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Bylaw divides council

By Scott Stephenson The Citizen

Back at it Barn Dance was alive and well in Wingham last Sunday, as a one-night-only show rolled into what was once known as Nashville of the North. The bill featured George Fox, Paul Weber, Naomi Bristow, Sue Weber,

Memphis Marier and “Voice of the Barn Dance” Jim Swan, all on the stage back where it all began. Above, Swan, left, Marier, centre, and Bristow entertain the masses. See page 19 for a full story by Scott Stephenson. (Scott Stephenson photo)

Ironmen losing streak extended to five

By Shawn Loughlin The Citizen The Wingham Ironmen remain in fifth place in the Provincial Junior Hockey League’s North Pollock Division after two weekend losses.

On Friday, Nov. 3, the Ironmen hosted the Hanover Barons and fell by a score of 4-1, followed by a game with the Mitchell Hawks on the road, which the Hawks won by a score of 3-1.

Payton McIsaac opened the scoring on Nov. 3 for the Hanover Barons, scoring a shorthanded goal just as the first period ended to put the Barons up by a score of 1-0.

There was no scoring in the second period, but the Barons came out flying in the third period, with Drayton Howell scoring at 7:43 of the period, assisted by Patrick Brown, followed by Brown scoring a goal of his own at 9:30 of the period, assisted by McIsaac and Aaron Dukeshire on the power play.

The Ironmen would begin to claw their way back with an Owen Rahn goal at 13:51 of the period, assisted

by Noah Bloemberg and Tayt Bramhill, but the Barons would put it away at 17:13 of the third period when, unassisted, Curtis Arnold scored his 12th goal of the season.

Lander Hartley won the game for the Barons in net, stopping 27 of the 28 shots he faced, while Garrett Golley stopped 24 of the 28 shots he faced, earning the loss for the Ironmen.

Referees handed out nearly 50 minutes of penalties over the course of the game, beginning with a cross-checking call against Wingham’s Nigel Kreager at 9:44 of the first period.

Four people then went to the penalty boxes at 15:14 of the first period. Spencer Davidson and Cohen McIsaac of the Barons and Josh Pham and Tayt Bramhill of the Ironmen were all called for roughing, while Bramhill also caught a cross-checking call.

Then, at 17:58 of the first period, Nick Freiburger and Ryan Goetz, both of the Barons, were called for cross-checking and holding, respectively.

To open the second period, Wade Robinson of the Ironmen was called for tripping at 3:38, followed by two-minute minor and 10minute major head-contact penalties called against Aaron Dukeshire of the Barons just under nine minutes into the period. Ryan Goetz would serve the minor

penalty on Dukeshire’s behalf.

Wingham’s Darcy Scott was called for high-sticking at 11:04 of the second, followed by a crosschecking call against Hanover’s Payton McIsaac at 13:29 of the period, a cross-checking call against Hanover’s Cam Angst at 14:49 of the second and a slashing call against Damon Murray of the Ironmen at 17:42 of the period.

Cam Angst of the Barons was in the box again to open the third Continued on page 8

A report outlining proposed changes to the Fees and Charges Bylaw for 2024, prepared by North Huron Director of Finance/Treasurer Chris Townes, sparked hearty debate among North Huron Council at its regular meeting on Nov. 6.

Councillor Mitch Wright began by expressing concerns that the report contained surprising fee increases while being scant on details, saying, “A report should come with the analysis done, saying that these are the changes we made, this has gone up, that has gone down, and this is why we made those decisions, and here’s the highlights you need to focus on in the report.” He stressed the importance of some kind of standard report writing. The report covers only the proposed fees for 2024, meaning that any comparison between this year’s fees and next year’s proposed fees must be done on a line-by-line comparison between documents from 2023 and documents with proposed fees for next year. Wright singled out the recreation department, pointing out that, in some cases, service fees appeared to double or even triple over last year.

Wright continued, pointing out that “Significant changes are being proposed, and those changes have not been discussed in council… I do not think this is a report where we can make a few tweaks on it we should all have a good discussion about it, and send the report back to staff for revisions.”

Councillor Anita van Hittersum disagreed with Wright, saying “I felt the report was pretty thorough.”

She mentioned the recent town hall meeting at the Belgrave Community Centre, during which citizens voiced a general desire for increased user pay fees to prevent higher taxes.

Councillor Chris Palmer found the report to be less than Continued on page 3

Forum debate persists in ACW

By Scott Stephenson The Citizen In response to a proposal from staff to eliminate open forum from the township’s procedural bylaw, a boisterous crowd of citizens bristled at a regular meeting of Ashfield-Colborne-Wawanosh (ACW) Council on Nov. 7. During

the open forum component of the meeting, concerned members of the public pleaded with council in favour of preserving the status quo.

“Please do not try to silence us,” urged one of the speakers.

Friction between citizens and members of council persisted throughout the democratic exercise, with meeting chair Mayor Glen

McNeil playing defence in response to shouting and jeering in the council chambers.

Disagreements flared over the fiveminute allotments of time to which each speaker is entitled, resulting in an unorthodox extension of two minutes to one of the speakers.

Concerns were voiced about the Continued on page 3

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The bells rang and rang and rang Glimpses of the Past with Karen Webster

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t had been a long, hard time, with over four years of loss, fears and sacrifices, when there was a declaration of the end World War I. An armistice agreement between Germany and the Allied Forces, signed in a railroad car outside of Compiégne, France, signified the cessation of aggression at 11 a.m., Paris time, on Nov. 11, 1918.

Locally, citizens were alerted to this development in the early Monday morning hours when town bells, church bells and all sorts of noise-making instruments were put to use.

A perusal of local newspapers from that November week gives present-day readers a glimpse of what those celebrations must have been like. Through the war years, there had been great sadness in the local communities caused by the loss of many young men’s lives but, for one day at least, celebration was key.

In Auburn, the return to peace was celebrated in that village by a religious service, held in the Presbyterian Church, that was presided over by George Raithby and led by a joint choir. The young folks got into the mood afterward with a huge bonfire where an effigy of Kaiser Willem was burned. Effigy burning was a common thread in all the celebrations across the area.

Brussels folks quickly formed committees to mark the good news and, by 2 p.m., a parade was formed that led the way to Victoria Park.

The evening featured a church service at which almost $120 was collected for Belgium relief.

Meanwhile, in Blyth, joy at the news of the armistice was overshadowed by the death of its reeve, Neil Taylor. He had driven some friends home after the celebrations in Blyth and was killed when his automobile struck a bridge.

In Lucknow, when the news arrived in the village, there was a period of hesitation in accepting the report as being true. When confirmation was received, Reeve Johnston proclaimed the afternoon as a public holiday. The day was celebrated with a thanksgiving prayer meeting, a parade and an evening concert and torch light parade.

While all the local community newspapers reported celebrations on the arrival of the news, it was in the Clinton News Record that a reporter painted the most vivid picture of the events of Nov. 11, 1918. Clintonites were first alerted to the good news by the prolonged blowing of a train whistle at the station. And by 8 a.m., all citizens were astir. It was then that the town bell began to ring and it continued to do so until 10 p.m. that evening with only a few intervals of silence during the day.

A procession was formed that morning, consisting of the band, the staffs of the local factories, decorated automobiles, the mayor and prominent citizens and, of course, school children. There was

even an impromptu band made up of boys with tin cans, kettles and anything else that would make a noise. All work ceased and that ageold tradition of washing clothes on Monday was abandoned as well.

After a quick noontime meal, people gathered around the bandstand for a short religious service, at which time Mayor Thompson spoke of the valiant efforts made by Canadian soldiers to reach peace.

A formal parade was then held that consisted of the mayor and council, the Kazoo band, the Kiltie band in full uniform, the Girls’ Auxiliary and about 1,000 men, women and children. The throng marched down King Street, along Maria to Victoria, up Victoria and Albert up to the mill and back again. In no time at all, the parade reformed and marched up to Vinegar Hill and back again.

But the festivities were not over.

After a brief time at home for a quick supper, folks once again gathered for a grand torchlight parade to the post office triangle where a huge bonfire gaily blazed. It was here that an effigy of Kaiser Willem met its fiery fate. Next, sky rockets were sent up and there was music provided by the band.

The Clinton reporter ended his account of Armistice Day with the sobering words “…the gladness and joy of the celebration on Monday was tempered to many by the thought of the brave boys from Clinton and vicinity who have given their lives to make such a victory

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possible. Many were the thoughts which went out to the parents and friends of such and many a prayer went up that they might receive consolation.”

The Goderich Star ran a poem by R. W. Lillard that had appeared in the New York Evening Post. This poem was a reply to the Col. John McCrae epistle, “In Flanders Fields”.

“Rest ye in peace, ye Flanders dead, The fight, that you so bravely led, We’ve taken up. And we will keep True faith with you who lie asleep With each cross to mark his bed.

And poppies blowing overhead, Where once his own lifeblood ran red.

So let your rest be sweet and deep In Flanders fields Fear not that ye have died for naught, The Torch ye threw to us is caught, Ten million hands will hold it high And Freedom’s light shall never die.

We’ve learned the lesson that ye taught In Flanders’ fields.”

When viewed through the lens of over 100 years since Nov. 11, 1918, it seems that humankind has not learned the lessons taught by the “War to end all Wars”. However, if only for one day, there was jubilation and celebration and hope for the future.

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THE CITIZEN, FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 10, 2023. PAGE 3.

Report approved amid concerns

Immortalized Citizen Founder Keith Roulston was officially enshrined in the Ontario Community Newspapers Association Hall of Fame last Friday at the organization’s annual Independent Publishers Retreat, which was held at Hockley Valley Resort near Orangeville. Association President Gordon Cameron made the presentation, honouring a lifetime of community service and dedicated journalism. (Deb Sholdice photo)

Continued from page 1 comprehensive, saying, “I didn’t know what to do with it. I was given a list of figures, and they are just figures… somebody should apply last year’s fee structure so we can compare. If we could compare it’d be a lot easier.”

Wright was also concerned that large, sudden increases in recreation fees would be a selfdefeating endeavour. “Right now, if a senior or student wants to use the squash courts, swim in the pool and have access to the fitness centre, right now that individual pays $516 annually… this staff proposal is indicating that that cost will go up to $1,820. That’s more than three times - I would like to go on record to say I am dead set against this - I think that is a crazy fee increase.

We have no idea what the impact will have on our membership. No analysis has been done, and nobody here has any experience with those kinds of fee increases.”

Wright finished by pointing out the potential risks of the move, saying “I’m not against fee increases, I just don’t think we should be doubling and tripling them.” He proposed looking into smaller fee increases to be implemented over several years.

“By doing it all in one fell swoop, I’m quite confident you are going to see an amazing amount of sticker shock, you’re going to have a whole lot of people drop their membership, and as anybody knows, if you double your fees and lose half your membership, you’ve accomplished nothing from a revenue standpoint. Your costs are the same, and half as many residents are using the service… I just don’t see how we can adopt this proposal. There’s so many unknowns.”

Palmer also stressed the number of questions he had about the proposed changes, using swim class fees as an example. “It’s the anomalies… why did Pre-school and Bronze Cross fees go down? I think one went from $50 to $8… and then private lessons went up three times in fees. It was just all over the map… I’d like to know why some things went up and some things went down. That’s what we need answers to.”

Wright called for more discussion before the report could be considered complete. “This is huge, this is big, and there’s nothing in the report about what strategy was applied to this. Certainly one of the things that I caught on to is that it

seems to only be applied to discretionary services. Why would user-pay only be applied only to discretionary services?”

He also inquired as to why the proposed hikes are almost exclusively found in the recreation department, rather than targeting other areas that lose money every year, like the dump, “Why wouldn’t we increase dump fees? We lose $401,000 every year operating the dump… I think we need to understand the strategy behind these decisions first. We don’t have the basic background information… I have not been provided enough basic background information to even provide direction, because I don’t know what direction was taken in the first place.”

Wright then put forth a motion that the report be returned to staff for revisions and revisited at the next meeting, after further discussion. The motion was seconded by Palmer, and was defeated 4 - 3, with the tie being broken by Reeve Paul Heffer.

