The Citizen - February 20, 2020

INSIDE THIS WEEK:

SPORTS - Pg. 8

SCOUTS - Pg. 10

THEATRE - Pg. 19

Centenaires, Radars tie playoff series at two

Blyth Scouts, Brussels Guides honoured

Digital dramaturg hosts new workshop in Blyth

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Thursday, February 20, 2020

Wingham Ironmen sweep

By Denny Scott The Citizen

Duck, duck, goose The Family Day weekend was a busy one around Huron County, with events organized throughout the area to help benefit service clubs and community organizations, all while giving residents ample opportunity to spend time with their families. In Belgrave, the Kinsmen hosted a breakfast and snow volleyball tournament on Saturday, while the Belgrave Recreation Board held a Family Day carnival on

Sunday. Above, on Sunday, Riley Marks and Hudson Skinn spent some time inside hunting for a matching pair of ducks. Also in the area, North Huron hosted numerous activities in Blyth, Belgrave and Wingham, while in Brussels, Sunday was Polar Days at the community centre, with a free skate, a Brussels Lions breakfast and plenty of other fun activities like human bowling and toilet bowl races. (Mark Nonkes photo)

The Wingham Ironmen swept the Walkerton Hawks in the first round of the North Pollock Division playoffs in the Provincial Junior Hockey League.

With a 4-3 overtime win on Feb. 12, the Ironmen dashed the playoff hopes of the Hawks and set the Wingham squad up for their next round opponent: the Kincardine Bulldogs.

Walkerton started out strong in the Feb. 12 match, scoring two consecutive goals before the Ironmen found the back of the net.

Walkerton’s Nathan Thibodeau drew first blood with a goal assisted

by Evan Visser and Brayden Fischer.

Graham Gateman followed with an unassisted marker for the Hawks.

Wingham’s Corey Restoule responded with two markers before the end of the first period. First, Restoule earned a power-play goal assisted by Justin Donnelly and Kyle Stanbury, then an evenstrength goal assisted by Hayden Robinson and Tanner Reid.

Early in the second, Walkerton’s Owen Torrie scored a power-play marker to put the Hawks ahead. The goal was assisted by Kyle Durrer and Austin VanWyck.

Kyle Stanbury tied things up for the Ironmen with a goal assisted by Jett Tokiwa.

Neither team found the net in the third, resulting in the game going to overtime where, just over 10 minutes into the extra period, Wingham’s Reid scored to win the Continued on page 16

Protests impacting Blyth businesses say owners

By Denny Scott The Citizen While some members of Blyth’s commercial community have espoused the benefits of turning education protestors into customers, those most affected by the rotating protests in the community feel those efforts may be fruitless.

In response to a Blyth Business Improvement (BIA) initiative that saw Ontario Secondary School Teachers’ Federation protestors (OSSTF) given $5 coupons intended to get them into downtown businesses, several business owners have said they doubt the efficacy of the program, which will see the business owners compensated for the coupons by the OSSTF. Dana Weber, owner and operator of The Village Barber said

she didn’t think it was a solution.

“I don’t think it’s going to work,” she said.

Weber’s business is located two doors north of Huron-Bruce MPP Lisa Thompson’s Blyth constituency office, which is the target of the protests. She has had problems with

the protestors since the first strikes happened, she said, though she said that, for some of the union groups, a sign she erected encouraging them to not block downtown businesses has helped.

“I’ve had [protestors] blocking the door,” she said. “I’ve literally had to

open the door against them so customers can get in and out when [protestors] look for shelter in front of the stores.”

Weber explained that she had customers physically blocked from exiting her business by protestors who wouldn’t budge until she asked

them to move for her customers.

While customers not being able to leave her store is a problem, she also said she’s become aware of customers deciding against using her services at all due to the strikes.

“I’ve heard customers say they are Continued on page 3

‘Citizen’ photography, excellence awarded The Citizen is a finalist for two Better Newspaper Competition Awards, handed out by the Ontario Community Newspaper Association (OCNA) in the general excellence and best sports photograph categories.

The awards will be handed out at the annual OCNA gala, held on Friday, April 3 in Vaughan.

The Citizen is in the top three for

general excellence in the circulation class for 1,999 and under. Its fellow nominees are The Valley Gazette in Barry’s Bay and The Burks Falls Almaguin News.

How the newspapers will finish in the top three will be announced on April 3.

In the best sports photograph category, there are no circulation classes, so the award is provincewide and The Citizen is nominated

alongside two newspapers from much larger communities in The Brampton Guardian and The Barrhaven Independent.

The nominated picture was taken

by Citizen Editor Shawn Loughlin at the Dungannon Pro Rodeo and published on the front page of the July 18, 2019 issue of The Citizen.

Whether The Citizen finishes in first, second or third place will be

determined on Friday, April 3.

The Citizen has been honoured by the OCNA numerous times over the years, including for its website, editorial page, front page and in the general excellence categories in recent years, as well as for editorials, feature writing and photography in decades past.

For a full list of nominees, visit ocna.org.

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BIA, union team up on local initiative

By Denny Scott The Citizen

Serving up breakfast The Brussels Lions Club held a community breakfast over the weekend at the Brussels, Morris and Grey Community Centre. Dishing out pancakes are Gord Mitchell, left, and Jeff McGavin.

(Mark Nonkes photo)

The Blyth Business Improvement Area (BIA) has launched a special initiative with the Ontario Secondary School Teachers’ Federation (OSSTF) to help offset concerns caused by the ongoing teachers’ strikes in downtown Blyth.

BIA Chair David Sparling announced last week that he made an arrangement with the union and that protestors would be provided with $5 coupons to use at Blyth BIA businesses. Business owners would then be compensated for the value of the coupons by the OSSTF. Sparling, in an interview with The Citizen, said he hopes the program inspires other unions to look at similar initiatives.

During a recent BIA meeting, Sparling shared concerns from downtown businesses that the rotating protests were resulting in lost business.

Sparling explained that a downtown employee had put him in touch with the Elementary Teachers’ Federation of Ontario (ETFO), and he had suggested working together

to curb the concerns. While that union has yet to come to an arrangement with the BIA, it did spread the word to other unions, which resulted in OSSTF representation reaching out to Sparling.

After discussing the idea, Sparling and the union representative, OSSTF District 8 Strike Coordinator Adam Agar, announced the program.

Agar also penned a letter explaining the process for the strike including having protestors park at the arena, using the Royal Canadian Legion Blyth branch as a warming site and explaining that the union’s strike captains would be endeavouring to make sure there aren’t any problems with the protest blocking pedestrians or business entrances.

Sparling admitted that the program may not be a panacea for all the problems caused by the protests, but that it could be a first step.

“We’re happy to be doing something as a BIA,” he said. “We’re trying to make sure our members have the tools to not only get through the protests, but to hopefully turn them into something of a success.”

BIA annual audit claims significant portion of budget Falconer announced that the Fire Department of North Huron and the The Citizen North Huron Public Works The Blyth Business Improvement Department should soon be able to Area (BIA) executive’s annual audit move into the new municipal costs more than 10 per cent of what structure in the north end of Blyth.

Officially, the municipality took the organization brings in through its annual levy, though Chair David possession in the middle of last week Sparling says the price tag is and the fire department’s equipment and fleet were set to be moved as apparently par for the course.

Sparling explained, during a BIA soon as possible.

Falconer said he wasn’t sure when meeting late last month, that the annual auditor’s fee for the BIA is the public works equipment would $1,000 and the income is be moved in, but there wasn’t as approximately $7,000. His research, much of a rush because the however, indicates the price tag is to municipality still owns the structure it’s being moved from, unlike the be expected.

“We have to use the same auditor fire equipment which is being stored the municipality uses,” he said. “The at the former Emergency Services Training Centre, which is now rules around it are rigid.”

He said that his research indicated owned by Blyth Cowbell Brewing that $1,000 is a good price, but many Company. *** BIAs are bigger than Blyth’s, The BIA’s recent presentation meaning they have more of a levy about marketing to Generation Z from which to draw.

“It’s just a real groaner when more featuring Dr. Kersi Anita was a big than 10 per cent of our budget is success according to Sparling.

The seminar, held last month at spent like that,” Sparling said.

Blyth Memorial Hall, brought out 45 *** During his update to the BIA, attendees and Sparling said the North Huron Councillor Kevin response was positive across the board.

Sparling said he would like the BIA to hold similar seminars biannually focused on different aspects of business.

The seminars would be held in the fall and early January, outside of Blyth’s typical busy season.

Sparling said he hopes the BIA continues such events because that will meet the mandate of the group to enhance businesses in the community. *** During his report from the North The Belgrave Kinsmen Club held its Huron Economic annual snow volleyball tournament over D e v e l o p m e n t the weekend as part of Family Day Committee at the BIA’s January activities in Belgrave. (Mark Nonkes photo)

By Denny Scott

Bump, set, serve

meeting, BIA Vice-Chair Shane Yerema explained that the lack of housing is still a problem in Huron County.

He said that became apparent during a roundtable with county employers.

Local businesses, including Wingham-area industries, said that finding housing for employees proved to be a problem, limiting the ability of local companies to find skilled employees. *** As much as $8,000 is still available through North Huron Community Improvement Plan’s façade improvement funding program.

Yerema said that another intake was underway, allowing local businesses to partner with the municipality on non-structural projects improving commercial properties.

For more information, contact North Huron. *** Yerema suggested the Blyth BIA consider a project that had proven worthwhile for the Wingham BIA: Holiday Bucks.

The Wingham BIA, through a partnership with Libro Credit Union, sold holiday bucks at a 10 per cent discount which could then be used throughout the community.

“It was a big success,” Yerema said, adding the BIA could consider something similar next year. *** The Blyth BIA decided it couldn’t advertise the Blyth Outdoor Market in the Discover the Gardens of Huron-Perth pamphlet this year.

BIA executive member Cat O’Donnell reported that advertising space had been offered and it made sense to be a part of it as local municipal and private gardens take part in the pamphlet.

However, while the market will continue this year, Sparling said much of it is still in the planning stages.

He said Courtney Bachert, who ran the market last year, plans to return this year and has ideas about how to expand it, but

the details had yet to be worked out.

The BIA passed on the advertising request. ***

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Shoppers avoiding Blyth during protests: merchants Continued from page 1 avoiding downtown during protests,” she said. “Some of them have changed their schedule, but there is a

noticeable drop in customers when the protests are happening.”

Weber’s business is a drop-in business – she doesn’t take

appointments – so if people stop showing up, it becomes a bad business day for her. “It’s quiet until the protestors leave,” she said.

Close call Even the referee was having trouble seeing exactly what was going on in front of the net when the Huron Heat Atom A squad welcomed the Stratford Aces on Sunday. Stratford aced the Heat by a score of 3-1 at the Central Huron Community Complex. (Mark Nonkes photo)

County seeks input on plans The Province of Ontario has made legislative changes to the Police Services Act requiring communities develop and adopt Community Safety and Well-Being Plans by Jan. 1, 2021. The legislation was introduced due to the changing

nature of society and the evolution of policing services in providing a safe environment. The focus is on integrating the partnerships of the police within the community and between the community partners themselves.

Lining it up High school students from across Huron County, including F.E. Madill team skip Jeff Walden, converged on the Wingham Golf and Curling Club for the county championship held last week. For results and more information, see page 11. (Denny Scott photo)

Municipalities are mandated to work with police services and local service providers in health care, social services and education to develop a Community Safety and Well-Being Plan that proactively addresses locally identified community risks.

“Huron County has some welldeveloped relationships between the existing service providers and is working to build on those relationships,” said Florence Witherspoon, member of the working group established to set up the plan. “In creating the plan, we will better be able to serve those who utilize these services, reduce duplication and ensure those who need the services have access to them in an efficient manner.”

The focus of the Community Safety and Well-Being Plan will be to engage the community in taking direct action to make Huron County a safer and healthier community. In addition to connecting with the different service providers, community engagement is required to complement the risk factors identified.

