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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Citizen, 2019-06-06, Page 3THE CITIZEN, THURSDAY, JUNE 6, 2019. PAGE 3. But why should I be unhappy? (William Nicholson, “Pearls of Great Price!” 1855) A lady of wealth and piety, who had lately met with heavy afflictions, and was expecting more, related some of her sorrows to a poor pious woman, whose humble cottage she entered. The poor Christian, taking the lady to a closet, said, “Do you see anything?” The lady replied, “No.” “Then, Madam,” said the poor woman, “you see all that I have in this world. But why should I be unhappy?I have Christ in my heart, and Heaven in my eye. I have the unfailing word of promise, that bread shall be given me, and water shall be sure, while I stay a little longer in this valley of tears. And, when I die, a bright crown of glory awaits me, through the merits of Christ.” ‘But whatever was to my profit I now consider loss for the sake of Christ. What is more, I consider everything a loss compared to the surpassing greatness of knowing Christ Jesus my Lord, for whose sake I have lost all things. I consider them rubbish, that I may gain Christ!” Philippians 3:7-8 ~~~~~~~~~ Once, a poor ages Christian was observed making her scanty meal of bread and water. Expressing the warm gratitude of her heart, because the Saviour was hers, she said, “All this--and Jesus too!” ~~~~~~~~~ No man was tortured at the stake with more cruelty than the holy martyr, John Lambert. They burnt him with a slow fire, by inches. When his legs were burnt off, an his thighs were mere stumps in the fire--they threw his poor body upon pikes, and lacerated his broiling flesh with their axes. But God was with him in the midst of the flame, and supported him in all the anguishing torture. Just before he expired, he lifted up his hands, all flaming with fire, and cried out to the people, with his dying voice, “None but Christ! None but Christ! A Grace Gem Submitted by: Immanuel United Reformed Church, Listowel, ON 519-291-1956 Former school residential redevelopment supported Continued from page 1 fronting on to King and Wellington Streets, respectively. All four properties are zoned to allow only multiple-attached dwellings. The final two properties, located at the east end of the existing property, are designated R1, allowing a single- detached home dwelling. The proposed layout for the properties will see two fourplexes facing Mill Street, one facing King Street and one facing Wellington, on top of the existing two detached homes, meaning the former school property could house up to 18 families. The only comment received on the application was that there is water infiltration problems in the area, and the resident making the comment asked if there could be further problems caused by the build, however there are no expected complications according to Public Works Director Sean McGhee. The plan received full support from council as it will combat the housing shortage in the community. Council recommended that Huron County Council approve the rezoning on the properties and approve an Official Plan amendment as well as recommending approval of consent applications for the creation of the lots. The decision of the council on Monday night carries with it a 20- day period during which objections can be lodged which will result in either mediation or arbitration in front of the Local Planning Appeal Tribunal (LPAT). When asked, Jonathan Eelman, the applicant, said the date for groundbreaking, if all goes according to plan, is yet to be determined. He said the growth in the village made the project an attractive one, as did its proximity to his company, which is located in Wingham. Continued from page 1 intersection at the south end of the village with pedestrians in mind. Falconer explained he asked the same thing during a recent North Huron Council meeting and was told that the county is aware of the problems with the intersection, but that changes would be costly as sightlines would need to be adjusted. He did say that the radar board at the north-bound entrance of the village was reported as having a significant impact on speeding through that portion of the village. PARKING The Wonky Frog’s Cat O’Donnell asked what kind of impact the crosswalk would have on parking and also had some suggestions for Falconer to take back to council. O’Donnell’s major concern was that visitors from the city may be confused by the terminology used for municipal parking lots in the area. Her comments were partly inspired by Falconer saying that more parking spaces may soon be available in the community. Falconer explained that the existing public works shed, which was the former FDNH fire hall, may be demolished and turned into a parking lot once the new joint public works building and fire hall is completed at the north end of the village. O’Donnell explained that, hailing from a city, the labelling used by North Huron was at odds with those used in larger city centres. She said that, in larger centres, municipal parking is not for public use, it’s for municipal employees and vehicles. She suggested changing municipal parking signs to the more universal green “P” parking logo. Other BIA members, however, said that particular logo is often associated with paid parking and the existing and planned municipal parking isn’t paid parking. In the end, it was suggested that existing signage be changed from municipal to free parking to avoid any confusion for visitors. BIA members voice concerns over traffic Recently-installed Chair of the Blyth Business Improvement Area (BIA) David Sparling is putting an emphasis on as clean an online footprint as possible for the BIA. During the May 30 meeting, his first in charge of the organization, he explained that the BIA’s online and social media presence were in need of some upkeep, including determining who was responsible for which aspects of that presence and eliminating duplication of sites. He first tackled the website, which is currently undergoing redevelop- ment, and how it has a duplicate. The BIA’s website, blythnow.ca, is actually its second website as Douglas Barill, a former Blyth business owner, had been hired to run the former site, blythbia.ca. When Barill proved difficult to reach after moving to western Canada, the BIA executive of the day decided to start the new website. “We’re reaching out to Douglas to try and get him to take down that site,” Sparling said. “We’re trying to take down all outdated presences or get them updated.” Sparling updated the BIA on changes to the new website design, all geared towards making it more friendly for people not familiar with the community. Part of that is implementing a calendar on the website that will include events happening in Blyth. SOCIAL MEDIA After presenting information that suggested the BIA social media should aim for one to five meaningful posts a week on its social media platforms, other members felt that quality is the solution, rather than quantity. Jennifer Triemstra-Johnston said that she routinely experiences better organic interaction from her posts than paid advertisements on Facebook because of the content of the posts. Other members agreed. Sparling suggested dividing responsibility for the social media presence for the organization, including splitting up BIA events, coming events and communication roles for social media. The changes are part of trying to be more engaged with businesses, Sparling said, and said that an updated business profile list on the website will aid with social media posts and making sure those posts serve the BIA’s businesses. He said he also wants to see someone put in charge of attracting and enrolling associate members, and that person would also be responsible for ensuring social media efforts by the BIA don’t include associate members. The Township of North Huron is receiving Applications for Appointments to the North Huron Museum Committee. Citizen appointees to the North Huron Museum Committee, must be at least 18 years or older, a resident of the Township of North Huron and an eligible elector. Appointees must maintain residence in the Township of North Huron for the duration of their term. There will be three members of the public (with preference given to one from each Ward) appointed to the Committee. Application forms are available by visiting the Township of North Huron website www.northhuron.ca or at the municipal office. Please send completed Application by June 19, 2019 to: Township of North Huron Attention: Clerk’s Office P.O. Box 90, 274 Josephine Street Wingham, ON N0G 2W0 Email: hr@northhuron.ca Phone: 519-357-3550 TOWNSHIP OF NORTH HURON NORTH HURON MUSEUM COMMITTEE New online mandate set for BIA The future During North Huron Council’s Monday night meeting, council supported the residential redevelopment of the former Blyth Public School site. The development borders King Street to the north, Wellington Street to the south and Mill Street to the west. (Image submitted)