Another motion was put forth by Deputy-Reeve Kevin Falconer accepting the report as presented, which was seconded by van Hittersum, passing 4-3.

Open forum, meeting times discussed in ACW Continued from page 1 proposed 2024 meeting schedule and the routine annual adjustment to the township’s pay grid resulting in a 3.6 per cent increase to staff and members of council.

Another speaker offered an analogy comparing the performance of the township’s council and staff to the poor service they’ve received from a telecommunications company that is ill equipped to handle the unique demands and challenges of a rural area.

The debate over the annual adjustment of the township’s pay grid resulted in a variety of differing opinions being expressed by members of council. Councillor Jennifer Miltenburg pointed out that the increase is the result of a longstanding township policy.

Chief Administrative Officer Mark Becker informed council that the policy was introduced in 2001 and came into effect in 2002, but said it could be altered by council, if desired.

Councillor Evan Hickey declared his intention to vote against a pay increase for councillors, despite the established policy.

Councillor Anita Snobelen suggested a two per cent compromise for councillor pay increases, arguing that her time was worth something, but not necessarily an increase of 3.6 per cent. Miltenburg challenged the two per cent figure, saying it was arbitrary.

Deputy-Mayor Bill Vanstone offered up the idea of a one-year freeze on councillor pay increases and for the issue to be re-examined next year.

Put to a vote, Vanstone’s idea of a zero per cent increase in pay for councillors in 2024 carried with a vote of 4-3. Hickey and Vanstone’s affirming

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votes were joined by Councillors Curtis Blake and Wayne Forster.

The next controversial topic up for discussion was the timing of meetings in the procedural bylaw.

Hickey spoke in favour of adopting a hybrid model that would consist of one morning meeting and one evening meeting each month.

Vanstone agreed that the hybrid option should be employed.

Snobelen expressed a preference for remaining consistent with meeting start times and believes that, for now, morning meetings should remain in place. McNeil and

Miltenburg sided with Snobelen’s preference for morning meetings, with McNeil highlighting the value of contributions from staff and the unnecessary expense associated with changing to night meetings.

A vote on adopting a hybrid approach to meeting start times was defeated, with Hickey, Blake and Vanstone voting in favour.

Next, Blake proposed having both meetings occur at nighttime.

Snobelen challenged Blake to define the metrics for success of moving to an all-evening meeting

schedule. He replied that more citizens in seats would be proof of success and that could only be measured after a period of time.

Hickey suggested a one-year trial period.

Put to a vote, Blake’s motion was defeated 4-3.

With both proposals for change defeated, the status quo remains.

The debate over whether or not to keep open forum in the procedural bylaw resulted in a consensus that bullying

has no place in the council chambers.

Miltenburg said that sometimes open forum devolves into personal attacks but that she believes it should remain in place for another year, under observation for effectiveness at engaging the community and continued maintenance of civility.

Council supported the idea of keeping open forum, for now, with the intention of looking at the issue again next year.

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(Arthur Pink) “He gives His beloved sleep.” Psalm 127:2 How often is it lost sight of, that the Lord cares for the bodies of His saints— as well as for their souls. Sleep is a Divine gift—but the nightly recurrence of it blinds us to the fact. Sleep is as imperative for our physical well-being— as is food and drink. Sleep is as much the gift of our heavenly Father, as is the other.

When it so pleases Him, God withholds sleep—and then we have to say with the Psalmist, “You kept my eyes from closing.” Psalm 77:4. But that is the exception rather than the rule—and deeply thankful should we be that it is so. Day by day the Lord feeds us—and night by night, “He give His beloved sleep.”

We should perceive the gracious hand of God ministering in tenderness to all of our daily needs. He is mindful of our frailty—and tempers His dealings with us accordingly. He is aware when our energies are spent, and graciously renews our strength and mercifully refreshes our bodies with sleep.

Alas, how little are we affected by the Lord’s goodness and grace unto us.

The unfailing recurrence of His temporal and spiritual mercies—incline us to take them for granted. So dull of understanding are we, so cold our hearts Godward—it is to be feared that most of the time we fail to realize whose loving hand it is, which is ministering to us.

Is not this the every reason why we do not begin to really value our health— until it is take from us? It is not until we spend night after night tossing upon a bed of pain—that we perceive the worth of regular sleep with which we were formerly favoured. And such vile creatures are we, that when illness and insomnia come upon us, instead of improving the same by repenting of our former ingratitude—we murmur and complain at the hardness of our present lot, and wonder what we have done to deserve such treatment!

O let those of us who are still blessed with good health and regular sleep— not fail to daily return thanks for such privileges, and earnestly seek grace to use the strength from them to the glory of God! “Let us thank God for common mercies—for they prove to be uncommonly precious, when they are once taken away!” Charles Spurgeon A Grace Gem Submitted by: Immanuel United Reformed Church, Listowel, ON 519-492-1359

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It will never be right On the eve of Nov. 11, the world should be ashamed of itself. We are honouring the 105th anniversary of the end of World War I on Remembrance Day. Not only was it not the “war to end all wars”, as it was dubbed by H.G. Wells, it was not even the war to end wars in that decade. In fact, humans seem to be incapable of living at peace.

Despite our advances in education and technology and the increase in global migration, we continue along time-honoured paths of hatred and anger and bigotry. The rise of Islamophobia and anti-Semitism in the wake of the hostilities in Israel and Gaza is unprecedented in recent memory. It seems the horrors of war and the Holocaust mean nothing in hindsight, as there are now hundreds of instances of both Muslim and Jewish homes and businesses being vandalized and destroyed.

The conflict in the Middle East is complex, frustrating and eternal.

Peaceful protest may eventually encourage a ceasefire, but vandalizing a coffee shop in Toronto simply because the owner is Jewish or of Israeli descent will make no difference to the government of Israel.

Whether you believe that the Hamas are freedom fighters for the longsegregated Palestinian people or that Israel had no choice but to defend itself, everyone should agree that innocent people on both sides should not suffer because of their government’s ideological differences. As Hemingway once said “Never think that war, no matter how necessary, nor how justified, is not a crime.” The current war is a crime, as are all the Islamophobia and anti-Semitic acts carried out in its name. – DS

The freedom to farm Arguments have wrapped, but a decision is not expected until 2024 on a constitutional challenge of Ontario’s Security from Trespass and Animal Safety Act, launched by advocacy group Animal Justice.

The act was welcomed in 2020 by many in agriculture who feared trespassing from animal rights protestors on their farms, which, in many cases, is where they also live. However, animal rights activists and some journalists have been critical of the act, hence the challenge, saying it violates the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms, especially clauses limiting secret photography of a farm and those that impose fines on those who interact with animals while on trucks.

Superior Court of Justice Judge Markus Koehnen will now decide.

The act is at once controversial and complicated. At a time when farm advocacy and commodity groups are seeking to bridge the gap between rural farm operations and their city-dwelling customers, who have never been further removed from farming, it would seem that the appearance of less secrecy, not more, would be advantageous. And yet, farmers need the freedom to do their work and show the world that what they so often say is true, that no one cares more for their animals than they do. On one hand, one could say that if there’s nothing to hide, a camera shouldn’t bring about fear, while on the other, the possibility of being under a microscope at all times is unsettling for anyone.

Koehnen’s decision, whichever way it goes, will have implications across the province, especially in agriculturally-rich regions like Huron County and its neighbours. Premier Doug Ford wants to protect farmers, but did he go too far with the act, serving to protect the bad apples who, so often, spoil the bunch? It’s up to the courts now. – SL

Groundhog Day The Ford government has found itself in an embarrassing situation that is not only raising eyebrows towards the sky but also highlighting a significant flaw in the government’s use of Minister’s Zoning Orders (MZOs). This time it’s a hasty approval for a skyscraper’s construction directly in the flight path of Toronto Pearson International Airport.

Shockingly, but unfortunately not surprisingly, the request from the developer was allegedly processed within two weeks, a timeline that raises questions about due diligence. Sources say the order was passed through the Premier’s office to the Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing, leaving little room for thorough consideration. The real concern emerged when officials at Toronto Pearson International Airport had to intervene, emphasizing that the proposed building was situated in an emergency flight path to the country’s busiest airport. Oopsies!

After receiving feedback from the Greater Toronto Airports Authority (GTAA), the government quietly amended the MZO, removing reference to the location near the airport. Unfortunately, no clear explanation was provided for these changes, leaving many in the dark.

This incident should prompt a broader conversation about MZOs. As the Ford government grapples with fallout from previous controversies, MZOs appear to be their next headache. The revelation that 18 MZOs were granted to development projects linked to individuals who attended the wedding of Ford’s daughter only adds to the growing skepticism.

It’s high time to bring transparency and accountability back into focus in Ontario governance, ensuring that the province’s goals align with the best interests of its communities and critical infrastructure. – SBS

Looking Back Through the Years November 10, 1976 On Thursday, Nov. 4, the Blyth Grade 7 class embarked on a field trip to London with the objective of visiting Wolseley Barracks and the London Free Press. During the excursion, the students were tasked with completing a worksheet.

Thanks to the UNICEF campaign, Hullett Central Public School raised a total of $264. Each of the generous donors contributed a small amount, and together they made a significant impact. The contributions were greatly appreciated.

In a letter to the Huron Board of Education, Ethel M. McLellan, Assistant Deputy Minister of Education, announced the recipients of the Carter Scholarship Awards. The top award, valued at $100, was presented to Ralph Hoba from Central Huron Secondary School. The second award, worth $60, was bestowed upon June Williamson from Seaforth District High School, while the third award of $40 was granted to Flora Simpson from Goderich District Collegiate Institute.

The Carter Awards were a longstanding tradition dating back to 1914, recognizing exceptional students across the province. The funds were made available through the bequest of the late J.L. Carter of Sarnia.

November 11, 1998 The executive committee of the Huron Bruce Provincial NDP organized an event to introduce the candidates vying for the local NDP nomination to both members and the general public.

At that time, Tony McQuail, a farmer from the Lucknow area, was the sole declared candidate.

However, there were indications

that former Huron MPP Paul Klopp and the 1997 federal candidate, Jan Johnstone, were contemplating entering the race.

During their Wednesday evening meeting, the executive committee decided to schedule a gathering on Friday, Nov. 20, to be held upstairs at the Lucknow Town Hall. During this event, any declared and confirmed candidates would have the opportunity to deliver a brief speech, allowing those in attendance to gain insight into their stances on the issues that impact all residents of Ontario.

The basement of the Brussels United Church was brimming with well-wishers who gathered on Saturday afternoon to celebrate Peggy Cudmore’s 90th birthday.

Everyone who joined the inaugural soccer Halloween Dance in Brussels had a fantastic and spooky time. Ghosts and goblins of all ages gathered to showcase their costumes and dance to the tunes spun by D.J. Bill Phillips.

The title of “Best Couple” was awarded to Jacquie and Kevin Bishop, who brilliantly portrayed a couple of cave people. John Caldwell was recognized for having the “Best Costume” as a cow, and Shirley Baker won the “Best Soccer” category for her creative soccer ball and net-themed attire.

On Nov. 3, the manager of Huron Tractor in Blyth discovered an attempted break-in at the business.

During the night, a small garage window had been broken. Upon inspection, it became evident that no unauthorized entry had been successful. Fortunately, nothing appeared to be out of place, and nothing was reported missing.

The beef barbecue fundraiser for the Cranbrook Community Hall

proved to be a triumph, with everyone enjoying themselves. The Hall Board extended its gratitude to Cardiff Catering, the dedicated volunteers who played a key role in organizing and managing the event, as well as all those who contributed by purchasing tickets.

The Citizen introduced a new column, entitled “A Note from Betty”, written by Betty Graber for the newspaper’s Brussels page.

Graber lamented what she called the most depressing time of year, though saw local celebrations as being a shining light of hope.

November 7, 2013 On Oct. 31, Maitland River Elementary School celebrated the festive spirit with its lively orange and black Spirit Day. The students wholeheartedly embraced the Halloween season, infusing the school with a palpable sense of excitement and enthusiasm.