To do this, the residents of Huron County are invited to participate in an online survey. The survey will help to identify key concerns of members of the community regarding safety, health and wellbeing.

If you are a resident of Huron County who wishes to participate in the online Community Safety and Well-Being Survey, visit the following link: https://www.survey m o n k e y. c o m / r / H u r o n C o u n t y CSWBSurvey A paper copy of the survey can also be made available at your local municipal office.

She’s also been told by people that they don’t understand the protest being in Blyth, a community that doesn’t even have a school. She added that, according to her customers, the strikes frustrate people who are trying to do their shopping or visit downtown Blyth.

Irene Kellins of Stitches with a Twist, which is located two doors south of Thompson’s office, recently returned from a vacation from work, but in her short time back has noticed the impact of the protests.

She said that customers won’t come in to pick up garments she has worked on until after the strike or another day.

“It’s definitely affected my business,” she said.

Kellins also told The Citizen that she has heard from more than a dozen customers that they simply won’t shop in the village on strike days. She also said that customers have had trouble parking in front of her store and more trouble crossing the sidewalk because the protestors won’t yield to crossing traffic.

Another business owner who wished not to be named explained that the presence of the protestors nearly caused a shipment not to be delivered.

The truck driver carrying the shipment refused to cross the protest line until a representative of the union protesting that day explained that, since the union wasn’t looking for support from other groups, the delivery could be made.

David Sparling, Chair of the BIA, said that problem could become more of an issue as the protest continues.

While he couldn’t speak to the current practices of Sparling’s Propane, which was bought from his family by Parkland Fuels, he said when he, his brother Steven and his father Grant Sr. ran the business, it was understood that delivery drivers would not cross picket lines.

“It wasn’t about supporting or not supporting the unions involved,” he said in an interview with The Citizen. “It was about not wanting to have drivers harassed.”

The Blyth Inn, contrary to some of the other downtown businesses, has seen an increase in business as a result of the protest.

Cheryl Lee of the restaurant and hotel said the business has been busy on the days of protests.

She said that, with the protests limiting their strike to between Dinsley and King Streets, customers aren’t having to walk across the line, meaning the Inn hasn’t had any issues. The teachers being in town, however, has resulted in her serving many new faces.

“They’re supporting us,” she said in an interview with The Citizen.

She also said that the coupon program was a great incentive that she hopes will continues.

Some businesses had taken advantage of the coupon program last Thursday by putting posters up in their windows during the OSSTF protests.

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Ever since you rose from your bed this morning— there has been an eye watching you!

(Francis Bourdillon, “The Odd Five Minutes” 1873) “Nothing in all creation is hidden from God’s sight. Everything is uncovered and laid bare before the eyes of Him to whom we must give account!” Hebrews 4:13 Ever since you rose from your bed this morning—there has been an eye watching you! Wherever you have been and whatever you have been doing—that eye has seen you. It has gone with you to your work. It has seen you with your companions. It has been on you when you were alone.

It has seen not merely all that you have done, but why you did it. Your thoughts, your feelings, your motives, which even your nearest friend has not fully known—have all been open to that eye of which I speak. For it is an all-seeing eye—the eye of God! “His eyes are on the ways of men—He sees their every step!” Job 34:21 “He knows the secrets of the heart!” Psalm 44:21 “You have set our iniquities before You—our secret sins in the light of your presence!”

Psalm 90:8 Have you thought of Him whose eye has been upon you today?

Have you given so much as one thought to Him, since the day began?

You have need to pray, great need—for you are dependent upon God for everything.

You are entirely in His hand!

If you went to your work this morning strong and well—it was only because God made you so and kept you so.

If you have had enough to eat today, if you are clothed comfortably and have a home to live in—it is only because God supplies your needs. You would have nothing—if God did not supply you. Your live—only because He gives you life. He could take all your comforts from you—if it pleased Him. He could lay you on a bed of sickness this very day—He could in a moment strike you dead!

Have you even spoken to Him today? Have you prayed to Him today?

“I will show you whom you should fear: Fear Him who, after the killing of the body has power to throw you into hell. Yes, I tell you, fear Him!” Luke 12:5 A Grace Gem Submitted by: Immanuel United Reformed Church, Listowel, ON 519-291-1956

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David vs. Goliath Shopify, an e-commerce platform, announced record sales with a 47 per cent year-over-year increase in their last quarter. The company’s mandate is to provide the means for small retailers to compete against behemoths like Amazon and EBay. The report highlighted sales of $505.2 million, which generated a net profit of $771,000, a testament to the extremely competitive world of online sales. The same day, McClatchy Co., the second-largest publisher of local newspapers in the U.S., filed for bankruptcy protection to reorganize and speed its shift to digital.

According to McClatchy, a family-run business since 1857, pension debt from retirement packages originating in better times has brought the company to its knees. As advertising revenues declined, especially since the economic collapse of 2008, the company was forced to cut its workforce, resulting in the present ratio of 10 pensioners for every active employee. A bid to join an existing bill allowing community newspapers more time to meet their unfunded pension commitments was defeated by the ongoing partisan war in the U.S. Congress.

Even if McClatchy can survive the switch from newsprint to cyber journalism, will it have staying power? In the current online economy, it seems like only giants win and this could result in only a few companies remaining in the game for the long run. A few large players may be in the consumers’ interest when it comes to shopping, but is troubling when it comes to news, opinion and analysis. – DS

Fault those at fault As reported in the past few issues of The Citizen, first through the Blyth BIA and then direct interviews with downtown merchants, the ongoing teachers’ union strikes are hurting Blyth businesses. Both the BIA and the unions have begun work to find solutions, but the fact remains that many potential customers find it easier to go elsewhere or wait to make their trips to Blyth when no one is there on strike.

This kind of collateral damage is not uncommon in times of protest, but it’s always unfortunate. A community is suffering simply because it happens to be home to the office of Huron-Bruce MPP Lisa Thompson.

Blyth doesn’t even have a school and it hasn’t been home to this many teachers in nearly 10 years since the village’s school was closed by the Avon Maitland District School Board for reasons unknown to Blythites.

Last week, VIA Rail cancelled nearly all of its trains nationwide due to ongoing protests in solidarity with the Wet’suwet’en hereditary chiefs who oppose the Coastal Gaslink pipeline across northern B.C. As a result, there are people and shipments needing to get from one place to another over 4,000 kilometres away from the site on the Toronto/Montreal line.

All over the country, we have people paying the price for decisions and issues with which they have no connection and no direct say. Blyth’s small businesses, travellers, businesses and VIA Rail itself all find themselves in peril through no fault of their own and with no recourse.

Despite your stance on either issue, protesting the architects of the issue at hand should be the priority. There is certainly an element of unrest and disruption baked into the foundation of lawful protest, but it shouldn’t take to task those who’ve done nothing wrong and may well be supportive of the cause as they try to make an honest living. – SL

Don’t leave the toys out Just like children leaving their toys on the ground instead of safely in shelves or toy boxes, municipalities need to remember that infrastructure, if not cared for, will become damaged. North Huron’s Wingham is a prime example of what happens when a municipality doesn’t make the effort to maintain its buildings and attractions.

Right now, the municipality is struggling with numerous sites, some of which are protected by heritage designations, but all of which have historical significance. Most prevalent is the Wingham Armories, a heritage building that had previously housed the Wingham Police Service. The structure, which is decades old, was obviously something that should have been cared for, as it was given the heritage designation.

The municipality is also struggling with the current museum building and the Howson Dam and, thanks only to the fundraising of local organizations, recently was able to restore the Wingham Town Hall Theatre in the upstairs of the municipal building.

All of these structures are important to people for one reason or another, however that import hasn’t been recognized by the municipal councils that have presided over their respective downfalls.

It’s important to recognize that the current council members of North Huron aren’t wholly, or even primarily to blame for this situation. Like those that came before them, they have inherited these issues, likely starting under the auspices of Wingham’s town councils before North Huron was incorporated. It is on current councillors to realize this is a learning opportunity; take care of your belongings at a minimal cost now so they don’t need to replaced at significant expense later. – JDS

Looking Back Through the Years February 21, 1963 Gordon McGavin of Walton was nominated as the Liberal candidate for the Huron riding at the party’s nominating convention held at the Clinton Legion. Over 500 people were in attendance for the meeting, despite the blinding snowstorm that night.

Also nominated that night were A.Y. McLean of Seaforth and Ross Tuckey of Exeter, who had twice been the Liberal candidate for Huron’s provincial riding.

The 57-year-old implement dealer had been an international plowing champion in 1926. Five years earlier, McGavin was one of nine men nominated as the riding’s candidate, but he declined the nomination at the time.

The Majestic Women’s Institute was busy making plans for its March 2 home baking sale. A committee was also struck for the event, which included Mrs. R.W. Stephens, Mrs. John Speir and Mrs. J.C. Hemingway.

In the Brussels World Day of Prayer service, Mrs. David Chung, a Korean native who spent two years in Canada through a special scholarship for the observation and study of church women’s work in Canada, was the guest speaker.

After her time in Canada, Chung was now providing leadership in the same field for Korean churches.

At the Brussels Hi-T Valentine’s dance on Feb. 15, John Watson and Darlene Machan won the limbo contest. Dick Thompson and Ann Higgins won the spot dance and Jim Yuill and Darlene Machan won the elimination dance.

February 24, 1971 Members of the Blyth girls broomball team returned to the village with gold medals around

their necks after winning a tournament in Teeswater.

En route to victory, the Blyth team defeated the DesboroWilliamsford team by a score of 3-2 in overtime, the Wally Gators 2-1 and Salem by a score of 5-0 in the finals to claim the tournament title.

The Blyth District Conservation Club was set to hold its regular meeting on March 2. At the meeting the group planned for a movie screening on March 12 at Memorial Hall on pollution and a second film on wildlife.

Mr. and Mrs. Garry Armbruster of Waterloo officially became the new owners of the Blyth Inn on Feb. 22, taking over for Mr. and Mrs. Alf. Wild, who planned to retire in Blyth after owning the hotel.

The Armbrusters had planned many changes for the hotel, including redecorating, opening the lounge for entertainment and extending the hours from midnight until 1 a.m.

The Blyth Midget hockey team wrapped up a tough series with a team from Zurich, defeating them in two straight games to win the series.

The team now awaited a winner from a series between Paisley and Ayton to see who they would play in the championship round.

Former Blyth resident Murdie Souch, who was living in Petrolia at the time, won a snowmobile through a competition held by the Petrolia JC’s and the local Lions Club. Souch also won a new snowmobile suit, boots and gloves alongside the machine.

February 25, 2010 Members of Morris-Turnberry Council expressed their concern over the state of the municipality’s history book project, namely the costs associated and the

timing of the book’s initial release.

More than $100,000 had been spent on research and staff costs for the book, with a further $60,000 slated to be spent in 2010, which concerned councillors. With book costs likely to top $300,000 by the time the book was published, councillors were concerned that the municipality had only received $61,000 in grants, with about $240,000 left to be made up in order for Morris-Turnberry to recoup its costs.

Brussels Cadet Brian Burgess was named chief warrant officer, the highest honour a cadet can receive.

February 21, 2019 Mikayla Ansley’s essay, entitled “Kindness Matters”, was named the winner of the Lions Clubs International Peace Essay competition, triumphing over other writers from all over the world. In addition to the pride of winning, Ansley also earned $5,000 U.S. and a trip to New York City for Lions Day at the United Nations.

The Blyth youth cried when she was told she’d won by Lions Club President Barney Stewart and various other members of the club.

The Tanner Steffler Foundation announced it would be bringing long-time sportscaster and mental health advocate Michael Landsberg to Mitchell in April for another speaking engagement. Landsberg and the foundation had collaborated before when he spoke at Blyth’s Memorial Hall to a sold-out crowd the previous year.

Blyth’s Carl Stevenson was settling into his role as the new president of the Blyth Festival Art Gallery, saying he was looking forward to a “strong and diverse” first season at the helm of the storied gallery.

