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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Citizen, 2019-07-11, Page 3THE CITIZEN, THURSDAY, JULY 11, 2019. PAGE 3. Hullett students honoured Brussels parking battle continues Reeling them in It was a perfect weekend for fishing and Bluevale residents seized the opportunity, taking part in a fishing derby at the Bluevale Dam. Dozens of young people were out and about on Sunday morning, casting their lines and baiting their hooks in hopes of landing a big one. Alex Henderson, right, was on duty measuring fish for the young people, while a smiling Brianna Greer, left, felt like she had something to be happy about with her catch. (Quinn Talbot photo) Three Hullett Central Public School students, Rodney Ansley, Justin Fleet and Jaxon Bromley, have been awarded the Best Buddies Award, which honours the trio of students who value their similarities and not their differences. The award is presented in memory of long-time educational assistant Linda Clements, who was described as an educator who always encouraged her young students to be the best they could through friendship. The award has become part of the Avon Maitland District School Board’s Excellence in Education celebration in recent years. Presented to the students who have become “best buddies”, the award is presented to students who have based their friendship on mutual respect and acceptance, building a relationship with their community that enhances their social and academic confidence, all while making a positive impact on the lives of their friends. The foundation for the Hullett students being awarded was laid in Mrs. Plumsteel’s Grade 3 class. Bromley said he would be participating in the Huron County Special Olympics Torch Run and Fleet didn’t want his friend to take part alone. For the previous two years, Fleet has recruited classmates to join Fleet on the walk, making signs and cheering him on along the route. Ansley has also been known to take on the daily role and making Bromley feel included in his class, going above and beyond to be a good friend. The three students were presented with their awards last month for their efforts and leadership in their community. The battle over parking in Brussels continues as both Huron East Brussels Ward councillors opted to table a motion taking action on parking in the village. The issue was discussed at council’s June 18 meeting after Public Works Co-ordinator Barry Mills presented his findings regarding concerns over main street parking in Brussels. The municipality had received a handful of complaints and Mills conducted some research to get to the bottom of things. However, neither Councillor John Lowe nor Councillor Zoey Onn were in attendance and council tabled the issue until at least one Brussels representative was in attendance for the vote. Onn and Lowe have asked for further research and costing for the grading, levelling and paving of the municipality’s two parking lots in the village before a final decision can be made. Lowe also asked for further research at the intersection of Turnberry and King Streets. He suggested increasing the number of accessible parking spots there. Not only would it increase accessible parking in the village, he said, but it would also improve sightlines for those looking to turn onto Brussels’ main street. Mills said he would like to consult with the engineer of the Turnberry Street project from just a few years ago before changing anything. He also said that accessible spots, in his experience, are better served on a side street. Not only is there more room for those with accessibility concerns to get in and out of their cars, but side streets also have less traffic, making it less stressful for those parking there. For the benefit of both Brussels councillors, Mills went through his report again, reiterating that the majority of those surveyed didn’t think there was a parking problem on Brussels’ main street and that even fewer were in favour of imposing a two-hour parking limit, as had been suggested by a petition. He also suggested a greater emphasis on the two municipal parking lots – one beside the LCBO and the other behind the car wash – recommending signage, grading and possibly paving. Councillor Larry McGrath noted the limited usage of the two lots and suggested that the municipality should perhaps sign the two lots, but not pave them, just to see if use increases before incurring the cost of paving the two lots. Mills said he would take that under consideration. Council voted to table any direction as a result of Mills’ report until he returned with more information on costs associated with bringing the lots up to snuff. Lascivious temptresses! (Arthur Pink) “But I tell you that anyone who looks at a woman lustfully has already committed adultery with her in his heart!” Matthew 5:28 If lustful looking is so grievous a sin, then those who dress and expose themselves with desires to be looked at and lusted after are not less, but even more guilty! In this matter it is only too often the case that men sin, but women tempt them so to do. How great, then, must be the guilt of the great majority of the modern misses who deliberately seek to arouse the sexual passions of our young men. And how much greater still is the guilt of most of their mothers for allowing them to become lascivious temptresses! “I also want women to dress modestly, with decency and propriety, not with braided hair or gold or pearls or expensive clothes, but with good deeds, as is proper for women making a claim to godliness.” 