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Home My WebLink AboutThe Times Advocate, 2008-12-31, Page 11Wednesday, December 31, 2008 Times -Advocate 11 JULY 2 • If the public meeting in Crediton is any indication, the proposed new water rates aren't very popular in the Stephen ward, either. The meeting June 24 at the Crediton Community Centre was interrupted several times by a few individuals who shouted obscenities, while one resident threw an information pack- age into the air and walked out in the middle of the meeting and another called for South Huron councillors to resign. • Fundraising has started for a new- ly -renovated Crediton Community Centre. With the old Crediton Hall facing closure by the end of the year, the deci- sion was made to renovate the former Stephen Township municipal building and improve the playground area. The project is estimated at $400,000 and will be funded through fundraising efforts and from reserves from the for- mer Stephen Township. JULY 9 • South Huron's mayor is looking to win the top spot on Huron County council. Ken Oke confirmed with the Times - Advocate last week he is seeking the warden's position for next year. So far Oke's competition is current Warden John Bezaire, who is seeking a second term. County councillors will vote on the issue in the first week of Decem- ber. • Two South Huron ratepayers ap- peared before council asking for an- swers to questions about the Crediton/ Centralia sewer project and about the current proposed water rate increases. Dianne Faubert and Susan Regier started their presentation by stating they weren't representing any partic- ular group or community, they were speaking for themselves. Most of the concerns of Faubert and Regier dealt with grants and the mu- nicipality's inability to receive larger grants on both the sewer project and the Lake Huron water pipeline. JULY 16 • The Municipality of Bluewater re- ceived a "nuts and bolts" report on its roads July 7 from Andrew Ross of B.M. Ross. Ross said the report was to have been delivered in 2007 but staff changes in the municipality delayed it until this year. The report is a "to do list of roads with costs," said Ross, and a technical tool for the next five years although council can override the report if it needs to. JULY 23 • During a special meeting, South Huron council passed a con- troversial bylaw that had the gallery packed with concerned residents at Monday night's regular meeting. The bylaw regards the financing of the Crediton/Centralia sewer project. While council was unable to come to a decision Monday night, staff pre- sented further information to council at Tuesday morning's special meeting, with council eventually going ahead with the bylaw. The controversy primarily stems from the time frame residents were given to either pay in full the amount they owe for their sewers or decide to enter into the municipality's 20 -year debenture program. Letters were mailed out to residents July 8-9 and they were told they had until July 21 to pay their sewer charge in full or they would enter into the debenture program with a 5.09 per cent interest charge. As an example of the fees resi- dents are facing, a property owner ow- ing $10,493 would pay $848 annually in interest, increasing the total over 20 years to over $18,000. JULY 30 • Over 1,400 riders took part in last weekend's Rona MS Bike Tour from Grand Bend to London (and back), raising $890,000 for the Multiple Scle- rosis Society of Canada. The MS Bike Tour, the largest in Ontario and second largest in Cana- da, saw 1,448 participants make the 160 -kilometre trip from Grand Bend to London and back to Grand Bend, winding up with a celebration at Port Blake. This was the 18th year for the lo- cal ride and the turnout was a record. One of the local riders in the event is Bob Case of Grand Bend who has participated in the last 11 bike tours, raising over $40,000. This year he has raised $7,800 so far, with more coming in. Case was the event's ninth -highest fundraiser last year, pulling in more than $10,000. New Year Blessings By Muriel Lewis GRANTON CORRESPONDENT GRANTON — The calendar said that Dec. 21 was the first day of winter, but it sure got an early start! At Granton -Wesley United Church on Sun., Dec. 21, Pastor Paul Vollick led the service and baptized Justin Bryan Ropp, son of Jaden and Carolyn Ropp, and brother of Anna. The message was entitled "An Angel Came" and the Scripture readings were from Luke 1 and Romans 16. The fourth Advent candle and the Christ candle were lit by Michelle McBurney and Le- anne Finkbeiner. At Granton -Wesley United on Sun., Dec. 28, Pastor Vollick led the service and the message was