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COVID-19 still active in Huron

By Denny Scott The Citizen

Away for another year The Brussels Farmers’ Market, housed at the Four Winds Barn, hosted its final market of the season on Friday and provided the venue for the basket draw, held annually by the Brussels Agricultural Society. Past Society President

Dorothy Cummings, right, did the honours, seeking out people to choose the year’s winners. One of those chosen to help out was Blyth and Brussels United Church Student Minister Alex Jebson, left. (John Stephenson photo)

As of early Tuesday morning there had been 136 confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Huron and Perth Counties according to Huron Perth Public Health (HPPH).

That indicates three new cases since early last week with five active cases, one more than last week.

The three new cases were identified as being in Stratford (two cases) and Bluewater (one case).

There are currently no active outbreaks at local long-term care homes, schools or medical facilities.

In Huron County, Central Huron has the highest number of confirmed cases since the outbreak started with 14. Bluewater has had 13 cases while South Huron has had 10 cases.

Ashfield-Colborne-Wawanosh (ACW), Goderich and Huron East each have had three cases while Morris-Turnberry and North Huron have each had one case. Howick continues to have no confirmed cases of COVID-19.

Stratford has had 34 confirmed cases, the most in Perth County, followed by North Perth at 19, Perth East at 15, Perth South at eight and West Perth and St. Marys at six each.

County adopts climate change adaptation plan

By Shawn Loughlin The Citizen Huron County Council has adopted its new corporate climate change adaptation plan, which was presented at council’s Oct. 7 meeting by Lily Morrow, the county’s climate change and energy specialist.

The plan comes as a result of a grant from the Federation of Canadian Municipalities through the Municipalities for Climate Innovation Program (MCIP).

“In order to prepare for future changes, climate adaptation is needed. Adaptation is especially important for municipalities, as they are often at the forefront of responding to the impacts of climate change. It is important that municipalities are proactive by ensuring that they have the resources and strategies needed to respond and recover from [extreme] climatic events,” Morrow said in her report.

“The County of Huron is committed to being a leader in taking action to reduce, respond to, and recover from the impacts of climate change on the corporation and our communities. Through the corporate climate change adaptation

plan, the county will work to improve the resiliency of our services, operations and assets to the impacts of climate change.”

Morrow said she gathered input from county staff members and community stakeholders, eventually identifying 14 goals for the plan.

Morrow says the goals will be achieved by implementing actions throughout the county over the next five years.

The goals will focus the efforts of the plan in five key areas: infrastructure and assets, health and safety, engagement and partnerships, resiliency and continuity, and innovation and growth.

“While the primary goal of the corporate climate change adaptation plan is adaptation, the county also recognizes the importance of mitigation, which involves taking action to reduce greenhouse gas emissions,” Morrow said in her report.

“While adaptation and mitigation refer to different strategies, both actions are needed in order to build a more resilient and low carbon future. The county sees the plan as an opportunity to take action towards both goals, by implementing strategies that help prepare for future changes, while

also reducing greenhouse gas emissions.”

In her report, Morrow told councillors that by 2050, the county can expect to see an increase in temperatures of 3ºC, 31 more hot days a year (meaning days of temperatures of 30ºC or higher), an increase of 66 millimetres of rain per year and more frequent extreme weather events.

• Infrastructure and assets: Goal 1: Determine the impacts of climate change on the county’s built infrastructure.

Goal 2: Invest in modifications to improve the resiliency of county infrastructure and buildings to the impacts of climate change.

Goal 3: Continue to identify and mitigate risks associated with storm water management and flooding.

Goal 4: Improve the capacity of the county’s natural environment to adapt to future changes.

• Health and safety: Goal 5: Continue to support community-level resiliency and preparedness.

Goal 6: Minimize climate-related risks for county employees, especially those working outdoors.

Goal 7: Ensure that proactive procedures are in place to respond and recover from climate-related emergencies.

• Engagement and partnerships: Goal 8: Develop and implement

communication strategies to promote leadership and preparedness.

Goal 9: Enhance community partnerships to strengthen the county’s capacity to respond to climate events.

Goal 10: Continue to encourage climate awareness at the corporate level.

• Resiliency and continuity: Goal 11: Integrate climate change considerations into county policies and procedures.

Goal 12: Minimize disruptions to county operations and services to ensure resiliency and continuity.

• Innovation and growth: Goal 13: Invest in innovative Continued on page 10

AG4 alternative abandoned

By Shawn Loughlin The Citizen Huron County Council has opted to maintain the status quo on the controversial AG4 (Agriculture – Small Holding) zoning designation, saying any concerns should be managed by the Nutrient Management Act. Council discussed the issue, which

has now been up for debate for several years, at its Oct. 7 meeting, which was held virtually, via Zoom.

It was raised by Director of Planning and Development Sandra Weber and Senior Planner Denise Van Amersfoort who were simply gauging council’s interest in the department spending time creating an alternative to the legallycompromised zoning designation.

The AG4 zoning allows small farm properties to exist throughout the county and restricts the number of livestock units that can be housed on the property. However, a recent legal challenge has found the zoning to be in conflict with the Nutrient Management Act, which says the government cannot restrict the number of livestock on any kind of Continued on page 32

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Huron East approves purchase of used aerial truck

By Shawn Loughlin The Citizen Huron East Council approved the purchase of a new aerial platform truck for the Seaforth station of the

Huron East Fire Department, replacing a 40-year-old truck that has been failing.

Huron East Fire Chief Marty Bedard spoke to the purchase at council’s Oct. 6 meeting, saying the

truck, which would be purchased from the Owen Sound Fire Department, would cost the municipality $30,000, but that was after some confusion over the price.

The Heat is on (the ice) Hockey organizations like the Huron Heat and the Blyth Brussels Minor Hockey Association took to the ice over the last week with special rules in place to avoid spreading COVID-19.

Above, the U11 Huron Heat players took to the ice in Clinton. (John Stephenson photo)

Bedard had his eye on the truck when it was listed on govdeals.ca, a website for governments and public entities to auction off their equipment to the highest bidder. The truck was listed on the site, Bedard said, with a minimum bid of $15,000. He bid $15,000 for the truck and was the only bidder when the listing closed, so he thought he had won the truck for the municipality for $15,000. However, unbeknownst to him, there was a hidden reserve bid for the truck and if that amount of money was not reached during the bidding process, the sale would not proceed.

In discussing the truck with officials from Owen Sound after bidding had closed, Bedard found out the reserve bid was $50,000.

However, he was able to negotiate with the City of Owen Sound for a compromised price of $30,000. That listing, he said, would include a number of pieces of equipment associated with the truck, which is listed as a 1995 Spartan aerial platform fire truck.

Bedard says the Seaforth firefighters historically use an aerial truck three or four times per year, so it is not a high-use piece of equipment for the department.

If the recommendation was approved by council, Bedard said,

the cost would be included in the department’s 2021 budget.

Council was in favour of the purchase, but some councillors were concerned about the condition of the truck when it’s due to be delivered to Huron East in February, 2021. With the truck still being in service in Owen Sound, councillors were concerned that it might sustain damages or need further repairs in that time.

Bedard said he would follow up with Owen Sound to ensure the truck is delivered in a fair condition once it’s purchased.

The truck is replacing a 1980 truck, which had been purchased in 2000. In recent years, the truck has been out of service for months at a time, needing thousands of dollars in repairs. He also said repairs are becoming harder to complete, with parts being tougher to come by due to the age of the truck.

Bedard said it was unlikely the municipality would get much money for the old truck, perhaps a few thousand, but he couldn’t say for sure.

Council approved the purchase, directing Bedard to speak to those in Owen Sound to ensure the truck stays in good condition before it’s delivered to Huron East early next year.

Morris-Turnberry supports Green’s connection ask system. North Huron staff also aided the Greens in filling out necessary paperwork.

“A water line was trenched in on the property and backfilled, with the excavation at the location of the connection to the curb stop being left open pending approval,” Hallam’s report says. “That excavation remains open and is a considerable health and safety hazard to the staff currently working at the office, and the issue will only worsen as traffic to the office increases as construction begins.”

Hallam went on to say that North Huron’s infrastructure could be subject to freezing temperatures if it is left excavated.

As a result, Kevin Green asked Morris-Turnberry to request from

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By Denny Scott The Citizen The owners of Green’s Meat Market are requesting the right to connect to North Huron’s water services, but not actually draw water from the system to respect North Huron’s embargo on new crossborder connections.

During Morris-Turnberry Council’s Oct. 6 meeting, Chief Administrative Officer Trevor Hallam explained that the Green family is concerned about the state of their property as it had been dug up to allow a connection to North Huron’s water system, which had since been stopped.

Hallam said the efforts to rebuild the business, which was destroyed by a fire earlier this year, are going

well as far as he knows.

He said a complete site plan had been reviewed by Morris-Turnberry staff, the fire department and source water protection personnel, and the municipality was working with the Green family to get the important agricultural business back in operation as soon as possible.

“As far as the involvement and approvals of the municipality are concerned there are no further barriers to the commencement of construction,” Hallam said.

However, the servicing for the building and the family home, which has become a temporary office for the building, remain “pressing issues”, Hallam said in his report.

“The most logical time for the main building to connect to services would be during construction,” he

said. “The property is partially in a wellhead protection area that is in place to protect North Huron’s well on the east side of Arthur Street. As such, the long-term use of a private septic system is not ideal.”

He said the existing private septic system and well are operable for the time being, and that North Huron had denied the request to connect the temporary office, located in the Green family home neighbouring the business, to the municipality’s water infrastructure.

Hallam said the problem with the exposed infrastructure, however, started back in June. Hallam’s report states that North Huron Public Works staff advised the Green family to begin installing a service stub from the temporary office to connect to the municipal water

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The owners of Green’s Meat Market, which burned down in July, shown above, have found themselves stuck in limbo for water and wastewater servicing due to North Huron and MorrisTurnberry being unable to negotiate an agreement. Located in Morris-Turnberry, the business wanted to connect to North Huron services, however all such service requests are being suspended until the two municipalities can work out compensation for such connections.

Because of that there is an open trench at the temporary location of Green’s Meat Market’s offices which Kevin Green hopes to fill with some help from Morris-Turnberry and North Huron.

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North Huron that he be allowed to connect the water line but leave it shut off, then fill the excavation in, preventing any issues with the open hole. By connecting but not drawing water, Green said North Huron’s embargo is honoured while solving the problem at the front of the house.

“This is a logical solution, as it would be an unnecessary inconvenience and expense to backfill the excavation, only to reexcavate in the future to complete the physical connection,” Hallam’s report said.

Council approved Hallam’s recommended motion to request the hook-up, but keep the water to the property shut off until North Huron is ready to issue cross-border connections.

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Del Duca visits Winthrop-area farm for discussion

Visit to the country Steven Del Duca, the leader of the Ontario Liberal Party, travelled to the Whyte family farm last week for a roundtable discussion on issues facing the agricultural sector. Prior to the meeting, he took time to meet with local reporters and answer questions ranging from COVID19 to the current provincial government under Premier Doug Ford. (Denny Scott photo)

By Denny Scott The Citizen Steven Del Duca, the leader of the Ontario Liberal Party, visited Huron County last week to discuss the issues facing the area and listen to local farmers.

Del Duca held his meeting at the Whyte farm, southwest of Winthrop, where he met with local media before having a physically-distanced meeting with local agriculture production group representatives and farmers.

Del Duca spoke to the gathered journalists about the pandemic, agricultural issues and how the Liberal party would seek to sway voters in ridings like Huron-Bruce

that have been voting Conservative in the last several elections.

“We’re about to sit down with a bunch of individuals, both women and men, to talk about how this part of Ontario has been faring during what’s been a tough number of months with the pandemic,” he said.

“I, as Ontario Liberal Party leader, want to hear first-hand from those living in Huron County about what they’re experiencing and how the provincial government can help them going forward as we deal with the rest of this pandemic and the recovery on the other side.”

Del Duca said the provincial government, alongside all other levels of government, was scrambling during the early days of

the pandemic due to how unique the situation was, and it was easy for everyone to understand the difficulty of the situation.

“We’re now about seven months in and I do have grave concerns about [Ontario Premier] Doug Ford’s preparedness for what is now a second wave,” he said, saying the hot spots are especially concerning.

“When you look at the back-toschool plan that they presented, that was really underwhelming. Parents, students and educators deserve better.”

An increase in the number of cases, lack of contact tracing in hot spots and a general lack of preparedness on behalf of the Conservative Provincial

Government and Ford signal a worrying trend, Del Duca said. He called for cessation of indoor dining in hot-spots, as well as closing some businesses, saying those businesses then need direct financial support to get them through the period. In the days following Del Duca’s visit, some of those changes were enacted by the provincial government.

“I don’t want to see a lockdown,” Del Duca said. “What I want to see right now is decisive leadership that takes the best advice. That’s what I think Doug Ford should be doing right now.”

When asked whether local businesses should be avoiding allowing people from hot spots or larger city centres to frequent them, Del Duca said that might be worthwhile.

“If you have the proper infrastructure in place [that could work],” he said, adding it could be as simple as asking for identification, saying that, for the most part, he believes in Ontarians and doesn’t know if that’s necessary. “There’s always some bad apples, some bad actors, but there are measures we can enforce.”

As far as dealing with agriculture, Del Duca said that reliable, affordable broadband internet across rural areas is a high priority and the need for it has been highlighted by the pandemic.

“We have some people who are working remotely or learning at a distance,” he said. “We are well past the stage that this should be considered anything but an essential service. Provincially and federally, I think we can’t just say… it needs to happen.”

