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Sebastian headed to World Cup

By Denny Scott The Citizen

A time to remember The Blyth Legion and Legion Ladies Auxiliary held their annual Remembrance Day church service in the village on Sunday, always held at one of the community’s churches the Sunday before Remembrance Day. This

year’s service was held at the Blyth United Church under the guidance of Student Minister Alex Jebson. Members of the Legion and Auxiliary marched in the colours and displayed them at the front of the church. (John Stephenson photo)

HE settles on Vanastra cannabis operation

By Shawn Loughlin The Citizen Huron East Council has struck a deal that will allow a new cannabis production facility to be built in Vanastra, just a few dozen metres from the Vanastra Curling Club.

This comes after council defeated a zoning bylaw amendment at its June 15, 2021 meeting that would have changed the zoning of Part Lot 40, Plan 133, 40 1st Avenue to an industrial special zoning, permitting a cannabis production facility to operate in the building, the Radome, the former home of a secret RADAR site. The building is owned by the Oud brothers, who have owned several businesses in Vanastra over the last two decades.

This came after Huron East passed planning legislation specific to cannabis production facilities, dictating that a facility with an air treatment system would have to be at least 150 metres away from sensitive uses like homes, recreation facilities or schools. A

facility without air treatment would have to be 300 metres away. This facility would be 30 metres from the curling club and within 115 metres of a neighbouring home.

Regardless, at the June, 2021 meeting, Huron County Planner Laura Simpson recommended approval of a third and final reading of a bylaw that would approve the amendment.

Despite the recommendation, council defeated the bylaw with eight councillors voting against it and three voting in favour.

Just over one year later, on June 28, 2022, an Ontario numbered company appealed the decision to the Ontario Land Tribunal. In the weeks since, staff has engaged in discussions with the appellants, at the direction of Huron East’s municipal solicitor, professional planner and technical expert.

As a result, both parties reached a settlement that has since been drafted and vetted. At council’s Nov. 1 meeting, the settlement was presented to council for formal consideration. Conditions of the

settlement include site plan control and the creation of a procedure for substantiated odour complaints and an odour management and preventative maintenance program that would allow for on-site inspections and investigations of complaints by Huron East bylaw enforcement staff.

Huron East’s municipal solicitor, Greg Stewart, was in attendance for the Nov. 1 meeting to speak to the matter, saying there was a hearing scheduled for the matter later this month, regardless of whether the settlement was approved by council. If council approved the settlement, he said, it would be put into effect at that hearing.

Stewart didn’t necessarily suggest council vote one way or the other on the issue, but provided context on the potential outcomes of a hearing and the “innate risks in litigation” on the matter. He said that, if council approves the settlement, it will be allowing the facility to move forward, but with a number of agreed-upon control measures in place. If the hearing

goes ahead and the municipality loses, the facility will go ahead with none of those measures in place.

One thing he said concerned him is the established 150-metre setback, which, he said, doesn’t appear to be rooted in any science he could find. In his research, it appears that Huron East simply took it from another municipality that had adopted legislation related to cannabis production facilities and that municipality had taken it from another municipality and on and on. He said he couldn’t find any scientific research or evidence pertaining to the 150-metre setback figure, which could make it a vulnerable aspect of the municipality’s planning document.

Councillor Ray Chartrand, who has been an outspoken critic of the proposal since it was first presented to council, said he could not support a settlement and council going back on regulations it passed to protect residents from exactly what was being proposed in Continued on page 2

Ty Sebastian of Brussels has been named to Team Canada to take part in the Tradestaff World Baseball Softball Confederation Men’s Softball World Cup in New Zealand later this month.

Sebastian is replacing Devon McCullough of Saskatoon on the squad and will be flying out on Nov. 15 for the tournament, which runs Nov 26 to Dec. 4.

“On Nov. 15, we fly out to Vancouver, then from Vancouver to Auckland,” he said, adding he will arrive on Nov. 17 thanks to flying through different time zones.

“Then we’re in a pre-tournament tournament in Palmerston North on Nov. 18 and 19 where we will face off against the five other top countries in the world: Australia, Japan, New Zealand, the Czech Republic and Argentina.”

Sebastian knew he was on the short list for the team, but found out only a week before he was asked to take part in the tournament.

“I got a call about a week before I got the official invite to represent Canada,” he said. “They asked me to be on standby in case someone wasn’t able to go.”

Sebastian said he was pretty excited for the chance to represent his country and take part in such a high-level competition in New Zealand.

He said that both tournaments will include stiff competition, as Argentina took the last World Cup title in 2019, but he thinks Team Canada has a good chance of winning.

“Everyone’s in pretty good shape, just coming off the season,” he said, adding that’s preferable to the tournament being held in February, months after anyone in Canada has been on a ball diamond.

That confidence has only been bolstered by the support he’s received from his community.

“I’ve had a lot of messages reaching out and congratulating me,” he said. “That’s normal for how Brussels is - when something big happens, the community rallies behind people, regardless of what they’re doing.”

Between the pre-tournament, preparing for the tournament and the competition itself, Sebastian said he doesn’t know if there will be much time to take in the sights of the host country.

“We might get the odd travel day, but we’re going to be focused on playing ball and coming home with the gold medal.”

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Meeting changes to be considered in HE

Pounding the pavement On Monday, education workers from throughout Huron County were in Blyth to protest the provincial government, taking aim at Huron-Bruce MPP Lisa Thompson’s office in the village. The job action would be short-lived, however, as both the government and the Canadian Union of Public Employees (CUPE) took steps back, ending the strike and returning to the negotiating table. (Denny Scott photo)

News from the Gentlemen’s Club with the Kansas Farmer Special correspondent to The Citizen as curated by Paul Nichol

omeone left a gi-normous zucchini in my mailbox today.

I searched all over, but it had no postage stamp or return address anywhere. But I knew perfectly well where it came from. It was my archnemesis Mary Ann Thompson who put it there.

I rushed right into that hardware store of hers and had a confrontation. “Did you put that obnoxious green creature in my mailbox?” Sheepishly, she nodded yes. “You know I should sue you.

We have a bylaw against that sort of thing. I spoke with the town hall in Seaforth. They told me this form of ‘drive-by gourding’ is illegal in Huron East.”

Mary Ann snapped back. “Yes, but I live in Morris-Turnberry, and for that matter, so does your mailbox.

So it’s out of their jurisdiction. And you and I both know Trevor Hallam and his new council have no ability

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to enforce matters pertaining to squash.” She had me there.

Everyone knows nothing gets done in Morris-Turnberry anymore since Nancy Michie retired.

You might say this is all harmless; a little tiff between warring neighbours. Well, I have been doing some research from a very reliable source called the “World Wide Web” (insiders just call it the dubya dubya dubya). According to eye-witness accounts, these “pods” are known to transmogrify themselves into the very likeness of people you know.

Could be your neighbour. Could be your best friend. Could be your spouse. Or even (saints preserve us), could be Betty Graber.

Telling the difference between the imposter and the real thing can be difficult. That confounded Mary Ann would have a hard time of it. Her Jeff is already a little green and spongy-looking,

HE reaches deal Continued from page 1 Vanastra. Deputy-Mayor Bob Fisher agreed.

Councillor Joe Steffler, however, said he supported the Oud brothers and again heralded all they’ve done for Huron East over the years.

Councillor Zoellyn Onn said she approved of the facility and felt it was being stigmatized because it’s a cannabis facility, feeling that if something else was being produced there, no one would have a problem with it.

Councillor Alvin McLellan said he, like Stewart, was concerned about the 150-metre setback clause

in the municipality’s planning document, fearing it wouldn’t hold up under the scrutiny of a tribunal hearing.

In the end, council voted to accept the settlement with nine council members voting in favour and two voting against it. In a recorded vote, Mayor Bernie MacLellan and Councillors Dianne Diehl, Brenda Dalton, Alvin McLellan, Larry McGrath, Justin Morrison, Joe Steffler, Gloria Wilbee and Zoellyn Onn voted for the settlement, while DeputyMayor Bob Fisher and Councillor Ray Chartrand voted against it.

especially on the weekends.

Make no mistake. These herbaceous things are alien and dangerous. In fact, I’ve heard testimonies that they can turn themselves into a putrid matter called “breads, loaves and muffins” that multiply quickly and are deathly toxic to human beings. To all reading this, I urge extreme caution.

Lock your mailboxes! There are vegetables among us. And they are coming for you!

Truthfully Yours, TKF.

Huron East Council will be considering improving its communication and outreach in the future, as well as making some changes to its all-candidates meeting structure, after a municipal election that left much to be desired.

Clerk Jessica Rudy and Chief Administrative Officer Brad McRoberts presented a postmortem report on the election in Huron East at council’s Nov. 1 meeting. Voter turnout in the municipality was 30.5 per cent and Mayor Bernie MacLellan said he was surprised at the number of people he encountered during his campaign who didn’t even know there was an election coming.

“The turnout rate for voters is seven per cent lower than the previous election,” Rudy said in her report to council. “Several reasons could account for the lower turnout, some of which being, lack of awareness/interest, a mostly acclaimed election or a lack of a hot topic that draws electors.”

Rudy also noted that the municipality had increased its outreach ahead of this election when compared to past years, placing advertisements in local newspapers, on the municipality’s website, social media sites and radio stations.

MacLellan noted the importance social media played in the mayor’s race and the amount of disinformation being circulated about the election and some of the candidates. He said he felt the time had come for council to further embrace social media and asked Brussels Councillor Justin Morrison, who is in his teens, to prepare a report or make a presentation at a future meeting along those lines.

Councillor Alvin McLellan also asked that staff consider making some changes to the format of the municipality’s all-candidates meetings after the Grey Ward meeting in Ethel got a little sidetracked, according to him.

He noted that it was not the fault of moderator Amy Cronin, who did a great job managing the meeting under very challenging circumstances, but that perhaps some foundational changes to the meeting’s structure could help keep

things on track. McLellan said the meeting lost its focus and got off track, leaving many residents to feel as though they had lost out on a chance to hear meaningful discourse from the candidates.

Councillor Dianne Diehl agreed, saying that meeting was unlike anything she’d been to before. It included frequent back-and-forth exchanges between members of the public and the candidates, raised voices and heated exchanges that took over the meeting.

McLellan suggested a format that included written questions from the audience that flow through the moderator, rather than directly from the audience. This would perhaps streamline things and keep them on track, he said.

McRoberts agreed, saying preprepared questions could also be included regarding topics of the day. He said he and Rudy wanted to let the meetings roll out as they have for several elections, with it being their first with Huron East, before suggesting any changes, but that they now have some ideas to improve the meetings, including reducing the number of meetings from five to maybe three.

STATISTICS Voter turnout was rather consistent from ward to ward. In the Grey Ward, turnout was under the 30 per cent mark, while the Seaforth and Tuckersmith Wards hovered right around 30 per cent.

Turnout in Brussels and McKillop was closer to 35 per cent.

The highest voter bracket came from those between the ages of 61 and 70, followed by those 71 to 80, 51 to 60 and 41 to 50. There was then a dramatic drop-off among voters aged 31 to 40, 21 to 30 and 81 to 90.

Just under 87 per cent of voters did so by way of the internet, while 10.3 per cent voted by phone. Just under three per cent of people voted at the kiosk located at the municipal office in Seaforth.

Of those who voted on the internet, 68.9 per cent voted on a desktop computer, while 31.1 per cent voted on a mobile device.

Rudy said that the municipality has spent approximately $12,000 on the election to date, which includes vendor fees, advertising and postage for voter letters.

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Huron East Council bids farewell to Steffler, Onn

By Shawn Loughlin The Citizen At its Nov. 1 meeting, Huron East Council said goodbye to two councillors who chose not to seek

re-election in the Oct. 24 municipal election: Zoellyn Onn in the Brussels Ward and Joe Steffler in the Seaforth Ward.

Mayor Bernie MacLellan took a minute at the beginning of the

meeting to honour both councillors and thank them for their years of service.

MacLellan said he has known Steffler since MacLellan was first elected as Huron East’s inaugural

Helping out The Blyth Firefighters’ Association donated $2,000 to the Dave Mounsey Memorial Fund last week to help with more defibrillator donations. Fund founder Patrick Armstrong, on the right of the cheque, thanked the association for all its efforts since 2006, which has helped the fund place 149 defibrillators and save six lives. He said the association has been directly responsible for six defibrillators and two lives being saved. He added the fund will place its 165th defibrillator next year. (Denny Scott photo)

G2G connectivity still a concern

By Denny Scott The Citizen The Blyth Business Improvement Area (BIA) executive met for the last time on Oct. 27 before it officially disbanded for the current term of council.

As a committee of council, the BIA’s executive is officially disbanded whenever a new council is elected and, typically, reinstated shortly after the new council is sworn in.

During the executive’s meeting, Chair David Sparling thanked Reeve Bernie Bailey and the rest of North Huron Council for its guidance through the past four years, including the COVID-19 pandemic. *** The Blyth BIA wants to continue to push the new North Huron Council to connect both the Goderich-to-Guelph Rail Trail, which runs through the community, and the recent commercial developments at the south end of Blyth to the downtown core.