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Other Views

In praise of being boring

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anadians had their inferiority complex reinforced recently when pop star Madonna posted a video urging Prince Harry and Meghan Markle to move into her luxury New York City apartment. “Don’t run off to Canada,” she said. “It’s so boring there.”

But really, if we’re honest, we Canadians should admit that there are lots of things about life here that are downright boring compared to our neighbours to the south. We never, for instance, see pro-gun rallies where a few hundred people attend with AK-47s and other assault rifles slung over their shoulders.

For that matter, if you’re riding on the subway in Toronto or Montreal and you step on the foot of a fellow passenger, you probably don’t have to worry that he could be packing a .45 calibre handgun that he might pull out. The same goes with honking your horn at an idiot who cuts you off in traffic. He’s probably not going to track you down and shoot you through your window. Travel is much less interesting as a result.

We’re pretty boring with our political leadership, too. We have a prime minister whose reputation will probably be tarnished for all time by the scandal raised when old photos from his past surfaced showing his face painted black and brown. Americans have a leader who keeps things exciting by creating a new scandal every day so that you can’t possibly keep up with them all. It means that old scandals are soon buried by President Donald Trump’s latest outrages so that, in a way, they cease to exist.

There’s a certain excitement that comes with police mobile command centres rolling into the neighbourhood and crime scenes being taped off. Toronto is trying to be less boring with a spate of gang shootings in 2019 that

Keith Roulston From the cluttered desk worried the population and local authorities and drove the murder rate per 100,000 people to 3.5. Still, that’s pretty tame compared to American cities like Los Angeles (4.8), Philadelphia (8.1) and Chicago (9.4). And for real excitement, just cross the river from Windsor to Detroit where 40.4 people are murdered for every 100,000 residents.

Granted, Harry and Meghan or, indeed, Madonna, don’t have to worry about being able to afford to pay their medical bills, but ordinary Canadians are happy to live without the excitement of worrying that a sudden accident or illness might mean you lose your house, as some Americans do.

Actually, Madonna may be barking up the wrong Douglas Fir when she urges Harry and Meghan leave the dreary isolation of their remote Canadian home for the excitement of New York. Part of the reason the couple resigned from royalty was that they had too much excitement in their lives with London’s tabloid press speculating that every twitch or sneeze meant they were squabbling with other royals or that their marriage was doomed because of the pushy American the Prince married. One suspects British paparazzi would be fighting with each other to take assignments in New York, camped outside Madonna’s loaned flat to snap pictures of the former royals the moment they stepped outside to walk the

dog or grab a sandwich at the local deli.

Things haven’t been going so well for photographers trying to provide new images of the couple’s life in Canada for the hungry London tabloids. Paparazzi have been frustrated in snapping photos of Harry and Meghan, even with their long lenses, in part because the owners of local water taxi services are refusing to transport photographers to the couple’s Vancouver Island home. “We’re just not believers in invading people’s privacy, especially Harry and Meghan and what they’re going through,” Island Water Taxi owner Reg Kirkham, a typically boring Canadian, told CTV News Channel. “They don’t need to be bothered.”

Canadians are no fun.

Perhaps Harry and Meghan will get bored with Canada at some point. Perhaps Harry will long for the good old days he remembers from when his mother was hounded by photographers all over Europe until, while trying to escape all the attention, she was killed in a car accident. Perhaps Meghan will get sentimental for the times when the press painted her as a foreign interloper into the British royal family. For the moment, I suspect they hope their time in B.C. remains as boring as possible while they rest up from the mauling they’ve taken from British media for “breaking up” the royal family.

Staring out at nothing but the sea and the forest, going walking where the only creatures spying on them are birds in the trees, being able to do the things that ordinary people do without fear they may be photographed and having those photos analyzed for secret signals, real or imagined, might be just the boring life the couple might enjoy for a while.

10 years and counting at ‘The Citizen’

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f any of The Citizen’s readers are on LinkedIn, the professional social media website, they would have seen that this month marks 10 years for me at North Huron Publishing, and my what a decade it has been.

I could point to my home life (when I started I was living in an apartment in Clinton by myself, now I’m a husband, father and homeowner) or I could point to the significant technological changes that have occurred in a decade (like our current website, the third in a decade, that still has that new website smell) but I thought, for the sake of writing in The Citizen, I’d recap what 10 years of working at a newspaper has meant for me.

I won’t lie: 10 years and one month ago when I was first told that I was being downsized at The Goderich Signal-Star (and when I worked there, it still had the dash in the name) I thought that my dream of being a journalist may have come to its end. I was terrified that I may end up “switching teams” and having to go into public relations to make ends meet.

However, my publisher at the time, Dave Sykes, softened the blow of the layoff by telling me there was a position available in Blyth at The Citizen, a community-owned newspaper.

He told me to take a couple days off, get my head on straight, get an interview set up and then come back to finish out my last couple weeks at the Signal-Star.

I did just that and, as I’ve often told people, there weren’t even 24 hours between my last day at the Signal-Star and my first day at The Citizen.

Working for a new publication was a different experience, that’s for sure. I walked in, was shown around the office, then handed a phone book and told to get to work on some stories for our ever-important farming edition. I didn’t even have a desk

Denny Scott Denny’s Den yet, but I really hit the ground running and that running didn’t really stop – not until my first vacation anyways.

My first story in a regular edition of The Citizen was in the March 4, 2010 issue of the paper. I was covering the damages a recent fire caused to the Blyth Corner Café. I interviewed North Huron’s fire chief, the late John Black, as well as café owner and chef Tracy Cook, and the story was on the front page of the paper that week.

I also covered, in that week’s paper, North Huron taking the first steps towards welcoming a new super school to Wingham as a result of the accommodation review process.

I then interviewed Mark Nonkes (now a weekend photographer for The Citizen) about his work with non-governmental organizations in South Africa.

The next week, I had my first photo and it was on the front page, following the police investigation of the shooting of Winghamresident and OPP Officer Vu Pham. My first two weeks at The Citizen were certainly a trial by fire.

Since those first weeks, I’ve been a part of the community, covering everything from lemonade stands to multi-million dollar business deals, from road hockey games to Olympic athletes and from municipalities having trouble naming parks to visits by Canada’s top elected official. You name an event that’s happened in the last decade between Wingham and Clinton and Brussels and Lake Huron and

I’ve probably covered it.

It’s been a heck of a ride and one I enjoy taking again every morning. I won’t lie and say I’m always smiling when I’m working, but, in a recent conversation with my editor Shawn (who over the past decade has become a great friend, another boon this job has provided) I, without a word of hesitation, said that my favourite part of this job is when I’m out taking pictures of events and rubbing elbows with northern Huron County’s great residents. That’s far from the only highpoint, though.

Since I started, I’ve been part of an editorial team that has been recognized provincially and nationally with awards honouring the general excellence of our newspaper and the effectiveness of our website. This continued just last week when we here in the editorial department found out we were shortlisted for the general excellence award in the Ontario Community Newspaper Association (OCNA’s) annual Better Newspaper Competition Awards set for this April.

As great as all that has been, the most important part of this is the partnership that The Citizen has with you, our readers, and the organizations that make it possible for a community-owned newspaper to exist here.

Whether it’s groups like the Blyth Festival, the Huron Pioneer Thresher and Hobby Association, the local Lions, Kinsmen and Optimists clubs, the Huron Plowmens’ Association, or, to co-opt a term from PBS, readers like you, we wouldn’t be able to do what we do without your patronage and your existence.

So as much as I’m celebrating 10 years doing what I love, don’t forget that The Citizen marks a milestone this year as well: 35 years of providing a community newspaper that only exists because of the communities for whom it works. Give yourselves a pat on the back.

Shawn Loughlin Shawn’s Sense

Protect your head

W

hile most Canadians feel they can look south with a certain level of arrogance as the U.S. descends into madness with a reality T.V. personality leading them into the grinding gears of hell, all to a soundtrack of fake news, you may not realize how close we are to falling off our own edge.

It’s true. I fear we’re one Don Cherry press conference away from calling a T.V. blowhard Prime Minister and at the same time we have our own fake news problem. Dating back to before our last two elections (provincial in 2018 and federal last year), voters have had to contend with extreme right-wing advertising and social media sites. These groups leave little to the imagination when it comes to their political leanings, which is fine, but they can also disguise their inaccurate and misleading posts as legitimate journalism. This can lead to echo chambers like Fox News, One America News Network and Breitbart in the U.S. While some of these outlets simply report stories with their own spin, trashing striking teachers, lamenting funding of the CBC and celebrating Jordan Peterson, they also conflate ideas to create entirely false stories to cater to immigrant-hating, undereducated racists.

In fact, on my smartphone I was fed a headline from another of these “media outlets” reporting that Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has been handing out millions to members of the Canadian media to push the “narrative” of climate change. The story takes the Trudeau government’s Local Journalism Initiative, a five-year program to support independent journalism in the face of declining advertising revenue, and connects it to climate change, which that site’s readers obviously believe is a liberal creation (to what advantage or end has still not been explained to me or anyone). It reports that the Trudeau government handed out funding to media outlets willing to push climate change in a sort of quid pro quo that definitely never happens in today’s politics.

So, while leaning is one thing, stories like these are a straight-up falsehood being peddled as fact. More depressing are the comments under the Trudeau/media conspiracy story. (By the way, I’m still waiting for Trudeau to show up at my house with an oversized, Publishers Clearing House-style for my co-operation in the fraud we have, together, perpetrated on the Canadian people. I’m at 307 King Street, Justin – I’ll text Greta Thunberg. We did it!)

In those comments, people aren’t only all-in on the Trudeau/media conspiracy, but they’re sure it goes much deeper than that. Believe it, people – The Weather Channel is in on it, complete with liberal bias. Even our beloved meteorologists have been compromised.

Anyway, enough about the liberal weatherchanging machine (there will be a story in next week’s Citizen about it, right Justin? I’ve got a baby on the way after all. *wink*). In all seriousness, we live in a time when anyone with a scary idea and internet access can masquerade as a legitimate news outlet. We need to remain vigilant, but most of all we need to be smart and consume accurate news.

Check facts and sources and search out straightforward information free of opinions.

Sure, on this page and its partner page to the left are our opinions, but in the rest of the newspaper are unbiased, factual reports of community issues; good, bad or indifferent.

Search out clarity and truth and turn your back on muddied waters. Accept honesty, however inconvenient at times, and avoid echo chambers, because trust me, with the internet, there’s one for every opinion, no matter how perverse, dangerous or morally bankrupt.

PAGE 6. THE CITIZEN, THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 20, 2020.

February filled with special occasions A NOTE FROM BETTY

By Betty Graber Watson Call 887-9231

Talented talkers The Brussels Legion recently hosted its annual public speaking competition for local youth.

Above are the contestants in the Primary division. Back row, from left: Royal Canadian Legion representatives Nanci Ducharme (Branch Youth Chairman), John Lowe (District Youth Chairman) and Jamie Mitchell (Branch President). Front row, from left: Paislee Ribey (North Woods Elementary School – NWES), Vaughan Bachert (NWES, first place), Alayna Shaw (Maitland River Elementary School – MRES), Harper Watson (MRES, second place), Jessa Fischer (NWES), Conall Couture (MRES). (Photo submitted)

Weather leads to extra work

By Denny Scott The Citizen During his report to MorrisTurnberry Council at its Feb. 4 meeting, Public Works Director Mike Alcock said that the weather was resulting in cold patching of the municipality’s roads.

In his report, Alcock said that, due to the number of freeze/thaw cycles this mild winter season, “a lot of cold patching” was being done on paved roads. *** In a follow-up report regarding expansion of the municipal landfill, Alcock explained the trees to be removed to complete the expansion had little value beyond firewood.

The next cell of the site to be opened is a wooded area. Alcock met with Huron County Forest Conservation Officer Dave Pullen at the site and Pullen advised Alcock of the value of the trees.

