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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Citizen, 2003-05-14, Page 12PAGE 12. THE CITIZEN, WEDNESDAY, MAY 14, 2003. FROM LONDESBORO Good crowd for Gang’s euchre The Londesboro Happy Gang Seniors welcomed 18 and a half tables of euchre players to their monthly card party at the Londesboro Community Hall on Friday, May 9. First prize, with 73 points, was shared between Harold and Doris McClinchey and Betty and Cheryl Thompson. Seventy points, the popular number for second place was totalled up by Murray and Marlene Forbes, Raymond and Lois Haggitt and Gloria McEwing and Geraldine Dale. Charlie and Millie Johnston had the most lone hands successfully played with seven. Lorna Ellis, Lillian Appleby and Marlene Forbes were share-the-wealth winners. The seniors will host their next euchre party on Friday, June 13. Tree bylaw coming around again By Keith Roulston Citizen publisher The once-contentious Huron County forest conservation bylaw is coming around for discussion again, now in it’s sixth draft. County council finally passed the bylaw last fall, only to learn it would have to be withdrawn because it did not comply with the new municipal act being introduced by the provincial government. Now the bylaw is being circulated for comment again, a fact that concerned South Huron Councillor Joe Hogan who wondered if the bylaw was being watered down with each draft. But county engineer Don Pletch said most of the changes are fine­ tuning based on a template developed by forestry act officers from across the region so that counties would have similar regulations, making it easier for loggers to work in woodlots across western Ontario. North Huron Councillor Murray Scott said he had been meeting with the terrestrial team of the Maitland Valley Conservation Authority’s Mailland Watershed Partnership and other groups and “We’re beginning to see some consensus on the bylaw.” Eyes see you During EQAO assessment, some Grade 2 students at Hullett Central Public School were able to work with the Grade 1s on a fairy tale unit. From left: Courtney Monk, Justine Reid (both Grade 2), Connor Wilts, Megan Hoggart, (Grade 1) (Photo submitted) Baptism Grey skies outside couldn’t dampen the feelings of love and happiness felt inside Londesboro United Church on Mother’s day, Sunday, May 11. The sanctuary was full of supportive regular churchgoers and family members to witness the sacrament of baptism for Christian Family Sunday. Madelyn Grace, daughter of Michael and Erin Yantzi; Owen William, son of Brian and Kerrie Whyte; and Ryan Nelson, son of Blaine and Kelly Marks were welcomed with joy into the Londesboro church family. Included in the order of service were these words from Oh the Places You’ll Go! by Dr. Seuss to Madelyn, Owen and Ryan: “Today is your day, You’re off to Great Places. You’re off and away! During the children’s time, the boys and girls and Rev. Nelson talked together about the baptism and how appropriate it was for a day that celebrated mothers and the family. We all learned that in England this day, a spring Sunday, is called Bird, Bud and Baby Day. Sing a New Song to the Lord was offered by the senior choir. Guest soloist Lisa (Bosman) Elliott favoured the congregation with I Believe There Are Angels Among Us. In Psalm 37, the responsive psalm, are found the familiar words, those that wait upon the Lord shall inherit the earth. Ecclesiastes 5: 1-5 speaks of the vexations of life while Ephesians 3: 14-21 talks of salvation through knowledge of the grace of CORPORATION OF THE MUNICIPALITY OF MORRIS-TURNBERRY NOTICE OF BUDGET MEETING Notice is hereby given pursuant to Section 291 of the Municipal Act that the Council of the Corporation of the Municipality of Morris-Turnberry will be considering the 2003 Budget, with the intention to adopt and/or amend the budget at a Public Meeting to be held on Tuesday, May 20, 2003 at 8:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers located at 41342 Morris Rd., RR 4, Brussels, ON Nancy Michie, CMO Clerk-Treasurer Municipality of Morris-Turnberry at United Church God. Jesus rebuked the disciples for their treatment of children in Matthew 19: 13-15. Rev. Nelson addressed his message, God’s Precious gift, to Madelyn, Owen and Ryan. His wish was that they would come to recognize the gifts they had received when God claimed them through baptism. \ Firstly, he encouraged them to get to know God and appreciate Him for who He was; and to recognize the glory of God through His wonderful creations. Secondly, Rev. Nelson told them to be themselves. “Rejoice in your family,” he said, “but find peace in understanding that you are a child of God. God will strengthen your inner spirit. “By using the power of God in each of you” he asserted,, “you can be God’s helper to make the world a better place.” His third prayer for the babies was that they should dream big dreams assured of God’s grace. The senior choir will practise at 10 a.m. on May 18. Patricia Stewart of Exeter will be the guest speaker for the UCW meeting on Monday, May 19. She makes replicas of antique dolls of various styles and will show her work beginning at 8 p.m. Members are asked to bring along their own dolls for display. The official board, stewards and session will meet on Tuesday, May 20 beginning at 7:30 p.m. May 25 has been designated as coffee and conversation for Cash Sunday for the Outreach Team. Proceeds will be used to send a family to Camp Menesetung’s Parents Without Partners camp. Volunteers are needed to attend to the church flower beds. If you would like to help in this regard, contact Carl Stevenson. Culvert collapse prompts study By Keith Roulston Citizen publisher The collapse of a culvert on County Rd. 81 near Grand Bend has prompted a $55,000 study of the condition of all bridges and culverts in Huron County. The survey will not only look at the condition of the structures, but suggest a priority in maintenance and repairs, said Don Pletch, county engineer. The study includes 160 bridges and 400 culverts. Originally Pletch proposed to spend $40,000 to survey half the county’s inventory of structures but Municipality of Central Huron Website Development To all commercial and industrial businesses in Central Huron As we near the completion of our website we are developing a listing of all businesses in the Municipality of Central Huron. Anyone who wishes to have his or her business listed on the website directory should contact the Municipal Office immediately with the following information only Name of Business Address of Business I Telephone and fax number Email address Website (if applicable) Please submit your information to: The Municipality of Central Huron Box 400 Clinton, ON N0M 1L0 Att: B. Armstrong Phone: (519) 482-3997 or email to centralhuron@cabletv.on.ca Att: B. Armstrong PEOPLE AROUND LONDESBORO The Liberty Song states “by uniting we stand, by dividing we fall”. This idea of co-operation is the virtue being given consideration at Hullett Central Public School this week of May 11 - 17. Co-operation means working together with others for a common good. Congratulations to Lindsay Gibson who placed third for Grade 8 girls at the Western Ontario Mathematics Association Olympics. On June 14, Lindsay will attend Math Olympics at Huron University College. Those responsible for the recent tag day canvass wish to extend a big thank you to all who donated in Blyth and Londesboro. The canvass brought $272 for the work of the Clinton Public Hospital Auxiliary. A couple of persons suggested to me that they intended to have a yard/garage sale this coming Saturday in the village. You too may now consider setting up a table or two. There are upcoming celebrations for two families in the village. If you are interested in being included, please speak to Tom and/or Dianrte at the post office. members of the agriculture, public works and seniors committee felt it was more cost effective to do all structures at once. Meanwhile it’s expected to cost $250,000 to repair the culvert near the hamlet of Greenway. Tenders are being called but it appears it will likely be near Labour Day before the culvert can be replaced. South Huron Councillor Joe Hogan worried about the disruptions to traffic on a busy Grand Bend-area highway for the tourist season but it was explained trying to hurry the job would likely cause costs to be far higher.