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Agency needed for HC shelter

By Shawn Loughlin The Citizen

Taking a look around The Huron-Perth Woodlot Association marked its 30th anniversary last week with its annual general meeting at the Brussels Four Winds Barn and a special tour of several Walton-area locations. The group stopped by Nostalgic Wood, as well as the McGavin sugar bush, which is more commonly known as the home base for

Freedom Syrup. Bob Rowe, left, of Freedom Syrup did the honours, showing people around the location which has donated well over $70,000 to the Fallen Soldiers Fund over the years, a charity that aids the families of fallen soldiers, (Denny Scott through syrup harvested and produced there. photo)

Huron County is on the hunt for a third-party agency to operate its emergency homeless shelter this winter for a season that will begin on Nov. 15 and end on April 15, 2023.

The third-party agency would also operate the county’s housing stability and outreach services from Nov. 1 to Oct. 31, 2023. Huron County Council discussed the issue at its April 20 meeting, which was held virtually via Zoom. Council’s discussion on the issue took place in a closed-to-the-public session.

However, when council rose from the in-camera session, it approved a motion to search for the aforementioned agency to carry out the region’s homelessness services.

There was no further discussion on the matter in open session.

The motion passed by council states that the county will utilize funding from both provincial and federal housing and homelessness programs towards the emergency shelter and housing stability and outreach services.

Council also, as part of the Continued on page 28

New NH/MT cross-border agreement proposed

By Denny Scott The Citizen North Huron Township Council has, pending approval by MorrisTurnberry, presented and approved a cross-border servicing agreement and disbanded its cross-border servicing committee.

During North Huron Council’s April 19 meeting, it approved a document years in the making meant to replace a similar document that was not renewed by the previous session of council, leading to years of debate between the two municipal councils.

North Huron Chief Administrative Officer Dwayne Evans told council, through his report, that council could approve the document that evening and send it to Morris-Turnberry for consideration at its council’s next meeting on May 3. Also, part of his recommendation was to dissolve the ad hoc cross-border servicing committee.

After years of effort from the

councils and staff of both municipalities, only one issue remains outstanding: a parcel of land in Morris-Turnberry that is currently farmed called the Willis Farm. North Huron wants a portion of the land, according to Evans, to make servicing the rest of the lands easier.

After a closed-to-the-public session on March 7, council directed staff to include the lands, known as the Willis Farm lands, in the agreement and forward it to the township’s solicitor for review, then present the document to council for approval.

“If Morris-Turnberry [Council] authorizes the signing of the agreement, it will come into force and effect and new connections to North Huron’s water and sanitary services will be permitted,” Evans reported. “If Morris-Turnberry does not authorize the signing of the agreement, the status quo will continue and there will be no new Morris-Turnberry connection to North Huron’s services.”

The document includes 15 noteworthy terms, according to Evans, including how the municipality will charge for water, how water will be allocated to users, how new connections can be made, how Morris-Turnberry will contribute to the growing water and wastewater infrastructure and that the document will remain in effect until Dec. 31, 2041.

If the agreement goes forward, North Huron will gain land at the Willis Farm from Morris-

Turnberry, however North Huron will pay the equivalent taxes on the land to Morris-Turnberry until the lands are developed from their current agricultural use. In return, Morris-Turnberry will be able to reserve capacity of 10 cubic metres of service per day for the remaining Willis Farm property, which is developable as highway commercial, but not pay for it until the lands are developed. This agreement is independent of other clauses in the bylaw.

The plan also proposes that Morris-Turnberry ratepayers will not be charged for capital reserves as North Huron users are Instead, Morris-Turnberry will be billed, based on the terms of the agreement, for both minor (less than $100,000) and major ($100,000 or greater) repairs.

Councillor Chris Palmer was the first member of council to address the proposal, saying he “liked the meat of it” but that the 10 cubic Continued on page 13

M-T approves Belgrave plan

By Denny Scott The Citizen Morris-Turnberry Council has taken another step towards developing a significant portion of land in Belgrave for residential use by looking to sell large portions of it.

In October of 2018, MorrisTurnberry Council authorized the

purchase of land at 61 Corbett Drive to increase residential development space in Belgrave.

The property includes 32 hectares of land, six of which are within the settlement area boundary. The property surrounds the unopened portions of Jane Street and fronts on Corbett Drive and Parker Drive.

The municipality has been working through the required

studies to divide the land, according to Chief Administrative Officer Trevor Hallam’s report, and some of the studies have taken years to complete. The studies, including an environmental impact study, and four different archaeology studies, have culminated in several lots being prepared for sale and one larger lot Continued on page 27

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Sawchuk’s work as provincial comm. chair begins use) and how far away they are from her. Accessible design throughout the province alleviates a lot of those pressures and allows people to worry less about the world around them and focus on living their lives.

While the provincial election may put the committee’s work on pause in the near future, Sawchuk said the members are working towards getting started ahead of their forced shutdown. That way, she said, they will be able to hopefully pick up right where they left off when their work is legally allowed to resume.

The committee hopes to flesh out a work plan before the election, Sawchuk said, and do some other groundwork in order to position them well for later this year.

As for public spaces, she said the committee hopes to bring in sitespecific experts to educate committee members on spaces like parking lots, playgrounds and more to help them with their research.

While the election shutdown will result in a slight delay, Sawchuk says the committee still has a yearand-a-half to do its work, so there is time. She said there needs to be public consultation and feedback from the committee before recommendations can be made.

At the end of the process, Sawchuk says, it’s really just about the committee providing educated recommendations to the government.

Whether those changes are implemented is completely up to the provincial government of the day, she says.

She said it’s up to the committee to communicate the importance of the recommendations and why the province would be made better if they were implemented.

While it’s still very early in the process, Sawchuk said having the first meeting was “amazing” and she’s excited and optimistic about what the committee can accomplish in the next 18 months.

NOTICE OF SALE OF LAND BY PUBLIC TENDER THE CORPORATION OF THE MUNICIPALITY OF MORRIS-TURNBERRY

Let’s get started Earlier this month, Julie Sawchuk of Blyth held the first meeting of the province’s Design of Public Spaces Standards Development Committee, a process that will examine the accessibility of public spaces in the province and explore where things can be better.

Sawchuk said that while the committee will have to temporarily halt its work due to the provincial election, they already have plenty to go on after just one meeting. Sawchuk is seen above participating in the first meeting virtually from her home near Blyth. (Courtesy photo)

By Shawn Loughlin The Citizen Blyth’s Julie Sawchuk has begun her work as the chair of the Design of Public Spaces Standards Development Committee for the provincial government, overseeing a team of over a dozen like-minded individuals committed to making Ontario more accessible.

Work on the review officially began earlier this month with the committee’s first virtual meeting.

Sawchuk, however, had been researching and trying to learn as much as she could in the months leading up to meetings being held.

Her work schedule began late last year when she was named the chair of the committee.

And while the committee is beginning its work of making Ontario’s public spaces more accessible for all, they will soon have to put things on hold in order to let the provincial election play out.

The committee currently consists of 13 members, although Sawchuk says there are one or two more prospective members who may join later in the process. While she had a hand in the selection process, much of the membership came down to the government’s Ministry of Seniors and Accessibility.

Sawchuk says there are members from Huron County, including herself and someone from Goderich, as well as people from Ottawa, Toronto, St. Catharines, North Bay, Guelph and more. The committee represents a good mix of urban and rural representatives, which is a good thing, Sawchuk says, because for too long the accessibility focus has been on urban centres and bigger cities. She said that representing rural Ontario and the unique accessibility challenges presented in communities like those in Huron County are absolutely crucial to the work of the committee.

She also said that everyone on the committee is committed to making the world more accessible, as they either have accessibility challenges themselves or work for agencies that aid those who do. That firsthand knowledge of what’s needed in Ontario for everyone to feel comfortable, she said, is important.

For the first meeting, Sawchuk said she worked to help everyone get to know each other. As a bit of an ice-breaker exercise, she asked each member to state their ultimate dream of accessibility in the world.

One committee member who uses a power wheelchair, Sawchuk said, relayed a story about playing hideand-seek with his six-year-old niece at the playground. She said the story elicited good-natured chuckles from those on the committee, but that stories like that are exactly why the work of the committee is important. If a playground is designed with

accessibility in mind, everyone can use a playground and play hideand-seek with their young loved ones without it being challenging.

That story also brought up one of the most crucial aspects of the review, and accessible design in general, she said, which is that if accessibility is factored in at the time of construction, it can often be done easily and seamlessly. It’s when older buildings or public spaces need to be retrofitted for accessibility that things get really complicated and, frankly, expensive.

She said that an accessible design of public spaces also allows people to be spontaneous. Right now, Sawchuk said, she has to plan out every aspect of a trip that’s as simple as coming into Blyth to do some shopping. She needs to know where she can park, if she’ll be able to get out of her car and onto the sidewalk and where washrooms are located (accessible ones she can

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Take Notice that in accordance with By-Laws 88-2019 and 89-2019 tenders are invited for the purchase of the lands described below and will be received until 12:00 p.m. local time on Wednesday June 1, 2022 at the at the Municipality of Morris-Turnberry Municipal Office at 41342 Morris Road, Brussels.

The tenders will then be opened in public on the same day as soon as possible after 12:00 p.m. virtually on Zoom online or by phone ONLY at https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89486982919, A link as well as call in details are available on the Municipality’s website.

Tenders must be submitted on the prescribed form and must be accompanied by a deposit in the form of a money order or of a bank draft or cheque certified by a bank or trust corporation payable to the Municipality of Morris-Turnberry and representing at least 10 per cent of the tender amount.

For further information regarding this sale and a copy of the prescribed form of tender, visit morristurnberry.ca/government/tenders-proposals or if no internet is available contact: Trevor Hallam CAO/Clerk Municipality of Morris-Turnberry 41342 Morris Rd., PO Box 310 Brussels, ON, N0G 1H0 519-887-6137 Alternative formats are available upon request.

Description of Lands: Concession 5 part lots 2 and 3, RP 22R7118 Parts 1 - 8 and 14 – 17, Morris

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In-person presumption a step backwards: Ross

By Denny Scott The Citizen Legal proceedings across the province are returning to in-person trials, following the loosening of COVID-19 restrictions, though some legal experts feel the move is a step in the wrong direction.

Guidelines released by the Superior Court of Justice for Ontario, which took effect on April 19, call for numerous proceedings to once again be handled in person, including aspects of criminal, civil, family and small courts systems.

Unless otherwise arranged, the Superior Court of Justice for Ontario stated that numerous proceedings that had been held online throughout the pandemic were instead to be held in person.

The COVID-19 pandemic had forced the court system, which had been primarily run on paper, according to experts, to adapt to new advancements in technology, a move which some people, like local lawyer Quinn Ross, Chief Executive Officer of the Ross Firm in Goderich, Stratford, Walkerton, Kincardine, Port Elgin and Owen Sound, feel was an important step forward.

In criminal courts, everything from pre-trial motions to sentencing hearings are required to be in person. In civil courts, contested motions and applications, examinations for discovery, mandatory meditations, judge-alone trials and jury trials are all expected to be held in person.

In family law, urgent motions, conferences, regular or short motions, long motions, and trials are to be held in person, as are settlement and trial management conferences, long motions, trials and Family Responsibility Office matters.

Finally, in small claims courts, trials and contempt hearings will be held in person.

In an interview with The Citizen, Ross said he felt that the move to virtual proceedings saw a universal improvement across the judicial system and that moving back to inperson hearings, for the most part, is the wrong way to go.

As a lawyer, he said, virtual meetings allowed him to represent more people in less time, leading to cases being resolved in a quicker, more cost-effective manner.

“A lawyer could only do one jurisdiction per day before,” he

said. “That would involve spending time waiting in court. [Under virtual attendance] we are able to attend three or four jurisdictions on the same day, which means no waiting for our clients, and no travel costs to the client either.”

He said, with the impetus being put on in-person meetings, lawyers will once again need to work out schedules as to when they can be at specific courthouses, leading to delays that were common prior to COVID-19.

Ross also said that judges could be more efficiently scheduled since, in a place like southwestern Ontario, judges are rotated through different court settings. With an online system, judges wouldn’t need to travel to different places as often, making the system more efficient.

Ross, a former President of the Ontario Bar Association, said he has been working through the association to reach out to all the justices available, and walk them through the concerns practically, especially around concerns with rotating judges.

He said that, in the southwestern Ontario area, which includes Huron County, there have been

some “very positive reactions”.

Justices in other areas, however, have been more reticent to acknowledge the benefits of the virtual system, according to Ross.

Ross said that he feels the reason the return to in-person proceedings is happening is because that’s what judges want. However, those in his profession feel there should be a presumption of virtual attendance, instead of having to argue for it.

“The real problem is the inability to eliminate hours of driving costs and sitting costs as lawyers wait in a courtroom or law library to be called for a case,” he said. “It’s an inefficient use of time.”

He said the return to in-person proceedings will reintroduce massive cost increases and delays, and also create situations where neighbours could face entirely different court systems.

“A person in Huron County, who lives right across the road from Bruce County, could attend court virtually,” he said. “That means less wait time, savings of thousands of dollars and moving through the system more quickly. A person in Bruce County, across the street, however, can’t do that.”

Ross said these decisions are

being driven by judges, which doesn’t necessarily mean they are adept at creating efficient workflow systems, and that needs to change for the better of the clients.

He said he would call for a presumption of virtual attendance for every proceeding, save trials, as running a three-week trial by Zoom may not be efficient.

While the online system may not be perfect, he said the step backwards is regressing the court system to an inferior position. He said there are, of course, issues, especially in regards to people without access to high-speed internet or the technical capacity to participate, however those are reasons to keep trying to improve, not a reason to regress to an antiquated system.

The move to online proceedings, Ross said, created a system where many more could find justice.

Issues of travel costs, gas prices, child care and time off work would no longer be a barrier. The system would be designed more fairly, he said, and not favour those with the finances or free time to pursue court cases, and he feels that moving most proceedings back to in-person is a misstep.

The Christian’s vital breath!

(David Harsha, “The Saviour’s Intercession” ) “O Lord, hear my voice. Let your ears be attentive to my cry for mercy.” Psalm 130:2 Prayer is the motion of our renewed hearts towards God. Prayer lifts the soul unto Him in sweet and heavenly communion, ‘Unto You, O Lord, do I lift up my soul.’

Prayer calls down upon us the choicest blessings of heaven.

Prayer brings our spirits near the throne of God, and fills them with inexpressible delight.

Prayer elevates our views and affections far above this world of sensual and perishing enjoyments.

Prayer is the Christian’s vital breath!

No true child of God can live without prayer.

A tough ticket to find

If we have the spirit of adoption, we will be often crying, ‘Abba, Father!’

The Blyth Lions Club sold out its spring smoked pork chop dinner, held at Blyth Lions Park on Saturday. It was a drive-through meal fundraiser for the club. From left: Chris Lee, Devin Jenkins and Greg Toll. (John Stephenson photo)

Outreach aims to combat racism

By Shawn Loughlin The Citizen After presenting a report demonstrating that racial discrimination is alive and well in Huron and Perth Counties late last year, Kristin Crane and Mark Nonkes of the Huron County Immigration Partnership had some updates to share with Huron County Council.

Krane, the county’s Immigration Partnership Co-ordinator, and Nonkes, the Immigration Partnership Communications Officer, both updated council on the issue at council’s April 20 meeting, which was held virtually via Zoom.

They said that their report entitled “Discrimination Experienced by Immigrants, Visible Minorities, and Indigenous Peoples in HuronPerth” showed that people from those communities had experienced “disproportionate experiences of discrimination” in comparison to white, non-immigrant residents of the county. Since they first presented the report to council in November of 2021, the pair had

shared the information a dozen more times with nearly 300 more people.

Since the report was first presented, a workplace task group has been formed, an advertising campaign has been designed and a multi-pronged strategy has been developed to increase the visibility of the roles of immigrants in Huron County’s communities.

“The Anti-Discrimination Task Group is identifying strategies to address discrimination in workplaces. The task group is facilitated by the Huron County Immigration Partnership with solutions driven by community members from Huron and Perth who work in the public and private sector,” the pair said through their report. “During the group’s first meeting, on April 5, forms of discrimination in workplaces were identified and potential strategies to address discrimination in workplaces were explored. In an upcoming May, 2022 meeting, strategies will be prioritized and further actioned.”

