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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Citizen, 2006-09-21, Page 7By BRENDA RADFORD Call 523-4296 All smiles A happy Laura Peach of Blyth finished the race at the Be!grave school fair on Sept. 13. (Vicky Bremner photo) 8 tables in play at Cranbrook euchre party THE CITIZEN, THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 21, 2006. PAGE 7. Joint service held at Ball's chapel Ball's Chapel was the setting for a joint Sunday service between the congregations of Londesborough United and Knox Auburn on Sept. 17. Darryl Ball welcomed everyone that morning and gave a brief history about the chapel. The settlers met first in a log building beginning in 1854. By 1869 the yellow brick building in which the service was held was erected and served the congregation until its closing in 1905. The church was of the Methodist Episcopal persuasion. The original land was purchased for five shillings. The site is now maintained by a board of directors. As Rev. Pat Cook noted the church is a hidden treasure. Situated high on This year, schools in the Avon- Maitland school district are concentrating on a "character trait" each month. This replaces the virtue of the week being studied last year at Hullett Central Public School. Therefore the pupils have a "heads The Friday night euchre party at the Cranbrook hall was hosted by Joan Jacobs and Judy Hahn. There were eight tables at play. The travelling lone hand was won by Verna Crawford. Sharing the wealth were Isabelle Craig and Edna McLellan. Other winners were: high lady, Helen Dobson; low lady, Mary Davidson, Isabelle Craig; high man, Leota Thompson; low man, Bill Craig; lone hands, Marg Peebles, Allan Edgar, Beryl Smith, Viola Adams. a hill the surroundings with the rolling hills of the Maitland River are beautiful. She remarked that everyone should have a chance to stand in the pulpit and with the front doors open enjoy the view to the west. Rev. Cook's message was titled Recognizing Treasure and her supporting gospel reading was Matthew 13: 31-34 and 44-46. She questioned whether when one reads this passage which contains the parable of the yeast and the mustard seed one truly recognizes what it is telling us. Jesus was competent in relating to the various persons — farmers, carpenters, fishermen — who came to hear Him. These verses talk also about the up" on this new initiative. For September the trait to be developed is "respect — valuing self, others and our world". You might want to discuss this trait with your children and/or grandchildren if the opportunity arises. Respect is being spoke of as an attitude of caring Tally draw winners were: Isabelle Bremner, Marion Harrison, Mary Huether, Adrian Verstoep, Linda Minielly, John Subject, Lois McLean, Murray Hoover, Shirley Verstoep, Joan Jacobs and Dorothy Dilworth. The next euchre is on Friday, Oct. 6 at 8 p.m. BUY? SELL? TRY CLASSIFIED joy of discovery of treasure. Rev. Cook asked the .questions, What treasures do we have in our world? What in our lives is special that we can/would share? Faith begins in our lives as a speck as small as a mustard seed but as we learn it grows and expands like yeast and becomes a treasure one needs to share. God's love is a treasure and the kingdom of heaven is the joy we get for our relationship with Him. The morning was full of music. The strains of a bagpipe played by John Jewitt were heard in the distance as worshippers arrived and again at the service's closing. Fiddlers Marshall and Ethan Durnin offered selections during the service. During the offertory they about ourselves, others and the our surroundings. This means showing courtesy, politeness and honouring the rules of our homes, schools and communities. Bruce Langford visited the school on Thursday, Sept..13 to introduce everyone to character education through interactive and engaging forums. The fall book fair begins at the school on Monday, Sept. 25. It's a great place to get some early Christmas shopping done for all the book worms on your list. The school's annual Terry Fox Run will happen on Friday, Sept. 22. Be sure to sponsor someone(s) for this worthwhile cause. An underlining reason for the run is to teach our young folk charity, thankfulness and involvement — character traits. The run is organized by the SAC committee. played Sweet Adeline and The Tennessee Waltz. Nancy Parks accompanied the hymn singing on a very old pump organ which when packed up resembled a large suitcase. Just a Little Talk with Jesus and Isn't the Love of Jesus Something Wonderful were numbers sung by