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Festival outdoor stage approved

By Shawn Loughlin The Citizen

Super soaking Briar and Owen Corneil took some time over the weekend in the warm weather to take some safe, albeit wet shots at their parents, Jenny and Drew. Scenes like this should be playing out a little more frequently now, with weather reports indicating that the warm weather sweeping through southern Ontario is here to stay, at least for the foreseeable future and through the Victoria Day long weekend, unofficially marking the arrival of summer in Canada. (Photo submitted)

The Blyth Festival is moving ahead with an ambitious outdoor stage project at the natural amphitheatre at the Blyth campgrounds, which now has the approval of North Huron Council.

In an interview with The Citizen, Festival Artistic Director Gil Garratt said that while a professionally-engineered outdoor stage will hopefully allow the Festival to move ahead with outdoor productions later this summer, he hopes it will be bigger than that. Not only can the stage be part of the Festival picture moving forward, but it could also serve as community infrastructure rarely seen in Huron County for musical performances or community celebrations like the Rutabaga Festival, Barn Dance Jamboree Weekend, the reunion of the Huron Pioneer Thresher and Hobby Association and more.

After months of development, the details of the outdoor stage proposal were finally up for approval at North Huron Council’s Monday night meeting.

When the process began last year, Garratt said there were thoughts that outdoor shows may be produced in 2020. However, that was in the early days of the COVID-19 pandemic when no one

thought it would still be ravaging the world more than one year later.

He did say, however, that the Festival has a unique history with outdoor productions like The Outdoor Donnellys and Many Hands, so he felt that, with the safety advice available at the time, it was a natural step for the Festival.

When Garratt and the Festival first proposed the idea, he said it was part of a five-year plan for the Festival. Council supported the concept, unanimously voting in favour of it at the time.

Garratt said that he and his team at the Festival saw the development of an outdoor performance space not just as a way to ensure the Festival would be ready to respond to any threats like COVID-19 in the future, but as an opportunity for years to come.

With a permanent outdoor stage, Garratt said he could see a future in which the Festival offered a full season in Memorial Hall, complemented by productions designed to be performed on the outdoor stage as well as at the Phillips Studio.

One of the first things he had to consider in terms of design was accessibility; ensuring everyone could see a show at the outdoor theatre space, so they needed to bring an architect on board.

Garratt said the Festival Continued on page 3

Vaccine eligibility expands to all adults: HPPH

By Denny Scott The Citizen Huron Perth Public Health (HPPH) director and incident manager Donna Taylor says the recent increase in COVID-19 cases is the result of outbreaks and public health measures not being followed, as well as household spread.

During a teleconference last week, she reminded everyone to follow the public health and workplace safety measures to prevent transmission of COVID-19.

Taylor said people need to stay home if they have COVID-19 symptoms, even if the symptoms are mild, get tested if exposure may be possible, stay home except for essential reasons, screen before work, practise physical distancing or wear a mask when physical distancing is not possible and wash your hands often with soap and water or alcohol-based hand sanitizer.

ASTRAZENECA VACCINE Taylor also responded to the announcement last week that the AstraZeneca rollout has been

paused due to an increase in vaccine-induced immune thrombotic thrombocytopenia (VITT), or blood clotting issues, in vaccine recipients.

“The rate of VITT increased from about 1 in 100,000 to 1.7 in 100,000 over the last few days,” she said last week. “The decision to pause the rollout was also based on the increased and reliable supply of the

Pfizer and Moderna mRNA vaccines and the downward trend in cases in Ontario. It is important to remember that although this vaccine poses a small safety risk, it is still effective at preventing severe illness, hospitalization and death due to COVID-19.”

Huron and Perth Counties saw the vaccine administered through pharmacies since being made

available and immunization clinics held April 20 and 22, according to HPPH. “The province has indicated it will provide more guidance around second doses for those who received a first dose of [the] AstraZeneca [vaccine],” Taylor said. “The Huron Perth Mass Vaccination Advisory Committee, which includes HPPH, pharmacy

and primary care representatives, will follow provincial direction on second doses.”

Taylor said HPPH clinics continue to provide the Moderna and Pfizer vaccines.

VACCINE ELIGIBILITY Taylor said that, as of last week, HPPH expanded vaccine eligibility to individuals with certain health Continued on page 2

Elementary School Fair postponed to ’22

By Shawn Loughlin The Citizen As the COVID-19 pandemic drags on, organizers of the Elementary School Fair have decided to again postpone the event, this time until September of 2022.

The next fair will be the 100th in history. Originally set for the fall of 2020, it was delayed until 2021 and now delayed further until next year.

Elementary School Fair President Margaret Vincent said the event’s executive had been holding regular virtual meetings and, with a large

celebration planned to mark the milestone, it soon became clear that attempting to hold the event this fall would likely still be too complicated. In addition to public health guidelines and the impossible task of predicting the status of the pandemic in September, Vincent said another factor is that there just hasn’t been enough school time for students, teachers or parents to prepare items to be shown at the fair.

With everyone working to navigate online learning while many are working from home in an attempt to keep safe and comply

with the provincial stay-at-home order, Vincent said the last thing the fair board wanted to do was give families another thing to do.

She said the board is going to engage with families and students in the coming months to ensure there are activities they can be doing at home to have fun and work towards the fair in 2022, connecting online and through social media.

Vincent also said that because the next fair to be held will be such an important milestone for the event, they could do it properly and make it all they felt it should be.

She also felt it was the way to

best recognize the companies and residents that have stepped in with sponsorships and donations in recent years, continuing to support the fair and helping it to stay afloat.

After the Victoria Day long weekend, Vincent said the board will begin hosting virtual home activities to keep students engaged and looking ahead to next year’s fair, beginning with a sidewalk chalk challenge.

For more information or to stay connected with the fair and the events due to be held later this year, follow the Elementary School Fair on Facebook.

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Outbreaks persist

Continued from page 1 conditions and those in Group Two of people who cannot work from home, including those employed at grocery stores, restaurants and transportation workers, as well as individuals in unlicensed childcare settings.

In an e-mail to The Citizen, that information was further clarified, with HPPH staff saying that anyone who cannot work from home should reach out regarding their eligibility.

Earlier this week, HPPH announced that, starting May 18, appointments were to open to individuals 18 or older to receive vaccines through HPPH. Check the HPPH website at www.hpph.ca/vaccine for more information, Taylor said. The website also includes a second-dose calculator to help those who have received their first dose determine when they will be able to seek a second dose.

Currently, vaccination clinics are being booked in June.

PROVINCIAL ANNOUNCEMENTS Over the weekend, the province made several large announcements regarding COVID-19 vaccinations and the ongoing lockdown restrictions.

Premier Doug Ford announced that “summer camps” will be able to open in the province, though he didn’t provide information as to whether that meant day camps or sleep-over camps and shared no details regarding what measures will be in place at the camps. He said that, by July 3, the camps should be able to open. Ford made the announcement at a mass vaccination clinic west of Toronto.

The provincial government also stated that, as of Tuesday, all residents over the age of 18 will be able to book a COVID-19 vaccine, which is a week earlier than anticipated.

During a press conference, provincial representatives attributed the change to an influx of vaccine doses.

LOCAL CASE NUMBERS COVID-19 infections continue to be reported across Huron and Perth resulting in 76 new cases across the HPPH service area. The increase keeps Huron and Perth Counties firmly in the red zone of the province’s COVID-19 response framework.

The 74 new cases are split nearly evenly between Huron and Perth Counties with 35 in Huron and 39 in Perth County.

Cases continue to surge in South Huron with 18 new COVID-19 infections being reported there, bringing its cumulative total to 146.

Across the rest of the county, new cases have been reported in Central Huron, where five new cases bring its total to 70; North Huron, where five new cases bring its total to 63; Howick, where four new cases bring its total to 48, Huron East, where two new cases bring its total to 109 and Bluewater where an increase of one brought its cumulative case count to 45.

Cases remained static over the past week in Morris-Turnberry with 57 cumulative cases, AshfieldColborne-Wawanosh with 29 cases and Goderich with 23 cases.

In Perth County, 21 new cases were reported in Stratford, bringing its cumulative total to 435. Other new cases were reported in North Perth, which has 406 cases after an increase of five; Perth East, which has 157 cases after an increase of eight; West Perth, which has two

new cases for a total of 52; Perth South, which has one new case for a total of 46 and St. Marys, which has four new cases for a total of 44.

There are 87 active cases across Huron and Perth Counties split nearly down the middle, with 44 in Perth County and 43 in Huron.

In Huron County, active cases are found in South Huron (24), Central Huron (six) North Huron and Howick with five each, Huron East (two) and Bluewater (one) Perth County’s 44 active cases include 24 in Stratford, eight in Perth East, seven in North Perth, two each in West Perth and St. Marys and one in Perth South.

Probable acquisition of COVID19 continues to be driven by outbreak and household contact situations, which are responsible for 28.2 and 27.1 per cent of new infections, respectively. Close contact is likely responsible for 18.5 per cent of infections while travel is responsible for 1.2 per cent of infections. Unknown vectors continue to account for approximately one in four infections.

Huron and Perth Counties’ incidence rate, or the number of cases per 100,000 residents, continues to climb, increasing from 51.5 earlier in the month to 61.5 as of last Thursday. Positivity per cent of cases, taken over a seven-day average, increased from 2.9 per cent to 4.06 per cent while local hospital ICU occupancy stays high at 92 per cent, with acute care occupancy sitting at 69 per cent.

There are five remaining unidentified outbreaks across the area: three in workplaces, one in a community setting and one at a congregate learning facility. The outbreak at Fordwich Village, which impacted two staff members, was declared over on May 11 after initially being reported on April 30.

LOCAL VACCINATION NUMBERS Huron and Perth Counties continue to see significant uptake of vaccination opportunities with nearly half of the residents of the two counties receiving their first dose.

As of Monday, 47.2 per cent, or 57,332 residents, of the two counties had rolled up their sleeves once, with 4.4 per cent, or 5,288 having had both doses and being fully vaccinated.

As for age groups, first doses have seen the following uptake: • 14,136 (61.3 per cent) of residents 16 to 54 • 5,209 (47.7 per cent) of residents 55 to 59 • 7,863 (69.9 per cent) of residents 60 to 64 • 8,762 (85.3 per cent) of residents 65 to 69 • 8,098 (93.6 per cent) of residents 70 to 74 • 5,409 (92.8 per cent) of residents 75 to 79 • 7,844 (94.9 per cent) of residents 80 or older.

Residents who are fully vaccinated, by age group, are as follow: • 1,794 (2.7 per cent) of residents 16 to 54 • 390 (3.6 per cent) of residents 55 to 59 • 348 (3.1 per cent) of residents 60 to 64 • 283 (2.8 per cent) of residents 65 to 69 • 299 (3.5 per cent) of residents 70 to 74 • 285 (4.9 per cent) of residents 75 to 79 • 1,889 (22.8 per cent) of residents 80 or older.

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Festival stage project to benefit other groups Goderich-to-Guelph Rail Trail system, in the background. In fact, several trees have already been planted at the space with the help of the Maitland Valley Conservation Authority with more to happen in the coming months.

Essentially, Garratt said, the stage will look like a giant patio, approximately 40 feet squared in a diamond shape towards the audience. Audience members, he said, will be in a semi-circle in front of the stage, wrapping around three quarters of the diamond stage, which includes two levels to aid in the Festival’s dynamic storytelling.

Garratt said he drew inspiration from other outdoor stages, including the one in High Park in Toronto, on which he has previously performed as part of Shakespeare in High Park.

Audience members, as the

Looking to the future

pandemic wears on, will be physically distanced outdoors, Garratt said. However, in the future, when COVID-19 is hopefully a thing of the past, the expectation is that the space will be able to accommodate hundreds.

This structure, he said, will be able to be utilized by other community groups like the Huron Pioneer Thresher and Hobby Association and others for their events and outdoor performances, providing a unique performance space not seen in Huron County.

