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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Citizen, 2004-03-25, Page 10Bazaar auction During all the excitement of the midway games, delicious treats and fun prizes, an auction took place at the Blyth Christian Reformed Church's annual bazaar on March 16. Auctioneer Bob Trick brought out smiles from participants as they laughed and cheered each other on. (Elyse DeBruyn photo NOTICE TO DOG OWNERS IN THE MUNICIPALITY OF MORRIS-TURNBERRY 2004 Dog Tags and licenses are now available: (Monday to Friday 9 am to 5 pm) at the Municipality of Morris-Turnberry Municipal Office, 41342 Morris Rd. R.R. 4 Brussels, ON NOG 1H0 ***Tags can be picked up in person or ordered by telephone*" All dogs must be licensed in compliance with By-law No. 30-2001. A copy of the complete By-law is available for review at the Municipal Office. All dogs must be identified by means of a tag and license, issued for a (1) one year period by: Friday, April 30, 2004 The fee schedule shall be as follows: 1/ All dogs - males, females, and spayed females $20.00 per dog 2/ Kennel License Fee $75.00 (for a kennel of dogs that are registered or eligible for registration under the Animal Pedigree Act) 3/ Late Payment Charge $20.00 per dog (Shall be assessed in addition to the license fee, if the license and/or tag is not purchased by April 30th) Excrement: The By-law requires dog owners to forthwith remove excrement left by a dog, from property other than the premises of the owner of the dog. Any person contravening this provision is subject to a $50.00 fee. For further information contact: The Municipality of Morris-Turnberry Telephone 519-887-6137 Fax: 519-887-6424 E-mail: morris@scsinternet.com MORRIS-TURNBERRY OFFICIAL PLAN PUBLIC MEETINGS PARTICIPATE IN SHAPING FUTURE DEVELOPMENT IN YOUR COMMUNITY Council and Staff of the Municipality of Morris-Turnberry are presently reviewing the municipality's Land Use Planning documents. There are currently 2 Municipal Plans (Morris Ward and Turnberry Ward). The goal is to create one new Official Plan for Morris-Turnberry. You are invited to attend any or all of the 4 public discussion meetings. • Monday, March 29, 2004 at 7:30 p.m. at Women's Institute Hall, 20 Brandon St., Belgrave. • Tuesday, March 30, 2004 at 7:30 p.m. at Bluevale Hall, 32 Clyde St., Bluevale. • Tuesday, April 1, 2004 at 7:30 p.m. at Belmore Community Centre, County Road 12 • Thursday, April 15, 2004 at 7:30 p.m. at Wingham Legion The Land Use Plan includes policies for the following types of land use: Agriculture; Natural Environment; Extractive Resources; Institutional; Highway Commercial; Commercial/Industrial and Urban. Some questions to think about in preparation for these meetings are: • What do you consider important land use issues facing Morris-Turnberry? • Agriculture is an important component of the Morris-Turnberry economy. What should be done to protect the land base and support successful agricultural operations? • The agricultural operations in Morris-Turnberry vary in size and type. What is an appropriate minimum lot size to ensure flexibility and the long-term future of agriculture? • Land use !policies have historically protected woodlots and wetlands and encouraged the reforestation or marginal lands. What else needs to be done in this area? Are there local features we should be protecting? • Aggregate (gravel & sand) is a valuable resource in Morris- Turnberry. Should all aggregate deposits be identified? • Should rural institutional uses be directed to urban areas? • Should future recreational development be promoted? How? • The urban settlements in Morris-Turnberry have a variety of servicing levels. How should growth occur? What is the right mix of uses? Please contact the Morris-Turnberry Municipal Office at 887-6137 for more information PAGE 10. THE CITIZEN, THURSDAY, MARCH 25,-2004. Prodigal son, theme of United service PEOPLE AROUND LONDESBORO It seemed a • trifle strange on Sunday to be watching the Indycar Series race from Arizona while snowsqualls raged in southwestern Ontario. Old man winter is still teasing us but the beginning of the race season and Blue Jay reports out of Florida signal spring is not too far away. • Geese, which. I'm sure didn't wander far from Huron County, are again honking overhead. Literacy day at HCPS Results of the province's testing through the EQAO tests administered to Grades 3 and 6 identified the need for greater emphasis in the Avon Maitland District School board on reading and literacy. Schools in the board have been finding ways to make this area of learning interesting to their pupils. On Wednesday, March 10, Hullett Central Public School staff and students gathered in the gym and heard Rob Bundy tell how the book given to him as a child inspired him to become a writer and world traveller. That book was Treasure Island by Robert Louis Stevenson. Mr. Bundy writes for the Focus magazine and often has columns in other local papers. He was written about his extensive travelling. Rob has also acted at the Blyth Festival and dabbled in playwriting. The students were divided into mixed-age groups and rotated through four workshops organized by the teachers and the afternoon's four guests. Rob Bundy conducted a writing workshop. Jeff Walraven spoke to each group about the importance of literacy in his Continued on page 11 On the fourth Stpday of Lent, the Lenten Tenebrae was offered by Helen Dale and Joan Whyte. They snuffed the fourth candle and hung a sheaf of wheat on the cross. Rev. Pat Cook asked the children what they felt was the right thing to do when someone hurts their feelings or lets them down. Secondly she wondered what course of action they would "Suggest.if that person realizes their mistake and apologizes. God, of course, forgives trespasses as often as He is often asked to. Thus Christians should forgive others in the same way. This led into the fourth hand action of The Lord's Prayer. When all actions had been reviewed the prayer was repeated in unison by the whole congregation. John and Barb Jewitt favoured the congregation with a duet, Where the Roses Never Fade. In the responsive psalm, Psalm 32; David marvels that when he confesses to God, He forgave David his guilt. The gospel reading, Luke 15: 1-3 and 11-32, held the text for Rev. Cook's message, Returning Home. This passage is the parable of the prodigal son. Prodigal means recklessly wasteful and extravagant. His way of life after he left home the run to Lord Stanley's Cup. When did hockey become a rite of spring? As an aside, the NHL needs to be reminded that hockey is a televised game not a television production. It's time to clamp down on hockey violence and remind those professional athletes they are the idols/examples for scores of young players. Violence can be found most evenings on any number of dramas. Let's not sell our national sport for the ratings game. made the young son prodigal. Upon his return to his father's home, the father's extravagant celebration was also prodigal with love. The son was not contrite or sbrrowful and gave no consideration to his father's broken heart. The festivities were to celebrate that what was lost was found and that his family had been reunited. A wayward son had returned and the father gave his blessing of love and forgiveness. Sunday service is a celebration of God's love to all. He is always ready to embrace, welcome, love and forgive. The ladies of the Cheerio Club celebrated St.. Patrick's Day by meeting at Today's Variety for a noon meal Most of the women shared their Irish spirit by the "wearing of the green". The group stayed on at the restaurant for their afternoon together. Dorothy Johnston began the FROM LONDESBORO meeting with a Gaelic prayer. Along with many cheerful Irish stories, the women tested their knowledge of things Irish. The March gift of the month, won by Mary East, was donated by Edythe Beacom. Card playing was also enjoyed. The club will meet again on April 21. The calendar says spring is here and the number of notes already on mine says the busy days are just getting started. Have you marked yours for the Lions breakfast on April 4, the school auction April 8 and the Songfest on April 18? Easter celebrations will bring families together to rejoice over the end to the dark days of Lent. Registration is happening for soccer, baseball and summer camps while hockey fans are gearing up for By BRENDA RADFORD Call - 523-4296 Club celebrates St. Patrick's Day