The Huron County Immigration

Partnership is also co-ordinating a joint advertising campaign alongside the Grey-Bruce and Guelph-Wellington Immigration Partnerships.

“The campaign will highlight ways to build welcoming communities that will culminate with community-led events during Welcoming Week, Sept. 8-19,” the report states. “An additional 50 people who completed the Social Connectors for Newcomers training will be invited to participate in Welcoming Week planning and pilot programming to strengthen connections within the community.”

Nonkes also highlighted outreach into Huron County with editorial content focused on international food options in the county with a story he wrote for Stops Along The Way and The Citizen.

Central Huron Deputy-Mayor Dave Jewitt applauded the team on its work, especially the international food piece, saying that Nonkes and Crane were really ahead of the curve on an idea that is taking hold with many in Ontario.

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An act of reconciliation In a historic move last week, the Hudson’s Bay Company gifted the former home of its flagship Winnipeg store to the Southern Chiefs’ Organization (SCO) which represents 34 Anishinaabe and Dakota nations in southern Manitoba, comprised of more than 81,000 people.

The building will become the SCO’s administrative seat and, after renovations, will provide 300 affordable housing units, a museum, an art gallery and businesses, including two restaurants.

The Hudson’s Bay Company (HBC) is the oldest company in North America and its history is entwined with Canada’s Indigenous population, so it is fitting that it has found a way to move beyond words and provide true reconciliation with the transfer of ownership of such a large, historic and symbolic building. And by bringing together all levels of government to help with the redevelopment, the project has an opportunity to become an important part of Winnipeg’s economic revitalization, especially post-pandemic.

While apologies are necessary, they are only a first step on the path to reconciliation. More thought must be given to a future in which First Nations peoples are an integral part of Canada, valued for their cultural and economic contributions to our country. HBC has demonstrated that it can be done, thoughtfully and with dignity. – DS

Flies on the wall At the risk of directly contradicting one of last week’s editorials regarding an open and transparent legal process for Pat King, recent news cycles have been awash with intimate details of a celebrity couple that feel as though they belong securely behind closed doors.

Johnny Depp has brought a defamation lawsuit against his ex-wife Amber Heard - both are lauded Hollywood stars - after she accused him of being abusive towards her in 2016 when their marriage ended.

The real villain of the story changes depending on who you talk to, with the truth likely somewhere in the middle, but the daily headlines just seem like they do not belong in the public consciousness.

Every day it’s nasty text messages or intimate pictures or shocking accounts of a marriage imploding in spectacular fashion and it’s valid to question the interest to the public in the sharing of this “news”.

Having said that, the general, media-consuming public has shown time after time that there is an insatiable appetite for this type of news with readers and audiences often unable to turn away from the horror.

Reading these stories has the feeling of putting a glass to the wall and listening to the couple in the next apartment. It just feels like it’s none of our business. And the ramifications of seeing both Depp and Heard being dragged through the streets could be far-reaching, regardless of the verdict. If such a public shaming process awaits those who blow the whistle on an abusive spouse, how many will tolerate domestic abuse and violence in order to avoid such a shaming?

In the social media era, the world seems disproportionately obsessed with celebrities, both the good and the bad. If people weren’t clicking, the media wouldn’t be reporting. It does feel like a line is being crossed and every time we read or watch, we play a part in crossing it. – SL

The freedom of choice The standing rules of the Province of Ontario overruled the trustees of the Thames Valley District School Board last week when the board wanted to implement a mask mandate due to increasing COVID-19 case numbers and absenteeism. While the board voted in favour of the mandate, school staff overruled the board saying the provincial rules wouldn’t allow for a mask mandate, despite the fact that it’s happening in other jurisdictions, like the Ottawa-Carleton District School Board.

It’s easy to see why the board’s trustees want to go back to masking.

As of last week, the Thames Valley District School Board, according to reports, had 1,000 staff members out with COVID-19. According to the board’s website, it has approximately 8,000 staff members in total, meaning that one in eight teachers, principals or support staff members had COVID-19 at that particular time. On top of that, some schools had to move online not due to outbreaks, but due to teachers being absent.

The trustees directed staff to implement the mandate, however staff said they were bound, by provincial rules, to “provide a choice” on the masking issues, so forcing people to wear them wasn’t possible.

There are two major issues here and both of them have to do with autonomy: the trustees’ autonomy being denied by their own staff and the school board’s autonomy being denied by the province. First, there is a problem when any bureaucratic staff refuses to follow the rules of the elected officials who are, in effect, their superiors. Second, if the Thames Valley School Board staff are right in not allowing the mask mandate, then the province is taking away the autonomy of the board.

Regardless of our own stances, we have to respect the stances of others, and, unfortunately, our elected trustees are apparently not being given that respect by their school boards or the government. – JDS

Looking Back Through the Years April 29, 1965 The Ladies’ Division of the East Huron Agricultural Society met at the Brussels Library on April 19 with 20 members present to begin planning for “Hydro Show Time”, scheduled to be held at the Brussels Legion Hall on June 2.

The Lions District DeputyGovernor, Ray Cooper of Fordwich, was welcomed as a guest to the regular supper meeting of the Brussels Lions Club. In speaking with the Brussels Lions, Cooper, the guest speaker, addressed the topic of “How to be a Better Lion.”

The local Lions Club also took the meeting as an opportunity to display its Legion Dart Club competition trophy, won by the club’s dart team.

April 30, 1975 In anticipation of its first season, the board of directors for the new Blyth summer theatre was named at the group’s first meeting on April 25. The charter board of directors included Mrs. C. Bainton, Dr. and Mrs. Rudy Leibold, Dr. and Mrs. Richard Street, Mr. and Mrs. Ted Hoogsteen, Rev. Fred Carson, Douglas Whitmore, Larry Walsh, Donald Scrimgeour, Jerry Hiltz, Mrs. Elizabeth Battye, Mrs. Helen Gowing, Mrs. Gwen Patterson, James Roy, Jeffrey Cohen and Keith Roulston.

The board members stated that they hoped to initiate a subscription drive for tickets ahead of plays being produced in early June. The matter of which plays would be produced, however, still required some discussion.

The Huron County Board of Health received permission from Huron County Council to take its first step towards amalgamating

with Perth County and creating a Huron-Perth District Health Council.

April 30, 1997 Over 3,000 people and 250 exhibitors were expected to be in Seaforth from June 4-5 for a province-wide trade show. Joe Steffler of the Huron County Roads Department was named chair of the show and Harold Gibbings, Clinton Public Works Commissioner, would serve as the vice-chair.

As a member of the Twin City Spinners, Jason Shortreed of McKillop Township earned a gold medal at the Canadian Junior Wheelchair Basketball Championship, which was held in Kitchener.

The students of Grey Central Public School planted 10 red maple trees (one by each class) to help mark Earth Day on April 22.

To help mark the production of The Piano Man’s Daughter... and Others, which was on stage in Blyth, Canadian author Timothy Findley was on hand to sign copies of his books at the sold-out world premiere of the play.

April 26, 2012 Just days after announcing that he’d be taking a step back as the chief of the Fire Department of North Huron due to a reappearance of cancer, John Black passed away in his 51st year. Several politicians and firefighters were left to grieve the loss of a beloved colleague, alongside Black’s family.

Out of respect for North Huron and the family and friends of Black, Morris-Turnberry Council decided to postpone a planned meeting to discuss fire coverage with the neighbouring municipality. DeputyMayor Jason Breckenridge said that while the two municipalities were “tight for time” in regards to

striking a deal, postponing the meeting was the right thing to do.

The Huron Cultural Awards were handed out on April 16 in Bayfield and several locals were honoured with nominations, including the Blyth Festival Singers and Blythbased theatre director Duncan McGregor.

While McGregor didn’t win the award for which he was nominated, his play, Narcisse, did win the night’s Heritage Award.

Jasmine deBoer of the Londesborough area was one of the recipients of the McCall MacBain Foundation volunteer scholarship to help fund her coming trip to South Africa. The local teen would be working with African Impact for two weeks, spending some more time there to travel and see the sights.

As part of a day-long strategic planning session, Huron County Council put an end to any thoughts of a county-wide fire department, which had been suggested by Morris-Turnberry Mayor Paul Gowing a few weeks earlier.

After the controversial decision to reduce the size of Huron County Council from 20 to 16, the session also produced discussion that suggested reducing council size by one more seat for a total of 15. The move, if approved, would reduce Bluewater’s representation from three councillors to two.

The reasoning behind the proposal was to allow larger municipalities (Goderich, Central Huron, Bluewater, South Huron, Huron East and Ashfield-ColborneWawanosh) to have two members, as opposed to one each for smaller municipalities like North Huron, Morris-Turnberry and Howick for a total of 15 members.

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Other Views

Special anniversary is unnoticed

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ith everything else grabbing attention last week, such as the most recent events in Ukraine, it was easy to miss the news that marked the 40th anniversary of the passing of the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms.

For those of us old enough to remember the debate at the time, it’s difficult to imagine the anniversary could slip by in such overwhelming silence. It’s hard to imagine, given the recent debate over provisions to control COVID-19 infections that led to the occupation of downtown Ottawa and blockades of traffic at the U.S. border, that things were even more tense during the debate of a new, written constitutional debate and the negotiations about the Charter of Rights and Freedoms four decades ago. It only goes to show that what seems like a huge issue at the moment can seem piddling a few decades later.

The Charter was among the reasons Pierre Trudeau has always been one of the most controversial leaders Canadians have ever had.

The Prime Minister thought we needed a written set of rules to run the country. Many provincial leaders didn’t trust him, worried that he might change the rules to give the federal government more power and them less.

Concern came from both the left and the right of the political spectrum. Opposition came from Allan Blakeney, the New Democratic Premier of Saskatchewan and Peter Lougheed and Sterling Lyon, Progressive Conservative Premiers of Alberta and Manitoba.

Premier Blakeney feared that right-wing judges would strike down progressive legislation, as they had in the U.S. in the 1930s.

Meanwhile René Lévesque, the first Separatist Premier of Québec from 1976 to 1985, who had lost a referendum to lead Québec out of

Keith Roulston From the cluttered desk Canada in 1980 by 20 points, was on guard against the Prime Minister doing anything to limit the power of his province.

The result was a compromise which has remained controversial ever since. To get the Charter passed, Prime Minister Trudeau included the notwithstanding clause – which allows provinces to override federal jurisdiction when they feel it interferes with their goals.

As a Globe and Mail columnist pointed out recently, Canada is the only major democracy with a constitution that permits governments to override basic rights. The notwithstanding clause, says retired Supreme Court judge John Major, makes the Charter a “boat with a big hole in the bottom.”

Section 33 of the Charter says Parliament or a provincial legislature may declare that a law operates notwithstanding certain rights in the Charter. “It was seen as a straightforward assertion of the principle, as I heard Premier Lougheed explain it, ‘that elected people are more important than unelected people,’” former Supreme Court judge Ian Binnie said.

He worked for the federal Justice Department when the Charter was being developed in 1982.

The section gives legislators the last word. But they have to renew the override every five years.

The provinces have invoked the override clause roughly 20 times, 15 of those by

Québec. The importance of that override is pointed out by University of Ottawa law professor Benoît Pelletier, a former Québec MNA, who says the clause is vital in keeping Canada whole. Most Québeckers, he said, “love” the Charter, but if it did not have the override clause, the 1995 (second) referendum on sovereignty would have gone the other way.

“It serves the purpose of Canada’s unity.

Québec is at the centre of the most current discussion over the notwithstanding clause with its bill that forbids certain public servants from wearing hijabs and other religious symbols in the workplace. The bill was passed in a legislature that had a large crucifix on the wall.

Still, for the most part Canadians support the charter 40 years later, though they may quibble about some rulings or uses of the notwithstanding clause.

And to some extent, the fears of people like Premier Lougheed have been realized. Judges have been using the charter to rule on laws in ways that have expanded the freedoms we have as individual citizens and limited the reach of legislators. But that may be changing, with uses and unenacted attempts to use it in Saskatchewan, Ontario, New Brunswick and Québec again in the past five years.

Section 1 of the charter says the rights and freedoms are guaranteed, subject to “reasonable limits” that “can be demonstrably justified in a free and democratic society.” That has been used by judges to expand the rights of individuals and limit the rights of governments.

In fact the anti-COVID-lockdown protesters in Ottawa and at the border invoked their charter rights.

The fact that the 40th anniversary went by so quietly shows the drafters did a good job, notwithstanding the odd quibble.

The world needs to be less high-strung

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his column started, as many of them do, with research for our weekly editorial board meeting, the fruits of which you can read on the opposite page (page 4 of the print edition of The Citizen, for those of you reading online). Every week I try to come to the table with some balanced issues to discuss and, every week, I end up cutting a number of them before I present my list to the rest of the board. Some are cut because, as I’ve written before, I’m closer to the centre of the political spectrum than other members of the board and our goal is to find subjects and stances we can all agree on. Others, however, I cut because I just don’t see us spending the ink on them in what is supposed to be a refreshing look at common issues.

This column focuses on something that wasn’t necessarily the centre of the political aisle, but was just a little too silly to grace a space that often deals with serious issues.

Last week, the president of the New Brunswick Youth Orchestra, Ken MacLeod, made a one-minute-long tongue-in-cheek response to an advertisement from auto manufacturer Infiniti. The car company showed one of its vehicles in the middle of a concert hall, with two people in the car taking in what could be generously described as a middling rendition of Richard Strauss’ Also sprach Zarathustra by a youth orchestra.

The people in the SUV tune out the off-key performance by putting up the windows and making use of the massaging seats in the vehicle. The key takeaway was how quiet and comfortable the vehicle could be, regardless of the cacophony outside of it.

The commercial was, as far as car commercials go, pretty middling in itself. I’m sure the idea has been done dozens of times, maybe even with bad music. In the end, it’s an effort that likely went unnoticed by most and would soon be forgotten by the rest.

Denny Scott Denny’s Den MacLeod took exception to the commercial, saying, as the leader of a talented band of young musicians, it struck a sour note with him.

He said, despite the fact that the commercial was supposed to be tongue-in-cheek, the “tired old stereotype of youth and bad music” was frustrating and something he felt he needed to refute.

His response includes his own band of talented musicians playing the exact same tune, and doing a much better job of it.

While MacLeod’s video was interesting and funny, the fact that he made it frustrated me, which is what I was going to bring up to the editorial board.

While MacLeod’s effort could be seen as laudable, I couldn’t help but draw a connection to it and the “slap heard around the world” from the Oscars.

In case you’ve been living under a rock, which itself was under a larger rock, which was at the bottom of the Mariana Trench and your WiFi was out, earlier this month at the prestigious award show, long-time successful actor Will Smith said and did some pretty heinous things in response to presenter Chris Rock making a (bad) joke about Jada PinkettSmith (Smith’s possibly soon-to-be ex-wife).

Rock made a joke about Pinkett-Smith’s baldness, which she says is connected to a medical condition Rock says he didn’t know about (of course, if you believe the tabloids out of India, he did know because he was having

an affair with her). It was a bad joke, and it was in poor taste, but like many other bad jokes in poor taste told at award ceremonies, it likely would’ve been forgotten in a week.

Smith, however, made sure that everyone would remember the joke by storming the stage, slapping Rock and then yelling some pretty crass curse words at the presenter… twice.

Instead of it being a flash-in-the-pan incident, Smith made sure people will be talking about the joke for years (and it will likely see a resurgence in a decade when Smith’s ban from the awards show is lifted).

MacLeod has done the same thing - instead of having this middling commercial fly under the radar, he has made sure that people will seek it out and, if the commercial is at all effective, those same people might think about buying an Infiniti when it comes time to replace their car.

He spoke on national newscasts about the commercial and his video response, making sure that, aside from getting thousands of hits for his own video on the internet, Canadians from coast to coast would know about the commercial.

Both incidents are reminiscent of a lesson my father taught me at the rink: the referee may not see the first penalty, but the retaliation is always caught. People need to remember that, by overreacting, they are only going to make matters worse.