Dressed in a vibrant array of attire, the school’s halls came alive with creativity and a sense of camaraderie, as students and staff joined together to celebrate this special occasion. It was a memorable day filled with spirited expressions of creativity and fun.

At the community’s memorial hall, the Auburn Lions Club cordially hosted a Sunday morning community breakfast.

The Wawanosh 4-H Golden Girls were absolutely delighted with their latest victory in the Go For The Gold provincial competition, which took place at the Royal Winter Fair.

In the final round, they triumphed over their competitors from Halton County with a score of 165-155, earning them the prestigious provincial title.

The Wingham Ironmen secured a 12-6 victory over Mount Forest.

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Peace in our time takes effort

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s we prepare to mark another Remembrance Day, we will honour the memory of those who gave their lives to protect our freedom, but we also must realize how important it is to forget old enemies.

Remembrance Day 2023 comes at a time when old rivalries are being recontested in a new Middle Eastern war – after innocent Israelis were killed and hundreds were kidnapped in a raid by Hamas into Israel and thousands of innocent Palestinians have lost their lives in retaliatory strikes by Israel, attempting to hit at the Hamas raiders.

It’s hard to see how peace will ever prevail in the Middle East. The new strikes will create bitter lasting memories on both sides, making a peaceful resolution seem like a fantasy.

By contrast, Germany and Japan, the two major enemies in the two World Wars, are now allies of Western powers, thanks to the vision of enlightened leaders (particularly the Americans) who sought to rebuild these countries following the destruction of World War II. Billions of aid dollars went from the U.S. to both countries, and, instead of permanent enemies, they became friends.

A perfect example about how good can arise from the bad is Blyth Community Memorial Hall. When World War I ended, most Canadian communities prepared to build cenotaphs to recall the efforts of people of their communities to help democracy overcome its enemies. Blyth had something more ambitious in mind. Led by groups like the Women’s Institute, Blyth decided it was an opportunity to honour those of the community who had given so much, while at the same time, giving the community something that would give back. Blyth residents were joined by people of the Blyth community in East and West

Keith Roulston

From the cluttered desk Wawanosh, Morris and Hullett Townships, in raising tens of thousands of dollars to build a community hall.

That hall got new life with the birth of the Blyth Festival in 1975 and every day during the summer hundreds of people pass photos of the young men who gave their lives for their country on plaques in full view of Festival patrons. The gifts of today’s young actors, directors, playwrights and technicians recall the gifts of our young soldiers from two World Wars. Blyth Community Memorial Hall is a true memorial to those heroes of so many years ago.

The problem is that World War II was so long ago that we’re in danger of forgetting the lessons of that war. Germany fought that war because the failures of the peace efforts at the end of World War I left Germans feeling abused. Adolf Hitler captured that discontent when he rose to power in Germany. As well as his resentments resulting from the Allies’ treatment of Germany, his sick mind dreamed of purity of the German race and the inadequacy of people of Jewish, Black and other “lesser” races.

The shocking result was that he decided, once in power, to exterminate the Jews, Blacks and all other “inferior” groups. Extermination camps were set up across Germancontrolled Europe that are documented to

have killed six millions Jews and others.

The film of those atrocities shocked my parents’ generation and even mine. But after so many years, many people begin to doubt an impossibly large figure like six million people exterminated. Some people in Germany tend to doubt that total - and the entire possibility of such an atrocity carried out by people who might have been their own relatives.

The guilt of the rest of us following World War II led to support for a Jewish homeland in the Middle East. The problem was that the land for that homeland wasn’t sitting abandoned. It was occupied by Palestinians. Several wars in the 75 years since have established a small (if still powerful) Israel and a displaced and dissatisfied Palestinian people.

Meanwhile, more generous immigration quotas in the last 50 years, have gained a large Muslim population for Canada. The result has been duelling demonstrations of support for the two sides on Canadians streets.

So, as Canadians prepare to mark Remembrance Day again in 2023, we generally have peaceful relations with our Second World War enemies of Germany, Italy and Japan, but there are new tensions and new wars elsewhere in the world.

And that is perhaps what we should remember, besides honouring the people of our communities who risked, and sometimes lost, their lives in two World Wars, Korea and various Peacekeeping missions.

The temptation to get angry and strike back at a family member, someone in the community or another country - is always present. We, in Canada, have had 78 years of peace. We should remember, and give thanks, for those who earned it, and work to maintain it.

I am the ‘Chaff’ man, they are the ‘Chaff’ men...

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adies, gentlemen, anyone, everyone, someone and no one in particular, it’s a momentous day for The Chaff as we bring you an exclusive celebrity interview, or Chaff-terview as they’re more commonly known to our obsessed fan base of rabblerousers and clown college drop-outs. Today we rap, chat and banter with none other than “The Egg Man” from the legendary Beatles song, “I Am The Walrus”. Let’s find out more about the egg man behind the enigmatic lyrics and hopefully, if we’re lucky, we’ll also learn a thing or two about eggs.

Scott Stephenson (SBS): We’re here with The Egg Man, who’s agreed to share some stories with us. Tell me, Egg Man, how does it feel to finally step into the hot seat for this Chaff-terview?

The Egg Man (EM): It’s certainly an interesting experience. I’ve been mostly behind the scenes throughout my career, so this is a new and exciting venture for me.

Thank you for the invitation to be here.

SBS: Of course, Egg Man! Most people say, “No way, Chaff. Stop calling us!” So, this is a real treat. Is it okay to address you as Egg Man? Or would you prefer The Egg Man? EM: Egg Man is fine. The Egg Man is too formal, too stuffy, know what I mean?

SBS: Absolutely. Okay, let’s dive right in.

It’s been rumoured that you used to date Eleanor Rigby. Can you give us any insight into your relationship?

EM: Eleanor Rigby was a wonderful person.

Our connection was a memorable one. We used to stroll down Phlegmy Lane together.

Liverpool’s Phlegmy Lane is the actual place on which The Beatles based their song “Penny Lane”, but [Paul McCartney] thought that Phlegmy Lane sounded too gross. Personally, I could go either way, but I digress. Eleanor and I used to stroll down Phlegmy Lane, sharing

Scott Stephenson The Chaff stories and dreams until she decided to pursue a different path with Father McKenzie.

SBS: I’m sorry to hear that.

EM: Don’t be. I’ve made peace with the past. Things didn’t work out for Eleanor and me but that doesn’t lessen the experience we shared together. I’ll always keep a space in my heart for Eleanor, may she rest in peace.

SBS: We’ve also heard that you had a falling out with Rocky Racoon over a money dispute.

What’s the story behind that?

EM: Indeed. Rocky Racoon and I had a disagreement over a financial matter. He borrowed some money from me and when I attempted to collect, he challenged me to a somewhat unorthodox resolution. It led to quite an unexpected showdown, to say the least.

SBS: Like in the song?

EM: I don’t know what you mean. What song?

SBS: Nevermind. You Tweeted recently that you were going on a trip to see JoJo in Arizona. Can you share the story behind that adventure?

EM: Ah, JoJo - a character from another Beatles classic. I decided to embark on a journey to Arizona to meet him, hoping to witness if he could truly “Get Back” as the song suggested. However, upon arrival, it became evident that my expectations were somewhat misplaced.

SBS: Did you like Tucson?

EM: Too hot. I mean, it seems fine there but I just found it to be too hot.

SBS: I understand. Before we conclude, Egg Man, there’s a story that has come to our attention. Can you tell us more about the mutiny that occurred during your adventures?

EM: Ah, the mutiny! That was a remarkable chapter in my journey. You see, the Egg Men and I were on a voyage in the Yellow Submarine, exploring the English Channel.

However, as we sailed, disagreements began to surface. The Egg Men decided to stage a mutiny because they didn’t believe in my leadership. They wanted a new direction.

SBS: A dramatic tale, indeed! What happened next?

EM: Eventually, we reached an agreeable compromise and we continued our voyage with a renewed sense of purpose.

SBS: Wow! Thank you for sharing this exceptional story with us, Egg Man. Before we wrap up, do you have any upcoming projects or plans that our readers might find stimulating?

EM: I’ve been working on my debut album, Eclectic Sounds, which is an eclectic mix of music. It features tracks like “Boiled and Loving It,” which explores the nuances of life, and “Scrambled Emotions,” a song that delves into the complexities of the human/egg man experience. It’s an exciting new chapter for me and I’m looking forward to sharing it with the world.

SBS: We’ll certainly be on the lookout for your new album. Thank you, Egg Man, for joining us today and sharing your experiences.

It’s been a pleasure to have you on The Chaff.

EM: Thank you, Scott. This was fun.

Stay tuned to the same Chaff channel at the same Chaff time for more Chaff-terviews here at your number one source for The Chaff that Chaff matters - The Chaff!

Shawn Loughlin Shawn’s Sense

Knowing your fans

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any years ago, I wrote a column and received some unexpected fanfare as a result. A rather kooky man who has been known to run in various elections in this area from time to time came into the office to tell me just how much he’d loved it.

While “existential crisis” isn’t quite what I’d say I experienced, it’s safe to say there was a long, hard look in the mirror that night for me after I received those words of admiration from someone whose admiration that, not only didn’t I want, but that made me question what I wrote and why it appealed to such a reader.

However, in a creative field such as this one, there is a certain degree of letting go. It’s kind of like baking. There is a lot of work that goes into it - between preparation, measuring and so on - but, when your creation goes into the oven, it can only stay there and take its time.

You can’t do any more to help it.

That’s kind of like being creative. You write a piece or a book, you create a piece of art, you make a film, a play or a television show and then it goes out into the world. What happens next, to an extent, is beyond your control.

Just recently, as he was doing the rounds to promote his new film, The Killer, director David Fincher was asked not about The Killer, but about Fight Club, a film nearly 25 years old now, and its relationship to the so-called incel (involuntarily celibate) community.

“It’s impossible for me to imagine that people don’t understand that Tyler Durden [the film’s central character] is a negative influence. People who can’t understand that, I don’t know how to respond and I don’t know how to help them,” Fincher said to The Guardian, adding that he didn’t make Fight Club for such a specific community, but that he couldn’t help who interprets his movies how.

Fight Club is far from the first movie to fall victim to such co-opting. The Matrix, mainly its long, black coat fashion and gun violence, caught heat after the Columbine shootings, while, more recently, Joker has also caught the eye of incels. In it, Arthur Fleck (the soon-tobe titular Joker) tries to find romance with a neighbour, she’s not into it and what follows, coincidentally, is a killing spree.

Joaquin Phoenix won a Best Actor Oscar for the role (though don’t look at me - I thought Adam Driver in Marriage Story was the far superior performance of the year) and his own Joker has become a bit of a guiding light for people who turn to violence after being felt put upon by the world and the people within it.

The other side of the coin, I suppose, is when you make something creative that inspires people to be a better person. I remember, after I wrote a whole column about the concept of being magnanimous (must have been a slow week, idea-wise; kind of similar to this week), a neighbour told me that she hadn’t before read the word, but that she would now strive to be more magnanimous in her day-to-day life.

And, while I certainly don’t think I have to worry about inspiring the incels among us with my column, the 600-or-so words I write in this space each week tends to attract feedback at times, both positive and negative, and there is a question about who is being affected by what it is you create, and how.

The concern there, of course, would be the inclination - more so for people like Fincher, rather than community-based journalists like myself - to then only tell good, happy stories in an effort to keep the negative thoughts away.

In real life, there are bad people doing bad things and those stories need to be told too. If someone takes it the wrong way, that says more about them than it does about the art.

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United Church hosts concert A NOTE FROM BETTY

By Betty Graber Watson Call 887-9231

Place your bids Ralph Watson and Betty Graber Watson consider placing bids at a silent auction held at the Brussels United Church on Saturday, Nov. 4. (John Stephenson photo)

“God’s Many Blessings” - the words and name of this song from the Blyth United Church Choir on Sunday - seemed to sum up last week.

An afternoon of music hosted by the United Church was in support of the North Huron Connection Centre. Music is always a good way to connect.

Music from thatotherchoir was wonderful, with a wide variety of selections showing the talent that Louise Dockstader brought out with this group. The Lucknow Mayfair Ukulele Band with Marilyn, the lead ukulele player, showed the fun of this band and the ease with which a new talent can grow. They represent another local group that

helped grow the connection to the whole community.