During the BIA executive’s Oct. 27 meeting, Sparling said the issue has been discussed for over three years and is a bigger issue than parking, which council recently tasked staff with investigating.

Connectivity between the developments at the south end of the village, including Tim Hortons and Blyth Cowbell Brewing, is crucial, Sparling said, as the intersection of County Roads 4 and 25 is being improved with the installation of traffic signals soon, so it would be an ideal time to make those changes. *** Parking continues to be a concern for the Blyth BIA. During its recent meeting, Sparling said he had continued to urge North Huron staff to use the investigative report the BIA executive presented recently as its feedback on the issue instead of getting involved in further consultation.

Vice-Chair Shane Yerema, however, had a separate parking issue, saying that he had received a parking ticket for parking beside his business Hotel Lux. He felt that the ticket wasn’t really a “small town” way of doing things and was concerned such moves would drive away visitors.

He said that, while he didn’t want special treatment, he felt that there must be a better solution than charging people, like giving out warning tickets instead. *** Rentals of Memorial Hall, which proved to be of interest to North Huron Township Council last month, were also discussed by the BIA. Sparling said that he had been contacted by several people who were wondering why musical performances and comedy shows hadn’t returned to the space, managed by the Blyth Festival, while others wondered why the Rural Talks to Rural (R2R) conference, hosted by the Canadian Centre for Rural Creativity, who had raised millions of dollars to renovate Memorial Hall, wasn’t

allowed to be hosted there.

“The community wants their hall to be open to the community,” Sparling said.

Executive members were concerned as well, saying the community had lost out by the R2R conference being moved to Brussels.

No representative of the Blyth Festival was in attendance, so the concerns weren’t addressed.

deputy-mayor, when Joe’s wife Lin (who passed away in 2021) was the municipality’s inaugural mayor.

Between Steffler’s time as a councillor and the municipality’s deputy-mayor, the Seaforth Public Utilities Commission and his career with the Huron County Public Works Department, MacLellan said Steffler has served his community in one capacity or another for nearly 70 years, so he didn’t begrudge him retiring. He did say, however, that he would miss him, despite the fact that the pair didn’t always agree on the issues of the day.

While Onn had only been a councillor for the past four years, MacLellan said she had made a tremendous impact on the Brussels community. MacLellan said he could hardly think of another councillor who had accomplished so much in their community in such a short period of time.

He said when he heard that Onn had withdrawn her name from this year’s election, with all due respect to those who let their names stand, he called her because he was upset

with her and had hoped she would run again.

MacLellan also thanked Onn for the active role she took in this year’s election, despite, ultimately, not running again. He said she took the time to engage with voters on social media and correct some disinformation that had been circulating regarding the mayor’s race and that service for the good of the municipality was greatly appreciated. He said she corrected a number of falsehoods in a very professional way without getting personal and just sticking to the facts and he thanked her for that.

MacLellan also said that he planned to retire from municipal politics soon and is not planning on running again in 2026.

He said that many of the same faces have graced the council table for the first two decades after municipal amalgamation and he thought that was necessary to some degree, but that the time is coming for some “new blood” with council and for the next generation to step into representation.

The clock of Providence!

(Charles Spurgeon, “Flowers from a Puritan’s Garden”) “There is a clock with which Providence keeps time and pace—God Himself sets it!”

Our time is always now for we are in selfish haste. But everything happens according to God’s divine time-table. Our sovereign God is never before His time—and never too late. We may well admire the punctuality of Heaven.

Our trials come in due season—and leave at the appointed moment. Our fretfulness will neither hasten nor delay the purposes of our sovereign God. We are in hot haste to order all our affairs. But the Lord has the leisure of omnipotence and unerring wisdom—and it will be well for us to learn to wait. The clock will not strike until the hour; but when the instant comes, we shall hear the bell.

My soul, trust in God, and wait patiently when He says “My time has not yet come—but your time is always here!” John 7:6 A Grace Gem Submitted by: Immanuel United Reformed Church, Listowel, ON 519-492-1359

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All for naught?

As we pause to remember the veterans who fought for our freedoms today, it is important to recognize that the battle against forces that would end those freedoms is still in existence.

A recent Angus Reid poll revealed that 27 per cent of Canadians would entertain the idea of authoritarianism for the country. In fact, 16 per cent of those polled thought that having a strong leader who does not bother with parliament or elections would be either good or great. The respondents south of the border were even more enthusiastic about authoritarianism, with 38 per cent of Americans polled not rejecting it, including 23 per cent who would be enthusiastic about a leader who didn’t bother with elections.

As people become disenchanted with their governments, far rightwing parties can play into those views promising simple solutions to complex issues. Since the majority of people have some level of distrust for the government, as the world around us becomes unstable with pandemics, high inflation and recessions, the rise of extremism is much more feasible. We need to reflect on the high price that our fathers and mothers, grandfathers and grandmothers, uncles and aunts, and neighbours paid only a few generations ago to stop an authoritarian regime from marching through Europe and do what we can to preserve democracy, which Winston Churchill called “the worst form of government - except for all the others that have been tried.” – DS

A worry for all On Monday, Premier Doug Ford extended an “olive branch” to the Canadian Union of Public Employees (CUPE), offering to rescind the decision to use the province’s notwithstanding clause, effectively making strike action illegal for education workers. CUPE then took strike action off the table and vowed to negotiate. Regardless of how the talks play out, the actions of Ford’s government have already done enough to sound the alarm bells for many across the province.

The threat of a general strike in the province shows that many employees, both those in unions and those who aren’t, are supportive of the striking education workers, but the real concern for many was Ford and his government essentially crafting a loophole through which the government can slither in order to avoid work action in the future with any union, regardless of the circumstances. Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has come out hard against Ford, saying an extreme measure like using the notwithstanding clause should only be used in “the most exceptional circumstances”, though Trudeau, at this moment, should perhaps be sitting out debates over possible government overreach.

Ford and Minister of Education Stephen Lecce have made it clear that they want to keep classes in session, regardless of what it takes, but a blatant attempt to pluck the right to strike from education workers is never going to win many popularity contests. The replicative nature of the provincial government’s manoeuvre, however, should be of concern. Will Ford and his colleagues simply play the notwithstanding clause trump card any time they find themselves in tough labour negotiations? That should worry most Ontarians and the outpouring of support for the education workers in question shows that it does. – SL

A rock and a hard place Members of two different local municipal councils had very different opinions of staff wage increases tied to the consumer price index (CPI) in the past week, offering two different takes.

At Ashfield-Colborne-Wawanosh (ACW) Township Council’s Nov. 1 meeting, soon-to-be Deputy-Mayor Bill Vanstone said he was concerned with a large increase in wages. Currently, ACW’s cost-of-living adjustment for staff is based directly on the CPI, which is 6.7 per cent this year. Fellow council members and staff, however, pointed out that the CPI is a double-edged sword and can result in little or no increases, or even a negative impact, which is then subtracted from the next wage increase. Vanstone said that the municipality should look at putting a cap on the adjustments since 6.7 per cent is too great an increase to pass on to taxpayers.

Morris-Turnberry Councillor Kevin Freiburger, however, felt his municipality should go the other way. Morris-Turnberry currently bases its adjustment increases on the CPI, but with a cap of 2.5 per cent to prevent significant jumps like this year’s. Freiburger, however, felt that wasn’t fair, pointing out it could make it difficult to hire or retain staff when other municipalities are offering greater wage increases.

It’s a difficult question to answer, because ratepayers, especially those in the private sector, may not see the same increases as their public sector counterparts, meaning they are hit harder by inflation and then charged more in taxes. At the same time, however, municipalities can’t be competitive with lower wages. Either municipality may have it right, or the answer could be somewhere in between, like a five per cent cap, but only time will tell. – JDS

Looking Back Through the Years November 11, 1965 Robert McKinley of Zurich won the federal election in Huron for the Progressive Conservative Party.

In Brussels, nearly 90 per cent of eligible voters cast their vote, with 267 supporting McKinley, 198 voting for Maitland Edgar of the Liberal Party and 18 people voting for Carl Hemingway of the New Democratic Party.

Across the riding, 10,573 people voted for McKinley, followed by Edgar with 9,279 votes and 1,279 votes for Hemingway.

November 12, 1975 Theatre Passe Muraille’s The West Show was set to come to Memorial Hall on Dec. 3. The show followed the winning formula used in the creation of The Farm Show during a trip to western Canada taken by many of the same actors, including Janet Amos, David Fox, Miles Potter and Anne Anglin.

After being dormant for a number of years, the Huron-Bruce riding association for the New Democratic Party was up and running, hosting a meeting in Kincardine. Members elected Whitney Crawford of Tiverton president.

The Blyth 4-H Flour Fluffs held their fifth meeting on Oct. 29. They made barbecued hamburgers and cheese puffs and discussed the characteristics of a good loaf of bread.

November 12, 1997 The votes had been tabulated in the municipal election, but in Morris Township, a recount was deemed necessary. Neil Warwick led the race for two councillor positions with 284 votes, but incumbent John Duskocy and newcomer Edna McLellan found themselves tied just behind Warwick with 278 votes each.

Because all three were so close, a recount for all three candidates would be held within the coming 10 days to determine who would fill the two remaining councillor seats.

This came after Kevin Pletch was decidedly voted in with 346 votes.

In Brussels, Ralph Watson was elected as the next reeve with 340 votes, unseating incumbent Reeve Gordon Workman, who ended the election with the support of 144.

In Grey Township, former Deputy-Reeve Robin Dunbar was elected to the reeve position with 404 votes, beating out former Councillor Dale Newman, who received 189 votes for the position.

Incumbent Councillors Helen Cullen and Graeme MacDonald were elected to return to their positions in Grey with 380 and 408 votes, respectively. They would be joined by newcomer Lyle Martin, the top vote-getter with 493.

Recently retired Grey Township Reeve Leona Armstrong was named the Citizen of the Year for the Brussels area. She was honoured for her lengthy political career, as well as her extensive record of volunteerism.

An open house was set for Nov. 15 for the community to come to Memorial Hall in Blyth and thank outgoing Blyth Festival Artistic Director Janet Amos for all she had done for the Festival, as well as the community. After serving in the position from 1980 to 1984, Amos returned in 1993 when the Festival was nearly $270,000 in debt. After four seasons, Amos returned the Festival to a surplus position.

The Festival announced its 24th season, coming in 1998, which would open with Yesteryear by Joanna McClelland Glass, followed

by Jobs, Jobs, Jobs by Keith

Roulston, Thirteen Hands by Carol Shields and Huron County Blues by Andrew Moodie.

November 15, 2012 Huron County Council decided to implement a bevy of safeguards regarding county-issued credit cards and vehicles after several members of the county’s senior management team were terminated or resigned in recent months.

Several councillors, including Goderich Mayor Deb Shewfelt, said they felt public pressure to whip the county into shape when it came to expenses and countyissued vehicles, because the situation had been dealt with in closed-to-the-public sessions.

“We need to call the [credit] cards in, except for one. We need to get rid of the cars and we need to go back on some of the other policies that have to be changed,” Shewfelt said. “I think people are tired of waiting.”

Patrick Armstrong, founder of the Dave Mounsey Memorial Fund, and Mounsey’s partner Brenda Carey and her son Wyatt were at a North Huron Council meeting in Blyth to donate a defibrillator to the Fire Department of North Huron’s Blyth hall and the Emergency Services Training Centre.

Thirty-three per cent of MorrisTurnberry residents returned surveys on the potential for a new Morris-Turnberry fire service. Of those who responded, under 12 per cent said they were in favour of a new fire department, while 66 per cent said they were opposed (22 per cent declined to answer).

Huron County Council officially voted to extend the term of the warden to two years, beginning after the 2014 municipal election by a close vote of 9-6.

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Other Views

They won’t know until it’s gone

M

y age is showing again when I recall that the Joni Mitchell song “Big Yellow Taxi” which reminds me of the situation community newspapers find themselves in these days.

For those of you too young to remember, Joni Mitchell is a singer/songwriter from Saskatchewan, one of a number of Canadian performers from the 1960s, including Gordon Lightfoot, Neil Young and Buffy Sainte-Marie, who first became famous in the clubs of Toronto’s Yorkville district, then became international superstars.

“Big Yellow Taxi” is a strange song in that the reason for the title remains unfathomable through several verses of things the singer has lost, each verse ending with the chorus: “Don’t it always seem to go, That you don’t know what you got ’til it’s gone, They paved paradise and put up a parking lot.” Finally, in the last verse, Mitchell gets to the kicker that makes the title (and point of the song) make sense: “Listen, late last night, I heard the screen door slam, And a big yellow taxi took away my old man.” Then she finishes with: “Don’t it always seem to go,” etc.

So what, you might wonder, does all this have to do with the situation with community newspapers? Well, I can’t help thinking that for a lot of people, particularly younger people, they won’t know how important community newspapers are until they are gone. Many young people don’t subscribe to newspapers, including community newspapers.