As time goes on, Garratt said he anticipates that the Festival will commission and produce plays with the outdoor space in mind, designing shows specifically to be produced outside as part of the season.

For more information, visit its website at blythfestival.com.

The workings of grace in the heart

Theatres were among the first facilities to close when the COVID-19 pandemic struck early last year and they will be among the last to reopen when vaccination rates rise and case totals drop. That has forced those at the Blyth Festival to get creative with this outdoor stage proposal. Artistic Director Gil Garratt, however, hopes the stage will not just provide a short-term solution as the pandemic wears on, but an opportunity for creative outdoor shows to complement the Festival season for years to come. (Photos courtesy of Allan Avis Architects)

(by J.C. Ryle) “The wind blows wherever it pleases. You hear its sound, but you cannot tell where it comes from or where it is going. So it is with everyone born of the Spirit.” John 3:8 The workings of grace in the heart are utterly mysterious and unsearchable.

We cannot explain why the Word produces effects on one person in a congregation, and not upon another.

We cannot explain why, in some cases; with every possible advantage, and in spite of every entreaty; people reject the Word, and continue dead in trespasses and sins.

We cannot explain why in other cases; with every possible difficulty, and with no encouragement; people are born again, and become decided Christians.

We cannot define the manner in which the Spirit of God conveys life to a soul, and the exact process by which a believer receives a new nature.

All these are hidden things to us.

We see certain results, but we can go no further.

God alone can give spiritual life.

But it is a truth at the same time, which supplies an admirable antidote to excessive anxiety and despondency. Our principle work is to sow the seed. That done, we may wait with faith and patience for the result. We may leave our work with the Lord. He alone can, if He thinks fit, give success.

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

Continued from page 1 maintained a good relationship with architect Jason Morgan of Allan Avis Architects, so he tapped Morgan to help with the project.

Bringing him on board was made possible, Garratt said, thanks to support from Community Futures Huron, the Trillium Foundation and

fundraising from donors and members.

The design has gone through a number of versions, Garratt said, as he was involved from the beginning. At one point, there was talk about performing out of a shipping container on the back of a truck. However, together they have

come up with something much more professional and permanent, though shipping containers will still play a role.

He also said an integral part of the space will be connecting to nature and being under the beautiful Huron County sky with the treeline and Greenway Trail, part of the

CH closes Youth Centre sale The Municipality of Central Huron has signed an agreement to purchase the former Bluewater Youth Centre property from Infrastructure Ontario, allowing the municipality to enter into developmental opportunities to benefit the greater region.

Central Huron has budgeted approximately $5 million for the purchase and remediation of the property.

“This is a significant achievement for Central Huron to acquire 300 acres of highly valued lakeshore property at low risk to the municipality, which we will ensure is remediated to pristine condition.

We are pleased with the Province of Ontario’s partnership and goodwill contribution to make this revenue-

generating opportunity happen,” says Central Huron Mayor Jim Ginn.

“This acquisition checks all the priorities of council, including creating regional economic development opportunities, avoiding developmental delay, and ensuring environmental stewardship of an important property. Council has seen investorowned real estate sit idle that could have been put to use generating immediate economic opportunities.

We now have the keys to this important property and look forward to announcing a prospective lessee shortly.”

Central Huron Council’s first priority is to remediate the former Bluewater Youth Centre property,

which will be completed professionally by a qualified vendor and could take one to two years depending on resource availability.

While council acknowledges there are risks associating with purchasing and remediating the former Bluewater Youth Centre property, it is confident in its proven track record of creating and generating opportunities within the municipality.

“Rural communities have become resourceful in identifying low-risk revenue generation opportunities.

This property is a solid investment for Central Huron and we are eager to move ahead with the prospective interested party,” says Ginn.

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Editorials & Opinions

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Right at the time Last week, Ontario, along with several other provinces, suspended all first doses of the AstraZeneca vaccine over concerns of an increase in a rare blood-clotting condition and a shortage of supply. Prior to that, Ontarians had been told that the “best shot to get was the first one available”, as case counts rose and more transmissible variants were being detected.

With AstraZeneca supply becoming unreliable, and the weekly delivery of both Pfizer and Moderna vaccines ramping up, the game has changed. The public health authorities now have the option of switching more people to first doses of Pfizer and Moderna, which have less risk of blood clots.

This new directive doesn’t make the previous advice wrong. The risk of blood clots caused by the AstraZeneca shot, while concerning, is still far lower than the risk of contracting the COVID-19 virus, so while the supply of the other vaccines couldn’t keep up with the demand, AstraZeneca was the only option to get as many people vaccinated as possible, as soon as possible. The gradual decrease in new cases that we are now seeing means that it was the right thing to do at that time.

And now, with more access to the other vaccines in the province, holding off on AstraZeneca for first shots is the right thing to do at this time. – DS

Absent without leave In the thick of Ontario’s third wave of the COVID-19 pandemic, it’s crucial that we all stay home and limit interaction with others. No one can say that Premier Doug Ford doesn’t practise what he preaches.

Ford has been noticeably absent from the public eye since his headturning press conference late last month in which he gave police more power under the province’s stay-at-home order. Early reports indicated Ford had a brush with a staffer who had tested positive for COVID-19, but that was weeks ago and he has barely been seen since. This, at a time when Ontario is seeing its highest daily death totals in months, the bungling of the province’s vaccine rollout is making international news and an audit has discovered that Ford’s government has failed to properly track billions in COVID-19 relief funding.

Last week, CTV reported what many suspected: Ford’s break from the public eye is a calculated strategy to let others shoulder the blame of his government’s decisions for a while in an effort to preserve his image. The term “Protect the king” appeared in the story, courtesy of an unidentified party source. Ford’s government denies the existence of an official strategy, but the CTV story quotes a source who said that every day Ford is not in the public eye, his approval rating rises.

Amid calls for Ford’s resignation last month, The Citizen’s Editorial Board posited that the Ontario ship needs a captain and a change in leadership at such a crucial moment, despite Ford’s shortcomings, would plunge the province into further disarray. But the province does need a captain, someone to lead, not someone who hides when the going gets tough. Ford needs to prove that he cares more about Ontario residents than he does about himself and his image. – SL

Until proven guilty Canada’s Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has been cleared of any conflict of interest in the WE Charity scandal, though former federal Finance Minister Bill Morneau didn’t emerge quite as unscathed.

Federal Conservative Party Leader Erin O’Toole feels there needs to be more stringent rules or punishments and federal NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh says the findings reveal a consistent pattern of behaviour benefitting friends of the federal Liberal organization. However, under the laws of the day, Trudeau has been found not to be in conflict.

Those are only some of the important takeaways from this issue. One that may not have been considered is, despite the fact that Trudeau was declared innocent in the months-long investigation, the damage was done when doubt was cast not just upon him, but the WE Charity and its founders, the Kielburger brothers.

While wrongdoing was done, and while Trudeau does share some of the blame for putting Morneau in his position, Trudeau didn’t actually do anything wrong according to the letter of the law. However, that didn’t stop people on both sides of the political spectrum (including many journalists) from acting like he had already been found guilty.

In everything from our court systems to our ethical rules, those being investigated are supposed to be innocent until proven guilty. However, as a society, we are quick to let even allegations taint our view of people, especially those in power. The lesson here is that, when the next scandal breaks, everyone should refrain from assuming guilt before the details come out and those being investigated are cleared or indicted. – JDS

Looking Back Through the Years May 21, 1964 The Brussels Horticultural Society held its annual spring tea and flower show on May 16. The inclement weather couldn’t keep enthusiasts away, as it proved to be a popular event.

The Brussels Home and School Association was poised to circulate a questionnaire to parents with children attending Brussels Public School. The questionnaire would ask about the association’s activities and whether it should disband moving forward.

Rev. A. Johnston was in the midst of organizing a Squirt baseball team for boys aged 10 and under. He had anticipated that teams would also be formed in Atwood, Monkton and other nearby communities, so that a league could be formed for some competition.

The District Women’s Institute annual meeting was set to be held in Ethel on May 21. Delegates from the Majestic Women’s Institute in Brussels to attend the meeting would be Mrs. Carl Hemingway, Mrs. Archie Engel, Mrs. Ida Evans and Mrs. John Campbell.

May 15, 1974 Hullett Township ratepayers had reason to celebrate as their taxes would be decreasing in 1974.

The township mill rate would be down 0.8 mills from the previous year’s rate. This came as a result of a decrease of two mills in the Huron County rate, one-and-a-half mill at the township level and one-half mill in the elementary school rate, which all helped offset an increase of three mills to the secondary school tax rate.

The Huron-Perth Roman Catholic Separate School Board turned down a proposal that would see school board meetings held on a

rotating basis at all 19 of the board’s schools in the two counties.

East Wawanosh Township Council began considering the formation of its own recreation committee, which was essential for the township to access provincial funds for recreation purposes.

May 15, 1996 With a shift in priorities at the provincial government level, the plug was pulled on a Huron County business venture.

The Huron Business Development Corporation received word that the provincial government would no longer provide funding for the Community Investment Shares Corporation. The concept aimed to establish a financial vehicle in small communities for the purpose of local investment in local business.

“It is contributing to local development, and getting your share of the investment,” said Paul Nichol of the Huron Business Development Corporation.

Canadian Olympian Catherine Bond-Mills, through the Adopt-anAthlete Challenge, visited with students at Blyth Public School.

The London native had competed in several track and field activities over the course of her career, including long jump, high jump, shot put, javelin and the 100metre hurdles.

May 19, 2011 The Brussels Agricultural Society officially kicked off a historic year, all leading up to the 150th Brussels Fall Fair in history, scheduled for that September. The anniversary year would officially begin at the Brussels Legion on May 27 with a kick-off party.

Nicole Noble, vice-president of the Brussels Agricultural Society,

said there was plenty to celebrate and 150 years of a rural fall fair was definitely one of them.

The Brussels Lions Club began working towards its Elimination Draw, announcing that The Ballagh Bunch of Teeswater would be providing musical entertainment that night at the Brussels, Morris and Grey Community Centre.

The formation of the new Blyth Brussels Minor Hockey Association was made official with approval from the Western Ontario Athletics Association. John van Vliet, former president of Brussels Minor Hockey and the first-ever president of the newlyamalgamated organization said the new arrangement would be established for a two-year trial period that would be reviewed thereafter.

With the closure of several area schools, the construction of a new school in Wingham and Grey Central and Hullett Central Public Schools taking on new students, the Avon Maitland District School Board was open to some changes.

The board was inviting ideas from the general public for a name for the new school in Wingham, while also considering renaming both Grey Central and Hullett Central Public Schools to give them a new identity.

Captain Paul Dawson was named the new Commanding Officer of the Brussels Cadets, taking over for Louise Wegg, who had held the position for five years, two years longer than the norm.

Huron East Against Turbines (HEAT) was in the final planning stages of a large-scale anti-turbine rally in Seaforth on May 26.

Organizers said they expected hundreds to attend.

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Other Views

Is compromising good or bad?

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Looking around the world these days, it’s hard to figure out what causes more trouble: people who compromise too much or people who rigidly stand up for their principles.

Right now there’s been a new outbreak between Israel and its Palestinian neighbours – two peoples who stubbornly insist that they are the only rightful occupants of the same territory. Israelis keep electing hard-liners like Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu (though barely in the most recent election) who insist that land occupied in the 1967 war is now part of their country, including Jerusalem, which is holy to both Jews and Muslims, and the West Bank where Israel builds new settlements.

Both sides have had moderate leaders who sought a peaceful solution over the years, but generally they have eventually been rejected in favour of those who promise them total victory. Palestinians now appear to be represented by Hamas, a radical group that calls Israel the “Zionist enemy” and advocates the “liberation of all of Palestine”.

Periodically, when the Israeli government does something it finds abhorrent, Hamas fires rockets into Israel, keeping Israeli civilians in a constant state of apprehension.

Outside observers have long advocated a “two-state solution”, allowing both Israel and an unoccupied Palestinian nation to co-exist, but as one journalist covering the current outbreak of violence pointed out, faith in the possibility of a two-state solution seems to be fading on both sides.