That said, Alcock anticipates the value of the firewood should offset the cost of harvesting the trees and that harvesting should start soon as creation of the new cell is a timely issue. *** Morris-Turnberry Council, after purchasing a single-axle dump truck in December, looked to GovDeals, an online municipal auction site, to sell the dated 2004 truck that was being used before being replaced.

After 49 bids and 1,403 visitors to the truck’s page on the site, it sold for $5,908.88.

During council’s Feb. 4 meeting, Alcock explained there wasn’t a late auction surge like there had been with other items the municipality had sold, but he was still satisfied with the sale. *** During a council meeting last month, questions arose about the repair of a retroreflectometer, a device that measures the reflectiveness of road signs to make sure the signs are visible at night.

According to a report provided by Alcock, the repair cost $3,361.68 consisting of a $2,772.47 repair fee, a $527.39 shipping fee to send the device to Gamma Scientific in

California (the only location that can repair the device) and $61.82 for customs and duties.

Council had questioned the expense of the repair, however Alcock pointed out that, when compared to the cost of a new unit, it wasn’t that expensive.

“The cost to purchase a new retroreflectometer is approximately $15,000,” he said in his report. “I consulted with a colleague and owner of Advantage Specialties and Data Collection who owns 13 identical units.

His advice was to have the unit repaired and that it should function like a brand-new unit when it is returned.”

Alcock also told council that Morris-Turnberry shared the cost of the device with North Huron, so the cost wasn’t entirely borne by the municipality. *** Morris-Turnberry Council gave pre-budget approval for purchasing maintenance gravel.

Alcock explained to council that early tendering for the purchase gives contractors time to prepare gravel stockpiles in beneficial locations for themselves and the municipality.

While Alcock said it was unlikely that the municipality would spend funds before the budget process, it made sense to do it ahead of time. *** Morris-Turnberry Council gave pre-budget approval for a water tank for compaction and dust control operations.

Alcock explained that the existing water tank was leaking and couldn’t be repaired.

He had included $25,000 in his budget to purchase a new tank as attempts to repair the tank over the past year had failed.

Early tendering was essential, Alcock said in his report, to make sure the tank is available for maintenance work starting in May this year.

Alcock also explained that the new tank has equipment allowing it to be loaded without the use of a lift, which means it should last longer than the last tank.

Council approved the purchase.

February may be our shortest month, but it sure has a lot of interesting things to offer.

For a laugh, we start out with Groundhog Day, thanks to which about half the time the winter season lasts for another six weeks. For tourism and subjects to chat about, it’s a winner every year.

On to Feb. 14, we listen to the heart stuff of Valentine’s Day and often feel a need to buy chocolate, wine and flowers. For me that’s a big advantage as one of several folks here who celebrate birthdays on Feb. 14. You never have to remind anyone that your special day has arrived.

On to Family Day, the third Monday of this month, a day off for families to play together and enjoy the winter. And finally Feb. 29, the day that allows all the leap year babies to party on the actual day of their birth. So this short month packs a lot in, and is a good way to move the winter along.

Communication is one of the best things. To know what someone said, to be able to hear them say it and for you to understand, is a real gift. As I write this, I’m still smiling as I recall the tiny voice of two-year-old Hark, singing “Happy Birthday Grandma”, stopping midway to tell me he’s having peanut butter toast and then the song continues. Hearing my oldest brother tell me stories about birthdays past is also enjoyable.

Phone lines, satellites and internet

connection have improved, bringing with them new ways to keep communication alive and well.

It’s good to see the snow machines out and about. What a good way to be outdoors and enjoy our countryside.

It seems several people from my world are getting their spring and summer plans in order. It seems weird to be checking cottages in February, gazing at a Lake Huron sunset picture with the snowflakes tumbling down, but it’s also nice to have things settled.

Canada seems to have the new Coronavirus at bay, thanks in part to what was learned from the SARS catastrophe. Our countrywide health teams used their knowledge and resources to make sure we stayed safe. When we complain about the taxes we pay, remember all the things that we don’t have, because prevention is a high priority in Canada.

Bye now, Betty G.W.

NEWS FROM BRUSSELS

At the Branch

Browns take top spot at darts

By Jo-Ann McDonald The week started at the Brussels Legion Branch with the Lions Club holding its regular meeting. The group enjoyed a roast pork dinner provided by the ladies. Working during the evening were Kathy Burkholder, Judy Lee and Mabel Glanville.

The Branch was the venue for the funeral luncheon for the Warwick family following the service for the late Sharon Warwick. Over 100 enjoyed the lunch and a nice visit with the family and friends. Our sympathies are extended to the Warwick family. Working for the Branch were Sandra Brown, Kathy Burkholder and Judy Lee.

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Double the Valentine’s Fun on Friday, February 28 with Stubby D and wings Starting at 7:30 p.m.

The Thursday night darts had 13 darters on hand. The first-place team was Jim and Sandra Brown; secondplace team, Roger McHardy and

Marlene Rutledge. The high shots were by Ken Verbeek and Sandra, both hitting 140 and Marlene hitting 138.

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Kellins, ‘Not Just Tourists’ deliver med. supplies

Helping out Irene Kellins, left, as part of a recent vacation to Cuba, took part in the Not Just Tourists program, which encourages travellers to legally carry non-medicinal hospital supplies to countries in need. Above, Kellins delivers her suitcase to the community of Chivirico, Cuba.

(Photo submitted)

By Shawn Loughlin The Citizen On a recent trip to Cuba, Irene Kellins of Blyth did her part to bring

good health to the less fortunate in the country through Not Just Tourists London.

In her previous travels, she had stumbled upon Not Just Tourists, a

non-profit, secular organization based in Canada but with chapters all over the world that provides medical supplies to communities that can’t afford them. The basic Not

No living wage in NH: Palmer

By Denny Scott The Citizen North Huron councillors feel that they can’t justify joining the PerthHuron United Way’s Living Wage program, especially during a budgetary process that will see the municipality paying $140,000 more in staff wages over last year.

Last February, representatives of

Pancake supper set for Feb. 25 From Marilyn’s Desk

By Marilyn Craig Call 523-9318

Happy birthday to Bruce Siertsema who celebrates Feb. 21; Sharon Jackson, Joan Caldwell, Robbie Lawrie, Bayfield and Shirley Giilck, Kitchener, Feb. 22; Heidi (Craig) Martin, Gowanstown, Feb. 24; Aimee Townsend and Sharon Bromley, Feb. 25 and Elsie Walsh, Huronview, Feb. 26.

Come out to the pancake supper at Trinity Anglican Church on Tuesday, Feb. 25 from 5 - 7 p.m.

Adults are $8 and children under 12 are $4. Come out and enjoy eating all the pancakes you can handle.

This has been an exciting week in our family. Heidi and Kyle Martin of Gowanstown had a baby boy, Austin Roy Martin on Feb. 13. This is making me a first-time greatgrandma; Doug Craig of Atwood a first-time grandpa and Heidi and Kyle, first-time parents. All are doing fine.

the local United Way chapter encouraged North Huron to participate in the program, raising employee wages to at least $17.55, which the group had determined was a living wage for Huron County.

That living wage calculation is based on a family of four being able to live in the municipality and cover necessities as well as participate in the community and pay for outings and vacations. The wage is based on two 35-year-old parents working full-time, one child in elementary school and one child in child care.

Staff gave the municipality four options: three tiers of living wage support or the status quo, and council decided on the status quo.

Staff explained that, to become “Champions” of the living wage, the highest tier, would cost the municipality $20,000 more in wages in the coming year and more still in the following years. “Champion” tier supporters pay all full- and parttime employees a living wage, as well as encouraging living wages through contractors the municipality hires.

This year, however, due to employee grid movements and costof-living adjustments, the municipality was already paying $140,000 in wages and benefits over last year.

Councillor Chris Palmer was staunchly against the program for several reasons, including the already-significant increase in North Huron’s 2020 budget due to wage increases.

“I have trouble with it,” he said.

“We can’t afford more.”

He also said he felt that the United Way shouldn’t be dictating what North Huron pays its staff.

“This is socialism to me,” he said.

“I have trouble with this.”

He said the municipality is already dealing with a potential minimum wage increase next year which will

result in another increase in wages.

Staff indicated that, of North Huron’s full-time employees, only two fell below the $17.55 per hour living wage, however there were numerous part-time employees who would be moved up if council joined the program.

Councillor Paul Heffer was also hesitant to support the program, saying the municipality shouldn’t be paying more than the businesses in the community trying to attract employees.

The report on the issue was received by council with no action taken as a result.

Just Tourists transaction involves a traveller picking up a pre-packed suitcase full of medical supplies (though no medication), which they then legally transport to the country to which they’re travelling. Those bringing suitcases are encouraged to unpack the suitcase and repack it for customs purposes and then, when they arrive in their desired country, they deliver the suitcase to the local hospital.

When researching her trip to Cuba, Kellins came across some information for the charity and was intrigued. She looked into it and felt it was a simple, hassle-free way to complete some humanitarian work, rolling it into a trip she was already taking.

Travellers bringing suitcases on their trips are responsible for any charges related to the baggage, though Kellins said that some airlines, if you call ahead and explain the humanitarian cause, will waive any associated fees, which was the case for her.

When someone picks up their suitcase, they are provided with numerous documents, including a checklist for the items being brought. In Kellins’ case, she brought bandages, gauze, tape, IV kits in sterile packaging, examination gloves, disposable needles, urinary supplies, masks and respiratory supplies, hospital uniforms and bed linens.

When Kellins brought the suitcase to her destination, a local hospital in a small village called Chivirico, Cuba, she was happy to have helped, but she also said she found herself sad that the hospitals were so in need of the simple medical supplies she brought with her, most of which Canadian patients would certainly take for granted.

Kellins travelled to Cuba in a group, many of whom said they would be connecting with Not Just Tourists for their next trips. Kellins said really, there’s no reason

not to now that she’s seen just how easy it is to help a country in need.

For more information on Not Just Tourists, visit njt.net.

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Sports Cents tie playoff series against Radars 2-2

Big win The Seaforth Centenaires tied up their first-round playoff series against the Clinton Radars over the weekend with a 4-0 shutout win. The two squads will next face off in Clinton on Feb. 21 for game five of the series. (Mark Nonkes photo)

By Denny Scott The Citizen The first round Western Ontario Athletic Association Senior Hockey playoff series between the Seaforth Centenaires and the Clinton Radars is tied at two games apiece with each

team earning wins on home ice.

On Feb. 15, the Cents shut out the Radars in a convincing 4-0 win.

The Cents kept even pressure on the Radars throughout the game, earning markers each period and outshooting the Radars 31-24.

Holdyn Lansink struck first for the

Bush to headline local minor baseball camps Huron-Bruce MP Ben Lobb is pleased to announce the eighth annual Clinton Minor Baseball Camp and the fifth annual Kincardine Minor Baseball Camp.

The Clinton Minor Baseball Camp was founded in 2012 by Lobb. In 2011, Lobb noticed that the sport was making a comeback in HuronBruce and wanted to help foster that growth. Every year he has been able to secure sponsors to make the camp affordable so all kids have the chance to participate.

Lobb is not a stranger to the game of baseball. He grew up playing baseball in Clinton and attended Lee University in Cleveland, Tennessee.

Returning for a sixth straight year is National Collegiate Athletic Association head baseball coach Mark Brew.

Headlining the baseball camps for the first time is former Blue Jay and World Champion Homer Bush.

Homer played second base for the New York Yankees (1997-1998, 2004), Toronto Blue Jays (19992002), and Florida Marlins (2002).

He was a part of the Yankees’ 1998 World Series Championship team.

He was a high school football star and still holds the Illinois state high school football records for most touchdowns scored in a single season and most receiving yards in a single season. He was named to the All-Century Team for Illinois high

school football. Bush was recruited by the University of Missouri to play wide receiver, but opted to pursue a baseball career instead.