a quartet from Londesborough — Harry and Gail Lear, Barb Bosman and Brenda Radford. The children participated in outdoor activities organized by the Auburn teachers. The senior choir will meet at 10 a.m.. on Sept. 24. The committee of stewards pork roast supper is this Saturday, Sept. 23 at the Londesborough hall. Tickets are available from any steward, $12 for adults in advance or $14 at the door, $6 for children six to 12. Bible study begins Oct. 3 at the manse at 1:30 p.m. The prayer of Jabez will be studied. Be sure to drop by Radford's Farm Equipment any time today for coffee and a treat in support of the Huron County Alzheimer Society. Thursday is worldwide Alzheimer Awareness Day. Your contribution to the coffee break at the post office will fund research into this debilitating disease. FROM LONDESBORO Cheerios meet in Mitchell Reta Kelland has continued to attend gatherings of the Cheerio Club since she and Orville moved to Mitchell. So on Wednesday, Sept. 13 the club travelled to Mitchell for their meeting. Following a noon meal at the Crosswinds Restaurant all the ladies adjourned to Reta's home for their short meeting and fellowship. Geraldine Dale began the business by reading a serenity prayer. Humorous remarks answered the roll call. Dorothy Johnston won the gift of the month given by Reta Kelland. The next meeting was set for Oct. 18. At the conclusion of card playing, Reta served the ladies a delicious dessert to fill out their afternoon together. September trait, respect THE PLANNING ACT NOTICE OF DECISION TO APPROVE. (with deferral item) AN AMENDMENT TO THE MUNICIPALITY OF HURON EAST OFFICIAL PLAN BY THE CORPORATION OF THE COUNTY OF HURON TAKE NOTICE that the Council of the County of Huron made a decision to approve Official Plan Amendment No. 2 for the Municipality of Huron East on the 7th day of September, 2006 under Section 17 of the Planning Act. The approval authority for a proposed Amendment to the Municipality of Huron East Official Plan has been delegated by the Ministry of Municipal Affair:. to Huron County Council. Map change #13 has been deferred by County Council for completion of an expanded comprehensive review in accordance with the Provincial Policy Statement. WHEN AND HOW TO FILE AN APPEAL Any appeal to the Ontario Municipal Board must be filed with trie Clerk of the County of Huron not later than 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday, October 10, 2006. The appeal should be sent to the attention of the County Clerk, at the address shown below and it must: 1) set out the specific part of the proposed new Official Plan to which the appeal applies, 2) set out the reasons for the request for the appeal, and 3) be accompanied by the fee prescribed under the Ontario Municipal Board Act in the amount of $125.00 payable by certified cheque to the Minister of Finance, Province of Ontario. WHO CAN FILE AN APPEAL Only individuals, corporations or public bodies may appeal a decision of the approval authority to the Ontario Municipal Board. An appeal may not be filed by an unincorporated association or group. However, an appeal may be filed in the name of an individual who is a member of the association or group. WHEN THE DECISION IS FINAL The decision of Huron County Council is final if a notice of appeal is not received on or before the last date for appeal noted above. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION Additional information about the application and the decision is available for public inspection between 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. at the County of Huron Planning and Development Department at the address noted below, or from the Clerk's office, Municipality of Huron East. DATED AT THE TOWN OF GODERICH THIS. 20th DAY OF SEPTEMBER, 2006. Barbara A. Leamen, County Clerk 1 Court House Square, Goderich ON N7A 1M2 (519) 524-8394 Purpose and Effect: The County of Huron modified and approved Official Plan Amendment No. 2 to the Municipality of Huron East Official Plan. The Official Plan Amendment changes the land use designation on twelve (12) properties in Huron East; it will also make nineteen (19) text changes to the Huron East Official Plan. Map change #13 has been deferred by County Council for completion of an expanded comprehensive review in accordance with the Provincial Policy Statement. A copy of the approved Official Plan Amendment is available at the Huron East Municipal Office (Seaforth) or the Huron County Planning and Development Department (Court House, Goderich). Map change #13 was deferred by County Council and is noted in the document.