What’s the answer then? A “final solution” that wipes out one side or the other? Surely, given the memory of Nazis trying to exterminate all Jews during the Holocaust, Israelis can’t want this. Yet to come to a lasting

Keith Roulston From the cluttered desk peace, both sides must compromise, something no one seems to be willing to do.

For many people, compromise is a dirty word – something you do when you aren’t willing to stand up for what’s right. We see the bad side of compromise among Republicans in the U.S. who have sold their souls to the cult of Donald Trump. Last week her fellow Republicans in the House of Representatives voted to strip Liz Cheney of her leadership role. Her sin was that she continued to say that former President Trump was fairly defeated in November’s presidential election and that Trump encouraged the insurrection that saw his supporters attack the Capitol building to try to prevent Electoral College votes being counted, officially acknowledging Joe Biden’s election as President.

In punishing Cheney, the Republican Congressional representatives have thrown their party fully behind Trump’s “big lie” that he actually won the election but it was stolen from him. They are so afraid of his threats to endorse candidates in future primaries to run against incumbents who cross him, that they have compromised their own moral authority.

Some have even denied there was anything wrong with the Jan. 6 invasion of the Capitol.

Asking us to disbelieve what we saw in video evidence. One Republican last week said the description of the event as a riot was a “bold

faced lie” and that what actually happened more closely resembled a “normal tourist visit” than a deadly attack.

Meanwhile Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell sticks by his principles, even if he has muted his earlier declaration that Trump had encouraged the Jan. 6 insurrection. He’s declared his one goal is to block all President Biden’s initiatives so that he fails in his goals and is defeated in the next election.

It’s a tactic President Biden should know well because it was also used against President Barack Obama when Biden was his vicepresident. In his memoir A Promised Land, President Obama writes about trying to find a compromise to get Republican support for his stimulus bill, designed to spur the economy after the 2008 recession. They went back and forth for weeks watering down his original proposal, hoping to satisfy Republicans, only to have them vote against the bill. Democrats had the votes to pass the legislation anyway but valuable time was lost, delaying the recovery and turning voters against Obama in the meantime.

The most famous example of trying to compromise with someone who won’t compromise was British Prime Minister Neville Chamberlain’s Munich Agreement with Adolf Hitler in 1938 which allowed Germany to invade portions of Czechoslovakia in return for “Peace for our time” for France and Britain. A year later the countries were at war anyway.

So, as in most things, nothing is simple when it comes to compromise and principles.

Standing up for your principles can be a good thing, if compromising will bring a negative result. Compromise can be good to resolve issues, but not if you compromise morality.

Online classes: I wish I had that chance

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or the past month and a bit, I’ve been mostly working from home while trying to keep my daughter focused on her online Junior Kindergarten classes and related school work, which is no small feat. The whole time, I think back to when the province was proposing online learning for students and I’ve got to say: I still think it’s a great idea.

Sure, it’s a hard pass on having students in Kindergarten (or Grades 1 through 6, in my opinion) participate online when it’s not absolutely necessary, but I think the proposal for online learning, which was floated by Ontario Premier Doug Ford’s government prior to the COVID-19 pandemic, wasn’t necessarily a bad one.

Don’t get me wrong: the fact that the next two weeks (and maybe the rest of the school year) will be online isn’t a good thing. As a matter of fact, it’s a huge pain to have to try and do my job while taking on some of the responsibilities of an Educational Assistant. That said, I think the takeaway here is that online learning isn’t just possible, it’s something that we need to teach because it enforces ideals like self-regulation and increased responsibility.

I’ve been out of school for over a decade now and I had to take an online course or three in order to graduate from university: It was a requirement to take online courses to get my degrees. Why does that matter? Well it was a totally new experience for me. As someone who constantly saw the words “needs to focus more” on his elementary report cards, I found it difficult to keep up with the classes.

Here’s the thing: in university or college (or even trades programs, which have had to move to some online programs recently), you pay for your classes, so failure is really not an option unless you have a big pile of money to burn. I

Denny Scott Denny’s Den took online courses in my first year at university and those classes were likely the most difficult for me, and the ones that resulted in the lowest grades, when compared to even my senior, in-person classes.

Would it have benefited me to try online learning before then? Definitely.

Maybe I’m wrong and online courses should be limited to high school but, here’s the thing: grades in high school matter.

Ask anyone who missed their first-choice post-secondary program due to a deficit of a mark or two: high school grades can have a dramatic effect on post-secondary education and the rest of your life. So if we’re going to throw students into the deep end of online schooling, it shouldn’t be when they’re in post-secondary or even secondary education, but in the latter years of their primary education experience, when they can afford to make mistakes.

That’s why, as much of a pain it has been to try and get my four-year-old to pay attention in class, I’m glad she is having the experience.

Sure, she will need a refresher course when she gets a little older, but she is learning not only how to participate in an online class, but also how she still needs to complete the work even if a teacher isn’t looking over her shoulder.

While I’m certainly not endorsing the entirety of the education reforms that Ford, then-Education Minister and Huron-Bruce MPP Lisa Thompson and the provincial

Conservative government suggested, I think the stalwart opposition to online learning was misplaced.

Cast your mind back several years, before we had ever heard of COVID-19 and the worst pandemic we had ever faced was SARS; would it not have been great for students to have some online learning experience then to prepare them for this year, where (by the end of the year) they will have spent nearly as much time in front of a digital class as they have in a classroom?

Just as the online classes might have prepared older students for the realities of schooling during a COVID-19 lockdown, it would also prepare them for required online classes later in life.

Heck, even without required online learning in post-secondary, the fact that some postsecondary locations are facing budget crunches may lead to some classes only being available online due to limited enrollment.

So aside from the obvious point of “exposing students to online learning is a good thing”, the bigger message here is don’t throw out the baby with the bath water. While some of the provincial government’s education reforms were contentious and downright stupid, the fact that unions or teachers are against something doesn’t immediately mean it’s bad, just that it’s not what they want.

Final Thought When one door of happiness closes, another opens, but often we look so long at the closed door that we do not see the one that has been opened for us.

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elebrating is one of the most pure joys of this life. Accomplishing something and then marking it with an appropriate response is one of the best feelings in the world. Jumping the gun on a celebration - that can be wrong, or downright embarrassing.

Last week, Huron East Deputy-Mayor Bob Fisher, at a meeting of Huron County Council, suggested the creation of a plaque and a park to commemorate the excellent, life-saving work done at Huronlea and Huronview Homes for the Aged to keep residents safe from the potentially deadly COVID-19 virus. It’s an excellent sentiment and I won’t criticize it, but I do have to say that I agreed with some of his fellow councillors who suggested putting a bit of time between the pandemic and a memorial to ensure the battle had been won.

We ran that story in last week’s issue, the same week we had a story about Huron and Perth Counties shifting back into the red band of Ontario’s COVID-19 response framework.

So, again, while I think most people appreciate the sentiment, it felt a bit early to celebrate.

And Fisher agreed, saying he just wanted to put the issue out for discussion.

Absolutely no one wants to be former U.S. President George W. Bush on the aircraft carrier in 2003 standing in front of the massive “Mission Accomplished” banner, declaring the country’s operations in Iraq over. Eighteen years later and the country still has troops in Iraq, indicating that the mission is far from accomplished. (Years later, Bush would admit that the news conference was a mistake.)

Not to trivialize the county’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic by comparing it to sports, but that is also very fertile ground when it comes to celebrating prematurely.

It almost feels like the sports arena was the birthplace of the premature celebration.

One I will always remember is a staple of sports clip shows: a college football game between Stanford and the University of California - Berkeley in 1982. Stanford was up by one point when California returned a kick on the last play of the game, using numerous lateral passes, to score a touchdown for the comeback win. Eventually, Kevin Moen ended up with the ball and charged for the end zone, but had to clamber through members of the Stanford marching band, who had made their way onto the field to celebrate the win.

There are many others. In football again, wide receiver DeSean Jackson had a history of dropping the ball to celebrate just a yard or so before he crossed into the end zone, resulting in video reviews and fumbles having to be recovered in an unexpected scramble.

In the Super Bowl, big man Leon Lett, a little too excited to score on one the few touchdowns of his career, slowed up and began showboating before hitting the end zone, allowing Don Beebe of the Buffalo Bills to catch up with him and knock the ball out.

A famous one took place in track and field just a few years ago when Tanguy Pepoit of the University of Oregon was in the home stretch of the steeplechase and began pumping his fist and letting up, only to let Meron Simon of the University of Washington, who was trucking along at full speed, catch up and win the race.

Only after he crossed the finish line and looked up did he know he didn’t win.

So, Fisher’s point is well-taken and the time will come for that plaque and those parks with the hope being that it will be sooner, rather than later - but we’re just not there yet.

We will get there and the work done at the homes for the aged in the county has been tremendous, but we need to stay the course.

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Rev. Clark leads Zoom event A NOTE FROM BETTY

By Betty Graber Watson Call 887-9231

Marking the day Ally Barbour of Brussels marked her 17th birthday with a drive-by party. The event generated a lot of noise according to Tricia Zehr Barbour, who submitted the photo to The Citizen, in part thanks to their home being on Turnberry Street. Submit your photos by e-mailing them to reporter@northhuron.on.ca. (Photo submitted)

Ah May! Beautiful growing days and thoughts of the future.

It is such a blessing to sit outside in the relative quiet and peace of our area. As we anticipate the days coming, of being able to actually gather in a group, we can just sit and smile. Making plans of what to do when we can gather is more than enough to make you smile; where to go first? Who to visit? Who do you need to hug the most?

Oh my, the anticipation of a nolonger-locked-down order is great.

The tough part now, is waiting, waiting to hear the COVID-19 numbers. When they are at a safe level and we can be more social, our masks will be part of our goingaway outfit for a while yet. So we impatiently wait, but hope is rising.

When you think of the many changes that have happened in our lives in these past 14 months, it is quite astounding. Virtual meetings from many parts of the world now occur with regularity, job hires are done online, medical appointments show vacant hospital halls, appointments made by a company that notifies anyone involved in the care and virtual face-to-face chats with your doctor are now the normal method. All these things have shown that the world still turns. New methods have shown an

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May marks military milestones

By Jo-Ann McDonald The Brussels Legion Branch had a very happy occasion on the weekend, even though we could not witness or celebrate in person.

Brussels Legion President Jamie Mitchell and his lovely fiancée Julena Pipe became husband and wife in a private ceremony at St. Ambrose Catholic Church. The word went out and the streets were lined with friends, family and coworkers. Members of the Legion gathered by the Branch to cheer on the happy couple. Comrades Judy, Jo-Ann, Eric, Deb, Mabel, Joan, Lisa, Jim, Sandra, Nanci, Marni, Nancy and Jayne made lots of noise to wish them congratulations.

I have finished with this year’s submissions to the Military Service Recognition Book for this fall’s book. There were 41 submissions sent from the Brussels Branch but there are many more to research. I am going to start with the research soon and will be contacting many families around the area.

Our Remembrance Day memorial banners are next on the roster. The Branch was very happy to have 16 banners to hang this past year on the light standards of the Main Street in Brussels. The banners are sponsored by families, so we ask if they are interested in having a banner made in remembrance of their family member, they need to contact the Branch. There is a cost for the banners, but the Legion covers the cost of the brackets needed for hanging the banner. We are very fortunate that Huron East employees hang the banners and take them down. Flower pots come

down and in October banners go up.

When the banners come down, Christmas lights go up! The banners are then hung at the Branch to be viewed year-round.

If you are interested in sponsoring a banner, just call the Branch at 519-887-6562 and leave a message and you will be contacted.

Comrades Sandra Brown and President Jamie Mitchell are in charge of this project and will be happy to provide you with the information required.