Shopping was in session in Brussels on the weekend as people checked out the craft sale at the arena and attended the silent auction at the United Church.

Unique treasures were available at both sites and many were blessed with the treasures they scored, which was plenty of fun for many.

The Brussels Pharmacy was a busy spot last week. To pop downtown, get a free vaccination and be home in less than an hour was a gift in my books.

Alex Jebson and Katie Mitchell were the main connection with the Sunday afternoon concert for the Connection Centre, sharing their music skills, as well as their organization and communication abilities. Alex’s family made the Sunday trip from the Sunderland area to see the concert. Plus, probably, to see what was really happening in his life. I hope they went back home assured that he is in the right spot for us, and him.

Afternoon on Friday could offer you a chance to play some games at the United Church in Brussels at

Lions to host fraud prevention event It is unfortunate that so many different types of fraud and scams are prevalent in today’s society, including right here in Huron County. These forms of crime often target the most vulnerable individuals in our communities, however, every person and every

business can be lured by the deception of the individuals who perpetrate these crimes.

Education and awareness are the keys to identifying these crimes to avoid falling prey to the criminals behind these activities. In order to help educate the public, the

Brussels Lions Club is hosting a Scam and Fraud Prevention Night on Wednesday, Nov. 22 at the Brussels Legion Hall. The event is co-sponsored by the Brussels Branch of the CIBC, which, in their words, sees firsthand the results of these crimes of deceit.

At the Branch

Reflecting on the price of freedom

BY JO-ANN MCDONALD Tomorrow, we will observe the most important day of the year: Remembrance Day. It’s so important because we all live with the freedoms that the many men and women fought for in World War I and World War II. Many of us can look back in our family and know of someone who served. Many came home, but some did not. Over 100,00 Canadians have died during conflicts. We all must pause in a silent moment of remembrance for those individuals who have served and continue to serve our country during times of war, conflict and peace.

We honour all who have served, more than two million, for our country. They gave their lives and their futures so that we may live in peace. It is important to strive to be examples of peace, hope and understanding.

We hope all can attend a Remembrance Day service nearby tomorrow. A time to reflect and a chance to place your poppy in respect, poppies are to be worn near your heart on the left. They are to be placed or laid to rest by sundown on Nov. 11. Please show your respect and, “at the going down of the sun, we will remember them”.

The poppy has been a symbol of remembrance since 1921 in Canada. It was following the First World War, a French woman, Madame E. Guerin, suggested to British Field Marshall Earl Haig, that women and children in devastated areas of France could produce poppies for sale to support wounded veterans. The first of these poppies were distributed in Canada in November of 1921, and

the tradition has continued ever since. Poppies are worn as the symbols of remembrance, a reminder of the blood-red flower that still grows on the former battlefields of France and Belgium.

One day a year, we pay special homage to those who died in service for their country. We remember these brave individuals for their courage and their devotion to our Canadian ideals. We wear our poppy with pride, attend ceremonies and visit the gravesites of someone who fell in service for their country. It is one brief moment in our life during which we remember why we must work for peace every day of the year.

It was a busy week at the Branch, with a crop and soil meeting at the Branch, a cadet meeting, darts, the Catch the Ace draw and euchre.

The blind mixed darts started on Thursday evening with 12 darters having fun. The first-place team was Rob Anderson and Sandra Brown. Second place went to Tyler VerBeek and Louise Poirier. The high shot was by Sandra, hitting 140. One and all can join the fun.

You do not have to be a Legion member. It is a fun social night.

Meet and play with someone new for only a toonie. Play begins at 8 p.m. and you should be home before 11 p.m.!

The second month of the earlybird membership drive is over and winning their 2025 dues is Lisa Glanville. Congratulations to her.

Get in before the end of November and pay your dues and your name could be drawn as the last earlybird winner for 2023.

The Catch the Ace draw on Friday night was conducted by Deb Ross, Jo-Ann McDonald and Jamie

Mitchell. The lucky weekly winner was Martin Thomet, winning $182.

He chose envelope number 32 and the three of clubs was revealed. The estimated jackpot for this week is $5,800. Get your tickets today at Brussels Variety, Brussels Pharmacy, McDonald Home Hardware and the Legion.

Friday evening was the monthly euchre tournament. There were 28 teams in attendance. The date had been changed so it didn’t interfere with the Optimist Club’s men’s stag night. The top team of the night was Jim Brown and Rick Demeray, second was Rick and Margaret Stapleton and third was Sheila and Anthony. The most lone hands prize went to Verne and Nancy Bridge. It was a great evening and everyone had a lot of fun.

The next euchre night is in midDecember. Call now to register before it is full.

The pub grub for the evening was beef on a bun and tonight it will be pulled pork on a bun.

Mark Nov. 22 on your calendar to attend a scam and fraud prevention night at the Branch. The Brussels Lions Club and CIBC are cosponsoring the event. A guest speaker from the Ontario Provincial Police, P.C. Craig Soldan, will talk about the many different scams that especially target the mature generation: government scams, prize scams, grandparent scams and romance scams, just to name a few.

Be informed and don’t get caught up in one of these scams by some smooth talkers.

Come join us at the Legion for this important evening, starting at 7 p.m. and sponsored by the Lions Club and CIBC.

Doors will open at 6:30 p.m. and the guest speaker, P.C. Craig Soldan, Media Relations and Community Safety Officer with the Huron detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police, will begin his presentation at 7 p.m. sharp. The presentation will identify some of the more prevalent scams that are taking place these days, how to

1:30 p.m. This is a fun time with choices of games to play and people to meet.

Remembrance Day is Saturday, our time to imagine the sacrifice so many made for our freedom. Films, songs and stories help us learn and remember.

So, blessings and connection are how I summed up last week, which was another good one that we need to fully appreciate every day.

Bye now Betty GW

NEWS FROM BRUSSELS identify them, what not to do, and what to do if you suspect that you have been taken advantage of.

Admission is free and everyone is encouraged and welcome to attend.

If you require additional information, contact the Brussels Lions Club at brusselslionsclub.a9 @gmail.com or by calling Lion Paul Mutter at 519-887-6117.

Brussels Legion 218 Catch the Ace Weekly Winner Winning Ticket: Martin Thomet, $182.

Envelope #32 found the 3 of Clubs Next estimated jackpot is $5,800

Brussels Lions Club presents

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THE CITIZEN, FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 10, 2023. PAGE 7.

Veterans honoured along main street From Marilyn’s Desk

By Marilyn Craig Call 523-9318

To remember The Blyth Legion and Legion Ladies Auxiliary was busy last Sunday, holding its annual Remembrance Day church service. This year, it took place at the Londesborough United Church, with members parading in the colours ahead of the special ceremony just ahead of Remembrance Day this Saturday, Nov. 11. (John Stephenson photo)

The Reading Web with Cindy Norgate

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inner time. With families’ busy schedules nowadays, family dinners have become a lost idea for many. Why, though, is family dinner time such an important, “talked about” topic? My husband and I recently sat down in our home and shared a meal, like we do every night. We began to discuss meal times we had growing up and the differences and similarities in what we experienced.

Growing up in Toronto with an English, stay-at-home mother, family dinner for Jeff consisted of toasty warmed plates, a service of food for each person, which was usually a juicy roast of beef, potatoes and a vegetable. Jeff’s father came home from working as a stationary engineer at the Water Pumping Station in downtown Toronto where he was Chief Superintendent of Water Supply and the family enjoyed dinner conversation.

My mother came home from a

day’s work at a garment factory and prepared a typical Southern meal, which usually consisted of a fried chicken or pork roast, cornbread, sweet tea and vegetables. When I was very young, my father came home from his job as an electric lineman, then, in the future, he worked his way up to manager of the electric company. Both jobs were stressful, but we managed to sit with serving bowls in front of us while we, too, had dinner conversation.

No matter how you and your family share dinner time, the important thing is that you do. Still, the question remains as to why?

What is the big deal? According to an article written for Healthlink BC, “Eating together gives young children the chance to learn more words and how to communicate better.” Other benefits for kids and teens mentioned in the article were: healthier body weight; less use of cigarettes, drugs and alcohol; better self-esteem and less depression; and

better grades and higher scores on exams at school. (healthlinkbc.ca) At this point, you might be thinking, “That all sounds great, Cindy, but how do I make this happen with kids in sports and various work schedules?” I get it. I was there myself, at one time. This is such an important topic that I decided to do some research for you.

If you and your family are not used to sharing mealtime together, then begin with one meal per week where your family can put down all electronic devices, eat together, and have dinner conversation. You can slowly add more meals as you go.

Happy birthday to Gary Clark (the former Blyth and Brussels United Church minister), who will celebrate on Nov. 10; Linda Pease of Goderich, who will celebrate on Nov. 11; Ameera Pawitch, who will celebrate on Nov. 12; Irvin Pease of Goderich and Liam Fraser, who will both celebrate on Nov. 13 and Braidon Abell-Rinn, who will celebrate on Nov. 15. I hope everyone enjoys their special day.

Happy anniversary to Dave and Belinda Marshall, who will celebrate on Nov. 11.

Don’t forget to honour our war veterans who fought to keep our country safe on Nov. 11, Remembrance Day. As you walk down Queen Street in Blyth, take notice of the flags with pictures of Write it on the calendar. Make it happen the same as any special event. In fact, this time with your family is more important than most special events.

Planning a weekly menu is also something I have found quite helpful. I use a free printable weekly menu from homebasedmom.com to plan meals and it also contains a section to create a grocery list for the next week. I have used this for a few years now. It helps save money and takes the guesswork out of dinner time. Further, involving your children in meal planning not only gives them a voice as to what they want to eat, but it is also more likely the meal will be eaten if they have a stake in the planning.

Our book choice for this week is for both you and your child. It is My Very First Cookbook: Joyful Recipes to Make Together by Danielle Kartes. According to Amazon, the

NEWS FROM BLYTH book includes “More than 45 fun and simple kid-friendly recipes for breakfast, lunch, dinner, snacks, desserts, and more! Tips to personalize each recipe to make your time in the kitchen special.

Conversation starters, ideas for making joyful memories together, and even some silly jokes!”

As we leave it here for the week, I want to encourage you to use some of the ideas and menu planning discussed in this article. I also want to encourage you to search YouTube for fun videos that can help you get started with teaching a young one in the kitchen. What a fantastic way of spending time together. Here is one of my favourites: 11 Easy Breakfast Ideas That Kids Can Make Themselves by The Family Fudge.

“Cooking with kids is not just about ingredients, recipes and cooking. It’s about harnessing imagination, empowerment, and creativity.” - Guy Fieri

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For a good cause Rev. Alex Jebson, on Sunday afternoon, presided over a special concert at Blyth United Church to raise funds for the United Way Perth Huron’s Northern Huron Connection Centre in Wingham. (John Stephenson photo)

the veterans on them.

This week, the weather has been cool and wet with snow on Halloween. The snow disappeared early in the week but the cooler temperatures remained.

Have a safe week and give someone a call.

Photography by Sylvia Nonkes

PAGE 8. THE CITIZEN, FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 10, 2023.

Sports Barons, Hawks defeat Ironmen to begin November

A tough stretch The Wingham Ironmen are in the midst of a five-game losing streak after a tough end to October has persisted into the first weekend of November. Above, the Ironmen fell to the Hanover Barons on Friday night in Wingham by a score of 4-1. (John Stephenson photo) Continued from page 1 period thanks to a roughing call at 1:42 of the period. Wingham’s Nigel Kreager was called for slashing at 7:43 of the period, followed by a hooking call against Hanover’s Payton McIsaac at 11:32 of the period.

At 17:51 of the third period,

Hanover’s Cam Angst was called for roughing, while Wingham’s Damon Murray was called for roughing and then handed a gross misconduct penalty for removing his helmet or the helmet of an opposing player.

The next night, on Nov. 4, in Mitchell, it didn’t take long for the

Ironmen to find themselves trailing their opponents, as it took the Hawks just seven seconds to score their first goal of the game, put away by Ben Tenhag and assisted

by Carter Coates.

