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Heat headed to Ont. tourney

By Shawn Loughlin The Citizen

First out of the gates The Friends of the Village of Blyth held their annual Easter egg hunt on the Greenway Trail portion of the Goderich-to-Guelph Rail Trail on Saturday morning, scattering about 1,000 eggs on the trail from Queen

Street to the arch in the east end of the village. Over 100 young people were on hand to clean up for the organization, bringing back dozens of plastic eggs at a time before heading home with a treat bag. (Shawn Loughlin photo)

Breakfast on the Farm coming to Huron Farm and Food Care Ontario is expanding its popular Breakfast on the Farm event in Huron County, which will host the first-ever twosite event this June with locations near both Brussels and Blyth.

Breakfast on the Farm in Huron County will go ahead on Saturday, June 17 between 9 a.m. and 1 p.m.

The event traditionally welcomes over 2,500 people and this year they will begin at Grazing Meadows wagyu beef farm near Brussels owned by Tim and Donna Prior.

At Grazing Meadows, just east of Brussels, there will be an allOntario breakfast, interactive and educational displays on farming and a chance to meet and greet with local farmers. In addition, tours of Grazing Meadows itself will be offered.

The second stop will be Steve and Arletta Hallahan’s seventhgeneration dairy farm in East Wawanosh. That will be the event’s ice cream stop and it will give attendees the opportunity to tour the farm and speak with a family that

has had farming in its blood for nearly 170 years.

Christa Ormiston, program manager with Farm and Food Care Ontario, spoke with The Citizen about the event, saying this will be the first time that a second stop has been added to the Breakfast on the Farm event. The organization, which aims to connect everyday residents of both urban and rural communities with the farmers that grow and produce their food, hosts between two and three such events a year and coming to Huron County is something that has been a few years in the making.

Ormiston says the Hallahan farm had applied to be a Farm and Food Care Ontario Breakfast on the Farm stop several years ago and had been chosen for 2020, but that event would not go ahead due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Luckily, the farm remained on the books and now can be part of a twostop tour this year.

Ormiston said that the Brussels Agricultural Society and one of its long-time members, Monique

Baan, who is also a Farm and Food Care Ontario committee member, worked to bring the Priors on board to showcase their unique farm in the heart of Huron County.

Ormiston says the events are all about connecting consumers with farmers, education and building trust among those buying food and those producing it in rural, farming communities like Huron County.

Before the COVID-19 pandemic, Ormiston said Farm and Food Care Ontario would frequently sell out these events weeks before they were set to be held and she hopes that level of enthusiasm for the June

17 event will continue now as lockdowns and travel restrictions are a thing of the past.

And, while the events have been a lot of fun over the years and connected people with farmers, Ormiston said the impact of the events is being felt. The organization has conducted preand post-event polls, asking attendees about their opinions towards farming, etc. and she says there have been noted improvements in confidence levels after people have attended a Breakfast on the Farm event, which is what it’s all about.

Over Easter weekend, the U13 B Huron Heat took part in the Brampton Canadettes Easter Tournament, the longest-running women’s hockey tournament in the world, making it to the semifinals.

The locals got off to a rocky start with a 6-1 loss to the Lucan Irish on Friday morning. They would bounce back, however, with three straight wins. Later on Friday, the Heat beat the Mississauga Hurricanes by a score of 3-1, followed by a 3-0 win over the Georgina Golden Hawks on Saturday and a Sunday morning quarterfinal victory over the London Devilettes by a score of 31.

The Heat would fall in the semifinals, however, to the Mooretown Lady Flags by a score of 7-2 on Sunday afternoon.

Looking ahead, five Huron Heat teams - the U9B, U18BB, U13 C, U11 B and U11 C Heat - have their tickets punched for the Ontario Women’s Hockey Association (OWHA) Provincials this weekend in the Toronto area.

On April 14, the U11 B Heat will play the Niagara Rapids and the Kingston Ice Wolves, while the U11 C Heat will play the Woodstock Wildcats and the Cold Creek Comets. The U13 C Heat will play the Kanata Rangers and the Chatham Outlaws and the U18 BB Heat will play the Orangeville Tigers and the Norfolk Hericanes.

The schedule for the U9 B Heat team has yet to be posted.

On Saturday, April 15, the U11 B Heat will play the Timmins Falcons, while the U11C Heat will play the Kemptville Storm, the U13 C Heat will play the Woodstock Wildcats and the U18 BB team will play the Napanee Crunch with hopes of returning for championship play on Sunday, April 16.

Gallery’s Student Show tonight The Blyth Festival Art Gallery Committee is pleased to introduce the 2023 season show listings. For the first time since 2019, the gallery will host a full slate of shows, starting in April and running through into September.

Beginning on Friday, April 14, creations by Huron and Perth

County’s secondary school art students will fill the Bainton Gallery. This annual celebration of student creativity will feature the best works of art students in Grades 9 to 12 from both school boards.

Many different artistic techniques will be featured, including mixed media, sculpture, photography,

drawing, painting, printmaking and digital illustration. The show runs April 14-May 5.

Works of local artists, of all experience levels, will grace the gallery once again this spring with the community art show. This nonjuried show will demonstrate the Continued on page 19

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The White Death Glimpses of the Past with Karen Webster Once called consumption and also labelled the White Death, tuberculosis (TB) is a deadly disease that, throughout history, has struck many people, not only locally, but throughout the world. Another older name for the condition is phthisis, which specifically refers to pulmonary consumption/ tuberculosis. While tuberculosis is often associated with the lungs, it can, in fact, affect the brain, bones, kidneys or the spine.

Symptoms of the disease include weakness, weight loss, fever and night sweats.

Consumption was so named because the disease appeared to consume the victim’s body. In looking at some random death registrations, we find that, in Brussels in 1888, on one page of 12 reported causes of death, two were attributed to consumption. One victim was a 31 year-old barrister and another was an 11-month-old girl. That is a statistic of one in six deaths being from consumption, while other causes were old age, typhoid, stroke and accidents.

Similarly, looking at one page of 19 death registrations in Ashfield

Township in 1905, three were cited as the result of consumption and involved 30-, 34- and 40-year old men. It is highly unlikely that any family in our area has not been affected by this disease at one time or another.

Because the treatment for tuberculosis was not discovered until the mid-20th century, all sorts of theories and remedies abounded in local newspapers. Dr. T. A. Slocums offered cod liver oil as a cure-all and a Dr. I. C. Ayes felt that a Cherry Pectoral was the best cure.

Tuberculosis is caused by a germ

called tubercle bacillus. This bacterium is only viable in a human or animal body. Once the bacteria are outside the body and exposed to sunlight and/or drying, they die.

Tuberculosis is spread through saliva and is also airborne through sneezing or coughing. In 1904, an editorial in the Zurich Herald cautioned about the ways that consumption was spread and declared that spitting was a dangerous and filthy habit. Sharing utensils and other household items also spreads the disease. Humans can also contract tuberculosis from cattle. Once pasteurization of milk became the norm, this threat was gone.

Tuberculosis was once thought of as being hereditary because several family members might succumb to it. Instead, it was the proximity of family members and the sharing of common goods that was the cause.

Scientist Robert Kock was able to isolate the tubercle bacillus in 1882, but it wasn’t for another 60 years that a cure was found.

Hospitals for the care and treatment of tuberculosis are called sanitaria, which comes from the Latin for “health-giving”. Various spellings of sanitarium are to be found. In 1902, the Muskoka Free Hospital for Consumptives was opened. Sanitaria were located outside city centres for two reasons: the feeling that country air was more pure and because of phthisiophobia – the fear of contracting tuberculosis. Other sanitaria in Ontario were located in Ottawa, Brantford, Toronto, Hamilton and the Queen Alexandra in London, Ontario. This facility was later named the Beck Memorial Sanatorium. Not all persons recovered in these institutions, but those who did were often under treatment for several years.

The Seaforth News in November of 1918 cautioned readers, in light of the recent influenza epidemic (Spanish Flu), to be taking special precautions to avoid consumption.

These factors included avoiding needless work and worry, partaking of regular nourishing meals and

ensuring a plentiful supply of pure fresh air both day and night.

At one point, it was reported that more people died in Canada from tuberculosis than were killed in the Great War (1914-1918).

In 1943, Selman Waksman discovered a compound that acted against tuberculosis, called streptomycin. The compound was first given to a human patient in 1949 and the patient was cured.

Although a cure had been found, recovery was not immediate. It took up to two years for the treatment to be effective. By 1952, it was found that the use of three specific drugs, at a time, decreased the length of treatment, from 18 months to nine by 1970 and even later, in 1980, the introduction of a fourth drug to the regime brought the treatment time down to four months.

Local people did their part to combat this disease. A dance was held in Blyth in 1949 in aid of the CPT (cancer, polio and tuberculosis) fund. In 1951, the Blyth Lions invited the public to a lecture by a representative of the Beck Institute.

That same year, the Lions also sponsored a mass, free x-ray clinic (evidence of T. B. can be found, by x-rays, of scarred lung tissue).

Tuberculosis is not a disease of the past. In countries like India, Indonesia and China, it still is a threat to human life. Treatment with various drugs is quite costly and in these countries with high populations, many are unable to afford the necessary drugs. Worse still, some people may begin treatment with drugs but later run out of finances to continue treatment. When this occurs, some forms of T.B. become drug-resistant and no existing therapy can guard against that.

As of 2020, the incidence rate of tuberculosis in Canada was at 47 cases per 100,000 of the population.

In India, the current rate is 28 cases in 100 people.

With proper use of available drugs and common-sense precautions, it is to be hoped that tuberculosis, like many other scourges of the past, can be eliminated.

One last time

Rev. JoAnn Todd presided over the final regular service at St. John’s Anglican Church in Brussels on Easter Sunday. The final, deconsecration service for the church is set for Sunday, April 30 at 3 p.m. (John Stephenson photo)

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HE passes procedural bylaw

By Shawn Loughlin The Citizen Huron East Council has officially passed a new procedural bylaw that will amend numerous aspects of governance for the municipality, including a change to the start time for council meetings, moving them from 7 p.m. up to 6 p.m.

Staff solicited comments from the public, Clerk Jessica Rudy said in her report to council, which was presented at its April 4 meeting, but received no responses.

She said that a poll regarding the preferred start time for council meetings showed the six respondents split between the new time of 6 p.m. and the current time of 7 p.m. Staff also received 13 responses asking about delegation time limits. Eight people said 10 minutes would be sufficient, while four preferred the current 15 minutes and one person said five minutes would be best.

Changes in the bylaw include: moving to a virtual meeting in the event of inclement weather; adding a consent agenda to regular council agendas; circulating the accounts

payable listing for information purposes under the meeting’s consent agenda; bringing in a 10minute time limit for delegations, changed from 15 minutes; changing the start of council meetings to 6 p.m., changed from 7 p.m.; changing submission deadlines to Wednesday at 5 p.m. preceding the next council meeting; allowing agenda items to be moved to accommodate staff, consultants, outside staff and members of the public; consolidating all amendments made from 2015 to the present; using legislation references opposed to direct quotation; the incorporation of consistent wording and some agenda order changes to regular and inaugural council agendas.

If approved at the April 4 meeting, Rudy said the changes, including the change in start time, would be in effect for the next meeting of council, which is scheduled for May 2.

Council had largely debated aspects of the changes to the procedural bylaw at previous meetings, but Mayor Bernie MacLellan raised the issue of

electronic participation and limiting it to a degree. He said he didn’t have a problem with people viewing the meeting electronically, but suggested that if people want to be part of a public meeting to provide comment on a planning matter or present a delegation to council that every effort should be made to do so in person.

Several councillors agreed, but Rudy and Chief Administrative Officer Brad McRoberts suggested that a virtual option, in extreme circumstances involving weather, travel or other emergencies, should be considered.

Eventually council settled on leaving the newly-changed procedural bylaw as is, but with a provision that electronic participation in a meeting for a delegation or to comment at a public meeting needs to be approved by MacLellan in advance of the meeting.

Council passed the new procedural bylaw, which will now be in effect for the next council meeting, which is set for Tuesday, May 2, beginning at 6 p.m. at council chambers in Seaforth.

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THE CITIZEN, FRIDAY, APRIL 14, 2023. PAGE 3.

Pullen reflects on forests’ 75th anniversary year

A banner day

Last year, the Huron County Forest system celebrated its 75th anniversary, so it was a big year for Forest Conservation Officer David Pullen. One of the celebrations involved placing the first Forests Ontario “It Takes a Forest” sign in southwestern Ontario at the Stevenson Tract. Warden Glen McNeil and the Smith family from the Brussels area were on hand to cut the ribbon and unveil the new sign. (Courtesy photo)

By Shawn Loughlin The Citizen Last week, Huron County Forest Conservation Officer Dave Pullen presented his annual report to Huron County Council, citing major improvements to the county

forests and extensive outreach work with forest management over the course of 2022.

Pullen spoke to council at its April 5 meeting and detailed the growing usage of the county forest system, which has been on the rise since council’s decision to keep the

trail systems open throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, giving residents and visitors an opportunity to get active outdoors in a safe, distanced environment during the height of lockdowns and COVID-19 infection waves.

Pullen told councillors that, in

2022, the county installed new boardwalks and parking areas in the county forests and any costs to the trails were offset by the sale of timber products sustainably harvested from the forests, in addition to through a partnership with the county’s Public Works Department.

He added that forest management and forest conservation bylaw compliance by woodland owners continues to be a focus for the department, adding that a growing number of woodland owners using independent foresters to mark trees and co-ordinate timber sales has been encouraging.

The department, he said, is continuing to work with woodland owners to restore areas that have a high percentage of ash trees, many of which are also wetland areas. He said The Huron Clean Water Project should be helpful in those efforts going forward.

The goal, he said, is to maintain the county’s existing level of forest cover, which sits at 16 per cent.

He also noted some of the specific forest management activity for Huron East Council, including work at the O’Connor Tract in Ashfield-Colborne-Wawanosh (ACW), the Stevenson Tract in Morris-Turnberry and the Sheppardton Tract north of Goderich.

“A significant harvest and tornado salvage was completed in the O’Connor Tract in ACW in the winter of 2022, resulting in revenue of $48,428. A small harvest of white pine and ash trees in the Stevenson Tract resulted in valueadded sales of $12,800 of live-edge and dimensional lumber on GovDeals.ca. This method of marketing surplus lumber and trail maintenance trees from the county forests has resulted in revenues of over $64,000 since 2017. It is a good demonstration of value-added marketing, as it represents 23 per cent of the value of total forestry sales from less than five per cent of total volume of timber harvested,” Pullen said in his report.

He also noted that the Stevenson Tract, which is the county’s second-

largest forest tract, is now home to the first Forests Ontario “It Takes a Forest” sign in southwestern Ontario, promoting the role that forests play in protecting water quality.

The sign was unveiled at a celebration that coincided with the 75th anniversary of the Huron County Forests last year, Pullen said in his report.

Also at the Stevenson Tract, the county opened a new walking trail just east of the Maitland River and a new stone culvert crossing over Sunshine Creek.

As part of the 75th anniversary, the county also completed a boardwalk to connect a trail network through previouslyimpassible areas in the Sheppardton Tract north of Goderich.

“Thanks in part to some federalprovincial COVID resiliency funding, an accessible trail is 95 per cent complete in the Hays Tract south of Goderich and this feature will be signed and opened to the public in 2023,” Pullen added.

“The county forests continue to be an invaluable resource to county residents for health and recreation during the pandemic.

An unprecedented number of residents continue to use the properties for hiking, snowshoeing and skiing. To ensure safety and accommodate the increased demand, occasional winter maintenance of parking areas has been undertaken in partnership with Public Works.”

He noted that, in 2022, 138 Notices of Intent were filed, approximately 30 per cent of which were marked by independent professional foresters using good forestry practices.

There are currently no forest conservation bylaw cases before the courts, Pullen told councillors, but two were resolved over the course of 2022 with guilty pleas and fines that totalled $4,000 plus a 25 per cent victim surcharge and courtordered replanting paid for by the defendants, which Pullen added is now part of most resolutions. He said that two replanting orders from 2022 are outstanding and expected to be completed this spring.