The month of May has some significant milestones in the history of World Wars. In the First World War on May 2, 1915 a Lieutenant Helmer was killed near Ypres, Belgium and his death inspired Major John McCrea to write the poem “In Flanders Fields”. On May 3, 1917, nearly 500 Germans were captured as Canadians attacked at the Battle of Fresnoy, east of Vimy Ridge. On May 10, 1915 the Curtiss Flying School began training military pilots. Also in Canada on May 15, 1918 in Ottawa, 5,000 protested a broken government promise of conscription of farmers’ sons. On May 31, 1915 the Canadian troops, fresh from the trenches at Festubert, France were assigned to the Givenchy sector.

During World War II on May 1, 1945, the HMCS Uganda, on service in the Pacific Ocean, bombarded air bases on the Sakishima Islands and came under kamikaze attack by two Japanese planes. May 5, 1945, General Foulkes accepted the German surrender in the Netherlands. On May 11, 1944, the Allied Forces

launched a new offensive on the Gustav Line in Italy. On May 12, 1937, the Canadian military was part of the pomp as King George VI was crowned in place of King Edward VIII, who abdicated. On May 17, 1944, the First Canadian Infantry Division faced strong German opposition in Italy. May 25, 1940, Squadron Leader F.M. Gobeil, attached to the Royal Canadian Air Force, was credited with the first Air Force aerial victory in World War II. May 28, 2000, Canada’s Unknown Soldier, initially interred near Vimy Ridge in France, was laid to rest in a tomb in front of the National War Memorial in Ottawa.

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May is the traditional time for the United Church Regional Council annual meeting. It used to be a conference and three days away.

Now it’s Region 8 or Western Ontario Waterways and the familiar faces of old and many new ones were at work via Zoom this past week. A sacred fire ceremony from the Saugeen Cape Crocker Community started our meeting and the fire burned until the business was done. We were offered a view several times during our time together, indicating the history of the fire as well as our dependence on God and each other.

This was a new way of doing business for many, but it was accomplished with humour and patience. President Rev. Gary Clark kept things moving along and Mark Laird from Drayton will be installed as the new president at the

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Historic arson board erected at Blyth Pharmacy

Ancient arson A board featuring historical information on how suspected arson decimated downtown Blyth in 1900 and 1901 was recently erected at the Blyth Pharmacy. (Denny Scott photo)

By Denny Scott The Citizen

A second historical art installation has made its way onto a downtown structure in Blyth thanks to local funding opportunities.

David Sparling, a board member of the Blyth Repository of History, which supported the project, explained that the new installation, which depicts the devastating impact of suspected arson fires, was installed on the north side of the Blyth Pharmacy.

The board was paid for through the Sparling’s property management company DEAMS Ltd. and through the Huron Heritage Fund and produced by Blyth Printing. The installation of the piece was completed over the weekend.

Sparling said that Blyth has such a unique history and he wants to make sure everyone has a chance to learn about it.

“There is a lot of really neat history in our community,” he said.

“It’s important to record the history

of our town and the story of the fires is especially important.”

Sparling said the village recovered, multiple times, from fires that claimed huge swaths of its downtown, and rebuilt itself better from the ashes.

Numerous buildings on Blyth’s main street have been lost to fire since the village’s founding, including a significant fire that claimed a number of businesses in 1900, marking the start of numerous suspected arson incidents.

Early in January of 1900, a fire broke out at Joseph Strothers’ bakery and confectionery store. An article from the January 18 issue of The Brussels Post said that, despite the valiant efforts of the Blyth Fire Department, the flames soon spread to the Bank of Hamilton, Heffron Brothers butcher shop, J.G. Moser’s hardware and tinware store and T.W. Scott’s grocery and shoe store.

The report went on to say that several buildings, including the post office and McKinnon and Company’s store, “were saved by the liberal use of wet blankets.” The Central Hotel also caught fire several times, according to the newspaper, but it was put out.

Several buildings also lost their windows due to the heat.

The Brussels Post reported the total loss due to the fire was estimated between $30,000 and $40,000, which, in modern-day funds, would be equal to between $698,000 and $930,600.

Those who lost their buildings to the fire, according to The Brussels Post, planned to build a “union brick block” in the spring to replace their buildings.

Later in 1900, multiple fires claimed other structures, including grain elevators, the building housing Elam Livingston’s electric light station and sawmill and a hotel.

Several other buildings were claimed in the decade following that first major blaze, resulting in some businesses deciding not to reopen in the village due to the constant threat of fire. Insurance companies also refused to cover buildings in Blyth due to the fires.

The village council eventually offered a $300 reward for information leading to the capture of those responsible for the fires, with another citizen offering to increase the reward by $200.

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Gardening No doubt inspired by last week’s Home and Garden section in The Citizen, Mary Jane, front, and Ashleigh Scott got down and dirty in their front flower garden last week. Send your photos of outdoor activities to reporter@northhuron.on.ca to see them in print. (Denny Scott photo)

Happy birthday to Michelle Nesbitt, who will celebrate on May 21 and Candice Abel-Rinn who will celebrate on May 22. Happy birthday to you both.

We are still in lockdown mode for COVID-19, at least until June 2.

Hopefully our numbers will go down and we will be able to go back to some kind of normal.

Mother Nature is helping us get outside with this beautiful weather of sunshine every day and warm temperatures.

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This image board is the second such installation Sparling has spearheaded, with a large map of the original plans for the village of Blyth erected on the north side of the Orr Insurance building, approximately one block south of the new image board on the Pharmacy.

The project was a demanding one, Sparling said, as a significant amount of research went into it. The Blyth Repository of History helped in the creation of the board. He said, with the repository’s mandate of presenting historically accurate information, there was significant effort put into making sure the board told the whole truth.

While Sparling has no plans for any other boards at the moment, he did say the Blyth Business Improvement Area (BIA) is planning art installations to mark the “Great Bicycle Race of 1893” which saw two cyclists on penny farthings set out from Blyth to race to Londesborough. Unfortunately, they only made it a couple blocks until they crashed into one another.

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NH passes land acknowledgement despite criticism

By Denny Scott The Citizen Despite some staunch resistance from council members, North Huron Township Council voted 5-2 to move forward with an Indigenous land acknowledgement statement policy on Monday.

During council’s regular meeting, Deputy-Clerk Carson Lamb presented the policy, which has been three years in the making. As part of his report, Lamb explained that, due to the municipal election, a nearly-all new council taking office and other barricades, the issue has dragged on for a number of years.

Former Councillor Brock Vodden of the previous session of council first raised the issue, and he was subsequently directed to work on the development of the policy by his fellow council members.

As part of his report, Lamb

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explained there had been difficulty reaching out to the Kettle and Stony Point First Nation, though the Saugeen Ojibway Nation, which was also contacted, was very active in helping to develop the policy.

The Kettle and Stony Point First Nation didn’t respond to North Huron staff’s request to work on the issue, Lamb said.

The Saugeen Ojibway Nation’s traditional lands stretch from south of Goderich to Tobermory, including North Huron.

After researching the issue, North Huron staff drafted four potential statements, Lamb said, all of which were approved by the Saugeen Ojibway Nation, however the group preferred the two following statements: • “We [I] would like to begin by acknowledging that the land on which we gather is the traditional territory of the Anishinabewaki, Odawa and Mississauga Peoples.”

• “The Township of North Huron would like to begin by acknowledging that we are situated on Treaty 29 and Treaty 45 ½ territory and the land on which we gather is the traditional territory of

sensible here forming treaties, but in the United States, they didn’t.”

Palmer said he refused to support the issue based on three major issues, the first of which is the fact that council doesn’t give thanks to other major forces that are part of North Huron’s existence, including the singing of O Canada to recognize the nation, the recognition of the Queen through God Save the Queen and giving thanks to the soldiers who gave their lives for the country’s freedom.

Palmer’s second issue was tied to religion. He said the Indigenous people give thanks to their creator in their practices, but North Huron doesn’t give thanks to any God, which he said doesn’t work for him.

He also said the statements border on prayer in his mind and “prayer exists only to recognize God.” Finally, he said this practice separates the community in a time when the nation needs unity more than ever.

“This is not a healthy practice in a society that’s struggling to find unity,” he said. “I believe everyone is equal. This changes the ball game

and I would say no to this motion.”

Councillor Paul Heffer took exception to the fact that the report indicated the statement would provide “an opportunity for North Huron Council and staff to reflect, be present and pause to consider the impact and change in their work.”

“I feel offended by that,” he said, indicating council works hard to serve their community.

Heffer then asked, if the Kettle and Stony Point First Nation couldn’t respond to Vodden and staff, why would another nation, the Saugeen Ojibway Nation, be needed to weigh in on the issue? “I can’t give support to this at all,” he said.

While other councillors spoke in favour of the policy, citing reconciliation concerns, Councillor Anita van Hittersum said she wasn’t against the policy but found the second land acknowledgement wordy and confusing.

Lamb explained that either could be used as the policy was written.

Council approved the report on the policy, directing staff to bring the policy back to its June 7 meeting to be approved by bylaw.

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By Shawn Loughlin The Citizen Work is continuing on the Huron County Cycling Strategy, according to Jenn Burns of the Huron County Planning and Development Department, who is also the cochair of the county’s cycling advisory committee.

Burns provided Huron County Council with an update on the strategy at council’s May 5 meeting, which was held virtually via Zoom.

The creation of the strategy began in 2017, she told councillors, at the same time the Huron County Cycling Advisory Committee was struck. At that point, the county began to participate in the Share the Road program and worked to create the Cycling Infrastructure Plan.

In subsequent years, the county moved to pave road shoulders from Saltford to Benmiller and along Highway 87 from Wroxeter to Bluevale and a routes subcommittee has worked on the county’s new cycling map.

The next steps, she said, will be the printing of the cycling route guide and the promotion of cycling throughout the county once the provincial stay-at-home order has been lifted.

She also said the committee will be working to install more “Share the Road” signs once the routes are finalized and then identifying and prioritizing action items for the next five years.

Burns said that the Public Works Department is looking to purchase a “trail counter” that would capture the number of cyclists using the paved shoulder projects in the county, as well as cyclists on trails like the Goderich-to-Guelph Rail Trail and the Great Lakes Waterfront Trail.

Capturing data on cycling in the county, she said, would help the county better plan for cycling in the future and assist in decisionmaking for council.

the Anishinabewaki, Odawa and Mississauga Peoples. For this, we are grateful to have the opportunity to work on this land.”

As part of the policy, either statement would be declared during regular and special council meetings, committee and board meetings, at special events, including the opening of new buildings/facilities or at other special events as decided by council and staff. The statements would also be used in any corporate documents, such as strategic plans, official plans or amendments.

Councillor Kevin Falconer was in favour of the policy, saying that “none of us would be here” without the treaties and the stewardship of the land that predated settlement of the area. He said a similar statement has been used by the Blyth Festival for several years.

Councillor Chris Palmer, however, took a longer view of world history, saying that, regardless of the treaties, the same people would likely have been here.

“Looking at history around the world, we would still be here,” he said. “The British were good and

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North Huron approves outdoor Festival site plan brought to council, which was a good thing according to him.

“I”m not against it,” he said. “The Blyth Festival has always been [a] ‘go big or go home’ [organization], and the Festival is going big.”

Seip did say he was concerned with parking spaces, however, as the number of seating spaces and the number of visible parking

spaces demonstrated a potential issue with traffic flow. He said that could be dealt with throughout the development process.

Reeve Bernie Bailey commented he was excited to see the project come to fruition before council voted unanimously to both fasttrack the issue due to its timely manner and approve the site plan.

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By Denny Scott The Citizen

North Huron Township Council has approved a site plan control agreement with the Blyth Festival for use of space at the Blyth Campground after fast-tracking the issue on Monday night.

The purpose behind the project, according to Festival representatives, is that the campground, which is municipallyowned, will be the site of an outdoor performance stage for Blyth Festival shows this year.

Huron County Planner Monica Walker-Bolton recommended approval for the site plan after Festival representatives addressed questions regarding water at the site, engineering concerns and accessibility issues.

Walker-Bolton said Huron County’s Planning and Development Department has no concerns and the project could be approved by council if that was its desire.