He said the timelines on that project can’t be too far out, as he is hearing from students and people working from home that the technology is necessary. He also pointed out that the issue is widespread, referencing Dufferin County, 25 kilometres away from his home, where service isn’t completely reliable, saying that’s proof it’s not just a Huron County issue.

He said, in regards to other

changes, he was in “listening mode” when he visited Huron County, which was his first visit to the area since the pandemic started.

“I’m interested in hearing how we can open up new markets,” he said.

“I want to hear a little more about risk management, I want to hear more about how some of the trade deals that are being negotiated are impacting people here locally and I want to make sure that, on the climate change topic, that we no longer live in a world where individuals who have a ton of expertise who are based in urban settings like the GTA… are not out here lecturing to people who have been stewards of the land for generations.”

Del Duca said he wants to listen to long-time farmers who have witnessed what climate change does to agriculture and combine that wisdom with expert analysis to come up with real solutions for southwestern Ontario.

“I believe in one Ontario and we need leadership that will move the entire province forward, including Huron County, Bruce County and the rest of the southwest,” he said.

When asked how he would attract voters like those in Huron-Bruce, Del Duca said there was work ahead of him and the party. He said that Huron-Bruce has a long, proud tradition of voting Liberal prior to the recent streak of Conservative wins and wants to focus on the values that resulted in those Liberal wins.

“Ontario Liberals have a ton of work to do to regain the trust of individuals who live in small towns and rural Ontario and I’m determined to do that first-hand,” he said. “I don’t believe our values are dramatically different. I believe in opportunity, I believe in rewarding hard work, I believe in publiclyfunded education, I believe in universal, publicly-funded healthcare. I want to see a real plan to confront the climate crisis which we know is impacting farming.”

He said it’s about “rolling up one's sleeves, doing the hard work and regaining the trust.”

Are You Born Again?

by J.C. Ryle Are you born again? This is one of life’s most important questions. Jesus Christ said, “Except a man is born again, he cannot see the kingdom of God” (John 3:3).

It is not enough to reply, “I belong to the church; I suppose I’m a Christian.” Thousands of nominal Christians show none of the signs of being born again which the Scriptures have given us — many listed in the First Epistle of John.

1. No Habitual Sinning “No one who is born of God will continue to sin” (1 John 3:9). “We know that anyone born of God does not continue to sin” (5:18).

A person who has been born again, or regenerated, does not habitually commit sin. He no longer sins with his heart and will and whole inclination. There was probably a time when he did not think about whether his actions were sinful or not, and he did not always feel grieved after doing evil. There was no quarrel between him and sin; they were friends. But the true Christian—hates sin, flees from it, fights against it, considers it his greatest plague, resents the burden of its presence, mourns when he falls under its influence, and longs to be completely delivered from it. Sin no longer pleases him, nor is it even a matter of indifference to him; it has become a horrible thing which he hates.

However, he cannot eliminate its presence within him.

Giving back The Knights of Columbus Centre in Wingham held a special take-out Thanksgiving dinner last week in an effort to benefit the Belgrave Community Centre Board, which lost its biggest source of revenue this year by having to cancel the annual Belgrave fowl supper. (Denny Scott photo)

If he said that he had no sin, he would be lying (1 John 1:8). But he can say that he hates sin—and that the great desire of his soul is not to commit sin at all. He cannot prevent bad thoughts from entering his mind, or shortcomings, omissions, and defects from appealing in both his words and his actions. He knows that “we all stumble in many ways” (James 3:2). But he can truly say, in the sight of God, that these things cause him grief and sorrow, and that his whole nature does not consent to them. What would the apostle say about you? Are you born again? (to be continued next week) A Grace Gem Submitted by: Immanuel United Reformed Church, Listowel, ON 519-492-1359

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Baby steps Living up to a 2019 campaign promise, the federal government has announced a ban on six single-use plastic items by next year, as they begin the road to zero plastic waste by 2030. The items include straws, grocery bags, stir sticks, six-pack rings, cutlery and take-out containers.

The government selected these items because they are rarely recycled and often end up out in our natural environment. There are also readily available alternatives for these hand-picked items. Ostensibly, these are the six items that would be the easiest for the Canadian population to give up to combat plastic pollution, one of the most avoidable issues hurting the planet. Meanwhile the Chemical Industry Association of Canada is worried about the effect on investment in Alberta as that province ramps up a strategy which is heavily weighted in both making and recycling plastic. Alberta’s economy has continued to struggle under both the collapse of world oil prices and the COVID-19 pandemic, but the federal government insists that the ban aligns well with the Alberta strategy, especially with its aim of becoming a centre of plastic recycling excellence. The ultimate goal is not zero plastics, but zero plastic waste.

Smart money will be on savvy entrepreneurs who can capitalize on the shift in consumer opinion towards environmentally-friendly alternatives for all that plastic that makes our lives easier individually, but has become such a burden globally. – DS

Flying through the past If you didn’t watch the American vice-presidential debate last week, you likely know a fly landed on Vice-President Mike Pence’s head and stayed there for several minutes. That’s not all that happened, but it’s just about all that happened that’s worth talking about.

It was hard not to notice the age-old nature of the topics being discussed. The landmark ruling on abortion, Roe v. Wade of 1973, was discussed for fear of its overturning, while other topics included race relations, the reality of climate change, fossil fuels and police brutality.

You’d be forgiven in thinking this debate took place 50 years ago.

Meanwhile, as Harris and Pence debated the issues, it must have felt like the country’s walls were falling in around them. It’s hard to envision anyone wanting to oversee the circus the United States has become.

With just over four per cent of the world’s population, the United States sits with just under 21 per cent of its COVID-19 cases and just over 20 per cent of its COVID-19 deaths. Meanwhile, 13 members of a right-wing militia have been charged in a foiled plot to kidnap Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer in a scenario that many can’t help but connect to Trump’s dog-whistle Tweets from back in April when he called to “LIBERATE MICHIGAN” among other states and his nowinfamous “stand down and stand by” taunt to a neo-fascist hate group.

Perhaps the United States always had these weird tendencies hanging in its closet, but for many it’s a challenge to look at the country and connect it to the land of opportunity and democracy it has been. A liar and con man in the White House has changed things forever, but one thing that closely resembles the America of old is Joe Biden’s campaign selling out of nearly 35,000 fly swatters, capitalizing on the random act of “insectness” in just a matter of hours. Ah, unbridled capitalism. – SL

Let’s get creative With suggestions to cut back on Halloween traditions this year, it might be an ideal time for parents to look to in-home, spooky fun.

While it could be easy to just cancel the holiday and bemoan yet another celebration lost to limit the spread of COVID-19, parents could, instead, look to traditional activities as well as fun, new opportunities to keep their children entertained on Saturday, Oct. 31.

Since the holiday falls on a Saturday, there’s plenty of time throughout the day to tackle classic traditions of the holiday, like carving pumpkins. From the traditional near-toothless grinning jack-o-lantern to more adventurous artistic endeavours, carving pumpkins can prove a long-lasting, fun activity that encourages children of all ages to get hands on. Don’t forget to keep those pumpkin seeds handy. Bake them in the oven with a little bit of salt and you can have a homemade Halloween snack to help keep children’s mind off the missed trick or treating.

Just because trick or treating might not be appealing with all the rules and risks doesn’t mean the decorations are going to go to waste. Families can always walk around town or, if there is inclement weather, drive around town and take in the great efforts of other local families.

Finally, be sure to use whatever means necessary to show off your costumes, including, but not limited to, video calls on your cell phones, Zoom meetings and submitting them to The Citizen’s Halloween costume contest.

Most importantly, remember that special days aren’t the sum of the candy gathered, the presents opened or the treats enjoyed, but about the family time spent together and the memories made. – JDS

Looking Back Through the Years October 17, 1963 The North Huron Presbyterial United Church Women held their convention in Brussels, with Mrs. M.J. Murray of Lambeth, third vicepresident of the London conference, serving as the event’s guest speaker.

A recount for the ballots cast in the Sept. 25 provincial election in Huron and Bruce Counties was scheduled to take place on Oct. 29, 30, 31 at the Goderich courthouse.

Lawyers for Liberal candidate Murray Gaunt and Progressive Conservative George McCutcheon arranged the recount event with the help of Judge Frank Fingland of Clinton and W.B. McCool of Wingham, the local returning officer.

McCool said there were about 13 variations of an “X” the judge would be ruling on to determine the extremely close election.

October 13, 1971 Warner Andrews of Auburn won the Blyth Lions Club’s Bingo draw, earning him a new Ski Doo. The proceeds from the draw would allow the club to raise money for improvements made to the village’s ball park earlier in the year.

The Blyth and District Conservation Club held its annual Thanksgiving shooting match and, despite the inclement weather, the event proved to be a success.

A meeting was held in Blyth to determine the future of the Blyth Figure Skating Club. With a small group of attendees, there was some doubt as to whether the club would continue for another season.

At the meeting, club members decided that unless sufficient interest was shown by both new and old members of the club, the club would be unable to operate moving forward.

October 20, 1999 While no official targeted number had been announced, local Education Director Lorne Rachlis said he estimated that fewer than nine schools would be slated for closure in Huron and Perth Counties.

As far as which schools would close going forward, Rachlis said there would be no favouring one school over another and it would likely be a combination of schools in both Huron and Perth Counties and Elementary schools and high schools and schools in towns as well as schools in rural settings.

The Brussels Scouts took a field trip and attended Blake’s Apple Orchard near Brussels to learn a little about cleaning and polishing apples after they had been harvested.

The Huron County Library received $1 million in funding from the provincial government to aid connectivity throughout the area.

Local MPP and Minister of Citizenship, Culture and Recreation with Responsibility for Seniors and Women’s Issues Helen Johns was in Exeter at the town’s library to make the announcement.

Diana Campbell and Lois van Vliet were out, taking advantage of a beautiful day, planting 30 deep pink Ontario Horticultural Society millenium tulip bulbs. The display would be part of the Blyth Horticultural Society’s gardens on Dinsley Street.

October 14, 2010 North Huron Reeve Neil Vincent announced that he intended to seek the position of Huron County Warden in December.

Vincent made the announcement at the Oct. 6 meeting of Huron County Council, saying that it was no secret that serving in the position

was one of his ambitions since being elected in North Huron four years earlier. “[Running for warden is] something I would say I thought about strongly when I was on county council in the early-to-mid1980s,” Vincent said. “It is like other organizations I’ve been a part of, I feel ready to take my turn.”

The Citizen was preparing to host two open houses to mark its 25th anniversary year, one in Blyth and one in Brussels.

The late Vu Pham was honoured as Huron County’s top police officer with an award that was partly inspired by Pham’s sacrifice.

The Warden’s Emergency Service Awards were planned to be handed out on an annual basis moving forward, honouring not just a top police officer of the year, but also a top firefighter and paramedic.

The Wingham Ironmen continued their perfect season, improving to 80, remaining undefeated in Western Junior C Hockey League action after a win over Goderich by a score of 11-1.

Bill Knott’s last-minute entry into the municipal election created a three-way race for two Blyth Ward councillor positions in North Huron.

Knott joined Brock Vodden and David Riach with hopes of winning the position later that month.

Huron County Council passed a motion against the closure of local schools. While the motion was largely symbolic, Huron East Mayor Joe Seili said it was important to have it on the books in order to show the Avon Maitland District School Board and the Ministry of Education that the county would not “stand by” while schools are closed in the county and communities are compromised as a result.

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Other Views COVID fatigue takes various forms

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s the case count for COVID-19 surges across the country, the term “COVID fatigue” has become part of our vocabulary. It comes in several different varieties.

Certainly, the regular meaning of the term is evident in the recent explosion of cases. Let’s face it, after months of restrictions we all just want to get back to normal – to go shopping without masks or go to a bar without guilt.

For weeks, two-thirds of new diagnoses were among people under 40 years of age.

Younger people, tired of the restrictions meant to limit the spread of the disease, wanted what they saw as the right to party that was their due because of their age. Besides, they’d been told many times, most of the deaths from the infections were among seniors.

Many Canadians who would be appalled at being compared to U.S. President Donald Trump basically want what he’s promised – that the pandemic would mysteriously disappear without great sacrifice or that a magical drug would cure the disease or a vaccine would quickly be available and make us all safe. Looking at the numbers of infections and death in the U.S. shows us how well that approach is working!

And so, from one cause or another, Ontario is now recording more new cases many days than it did in the spring. The infections are starting to spread from young people to older, more vulnerable citizens. It’s only a matter of time before the death toll increases, especially if we didn’t learn lessons about how to protect people in seniors’ homes or long-term care facilities.

But there are other ways that COVID fatigue – or maybe it should be COVID grumpiness – is displayed.

Dr. Bonnie Henry, B.C.’s chief medical

Keith Roulston From the cluttered desk officer, who has been widely admired for her handling of the disease in her province, admitted recently that she had received death threats. Many of the country’s most-highprofile public health officials apparently have also been threatened.

But if there has been one place where we’re nearly back to pre-COVID normal it’s in politics. Back in the spring, political leaders had terrible decisions to make about shutting down the economy to “flatten the curve” of the infection and spending money to protect many of the victims of business closures.

While they bore tremendous responsibility, however, leaders found themselves in the unique position of being beyond criticism.

Stunned by the ferocity of this new disease, we embraced our leaders, who in turn took the best advice of doctors and scientists. We didn’t want to hear criticism. We gratefully accepted our leaders’ leadership.

People who never thought they’d agree with Premier Doug Ford on anything found admiration for his decisiveness and (who’d have guessed?) empathy. Support for leaders soared to the point some provincial governments called elections to take advantage of their popularity.

It must have seemed like a nightmare for opposition politicians who wake up in the morning thinking up weaknesses to exploit in the government. Suddenly they might as well

have taken a long vacation because the public didn’t want to hear from them.