In most communities unfortunate enough not to have local ownership as The Citizen does, this becomes a never-ending downward slide – the paper cuts costs by reducing staff, there’s less reason to subscribe so people cancel their subscriptions, so the newspaper ownership cuts costs by shrinking staff and coverage some

Keith Roulston From the cluttered desk more. The fewer readers, the fewer advertisers are likely to use the paper. Besides, to reach younger people who spend the most, they often use big-time, online advertising.

It’s not that young people don’t need local news. They often read websites provided by the local newspapers, but they don’t subscribe – and no matter how popular a small newspaper’s website, it doesn’t boast the kind of numbers the international websites do – although perhaps more potential local customers.

The sad reality is that a newspaper only has a newsworthy website while the paper itself is healthy and has a significant staff collecting news, as Deb, Shawn and Denny do here at The Citizen. At one point, the Goderich SignalStar had four reporters. It’s down to one, now.

For someone of my vintage, it’s a case of technology giveth and technology taketh away.

I started my career at a fascinating and exciting time of change. While studying journalism as what was then Ryerson Polytechnical Institute, I took a summer job with the late A.Y. MacLean at the Huron Expositor in Seaforth.

They were still using hot metal type produced on a linotype machine and they printed on an old flat-bed press, two pages at a time. One of my jobs would sometimes be to take photos to the Clinton News-Record, then located in what

is now the P.A. Roy Insurance building on main street, to be scanned and made into plastic plates to go on the printing press.

By the time I graduated in 1969, I took a job as editor of the News-Record which had been bought by Bob Shrier, one of the first acquisitions in the Goderich Signal-Star’s empire. Printing was done on a new offset press on West Street, Goderich. Shrier built a new building just off Hwy. 21 in the south of town where there was room for an expanded press that printed his growing empire of newspapers. Eventually, however, he sold the whole thing to an even bigger publisher, who in turn sold to someone even larger and eventually they stopped printing on the site altogether.

I became a publisher in 1972, buying the old Blyth Standard and eventually starting The Rural Voice. My interest in the Blyth Festival led to me selling my publications to A. Y. Maclean. He eventually sold to Shrier.

After a few years at the Festival, and a brief period with a touring theatre I started, I came back to newspaper publishing. The Standard and The Brussels Post had been closed down and amalgamated with the News-Record and Huron Expositor so my wife Jill and I started The Citizen, and eventually bought back The Rural Voice. Over the next few years we saw newspapers grow and grow.

Then along came the internet! It seemed much more interesting than reading a newspaper, especially when newspapers helpfully posted their news online anyway so you could save buying a subscription.

Newspapers collecting the news and giving it away can’t continue forever. That’s why I’m buying subscriptions to The Citizen for my daughters. Hopefully they’ll get hooked on reading while there’s still time.

Legacies of more than brick and mortar

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nless there’s a plaque or a ribboncutting, it can be tough for municipal council members to hang their hats on accomplishments that are guaranteed to stick around with subsequent councils taking over.

Great legislation can be undone, relationships with neighbours can unravel and decisions to support initiatives can be recanted by the next group of people to take over. Having something concrete, both literally and figuratively, can be the only way a group of council members can make their impact five, 10 or 20 years after they leave the chair.

Fortunately, the current session of North Huron Council doesn’t have that problem, because they were able to stand in front of the space that is now home to a brand new building housing Public Works and the Fire Department of North Huron in Blyth, however, that won’t be the biggest impact the council has.

And I’m not going soft here - we all know we could criticize decisions and mistakes made by members of this council (among other councils), but, this week, instead of tearing down, I decided I’d remind our new council members what they should aim for: a legacy that isn’t necessarily bricks-and-mortar.

So, yes, the outgoing session of North Huron Council has that building, but, if my guess is accurate, it won’t be close to the most important decision council has made for the betterment of the community.

At Monday night’s meeting, staff provided the members of council one last update on the project council has championed for the past four years: the development of Hutton Heights.

Hutton Heights is a small community southwest of Wingham, just south of the river

Denny Scott Denny’s Den and flood plains that border on County Road 86 and accessible off of County Road 4. There are a number of houses and a church there now, however North Huron staff, on Nov. 7, briefed council on the Expression of Interest process to try and find a builder/developer to start building a brand new subdivision at the entrance.

With water infrastructure currently being run to the area, and set to be finished next year, the current session of council won’t be the one that gets to mark its success. Instead, the current council has created an opportunity for the next council (even if most of the council isn’t going to change) to cut a ribbon or overturn the earth at the site, which could make a serious dent in the housing shortage in Huron County.

Initially borne from a desire to have more housing and focus on internal development, the Hutton Heights project has proceeded slowly over the past four years, with infrastructure installation finally starting in just the past few months. The project has become a favourite of outgoing Reeve Bernie Bailey, who points to it often as a success of his council over the past four years.

Since the municipality isn’t developing the area, but seeking someone else to do that for the township, we won’t know how long it will take to enjoy the fruits of council’s labour, but a developer could be chosen as early as next month to start capitalizing on the

efforts that council made a priority.

Like I said - I’m not saying council did a great job over the past four years (just read my past columns, you’ll know which decisions didn’t fly with me). However, in this singular effort, the current council has done what all councils should endeavour to do: make it easy for the next council to look good.

The new North Huron Council that incoming Reeve Paul Heffer will lead will have the chance to stand in front of the houses at Hutton Heights and, while some of them have been a part of pushing the project forward, the fact is they couldn’t stand there without the efforts of those who came before them.

So instead of a finger wagging or a praising piece, this is a parable, or a story designed to inspire people to do the right thing.

New council members will need to know that the decisions they make can be ethereal, no sooner made than undone by this council or the next. However, they will have opportunities to push forward the right kinds of initiatives that people may not see the benefits of for five, 10 or 20 years from now.

There may be no picture, no plaque and no gold shovel, but there will hopefully be a better community left in the wake of those efforts, and shouldn’t that be the goal of every municipal politician?

Final Thought "A person's success in life can usually be measured by the number of uncomfortable conversations he or she is willing to have."

– Timothy Ferriss

Shawn Loughlin Shawn’s Sense

Meet the new boss...

T

hat Doug Ford’s a rascal, let me tell you. The last few years almost had me forgetting about the old Doug Ford - the provincial leader who started his own absurd “news” outlet and who threatened to use the unprecedented sledgehammer of the notwithstanding clause to kill the fly of Toronto City Council (settling a grudge with his old workplace) back in 2018.

I’ll admit that he had me fooled for a while.

Throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, I think Ford did as good of a job as a premier could have done in Ontario. People will disagree, no doubt, and he most certainly was not perfect, but he took a lot of the right steps, at the right times, to keep Ontarians safe. Compare that to some of the goons running western provinces (past or present) and Ford can look pretty good. Recently though, the Doug Ford of old has come roaring back.

The Premier of Ontario going to court in an effort to escape testifying in an inquiry about what some have deemed a case of domestic terrorism that occurred in Ontario is insanity.

Seriously. If you stop and think about what’s happening there, it’s absolutely bonkers.

He has made the case that it is a federal matter, which is true, and that he doesn’t have much to do with it, which is also true, because he saw to it that he was rather uninvolved. His absence during the so-called Freedom Convoy and refusal to talk about it as it dragged on spoke volumes - to the degree that some critics felt that, while Prime Minister Justin Trudeau lives in Ottawa, Ford needed a refresher course in geography, reminding him that Ottawa is, in fact, part of Ontario.

Ford fighting to not be part of the inquiry is bad enough, but then, of course, you have to wonder what he’s trying to hide. As we all know from our day-to-day lives, whether it’s legal proceedings or investigative journalism, when someone fights hard to avoid telling the truth, it’s not because they can’t get the time off work - they often have something to hide.

Speaking of the notwithstanding clause, it has reared its ugly head once again as the provincial government aims to prevent a strike by some of the province’s education workers, as labour negotiations have hit a wall. Ford’s government has invoked the clause to impose a new contract and prevent a possible strike.

Not even getting into the nuts and bolts of that issue, some say that Ford using the clause in this way, as a trump card in labour relations and circumventing the right to strike, should be more concerning to Ontarians as it could serve as a loophole in union negotiations when the government doesn’t get its way.

That kind of bullying and aversion to any form of discourse (my way or the highway) is the worst of Ford. He showed compassion and a willingness to learn, going against his natural instincts a number of times in recent years (by his own admission), but I fear that version of the premier is gone, perhaps never to return.

Clearly Ford’s honeymoon with Ontario isn’t over, as he strengthened his hold on the province in last June’s election. Inexplicably, he has avoided much of the criticism that has dogged Trudeau on pandemic measures, many of which were made by Ford’s provincial government and not Trudeau in Ottawa.

Like the wise words from “Won’t Get Fooled Again” by The Who, “meet the new boss, same as the old boss,” or you could always go with the old adage that a tiger never changes its stripes. Either way, the province likely has a challenging four years ahead and we need more care and compassion than we need bullying and evading responsibility.

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Stag event set Nov. 18 A NOTE FROM BETTY

By Betty Graber Watson Call 887-9231

Fun for all ages Huronlea Home for the Aged in Brussels held a special Halloween event late last month which saw youth decked out as ghouls and goblins (and some in decidedly cuter costumes) visit the residents of the site for trick-or-treating. (John Stephenson photo)

If there is a need to wonder about our life, the weather is a very good place to start. No matter how you view things, you find comfort and concern all around. The past few days have been a wonder of warm pleasant windy time; a reminder that we are blessed. When the chilling temperature arrives with the damp days, we are reminded of the balances needed in life and so, with the good, some not so good is expected. Enjoy the moment.

We are fortunate to live in a caring community, where groups and individuals see community as very important. The individual desires of their specific interest is part of the consideration, but community good is and has often been the goal. When Neil Beuermann and Murray McArter recently died, their families knew

At the Branch

Progressive euchre night called a success

By Jo-Ann McDonald Remembrance Day will be recognized on Nov. 11 across the area and the country. At the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month, people will gather by the millions to collectively pause and to remember those who served, fought, suffered and died for the right of freedom. As we gather, we must share in our gratitude, sorrow and pride for those who served, fought and died. Wherever we are, be it at a Remembrance Day service, work, school or home, or going about our daily routine, we hope all will pause for two minutes at 11 a.m. in silence to honour, to silently thank and remember our fallen.

Remembrance Day reminds us to take time to honour those who have dedicated their lives to serve our country and protect our freedoms.

Wearing a Poppy and standing silent for two minutes brings us together as a nation in remembering those who serve.

From the poem “The Fallen”, written by Laurence Binyon in 1914, are the words recited by all Legion members at every meeting and will be recited every Remembrance Day. “They shall grow not old, as we that are left

grow old; Age shall not weary them, nor the years condemn. At the going down of the sun and in the morning, We will remember them.”

A recap of events at Brussels Legion last week includes the Cadets meeting and the entertainment committee meeting on Tuesday night. They were making sure all was ready for the progressive euchre to be held on Friday evening.

The usual Remembrance Day poster and literacy contest is active now. Calling all school-age children from Grade 1 to Grade 12, which are divided into four age groups: Primary, Junior, Intermediate and Senior. There is prize money for winning entries.

All entries must be Remembrance Day-themed and must be delivered to the Brussels Legion Branch by Nov. 15. There are many categories, such as black and white poster 22x28; colour poster 22x28 any medium (no canvas); literary grades 4-12 – Poem original work, typed, max 32 lines; essay – typed Junior, 350 words; Intermediate, 500 words; Senior, 800 words.

Registration forms are required and are available at the Brussels Legion. The forms must be

completed and signed by parents.

Do not put signature on front of entry, write it in pencil on back and attach with paper clip. For more information, call the Legion or Nanci Ducharme, Youth Chairman.

Friday evening was busy with the Catch the Ace draw and the euchre.

The lucky winner for week 12 was Glenda Morrison winning $172.

Her envelope choice was number 36 and the two of clubs was revealed.

The estimated jackpot for this week is $3,200. Get your ticket today and help the pot grow and maybe you will be the lucky winner. Jumbo dogs were on the menu and this week will be pulled pork.

The first night of progressive euchre proved to be very successful for all with an amazing variety of young and mature, men and women, all hoping to be the winner of the night’s play. Lisa Glanville welcomed the 52 players, read the rules and wished them luck.

Twenty-six teams filled the downstairs lounge. The group played 10 games, enjoyed snacks and refreshments and had a lot of fun. At the end of the night the high pair was Edna McLellan and Sharon Cowman with 73 points.

There was a tie for second between

partners Andy Overholt and Mike Dauphin and partners Sharon Stephenson and Jo-Ann McDonald with 70 points. They shared the second- and third-place prize money. The low hand prize again was a tie, with each pair having six.

A cut of the cards had McLellan and Cowman winners.

It was a great night and it went fairly smoothly. A few changes are to be made, but all agreed they wanted to do it again. Dec. 9 is the next event.

Thursday night blind mixed darts will start Nov. 17 at 8 p.m. It is for one and all and it only costs $2.

Come out learn how to play, how to count and make some new friends.

The Poppy Committee was busy on Saturday getting the wreaths tagged and ready for Remembrance Day. There was lots of work to get them organized and ready. Thanks to Comrades Sandra Brown and Kathy Burkholder.