While some council members supported the plan, East Wawanosh

representative Councillor Chris Palmer had concerns about the site, starting with the future plans for the structure.

“Do they [the Blyth Festival] have plans beyond this year, when everyone expects life to be more or less normal?” he asked of WalkerBolton.

Blyth Festival Artistic Director Gil Garratt spoke to Palmer’s concerns saying that there is a fiveyear plan for the site, which is the duration of the agreement signed between North Huron and the Festival.

“We’re planning, for the next five years, to have shows on the outdoor stage,” he told council. “The hope is to continue to grow, build and expand on this facility for years to come.”

He said he hopes that other groups will be able to make use of the outdoor stage as well, saying that he had been in talks with the Huron Pioneer Thresher and Hobby Association about the site being used for fiddle contests or concerts during the association’s annual reunion or if the Festival could put

on themed plays during the reunion.

Garratt also said he had talked to several musical groups about using the stage, including the Barn Dance Historical Society, the Huron Waves Music Festival and the Goderich Celtic Roots Festival. “[The outdoor facility] has the potential to serve the Blyth Festival beautifully and serve the community more broadly,” he said.

“That’s our hope.”

Palmer was also concerned about “protecting” the asset, saying he likes the design and doesn’t want to see it ruined.

Garratt said that is an issue of concern, but there have been plans to address it.

“We have, at this point, already designed some deterrent pieces that will attach to scaffolding to prevent people from getting on to the second tier [of the structure],” he said. “We’re also talking about other security options, including everything from a camera to lights.”

Deputy-Reeve Trevor Seip commented that the design is a “grander outlay” than he anticipated when it was first

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The Blyth Festival, after receiving approval from North Huron Township Council, will be pursuing an outdoor theatre space at the Blyth Campground not only to allow plays to continue through the pandemic, but also to add a performance space to Blyth for other community projects and festivals to use. The theatre is proposed to look like the above structure, with seating set up under solar shades and could be built up over several years. (Alan Avis Architect image)

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An ambitious project The natural amphitheatre at the Blyth Campground is set to become home to a new performance space after North Huron Township Council approved the above site plan for the project, which is being spearheaded by the Blyth Festival. The space will allow the Festival to push forward even with physical distancing rules in effect due to the COVID-19 pandemic, but will also, over the next several years, provide another performance space for other organizations. (Allan Avis Architect images)

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NH Council approves disputed minor variance

By Denny Scott The Citizen

North Huron Township Council has approved minor variances for a

Wingham property despite stiff resistance from neighbouring property owners.

The building on the property in question, 133 Charles Street in

Wingham, was built too close to the side and rear yards when it was constructed in 2015. The owners of the property, according to their neighbours, want to build an

Can you smell them?

The COVID-19 lockdown has caused a lot of physical activities to be cancelled, deferred or delayed, but walking is still allowed, and during those walks, photos can and should be taken. The Citizen’s reporter Denny Scott grabbed his camera during a family walk recently and captured spring in bloom, as directed by his daughter Mary Jane, including the flowers above. Anyone who does the same can send their photos to reporter@northhuron.on.ca to see their photos in print. (Denny Scott photo)

Hospice encouraged to return

By Denny Scott The Citizen

After hearing a presentation and financial request from several representatives of the Huron Hospice, North Huron Township Council encouraged the group to return closer to budget time in early 2022.

The group had requested $50,000 for the second of its two-phase renovation project, which will create more space for palliative care rooms, the singular focus of the site.

The group is in the midst of a $2.7 million campaign: $1.3 million to complete phase two of the project, $850,000 to clear the financial liabilities from phase one and $550,000 to create a reserve fund for the site. So far, the group has raised $450,000 for phase two and needs an additional $230,000 to hit $680,000, which the province will then match.

Councillor Chris Palmer said the request was “ambitious” and came after the municipality had already approved its budget, but said he understood the importance of the site.

Reeve Bernie Bailey said he wouldn’t make any promises, but encouraged the group to come back during the 2022 budget process. *** North Huron Township Council, as part of a group tender process with neighbouring municipalities, awarded the Moncrieff Road surface treatment job to Norjohn Contracting and Paving Limited.

The project came in at $49,617.20, over $4,600 over the $45,000 budget, Director of Public Works and Facilities Jamie McCarthy said.

The project will see a seal coating of Moncrieff Road to protect the

road base from wear and tear.

“When applied over existing pavement, seal coating is a costeffective way of extending the life of a road,” McCarthy said in her report. *** During its May 3 meeting, North Huron renewed a contract with Veolia Water that will see the organization continue to maintain North Huron’s water systems, though the contract came with some cost increases.

The annual fee will increase by $25,000 for a total of $710,973, while the combined repair and

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maintenance cost coverage by Veolia will go up by $15,000 to $40,000. That means Veolia will pay up to $40,000 of all maintenance and repairs incurred during a calendar year.

Council approved the renewal.

external stairway to the second floor to allow for a rental space.

However the building is already closer to the lot line than should have been allowed, according to Huron County Planner Monica Walker-Bolton.

North Huron Council addressed the issue came up during its May 3 meeting.

“The provisions of Section 26.4 of the Township of North Huron Zoning By-Law require a minimum interior side yard setback of 1.5 metres for a residence with an attached garage and a minimum rear yard setback of [eight] metres,” she said in her report. “The provisions of Section 3.8 allow exterior staircases to encroach up to 1.5 metres into an interior side yard provided that no part of the structure extends closer than 1.5 metres to the lot line.”

As a result, the application, which Walker-Bolton recommended for approval, would allow the construction of the stairway, provided it is at least 31 centimetres from the lot line because the building is already less than the required 1.5 metres away from the property line. Also, as part of the application, the rear yard setback would be reduced to 6.81 metres to accommodate the existing, noncompliant building being closer than the eight metres allowed.

Walker-Bolton said the changes meet the intent of the North Huron Official Plan as well as the township’s zoning bylaw, is desirable for the lands in question and is minor, resulting in her recommendation.

While Walker-Bolton said the dwelling is not creating negative impacts, the neighbours of the building disagreed.

Neighbours Bruce and Sharon Sieling, for example, wrote in opposition to the minor variance, saying that the codes and bylaws are put in place for a reason and should be enforced.

Neighbour Jane McLennan was also against it, saying the existing non-compliant structure has already had a negative impact on her property value as well as her enjoyment of her own property.

She asked who was responsible for allowing the building to go forward without being in compliance and was told by Reeve Bernie Bailey that the inspector was no longer employed by the municipality. McLennan was also upset because there was no way for her to know the building wasn’t in compliance without relying on North Huron staff to do their job.

“I wasn’t allowed to jump the fence and measure [the setbacks],” she said. “Who would have known whether or not it was in compliance…? The building is six metres from my property and it looks like a big barn in my backyard. It’s frustrating.”

Deputy-Reeve Trevor Seip said it was the responsibility of the Chief Building Official and the Chief Administrative Officer at the time to make sure developers are following the rules.

“As councillors, we’re not taking any ownership [for decisions] the council at the time [made],” he said.

“We look to staff to make sure compliance is being met.”

McLennan went on to say she had no recourse because she assumed it was legal at the time.

Bruce Sieling also brought up concerns with the external stairway blocking access for emergency service workers trying to access the interior of the property.

Despite the concerns outlined by neighbours council supported the minor variance.

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Tasting Huron County offers unique meal options

As Huron County landscapes emerge from their winter slumber, farmers prepare fields for planting and the waves on majestic Lake Huron gently roll in, Tasting Huron County is launching three local food experiences. Coinciding with the cottage season kick off, reservations opened on May 4 with deliveries commencing May 20.

Founder and recently-returned

Huron County local, Mandy Sinclair, has created three bespoke experiences for travellers and residents alike. Highlighting the county’s culinary scene and outdoor spaces, Tasting Huron County provides private curated food experiences featuring local producers delivered directly to guests.

“I grew up in Huron County, but

have been spending time in Morocco where I own a food tour company called Tasting Marrakech.

For the past 10 years, I have spent summers enjoying beach days on the shores of Lake Huron, the nature trails bordering the Maitland and Bayfield Rivers, and exploring the local food and drink scene.

When I returned to the area in July 2020, for what I thought would be a

Flowers and fowls Paisley Sjaarda is keeping busy at home despite the COVID-19 lockdown by helping out around the farm. Above, she stops to check on her tulips while on her way to gather eggs from the hen house. Share your photos with The Citizen to see them in print by e-mailing them to reporter@northhuron.on.ca (Photo submitted)

Tourism grants now available The Ontario government is providing one‐time payments of between $10,000 and $20,000 to support eligible small tourism and travel businesses struggling to recover from the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic through the new $100 million Ontario Tourism and Travel Small Business Support Grant.

The launch of the program was announced last week by Lisa MacLeod, Minister of Heritage, Sport, Tourism and Culture Industries.

The grant will support eligible small tourism and travel businesses that did not receive the Ontario Small Business Support Grant (OSBSG), such as travel agents, hotels, motels, resorts, and bed and breakfasts. To qualify, businesses must have fewer than 100 employees and demonstrate they have experienced a minimum 20 per cent revenue decline between 2019 and 2020.

“I have heard from small tourism and travel businesses across the riding about how hard their industry has been hit during the pandemic,” said Huron-Bruce MPP Lisa Thompson. “And as a result, I have been pushing hard for this grant program to be launched. I strongly encourage all qualifying businesses to apply for the funding.”

Thompson added that the provincial government is ready "to deliver payments to the tourism businesses that have faced revenue loss, building on the fee relief provided to travel agents and wholesalers earlier in the pandemic.

This substantial grant will support their bottom line and help them until we can once again enjoy travel with friends and family.”

As announced in the 2021 budget, Ontario is investing more than $400 million over the next

three years in new initiatives to support tourism, hospitality, culture, sport and recreation sectors. This builds on investments of $225 million announced earlier, bringing the total support for these sectors to more than $625 million since the pandemic began.

“Prior to the pandemic, Ontario’s tourism generated more than $36 billion in economic activity and supported more than 400,000 jobs across the province,” said MacLeod. “Our government is

working with small businesses to overcome the challenges of the past year – through programs like the Ontario Tourism and Travel Small Business Support Grant – and help the tourism industry reclaim its place as an economic powerhouse and key job creator in our province.”

Small business owners can use the grant in whatever way makes the most sense for their business. Applications for this grant will close on Friday, June 25, 2021.

three-month stay, I realized that the county had become an even greater destination and decided to bring the Tasting Marrakech concept I developed in Morocco home,” says Sinclair.

All Tasting Huron County experiences combine Sinclair’s love of lingering with friends (when it’s safe to do so) around a table filled with good food, whether it’s lakeside at a cottage, throwing down a picnic blanket outdoors, exploring the restaurant scene while wandering around town, or inviting a few friends to a backyard gathering.

The “Huron County Breakfast Table” is a farm-to-table brunch delivered to the guests’ doorstep.

Inspired by Sinclair’s love of lingering over a good cup of coffee and a bountiful breakfast with friends, she curates each experience to provide guests the opportunity to sample the best of Huron County.

Farm fresh cheeses and meat products, pastries straight from local ovens, maple products to sweeten a coffee or drizzle over cereals, unique honey products, fresh pressed juices, and more are included in the Tasting Huron County Breakfast Table experience.

It’s like a delivery from a countywide farmers’ market. To simplify the brunch planning, the meal is ready to consume upon delivery with minimal food preparation required.

The Tasting Huron County Breakfast Table is available for delivery within Huron County, from Monday to Saturday with delivery typically between 9 a.m. and 11 a.m. This experience must be booked minimum 24 hours in advance.

Tasting Huron County Along the Way allows travellers and locals alike to taste homegrown flavours against a picturesque natural backdrop. With an abundance of hiking and cycling trails including the Goderich-to-Guelph Rail Trail, the Maitland Trail, parks and conservation areas dotting the county, guests can choose a meeting place and time and the Tasting Huron County team will deliver their favourite picnic essentials from local producers across Huron County.