Wingham bounced back with a

goal from Noah Bloemberg, assisted by Jesse Coombs, at 10:34 of the first period, but Mitchell would reclaim its one-goal lead at 15:17 of the first period when Owen Holloway found the back of the net, assisted by Isaac Nickel and Cooper Gaul.

There was no scoring in the second period and then the Hawks put the game away at 17:56 of the third period with a goal from Jonathan Tenhag, assisted by Owen Holloway and Callan Ferguson.

Tomas Brintnell won the game in the Mitchell net, stopping 31 of 32 shots, while Garrett Golley stopped 32 of the 35 shots he faced for the Ironmen in a losing effort.

Wingham’s Brandon Bishop was the first player to be penalized that night, as he was called for hooking at 1:10 of the first period, followed by a roughing call that went against Hayden Hessel of the Hawks.

At 15:04 of the first period, Wingham’s Nigel Kreager and Mitchell’s Ethan Pearce were both called for roughing, followed by another roughing call at 17:50 of the first, this time against Wingham’s Brandon Bishop.

Just under two-and-a-half minutes into the second period, Mitchell’s Cooper Gaul was called for two-minute minor and 10minute misconduct penalties for head contact. Isaac Nickel of the Hawks was then called for crosschecking at 5:03 of the second, followed by a slashing call against Wingham’s Nigel Kreager at 9:54 of the second and a 10-minute unsportsmanlike conduct misconduct penalty called against Mitchell’s Hayden Hessel at 17:57 of the second period.

Owen Holloway of the Hawks was called for tripping at 2:46 of the third period, followed by a cross-checking call against Mitchell’s Talbot Geiger at 4:33 of the third, a boarding call against Mitchell’s Cooper Gaul at 13:58 of the third and an interference penalty called against Wingham’s Owen Rahn at 15:38 of the third period to end the game.

The Hanover Barons remain undefeated atop the standings with 12 wins and one tie for 25 points on the season. The Kincardine Bulldogs sit in second place with a record of 10-3-1-2 and 23 points, followed by the third-place Mount Forest Patriots with a record of 104-1-0 and 21 points and the Walkerton Capitals in fourth place with a record of 8-5-1-0 and 17 points.

The Ironmen are in fifth place with a record of 6-9-1-0 and 13 points, followed by the Mitchell Hawks in sixth place with a record of 5-8-2-0 and 12 points, the seventh-place Fergus Whalers with a record of 3-8-2-2 and 10 points and the last-place Goderich Flyers with a record of 2-11-0-1 and just five points.

Tonight, Nov. 10, the Ironmen will be hosting the Goderich Flyers, followed by a road game on Nov. 12 in Walkerton to play the Capitals.

They’ll be in action again on Nov. 17 to play the Barons in Hanover and then again on Nov. 18 in Goderich to play the Flyers.

Wingham will end the month with games against the Mount Forest Patriots in Wingham on Nov. 24 and the Fergus Whalers on the road on Nov. 26.

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Up and coming Last Saturday, Wingham played host to one of two Provincial Junior Hockey League prospect games. The local contest pitted players from the North and West Conferences against one another, while Uxbridge hosted the game between prospects from the East and South Conferences. The squad from the north would prevail by a score of 4-2. (John Stephenson photo)

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Sports U18 Rep Crusaders begin Wingham Silver Stick

Sharing the ice On Saturday, at the Brussels, Morris and Grey Community Centre, the Blyth Brussels U8 Black and Burgundy Crusaders welcomed two Listowel Cyclones teams to the village for some early-morning hockey. No scores were kept, but there was plenty of action courtesy of both games being played simultaneously on half-ice, as seen both above and below. (John Stephenson photo)

By Shawn Loughlin The Citizen This weekend, the Blyth Brussels Crusaders will be in Mildmay to take part in the Greg Deitz Memorial Tournament, while the U18 Rep team will begin its Wingham Silver Stick journey.

The U18 Rep team will first play the Arran Elderslie (Chesley, Paisley, Tara) Ice Dogs on Nov. 12 in Wingham, followed by games with the Wingham Ironmen on Nov. 17 and the Saugeen Shores Storm on Nov. 18, both in Wingham.

In regular season play this weekend, beginning on Saturday, Nov. 11, the U8 Black and Burgundy teams will play two South Bruce teams in Brussels, while the U9 LL team will be in Goderich to play the Sailors.

The U13 Rep Crusaders will be in Kincardine to play the Kinucks and the U11 LL team will play the Vipers in Arthur, while the U13 LL Crusaders will welcome the Kincardine Kinucks Superheat

team to Brussels, followed by a game between the U18 LL team and the Mount Forest Rams.

On Nov. 12, the U7 White and Black teams will play two Zurich Thunder teams on the road, while the U8 Black and Burgundy teams will play two Mitchell Meteors teams in Blyth. Also that day, the U11 HL team will play the Goderich Sailors White team on the road and the U11 Rep Crusaders will welcome the Bruce Peninsula Predators to Blyth.

On Nov. 13, the U15 Rep team will play the Mid-Huron Huskies D team in Blyth, followed by the U13 Rep team heading to Clinton for a game with the Mid-Huron Huskies.

The U13 LL team will be at home in Blyth on Nov. 15 to play the Central Perth Predators, followed by a game between the U15 LL Crusaders and the Mitchell Meteors, also in Blyth.

Then, on Nov. 17, the U13 Rep team will head to Lucknow to take part in the annual Lucknow Legion Tournament, the U15 LL team will

be in Exeter for the South Huron Silver Stick and the U11 LL team will head to Seaforth for the Bill Carnochan Memorial Tournament.

The U15 LL team will open with a game against the South Huron Sabres Red team and the U18 Rep team and the U11 HL team will play the Mid-Huron Huskies 2 team, followed by a game with the Goderich Sailors.

On Nov. 18, tournament action continues, as the U15 LL Crusaders will play the Mid-Huron Huskies 2 team, the U11 LL team will play the South Huron Sabres and then the Mid-Huron Huskies 1 team and the U15 LL Crusaders will play the North Middlesex Stars.

In regular season action, the U7 Burgundy team will play the Howick Hornets on the road, while the U7 Black and White teams will host two Wingham Ironmen teams in Blyth and the U8 Black and Burgundy teams will be in Teeswater to play two South Bruce teams.

Also that day, the U11 Rep team will be on the road for a game with the Shallow Lake Lakers, the U9 LL team will be in Listowel to play the Cyclones and the U13 LL team will be in Tiverton to play the Kincardine Kinucks MicroAge team and the U21 team will welcome the Arthur Vipers to Blyth.

Then, on Sunday, Nov. 19, the U9 MD team will welcome the Listowel Cyclones MD team to Blyth and the U11 Rep team will be in Southampton to play the Saugeen Shores Storm D team.

Looking back, on Nov. 5, the U13 LL team lost to the Mid-Huron Huskies 1 team on the road by a score of 5-2, the U9 MD team ended its game in Blyth with the Mitchell Meteors MD team in a scoreless tie, the U13 Rep team lost to the Lakers in Shallow Lake by a score of 11-1 and the U18 LL Crusaders beat the Listowel Cyclones 2 team on the road by a score of 7-4.

On Nov. 4, the U8 Black and Burgundy teams played two

Listowel Cyclones teams in Brussels, the U7 Burgundy and White teams were on the road to play two Mid-Huron Huskies teams and the U9 LL team played the Meteors in Mitchell, but scores were not kept for those games. Also that day, the U13 Rep team lost to the Walkerton Capitals in Blyth by a score of 11-0 and the U21 team tied the Mid-Huron Huskies in Clinton by a score of 3-3.

The U18 Rep team was in Brussels that night to play the Goderich Sailors, but a score for that game was unavailable at press time.

On that weekend, the U11 Rep team was in Goderich to take part in the Ryan O’Reilly Tournament, but scores for that tournament were not available at press time.

On Nov. 2, the U18 LL team was in Wingham and beat the Ironmen by a score of 3-1. The previous night, Nov. 1, the U15 LL team beat the Listowel Cyclones in Blyth by a score of 4-3.

On Oct. 30, the U11 Rep team lost to the Mid-Huron Huskies D team in Seaforth by a score of 4-2 and the U15 LL team beat the MidHuron Huskies 2 team, also in Seaforth.

On Nov. 6, the U15 Rep team played the Mitchell Meteors D team in Blyth, followed by a Nov. 7 game between the U18 Rep team and the Huron-Bruce Blizzard in Ripley, the U9 MD team taking on the MidHuron Huskies MD team in Bayfield on Nov. 8 and a Nov. 9 game between the U18 Rep Crusaders and the Wingham Ironmen on the road, but scores for those games were unavailable at press time.

Nov. 24th 5pm to 9pm Join us for these special events and more!

Carollers and Buskers Crafts and Games at the Library 5pm to 7pm Gift Wrapping by Donation - The Blyth Inn Karaoke - The Blyth Inn Night Market - Memorial Hall Songs of Hope 7:30pm - Trinity Anglican Church Stuff Your Stocking Contest

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REMEMBRANCE DAY 2023 ‘The War Years’ helps family to remember its past Continued from page 11 detailed notes of the memorable food he ate throughout the war, both good and bad.

His stories are peppered with vibrant details - it is a book of secret steak dinners, perilous night flights, stolen apples and lost friends. Gordon was shot down and landed safely - men he loved and trusted were not so lucky. His field note entries on days when a fellow pilot was lost were short ones, but his brevity belied a deep sense of loss. One of the reasons he wrote The War Years was to keep the memory of those lost brothers alive, even after he, himself was gone.

We say “Lest We Forget,” but we run the risk of losing these stories to the relentless erasure of time. There have been so many books written in

the world about the wars we’ve waged - but all those tomes together tell only the smallest fraction of the tales that could be told. Each man and woman who put themselves into the war had their own stories to tell and every November, there are fewer first-hand witnesses to tell those stories. Most people are not lucky enough to have a book like The War Years. It is our duty to carry these memories for those who can no longer carry them, to learn the names of the ones who did not come back, and to listen to those who have stories to tell.

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Huron’s Shapton wins 4-H Ontario leadership award

Sarah Shapton Huron 4-H Assoc.

Last week, 4-H Ontario and Gay Lea Foods announced the recipients of the 2023 4-H Ontario Outstanding New Club Leader Award, sponsored by Gay Lea Foods.

The 2023 recipients are: Crystal Perigo of Sudbury District 4-H Association, Sheldon Shane of Leeds 4-H Association, Marieke Patton of South Simcoe 4-H Association, Sarah Shapton of Huron 4-H Association and Martha Sullivan of Chatham-Kent 4-H Association.

The 4-H Ontario Outstanding New Club Leader Award celebrates and recognizes volunteers who have been 4-H club leaders for five or fewer years and embody the 4-H pledge in their work with local

youth. Nominations are accepted from across the province, with one award given in each region.

“Volunteers are the heart of the 4H organization,” says Megan Burnside-Poitras, Volunteer and Database Manager, 4-H Ontario.

“These volunteers represent the best of the best - freely giving of their time, experience and leadership to help positively impact youth across the province.” This year’s recipients have each made a powerful impact on youth between the ages of six and 21 in their respective regions by offering programming focusing on various subject matters. They embody the 4-H motto of “Learn to Do by Doing.”

“As a supporter of leadership training and youth development, Gay Lea Foods is pleased to partner with 4-H Ontario and offer support to recognize the 4-H volunteers selected for this award. These leaders demonstrate the 4-H ideals to their members, delivering valuable leadership and life skills to our youth. Gay Lea Foods would like to congratulate them on receiving this award and encourage them to continue to influence in their communities,” says Marie McNabb, Director, Gay Lea Foods.

These awards would not be possible without the generous support of Gay Lea Foods, a leading Canadian co-operative renowned for their communityfocused values and high quality, innovative, and award-winning dairy and food products.

• Crystal Perigo of Sudbury

District 4-H Association: Crystal has been a 4-H volunteer leader since 2018 and has been an extremely active volunteer leader, running clubs such as Community Involvement, Gardening, Step Into Our World, Take a Kid Fishing, Potato Project, Volunteers at Large, Our Great Outdoors, A Walk on the Wild Side and many more for the Sudbury District Association.