The early bird winner for October is LeeAnn McDonald Ellis. She joins Deb Ross as the September winner of their dues for 2023. There is one more chance in the month of November to get your name in the draw. Drop in and pay your dues today.

what was important: the community good. Like their lives, they knew and lived for the community good. So, for long into the future, their memory will be honoured with the donations that helped the Inspiring Our Future campaign. This is a major project and your verbal and financial support is expected. We live in the hope that community life will benefit with a new and improved community centre. Support the fundraising team, headed by Brian Tenpas.

Still on that note, the Lions Club members would like to serve you breakfast on Nov. 13, this Sunday, from 8 - 11 a.m. Check the advertisement for details. You well know all the good stuff they do with the bit of money you share with them, so try to attend.

The Optimist Club is keeping up to their motto. Plans are in the final stages for their fall project, the Harvest Stag on Nov 18 at the Brussels, Morris and Grey Community Centre. Their efforts over the years have been noteworthy as their support for community is excellent. Verbal and financial support is needed to support the supporters of our community. Do your part.

We are more aware of all the germs and viruses in our air than we had been prior to the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic. New symptoms are being seen with the ages and stages, all with different “bugs”, not all COVID-19 anymore. Coughs, sinus issues, headache, lethargy and rash have all been noted. The advice that rest, fluids and wearing your mask when out and about and being patient will see this pass on its own schedule.

Oh goodie, more patience needed.

Take care of yourself.

Bye now, Betty G.W.

NEWS FROM BRUSSELS

Brussels Legion 218 Catch the Ace Weekly Winner Winning Ticket: Glenda Morrison $172 Envelope #36 found the 2 of Clubs Estimated jackpot for November 11 is $3,200

Brussels Lions Club Community Breakfast Sunday, November 13th 8:00 am to 11:00 am

Bad behaviour Some deemed it appropriate to contribute their own artistic flourishes at the Brussels conservation area recently, marking the area with graffiti and creating plenty of work for those who have to clean up their mess. (Photo submitted)

BM&G Community Centre Admission by Donation All proceeds to the BM&G Community Centre Renovation Project

THE CITIZEN, FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 11, 2022. PAGE 7.

Blyth Friday event returns to village

By Denny Scott The Citizen

We remember The Blyth United Church held a special Remembrance Day service on Sunday morning, including participation from the Blyth Branch of the Royal Canadian Legion and the Legion Ladies Auxiliary. (John Stephenson photo)

Church holds Remembrance service From Marilyn’s Desk

By Marilyn Craig Call 523-9318

Happy birthday to Linda Pease of Goderich, who will celebrate Nov. 11; Ameera Pawitch, Nov. 12; Liam Fraser, Nov. 13; Irvin Pease, Goderich and Kyle Josling, Nov. 14, and Braidon Rinn, Nov. 15.

Have a good day everyone.

When you are out for a walk this coming week through the business

section of town, look up at the flags on the lampposts and remember the veterans who have gone before us and the sacrifices they made for us.

Winners of the Oct. 31 euchre were: first, Marie Millian, 72 and Doug Trewartha, 71; second, Jewel Plunkett, 72 and Louis Lahey, 66; lone hands, Shirley Woods and Grant Little with three each and share the wealth, Marie Millian.

What a beautiful month of October we have had; warm weather and beautiful coloured leaves that we haven’t seen in a long time. So far, November is turning out to be just as nice as October, except the leaves have all fallen and the trees are bare. The warm temperatures have made the days enjoyable to be out walking.

Stay safe and give someone a call to let them know you are thinking of them.

BLYTH UNITED CHURCH Student Minister Alex Jebson welcomed everyone to church on Sunday, Nov. 6. Blyth Legion Branch 420 marched to the front of the church and presented the colours. The congregation sang “O Canada” in honour of Remembrance Day. Alex asked the children if they knew why we wear a poppy at this time of year. One of the answers was that we wear them to remember the veterans who fought for us.

Alex’s message to the congregation was a “Time for Remembering.” This is the time of year that we remember our veterans who have gone before us and what they sacrificed so that we have what we have today. It is a time to remember our ancestors that have gone before us and what they sacrificed on our behalf.

Shops open until 9pm on Friday Nov. 25th Meals with a purpose Blyth United Church held a drive-through beef supper recently, offering a great meal for a great cause. Above, volunteers lined up to fill up containers full of food to be delivered to cars in the parking lot of the church. (John Stephenson photo)

The Shop Local Version of

Black Friday

The Blyth Friday celebration, meant to encourage people to shop locally instead of focusing on online Black Friday deals, is returning to Blyth on Nov. 25.

“Blyth Friday is returning for a third year,” organizer Jennifer Triemstra-Johnston wrote in a letter to local business owners and organizations. “In an effort to encourage people to shop local, participating businesses and organizations in the Village of Blyth will be open from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. on Friday, Nov. 25. This date is traditionally known as Black Friday, a huge online and big box shopping extravaganza, but for Blyth it has become an annual community and shop local event.”

The night is a family-friendly event, Triemstra-Johnston said, and a perfect way to start the holiday season.

This year’s event will feature a Holiday Night Market at the Bainton Gallery in Memorial Hall, where visitors will also be able to take in the entries in the Blyth Festival’s 10x10 Art Sale.

This year marks the inclusion of the “Stuff Your Stocking” contest.

Contestants will bring an entry form to participating businesses to get a stamp or sticker, and, at the end of the night, contest submissions can be handed in for a chance to win a stocking “stuffed with gift certificates and goodies” from local businesses.

At 5 p.m. on the night of the event, forms will be available at Pick a Posie Vintage, Wonky Frog Studio, North Huron Publishing Company (home of The Citizen) and BRØD Bread and Pastry. Entries can be returned to the same businesses, and the draw will be held on Nov. 26 with the winner announced

in The Citizen the next week.

Triemstra-Johnston said in a phone interview with The Citizen that Blyth United Church will also be hosting an outdoor Advent service at 7 p.m.

Triemstra-Johnston said excitement is growing for the event.

“Everyone’s really happy to be back, and all the businesses should be open,” she said. “Last year, all the businesses were very busy, and many sold out of specials they held for the evening. There were a lot of people in the streets and the store owners were really happy.”

Businesses interested in taking part can contact Triemstra-Johnston at info@pickaposie.ca. There is a $40 participation fee to cover advertising and marketing costs.

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Home Cooking for the Holidays Do your friends come to you for cooking advice and ask (or beg) you for your delicious recipes?

Well, we want your recipe too!

Send in recipes for your favourite holiday meals, desserts, appetizers, sides or cocktails, and be featured in The Citizen’s upcoming special section on December 2, Home Cooking for the Holidays. This section will feature tons of delicious recipes from talented readers like yourself, just in time for holiday entertaining!

Mail your recipe(s) to:

The Citizen PO Box 429 Blyth, ON N0M 1H0 or email them to info@northhuron.on.ca Be sure to include your name with your recipe.

Deadline for submissions is November 18

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Sports Ironmen hold onto fourth place with tie, loss

Nothing but a number The Wingham Ironmen proved that ranks are nothing but a number this weekend when, up until the third period, the fourth-place Ironmen were able to keep pace with the second-place Hanover Barons. Unfortunately for the Ironmen, the Barons pulled ahead and claimed a 2-1 win by the end of the third period. (John Stephenson photo)

By Denny Scott The Citizen The Wingham Ironmen posted a tie and a loss over the weekend, holding on to fourth place with a three-point lead over the Kincardine Bulldogs.

After weekend action, the Mount Forest Patriots remain undefeated and still hold first place in the North Pollock Division of the Provincial Junior Hockey League (PHL) with 27 points (13 wins and one tie). The Hanover Barons are in second, trailing six points behind Mount Forest with nine wins, one loss, two

overtime losses and one tie (21 points) while the Mitchell Hawks have 19 points (eight wins, two losses, one overtime loss and two ties) and the Ironmen have 14 points (six wins, six losses, one overtime loss and one tie). The Kincardine Bulldogs are in fifth place with 11 points (five wins, eight losses, one overtime loss).

The Walkerton Capitals are in sixth (two wins, nine losses and one tie) and the Goderich Flyers are in last with one win and 13 losses (two points).

WINGHAM 3 MITCHELL 3 Despite going to overtime,

neither the Ironmen, nor the thirdplace Mitchell Hawks could find an edge over the other, playing to a 33 tie on Nov. 4.

Wingham struck first in the game with Dawson Fahrer notching a marker, assisted by Noah Wettlaufer and Nate Bloemberg.

Mitchell’s Nolan Gagnier struck back later in the first period with a goal assisted by Brady Brezynskie and Jarod Lesouder.

Wingham’s Matt Tolton earned a shorthanded goal, assisted by Kyle Stanbury, in the second to put the Ironmen ahead. Late in the period, Mitchell’s Callum McMann tied the

game with a power play goal, assisted by Brezynskie and Lesouder.

Mitchell then took the lead in the third period with a goal by Carter Musselman, assisted by Dawson Dietz. Stanbury tied the game for Wingham with a marker assisted by Coleson Fischer and Turner Mckenzie.

Garrett Golley was in net for Wingham, stopping 32 of 35 shots, while Joshua Jacklin was in net for Mitchell, stopping 25 of 28 shots.

Mitchell served three penalties totalling six minutes, while Wingham served seven and 12 minutes.

Mitchell’s Musselman was the first player to head to the penalty box with a two-minute slashing minor. He was followed by Brandon Bishop of Wingham, who was assessed two minutes for tripping.

Wingham’s Mckenzie was the first player to be penalized in the second period with a two-minute boarding call.

Mitchell’s Musselman took his second penalty of the game after that, with a twominute charging penalty. Mckenzie then returned to the box for tripping (two minutes) after which his teammate Fahrer was assessed an abuse of officials misconduct penalty before the third period.

Stanbury took two penalties at the same time in the third (two minutes each for slashing and unsportsmanlike conduct) before Mitchell’s Gagnier was called for charging (two minutes).

Wingham’s Tolton took the only penalty of overtime with a twominute tripping call.

HANOVER 2 WINGHAM 1 On Nov. 6, the Ironmen’s homeice advantage wasn’t enough to help them against the Hanover Barons, who handed Wingham a 21 loss.

After a slow start, the Barons outshot the Ironmen 32-30.

Stanbury struck first, claiming the only goal in the first period for

Heat lose to hosts in Mustangs tournament

By Denny Scott The Citizen

The U15 C Huron Heat squad fell short during the Grand River Mustangs Remembrance Day Classic over the weekend, being eliminated before the ‘B’ finals by the host team.

The team started off the tournament on the wrong foot with a 4-0 loss to the host Mustangs on Friday, Nov. 4. Later that day, the Heat played to a 1-1 tie with the St. Marys Rock.

On Saturday, the squad posted two victories, first against the Ilderton Jets (6-2) and Keene (2-1), but fell to the Grand River Mustangs on Sunday by a score of 2-0. The Mustangs would go on to win the U15 B Championship, beating out St. Marys Rock.

Other Heat action saw the U13 B team shutout St. Marys Rock by a score of 4-0 on the road on Nov. 3.

On Nov. 5, the U15 C Heat downed the Ilderton Jets by a score of 6-2 on the road, the U15 BB Heat fell to the Woodstock Wildcats by a score of 3-0 on the road and the

U18 BB Heat bested the Stratford Aces 4-0 in Clinton.

Scores were unavailable for Nov. 5 contests between the U11 C Heat and Central Perth Predators in Blyth, the U9 HL - Black Heat against Bluewater in Seaforth, the U9 HL - White Heat against Bluewater in Seaforth and the U11 B Heat versus Southpoint in Seaforth.

On Sunday, Nov. 6, the U13 C Heat downed the St. Marys Rock C team 4-2 in Clinton, the U15 BB Heat tied the Woodstock Wildcats in Clinton 1-1, the U18 C Heat tied the South Huron Sabres C team 1-1, the U18 BB Heat beat the Windsor Wildcats 2-1 on the road, the U13 B Heat posted a 3-0 win over the Owen Sound Ice Hawks in Clinton and the U13 C posted a 3-0 win over the St. Marys Rock C team in St. Marys.

Nov. 6 contests between the U11 HL Heat and St. Marys Rock, the U9 HL - Black Heat and South Huron, the U9 HL - White and South Huron and the Senior Heat and the Stratford Aces had no scores available as of press time.

This weekend, the U15 BB Heat squad will be the first to take to the ice, traveling to Walkerton on Nov. 11 to take on the Capitals at 8:15 p.m.

On Saturday, Nov. 12, the U13 B Heat will travel to Collingwood to take on the Lightning at noon, the U9 B Heat will host the Kitchener Lady Rangers in Seaforth at noon, the U13 C Heat will travel to South Huron to take on the Sabres C team at 12:30, the U9 HL - Black Heat and the U9 HL - White Heat will travel to take on St. Marys Rock teams at 2:15 p.m., the U13 B Heat will travel to Collingwood to take on the Lightning at 5 p.m., the U18 BB Heat will take on the St. Thomas Panthers on the road and the U18 C Heat will travel to take on the Ilderton Jets C team.