Inspired by Sinclair’s love of sunny days picnicking in parks across Europe, she has curated not only her favourite foods, but also a list of favourite spots for getting outdoors, escaping the crowds, and dining with a view that she’ll happily share with guests. Home delivery is available to those who prefer a backyard picnic or cozying up by the fire.

Tasting Huron County provides the food, cutlery and plates, while guests arrange their own picnic blanket and other essentials (water, bug spray and sunscreen are a few recommended necessities in Huron County).

Tasting Huron County Along the Way is available daily for lunchtime delivery between 11:30 a.m. and 1 p.m., early evening dinner or while watching the sunset between 5 p.m. and 7 p.m. in Huron County. This experience must be booked minimum 24 hours in advance.

The half-day “Tasting Huron County Goderich Tasting Trail” is guided through Goderich, Ontario’s historical downtown with its octagonal main street and the port, where the world’s largest underground salt mine is located, while sampling fare from Sinclair’s preferred bakeries, cafés, restaurants and breweries.

In between tastings, guests will explore the architecture and learn about local history, wander along the trails and meet friendly residents that comprise what some have called “the prettiest town in Canada”.

Sinclair created similar tours as part of Tasting Marrakech food and cultural tours, which she launched in 2014 in Morocco (tastingmarrakech.com).

The Huron tour will launch once COVID-19 restrictions are lifted and in accordance with advice the local public health authorities issue.

These experiences are private and suitable for all ages, allowing for modifications subject to availability. Guests are encouraged to book in accordance with local COVID-19 advisories.

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Fed steers, heifers sell on steady market Total receipts for Brussels Livestock for the week ending May 13 were 1,870 cattle and 584 lambs and goats.

On Tuesday, fed steers and heifers sold on a steady market.

Choice steers and heifers sold $140 to $151 with sales to $153.25.

Second-cut cattle sold $132 to $139. Aged and medium-fed steers and heifers sold $115 to $130.

Holstein steers and heifers sold $80 to $115. Cows sold actively with higher prices in certain areas.

On Thursday, veal sold easier.

Lambs sold steady and sheep and goats sold higher.

On Friday, calves and light

yearlings sold steady. Heavy yearlings sold on easier prices.

Greg Higgins of Brussels, consigned 18 head. Seven black steers averaged 1,490 lbs. and sold for an average price of $148.50.

Ron Smith of Denfield, consigned nine head. Three charolais heifers averaged 1,452 lbs. and sold for a price of $149.

There were 275 cows on offer.

Beef sold $82 to $98 with sales to $115; good holstein cows, $80 to $85; medium holstein cows, $75 to $79; plain cows, $69 to $74.

There were 120 head of veal on offer. Good holsteins sold $115 to

$124 with sales to $128; SL heavy holsteins, $110 to $115; heavy holsteins, $90 to $112; medium holsteins, $105 to $112; plain holsteins, $85 to $100.

Warren and Marion Becker of Ayton, consigned three head. One holstein steer weighed 710 lbs. and sold for a price of $128.

Lambs under 50 lbs. sold $443.50 to $460; 50 - 64 lbs., $403 to $445; 65 - 79 lbs., $392.50 to $418; 80 94 lbs., $390.50 to $400; 95 - 110 lbs., $391.50 to $395.

Sheep sold $100 to $250; goats: billies sold $150 to $350; nannies, $150 to $250; kids: meat, $600 to $660; dairy, $400 to $560.

Jason Hoggart of Londesborough, consigned five head. Three kid goats averaged 53 lbs. and sold for an average price of $650. Allan McEwen of Wyoming, consigned 10 head. Two kid goats averaged 55 lbs. and sold for an average price of $625.

Nathan Beninger of Teeswater, consigned one lamb that weighed 91 lbs. and sold for a price of $400.

Top quality stocker steers under 400 lbs. sold $248 to $259; 400 499 lbs., $252 to $260; 500 - 599 lbs., $232 to $253; 600 - 699 lbs., $218 to $234; 700 - 799 lbs., $185 to $205; 800 - 899 lbs., $173.50 to $184.50; 900 - 999 lbs., $156 to

OFA Research Day offers online education

By Louis Roesch, Director, Ontario Federation of Agriculture The pandemic has fostered many firsts, especially when it comes to virtual learning and engagement.

For the Ontario Federation of Agriculture (OFA), that came in the form of our first ever Research Day. The event provided the organization an opportunity to share updates, information and progress on projects and initiatives in which we’re directly involved.

The OFA is proud to work with many collaborative partners on key challenges and issues facing Ontario farmers. The inaugural event garnered the attention of 168 attendees, comprised of members, industry stakeholders and government representatives. We were pleased to see the participation of our memberships during a very busy time of year for farm businesses. This day was an opportunity to educate, inform and engage attendees on current research projects.

In a busy and ever-evolving sector, it can be difficult to keep up with the latest research and technology developments.

Research Day was an opportunity to provide insightful and valuable sessions to members in a transferable way that shares knowledge and data collected from these projects that can be easily retained. The OFA hosted eight sessions in total, and attendees were welcome to come and go throughout the day based on personal availability and interests.

Sessions covered environment and climate change, farmland values, agriculture financial assessments, mental health and wellness and skilled labour.

Dr. Franco Berruti delivered the opening session on the thermochemical conversion of waste. Dr. Berruti’s research through the University of Western Ontario facilities, is funded and supported by the OFA as a partner on the advisory committee. This session highlighted economic and environmental opportunities that farmers can pursue in the future to reduce their carbon footprint. Dr. Amar Mohanty, a research chair in sustainable biomaterials at the University of Guelph, delivered a similar message with the concept of biodegradable bale wraps. The OFA

supports this research of the alternative use of plant material for bale wraps as opposed to plastic to reduce farm waste.

Charles Lalonde carried the theme of environmental stewardship through the two sessions he led. The first discussed phosphorus runoff through the Thames River that has contributed to the growth of harmful algal blooms in Lake Erie.

The Thames River Phosphorus Reduction Collaborative (PRC) is administered in part by the OFA and includes Mark Reusser, VicePresident as Co-Chair of the collaborative. Thames River PRC aims to provide members with the tools and knowledge to significantly improve the state of water in our Great Lakes.

On our farm near Chatham, we host one of the testing stations and we want to share these efforts so more members know what is going on behind the scenes.

The research into different technologies that intercept and extract phosphorus from runoff will continue over the next two years.

Charles also discussed the new Resilient Fields app, funded in part by the OFA. This tool is supported to provide farmers with the resources to implement sustainable cropping solutions with the help of industry experts.

These sessions transitioned into the financial assessment on the federal carbon tax delivered by Dr. Al Mussell, Founder and Research Lead of Agri-Food Economic

Systems. The OFA hired Dr. Mussel to measure the carbon footprint of Ontario farmers, and determine if this matches the tax burden imposed on farmers. The OFA was pleased to share the cost and analysis report with members and industry stakeholders in an effort to illustrate the financial impact the carbon tax will have on our farm businesses.

Professor Brady Deaton, from the University of Guelph, also provided an assessment on farmland rental values. This data has been collected through surveys distributed by the OFA over a five-year period to fill a knowledge gap. We generally have a lot of data on farmland value, but this data collection provides insight and helpful information for members that are renting land or rent land to others.

The OFA staff, Janine Lunn and Peter Sykanda, hosted a discussion surrounding the ongoing mental health initiatives in which the OFA is involved in. Mental health and wellness continues to be a key priority for the organization, and working with strong community partners has allowed us to move from advocacy and awareness to action. The ‘In the Know’ mental health training sessions and the Farmer Wellness Program are supported by the OFA. Both of these initiatives provide members and rural communities with resources and training tailored to the farming population to be more accessible, relevant and affordable.

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Feeding the masses Local photographer Liz Allan recently caught this mother and her goslings out for a walk and submitted it to The Citizen. You can do the same by e-mailing photos to reporter@northhuron.on.ca. (Photo courtesy of Liz Allan of the Maitland Valley Camera Club)

initiative was established by the OFA shortly after the onset of the pandemic as a response to labour shortages on farms across Ontario.

Staff members, Danielle Collins and Michelle deNijs shared many opportunities available for agrifood employers to connect with job seekers. To ensure new hires are suitable for Ontario farm operations, there is a Worker Safety and Awareness Certificate available at a discounted rate.

We thank all members, industry stakeholders and government representatives for joining us and engaging in the OFA’s inaugural Research Day. It was a great opportunity to educate and ensure our members are aware and knowledgeable about the projects and initiatives the OFA is working on for the betterment of agriculture.

$168; 1,000 lbs. and over, $151 to $161.75.

Top quality stocker heifers, 400 499 lbs. sold $198.75 to 227; 500 599 lbs., $203.50 to $219; 600 - 699 lbs., $175 to $214; 700 - 799 lbs., $163.75 to 178; 800 - 899 lbs., $145 to $156.50; 900 lbs. and over, $136.75 to $147.

Randy Ernest of Elmwood, consigned 28 head. Ten limousin steers averaged 616 lbs. and sold for an average price of $220.

Nelson Ernest of Elmwood, consigned 11 head. Six limousin heifers averaged 631 lbs. and sold for an average price of $214.

Fairview Farms of Debert, Nova Scotia, consigned 61 head. Ten charolais steers averaged 633 lbs. and sold for an average price of $234. Fifteen charolais heifers averaged 575 lbs. and sold for an average price of $209.50.

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THE CITIZEN, THURSDAY, MAY 20, 2021. PAGE 15.

M-T councillors against rotating vaccine clinics

By Denny Scott The Citizen Morris-Turnberry Council members are against rotating clinics for COVID-19 vaccines in the north and south of the county, saying they shouldn’t try to reinvent the wheel.

During council’s May 4 meeting, Chief Administrative Officer Trevor Hallam reported that, through communication with his counterpart at North Huron, Chief Administrative Officer Dwayne Evans, the idea of having a clinic in Wingham had been proposed by North Huron to Morris-Turnberry and Howick to help those who couldn’t make it to Goderich or Stratford for their vaccines.

In his report, Hallam indicated that, earlier this year, Huron Perth Public Health (HPPH) hosted a vaccination clinic in Wingham, as well as in other locations. However, the organization eventually opted to run only centralized clinics in Goderich and Stratford.

“The logistics of successfully hosting a rotating clinic were too much of a drain on HPPH resources, even with support from hosting municipalities,” Hallam said.

He went on to report that David Clarke, CEMC Emergency Manager for Huron County, had been working with North Huron and South Huron, alongside HPPH, to plan for rotating clinics between the north and south ends of Huron County.

“Currently, HPPH is considering a clinic in each location every other week, potentially starting in June, but the possibility of weekly clinics in each location is being considered,” Hallam said in his report, adding that an end-date for the clinics isn’t currently being addressed.

Hallam said North Huron Council had expressed interest in hosting clinics in Wingham, with Evans reaching out to Morris-Turnberry and Howick to help organize the event. While Howick has promised

to deliver up to five volunteers to help host the clinic, Hallam said Morris-Turnberry couldn’t manage that.

“As Morris-Turnberry does not have staff that have been redistributed due to the pandemic (recreation staff, etc.) we have limited resources in terms of our ability to provide staff or volunteers,” he said in his report.

“Over the last year, MorrisTurnberry has received various installments of Safe Restart funds from the provincial government, ‘for the purpose of addressing priority COVID-19 operating costs and pressures.’”

Hallam suggested using those funds due to the potential benefit to the community the clinics could offer and contribute up to one-third of the staffing and operating costs in lieu of providing staff.

Councillor Jim Nelemans asked why these extra clinics were necessary, saying he had gone to Goderich for his vaccination.

“Other than the drive, it was an

excellent program,” he said. “It would be hard to duplicate in smaller centres. If there’s an issue with getting there, it would be better to have volunteers drive. It would be better to do that than try and duplicate the clinic.”

Deputy-Reeve Sharen Zinn agreed, saying that arranging rides to the Goderich clinic would benefit more than municipalities hosting a clinic.