As one former participant says, “Having been a member in the Sudbury Clever Clovers 4-H Club since Crystal Perigo became a volunteer has been an absolute privilege…. She always shows up with a smile on her face and makes the members her first priority.”

Another participant noted, “Crystal has shown remarkable leadership skills during business meetings and club activities. She is passionate about keeping members engaged in what we are learning with a hands-on approach.”

In addition, two additional volunteer leaders in the club, Paulette and Wayne MacDonald, noted, “The Sudbury 4-H club consists of multiple projects in a year which can be challenging especially when the youths’ ages range from nine to 21. Crystal has the ability to inspire youth across a wide range of age groups and we know they appreciate her good sense of humour as we do ourselves.”

• Sheldon Shane of Leeds 4-H Association: Sheldon Shane, of Leeds County 4-H Association, has been a volunteer leader for the past two years. He is well known for his

passion in running clubs and projects, teaching and sharing his skills, and knowledge in agriculture. His experience over the past two years includes leading a Dairy and Judging club and volunteering his time in 2022 as a County Judging Co-ordinator and as Go for the Gold co-ordinator in 2023.

From one youth participant, “Sheldon has been my leader in the Lombardy Dairy Club for the past two years.… From the first meeting of the year right up to show days he is always encouraging us to do our best. Sheldon is always there and waiting when we come out of the ring to give us a ‘high five’ or ‘great work’ no matter how we do in the ring.”

Another youth participant states, “He has helped me a lot in my 4-H career by helping me learn how to be able to assist the younger members when at shows or club events… Sheldon has been a great mentor to many members.”

And, Leeds County 4-H President Hugh Hunter says, “Sheldon sets a tremendous example for our members. His knowledge and experience with the program are tremendous assets… He is an inspiration to our members, constantly encouraging them to try new things and push them outside their comfort zone.”

• Marieke Patton of South Simcoe 4-H Association: Marieke Patton has been volunteering as a leader with the South Simcoe 4-H Association since 2021, running clubs such as Rabbit, Farmers’

Market, Gardening, Crops and Photography clubs, as well as running a Cloverbuds program. In one club, Marieke organized to take the Rabbit club and their animals to visit elderly patients at a senior’s home.

As noted by a nominator, “(Marieke) is a loyal leader, as she continuously listens to her member’s concerns and thoughts, using them to improve the club for everyone.”

One youth participant notes, “Marieke has always been so kind and considerate to everyone and always makes sure that people feel welcome. [She] by far goes above and beyond expectation to give everyone a fun and educational experience.”

And another youth participant says, “I am excited about all the useful information she shares with us and the technologies [field crop scouting app] she is introducing us to…. With each meeting, I feel more accomplished in the skills I am developing. She really does teach us to ‘learn by doing.’”

Trish Downey and Scott Cullen, volunteer leaders, also noted in their nomination form, “We, as an association, are grateful for Marieke’s passion, professionalism and resourcefulness as she helps new generations of 4-H youth, both rural and urban.”

• Sarah Shapton of Huron 4-H Association: Sarah Shapton has been a volunteer leader in the Huron 4-H Association since 2019, and most recently became the Continued on page 16

BRUSSELS LIVESTOCK REPORT For the week ending November 3, 2023 Total Receipts: 2,000 cattle and 630 lambs and goats

Cows: There were 400 cows on offer:

Tuesday - Fed steers and heifers sold steady with quality considered. Cows sold steady.

Beef $130 – $140 Good Holstein Cows $125 – $145 Medium Holstein Cows $110 – $124 Bulls $122 – $179

Thursday - Veal sold actively at strong prices. Lambs, sheep and goats sold steady.

Friday - Choice calves sold steady.

Second cut calves and unvaccinated calves sold on an easier market.

Yearling steers and heifers sold on a strong active market at prices $5-$10 higher.

Fed Cattle: Choice steers and heifers: $230 – $238 Second cut cattle: $220 – $229 Aged and medium: $188 – $224 Holstein steers and heifers: $175 – $208 Brendan Zettler of Teeswater, consigned two charolais steers that weighed 1,754 lbs. and sold for $236.

Henk Dejong of Fordwich, consigned three black steers that weighed 1,508 lbs. and sold for $235.50.

Veal: There were 115 head of veal on offer.

Beef Veal $240 – $259 Good Holsteins $240 – $252 SL Heavy Holsteins $235 – $247 Heavy Holsteins $185 – $217 Medium Holsteins $230 – $239 Plain Holsteins $220 – $229 Drop Calves $225 - $640 Lambs: Under 50 lbs.: $195 – $390 50-64 lbs.: $235 – $370 65-79 lbs.: $251 – 285 80-94 lbs.: $239 – $284 95-109 lbs.: $242 – $268 110 lbs. and over: $143 – $215

Goats: Mature Billies: $300 – $450 Nannies: $100 – $225

Nathanael W. Martin of Wroxeter, consigned 31 head. Twelve limousin heifers averaged 989 lbs. and sold for an average price of $277.50

Kids: Meat: $350 – $455 Dairy: $330 – $410

Brad Patterson of Dobbinton, consigned 99 head. Seventeen charolais heifers averaged 844 lbs. and sold for an average price of $295.

Patrick Vander Kooi of Moorefield, consigned two head. One lamb averaged 50 lbs. and sold for an average price of $500.

Steve Ernewein of Walkerton, consigned 16 head. Ten lambs averaged 80 lbs. and sold for an average price of $300.

Top Quality Stocker Heifers 400 – 500: 251.00 – 380.00 500 – 600: 232.50 – 364.50 600 – 700: 211.00 – 294.00 700 – 800: 229.00 – 305.00 800 – 900: 232.00 – 295.00 900 lbs & over: 221.00 – 283.00

Darrin Durand of Hensall, consigned six head. Two kid goats averaged 71 lbs. and sold for an average price of $455.

Dan Hoggart of Londesborough, consigned 27 head. Thirteen charolais steers averaged 590 lbs. and sold for an average price of $395.

Top Quality Stocker Steers: Under 400 lbs.: $315 – $410 400 – 499: $270 – $380 500 – 599: $310 – $395 600 – 699: $250 – $363 700 – 799: $220 – $305 800 – 899: $220 – $333 900 – 999: $309 – $337.50 1,000 lbs. and over: $266 – $298

Dan McComb of Chatsworth. consigned 108 head. Thirteen black steers averaged 904 lbs. and sold for an average price of $337.50.

Andrew H. Martin of Matheson, consigned 23 head. Eight charolais steers averaged 1,010 lbs. and sold for an average price of $308.

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Shutout The U13 C Huron Heat took to the ice in Clinton on Sunday morning for a game with the Central Perth Predators and sent the visitors home on the wrong end of a 4-0 score.

(John Stephenson photo)

By Shawn Loughlin The Citizen The U15 BB Huron Heat were in Waterloo over the weekend, taking part in the annual Waterloo Ravens tournament, but came home with one win and three losses in their pockets.

The team’s tournament action began with Friday games against the host Waterloo Ravens, who beat the Heat by a score of 2-1, and the Guelph Junior Gryphons, who the Heat beat by a score of 6-4. The next day, however, the team lost to the Flamborough Falcons by a score of 3-0 and then the Ravens again by a score of 3-0 to end the Heat’s tournament run.

Also over the weekend, the U13 C Heat beat the Central Perth Predators C team in Clinton by a score of 4-0 on Sunday. The U13 BB Heat beat the Woodstock Wildcats, also in Clinton, by a score of 2-0, while the U11 C Heat beat the Twin Centre Hericanes C team on the road by a score of 4-1 and the U18 BB Heat tied the Brantford Ice Cats at one on the road.

The U18 C Heat lost to the Tillsonburg Lightning C team on the road by a score of 2-0, while the Senior team was on the road to play Monkton, the U15 C Heat played the Wolverines C team in Wilmot and the U9 B team hosted the South Huron Sabres in Clinton, but scores for those games were not available at press time.

Last Saturday, the U11 HL Heat beat the Bluewater Hawks HL team in Seaforth by a score of 4-0 and the U13 HL team beat the St. Thomas Panthers HL team on the road by a score of 5-2. The U9 HL and C teams were both in action that day as well, taking on Sabres teams in South Huron, but scores were unavailable at press time.

Last Friday, Nov. 3, the U13 BB Heat tied the London Devilettes at one in Seaforth, while the U9 B Heat hosted the Wilmot Wolverines

in Clinton, but a score for that game was unavailable at press time.

On Wednesday, Nov. 1, the U13 C Heat lost to the Mitchell Meteors on the road by a score of 1-0.

On Nov. 6, the U13 HL Heat played the Woodstock Wildcats HL team on the road, followed by a Nov. 8 game between the U18 C Heat and the West Oxford Inferno C team on the road, but scores for those games were not available at press time.

Looking ahead, on Nov. 10, the U18 BB Heat will welcome the Orangeville Tigers to Seaforth, followed by a full slate of games on Nov. 11.

The U9 HL and C teams will host two Lucan Irish teams in Seaforth that morning, while the U13 HL Heat will welcome the Woodstock Wildcats HL team to Goderich and the U9 B team will host the Cambridge Roadrunners in Seaforth at noon.

The U15 BB Heat will also play a Cambridge Roadrunners team, but on the road. The U11 HL team will also be on the road for a game with the South Huron Sabres HL team.

The U18 BB Heat will play the Brantford Ice Cats in Clinton that night, while the U15 BB Heat will be in Woodstock that night to play the Wildcats.

On Nov. 12, the U13 C Heat will play the South Huron Sabres C team, the U15 C Heat will play the St. Marys Rock C team and the U15 BB Heat will play the South Huron Sabres, all in Clinton. Meanwhile, the U11 BB Heat will be in Owen Sound to play the Ice Hawks, the U13 HL Heat will play the Lucan Irish on the road, the Senior team will welcome the Upper Maitland Mustangs to Hensall and the U9 C team will be in Milverton to play the Central Perth Predators.

On Nov. 14, the U18 BB Heat will be in Wilmot to play the Wolverines. Then, on the weekend of Nov. 16-19, the U18 BB Heat will be in Barrie for Sharkfest, the

U11 HL team will be in Newmarket for the Panther Pride tournament and the U11 BB, U13 BB and U18 C Heat teams will all head east for the Stratford Festival Cup. The U18 BB Heat will open their tournament with a game against the Ottawa Valley Thunder, followed by a contest with the tournament hosts, the Barrie Sharks.

The U11 HL team will begin tournament play with a game against the Central York Panthers Green team, followed by a game with the Toronto Leaside Wildcats Royal team. The U13 BB Heat will first play the Brantford Ice Cats in their tournament before taking on the Ayr Rockets later that day.

The U18 C Heat will first play the Huron Bruce 86ers for their tournament, followed by a game with the Wilmot Wolverines. Amid all that tournament play, the Senior team will have a regular season game with Belmore on the road.

Tournament action then continues on Saturday, Nov. 18, as the U18 BB Heat will play the South Huron Sabres, the U13 BB Heat will play the St. Thomas Panthers and the U11 HL team will play the Sudbury Lady Lynx. The U18 C Heat have two tournament games scheduled that day, first taking on the St. Thomas Panthers and then facing the Belmont Blazers.

In regular season action on Nov. 18, the U9 C and HL teams will be in Ilderton to play two Jets teams, while the Senior team will be in Wilmot to play the Wolverines.

On Sunday, Nov. 19, the U13 C Heat will be in Clinton for an exhibition game with the Lucan Irish, followed by two more games in Clinton: the U13 HL Heat hosting the Wallaceburg Lakers HL team and the U15 BB Heat taking on the Lakeshore Lightning.

Also that day, the U15 C Heat will play the West Oxford Inferno C team on the road and the U11 C Heat will play the Irish C team in Lucan.

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Londesborough Lions welcome lending library PEOPLE AROUND LONDESBORO

By BRENDA RADFORD Call 523-4296

Early this spring, the Kincardine Lions Club made several “Lending Library” fixtures and offered them to other Lions Clubs. The Kincardine Club made its libraries as a fundraiser for their “All Wheels Park” project to be added to the Lions Park in Kincardine.