On Sunday, the U9 HL - Black and U9 HL - White Heat squads will welcome teams from Ilderton to Clinton at 10 a.m., the U15 BB Heat will host the Woodstock Wildcats at 11 a.m. in Clinton, the U13 B Heat will host Walkerton in Goderich at 11 a.m., the U18 C Heat will host the Mitchell Meteors

at noon in Clinton, the U11 B Heat will host Ilderton at 1:30 p.m. in Continued on page 9

Wingham, with a marker assisted

by Fischer.

Hanover’s Ryan Colquhoun scored in the second, assisted by Ryan Goetz. Teammate Spencer Davidson earned an unassisted marker in the third to give Hanover the win.

Golley was in net for Wingham, stopping 30 of 32 shots, while Riley McCabe claimed the win for Hanover, stopping 29 of 30 shots.

Hanover served 18 penalty minutes over nine infractions, while Wingham served six over three infractions.

Wingham’s Zach Hall was the first player penalized, spending two minutes in the box for interference.

Hanover’s Dylan Richardson was then assessed a cross checking penalty (two minutes).

Wingham’s Tyson Fischer served the first penalty of the second period (cross checking, two minutes) followed by Hanover’s Jonah White serving a two-minute cross checking penalty and an associated 10-minute misconduct penalty.

Early in the third, Wingham goaltender Golley was called for tripping and his two-minute minor was served by Noah Bloemberg.

Hanover took the last two penalties of the game with Curtis Arnold being called for slashing (two minutes) and Tyson Lina being called for hooking (two minutes).

This weekend the Ironmen will host the Walkerton Capitals in Clinton on Nov. 11 at 8:30 p.m. before travelling to Goderich on Nov. 12 for a game at 8 p.m. The Ironmen will be on the road for the rest of the month and aren’t scheduled to return to Wingham until they host Goderich on Dec. 4.

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Seaforth Toy and Craft Show 140 Duke Street, Seaforth

Seaforth Agriplex and Community Centre

November 26th, 2022 9:30 am to 4:00 pm

November 27th, 2022 9:30 am to 3:00 pm We will have farm toys, construction toys, farm replicas, hot wheels, toy banks See Santa and crafts, etc. at noon Sunday

$

5

00

Admission

For more info contact the Ag Society at 519-527-1321 c4thtoyandcraft@gmail.com

THE CITIZEN, FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 11, 2022. PAGE 9.

Sports U11 Crusaders make finals in O’Reilly Youth Cup

By Denny Scott The Citizen The Blyth Brussels U11 Rep Crusaders were ‘B’ finalists in the Ryan O’Reilly Youth Challenge Cup in Goderich over the weekend.

At noon on Friday, Nov. 4, the Crusaders played to a 2-2 tie against the host Goderich team before finding themselves on the wrong side of a 7-2 decision against the Hanover Falcons on Saturday.

The team rebounded with a 6-5 victory over Mid-Huron, also on Saturday, before being edged out in the consolation finals by South Huron on Sunday by a score of 2-1.

Walkerton claimed the trophy over the Hanover Falcons 3-1. The Local League championship trophy went to South Bruce with a 4-3 victory over Wingham Blue, while Zurich claimed the Local League consolation trophy with a 5-2 win over the Mid-Huron 2 team.

In other Crusaders action, the U15 Local League Crusaders claimed a 6-1 win over the Minto Mad Dogs in Palmerston on Nov. 3.

On Nov. 4, the U21 Crusaders were downed 8-4 by the Central Perth Predators in Brussels.

The next day, the U15 Rep Crusaders posted a 6-3 win over the Drayton Defenders on the road, while the U18 Local League team fell to the Mid-Huron Huskies 2 team 8-1 in Seaforth.

On Nov. 5, scores were unavailable for the following games: U9 Crusaders hosting the HuronBruce Blizzard 2 team in Blyth, the U7 Burgundy Crusaders hosting the Listowel Cyclones in Brussels and

the U7 Black Crusaders taking on the Listowel Cyclones on the road.

On Sunday, Nov. 6, the U11 Black Crusaders posted a 3-1 win over the Mid-Huron Huskies 3 team in Hensall, while the U15 Local League Crusaders were edged out by the Mount Forest Rams 5-4 in a road game. The U13 Rep Crusaders were also downed 5-4 by Drayton on the road.

The U11 Burgundy Crusaders posted a 2-1 win over the Wingham Ironmen Yellow squad in Blyth, while the U21 Crusaders played to a scoreless tie against the Hanover Falcons in Hanover.

On Nov. 6, scores were unavailable for the U8 Black Crusaders versus the Wallace Sabres in Blyth and the U8 Burgundy Crusaders versus the Zurich Thunder in Zurich.

On Monday, Nov. 7, the U13 Local League Crusaders were set to take on the Central Perth Predators on the road, the U15 Local League team was set to host the Arthur Vipers in Blyth and the U18 Rep Crusaders were set to take on the Listowel Cyclones in Blyth. Scores of those games were unavailable as of press time.

On Nov. 8, the U11 Rep Crusaders were set to be on the road against the West Grey Warriors. On Nov. 9, the U13 Rep Crusaders hosted the Wingham Ironmen in Blyth. Scores were unavailable for those games as of press time.

This weekend, the U11 Burgundy team is set to host the South Bruce Blades in Brussels at 7 p.m. on Friday night. Also that night, the U11 Black Crusaders will take on

the Goderich Sailors on the road at 7 p.m. while the U13 Local League Crusaders travel to Howick to take on the Hornets at 7 p.m. At 8 p.m. that night, the U21 Crusaders will face off against the Arthur Vipers in Brussels.

Crusaders action on Saturday, Nov. 12 will include the U7 Burgundy team visiting Seaforth at 8 a.m., the U6 Crusaders hosting the Mitchell Meteors in Brussels at 9 a.m., the U7 Black Crusaders hosting the Howick Hornets at 11 a.m. in Brussels, the U11 Burgundy Crusaders taking on the Mid-Huron Huskies 3 team in Hensall at 12:30 p.m. and the U15 Local League Crusaders hosting the Howick Hornets in Brussels at 3 p.m.

On Sunday, Nov. 13, the U8 Burgundy Crusaders will host the Kincardine Kinucks at 3 p.m. in Blyth, while the U8 Black Crusaders will travel to Zurich for a 3:30 p.m. road game. The U11 Black Crusaders will also make their way to Zurich for a 4:30 p.m. match. The U11 Rep Crusaders will host the Minto Mad Dogs in Blyth at 6 p.m. that day.

On Monday, Nov. 14, the U18 Rep Crusaders will host the Hanover Falcons T3 squad in Blyth at 9 p.m. On Tuesday, Nov. 15, the U18 Local League Squad will face off against the Mount Forest Rams at 8:30 p.m. in Brussels.

On Nov. 16, the U13 Rep

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Crusaders will take on the Drayton Defenders in Blyth at 7:30 p.m.

For more information, visit blythbrusselsminorhockey.ca.

Tough breaks The U18 C Heat couldn’t find leverage against the South Huron Sabres on the weekend, playing to a 1-1 tie. (John Stephenson photo)

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Playing to a draw On Nov. 6, the U15 BB Heat tied the Woodstock Wildcats 1-1 in Clinton. (John Stephenson photo) Continued from page 8 Clinton, the U11 C Heat will take on the Twin Centre Hericanes on the road at 1:30 p.m., the U15 C Heat will travel to Embro to take on the West Oxford Inferno C team at 5 p.m., the Senior Heat will host Milverton at 5 p.m. in Hensall and the U18 BB Heat will travel to London to take on the Devilettes at

8:15 p.m. On Tuesday, Nov. 15, the U9 B Heat will host the Grand River Mustangs in Seaforth at 6:30 p.m.

On Wednesday, Nov. 16, the U18 C Heat will travel to Mitchell to take on the Meteors C team at 6:45 p.m.

For more information, visit huronheat.com.

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THE CITIZEN, FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 11, 2022. PAGE 11.

REMEMBRANCE DAY 2022

Clinton Chapel • Bluewater Chapel

Falconer

Blyth Repository helps to put face to name of soldier buried in the Netherlands

By Denny Scott

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A name to the face Trooper Robert James Elliott, shown with his mother Mary, is one of the thousands of Canadians buried at the Groesbeek Canadian War Cemetery in Holland. An initiative from The Faces to Canadian War Graves

Proud Partner Blyth, Clinton & Seaforth

Groesbeek Foundation seeks to put faces to the names of the dead in the cemetery, which has the largest number of slain Canadian solders in the Netherlands. For more information, visit www.facetograves.nl. (Photo submitted)

Remembrance Day is a time to look back on those who made the ultimate sacrifice for Canada and the world, and volunteers working with the Groesbeek Canadian War Cemetery and Memorial are working to put faces to the names of those who made that sacrifice.

The Groesbeek Canadian War Cemetery, located approximately 10 kilometres southeast of Nijmegen, close to Holland’s border with Germany, includes nearly 2,610 Commonwealth burials, as well as more than 1,000 members of the Commonwealth land forces who died during the campaign but the location of whose graves are unknown. It contains the largest number of Canadian war dead in the Netherlands, with 2,338 Canadian graves.

The Faces to Canadian War Graves Groesbeek Foundation seeks to put faces to the soldiers buried at the cemetery. Currently, the volunteers behind the initiative have a list of more than 1,100 soldiers who are identified only by their name and service number.

“We are searching for photos and information about the soldiers who are buried at the Groesbeek Canadian War Cemetery in The Netherlands,” the foundation’s website says. “We

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Friday, November 11, 2022 Form up is at 10:30 am ~ service begins at 10:45 am. Following service we will parade to St. John’s Anglican Church for church service and following church will return to Legion for a light lunch. All are invited to attend. Huronlea service at 2:00 pm.

You must arrive at least 15 minutes prior to do a rapid COVID-19 test to attend.

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Remembrance Day Service to be held at the Blyth Memorial Hall at 10:45 am

On 26 September 1942 Elliott departed from Canada with the 25th Armoured Regiment and arrived 13 days later in the United Kingdom.

In 1943 the Regiment was retasked again as the 25th Canadian Tank Delivery Regiment, and then in March 1944, the Regiment was redesignated 25th Armoured Delivery Regiment (The Elgin Regiment).

On 23 June 1944, Trooper Elliott landed at Juno Beach, France and was posted [to] the Sherbrooke Fusiliers (the 27th Canadian Armoured Regiment) as a Driver/mechanic of a Sherman Tank.

Trooper Elliott fought his way through France and Belgium with the Sherbrooke Fusiliers. He was probably involved in the following but not all of the battles as they rotated tanks and crews from time to time: crossing the Orne River at Caen, Faubourg de Vaucelles, Bourguebus Ridge, Operation Totalize, The Falaise. Following the Falais battle the Regiment brought in replacement tanks and crews.

Then in September/October 1944 they were attached to the 1st British Corps. The Regiment fought in the Battle of the Scheldt, the Lower Mass. After these fierce battles they went to a quiet sector, relieved a British Unit and here they rested and trained. The front was active but it Continued on page 12

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Regiment of the Canadian Active Service Force. He was sent to the Thames Valley Training Camp. In the beginning of 1941 the regiment moved to Toronto and became part of the 12th Infantry Brigade.

In April 1941 Elliott moved again with his regiment, this time to Valcartier, Quebec to continue his training. By the end of the following month, the regiment moved again, now to Camp Sussex, New Brunswick.

By the end of January 1945 the Regiment was converted from Infantry to Armour while at Camp Sussex with the name the 25th Armoured Regiment, Royal Canadian Armoured Corps. Shortly after this the Regiment moved to Debert, Nova Scotia. Camp Debert was located on the main line of the Canadian National Railway from Montreal and went as far as Halifax.

Camp Debert was the final staging area for all troops going overseas and was the location where the troops trained and received their weapons.

The troops would travel from Debert to Halifax under cover of darkness and in blackout conditions. Trooper Elliott followed several courses and training and became qualified as a Driver I.C. wheeled vehicles. In Camp Debert the soldiers got a rifle, the Sten Gun PIAT (Projector, Infantry, Anti-Tank) and grenade training before going overseas.

Brussels Legion

Blyth Legion Friday, November 11, 2022

have to pay tribute to those young soldiers who lost their lives so far away from home fighting for our freedom. Especially now [as] most of their comrades are not able to do this any longer. We would like to recognize every single one of them by a photo and the story of his life, so they will never be forgotten.”

One of the fallen soldiers laid to rest in Groesbeek who recently had a face put to his name was Blyth’s Robert James Elliott, a trooper in the Sherbrooke Fusiliers. Through working with volunteers at the Blyth Repository of History, Elliott's family was able to provide photos and information about his life.

Below is Elliott’s story, provided by the foundation’s research team volunteer Else Schaberg to the Blyth Repository of History.

ELLIOTT, ROBERT JAMES Robert James Elliott was born in Teeswater, County of Bruce, Ontario on 20 January 1921 to Thomas and Mary Elliott. Robert had four sisters and one brother, the family lived in Blyth, Ontario and attended the Presbyterian Church.

Robert completed his primary schooling in Blyth, completed one year of high school and at enlistment was attending the Blyth Continuation School and here he got his education to Grade 13.