“We’re only 20 minutes from Goderich for most of our residents,” she said.

Councillor Kevin Freiburger reminded council members that it might take longer for residents who travel via horse and buggy, referencing the Mennonite communities in the area.

“One individual I spoke to, he wants to make sure his family is vaccinated against other ailments and likely will want to pursue this as well,” he said. “Trying to transport a number of individuals would require a bus, but that goes against social distancing.”

Zinn said those communities may benefit from a closer clinic, but she thinks they could manage by utilizing vans.

Nelemans, however, said a specific site for those communities might be necessary due to the lack of health cards.

Mayor Jamie Heffer said he didn’t want to focus on specific groups.

The recommended motion would have given Hallam discretion over funds to run the clinic, however it was defeated, and staff was given direction to provide further information in the future. *** During the weekly Huron Perth Public Health (HPPH) COVID-19 update on May 5, Medical Officer of Health Dr. Miriam Klassen acknowledged there is significant

work involved in putting together a clinic, but did say those efforts were important.

“People are more likely to engage in public health when measures [are taken] to remove barriers and make doing them easier and accessible for everyone,” she said. “There are benefits to having more locations to overcome geographic barriers.”

She said one of the factors that has led to the high vaccination rates in senior citizens in Huron and Perth Counties is that clinics were offered at a wider variety of sites than just Goderich and Stratford.

She then said it would definitely be worth considering clinics, given all the barriers that might prevent someone from getting vaccinated.

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Time to explore Joan Caldwell of north of Blyth was out and about with her grandsons over the weekend, who were exploring the Wawanosh Nature Centre and thoroughly enjoying themselves. Bentley is already in the water, with Mason not far behind and Lane picking up the rear. (Photo submitted)

Campbell marks several local family birthdays PEOPLE AROUND BELGRAVE

By Linda Campbell Call 357-2188

Our grandson Jackson Campbell turned three on May 20. Because of the virus he will just be celebrating with his mother and father.

On May 20, our cousin

Kevin Van Camp also has a birthday.

Anniversary greetings are extended to Matt and Ashley Bromley who celebrated May 14.

We are finally getting doubledigit temperatures and hopefully this time they are here to stay. We have had to cover up some of the garden each night because of the frost.

Until June 2, we are under lockdown. If the cases of virus are down, the stay-at-home orders may be lifted. Let’s all do our part. Have a safe and happy Victoria Day weekend.

NOTICE Surplus of Property Notice is hereby given that the Corporation of the Township of North Huron has declared the following property to be surplus to its needs.

The property is 92 acres and is located at: 40647 Amberley Road, Wingham, Ontario The Township of North Huron invites Expressions of Interest for the purchase of these lands. Copies of the Expressions of Interest are available by contacting the Municipal Office at: 519-357-1208 ext. 335 or dlockie@northhuron.ca. Electronic submissions will be received by the undersigned until Friday, June 30, 2021 at 2:00 PM and need to include the purchase offer for the lands and airport building.

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Walton Women’s Institute marks 65th anniversary PEOPLE AROUND WALTON

By Jo-Ann McDonald Call 887-6570

Congratulations to the Walton Women’s Institute as it celebrates its 65th anniversary.

The Walton Branch of the Institute was formed in 1956 and the first meeting was held May 3 at the home of Mrs. Wilbur Turnbull with 28 ladies paying membership.

The Institute has been an organization that is dedicated “For Home and Country”. There are three charter members living,

including Marie Blake, Marjorie Fraser and Pauline Bennett. The members meet monthly and include an educational aspect to every meeting. Topics could include guest speakers on health, wills, bees, dairy, cheese, plants, art, home economics and many more subjects of interest to the ladies.

They have conducted many money-making ventures over the years, including penny sales,

Time to bloom John Stephenson, Brussels resident and Citizen photographer, recently snapped this shot of the tulip garden at his home, carefully curated by him and his wife. To submit your pictures, e-mail them to reporter@northhuron.on.ca (Photo submitted)

auctions, bake sales, cookbook sales, birthday and anniversary calendars, plant sales, ticket sales for quilts and afghans, card parties, dessert euchres, and meals for Blyth Festival and noon luncheons, that always had a full house.

Over the years, they have provided youth with home making clubs and seniors with short courses on a variety of things, including sewing, knitting, baking, needlepoint, pie making, quilting and dress-making and more. The ladies group took over ownership of the Walton Community Hall in 1976.

They made many improvements, including a new steel roof, with a community canvass raising the monies needed, plus new panelling, carpets, painting, new lights and more over the next 20 years.

The membership was decreasing but they were still a very active group in Walton for another 25 years, celebrating their 50th anniversary in 1996. The Walton Institute gave up operation of the hall in 1995 and a community hall board was formed to operate the hall, with help from the institute.

They turned the ownership over to Huron East in 2006.

The Walton Women’s Institute continues to meet after 65 years and has five members today including Helen Craig, Brenda Perrie, Ruth Axtmann, Marion Godkin and Margaret McInroy. Please watch

Go for a drive and take in ‘sign wars’ Weather, farming and sign wars seem to be the only things happening. There are many great “signs” out there for the people to read. Everyone is getting on board and having a lot of fun with the signs. Get out and drive around and see the many signs.

The weather has finally turned a lot nicer with warm temperatures for the next little while, so venture outside and enjoy. Flowerbeds are calling many names for clean-up.

They say plants are at a premium at some locations. It is very hard for a business to know how many to bring in if the lockdown continues.

We have some local places to check out such as Souch Paradise outside of Brussels, Wright’s Greenhouse outside of Wingham, Greyhaven’s outside of Londesborough and Sunset Springs outside of Walton.

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Farmers are keeping busy these days. There are many who have chores to look after in the morning and then they have to head to the field. There are many jobs needing to be done. Machinery needs to be checked over, repaired and greased.

Some fields need to be sprayed, especially the wheat crop. Other fields are sprayed for the planting of the corn crop. They have to be cultivated, rolled and then the planter can go to the field.

Now we can repeat, so we can plant the soybeans and then white beans. The stone-picking is the least favourite job to be done, but it helps to extend the life of your equipment. Nothing is harder on cultivator teeth than big stones hitting them constantly. It’s the same with the planter seed fingers and then, come fall, no one wants stones going through a combine.

Getting artsy William Howson completed this artwork recently as part of a class on Indigenous art, taught by Mrs. Middleton at Hullett Central Public School. (Photo submitted)

Isn’t spring wonderful?

Many folks from the Cranbrook area will remember the Cameron family. Our sympathies are extended to the family on the passing of Joyce Cameron. Her late husband was Alex Cameron. She will be missed by her children Lynn, Sandra, Barb and Roger and their families. Joyce’s maiden name was Paris. She was from Mitchell and an arm’s length relative. Her brother married my aunt and we had many opportunities to meet.

When I married and moved to Walton, Joyce called and welcomed me to the area. She was a very nice lady who will be missed by her family. Our condolences to all.

I hope all the nurses had a great week and they received many thanks for all they do. They deserve everyone’s respect for putting themselves on the front line of healthcare for us. Don’t just thank them this week, but everyday!

Spring is usually a time for bridal showers, weddings and parties.

COVID-19 has put a damper on how things are done, so things have to be changed. The wedding of Jamie Mitchell and Julena Pipe happened this past Saturday. It was a very intimate affair with only a limit of 10 people in attendance.

Following the wedding at St. Ambrose Church, the newlyweds rode in a Brussels fire truck from the church to the home of the bride’s parents. Happy parents are Gary and Lori Pipe and Doug and Janet Mitchell. The maid of honour was sister Kristen and the best man was Jack Pipe. They enjoyed a lovely meal provided by Tara and Murray Pipe.

The day was made possible by the love and support of the Pipe and Mitchell families. The newlyweds hope to spend some time going hiking locally and spending time outdoors for their honeymoon!

NEWS FROM WALTON the video that is on the Walton Institute Facebook page or on YouTube to learn more about the Walton Women’s Institute.

Celebrating birthdays last week were Jeff Grobbink, Jennifer McClure Van Driel, Cathy Melady, Brycen Warwick, Grace Linton, Joyce Williamson, Ryan Butler, Jason Pennington, Leanne Armstrong, Luann Bennett, Dwayne Pryce, Ron Strome, Rachel Wilts, Wendy Glauser, Macie Rose Verkley, Gerry Ryan and Valerie Shortreed. Happy birthday to all.

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From the Minister’s Study

Care, compassion come from Jesus’ last words

By Student Minister Alex Jebson Blyth, Brussels United Churches As someone who studied history in school, one thing that has always intrigued me in this field is the “last words” attributed to some of the most famous historical figures. I use quotation marks because these words, in most cases, were not really spoken by these individuals.

They are often later attributions written by biographers or propagandists, or else cleaned-up versions of what these people might have said.

From Winston Churchill’s grumbly, “I’m bored with it all,” Julius Caesar’s “et tu, Brute”, to Mozart’s “I feel something that is not of this earth,” these words, whether actually spoken or not, help cement the reception of the person’s lives and their characteristics. Churchill always had a grumbly quip, Caesar was dramatic and political, and Mozart was ephemeral and inspired. They always seem so definitive.

So why is it, then, that we often attribute the wrong last words to arguably the most famous historic figure? If you ask someone what Jesus’ last words were, there will likely be conflicting answers. Many answer with the last words uttered

by Jesus on the cross, “My God, why have you forsaken me?” or, depending on the Gospel, “Father, into Your hands I commit my spirit.” However, they seem to forget that Jesus spoke after the resurrection as well.

With simply saying her name, Jesus reveals to weeping Mary Magdalene his risen state. To the doubtful Thomas, he calls the disciple to touch his wounds. And finally, up on a mountaintop 40 days into the season of Easter, we hear the final words spoken by Jesus to his dearest followers, before leaving to be at God’s right hand in a whirl of clouds.

This final narrative is known as the Ascension (found in Acts 1:111), which we celebrated last week.

On the mountaintop, Jesus tells the disciples to wait in Jerusalem until they receive the Holy Spirit. After all that they had been through, they are told to hold off just a bit longer.

It’s a narrative that has a great mix of climactic action, but also of laboured waiting.

The Ascension often doesn’t get much air time in our church year; it is often voiced over by the flaming tongues of Pentecost this weekend.

We often skip it for the same reason the disciples were dumbfounded: it’s hard to put into words just what

exactly happened with the Ascension, and what it means for us as those who didn’t follow the Risen Lord back to the Godhead.

The writer of the Book of Acts struggled to put it into exact words; The brilliant, shining doesn’t really fit into the understanding of Jesus we witnessed in Lent and into Easter – that of a gritty social justice agitator who emphasized connection and tangibility. This brilliant version of Jesus is familiar to us in many of our old standard hymns, singing about Jesus’ glory and majesty. But for the disciples witnessing the Ascension, this was something unlike anything they had experienced with Jesus before.

The words used by the disciples to try and explain also seem strained or unbelievable with our modern understanding of the cosmos. So we are tempted to just hold our tongue and pass over the whole scene in favour of the upcoming Pentecost, which involves more of the Christian community and brings the love of God back to the people in a tangible way.

Yet, we have to voice words of faith to these concerns. The key takeaway from the Ascension isn’t to develop the perfect play-by-play, but rather celebrate the fulfillment of God’s promise. We see Jesus as a social justice advocate, yet also as the Messiah who fulfills the words foretold by prophets and psalmists.

The words that were inspired by God and spoken in times of bleakness and uncertainty.

This fulfillment of the Good News in times of uncertainty or transition probably resonates with

many of us right now. At this point in the pandemic, many of us are at a loss of words, unable to describe the emotions, anxieties and glimmers of hope that have been compounded over the past year and a bit. We feel the limitations of the disciples, full of questions and often unable to fully capture what we’re witnessing.

In such a scene, and with a lifetime of faith and lived experience fostered in each of us, God-through-Christ speaks of hope and fulfillment once more. For a yet-to-be church at risk of running on empty and losing direction in the time of waiting, the Ascension provided that stepping stone and invitation to wonder and think anew again. God didn’t gift the church with some precise definition; but what God did spark were the words of awe and the excitement felt by those who prophesied long before.