Not anymore.

Premier Ford stepped on a hornet’s nest when he mentioned there would be 10 relatives at his family’s Thanksgiving dinner when public health officials were suggesting the holiday should be restricted only to those in the household.

Federally, the Conservatives have been beating up on the government for not having rapid COVID-19 testing devices on the market sooner. The government had been waiting for Health Canada scientists to approve the tests.

Apparently the Conservatives think the government should have overridden the scientists – the sort of pressure President Trump has been putting on scientists to fasttrack possible cures.

Canadians enjoyed a brief truce in the war between the provinces and the federal government back in the spring when the federal government was acting like an ATM machine to finance provinces’ emergency measures to combat the impact of the pandemic. The old ways have returned with provinces demanding more federal money so they, themselves, don’t need to run bigger deficits.

And the critics of the massive federal borrowing and spending to support businesses and individuals hurt by the shutdown have become more vocal. Certainly the federal debt is troubling but what alternative would these critics suggest? That there was no shutdown?

That people affected be left on their own, losing their houses and unable to feed their children?

Perhaps COVID grumpiness is healthy, keeping leaders’ actions under the microscope.

Still, it sure blows up the idea from back in the spring that we’re all in this together.

Price gouging, pandemics, principles

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arlier this week news broke that, in the middle of a pandemic when people are spending more time than ever at home, Netflix will be increasing the cost of its streaming service by at least one dollar per month in Canada.

I know what lots of folks are saying, especially those in a higher income bracket: It’s just a dollar, right? It can’t be that big of a deal? Well, those folks may be right from a personal standpoint, but if you look at it as a symptom of a bigger problem, rising costs of all telecommunication services, it might be a pretty big deal.

Over the past three years, the cost of the Netflix video-on-demand service will have gone up $4, while, in that same period, numerous competitors have entered the market.

From Disney+ to Amazon Prime and Crave, content generating organizations are popping up everywhere and, beyond that, individual channels and groups of channels are being offered outside of cable.

You would think, in such an atmosphere, that Netflix and its predecessors, the cable companies, would be scaling back pricing to try and court the cable cutters like yours truly away from newer content generators. I guess, however, since most cable companies also offer internet access, they’re getting a piece of the pie either way. That may be why the average Canadian saw their telecommunication bills, which include cable, TV, internet access and cellular phone service, increase annually with cable costing an average of $52.58 per household just a few years ago according to the Canadian Radiotelevision and Telecommunications Commission.

If you compare it all, prices are going up consistently and Canada pays more for many

Denny Scott Denny’s Den of its telecommunication services than most other first-world countries. Why? Well we have near-monopolies with companies like Bell and Rogers calling the shots.

Don’t believe me? Canadians pay an average of $101 a month on cell phones, for example. The average American bill is right there with us at $80.25 US (or about $105 Canadian). In the United Kingdom, however, the average bill is between $60 and $80 Canadian a month. That’s a $240 to $480 difference annually.

Canadians deserve better, and we need to impress that upon our content generators and service providers.

To me, it’s going to take a lot of people changing their mind about what they really need on television at home and, as someone who had that discussion and made those changes, I can tell you it’s not difficult.

Shortly after my daughter was born, Ashleigh and I cut our cable package, keeping just internet. At the time, we had Netflix and we figured that would be enough. Eventually, however, we decided we wanted a little more.

We didn’t need the 100 channels of nothing on, but there is something to be said for being able to flip to a station and be surprised by what you find instead of needing to pick and choose every show or movie you watch.

Fortunately for us, we had signed up for Amazon Prime shortly after Mary Jane was born, which offered us streaming music and a

slew of new television shows to watch (alongside some old favourites).

Since then, our monthly subscriptions have grown to include Disney+ (for Mary Jane mostly, and a little for me) and CBC Gem (wouldn’t be much of a journalist if I didn’t watch the news). We also added, recently, a service called STACKTV through Amazon Prime which offers just north of a dozen Canadian speciality channels. If you broke it all down, we’re paying about $30 a month for our televised entertainment and there is always something on regardless of who has the remote and what time of day it is. Of course, that doesn’t include what we pay for internet to access these services, but we’d be paying for that anyway.

I’m not trying to sell anyone on what we do.

If you’re like some of my family members and really enjoy everything on HGTV, you could get by on just the STACKTV for $15 a month.

If, however, you’re one of those people who likes flipping between an NHL game, an action movie and the news with just the flip of a button, well then I guess cable is the right thing for you. Regardless, be aware there are options. That’s the message we need to send.

We need these big companies to understand there are options out there if we want to get more out of entertainment dollars. It’s the only way we’ll ever see what we pay come in line with other countries.

Final Thought Be who you are and say what you feel, because those who mind don’t matter and those who matter don’t mind.

– Dr. Suess

Shawn Loughlin Shawn’s Sense

Unearthed talent

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ometimes it takes an act of God or some other type of strange intervention for someone to find their true calling in life.

And sometimes it almost happens against someone’s will or through tragedy, which can make the journey tough, but fruitful in the end.

When Jess was in the late stages of pregnancy and in the first months of Tallulah’s life, I found myself listening a lot to The Band.

The Band was a five-piece musical outfit that was 80 per cent Canadian. Founded in Toronto, The Band was comprised of Levon Helm, Rick Danko, Richard Manuel, Robbie Robertson and Garth Hudson. Helm was the lone American in The Band and Robertson and Hudson are the only members still living.

The Band is probably on my musical Mount Rushmore. They produced simply amazing stuff, so it’s astounding to think they almost spent all their days as a faceless backup band.

Robertson was lauded as a groundbreaking guitarist. He rounded up the musicians who would eventually form The Band and they were off, operating as the backing band for Ronnie “The Hawk” Hawkins. They would eventually move on, backing Bob Dylan on his tumultuous 1966 tour and beyond.

They followed Dylan to Woodstock and worked out of a house called “The Big Pink” and it was there that members of The Band explored their own musical creativity. What followed was some of the greatest albums ever made, culminating in The Last Waltz, one of the greatest concert films of all time. The Band decided to split and held a big final concert to mark their years of work and creativity.

Another example of this is Mac Rebennack, well known as Dr. John, who is widely regarded as one of the best pianists of all time.

Except that he began his career as a guitarist.

Rebennack played guitar in the New Orleans area for over 10 years with a number of bands, but his finger was shot and severely injured around 1960 during a pre-concert altercation.

From that day forward, Rebennack learned to play the piano and did pretty well for himself, winning numerous Grammy Awards and being enshrined in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.

Another, more modern case of this is that of Dave Grohl, the frontman of the Foo Fighters, one of the biggest bands in the world right now. Grohl, as many of you likely know, was the drummer for Nirvana, which had its own multi-year run as the biggest band in the world before the Foo Fighters came along.

For about three years, Nirvana was the biggest band on the planet and it helped to launch the grunge movement which brought along bands like Alice in Chains, Pearl Jam, Soundgarden and others. However, during his time with Nirvana, Grohl wrote one song that Nirvana recorded, “Marigold”, which wasn’t even released on any of the band’s albums.

On April 8, 1994, Nirvana frontman Kurt Cobain was found dead in his Seattle home and Nirvana immediately ceased to exist.

Grohl grieved and wondered what he’d do with the rest of his life before recording a solo album that would eventually be released as the first Foo Fighters album, though he would play all of the instruments during recording.

He has since emerged as one of the leading singer/songwriters of his generation who is seen as the keeper of the flame of rock and roll at a time when that genre has dipped. But Grohl could have easily spent the rest of his life behind Nirvana’s drum kit, never writing another song after “Marigold”.

It’s not always easy, but life finds a way to draw out your natural talent, ensuring you do the right thing and share it with the world.

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A memorable weekend A NOTE FROM BETTY

By Betty Graber Watson Call 887-9231

Keeping it safe Whether it was a mask or a face shield, vendors and attendees of the final Brussels Farmers’ Market kept it safe on Friday to avoid the spread of COVID-19. Above, the Brussels Leo Club serves up some barbecued snacks at the event. (John Stephenson photo)

At the Branch

Early-bird member draw is on

By Jo-Ann McDonald There is very little to report at the Brussels Legion Branch. The pipe band is practising with lots of space for them. Hopefully Christmas

parades will happen and they want to sound good.

Comrades, don’t forget to pay your 2021 dues and get in on the next two early bird draws. Drop into

the Branch on Thursday or Friday evenings or send your cheque to the Branch at Box 128, Brussels. Be an early bird, and save money.

Back at it While the province is rolling back some openings due to the spread of COVID-19, local hockey teams are finding ways to make it work. Above, the Blyth Brussels Minor Hockey Association’s U6 squad started practising over the weekend in Brussels. (John Stephenson photo)

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Was Thanksgiving weekend memorable? I’ll bet it was, whether it was eating alone or sharing refreshments in the garage, as long as you stayed safe.

As we learn more about this new virus, our attitude and actions adjust for the safety of the community. We live, using needs, instead of wants, to set our actions for the day. Home, with the exception of having to go to work, remains the safest spot to be.

Shopping and other activities are determined by need, versus want.

Each time we make plans, ask, do I need to go? Impatience, even anger, surfaces when we see or hear of people who see themselves as above science and good social behaviour.

Oh, how selfish.

This is the third new virus in the last few years, each one unique in structure and behaviour. The goal remains to control the passage! Very soon we’ll see if the folks of Ontario did their part this past long weekend to bring our COVID-19 numbers to an acceptable state. Oh please!

Listening to the school folk, a positive reaction is heard. Nearnormal instruction has been good for many and puts a little more sense into the lives of children. They follow instruction well and rise to the occasion. Well done! The mental health and social wellbeing of children is the main concern and each of those improves when friends and routine are found.

Diversion is the name of the game for the rest of us, as life continues in this COVID-19 almost vacuum.

Change your routine, try new

activities, read in another room, call a friend, check the park, just don’t stay in one spot and worry. Use the time to think of things that you can do something about. It really is you who controls your thinking. Get positive, the ones around you will cheer.

In any long-term situation, it is vital that hope remains in sight. This pandemic has tested us like no other situation most of us have experienced. By now, we know who we want to visit/listen/be with in this restricted time. Your contacts are the ones who remind you that this is not about you. The world needs support, so find the way you can help. As privileged people, we need to live our faith, live in hope, and hope that this time will pass and better things will come. Think positively.

The Brussels Farmers’ Market closed last week on a positive note; nice people and sunny skies. For the pandemic season, it was a good season with nice vendors, quality products and a very pleasant place to go on a Friday afternoon. Here’s to the 2021 market season. Keep safe.

Bye now, Betty G.W.

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North Huron approves search for new pumper truck

By Denny Scott The Citizen

North Huron Township is looking to replace the Fire Department of North Huron Blyth station’s pumper truck next year after approving a request for proposals during its Oct. 5 meeting.

Fire Chief Marty Bedard explained that the truck should have been replaced this year, but the purchase was deferred to 2021 to

build up funds, so he was now asking to issue the request to price out the purchase for next year.

When asked if the truck really did need to be retired, Bedard painted a grim picture of the two-decades-old truck. Councillor Chris Palmer said having an equipment replacement schedule was good on paper, but asked if it was really warranted.

“Is this pumper that we’re talking about on its last legs?” he asked.

Bedard said it definitely was, as a

serious leak was recently discovered in the truck’s pumping equipment.

“It would take a total rebuild of the pump to fix it,” he said, adding that could cost between $20,000 to $30,000. “Once [equipment] gets to a certain age, it starts failing in all areas. It would take a considerable amount of money to repair it and, quite frankly, that’s just the beginning.”

Bedard said he wanted to stick to the National Fire Protection

Agency’s standards, which set out the replacement schedule.

“With [the pumper] being a frontline truck, we want to make sure it is reliable when it’s needed,” he said.

Hearing that, Councillor Paul Heffer asked if the truck would last the remainder of its service life, and Bedard said there was some concern about that. He said that, with the pump leaking, there was some concern it could freeze if the truck is needed on a particularly cold night.

Palmer asked what equipment needs to be replaced next, and Bedard said there are some selfcontained breathing apparatus (SCBA) bottles that would need to be replaced in 2023, and the next firm replacement for a vehicle is in 2028. He did say that the department’s aerial ladder truck isn’t something he has a replacement planned for yet.

“The ladder truck is an unknown because it’s a specialty piece,” he said. “It depends on how long we can keep it going.”

Palmer said that it sounds like reserves would be depleted by the purchases and Bedard agreed, saying that increasing annual contributions to the fund would need to be discussed.

“Vehicles have doubled in cost over the last 10 years,” he said. “A

pumper rescue truck was purchased in 2010 in Seaforth for $305,000, and the price has more than doubled since then.”

Council approved issuing the request for proposals.

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While some local iterations of the Terry Fox Run have gone virtual this year, local schools still physically participated in the event while physical distancing. Above, Hullett Central Public School students participated last week. From left: Lincoln Bolinger, Hudson Greydanus, Miles Adams, William Howson and Cole Greidanus. (Denny Scott photo)

NH moves meetings upstairs

By Denny Scott The Citizen

use a podium at the side of the stage to address council.

Councillor Paul Heffer asked if other groups could use the theatre, specifically committees of council, and was told that was what staff anticipated going forward.

As part of the move, council also temporarily suspended its town hall public meeting requirement for the year. Typically, council hosts one public meeting where issues can be discussed by the public. The meeting moves, being held in a different community in North Huron each year.

Council agreed to temporarily suspend that requirement, and approved re-evaluation of the meetings in 2021.

