutThe Citizen, 2019-02-14, Page 19THE CITIZEN, THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 14, 2019. PAGE 19. The Citizen 413 Queen St., Blyth 519-523-4792 541 Turnberry St., Brussels 519-887-9114 See all our books at... Sweet Reads for Valentine’s 300 BEST CHOCOLATE RECIPES Discover this wonderful array of recipes, ranging from the traditional to the sophisticated – all celebrating chocolate. Try out chocolate-stuffed scones, white chocolate key lime pie, chocolate cherry bombs and more. $24.95 MAKING WILD WINES AND MEADS Making your own wine can be enjoyable, not to mention saving you money at the LCBO. Avid home winemakers Pattie Varga and Rich Gulling provide 125 unusual recipes using herbs, fruits, flowers and more to stir your creativity. $25.95 110 NATURE HOT SPOTS IN ONTARIO More mighty machines in full color for the kids who love them. New trains are superfast, super long and super mighty. Here are Mighty Machines that jump off the page. 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With their lively designs and topics that are always a favorite with kids, these books offer popular subject matter and excellent value. $29.95 RALPH FEELS SPECIAL Seaforth-area author Fran Hook, and illustrator Pattie Armstrong tell the continued adventures of Ralph, the stuffed door-stop dog and his creative friend Stephanie who gets him singing, dancing and joining her for tea parties. $10.00 IN SEARCH OF YESTERDAY David Turner, whose stories have appeared in The Rural Voice and other periodicals, provides a collection of stories about growing up in rural southern Ontario in the second half of the 20th century. $23.95 THE POINT: A Lake Huron Story John Weber, author of Letters Home, has created an action-packed novel of beach fires and brawls, love and heartache as young Mike Seagrave tries to save the family legacy, Seagrave Point, from developers. $18.00 THE GIFT OF COUNTRY LIFE Saskatchewan writer Victor Carl Friesen turns his memories of growing up on a small farm in the 1940s into poems. Illustrated by his own photos, he tells of a simpler time when less was more. $18.95AGGIE’S VOICE Donna Mann continues her series of novels based on the life of legendary Grey County farm leader Agnes Macphail. Now a young woman, the feisty Agnes is off to Stratford Normal School to train to become a teacher. $20.00 Central Huron BIA frustrated by lack of communication The rollout of the Win This Space competition in Central Huron has left the Central Huron Business Improvement Area feeling left out of the loop and seeking more efficient communication. Central Huron Council tackled the issue at its Feb. 4 meeting after receiving a letter from BIA representatives Jessica Carnochan and Sandy Garnet. Though BIA members had been involved with the Win This Space program in its early stages, it was officially launched late last month without the organization’s knowledge, leaving many to play catch-up. “Six BIA members attended a six- hour strategic planning session on Jan. 19, of their own unpaid time, where we worked on our plan, vision and mission. The BIA’s core responsibilities are in beautification and marketing of our town,” read the letter. “While these responsibilities are very broad, the BIA feels it should be involved or advised of the municipality’s plans, so at the very least we can add value and support. Unfortunately, neither our council representative or [Community Improvement Co-ordinator Angela Smith] were in attendance.” The letter went on to say that the lack of communication between the two bodies was making it very hard for the BIA to work on behalf of the community. The BIA, the letter read, should have been given a heads-up that the program was going to be launched before it was officially made public. “At this point, the BIA is confused as to what its role will, if any, be in this program. We, the business owners of a community that is trying to revitalize its core, feel we could be assets and ambassadors in such a competition,” the letter read. Carnochan was in attendance at the meeting, reiterating that communication between the BIA, Smith and council needed to improve drastically. Mayor Jim Ginn defended the decisions made, while acknowledging that communication between the two groups could definitely improve. He said that while the program had been up for discussion at a council meeting, council felt it was important to ensure that the program was given the budget it needed before any other moves were made. The decision, then, to approve a $20,000 budget for the program was approved in a public council meeting, meaning that anyone in attendance, including members of the media, were free to spread the information as they pleased. Carnochan, however, questioning that reasoning, saying that she felt securing a storefront should be the first step in a Win This Space competition. Councillor Alison Lobb disagreed, saying months of groundwork had to be laid before a space could be secured. She also felt that, as members of the BIA who should be viewed as champions of the local business community, they should be given a first look at information and programs being rolled out that relate to the business community in Central Huron. Deputy-Mayor Dave Jewitt, who represents council on the BIA, said he felt there should be a conversation about improving communication between council and the BIA at the next BIA meeting. Once that conversation has taken place, he would then bring the finer points of it back to council in hopes of improving the relationship between the two bodies. Ginn agreed that the relationship between the BIA and council needed to be strong, saying that the BIA is “a very important partner for the municipality” and that perhaps council members can make more of an effort to attend BIA meetings and keep themselves well informed. By Shawn Loughlin The Citizen Continued from page 18 looked larger than the other; they were both the same size. It is all the way we see things. No matter what size we are; we are all children of God. “Lord Speak to Me” was the hymn of response. Nancy Jardin, instead of reporting on the minute for missions, talked about Mikayla Ansley of Blyth. She has been legally blind since the age of two but has accomplished many things. She was recently honoured by the Lions Clubs Multiple District A, comprised of Ontario and Quebec, winning its peace essay contest with her essay, “Kindness Matters”. This summer her essay goes on to Milan, Italy for international competition. She was presented with a plaque by the Blyth Lions. We wish her all the best in Milan, Italy. Ken Procter and Doug Walker took up the offering which was dedicated. The congregation sang the first verse of “We Praise You O God” for the offertory response. The Lord’s Prayer was sung, followed by the parting hymn, “Amazing Grace”, the benediction and blessing, “Go Now In Peace” an the giving of the Christ candle brought the worship service to a close. A family skating night is being held at the Belgrave Community Centre on Feb. 22. Come out and enjoy some skating fun starting at 7 p.m. Board games will also be available for those who don’t wish to skate. Ice time and snacks will be provided by Belgrave United Church. Belgrave family skating event set for Feb. 22 Going for the gold Three figure skaters represented the Brussels Skating Club at the Edith Scheonrock Skating Competition in Michigan earlier this month and brought home two gold, two silver and three bronze medals. From left: Kiley Nicholson, Madison Koch and Camryn Logan. (Photo submitted)