God made good on God’s word, played out in a time of waiting and wondering.

Hearing the Ascension story today, as a church told to have patience and faith in a time of uncertainty, we can also take heart.

What might appear like a case of “Jesus abandonment” is actually a case of promise fulfilled and relationship with God assured. It is the triumph of vulnerability and compassion, assured words for those whose words are not considered by others. God is fostering faith in us during this time of waiting and transition. The Ascension narrative is one of wonder and joy, but also ultimately of patience.

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compassion and assurance of a loving relationship. We take this time to reflect on the lessons and calls from Jesus’ earthly ministry.

We have joy and wonder in the Ascended Jesus, Love incarnate reigning over us. And we have the promise of the Spirit, which energizes and guides an exhausted and often tongue-tied people. We are empowered and faith-filled, even when we are called to wrestle with the complexities and uncertainties of the Ascension and of this time of COVID-19.

This day, we recognize the need for patience and the honour and joy of being included in the words that are God’s relationship with Continued on page 20

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tired of being told to have patience; to hold off on family gatherings, or to have fun in the sun with your pals. The patience that comes with spring projects, delayed by the impact the COVID-19 pandemic has had on supply chains; to follow the guidelines when we see those who do not care for others flippantly ignoring them. It’s an exhausting patience. Many of us might be at a loss for words.

Yet the wisdom of Jesus telling the disciples to wait in Jerusalem until Pentecost, and telling us to wait a bit longer, is to ensure that the words and actions we carry forth when we can get up and go are faithful and Spirit-led. Jesus’ final words were that of care,

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Bruce Power scholarships available to local students Students from Bruce, Grey and Huron Counties can now apply for post-secondary scholarships as part of Bruce Power’s annual program.

Bruce Power will award $500 to 100 successful applicants who are pursuing post-secondary education or a trade, for a total of $50,000.

“Through our scholarship program, we want to help ensure a pipeline of diverse talent for the next generation,” said Pat Dalzell, Bruce Power’s Head of Corporate Affairs. “Though not all recipients will work on the Bruce Power site, we know that a strong education and the pursuit of skilled trades will benefit the entire region and the province, so we are happy to assist these local students in any way we can.”

Forty scholarships are allocated for students enrolled full-time in a program of study leading to a university degree, while 35 are for students enrolled in community or technical colleges. There are also 15 scholarships allocated for selfidentified diverse populations in

any type of post-secondary studies – persons with disabilities, Indigenous (First Nations, Inuit or Métis) or visible minorities – while 10 are for students with special considerations (mature students, Crown wards, first generation students, graduate students, etc.) in any type of post-secondary studies.

The application period runs from May 15 to June 15, and the recipients will be notified by July 12. All applicants for the annual scholarship program must read the eligibility requirements and complete the online form.

In addition, Bruce Power is once again providing elementary and secondary school awards to schools in Bruce, Grey and Huron Counties.

Two graduates per participating school will be chosen for Women in Trades and Future Innovator Awards, each worth $500. The Women in Trades Award is presented to the most deserving female student taking courses in design and technology, who is pursuing a career in the skilled

trades. If no student is doing so, it will go to a student pursuing engineering. The Future Innovator Award will recognize students who have achieved high academic results, demonstrated a passion for and show promise in the areas of science, technology, engineering or math, and are studying this area of specialty at the post-secondary level.

Bruce Power will also provide $100 per school for the Grade 8 Science and Technology Award.

The winner will be a top student who has excelled in the subject of science, who demonstrates leadership in the classroom setting, and who is a diligent student, turning in work on time which is completed to the best of their abilities.

Through a partnership with Indspire, Bruce Power will also present thousands more in scholarships for local Indigenous communities through the Building Brighter Futures Indigenous PostSecondary Award, which provides $4,000 to local Indigenous students who have completed at least one year of post-secondary education or apprenticeship programs.

Unemployment rate decreases In April, the unemployment rate for the Stratford-Bruce Peninsula economic region decreased by 0.5 percentage points from 6.6 per cent to 6.1 per cent. At the same time, the provincial unemployment rate decreased to 8.7 per cent, both unadjusted for seasonality.

Overall net employment in the region increased by 3,300, with full-time gains (6,800) and parttime losses (-3,500).

This employment change shows a greater sign of economic recovery

and resilience in the local labour market with the third provincial lockdown still being effective.

The number of goods-producing sector employees increased by net 2,700. The main driving force came from significant gains in construction (1,500) and manufacturing (1,400).

Employment in the servicesproducing sector also increased by net 600. The greatest losses were in wholesale and retail trade (2,900) while the most gains came from

educational services (1,500) and accommodation and food services (2,200).

“We see continued recovery in the accommodation and food services sector with increases now surpassing pre-pandemic levels, 10,800 vs. 9,000,” says Gemma Mendez-Smith, Executive Director of the Four County Labour Market Planning Board. “Some sectors like agriculture and wholesale and retail trade are still feeling the effects of Continued on page 19

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Egmondville native, NYT bestseller to release new book focus on single resources and, when that r e s o u r c e becomes scarce, it can lead to significant problems.

While she’s been working on the premise of the novel for half a dozen years, she really started working on it in earnest during the pandemic, taking four months to write E.K. (Kate) Johnston it. While the pandemic has proven to be a unique time for

By Denny Scott people who work from home, The Citizen Johnston explained the lockdowns Egmondville native and New York actually made it more difficult to Times bestselling author Kate get the story together.

“I have a home office and I Johnston will be releasing a new novel this week: Aetherbound, a technically always work ‘from’ young-adult-focused space home, but I rarely work at home,” she said. “I work at coffee shops, or adventure.

Johnston, who has published 10 with a friend when we visit or when books, including her work with I stay with my siblings. Being alone Lucasfilm to pen several novels set for four months didn’t help the in the Star Wars universe, said her creative process.”

The novel comes out May 25 and 11th book is a science fiction coming-of-age story focused on is described, on the website, as follows: Pendt Harland.

“Set on a family-run interstellar Johnston explained that Harland is “dramatically undervalued” by freighter called the Harland and a her family, leading to a story of mysterious remote space station, E. rebellion and self-discovery. K. Johnston's latest is [a] story of Johnston started putting together survival and self-determination. the pieces of the novel in 2015 after Pendt Harland's family sees Pendt seeing Jupiter Ascending, a science as a waste of food on their longfiction film. From there, she haul space cruiser when her genes incorporated ideas from the reveal an undesirable mutation. But Arthurian tale of the Fisher King, if she plays her cards right she the fabled guardian of the Holy might have a chance to do much Grail, and the 1992 cod fishery more than survive. During a spacestation layover, Pendt escapes and collapse in Eastern Canada.

She said, in the universe she’s forms a lucky bond with the created for the novel, space stations Brannick twins, the teenage heirs of are similar to fisheries because they the powerful family that owns the

station. Against all odds, the trio hatches a long-shot scheme to take over the station and thwart the destinies they never wished for.”

Johnston really started making a name for herself in the literary world with her novel, The Story of Owen, which earned her a nomination for the 2015 William C. Morris YA Debut Award, which honours a book written for teens and published by a first-time author. The book, about a young dragon slayer, turned out to be the catalyst for her career.

Johnston told The Citizen that, the morning of the awards ceremony, she was trying to stay away from the internet, so she put pen to paper and generated a proposal to produce novels for the Star Wars universe.

She says that, on the morning of the awards ceremony, she sent her proposal to her agent at 9 a.m. and heard back from him within 13 minutes with plans to get it in front of someone at Lucasfilms, the company behind the Star Wars universe. It took some time, as Lucasfilms was in the midst of the final three films in the original Star Wars series, however in the fall of 2015, she had signed on to write novels as part of the space opera’s unique universe.

Two of her three Star Wars novels, Star Wars: Ahsoka and Star Wars: Queen’s Shadow made the New York Times bestseller list, with Ahsoka claiming the illustrious list’s top spot.

For more information about Johnston’s books, visit her website at www.ekjohnston.ca

11 and counting Egmondville native and New York Times bestseller E. K. Johnston’s Aetherbound releases this week. (Image submitted)

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Out for a walk Elizabeth Howson and her family dog recently took to the Goderich-to-Guelph Rail Trail as a means of getting some fresh air and exercise during the pandemic. You too can send photos to The Citizen to see them in print by e-mailing images, alongside names and location, to reporter@northhuron.on.ca. (Photo submitted)

Job postings increase Continued from page 18 the pandemic, and the third lockdown.”

Current job postings for Bruce, Grey, Huron, Perth Counties have increased over time since the pandemic and can be

found at: www.connect2JOBS.ca.

This is updated regularly so visit often to see the job opportunities. At the time of this release postings stood over 2,000 across the four county region.

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Kickstart tickets available

Tickets for the Brussels Lions Club’s 2021 Kickstart raffle are now available to purchase.

The Kickstart raffle began in 2020 as a temporary replacement for the club’s annual elimination draw, fiddle jamboree and community breakfasts, which are major sources of revenue for the club. All were forced to be

cancelled in 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Unfortunately, the circumstances of last year have continued into 2021 and a decision was made to repeat this fundraiser in 2021.

This year’s prize list consists of cash prizes of $1,000, $500, $300 and $200, as well as more than 40, $100 gift certificates and a

Continued from page 17 us. Jesus’ final words, spoken aloud to all those on the mountaintop, are encouraging us not to look up, but look ahead and look around to Jerusalem, to Judea and Samaria, and to the ends of the earth. We are called to take this “in-between” time to discern how Jesus’ final words aren’t the last words spoken.

Because these words and God’s continuing presence, while at times leaving us at a loss for words, leaves us transformed.

Every time we pray and worship, or help one another, learn more about our siblings around us, or challenge our faith, we echo the words of wisdom and inspiration that Jesus spoke in his ministry.

Jesus’ final words to us (before He comes again) instruct us to live out the words of love and faith in all Creation, alongside the Holy Spirit, going out into the world when the time is right.

Take this time of patience and waiting to learn more about what is going on in the world, and where the Spirit is at work reconciling and healing. How might we be called to speak words of love and act as such in our communities in the times to come? How can we offer comfort and care to one another now, even when we only feel able to sigh and shake our heads? We have the time; let’s discern and wonder with God. May our words, our times at a loss for words, and our words to come celebrate our Risen Lord, our relationship with our Maker, and seek out the Spirit’s presence with us. Have patience and have faith.

I’ll finish off my words here with the eloquent words of the Anglican priest and poet Malcolm Guite’s “Sonnet for Ascension Day”: “We saw His light break through the cloud of glory, Whilst we were rooted still in time and place,

As earth became a part of Heaven’s story, And Heaven opened to his human face.

We saw Him go and yet we were not parted, He took us with Him to the heart of things, The heart that broke for all the broken-hearted, Is whole and Heaven-centred now, and sings, Sings in the strength that rises out of weakness, Sings through the clouds that veil Him from our sight, Whilst we ourselves become His clouds of witness, And sing the waning darkness into light, His light in us, and ours in Him concealed, Which all creation waits to see revealed.”

Have patience, faith says Jebson

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It is vitally important to continue to support the local business community, which has been challenged by COVID-19. For that reason, this year’s prize list focuses on supporting the local business community, as it did in 2020.

Tickets cost $25 each and are available by contacting any member of the Brussels Lions Club. To minimize physical contact, they encourage buyers to purchase via email to tickets@brusselslions.ca providing complete contact information, including name, complete mailing address and phone number, and indicating the number of tickets you wish to purchase. E-transfer payments to tickets@brusselslions.ca.

A complete prize list can be found in this week’s edition of The Citizen, or by visiting the Brussels Lions Club’s Facebook page or online at www.brusselslions.on.ca The draw will be held on Saturday, June 26 at 11 a.m. and is tentatively scheduled to take place at Brussels Foodland, subject to provincial health guidelines.

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