The library was received at the Londesborough Lions Club’s June

meeting. You may have spotted the library erected at the front of the Londesborough Community Hall by the front doors. Lion Mike Boven poured a cement slab and made a stand for the library to make it quite secure. A sign for it is forthcoming.

The library has now been stocked with books. Some came from Kincardine with the fixture and others have been donated. The Londesborough club hopes the village folk will use the library freely. As is the custom with these small libraries, there is no signing required when borrowing a book.

You may take a book, enjoy it, return it or pass it on to someone else to enjoy. You are also encouraged to leave a book you have read and enjoyed so others can

do likewise. Just remember, this library is there for all ages so keep that in mind when leaving a book.

On Sunday, Nov. 5, Rev. Jan Aylward welcomed representatives of the Blyth Legion to Londesborough United Church’s Remembrance Day service.

Following the trooping in and presentation of the colours, Legion President Ric McBurney assisted Jan by leading the congregation in Words of Remembrance.

Jan took a few moments during the service to learn about the service pictures and memorabilia church members had displayed at the front of the sanctuary.

Rev. Aylward’s reflection that morning was based on John 15: 917 and, more specifically, these words of Jesus, “Greater love hath no man than this, that a man lay

down his life for his friends.”

The Sunday school will be collecting unwrapped toys, clothing items, hygiene products, etc. in the narthex of the church from Nov. 12 to Dec. 3.

The United Church Women (UCW) are welcoming donations for the Women’s Shelter and Room2Grow at their Christmas gathering on Nov. 20, or to the boxes in the church basement.

Camp Menesetung is holding a fundraising lunch and afternoon concert at Lakeshore United Church in Goderich on Saturday, Nov. 18. All are welcome.

Please take time this Saturday to remember those who have and continue to serve our country in the fight for democracy and equality.

At the very least wear a poppy to show your thanks and respect.

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JAMES LAWRENCE “JIM” TAYLOR James Lawrence “Jim” Taylor of Wingham passed away at Wingham and District Hospital on Monday, Nov. 6, 2023. He was 78.

The devoted husband of Doris (Ross) Taylor, Jim was the loving dad of Trish Taylor and Jason Brown and Sherry Taylor.

He was the cherished grandpa of Alex and Cameron Wickhorst and Taylor and Jayden Gutscher and the brother and brother-in-law of Ruth Gordon, Joyce and John Thompson,

Doreen and Jack Mali, and Jim and Donna Ross.

Jim will be missed by his many nieces and nephews and their families.

Jim was predeceased by his parents, Lawrence and Margaret (Robinson) Taylor, sister Mary Taylor, brother-in-law Bob Gordon and parents-in-law Russell and Erma Ross.

Visitation will be held at McBurney Funeral Home, Wingham on Friday, Nov. 10, from 11 a.m. until the time of the funeral service at 1 p.m. Reception will follow at St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church. Final resting place, Wingham Cemetery.

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McDonald preaches caution as deer hunt begins PEOPLE AROUND WALTON

By Jo-Ann McDonald Call 887-6570

What a week for weather! The hope for Halloween being nice was dashed with the on-and-off snowstorm. We awoke in the morning with snow covering the ground and having to scrape the windshields of the vehicles. Oh, what a sudden reminder of what’s to come!

The temperatures then went up and the snow melted and the sun came out. Great! So much so, by Thursday, the farmers were back in the fields combining soybeans and corn. A shower late Friday night brought everything to a halt again, but only for a short time. By midafternoon on Saturday, combines went back to the fields, for corn at least. Farmers have to work even on Sundays at this late time of the year, to hopefully get the crops “in the bin” as they say.

When you drive by Millstone in Walton, you will think all the bins are full, as there is a huge pile of wet corn being piled in the yard. I

believe the dryer is out of commission at the moment, so corn is being accepted and augured into the pile. Lots of corn to come and work to be done.

We said goodbye to the Van Dorp family this past week in Walton.

They have moved to Blenheim. A new family has moved into their home, but we haven’t met them yet, but hope to soon.

Nature has a way of giving us hints on what’s to come: a mild winter or a hard winter with lots of snow? A wild guess suggests that it might be a long, hard winter. The walnut trees have been loaded with nuts and the squirrels have been busy picking them up and hoarding them away. The pine trees have millions of pine cones on them as well. The roadside apple trees also had a bountiful crop it seems. Time will tell.

We send our fast-healing wishes to Foster Blake, as he has a broken wrist. He will be out of hockey for a while, but time will fly and he will be back at it soon enough.

The Walton Hall was the venue for a meeting with the fire department representatives and Huron East last Monday evening.

Hopefully it was a very informative meeting for all.

Congratulations to Shea McLean and Alanis on the birth of a son.

They have welcomed Clyde Arthur into their lives and are thrilled.

Leaders honoured Continued from page 13 president of the Huron 4-H Association board.

During her time with 4-H, Sarah has led the South Huron Sheep Club, the Fluff and Feather Club and the Goat Club. One of Sarah’s nominators shared, “[Sarah] is always striving for the best for herself, her clubs and the community as a whole. Sarah has not only started new clubs in our county, but she has also attracted new members and leaders.”

One senior youth participant noted, “Sarah has a passion for our club and 4-H that cannot be ignored. Having her join the club as a leader has breathed new life into the club and made going to meetings more enjoyable as she uses her own life experiences to make up new and unique meeting ideas.”

Another youth nominator shared the value that Sarah has brought to Huron County 4-H. “She never takes her role as president for granted, and still works on herself to become the best leader/president possible. She is highly respected and valued in our community and continues to add knowledge and leadership to our community.”

• Martha Sullivan of ChathamKent 4-H Association: Martha Sullivan has been a volunteer leader with Chatham-Kent 4-H Association for the past five years.

During her time with the association, Martha continued to help run the Merlin Field Crop club - which she had assisted with previously - organizing field evaluations, judging, achievement days, guest speakers and helping youth with hands-on activities.

One youth participant says, “Martha is a caring and compassionate person who works hard to help others… Martha inspired me to always keep an open mind and I am honoured that I could reflect on and recommend such an amazing person.”

Two siblings - who nominated

Martha together - noted, “Martha’s creativity [during the pandemic lockdowns] kept us all engaged and entertained. One highlight was when we had a meeting with Andrew Campbell - a dairy farmer and a social media sensation. It was so fun. In addition, we had a handson gardening experience when we planted our own seeds and documented their progress of growing [online].”

Another participant shared, “In addition to being an organized club leader, Martha is willing and able to help out with county 4-H events.

She has been active at our judging competitions, year-end awards banquet and Rally Night in February.”

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It has been the first week of the deer hunting season this past week.

Maybe you noticed lots of pick-up trucks along the sideroads and the hunters in their bright orange hunting gear. The hunt will have been a little tougher, with so much corn still to be harvested, but I guess we will hear next week.

Just a reminder there is no Walton Coffee Chat on Nov. 11. It will return on Nov. 25. The Walton drive-through turkey dinner is the next day, with some tickets still available.

The good gardening helper - Paul Humphries - has been at work again and the flowerbeds at the Walton Hall are all ready for winter. Thanks Paul!

Our sympathies are extended to the Jacklin family on the passing of Twyla Jacklin. She was the wife of

the late Lloyd. She will be lovingly missed by Elaine Armstrong, Kim, Joanne Stafford and Joe and their families. Our sympathies to all.

Our sympathies are also extended to the Lubbers family on the passing of Joan Lubbers. She will be missed by her sons George, Jack and Steve and their families.

Families with three-year-olds who will attend school next year, it is time to contact your local school about registration of your child. Do it today, as planning for next year’s programs, teachers and classes are already underway.

Celebrating birthdays this past week includes Lila Olson, Darryl Hoegy, Chris Stevenson, Steven Huether, Justin Morrison, Rita Bowers, Terry Sloan, Jane Zwep and Kevin Grosvenor. Happy birthday to all.

The Cranbrook Community Centre Committee has applied for a grant under the Commonwell Insurance L.E.A.F. program.

(Learning and Engagement Accelerator Fund) and is looking for support from the community.

The application can be read on the Commonwell Mutual Website under the L.E.A.F. program at https://thecommonwell.ca/leaf/ and part of the acceptance of the grant application is for people in and around the community to go in and vote for the project by choosing the Cranbrook Community Centre Revival project and hitting “Support a Project” button. You can support the project on this site until Nov. 17, 2023.

With the help of the Cranbrook Community Centre Revival project and other improvement projects such as new energy-efficient windows and an accessible washroom, the centre will be a more accessible and comfortable place to gather.

The L.E.A.F. project consists of a rejuvenation of the facility, including interior painting of downstairs walls, ceiling and kitchen cupboards, new flooring in the downstairs hall and kitchen and refurbished flooring in the upstairs hall. The project also includes the installation of new energy efficient doors in the upstairs interior.

The overall L.E.A.F. Project budget is $36,882 The Cranbrook Community Centre was built in 1950. You can feel the history as you walk in the door. The laughter and joy of those before us permeate the centre’s walls. Local artists’ paintings of area landscapes grace the building, along with several tributes to past dedicated volunteers displayed throughout.

Tributes include the 1955 Cranbrook Centennial Celebration Plaque honouring the Pioneers of Cranbrook and a 1950 By-law from the Township of Grey establishing the Cranbrook Community Centre

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From the Minister’s Study

Sow peace in a world dominated by conflict

BY ERNEST DOW, EXECUTIVE PASTOR, HURON CHAPEL, AUBURN As Remembrance Day approaches, we may be especially conscious in 2023 of the various conflicts raging on the globe. Not only is the Russia-Ukraine conflict dragging on as a sort of “proxy war”, but, since Oct. 7 we have seen the Israel-Gaza turmoil escalate.

There is also the risk of a broader conflict developing, should some of Israel’s neighbours become drawn into the fray, making it a regional war, with backing by superpowers that are far away, but have vested interests.

War and peace - is there some secret that would tip the scales towards the latter?

On Remembrance Day, we honour those who fought in the World Wars and other conflicts, many giving up their lives to protect our country and its allies from enemies.

I had a deep impression made upon me by my mother, who grieved the death of her fighter pilot brother, killed returning from a mission into Germany in January of 1945. I grew up frequently hearing stories of my father, who, as a “DDay Dodger”, fought as part of the Canadian Army up through Sicily and Italy from 1943 until the war’s end, concluding with liberation of the Netherlands. He was wont to observe, “War is hell.” Thankfully, we, his family, were spared from the more gruesome experiences he must have endured.

The epistle-writer James asks, “What causes fights and quarrels among you?” (Jas.4:1) What, indeed? It’s been said if we can define the problem, we’re already halfway towards the solution. From whence spring our conflicts?

The inspired writer continues, “Don’t they come from your desires that battle within you? You want something but don’t get it. You kill and covet, but you cannot have what you want. You quarrel and fight. You do not have, because you do not ask God. When you ask, you do not receive, because you ask with wrong motives, that you may spend what you get on your pleasures.” (Jas. 4:1-3) The exterior battle arises from our warring desires within. Ukraine has rich resources and is Europe’s bread-basket, so it becomes a desirable target for expansionist Russian appetites. The Temple Mount in Jerusalem is hotly contested by both Jews and Muslims, being a sacred site for both religions. We want what the

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other fellow has, so we’re tempted to grab it for ourselves when others’ backs are turned - and we’ve left God out of the picture, we haven’t asked Him for our needs.

A little earlier, James describes additional factors giving rise to conflict: jealousy and selfishness.

“But if you harbor bitter envy and selfish ambition in your hearts, do not boast about it or deny the truth.

Such ‘wisdom’ does not come down from heaven but is earthly, unspiritual, of the devil. For where you have envy and selfish ambition, there you find disorder and every evil practice.” (Jas. 3:14–16) Such ancient wisdom as the 10th Commandment warns against coveting what belongs to our neighbour. Selfishness puts my desires ahead of my neighbour’s, leading me to suppose I have some “right” or justification to help myself to what properly belongs to them. Such thinking or philosophy (“wisdom”) James points out is downright demonic. Yet our consumer culture caters to selfish desire.