Speak Lord, for Your servant is listening! (“Every Day!” Author unknown) “Speak Lord, for Your servant is listening!” 1 Samuel 3:9 Lord, I may not expect to hear You speak to me with an audible voice, as You spoke to Samuel; but by Your Word and by Your Spirit — You still speak to the hearts of Your people.

O Lord, but speak thus unto me. Speak to my mind, my conscience, and my heart... words of instruction, words of warning, words of reproof, words of counsel, words of comfort, according as You, in Your infinite wisdom, see fit.

Speak to me as my Saviour—tell me of Your redeeming mercy.

Speak to me as my Friend—draw near and commune with my heart.

Speak to me as my Father—and tell me of Your care and constant love.

When burdened with sin, say unto me, “I, even I, am He who blots out your sins as a cloud, and your transgressions as a thick cloud!”

When struggling with inward corruption, say unto my soul, “I am your salvation!”

An appropriate topper

Betty Graber Watson, right, was one of many who stopped into the Brussels United Church on Saturday for its annual Easter bake sale, but stayed for the Easter hat-making workshop. Not only were the hats the perfect complement for the community’s Easter parade later that afternoon, but Graber Watson said many of the hats made repeat appearances the next day as the church marked Easter Sunday. (John Stephenson photo)

When distressed in the hour of trial, say unto me, “Do not fear, for I am with you. Do not be dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you and help you—I will uphold you with My righteous right hand.”

In every time of need, say to my heart, “My grace is sufficient for you.”

A Grace Gem Submitted by: Immanuel United Reformed Church, Listowel, ON 519-492-1359

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A ‘win’ is just the beginning The Chippewas of Saugeen First Nations have been awarded ownership of a two-and-a-half-kilometre section of Sauble Beach that has been contested for decades. The portion of the beach in question was part of Treaty 72, signed in 1854, and just two years later the Crown improperly surveyed the land when marking out the reserve boundaries.

While the federal government recognized the mistake in the 1970s, the province and the town have been fighting the claim since 1995.

Sauble Beach is a lucrative waterfront tourist destination and the town makes more than $1 million each summer from parking fees. From the sounds of comments, nothing will change for tourists, other than the revenue will go to the Chippewas instead of the Town of Sauble Beach.

Many hope that the Chippewas will improve the ecological stewardship of the beach, which is a vital habitat for the endangered piping plover.

While the media headlines declared this a “win” for the Chippewas of Saugeen, that seems to be a simplistic view. A century-old wrong has been righted, but the real work will begin now for the First Nation leaders and the neighbouring municipality to find a way to move forward and work together. Not only is a treasured beach at stake, but there are three private landowners caught up in the crossfire whose generationslong ownership of real estate has been converted into a “life interest” allowing no sale or bequeathing of the property.

No one said reconciliation would be easy. – DS

Checks and balances The North Huron budget has passed and recreation in the township is safe. But, for how long? Community centres have been spared in this year’s budget, but some glaring concerns remain.

With the budget up for approval, council members were asking very legitimate questions about a $400,000 cut to the recreation budget, perhaps underfunding the department, setting it up to fail, and figures that Director of Recreation Vicky Luttenberger says differ from her submissions to what appears in the now-final budget. For now, those questions remain just questions, as Director of Finance Chris Townes was out sick for one of the most important meetings of his year.

This is not to necessarily point an accusatory finger at Townes, that is, but at a council that simply went ahead and passed the budget in the face of some significant and warranted concerns.

This process has been chaotic from the start, with staff members presenting a splashy potential increase of over 20 per cent followed by even splashier solutions of gutting recreation and closing centres. Now, at the one-yard line, councillors simply accepted what they were given.

Councillors are elected to be our eyes and ears and, most important, our voice when it comes to the business of operating the township.

When they can’t get their questions answered in the face of one of the most significant votes of the year, residents should have concerns.

There could be perfectly reasonable and understandable answers to the questions mentioned above, just waiting to be shared. But, the fact that we don’t know for sure is enough to press pause. – SL

Across the aisle In March of 2022, the Liberal government of Canada made an announcement that it would be pursuing a number of shared priorities with the New Democratic Party (NDP) in exchange for support in maintaining the current minority Parliament until 2025, without forming an official coalition government. For more than a year now, the confidence-and-supply agreement between the Liberals and NDP has brought a semblance of political stability to Canada, which is in stark contrast to the other recent experiences with non-majority governments.

The ongoing fidelity of the agreement between the Liberals and NDP has been characterized as relatively steady and incrementally productive, in sharp contrast to the deadlocked dysfunction and chaotic methods favoured by supporters of last year’s so-called “Freedom Convoy”.

According to Aaron Wherry, a senior writer at the CBC, the Liberal/NDP arrangement has demonstrated the value of communication and building personal relationships between competing parties. Wherry emphasizes that the agreement has necessitated ongoing dialogue and structured meetings to ensure effective co-operation.

While opinions on the specific goals of the Liberal/NDP confidenceand-supply agreement may vary, the key takeaway is the significance of finding common ground between parties as a practical and beneficial strategy to governance in a minority context. This approach has historical precedence, as exemplified by the modern Canadian flag, which was the result of collaborative efforts in a minority parliament.

What a contrast to the divisive and inflammatory “F*** Trudeau” flag that has emerged from drastically less collaborative origins.

Whenever the next election arrives, Canadians should consider supporting those willing to work collaboratively to solve problems and achieve goals, not for ones who just say, “My way or F*** it”. – SBS

Looking Back Through the Years April 14, 1966 Anglican congregations bid farewell and presented gifts to the Rev. H.L. and Mrs. Jennings. St. John’s Church Warden James Smith presented the couple with a purse and conveyed the congregation’s regrets at their departure, but offered good wishes for their new parish.

The Brussels Lions’ Amateur and Variety Night drew a large audience, filling and overflowing the Brussels Legion Hall. Over forty participants took part, with the stage and front of the auditorium suitably decorated in Lions’ colours and symbols. Lion Rev. Allan Johnston was the capable Master of Ceremonies who kept the program moving and the audience in good spirits. Linda Wilson emerged as the Grand Trophy winner.

The Brussels Post wanted to ensure that readers didn’t overlook the stunning exhibit of large red tulips showcased in the Grewar store’s window. These Dutch tulips were planted a mere five weeks prior, but had already burst into a brilliant display of blooming colours that week.

April 14, 1976 A new law office run by Menzies and Ross, headquartered in Clinton, was set to open in Blyth. The office was scheduled to operate four days a week and be located above Wilson’s variety store. Mr. Ross stated that the office would continue to operate on this schedule as long as there was sufficient business.

East Wawanosh Township Council decided to sell its interest in East and West Wawanosh park to the Maitland Valley Conservation Authority (MVCA). Authority

representatives presented a master plan to the council showcasing how the park, located on the west side of the Maitland River at the end of the 6th Concession, would be developed. The park had been a troublesome area under the supervision of the two townships, and the MVCA was already operating a conservation area on the opposite side of the river. The council agreed to sell the property for a nominal amount of $1.

The Clinton-Blyth Ladies Bowling League ended its season on a high note with a banquet at the Shillelagh in Vanastra. After a brief meeting, trophies were presented to the winners. Ann Quinn received the trophy for the high single score of 355, Rena Kolkman for high triple with 763, and Mary Davey for high average with a score of 217. The Tootie Fruities emerged as the winners of the playoffs. The night ended with dancing to the music of the Country Companions.

April 15, 1998 Staff and students at Walton Public School had a fun-filled day as they celebrated Easter while also organizing a hop-a-thon to support the fight against Muscular Dystrophy. The students were asked to collect pledges for a twominute hop in solidarity with those who suffer from the disease. The event was a success, and the students were able to raise $889 to support the fight against MD. On April 7, Brussels Public School organized a dance for over 40 students who participated in a cultural exchange program with France. In this program, 37 students from Huron County visited France during their spring break and stayed with their hosts. In return, the French students visited Canada

from April 5-16, and the dance was a part of their itinerary during their stay.

During the April 6 session of Blyth council, Reeve Mason Bailey provided an update on amalgamation talks at the county level. Various options were being discussed, including two for onetier governments resulting in either 26 wards or 20 wards with the dissolution of five villages and one township. The votes would be weighted based on population.

Bailey stated that these suggestions were not well received.

Other options for two-tier government were also discussed, such as different combinations of the Villages of Blyth and Brussels, and Morris, Grey, Howick, Tumberry, East and West Wawanosh, and Ashfield Townships.

According to Bailey, other regions that had amalgamated had not shown significant cost savings.

April 11, 2013 The Brussels Branch of the Huron County Library experienced a service interruption due to renovations. The branch closed from April 10-15 as it moved to a temporary location in preparation for renovations to start in midApril. During this period, patrons were encouraged to visit one of the other 11 library branches located throughout Huron County. Starting April 16, library services would become available at the Brussels Business and Cultural Centre, located at 650 Alexander Street, the former site of the Brussels Public School.

At the 33rd annual Songfest, held at Londesborough United Church, the Senior Choir of the church was among the prominent performers.

THE CITIZEN, FRIDAY, APRIL 14, 2023. PAGE 5.

Other Views

So much change, so much variety

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ometimes, living right beside someone and watching their actions from a bit of a distance can just about drive you crazy.

No, I’m not talking about my own neighbours, I mean our neighbours in the United States of America.

And no, this isn’t going to be a diatribe on the attention given to ex-President Donald Trump around his recent charges. I’m trying to distance myself from that general madness.

I’m talking about a whole bunch of smaller activities that could have been let loose by the madness that has taken over our neighbours.

One example was the three parents at a religious charter school in Florida that complained when a teacher showed their kids a picture of Michelangelo’s 500-year-old statue of David. In case you’re wondering what set the parents off, the statue shows David naked, including male body parts. Horror! The school principal who showed the photo to a Grade 6 class during a lesson on Renaissance art, has been forced to resign.

Or how about the school board in Wisconsin that forbade a Grade 1 class from singing the song “Rainbowland”, originally by Dolly Parton and Miley Cyrus, in their class concert because the lyrics of the song “could be controversial”.

I read the song’s lyrics online and I don’t see how any first grader could be damaged by them, but anything that includes the term “rainbow” is a red flag to some people these days. I’m not sure what they think if nature decides to give us a rainbow after a rainstorm.

Or how about the parent of a Grade 2 student in St. Petersburg who filed a complaint after her school showed the 1998 movie Ruby Bridges. The film tells the true story of the six-

Keith Roulston

From the cluttered desk year-old who, in the 1960s, became the first Black student in a previously all-white New Orleans school. Watching the hatred the tiny girl had to endure, might show that “white people hate Black people”, the parent argued.

The film has been a staple of school curriculums during Black History Month in Florida’s Tampa-area County of Pinellas. The school board, thankfully, disagreed with the complaint.

In Kentucky, however, a new law gives parents more control over public schools.

There could be many more examples of how parents are changing the rules of what can be taught in schools. In too many cases the complaints of one parent can overrule the approval of 25 or 30 parents.

Old as I am, I keep wondering if I’ve slipped back to the 1960s and I’m reliving the turmoil of that time. Of course the permission was given by Trump who managed to slip in a conservative member of the Supreme Court just before his term ended. In a mere four-year term, Trump named three members of the ninemember Supreme Court (after Republican legislators refused to proceed with a judge President Barack Obama had nominated in his final year in office). The result was a new conservative majority that actually went half a century back in history to overturn a Supreme Court ruling permitting abortion.

As a result, dozens of states have rushed through regulations restricting abortions. Some states have even taken restrictive measures to prevent women travelling for the procedure to other states that still allow abortions.

The same mood has overtaken other areas of the public, like those mentioned at the beginning of this column. As a result, there’s a general disruption similar to the days of the 1960s where liberals were opposed to conservatives who are trying to impose a way of life that is out of touch with how people live, day to day.

All this despite polls that show the vast majority of people support abortion, favour more control of guns and so many other common-sense policies. Despite the polls, Republican politicians move conservative legislation, and too often are repaid by being re-elected.

But now and then there are surprises. In an election in Wisconsin last week, liberal Janet Protasiewicz was named the newest justice on the state’s supreme court. Perhaps unsurprisingly, her opponent Dan Kelly, a former justice on the high court who was running for a return, had a less than conciliatory retort saying “I do not have a worthy opponent to which I can concede.”

For younger readers, all I can say is relax and enjoy the summer weather that is drawing closer. As someone who has lived a long time I can say that there has actually been much turmoil and much division south of the border many times over the years. Trust that common sense will prevail.

There, like here, there will always be people who will represent the opposite view. Still they, as here, are living a better life today than ever in history. I can only believe that will continue.

A trip to Chicago to enter the Lutsko-verse

I

n the first ever travel edition, The Chaff headed to Chicago and turned an enquiring eye towards the most serious man in all of songdom - musician, truest President, and King of Halloween, Nick Lutsko, intending to descend through the Inferno of fandom that are his loyal subjects.

The Chattanooga-based musician performed with his 100K Band at the Park West Theatre on April 7. The vaudeville house, built in 1916, was a fitting venue for Lutsko’s postmodern variety show. The Chaff sent its investigative news team down to Chicago to discover what makes this brash young man and his brass-having band so popular with its rabid fans.

There are many entrances to the labyrinth of Lutsko fandom, but there are two roads most widely travelled. The first comes via a “Scylla of Silliness” - hearing a pandemicera YouTube song like “Boat Parade” or “Spirit Halloween Theme Song”. This era of Lutsko involved forcing reality meat through the rapid-fire funhouse grinder of his mind and presenting something palatable to an increasingly ravenous fan base.

Many audience members expressed gratitude for the distraction of Lutsko's steady output during the pandemic. “He’s built an insane world, on par with Tolkien,” declared local fan Ben, a sentiment with which all in earshot agreed.

The other route is the “Charybdis of Seriously Skilled Songcraft" that one finds on his earlier albums like Swords, a collection of songs that approaches perfection. “Nick is talented in that he can be in both lanes,” explains Jose, a fan-in-waiting.

Whichever path one chooses, from there, the options are limited only to how far one is willing to go down the rabbit hole.

There’s his Patreon account, to which fans

Scott Stephenson The Chaff pay a monthly “tax” and pledge fealty in exchange for bonus content and membership to the Zoom group, which meets for online events. These range from formal Halloweens to fascinating crowd-sourced songwriting experiments akin to musical meditations at the mountain of madness. During these sessions, Lutsko engages endlessly with his patrons, staying up late to sing, give feedback to burgeoning artists, and observe the fan-made sideshows spiralling out from his creative circus. “We’re like the island of misfit toys,” commented Gremlissa, Zoom party legend and Greta Gremlin doppelgänger.

Dive deeper down into Lutsko-land and join the Discord group, a disjointed, rambling army of all things Nick, ready to mobilize and minionize against any Muppet at a moment’s notice. This place is a Faulknerian fever-dream of inside jokes “Inceptioning” infinitely inward towards comedy oblivion.

One can also pay VIP fees to meet Lutsko pre-show to experience the intimacy of access. The Chicago meet-and-greet was marked by Lutsko’s trademark redamancy, as he rounded up guests he felt weren’t getting enough attention. In this pocket universe, it’s like getting noticed by Elvis, and the excitement in the air was palpable.

Those at the soundcheck were treated to a performance of crowd favourite “Haunted

by the Ghost of Ernest P. Worrell”.

British textile artist Rachel, who uses her considerable talents to create yarn-based representations of the Lutsko-verse, said, “All I can say is you can’t explain Nick Lutsko,” she exclaimed. “If you’re not here, where are you?” enquired fan Molly Bear.

The band, well worth the quoted $100,000, are not just musicians - they’re an essential part of the world that’s been built. Sax player and perennial heel Cowboy Jon was kind enough to chat about the tour. “The audiences have been so much fun… you can’t plan on it being successful.”

Cowboy Jon’s protégé and bandmate, wunderkind Asa Williams, was clearly having a lot of fun on his Cameron Crowe-style journey of discovery. He offered up this wisdom. “The most important thing on this tour is doing a good job and representing the group. There’s positive things in everything… limitations create environments to be creative!”