Fall a beautiful time in Huron From Marilyn’s Desk

By Marilyn Craig Call 523-9318

Happy birthday to Bill Hull, former Blyth resident, who celebrates Oct. 16; Bo Wharton, Oct. 17; Randy Fraser, Oct. 18 and Joyce Craig, Wingham, Oct. 19. Hope

everyone has a good day.

Happy Thanksgiving everyone. I hope everyone had a good Thanksgiving although it was different than the celebrations we have been used to. Celebrations of 10 or less because of COVID-19 kept many celebrations to a minimum. Those of us who have families of 10 or less maybe did celebrate but we all can celebrate that we are here and in good health.

If you haven’t taken a drive lately around Huron County, get in the car and drive anywhere and you will find Mother Nature at her best. This past week the trees have changed to

their beautiful colours. You don’t have to drive far to see all the colours. Many people drive north to see the colour, but all you need to do is take that drive around a country block and you will find beautiful fall scenes.

Blyth United Church is hosting its traditional turkey supper with a drive-thru twist on Saturday, Oct. 17. Menu consists of turkey with all the trimmings, two vegetables, homemade buns and dessert.

This is take-out only from 4:30 – 6:30 p.m.

Call John Stewart at 519-5234528 for orders and pick-up.

The Direct Structural Improvement Grant Program application form can be found on the Township website or at North Huron Municipal Office. For inquires and details, please contact the undersigned.

Please send completed applications to: Township of North Huron, Attention: Carson Lamb, Clerk P.O. Box 90, 274 Josephine Street, Wingham, ON N0G 2W0 Email : clamb@northhuron.ca, Phone : 519-357-3550

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North Huron Township Council has decided to relocate its meetings going forward to the Wingham Town Hall Theatre, one floor above where meetings are regularly held.

The temporary move follows council meeting in person for several weeks in council chambers with limited gallery space as well as limited space for council and staff.

According to a report presented by Clerk Carson Lamb at Council’s Oct. 5 meeting, North Huron staff considered several spaces before recommending the town hall theatre, including the Wingham Library, the Knights of Columbus board room,

the Belgrave Community Centre hall and the Blyth Community Centre’s auditorium.

Each of those locations had problems ranging from being similarly-sized to the existing space to acoustic issues to internet infrastructure being unavailable.

The latter is important, staff said, as the meetings will still be broadcast online.

The theatre will be set up for staff and council to be on the stage while the gallery will be limited to wooden chairs in the theatre, which staff will be able to sanitize. Non-wooden chairs, like the fabric-covered chairs, will be blocked off, Lamb explained.

He explained that delegations will

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Retirement leads to changes in N. Huron office

By Denny Scott The Citizen

With the pending retirement of long-time North Huron employee Barb Black, North Huron Council is restructuring its front office staff in the municipal office.

Black’s municipal career, which spans 33 years, predates the amalgamated municipality. She originally worked for East Wawanosh and announced her retirement late last month, effective Dec. 21 of this year.

With the resignation, senior staff began looking at the front office structure and decided that changes could be made, including promoting Amanda Piskorski to Clerk’s Administrative Assistant effective Nov. 16.

The other changes include creating a reception/administrative assistant position and a revised public works administrative assistant position to be implemented Nov. 16, as well as eliminating the assistant to the Chief Administrative Officer (CAO) position and

administrative assistant/deputy-clerk position.

“Under the current framework, front counter services are equally shared by the administrative assistant/deputy clerk, the assistant to the CAO and the public works administrative assistant,” CAO Dwayne Evans said in his report to council. “Generally speaking this approach has worked well. It has allowed for the sharing of workloads and expertise, highlighted the benefits of teamwork, encouraged and promoted cross-training,

presented staff with new challenges and offered flexibility for staff coverage.

“At the same time, duties and responsibilities became less clear, the reporting structure did not account for department priorities, tasks became diffused and duties such as picking up and distributing the mail on a regular basis were less defined,” Evans said.

In his report, Evans said that the front office staff had identified a need for a receptionist/administrative assistant.

“This individual would primarily serve ratepayers at the front counter and ensure routine tasks like ordering office supplies, conference

and room registrations, filing, coordinating complaints and room bookings, to name a few, are completed,” he said. “This individual requires a general understanding of all departments to enable them to answer ratepayer questions in an efficient manner.”

Evans says the two new positions, the receptionist/administrative assistant and clerk’s administrative assistant, would be paid the same as the positions proposed to be discontinued, so no additional cost would be accrued.

Council approved the changes to the staff complement in the front office with little discussion.

McCarthy takes over NH Public Works

By Denny Scott The Citizen

Probably a popular item In the middle of the pandemic, masks, like those made by Huron County Designs’ Nicole Urquhart, left, are likely a hot item. Urquhart, along with other vendors, marked the end of the Brussels Farmers’ Market on Friday. (John Stephenson photo)

Retired Teachers donate to camp impressed and commented on the cleanliness and suitability of the improvements.

District 9 RTO represents over 1,100 retired teachers and education workers in Huron and Perth Counties and beyond.

Jamie McCarthy has recently taken over as the Director of Public Works and Facilities for North Huron, replacing Sean McGhee, who has retired.

McCarthy worked for the Township of Montague and, before that, Elizabethtown-Kitley, both near Ottawa, prior to signing on with North Huron. She said she is excited to be moving to the area as it brings her closer to her familial home of Kitchener.

“I missed home,” she said in an interview with The Citizen. “All my family lives in Kitchener, and I saw this as a good chance to move.”

McCarthy has just finished her first full month in the position, having started Aug. 10. She said things are going well.

“It’s going great,” she said. “There are a lot of things happening here for [North Huron] being a smaller municipality. The amount of services that are in Blyth, East

Wawanosh and Wingham is great. It makes for a ton of work that will keep me pretty busy.”

McCarthy started her career as a field technologist/lab manager in a consulting firm, eventually moving to work for the Town of Perth (also close to Ottawa) for more than eight years as an engineering technologist and then superintendent of surface operations. She studied Geotechnical and Geoenvironmental Engineering at Sir Sandford Fleming College, earning her diploma.

She said she moved to the public sector to allow her to live in a community of her choosing, instead of following projects. She said she has always enjoyed working with the public and tackling construction projects.

After working alongside McGhee for a time, McCarthy says she isn’t planning any significant changes, rather wanting to get a good handle on how her department works in North Huron.

McCarthy, her husband and two children live in Kincardine.

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Helping out Retired Teachers of Ontario (RTO) “Service to Others” chair Jean Weigand, second from left, recently presented $2,000 to the Goderich Lions Club to help with improvements at Camp Klahanie. From left: RTO District 9 President Gary Jewitt, Weigand and Lions Doug Bundy and Bill Black. (Photo submitted) Recently, the Retired Teachers of Ontario (RTO/ERO) District 9 donated $2,000 to the Lions Club of Goderich for improvements at Camp Klahanie.

Under the umbrella of the RTO/ERO organization, a service to others committee had received a request from one of its members, also a Lions Club member, for support for the camp which caters to youth groups like the Scouts and Girl Guides. The service to others mandate, in part, is “to provide a means, via financial assistance, by which RTO/ERO members can participate in education, social and community projects” The property that the camp exists on was once owned by the Hindmarsh family, who donated it to the Girl Guides of Canada years ago.

In 2005, the camp was no longer used by the Girl Guides and was put

up for sale. The Goderich Lions Club purchased the camp and has since built several bunkies, improved the kitchen and washrooms, and has made the camp available to youth groups and family gatherings ever since!

Because of the COVID-19 restrictions this past summer, the camp saw limited use, but the Lions Club needed some financial help to improve and complete some of the buildings and facilities. Several Lions are also retired teachers, thus the request from the RTO/ERO service to others request, was made

by Lion Doug Bundy, member of the local RTO/ERO, District 9.

The cheque was presented to Lion Doug Bundy at Camp Klahanie recently and the RTO president and some of the executive were given a tour of the camp and its facilities by Lion Bob Murray. They were very

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Morris-Turnberry to use online auction to sell truck

By Denny Scott The Citizen

To absolve the municipality of any potential expenses resulting from mechanical breakdowns, MorrisTurnberry Council decided to sell a surplus pick-up truck through govdeals.net, a municipal auction website.

During council’s Oct. 6 meeting, Director of Public Works Mike Alcock asked council how he should dispose of the vehicle, saying that while council had discussed vehicles being needed by other organizations, no formal requests had been made.

Councillor Jamie McCallum said he knows the Brussels Recreation

Committee would be interested in discussing obtaining the vehicle, however Councillor Jim Nelemans suggested against dealing with the group directly.

“If we use govdeals, we can put it up for auction and let them bid on it,” he said.

Nelemans was concerned that, if the municipality sold it to a group,

and then shortly after the vehicle suffered mechanical failure, the group would come back looking for help.

“With govdeals, once it’s sold, it’s finished,” he said.

McCallum said he was fine with going through the website for the 2011 vehicle, saying he would advise the Brussels-based group to

look for the truck on the auction site which caters to all tiers of government selling equipment.

Council approved going with govdeals for the vehicle with Alcock saying he anticipated the municipality would see approximately $5,000 from the sale of the vehicle.

Obituaries

PAUL WAYNE GROSS Paul Wayne Gross passed away peacefully, surrounded by family on Thursday, Oct. 8, 2020 at Victoria Hospital in London. He was in his 68th year.

Paul was tolerated by his loving wife, the late Carol (2016). He was the father of Kevin (Mandy) and Dawn (Gerald) and poppa of Julian and Josh. Paul was the brother of Carol Lovett and Terry Gross.

Paul will be missed by many inlaws, cousins, nieces and nephews.

He was predeceased by parents Harold and Bernie Gross.

Paul was a passionate arm wrestler. He loved to travel to meets, with his favourite spot being Las Vegas. He was a member of the Huron Pioneer Threshers and Hobby Association for several years. Paul was well known within the community and always had time for a drink and conversation.

Cremation has taken place.

Due to COVID-19 restrictions a private graveside service will take place at a later date.

In lieu of flowers and as expressions of sympathy donations to a pipe band of your choice would be appreciated. Cards of sympathy may be sent to Box 247, Blyth, N0M 1H0. Condolences may be left at riversidefuneralhome.ca.

Elliott, Port Franks and Karen Keppel-Jones, Waterloo. Walter was the dear grandpa of 15 grandchildren and 24 great-grandchildren. He was the brother-in-law of Rena Forster, Lorne and Inez Forster, Joan Perrott, Irma Henderson, Norm and Norma Stewart and Don and Susan Campbell.

Walter will lovingly be remembered by the Burchill family as well as many nieces, nephews and extended family.

Walter was predeceased by his first wife Kathleen Elliott in 2000, his second wife Iyla Elliott in 2012, grandson Curtis Elliott, greatgranddaughter Kaley Rahm, and his siblings and in-laws, Mitchell and Mildred Elliott, Bill and Isabel MacPherson, Marjorie Campbell, Ross Henderson, Jack Forster and Ronnie Perrott.

Visitation was held at McBurney Funeral Home, Wingham on Wednesday, Oct. 14.

A private family service will follow with Rev. Paul Sakasov officiating. A video of the service will be posted on the funeral home website shortly after the funeral has ended. Interment will take place at Wingham Cemetery.

Memorial donations to the Heart and Stroke Foundation, the Canadian Cancer Society or the Lucknow Presbyterian Church would be appreciated as expressions of sympathy.

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be missed by many nieces and nephews.

Ida was predeceased by her siblings, Hillie, Geertje, Meindert, Janet, Jannie, Tom, Peter, and Edith.

Due to COVID-19, a private funeral service was held at Falconer Funeral Homes, Clinton, on Wednesday, Oct. 14.

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GEORGE “WALTER” ELLIOTT Walter Elliott, formerly of Wingham, passed away at Huronview in Clinton on Saturday, Oct. 10, 2020. He was 89.

Walter was the cherished father of Paul and Kathy Elliott, Brussels; Ruth and Paul Laidlaw, London; Barry and Crystal Elliott, Whitechurch; David and Susan

Home, Wingham. Final resting place was at Wingham Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations to the Royal Canadian Legion, Br. 180, Wingham would be appreciated as expressions of sympathy.

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Council approves new climate plan

Still smiling While the chill and the overcast might have kept many from taking part in the craft day at the Brussels United Church on Saturday, there was plenty of help on hand to make sure it was successful. The event was proposed by Blyth and Brussels United Church Student Minister Alex Jebson, right, and the Brussels’ church’s board of directors was on hand to help out. (John Stephenson photo)

Farmers back after bad weather PEOPLE AROUND WALTON

By Jo-Ann McDonald Call 887-6570 Only a week has passed since last writing, so most of what happened in the first few days of the week included rain, rain, cold and rain.

Farming came to a halt and only resumed by some on Wednesday evening and Thursday. The rain gave everyone a nice break and time to grease the machinery before starting to harvest again. Good weather started and grain corn is being combined. The weekend will see more acres of soybeans and the few remaining white bean fields combined. I am not sure if it is another cut of hay or a cover crop of some sort that is now being cut.

Happy Thanksgiving to all. We hope you were able to celebrate within the guidelines approved by the province. Smaller family

gatherings only. We were able to stay within the 10 limit and had a quiet afternoon together.

We are pleased to report that Jack Knight is home from hospital. We hope he is behaving and taking it easy as he builds his strength. Take it easy Jack!

Congratulations to newlyweds Sadie Ten Pas and Jamie Turney who were married on Saturday. The wedding and dinner were held at the Four Winds Barn within guidelines.

The couple resides in Brussels.

Our sympathies are extended to Paul and Carolyn Somerville on the passing of their son Craig. He will be lovingly missed by them, his daughter Ryelyn and his brothers Brad and Scott and their families.