When he was with the New York Yankees, he batted .380 and stole six bases in only 45 games. After the 1998 season he was traded to the Toronto Blue Jays. He played in Toronto from 1999-2002. His standout season was in 1999 when he batted .320 and stole 32 bases, ranking among the American League’s top batting and stolen bases in 1999. Homer is also listed on Ken Davidoff’s 2008 “All Nice Guy” team.

After retirement, Bush served as a hitting instructor in the Padres organization in 2014. He still coaches camps and clinics during the summer for the Blue Jays and Yankees. He was also an instructor at the Elite Development Invitational with Major League Baseball and USA Baseball. He is involved in the Youth Baseball Program in Texas.

This year’s camp will run July 6 and 7 at the Clinton Community Ball Park and July 8 and 9 at Kincardine Connaught Park, Kincardine. It is open to boys and girls, ages seven to 15. Individuals can register online for the camps at clintonminorbaseballcamp.ca and kincardineminorbaseballcamp.ca, the cost is $60 and space in the two camps is limited.

Cents with a marker assisted by Liam Melady and Brady Wiffen. In the dying seconds of the first, Wiffen earned his own marker, assisted by Lansink and Calvin Penney.

Brendon Merritt then earned two goals, both assisted by Rob Vanwynsberghe, one in the second and one in the third, to tie the series at two.

The Radars served 12 penalty minutes over six periods while the Cents served 24 minutes over eight penalties.

Jesse Raymond earned the win for the Cents in net, stopping 24 shots, while Greg Dodds was in net for the Radars, stopping 27 of 31 shots.

On Feb. 14, the Radars posted a 73 win over the Cents in Clinton, outshooting the visiting team 26-17.

Seaforth’s Craig Dalrymple started the scoring in the game with a marker assisted by Penney and Wiffen.

Clinton’s Tyler Bryson responded with a marker assisted by Josh Cornelissen and Jamie Huber.

Vanwynsberghe then scored for the Cents, assisted by Braydon Blight-Royal and Conor Carson.

Steven Shipley finished scoring in the first with a marker for the Radars assisted by Sean Consitt and Cornelissen.

Clinton’s Kurtis Bartliff earned the only goal in the second period, assisted by Max Campbell and Stephen Sanza.

Derek Elliott then scored consecutive goals in the third for the Radars. His first marker was assisted

by Ray Huether and Dodds, while Jamie Huber and Huether assisted the second.

Carson scored for the Cents, assisted by Merritt and Vanwynsberghe, before Clinton’s Max Campbell scored two goals in

the last four minutes of the game to seal the deal. The first goal was assisted by Brad Burton and Garrett Russel while the second was assisted

by Buchanan and Burton.

Alex Hutcheson was in net for the Cents, stopping 19 of 26 shots while Dodds earned the win for the Radars, stopping 14 of 17 shots.

The match was a heated affair with the Cents being assessed 51 penalty minutes over 16 penalties and the Radars serving 28 penalty minutes over 10 penalties.

A significant portion of the Cents’ penalty minutes were accrued in the final minutes of the game where one incident saw Wyatt Carey and Liam Melady earn 26 penalty minutes between them, as well as several game misconducts related to fighting and not leaving the ice.

On Feb. 9, the Cents posted a 4-1 win over the Radars.

Seaforth dominated the first and second period, scoring four straight goals.

Carson struck first for the cents, assisted by Mark Vandooren and Merritt. Penney then found the back of the net with assists by Wiffen and Lansink.

Liam Melady scored early in the second for the Cents, assisted by Lansink. Hayden Broomhead earned the Cents’ last goal, assisted by Josh Gaynor and Dalrymple.

Ryan Murphy scored late in the third for the Radars, assisted by Shipley and Cullen Mercer.

The game was relatively tame compared to the one that came after with the Cents serving five penalties totalling 10 minutes and the Radars serving two totalling four minutes.

Hutcheson earned the win for the Cents, stopping 15 of 16 shots while Drew Reinhardt and Dodds shared goaltending responsibilities for the

Radars with Reinhardt stopping all 14 shots he faced and Dodds stopping eight of the 12 he faced.

The series started with the Radars edging out the Cents by a score of 32 on Feb. 7 in Clinton.

The Centenaires started strong with Penney scoring early assisted

by Reuben Smith. The Cents’ Elliott responded with a goal assisted by Nathan Ansell and Campbell.

Seaforth’s Wiffen responded with a marker assisted by Lansink.

The second period saw Elliott score again for the Radars, assisted

by Mercer and Huber.

Consitt then earned the gamewinning goal with assists going to Bryson and Bartliff.

Dodds earned the win for the Radars stopping 20 of 22 shots against him. Hutcheson faced significantly more shots in net for the Cents, stopping 31 of 34 shots.

The Cents served nine penalties totalling 26 minutes while the Radars were assessed seven penalties totalling 15 minutes.

The Radars next host the Cents on Feb. 21 with the puck set to drop at 8:30 p.m. The teams will then face off in Seaforth on Feb. 22 at 7:30 p.m. If necessary, game seven will be held in Clinton on Feb. 23 at 5 p.m.

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Crusaders continue push into the postseason

Coming out ahead The Atom Rep Crusaders had a rocky start in their playoff series against the Wingham Ironmen, dropping a 4-3 decision at home, however the squad rebounded with two wins to lead the series 2-1. The teams face off in Wingham tonight, Feb. 20, for game four. (Mark Nonkes photo)

By Shawn Loughlin The Citizen As the season winds down, there is still a number of Blyth Brussels Crusaders teams on the ice hoping

for one last push into the postseason.

On Monday night, the Midget Rep Crusaders lost by a score of 6-1 to the BCH Ice Dogs on the road in Zurich. This came after the Blyth Bantam Local League Crusaders lost

the league’s only game on Sunday by a score of 9-5 on the road, also against the BCH Ice Dogs, in Hensall.

On Saturday, Feb. 15, the Midget Local League Crusaders took on the

South Bruce Blades in Brussels and won by a score of 5-1. The PeeWee Rep team was also at home in Brussels, posting a 7-6 win over the Arthur Vipers on Saturday afternoon.

The Atom Rep Crusaders beat the Wingham Ironmen in Blyth by a score of 7-3, while the Novice Local League team used its home ice advantage to the fullest, beating the BCH Ice Dogs at home in Brussels by a score of 7-4 on Saturday morning.

The PeeWee Local League Crusaders lost to the Minto Mad Dogs on Friday night in Brussels 53, while the Atom Rep Crusaders were in action in Wingham against the Ironmen, winning the game by a score of 4-3.

On Wednesday, Feb. 12, the Atom Rep Crusaders lost their first game against the Ironmen by a score of 43 in Blyth, while the Bantam Rep team lost to the Mitchell Meteors by a score of 2-0. On Tuesday, Feb. 11, the Midget Rep team lost to the BCH Ice Dogs at home in Brussels by a score of 6-2.

Looking ahead, the Atom Local League Crusaders will take on the BCH Ice Dogs in Hensall at 6 p.m., while the PeeWee Local League and PeeWee Rep Crusaders will both be in action in Blyth. The Local League team will play the Mitchell Meteors at 6 p.m. while the Rep team will take on the

Huron Heat playoff series continue

By Shawn Loughlin The Citizen Now well into February, the Huron Heat are continuing their push into the postseason.

On Monday night, the Atom A Heat were in action at the Stephen Township Arena to play the South Huron Sabres and lost by a score of 1-0.

On Sunday, Feb. 16, the Atom A team took on the Stratford Aces in Clinton, losing by a score of 3-1.

The Atom HL 2 (Kerr) team tied the Lucan Irish in Blyth 1-1, while the Novice HL 1 (Vanstone) team took on the Stratford Aces Red team in Hensall, losing by a score of 3-2.

The Midget B Heat was in action in Stratford to take on the Aces, eventually drawing with the team 22.

The PeeWee BB Heat took on the Grand River Mustangs in Clinton on Sunday afternoon and won by a score of 4-1.

On Saturday, Feb. 15, the Atom HL 1 (Haggit) team beat the Lambton Attack by a score of 2-1, while the Atom A Heat beat the Kitchener Lady Rangers on the road 5-1.

The Novice B team hosted the St. Marys Rock at the Seaforth arena, winning that game by a score of 1-0.

The Bantam BB Heat lost to the Windsor Wildcats 2-0, while the PeeWee BB Heat lost 2-1 to the Grand River Mustangs on the road.

The Midget A Heat took on the Stratford Aces in Clinton on Saturday night and tied 1-1.

On Thursday, Feb. 13, the Atom B Heat took on the London Devilettes and lost by a score of 3-2, while the Midget A team beat the Saugeen Maitland Lightning 3-1 in Teeswater.

On Wednesday, Feb. 12, the Novice HL 2 (Calder) team took on the Mitchell Meteors, losing by a score of 11-0 in Seaforth. The PeeWee HL team ended its game with the West Oxford Inferno in a scoreless tie, while the Midget B

Heat lost to the Woolwich Wild by a score of 2-1.

On Tuesday, Feb. 11, the Atom B team lost to the South Huron Sabres by a score of 5-1 in Zurich, while the Bantam C Heat beat the South Huron Sabres by a score of 2-1.

Looking ahead, the Novice HL 1 (Vanstone) team takes on the Mitchell Meteors in Seaforth at 5:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Feb. 19.

Over the weekend, the PeeWee HL team will take part in the Survive the Hive tournament, playing the Toronto Leaside Wildcats at 11 a.m. on Friday, Feb. 21, followed by a game against the Oakville Hornets at 4:30 p.m. and then the South County Predators on Saturday at 11 a.m.

The Atom A Heat will play the South Huron Sabres on Friday in Seaforth at 7:30 p.m., while the Bantam C Heat will play the St. Marys Rock at 8:30 p.m. in Seaforth.

On Saturday, the Bantam C Heat will play the Central Perth Predators in Milverton at 11 a.m., while the PeeWee BB Heat will play the

Guelph Junior Gryphons at 1 p.m. at the Seaforth arena.

The Novice HL 2 (Calder) team will play in Seaforth Saturday afternoon, playing the Stratford Aces Red team at 2 p.m., while the Novice HL 1 (Vanstone) team will play Mitchell at 4:45 p.m. on the road.

On Sunday, the Atom HL 1 (Haggit) Heat will play the B.A.D. Blazers HL team in Belmont, while the Atom A Heat will play the Saugeen Maitland Lightning in Clinton at 11:30 p.m. and the Bantam C Heat will play the Tillsonburg Lightning in Brussels at noon.

The Novice B team will play the South Huron Sabres in Hensall at 12:30 p.m., while the Atom HL 2 (Kerr) team will take on St. Thomas in Brussels at 3 p.m.

The PeeWee BB Heat will play the Guelph Junior Gryphons at 4:45 p.m. on the road on Sunday, while the Midget B Heat will play the St. Marys Rock on the road at 7 p.m.

On Monday, Feb. 24, the Atom HL 2 (Kerr) Heat will be in action against the South Huron Sabres on the road at 7 p.m.

On Tuesday, the PeeWee HL team will play West Oxford in Seaforth at 7 p.m., the Bantam C Heat will play the Lucknow/Wingham 86ers in Wingham at 7:45 p.m. and the Bantam BB Heat will play the Stratford Aces in Seaforth at 8 p.m.

For a full schedule and more information, visit huronheat.com.

Central Perth Predators at 7:30 p.m.

On Feb. 20, the Atom Rep team will be on the road in Wingham to play the Ironmen at 6:30 p.m., while the Midget Rep Crusaders will be travelling to Shallow Lake to play the Lakers at 8:30 p.m.

On Friday, Feb. 12, the Midget Local League team will play the Mount Forest Rams on the road at 9:30 p.m.

On Saturday, the Novice Local League Crusaders will play the Seaforth Stars in Seaforth at 9 a.m., followed by the Atom Local League team playing the Huron Bruce Blizzard in Blyth at 10:15 a.m. and the Novice Rep team playing the Central Perth Predators in Brussels at 11 a.m.

