The URL can be used to link to this page

Home My WebLink AboutThe Citizen, 2006-07-06, Page 26O BDO Dunwoody, LLP Chartered Accountants and Advisors Offering a full range of services: auditing, accounting, business planning, income tax:planning, personal financial planning, computer and management services. Alan P. Reed, CA P.O. Box 1420, -152 Josephine St., Wingham, ON NOG 2W0 areed@bdo.ca 357-3231 Offices throughout Ontario and Canada IBD S holdice FINANCIAL SERVICES Susan Alexander, CFP CertFied Financial Planner 472 Tumberry St. PO Box 69 Brussels, Ontario NOG 1H0 Phcne: 519-887-2662 Toll Free. 1-866-887-2662 Fax 519-887-2671 Email: alexander@ ezlink.ca PAUL COOK ELECTRIC Home, Farm & Commercial Wiring BELGRAVE 357-1537 (519) 887-8102 (519) 955-2343 - Residential and Agricultural Building Design - Certified Building Plans - Realistic 3-Dimensional computer generated models to help see exactly what your new building or renovation will look like from all angles HRIS BLAKE WILL A011 St...04,4 4% 3 %Ow-. Glorr 4....0k.irr G. AND tr4 ILL 611.I? 'TALK N4 -To /AA EL- f BLAKESTYLE DESIGN & DRAFTING COMMERCIAL • RESIDENTIAL • FARM SOMERS ELECTRIC Scott Somers, electrical contractor Electric Motor Repairs Power On The Go Generators BRUSSELS, ON 519.88Z 9398 Talk to us instead. CALL THE CANADIAN CANCER SOCIETY'S TOLL FREE SMOKERS' HELPLINE 1-877-513-5333 D & J CONSTRUCTION • General Carpentry • Roofing • New Buildings & Renovations Jim McDonald 887-9607 GLEE'S SERVICE CENTRE 348 Dinsley St., Blyth, Ontario Repairs to all makes & models of cars & trucks Air Conditioning • Car Oiling • Snow Removal Mon. - Fri. 8 am - 5:30 pm; Sat. 8 am - 12 noon ISE rip pJ CHRIS LEE: Phone: Bus. 519-523-9151 Res. 519-523-4343 PAGE 26. THE CITIZEN, THURSDAY, JULY 6, 2006. CRCs to sponsor Ethiopian refugee family By Carol Burns Citizen staff Living conditions in an Ethiopian refuge camp have added meaning for some local people. The congregation of Blyth Christian Reformed. Church is joining with three nearby CRC congregations to sponsor the immigration of a refugee woman, Martha Reuy, and her 10 children. Reuy is a Christian who was forced to flee Sudan with, her husband and two children,because of persecution in 1983. Since that time, the family's home has been a tent in a crowded Ethiopian refugee camp. Eight children were born in the refugee camp. On Saturday July 22, Londesborough Fellowship Bible Chapel will host the Cheryl Dunn concert. The concert begins at 6:30 p.m. The chapel is at 220 King St. Dunn began singing publicly at eight, and by 12 was singing in bars and clubs. Disillusioned with that lifestyle, she quit at 15. Today, she sings differently. She sings Chnstian country music. "Through my music I desire to touch people with salvation, peace and joy," Dunn states on her web Her husband died in 2003, leaving Reuy alone to care for her children currently ranging from 10 to 27. Jack Nonkes, a deacon at the CRC when the immigration application process began, said that although the churches had covenanted to provide all of the financial resources the family needs for one year, the family would not be living in Huron County. In the past the congregation has sponsored refugees who have moved to Huron County, but they find it. very isolating here with few African communities. "There is a problem bringing people into a rural area. Once they begin to get established, they find a way to integrate with their communities," Nonkes said. page. In 2002, after changing careers, marrying and experiencing life while having four children, she released her first CD, Anybody Else, which won county/bluegrass album of the year at the 2003 VIBE awards. Her second album, Let Go, won the 2005 Covenant Award for country album of the year. It was also nominated for inspirational song of the year and country bluegrass song of the year. Reuy has a brother and a sister in the Mississauga and Brampton area, so will have a ready-made support system when she arrives. Nonkes said that the congregation began the application process close to two years ago. He expects that it will take at least that long before Reuy is able to emigrate to Canada. The Maitland Valley Conservation Authority (MVCA) invites anglers of all ages to cast their lines at the Family Fishing Derby on Saturday, July 8. The Fishing Derby is being held at Falls Reserve Conservation Area from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. This event is a terrific opportunity for families to try fishing while visiting the scenic Conservation Area. Sponsored by local businesses and the MVCA, the Family Fishing Derby offers prizes in various age categories. Admission to Falls Reserve is $9 per vehicle. Registration for the fishing derby is $2 for children 12 and under and $5 for participants 13 and over. Each participant receives a hot dog and a drink as well as a certificate. Proceeds from the event will be used to support environmental education activities at the park. Don't let a lack of equipment stop you from participating. Fishing poles and tackle are available at the park on a first-come first-serve basis. This equipment has been provided Nonkes said that the church began sponsoring refugees with the Vietnamese boat-people. "We are showing God's love to others," Nonkes explained. He pointed out that this is just one of many international efforts in which the congregation is involved. It raised for the south-east Asia through the tackle share program that is supported by the Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources and the Ontario Federation of Anglers anti Hunters. The Family Fishing Derby is part of the annual Ontario Family Fishing Weekend. Between 12:01 a.m. on July 7 until 11:59 p.m. on July 9, Canadian residents can enjoy the fun of fishing without a licence. You must respect all of Ontario's other fishing rules and regulations. For more information visit www.familyfishingweekend.com Fishing derby participants may want to stay for the weekend and take advantage of Falls Reserve's family camping facilities. Camping reservations are recommended. Falls Reserve Conservation Area is located off County Road 31 at Benmiller, just 10 minutes from Goderich; watch for directional signs. For more information about the Family Fishing Derby, contact Falls Reserve at 519-524-6429 or call toll free at 1-877-FALLSCA. Tsunami victims last year, and with .the earthquake victims this year. Some members go on an annual trips to assist Third World countries. The congregation .also helps support Aboriginal ministries in Winnipeg and Edmonton. Youth hurt in ATV mishap On June 30 at approximately 9:30 p.m. Huron OPP responded to a single motor vehicle collision involving an ATV on Cranbrook Road, Municipality of Huron East. A 15-year-old was travelling along the road on a 2004 Suzuki ATV. The ATV collided with a dog and the youth was transported to the Listowel hospital and treated for minor injuries. "Sightings of off-road vehicles are becoming more commonplace on our highways," said Const. Jeff Walraven. The public is reminded that only certain four-wheeled ATVs are permitted along the shoulder of a public highway and persons operating such motor vehicles under these circumstances are not to be under the age of 16 and must hold a valid driver's licence to do so (at least G2 or M2). In addition, the vehicle must be plated, in other words properly registered, and also insured for liability coverage. "At no time are three-wheeled ATVs or ATVs equipped with a passenger seat permitted. The carrying of passengers is against the regulations. Cheryl Dunn performs at Londesborough Fellowship Bible Chapel Fishing Derby at Falls Reserve Business Directory 4rank Workman Electric cAtt 20 years serving Brussels & area 'Farm *Home 'Commercial R.R. #3, Brussels 887-6867