The overall effect of the evening was an endless deluge of songs both fresh in mintage and delightfully vintage, leading the rapt crowd on an apocalyptic journey of musical absurdity, leaving an audience united in laughter.

Final Thought “Whatever you want in life, other people are going to want it too.

Believe in yourself enough to accept the idea that you have an equal right to it.”

– Diane Sawyer

Shawn Loughlin Shawn’s Sense

A nice glass of whine

T

he stars above the Village of Blyth were beautiful after dark on Easter Sunday. I know this because I was staring at them intently for about an hour or so.

I wasn’t just staring at the stars as the temperature dropped to single digits after a relatively warm day - I was enjoying a little time to myself. You see, little Cooper is at an age that is said to be his peak per-day crying period and Tallulah is at an especially boundary-pushing, contrarian stage of being two (commonly referred to, I’m sure you’ve heard, as the Terrible Twos). So, after I’d fed everyone dinner (not Cooper, of course - that’s Jess’s job), folded the laundry and washed the dishes, I retired to our back deck in complete darkness, cozy hoodie on, ready to relax.

Wearing my fancy, expensive noisecancelling headphones, I listened to some music to bring the heart rate down (Leonard Cohen, Nick Cave, The Band, Brian Eno) with a lovely bottle of natural pinot noir from the Burgundy region of France (I’m not just a pretty face - consult me for all of your natural wine needs) and a nice cigar gifted to me after Cooper’s arrival (I appreciate all of your gifts for the birth of my son, but I assure you that I personally didn’t find the process all too hard).

And there I sat, propped up between two lawn chairs (our house is still in winter mode, so our nice chairs, table, etc. are still packed away, safe from frigid Huron County winters) living, as the kids would say, my best life.

I have to say, I don’t know how you all did it. Parenting can be a tough proposition. Every day is a new challenge and it’s hard to meet those challenges when you’re sleep-deprived.

As I’ve said to just about anyone I’ve spoken with in the past few months, quickly I’m realizing just how spoiled I was the first time around when Tallulah was born. It was like a little bachelor holiday because Jess did everything. I did everything around the house, like laundry and dishes - plus that was when I started to find a bit of a passion for cooking, making dinner for the both of us every night.

So, yes, my doing-stuff-around-the-house workload increased, but as far as direct care of Tallulah, Jess did most of that work, out of necessity. Only Jess could feed her for the first year, which meant I was pretty useless during mid-night get-ups and, while I always tried to make myself available to help if and when it was needed, practically, there was only so much I could do aside from holding Tallulah when Jess had to use the washroom, have a shower, etc., until Tallulah got a little older.

Now, however, Tallulah is just about entirely my responsibility. So, I’m changing those diapers, preparing those meals, brushing teeth, combing hair, picking out clothes and taking her out to play in the yard or at the park - in addition to the one being thrown up on in the middle of the night, firing up 1 a.m. baths and administering eye drops (though that last one, with Tallulah, is most definitely a two-person job). That is in addition to pitching in where I can with Cooper.

It’s been a bit of a transition, to say the least, which is why I enjoyed my wine and cigar time on Sunday night. No one to talk to, no chores left to do, just some time to put my feet up, even if just for an hour or so.

So, whether it’s work or home life, I suppose we should all seek out our own personal version of cigar and wine time on the deck. I feel like some people will likely opt for a warmer choice that’s a little less cigar-heavy, but, whatever works. Keep yourselves sane and take time out for yourself... and let me know if you need wine recommendations.

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Hat-making, parade impress in Brussels A NOTE FROM BETTY

By Betty Graber Watson Call 887-9231

Follow the bunny The Brussels Leo Club, with the help of the Easter Bunny, led an Easter parade in the village on Saturday ahead of the club’s annual Easter scavenger hunt, which attracted dozens of families and proved to be a great success for the club. (John Stephenson photo)

At the Branch

Legion cooks first fish fry

By Jo-Ann McDonald It has been a quiet week at the Brussels Legion Branch but a busy weekend. The Thursday night darts had 13 players taking aim at the boards. Winners were: first, Linda Davies, Sandra Brown and Bruce Fischer; second, Rhonda Davies and Steve Hall; high shot, Eric Ross, 108 and high starts, Steve hitting 74 and 75, Eric, 92 and

Sheron Stadelmann, 66. Good job!

Good Friday was the first fish fry for the Branch. The crew went to Seaforth to feed 350 hungry diners.

It was a drive-thru meal and everything went very smoothly for the Seaforth Curling Club. The Branch had a couple of glitches, but all were rectified without affecting the steady flow of food. Working on the cool day for the Branch were

Eric and Deb Ross, Randy White, Chris Brown, Joe Seili, Bruce Fischer, Judy Lee and Jo-Ann McDonald. One down, more to go!

On Saturday, the Branch was busy for the afternoon with the Huron County Men’s Dart League.

It was a playoff day for them and they started at 1 p.m. and it was almost 6 p.m. when they finished.

The food was prepared by Jo-Ann and the bartender for the day was Sandra Brown.

This Friday is euchre tournament night and it will be a full house with all slots filled. Pulled pork is the pub grub of the night.

Happy Easter! I hope your weekend was joyous. Spending time with family and friends is always a good time, and with the historical events of Easter, the reminder of life after death, it’s wonderful.

My visit to Edmonton last week was full of excitement and fun as only Hark and Weston, now five and three, can supply. It seemed like a very long time since I got snuggles like only they can give.

The weather was good, so walks, bubbles, a retro candy store and a market with balloons made my quick visit fly. Their highlight was videoing me being wakened by them. It had gone so well for them after the first wakening that they asked to video it the next. Other than my self image now shot, it was a riot. A turtle was my thought as the covers got pulled off and my head came up to greet two giggling boys.

Oh yes, Phil and Lauren were there too. Another lesson in hanging with all ages as they keep you alert to the rest of the world.

The United Church was a busy spot this week. The Ministerial folks celebrated Holy Week with a service and lunch, with each church sharing worship leadership and lunch preparation. It was a good way to ponder the significance and impact of Christ’s death thousands of years later. On Saturday, the Easter bake sale was good. The

bakers got to offer their talents, very generously, and the community got to take home some pretty fine food to share. Winners all around.

When the bake sale was over, Easter hat-making got underway.

Caps, bonnets, hats and Stetsons were crowned with flowers and ribbons, feathers and animals, causing lots of laughter and unseen talent unleashed. With the help of the Leo Club members, a parade of beauties left the church. Lots of laughs, chat and fun as the hatted meandered to Richmond Square with the Easter Bunny and the Burkholder girls leading the way. A memorable morning walk.

The Leo Club’s scavenger hunt was ready to go then and lots of people with their baskets were ready to get started on the Easter hunt. What a wonderful way to celebrate the good weather of the day. To keep the joyous mood going and appreciate the combined efforts observed, many of the created hats from Saturday were seen in church on Sunday morning.

It was definitely a moment to remember. Now, for a quiet week.

Watching spring take hold is fascinating. The growth of the bulbs is awesome, the greening of the field as well, the activity of the animals now out and about, and the songs of the birds just give you a lift knowing that life goes on.

Happy Easter.

Bye now, Betty G.W.

NEWS FROM BRUSSELS

Secret visit Before leading the way to the Brussels Leo Club’s Easter scavenger hunt, the Easter Bunny stopped by Brussels United Church to surprise everyone taking part in the hat-making workshop. Julie Harrison called everyone’s attention to the special guest.

(John Stephenson photo)

THE CITIZEN, FRIDAY, APRIL 14, 2023. PAGE 7.

Churches to co-host De Souza concert From Marilyn’s Desk

By Marilyn Craig Call 523-9318

Pleased to meet you Tallulah Loughlin, right, was one of the many children who took in the Friends of the Village’s annual Easter egg hunt on the Greenway Trail portion of the Goderich-toGuelph Rail Trail on Saturday and met with Peppermint, left, for a photo opportunity.

(Shawn Loughlin photo)

Happy birthday to Kayden MacDonald, who will celebrate on April 16; Colin Howson, April 18 and Bryce Glousher, April 19. Hope everyone has a good day.

Many Easter bonnets found their way to Monday Morning Smile Coffee at Trinity Anglican Church in Blyth on Easter Monday. Everyone enjoyed the fun and laughter of the morning. Monday Morning Smile Coffee is from 10-11:30 a.m. every Monday morning. Come out and join in the fun and help solve the problems.

Winners of the April 3 euchre are: first, Jane Glousher, 79 and Robert Thomas, 78; second, Carol Lahey, 72 and Mac Brooks, 77; lone hands, Edna McLellan, five and Linda Campbell, two; and share the wealth went to Virginia Caesar and Evelyn Blake. Congratulations to all the winners.

Come out and enjoy an afternoon of music on April 30 at 2 p.m. at Melville Presbyterian Church in Brussels. Many local talents will be featured, as will be Darryn De Souza. Free-will offering to attend.

Refreshments will be served after the concert. Proceeds go to Melville Presbyterian and Brussels United Churches.

Stay safe this week and give someone a call.

NEWS FROM BLYTH

County awards six Starter Company grants grant funding recipients are B Creative Prints, Frames and Design Inc. to build a wall to create a cut shop in their production facility; Boundary Roasting Co. to purchase a moisture and density meter and other packaging tools; Duck Duck Juice + Gym towards a personal training certification; Hopewell Counselling to develop a physical

office and training; TM Marketing Solutions toward training and certification and WeR Strategic to support IT and software needs.

Enrollment for participation in the next intake of the Starter Company Plus program is open in July, 2023. To learn more visit www.HuronCounty.ca/economicdevelopment

Getting started Huron County recently awarded six entrepreneurs with Starter Company Plus grants.

Back row, from left: Winona Sangster (Bailey), Paige Havercamp, Warden Glen McNeil, Hannah Uyl and Maureen Cole. Front row, from left: Arend Havercamp and Tanya Merner. Absent was Hailey McCann. (Courtesy photo) The Starter Company Plus program, administered locally by the County of Huron, provides business training, mentoring and grant opportunities of up to $5,000 for eligible participants to start, expand or buy a small business. The most recent intake of the Starter Company Plus program saw six local businesses successfully complete the program and obtain grant funding, totalling $15,000.

“The training and coaching that new and existing businesses receive during this program is invaluable to their continued growth and development,” said Director of Economic Development Vicki Lass. “Completion of this program represents significant hard work and commitment, immense creativity and a true entrepreneurial spirit.”

To graduate from the Starter Company Plus program, each

participant must have successfully completed a 12-week training program that includes coaching, mentoring and workshops, covering all aspects of business management; completed a business plan; performed a SWOT (strengths, weaknesses, opportunities and threats) and cash flow analysis; and presented a business pitch to the Grant Review Committee, comprised of respected business community representatives.

This year’s participants were paired with Digital Service Squad experts to improve their use of digital technologies and enhance their online presence. Graduates of the program continue to have ongoing access to the business services offered through the Huron County Small Business Enterprise Centre (SBEC).

This year’s Starter Company Plus

NOTICE

BLYTH UNION CEMETERY AND WINGHAM CEMETERY The Township of North Huron has submitted a revised by-law to the Registrar of the Funeral, Burial and Cremation Services Act, 2022. Any interested parties may contact the Township of North Huron Public Works Department at (519) 357-3550 ext. 128 for further information, visit the Township Municipal Office to receive a hard copy or access online copies on the Township Website. By-Laws or amendments may be reviewed or copied at the Municipal Office.

This By-Law is subject to the approval of the Registrar, Funeral, Burial, and Cremation Services Act. 2002.

Telephone: Bereavement Authority of Ontario (BAO): 647-483-2645 or 1-844-493-6356.

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Huron East approves Maple Lane Haven changes

By Shawn Loughlin The Citizen Huron East Council has approved the expansion of Maple Lane Haven Wedding and Event Barn in the Grey Ward of the municipality to allow for a 13-room accommodations building that’s being called “The Lodge”.

The Lodge will be created by repurposing an existing building that was formerly an office and then lodging for temporary on-farm workers. Huron County Manager of Planning Denise Van Amersfoort made an important distinction

during council’s April 4 meeting, saying the accommodations will only be available to guests at the venue and not a hotel open to outside bookings.

Additional changes requested by owner Miriam Terpstra include an increase in the number of commercial events the venue can host per month from eight to 10, increasing the occupancy level from 140 people to 174, including staff and guests, and a removal of the 12 a.m. curfew on consecutive Friday and Saturday night events, meaning all events would be able to go until 2 a.m.

Van Amersfoort detailed the request in her presentation to council, adding that her department was recommending approval of the application.

The Lodge, she said, due to the nature of its use, will be utilizing a balancing tanks system for septic.

This is appropriate, she said, because the tanks will see the vast majority of use on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays and almost never throughout the week. She admitted that she isn’t an expert, but she relayed to council that the balancing tanks will do the best job for the proposed building use, being

Time to eat The Seaforth Centenaires held their annual Easter egg hunt and breakfast on Saturday at the Seaforth and District Community Centre, welcoming hundreds of young people in search of every form of chocolate, but first, breakfast. Erica Murray, right, was one of many who made their way through the line that day, served by members of the team, like Josh Cornelissen, left. (John Stephenson photo)

Hike for Hospice set for May 28 Huron Hospice will recognize hiking leader June Robinson at its Hike for Huron Hospice. June passed away late in 2022 and the board, staff and volunteers unanimously agreed to recognize her impact by renaming the event, The June Robinson Memorial Hike for Huron Hospice. Every year, June recruited her family to raise money for the Hospice and hike with her.

According to June’s granddaughters Heather and Patricia, “The Hike was more about bringing family and friends together. Reaching out to support Huron Hospice on the Hike helped to reinforce the connections that Grams cherished with her family and her community. It brought people together.” Heather went on to say, “it was not so much about the fundraising, but she did keep track of how much money had been pledged. I think secretly she liked being the top fundraiser every year.”

The June Robinson Memorial Hike will take place Sunday May 28, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Stanley Community Centre in Varna. The hike will start with a light warm-up. After the hike everyone is welcome to join in a barbecue.

“We will walk in person again

this year however, if people are still hesitant, they can continue to hike where they like,” said Christopher Walker, Manager of Fund Development “In person or remotely, we want people to spend time with family and to remember June and other loved ones for whom they may be walking. Please join us at the Stanley Community Centre 38572 Mill Road, Varna and swap stories while enjoying the barbecue. Summer starts with the June Robinson Memorial Hike for Huron Hospice.”

“The hike is an important Huron Hospice fundraising event” said Willy Van Klooster, hiker and Executive Director. Van Klooster pointed out, “the money raised stays in Huron County and is used to pay for end-of-life care for families. Hikers help pay for dayto-day essential services like nursing, home hospice, and loss and grief support for children, youth and adults. As you can see, donor support is critical to bringing our support to Huron County families.

“This year we are also celebrating the construction of new bedrooms at Huron Hospice. The money is in the bank and the drawings are complete. We are just waiting on final government approval so we can put the shovels in the ground.

When you join us at the Hike, you

can check out the drawings and plans,” said Van Klooster.

To register for the hike, go to the Huron Hospice website at www.huronhospice.ca/the-junerobinson-hike-for-huron-hospice

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more efficient and effective. She also added that the septic system will stay under the water flow of 10,000 litres a day, which is also significant, as that keeps it within municipal jurisdiction. Anything higher, she said, and it would be subject to guidelines from the provincial government.

Several council members voiced concerns about the changes, however. Councillor Bob Fisher said he had many of the same concerns he had when the venue was first approved. It was originally denied by council, but the owners won an appeal to the Ontario Land Tribunal, meaning the project could go ahead.

Fisher said he was concerned about what he perceived to be a lack of septic capacity on the site and the continuing growth of the venue, with owners asking to host more events, more people at each event and run longer for each event.

Deputy-Mayor Alvin McLellan also voiced concerns, relaying two stories pertaining to the venue he’d heard from within the community.