Final Thought If you tell the truth you don't have to remember anything.

– Mark Twain

Shawn Loughlin Shawn’s Sense

Over the hill

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his year, my cohort turns 40. Born in 1982, the people I went to school with and many of those I grew up with are entering their mid-life. (A quick Google search offers conflicting results as to when exactly “mid-life” is, ranging from 35 to 45. I assumed it was 40, so let’s split the difference of my Google results and say that’s what it is.)

My fateful day is less than a month away.

May 19 is my 40th birthday, but I’ve already been wishing my friends and classmates well on their special days, something I, frankly, haven’t historically gone out of my way to do over the years, but 40 is a special birthday.

The response I got back from one friend relayed an anecdote of a friend of his welcoming him to the back nine, a golf term for the final half of an 18-hole round, on the day of his 40th birthday. That had me thinking of a friend’s column years ago in her newspaper aimed at seniors. The column was called “The Back 40”, a farming reference, sure, but no doubt a reference to the advanced age of the prospective readers as well.

It’s hard to reflect on standing on the edge of turning 40. My wife will be the first to tell you that I had somewhat of a crisis when I turned 30. It was short-lived, but a crisis nonetheless.

We were staying in a hotel in London, due to be in Toronto later that day to the Toronto Blue Jays game with a handful of friends and family before dinner and drinks that night. I had about an hour-long pity party in the hotel with Jess before heading to my actual party.

As for the game, the Jays played the New York Mets in interleague play, beating the visitors by a score of 2-0. Jess fulfilled a lifelong dream of mine by putting my name on the Jumbotron during the birthday greetings. For years, when I attended games around my birthday as a kid I would hope my dad would pony up and get my name up there, but it never happened. (Side note: I tried to return the favour when Jess and I saw a World Series game in Detroit that fall around her birthday, but the World Series is, apparently, the only time display screens are controlled by Major League Baseball and not the local team.)

We had a great time and the next day I didn’t feel any different, other than a slight hangover that had little to do with my advanced age.

So, how to handle turning 40? Clearly a big birthday bash is out - at least for me it is.

Honestly, lately I’ve been happiest when I’m at home with Jess and Tallulah on weekends shutting the world out. (The world, I don’t know if you’ve noticed, has been kind of crappy lately, so escaping it isn’t so bad.)

I guess the bigger question I’ll be asking myself for the next few weeks and even going forward will be what it means to be on the other side of 40 in a philosophical sense.

Of course, I know that most of our readers are on that other side of 40 (and beyond), so I don’t plan to paint it as a fate worse than death, but it does feel like a milestone worthy of contemplation. This is especially true when considering where I am in life. I started late on many things, so I have a five-year wedding anniversary coming this fall in addition to my big day, and my walking-and-talking little girl will be turning two this summer.

Furthermore, Jess and I were lucky enough to buy a home in 2015 (when you look at the home prices chart, that’s back when the line was way lower than it is now) and I’ve built a body of work here at The Citizen over more than 15 years that makes me very proud.

As I take my trip over the hill, I may need some time that morning, but I know in my heart that I don’t have reason to mope.

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Earth Day a reminder to try A NOTE FROM BETTY

By Betty Graber Watson Call 887-9231

Homecoming Hop Brussels native Adam Cousins headlined a special concert and dance over the weekend in Brussels. The event was a fundraiser for the upcoming homecoming celebration in the village, serving as the kick-off for the village’s 150th anniversary. (John Stephenson photo)

The April showers have already sprouted the flowers and washed part of the winter grime away. The warmer days are such a gift. Now onto the growth and renewal of Easter.

The state of the environment is one of the worrisome things in our world. Earth Day was last Friday and that is the day we stop and assess if we are a help or a detriment to the overall good air of the world.

Like all community endeavours, if we all do a little, we can reach the goal. The big problem is that everyone is not playing. It’s pretty hard some days, when the new article you need is over packaged and no alternate is available, or you are sad when you know that less than ten per cent of the blue box items really do get recycled.

Awareness is what is missing.

Better choices need to be made by each one of us. Support businesses that use environmentally-friendly products, reuse items or pass them along and limit non-essential buying. We have only one world, and our grandchildren and theirs should be gifted with a good

environment. We all need to do our part and more.

The Brussels Homecoming crew has been doing its bit to get the party details together for July. We are more aware of their work as details are shared. The party on Saturday at the community centre was a time to show support for their efforts and get a little energy into the promotions. You have until Saturday to let the group’s donut and flower people know of your support, contact John or Rosie, see their advertisement. Getting things together is hard work and it takes cash to move things along, so help as you can, we’ll all appreciate the efforts in July.

The unvaccinated in our midst are adding to the illnesses caused

by COVID-19, that’s not new. Now research is showing that new strains are being passed by those who choose no vaccine. COVID-19 has proven a puzzle, as each new variant shows. If you know anyone who is not vaccinated, try to impart on them the need to protect others. The vaccine does not necessarily stop COVID-19, it weakens it. The more resistance the better.

Again, we all need to do our part.

Get your shot and support a

NEWS FROM BRUSSELS

Brussels Legion 218 Catch the Ace Weekly Winner Winning Ticket: Chantelle den Dekker $182 Envelope #17 found the 6 of diamonds Estimated jackpot for April 29 is $2000

At the Branch

Brussels Legion 218

Van Beek, Davis top darts game

By Jo-Ann McDonald The week at the Brussels Legion Branch started with the cancellation of the Cadet Corps on Tuesday evening due to the storm.

Thursday night is dart night and the results for last week, April 13, were missed. There were 18 darters out and winners were: first place team, Tyler Van Beek and Lynda Davis; second, Sheron Stadelman, Robert Anderson and Catrina Josling; high shots, Tyler 161, Robert 140 and high start, John Stadelman, 122. Two teams were skunked and they were Ty Sebastian and Sandra Brown and team two was Shawn Daw and Evelyn Hillier.

On April 20, there were even

reputable charity that gets vaccines to the global south where levels of vaccination remain very low. We are not safe until the majority of people worldwide have been given three shots of an approved COVID19 antiviral.

May is just around the corner, hurrah, hurrah!

Be safe. Be kind.

Bye now, Betty G.W.

more darters out to play. It was a rebound for Ty Sebastian and partner Louise Poitier capturing first place; second, Shawn Daw and Sheron Stadelman; third, Tyler Verbeek and Kathy Burkholder; high shots, Sandra Brown hitting 140 and Shawn, 133.

Friday night was the Catch the Ace draw and the weekly winner was Chantelle den Dekker. She won $182 and chose envelope number 17 and found the six of diamonds.

The estimated jackpot for next week is $2,000. The pub grub for the evening was homemade pizza.

Lots of hungry folks ordered whole pizzas and others just enjoyed a slice or two. Next week is a wing night for the Catch the Ace draw

and karaoke with Stubby D. Hope to see everyone out.

Saturday was the district darts at Branch 218 and the Branch had one team playing in the team division.

Team Jim and Sandra Brown and Catrina and Devin Josling had a good day, finishing in fifth place for the day. There were 18 doubles teams and nine teams playing for the day. There were about 50 in attendance for the day. Working for the Branch was Sandra on morning shift and Kathy Burkholder on the afternoon bar shift. Jo-Ann McDonald, Judy Lee and Kathy handled kitchen duties during the day. Congratulations to Owen Sound players who won both the doubles and team events.

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Locals lead county project to honour LTC staff

By Denny Scott The Citizen

‘In every stitch’ Sharlene Bolen, left, and Irene Kellins have been the driving force behind the Huron Crafters for Caregivers project, which seeks to honour staff at local long-term care facilities. The two, working on a suggestion from Huron County Tourism Development Officer Rick Sickinger, not shown, have invited crafters to drop off knit or crocheted items at local libraries or stores to be given to long-term care staff later this year as a sign of gratitude. (Denny Scott photo)

Local crafters directing their creative efforts towards recognizing staff at local long-term care facilities with a project that started in Blyth called Huron Crafters for Caregivers.

While the project started with a suggestion from Huron County Tourism Development Officer Rick Sickinger, it’s been two local crafters, Irene Kellins and Sharlene Bolen, who have pushed the project forward. The project will see local knitters and crocheters produce handmade gifts to give to people in Huron County’s long-term care facilities.

In an interview with The Citizen, the pair said the original target was to have enough to give 300 gifts to people working at local long-term care facilities. However, Kellins and Bolen hope to go past that and give a gift to everyone who helps care for what Kellins called “the most important treasure”, which is the elders of the community.

The project has a tagline of “Our gratitude is in every stitch”, which Kellins said is an important message.

“The idea is for us to show the long-term care staff the gratitude we have for what they do,” she said.

“We want to acknowledge them with the best we can give them, which is our hand-made items.”

Bolen said anyone who can knit or crochet is welcome to participate and to drop off items at any branch of the Huron County Library, as well as Stitches with a Twist in Blyth and Forever and Beyond, a yarn shop in Goderich on Hamilton Street.

Bolen and Kellins said the breadth of items coming in is great, including socks, gloves, mitts,

Blyth restaurant set to open in May

By Denny Scott The Citizen

Getting ready Perry Alpitsis is opening the Village Eatery, a new restaurant at the site of the former Blyth Corner Café.

(Denny Scott photo)

Still searching for spring From Marilyn’s Desk

By Marilyn Craig Call 523-9318

Happy birthday to Sheron Stadelman, Alice Hakkers, Goderich, and Samantha Kerr, who all will celebrate on May 2; Arletta Hallahan and Kay Buchanan, May 4

and Nancy Daer, Wingham, May 5.

Happy birthday everyone, enjoy your special day.

I thought summer had finally arrived on Sunday, but as I was typing this column the temperature had started to drop and they were forecasting snow for Wednesday.

Let’s hope they are wrong on this forecast as this is the last week in April. The farmers are all ready to plant the crops if the weather cooperates.

Stay safe and protect yourselves as COVID-19 is still around us.

Give someone a call to let them know you are thinking of them.

After not having a commercial presence at the site for a number of years, the former Blyth Corner Café will soon be home to the Village Eatery, which will focus on breakfast and lunch.

The restaurant, located at the intersection of King and Queen Streets in Blyth, is being opened by Perry Alpitsis, whose son bought the building after the café closed down.

Alpitsis explained that the restaurant would be very similar to Flippin’ Eggs just north of Goderich, which he opened before handing it off to his son. The award-winning restaurant has become a staple for aviation enthusiasts after receiving accolades by aviation groups.

Alpitsis said the vacant storefront provided an opportunity to open the restaurant, hoping to provide the same kind of breakfasts that have made Flippin’ Eggs popular.

He said that people are interested in what the restaurant will have to offer, and that, before the expected May 2 opening, he hopes to find more staff.

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For more information, Alpitsis at 226-523-9024.

toques and scarves. Because of the seasonality of some of the items, the two said collection will run through to the fall so the gifts can be given when they’re most needed, just as the temperatures are dipping towards the end of the year. The cutoff for donations is September.

Bolen said they aren’t requesting specific items, as she and Kellins didn’t want any limitations put on the items coming in.

“Just do whatever is comfortable,” Bolen said. “Some people hate making socks, other people do them easily, so it’s about whatever people can give.”

A number of items have already been collected, Kellins said, and she looks forward to welcoming many more.

For more information, visit your local library branch, Stitches with a Twist in Blyth or Forever and Beyond in Goderich.

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Theatre shows move NH May 3 meeting online North Huron Township Council will be moving its May 3 meeting online because the Wingham Town Hall Theatre has shows booked on the week

before and week of the meeting.

During council’s April 19 meeting, Clerk Carson Lamb explained that, with the loosening of COVID-19 restrictions, shows

were being booked at the theatre, which council has been using as its chambers since staff moved into the traditional council chambers during the pandemic.

Crocuses... Croci?

Mary Winger Rae of the Maitland Valley Camera Club recently contributed this image to The Citizen of crocus flowers in her garden - a sure sign that warmer weather is on the way. (Photo courtesy of Mary Winger Rae of the Maitland Valley Camera Club)

Lamb explained that the timing of the performances, scheduled for April 30 and May 4, could be impacted by trying to host a council meeting between them.

“It is recommended council consider holding the Monday, May 2… regular council meeting through electronic means,” Lamb said in his report. “Doing so would reduce the staff time and costs associated with the setup and teardown of the council chambers between the [two] performances.”

If council chose to go in person, Lamb said, it would require “a significant draw” on the clerk’s department staff resources and the municipality would incur costs associated with the video system and audio systems.

Lamb also reported that the clerk’s department would already be busy due to the nomination and registration period for the 2022 election.

While council was in favour of going ahead with an online meeting, Councillor Chris Palmer felt that council should be looking at a motion and policy with a wider application, asking if staff had

contacted the Almost Famous Players, a group that often uses the space, to determine the troupe’s needs.

“I want to have it said that council is prepared to do this again if there’s a conflict in scheduling,” he said.

Lamb said that while there hadn’t been any communication with the Almost Famous Players, this particular instance is unique because of the time between the shows.

Councillor Kevin Falconer asked why council couldn’t move the meeting to another community in the municipality, referencing the past when council meetings were held in Belgrave and Blyth.

Lamb said council could decide to do that, however it could cause problems with streaming options for the meetings. He said that council was under no obligation to guarantee the meetings would be streamed, saying that it only needed to make “every possible effort” to do so.

Council took no action regarding moving the meeting to another site, instead opting to move the meeting online.

Knox United to welcome guest speaker McAusland PEOPLE AROUND BELGRAVE

By Linda Campbell Call 357-2188

Anniversary greetings are extended to Gary and Marlene Jamieson on their 50th wedding anniversary on April 21.

Birthday greetings are extended to twins Noah and Grace Cottrill on their first birthdays on April 20.

Their parents are Matthew and Kathleen Cottrill and they live in New Hamburg.

On April 29, Nicole Bailie of

London will celebrate her birthday.

Happy birthday to Doreen Marks on May 1.

On Sunday, April 24, Sandra Cable was the guest speaker at Knox United Church, Belgrave.

The scripture lessons were taken from Psalm 150 - Voices United page 874 plus refrain and John 20: 19-31. Sandra’s reflection was entitled “A Parent of the Passion.”

On May 1, the guest speaker will be Bill McAusland. Everyone is welcome.

Last week our weather wasn’t very spring-like with cool temperatures and snow. The lawns have greened up and some are out raking and cleaning up. The flowerbeds are colourful with daffodils, snowdrops, tulips and hyacinths in bloom. The buds are starting to come out on the trees.

Friday, April 22 was Earth Day. Hopefully you did something to protect our earth and lessen your footprint.

COVID-19 cases have continued to climb. People who are in good health and triple vaccinated are even getting the virus. We need to limit gatherings, keep our distance and for our own safety wash our hands, sanitize and choose to wear a mask when out in public.

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BELGRAVE COMMUNITY CENTRE invites

NOMINATIONS for the

Jim McGee Community Volunteer Award

A season to remember Blyth Broomball recently wrapped up operations for the season and handed out its yearend awards. Above, the U14 and U16 Boys teams honoured their best and brightest.

From left: Caleb Westra (U16 Most Dedicated), Nathan Westra (U16 Most Improved) and Dixon Shoemaker (U16 Sportsmanship). Absent were Bryce Dale (U14 Most Dedicated) and Brendan Hickey (U14 Sportsmanship). (Photo submitted)

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THE CITIZEN, THURSDAY, APRIL 28, 2022. PAGE 9.

HE Council donates $2,000 to golf tournament Huron East Council has donated $2,000 from the municipality’s economic development budget to this year’s Seaforth Country Classic golf tournament, which this year is raising funds for the Huron Residential Hospice.

The letter to council, written by Tournament Chair Maureen Agar with Carolanne Doig, Reegan Price and Robyn Doig, all from the Seaforth Golf Club, reported that last year’s event raised $7,000 for the Tanner Steffler Foundation.

The decision was not made without discussion, however, as Councillor Zoellyn Onn said that,

while she wasn’t necessarily against the donation, there needs to be a line for municipal donations.

When it comes to grants to community organizations, she said, council has requested financial records and request letters, with donations to be funded from the municipality’s annual grant budget.

The tournament request, she said, shouldn’t be exempt from those requirements. Furthermore, she said that if council were to approve the request, there’s no reason other private event organizers shouldn’t come to council asking for donations.

