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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Citizen, 2019-10-17, Page 10PAGE 10. THE CITIZEN, THURSDAY, OCTOBER 17, 2019. 541 Turnberry St., Brussels 519-887-9114 405 Queen St., Blyth 519-523-4792 The Citizen Check out our great Fall reads at... Rural Living & Local Authors Specializing in The Rural Reading Room $2595 HERBAL REMEDY GARDENS Enhance your health naturally with herbs from your own garden. Care for your-self and your family using time-tested herbal remedies. Learn about over 20 medicinal herbs and more than 35 plans for gardens for specific health needs. Knox United Church in Auburn will hold its anniversary service on Sunday, Oct. 20. Rev. Randy Banks will be the guest speaker. There will be special music by Peter Postill and Myra Parsons. Rev. Banks will be offering the sacrament of communion that morning. Service begins at 10:30 a.m. Londesborough United Church will hold its anniversary service the following Sunday, Oct. 27. Susan McIlveen will be the speaker with special music by the Snell family and the senior choir. Londesborough United invite the community to their annual smoked pork chop and apple pie supper on Oct. 24 from 5 - 7 p.m. at the Community Hall. The Londesborough Lions Club will be hosting breakfast on Oct. 20 between 8 - 11 a.m. Over the summer the crosswalk at Hullett Central Public School received a new coat of paint. Signs were erected to remind drivers that they are required to stop and allow pupils to safely cross the Londesborough Road. That is a busy stretch of road. Drivers are asked to pay particular attention in that area during school hours – especially at commencement of classes each day and at dismissal time. October is National Apple Month, very fitting as the fruit trees are laden with that delicious fruit and that harvest has begun in earnest. As the harvest of apples and other crops of this past summer are gathered many groups participate in food drives for the less fortunate during what is Tackling Hunger Month. By the same token, this harvest month is also Eat better, Eat Together Month. October is also Downs Syndrome Awareness, Breast Cancer Awareness and World Blindness Month. October's mild weather and brilliant scenery contribute to this Positive Attitude Month. National Fire Prevention Week, which has just concluded, was instituted to commemorate the Great Chicago Fire of 1871. That fire killed 300 people, destroyed 3.3 square miles and left 100,000 persons homeless. The Saxons called October “Winterfyllith” because it has the first full moon of the earth’s winter season. Creating Memories in Stone for Over 95 years Goderich/Clinton Michael Falconer Memorial Counsellor 519-524-8457 | Cell: 519-525-2281 www.stratfordmemorials.com Lions Club to host breakfast Oct. 20 NEWS FROM LONDESBORO By BRENDA RADFORD Call 523-4296 PEOPLE AROUND LONDESBORO Continued from page 9 be a very good leader who has brought forward the best environmental platform for Conservatives he’s seen in his time in politics. The final question of the night concerned ethics violations and political parties thinking they’re above the law. Thompson felt the question was directed at him and Trudeau’s dealings with SNC Lavalin that landed him in hot water after The Globe and Mail reported detailed allegations of the behind the scenes efforts to handle issues out of court and said he completely supported Trudeau’s actions. Thompson said Trudeau was standing up for Canadian jobs, trying to save them and he felt he did the right thing. He also said that if he were in Trudeau’s shoes and a large employer like Bruce Power came to him seeking help in a similar situation that he would hope to make the same decision. As for communication, he said that Trudeau has acknowledged that there were some aspects of the situation that could have been communicated better, but that Thompson stood by Trudeau and his actions in that situation. Lobb said that recent situations have demonstrated that the federal ethics commissioner needs more power and more “teeth” to impose greater fines in extreme cases. CLOSING REMARKS In his closing remarks, Thompson said that all of the candidates chose to focus on what they have to offer at the meeting. He said he has spent this campaign meeting with people at public events and in small towns and hamlets, working to develop trust with residents. He said it was amazing what you can learn about people when you knock on their door and he found that many were looking for a government to step up and he is hoping to be that person. Wendler said the