The PeeWee Local League Crusaders will play the Mitchell Meteors on the road at 4:30 p.m., while at the same time the Bantam Local League team will also be in action in Brussels, taking on the BCH Ice Dogs.

The Atom Rep team will be in Wingham to play the Ironmen at 5:30 p.m.

The Novice Local League Crusaders will play at noon on Sunday, Feb. 23, taking on the BCH Ice Dogs in Bayfield, while the PeeWee Rep team will be in Mount Forest to play the Rams at 2:15 p.m.

That evening, the Atom Local League Crusaders will be in Wingham to play the Ironmen, while the Midget Rep team will be home in Blyth to play Shallow Lake at 6 p.m. and the Atom Rep team will follow in Blyth, taking on the Wingham Ironmen at 7:30 p.m.

On Monday, Feb. 24, the Bantam Local League team will play the South Bruce Blades in Mildmay at 7:40 p.m., while the Midget Local League team will be at home to take on Listowel in Blyth at 9 p.m.

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St. Anne’s, South Huron top Wingham tournament

On target The Wingham Golf and Curling Club played host to the Huron Curling Championships last week, a tournament that saw teams from high schools in Clinton, Exeter, Goderich and Wingham all compete for curling gold. In the end, it was

By Denny Scott The Citizen St. Anne’s Catholic Secondary School and South Huron District High School captured the top spots at the Huron Curling Championships

that were held at the Wingham Golf and Curling Club last week.

St. Anne’s took the Girls A championship while South Huron took the Boys A championship.

South Huron also claimed the Girls B championship while F.E. Madill

St. Anne’s Catholic Secondary School that triumphed in the Girls bracket and South Huron District High School in the Boys bracket.

Here, the Wingham team is seen in action. From left: Emily Bieman, Faith Lockie and Marissa Roth. (Denny Scott photo) Secondary School claimed the Boys B championship.

The tournament was held on Feb. 11-12 and featured schools from across the county, including South Huron, Madill, St. Anne’s, Central Huron and Goderich District

Collegiate Institute (GDCI).

All four winning teams will be heading to St. Marys to compete in the Huron-Perth Championships next week.

In the Girls division, the St. Anne’s team started their

championship run with a win over a squad from Madill. The team next faced off against the South Huron B squad, winning the game and a chance at the finals. Finally, the team earned the championship by beating the South Huron A squad in their final game of the tournament and finishing strong.

The South Huron A squad began its run to the B championship with a win against a squad from Madill, then bested St. Anne’s Catholic Secondary School’s B squad to enter the finals against the St. Anne’s A squad. By being knocked out of the A championship, the South Huron squad earned a spot in the B championship, beating a team from Madill to claim the trophy.

South Huron’s A Boys team started its tournament with a win over the Madill A team. South Huron then bested St. Anne’s to earn a chance in the finals against Madill’s B squad, whom South Huron downed to finish in first.

Madill’s B team had started the tournament off with a bye, then bested Central Huron Secondary School to earn the chance at the trophy. Losing to South Huron put them in the B championship against a squad from St. Anne’s.

LeeAnn McDonald, both a coach from Madill and organizer of the event, said she felt the tournament went well.

“It was set up nicely from previous years,” she said. “It’s held on a rotating basis, and it was our turn this year.”

McDonald said she enjoyed holding the competition in Wingham because it did a fantastic job of welcoming the students and people watching the tournament.

As for what’s next for McDonald and Madill’s team at the HuronPerth Championship, she said the squad will continue to prepare and go and play their best.

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HASAR may move to Seaforth space

Busy place The Blyth Brussels Atom Rep Crusaders continued their playoff series against the Wingham Ironmen on Saturday at the Blyth and District Community Centre, winning the third game of the series by a score of 7-3. They lost the first game, but would win the next two to go up 2-1 in the series. They play next on Feb. 20 in Wingham. (Mark Nonkes photo)

Letters to the Editor

Huron East Council honoured a number of its long-serving employees earlier this year, recognizing terms ranging from five to 30 years, which would include pre-amalgamation service to one of Huron East’s five former townships.

Public works and planning assistant Cathy Garrick, daycare assistant supervisor Julie Consitt and water and sewer foreman Doug Hugill were all honoured for 30 years of service to the municipality.

Tax clerk Barb Dalrymple and recreation facility operator Kevin Broome were both recognized for 20 years with Huron East, followed by Economic Development Officer Jan Hawley and water and sewer operator Shawn Bromley, who were both presented with 10-year service awards.

Heavy equipment operators James Beuermann and Lyle Hood were both recognized for five years of work with Huron East, as was Chief Building Official Brad Dietrich.

During the ceremony, Huron East Mayor Bernie MacLellan also marked the retirement of public works employee Rick White, who spent most of his time in Brussels.

White had been with the municipality for 14 years and turned 65 in December, 2019, marking his

retirement, though he agreed to continue helping with watering plants in Brussels at the special request of the Brussels Horticultural Society. *** Huron East Council has deferred a request from Huron and Area Search and Rescue (HASAR) regarding the use of office space at the Seaforth and District Community Centre and garage space in a municipal building in Seaforth.

The request came after discussion between the volunteer organization and municipal staff regarding a home for their equipment and office space for operational purposes.

Chief Administrative Officer Brad Knight said that while the municipality has been supportive of the organization and seeks to help it find a home, some factors have arisen that made it prudent to wait.

There had been discussion, Knight said, regarding Victim Services of Huron moving from its Seaforth and District Community Centre home, which would free up the space for HASAR. However, that move has yet to be confirmed, so the municipality is now in a holding pattern in regards to its commitment to HASAR. Council voted to defer the request.

Writer hopes for more climate change action THE EDITOR, I oppose the expansion of tar sands production and call on Liberal ministers to reject the Teck Frontier mine. I am one of the two-thirds of voters who voted for more action on climate change.

Although the climate issue is front and centre for me, it is not the only reason to oppose this mine. Tar sands mining releases many harmful elements and compounds into the

environment.

A community downstream of current mining operations has a higher-than-normal level of cancer cases. One of the cancers has an incidence of one in 100,000 people.

My brother-in-law has just finished chemotherapy and surgery for this cancer. His job involved cleaning up toxic sites. The cancer has been a nightmare for him. The oil industry has no intention of

cleaning up the sites they pollute.

They currently have left the Canadian people with a $250-billion clean-up bill.

In addition, this mine will damage habitat for some endangered species and severely damage indigenous territory. If Canada wants to survive climate chaos, then we need to act now.

Australia has ignored the climate issue, just like Alberta, and they are

All lose with vote says writer THE EDITOR, The recent vote by the Saugeen Ojibway Nation against the deep geological repository is one of those puzzling situations where all involved lose. I give Ontario Power Generation credit for extending that veto to Saugeen Ojibway Nation. I can only assume they felt they could make the case clear to band members and the science would speak for itself. But expecting rational thought on things nuclear is generally a mistake.

Ironically, the biggest loser in this will be the environment. Putting that waste in that site would have been the best option. The deep limestone strata is as good as you can get; a much better choice than a granite pluton in northern Ontario. There was no risk to the lake, at that depth the lake is an irrelevant surface feature and the material itself unthreatening. The several billiondollar benefit to the area with little negative impact would have floated most boats.

The material could be stored in a warehouse safely forever, but Ontario Power Generation protocol says future generations shouldn’t have to maintain that. Critics ignored the fact we have a salt mine that extends eight kilometres under the lake at a shallower depth. But apparently the lake spoke to some Saugeen Ojibway Nation voters, so science was likely unimportant.

Harm to the environment by

trucking the material to a new site and harm to people/wildlife, with the predictable number road accidents, will be real. No doubt those who bitterly opposed the Bruce site will be equally noisy and offended about it being transported someplace else.

I wonder if those who oppose this repository and Ontario’s nuclear fleet recognize that had we built coal plants instead they would have emitted three times the radiation and

the downstream toxins would have shortened tens of thousands of lives.

Those reactors also prevented a quantity of CO2 being pumped into the air, large enough to turn the lakes into a fizzy beverage; roughly 8,000 tons CO2 and hour.

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With more people becoming aware of the costs of climate change (forest fires, floods, rising food prices and youth angst of no future) it is about time that the people in power act for the benefit of people and not multinational corporations.

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Fed steers, heifers sell lower at sale Total receipts for Brussels Livestock for the week ending Feb. 14 were 1,465 cattle and 321 lambs and goats.

On Tuesday fed steers and heifers sold steady. Choice steers and heifers sold $142 to $145 with sales to $150. Second-cut steers and heifers sold $138 to $142. Cows sold strong at $3 to $5 higher. On Thursday veal sold actively at steady prices. Lambs, sheep and goats sold higher. On Friday, calves sold actively with choice calves selling higher. Yearling heifers sold steady with yearling steers selling under pressure.

Southlore Farms Inc. of Palmerston, consigned 11 head that averaged 1,389 lbs. and sold for an average price of $139.33. One charolais steer weighed 1,470 lbs. and sold for $150. K/C McAlpine Farms of Ailsa Craig, consigned nine head that averaged 1,536 lbs. and sold for an average price of

$144.15. One gold steer weighed 1,525 lbs. and sold for a price of $149.

Terry Murray of Clifford, consigned 11 head that averaged 1,301 lbs. and sold for an average price of $140.09.

Two charolais heifers weighed 1,110 lbs. and sold for $148.50.

Southlore Farms Inc. of Palmerston, consigned 11 head that averaged 1,389 lbs. and sold for an average price of $139.33. Two heifers weighed 1,423 lbs. and sold for $144.50.

There were 300 cows on offer.

Beef sold $70 to $78 with sales to $94; D1 and D2, $68 to $78 with sales to $90; D3, $60 to $67; D4, $52 to $62. Railline Farms of Lucknow, consigned one red cow that weighed 1,535 lbs. and sold for $94.

There were 11 bulls selling $86 to $102. Perry Elliott of Ripley, consigned one black bull that

weighed 1,995 lbs. and sold for $102.

There were 100 head of veal on offer. Beef veal sold $150 to $180 with sales to $189; good holsteins, $125 to $132 with sales to $136; SL heavy holsteins, $115 to $125; heavy holsteins, $105 to $115; medium holsteins, $110 to $120; plain holsteins, $100 to $110. Lamar Frey of Listowel, consigned six head that averaged 803 lbs. and sold for an average price of $168.73. One blue steer weighed 880 lbs. and sold for $188.

Peel Dominion of Bluevale, consigned six steers that averaged 709 lbs. and sold for an average price of $126.96. One holstein steer weighed 675 lbs. and sold for $129.

Josh Bennewies of Bornholm, consigned five holstein steers that averaged 667 lbs. and sold for an average price of $128.69. One holstein steer weighed 695 lbs. and sold for $136.

Lambs 50 - 64 lbs. sold $322 to $346; 65 - 79 lbs., $328 to $347; 80 - 94 lbs., $265 to $280; 95 - 109 lbs., $245 to $329; 110 lbs. and over, $225 to $235.

Sheep sold $125 to $215.

Goats: billies sold $150 to $300; nannies, $100 to $200; kids: meat, $300 to $355; dairy, $250 to $315.

Brian and Craig Salverda of Londesborough, consigned 31 head.

Fifteen lambs averaged 72 lbs. and sold for a price of $340. Steve Hallam of Kincardine, consigned 15 head. Eight lambs averaged 69 lbs. and sold for a price of $347.

Top quality stocker steers under 400 lbs. sold $201 to $207; 400 499 lbs., $229.50 to $252; 500 - 599 lbs., $228 to $260; 600 - 699 lbs., $224 to $240; 700 - 799 lbs., $187 to $203; 800 - 899 lbs., $184 to $190.25; 900 - 999 lbs., $179 to $189; 1,000 lbs. and over, $172 to $180.50.

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Letter to the Editor retention, with a fine of $1,200 per animal for a first-time offence for any missing tags. Both the producer and trucker can be fined.