Councillor Dianne Diehl said she had the same concern, asking if the late Jan Hawley (Huron East’s long-time economic development officer) had supported the event through the economic development department budget. Diehl was told that was indeed how the donation had been funded in previous years and Diehl suggested doing that again for this year, but handling the donation request differently in 2023, bringing it more in line with other community organization grant requests.

Chief Administrative Officer Brad McRoberts said he agreed,

Educational tour The Huron-Perth chapter of the Ontario Woodlot Association visited local sites as part of its annual spring tour and annual general meeting last week. The group visited the McGavin sugarbush and Freedom Syrup as well as Nostalgic Wood, shown above. Katrin Godkin explained to members of the chapter how they reclaim wood to be used in flooring projects, above. (Denny Scott photo)

saying he didn’t feel community grants should be paid out of departmental budgets in order for the process to be open and transparent moving forward. He also added that there would be enough money in the economic development department budget to cover the request for this year.

Council approved the donation, asking that staff send a letter ahead of next year’s request detailing changes that should be made. *** Council approved a number of actions to aid the Yundt family in deterring trespassing along Kent Line, a municipal road allowance running adjacent to the family’s property.

The Yundts had requested to buy the property from the municipality in order to minimize the potential for trespassing, but council turned down the request for a number of reasons.

However, council has authorized the installation of a guard rail at the end of the road to block vehicle access. The municipality will also be installing a dead end warning sign and designating a limited area around the family’s driveway and farm access lane as “No Parking” and sign it accordingly.

In his report to council, Chief Administrative Officer Brad McRoberts said the costs associated with the measures would be relatively minor and could be accommodated within the existing public works department budget.

Council approved the motion. *** Due to the unpredictable nature of the COVID-19 pandemic, Huron East Council has delayed its return

to in-person meetings for at least another month.

“The Province of Ontario is scheduled to lift all COVID-19 restrictions on April 27, 2022. A new sixth wave of the variant is now active and hospitalizations are increasing weekly. Being that our council chambers is not set up for a hybrid format, staff is recommending that we continue to meet virtually and revisit the format at the second council meeting of each month,” McRoberts said in his report to council. “Due to public notice requirements, we will need to ensure a minimum two-month lead time on the start of in-person meetings.”

Council approved the recommendation. *** Council has approved an amendment to the municipality’s procedural bylaw to change the date of council’s inaugural meeting this fall, after the municipal election.

Due to a change in the Municipal Elections Act, Clerk Jessica Rudy wrote in her report to council, the new term of council will commence on Nov. 15. Because the wording in the procedural bylaw states that council’s inaugural meeting “shall be held on the first Tuesday of December”, council needed to approve a change if it was to be held in November.

Council approved the amendment, allowing Rudy to set Nov. 15 as the inaugural date for the 2022-2026 term of council. She said that, once approved by council, she would begin informing candidates of the inaugural date when they file their nomination papers, which will begin on May 2.

Village remembers, mourns loss of Demaray, Stevenson PEOPLE AROUND WALTON

By Jo-Ann McDonald Call 887-6570

It is hard to believe that last Tuesday morning was more like a day in the middle of January than one in late April. Blowing snow caused wet slippery conditions and, at times, very little visibility. The worst came after the buses were on the road, so it was off to school we go, we go. It is nerve-racking, to say the least, when you are having trouble seeing, especially at corners. We always hope the afternoon will be better, but not this time.

The roads were treacherous and on the North Line to Seaforth, a tractor trailer and three vehicles went off the road and into the ditch just yards apart. It did not seem that anyone hit anyone, but the slushy, pulling snow was maybe to blame.

Some of the vehicles were quite a piece into the field and the tow trucks had quite a job. The road was closed by 3 p.m. and did not reopen until after 5 p.m. There were no injuries, thank goodness.

There have been a few changes on North Line this past week. A row of windbreak pines were removed from one property and the unrestricted view of the barn jumps out at you, open and bright. Another home is getting a new patio with beautiful big stone

placements and it looks good so far.

There was sadness for the village with the news of the passing of Max Demaray. He will be missed by his children Deb, Rick, Rob and David and their families including nine grandchildren, 12 greatgrandchildren and one great-greatgrandchild.

Max will be remembered by many generations of Brussels and area sports players for his umpiring, refereeing, coaching and mentoring of young players. He loved sports.

He always was pleasant and smiling when you would meet him and he loved to chit chat. He made friends wherever he lived, whether it was Brussels, Bayfield, Wroxeter, back to Brussels and most recently in Listowel. Our condolences to the Demaray family.

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the family of the late Goldie Stevenson on her passing. She will be missed by her children, Doug and Linda and Paul and Lisa, and their families. She will be missed by her siblings, including sister Betty Knight.

The wildlife is out and about more and more with the great weather. Turkeys are out morning and night and sometimes there are quite a lot. We saw our first groundhog this morning crossing the road. He made it safely across this time.

Baseball season is just around the

corner and the Brussels/Walton Ladies League held its spring meeting. There are probably 11 teams to play, but a few were missing for the meeting due to lack of notification, but hopefully everyone is coming back. The meeting was held on Thursday evening at the Legion and there are very few changes for the upcoming year. The Wild Things of Belgrave are in charge, with Lindsay Symes taking lead for the team. Play will begin in late May. Congratulations to the Brussels Homecoming committee for a great

kick-off dance on Saturday evening. Adam Cousins and his band were awesome and it was a full house. Good job folks!

Celebrating birthdays this past week include Dennis Rijkhoff, Danielle Williamson, Sandra Pepper, Gail Searle, Sheldon Courtney, Karter Young, Tammy Martene, Darrell McClure, Amanda Morrison, Jeff McKee, Avery Boven, Dean Glanville, Derick Bachert, Cody Terpstra, Paul Humphries, Casey Bernard, Kelly Marks, Jessica Fraser and Jenna Regele. Happy birthday to all.

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Lambs, sheep, goats all sell higher at weekly sale Total receipts for Brussels Livestock for the week ending April 22 were 2,041 cattle and 883 lambs and goats.

On Tuesday, fed steers and heifers sold $1 to $2 higher. Choice steers and heifers sold $171 to $176. Second-cut cattle sold $165 to $170. Aged and medium-fed steers and heifers sold $160 to $165. Beef cows sold steady.

Holstein cows sold on a higher market.

On Thursday, veal sold on a steady market. Lambs, sheep and goats all sold higher.

On Friday, calves sold on a strong active trade with steady prices with grass-type cattle bringing a premium. Top quality yearlings

sold on a steady market. Second-cut heifers sold on an easier market.

K/C McAlpine of Ailsa Craig, consigned five head. One charolais heifer weighed 1,565 lbs. and sold for a price of $175.50.

Bill Van Straaten of Stratford, consigned 12 head. One black steer weighed 1,635 lbs. and sold for a price of $176.

There were 200 cows on offer.

Beef sold $98 to $115.50 with sales to $120; good holstein cows, $88 to $113.50 with sales to $118; medium holstein cows, $80 to $86.

Bulls sold $103.75 to $127 with sales to $140.

There were 215 head of veal on offer. Beef veal sold $155 to $215 with sales to $220; good holsteins,

$155 to $169; SL heavy holsteins, $145 to $156; heavy holsteins, $130 to $140; medium holsteins, $142 to $155; plain holsteins, $103 to $130.

Rueben S. Martin of Wallenstein, consigned six head. One charolais steer weighed 995 lbs. and sold for a price of $220.

Lambs under 50 lbs. sold $508.75 to $554; 50 to 64 lbs., $493.75 to $571; 65 - 79 lbs., $430 to $467.50; 80 - 94 lbs., $379 to $385; 95 - 109 lbs., $350.50 to $358.50; 110 lbs. and over, $203.50 to $367.50.

Sheep sold $70 to $250.

Goats: billies sold $150 to $400; nannies, $100 to $275; kids: dairy, $450 to $580; meat, $250 to $537.50.

Kolgie Ltd. of Monkton, consigned 30 head. Eight lambs averaged 83 lbs. and sold for an average price of $392.

Amy Parsons of Kirkton, consigned 104 head. Ten lambs averaged 51 lbs. and sold for an average price of $571.

Allen McEwen of Wyoming, consigned five head. Two kid goats averaged 56 lbs. and sold for an average price of $580.

Top quality stocker steers under 400 lbs. sold $249 to $286; 400 499 lbs., $227 to $260; 500 - 599 lbs., $229.50 to $255; 600 - 699 lbs., $218 to $246.50; 700 - 799 lbs., $211 to $234; 800 - 899 lbs., $199.75 to $216.25; 900 - 999 lbs., $187 to $204; 1,000 lbs.

Province aids local ag. societies

A helping hand Earlier this month, Minister of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs and Huron-Bruce MPP Lisa Thompson, left, attended the spring meeting of the Ontario Association of Agricultural Societies - District 10 in Tiverton to announce over $30,000 of aid for agricultural societies throughout the riding. Thompson is seen with Mike Dupuis, the provincial director for the association district. (Photo submitted) The provincial government is providing $32,737.92 to support the agricultural and horticultural societies in Huron-Bruce. HuronBruce MPP Lisa Thompson made the announcement for this investment, which will help these organizations continue to operate and support their important efforts to educate people about the value and significance of agriculture in the province.

“The agricultural and horticultural societies in Huron – Bruce have traditionally done so much for our local communities, and I look forward to them continuing to make significant contributions,” said Thompson.

“From main street beautification projects, to hosting annual agricultural fairs, that provide important entertainment and agricultural education events, our

local horticultural and agricultural societies celebrate the best of the best in community spirit as well as homecraft initiatives such as baking and crafts through to livestock and crops. Our government understands the critical role that agricultural and horticultural societies play in our communities.”

The funding is part of the Agricultural and Horticultural Support and Recovery Funding Initiative.

Locally, the following societies and the amount they will receive: Auburn Horticultural Society, $1,000; Bayfield Agricultural Society, $1,325.68; Brussels Agricultural Society, $1,076.68; Brussels and District Horticultural Society, $1,000; Clinton Horticultural Society, $1,000; Dungannon Agricultural Society, $1,011.29; Goderich and District

Horticultural Society, $1,000; Hensall and Community Horticultural Society, $1,000; Howick Agricultural Society, $1,125.80; Huron Central Agricultural Society, $2,395.70; Kincardine and District Horticultural Society, $1,000; Kincardine Agricultural Society, $1,225.05; Kirkton Agricultural Society, $1,790.73; Kirkton Horticultural Society, $1,000; Lucknow and District Horticultural Society, $1,000; Lucknow Agricultural Society, $1,000; Mildmay Agricultural Society, $1,292.88; Ripley and District Horticultural Society, $1,000; Ripley Agricultural Society, $2,786.54; Seaforth and District Horticultural Society, $1,000; Seaforth Agricultural Society, $1,000; Teeswater Agricultural Society, $1,000; Teeswater-Culross Horticultural Society, $1,000; Tiverton Agricultural Society, $1,284; Walkerton Agricultural Society, $1,423.57; Wingham Horticultural Society, $1,000 and Zurich Agricultural Society, $1,000.

This new funding builds on previous investments of more than $7 million to assist these organizations across the province over the past two years.

There are two streams to this round of funding: base support funding, which will be issued to all eligible Agricultural and Horticultural Societies through funding payments of $1,000 as a means of supporting their continued incorporation and activities and hardship funding for eligible agricultural societies, which will provide additional support which will be based on reported gate revenues from 2019. This will help off-set operating losses, liabilities, and fixed overhead costs related to land and buildings.

Agricultural and Horticultural Societies play a critical role in educating Ontarians on the importance of agriculture and celebrating a rural way of life.

Supporting this important sector, at this time, will ensure the long traditions and economic contributions of the societies will continue and strengthen as the

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Scottslea Farms Ltd. of Blyth, consigned 82 head. Eleven charolais heifers averaged 506 lbs. and sold for an average price of $225.50.

Andrew MacDougall of Kirkfield, consigned 63 head. Six gold steers averaged 853 lbs. and sold for an average price of $216.25.

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A lesson in volunteerism Glimpses of the Past with Karen Webster In the pages of the history of Ainleyville/Brussels, there are many people named who gave of their time and talents to benefit the community. One name stands out as a person whose length of service and variety of endeavours surpasses the others. His name was Finlay Stewart Scott.

Born on Nov. 14, 1848 in Harpurhey, Finlay was the son of Scottish immigrants, Donald and Elizabeth/Elspeth (McDougall) Scott. For the sum of five pounds, Donald Scott applied to the Crown to purchase Lot 30, Concession 9 of Morris Township on Feb. 10, 1854, the same year a one-storey log home was built on the property.

Donald was the postmaster of the Morrisdale post office that was located on this lot.

Finlay was the eldest of eight children born to this couple. In the 1871 Census, he was living with his parents and was enumerated as a storekeeper. The following year, he married Margaret Service from Dereham, Oxford County. They lived on William Street, in what was then Ainleyville, in a house called “Blair Athol”, named after the village in Perthshire, Scotland where Finlay’s parents had lived.

To this union were born six children: Donald McKenzie (Kenzie) (1879-1939), stillborn daughter (1879), Finlay Stewart (1881-1881 in infancy), Mildred

May (1885-1965), Finlay Stewart Jr. (1887-1906 from tuberculosis), and Walter Service (1890-1973).

In 1879, four years after Ainleyville was renamed Brussels, Scott became the village’s clerktreasurer, a position he held until his death, a period of 42 years. By 1889, he had become the secretarytreasurer of the Brussels Fire Brigade and, at the same time, he served as a school board trustee.

Extra responsibilities were added to the load when Scott became the bailiff for the provincial court in Huron County. The duties of a bailiff are to serve legal orders and documents, seize or repossess properties, evict tenants and perform other related duties.

Sheriffs and bailiffs are employed by provincial courts and bailiffs may be employed as officers of the court or in private service as agents for creditors. For instance, in 1897, in an ad in the Brussels Post, there was a notice to creditors that W. H. Pelton, restaurant keeper, assigned all estate credits and effects to Bailiff Scott for distribution to his creditors. In addition to the already mentioned responsibilities, Scott also found time for a career in auctioneering and a loan agent as well as an insurance agent.

After steel magnate, Andrew Carnegie, sold his company, he granted millions of dollars to communities all over the world to

build libraries. A committee was formed in Brussels to investigate the possibility of receiving such a grant. And, of course, Finlay Scott was a member of this committee. In 1910, a new library was erected at the corner of Turnberry and Mill Streets and again, Finlay Scott was on the library board.

As progress was made in the field of communication, the need for telephone service in the village became apparent. As early as 1885, a switchboard had been installed in the drug and stationery store of John Hargreaves. In the years that followed, the numbers and placement of telephones in the village varied. In 1908, Scott formed the Brussels, Morris Grey Municipal Telephone System. This system was connected with Bell Canada and long distance lines were installed the following year.

The Board of Directors consisted of George Taylor (Morris), Edward Bryans (Grey), M. H. Moore, and Commissioners Dr. J. D. Warwick, William Cameron (Cranbrook), Richard Procter (Belgrave) and Malcolm Black (Bluevale). Guess who was the first president of this company? You are right, it was Finlay Scott.

In politics, Scott was an ardent Liberal and “participated in many contests”. At one time, a member of the local Conservatives undertook to smear his reputation in several

letters to the editor in the village newspaper. Feelings of party loyalty were running high in that case.

When Thomas Farrow resigned as the village postmaster in 1911, Scott assumed the position and remained on the job until his demise. At that time, his son, Walter, was appointed as the interim postmaster, a position he held for seven years. Controversy involving political overtones and also whether or not to appoint a veteran held up the process of succession.

Finlay Stewart died suddenly on Sunday, Jan. 1, 1922 as the result of a cerebral hemorrhage (stroke). He had worked at the post office on the Friday previous and had carried out

his duties as village clerk the day before his passing. He had presided as the returning officer at the municipal nomination on Christmas night. He was predeceased by his wife, Margaret, in 1918 and left to mourn his passing were his sons Donald M. and Walter S. and daughter Mildred, Mrs. George Samis, all of Brussels. Finlay Scott was a prominent Oddfellow and his funeral service was conducted by the I.O.O.F. He was interred at Brussels Cemetery.