Green Party is focused on the environment and has a comprehensive plan, should it form government. McQuail said that for decades it has been a decision between the Conservatives and the Liberals and there is a third option with the NDP, a party that won’t focus on the one per cent of the world that controls much of its wealth. He said that he and the NDP would work hard and put their ideas into practice. Lobb took his time to praise all of the candidates, saying it takes a lot of courage to put your name on a ballot, so all of the candidates should be celebrated. He said he wished all of the candidates well, but asked for those in attendance to consider voting for the Conservative Party on Oct. 21. 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 inauguralmeeting of Huron East Council on Dec. 4. Fisher, Tuckersmith CouncillorRay Chartrand and Grey CouncillorAlvin McLellan all let their names stand 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 12members to 11 just ahead of October’s election. It was Fisher who nominatedChartrand for the position. Chartrand then paid the favour back by nominating Fisher. FormerDeputy-Mayor Joe Stefflernominated McLellan for the position. Fisher told his fellow councillorsthat he has lived in the community for over 40 years. In addition, he has been a councillor for 12 years andspent nearly 40 years in business, allexperience he felt would aid in being the deputy-mayor. Fisher also listed a number ofprojects he’d like to see undertaken or continued both in Huron East and in Huron County.In Huron East, Fisher said hewanted to see the municipality’s community centres better utilized and to promote a harmoniousrelationship between residents of all of Huron East’s five wards. At the county level, Fisher said hewanted to see a greater focus ontourism, saying that Huron County could easily be the Prince Edward County of southwestern Ontario. Healso said that while the county’saccessibility advisory committee has done a lot of great work, there is stillmore to be done.Fisher also said that, as someone who is legally blind, he also hoped that being named deputy-mayorwould inspire others with disabilities saying that if they “get [their] ass off the couch and do something” like hehas they can accomplish anything.McLellan said that his decades of experience as a councillor and on numerous boards and committeeswould make him an ideal choice forthe deputy-mayor position. He said that being self-employed would ensure that he wouldn’t missany 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 Seaforth Agriplex, recognizing 4-H membersfor their efforts throughout the year.COUNTY AWARDS Loretta Higgins won the Murray Cardiff Award for Top All-RoundMember.The Don Pullen Award for highest overall score in the county went to Evy Verschaeve. She also won theDedication Award for dedication to the club. The Warden’s Novice Award for first year competitivemember with the highest score wentto Emily Datema. The Ben Lobb Award for the junior member with the top essaywent to Kayla Drennan.Emily Franken won the Ontario Plowmen’s Association Award for outstanding agricultural 4-Hmember as well as the LongstandingGraduating Member Award. She also received her graduation seal. The Citizen-Rural Voice Awardsfor press reporter book competitionawards went to Dugald McIntosh (first) and Mercedes Prout (second). The Huron County 4-H Leaders’Association Award for clubsecretary book competition were awarded to Emily Bieman (first) and Kayla Drennan (second).The winning team for the county Go for the Gold Competition was the 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 12Applications will be accepted until January 25th, 2019 at 4:30 pmForms are available online or at the Township of North Huron office at 275 Josephine Street in Wingham Email: inittowinit@northhuron.caor 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. Not a two-party race: McQuail For national glory The Regional Equine and Agricultural Centre of Huron (REACH) was the place to be late last month if you were in the market for some high-quality barrel racing action. The National Barrel Horse Association held its annual national championships in Clinton, bringing professionals from all over the country to Huron County to compete. (Darlene McCowan photo) Local Coverage Where You Work, Play & Live 519-523-4792 or 519-887-9114 www.northhuron.on.ca Catch up on sports, shopping deals, restaurants, events, new businesses, politics, job openings, homes for sale, cars for sale and more with your local newspaper! Subscribe Today! In Print & Online The Citizen