entitled "And So it Begins." The scripture readings were from Luke 2 and Galatians 4. Hilda Grose lit the Christ candle and the Advent candles. Time was shared with the young people of the con- gregation. The annual meeting is scheduled for Sun., Feb. 1, 2009. St. Paul s Anglican At St. Paul's Anglican Church in Kirkton on the fourth Sunday of Advent, Dec. 21, Rev. Dalice Sim led the lessons and carols service. Reading the seven Lessons were Emma Black - ler, Sarah Blackler, Fraser Urquhart, Cathy Urquhart, Rosemary Schaefer, George Burgin and Rev. Sim. A time of fellowship followed the service. May all the blessings of Christmas continue into the new year. At St. Paul's Anglican Church in Kirkton on Sun., Dec. 28, Rev. Sim celebrated the Holy Eucharist. The message was about the grace of God which came through the birth of Je- sus. John Urquhart read the Lessons. Special music was provided in song by Sarah Blackler and her family. Queensway hosts loved ones for Christmas HENSALL — Queensway resi- dents benefited from a wide vari- ety of entertainment throughout the past two weeks, starting with a wonderful music program by "The Goldies" Sunday afternoon Dec.14. They performed a wide selection of songs ranging from sacred gospel Christmas Carols to secular Christmas tunes. Mi- chael Seminuk of London pro- vided music for the December birthday party held Thurs., Dec. 18 when each birthday celebrant received a fresh flower corsage, and Paul McNaughton with his group "Homemade Jam" enter- tained for the resident's Christ- mas party, Sat., Dec. 20. Pat Veal and Mona Alderdice of Hensall United Church added a special Christmas touch to the celebration when they visited and brought unique handmade Christmas ornaments for each resident. Church services the past two weeks were led by Rev. Marybeth Wilson of Brucefield and Kippen United Churches and Rev. Trem- bulak of Zion Lutheran Church in Dashwood. Belva Fuss and Freda Johnston were volunteer pianists for the services. Residents were excited to have a good number of family mem- bers and friends join them for the many special events. Several residents were fortunate to be out with their family over Christ- mas and some hosted loved ones at their Christmas meal at Queensway, Christmas day. We are fortunate at Queensway to have a number of areas that can be booked by family members or friends to enjoy a special occa- sion with a resident. They range from large activation rooms to smaller more intimate areas such as the cafe. Martin Gelinas of Zurich gave his usual much appreciated per- formance in the retirement home lounge for the Friendship Friday program Dec. 19. Throughout the past two weeks residents have benefited from massage therapy with Lori Burt RMT, music ther- apy with Lisa Stewart, as well as exercises, games, manicures and baking. Student Aides, Cassie, Genelle and Marsha have been keeping residents busy in the evenings with various games, reading and chats, even teaching a few how to play the Nintendo "Wii" game. Bring in the new year Family and friends are invited to attend the residents' New Years Eve party Wed., Dec. 31 at 2 p.m. with entertainment by Lar- ry McQuarrie of Stratford. They are looking forward to Larry's terrific music and some delicious refreshments. See you then! cooking with memories BY DEBBY WAGLER POINT SQUARES THIS IS A MOST AMAZING RECIPE. IT IS SOFT AND NEEDS TO BE SERVED FROM COLD BUT IT BRINGS UP THOUGHTS OF A GOOD CHOCOLATE BAR! IT IS RICH AND SO CAN BE CUT IN SMALL PIECES THE RECIPE TAKES A BIT OF ASSEMBLY BUT IT IS SO GOOD! BE SURE TO TRY THIS OVER THE NEXT WEEK WHEN YOU HAVE SOME EXTRA TIME OFF! ENJOY! 1 cup peanut butter 1 cup chocolate chips (semi- sweet) 1 cup butterscotch chips ri n Heat over low heat and spread 1/2 of it in a 9 by 13 inch pan lined with foil. Chill until firm. Reserve the other half at room temperature for the topping. 1/2 cup butter 2TBSP custard powder (vanilla) 1/4 cup evaporated milk 3 cup icing sugar 1/2 tsp maple flavouring MEASURE BUTTER AND MILK INTO A SAUCEPAN AND BRING TO A FULL BOIL. CAREFULLY WHISK IN POWDER. REMOVE FROM HEAT AND STIR IN ICING SUGAR AND MAPLE FLAVOURING TILL A SOFT BALL. 000K TO ROOM TEMP AND PRESS IN PAN OF FIRM CHOCOLATE. MIX 1 CUP PEANUTS WITH RESERVED PEANUT BUTTER MIXTURE AND SPREAD OVER SECOND LAYER. CHILL, THEN CUT. SERVE FROM THE FRIDGE OR FREEZER. MERRY CHRISTMAS!! WOW. HAVE A WONDERFUL HOLIDAY. 1 IAN RIVER D ECT CITRUS TRUCKLOAD SALE 201b Box of Florida Seedless Navel Oranges 221uu AOR Ruby Red Grapefruit per box Old Mips $it ,t1 3 I Sav111 from December 26 to January Save upto...' Ioft Save the Taxes 4r4 Storewide. 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