On 24 June 1940, Robert enlisted in London, Ontario, in the Elgin

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THE CITIZEN, FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 11, 2022. PAGE 11.

REMEMBRANCE DAY 2022

Clinton Chapel • Bluewater Chapel

Falconer

Blyth Repository helps to put face to name of soldier buried in the Netherlands

By Denny Scott

FUNERAL HOMES

The Citizen

519-482-9521 Christopher M. Smith

Mark R. Rushton

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www.wergroup.ca Lest We Forget

A name to the face Trooper Robert James Elliott, shown with his mother Mary, is one of the thousands of Canadians buried at the Groesbeek Canadian War Cemetery in Holland. An initiative from The Faces to Canadian War Graves

Proud Partner Blyth, Clinton & Seaforth

Groesbeek Foundation seeks to put faces to the names of the dead in the cemetery, which has the largest number of slain Canadian solders in the Netherlands. For more information, visit www.facetograves.nl. (Photo submitted)

Remembrance Day is a time to look back on those who made the ultimate sacrifice for Canada and the world, and volunteers working with the Groesbeek Canadian War Cemetery and Memorial are working to put faces to the names of those who made that sacrifice.

The Groesbeek Canadian War Cemetery, located approximately 10 kilometres southeast of Nijmegen, close to Holland’s border with Germany, includes nearly 2,610 Commonwealth burials, as well as more than 1,000 members of the Commonwealth land forces who died during the campaign but the location of whose graves are unknown. It contains the largest number of Canadian war dead in the Netherlands, with 2,338 Canadian graves.

The Faces to Canadian War Graves Groesbeek Foundation seeks to put faces to the soldiers buried at the cemetery. Currently, the volunteers behind the initiative have a list of more than 1,100 soldiers who are identified only by their name and service number.

“We are searching for photos and information about the soldiers who are buried at the Groesbeek Canadian War Cemetery in The Netherlands,” the foundation’s website says. “We

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Friday, November 11, 2022 Form up is at 10:30 am ~ service begins at 10:45 am. Following service we will parade to St. John’s Anglican Church for church service and following church will return to Legion for a light lunch. All are invited to attend. Huronlea service at 2:00 pm.

You must arrive at least 15 minutes prior to do a rapid COVID-19 test to attend.

Lest We Forget

519-440-2444 220 Industrial Park Dr., propertiestownandcountry@gmail.com

Remembrance Day Service to be held at the Blyth Memorial Hall at 10:45 am

On 26 September 1942 Elliott departed from Canada with the 25th Armoured Regiment and arrived 13 days later in the United Kingdom.

In 1943 the Regiment was retasked again as the 25th Canadian Tank Delivery Regiment, and then in March 1944, the Regiment was redesignated 25th Armoured Delivery Regiment (The Elgin Regiment).

On 23 June 1944, Trooper Elliott landed at Juno Beach, France and was posted [to] the Sherbrooke Fusiliers (the 27th Canadian Armoured Regiment) as a Driver/mechanic of a Sherman Tank.

Trooper Elliott fought his way through France and Belgium with the Sherbrooke Fusiliers. He was probably involved in the following but not all of the battles as they rotated tanks and crews from time to time: crossing the Orne River at Caen, Faubourg de Vaucelles, Bourguebus Ridge, Operation Totalize, The Falaise. Following the Falais battle the Regiment brought in replacement tanks and crews.

Then in September/October 1944 they were attached to the 1st British Corps. The Regiment fought in the Battle of the Scheldt, the Lower Mass. After these fierce battles they went to a quiet sector, relieved a British Unit and here they rested and trained. The front was active but it Continued on page 12

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Regiment of the Canadian Active Service Force. He was sent to the Thames Valley Training Camp. In the beginning of 1941 the regiment moved to Toronto and became part of the 12th Infantry Brigade.

In April 1941 Elliott moved again with his regiment, this time to Valcartier, Quebec to continue his training. By the end of the following month, the regiment moved again, now to Camp Sussex, New Brunswick.

By the end of January 1945 the Regiment was converted from Infantry to Armour while at Camp Sussex with the name the 25th Armoured Regiment, Royal Canadian Armoured Corps. Shortly after this the Regiment moved to Debert, Nova Scotia. Camp Debert was located on the main line of the Canadian National Railway from Montreal and went as far as Halifax.

Camp Debert was the final staging area for all troops going overseas and was the location where the troops trained and received their weapons.

The troops would travel from Debert to Halifax under cover of darkness and in blackout conditions. Trooper Elliott followed several courses and training and became qualified as a Driver I.C. wheeled vehicles. In Camp Debert the soldiers got a rifle, the Sten Gun PIAT (Projector, Infantry, Anti-Tank) and grenade training before going overseas.

Brussels Legion

Blyth Legion Friday, November 11, 2022

have to pay tribute to those young soldiers who lost their lives so far away from home fighting for our freedom. Especially now [as] most of their comrades are not able to do this any longer. We would like to recognize every single one of them by a photo and the story of his life, so they will never be forgotten.”

One of the fallen soldiers laid to rest in Groesbeek who recently had a face put to his name was Blyth’s Robert James Elliott, a trooper in the Sherbrooke Fusiliers. Through working with volunteers at the Blyth Repository of History, Elliott's family was able to provide photos and information about his life.

Below is Elliott’s story, provided by the foundation’s research team volunteer Else Schaberg to the Blyth Repository of History.

ELLIOTT, ROBERT JAMES Robert James Elliott was born in Teeswater, County of Bruce, Ontario on 20 January 1921 to Thomas and Mary Elliott. Robert had four sisters and one brother, the family lived in Blyth, Ontario and attended the Presbyterian Church.

Robert completed his primary schooling in Blyth, completed one year of high school and at enlistment was attending the Blyth Continuation School and here he got his education to Grade 13.

On 24 June 1940, Robert enlisted in London, Ontario, in the Elgin

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REMEMBRANCE DAY 2022 Blyth’s Elliott paid ultimate price

Remembering them Trooper Robert James Elliott, who lived in Blyth, was one of thousands of Canadians who gave their lives during World War II. Recently, the Blyth Repository of History was able to provide photos of him to The Faces to Canadian War Graves Groesbeek Foundation, which seeks to create a memorial to Canadian solders buried in the Groesbeek Cemetery in the Netherlands. (Photo submitted)

Continued from page 11 was static due to badly damaged roads, flooded areas and winter conditions.

Throughout January and February, the Regiment moved around the 2nd and 3rd Canadian divisions and they were assigned direct and indirect fire tasks against the enemy.

Operation Veritable (The Battle of the Reichswald) started on 8 February 1945, the objective of the operation was to clear German forces from the area between the Rhine and Maas rivers, east of the German/Dutch frontier, in the Rhineland.

The Sherbrooke Fusiliers fought also in this battle and on 21 February 1945 the attack onto the Moyland Wood was scheduled for 10 a.m.

The “B” and “C” Companies of the Winnipeg Rifles would be leading and advancing from the west with the support of the Sherbrooke Fusiliers. The Infantry was set to go 10 minutes before 10 a.m. and the tanks of the Sherbrooke Fusiliers were forward providing support fire.

At 2 p.m. “C” and “D” Companies of the Winnipeg Rifles began to move and they passed one of the Sherbrooke Fusilier tanks that had been knocked out. This was the tank of Trooper Elliott, it was struck by enemy fire, he was not able to escape the destroyed

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tank. Three members of his crew were wounded.

As the Companies advanced the fighting was fierce, it was bitter, it was bloody and they found the enemy defenders well hidden with much firepower. The tanks were stopped because of all the enemy mines in the area. Casualties would have been much higher if it had not been for the tanks of the Sherbrooke Fusiliers.

The Sector was finally cleared and the Canadian forces were then able to advance toward Germany.

Trooper Elliott was killed on 21 February 1945 and buried at the Bedburg Cemetery, Germany and later reburied at the Canadian War Cemetery in Groesbeek (grave reference XXI. H. 13).

The inscription on his gravestone reads: YOUR DEEDS REMEMBERED HOMAGE TO THEE TENDERED DEPARTED BUT NOT APART OF US THOU STILL ART Trooper Elliott received the following awards: 1939-1945 Star, France and Germany Star, War Medal 1939-1945, Defence Medal and Canadian Volunteer Service Medal with Clasp. *** For more information about the project or to provide information or photos, visit www.facestograves.nl.

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Fed steers, heifers sell actively at higher prices Total receipts for Brussels Livestock for the week ending Nov. 3 were 1,955 cattle and 481 lambs and goats.

On Tuesday, fed steers and heifers sold actively at slightly higher prices. Choice steers and heifers sold $182 to $190. Second-

cut cattle sold to $170. Aged and medium-fed steers and heifers sold $145 to $165. Holstein steers and heifers sold on a higher market.

Cows sold steady.

On Thursday, veal sold actively at fully steady prices. Lambs sold higher. Sheep sold steady. Goats

sold higher.

On Friday, calves sold steady, yearling heifers sold higher and yearling steers sold steady.

Floyd Albrecht of Milverton, consigned nine head. One gold steer weighed 1,490 lbs. and sold for a price of $189.

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The Belgrave Community Centre recently played host to a vendors’ market that attracted plenty of people looking to get a jump on their Christmas shopping. The silent auction also benefitted the Belgrave Community Centre Board. (Denny Scott photo)

ELH hosts Christmas Market Eat Local Huron is having its monthly Farm Crawl, a self-guided tour of local farms, on Saturday, Nov. 12.

This Farm Crawl is a Mini Christmas Market split between two farms: Robinson’s Maple Products and Meeting Place Organic Farms.

“We’re helping Huron County folks check out local food for holiday meal planning and gifting, with a fun-for-the-whole-family day out,” says Amy Thomasson, one of the organizers. “The Farm Crawls are a joy to share with the community each month and we hope everyone will join us full of pre-holiday spirit!”

Robinson’s Maple Products will be open to visitors between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m., with tours of their bottling facilities, samples of their syrup, and some sweet treats and holiday specials. Meeting Place Organic Farm will be open to visitors between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., offering self-led hikes in the woodlot, wagon rides to visit the pastured animals, meet and greets with Pickle the Pig and his farmyard friends. Meeting Place representatives will answer questions about organic farming, rotational grazing and other ecological practices. Folks can even bring used decorative gourds or untreated jack-o-lanterns to feed to the pigs. For lunch they’re selling hot apple cider and sausage on a bun.

The Holiday Market, split between both locations, will have a cookie-decorating station with The Cookie Rainbow, delicious baked goods from Wild Carrot Bakehouse, vegetables, microgreen growing

kits, natural Christmas decorations, and art prints from Firmly Rooted Farm (and friends), samples and products from Funky Ferments, cheese from Capella Meadows, and more.

Eat Local Huron will be collecting canned and non-

perishable goods for the Goderich Free Little Pantry at both locations.

Tickets for the event are by donation/pay-what-you-can and can be reserved online or purchased at the farm gates. Anyone looking for more information can visit www.eatlocalhuron.ca

Pub night now set PEOPLE AROUND BELGRAVE

By Linda Campbell Call 357-2188

On Sunday, Nov. 6, Susan Barnett, Licensed Lay Worship Leader, was the worship leader at Knox United Church, Belgrave.

The scripture lessons were read from 2 Thessalonians 2: verses 1-5 and 13-17, Psalm 98 and Luke 20: verses 27-38.

Elwin Garland is the guest speaker on Sunday, Nov. 13 at Knox United Church. Everyone is welcome.

The Belgrave Kinsmen will be having their Pub Night on Nov. 11 from 7 p.m. - 12 a.m. Donations for the Food Bank will be accepted at the door.

The next Community Centre Coffee Break will be on Nov. 22 from 9:30 - 11 a.m.

December is shaping up to be a busy month at the Centre with a lot

of family Christmases booked.

Sincere sympathy is extended to Jane Shiell, Doug and Sherry Shiell, Don and Connie Shiell and Brian Shiell in the loss of their father Jack Shiell who passed away on Oct. 29. Sympathy is also extended to Murray and Barb Shiell in the loss of their brother and to all other family members and relatives.

NEWS FROM BELGRAVE

There were 325 cows on offer.

Beef sold $85 to $122.50 with sales to $130; good holstein cows, $86 to $115 with sales to $135; medium holstein cows, $65 to $85.

Bulls sold $84 to $142.

There were 125 head of veal on offer. Good holsteins sold $210 to $247; SL heavy holsteins, $195 to $236; heavy holsteins, $175 to $195; medium holsteins, $180 to $200; plain holsteins, $150 to $180.

Rudy Shetler of Lucknow, consigned four head. One holstein steer weighed 715 lbs. and sold for a price of $247.

Lambs, 50 - 64 lbs., sold $298.50 to $319; 65 - 79 lbs., $290.75 to $355; 80 - 94 lbs., $267.50 to $337.50; 95 - 109 lbs., $239.50 to $248; 110 lbs. and over, $225 to $233.

Sheep sold $100 to $260.

Goats: billies sold $150 to $400; nannies, $100 to $250; kids: meat, $350 to $465; dairy: $300 to $430.

Heffer Farms of Wingham, consigned 29 head. Nine lambs averaged 84 lbs. and sold for an average price of $337.50.