Craig was injured in a snowmobile accident 10 years ago and was confined to a wheelchair but managed to carry on with help from his family and nurses. His friends always kept him included in their lives and he will be missed by all of them. Our condolences to all.

The main street reconstruction in Seaforth is coming along very nicely with pavement going down this past week. Sidewalks will come soon, along with more pavement and

before you know it, main street will be open for traffic. Just in time for Christmas!

Celebrating birthdays this past week includes Kara Godkin, Joyce Hartman, Jared Kelso, Cheryl Ryan, Greg Ducharme, Kathy Huether, Stefan Nichol, John Lowe, Sadie Van Driel, Chris Smith and Lisa Glanville.

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Spreading the love Students at Maitland River Elementary School took part in the Terry Fox Run last week by walking while socially-distanced. Before they started their trek, which included holding on to opposite ends of hula-hoops to make sure they stayed apart, students from Mrs. BinottoPeel’s class shared their love through hearts under the direction of their teacher and fellow teacher Mr. Gole. (Denny Scott photo)

Continued from page 1 and carbon reduction.

Goal 14: Continue to identify and take advantage of climate-related opportunities.

Morrow then told council about the implementation, monitoring and review of each goal.

She said that each action item has an assigned department and timeline. Furthermore, it has been recommended that the action items are integrated into strategic plans to ensure they are prioritized and integrated over time. She also recommended that the county take steps to increase the internal staff capacity for climate change projects.

Morrow said she will report annually to Huron County Council to highlight progress and that all involved departments will also report on their progress in their annual reports to council.

She also said that the plan will

require regular review and the implementation of new material on a regular basis. Morrow estimates that the plan should be reviewed and updated in Huron County every five years.

Council approved Morrow’s plan.

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No one questions the value of post-secondary education.

Yet, sometimes the frightening cost of continued formal education can force many worthy students to pause. The obvious generosity of the individuals and businesses below is proof of our community's desire to support the enduring intellectual growth of its young people. The Central Huron Secondary School community wishes to thank each of you for your generous support, ensuring that "potential and opportunity" are realized for each of our graduates.

Alzheimers Society The family of Mary Anne Smith Bartliff’s Bakery The family of Mary Elizabeth Jackson (Hinton) B.M Ross and Associates The family of Neil Atchison B&M Fine Furniture The family of Norma Jeffrey Bayfield Optimist Club The family of Norman Parks Brenda Wright The family of Pamela King Britannia Masonic Lodge #170 The family of Ruby Haddy Bruce Power The family of Sir Ernest Cooper Canadian Parents for French The family of Susan and Bertha Ross Central Huron Secondary School Student Council The family of Tanner Steffler Clinton Badminton Club The family of W.D. Fair Clinton Dental Clinic Father Nagle Council 5420 Knights of Columbus Clinton & District Kinsmen Club Hay Mutual Ins. Co. in memory of John Consitt Clinton Family Physicians' Huron Federation of Agriculture Clinton Kinettes Huron Perth Association of Realtors Clinton Lion's Club Huron Tire and Auto Clinton News Record Lavis Contracting Clinton Public Hospital Auxillary The Leeming family Clinton Optimist Club Linda Doig Continental/Cooper The MacKay family Crimes Stoppers Marklevitz Architects Inc Delta Mu Chapter of Beta Sigma Phi McCall MacBain Foundation Devereaux Murray Law The Municipality of Central Huron District 8 - OSSTF Murphy Bus Lines Dungannon Super Pull Nutritional Management Services Dr. Carolyn J. Wood Optimal Health Excalibur Insurance Group/South Easthope Mutual Radar Auto Parts Ltd. The family of Al Jewson The Robinson family The family of Bethany Blanchard Royal Bank of Canada The family of Bill Fleming The Royal Canadian Legion Branch 140, Clinton The family of Bill Gerth The Royal Canadian Legion Branch 156, Seaforth The family of Bill Pinder Schulich School of Leadership The family of Brian Hill Seaforth Animal Hospital The family of E.A. Fines Seaforth B.I.A. The family of EB Menzies Seaforth Community Hospital Auxiliary The family of Earl Ralph Switzer Seaforth Lion's Club The family of Edmund Daly Sun North Systems The family of Elizabeth Scott TD Canada Trust The family of George Jefferson The Ontario Association of Certified Engineering The family of Haugh-McNaughton Technicians & Technologists The family of Dr. Grant Lee The Ontario Association of Cooperative The family of Jack Riddell Education Teachers The family of Janet and Margreta Snell The Ontario Principals Council The family of Jean McEwen The Teachers of Central Huron Secondary School The family of Jean Hildebrand The Teachers Festival Liaison The family of Jeanne Saldivar Usborne & Hibbert Mutual Fire Insurance Company The family of Judge and Mrs. Frank Fingland Ward Hodgins The family of Kathleen Stapleton West Wawanosh Mutual Insurance Company The family of Lorne Brown If you, or your business, or your service club would like to sponsor a future award at the CHSS commencement or undergraduate award assembly, please feel free to contact the school administration or guidance office.

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Celebrating the Graduates of: Central Huron Secondary School F.E. Madill Secondary School St. Anne’s Catholic Secondary School

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Central Huron Secondary School CHSS’s Plunkett gives thanks for guidance

JOSH PLUNKETT

By Josh Plunkett Hello everyone, I hope you’re all doing well this evening. Here we are, on the long-awaited graduation night. It feels pretty good to finally suit up in this gown and throw the cap on in order to truly celebrate the end of our high school careers. Let me just express my gratitude to be speaking in front of all of you as the valedictorian of our graduating class.

Now I’m going to be honest, this speech was more difficult to write

than I expected it to be. Under normal circumstances, when reflecting on your high school career, you can look back a couple weeks and remember how you were still in school learning in one of our classrooms with all your friends having a good time.

However, as I’m sure you have all heard by now, this is not exactly the case for the class of 2020. It’s been months and months since most of us have seen each other’s faces, since we passed each other in the halls,

since we shared a laugh in class at the expense of one of our teachers. It feels good to be back here and see everyone’s faces again, and although it isn’t that long ago in the grand scheme of things, it really does feel like it’s been quite a while.

Although the pandemic cancelled the second half of the senior year, and caused us to miss out on traditional things like prom and senior skip day. I also know there were a few disgruntled soccer players who were keen to try and capture that Ontario Federation of School Athletic Associations (OFSAA) gold. But despite the unanimous feeling of being dealt a shorthand this senior year, when you compare what our biggest worries were to some of the others in the world, it makes us realize that, despite our time together being cut short, we must recognize how fortunate we are to be gathered in our safe and free country, together with the excellent teachers who have provided us all with an education during our time at Central Huron Secondary School (CHSS).

In my opinion, that is the silver lining to the lockdown ordeal. It really is a “you don’t know what you have until it’s gone” situation.

At the time, waking up in the morning and going to school seemed like a punishment and I think we all couldn’t wait until that final bell rang and we could all go and be set free to our own devices. But then we got sent home with an “extra week of March Break”, not knowing that would be the last time we would be inside CHSS as students, which brings me back to my point. When we walked out those doors, we didn’t know we would be finishing the school year locked in our houses, learning through a screen (which I

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can confirm is not much fun), without our school community physically being around us.

Maybe we would have appreciated those early mornings with friends in the hallways a little more, or perhaps visiting Cheryl in the office for a late slip after a slightly extended lunch break wouldn’t seem so bad. Maybe we would have appreciated seeing the faces of our teachers light up when our young minds finally grasped a particularly difficult concept.

I can’t speak for everyone when I say this, but if I would have known that was the end of fun with friends in the CHSS hallways, I might have stopped and smelled the cafeteria cookies a couple more times, or maybe had a Diet Coke with Mr. Barton, or perhaps gotten one more hug from Mrs. Melady. Anyway, the point I’m trying to make is that we should all appreciate every moment as we’re living in it, because you never know when that moment or those experiences will come to an end, or your situation could change, leaving you wishing you could have taken advantage of those opportunities given to you.

Speaking of change, as per most recently graduated high school students, there have been some pretty big life changes going down.

There are levels to it, as some are more monumental than others. I want to say that no matter the size of the changes happening in your life, I am proud of all of us.

This is the first time in our lives that we have really moved outside the construct of grade school and have had to make big decisions about the rest of our lives. So whether it be starting post-secondary school, beginning an apprenticeship, getting a new job, or setting a new

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That being said, I want to also encourage everyone to take care of themselves during this time. During a stressful time like this it can be easy to feel overwhelmed, and perhaps let your health take a backseat in your priorities. I want you to know that you’re not alone.

We all have our down days, and rather than trying to go through it by yourself, it will likely be more beneficial to reach out to someone for support. Every day won’t be a good one, but together we can help each other get through the bad ones.

To wrap up here, I just want to say thank you for the guidance in our lives thus far, this being all our parents/guardians, and the teachers in our school, and all the other role models for us. You’ve all put up with our nonsense as we grew from unorganized immature kids, to unorganized immature adults. You stood by us on our worst days and held us high on our good ones and for that, on behalf of the entire graduating class, I thank you. We truly appreciate you and couldn’t have made it this far without you.

As I leave you, my parting advice would have to be kind to people, you never know who could use a little boost in their day, to floss your teeth, and that the claws will definitely sneak up on you.

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F.E. Madill Secondary School Make time for people says Madill’s Peterson quickly that you had to choose your group wisely, but I’m also thankful for the times I didn’t get to pick my group, because it gave me experience working with all kinds of different people. Sometimes I still find it easier to work by myself, but I have found that working with other people is often more fun and can be a lot faster.

I have good memories of sitting at our tables in math class working on group questions. Whether or not it made us more productive, I couldn’t tell you.

Starting high school was intimidating. We all came to F.E. Madill from different places and backgrounds and each of us had different questions or worries about coming to school. Some of us worried about keeping up with our classes, while others were scared of public speaking. Some of us struggled with writing tests and quizzes, while others found it more difficult to make friends. Whatever it was that we struggled with, we

learned how to overcome those difficulties. When I started school, I stressed a lot about keeping up with my work. It seemed daunting, but I found that when I sat down and just did it, it was much more manageable. I learned to do lots of practice questions and study hard when I got nervous for a test.

I think that the biggest thing I learned during high school is that no matter how hard your semester is, in the midst of stress and preparing for assignments and tests, it is always worth it to make time for people. It’s really easy to get caught up in school and learning facts and it is good to know Newton’s three laws and that the mitochondria is the powerhouse of the cell, but it’s important to remember that there are more valuable things in life. Sometimes it’s worth it to skip studying to go and watch the basketball game with your friends.

Realistically, two years from now no one will care what mark you got on that test anyways. I know that not

everybody has a hard time setting aside school but there are always things that can distract us from what is really important. I’ve realized that the world is so much bigger than how well I do in school and that in the end, what matters is relationships.

So, we’re done high school and we’re all heading into something new. Whether it’s going to college or university, or starting a new job, it’s intimidating and there are many uncertainties. Looking back, these worries are very similar to the things we were concerned about when we started high school, but over the last four years we’ve learned a lot of lessons that can help us succeed in any situation. I don’t think it’s ever easy starting something new.

Change is hard and difficult and sometimes we wish we could avoid its discomfort, but as Gandalf said, “That is not for us to decide. All we have to decide is what to do with the time that is given to us.”

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Madill students honoured LYDIA PETERSON

By Lydia Peterson When I was writing this speech, I didn’t think it was going to be long enough. I tried double spacing it, but then I realized that, unlike in English class, that doesn’t actually make a speech any longer, so I had to do some editing.

It feels like it’s been a long time since we started Grade 9. We’re older, yes. Taller, maybe. Wiser?

That’s debatable.

The first day I came to F.E. Madill Secondary School, I never wanted to come back. It was different from what I was used to and I felt intimidated by the maze of hallways.

Honestly, it was probably the “Cookie Fridays” in Ms. Bos’s math class that kept me coming back. I’m glad to say I’m not the same scared kid I was when I first walked in here.

I have since learned that high school isn’t as bad as I thought it was, and that the “maze of hallways” is really just one big circle.

Our teachers here taught us a lot of things. Mr. Bartman argued with our views on buying lottery tickets by showing us the statistical probability of actually winning. However, it wasn’t until he promised to give us all grades of 90 per cent if someone from our class won the lottery, that he really convinced us it was a poor financial decision. Mr. Hoba gave us pro tips on how to navigate university by telling us that we had a better chance of doing well in our classes if we made smart friends. Mr. Mercer trained us to check our work for mistakes, Ms. Jackson showed us the value of investing in people by the effort she put into knowing the students, and the list could go on.

Life at F.E. Madill also taught us a lot of things that will impact our lives beyond high school. For me, coming from doing school online, one of the first things I had to get used to was collaborating with classmates on projects. I learned

On Friday night, F.E. Madill Secondary School handed out its annual commencement awards, honouring students for their academic and physical achievements over the course of the school year.

• Lydia Peterson was named the school’s valedictorian.

• Christina Schraa won the ABCD Award, donated by John Madill in memory of his father F.E. Madill, the Above and Beyond the Call of Duty Award is given to a student who has made a significant contribution to the school.

• Hannah Wheeler won the George Anderson Endowment Award, which is given to a Lucknow-area student who has demonstrated exceptional commitment to the Lucknow community through volunteer experience.

• Hanna van Stuyvenberg won the Michelle Andrew Memorial Scholarship, which is given to the top track and field athletes who have been accepted to a college or university.

• Victoria Angus, Luke Wagner and Chasity Murray won the Larry

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• Hanna van Stuyvenberg won the Bruce County Award, which is given to a graduating student from Bruce County who is entering an agriculture-related program.