The first, he said, was the owners asking a neighbouring farmer to stop running his combine to allow for a wedding to be held at the venue after a clear understanding had been established that the venue is in the middle of prime agricultural land and that nearby farmers needed to be afforded the freedom to do their jobs and work their land. The second was reports of fireworks being set off at the site.

Van Amersfoort said that there is nothing specific to the site regarding fireworks and she would refer council to the municipality’s fireworks bylaw.

Terpstra, who was in attendance at the meeting, pushed back on both accusations. As for the fireworks, she said they had only been set off once and it was not connected to a wedding, but to her family’s camping trip. It would never happen again, however, as the family keeps a herd of cattle and that the Maple Lane Haven building is constructed entirely of wood, so fire safety is of the utmost concern and fireworks are not allowed in conjunction with a wedding. She said that the odd couple has asked to incorporate sparklers into their

ceremony, but there is a bucket of sand on hand and everything is handled with the utmost care.

Terpstra’s husband Joe then spoke to the combine incident, though there was some disagreement between the Terpstras and others within the gallery. Joe said that it was true he had asked a neighbouring farmer to perhaps consider working the far end of his field during a wedding, rather than a portion closer to the venue, but never asked that work be stopped.

He added that he would never ask a farmer to stop working and that if the request he made that day was inappropriate, he would never do it again.

Fisher reiterated his concerns, saying he felt the Terpstras had not adhered to previous bylaws and would not adhere to this one. He also accused the owners of operating as though the zoning bylaw amendment before council that night had already passed, citing a Mother’s Day event on Facebook that he said was welcoming over 150 people to Maple Lane Haven.

His concerns, however, were not directly addressed and Mayor Bernie MacLellan said that the municipality has a bylaw enforcement officer and if there are concerns that bylaws are not being followed, there is a process to get to the bottom of such concerns.

Deputy-Mayor McLellan said he felt there were enough outstanding concerns to warrant tabling the decision before council until its next meeting, scheduled for May 2, and Fisher agreed. However, that motion was defeated, and council went ahead and approved the motion in front of them, including a recommendation for approval from Van Amersfoort.

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Souper Saturday back in Seaforth

By Shawn Loughlin The Citizen For the first time since 2019, the Seaforth and District Food Bank’s Souper Saturday will go ahead. It’s the local food bank’s biggest fundraiser of the year and it’s set for Saturday, April 22 at the Seaforth and District Community Centre.

The soup competition and dessert auction will run from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. that day and, thus far, 14 soups have been entered into the competition. Furthermore, HuronBruce MP Ben Lobb will be on hand to personally auction off 30 desserts, a new addition for the day, to raise money for the organization.

Bill Wallace, a member of the food bank’s board of directors, says the event has typically raised between $6,000 and $8,000 for the organization and has always been very well supported by the community. The food bank is grateful for any support that comes

its way, he said, and he hopes people will return to the 2023 iteration of the event that has been such a boon for the organization over the years.

Those wishing to attend can purchase a ticket for $10, which buys them seven, two-ounce cups to sample half of the soups on offer that day. For another $10, they can sample all 14, or go back for seconds if they find one that they really like.

They’ll then be asked to cast their vote for their favourite three soups.

Whichever pot of soup wows the most diners will win the coveted People’s Choice Award. A panel of judges will hand out two more awards for the Best Clear Soup and the Best Cream Soup.

Then Lobb will assist with the dessert auction that will send 30 sweet dishes home with their successful bidders.

Tickets will be available at the door and donations for the food bank will also be accepted.

Funding motion passed The thrill of the hunt Hundreds were on hand Saturday morning for the annual Seaforth Centenaires’ Easter breakfast and Easter egg hunt. The hunt, which began at 10 a.m. sharp, surely sent all the children home buzzing with excitement and perhaps a sugar rush.

(John Stephenson photo)

‘S’igns of ‘S’pring evident PEOPLE AROUND WALTON

By Jo-Ann McDonald Call 887-6570

We hope everyone had a Happy Easter and had a chance to get together with family. Our family gathered on Sunday and had a fun time. The seven grandchildren had an Easter egg hunt out around the yard, where the bunny had hid nearly 150 eggs. The adults sat out in the sun and enjoyed the afternoon watching the kids play mini-hockey and soccer while the little ones chased bubbles. What lovely weather for the Easter gathering.

We can hopefully say nice weather is here to stay and here are a few words that are “S”igns of “S”pring. “Snow” is going away, “Snowdrops” are blooming on the lawn, “Snowbirds” are flying around, “Swans” have been here, “Seagulls” are back in the fields, “Skunks” are out, “Smell” of manure, “Singing” of the songbirds, “Sedum” sprouting in the flowerbeds, and of course “Sunshine”! Just some of the signs of spring!

Easter means that we are nearing the tail end of the school year.

There are only 55 school days left to go and they will fly by quickly.

Summer vacation is just around the corner.

We have lost more of our local folks this past week. Our sympathies are extended to the Beuermann family on the passing

of Elsie Beuermann. She will be missed by her children Gayle, Greg and Glenda and their families. She will also be missed by her brother Keith Siemon and sister Beatrice and their families. Elsie farmed alongside her husband Ron in McKillop Township and continued farming after his passing. She loved sports, nature and gatherings with her family. Over the years I played ball against Elsie and curled against her many times. She only gave up curling a few years ago when she was in her 80s. She always had a smile and was ready to have fun.

She will be missed by all who knew her.

Our condolences are extended to Brenda Perrie and family on the passing of her brother-in-law, the Rev. James Perrie. He was a resident of Kerwood and will be missed by his wife Ruth and children Linda and Paul and families. Our sympathies to all.

Returning from a week’s vacation in Cancun, Mexico are Eric and Deb Ross. They had great weather and a fantastic time. They went to the Mayan ruins, parasailing and enjoyed delicious food and fun in the sun. Deb had her hair braided, so you may not recognize her on the street. Welcome back.

George and Harry Zwep packed up their motorbikes to travel down south to enjoy four days of travel in sunny weather. They unloaded their bikes in Zanesville, Ohio and then travelled through Kentucky, Virginia, West Virginia and then back to Ohio. The weather was great, with no rain. They endured some challenging roads, including the Triple Nickel (Route 555) in Ohio, which had lots of dips, curves and turns. Most of their travels were on back roads, so they saw some beautiful scenery, which

included gorges and waterfalls.

Welcome back!

We are in the month of April, which means income tax season. A new scam out there is coming through the mail. The letter looks like it is from the Canada Revenue Agency. Some of the form is filled out, but it asks for your Social Insurance Number and date of birth. Take it to the bank for confirmation. The envelope will include a self-addressed return envelope.

Don’t be fooled because it says Canada Revenue Agency. The scammers are getting smarter all the time. Be aware and check with the bank or a family member.

Celebrating birthdays this past week were Kevin Wilbee, Marie McGavin, Heather Blake Dunbar, Shannon Craig, Cole Zwep, Katheryn Emmrich Johnston, Jack Ryan, Theresa Pryce and Leighton Williams. Happy birthday to all.

Huron County Council has supported a motion asking staff to bring back information detailing the county’s options for bringing three big-ticket projects to a shovelready state, including upper-tier government funding and publicprivate partnerships.

This decision came by way of a notice of motion put forward by Huron East Mayor Bernie MacLellan at a Huron County Council meeting last month. His intention, he said at the time, was to find other avenues for funding three multi-million-dollar projects intersection improvements in Blyth and Exeter and the 39-unit housing complex on Gibbons Street in Goderich - rather than exclusively

using property tax dollars collected from Huron County residents.

MacLellan cryptically referenced an item discussed in a recent closed-to-the-public session, but said he couldn’t elaborate on it further. However, he said the item in question made the initiative he was pushing with the motion all the more important.

He said council needed to seek all the opportunities it could for alternative funding models for such expensive projects, rather than using property taxes collected from residents.

Without much discussion, council passed the motion, asking that staff explore all possible funding options and report back to council.

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HE considers benches to honour murder victims

By Shawn Loughlin The Citizen Victim Services Huron Executive Director Deborah Logue is hoping to place three benches, two in Huron East, with the help of a grant, to honour the memory of five people who lost their lives to homicide.

Logue spoke to council at its March 21 meeting and detailed her proposal, though she said she didn’t have many specifics ironed out just yet. The grant, applied for by Victim Services, will fund the three benches, which will each need to be secured to a cement pad and will include a small plaque with the names of those who were killed.

The victims to be honoured with the benches will be Douglas and Marian Fischer (77 and 66, respectively, at the time of their passing in 2018 near Bluevale in Morris-Turnberry), Laura Wigelsworth (27 at the time of her death, also in 2018 in Vanastra), and Beverly Stevenson and Darwin Ducharme (69 and 65 at the time of their deaths in April of 2022 in Brussels).

Logue said she was looking for input from council, but suggested the Brussels bench be placed near the Brussels Library and the Vanastra bench be placed in the community’s park. Her plan is to have one small ceremony when all three benches are installed, perhaps in mid-May, though nothing has been finalized.

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MacLellan said staff would report back to council, but that he felt council would look favourably upon the request that would honour members of the community that had been lost to homicide. *** The case of the Brussels Homecoming Committee’s $10,000 donation to the Maitland Mills Association has been settled. It was the one committee donation that council pressed pause on as part of the initial request in an effort to gather some more information about what would happen to the funds if the project were not to go ahead.

The committee has requested that the $10,000 in question be transferred back to the committee’s reserve account and be earmarked for the association until the Brussels Mill project is actively undertaken.

Furthermore, the committee specified where it would like some of its donated funds to go. Those parameters are as follows: • The Brussels Ball Diamond donation of $10,000 be placed into a reserve to go towards upgrades to the Brussels Arena Ball Diamond • The Brussels Pool donation of $5,000 be placed into a reserve for the purchase of a new pool cover for the Brussels Pool • The Brussels, Morris and Grey Community Centre gym equipment donation of $3,000 be placed into a reserve for the purchase of outdoor gym equipment to be located near the centre

Yantzi confirmed on Easter Sunday

What beautiful weather the area experienced over the Easter weekend. The arrival/rebirth of spring mimicked the true Easter message of rebirth in Christianity.

And, apparently, we are in for great weather this whole week.

Next Sunday, the Londesborough Lions Club invites you to its breakfast at the community hall on April 16. Also you might still be able to purchase a duck that day for their upcoming “duck race” on May 28.

The following Saturday, April 22, the Blyth Lions Club is having a smoked pork chop supper at the Lions Park.

Rev. Jan Aylward offered a quiet and meaningful Good Friday Service at Londesborough United Church. It was a service of scripture readings, hymn verses and short passages of explanation.

Rev. Aylward was back in Londesborough United for the Easter Sunday service. Assisting Jan with the Sacrament of Communion that morning were Nick and Joan Whyte. The choir sang a spiritual number, “The Angel Rolled the Stone Away”.

Easter Sunday 2023, will be a day Morgan Yantzi will remember.

During the morning church service

at Londesborough United she took another step along her lifelong adventure of faith in front of the congregation. Assisting Rev. Aylward with Morgan’s Confirmation were her parents, Mike and Erin Yantzi, Robert Hunking, chair of Londesborough’s Official Board and Brenda Radford, Chair of Londesborough United Church’s Worship and Music Committee. Also present to witness Morgan’s special day were a number of relatives and friends.

Rev. Aylward challenged those present that morning with the questions: What are you going to do with the gift of love Jesus gave on Easter? How will you share this gift with others? Will you live by His example? How will your life reflect His sacrifice?

• The Brussels, Morris and Grey Community Centre kitchen supplies donation of $5,000 be placed into a reserve for the purchase of dishes, cutlery and other supplies (not disposable) for the centre’s kitchen once the renovation is complete.

Council approved the committee’s amended requests. *** Council has supported an application to the Regional Tourism Organization 4 (RTO4) Partnership Fund for the creation of video and photographic content to promote the communities of Huron East.

The municipality has opted to apply for funds from both RTO4 and the county’s Rural Economic Development (RED) grants, deciding that, if successful in both, to take the one that provides the most money.

In a report submitted to council from Economic Development Officer Taralyn Cronin, the quotation for the content is approximately $10,000. She said that, if the RTO4 funding application is successful, it would fund 50 per cent of the project up to $5,000.

Council approved the application submission.

*** Council has accepted a tender to replace the municipality’s T-19 Rodgerville Road bridge in the amount of $367,531.87, HST included.

Lavis Contracting Co. Ltd. was the successful bidder, the lowest of the five tenders received, the highest of which was from Cox Construction Ltd. in the amount of $417,698.10.

The bridge is a boundary bridge shared with South Huron. Huron East’s portion of the bridge costs will be $165,575.

Council approved accepting the tender.

The calm

Over 100 children were in attendance on Saturday in Blyth as the Friends of the Village hosted their annual Easter egg hunt on the Greenway Trail. Things were relatively calm, above, before volunteers gave the children the green light to burst down the trail and find every Easter egg they could. (Shawn Loughlin photo)

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Light holiday run sells very actively at sale Total receipts for Brussels Livestock for the week ending April 8 were 1,005 cattle and 1,063 lambs and goats.

On Tuesday, fed steers and heifers sold actively at fully steady prices. Choice steers and heifers sold $205 to $216 with sales to $226. Second-cut cattle sold $195 to $204; aged and medium-fed steers and heifers, $170 to $202; holstein steers and heifers, $135 to $165 with quality considered. Cows sold steady.

On Thursday, veal, light lambs, sheep and goats all sold steady and heavy lambs sold higher.

On Friday, a lighter holiday run sold very actively with prices $3 to $5 higher on calves and yearlings.

George Roney of Staffa, consigned 10 head. One red heifer weighed 1,440 lbs. and sold for a price of $225.

K/C McAlpine of Ailsa Craig, consigned eight head. One charolais steer weighed 1,485 lbs. and sold for an average price of $226.

There were 250 cows on offer.

Beef sold $110 to $146; good holstein cows, $105 to $138.50; medium holstein cows, $95 to $105; bulls, $120 to $176.

There were 120 head of veal on offer. Beef veal sold $215 to $245; good holsteins, $204 to $214; SL heavy holsteins, $186 to $207; heavy holsteins, $150 to $180; medium holsteins, $186 to $203.

Reuben S. Martin of Wallenstein, consigned one head. One blue steer weighed 1,100 lbs. and sold for a price of $245.

Grant Bergsma of Londesborough, consigned three head. One holstein steer weighed 710 lbs. and sold for a price of $214.

Lambs under 50 lbs. sold $400.50 to $425; 50 - 64 lbs., $323.50 to $455; 65 - 79 lbs., $383.50 to $400; 80 - 94 lbs., $333 to $392.50; 95 109 lbs., $312 to $327.50; 110 lbs. and over, $250 to $300.

Goats: billies sold $150 to $450; nannies, $100 to $200; kids: meat, $350 to $585; dairy, $250 to $375.

Brian and Craig Salverda of Londesborough, consigned 110 head. Twenty-one lambs averaged

49 lbs. and sold for an average price of $425.

Blyth Hill Farms of Blyth, consigned 19 head. Five lambs averaged 80 lbs. and sold for an average price of $392.50.

Laura Martin-Dow of Embro, consigned nine head. Two kid goats averaged 53 lbs. and sold for an average price of $585.

Top quality stocker steers, 400 499 lbs. sold $323 to $340; 500 599 lbs., $289 to $330; 600 - 699 lbs., $242 to $305; 700 - 799 lbs., $260.75 to $286; 800 - 899 lbs., $261.50 to $283; 900 - 999 lbs., $249.50 to $266; 1,000 lbs. and over, $216.50 to $257.

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Huron’s Gras an Ont. 4-H Ambassador 4-H Association: Hayley has been a 4-H participant in the DurhamWest 4-H Association for 11 years, having completed over 30 4-H projects, including dairy, sheep, field crops, horse, line dancing and more. She has participated in many provincial and national 4-H opportunities, such as Discovery Days, Youth Adventure Camp, Provincial Leadership Camp, Dairy Sen$e and Club-to-Club Exchange.

As an active member of her community, Hayley has also received numerous awards including the Port Perry Rotary Jim Grieve Memorial Scholarship, the Youngfield Family Farms Award, Women’s Institute Scholarship, and Continued on page 14

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Edwin H. Weber of Wroxeter, consigned 18 head. Ten black heifers averaged 961 lbs. and sold for an average price of $237.50.

