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The Citizen, 2003-05-21, Page 18PAGE 18. THE CITIZEN, WEDNESDAY, MAY 21, 2003. Children’s topic deals with worries FROM LONDESBORO Canada in my pocket Michael Mitchell, a children’s performer who spent the day at Hullett Central Public School on Thursday, sings a song called Canada in my Pocket, describing the significance of the symbols found on some Canadian coins. (Sarah Mann photo) CH invites input into plan By David Emsley Clinton News-Record The existing and future uses of properties within Central Huron will be. affected by the new official plan, and therefore ratepayers are being urged to attend an open house to review the plan. “We would like the public to understand this will affect properties within the Municipality of Central Huron,” said Reeve Carol Mitchell. “You need to be informed.” The public review open house of the official plan, which is now in its draft stage, will be held Saturday, May 24, from 9 a.m to 3 p.m. in the auditorium of the Clinton Arena. She explained that in the wards that were formerly the Twps. of Goderich and Hullett, there were never official plans, as townships had secondary plans, which laid out the planning process. “This will be the first time in the townships an official plan will be the governing document.” According to information provided regarding the open house, an official plan is a key planning instrument that outlines the long term land use planning goals and objectives of the municipality. It is a statement about where and how development should take place, and it also forms the basis for a new zoning bylaw. The plan also includes text and maps which show how land is designated for specific uses. Council has collected input from the public during meetings, Mitchell During the children’s time at Londesboro United Church on Sunday, May 18, Rev. Nelson spoke to the boys and girls about rocking chairs and worry. When one rocks in a rocking chair, one can be soothed and relaxed although the chair goes nowhere. Likewise worries go nowhere either. He encouraged the children to take worries/concerns to their parents and to God for help. The senior choir er.listed the help of the congregation with their morning anthems, You Never Saw Old Galilee. The offering was received by said, as well as receiving numerous pieces of correspondence. “Now, council has also hired a consultant to review the draft official plan... just to give us a fresh outlook, a different approach,” she said. A number of changes have resulted from the draft official plan, including policies regarding agriculture, natural environment, mineral aggregates and urban settlement. Among the changes of which Mitchell made note was in the area of natural environment, as she said a number of properties in Ward 1 (Goderich Twp.) will be affected. “With natural environment, it can dictate the level of development. 5Ob Wedditig^nniversary Please join the children of Ross and Mary Procter in a celebration of their 50th year together May 24, 2003 2:00 pm - 5:00 pm North Huron Wescast Centre 99 Kerr Drive, Wingham, Ont. Please bring your best stories and warm wishes only 3si Brian Falconer and his daughter, Kendra. Psalm 46, a psalm of rejoicing by David, was the responsive reading. Luke 19: 1-10 was the supporting scripture for Rev. Ted Nelson’s message, titled “Zacchaeus Was Treed.” Rev. Nelson pointed out that the importance of what Jesus taught was very often found in His chance encounters with people, such as that with Zacchaeus. Zacchaeus, a very rich and unscrupulous tax collector, was at a point in his life of feeling somewhat remorseful. Having heard much about this gentle teacher, Jesus, Zacchaeus, being of short stature, climbed up in a sycamore tree for a better look when Jesus came to Jericho. Christ saw Zacchaeus in the tree and He also saw the promise of a better future for him. Calling Zacchaeus down He went to dine at the tax collector’s home in spite of the alarm expressed by His followers. As a result of this encounter, Zacchaeus repents and agrees to pay restitution for his past and make changes in his life. Rev. Nelson said. “Jesus challenges each of us to treat all persons as equals, forgetting past histories and looking to the future. Christ’s gamble with Zacchaeus brought salvation. The scripture passage, “Let him who has not sinned cast the first stone”, is a reminder that none are faultless. Have you called Carmen Drost to offer your help with the Londesboro Food Grains Bank project? Are you interested in helping with the church flower beds this summer? Call Carl Stevenson. Next Sunday, the outreach team is hosting Cash for Coffee and Conversation following the morning service. Proceeds will send a family to camp. There can be development allowed to no development allowed,” she said. “That can determine the existing and future uses of your property.” The reeve also commented on the fact that standardized site plan control policies for industrial and commercial uses have been developed for the whole municipality under the new plan, and said, “That's a major shift.” During the open house, displays will be set up in the auditorium outlining the new plan, and members of Central Huron Council, along with the consultant and county planning representatives will be on Continued on page 19 PEOPLE AROUND LONDESBORO By BRENDA RADFORD Call 523-4296 In spite of an upcoming holiday weekend and short notice, a number of Londesboro ladies were in attendance to shower bride-elect, Sharon Bergsma, with best wishes and' gifts. The shower was held Thursday evening, May 15, at Londesboro United Church and organized by the village committee. All enjoyed dessert prepared and served by Shannon Clark, Jean McVittie, Sandy Bergsma and Dawn Dolmage. Everyone tested themselves with some wedding- themed contests. Following a reading by Jean, Sharon opened her gifts. When thanking everyone for their generosity, she noted how much she was going to miss living in our village. Sharon grew up just east of Londesboro and has always seemed a part of this community. Following her marriage, Sharon will be living on a farm in the The Brubachers of Ethel |®| ffle&taatant and Siakeiy. j ^2 REAL Home-cooked meals! I CT Come and try our cinnamon buns. | Mon. - Fri. 6:30 am 'til 7:30 pm; I Sat. 8:00 am - 6:30 pm; Sun. Closed I 887-8659 in Ethel <1 ^1 40th Wedding Anniversary fe Michael and Dorothy Gulutzen and family invite you to their 40th Wedding Anniversary on Saturday, May 24, 2003 at the Cranbrook Hall Cranbrook, Ontario Come and Go Tea 7 p.m. - 9 p.m. No gifts please Your attendance is a gift enough Fisher and her family on the recent passing of her son, Doug, in Sudbury. Bel more/Wroxeter area.The community extends their best wishes for her future. Sympathy is extended to Betty Orderly virtue at HOPS William Penn wrote “Patience and diligence, like faith, remove mountains.” This is the quote for the week of May 19 through 24 for Hullett Central Public School. It supports the virtue of orderliness. This is a busy week at the school. Wednesday, May 21 (today) the school is presenting its spring concert at 7 p.m. Tomorrow, Thursday, the pupils will be participating in their annual track and field day. Friday would be the raindate. Perhaps you would enjoy dropping by the school for these happenings. The community is always welcome.