• Christina Schraa won the Bruce Power Females in Trades Award, which is presented to a female student who has worked diligently in the classroom and participated in school and community activities, has taken courses in design and technology programs and is pursuing a career in skilled trades.

• Chris Rylaarsdam won the Bruce Power Future Innovators Award, which is given to a student who achieved high academic results, shows promise in the areas of science, technology, engineering or math and is proceeding to a postsecondary program in one of those areas.

• Hannah Wheeler won the Iyla Burchill Memorial Riverboat Award,

which is presented to a student of good academic standing from the co-operative education program who demonstrates entrepreneurial spirit.

• Hunter McCullagh won the R.J. Burnside Award for Engineering, which is given to a student who has demonstrated strong community character throughout their school years and is pursuing studies in the engineering or environmental sciences fields.

• Mackenzie Wightman won the CIBC Award, which is given to a student who is proceeding to postsecondary studies in the business field and who has contributed positively to the atmosphere of the school community.

• Hailey Symes deVos won the Crimestoppers Award, which is presented to a graduating student who has demonstrated good school citizenship and is continuing education in a field related to law, criminology or policing.

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• Grace Caldwell won the Garniss Family Award, which is given to a resident of the Belgrave area who has exhibited good school citizenship and contributed positively to the community through involvement in community activities.

• Lydia Peterson won the Governor General Medal.

• Sydney Hunter won the Newton Green Memorial Award, which recognizes a graduating student who shows the positive personal qualities that Newton possessed. He was an optimistic, congenial young man who always smiled, encouraged those around him and cheerfully overcame the struggles in his life.

• West Larabee won the HAWK Theatre Award, which recognizes a graduating student who has been heavily involved in the school’s performance or drama program.

• Erika Lewis won the Hayes Memorial Scholarship, presented to a graduate who is planning to proceed to further education in the health sciences, having demonstrated good citizenship and community involvement.

• Lydia Peterson won the Henderson Memorial Award, which is given to a student demonstrating superior academic abilities and has worked at bettering humanity in the school or community.

• McKinley Turnbull won the Ron G. Hill Scholarship, which recognizes a graduate of Hillcrest Public School in Teeswater who has good marks and is of good character.

• Myles Johnston won the Huron County Agriculture Award, which is given to a graduating student who lives in Huron County and is proceeding to further education in an agriculture, food services or dairyrelated field.

• Elisha Schwehr won the Huron Perth District Women’s Institute Award, which is presented to a graduate who is entering a community college or an apprenticeship with one or more credits in social services.

• Mackenzie Wightman won the Huron Perth Real Estate Board award, which is given to a

university-bound student who will be studying the business field.

• Hannah Wheeler won the George Kellie Make a Difference Award, which is awarded to a student who positively contributed to the school environment by exhibiting the qualities of former student George Kellie: inclusivity, respect and kindness, while helping to raise awareness of mental health and wellbeing at the school.

• Caleb MacKay won the Lieutenant Governor’s Community Volunteer Award, which recognizes a student who has exhibited exemplary volunteer involvement within the community.

• Jordyn Stutzman won the Lucknow and District Lions Club Scholarship in memory of Dr. Mel Corrin, which is given to a student who demonstrates high achievement in the graduating year who lives in the Lucknow area and has expressed interest in post-secondary studies in the health sciences field.

• Hunter McCullagh and Megan den Dekker won the Lucknow Kinsmen Award for Exemplary Volunteerism, presented to two graduates who have demonstrated exemplary volunteerism beyond their mandatory 40 hours.

• Sydney Hunter won the Doris MacKenzie Scholarship, which honours a graduating student from the former Lucknow High School area who has preferably specialized in the business area.

• Coleson Smith won the John Stewart MacNaughton Memorial Award, which is given to an industrious graduating student who has specialized in the technical area.

• Taylor Dietrich-Ilsley won the Madill Guidance and Student Success Award, which recognizes a student who has graduated after overcoming significant challenges.

• Caleb MacKay won the Madill Student Parent Council Award, which goes to a student who has exhibited exemplary volunteer involvement within the community.

• Kamden Gillespie, Christina Schraa, Jamie Newell and Megan den Dekker won the Madill Student Council Awards, which are given to graduating students who have given something of themselves back to the student body by their participation in the three prongs of the Big M:

academics, athletics and activities.

• Grace Caldwell and Hannah Wheeler won the Madill Student Trustee/Senator Awards, given to the student representative on the school council or who was the student senator.

• John Nesbit, Olivia Johnston, Daunte Jacklin, Dale Ward, Justin Zinn and Hayley Todd won the Madill Teaching Staff Awards, which go to deserving graduating students who have demonstrated high scholastic standing and good school citizenship.

• Liz Collier won the Madill Visual Arts Award, which recognizes a student who completed several visual arts or photography courses and has developed a personal creative style.

• Julia Vandenmeer won the Diane Maize-Almey Memorial Award, which is presented to a graduating student who has demonstrated perseverance, showing ability to rise above challenges.

• Nicholas Johnston won the Beulah Mason Memorial Award, which is donated by the Registered Nurses of Wingham and District Hospital and presented to a graduating student with high academic standing and proceeding to further education to become a registered nurse.

• Breelle Shaw, Hannah Wheeler and Hunter McCullagh won the McCall Huron County Scholarship, which is presented to Huron County students who plan on attending a Canadian university and show strong character, a track record of making positive contributions to their schools or broader communities and leadership potential.

• Vanessa Nicholson, Elisha Schwehr and Crystal Snyder won the Jean McEwen Memorial Scholarship, which is given to deserving students from Huron County who are furthering their education at a post-secondary institution.

• Alex Campbell won an award from the McKenzie Education Endowment Trust Fund, which recognizes a worthy graduate with a high academic standing who resides in Lucknow, Culross, Kinless, Huron (in Bruce), East Wawanosh, West Wawanosh or Ashfield.

• Josh Pham won the Menzies, Raymond Scholarship for Law Enforcement, which is given to a graduate who is proceeding to a post-secondary program in law enforcement.

• Josie Nicholson won the Morris Ward Graduate Award, which is presented to a graduating student from the Morris Ward of MorrisTurnberry and has contributed to positive school and community citizenship.

• Thomas Warner won the Ontario Association of Certified Engineering Technicians and Technologists Award, which is presented to a graduating student entering college in the field of engineering or applied science technology.

• Thomas Gangl won the Ontario Secondary School Teachers’ Foundation District 8 Scholarship, which is given to a good school citizen who has contributed positively to the school both academically and through extracurricular activities.

• Breelle Shaw won the Louise Patton Memorial Award, which is given to a graduating student who has shown excellent overall achievement and is a resident in Bluevale or the surrounding area.

• Hannah Wheeler won the Heather Pegg Memorial Award, which is presented to a graduating student who is a resident of the Lucknow area and proceeding to post-secondary education in the field of working with young children and who has exhibited good school citizenship.

• Cassidy Nesbitt won the Pinecrest Manor Award, which is given to a student who is proceeding to post-secondary studies in the health sciences field, exhibiting good school citizenship, good academic standing and preferably have volunteered in the healthcare field or with the elderly.

• Hanna Van Stuyvenberg won the Sheila Prescott Award, which recognizes a student who is proceeding to post-secondary education and has an interest in community athletics and lives on a farm.

• Hayden Robinson won the B.M. Ross Award, which is given to a student enrolled in an engineering or environmental planning program at

an accredited Canadian university.

• Hailey Symes deVos won the Royal Canadian Legion Branch 180 (Wingham) Award, which is given to a student who is in good academic standing, who is the son or daughter of a war veteran or a member or associate member of the Legion or Ladies Auxiliary.

• Meghan Ash won the Royal Canadian Legion Branch 307 (Howick) Award, which recognizes a student who lives in Howick who is proceeding to further education in the social sciences and humanities.

• Brooke Jez won the Kathleen M.C. Smith Award, which recognizes a graduate of Hillcrest Central Elementary School who consistently demonstrates commitment to their academic education and community participation.

• Christina Schraa won the St. Stephen’s Anglican Church Award (Gorrie) for a student who attended Howick Central Public School and is planning on attending a postsecondary institution.

• Barbara Furness won the Successful Stangs Award, which is given to a graduating student who has contributed positively to the atmosphere at Madill.

• Logan Wallace won the Turnberry Township 125th Anniversary Award, which is given to a student who resides in the Turnberry Ward of MorrisTurnberry who has contributed to school and community citizenship.

• Mariella van denBoogaard won the Marilyn VanderWoude Memorial Award, which is given to a deserving graduating student who is academically strong and enrolled in a registered nursing program.

• Maggie Durnin won the West Wawanosh Mutual Insurance Award, which recognizes a graduating student who is furthering their education in agriculture or a related field.

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• Here we are in Bayfield.

It is clear that our Grade 12 year did not go as we had hoped. Unfortunately due to the COVID-19 pandemic, we have been forced to miss out on experiences such as prom, the Grade 12 retreat and a traditional graduation Continued on page 23

St. Anne’s students honoured with awards Earlier this year, St. Anne’s Catholic Secondary School handed out its annual commencement awards, honouring students who went above and beyond for their education in a variety of ways.

• Ashton Sherrat won the BM Ross and Associates Award that supports a graduate’s post-secondary studies in engineering.

• Jordyn Hodges and Jacqueline Whaling won the Canadian Parents for French – Goderich Chapter Award for two graduating students who demonstrated a commitment to French studies.

• Kai Egbers won the Cap Products Ltd. Award, which recognizes a student’s improvement and commitment to the field of manufacturing technology.

• Maddie Ivatts won the Ruby

business studies and community involvement.

• Jaden Shortreed won the Dr. Jan Raczycki Memorial Award donated by the Clinton Family Physicians in honour of their former colleague to provide financial assistance to a graduating student pursuing postsecondary education in the field of health care.

• Kijana Bootsma, Keniesha Bootsma, Kaden Klaver and Ella Dobson all won awards from Edge Imaging.

• Isa VanEsveld won the Excalibur Insurance Group and South Easthope Mutual Award to support a graduate’s pursuit of post-secondary studies in agriculture, business or a skilled trade.

• Turner Consitt won the Farm Energy Inc. Scholarship, given to a

Haddy Bursary, donated by the Clinton Public Hospital Ladies Auxiliary to a graduating student entering the field of health studies.

• Dallas Luelo won the HuronPerth Catholic Trustees’ Leadership Award, which recognizes a student who promotes and nurtures the St. Anne’s Christ-centred school environment.

• Payton Kerr won the Crime Stoppers of Huron County Award as a student who achieved strong academic results during the year and was continuing post-secondary studies in the field of law and security, criminal justice or policing.

• Haley Gibson and Katie Watt both won an award donated by the local chapter of CUPE, recognizing the students’ individual commitments to the fields of

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• Isabelle Pentland and Grace VanNes won the Goderich and District Pro-Life Group Award for displaying a commitment to the support of pro-life movements.

• Blake Poppe won the Harry Hak Memorial Award, which recognizes a graduate of St. James Catholic Elementary School in Seaforth who is active in their parish, displays exemplary Christian values and who is involved within their own community.

• Ki Westelaken won the Hensall District Co-operative Ltd. Award, given to a graduate of the school’s agriculture technology specialist high skills major program.

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• Sandra Ford won the Huron Fish and Game Club Award to support a graduating student’s further study in the field of environmental science and for their involvement with environmental clubs at the school.

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Students awarded Continued from page 22 pursuing post-secondary studies in medical sciences or metal working trades.

• Chloe Lewis won the HuronPerth Association of Realtors Award, which supports a graduate’s studies in the field of business.

• Bryson Campbell won the 2017 International Plowing Match and Rural Expo Award, recognizing a student pursuing agricultural studies at the post-secondary level or who is committed to a skilled trade apprenticeship in Huron County.

• Brooke Kobe won the James Slattery Bursary, which honours a St. Anne’s graduate in their postsecondary studies.

• Dallas Luelo and Evy Verschaeve both won the John Clancy Memorial Bursary, which had been established to support two St. Anne’s students’ continuing education. The winners have to have been strong supporters of sport and community and be leaders amongst their peers.

• Sarah Knoblauch won the John Consitt Memorial Bursary established by the Hay Mutual Insurance Company to support a St. Anne’s student who embodies the

same qualities as John, such as a strong work ethic, conscientiousness, honesty and respect.

• Avery McCoy-Broeders won the Katelyn Merner Memorial Award in honour of Merner, who graduated from St. Anne’s in 2007, and had the ability to make those around her feel like the most important person in the world. Katelyn had inspiration, dedication and a love of life and her spirit lives on through the award.

• Faith Wilson won the Kinette Club of Clinton Award, which goes to a graduating student who demonstrated a keen sense of volunteerism in his/her community.

• Lauren Rankin won the Kinsmen Club of Clinton Award for demonstrating exceptional proficiency in mathematics.

• Krista Richardson won the Kinsmen Club of Hensall Award, which is given to a student who excelled in the sciences and is pursuing further study in the field.

• Maddie Ivatts won the Exeter/Mount Carmel Knights of Columbus Award, presented to a deserving graduate who lives out their Catholic faith and is pursuing Continued on page 24

Continued from page 22 ceremony. While it’s a shame that these events had to be cancelled, I’m sure that many, if not all, graduating seniors are thankful and feel blessed to have made such fond memories during our time together at St. Anne’s.

No one knew when we started our second semester that we would only get five weeks together in the classroom and then be required to continue our learning online for the remainder of the semester. We quickly had to learn how to manage our time in an unstructured way, find a quiet work space and practise patience as our teachers grappled with new ways to teach, while technology presented interesting challenges. However, all of these new skills will pay off in the long run. We will be more flexible and adaptable when faced with the inevitable adversity that will come our way.