With his passing, the village of Brussels lost a community-minded individual who had served it in many capacities.

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Huron East confirms committee structure

For a cause Earlier this month, Seaforth played host to the Matt Huether Memorial Hockey Tournament, the first time the tournament had hit the ice since the onset of the COVID19 pandemic. The event raised funds for both the Seaforth Community Hospital and the Trillium Gift of Life Network. (John Stephenson photo)

Road safety paramount: OFA

By Crispin Colvin, Executive Member, Ontario Federation of Agriculture For the farming community, the tell-tale signs of spring trigger the countdown for this year’s growing season. Planting across the province has already commenced for frost tolerant crops like small grains, potatoes and sweet green peas. Throughout the winter months, farmers have ordered inputs, maintained equipment and eagerly anticipated getting back into the fields. For many, planting requires travelling busy and potentially dangerous roads.

As the temperatures continue to rise and roadways get busier, the Ontario Federation of Agriculture (OFA) wants to remind all motorists to stay alert for farm equipment. Remember to be patient, slow down when you see the slow-moving vehicle (SMV) sign and share the road with farm machinery travelling from field-tofield. A daunting 74 per cent of farm SMV accidents occur between summer and late harvest. Our equipment is slow, heavy, wide and we have a limited window of opportunity to get our crops in the ground.

The reality is that farm equipment on the road runs a higher risk than most. Slow-moving vehicles are 3.8 to 4.8 times more likely to be involved in a fatal collision per kilometre on the road than other motor vehicles. Farm SMV injuries and fatalities are mostly related to rollovers. These occur while entering, exiting, crossing roadways or veering off the shoulder. Accidents involving a motor vehicle passing while large machinery is making a turn are also common.

It is my hope that we can mitigate risk collaboratively through public education, partnership with municipalities and farmers modelling best practices for road safety.

This week, Team OFA exhibited and presented at the 2022 Good Roads Conference. We were there to advocate on behalf of our membership for safe roads for farm equipment and shared resources on how to do so. Over the course of three days, we discussed road safety and how it pertains to agriculture with municipal councillors and staff from all corners of the province. We aim to continue the discussion with municipalities to ensure roads, overpasses and other infrastructure

is designed with farm equipment in mind. We understand that road safety is a two-way street, with both farmers and the public having a responsibility in keeping our communities safe.

What does the orange triangle mean? The SMV sign on the back of our equipment, wagon or trailer, signifies that we cannot exceed a speed of 40 kilometres per hour. It is easy to get frustrated when you find yourself behind a piece of farm equipment, but we ask all drivers to slow down, take a breath and practise patience. Additionally, do not expect the SMV vehicle to pull over on the shoulder – as this could be dangerous for a large piece of equipment. If you want to pass, you are required by law to slow down to the speed of the vehicle and only pass when it is safe to do so. We are on the roads to grow the food that feeds the province, country and world. We want to make it home to our loved ones safely and we want the same for you too.

It is worth waiting the few seconds or minutes it takes to pass farm equipment safely. Passenger vehicles incorrectly passing farm equipment results in serious accidents or death. Shockingly, eight out of 10 accidents occur during the day and seven out of 10 occur with dry road conditions.

Unfortunately, I can personally attest to these statistics. In 2019, my son-in-law’s tractor was involved in a serious accident. It was a Tuesday, just before noon, on a flat stretch of road with pristine road conditions. A motorist tried to pass him on the inside right and hit his tractor’s back tire. He was ejected from the tractor and hit his

head. He spent four days in the hospital with a traumatic brain injury. He was the primary caregiver to his wife and three young children. He is still unable to work due to crippling headaches, sensitivity to bright lights and noise, and a permanent back injury.

It is important to remember that behind the wheel of that tractor or combine is someone’s loved one.

We are all someone’s friend, coworker, father, mother, daughter, son, sister, brother, uncle, aunt, niece or nephew. Shaving a few seconds or minutes off your arrival time is not worth altering a family’s life forever.

For the farming community, it’s vital to conduct a daily 360-degree safety check before you leave the laneway. Ensure your hitches, brakes, tires, and power take-offs are maintained and ready for the roads. Additionally, make sure your lights are working properly and that your SMV sign is visible and secure. Lastly, plan your route accordingly.

When on the road operating farm equipment, stay alert, stay on the paved portion of the road, and stay off your smartphone. Additionally, be aware of other motorists and signal well in advance on busy roadways. To guarantee that you are visible to drivers, lights must be on farm equipment from 30 minutes before sunset to 30 minutes after sunrise.

It is important that everyone keeps these safety tips in mind throughout the growing season.

Together, we can ensure everyone gets home safely. On behalf of the OFA, I wish all Ontario farmers a safe and bountiful plant in 2022.

NH sends its proposal to Morris-Turnberry Continued from page 1 metres of water for the highway commercial portion of the Willis property is “on the low side.”

He said he would prefer 15 cubic metres, saying it might be “more palatable” for his Morris-Turnberry counterparts.

Councillor Kevin Falconer was against that, however, saying the 10 cubic metres of capacity was “essentially free” and wondered how much “free stuff” Palmer wanted to give away without compensation. Palmer didn’t see it as free, however, saying it was all

part of the agreement that would see North Huron get 110 acres to develop some day, as well as the taxable income that will be received from it. “It’s a deal. We get this, we give this,” he said.

Councillor Paul Heffer also felt the 10 cubic metres of water wouldn’t be sufficient.

After more debate on the issue, council agreed to approve the document as it was presented, sending it to Morris-Turnberry as the next step towards potentially putting the three-year-long debate to rest.

Huron East Council has finalized a new committee structure based on recommendations from Chief Administrative Officer Brad McRoberts after putting the brakes on the process earlier this month.

McRoberts first presented a revised committee structure proposal at council’s April 5 meeting. Several councillors, however, weren’t comfortable with accepting all of the changes and wanted some more time to think and make recommendations to be considered at a later date.

The new committee structure will consist of 23 committees: Administration Committee (five council appointments), Personnel Committee (five council appointments), Water and Sewer Committee (five council appointments), Huron East Recreation Advisory Committee (five council members, one from each ward, one Morris-Turnberry Council member, one West Perth Council member and four community members - one from each of the wards where centres are located and one at-large member), Brussels Trust (two council appointments), Seaforth Trust (two council appointments), the Walton Landfill Committee (two council appointments) and the Economic Development Committee (three council members and four business representatives - the Chair of the Seaforth Business Improvement Area, someone from the Brussels Business Group, one Huron East manufacturer and one Huron East business owner at large).

There will be one council appointment each for the 15 remaining committees: the Coalition for Huron Injury Prevention, the Seaforth Business Improvement Area, the Ausable Bayfield Conservation Authority, the Maitland Valley Conservation Authority, the Huron East Heritage Committee, the Mid-Huron Landfill/Recycling Centre Committee, the Brussels Cemetery Board, the Cranbrook Cemetery Board, the Mount Pleasant Cemetery Board, the Cranbrook Community Centre Committee, the Ethel Community Centre Committee, the Walton Community Hall Committee, the Ethel Minor

Ball Committee, the Walton Park Committee and the Winthrop Park Committee.

In regards to the proposed changes, McRoberts offered his perspective on each before council made its decision.

While merging the administration and personnel committees would reduce the number of committees, McRoberts said in his report, it would not result in any cost savings because both committees meet as needed and for different purposes.

While councillors had suggested keeping a separate recreation committee for the Vanastra Community Centre rather than merging it with the Brussels and Seaforth committees to form one municipal recreation committee, McRoberts said he still strongly recommended forming one committee for all of Huron East.

He said the committee needed to not just look at arenas and ice surfaces, but all recreational opportunities in the municipality.

He cited the proposed splash pad in Seaforth, which was mentioned earlier in the meeting, as a recreational opportunity that could be handled by the committee in the future.

While Councillor Ray Chartrand and Deputy-Mayor Bob Fisher both advocated for keeping the Vanastra committee separate from the others, council went ahead with the formation of one recreation committee for the whole of the municipality.

McRoberts said his initial recommendation would save the municipality approximately $25,000 per year. However, if the new position of Community Services Manager is approved, it will have a financial impact of approximately $50,000 per year until the completion of a comprehensive review of operational costs and revenues and opportunities for reduced operational costs and increased revenue generation is obtained.

He noted, however, that the new position is not part of the current proposal and its official creation would be addressed through the municipality’s service delivery review, which was approved by council earlier in the meeting.

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Though we have not been able to have volunteers in the building over the past couple of years, we appreciate the role they play in supporting our students.

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Volunteer Week - April 24-30, 2022 Volunteering a chance to give back, connect: Bromley would come out in the cold for that,” she said. “But we had lots of people out. People wanted a chance to bring that home.”

She said those kinds of events are important because they provide something to the community beyond supporting the church.

“It’s great to have a meal and to be able to give back like that,” she said.

The annual meat pie sales, which take place in the fall and early winter and the depths of winter, are also a big part of Bromley’s calendar, with her spending full days at the church when the pies are being made and sold.

“We sell 6,000 meat pies between our October-November sales and February-April,” she said.

Part of what keeps her coming back to volunteer at the church is the time she gets to spend with other volunteers and members of

the UCW. Before the drive-through meals, she says she and the volunteers are working six to seven hours a day for a week, while they work even longer days prior to the meat pie pick-up days.

It’s worthwhile because she’s helping out and spending time with friends, she said. The COVID-19 lockdowns hurt that ability to connect with other people, she said, so she’s very happy to get back to working alongside the other volunteers this year.

While she said she’s happy with helping, she said the occasional call from people as far away as Toronto saying that the pies are good certainly are appreciated.

“It’s a big job, but those calls help,” she said.

She also said that having helpful clergy goes a long way to making the volunteer hours go by, and says

that every minister she’s worked with, up to and including Blyth and Brussels United Church’s current worship leader, Student Minister Alex Jebson have been supportive.

“All the ministers have really had our back with helping out,” she said. “It’s wonderful to do so much catering and have their assistance.”

She went on to say that Jebson does a lot of the “running” of food from the kitchen to the front door for the drive-through meals, as an example of his dedication to the work.

Bromley said that, whether it's her, a minister or anyone else looking to reach out, volunteering is one of the best ways to get to know people and help out your community.

“It’s rewarding, it gets you out of the house and it lets you give back,” she said. “The work is really appreciated by the community.”

From beginning to end Local long-time volunteer Sharon Bromley recently spoke to The Citizen about what keeps her coming back to the Blyth United Church and Byth United Church Women functions as a volunteer. Above, she washes up the kitchen at the church after a recent baking session that saw volunteers at the church cook apple crumble for a local volunteer group. (Denny Scott photo)

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For 25 years, Sharon Bromley has been a driving force behind events at the Blyth United Church through the United Church Women, being a part of fundraising, special events and making meals, from inception to clean-up.

“The church fills up a big spot in my life,” she said, adding that she likes to keep busy and she accomplishes that with her volunteer time at the church.

After retiring from her job at Braemar Nursing Home, Bromley started volunteering more, she said.

She explained that, between her work and living on a farm, she got used to being quite busy and volunteering more helped fill that gap. As a cook at Braemar, it just made sense for her to volunteer in the same capacity.

In the past two-and-a-half decades, Bromley has become a key part of the fundraising and meals hosted by the church, and she said there has always been lots to keep her busy, like the Women’s Day Out event organizational group, which started in 1994, but then folded in 2014.

The event, which brought out 300 women at its height, required a

dedicated group and, after the group shut down, the church’s calendar had an opening for more ideas.

She was also behind the creation of the church’s drive-through meals, which have become key to the UCW’s fundraising efforts.

The meals started approximately 15 years ago, she said, when she and another volunteer decided to check out the drive-through meals served by Egmondville United Church.

“We went down, got dinner and then, within a couple weeks, were doing something similar here,” she said.

Those meals have become even more important during the COVID19 pandemic, Bromley said, with the most recent, the Valentine’s Day meal, seeing 175 meals served.

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Behind the scenes While the Blyth United Church Women and church volunteers put a lot of effort into a number of events, including their prolific meat pie sales, the COVID-19 pandemic saw the church’s long-time drive-through meals become even more important to both the church and the community. Sharon Bromley, left, recently told The Citizen how important volunteering is to her. Bromely is shown with fellow volunteer Sharon Dalton, right, preparing meals for a drive-through meal held at the church in 2018. (File photo)

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Wake park planning process continues in CH

By Shawn Loughlin The Citizen Work continues to create a tenable relationship between

Teeswater Concrete and the new Bluestone Wake Park on Telephone Road in Central Huron near Bayfield, neighbours who may share a body of water this summer.

Aaron Armstrong of Teeswater Concrete addressed the matter at Central Huron Council’s April 19 meeting, saying he and his company want to work with the yet-

Hanging out Hullett Central Public School’s s students Everleigh Watson-Hagg, left, and Anna Lapp enjoyed some of the warmer mixed weather that has hit the area recently. (Denny Scott photo)

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I had a call from Darrell Bergsma asking me to remind everyone that this coming Saturday, April 30, is the annual e-waste recycling fundraiser for the Huron County 4H Club. All those outdated and/or not working electronics can be dropped off that day between 7:30 a.m. and 1 p.m. at the Londesborough feedmill. There are always club members there to assist with unloading, carrying, etc.

Remember that things like TVs, microwaves, monitors and cords are also acceptable. The group sells the items and the components, wires and such which are of value for reusing. This is a win-win on many fronts. You clear out the shelf

In spite of a poor weather evening, 16 ladies attended the Londesborough United Church Women (UCW) meeting on April 18, Easter Monday. Sherry Postma, Yvonne Hoggart, Marie Bergsma, Joan Goodall and Helen Lyons presented a thoughtful Easter time of meditation and devotion, recalling all the events of the Easter weekend from Maundy Thursday to Easter Monday. The significance of the events is that because of the resurrection the door to a new life was opened to believers.

During the evening, Yvonne Hoggart was presented with a UCW Life Membership Pin acknowledging her years of participation in the Londesborough UCW group.

Lynda Horbanuik reported there are two upcoming caterings for this group. She is looking for donations of cakes for May 28 and salads for June 5. If you can help in this regard, please contact Lynda. Cash donations are also acceptable if that is how you choose to help.

It was decided to, again this year, assist families with the cost of sending a child to a summer 2022 church camp. Contact Catherine Allen by June 1 if the UCW can help your family.

The group is considering ideas for a July get-together so stay tuned for more in this regard after the May meeting on the 16th.

The Londesborough UCW will suggest to the official board that they would lead the Sunday morning worship on Oct. 16. They will celebrate 60 years of United Church Women with that service.

Knox United Church in Auburn has made arrangements to send their loved and used church resources to overseas missions.

CSM (Christian Salvage Mission) Canada is a non-profit group that sends Bibles, hymn books and evangelical materials overseas. If you would like to add to their collection please leave items in the church office or contact Linda Plaetzer.

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space. Companies make use of the components. Landfills don’t have to deal with these items and the 4-H Club makes money for their activities, while reducing the carbon footprint.

Consider making your drop-off on Saturday when you can also drop by the Londesborough Community Hall. There is a “Spring Fling” happening there this weekend. Some 28 vendors have come together to show off their wares on Saturday, April 30 between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. and again on Sunday, May 1 between 11 a.m. and 3 p.m.

This is another win-win event.

The artisans display/sell their products, you find something unique for yourself or for a gift.

The proceeds benefit the Londesborough Lions Club. You can play “I Spy”, and be eligible for draws and prizes. It is billed as a “fun” vendor event. Everything from Pampered Chef to leggings will be featured that day.

to-be-created wake park and ensure everyone’s success, but that his business needs some assurances that he says have yet to be made.

He told council that he and his company have asked for assurance that any business being conducted at the park will not impact work being done by Teeswater Concrete.

Armstrong says he’s asked for this in writing from the wake park owners as well as relevant ministries and that they’ve yet to receive them. Armstrong added that the proposal has also changed several times, which has made it difficult.

Additionally, Armstrong said that Teeswater Concrete being portrayed as a seasonal business is no longer really accurate. He said companies like his are working 12 months a year in some capacity and it isn’t limited to the summer months any longer.