Glen Roney of Mitchell, consigned 29 head. Five red heifers averaged 886 lbs. and sold for an average price of $228.

Dustin McCabe of Pictou County, Nova Scotia, consigned 130 head. Ten black steers averaged 744 lbs. and sold for an average price of $289.

Riddell Farms of Dundalk, consigned 33 head. Twelve charolais steers averaged 745 lbs. and sold for an average price of $288.50.

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This year, 4-H Ontario is proud to announce the selection of five ambassadors who will represent 4H Ontario across the province. The following 4-H youth were selected to fulfill this prestigious role: Autumn McIntyre (Renfrew 4-H Association), Hayley Ashton (Durham-West 4-H Association), Joyce Lyn Fox (Haldimand 4-H Association), Rachel Gras (Huron 4-H Association) and Rhiannah Gallagher (Carleton 4-H Association). These 2023 4-H Ontario ambassadors commenced their year on March 25, 2023 at the Ambassador Luncheon in Richmond Hill.

“We are thrilled to announce this year’s group of 4-H Ambassadors” says Andrea Halse, Manager, Youth Experience, 4-H Ontario. “This group of exceptional leaders will play an integral role in promoting and showcasing the values and opportunities that 4-H provides across the province to volunteers, participants and stakeholders.”

For more than 15 years, the 4-H Ontario Ambassador program has provided 4-H youth with training in leadership, citizenship, communications and public relations. The 4-H Ontario ambassadors will use these skills to recruit new members and share the 4-H story. Ambassadors will attend 4-H Ontario events across the province and represent 4-H Ontario at community events to promote the 4-H program.

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Since the program’s inception in 2005, GROWMARK, Inc. and the Ontario FS Co-operative System have provided ambassadors with this experience through sponsorship of the program.

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projects including beef, veterinary, canning, bread making, horse, sheep, seed art, garden, leadership and more. In each of these nine years with 4-H, Autumn has represented her association in competitions at the Royal Agricultural Winter Fair and is always keen to volunteer whenever the association needs (her). Autumn has received numerous awards including the Daca and Area Community Association Award, Youth Citizenship Award for the Township of Admaston/Bromley, and the Jennifer McVeigh Fellowship Award.

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Lights, camera... ACW sets sight on SLED funding

By Scott Stephenson The Citizen The Economic Development Committee of Ashfield-ColborneWawanosh (ACW) is making strides towards promoting economic growth in the township.

On March 20, committee members discussed ideas for an application to the County of Huron’s 2023 Supporting Local Economic Development (SLED) fund for content creation, specifically commercial photography and videography, to highlight the area’s two main business sectors of tourism and agriculture.

The 2023 SLED program, which funds projects aligned with the strategic priorities of the 2022-2025 County of Huron’s Economic Development Strategic Plan, focuses on workforce reengagement, education, attraction and retention projects; business district and sector-specific support programs; community economic development initiatives; and programs for youth and newcomers that encourage a sense of belonging.

During the committee meeting, members referred to the 2020 ACW Strategic Action Plan and the 20222025 County of Huron Economic

Development Strategic Plan to align their ideas with the priorities set out in these plans. The committee passed a motion to make an application to the 2023 SLED Fund for content creation to highlight the main business sectors of tourism and agriculture in ACW. The committee’s funding application could potentially result in up to $10,000 for commercial photography and videography to create content that would be used by staff in promotional materials for community economic development projects and tourism initiatives. The content would be utilized in corporate

communications, social media, marketing campaigns, print advertising and more. Importantly, the content created would be copyright-free and stored in a shared database for local businesses, community groups, event planners and other levels of

government to use in promoting ACW. The Economic Development Committee's recommendation to apply for the 2023 SLED funding for content creation received support from ACW Council at its meeting on April 4.

ACW seeks accessibility grant

By Scott Stephenson The Citizen Ashfield-Colborne-Wawanosh (ACW) is looking to improve accessibility for community events and gatherings at the Benmiller Community Hall and ball diamonds through the province’s Inclusive Community Grants (ICG) program.

ACW Council received a report from Deputy Clerk and Communications Co-ordinator Kaitlin Bos at a meeting on April 4 with details about the program and its potential benefits.

The ICG program, which supports community planning and development projects that consider Ontarians of all ages and abilities,

is offering funding of up to $60,000 for eligible organizations in the 2023/2024 cycle.

With a focus on increasing accessibility to outdoor spaces, ACW Council aims to create accessible pathways that would improve community engagement for older adults and people with disabilities. According to the report, the current pathways connecting the community hall parking lot to the ball diamonds are uneven and difficult to navigate, posing challenges for individuals with mobility issues.

To secure funding, ACW will be submitting an application to the ICG program before the April 20 deadline. The grant application will

be prepared in collaboration with the Huron County Accessibility Advisory Committee.

In the report, Bos asserts that the Benmiller Community Hall and ball diamonds are vital gathering places that host numerous events and the Benmiller Softball League. By improving accessibility through the creation of accessible pathways, the community aims to ensure that everyone, regardless of age or ability, can fully participate in community events and activities.

The outcome of the grant application will be known in the summer of 2023, with projects set to commence in August. All projects must be completed by March 31, 2024.

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By Rev. Alex Jebson Blyth, Brussels United Churches In the very long list of things that I am not competent at or qualified to do, film critic or filmmaker is definitely on that list. Any art or film portrayal of the Resurrection narrative makes a big deal about the “turning”, when Mary Magdalene turns her head away from the tomb and towards the figure of Jesus standing behind her. There’s the close-up of Mary’s face, whipping her head around in slow-motion.

There’s confusion in her tearblurred eyes, as she doesn’t recognize the figure in front of her.

Any depiction I’ve seen of this makes this scene a very quiet and tender moment. A quiet, calm Jesus, a confused but soft-spoken Mary, set in the early morning stillness.

Maybe it’s the sheer lack of sleep I’ve had all Holy Week, or my appreciation for any good old groovy song, but if I were the filmmaker directing this scene, I wouldn’t have the sound editor put in some quiet bird song or slow swelling strings. Instead, I would tell the editor to cue up the song that goes through my head any time someone mentions the word “turning”, that timeless disco classic sung by Vicki Sue Robinson: “Turn the beat around, Love to hear percussion.

Turn it upside down, Love to hear percussion.”

(Dear reader, if you need to put the paper down to go play this song, and then get lost down the wonderful rabbit hole that is disco music, I don’t blame you one bit.)

Trust me, I’m going somewhere with this, and not just because the idea of Studio 54 bell-bottoms and Easter bonnets paired together has me laughing like nothing else. Yes, it would have been a pretty quiet scene, if for no other reason than that Mary wouldn’t have wanted to attract too much attention, lest the crowds get wind that Jesus’ disciples were still kicking around.

But I feel like we forget in this Easter Sunday narrative the sheer chaos and emotions leading up to it.

Betrayals and denials, court cases and mob mentality. Death and grief.

Earthquakes and torn curtains and blotted out suns. Mary would still be feeling as overwhelmed as if she were in the middle of the dance floor at the hottest discotheque, getting whiplash from turning and looking at everything going on.

In the midst of this chaos and pounding in her heart and in her world, she came to the tomb

thinking that the world had somehow turned for the worse; not that it was all too great to begin with at times. She had almost been resigned to the fact that death had won. That the powers of strength and greed and hatred and fear were the tunes everyone sang. She would turn her head and think that nothing would ever change. All she would see in the crowd were people who were tired of being exploited and unloved, and those at the top with their heads turned away.

In many ways today, we might feel tempted to shake our heads in despair and loss like Mary did on her way to the tomb. Our world still often feels like it is ruled by the powers of death and might, rather than the ways that Jesus embodied and taught. On a global scale, relationships are built upon greed and violence, leading to wars and dislocations and pitiful responses to the global climate crisis. On a community and individual level, we can feel so helpless in the face of the systems and attitudes that promote empire and death. Our knee-jerk response is to turn our heads away from this, leaving marginalized communities even more vulnerable. The same marginalized communities that

Jesus ministered to and loved, daring to call them blessed.

That’s another good reason for disco to be blaring in my film adaptation of the moment of Mary turning her head. This is the music that was influenced by rhythm and blues, swing, soul and funk music – music that originated in communities that faced marginalization and oppression, that suffered under the powers of hate and apathy. The communities that filled the discotheques (African-Americans, Latinx, LGBTQIA2S+) would (and often still do) know quite well the experience of state-sanctioned violence and indifference perpetrated upon them.

The powers that put Jesus on the cross and continue to try and influence us today would have us turn our heads away from those whom Jesus uplifted, to have us think that there is nothing that can triumph over their ways of hate and fear. But that illusion is shattered completely in the Resurrection. The filmmaker in me would have Mary shaking her head in disbelief, with the thoughts that evil and death had triumphed turned down once and for all. Jesus’ head would tilt to the side, and he would simply say,

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Mary, in turning and seeing Jesus, was turned completely to God. A conversion, really. Even though she did not have all the pieces of the puzzle together yet, seeing God’s care and reign anew was enough for her to turn her world upside down, to be a disciple of the Resurrection. But this didn’t mean that Mary had turned from the world. On the contrary, her heart and mind being turned towards God through the grace offered in Christ allowed her to see and love the world all the more clearly. She was called to love and care in the same melody that Jesus had played, to live in hope and promise, rather than power and fear. To show that God had broken down the barriers and offered the Resurrection reality, the first Christian sermon came from Mary, someone who was at Continued on page 15

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“Mary”. Or more likely shout it, since I’d have some Donna Summer or Gloria Gaynor blasting in the background. This would demonstrate that Jesus was raised in full vulnerability, and in full solidarity with the lost and the lonely, the last and the least.

In that one word, Jesus reveals to Mary that nothing can separate her or any of us from the love of God. The powers that be had been shown just how hollow and wrong their sound was, and now face the music.

Instead, Mary would turn her head towards the tune that Jesus had been spouting off for his entire ministry. It was both a promise and fulfilment of God’s ways of love, compassion, and care for the last and the least. Charles Cousar explains it as such: “In Jesus Christ, God enables believers not only to glimpse but to embody an alternative perspective on the world, one shaped by the knowledge that God indeed creates, that God’s power indeed triumphs

Sunday, April 16 at 10 a.m.

BMG Community Centre (upstairs room) 800 Sports Drive, Brussels **Please note our new location** Childcare provided for children aged 0 to 4 during the sermon

Worship and Prayer Time Loving Fellowship Expository Preaching

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Hayley shares that she is proud to be a 4-H participant because “she is proud to be part of an organization that is inclusive, caring and provides [youth] with such a vast array of opportunities. I am proud to have spent my youth learning from many of the knowledgeable volunteers within the organization.

I am proud to be part of an organization that has allowed me to grow, network and learn to do by doing.”

• Joyce Lyn Fox, Haldimand 4-H Association: Joyce is a nineyear tenured 4-H participant from the Haldimand 4-H Association who has completed 30 4-H projects, including field crops, breadventure, photography, sheaf, square dancing, veterinary and more. She has participated in many association, regional and provincial opportunities during her tenure, holding various leadership roles in her 4-H clubs and currently serving on the provincial 4-H 4-All committee. Joyce has received numerous awards including both the Haldimand 4-H Junior and Senior Outstanding Member Awards, the Optimist Youth Appreciation Award, and a John Deere Canada 4-H Scholarship.

When asked about what makes her proud to be a 4-H participant, Joyce said, “Being part of this supporting community, and having experienced a tremendous amount of personal growth makes me proud and grateful to be a 4-H participant.”

Joyce shares that she looks forward to sharing her 4-H experience with others and further developing her own skills as a 4-H Ontario ambassador.

• Rachel Gras, Huron 4-H Association: Rachel joined the Huron 4-H Association in 2018 and has since completed seven club projects, including dairy, sheep and

square dancing. She is an active member of the community having served as the Seaforth Fall Fair Junior Ambassador and is a recipient of the Huron County Federation of Agriculture Award.

Recently, Rachel has dedicated her time to the University of Guelph serving on the College Royal Executive and as OAC Class of 2026 Vice-President, along with being part of the university’s dairy science and goat and sheep club.

When asked about why she wanted to become a 4-H ambassador, Rachel shares that she would not be the person she is today without 4-H. “I have adapted the motto of [Learn To Do By Doing] which I would love to share with others. To promote this [motto] is a dream of mine; to help kids all over Ontario be the best that they can be.”

•Rhiannah Gallagher, Carleton

4-H Association: Returning for a second term as a 4-H Ontario ambassador, Rhiannah has been a 4-H participant for 12 years in the Carleton 4-H Association and has completed over 30 4-H projects during her tenure. She has received the “I Pledge” Award for sportsmanship and enthusiasm, she is a past Queen of the Furrow and the recipient of several association awards for her project work.

Rhiannah is also a member of the Pi Beta Phi Sorority, where she is involved in philanthropic activities to raise money and supplies for many worthwhile causes.

As a tenured 4-H Ontario Ambassador, Rhiannah shares “This past year as an ambassador has made me realize just how much I love the 4-H program and has grown my passion and desire to promote the program through this position.”

Unemployment rate rises In March, the unemployment rate for the Stratford-Bruce Peninsula economic region increased by 1.3 percentage points to 5.9 per cent.

This represents the highest monthly unemployment rate in the region since April 2021. The provincial unemployment rate increased by 0.3 percentage points to 5.3 per cent, unadjusted for seasonality.

Overall net employment in the region increased by 700, with 1,700 full-time gains and 1,000 part-time losses. The region’s labour force size increased from 160,700 people in February, 2023 to 163,700 people in March, 2023.

The number of goods-producing sector employees increased this month by net 1,900. Utilities experienced the greatest gain once again this month (+1,700), followed by construction (+1,400).

The manufacturing sector experienced the biggest loss this month (-700) followed by agriculture (-200).

Employment in the servicesproducing sector decreased by net 1,300. Professional, scientific and technical services experienced the biggest loss once again this month (-2,600), followed by accommodation and food services (-2,200). Wholesale and retail trade experienced the largest gain once again this month (+2,400), followed by healthcare and social assistance (+2,300).

“We have seen positive increases in the Goods-producing sector this month and although our unemployment rate has experienced an increase we continue to see losses in servicesproducing sector” says Dana Soucie, Executive Director for the Four County Labour Market Planning Board. “We will continue to monitor these changes as we investigate the migration trends and how it relates to our ability to fill vacancies for the hardest hit sectors”.

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King provides BIA peek behind Blyth Festival curtain

By Scott Stephenson The Citizen Blyth Festival General Manager Rachael King offered a preview of the Festival’s coming season at the Blyth Business Improvement Area (BIA) meeting on March 30. King’s presentation included an overview of the organization’s structure, the significance and reach of work being done at the theatre company, and details about this year’s program, which promises to be the biggest lineup in the Festival’s storied history.

Blyth has been a hub of cultural activity since 1975, thanks to the Blyth Centre for the Arts. A registered charity, the centre comprises several arms that work together to enrich the community's artistic experiences. These include the Blyth Festival, Blyth Festival Art Gallery, Blyth Festival

Orchestra and Blyth Festival Singers.

At the heart of the centre is the Blyth Festival, a community-based professional theatre that develops and produces plays that give voice to the region and the country. Since its inception, the Festival has premiered over 150 Canadian plays, with many translated into dozens of languages and produced in 29 countries. King noted that the Blyth Festival's new play commissions annually make up a quarter of all Playwright's Guild of Canada commission contracts from theatres across the country. What's more, 25 per cent of Blyth plays are now written by Indigenous playwrights, and more than half of all works in development are created by artists of colour.

From June 22 to Sept. 3, the Blyth Festival will present The Donnellys: A Trilogy by James Reaney, adapted

and abridged by Festival Artistic Director Gil Garratt, in three parts: Sticks & Stones, St. Nicholas Hotel, and Handcuffs. These shows will take place at the Festival’s outdoor Harvest Stage, added last year as a response to the COVID-19 pandemic’s disruption of indoor theatre experiences. She noted that these are previously-produced Reaney plays, not to be confused with the wildly successful The Outdoor Donnellys, produced in Blyth in 2001, 2002 and 2004.