• Here we are in Goderich.

We all began this journey together by stepping into the seemingly perilous halls of St. Anne’s four years ago, only to discover that high school wasn’t as scary as we thought it would be. Once we managed to make it past Grade 9, the following years were easier and more manageable.

Our peers and teachers became more familiar to us. Mr. Geiger was no longer “that bald guy”, but instead “Geigs”.

We began to learn the cafeteria ladies by name and if we were feeling bold enough, maybe even joke around with Ms. Essex.

As we reached Grade 11, we could feel the end drawing near, however, it still felt like light-years away.

During this time, through the Grade 11 retreat as well as world religious class, we expanded our knowledge of new and different religions and how to be respectful towards their customs and traditions. Our hearts were touched and our lives changed forever when we were serenaded with the choir of a thousand angels, also known as Mr. Zack Fitzmaurice absolutely crushing the national anthem during morning exercises.

Truly a momentous occasion.

Once Grade 12 rolled around, we as a class felt two emotions. We are prepared to enter a new chapter of our lives, and we are sad to see our last days as high schoolers dwindle away. For whatever challenges face us in the future, I know that the class of 2020 is prepared for anything.

• Here we are in Seaforth.

St. Anne’s is a school for those who desire a faith-filled, loving community. Regardless of beliefs or interests, there is a place for everyone within our school. When you enter under our roof, you are treated with the utmost respect regardless of religious beliefs, race of ethnicity, socioeconomic

standing, abilities, gender or sexual orientation.

Recent world events have caused us to take a step back and think to ourselves “what is my impact on those around me?” I believe that we as a class are conscious of our actions and have a social moral compass. However, it is important that we go forth from high school and continue to advocate against injustices in the world around us.

Our Catholic education has given us the tools to make society a more just and fair environment, but it is up to us to put these teachings into action.

• Here we are in Clinton.

From an athletic standpoint, our class has plenty of talented athletes.

We have seen our fair share of athletic success, whether it be our Ontario Federation of School Athletic Associations (OFSAA) champion golfer Shelly Pryce, the absolutely awesome group of girls’ hockey players that helped take home silver at OFSAA, the Western Ontario Secondary School Athletic Association (WOSSAA) silver medal and Huron-Perth champion girls curling team or the incredible runners and swimmers that continued to amaze with their performance at meets.

Now, while it is quite common to highlight the winning teams, I would also like to give a quick shout out to the other great teams. The girls’ volleyball team was made up of a great group of athletes who were able to make light of their situation and embrace the good times they were having together on the court.

The boys’ baseball team was made up of a young core, and our Grade 12 players were important role models to these younger players.

I believe I am in a fair position to be recognizing these teams because in my two years on the senior boys’ basketball team, we have never made it past the first round of playoffs. Personally, I know how heartbreaking it can be to know that your season is over. I’m sure many graduates felt a similar way when the latter half of our graduating year was cancelled. Despite the sadness and disappointment, I am incredibly grateful for the time I had with both my team and my class. I, like many others, have made incredible memories and friendships at St. Anne’s and COVID-19 will never take that away from us.

Another group of shining stars within the graduating class is the musicians. While 2020 graduates were in the concert band, the band managed to achieve a gold at regionals, a gold at nationals, a silver-plus at regionals, a silver at nationals, and a silver at regionals. I have no doubt that if the band season had continued, they would have added even more to their list of accolades.

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• Here we are in Blyth.

Throughout our years as high school students, we have come together to form many lasting memories. School-wide events such as walk-for-wellness and outside-apalooza have created unforgettable memories for most of us. Personally, I don’t think I will ever forget walking into the gym to watch a students-versus-teachers volleyball match, only to be greeted by the odd sight of a bearded 6'6" blonde-haired lady. Of course, this turned out to just be Mr. Murray with a wig but I will never forget that initial feeling of shock.

We have countless fond memories, some specific to our friend groups or clubs, while others can be understood and appreciated across the entire class. We tackled roller coasters at Canada’s Wonderland, mastered the art of making mayonnaise with Mr. Marcy, learned to be skeptical when a teacher tells us they invented a new math equation (we can thank the Price equation for that one) and we used our expert persuasion skills to go to Timmie’s during class an “educational field trip”. These experiences have molded and shaped who we are today as high school graduates.

As we arrive at our final destination, we acknowledge our home away from home for the last 3.65 years: St. Anne’s Catholic Secondary School in Clinton.

Whether you have travelled from the outermost points in North Huron, South Huron, Huron East or as far west as Lake Huron, you have been valuable and pivotal in the successful reputation for which St. Anne’s is known.

I would like to conclude my speech with some words of appreciation to the people who helped us to get here. Thank you to the entire staff of St. Anne’s Catholic Secondary School: the teaching staff, administrators, educational assistants, monitors, custodial staff and community coaches. On a personal note, I would like to thank all the staff who coached our teams and ran our clubs over the years. I would like to thank my friends whom I played sports with, ate lunch with, and with whom I did group projects.

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Commencement 2020 Central Huron students honoured with awards Earlier this month, Central Huron Secondary School honoured its graduating students with its annual commencement awards.

• Al Jewson Agricultural Award, Claire Mitchell.

• B&M Fine Furniture Award, Jenna Heykoop.

• Badminton Club Award, Colin Wilts.

• Bank of Montreal BAT4M Award, Cole Zwep.

• Bayfield Optimist Club, Sydney Hunking.

• Bruce Power Future Innovator Award, Josh Plunkett.

• Bruce Power Women in Trades Award, Alexa Hugill.

• Canadian Parents for French FSF4U Award, Sara Kerr.

• CHSS Art Award AVI4M, Kaori Ono. • CHSS Business Studies Scholarship, Cole Chagnon.

• CHSS Family Studies Award, Jill Denomme.

• CHSS Student Council – Lynne Godkin Award, Ryian McGregor.

• CHSS Student Council – Bill Shore Award, Sara Kerr.

• Clinton and District Kinsmen Club MCV4U Award, Josh Plunkett.

• Clinton Family Physicians Award, Courtney Geddes.

• Clinton Lions Club Award, Keegan Gray.

• Clinton News Record ENG4U Award, Chloe Bachert.

• Clinton Optimist Club Cooperative Education Award, Cassandra Campbell.

• Community Technology Award, Cordell Kennedy and Jasmine Milligan.

• Continental/Cooper Standard Award, Josh Plunkett (University), Kyle Dunn (College) and Keegan Gray (Apprenticeship).

• Crime Stoppers Award, Colin Wilts.

• E.A. Fines Award (MCV4U, MDM4U, MHF4U), Josh Plunkett.

• Excalibur Insurance Group – South Easthope Award, Jared Bergsma.

• Father Nagle Council 542Knights of Columbus Award, Madelyn Yantzi.

• English Teachers’ ENG4C Award, Brooke Beuermann.

• Huron County Federation of Agriculture Award, Sara Kerr.

• Huron Perth Association of Realtors Award, Ryan Vandorp.

• Huron Tire and Auto Award, Mitchell Dunn.

• Larry Bannerman Foundation Award, Averlee Jardine-Pilon and Madelyn Yantzi.

• Marlene and Murray Forbes Food Services Award, Markus Mifflin.

• Math Teachers’ MCT4C Award, Jared Bergsma.

• Murphy Bus Lines Award, Kaori Ono. • Newton Award SPH4U, Josh Plunkett.

• Ontario Co-operative Education Award, Cole Chagnon and Keegan Gray.

• Optimal Health Physical

Education Award, Emily Faber.

• Radar Auto Parts Inc. Award, James Riehl.

• Royal Bank Award, Cole Zwep.

• Royal Canadian Legion Branch 156 Award, Alison Snell.

• Seaforth Animal Hospital SBI4U Award, Dana Latour.

• Seaforth BIA Award, Jason Wilts.

• Seaforth Lions Club Award, Ryan Vandorp.

• Seaforth Hospital Auxiliary Award, Brooke Beuermann.

• Senior Food Services Award, Cassandra Campbell.

• TD Canada Trust Creative Arts Award, Alexander Fielding.

• Usborne and Hibbert Mutual Award, Mikayla Brak.

• Visual Arts – Most Divergent Thinker Award, Dana Latour.

• Ward Hodgins Biology Award, Kaori Ono. • WD Fair SCH4U Award, Josh Plunkett.

• WD Fair HHS4U Award, Courtney Geddes and Kaori Ono. • WD Fair NDW4M Award, Kim Raithby.

• WD Fair HSB4U Award, Josh Park.

• WD Fair MHF4U Award, Josh Plunkett.

• West Wawanosh Mutual Insurance Award, Claire Mitchell and Sara Kerr.

• Wright Family Award, Josh Plunkett.

• Alumni Memorial Award, Sara Roes.

• Bethany Blanchard Memorial Award, Courtney Geddes.

• Bill Fleming Memorial Award, Dana Latour.

• Bill Pinder Memorial Award, Brooke Beuermann.

• Brian Hill Memorial Award, Sara Kerr.

• Earl Ralph Switzer Memorial Award, Josh Park.

• Edmund Daly Memorial Award, Kim Raithby.

• Elizabeth Scott Bursaries, Dana Latour, Alison Snell and Claire Mitchell.

• George Jefferson Memorial Award, Chloe Bachert.

• Hay Mutual – John Consitt Memorial Award, Nolan Gagnier.

• Janet and Margretta Snell Scholarship, Claire Mitchell.

• Jean Hildebrand Memorial Award, Chloe Chagnon.

• Jean McEwan Memorial Award, Brooke Beuermann, Kate Otterbein and Kim Raithby.

• Jeanne Saldivar Memorial Award, Madison Burns.

• Kathleen Stapleton Memorial Award, Mikayla Brak, Cassie Campbell, Paige Fear, Courtney Geddes, Cordell Kennedy, Kim Raithby, Josh Plunkett, Alison Snell.

• Lorne Brown Memorial Award, Kyle Dunn.

• Mary Anne Smith Memorial Award, Griffiths Bromley.

• Mary Elizabeth Jackson (Hinton) Award, Alison Snell.

• Neal Atchison Memorial Award, Emily Faber.

• Norma Jeffrey Memorial Award, Brooke Beuermann, Dana Latour, Claire Mitchell and Alison Snell.

• Norman Parks Garret Memorial Award, Owen Gionet, Marissa Nesbitt, Kaori Ono and Joy Pizzati.

• Pamela King Memorial Award, Kyle Dunn.

• Ruby Haddy Memorial Award, Courtney Geddes.

• Susan and Bertha Ross Award, Summer Heide.

• Tanner Steffler Memorial Award, Sydney Hunking.

• Central Huron Secondary School Teachers’ Award, Emily Faber.

• Clinton Kinettes Volunteerism Award, Sara Roes.

• District 8 Ontario Secondary School Teachers’ Foundation Bursary, Madeline Burns and Ben Filiatreault.

• Linda Doig Award, Joy Pizzati.

• McCall Huron Scholarship, Joy Pizzati.

• Municipality of Central Huron Award, Madelyn Yantzi.

• Nutritional Management Award, Averlee Jardine-Pilon.

• Ontario Volunteerism Medal, Madelyn Yantzi.

• Principal’s Award for Student Leadership, Kyle Dunn.

• Sun North Systems, Sydney Hunking.

• Schulich Leadership Scholarship Nominee, Dana Latour.

• Governor General Academic Medal, Courtney Geddes.

• Valedictorian, Josh Plunkett.

Poppe wins Catholic Student of the Year Award Continued from page 23 university studies.

• Bailie Dayman won the St. Peter’s Goderich Knights of Columbus Award for a student who excelled in religious studies and serves as a model Catholic student within the school community.

• Corbin Marshall won the Knights of Columbus Award sponsored by the Father Stephen Eckert Chapter, which is given to a graduating student who demonstrated merit in geography or pursuing post-secondary studies in a related area.

• Holly Groot won the Lia Sanders Memorial Award, which was established to go to a caring and compassionate student who is pursuing post-secondary studies in massage therapy or nursing.

• Kylie Nott won the Lions Club of Clinton Award, recognizing a graduating student who has demonstrated excellence in arts or academics.

• Jess Stoecker won the Seaforth Lions Club Award, which is given to a graduating student who holds high marks in business studies and is continuing his/her studies at the post-secondary level.

• Aidan Holton won the Vanastra Lions Club Award, which is given to a graduating student who has been involved extensively in his/her community.

• Dallas Luelo and Maddie Ivatts were both named as finalists for the McCall Huron County Scholarship.

• Hannah Snedden won the McCarthy Uniforms Award, which supports a worthy graduate’s pursuit of post-secondary education.

• Brendan Frayne won the Municipality of Central Huron

Award, which recognizes a graduating student’s sense of civic commitment.

• Nard Ruygrok won the Murray and Marlene Forbes Agricultural Award, which supports a graduating student’s educational program at Ridgetown College.

• Mackenzie Gulutzen won the Nutritional Management Services Scholarship, which supports a graduate’s pursuit of studies in culinary arts or nutritional studies.

• Avery McCoy-Broeders was recognized by the Ontario English Catholic Teachers’ Association – Huron-Perth Branch as a graduating student who has demonstrated merit and is pursuing post-secondary education in the field of Catholic education.

• Obi Siebert won the Optimist Club of Clinton Award as a graduating student who has excelled in his/her commitment to volunteerism during their years at St. Anne’s.

• Grayce Poppe won the Precious Blood Exeter CWL Award as a graduating student who has demonstrated merit in school, church and community.

• Marissa Vanderploeg was recognized by the Clinton branch of the Royal Bank of Canada for her achievement in mathematics.

• Emma Marcy won the Rotary Club of Goderich Fine Arts Award, recognizing a student’s excellence in music, visual art or drama who is continuing to study the fine arts at the post-secondary level.