Leo Webster of Parkhill, consigned seven head. One kid goat weighed 51 lbs. and sold for a price of $465.

Top quality stocker steers under 400 lbs. sold $278.50 to $367.50; 400 - 499 lbs., $284 to $338; 500 599 lbs., $268.50 to $302; 600 - 699 lbs., $249 to $265; 700 - 799 lbs., $246 to $269; 800 - 899 lbs., $261 to $272.50; 900 - 999 lbs., $254 to $259.75; 1,000 lbs. and over, $243 to $255.

Top quality stocker heifers, 400 -

499 lbs. sold $258 to $294; 500 599 lbs., $249 to $271; 600 - 699 lbs., $216 to $238; 700 - 799 lbs., $224 to $270; 800 - 899 lbs., $207 to $229; 900 lbs. and over, $204 to $215.

Klaas Jorritsma of Brussels, consigned 14 head. Six black heifers weighed 806 lbs. and sold for an average price of $227.

Ian Dickison of Mildmay, consigned 19 head. Seven red heifers averaged 817 lbs. and sold for an average price of $217.

Murray Shiell of Wingham, consigned 62 head. Ten charolais steers averaged 829 lbs. and sold for an average price of 272.50.

Hehn Farms of Walkerton, consigned 58 head. Fourteen charolais steers averaged 943 lbs. and sold for an average price of $258.25.

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Thank you for your support, delicious treats, meals, flowers, cards and many other acts of kindness in celebrating Jim’s life well lived. Thank you to the many skilled professional staff at Alexandra Marine and General Hospital, Wingham Hospital, Royal Oaks Health and Wellness Centre, the Para Medicine Team HC, Care Partner and One Care HCSS. Thank you to Dayna of McBurney Funeral Home and Rev. Brian Hymers, Wingham Memorials and the Brandon Cemetery. We are grateful to all who generously donated to Huron Hospice. Thank you to the many people who organized Jim’s celebration of life at Belgrave Community Centre. We will forever remember how much meaning he gave to our lives and how strong the bonds are that bind us together.

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Obituaries

WILLIAM JAMES “JIM” ARMSTRONG Mr. William James “Jim” Armstrong passed away peacefully at Huronlea Home for the Aged, Brussels on Nov. 6, 2022. He was in his 92nd year.

Jim was the beloved husband of the late Leona Armstrong (Johnston) for 64 years and the loving dad of Robert and Lynne, Brian and Betty, Bruce and Claudette, and Leanne Armstrong and Rick Kootstra.

He was the cherished grandpa of Brittany (Nic) Ellis, Brandon (Katie), Andrew (Chauntell), Morgan (Nathan) Thomson, Bryce, Caley (Devin), Nathan (Meghan), Tanner and Mykenna Armstrong and the great-grandpa of Lexi, Carter and Ryker Armstrong, Alivia Ellis, and Laken Armstrong.

Jim was predeceased by his parents Jim and Ada Armstrong, sisters Dorothy (Wilson) Tibbo and Helen (Bob) Joyce, great-grandson Tanner Alexander and in-laws Joan (Dwight) Campbell and Helen (Grant) MacLean.

Jim was born on the home farm on the edge of Brussels in 1931. He was the youngest child, being well cared for by his older sisters. He attended Brussels Continuation School and continued his education at the Ontario Agricultural College in Guelph.

Jim graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Agriculture degree in 1953 and returned to Grey Township where he farmed with his dad, “Sunny” Jim. He met Leona Johnston while attending school in Brussels, and they were married in August, 1954. They raised their family on the farm. Jim continued to farm full time with his dad for 13 years.

He drove a school bus for a short time and really enjoyed the time spent with the children. As a result, Jim decided he wanted to become a teacher. He was able to attend summer school in London and entered the teaching profession in 1966. Jim taught at Chesley High School for two years and spent the remainder of his career teaching science and agriculture at Mitchell District High School (MDHS).

During this time, he also taught the in-class portion of the driver’s education course.

Jim formed the MDHS Ski Club and he and Leona spent many March Break holidays chaperoning students on the ski hills near Quebec City.

Leona was the love of his life, and aviation was also a passion for Jim, starting at the age of five when he saw his first airplane fly overhead. He received his pilot’s licence as a teenager. Jim’s first plane was a Tiger Moth. He built his first homebuilt, a Pietenpol Aircamper, from plans over a period of seven years. The

Pietenpol first flew in 1968. This was an accomplishment, as there were few homebuilt aircraft in Canada at this time. Jim was well known in the area as being the flying teacher. The days that he was able to fly his Pietenpol to MDHS were so enjoyable for him. He made a runway on a farm adjacent to the school grounds. At the end of the day, he would land on the home field, taxi to the hangar behind the house, and give a big wave from the open cockpit yelling “What a country!”

Over the years, the entire family enjoyed and became involved in Jim’s love of aviation. Every summer the family travelled to the Experimental Aircraft Association (EAA) Fly-in at Oshkosh Wisconsin. Leona was a huge supporter, and they both volunteered with the EAA for over 25 years. Jim was a charter member of the Brussels Flying Club. An annual Pietenpol fly-in was held at the family farm for 20 years. This event brought together many pilots and their families and led to many long-standing friendships that continue today. Jim’s e-mail to a fellow Pietenpol builder in Brazil over 25 years began a wonderful friendship with several visits back and forth over the years.

Jim was an active member of the Brussels Lions Club, serving as secretary and president. He was honoured with the recognition of a Lifetime Membership in 2021. He was a member of Melville Presbyterian Church, serving as an elder and a member of the choir. He and Leona helped form the Huronlea Volunteer Auxiliary. Jim was a wonderful supporter of Leona’s political career. He was very proud of Leona’s accomplishments, and joined her in many local parades, holding a sign saying, “She’s the Reeve, I just tag along!”

Jim and Leona were happily married for 64 years. They were proud of their children and all their accomplishments. The family legacy of aviation continues, as the three boys obtained pilot licences when they were teenagers. Many wonderful family get-togethers were held at the farm. He enjoyed his time with the grandchildren and great-grandchildren and loved telling stories. Jim’s life changed drastically when Leona passed in 2018. The next few years were challenging for him, as he missed Leona’s love and caregiving.

Jim was well respected in his community and will be greatly missed by family and friends.

“On a mile of highway, you drive a mile. On a mile of railway, you travel a mile. With a mile of runway, you have the whole world.”

Friends and family will be received at Riverside Funeral Home Brussels Chapel on Friday, Nov. 11 from 5-8 p.m. with a Lions Club service at 8 p.m. The Funeral service will be held at Melville Presbyterian Church on Saturday, Nov. 12 at 11 a.m. Interment will be at Brussels Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers and as expressions of sympathy, donations to Melville Presbyterian Church, the Brussels Lions Club or Huronlea Volunteer Auxiliary would be appreciated.

Cards of sympathy and donations may be forwarded to Box 340, Brussels, N0G 1H0.

Condolences may be left at www.riversidefuneralhome.com.

WILLIAM “BILL” STE. MARIE Bill Ste. Marie of Clifford, passed away at Grey Bruce Health Services, Owen Sound on Thursday, Nov. 3, 2022. He was 82.

Bill was the cherished dad of Shelley Haines, Wingham and the late Kevin Ste. Marie who predeceased him on June 28, 2022.

Bill was the dear grandpa of Sheena and Marshall Haines, Wingham and Ethan Ste. Marie (Skye), London.

He will be lovingly remembered by his many nieces and nephews.

Bill was predeceased by his parents George and Jean (Elliott) Ste. Marie, aunt Doris Adams, brother Andy Ste. Marie, dearest friend Isobel Larson and many other aunts and uncles.

Bill was a life-long member of the Local 793 International Union of Operating Engineers for over 40 years, working on and paving many roads in the area. This was a job that he was very fortunate to share with his son Kevin. They both loved to remind you which roads they paved and worked on while out driving. The one constant in Bill’s life was his love of baseball. He played with the Hamilton Oldtimers Baseball Organization (HOBO) until he was 79. He was very much looking forward to playing until he was 80, however the pandemic hit and his team was unable to continue. The baseball field was a place that held many wonderful memories for Bill and he has now hung up his cleats.

A graveside service will be held

on Saturday, Nov. 12 at the Wroxeter Cemetery at noon followed by a celebration of Bill’s life at the Royal Canadian Legion, Branch 180 in Wingham from 1-4 p.m. with words of remembrance at 1:30 p.m.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations to the Seniors Mental Health Program (cheques payable to the Canadian Mental Health Association) or a charity of one’s choice would be appreciated as expressions of sympathy.

Online condolences may be left at www.mcburneyfuneralhome.com.

MARGARET SLEIGHTHOLM Margaret Sleightholm, formerly of Wingham, passed away at Huronview Home for the Aged, Clinton, on Wednesday, Nov. 2, 2022. She was 94.

Margaret was the beloved wife of the late Elmer Sleightholm and the devoted mother of Elgin and Lindsay Sleightholm, St. Thomas; David and Eileen Sleightholm, Goderich; Lloyd and Beverly Sleightholm, Wingham; Phyllis and Dalton Noels, Crediton and Janet and Bill Burnel, Fenelon Falls. She was the loving grandmother of 12, the great-grandmother of 22 and the dear sister of Harvey Bolton and sister-in-law of Marie Bolton.

Margaret will be missed by her many nieces, nephews and extended family.

Margaret was predeceased by her parents Robert and Rosetta (Smith)

M-T Council to review employee pay scale Municipal employee pay will be one of the first things the newlyelected Morris-Turnberry Council will be focusing on when it’s installed next month.

During council’s Nov. 1 meeting, Councillor Kevin Freiburger recommended deferring any changes to the 2023 pay grid, saying that he wanted council to review it.

His issue was that the municipality has a cap on wage increases, which could be putting the municipality at a disadvantage regarding attracting and retaining staff.

The municipality’s policy, according to Chief Administrative Officer Trevor Hallam, bases costof-living adjustments to pay on the consumer price index (CPI) up to a maximum of 2.5 per cent. This year, the CPI is at 6.7 per cent.

Freiburger said neighbouring municipalities don’t have similar caps and that could be putting Morris-Turnberry at a disadvantage when it comes to attracting

Bolton, great-granddaughter Emily, sisters Shirley Bolton, Olive Davis (Harold), Etta Dickieson (George), Bertha Tout (Earl), and Myrtle Sleightholm (Nelson), and brothers Gordon Bolton (Theresa), John Bolton (Jean) and Ivan Bolton.

The funeral service was held on Saturday, Nov. 5 with visitation one hour prior. Interment took place at Wingham Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations to the Ontario Brain Injury Association, Canadian Cancer Society, Heart and Stroke Foundation or a charity of one’s choice would be appreciated.

Online condolences may be left at www.mcburneyfuneralhome.com.

OLIVE ELIZABETH ZINN Olive Zinn of Wingham, passed away peacefully at Huronlea Home for the Aged in Brussels on Saturday, Nov. 5, 2022. She was 102.

Olive was the devoted mother of Randy and Sharen Zinn and mother-in-law of Mary Lamont; the loving grandma of Chris and Wendy Zinn, Courtney Zinn and Chad Stanley and Evan and Erica Zinn and the cherished great-grandma of Ryan, Justin, Azlyn, Breanne and Logan. She was the dear sister of Kenneth Purdon and sister-in-law of Evelyn and Wallace Carson and Ella Zinn.

Olive will be lovingly remembered by many nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her husband Kenneth Zinn, son Larry Zinn, daughter Betty Hlavach and her husband Mike, brothers Russell Purdon, Clifford Purdon and sisters Verna McClenaghan and Rita Morrison.

A private funeral service took place at McBurney Funeral Home, Wingham on Wednesday, Nov. 9.

Rev. Jeff Hawkins officiated.

Interment took place at Wingham Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations to Gilbert Hall, Wingham or the Huronlea Residents’ Council would be appreciated.

Online condolences may be left at www.mcburneyfuneralhome.com.

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First student food drive canvass a success: Rutledge Central Huron Secondary School students pulled together for a food drive late last month, bringing in vehicle-loads full of food by canvassing the community.

Student Council Co-President Savannah Rutledge, in an interview with The Citizen, said the event went better than anticipated.

“The food drive went really well for how much time we had to plan,” she said, adding that the event came together quickly when the council decided on it. “We brought in a lot of canned goods, like soup, vegetables, fruit, beans and meat, and lots of dried goods like cereal and crackers.”

The drive brought in baking goods, pasta and pasta sauce, Rutledge said, as well as hygienic products like deodorant, toothpaste, shampoo, conditioner and tissues.

“We also got a lot of condiments, like jams, peanut butter, salsa and spices,” she said.

When it was time for the food to be delivered to the Friends of the Community Food Bank, Rutledge said, the volunteer’s truck was loaded as was a second truck, a car and there was still more left to be picked up.

“We had about three-and-a-half loads worth of all our goods,” she said.

The food drive saw students leaving the school at lunch on Friday, Oct. 28 and walking through the community, knocking on doors and asking people to give what they could, Rutledge said, while buses followed them.