A representative for the park who was in attendance at the meeting also spoke to the issue, saying the wake park’s owners are proposing a memorandum of understanding with Teeswater Concrete that will hopefully address any concerns, both immediate and going forward.

Within the memorandum of understanding, he said, will be a mechanism by which complaints or concerns can be aired. He also stated that Teeswater Concrete’s work will take precedence and that 24 hours of notice requested for certain work at the location is only to allow the wake park to cancel booked appointments with guests.

Though such a mechanism seemed like it created a situation in which Teeswater Concrete would

have to “ask permission” to work, he said that’s not accurate and it’s just to ensure that Bluestone would have enough time to cancel with patrons, if necessary, with the hopes of better co-ordination with Teeswater Concrete and its operations.

Whether the two adjacent land uses are compatible still remains to be seen. Council has received presentations on the matter at two straight meetings and the Huron County Planning and Development Department is crafting a report that will come with a formal recommendation on the matter at a meeting next month.

While council didn’t make any recommendations on the issue at the April 19 meeting, Councillor Alex Westerhout voiced his opinion on the matter, saying he felt it was growing “overly complicated” and because Teeswater Concrete is already an established business, it needs to be able to do its work.

He said it should be up to the wake park to make the situation work, rather than Teeswater Concrete. “[Armstrong] needs assurance that he can operate when he needs to operate - period,” Westerhout said of the situation, adding that if the owners of the wake park can’t operate in a compatible manner with Teeswater Concrete that the wake park will simply have to find a new home.

The Huron County Planning and Development Department will present its report on the wake park’s three-year temporary use application at a future Central Huron Council meeting.

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Obituaries

MAXWELL GLEN DEMARAY Maxwell Glen Demaray, passed away peacefully with his family by his side at Listowel Hospital on April 21, 2022. He was in his 89th year.

Max was the loving father of Debbie (Joe) Seili, Rick of Brussels; Rob (Sharon), Blackfalds, Alberta and David, Woodstock.

He was the proud grandpa of Jacquie (Dwayne), Michael (Natasha), Christine, Amy (Geoff), Daryl (Jessica), Heather (Brandon), Tracey (Chris), Ashley (Derek) and Drew; the adoring great-grandpa of Tim (Laura), Derrick, Rachael, Hailie, Kaila, Stephanee, Addison, Chelsea, Connor, Elliana, Asher, Aurora and the great-great grandpa of Blakley.

Max was predeceased by three brothers, parents Norm and Ila Demaray and his second wife Kaye (2019). He will be missed by all who knew him.

Max and his brothers were born near Belmont, Ontario where he grew up on the family dairy farm.

No television made for a full rich outdoor life. He learned to skate by the age of six on the river behind the Dorchester golf course. After marrying his sweetheart, he purchased a 150-acre farm on the fourth concession of Grey Township, near Brussels in 1959, buying 150 acres for the unheard-of price of $100 per acre. His dad, Norman, advised him that he would never be able to pay for it.

Max was a husband, father, farmer, referee, ball player and coach, bus driver, Lions Club member, insurance director, township reeve, school board member and Legion member and was a master of connections with everyone.

He often had suggestions for practical jokes on others. His favourite sport of hockey had him helping the local hockey scene by providing his services as a referee.

He has blown the final whistle in his final game, now watching from the fan zone, albeit as a Bruins fan.

Friends and family were received for visitation at Riverside Funeral Home on Monday, April 25. The funeral service took place at Riverside Funeral Home on Tuesday, April 26. Rev. Colin Snyder officiated.

In lieu of flowers and as expressions of sympathy, donations to the Brussels United Church, Brussels. Morris and Grey Renovation Fund or the MS Society of Canada would be appreciated.

Cards of sympathy may be sent to Box 255, Brussels.

Condolences may be left at riversidefuneralhome.ca.

Special thanks to Huron-Perth EMS, doctors, nurses, aides and medical staff at Clinton Hospital for their wonderful care.

In keeping with Al’s wishes, cremation has taken place.

Inurnment is at Maitland Cemetery, Goderich. Arrangements were entrusted to Haskett Funeral Home, Seaforth.

Donations to Forgotten Felines, a charity that cares for abused, abandoned, injured and homeless felines would be appreciated.

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Funeral Home and Cemetery, Breslau, on Saturday April 23.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations to the Alzheimer Society or a charity of one’s choice would be appreciated by the family.

Arrangements were entrusted to Brenneman Funeral Home, Atwood.

Condolences may be left at www.brennemanfuneralhome.ca

grandfather of Emma, Dylan, Jake, Lauren, Keagan, Madi, Octavia, Phoenix, and Autumn.

Victor was the Dear brother of Lois Tapley, Gil Stackhouse and Steven Stackhouse. He was predeceased by daughter Sherry Pfaff.

In keeping with Victor’s wishes, cremation has taken place. A private funeral service was held at the Haskett Funeral Home, Seaforth on Friday, April 22. Though the service was private, the family invites you to watch the service at your convenience by visiting the funeral home’s Facebook page at www.facebook.com/ haskettfh.

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CHARLES ALAN “AL” McTAVISH Charles Alan “Al” McTavish of Seaforth, passed away peacefully at Clinton Public Hospital on Saturday, April 23, 2022 with his wife Diane (Alexander) by his side.

Al was the beloved father of Nancy McTavish and the late Tracy McTavish. He was born in Oshawa, Ontario to parents, the late Stewart and Dorothy McTavish. He will be remembered by Dr. S.D. Turner and granddaughter Samantha. Al will be fondly remembered by J. Tod and Evelyn Venner, their children Matt and Katie, and Kelly (Venner) and Keith Edwards, their children Brock and Mac. Al was predeceased by his brother Bill.

Al will be missed by his insurance friends throughout Ontario and British Columbia.

GOLDIE STEVENSON Goldie Stevenson passed away peacefully at Huronlea Home for the Aged, Brussels on Monday April 18, 2022. She was 93.

Goldie was a former head cook at the Salvation Army in Kitchener for many years. She enjoyed sewing and cooking but especially cherished the time spent with her family.

She was the beloved wife of the late Gord Stevenson, who predeceased her in 1987, the loving mother of Doug (Linda) and Paul (Lisa) and the cherished grandma of Austin and Faith and their son Kolt, Cassidy and Ryan, Shyanne and Adam. Goldie will be fondly remembered by her brothers and sisters Ivan (Jean) Fischer, Betty Knight, Maxine (Barry) Wicks, Gerald (Martha) Fischer, Sharon (Robin) Jenkins, sister-in-law Donna Fischer and many nieces and nephews.

Goldie was predeceased by her parents Wilfred and Ethel (Ward) Fischer, brother Roy Fischer, sister Shirley Kraehn and brother-in-law Ross Knight.

A private family service and burial was held at Memory Gardens

VICTOR STACKHOUSE Victor Stackhouse of Seaforth, passed away peacefully at Alexandra Marine and General Hospital, Goderich on April 19, 2022. He was 83.

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Honoured Central Huron Community Improvement Co-ordinator Angela Smith, right, and Councillor Alison Lobb, were honoured to receive two awards from the Economic Developers Council of Ontario at their annual awards ceremony, including the Lieutenant Governor’s Award, the highest honour of the night. (Courtesy photo)

SLED applications now open in Huron The County of Huron’s annual Supporting Local Economic Development (SLED) program opened on April 20. This program provides an opportunity for municipalities and registered nonprofit organizations to receive funds for projects that address the strategic priorities from Huron County Economic Development’s 2021/22 Business Retention and Expansion (BR&E) Project.

Eligible projects include: workforce re-engagement, attraction and retention projects; business district and sector specific support programs; and placemaking, community and tourism development initiatives.

“This important funding program supports our local economy in meaningful ways,” said Director of Economic Development Vicki Lass.

“This year SLED is concentrating on areas noted from our BR&E survey by helping to grow the workforce, providing timely sector supports across our economy, further developing Huron’s exceptional tourism experience, and supporting our local business community’s

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Successful projects will be provided with up to $10,000 through the SLED fund. The deadline to submit is May 31, 2022, at 4:30 p.m. Applications will be assessed on a merit basis and evaluated by a panel of local economic development professionals.

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guidance. You will always have a place in our memories and in our hearts. You have forever touched our lives and for that we are truly grateful. – Love Mike, Tracey, Emily, Grayham, Jared and Tyya. *** While I know nothing can alleviate the loss of not having you in my life, I do want you to know that you made my world a better place. We enjoyed so much and yet there was so much more I wanted to do with you. You accomplished and built so many amazing things. You were beyond talented. The many jobs and projects that you left unfinished are tough to look at, knowing you will never be here to complete them. Everything I look at reminds me of you, of us. I miss you everyday. – Floral Becker Morton (Cookie).

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Do you know a family member wanting to return home?

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Help Wanted: Blyth Lions Park

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(July and August) 20 hours a week (some weekends) Qualifications: 16 years or older (required) CPR, First Aid Certificate, Lifeguard (recommended) Job Requirements: Maintain pool regulations and maintenance, supervision of children in pool area, some yard maintenance, washroom upkeep Hourly Wage: Negotiable Contact Steve Howson 519-955-2639 for additional information or email résumé to steve@howsons.ca

The Township of North Huron encompasses the Town of Wingham, Township of East Wawanosh, and Village of Blyth.

North Huron’s cultural and natural assets are incredible! Hiking trails to discover, a 30-minute drive to many beaches/Lake Huron shoreline, and a live theatre.

Check out www.OntarioWestCoast.ca to discover more about the area. Our Team! North Huron is an equal opportunity employer that values inclusion and diversity, an engaged work environment with opportunities for professional development.

We are centrally located to urban amenities, just an hour-and-ahalf drive north of London, an hour west of Waterloo, and an hour-and-a-half south of Owen Sound.

CPA is required and municipal experience is an asset.

Mentorship can be provided. If you are interested in this career opportunity, please forward your résumé and cover letter by Thursday, May 12th at 4:00 pm to hr@northhuron.ca. Additional information regarding this opportunity is available at: https://www.northhuron.ca/careers

Municipal Elections Act, 1996 For The Huron-Perth Catholic District School Board Notice of Nominations Nomination for the office of school board trustee One (1) person to be elected to represent the electoral district of the Township of Perth East, Municipality of North Perth and Municipality of Huron East Nominations/Registrations may be filed during regular business hours at the office of the Clerk for the Municipality of Huron East, 72 Main Street South, Seaforth, Ontario N0K 1W0 between May 2, 2022 and August 18, 2022 and on Nomination Day August 19, 2022 from 8:30 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Nomination/Registration papers and full particulars may be obtained at the Municipal Office.

A signed consent to the nomination, a declaration of qualification by the candidate, the $100.00 filing fee (cash, money order or certified cheque) and identification of the candidate are required.

Electors are hereby given notice that if a greater number of candidates are certified than are required to fill the said offices, an election will be held. Voting Day will be Monday, October 24, 2022.

Please be advised that no person who proposes to be a candidate may solicit or accept contributions for election purposes, or incur expenses until that person’s nomination has been filed.

Eric Bell Clerk Township of Perth East

Lindsay Cline Clerk Municipality of North Perth

Jessica Rudy Clerk Municipality of Huron East

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LE CONSEIL SCOLAIRE CATHOLIQUE PROVINDENCE (FRENCH LANGUAGE SEPARATE SCHOOL BOARD) Un (1) à élire-représentant les régions combinées à l’intérieur des Comtés de Lambton, Huron et Bruce.

LE CONSEIL SCOLAIRE VIAMONDE (FRENCH LANGUAGE PUBLIC SCHOOL BOARD) Un (1) à élire-représentant les régions combinées de toutes les municipalités des Comtés de Waterloo, Wellington, Middlesex, Perth Les formulaires appropriés au bureau du Greffier.

Chaque nomination doit être dûment signée par le candidat et classée par la candidat ou un agent entre la période de l’année débutant lundi le 2 mai 2022 et finissant vendredi le 19 août 2022 (Journée des nominations) entre 9 h et 14 h. Un honoraire prescript au montant de cent dollars ($100.00) doit accompagner le formulaire. Les règlements provinciaux requièrent que l’honoraire soit en argent comptant, chèque certifié ou un mandate, carte-client ou carte de crédit. Les cartes de crédit n’est pas accepté à Sarnia. Les chèques personnels ne sont pas être acceptés. Le formulaire du candidat doit être approuvé par le Greffier afin que la personne nominée devienne un candidat certifié pour le poste qu’ils a été nommé.

Veuillez noter que les nominations pour le Conseil Scolaire de Langue française doivent être classées comme suit: LE CONSEIL SCOLAIRE CATHOLIQUE PROVINDENCE (FRENCH LANGUAGE SEPARATE SCHOOL BOARD) Les nominations peuvent être classées entre 9h et 14h, le jour des nominations le vendredi 19 août 2022 ou avant le jour des nominations pendant les heures normales de bureau. Les nominations peuvent être classées au bureau du Greffier de Sarnia au C.P. 3018, 255 Rue North Christina, Sarnia, Ontario. N7T 7N2 ou à votre demande, au bureau municipal de votre municipalité si la distance entre votre résidence et le bureau municipal de Sarnia est au-delà de cent (100) kilomètres.

LE CONSEIL SCOLAIRE VIAMONDE (FRENCH LANGUAGE PUBLIC SCHOOL BOARD) Les nominations peuvent être classées entre 9h et 14h, le jour des nominations le vendredi 19 août 2022 ou avant le jour des nominations pendant les heures normales de bureau. Les nominations peuvent être classées au bureau du Greffier de London au C.P. 5035, 300 Dufferin Avenue, London, Ontario, N6A 4L9 ou à votre demande, au bureau municipal de votre municipalité si la distance entre votre résidence et le bureau municipal de Sarnia est au-delà de cent (100) kilomètres.

Au cas où il y aurait un nombre insuffisant candidats certifiés pour remplir les postes disponibles, les nominations pour les postes libres seront réouvertes seulement le mercredi 24 août 2022 entre 9h et 14h, heures de bureau, et toutes nominations additionnelles, si requis, peuvent être classées au bureau du Greffier désigné.

L’électorat est dûment notifié au cas où il y aurait un nombre excédent de candidats certifiés pour les postes disponibles les bureaux de vote seront ouverts aux dates précisées, dans le but de permettre les notes avancées.

Si vous avez l’intention de poser votre candidature aux élections municipaux pour quelque poste que ce soit, vous devez premièrement compléter et classer le formulaire approprié indiquant votre candidature au bureau du Greffier assigné avant de dépenser aucun frais monétaire ou d’entreprendre des prélèvements de fonds monétaire à votre campagne électoral.

Florence Witherspoon, Greffière Ashfield-Colborne-Wawanosh

Carol Watson, Greffière Howick

Kim Johnston, Greffière Député Morris-Turnberry

Carson Lamb, Greffier North Huron

Jessica Rudy, Greffière Huron East

Kerri Ann O’Rourke, Greffière Central Huron

Andrea Fisher, Greffière Goderich

Chandra Alexander, Greffière Bluewater

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Review approved

By Shawn Loughlin The Citizen Huron East is moving forward with a service delivery review, contracting the services of consulting firm KPMG for just under $90,000, excluding HST. Council made the decision at its April 19 meeting, which was held virtually via Zoom.

Chief Administrative Officer Brad McRoberts presented a report on the proposal, which was one of his major suggestions, dating back to a report he produced late last year that included a number of recommendations for the municipality’s future.

In speaking with council, McRoberts said the review would be “fairly comprehensive” and that, because it would be funded by the third intake of Municipal Modernization Funding from the

provincial government, there would be no financial impact on the municipality as a result of undertaking the review.

KPMG was one of two companies that wanted to be part of the project, with StrategyCorp Inc. also submitting a bid. KPMG achieved a total score of 87 out of a possible 100 points according to the municipality’s prescribed scoring data, which was outlined in the request for proposal. The firm scored 67 of a possible 80 points for the technical aspect of the proposal and 20 out of a possible 20 when it came to the fee. StrategyCorp Inc. scored slightly higher with its technical points at 68.5, but just 14.3 in the fee portion of the scoring, for a total score of 82.8.

The review will cost Huron East $89,964, excluding HST. Council passed the motion.