A new feature this year is the installation of permanent seats at the Harvest Stage. All outdoor shows will begin at 8 p.m. In the event of rain, shows will move indoors to Memorial Hall, for modified versions of the performances.

From June 14 to Sept. 9, the Blyth Memorial Hall will feature Liars at a Funeral by Sophia Fabiilli, The

Waltz by Marie Beath Badian, Chronicles of Sarnia by Matt Murray, and The Real McCoy by Andrew Moodie. The Memorial Hall shows will mostly have matinee performances, to prevent two shows from playing simultaneously.

Apart from the theatrical performances, plans are well underway for other activities, such as country suppers, which are served family-style by the Blyth Legion and Blyth Legion Ladies Auxiliary on select Friday and Saturday nights, and “Bonanza Weekend” from Aug. 4-6, which will feature four plays in three days and other special events celebrating the season.

King says 95 summer staff and artists from seven provinces are expected to begin arriving in the area on April 24 and filter in and out throughout the summer months,

with the last arrivals on July 30.

Volunteers are critical to Festival operations and King says summer volunteer roles are available for ushers, elevator operators, 50/50 ticket sellers, greeters and ambassadors. An added bonus is that volunteers get to watch the show during their shift.

With the expected influx of visitors to the area, King expects increased vehicle and pedestrian traffic on Queen Street and side streets, with more pedestrians crossing Queen Street. Motorists are urged to slow down. In case of an emergency, temporary “no parking” signs will be erected outside Memorial Hall during performances.

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Cullen to Chair BIA, despite hesitancy

By Scott Stephenson The Citizen The Blyth Business Improvement Area (BIA) held its regular meeting on Thursday, March 30, at the Blyth and District Community Centre.

During the meeting, the BIA elected key executive positions for its board of management.

The task was strained by a limited supply of willing volunteers, and the heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) system’s intervals of excessive noise, a notable distraction that practically absorbed the dulcet tones of North Huron

Deputy-Reeve Kevin Falconer's voice.

Outgoing BIA Chair David Sparling announced that he is not able to continue in the role because of other commitments. Shane Yerema, who has previously agreed to be vice-chair, is currently unable to fill in as interim chair, as he is recovering from surgery. As a result, the BIA struggled to find someone willing to take on the role.

However, Yerema’s nomination for vice-chair was accepted and approved in a unanimous vote in favour.

After much discussion and even more hesitance, Angela Cullen,

manager of the Blyth Inn, agreed to take on the position of chair. Cullen ascended to the role in a unanimous vote in favour.

Meanwhile, Rev. Joann Todd, who has been acting as interim treasurer, stated that she is unable to dedicate any more time to the role due to other commitments.

Rev. Todd reminded the room that she swiftly guided the auditing process of the BIA's financial records and suggested that the workload moving forward would not be a significant time commitment for someone else.

Despite a lack of enthusiasm for the position, Sparling reluctantly

‘Turn the beat around’ Continued from page 13 the bottom rung of society: “I have seen the Lord.”

This is where the head-turning, the conversion, the witnessing of God’s promises made true in the Resurrection lead. Ultimately, it calls us to live and contribute in a Resurrection way, a way that counters the ways of hatred and apathy. It is similar to the best disco orchestrations, with strings and horns and percussion and guitars scratchin’ and everything else all working together and creating a sound that uplifts the voices of the marginalized and speaks of love and hope.

For those of us who grew up in the church, the Resurrection narrative may seem like the same old song; something that doesn’t

really get our blood pumping and our feet moving in discipleship. But take a minute to just think of how earth-shattering and amazing it is to know that God has broken into the world and into our lives with the promise and presence that trumps every fraught and corrupt attitude and power that has tried to deny the life and love that God offers. We are called to live in ways that do not contribute to abuse and apathy, but rather in ways of peace, justice and oneness. To be included in this and to know of God’s promise of a future glory should turn us quickly.

This Easter Day, be turned. Have that moving, almost cinematic moment of seeing Christ anew in your life and your discipleship.

Turn the beat around, as cliché or silly as it might seem to say. Be

turned away from the lurings and fear that put our Saviour on the cross in the first place, and instead turn towards the grace and ways that Christ offers in the Resurrection. This is the Lord we have seen – a Lord who ate with sinners and embraced the outcast, who flipped tables and called out powers and forced everyone to think anew; to think of God. So, however you move and groove in your discipleship, may others be able to see in your actions the truth… “I have seen the Lord”.

Turn to our Resurrected Lord, folks, and turn it upside down.

Thanks be to God. Amen.

“Turn the beat around, Love to hear percussion.

Turn it upside down, Love to hear percussion.”

Obituaries

THELMA MARION (née Glazier) WILSON Mrs. Thelma Marion (née Glazier) Wilson, passed away

peacefully at Huronlea Home, Brussels, on Tuesday, April 4, 2023. She was in her 93rd year.

Thelma was the beloved wife of Jim (2018) for 67 years and the loving mother of Frank and Sharon of Blyth. She was the cherished grandmother of Mark and Kris, Harpurhey and Dean and Kristin, Waterloo, and great-grandmother of Kylin and Tysen.

Thelma was a very loving person; she adored her family and considered them a labour of love.

She taught honesty and how to do things properly. She was an amazing cook and creative baker, always making birthday cakes special. She liked to square dance

and decorate for those square dances, as well as decorate her windows for every occasion at their store uptown. Thelma was a longtime United Church Women member in Blyth and enjoyed volunteering at her church.

Friends and family were received for visitation at Riverside Funeral Home, Blyth Chapel on Thursday, April 6 followed by the funeral service.

In lieu of flowers and as expressions of sympathy, donations to the Blyth United Church or Parkinson Canada would be appreciated.

Condolences may be left at riversidefuneralhome.ca.

agreed to take on the role of treasurer. The BIA approved Sparling’s nomination and voted unanimously in favour.

BIA secretary, Blyth Festival General Manager Rachael King, expressed that rising demands of the coming Festival season make the additional job of BIA secretary very challenging, but will nevertheless continue in the role since no one else volunteered.

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Volunteering Weaves us Together

Huron County 4-H would like to take this opportunity to thank all of our volunteers, past, present and future.

They have donated their time to make the best better and the futures of many brighter.

Let’s celebrate our individual and collective actions in creating a strong, interconnected and vibrant community! Volunteering weaves us together, strengthening the fabric of our community by sharing our time, talent and energy to support one another.

Special thanks to all our volunteers for your time and commitment.

We appreciate you all!

BLYTH

BRUSSELS

Every season, we rely on the dedication and hard work of over 170 volunteers.

We wouldn’t be here without you.

Thank you!

Thank you to everyone who volunteers in and around our community

The Blyth Festival Board of Directors and Staff

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We are excited to be hosting a number of amazing volunteers at Hullett Central, and we appreciate the role they play in supporting our students.

Volunteers... your support makes a difference!.

Thank you.

Hullett Central Public School Thank you to our volunteers, who serve children and families in our community with kindness and compassion. www.rrhc.on.ca mail@rrhc.on.ca FB: @ruralresponsehuron Thank you to the volunteers who work to keep our village beautiful and to the community for supporting our fundraising efforts. friendsofblyth@gmail.com

Howson & Howson Ltd. Flour Mill

Blyth ~ 519-523-4241

Thanks to the many volunteers who help us throughout the year.

Optimist Club of Brussels Friend of Youth

Thank you to all those who give of their time and dedication

The Citizen

405 Queen Street, Blyth ~ 519-523-4792

Our amazing volunteers make a difference every day to seniors and people with health challenges living right in our community. We are excited to welcome new and returning volunteers as we expand our community programs and services.

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We are grateful for our volunteers!

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Our Volunteers are Awesome!

would like to give a huge thank you to everyone who volunteers their time for the betterment of our community and surrounding area.

Thank You Volunteers!

Brussels Lions Club

Find us on Facebook or for more info Huron4-hsecretary@hotmail.com

Special thanks to all the comrades and friends of the branch who put so much time into making our branch a success

THANK YOU, VOLUNTEERS! In-Home Recreation Office Assistance

Minds in Motion® Special Events/Fundraising

Your unwavering support, dedication, and commitment to our cause helps those who are navigating through the challenges of dementia.

HURON SITE 317 Huron Road Clinton, ON 519-482-1482 | 1-800-561-5012 alzheimer.ca/huroncounty

PERTH SITE 1020 Ontario Street Unit 5 Stratford, ON 519-271-1910 | 1-888-797-1882 alzheimer.ca/perth

Interested in volunteering?

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THE CITIZEN, FRIDAY, APRIL 14, 2023. PAGE 17.

Volunteering Weaves us Together

Huron County 4-H would like to take this opportunity to thank all of our volunteers, past, present and future.

They have donated their time to make the best better and the futures of many brighter.

Let’s celebrate our individual and collective actions in creating a strong, interconnected and vibrant community! Volunteering weaves us together, strengthening the fabric of our community by sharing our time, talent and energy to support one another.

Special thanks to all our volunteers for your time and commitment.

We appreciate you all!

BLYTH

BRUSSELS

Every season, we rely on the dedication and hard work of over 170 volunteers.

We wouldn’t be here without you.

Thank you!

Thank you to everyone who volunteers in and around our community

The Blyth Festival Board of Directors and Staff

Accessible

blythfestival.com

United Church

Facebook: Blyth and Brussels United Churches

Blyth Legion Branch 420

A special thank you to all our volunteers for your time and contributions to make the Blyth Legion run smoothly.

Our volunteers are the future of the past Blyth Repository of History 405 Queen St., Blyth ~ 519-523-4792

blythrepositoryofhistory.ca

Personal I Farm I Business personal & corporate tax returns I consultation bookkeeping I financial statements estate/succession planning

519.357.2929

info@rieglingaccounting.ca 47 Alfred St W I PO Box 670 I Wingham, ON N0G 2W0 SERVICE YOU CAN COUNT ON

Thank You to our Volunteers!

Individual & Corporate Tax Returns for

Blyth Lions Club

United Church

Londesboro Lions Club We would like to thank all our volunteers for all the time they dedicate to make our Lions Club so successful. Thank you!

With special thanks to all our volunteers

victimserviceshuron.ca

email: madd@hurontel.on.ca • 519-357-4552

No alcohol. No drugs. No Victims.

Make a Difference

Become a Volunteer!

We are excited to be hosting a number of amazing volunteers at Hullett Central, and we appreciate the role they play in supporting our students.

Volunteers... your support makes a difference!.

Thank you.

Hullett Central Public School Thank you to our volunteers, who serve children and families in our community with kindness and compassion. www.rrhc.on.ca mail@rrhc.on.ca FB: @ruralresponsehuron Thank you to the volunteers who work to keep our village beautiful and to the community for supporting our fundraising efforts. friendsofblyth@gmail.com

Howson & Howson Ltd. Flour Mill

Blyth ~ 519-523-4241

Thanks to the many volunteers who help us throughout the year.

Optimist Club of Brussels Friend of Youth

Thank you to all those who give of their time and dedication

The Citizen

405 Queen Street, Blyth ~ 519-523-4792

Our amazing volunteers make a difference every day to seniors and people with health challenges living right in our community. We are excited to welcome new and returning volunteers as we expand our community programs and services.

www.brusselsagromart.ca

Brussels

519-887-6273

Thank You!

onecaresupport.ca | 1-877-502-8277

Royal Canadian Legion Brussels Branch 218 Our organization and our local match were a success with their help and time.

Thank You!

• Crop Inputs • Crop Consulting • Crop Protection Products • Seed • Custom Application

We are grateful for our volunteers!

SPECIAL THANKS

Our Volunteers are Awesome!

would like to give a huge thank you to everyone who volunteers their time for the betterment of our community and surrounding area.

Thank You Volunteers!

Brussels Lions Club

Find us on Facebook or for more info Huron4-hsecretary@hotmail.com

Special thanks to all the comrades and friends of the branch who put so much time into making our branch a success

THANK YOU, VOLUNTEERS! In-Home Recreation Office Assistance

Minds in Motion® Special Events/Fundraising

Your unwavering support, dedication, and commitment to our cause helps those who are navigating through the challenges of dementia.

HURON SITE 317 Huron Road Clinton, ON 519-482-1482 | 1-800-561-5012 alzheimer.ca/huroncounty

PERTH SITE 1020 Ontario Street Unit 5 Stratford, ON 519-271-1910 | 1-888-797-1882 alzheimer.ca/perth

Interested in volunteering?

Contact Paulina, paulinab@alzhp.ca

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Award honours the volunteerism of Jim McGee

By Scott Stephenson The Citizen -Community volunteers have long been the lifeblood of smalltown Canada, and in recent years the volunteer has become an evermore-indispensable asset. The Jim McGee Community Volunteer of the Year Award has been the Belgrave Community Centre Board’s (BCCB) way of honouring its most selfless local residents since 2019.

The award is named in honour of its inaugural recipient Jim McGee a man who was a tireless force for community improvement until his untimely death in 2018 at the age of 60. The awards are presented at the BCCB’s Annual General Meeting (AGM) in September. Nominations for the awards can be made by citizens of Belgrave, East Wawanosh or Morris Townships who feel they’ve noticed somebody serving as a role model for service in Belgrave.

How is the winner selected? The BCCB reviews all the nominees and judges each entry based on the degree to which the nominee’s activities have impacted those around them, the longevity of their service, and the value added to the community. Winners are presented with the award at the AGM by the BCCB and members of McGee’s family.

Ahead of this year’s June 30 deadline for nominees, The Citizen spoke with just two of the many people positively impacted by

McGee’s community spirit: BCCB Member Ron Taylor and McGee’s daughter Courtney Brown.

Brown remembered growing up with her boundlessly enthusiastic father. “He was literally just the best. He was always so involved in everything we did.” McGee was always active in all the minor sports on offer, coaching and lending his time to anybody needing extra help.

“The whole community just missed him when he was gone… that was a big void.” She thinks the Community Volunteer Award is a great way to honour her father. “He just had that ability to make other people feel really good…. It’s such a nice way to remember him, and there’s a lot of really key folks in the Belgrave community that do a lot, and it’s a way to recognize them.”

It wasn’t just organized assistance in which McGee took interest. According to Brown, “He would assemble a group of people to do something and just show up and help out… he was really motivated just by being kind of inthe-moment.”

Taylor is a few years older than McGee was, and spent over 30 of his younger years in St. John’s, Newfoundland before resettling in Belgrave in 2006. It wasn’t long before McGee’s name started cropping up. “The way I came to appreciate all the things Jim did around the community was, I became a member of the BCCB… it was brought to the Board’s attention on a number of occasions,

A celebration of selflessness

the selfless volunteer things Jim did in the community,” Taylor related.

“In many cases, the board was only made aware that it had been done weeks later. He never sought out any praise.”

This sentiment was echoed by Brown, who thinks she knows the secret to her father’s out-sized spirit. “He really thrived by being around others, and helping others, and that’s what fuelled him the most.”

McGee was known for spontaneously rallying community members around whatever task needed to be done, big or small.

There were repairs to do to the community centre, and ice that needed to be put in for skating every winter. The Belgrave Community Centre uses natural ice and is not refrigerated, so installing its ice each year for the public to use requires a special degree of volunteer enthusiasm.

After McGee’s accidental death, it was Taylor who suggested the award be initiated. “We wanted to honour him, so I pitched to the board the formation of this award.”

The first year’s award was posthumously given to McGee in recognition of his indefatigable efforts towards improving the lives of others, and his many spontaneous and unheralded deeds that resulted in Belgrave being a more enjoyable community in which to live.

Last year’s winner, Cam Cook, was a lifelong friend of McGee, and would often be found volunteering

Jim McGee’s widow Chris McGee, front, and children, back left to right, Courtney Brown, Rob McGee and Cody McGee accept the very first Belgrave Community Centre Volunteer of the Year Award posthumously on Jim’s behalf in 2019. (File photo)

An example of altruism

As a tribute to the late Jim McGee, the Belgrave Community Centre Board has designated him as the namesake for the Community Volunteer of the Year Award. (Courtesy photo)

alongside him. He can be found installing the ice rink when the weather gets cold enough, serving chicken wings at functions, and doing whatever else needs to be done in Belgrave.