For multiple years now the beef farmers at our local level have brought forward a resolution to the Beef Farmers of Ontario’s annual general meeting in Toronto to address this issue. The resolutions call for the use of the producers Premises Identification Number (PIN) on the manifest that goes with the cattle being shipped, rather than replacing lost tags. The PIN would record that the animal went from the producer to the packer or abattoir, exactly the same information as replacing a tag, but without causing a multitude of concerns. Each year

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Scott concerned with beef RFID tags THE EDITOR, Attn: Ernie Hardeman, Honourable Minister of Agriculture: I am writing you out of concern with a draconian piece of legislation that is causing unnecessary anxiety and stress among our beef producers and transporters. It pertains to directto-packer sales of beef cattle to the facility of a packer or abattoir. The problem stems from the small number of lost or missing radio frequency identification (RFID) tags from the animal’s ear.

I was informed during a phone conversation with a regional director with the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) that the existing regulation calls for 100 per cent tag

499 lbs. sold $150 to $167; 500 599 lbs., $166 to $192; 600 - 699 lbs., $168 to $184; 700 - 799 lbs., $168 to $183.75; 800 - 899 lbs., $167 to $179.25; 900 lbs. and over, $168 to $182.50.

Levi S. Weber of Renfrew, consigned 40 head. Two charolais steers averaged 515 lbs. and sold for an average price of $260. Seven gold steers averaged 617 lbs. and sold for an average price of $240.

Blair Furtney of Parkhill, consigned nine head that averaged 684 lbs. and sold for an average price of $187.75. Four gold heifers averaged 648 lbs. and sold for an average price of $184.

Gibson Ag. Ltd. of Lucknow, consigned 57 head that averaged 731 lbs. and sold for an average price of $191.16. Eighteen black heifers averaged 722 lbs. and sold for an average price of $183.75.

this resolution has been brought to the floor, discussed, voted on and carried. This demonstrates that this concern is of monumental importance to the beef producers and transporters working within the industry.

The safety and well-being of the producer is of high importance as they work, often alone, with large heavy finished, sometimes aggressive animals. We hope there can be a consensus reached on this before someone experiences injury or death.

The ongoing genuine efforts of our local beef producers, as well as the Beef Farmers of Ontario at a higher level, appear to be falling on the deaf ears of those too far

Helping out The employees at McGavin and Robert’s Farm Equipment recently came together to donate to the Huron-Perth chapter of the Canadian Cancer Society. The funds, raised by the employees of the recently-amalgamated businesses, will go towards the Wheels of Hope Transportation Program. From left: Jeff McGavin, Carol Hertel of the society, Brian and Neil McGavin. (Denny Scott photo)

removed from the daily workings, demands and stress of farming, we are asking for your assistance.

A response is respectively requested that I may report back to the Board of Directors of the Huron County Beef Producers.

Thanking you in advance for your attention to this matter.

Douglas G. Scott Director, Huron County Beef Producers, RR 7, Lucknow.

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Don’t follow the calendar, resolve to be better now PEOPLE AROUND LONDESBORO

By BRENDA RADFORD Call 523-4296

While watching the Academy Awards on Feb. 9, I wondered why the awards are also referred to as the Oscars, so I did some online checking. Here is what I discovered: since 1928, the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences in Hollywood has acknowledged the

work of those in their industry. The first award was a figure of a knight holding a sword and standing on a reel of film. The reel had five spokes representing the Academy's actors, directors, producers, technicians and writers. The sword was meant to represent protection for the welfare and advancement of the film industry.

The statue was soon redesigned by Geo. Stanley, to its present shape – an improved knight figure and removed from the reel of film.

Margaret Herrick, a librarian at the Academy at the time, remarked in 1934 that the figure looked like her uncle Oscar. Hence the name was born and became official in 1939.

Margaret eventually became an

executive director of the Academy.

Oscar stands 13.5 inches tall and weighs 8.5 pounds and has been presented 3,000 times. During World War II, due to a metal shortage, Oscar was made of plaster. I wonder how he stood up to the afterparties for those three years? From 1982 to 2019, Oscar was made by the R.S. Owens Co. of Chicago. For the 2020 ceremonies, he was handcast in bronze and given his 24-karat-gold finish by the Polich Tallix Fine Art Foundry. And now you know all about Oscar.

February is Heart and Stroke Month – a time to take a hard look at how you are protecting yourself from these two nasty, and sometimes fatal, diseases.

Awesome artists The Blyth Legion recently recognized students at Hullett Central Public School who participated in the annual Remembrance Day art and literature contests. Above are the winners of the Junior and Intermediate poster contests for the school. Back row, from left: Ashley Kuntz (third place, Intermediate black and white), Tyson Finch (second, Intermediate black and white), Audrey Kreuger (third, Junior colour), Brooklyn Ohm (first, Intermediate black and white), Lukas Greidanus (second, Junior colour) and Legion representative Donna Govier.

Front row: Elix Baxter (first, Junior black and white), Titus Buttar (second, Junior black and white), Mia Greydanus (first, Junior colour) and Clara DeBoer (third, Junior black and white).

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Jan. 1 receives a lot of attention about making resolutions, many of which generally focus on improving one's health. Those health-related resolutions all benefit heart health: butting out, eating better, getting fit, etc. By this time in a new year, those resolutions may be all but forgotten.

What I’ve come to realize is a change in life, a resolution, can get started any minute, any day, any month. One has the choice at any time to improve one's well-being.

So, rather than be forced to make drastic changes to your life as a result of a health problem, why not resolve right this minute to do better?

Make a this year’s resolution. And with that in mind, don't kick yourself if you slip. Just start that resolution all over again right then. We are only human and slips will happen. It is not the end, just start over.

Minister Susan McIlveen will conduct the Sacrament of Communion at Londesborough United Church on Sunday, Feb. 23.

It will be offered this time in the manner to which congregants are accustomed – served to the pews.

Following the morning worship there will be a time of fellowship over a light potluck meal, then Londesborough United will hold its annual meeting. Plan to be present that morning and be an integral part of our church family and the planning for the coming years of our congregation's life.

The committee in charge of the annual bazaar held in November at Londesborough United have a note for your consideration. Last November a table of used books was incorporated in the event. Due to its success it has been decided to offer them again this year. Also the committee will be having a Christmas table.

Lots of folks have perfectly fine Christmas items they no longer want. These items might just make

someone else’s Christmas brighter.

The committee hopes you will consider donating used books and Christmas items for their bazaar. So as you purge your closets in the intervening months, keep the church sale in mind.

The Londesborough community was saddened to learn of the passing of Colleen Howatt on Jan. 28.

Sympathies are extended to her family and friends. Please keep them in your thoughts and prayers.

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Sympathies offered to locals PEOPLE AROUND WALTON

By Jo-Ann McDonald Call 887-6570

Cleaning up Carter Albers was on hand during the Brussels Lions Club’s community breakfast over the weekend, helping the Lions with the dishes by cleaning his off well. (Mark Nonkes photo)

Our sympathies to the Bentley family on the passing of Stan Bentley. He will be missed by his wife Bev and son Dean and his family. Stan ran an auto body shop in Cranbrook when I first met him.

He did great work and was a very nice man. I have learned more about him through visits with his wife and know he was strong, quiet, funny, family-oriented, and loved by his family. He went through the last couple of years with major medical problems and mostly in good spirits.

He will be missed. Our condolences to all.

Brussels made the news last week with a smash and grab at the LCBO. Hopefully the culprit will be apprehended.

Sadness for the village of Cranbrook with the loss of the

young life of Taylor Long, as a result of a snowmobile accident. Our sympathies are extended to the grieving families.

Neil McDonald is here for a visit and to help celebrate our aunt Marg’s birthday. Family members gathered at Huronview and enjoyed an afternoon of visiting and cake.

Happy birthday Marg Rogerson!

Catching up on what is ahead, there are three weeks of school until March break, seven weeks until Easter, 13 weeks until the Victoria Day holiday weekend and 18 weeks until school is over for the year. The good news is, it is only 10 months until Christmas.

Celebrating birthdays this past week include Mary Baan, John McCall MacBain, Barry Skinner, Betty Glanville, Krista Fraser, Val Pethick, Gary McNichol, Betty Graber Watson, Jack Knight, Hayden Lee, Monica McNichol,

by Cameron Hoskins and Stewart.

Goderich served five penalties totalling 13 minutes while Kincardine was assessed 24 minutes over eight infractions.

Logan Vermunt was in goal for the Flyers, stopping 40 of 45 shots, while Jamie Brock earned the win for the Bulldogs, stopping 29 of 31 shots.

On Feb 11, the Bulldogs edged out the Flyers 4-3.

Kincardine’s Fiegehen earned the only goal of the first period, assisted

by Freiburger and Carson English.

The Flyers then owned the second period, scoring three goals by way of two power-play opportunities and a penalty shot.

Hoggarth earned the first powerplay marker, assisted by Stecho and Avery Timmermans. Jeff Fritzley earned the second, assisted by Chad Treble and Matt Bean.

Treble then scored on a penalty shot with just over four minutes left in the period, putting the Flyers up 3-1.

The lead wasn’t built to last, however, as Fiegehen completed his hat-trick for the game with two power-play markers in the first two minutes of the third period. The first marker was assisted by Swanton while Bryce McFadden earned the assist on the second.

Fossold then earned the gamewinning goal, assisted by Jeremy Davidson and Brett Burrows.

Kincardine served 19 penalty minutes on nine infractions while Goderich served four infractions totalling eight minutes.

Sean Andrus earned the win in net for the Bulldogs, stopping 37 of 40 shots while Spencer Lazarevich was in net for Goderich, stopping 28 of 32 shots.

Obituaries

KAREN WINNIFRED (née Smith) PARKER Karen Winnifred (née Smith) Parker passed away peacefully, surrounded by her family at Huron Residential Hospice, on Sunday, Feb. 16, 2020. She was in her 78th year.

Karen was the beloved wife of the late Stuart Parker (2002) and the loving mother of Lisa and Andrew, Tara and Murray, Lori and Gary and Lara and Chris. Karen was blessed with 11 grandchildren and one great-grandchild.

She was the sister-in-law of Gary, Elaine and Terry and will be missed by a niece, nephews and cousins.

Karen was predeceased by her parents Lloyd and Alma Smith, inlaws Thomas and Florence Parker and sister-in-law Barbara.

Friends and family were received at St. Ambrose Roman Catholic Church for visitation and funeral mass on Wednesday, Feb. 19. Father Mike Anderson officiated.

In lieu of flowers and as expressions of sympathy, donations to the Huron Residential Hospice or the Tanner Steffler Foundation would be appreciated.

Cards of sympathy may be sent to Box 365, Brussels, ON N0G 1H0.

Condolences may be left at riversidefuneralhome.ca

To read past obituaries visit our website at www.huroncitizen.ca

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Kincardine eliminates Flyers Continued from page 1 game and the series, assisted by Donnelly and Stanbury.

Devon Carson earned the win in net for the Ironmen, saving 28 of 31 shots while Josh Silverman was in net for the Hawks, saving 37 of 41 shots.

Both teams were assessed three penalties each totalling six minutes.

The Ironmen’s series against the Bulldogs is set to start tomorrow, Feb. 21, with a game in Wingham at 8 p.m. The game starts a series of three matches in three days for the squads as Feb. 22, the Bulldogs host the Ironmen with a puck drop at 7:30 p.m. and on Feb. 23, the Ironmen host at 3 p.m. at the North Huron Wescast Community Complex.

Game four is set for Wednesday Feb. 26 in Kincardine, while games five, six and seven (if necessary) are set for Feb. 28 (Wingham), Feb. 29 (Kincardine) and March 1 (Wingham).

For more information visit the Ironmen’s website at ohaironmen.pointstreaksites.com.

FLYERS ELIMINATED The Goderich Flyers have been eliminated from the North Pollock Division playoffs in the Provincial Junior Hockey League after being downed by the Kincardine Bulldogs in five games.

There was no love lost between the teams as the Bulldogs eliminated the Flyers with a 5-2 win on Feb. 14.