By contrast, James espouses a different kind of attitude or “wisdom”, an approach that is heavenly not earthly. “But the wisdom that comes from heaven is first of all pure; then peace-loving, considerate, submissive, full of mercy and good fruit, impartial and sincere. Peacemakers who sow in peace raise a harvest of righteousness.” (Jas. 3:17-18) Purity avoids mixed or hidden motives. To be considerate means I take the other person’s interests into account. When I submit, I subject my own claims or “rights” to another’s, to be harnessed for their benefit, rather than my own advancement. Mercy exercises forgiveness where one has been wronged in the past, refusing to exact revenge, having pity upon the destitute and disadvantaged. When I am impartial, I do not show preference for those who are more closely tied to me, those towards whom I might otherwise be inclined to show bias for personal reasons.

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towards His last earthly hours, Jesus could say to His disciples, “Peace I leave with you; My peace I give you.” And, “I have told you these things, so that in me you may have peace. In this world you will have trouble. But take heart! I have overcome the world.” (John 14:27; 16:33) Peace has a cost, it may require sacrifice for it to happen. My grandson Aiden (14) in Neerlandia, Alberta wrote a short piece for Remembrance Day recalling how ordinary citizens sowed peace in the face of a persecuting and murderous Nazi regime in World War II. “One of the most inspiring things that happened during the Second World War was how an abundance of people rose up and hid the Jews.

The punishment for this was not only their deaths, but the deaths of those they hid. I honestly just assumed that they would hide them Continued on page 18

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those who make peace.” (Jas. 3:18 NASV) Do we really want to sow peace? What does that seed look like? Jesus said peacemakers are “blessed” for they will be called “sons of God” (Mt. 5:9). So we somehow reflect God’s nature when we sow peace.

Jesus urged His followers, “Have salt in yourselves, and be at peace with each other.” (Mk.9:50) Making an effort to be at peace with others has a salting/flavouring/preserving effect. And Jesus instructed those He was sending out, “When you enter a house, first say, ‘Peace to this house.’” So it would seem peace ought to be a priority for those who would convey Christ’s Good News.

But there is a cost to peace.

Christians understand that peace with God is a costly gift bought by Jesus for us at the cross: forgiveness doesn’t come cheap, somebody has got to pay! So,

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McAuslan to speak at Knox PEOPLE AROUND BELGRAVE

By Linda Campbell Call 357-2188

Jim Hess was the guest speaker on Sunday, Nov. 5 at Knox United Church, Belgrave. His message was entitled “Are We Ready?”

On Sunday Nov. 12, Bill McAuslan will be the guest speaker at Knox United Church, Belgrave.

Everyone is welcome.

Karen Gagne of Texas has been a guest of her mother, Arlyn Montgomery, for over a month. It was an unexpected, but a good visit.

The community coffee break is on Tuesday, Nov. 14 from 9:30-11 a.m. at the Community Centre.

Come and enjoy the fellowship.

Maybe our good weather has come to an end. Most of everyone has finished with the garden cleanup, raking leaves and cutting grass

Little acts bear fruit

A learning experience One hundred tickets were sold for Saturday’s Diwali celebration in Wingham, during which traditional Indian food, music and Bhangra dancing, as well as some history about Diwali itself. Above, Harpeet Singh shows a young attendee the proper way to don a turban (Courtesy photo)

Continued from page 17 for a day maybe, and then the Jews would go, but in reality, they could be hidden for a very long time. It wasn’t just a matter of keeping them hidden though; they had to keep the Jews fed, clothed and healthy. Not only did they have to be afraid of the Nazis, but they lived in constant fear of everyone, including their neighbours, friends and family. But their efforts were not in vain; because of these courageous people, countless lives were saved.

“There were many people who hid the Jews in their homes, as I just described, such as Corrie ten Boom; but there were also courageous people who helped Jews in different ways, such as Oskar Schindler.

Oskar was a German businessman

who saved the lives of over 1,000 Jews by hiring them to work in his factories. He and his wife did many things to make sure that the Jews were kept safe, which included... providing the Jews with food and medical care.”

My grandson concludes, “In all of these great stories there were courageous people who were willing to take a stand against evil, and fight, even at the cost of their lives. Could we be more like them?

Could we take a stand against the wrong that’s always there? Even just little acts of kindness can make a person’s day.”

Sowing peace-seed by gestures of consideration, submissiveness, mercy, and impartiality... such little acts planted could bear significant fruit in a conflict-fraught world!

for the last time until Spring. On Halloween night, despite getting around three inches of snow, the trick-or-treaters still managed to get out and enjoy the evening. We were lucky to see the snow all disappear the next day.

Now that daylight savings time has ended, it is light earlier, but gets darker earlier in the evening.

Hopefully the fields dry up so the farmers can get out on the land to harvest soybeans and corn. Watch out for them on the highways. It is a busy time for them. Be watchful of the deer too as the hunters continue to hunt, there have been a few accidents due to deer crossing the highway.

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On Nov. 5, the long-running local phenomena known as CKNX Barn Dance came home to Josephine Street in the form of an afternoon of old-time country tunes at the regally restored Town Hall Theatre in Wingham.

Barn Dance has gone through many permutations from year to year, starting from the early days of W.T Cruickshank’s innovative radio programming to Earl Heywood’s heyday as the undisputed king of “Nashville North”, to the hard-working Barn Dance Historical Society’s efforts to immortalize the ethereal experience for future generations.

Sunday’s showcase of Barn Dance mainstays and special guests attracted a full house of music fans young and old to the stately old theatre, just like it did in days gone by.

The countrified celebration was emceed by the “Voice of Barn Dance” himself, Jim Swan, who

There was hardly an empty seat available at the Wingham Town Hall Theatre on Sunday, Nov. 5 for a good old fashioned Barn Dance show featuring special guest George Fox. (Scott Stephenson photos) introduced each act with the patter and aplomb Barn Dance fans have come to expect over the years. The iconic red and white Barn Dance microphone stands are always available accessories to Swan, not that his booming voice ever really requires any artificial amplification, no matter how cavernous the venue.

Musical director Doug Dietrich and the Barn Dance Band were there backing up each act. Singing siblings Paul and Sue Weber entertained with songs of love and heartbreak, the same way as they’ve been doing for decades. Their set on Sunday really made the crowd believe there just might be a place called heaven.

Anybody who had a chance to catch the most recent Barn Dance Jamboree Weekend show in Blyth may have already been familiar with the outsized singing of 10year-old Memphis Marier of

Bayfield. The lad reprised the rendition of the Buck Owens classic “Together Again” that first launched his career way back in May. He also signed posters at the merch table on a first-come, firstserved basis.

Yodelling sensation (and Barn Dance discovery) Naomi Bristow has been on a turbo-charged tour all year long and shows no sign of slowing down any time soon, but she certainly seemed happy to take a breath and reflect on how it all began - at a CKNX jamboree 15 years ago.

After intermission, special Barn Dance guest and Canadian Country Music Hall of Famer George Fox filled the stage with his special brand of singing, storytelling and dancing.

The consummate entertainer kept fans clapping, laughing, singing and cheering for over an hour, playing hits like

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The spirit of Barn Dance filled fans as they filed out of the theatre, just in time to see Bristow wave goodbye as she jumped in her car to make the drive to her next performance in North Bay. There will be a motion put forth at the next meeting of the Barn Dance Historical Society to disband their collective. If the motion passes, it will mean the end of yet another chapter in the book of Barn Dance. If that turns out to be the case, Sunday’s show was a perfect way to say goodbye for now.

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A GUIDE TO WILD FOOD FORAGING Whether you're looking for ways to become more selfsufficient, save money, or develop healthier habits, A Guide to Wild Food Foraging is an extensive on-the-go directory of more than 100 profiles for wild plants, herbs, fruits, nuts, mushrooms, seaweeds, and shellfish. Also, includes recipes. $18.99

WHERE DOES IT HURT? Dr. Dave Perrin, a rural veterinarian from British Columbia, talks about the human side of being a vet in the third book in his often hilarious series. Stories include his efforts in coaxing a reluctant turkey into becoming a sperm donor. $23.95

WHEN THE GOING GETS TOUGH Dr. Dave Perrin produces his fifth book of adventures as a veterinarian dealing with difficult patients from a mare that’s stumbling drunk, to a cockatoo that crunches his finger like a hazelnut, to a skunk in a church. $23.95

MIGHTY MACHINES – Monster Trucks From daring stunts to crazy designs, discover the mightiness of monster trucks. Test your mighty truck knowledge with fun activities and quiz questions. For young children. $6.95

AGGIE’S DREAM Donna Mann follows Grey County’s legendary Agnes Macphail to high school as she shows her determination not to let town ways intimidate her as she moves closer to her goal of teacher training. A sequel to Aggie’s Storms. $20.00

THE OLD FARMER’S ALMANAC GARDENING CALENDAR 2024 The Old Farmer’s Almanac Gardening Calendar spreads gardening joy at every turn of the page. Each month of this 2024 edition features the stunning illustration of an edible or ornamental accompanied by mini-feature captions that include growing guidance and fun facts about the plant shown. $12.99

MIGHTY MACHINES – TRUCKS For the young child fascinated by trucks, this little book, richly illustrated with coloured photographs, shows the many uses for these powerful machines. $5.95

AGGIE’S STORMS Grey County writer Donna Mann imagines the turn-of-the-20thcentury, Grey County childhood that shaped the legendary Agnes Macphail, Canada’s first woman member of parliament and steadfast defender of rural life. $15.00

BETTER LATE THAN NEVER It’s back to the barn again for Dr. Dave, with the final installment in his best-selling Adventures of a Country Vet series. Set in the rural Kootenay region of British Columbia, Dave introduces readers to a diverse mix of the funniest, cheekiest, and sometimes just plain exasperating animals—and owners—you’ll probably ever read about. $23.95

DR. DAVE’S STALLSIDE MANNER The second book of Dr. Dave Perrin’s hilarious series about his adventures as a vet dealing with animals from neurotic telephonetalking dogs to a hilarious tryst between a star-crossed mare and a wayward stallion. $23.95

STARTING SEEDS INDOORS One of over 200 titles of Storey’s Country Wisdom Bulletin, this book contains practical, handson instructions to growing plants from seeds. From choosing seed and containers to germinating and caring for plants, this 32 page bulletin has it all. $5.95

ULTIMATE GUIDE TO HOBBY FARMS ANIMALS What’s a hobby farm without a small flock or herd (or several)? Five experienced hobby farmers and writers share the wisdom and knowledge gained from years of animal keeping for pleasure and profit. $40.99

MIGHTY MACHINES – Tractors and HIVE MANAGEMENT: A Seasonal Z is for Zamboni Farm Vehicles An alphabet book, Z is for Zamboni is for the Guide for Beekeepers Tractors hold a fascination for farm kids. The importance of bees in younger hockey fans. Matt Napier's rhymes Large coloured photographs and text pollinating crops has become more team up with the illustrations of Melanie Rose show modern tractors doing various tasks recognized in recent years. to elucidate this increasingly popular game for every beginning hockey fan. Highlighting rules, on farms. For young children. $5.95 Beekeeping can also be a source players, coaches, teams, and the history of the of additional income. This book can game, it is both fun and educational. $10.99 guide your management. $19.95

AGGIE’S VOICE Donna Mann continues her series of novels based on the life of legendary Grey County farm leader Agnes Macphail.

Now a young woman, the feisty Agnes is off to Stratford Normal School to train to become a teacher. $20.00

YESTERDAY’S MOMENTS . . .

TODAY’S MEMORIES Huron County author David Turner returns with his third collection of stories of a rural and small-town youth spent in Perth, Grey, York and Peel Counties – times when life was different than today. $23.95

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IN SEARCH OF YESTERDAY David Turner, whose stories have appeared in The Rural Voice and other periodicals, provides a collection of stories about growing up in rural southern Ontario in the second half of the 20th century. $23.95

YESTERDAY: The Search Continues Huron County author David Turner returns with volume 2 of his tales about growing up in rural Ontario with stories of one room schools, bicycles, party lines, gravel roads, steam threshers, and black and white TV. $23.95

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