1 Timothy 2:9-10 A Grace Gem Submitted by: Immanuel United Reformed Church, Listowel, ON 519-291-1956 401 Albert Street, Box 340, Brussels, ON N0G 1H0 Phone: 519-887-6336 ~ Fax: 519-887-6438 email: riversidefuneralhome@hotmail.com www.riversidefuneralhome.ca Nominate someone you know who doesn’t have a subscription to The Citizen but should! Promoting our Community CitizenTh e $1.25 GST included Serving the communities of Blyth and Brussels and northern Huron County Thursday, December 13, 2018 Volume 34 No. 49 RESPONSE- Pg. 3 Morris-Turnberry Mayor calls for autonomy CONCERT- Pg. 6 Brussels Ministerial comes together for show FUNDING - Pg. 2 Education Minister in Blyth to hand out grants Publications Mail Agreement No. 40050141 Return Undeliverable Items to North Huron Publishing Company Inc., P.O. Box 152, BRUSSELS, ON N0G 1H0 INSIDE THIS WEEK: Seaforth’s Fisher elected Huron East Deputy-Mayor 4-H Clubs awarded Seaforth Councillor Bob Fisher is Huron East’s new deputy-mayor,besting two others who put theirnames forward at the inaugural meeting of Huron East Council on Dec. 4.Fisher, Tuckersmith Councillor Ray Chartrand and Grey Councillor Alvin McLellan all let their namesstand for the municipality’s second-in-command position. This came after Huron East eliminated the at-large deputy-mayor position, reducing the size of council from 12 members to 11 just ahead ofOctober’s election.It was Fisher who nominated Chartrand for the position. Chartrand then paid the favour backby nominating Fisher. FormerDeputy-Mayor Joe Steffler nominated McLellan for the position.Fisher told his fellow councillorsthat he has lived in the community for over 40 years. In addition, he hasbeen a councillor for 12 years and spent nearly 40 years in business, all experience he felt would aid in beingthe deputy-mayor.Fisher also listed a number of projects he’d like to see undertaken or continued both in Huron East andin Huron County.In Huron East, Fisher said he wanted to see the municipality’s community centres better utilizedand to promote a harmoniousrelationship between residents of all of Huron East’s five wards.At the county level, Fisher said he wanted to see a greater focus on tourism, saying that Huron Countycould easily be the Prince EdwardCounty of southwestern Ontario. He also said that while the county’s accessibility advisory committee hasdone a lot of great work, there is stillmore to be done. Fisher also said that, as someone who is legally blind, he also hopedthat being named deputy-mayorwould inspire others with disabilities saying that if they “get [their] ass offthe couch and do something” like he has they can accomplish anything. McLellan said that his decades ofexperience as a councillor and onnumerous boards and committees would make him an ideal choice for the deputy-mayor position.He said that being self-employedwould ensure that he wouldn’t miss any meetings, adding that he hates to miss any council meetings.He said he had been asked if he The Huron County 4-H Leaders’ Association Awards Program was recently held at the SeaforthAgriplex, recognizing 4-H members for their efforts throughout the year. COUNTY AWARDSLoretta Higgins won the MurrayCardiff Award for Top All-Round Member. The Don Pullen Award for highestoverall score in the county went toEvy Verschaeve. She also won the Dedication Award for dedication to the club. The Warden’s NoviceAward for first year competitivemember with the highest score went to Emily Datema. The Ben Lobb Award for thejunior member with the top essaywent to Kayla Drennan. Emily Franken won the Ontario Plowmen’s Association Award foroutstanding agricultural 4-Hmember as well as the Longstanding Graduating Member Award. Shealso received her graduation seal.The Citizen-Rural Voice Awards for press reporter book competition awards went to Dugald McIntosh(first) and Mercedes Prout (second).The Huron County 4-H Leaders’ Association Award for club secretary book competition wereawarded to Emily Bieman (first) andKayla Drennan (second). The winning team for the county Go for the Gold Competition wasthe South Huron Sheep Club Teamwhich consisted of Amanda Bos, Rachel Gras, Grace Hallahan and Evy Verschaeve.The Top Gate Sign Award for the White Christmas The snow was falling on Friday night as Clinton held the final Santa Claus parade of the Huron County season, bringing residents and visitors out to the town to help celebrate the holiday season. One of the main attractions of the parade every year is the Clinton Pipe Band, seen here appealing to the ears of all in attendance. (Nick Vinnicombe photo)Continued on page 12 REALIZE YOUR DREAM IN IT TO WIN IT: brought to you by the Libro Prosperity Fund, Wingham BIA, North Huron Economic Development Committee, Huron County Economic Development and Community Futures Huron. Enter the In It to Win It contest to Win! $10,000 Prize Package. Receive invaluable (mandatory) business training to give you a good foundation in your dream to expand an existing business or establish a new business on Main Street in Wingham. Full details at www.northhuron.ca Contest opens December 12 Applications will be accepted until January 25th, 2019 at 4:30 pm Forms are available online or at theTownship of North Huron office at 275 Josephine Street in WinghamEmail: inittowinit@northhuron.ca or call the Project Co-ordinator at 519-441-7629. Continued on page 15 By Shawn Loughlin The Citizen Recipient will be announced in the last paper of the month. Riverside Funeral Home will sponsor one new subscription per month. Call, email or fax your submission to Riverside Funeral Home - include person’s name, complete mailing address and your name and number. By Shawn Loughlin The Citizen #1 And We Still Try Harder! Recent circulation figures show The Citizen has the highest circulation in the northern part of Huron County, #3 in the entire county. The Citizen Proudly Community- Owned Since 1985 Best buddies Justin Fleet, left, Jaxon Bromley, centre, and Rodney Ansley were all presented with Best Buddies Awards recently. The award honours long-time educational assistant Linda Clements and rewards students who value their similarities with one another over their differences. 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