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Home My WebLink AboutHuron Expositor, 2004-11-24, Page 5First Presbyterian Church Goderich St. W., Seaforth Nov. 28 - 11:15 a.m. Rev. Henry Huberts Baptism for Catherine Fielding Dec. 5 - Communion & White Gift Sunday News Susan Hundertmark photos Medieval fun At left, the queen, Ashley Campbell, enjoys the respect given to her by knight Ethan Scott while below right, Owen Taylor and Micheal Vincent play a sea monster during a drama workshop offered by storyteller Gail Fricker (below left), based on the medieval legend Beowulf for the Grade 4 class at Seaforth Public School. Strategic planning for Huron East needed: Laviolette By Susan Hundertmark Expositor Editor Huron East needs a shared vision for the future, says economic development officer Ralph Laviolette. He told Huron East council at its Nov. 16 meeting that he is beginning work on a strategic plan for the municipality with the help of Laura Lee Dam, a consultant with a number of provincial ministries. "You need a plan in order to succeed. If you have no plan, you will just be reactive to situations," Dam told council during a presentation. "This is the stuff that grounds your municipality. It is your preferred future and it drives your organizations," she said. Laviolette said that after the work of amalgamating Seaforth, Brussels, McKillop, Tuckersmith and Grey into one municipality during the past three years, it is now time to move forward with a shared plan. "The time is ripe to plan where we're going. We have a strong economy, a strong informal network and a hard working council," he said. Laviolette passed out a questionnaire for spectators at the council meeting, which was held at the Vanastra Recreation Centre as part of council's recent attempts to involve ratepayers throughout Huron East. The questionnaire asked for input on the strengths and weaknesses of the municipality, issues that council should concentrate on to make the municipality more vibrant, safe and friendly, thoughts and ideas that should be included in a mission or vision statement and whether council should create a strategic plan for the future. "This is an exciting time for you. You had an arranged marriage and now you can look forward and move ahead," said Dam. She said town hall meetings and public meetings will be held to get public input on a plan for the future. Laviolette said the first annual general meeting of the Huron East Chamber of Commerce will be held in January where a strategic plan for the municipality will be discussed further. "We can't continue flogging the area when it's not ready and have land that's not ready to develop. We have to make it attractive because we're competing with areas that are much more attractive," he said. "With a strategic plan, the public can give council a better view of reality," said Laviolette. ':dcsedtdis l 4 Vlu000 eamot," ALBERT STREET DENTURE CLINIC Denture Specialist Dean R. McTaggart D.D. Complete and Partial Dentures Denture Repairs Relines - Additions 482-1195 50 ALBERT STREET CLINTON Shop at Keating's Pharmacy this Christmas and you could WIN ONE OF 3 9 1 O OSHOPPING SPREES! We have a great selection of Christmas gift ideas! KEATING'S PHARMACY 67 Main St., Seaforth 527-1990 ea 04 anax �etr.xr» ('iF : 1 ('J/de itCe 100 James St. Seaforth 527-0030 our calen y, November 27, 2-4pm Bazaar, Bake Sale, m & Silent Auction Please be our guest for a tour of Seaforth Manor. Book your suite and receive the first week FREE! ...,for more information gall Charlene loxton, Retirement Home 1)irerfrhr or Cathie Schalk, it dmirfictrator at 527-00.3(I THE HURON EXPOSITOR, Nov. 24, 2004-5 IRWIN PHYII°"I'HERAPY OFFERS EDUCATION & EXERCISE PROGRAMS Register now for Aqua Therapy Achieve relief for stiff muscles and aching joints Call for Details: 527-1551 Or visit us at the Seaforth Community Health Centre 28 Centennial Drive, Seaforth uimtaa'Sa.E..a6 Ori ]v.as.r�..ral�IiA� a r• :.Y'Lt,�,4 -�`=.-�'--'.Y ost Services covere• •y , ' uto Insurance or Extended Health Benefits. Church Services BEREAN COVENANT CHURCH A BRANCH OF GRACE TRINITY COMMUNITY CHURCH Orange Hall, Seaforth 527-0029 4 pm Worship Service Pastoral Team: Pastor Bob Penhearow Pastor Ron Matthews Pastor Ro al Hamel St. Thomas Anglican Church A Congregation of the Parish of The Holy Sped Jarvis St. Seaforth Fr. Michael Atkins Parish Office 527-1522 Sunday, November 28 Sunday Worship -. 9:30 am Mondays - Prayer Group at 7pm Growers Group - Cancelled this week Healing Service - Wed. Dec. 1 at 7pm Bethel Bible Church An Associated Gospel Church 126 Main St. Seaforth 527-0982 Sunday Worshlp Hour 11 am Sunday School 9:45 am Jim Wyllie - Pastor . NORTHSIDE - CAVAN UNITED CHURCHES Cavan 9:30 a.m- 11:00 a.m. Northside Winthrop 54 Godench St- W Minister Rev. John Gould Sunday, November 28 11:00 a.m. Sermon: The Bible In the Modern World — Junior Youth Group - Thurs. Dec. 9 5:30-7:30 p.m. You are invited to attend these area churches Catholic Church St. James RC Church 14 Victoria Street, Seaforth 527-0142 Weekend Masses: Sat 5:15 pm Sun. 11:00 am St. Columban RC Church Saturday Mass at 7:30 pm Father Lance Magdziak E9mondville United Church Sunday, November 28 Worship Service at 11 am Sunday School • Ages 6 & up - 10 am Steve Hildebrand Lay Pastoral Minister in Training Everyone Welcome Drop Oft Centre for Huron County Christmas Bureau - Open Week of Dec. 6 - 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. MAPLEWOOD MANOR Retirement Home 13 Church St., Seaforth At present we have Private accommodations available. Features include: excellent dining and snacks dietician approved menus laundry housekeeping medication administered by our professional staff transportation arranged for appointments 24 hour friendly professional staff beauty salon barber services daily activities convalescent & respite stays available . ORCA for more information contact Tracy Nash at 527-1440 Fax # 527-2977 Maplewood Manor "Your Invitation to Gracious Retirement Living"