Huron Expositor, 2014-04-23, Page 66 Huron Expositor • Wednesday, April 23, 2014
letters to the editor
Removing ice at Bayfield Arena an unwise and unfair move; reader
To the Editor;
The letter to the editor by
John Murray Taylor regarding
the removal of the ice from
the Bayfield Arena mirrors
the outrage and frustration of
many in the community.
The decision to remove the
ice by a handful of council-
lors without prior
consultation and a public
meeting to debate is
despicable.
Bluewater council no
qualms about spending tens
of thousands of dollars (and
more) on surveys, studies,
consulting fees, etc. but when
presented with logical, con-
cise accounting by user
groups of the actual ice
expenses it fell on deaf ears.
One councillor in particular was like a
man on a mission - the ice was to be
removed no matter what!
Why? Is there a hidden agenda or a
conflict of interest? It makes no sense.
Council demonstrated a lack of
respect for BCH minor hockey, the fig-
ure skating club, ice users, Bayfield and
local tax payers, but worst of all, no
respect for those who came before us,
who through hard work, sacrifice and
genuine community spirit built the
arena and installed the ice many years
ago.
Council ignored the fact that 70 per
cent of tax revenue for Bluewater ema-
nates from west of Highway 21.
Bayfield has grown steadily over the
last three decades and if you want to
continue to grow and thrive, you don't
remove infrastructure and activities that
attract newcomers and young families.
I hope Bayfield Arena Community
Partners and the user groups will con-
tinue to battle with council as there is a
municipal election coming.
Councillors who ignore the wishes
and common sense logic of the taxpay-
ers risk their wrath in the ballot box.
George Kruse
Bayfield
A generous outpouring
of support for Souper Saturday
To the Editor; We managed to raise just
over $6000 and The Seaforth
Another Souper Saturday and District Food Bank is for -
has come and gone, but will ever grateful.
not be forgotten. The winners of the Christine
We had a generous out- Behnke CulinaryAwards must
pouring of support for this be pleased.
year's event. We look forward to bringing
I want to thank all the you this event next year, and if
chefs and volunteers, as well you would like to be part of it,
as all of our new Facebook drop me aline.
friends for helping to raise
the awareness.
Thanks, Herb McGowan
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You are invited to attend
these area churches
ST. THOMAS CHURCH
21Jarvis St. Seaforth
Rector The Rev. Karine Farmer
Rectory 519-482-9071
Church Office 519-527-1522
Sunday. April 27
ST. JAMES ROMAN
CATHOLIC CHURCH
WELCOMES YOU
14 Victoria Street, Seaforth
519-345-2972
Sat. Mass 5 p.m.
Sun. Mass 9 a.m.
Worship at 9:30 a.m.
Everyone Welcome
ST. PATRICK'S, DUBLIN
Sun. Mass 11 a.m.
FR. CHRIS GILLESPIE
BETHEL BIBLE CHURCH
An Associated Gospel Church
126 Main St. Seaforth 519-527-0982
Pastor Mark Kennedy
Sunday School for all ages 9:45-10:45
SUNDAY WORSHIP SERVICE 11 a.m.
Wednesday Evenings
• Youth Groups - Junior & Senior High
6:30 to 9 p.m.
• Boys & Girls Club JK to Gr. 6
7 - 8:15 p.m.
• Adult Bible Study 7 p.m.
6, EVERYONE WELCOME
EGMONDVILLE
UNITED CHURCH
Pastor Steve Hildebrand
Youth Coordinator - Laura Nakamura
Worship April 27th, 11 a.m.
Youth Sunday School 11 a.m.
Adults at 10 a.m.
Earbuds and elevator available
Website: www.egmondvilleunitedchurch.com
May 3 • The Black Family Singers
May 10 • Annual Plant & Bake Sale
NORTHSIDE
UNITED CHURCH
MINISTER MARY FLETCHER
Sunday, April 27, 11 a.m.
Speaker: Bruce Whitmore
Ham & Scalloped Potato Supper
April 30, 5-7 p.m.
Contact Bill Campbell 527-1775 or
NAPA Auto Parts
You are invited to join us in worship
Sunday School and Nursery Provided.
54 Goderich St. W.
519-527-1449
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FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH
59 Goderich St. W. Seaforth
519-527-0170
Rev. Linda Moffatt
Lorrie Mann - Organist
Worship
Sunday, April 27, 11 a.m.
Visit a shut-in
All Welcome
Sunday School & ry
NurseProvided.
Office Hours: Wed. 9 a.m. - noon
Conservation Dinner gets better every year
To the Editor;
All I can say is 'Wow' The hard-
working members of the Conservation
Dinner committee wanted the 25th
Conservation Dinner to be extra spe-
cial and they certainly delivered.
We were very happy to hear such
positive comments as "it just gets bet-
ter every year!'
I would like to thank all the gener-
ous donors, sponsors, guests, artists,
committee members, community vol-
unteers, and other supporters of this
charitable fundraiser. Thirty-five
volunteers were involved with the
planning, set up and helping with the
evenings activities and there were over
400 donors. You are all amazing. It was
another sold -out event this year and
the meal was wonderful and the crowd
was fabulous.
The local community really showed
their spirit by making the 2014 Con-
servation Dinner a record-setting
event, raising a single -year record of
almost $55,000 for community conser-
vation projects of the Exeter Lions
Club and the Ausable Bayfield Con-
servation Foundation. This brings the
total to more than $920,000 in net pro-
ceeds raised over the 25 -year history
of the event. Well done.
I was very honoured to be Chair for
this year's special anniversary event
and to work with so many committed
people who really care about our com-
munity. Once again - Wow.
Sincere thanks to all,
Janet Clarke,
Community member and Chair of
the Conservation Dinner Committee
Seaforth Lions Club Recognizes Membership Growth
The March business meeting was
held at the Canadian Mental Health
boardroom with 11 members present.
Lion President Paul Stephen and Lion
Stuart Morton were recipients of Sil-
ver Membership Growth Award pins
for bringing three new members into
our club.
The March 24 dinner meeting was a
pizza night held at the Canadian
Mental Health boardroom with 13
members present. Everything was put
in place for the Dublin, Mitchell, Sea -
forth Lions Clubs' TV auction on Sat-
urday April 5. Thanks to the generos-
ity of Seaforth merchants and
businesses, 144 items valued at over
$10,000 were donated for the
auction.
Winners of the March $60 early
bird draw for our Elimination Draw
were Graham and Helen Craig. There
are still a few tickets left. Contact
Lion Bob Beuttenmiller at 527-0282
INDIAN RIVER DIRECT
CITRUS TRUCKLOAD SALE
SEATORTH
FRI., April 25th - 12:45 PM - 2:30 PM
Seaforth Agricultural Society
('-20 LB. BOX OF FLORIDA
Seedless Navel Oranges
or Ruby Red Grapefruit PER BOX)
www.indianriverdirectcom
to purchase a ticket.
The annual Lions Park spring clean-
up has been scheduled for Saturday
April 26. There should be a lot of win-
ter debris to clean up prior to what
promises to be a busy summer at the
Lions Park.
Upcoming Seaforth Lions Club
projects are the trout derby at the
Lions Park on May 3, the Elimination
Dinner, Dance and Draw on June 21
and the Seaforth Lions Club 90th
anniversary celebrations on July 1.
Membership in the Seaforth Lions
Club is open to men and women
interested in local and global commu-
nity service. Our members enjoy the
fellowship of working together to
enhance the lives of others.
M A KE•ISH
Canada
Because some
wishes can't wait
for someday.
www.makeawish.ca
1-888-822-9474