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THE CITIZEN, WEDNESDAY, MAY 30, 2001. New minister comes to Blyth, Brussels charge By Bonnie Gropp Citizen staff Small town is nothing new to Tom Wilson. The newly ordained deacon of St. John's, Brussels and Trinity, Blyth Anglican Churches, has taken a cir- cuitous path to the ministry, one that has made him no stranger to the importance of community and rural living. Born and raised in London. Wilson's family moved when he was 18 to a small town, Melbourne. "They had built an apartment build- ing next door to us and my father, a botanist at the university said we would go somewhere they couldn't \ do that," After graduating from high school. however, Wilson found himself back in the city, at the University of Western Ontario. Small town must have continued to beckon. After receiving his Bachelors degree in history and geography, Wilson bought a retail business in Glencoe. "When I started they had greeting cards, fabrics and notions. We added a book store then later a Radio Shack." Things went well for 12 years, Wilson said, but in the early 1990s the shifting economy brought him to another change in course. "We weren't losing money, but we weren't making it either." Wilson enrolled in a course at Fanshawe in office administration, then went to work as an assistant administrator at an architect hard- ware company. Then a series of life-altering situa- tions hit that forced him to take a look at his life. "Mike Harris came into power and our company down- sized. My daughter was born (Anissa, five) and my father was diagnosed with cancer." Wilson, who had been told by many people that he should go into ministering, enrolled at Huron University College, from where after three years he graduated with a Master of Divinity. In April, the bishop contacted him to see if he was interested in being interviewed for the Brussels and Blyth parish. He started preaching there May I and was ordained as deacon May 17. In six months he will be ordained as a priest. Wilson has already settled in to small town, seeing its attributes and embracing them. "Brussels and Blyth are both great communities, though very different communities. I hope I'm here fOr awhile." Speaking of the dwindling atten- dance at churches everywhere, Wilson, with .the support of the churches' boards of management, hopes to reach out to the community. "It's unusual for Anglican churches, but I think I have the boards' agree- merit to do some evangelism. Some people just need that personal invita- tion to come worship." Though bringing people into church is important, Wilson stresses the broader role the clergy plays. He has already attended the Town and Country Dining Out dinners, and is booked for services at Huronlea. "Being involved in community is important," he says. Referring to the trend today of shifting professionals in and out of communities, Wilson says, "I call it drive-through. It may be career enhancing, but it does nothing for community." Describing himself as a giving, caring person, Wilson has for 35 years been involved with Scouts Canada. "It has certainly brought home spiritual aspects of life, a good preparation for the ministry." Wilson gets along well with peo- ple, he says, from all walks of life, all ages. "Everyone is worthwhile. They all have things to offer." For his congregations Wilson hopes to help them grow in their faith and in their community both spiritually and physically. "I care deeply about people and their needs. Sometimes the ministry can be the interpreter of those needs. When you speak for the Divine you can have a more personal relationship." Wilson also suggests that his understanding of community will help him with this goal. "Many priests have never lived in small towns. When they come to one they are surprised to be recognized on the street. I think it's great. A priest shouldn't be anonymous." Wilson said he loves working with community and will be entering into a variety of organizations as time permits. "I want to become part of the community as a whole, to laugh with the community and cry with the community." Speaking of his own spirituality Wilson makes reference to the Celts. "There was a wholeness to see God in all parts of your life." For this rea- son he has a strong belief in the churches working together. "People have different needs for spiritual well-being. They are all valid paths. We should work as a community to offer variety for peo- ple." Writer tells of Safe Kids Week Serving Blyth and Brussels Tom Wilson is the new deacon at the Blyth and Brussels Anglican Churches. He and his pal Sam have settled into the manse and are looking forward to getting to know the communities. THE EDITOR, Safe Kids Canada is the national injury prevention program of the Hospital for Sick Children in Toronto. Each year, sponsor Johnston & Johnson and Safe Kids Canada join forces to run a major national campaign called Safe Kids Week. Safe Kids Week 2001 began Monday, May 28 and runs to Sunday, June 3. The theme is scald and burns prevention with emphasis on four key messages: By Bonnie Gropp Citizen staff It was a good week of free swim- ming at the new pool in the North Huron Wescast complex. But with the crowds came the noise. At the May 22 meeting of North Huron council Dan Cousins, the director of recreation and facilities, said-that a total of 1,318 bathers had used the pool in its first week of operation. Though encouraged Cousins noted, "the numbers may change once they have to pay a little cash." However, there was concern about the noise level. The lifeguards and the public had complained, so Cousins said he got a sound meter to investigate. On Thursday it was 88- 92 decibels which is acceptable, "but not all that comfortable," he said. - Friday, when there were over 100 swimmers in the pool the level was 95-96. Cousins said that 90-95 is considered acceptable. At 100 hear- ing protection is required. Cousins was given permission to look into a baffling system for the pool area, • Keep hot drinks away from your child. • • Lower your water temperature. Hot tap water could burn your child! • Make sure your child is safe in the kitchen. • Check your smoke alarms month- ly. Helen Eccles, Public Health Nurse Family Health Team Huron County Health Unit (519) 482-3416 ext. 248. A GLOWING CONCERN MUM -rmaramow Keep candles out of the reach of children and pets. Remember to snuff out your candles if you are leaving the room or going to bed. Facilities director finds answer to noise problem at complex pool