For generations, the community centre has played a key part in Belgrave’s history and continues to create modern memories for local families. It is almost entirely dependent on volunteers, and is always looking for the next Jim McGee. “We’re always looking for help at different functions and fundraisers… make yourself known to a board member or member of the community,” offered Taylor.

“We rely on volunteers for a lot of it.” The community centre also has a Facebook page, and advertises upcoming events on the board in front of the building.

Taylor also feels that Belgrave’s volunteer spirit is still something special. Declining interest in community involvement seems to afflict many other towns. “It’s a problem that most communities are experiencing… Belgrave is still one of the better communities for finding people willing to volunteer and step up.” Brown also stressed the importance of continued support from caring citizens.

“When something needs done and there’s no one to help out, you lose that piece of your community.”

The award is not just a way to recognize outstanding volunteers, it also inspires others to become more involved in the community. The Jim McGee Community Volunteer Award is meant to highlight those who never highlight their own accomplishments, and, in doing so, it illuminates the often invisible impact that just one dedicated person can have on the world around them.

A comment from Taylor summarized that singular impact. “I wish there were dozens of Jim McGees, not only in the community of Belgrave, but in the world… we’d be better off, all of us.”

Perhaps the ripples of involvement this award can inspire can help bring that vision a little closer to reality.

If you know somebody who is passionate about helping others in the community, nominate them for the Jim McGee Community Volunteer of the Year Award by June 30, 2023.

Contact Kendra Robinson at mandkrobinson@gmail.com or (519) 357-4040 to receive an information package.

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32 attend Belgrave Coffee Break event PEOPLE AROUND BELGRAVE

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The Easter Bunny surprised some Brussels children by appearing at the Brussels United Church for its Easter bake sale and hat-making workshop. Then the bunny of the hour led the parade to Richmond Square for the Brussels Leo Club’s annual Easter scavenger hunt. (John Stephenson photo)

United Way breaks record United Way Perth-Huron (UWPH) had a reason to celebrate.

After a successful campaign, raising $2,292,557, it was time to honour the spirit of community at the Best Western Plus, Arden Park Hotel.

“We appreciate the incredible support of our region throughout the campaign,” said Ryan Erb, UWPH executive director.

“Despite the economic challenges our community faced, donors stepped up to help us not only reach, but surpass our goal of $2.289 million. Another recordbreaking year! We are humbled by the generosity and caring of PerthHuron and see a brighter future ahead for the people we help support and the organization.”

“It was great to celebrate our campaign, as well as the volunteers, donors and communities who gave so much to UWPH,” said Rob Edney, UWPH campaign co-chair.

“It takes a collective effort to ensure vulnerable people get the help they need, and the spirit of Perth-Huron was really on display tonight and throughout the campaign.”

“Thank you to everyone who attended tonight’s event,” added Leslie Edney, UWPH campaign co-chair. “To hear firsthand some of the ways UWPH’s work positively impacts local lives thanks to the generosity of our community is inspiring. We’re looking forward to returning next year as co-chairs and continuing UWPH’s work across our region.”

Two-hundred-and-fifty-six guests enjoyed dinner generously provided by the Hayter family and heard about the positive impact their support has on local lives from speakers including Elise Metcalf, Andrea Loohuizen, Gwyneth Woods and Tanya Hefkey from the United Way Connection Centres in

Exeter, Listowel, Stratford and Wingham. UWPH executive director Ryan Erb spoke about the organization’s Community Renewal Company initiative.

Singer-songwriter Stephanie Sellers also performed.

UWPH presented volunteer spirit awards to Caroline Baker, Dariel Bateman, Gwen Bradley, Joan Brady, David Clarke, Cheryl Dunn, Kara Greydanus, Marilyn Holmes, Shawn Lawler and Randy Schwartzentruber.

Home & Company Real Estate received a workplace spirit award, Blackcreek Technologies picked up a sponsor spirit award and Saputo Dairy Products received a corporate spirit award. The top 10 workplace fundraising campaigns were also highlighted, with FIO Automotive Canada topping the list by raising over $101,000 in employee donations. FIO also provided a dollar-for-dollar corporate match.

Art Gallery season kicks off Continued from page 1 incredible depth of work being created by our neighbours and community members. Works can often include oil, acrylic or watercolour paintings, fabric arts, sculptures, pottery and multimedia creations. The show runs May 19June 9.

The gallery’s season opener is a show by local photographer Hannah Dickie. “Home Grown” aims to string together the influence a rural upbringing can have on an individual. Seen through the eyes of the photographer, Hannah Dickie, she documents how smallscale agriculture has played a role in her life. The show opens June 16 and closes July 15.

The second show is a group exhibition being led by local potter, Rob Tetu.

In the Mino region of Japan lie rich deposits of a clay suitable for making durable domestic pottery.

Traditionally fired in wood-burning

kilns, the smoky atmosphere and drifting firewood ash inside the kiln, combined to give the pottery its distinctive colours; bone, orange, grey and black, often with a gorgeous pewter lustre and ripples texture.

“Shino: Oriental AestheticContemporary Expression” features eight Ontario potters who have dedicated much of their careers to exploring this fascinating Japanese technique. The exhibition opens July 21 and runs to Aug. 12.

The year’s final professional show is presented by Kelly Stevenson, Through a multidisciplinary exhibit, entitled “How Far I’ve Fallen”, Stevenson uses the changing state of the rural landscape and experience to explore her own state of mind – one of living with severe and chronic mental illness. Finding a kinship with the abandoned and falling down buildings that fill the countryside, she explores if there is

life and hope in the debris and darkness, and of life beyond illness, beyond the seemingly never-ending falling apart.

The presentation opens Aug. 18 and closes the season on Sept. 9.

All shows are open during the Blyth Festival box office hours.

Admission is free to the gallery.

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Elwin Garland was the guest speaker on Sunday, April 9 at Knox United Church, Belgrave. After the Christ candle was lit, the call to worship and the Responsive Psalm (Psalm 118: 1-2 and 14-24) was read responsively.

The scripture lesson was read from Matthew 28: 1-10.

The sermon was entitled “Losing a Friend”. The closing hymn was “All the Way My Saviour Leads Me.” Jim Hess is the guest speaker on Sunday, April 16. Everyone is welcome.

On Tuesday, April 11, Community Coffee Break was held at the Belgrave Community Centre.

Thirty-two people enjoyed fellowship, coffee and snacks.

The next coffee break is on Tuesday, April 25 from 9:30-11 a.m. Everyone is welcome.

Mary Hunter has moved back to her home in Belgrave. On these nice days, we will probably see her out for a walk and we always enjoy the visits. Welcome back Mary.

Noah and Grace Cottrill will celebrate their second birthdays on April 20. They are twins of Matthew and Kathleen Cottrill of New Hamburg. Happy birthday and have a fun day.

We hope everyone had an enjoyable Easter. We spent Easter Sunday in Kitchener at the home of our son and daughter-in-law, Jeremy and Stacy Campbell and grandchildren, Jackson and Callie.

Our snow has disappeared and we

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Enjoy the many days of sunshine we are having. We have been truly blessed by Mother Nature.

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WINTER SPORTS

2022~2023 A special thank you to all the people who submitted photos for the sports section.

Photo credit for the BBMHA Crusader Hockey Teams, Huron Heat Teams, Mid-Huron Huskies Teams and Wingham Ironmen Teams goes to Picture Day Photography.

Blyth Junior Broomball Atom: Back row, from left: Coach Chris Hoffmeyer, Chase Neutel, Felix Gulutzen, Kylie Cressman, Leyland Caesar, Easton Dykstra, Naomi Rowe, Ryder Neutel, Clara Albers, Spencer Boult, Logan Hoffmeyer, coaches Amy Allen and Nathan Allen. Front row, Savanna Kemp-Wolfe, Tom Freiburger, Levi Allen, Joe Freiburger, Eivin Lloyd.

Blyth Junior Broomball U12 PeeWee Bullets - “Silver Provincial Champs”: Back row, from left: Coach Sandra Hoggart, Rylan Brown, Hendrik Van Nes, Aiden Hoekmeijer, Lainey Stryker, Addison Hoekmeijer, Isla de Boer, Lucia Dale, Mackenzie Shannon, Middle row: Coach Raymond de Boer, Maddox Fielder, Clay Hoggart, JT McNaught, Liam Neutel, Bridget McCallum, coach Erin Dale.

Front row: Wyatt Lloyd. Absent: Coach Fred de Boer.

Blyth Junior Broomball U12 Silver PeeWee: Back row, from left: Assistant coach Brad Quesenberry, Nora Gulutzen, Jase Caesar, Aiden Mitchell, Sierra Dykstra, Tucker Quesenberry, Macy Smith, Aiden Albers, Thomas Blake, manager Cory Quesenberry. Middle row: Briony Bosma, Ashton Quesenberry, Kelsey Cressman, Hailey Hanna, head coach Nicole Lowe. Front row: Dallas Dykstra, Beckett Noble.

Blyth Junior Broomball U14 Bantam Girls: Back row, from left: Scott Dale, Molly Bolinger, Loralei Gross, Brooklyn Bromley, Casey Boven. Middle row: Erin Dale, Holly Gross, Jazmin O’Handley, Rowan Gaspirc, Ava Haak, Keryn Dale, Hailynn Greidanus, Katrina Greidanus, Katrina Greidanus. Front row: Sloane Bolger, Myah Bos, Abi McNaught, Leah Boven, Rachel Wilts.

Blyth Junior Broomball U14 Bantam Boys: Back row, from left: Coach Sandra Hoggart, Clay Hoggart, Jake Gutscher, Dylan Kreuger, Greg Bell, Ryan Beauchamp. Middle row: Coach Julia Gutscher, Ethan Ernewein, Owen Ernewein, Cameron Greig, coach Adam Ernewein. Front row: Cameran Boult, Wyatt Hoggart, Aiden Hickey, Kaylin Ernewein.

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Blyth Junior Broomball U16 Midget Girls: Back row, from left: Zoey Verwey, Audrey Kreuger, Sydney Bromley, Sarah Hallahan, Julia Egli. Middle row: Coach Manny Taylor, coach Ashley Bromley, Kiera Hoekmeijer, Kaleigh McCallum, Macie Taylor, Kailee Kennedy, coach Karen Verwey. Front row: Amber Shannon, Tori Kennedy. Absent: Abby Mitchell.

Blyth Junior Broomball U16 Midget Boys: Back row, from left: Coach Scott Dale, Nathan King, Keagan McInally, Ty Hoggart, Ethan Blake, Eli Baxter, Austin South, Jake Cullen, Ethan Buttar. Middle row: Coach Ryan South, Kyle Cherry-Elliott, Bryce Dale, Nathan Westra, Kaden Wilson, Titus Buttar, Brendan Hickey, Warren Pavelin, coach BJ Cullen, coach Mark Westra. Front row: Luke Greidanus.

BBMHA Crusaders U5: Back row, from left: Coach Joel Kellington, assistant coach Dylan Haasnoot, trainer Greg Blackwell. Middle row: Pearl Lee, Cayden Nelemans, Andrew Burrell, Marley Reinink, Hudson Haasnoot, Camilla Campbell. Front row: Lydia Deitner, Helen Kuepfer, Daxtyn James, Saylor Nurse, Eric Kellington, Blake Sinclair, Nigel Blackwell. Absent: Forest River.

BBMHA Crusaders U6: Back row, left to right: Manager Tara Smith, assistant coach Andrew Baker, head coach Kyle Machan, trainer Samantha Cochrane.

Middle row: Cole Rammeloo, Lucas Blake, Kenton Anderson, Elijah Huhtala, Leroy McNichol. Front row: Blake Lyons, Barrett Nurse, Kai Zid, Derek Wakenell, Kinsley James, Logan Cochrane, Quinn Baker, Vera Smith, Liam Machan. Absent: Jackson Needham.

BBMHA Crusaders U7 - Black: Back row, from left: Trainer Chris Csoff, coach Mark Gillis, parent volunteer Tim Lee. Middle row: Logan Gross, Nash Gillis. Front row: Bowey Nurse, Eli Csoff, Ireland Nurse, Weston Lee, Jack Lee, Connor White, Maeve Egli. Absent: Trainer and team manager Caitlin Gillis.

BBMHA Crusaders U7 Burgundy: Back row: Coach Trevor Wilson. Middle row: Reid Cronin, Claire Rammeloo. Front Row: Tucker Wilson, Liam Rushton, Ellie Wilson, Jack Gahan, Nash Rombouts. Absent : Brandon Courtney, Kai Milinkovic, trainers Steve Rombouts and Nick Courtney, manager Caitlin Gillis.

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BBMHA Crusaders U8 Black: Back row, left to right: Manager Laura Blackwell, head coach Ron Abell, assistant coach Tyler Deitner, trainer Kendra Eckert.

Middle row: Matthew Abell, Zaden Eckert, Brady Toll. Front row: Brynlee Armstrong, Elise Bean, Alex Deitner, Andrew Blackwell, Lincoln Laffin. Absent: trainer Sarah Howard, Harmony Howard.

BBMHA Crusaders U8 Burgundy: Back row from left: trainer Brad Lapp, head coach Ashley Miller, assistant coach Steve Rombouts. Middle row: Pearce Smith, Jacoby Noble, Gracelyn Howson. Front row: Hunter Rombouts, Sully Smith, Anna Lapp, Colin King, Henk Brennan, Warren LaRocque, Lexi Greidanus. Absent: Manager Luke Brennan.

BBMHA Crusaders U9: Back row, from left: Assistant coach Greg Cronin, coach Josh Nurse, assistant coach Jason Kellington, manager Jodi Nurse. Middle row: Winston Greydanus, Wes McDonald, Benton Nurse, Cooper Cronin. Front row: Gavin Gross, Kaleb Nurse, Mia Hubbard-Buffinga, Sawyer McCall, Connor Lyons, Parker Gingrich, Carter Kellington, Adalyn Campbell. Absent: Trainer Scott McDonald.

BBMHA Crusaders U11 Black: Back row, from left: coach Nate Shannon, coach Ty Campbell, trainer Cheryl Riegling. Middle: Kaleb Lyons, Jordan Shannon, Kaileb Thompson, Casey Bolinger, Brielle Campbell. Front row: Kyla Shannon, Colton Boyer, Carson Lee, Jett Broome, Isla Fischer, Griffin Vandenbos, Lauren Riegling.

BBMHA Crusaders U11 Burgundy: Back row, from left: Assistant coach Chris Blake, head coach Amanda Anderson, trainer Brett Bean, trainer Andrew Wharton. Middle row: Ashlyn Greidanus, Mason Blake, Lauren Wharton, Jarret Fleet, Liam Egli, Laurelei Shortreed. Front row: Lucas Balon, Jansen Strickert, Wesley Bean, Warren Greidanus, Jordyn Laffin, Layne Milinkovic, Hudson Smith.

BBMHA Crusaders U11 Rep: Back row, from left: head coach Brette Boven, assistant coach Rob Johnston. Middle row: Mitchell White, Murray Bromley, Carter Pope, Joel Fleet. Front row: Trace Boven, Canon Beuermann, Blake Johnston, Foster Blake, Summer Shannon, Lukas Hubbard-Buffinga, Nathan Baillie. Absent: Trainer Amy Horton, assistant trainer John Pope, assistant coach Nathan Shannon.

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BBMHA Crusaders U13 LL: Back row, from left: Coaches Andrew McCutcheon, Clint Fischer, trainer Ben Gingerich. Middle row: Evan Egli, Claire McCutcheon, Spencer Huhtala, Ryker Dewit, Rileigh Cox, Miles Adams, Mackenzie Gingerich.

Front row: Adel Fischer, Jesa Fischer, Harlen Bootsman, Lincoln Bolinger, Aiden Hickey, Braxton Stryker, Lucas White, Ethan Boyer. Absent: Hayden Benedict.