Vice-Principal Lucy Langis said the event was a valuable learning experience for the students and a chance to get to know their community better.

This was the first year for the event, Rutledge said, and she hopes it will continue.

Langis said the school received great feedback from the community.

Quite the stash Central Huron Secondary School student Kennedy Caldwell poses with some of the goods collected during a recent food drive canvass run by the school’s student council. The event was well received according to Student Council Co-President Savannah Rutledge and Vice-Principal Lucy Langis. (Photo submitted)

That’s kids’ stuff The Clinton Children’s Business Fair, organized by Stacey Petteplace, saw the Central Huron Community Centre turned into a market for ideas from the area’s youngest entrepreneurs on the weekend, featuring vendors between the ages of 6 and 14. (John Stephenson photo)

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Tavis Smiley suggests we: “Loosen Up. You are never too old, too professional or too accomplished to laugh and be silly.

Allow yourself to play. Let your inner child out and enjoy your life.”

Our lovely late September weather facilitated training for cross country and competition with area elementary schools. Hullett Central Public School had 46 runners in the regional meet at Huron Centennial Public School.

Hullett had eight runners in the top five of four groups. Rodney Ansley came in fifth in the Grade 7 boys’ run. Benton Nurse finished fourth in the Grade 5 boys’ heat.

The girls’ teams for both Grades 5 and 6 finished first overall. Macy Smith finished second; Riley Cox finished fourth and Reese De Boer was close behind in fifth for the Grade 6 girls. Alexis Ansley was second, Summer Shannon was fourth and Emma Hobson, fifth in the Grade 5 girls’ heat.

The 26 runners who represented Hullett Central in the district meet

at Wildwood Park in St. Marys competed well.

Weather affected the date for the junior soccer meet for area schools.

Hullett Central played in Goderich on Oct. 21, rather than Oct. 18. The Hullett girls’ team finished third overall among the six schools competing, having one clear win and two very close losses. The junior boys won all of their roundrobin games and beat Clinton in their final game by a score of 6-1, to win the tournament.

The senior soccer tournament was held in Clinton on Oct. 25.

Both the boys and girls teams from Hullett Central lost only one game to the eventual winners of the tournament. Consequently both teams ended in second place for the day. Well done, Hullett athletes!

Since I can’t picture any child at Hullett Central growing their own mustache, there will be some imagination happening for them to celebrate a spirit day on Nov. 15 called Movember Mustache Day! Mid-term reports have been sent home for the Hullett families. On Nov. 18, a Professional Development Day, parents and teachers will be meeting to coordinate plans for each child going forward.

Rev. Jan Aylward led the morning worship at Londesborough United Church on Sunday, Nov. 6. Her reflection that morning was an assurance that God is always there bringing love and care into our

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The morning scripture passage was Luke 20: 27-38.

Jan remarked how much thicker the photo albums around the world would be if so many persons had not lost their lives to war and how much family love was also lost.

That day being Remembrance Sunday, Rev. Jan held a time of remembrance before the close of the regular service. A time of silence was observed along with prayers and the singing of “O Canada”. Jude Coates, representing the Sunday school, read “In Flanders Fields”.

A congregational meeting was held following the service and chaired by Rev. Aylward as WOW

representative. Two matters were discussed. First, it was decided to continue holding the Sunday morning worship at 10 a.m. for the present. Further, those in attendance accepted the recommendations of the search committee allowing that committee to declare a vacancy in the Londesborough pulpit in hopes of attracting a full-time minister.

The Londesborough Sunday school will begin collecting nonperishable food and white gift donations for the Christmas season beginning on Nov. 13. Food donations will be donated to “Friends of Community” in Clinton and the other items will benefit the work of the Salvation Army.

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THE CITIZEN, FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 11, 2022. PAGE 17.

From the Minister’s Study

Find the truth in a relationship with God

By Jason Hovius Brussels Community Bible Chapel Lies and truth. Deciphering between the two has been one of the goals of mankind over the millennia.

Unfortunately, sometimes the quest for power, fame or money has overridden people’s love of the truth. They, and dare I say, we, sometimes sacrifice what we know to be true to get something else that we want.

For me, there is almost nothing more frustrating than having a strong belief or even proof that something is true, but yet seeing people still persist in following a narrative that directly contradicts what you’ve been trying to tell them.

I’m sure journalists sometimes feel this way. Despite research, interviews, eyewitness testimony and concise reporting, some people who are distant from the actual events described choose to disbelieve what they read or hear.

This can go the other way as well.

Even with their best foot forward, representatives from the media can hardly be expected to get a full picture of an event in time for a next-day or weekly article.

Occasionally, it is good to see a newspaper such as this one make a correction and apologize for an error. It not only sets the record straight; it also increases their credibility. As a reader, I appreciate reporters and editors who are humble enough to admit their mistakes because it shows they care more about the truth than their own egos.

On a darker note, sometimes there is a deliberate agenda to twist the facts and propagate lies in order to control a segment of society. The first example that comes to mind is from the Soviet Union circa 1970.

A young man named Viktor Belenko witnessed a crime on the way home from work on a busy street in a small Siberian city. When he read about it in the governmentcontrolled papers the next day, he noticed the story was muddled and some things were entirely fabricated in order to put authorities in a positive light. The seed of skepticism in his notoriously deceitful government was planted in his mind, which led to his 1976 defection to Japan and eventually to the U.S.A. As a church, we have been reading and studying together the book of 2 Peter from the Bible.

According to his second letter, Peter was facing what some journalists who report on unpopular truths face

today. He had a narrative that he knew was correct, but people were trying to discredit him and make up a different narrative.

Peter writes, “We did not follow cleverly invented stories when we told you about the power and coming of our Lord Jesus Christ, but we were eyewitnesses of his majesty” (2 Peter 1:16). As one of the original 12 (and as one of the inner circle of three), he knew more about both the deity and humanity of Jesus than almost anyone else.

John, another of the 12 and also of the three, says in his first epistle that they had heard and seen and looked on and touched Jesus (1 John 1:1), and had discovered that

he was no ordinary person. That’s pretty compelling eyewitness testimony, considering that many of Jesus’ followers were eventually tortured or killed for their conviction that Jesus truly was God in the flesh.

So, Peter wasn’t making up stories, but other people were. Peter calls them “false teachers” and other nastier things. About them, he writes, “In their greed these teachers will exploit you with stories they have made up” (2:3).

Several times in his short epistle, Peter says that these teachers seduce the unstable or cause them to fall by luring them into sin and heresy. He spends about half his

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From this description, people like this seem dangerous and easy to spot if they entered a church, like a hungry bear or a lion if it got loose in downtown Brussels or Blyth. To be on guard would be a given. It’s true that some false teachers are easy to spot, especially if they openly deny that Jesus is Lord or if they blatantly reject the Holy Scriptures that were written by inspiration of the Spirit of Continued on page 19

We encourage everyone to attend Remembrance Day Services. The Legion invites all to a soup & sandwich lunch after the services. Soup & More 2 will look forward to seeing and serving you again on November 18!

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letter describing what these false teachers teach and what they are like. In short, they reject the saving work of Jesus Christ on the cross and scoff at the promise of His return. In character, they are rebellious and arrogant and greedy and sexually immoral. Peter refers to them as brute beasts, blots, blemishes, and an accursed brood.

(The “B” alliteration is great in English, but it’s not the same in Greek.)

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Region mourns Armstrong PEOPLE AROUND WALTON

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Down the rabbit hole Isla and Iver De Boer of Blyth impressed their neighbours on Halloween night with Alice in Wonderland-themed costumed. Isla was the Queen of Hearts and Iver was the Cheshire Cat. (Courtesy photo)

Wow! What weather! I hope everyone is enjoying it.

A year ago, it was snowing and nasty, so, thumbs up for this weather. Checking with the tire places, they are booked solid for the next few weeks to get snow tires on vehicles. Call now and get on the list because this great weather will not last. The first snow is always a learning curve of reminders for all.

Slow down. Have your snow brush in your vehicle ready and not looking for it the first morning of snow. You should always have an emergency kit in your car, including first aid items, bottled water, snacks, blanket, etc. You never know when you will need them. Just some reminders to get ready for what is coming.

Our Foodland in Brussels is undergoing some major changes; rearranged display areas, new products, and added non-food items. Drop in and check out all the great things.

It was hunting week this week and we hope all had good luck with their hunt. There will definitely be a

few less deer around the area.

November is my birthday month and so I have gone and dealt with my licence plate renewal. There is no money to pay and no sticker to put on your vehicle, but you still must go to Service Ontario or do it online. You will get a new registration card when you turn in your old one, remember your insurance card, jot down the mileage of your vehicle and you are set. You will receive a confirmation page and it must be kept in your vehicle with your registration.

Good to go for another year (or you can choose two years).

Our deepest sympathies are extended to the Armstrong family on the passing of Jim Armstrong.

He will be missed by his family Brian, Bruce, Robert and Leanne and their families. Jim was a wonderful man who definitely left an impression upon all he met. He could visit with anyone and be a friend when they parted. Jim loved planes and flying, teaching as a

career, being very active in the community with the Lions, telling jokes and always had a smile. He was a man who will be missed by many. He loved to tell people, when we were together, I was his favourite and smartest student. Jim was my Grade 9 science teacher at Mitchell District High School so many years ago. We always loved to chat and reminisce. Our condolences to the Armstrong family.

Celebrating birthdays this past week were Chris Stevenson, Steven Huether, Justin Morrison, Rita Bowers, Terry Sloan and Jane Zwep. Happy birthday to all.

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HE staff to report on single-use reduction strategy

By Shawn Loughlin The Citizen Huron East Council has requested a staff report on introducing a single-use reduction strategy, similar to that implemented by Huron County, for its buildings and offices.

Deputy-Mayor Bob Fisher made the request at council’s Nov. 1 meeting, saying Huron County and Bluewater before it had seen tremendous results by implementing policies aimed at limiting single-use plastics and he hoped something similar could be done in Huron

East.

The policy would be implemented at the municipal level, in the hopes that many of the private businesses and restaurants would then follow suit, Fisher said.

When asked whether he would want the municipality to simply adopt the county’s strategy or craft

Brand recognition Nine-year-old Brea McDonald was one of many young business people who set up shop at the Children’s Business Fair at the Central Huron Community Centre in Clinton over the weekend. Entrepreneurs from ages 6 to 14 turned the community centre into a market dedicated to selling their unique creations on Nov. 5. (John Stephenson photo)

Hovius would bet on Bible’s authors Continued from page 17 God. However, the real danger often comes from those who mix subtle lies with the truth. In Jesus’ own words: “Watch out for false prophets. They come to you in sheep’s clothing, but inwardly they are ferocious wolves,” (Matthew 7:15). The smooth talker who has ulterior motives wields a pile of influence over people who do not have a solid and secure foundation built on faith and the “knowledge of Him who called us by His own glory and goodness” (2 Peter 1:3).

Peter wrote his letters to the churches in order to remind them of

God’s promises to them. The false teachers make promises too. They promise freedom, but it simply leads to slavery, and to sin (2:19).

On the contrary, God’s promises are meant to provide the Christian with all the tools needed for life and godliness and assurance and patience. “So I will always remind you…” (1:12). “I think it is right to refresh your memory…” (1:13). “I have written both of them (both epistles) as reminders to stimulate you to wholesome thinking” (3:1).

“But do not forget this one thing, dear friends…” (3:8).

The Bible was written by men

and prophets who were called by God to be His spokespeople. When we consider the New Testament, it was written by men who had either personally known Jesus or who hung out with the 12 apostles in the early church days. Incidentally, none of these writers changed their minds about what they had written, even though many of them died for their faith in Jesus’ resurrection from the dead. Personally, I would bet my life on the eyewitness testimonies found in the Bible. In fact, I already have. Whose testimony about Jesus do you believe?

Fun, games and scares Wingham’s Festival of Lanterns was held on Oct. 28, just a few short days before Halloween. The event featured decorations, a costume contest, scavenger hunt and ghost stories as well as performances. (John Stephenson photo)

one of its own, Fisher said he was open to either.

Chief Administrative Officer Brad McRoberts said he would prepare a report on the idea and bring it to council for a future meeting. *** Council has approved a motion brought forward by Councillor Alvin McLellan allowing members of council to voluntarily donate 10 per cent of their unused mileage expenses to a newly-created fund focused on environmental initiatives in the municipality.

McLellan had raised the topic in October, saying he planned on bringing forward a motion to this effect at a future meeting.

Councillors asked which kind of green initiatives McLellan had in mind for the fund and he said he felt it should really focus on the planting of trees.

Council passed the motion. *** Councillor Ray Chartrand has asked for a staff report on leaf collection throughout the municipality.

He said that Vanastra is one of the only urban centres in the municipality that doesn’t have municipal leaf collection. He felt that leaf collection should be

consistent throughout the urban areas of the municipality and wanted some more information on municipal leaf collection, including the cost of potentially improving it.

Council passed the motion requesting the report. *** Councillor Alvin McLellan reported to council that the Ethel Community Centre’s annual harvest supper was another success, feeding nearly 300 people.

He said the centre grossed approximately $4,500 from the event, thanks in part to a number of large corporate donations

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