Canine control, livestock evaluation still needed

By Shawn Loughlin The Citizen Huron East Council is moving forward in addressing canine control and livestock evaluation in the municipality in the wake of the death of long-time animal control officer Bob Trick late last year.

Chief Administrative Officer Brad McRoberts brought forward a recommendation at council’s April 19 meeting, which was held virtually via Zoom. He told council that he felt the municipality should utilize its bylaw enforcement officer for canine bylaw enforcement and recruit a canine

control officer and a livestock evaluator.

“As council can appreciate, the animal control duties performed were unique and this position would be difficult to fill completely.

Overall, Mr. Trick handled a level of pest control that is not seen any longer in other municipalities across the province,” McRoberts said in his report to council. “Calls for racoons, snakes, beavers, goose eggs and other wild animals are generally taken care of by private pest control services. Animal control in local government has largely moved to the management of canines only.”

McRoberts told council that the municipality is not legally obligated to supply the aforementioned animal control services, reiterating that he felt they would be better handled through private businesses now that Trick had passed away.

His recommendation comes after a group of five municipalities Huron East, Central Huron, North Huron, Ashfield-ColborneWawanosh and Morris-Turnberry had formed a working group to take a co-ordinated approach to providing animal control in the wake of Trick’s death.

The group received seven expressions of interest through the

process, but didn’t hire anyone to fill the spot as Trick had filled it.

Furthermore, none of the partner municipalities felt they could “host” a new hire as their own and several of the group’s municipalities eventually dropped out in favour of finding their own solutions.

That left Huron East, however, in need of canine bylaw enforcement.

“At this point, the municipality requires someone who can handle the complaints related to the number of dogs and vicious dogs in the municipality, as well as someone who can perform kennel inspections. Staff feel confident

that we can arrange to have most animal control responsibilities covered mostly through the existing bylaw enforcement officer service contract,” McRoberts said in his report. “The remaining services, capture of canines, transportation to pound services and pound operation can be arranged through a newlyhired canine control officer whose responsibilities will focus on apprehending dogs running at large, transportation to pound services and pound services.”

With that shift, McRoberts said the work is continuing to review those who expressed interest in the Continued on page 27

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SWIFT broadband coverage expanding locally The governments of Canada and Ontario are investing $1.7 million to bring fast, reliable high-speed internet to more than 800 homes, farms and businesses in Henfryn, Wroxeter, Gorrie, Fordwich, and Summerhill in Huron County by July 2022.

In addition, both governments through its partnership with Southwestern Integrated Fibre Technology (SWIFT) Inc. have completed construction on a new broadband network that will soon connect more than 440 homes, businesses and farms in Huron and Bruce counties to high-speed internet.

The April 21 announcement builds on the projects already underway in Bruce County, which

will bring high-speed internet to an additional 1,000 homes, farms and businesses in various communities within the region by September of 2022.

Together these projects bring Ontario one step closer to delivering on its commitment to connect every community to highspeed internet by 2025, while also building stronger rural communities and laying the foundation for longterm economic growth and success.

“The internet has brought the world at our fingertips, but for thousands of Canadians living in rural areas, the benefits haven’t fully materialized,” said Jennifer O’Connell, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of

Intergovernmental Affairs, Infrastructure and Communities, on behalf of the Honourable Dominic LeBlanc, Minister of Intergovernmental Affairs, Infrastructure and Communities. “Our reliance on the internet has never been higher and will only continue to grow. Our partnership with the Government of Ontario and Southwestern Integrated Fibre Technology Inc. is ensuring homes, farms and businesses in Southwestern Ontario have access to dependable, high-speed internet that will help them succeed in our interconnected world.”

“As both the minister for rural affairs and the local MPP, I know firsthand how important high-speed internet access is for families and

businesses in our community and throughout rural Ontario,” said Lisa Thompson, Minister of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs and HuronBruce MPP. “They need these services to do their work - whether it’s schoolwork or running a business. That’s why I’m proud that our government is getting it done and building the critical infrastructure needed to build Ontario and support our residents in Huron and Bruce counties.”

The contracts to expand broadband services were awarded

by Southwestern Integrated Fibre Technology (SWIFT) Inc, a not-forprofit corporation initiated by local municipalities to address connectivity in Southwestern Ontario. More than $255 million

has been invested by the governments of Canada and Ontario and the private sector, to bring high-speed internet to more than 63,000 households and businesses in Southwestern Ontario through SWIFT by the end of 2025.

“Access to reliable broadband service is essential to supporting the long-term social and economic growth of rural communities across Southwestern Ontario,” said Gary McNamara, SWIFT Board Chair.

“With the support of the federal and provincial governments through the SWIFT program we have been able to advance these projects forward to provide many more residents throughout the counties of Huron and Bruce with access to highspeed internet.”

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From the Minister’s Study

How did Jesus come to you? Take a risk

By Rev. Charmila Ireland Melville Presbyterian Church, Brussels Think back to the first person you ever asked on a date, or the first time you told someone special that you loved them. It might have only been a short time ago. Some of you reading this might still be waiting for that moment. Others might be remembering their high school sweetheart – with whom they’ve now celebrated 40 anniversaries!

But every relationship starts somewhere.

Every relationship starts with a risk. It starts with someone reaching out, taking the chance of being rejected. I think that women typically have it a bit easier in this respect. It’s still mostly the norm that the man is the one doing the asking for the first date. They have to risk the rejection. Although this is much less true than it was 20, or even five years ago. But, as something that probably shocks absolutely no one who knows me, back in high school I wasn’t one to wait around for someone else to ask me out. So I know that feeling well – the fear of rejection, ridicule or kindness edged with pity.

Is that what you remember when you thought of asking someone out?

Or perhaps what comes to mind more clearly is that moment when you knew you loved your partner, but weren’t sure if you should say it or not. It’s a big risk. Between my husband and I, I was the first one to say those three big words. And believe me, I still don’t let him forget it! Lying on the beach together, enjoying the sunshine, feeling the nerves build up and worrying that he wouldn’t say it back; worrying that it was too soon in our relationship. Before him, I’d been in a few shorter-term relationships, but I’d never even come close to saying those three words. They were – and are– important. They aren’t something to be thrown around lightly.

So, that day on the beach, I was nervous. No, I’ll be honest, I was scared. How do you start that conversation? When do you blurt out those words? Do you just say them with no lead-up? I didn’t know! I’d never said them to a boyfriend before! Taking the initiative is hard.

And that’s why I love the story in John 20: 19-31 so much. The disciples are scared. In this case, they’re scared for their lives, worried that they’ll end up like Jesus, hanging on a cross. They’ve

heard about the empty tomb. The women shared the gospel news with them – Christ was risen! But they hadn’t seen him yet. They still didn’t know what to do. Picture the tension, fear and confusion that must have swirled inside that locked room; the anxiety permeating everything.

And in the middle of all of this – in the middle of this fear and worry – suddenly Jesus is there. Jesus stood in the middle of the room, reaching out to these people that he loved. Jesus reached out and said, “Peace be with you.”

I love this story because Jesus takes initiative. Jesus reached out to the disciples. Jesus reaches out to us.

In theological terms, Jesus’ life is considered “special revelation.” It is a real and tangible way for us to know and understand who God is, because Jesus is God. Everything Jesus did and taught pointed to the reality of who God is. His death and resurrection showed us how seriously God takes sin and how much God loves us.

This story shows us something about God too. Something that we see over and over in the Bible, and many of us have seen over and over in our lives. God comes to us. God seeks us and finds us. God comes to us wherever we are and loves us.

Jesus went to the cross, went to death, and then came back and found the disciples.

In words, Jesus shared the parables of the lost sheep, the lost coin, the lost and prodigal son. In actions, Jesus appeared in a locked room and gave the disciples peace.

In word and deed, Jesus shows us exactly who God is. And God is clearly someone who comes to us when we’re not able to come to God. When the disciples couldn’t get past their fear and leave that room, Jesus came to them. When they locked the doors to keep the world out, Jesus appeared anyway. When trepidation and worry were festering in their hearts, Jesus came, loved them, and granted them peace.

That’s who God is. A God who

Sun. May 1, 10:30 a.m.

Pastor Ernest Dow, “Are We Really Ready to Follow Jesus?” (Luke 9:51-62)

Churches are now open for in-person worship.

Weekly service live-streamed at 10:30 a.m. on our facebook page or on youtube @St. Paul’s-Trinity Anglican Church Wingham.

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disciples in their locked room. And just like it was for them – Jesus gets in anyway.

I ask you to take a moment to consider – how has Jesus come to you? How has he come into the middle of your life and brought you peace and love? How has Jesus taken the initiative with you?

I’ll share mine with you, since I’ve had the time to give it some thought. Jesus, during this entire trying time of the pandemic, came into my home unexpectedly in a renewed focus on what is important Continued on page 26

The Regional Ministry of Hope

worship services and social distancing practiced. In addition, all other meetings held in Melville require proof of double vaccination.

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looks for us. A God who finds us. A God who loves us. “Peace be with you.”

Don’t you think we need that right now? It’s been a long two years since the COVID-19 pandemic started. For a good many people, it’s been two years of anxiety. For some, it’s been easy.

Lockdowns have been like a break from normalcy. For others, it’s been immensely lonely and stressful. But the similarity for many of us, no matter how we’ve been handling it – is that the world seems much smaller than it used to. Like the

Outreach project is Food Grains Bank.

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THE CATHOLIC PARISHES OF NORTH HURON AND NORTH PERTH

OUR CHURCHES HAVE RE-OPENED. WELCOME BACK. Brussels: St. Ambrose Saturday ~ 6:00 p.m.

17 Flora Street Wingham: Sacred Heart Sunday ~ 9:00 a.m.

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Things happen in strange ways Written by Larry Bolger As I was fulfilling my promise that all the local libraries would receive a free copy of the book I wrote, entitled The History of Walton 1862-2020, which is currently available in Blyth and Clinton to read in the library only, I showed the model I was currently working on to Blyth Library Branch Manager Trina Huffman, who happened to be there.

The model is of the new Blyth fire hall on a oneeighth scale, along with a plaque that I designed as a memorial wall for all the firemen that I had the privilege of working with who have since passed away. I asked her if there was any way I could display it there, and Trina was happy to work with me on this request.

Not only are they going to display it for one month, but they are going to make a display around it in the children's section with books about firefighters.

So I thought about it and decided to order a scale model of an aerial fire truck, with buttons you can push for siren sounds. At the end of the month some lucky child is going to win this fire truck! The rules are very simple - every time you visit the library you get to fill out a ballot, so the more you visit the library (which is a world of knowledge), the better your chances. Even my granddaughter could enter.

The research into my memorial wall became a nightmare, especially as I was unable to track down the official records of the Blyth Fire Department.

I was missing information on seven of the 11 firemen that I wanted to include on the plaque. How would I fill in the blanks? I got on the phone and on Facebook to try to locate family members as a starting point.

I just about made a huge error on the memorial wall. I had assumed Bill Hull had passed away and had included him in the memorial. I got lucky on Facebook and located his son David in Kitchener, and he told me his father Bill is still alive and is in a nursing home in Ailsa Craig and he will be 94 years old in June (?). Through relayed communication back and forth with David, Bill was able to give me more dates on members.

I was able to finish the memorial wall and for all the wives, sons and daughters who helped me, I'm getting 8x12” photos made up and I'm delivering or mailing them a photo of the plaque of the memorial wall to say thanks for helping me.

Remembering My Fellow Firemen Now I sometimes forget what I walk across the room for but I'll never forget this: we're at the fire hall and Jim Howson asked me if I knew what the word assume meant and I said that I didn't. He wrote it down this way “ASS|U|ME”. Very true! That was probably 40 years ago.

Our Fire Chief Irvin Bowes’ motto was “You can’t fight a fire from the outside. You have to go inside to knock it down!” On one particular house fire, I was with Grant Sparling as back-up on the hose. Well, Grant was fearless and we charged the house with no airpacks on. We were standing on a landing that goes up to the second floor and were doing a good job of knocking down the fire on the outside wall when all of a sudden there was a big crack and the wall collapsed. We were now looking at the outside of the house coming down.(I dropped that hose and ran like hell.) We made it out. In those days we were very dedicated and fearless firemen.

Now I want to say a few things about the memorial wall that I created. At the top of the wall is the Maltese Cross. The eight-point Maltese Cross is the international symbol of the fire service's willingness to make great sacrifices in order to protect others from the ravages of fire.

My dream of being a volunteer fireman goes back to when I was a kid. When I was asked back then “what do you want to be when you grow up?”, like most boys I would say “a fireman!”

Well, we got to experience that by becoming a volunteer fireman. It was a big adrenaline rush when the siren went off.

Paying tribute to an iconic person, GRANT SPARLING (Some of the following information was taken from a story written by Jane Sims of Sun Media after Grant passed away.)

Grant Sparling started a banking career in 1941 in Forest, Ontario, which was soon interrupted when he volunteered for service in the Royal Canadian Armoured Corps. His accounting knowledge was put to good use at Base Borden from 1943 to 1946, almost a full year after the war ended. Grant was transferred from Forest to Blyth in 1949 to work at the Bank of Commerce. He was only there a short time and was transferred once again, but Blyth had captured his heart. In 1950, not long after Grant's transfer to Kitchener, he returned to Blyth, purchased an existing hardware store and renamed it Sparling's Hardware. Grant's philosophy was centered on customer service and old-fashioned hard work. These are quotes from two of his friends at the funeral service. John Elliott said, “Grant was a very articulate, smart businessman." Brock Vodden said, "He's been a real benefactor to the village, and [the Sparlings] have contributed in so many ways."

The hardware store sold practically everything.

Grant was always into the future on how he could make things better. He expanded the hardware store and eventually began selling propane from a small propane facility at the corner of Highway 4 and County Road 25 (where Huron Tractor is now). The propane business just took right off to the point where he had to expand to the present location.

Grant sold the hardware store in 1979 to put his full attention to the propane business. In the year 2010, Sparling's Propane celebrated 60 years in the business. In 2013, Sparling's Propane was bought

by Parkland Corporation, based in Calgary, including their six branch locations in southern Ontario. Grant didn't retire from the company until he was 88 years old. Let's have a look at all Grant Sparling and family have done for the village of Blyth.

They donated land for soccer fields, were instrumental in the arena renovation and expansion, donated land for the new fire hall and emergency training centre, were sponsors of the Blyth Festival and Grant was very active in community organizations and his church, and was a quiet benefactor to others.

In fact, I was one of his quiet benefactors. I was fresh out of Conestoga College in 1970 where I took a course in repairing TVs. I saw an ad at the unemployment office that Sparling's Hardware was looking for a TV technician so I went to talk to Grant. I had never met him before. When I arrived, nothing was set up to start work. He just showed me the other store south of the restaurant where he stored his appliances for the hardware store. He told me that he would divide the store in half and I would have my own TV store. The agreement was made with just a hand shake.

HISTORY OF JACK FERGUSON The reason I put Fire Chief Jack Ferguson on my memorial wall is because I was recently responsible for solving a 72-year-old mystery with him at the centre. He had been in the Blyth volunteer fire department from 1930 to 1938, while he was also the town constable. He later joined the Huron County police force and then eventually joined the OPP in 1947, stationed at the Exeter Detachment.

On October 20, 1949 Constable John Ferguson was travelling with his partner to Grand Bend at the request of the Grand Bend Police to assist with arresting a suspected mental health patient, who was wandering around carrying a pipe wrench.

During the arrest there was a violent struggle with

the suspect, but he was subdued and placed in the back seat of the cruiser with Constable Ferguson.

Before the cruiser could leave John Ferguson suffered a fatal heart attack and died at the scene at the age of 55 years old, leaving behind a wife and son.

Now for the mystery. On the Honour Wall at the OPP station at Clinton there are five officers who have died in the line of duty, including John Ferguson. Each of them had a nice picture of them, except John Ferguson. The memorial had an OPP crown where his face should be. The next big question was how do I solve a 72-yearold mystery since other people had tried to find a picture of John but came up emptyhanded?

Since he was stationed out of the Exeter detachment, I contacted local funeral homes and the newspaper. This turned up nothing, so then I got the idea of contacting the Exeter Town Hall. I spoke to a lady by the name of Sue Johnson who is in the administration and she said there were some records in the basement and she would have a look.