The Bulldogs started out strong with Jerrid Fossold scoring less than 30 seconds into the game, assisted

by Logan Freiburger.

Geoffry VandenBoorn followed suit with a goal just over two and a half minutes later, assisted by Tyler Sutter and Brady Stewart.

The Flyers’ Kaden Hoggarth then scored two power-play markers before the end of the first. The first marker was assisted by Mitch Fisher while Jack Stecho earned the assist on the second. Kincardine would go on to score three unanswered goals to earn the win.

In the second period, Freiburger earned a power-play marker assisted

by Mike Fiegehen and Logan Swanton. Fiegehen then scored, assisted by Swanton and Fossold.

Bryce McFadden earned the lone marker of the third period, assisted

Sadie Smith and Jenna Martene.

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From the Minister’s Study

Hovius asks was Elijah a hero, or just like us?

By Jason Hovius Brussels Community Bible Chapel Every once in a while you hear a story, perhaps in the news, about a hero who saved the day. Something terrible was about to happen and it seemed inevitable, but someone stepped up to the plate and did the heroic deed. In the nick of time, of course. It happens all the time in the movies.

Sometimes nobody even knows who the hero was, they just did what needed to be done and disappeared into the crowd.

Sometimes the so-called hero is asked for an interview by the media.

The question usually arises in one form or another, “What made you do what you did?” I’m sure you already know the answer. It’s usually like, “I’m not a hero. I was just in the right place at the right time.” I always wonder if they actually mean it, or if this is just the default answer that is generally considered the correct one for this situation.

Probably a bit of both.

What makes someone a hero? A hero may be a one-hit wonder, but there are also so many unsung heroes who work faithfully behind the scenes day-in and day-out. They have qualities like kindness and perseverance and creativity that help them think critically and solve problems. They never think of themselves as heroes. They are just “doing their job” or “doing what needs to be done” (shout-out to my mother!).

I was reading about Elijah this week. He was one of God’s prophets in wayward Israel, and he did some pretty bold stuff in a culture that opposed him at every turn. He stood face-to-face with the wicked king Ahab and told him there was going to be a massive climate emergency in their country because of the nation’s disobedience to God’s commands. Elijah wanted the people of Israel to recognize their dependence on the one true God. The message was simply “no rain until I say so”.

These weren’t just empty threats that Elijah made; they were backed by something way more powerful than courageous words. According to the book of James in the New Testament, Elijah prayed that it wouldn’t rain. And it didn’t rain until he prayed for rain again three-and-ahalf years later. The emphasis in

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James 5 is that a prayer of earnest faith is powerful and effective.

This earnest faith of Elijah is demonstrated often throughout his lifetime. After confronting King Ahab and praying for no rain, he trusted God for provision in the least likely of places as the drought and famine grew in severity. A poor widow shared her last meal with him. Actually, she shared her last meal with him hundreds of times.

Say what? Mealtime after mealtime, her jars of oil and flour remained almost, but never quite, empty.

After three years, he proposed a contest – a sacrifice whereby Yahweh and the false god Baal could prove themselves. The God who answered with fire would earn the allegiance of the witnesses. Elijah’s simple prayer (in contrast with the wild antics of Baal’s prophets) for Yahweh’s glory in Israel was

answered with an all-consuming fire from the skies that burned up the sacrifice, wood and even the stones and water.

Have you ever wished you could be as confident and courageous as Elijah? Guess what! You can be.

James 5:17 starts with the words, “Elijah was a man just like us…”

Imagine Elijah in an interview with the Mount Carmel Courier (no such paper exists, as far as I know) after that contest, which was not

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God doesn’t need “heroic” people to do mighty things. Come to think of it, he doesn’t need people at all.

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much of a contest at all. He would say something like “I’m not a hero… I just prayed with faith to the right God. Anyone else could do the same thing.”

If Elijah said that, he would be right. God doesn’t play favourites; He answers honest prayers from anyone of any race or age or social class. There are reasons why God might not answer prayers, such as if we pray with wrong motives (James

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Join the rush On Saturday, the Blyth Brussels Atom Rep Crusaders hosted the Wingham Ironmen at the Blyth and District Community Centre, continuing their playoff series against their rivals to the north. The Crusaders were victorious at home, beating Wingham by a score of 7-3. The series continues tonight (Feb. 20) with the Crusaders travelling to Wingham. (Mark Nonkes photo)

By Bev Craddock The Majestic Women’s Institute met for its first meeting of the year recently with eight members present in the Brussels Library.

President Kathy Bridge welcomed all and opened with a reading entitled, “Did you forget?” After the Ode and Mary Stewart Collect, secretary Ruth Bauer read past meeting minutes and correspondence of thank you cards for the shut-in boxes delivered in December.

After the business meeting, convenor Doreen Marks presented the program on collections and collectables. Collections are a group of like items that may or may not be of monetary value, e.g. shells, rocks or tools as well as collectables that have value, like collector plates, coins, stamps, crystal. Collectable values can increase and decrease depending on demand. Doreen shared a few of her collections: stamps, coins, handkerchiefs, snowmen and Red Rose Tea

figurines that came free in boxes of tea and now can cost as much as five or six dollars. Collections should, when possible, be displayed for all to enjoy. All people collect something be it clothes to wear, food to eat, furniture, etc.

After the meeting, a wonderful snack was supplied by Yvonne Knight and Ruth Bauer.

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Kates brings unique theatre education to Blyth creation process behind the play.

Beyond drama programs at her school and the Young Company, Marcy has little experience with theatre, so she was happy to take in what she could. She anticipates this will be a very good experience for her as she pursues a post-secondary education in drama.

Participants were tasked with bringing in images and a short literature piece to amalgamate together through digital projection as an early project in the program, Marcy said. She chose an excerpt from Robert Frost’s “Nothing Gold Can Stay” and said the images she chose didn’t necessarily immediately connect with the poem.

She worked through that, however, and found how she thought the two creative products fit together.

“I’m pleased so far,” she said,

adding she hadn’t planned to create a product but to follow a creative process.

Kates echoed that, saying that there was no expectation to have anything created for consumption through the program.

“There’s this pressure in Canadian theatre to always have something to show at the end, to always have something on stage,” she said. “There’s no room for experimentation for the sake of experimentation, but that’s what we’re doing here.”

Marcy said the program definitely opened her eyes and, if it ever returns, she encourages people to take part in it.

Kates said that having Marcy there was an opportunity for McIntosh, Garratt and Kates to work with Marcy in preparation for Airborne.

All about the journey Varrick Grimes, from Newfoundland by way of Stratford, was one of the creative professionals welcomed to Beth Kates’ MODULES program at Memorial Hall last week. The event brought together generations of theatre professionals and aspiring theatre professionals to craft short digital collages alongside written words. Grimes is shown reading a piece by Goderich-area writer Chris Spaleta, alongside video Spaleta took. (Denny Scott photo)

By Denny Scott The Citizen Beth Kates, best known locally as a digital dramaturg for several Blyth Festival productions, held a special event known as MODULES at Memorial Hall last week to provide exposure to emerging technologies in theatre performances.

Kates, the Artistic Director and Founder of the Digital Alchemy Creation lab, who received a $250,000 grant to put on the event, welcomed a number of creative professionals to participate in the program.

The program ran five days last week in Blyth and will be run in several city centres across Canada throughout the year, including Montreal, Winnipeg and Vancouver.

“In a nutshell, I have developed a series of week-long labs where I work directly with playwrights (and other theatre makers) to help them understand the possibilities inherent in established and emerging digital tools (like projection, video and virtual reality),” Kates said in an email to The Citizen. “The goal is to develop the skills of the playwrights, not to become digital experts, but to give them the vocabulary and

knowledge about these tools so that they can fold them and the possibilities of them into the crafting of their stories.”

Kates said Blyth is an important place for the event to be held not just because of her own connection to the site and her love of the work she’s done there, but also to bridge the “rural divide”.

While the program is wholly new, she said, similar educational experiences are usually found in city centres.

“That is where access to workshops around digital technology usually happens,” she said. “As someone committed to rural arts development, this is a really exciting opportunity to bring cutting edge technology and trailblazing ways of thinking out into the regions.”

The program is aimed at people of all experience levels when it comes to theatre, Kates said. Among those attending were theatre veterans like Kelly McIntosh, as well as high school students like Emma Marcy and West Larabee, both of whom have participated in the Blyth Festival’s Young Company program.

Kates said she was very happy with the program.

“The ideas I had of how this could work have all come to pass and they have done so organically,” she said in an interview with The Citizen.

“There were a lot of different themes we wanted to work with and we did.”

She said the event represented decades of experience being brought to light, and said it was very inspiring to see how participants followed their curiosity and grew through the program.

The program is designed to give participants “another tool in their belt” when it came to creating theatre, Kates said.

Marcy, a St. Anne’s Catholic Secondary student from Seaforth, said she came to the event with no idea what to expect.

“I had no knowledge of what we were going to be doing,” she said.

“It’s shown me an abstract way of looking at productions, which is very cool.”

Marcy’s presence at the event was an important one, Kates said, as the two, alongside McIntosh and Blyth Festival Artistic Director Gil Garratt will be penning Airborne: The Life and Legacy of Lorna Bray.

Marcy said she was interested to see what she could do with the experience to prepare her for the

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New charging station may come to Seaforth

By Shawn Loughlin The Citizen Huron East Council is considering a partnership with the Seaforth Community Development Trust that would erect an electric vehicle charging station in Seaforth.

Councillor Ray Chartrand raised the issue at council’s Feb. 4 meeting, suggesting a station be placed somewhere in the town with costs to be split between the trust and the municipality. The proposal came after a presentation by the C4th Climate Action group to the trust; the same group that presented a similar request to Huron East Council in November of last year.

At that November, 2019 meeting, C4th Climate Action members Susan Hundertmark and Connie Trotter told council that a Level 2 charger, the most common in the province, would cost between $2,500 and $5,000 to install. At the time, however, the pair said that Level 3 chargers, which could charge cars in a fraction of the time of a Level 2 charger but would cost substantially more, were becoming more common in the province keeping pace with vehicle sales.

The chargers would come at a cost for electric vehicle users, similar to a parking meter that takes credit cards,

with a pay-for-use structure. Huron East had been advised to use this model, saying free chargers can be abused by electric vehicle owners who could leave their cars on the chargers for long periods of time or even overnight.

After the presentation to the trust, Chartrand brought the issue to council, proposing the 50/50 split.

However, not all councillors saw it that way. Brussels Councillor John Lowe suggested a funding model in which the trust would pay a higher percentage because none of Huron East’s other four wards would really benefit from the charging station.

Councillor Larry McGrath also proposed a potential partnership with a local Seaforth business to help bring the charger to fruition.

As pointed out during that November, 2019 meeting, Huron East is a bit of a gap in the trail of electric vehicle chargers without structures in the municipality’s two biggest communities: Seaforth and Brussels. There is one in Walton, however, but there is clearly a gap in the municipality, the two women said.

Chief Administrative Officer Brad Knight said staff would prepare a report to further explore all of the options and present it to council at a future meeting.

Right back at you The Belgrave Recreation Board held a special Family Day Carnival at the Belgrave Community Centre on Sunday to coincide with the Family Day long weekend. While the Belgrave Kinsmen hosted breakfast and snow volleyball on Saturday, the Recreation Board hosted a multitude of activities both inside and outside on Sunday, including face-painting courtesy of Snippety the Clown, taken advantage of by children like Nella Querengesser. (Mark Nonkes photo)

Vote puzzling: writer Continued from page 12 difficult are a thing of the past. Few critics also seem to realize Ontario is the only province that will meet its greenhouse gas reduction commitment and globally we are clearly the model for greenhouse gas reduction. Curious isn’t it that so called environmentalists aren’t celebrating this fact?

The Bruce refurbs and the impressive performance of both Darlington and Pickering stations

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Perhaps that’s too much to ask of humans, but if anyone wants to feel better about this bargain, internet search electricitymap.org and you will see how Ontario and the planet clearly benefitted.

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