BBMHA Crusaders U13 Rep: Back row, from left: Mike Kerr, Jason Fleet, Nathan Shannon. Middle row: Damon Shannon, Lukas White AP, Braxton Stryker AP, Willy Nesbit, Hudson Greydanus, Everett Cherrey, Emmitt Shortreed. Front row: Adrian Egli, Cole Greidanus, Connor Kellington, Lincoln Bolinger, coach Jaxon Bromley, Aiden Hickey AP, Juston Fleet, Myles Adams AP, Ty Sommers.

BBMHA Crusaders U15 LL: Back row, from left: Trainer Rob Mason, manager Alicha Hallahan, coach Kirk Baillie, coach Chris Howson. Middle row: Nicholas White, Wade Baillie, Cole Mason, Maxx Logan, Kipp Johnston. Front row: Tysen Greidanus, Carter Howson, Ayden Hallahan, Triston Piper, William Wall, Colyn Hallahan, Brett Caldwell, Liam Fischer. Absent: Patrick Mahon, Simon Wernham.

BBMHA Crusaders U15 Rep: Back row, from left: Assistant coach Matt Lee, coach Brett Fischer, trainer Ryan Baker. Middle row: Luke Fischer, Graham Nesbit, Reed Fischer, Taylor Wharton, Dylan Lee, Riley Seabrook. Front row: Peter Albers, Sheldon Lee, Boden Lyons, Triston Piper, William Wall, Jack Riegling, Bo Wharton, Jack Nicholson. Absent: Assistant Coach Chris Stewart, manager Laura Fischer, Liam Fischer, Brett Caldwell.

BBMHA Crusaders U18 LL: Back row, from left: Head coach Matt Lee, manager Alicha Hallahan. Middle row: Caleb Koch, Caden Mason, Bryce Shortreed. Front row: Tyson Finch, Hudson Marshall, Kaleb Roth, Landyn Hallahan, Louis McNichol, Hayden Lee, Jake Bromley, Jack Hallahan, Travis Beaven, Ryder Lee. Absent: Trainers Scott Bromley and Rob Mason, coach Robb Finch.

BBMHA Crusaders U18 Rep: Back row, from left: Assistant coach Matt Lee, head coach Matt Bromley. Middle row: Caleb Koch, Bryce Shortreed, Caden Mason LL, Carson Bromley, Tyson Finch, Brett McCutcheon, Travis Beaven, Connor Dale.

Front row: Hudson Marshall, Luke Fischer, Kaileb Roth, Landyn Hallahan, Louis McNichol, Hayden Lee, Jake Bromley, Jackson Hallahan, Connor Hallahan, Ryder Lee. Absent: Braeden Macdonald, Kaden Huether, trainer Jenna McDonald, trainer Scott Bromley.

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Huron Heat U7: Back row, from left: Coaches Ryan Wilson, Matt Chaput, Reuben Smith, Tyler VanDrunen. Third row: Sawyer Haney, Carmen McNaughton, Bailee Holden, Ella Zeehuisen. Second row: Hayden Denys, Nora O’Keefe, Layna Hoogenes, Brynleigh Poppe, Addy Wilson, Hannah Sytchev. Front row: Frances Greidanus, Juliet Greidanus, Taylor Carnochan, Kylee Smith, Nora VanDrunen, Nev VanDrunen, Avaya Chaput, Emma Kinsman, Ryan Courtney.

Huron Heat U9 B: Back row, from left: Ashley Newbigging, Dean Wood, Kevin Carnochan, Laura Bannon. Middle row: Ava Rathwell, Reese Watterworth, Hartley Newbigging. Front row: Abby Lepelaars, Olivia Carnochan, Charlise Cantelon, Natalie Vosper, Paisley Kirkconnell, Ellie Murray, Ava McCaan, Makinley Bannon, Emma Wood. Absent: Ryan Watterworth.

Huron Heat U9 HL Black: Back row, from left: Amanda McClure, Dan Rathwell, Kevin Murray. Middle row: Makayla Holden, Julianne Jantzi, Chloe Pope, Iris MacDonald, Harper O’Donnell. Front row: Evyn Rathwell, Isla Greidanus, Aubrey McClure, Ryleigh Murray, Halle Smith, Rya Renning. Absent: Head coach Chris Greidanus, Jamie Glover, Georgia Mahon.

Huron Heat U9 HL White: (Not necessarily in order) Alayna Carnochan, Kinsley Wilson, Kiarra Hugill, Isla Van Dieten, Violet Van Amersfoort, Paige McKay, Kinlee Maize, Quinn Leslie, Aleah Anderson, Violet McFarlan, Harper Brown, Norah Schlosser. Coach Steve Van Amersfoort, assistant coach Ryan Wilson, trainer Kendal Schlosser.

Huron Heat U11 HL: Back row, left to right: Assistant trainer Mark Saggers, coach Tyler Hessel, Aurora Hessel, Maddy Zimmer, Raya Eickmeyer, Alex Saggers, Emery DeGroot, trainers Angie DeGroot, Jen Vanden Hengel. Middle row: Addison Taylor, Hannah Grant, Alyssa Walt, Julia Baxter, Peyton Anderson, Raya Nimetz. Front row: Bree Vanden Hagel.

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Huron Heat U11 C: Back row: Coaching staff Stacey Prescott, Geoff Dalton. Middle row: Nicola Egli, Breanne Carnochan, Brea McDonald, Sadie Wammes, McKenna Gemmell. Front row: Gemma Dalton, Adele Black, Halle Corriveau, Sophia Burkholder, Brooke McKenzie, May O’Keefe, Sydney Prescott, Kate Meyers, Kinley Wood. Absent: Alicia McDonald, Jamie Black, Jared Carnochan, Amy Burkholder.

Huron Heat U13 B “2023 Champions of Woodstock Wildcats Tournament”: Back row: Harper Phillips, Claire Cowman, Brooklyn Lammerant, Mackenzie Vandenheuvel, Ali Lammerant, Addison McAsh, Naomi Pryce, Abbie Wood, Hadley Little, Kyla MacDonald, Melanie Sinclair. Front row: Sophie Caldwell, Annie Davidson, Emery Dejong, Emily Colclough, Shayna Dolmage.

Huron Heat U13 C: Back row: Coaching staff Craig Caldwell, Lee Prescott. Middle row: Charlie Grant, Stella Shepley, Abby Wammes, Lia Marshall. Front row: Reese deBoer, Zoey Prescott, Hailey Laing, Rachel Love, Katie Meyer, Brook Beuermann, Alyse Hoogenes, Kirklynn Caldwell, Kayci Fielder. Absent: Scott Meyer, Chris Fielder, Leslie Love.

Huron Heat U15 BB: Back row: Assistant coach Berton Dykstra, coach Ken Colquhoun. Middle row: Ansley Durand, Danika Dykstra, Riley Wilson, Brianna McNichol, Heather Ogilvie, Carleigh Dale, Aven Dykstra. Front row: Karsyn McInally, Cassandra Colquhoun, Chloe Albers, Rylee Dalton, Ashlyn Edwards, MacKinley O’Brien, Mercedes Daer, Ashley, Nevaeh Little. Absent: Hailey Beauermann.

Huron Heat U15 C: Back row: Manager Shane Taylor, coach Gerrid Dalton, trainer Rachel Bernard. Middle row: Lauren Kootstra, Leah Kuntz, Casey Bernard, Emma McCarthy, Clara DeBoer. Front row: Harlow Keys, Hayley Davidson, Ruby Taylor, Leah Dale, Stella Thompson, Alyssa Hakkers, Sydney Dalton, Lauryn Maloney, Ella Smith. Absent: Sutton Olmstead, Faith Durand.

Huron Heat U18 BB - “Oakville Harvest Silver Medalists”: (not necessarily in order shown) Head coach Derek Campbell, assistant coach Mike Reiger, manager Julie Falconer, trainer Jenn Elliott, trainer Michelle Koostra, Brylie C, Allison C, Caleigh D, Cassie E, Samanatha F, Kyla F, Kailey H, Shyanne H, Sydney K, Sara M, Calli M, Sydnee P, Monique R, Allison “Ally” R, Chelsea V, Isabella W.

Huron Heat U18 C: Back row, from left: Assistant coach Kevin Dunbar, Elise Brady, Destiny Dunbar, Meg Fritz, Grace Allen, Macy Tremeer, Olivia Lambers, Sophie Gosleigh, Sydney Kolkman, manager Chris Vogels, head coach Kevin Gosleigh.

Front row: trainer Erica Grace, Alexis Kramer, Maddison Gosleigh, Olivia Bachert, Karly Fielder, Erica Maloney, Alyson Vogels. Absent: Jocelyn DeJong, Erin Davies.

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Mid-Huron Huskies U13 Tier 1

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Wingham Ironmen U7 HL Yellow: (not necessarily in order shown) Quinton B, Blake B., Sterling C, Ava C, Easton J, Mason M, Isla M, Robin M, Tori M, Emmett M, Sawyer S, Ava S, Easton V, Ryker V. Head coach, Kent McPherson, assistant coach, Garritt Vincent.

Wingham Ironmen U8 HL Blue: (not necessarily in order shown) Makinley H, Revel B, Jackson D, Gunnar E, Jasmine F, Harris M, Kayden S, Finn W. Head coach Mike Sklad, assistant coach Dan Elliott.

Wingham Ironmen U8 HL Yellow: (not necessarily in order shown) Rory C, Odin L, Henry M, Adleigh M, Aubrey M, Dawson P, Jordyn R. Head coach Joel Riley, assistant coaches Jamie Chester and Cory MacDonald.

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Wingham Ironmen U11 LL Blue: (not necessarily in order shown) Evan D, Blake H, Noah B, Doug C, Blake H, Mason O, Bentley M, Christiaan G, Nolan G, Bryn D, Liam D, Logan W, Kalyn H, head coach Chad Haggitt, assistant coach Dave Bartman, trainer Krista Campbell, trainer Jamie Morrison.

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Wingham Ironmen U11 Rep: (not necessarily in order shown) Connor A, Corbin C, Landon H, Reed M, Liam M, Connor M, Callen M, Jase R, Sam R, Jaxon T, Camden V, head coach Karson Bross, assistant coaches Les Irvin, Joel Riley, trainer Tristan Binkley.

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Wingham/Lucknow 86ers U13 Girls Rep: (not necessarily in order shown) Maddi L, Jaycee J, Lyla O, Aliya H, Skylar M, Kyla D, Lorraine C, Paige I, Emily R, Layla A, Katie Ray B, head coach Jeremy Johnston, assistant coaches Tom Ricica and Dennis Dewar, trainer Ashley Andrew.

Wingham Ironmen U13 Rep: (not necessarily in order shown) Parker A, Ryder B, Lochlan H, Colby H, Jaycee J, Kyler J, Nash M, Braydon M, Kaidan M, Jarin R, Caleb S, Cohen S, Colton S, Ryden V, Mason V, head coach Caleb Logan, assistant coaches Lane Edgar and Peyton Howald, trainer Connor Dickson.

Wingham Ironmen U15 LL: (not necessarily in order shown) Nathan A, Evan B, Dustin B, Darcy D, Gavin E, Trenton H, Hayden J, Mikel M, Lucas O, Aaric R, Chase S, Tayt S, Jaden S, James S, Hunter W, Lane W, head coach Ken DeVries, assistant coaches Ryan Sanders, Cameron teRaa, Raelynn Pennington, trainer Marilyn Whitfield.

Wingham/Lucknow 86ers U15 Girls: (not necessarily in order shown) Ava B, Aubrey Anne C, Briella C, Emma C, Cierra C, Mikayla D, Jasmine D, Addison D, Addison M, Chloe M, Kylie M, Alyssa M, Leah P, Morgan R, Devyn W, head coach Jamie McCallum, trainers Stephanie Drost and Alicia DeJong.

Wingham Ironmen U15 Rep: (not necessarily in order shown) Connor M, Trayden C, Brady E, Logan H, Bryn H, Joel I, Kade K, Andy M, Tyler M, Carter M, Darren P, Wyatt R, Memphis R, Preston R, Adler S, Reid W, head coach Kyle Stephenson, assistant coach Devin Connor, trainer Jerrad Riley.

Wingham Ironmen U18 LL: (not necessarily in order shown) Emmitt A, Alex B, Tyler B, Brier B, Landon B, Lukas C, Zach C, Kirkton C, Cody D, Evan D, Logan H, Colban H, Aidan M, Damian M, Mathew M, Nicholas R, Owen S, Zachary S, head coach Cody Youngloa, assistant coaches Cody McKeachnie and Riley Good, trainer Cathy Herd.

Wingham/Lucknow 86ers U18 Girls: (not necessarily in order shown) Haylee D, Nicole D, Lola J, Aysia K, Addison M, Kierra M, Hailey M, Kyla M, Abigail P, Emma P, Kierstyn P, Elleah S, Grace S, Quinlyn S, McKenna T, Alyn W, coach Jason Leiskau, assistant coach Scott McPherson, trainer Kendra Kregar.

Wingham Ironmen U18 Rep: (not necessarily in order shown) Kaden B, Dylan D, Hunter D, Griffin D, Jackson D, Connor F, Ethan G, Lucas J, Logan L, Keaton R, Paul S, Ewan S, Carson S, Liam W, Kyson W, head coach Bailey Poels, assistant coach Josh Stewart, trainers Liam Gangl, Sydney teRaa.

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McRoberts details ballooning costs, project to continue

By Shawn Loughlin The Citizen

Easter bells and a fond farewell

Parishioners of St. John’s Anglican Church in Brussels gathered for the final regular service in the church’s storied history on Easter Sunday. (John Stephenson photo)

Grant now available for M-T residents

By Scott Stephenson The Citizen Morris-Turnberry Council is taking steps to promote Nuclear Waste Management Organization (NWMO) grant funds, which are available to residents who are looking to enhance their skill sets and gain valuable experience.

This program offers support to youth in their academic pursuits and aims to foster their interest in science, math and the environment.

Through this program, eligible youth will be able to receive financial support to attend summer camps, which offer immersive and engaging experiences that are focused on these important areas of study.

The NWMO grant funds are also available to support general skills development and continuing education for residents of all ages, up to a maximum of $250 per successful applicant. In addition, the program offers support to employees and employers for workplace training courses, which can help individuals to acquire new skills and improve their employability.

Furthermore, the program provides financial assistance for environmental projects through youth funding, which can encourage local youth to take an active role in their community and contribute to a healthier, more sustainable future. Funding is available, up to a maximum of $5,000, to support the salary of a youth summer student or summer intern with an interest in initiatives related to food, water or ecosystem sustainability.

To spread the word about the availability of these grant funds, Morris-Turnberry Council has taken steps to ensure that the community is well-informed.

Promotional posters have been distributed to various locations throughout the area, including local schools, libraries, community centres, local businesses, the Regional Equine and Agricultural Centre of Huron (REACH), the Wingham Centre for Employment and Learning, and the municipal office and website. These efforts are aimed at increasing awareness of the program and ensuring that eligible residents have access to the resources and support they need.

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Stacks on stacks on stacks

Huron East is moving ahead with the renovation and expansion of the Brussels, Morris and Grey Community Centre with the blessing of the project building subcommittee, according to Chief Administrative Officer Brad McRoberts, despite nearly $300,000 in budget overages.

At Huron East Council’s April 4 meeting, McRoberts detailed his report on overages at the site, which were detailed in last week’s issue of The Citizen. A number of discoveries had been made once construction began that rapidly depleted the project’s contingency fund of $280,000.

He proposed using excess money from the fundraising committee, which exceeded its $2 million goal

by more than $500,000 to pay for any further overages to the project.

McRoberts said he had consulted with the project building subcommittee and members were in favour, adding that some of the additional aspects of the project that were to be considered with those excess funds would have to be put on hold until the project was nearing completion and council knows where it stands in terms of a total project cost.

Mayor Bernie MacLellan said he was concerned about the potential for further discoveries in the building in areas that were not being worked on. He said he’d prefer to know about such issues and rectify them now, rather than being surprised with unanticipated costs years down the road.

Council accepted McRoberts’ report for information purposes.

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