Sue Johnson e-mailed me the next day with the actual news article from October 27, 1949, which proved to be paydirt! It described John Ferguson's funeral, how he died, his wife's name and that she was originally from the Wingham area.

After Google led me astray with so many Mrs. Fergusons, it just hit me to contact my friend Michelle Carter, Branch Manager of the Clinton library. Michelle had previously helped me try to find tombstones of my great-great grandparents, although with no luck.

But now, I had the top detective looking for John Ferguson! Guess what? She found that it all goes back to Blyth and a book written by Brock Vodden titled Blyth Through The Lens had the information and a photo of a Jack Ferguson. Jack is in the book as Fire Chief, which is why he is on my memorial wall, but he was also the town constable.

Brock and his wife Janis Vodden had an extensive archive of historical and genealogical records which have been turned over to a volunteer group to maintain. The Blyth Repository of History is located in the same office as The Citizen newspaper and can be accessed for research.

I worked with the volunteer researchers to try to establish that John Ferguson and Jack Ferguson are the same person. There was nothing in the archives that stated definitively that the picture of Jack Ferguson, Fire Chief, was the same person as John Ferguson, Town Constable, although they were in Blyth at the same time and it seemed probable. Eventually I contacted Brock at his retirement residence in London and he confirmed that he believed Jack and John to be the same person.

With all the pieces in place, I was able to get the presses rolling thanks to Steve at Max Print & Copy. We created a photo of Jack Ferguson in a 1949 OPP uniform, and stated how he died on the job below it. I was working back and forth with Karin Taylor, the Collections Specialist at the OPP Museum in Orillia. Although we had pandemic shutdowns to contend with and a complete renovation of the museum, I am happy to announce as of last fall our Jack Ferguson is at the museum in Orillia finally completing the Huron County OPP fallen. It took me two months of hard work to find him but he’s finally there. It's on my bucket list to go visit the museum. I told Karin that she owes me a steak dinner, so I have to collect on that!

This completes my story. Larry T. Bolger. April 20 2022 I would like to thank everybody that has read the story or seen the model. I would like to see some comments, so if you have any, please e-mail me at larrybolger8@gmail.com

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CH Council approves $40,000 in façade grants

By Shawn Loughlin The Citizen At Central Huron Council’s April 4 meeting, council approved just

under $40,000 in façade improvement grants.

Council discussed a few scenarios for awarding the grants, but ultimately decided on awarding

Heeding the call The Londesborough Lions Club recently responded to a challenge from the Blyth Lions Club, asking members to make personal donations to aid Ukrainian refugees and displaced persons. The club then topped up the donation, allowing members to send $2,150 to the Lions of Canada Fund for the Lions Clubs International Foundation. Above, President Bert Vandendool holds a cheque for the aforementioned amount. (Photo submitted)

the full amount requested, for a total of $18,895.97 by the six firsttime applicants with the remaining funds to be divided equally amongst the other 13 repeat applicants, which would give each applicant a total of $1,623.38.

The six first-time applicants were: The Old Mill, $5,000 for siding, ceiling, overhang; RADAR Auto Parts (in Clinton), $1,600 for updated signage; ShipCo International 1998 Inc., $1,420.97 to replace a broken window, main entrance door hinges and to install a new accessible ramp; MGM Townsend Tire Inc., $5,000 to pave the front parking area, make it accessible and provide access to a new picnic table and rest area; Ryan Bushfield and Ashley Lavis, $5,000 to replace windows and front door and to paint and sand trim and wood accents, and Koostra Holdings Ltd., $875 for masonry repairs.

The other two options, turned down by council, were to increase the budget to nearly $68,000 in order to approve the full amount for all applications or to distribute the budgeted $40,000 evenly among the 19 applicants. *** Council is moving ahead with its annual Mayor’s Mingle on June 27

Pandemic provides introspection Continued from page 23 and who I want to be. It was so easy to simply stay busy before the pandemic came along. To have meetings and appointments every day of the week. To fill up my calendar and rush about and think that I was getting somewhere. But Sabbath exists for a reason. God made me rest. God gave me rest. He allowed me to think about what kind of person I want to be and what is truly important to me. Jesus came

into the midst of my life that was full of busy-ness and made me consider how I can live a life of meaning.

How has Jesus come to you?

God is always reaching out. My husband uses the analogy that God is kind of like a radio station – God’s always broadcasting, but we need to turn the radio on and tune in. God’s always reaching out.

When we’re lost, God is looking.

When we’re hurting, God is holding us. God is always finding

us, even in the locked rooms; even when we doubt God. When the disciples were hidden in that locked room, Jesus came to them. And when, a week later, they still couldn’t leave that room, Jesus came to them again. Jesus made the move. God is willing to make the first move. To risk the rejection. To risk being ignored or overlooked; because God loves us that much.

So, I suppose the only question left is: how will you respond?

from 4-8:30 p.m. on Albert Street, which will coincide with the grand re-opening of the main street.

While the event had been planned to be held on Rattenbury Street, a side street off of the main street, Community Improvement Coordinator Angela Smith said an informal poll of main street businesses showed that merchants preferred the closure of the main street for the event.

Smith said she polled 23 businesses. Seventeen of the owners said yes, one said no and five didn’t respond, so she said, in her opinion, there was overwhelming support to host the event on the main street, having it closed to traffic for the duration.

Furthermore, council discussed the recommended name change of the event. Names such as “The Mingle” or the “Municipal Mingle” had been suggested as possibilities at the recommendation of Clerk Kerri Ann O’Rourke, saying that in an election year, naming the event after the mayor could be perceived as giving current Mayor Jim Ginn an advantage in this fall’s municipal election.

Ginn said he felt the municipality had been building the brand for the event for years and it would be confusing to change it now. He also didn’t see how the event would give him any sort of advantage at the polls.

Councillors agreed with Ginn, saying they would prefer to see the name stay the same. *** Council approved a recommendation from Community Improvement Co-ordinator Angela Smith, based on recommendations from the municipality’s promotional video committee, to add to the municipality’s website.

The recommendation states that the municipality should create an Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act-compliant visitor’s guide for the Central Huron website (and receive a digital version for future printing) at a cost of $5,000 and to create a new page to add to the existing website dedicated to tourism at a cost of $1,000.

Council approved the recommendation. *** Council awarded the 2022

roadside grass cutting tender to Vandriel Excavating Ltd. for a cost of $208,420, excluding HST, for a two-year term.

The municipality received two tenders for the project and the Vandriel Excavating Ltd. tender was the lowest. Hart Construction came in at $224,137.

The cost for grass cutting in 2022 in the budget is $126,822, compared to just over $98,000 in 2021. *** Central Huron Council approved the new terms of reference for the 2022 Bluewater Youth Centre Working Group at council’s April 4 meeting.

Council also appointed Mayor Jim Ginn and Councillor Michael Russo to serve on the group.

Deputy-Mayor Dave Jewitt had volunteered to serve in addition to the mayor, but Russo expressed an interest in being part of the group, so Jewitt said he was willing to stand down and let Russo fill the second spot. *** Council approved its 2021 Donation Fund summary at council’s April 4 meeting, based on a report from Records Clerk Nicole Lowe.

Lowe’s report included a dozen post-project reports on community donations made throughout the region in 2021, detailing how the grant money was spent after the program or event was completed.

The report details donations made to the Alzheimer Society of Huron County, Ball’s Cemetery, the Bayfield Agricultural Society, Central Huron Secondary School, the Central Huron lottery licence rebate, the Friends of Hullett, Huron and Area Search and Rescue, the Huron Respite Network, the Huron Plowmen’s Association, Royal Canadian Legion Branch 140 (Clinton), St. Anne’s Catholic Secondary School and St. John Ambulance.

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Education and fun Local history buff Larry Bolger, right, turned his sights on the firefighters of Blyth with his most recent work, which includes a memorial plaque for firefighters who have lost their lives over the years as well as a scale-model of the new Blyth hall of the Fire Department of North Huron. The hand-made model and plaque are on display at the Blyth branch of the Huron County Library for a month. To mark the unveiling of the model, Bolger provided a die-cast fire truck to be awarded to one lucky draw winner who visits the library. Above, Huron County Library Branch Manager Trina Huffman poses with Bolger and the model. (Denny Scott photo)

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NH councillors grateful for recreation funding

By Denny Scott The Citizen North Huron Township Council members wanted to make sure their

counterparts in Morris-Turnberry were aware of their gratitude for financial support paid by MorrisTurnberry to North Huron for recreation costs.

During North Huron Council’s April 19 meeting, Councillor Chris Palmer said he wanted to send a letter of thanks or acknowledgement to Morris-

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Turnberry for the funding its council approved for recreational costs.

Morris-Turnberry Council approved $115,000 in funding for North Huron to cover MorrisTurnberry residents’ usage of North Huron recreation facilities. MorrisTurnberry Council specifically chose to support the Blyth and District Community Centre’s ice surface and the North Huron Wescast Community Complex pool and ice surface.

Reeve Bernie Bailey agreed with Palmer’s suggestion of officially thanking North Huron’s neighbours, saying MorrisTurnberry Council should be recognized for its contribution.

North Huron Clerk Carson Lamb said a letter of thanks would be sent. *** To prepare for the upcoming municipal election, North Huron Township Council approved its election sign and campaign advertising bylaw.

During council’s April 19

meeting, council approved the bylaw and amended the township’s sign bylaw, which was passed in 2015.

The document came about thanks to the efforts of a subgroup of the Huron County Municipal Election Working Group.

The group reviewed questions and complaints received regarding election signs and created the bylaw, which is being reviewed by several county municipalities. *** North Huron Township Council approved the purchase of a new ice resurfacer for the North Huron Wescast Community Complex ice surface in Wingham.

During council’s April 19 meeting, it approved the purchase of a resurfacer with an ice-levelling system from Resurfice Corporation in Elmira for a cost of $103,790.

The township would also be trading in the existing Olympia unit from the Wescast complex for $6,550 for a total cost of $97,240.

Council approved the purchase without comment.

The Blyth Scouts recently went on a camping trip and were able to put to use 40-pounddraw bows they had made themselves. The members spent the day practising their aim on a variety of targets in the bush and Scout Leader Lavern Clark says that with all that practice, the members have been getting quite accurate. (Photo submitted)

County requests fund report

By Shawn Loughlin The Citizen Huron County Council has requested a report on the Huron Entrepreneur Fund after a presentation at its April 20 meeting.

Fund board members John Kiser and Martin Vanderloo spoke to the fund and its work at the council meeting, which was held virtually via Zoom. They outlined that the fund had made its first transmittal to Community Futures Huron for

business improvement and development in the county and detailed some of the inner workings of the initiative.

The initiative serves as a local investment fund with earnings being distributed annually through Community Futures Huron to aid the community in a number of ways. The pair’s presentation said the fund aims to help entrepreneurs grow and create jobs in Huron County and support local charities.

Its first loan was made in

MT moves on land sale Continued from page 1 called lot five, to be offered through a tender process.

Municipal staff anticipated that the four lots (identified as parts 1, 6, 7 and 8 of 22R7118) sell for between $200,000 and $575,000, with the tendered space (Parts 2 to 5, Part 14, Part 15 and Parts 16 and 17 of 22R7118) selling for between $700,000 to $750,000. The maximum amount the municipality

will receive from the sales, according to staff estimates, will be $2.075 million.

Several council members made reference to the fact that the process had taken far longer than intended, but as a result, the municipality will be able to make money and see development.

Council approved the plan to sell the development-ready lands.

Animal control change to have ‘minimal impact’ Continued from page 21 first round for those who might be qualified for the new position, in addition to any new people who express interest in the position.

McRoberts said the intent is still that the new person would be shared by multiple municipalities, adding that a recommendation should be coming to council within the next few weeks.

He added that he anticipated “minimal financial impact” as a result of the move, saying that there may be shifting of some expenses between the bylaw enforcement and animal control budgets in the first year of the new model.

Council approved McRoberts’ recommendation.

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Kiser then asked that Huron County Council members bring information about the project to their lower-tier councils and staff and invite board members to present information about the fund to the lower-tier councils. The pair also asked that councillors consider making either a personal or municipal donation to the fund.

Huron East Mayor Bernie MacLellan said he was concerned with being asked for an investment, saying the way he understood it, was that the fund was not supposed to be soliciting taxpayers’ dollars for investment. He said he supported the idea, but that taxpayers’ dollars should not be invested into it.

Chief Administrative Officer Meighan Wark suggested that staff produce a report on the pair’s request and the motion passed by a vote of 10-5.

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Seaforth splash pad proposal evolves, holding tank nixed

By Shawn Loughlin The Citizen The Seaforth splash pad project is evolving and Huron East Council is working with the group to evolve along with it, allowing one change to the proposal, but denying another.

Dean Wood, one of the members of the group pushing for the creation of a splash pad at the Seaforth Lions Park, spoke to Huron East Council about the changes at council’s April 19 meeting, which was held virtually via Zoom.

Wood identified two obstacles for the group in regards to the initiative. The first, he said, is the inclusion of a water holding tank in order to repurpose “used” water from the splash pad to be used elsewhere in the municipality. He said that, not only would the location of the tank be problematic due to necessary grading, but that he and others involved with the project feel the cost isn’t feasible for the return.

Wood’s estimate for the cost of a holding tank was $12,000. At that cost, he said, the tank would need to be emptied 469 times in order for the tank to pay for itself. Based on an estimated 70-day season and the tank being emptied every second day, Wood estimated that it would take the tank more than 13 years to pay for itself, factoring in additional costs like maintenance, sludge removal and more.

He said that while the organizers understand the environmental intent behind the move, the splash pad would be discharging clean water back into the municipality’s waterways, so Wood’s group was asking council to remove the requirement of a holding tank from the proposal.

Wood’s second request asked that the municipality provide the splash pad with water at no cost.

He said the Seaforth Community Trust pledged $10,000 per year for the next 10 years to the project, nearly half of which will be used for annual operating costs like opening and closing costs, preventative maintenance and electrical operation.

For comparison’s sake, Wood

said the Clinton splash pad’s water costs are estimated to be just under $7,000 per year. At that cost, Wood said he felt the proposal would put a “long-term financial strain” on the Seaforth Lions Club if and when the Trust discontinued those annual payments.

As a result, Wood requested that the municipality provide the splash pad with no-cost water and in return the organizers would return any unused money from the Trust to be used elsewhere in the community.

Wood said that over $165,000 has already been pledged to the project (more than half of the projected capital cost of $350,000), which will improve a municipal asset. In his presentation, Wood said that the project needed “community investment” from council, rather than constraints.

Mayor Bernie MacLellan spoke first, saying he didn’t personally have a problem with removing the holding tank from the proposal. He said council added it as a “green” initiative piece of the project, but if it was going to be cost-prohibitive, he didn’t feel it was necessary.

Other councillors agreed now that the numbers had been crunched and it became clear that it wouldn’t really be recapturing enough water to justify the cost.

In regards to the municipality absorbing the water costs, however, he felt council “voted on a package” in regards to the splash pad, and this was a significant change to that agreed-upon package.

Councillor Joe Steffler, who is also a member of the Trust, said the group should keep all of the Trust’s money and use it to pay for the water, though the group would have to return to the Trust and discuss such a proposal further. He said there were “no strings attached” to the money provided by the Trust, so it could be used for water costs, if necessary.

Council then voted to remove the holding tank piece of the proposal, but offered no change to the water cost arrangement initially approved as part of the project. MacLellan called it a perfect compromise, with neither side being happy with the outcome.

RFPs will help find third-party provider Continued from page 1 motion, provided authorization to commit levy funding for cost overages not covered by provincial and federal homelessness programs.

The process will be carried out by way of a request-for-proposals (RFP) process.

In speaking with CKNX News, Huron County Warden Glen McNeil expressed the importance of homelessness support in Huron County through its Out of the Cold initiative.

“The purpose of this RFP is that an independent third party will look after not only the Out of the Cold emergency shelter, but also the housing stability and the outreach

program that is so very important,” he told the radio station. “We are looking at more permanent housing... supportive housing, however, we will not have that in place for the upcoming winter, so we would like a third party to make sure that we have the Out of the Cold shelter operating again.”

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