• Grace VanNes won the Royal Canadian Legion – Exeter Branch Award to recognize a graduating student’s commitment and excellence in French immersion.

• Evan Gibson won the South Huron Driving School Award, which recognizes excellence in the area of auto mechanics.

• Rory Boland, Bailie Dayman, Kevin Deniet and Sierra Strang won the Kathleen Stapleton Memorial Fund Award, which was established and supported by the Stapleton family for graduates pursuing a postsecondary education at a college or university. Kathleen was a member of the St. Anne’s community who was passionate about youth and education and wanted to make a significant difference in the lives of many students in Huron and Perth Counties.

• Dallas Luelo and Aliyah Verhoef won the St. Anne’s Student Cabinet Awards, which recognize students who demonstrate strong leadership qualities within the school setting, have a positive attitude, have been a role model for their peers, been respectful towards others and themselves and show interest in school activities and events.

• Kyle Dunn won the Teacher Recognition Award for Academic Excellence, given to a student who has been involved and committed to the school community, is hard working, conscientious and whose actions are inclusive to all students for the benefit of others.

• Holly Groot won the St. Boniface Parish of Zurich Christian Life Award, which is given to a graduating student who demonstrates strong Christian values in and out of the classroom.

• Mackenzie Gulutzen won the Parish of St. Columban Award, which recognizes a student who has worked diligently throughout their high school years, possesses strong

attributes espoused by a Catholic graduate and has treated their peers and staff with dignity, kindness and respect.

• Emma Marcy won the CWL of St. James, Seaforth Bursary, which goes to a graduating student from the parish of St. James in Seaforth who is an active parishioner and possesses a strong sense of volunteerism, coupled with enthusiasm and a zest for life.

• Jordyn Hodges won the St. Peter’s CWL of Goderich Award, which goes to a graduating student who is hard-working, versatile, accepts people, identifies with their peers and gives of one’s self, who is also a role model and academically able.

• Myea Fleet won the Thompson Athletic Endeavour, which honours a graduating student, recognizing their commitment to the athletics program during their time at St. Anne’s.

• Emily Alexander, Emily Green, Olivia MacLean and Allison Stevenson won the Usborne and Hibbert Insurance Awards, which support a variety of post-secondary paths in an effort to assist worthy students.

• Adam Shortreed and Dawson Hallahan won the Van Driel Excavating Awards. One recognizes a graduate’s pursuit to learn about heavy equipment operation or repair, while the other is for a graduating student entering post-secondary study in the general area of design.

• Jess Stoecker won the Van Egmond Foundation Community Service Award highlighting a graduating student’s sense of volunteerism.

• Cody Terpstra won the West

Wawanosh Mutual Insurance Award, which benefits a graduating student furthering their studies in the field of agriculture.

• Isabelle Pentland and Grace VanNes won the Wingham and District Pro-Life Group Awards, given to students who have displayed a commitment to support the pro-life movements.

• Emma Marcy won the Arts Commitment Award.

• Katie Watt won the Excellence in the Arts Award.

• Blake Poppe, Grayce Poppe and Dallas Luelo won St. Francis and St. Claire Awards, while Aidan Lee and Frances Lepine won the St. Rita of Cascia Awards.

• Kyle Dunn won the Spirit Award, Aliyah Verhoef won the Leadership Award and Jessica Kuepfer won the Eagle in Action Award.

• Blake Poppe won the Catholic Student of the Year Award.

• Sierra Strang won the Governor General Academic Medal.

• Aidan Holton was named the school’s valedictorian for the year.

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Commencement 2020 Gillespie wins Lions’ Citizenship Award Continued from page 19 environmental/sustainability studies.

• Vanessa Nicholson won the Wingham and Area Health Professionals Recruitment Award, which is given to a student who is pursuing career aspirations in a wide range of health care disciplines.

• Dezirae Whitehead and McKenna Bross won the Wingham and District Hospital Auxiliary Award, which recognizes a graduating student who has a sound academic background, has volunteered throughout their high school career and is entering training in a health-related field.

• Kamden Gillespie won the Wingham Lions Club “We Serve” Citizenship Award, which goes to a student who is working to improve the quality of life for others through participation in co-curricular school and community activities.

• Hailey Symes deVos and Hayley Rehkopf won the Wingham Optimists Award, which goes to two deserving graduates who are proceeding to post-secondary education, preferably in social sciences. The winners must be strong students who also participated in extracurricular activities.

The winners of the subject and grade proficiency awards are: Grade 12 proficiency, Lydia Peterson; Drama, Crystal Snyder; Music, Breelle Shaw; Art, Liz Collier; Photography, Elisha Schwehr; Business Leadership, Jamie Newell; Co-operative Education, Olivia Johnston; English, Chris Jillings, Travis Fetter and McKenna Bross; Writer’s Craft, Meghan Ash and Desiri Martens; French, Brianna Oldfield; Personal Life Management, Cam Thyssen; Computer Science, Hunter McCullagh; Interdisciplinary Studies (Healthy Living Focus),

Dezirae Whitehead; Interdisciplinary Studies (Technical Focus) Jaden Buckle and Hunter McCullagh; Foundations for College Mathematics, Devin Bridge; Mathematics for College Technology, Chris Jillings and Dezirae Whitehead; Calculus and Vectors, Hunter McCullagh; Data Management, Christina Schraa; Advanced Functions, Lydia Peterson; Native Studies, Abby Strome; Literacy, Chris Morgan; Personal Fitness, Luke Schefter; Physical Education, Jamie Newell; Biology, Thomas Gangl; Chemistry, Sam Hallam and

Christina Schraa; Science, McKenna Bross, Gayle McIlhargey and Barbara Furness; Physics, Tyson Rintoul and Thomas Gangl; Electrical Construction, Alex Coultes; Construction (Female), Megan Burke; Construction (Male), Cam Thyssen; Communication Technology, Liz Collier; Manufacturing Technology, Cam Thyssen and Christina Schraa; Transportation Technology Vehicle Maintenance, Brett Wilson; Custom Woodworking, Chris Rylaarsdam and Hair Styling and Aesthetics, Kellsie Price.

Deb Talk focuses on COVID-19 and women COVID-19 has had profound effects on vulnerable populations across Huron and Perth Counties and beyond. Among those who have been impacted the most are women.

That’s the topic of United Way Perth-Huron (UWPH)’s first-ever virtual Women United event and inaugural TED-style DEB talk by Dr. Laura Morlock entitled, “SheCession and How Women Lost 30 Years in Six Months”, on Friday, Nov. 6 from 8 - 9 p.m.

“Twenty-one amazing volunteers are working with us from across all regions in Perth and Huron Counties to bring this important virtual event

to our community,” said Campaign Co-chair Kathryn Ritsma. “We’re inviting anyone who’s interested in this important issue to join us. We hope Dr. Morlock’s talk will start a conversation and inspire local women to make a difference in the communities they live in.”

Dr. Morlock’s talk will build on Women United’s goals of shining a light on women’s challenges and supporting local women. Dr. Morlock will examine the effects COVID-19 has had on women in the workforce, along with the longstanding social norms that put women in a vulnerable position in

the first place. Dr. Morlock will also offer ideas on rebuilding toward a new, gender-equal model and answer any questions. Three-time Junonominated Canadian recording artist Emm Gryner will also perform.

Join women from Goderich, Exeter, Wingham, St. Marys, Perth East, North Perth, Stratford and the rest of Perth and Huron for UWPH’s first-ever virtual Women United fundraising event. The $35 ticket includes a link to the online event and a #LocalLove swag bag including a Junction 56 cocktail, something sweet, something savory and something to set the mood; all

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Women from outside the area can arrange to pick up their swag bag in one of the above regions or purchase an event-only ticket for $25.

Proceeds raised over the weekend of the event help support counselling for women and youth in Perth and Huron Counties — including early intervention counselling, women’s

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Card of thanks EADIE. A sincere thanks to each and everyone for your many expressions of sympathy shown at the time of Don’s passing and also this past weekend when we were finally able to have his memorial service. I truly appreciated all the texts, emails, phone calls, beautiful sympathy cards, floral arrangements, donations to charities, food brought to the house, visits and hugs. Don’s stay at Braemar was made better by the wonderful care from the nursing staff and I can’t say enough about the compassion shown to our family during Don’s final days, including the kitchen staff who provided meals for us. Thank you! Don’s service was a wonderful tribute to him and so grateful to Rev. Carel Grindlingh for looking after the Live-streaming so our daughter Jenn and her family in the U.K. and many others could watch from the comfort of their homes. Thank you to Marg and Kaitlin Beard and Nancy Skinner for

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Veal hits $5 to $10 higher due to demand Total receipts for Brussels Livestock for the week ending Oct. 9 were 2,432 cattle and 404 lambs and goats.

On Tuesday, fed steers and heifers sold actively at steady prices. Choice steers and heifers sold $140 to $146 with sales to $156. Second-cut steers and heifers $132 to $140. Cows sold on a good demand at easier prices.

On Thursday, veal sold $5 to $10 higher with a strong buyer demand.

Lambs sold higher and sheep and goats sold steady. On Friday, calves and yearlings sold on a strong active trade with prices $3 to $5 higher.

L&A Black of Proton Station, consigned 12 head. Three black steers averaged 1,268 lbs. and sold

for an average price of $156.

There were 350 cows on offer.

Beef sold $70 to $95 with sales to $100; good holstein cows, $75 to $85; medium holstein cows, $69 to $74 and D4, $50 to $68.

There were 17 bulls selling $85 to $110. Northstar Livestock of South Hampton, consigned one black bull that weighed 2,110

OFA concerned over fuel standard

By Keith Currie, President, Ontario Federation of Agriculture Since 2017, Canada has actively worked to legislate a Clean Fuel Standard (CFS) in biofuel production to help lower greenhouse gas emissions. New proposed regulations were announced in September that have raised concern for Ontario farmers that these regulations will introduce crop production constraints and do not address compliance verification.

The CFS Regulatory Framework announced in 2017 was designed to achieve annual reductions in greenhouse gas emissions by setting lifecycle carbon intensity (LCI) levels for fuels used in transportation, industry and buildings.

In 2018, a new CFS Regulatory Design had compliance rules for fuel producers and suppliers to lower life cycle intense fuels, as well as potential options to meet compliance, such as credit trading.

For example, using CFS-regulated feedstock to produce biofuel would generate a credit that could be used to meet a fuel compliance target or traded to another fuel producer/supplier to meet their obligation.

However, in September, the Environment and Climate Change

Canada (ECCC) presented seven new changes to the Clean Fuel Standard Regulation Design after the federal government announced the expansion of the previous 2018 regulations.

These proposed guidelines raise concerns for farmers, as the regulations will introduce crop production constraints and do not discuss how compliance will be verified.

Canada established these criteria to help protect against direct and indirect land-use impacts, aimed to limit agricultural feedstocks that negatively reduce biodiversity, encroach on critical species habitat or convert land with high carbon stock.

The proposed regulatory changes brought up in September have resulted in elevated concern within Ontario’s farming community. When first announced, agricultural stakeholders were generally supportive of the Clean Fuel Standards Act to increase Canada’s green fuel content.

If the proposed regulations are approved, the CFS will enforce regulations around riparian zones and protected areas. This will significantly impact future crop production and cropland expansion, especially in northern Ontario, where farmland is still being

expanded. These new regulations would limit options for farmers on what crops they can grow for the biofuel market.

Many farmers are also concerned with the compliance and verification process these regulations will propose.

Complying with regulations could create a disadvantage for domestic feedstock markets competing with imports.

The federal government has not announced the verification process for compliance, making farmers concerned for the burden the process may have on them.

In January, 2019, the Ontario Federation of Agriculture (OFA) submitted comments on the 2018 CFS Regulatory Design, supporting the higher green fuel initiatives. The OFA stated that the CFS should recognize the continued value of the agriculture industry’s role and environmental stewardship achievements. We proposed that producers should be rewarded for their best farm management practices and carbon sequestration.

The OFA is continuing to advocate for Ontario farmers amid the announcement of these new proposed regulations. The OFA would like to partner and work together with the Ministry of the Environment and Climate Change Canada and the federal government to create a set of attainable regulations for Ontario farmers. We want to collaborate to create regulations that can be verified and shine a light on farmers’ best management practices as environmental stewards.

The OFA remains concerned for the burden this will create for farmers to adhere to the new regulations in the way they have currently been drafted. The OFA hopes to work alongside the federal government to maximize opportunities and create an attainable Clean Fuel Standard for Ontario.

lbs. and sold for a price of $110.

There were 140 head of veal on offer. Beef veal sold $165 to $200 with sales to $214; good holsteins, $145 to $157 with sales to $169; SL heavy holsteins, $135 to $150; heavy holsteins, $125 to $140; medium holsteins, $130 to $145; plain holsteins, $100 to $125.

Rueben S. Martin, Wallenstein, consigned five head. One gold white face heifer weighed 880 lbs. and sold for an average price of $214.

Bennewies Livestock Ltd. of Dublin, consigned seven head. One holstein steer weighed 835 lbs. and sold for a price of $169.

Lambs under 50 lbs. sold $245 to $270; 50 - 64 lbs., $297 to $335; 65 - 79 lbs., $299 to $322; 80 - 94 lbs., $293.50 to $300; 95 - 109 lbs., $287 to $292; 110 lbs. and over, $254 to $255.

Sheep sold $125 to $178.

Goats: billies sold $150 to $400; nannies, $100 to $200; kids: meat, $310 to $388; dairy, $250 to $365.

Peter and Amy Vingerhoeds of Hensall, consigned nine kid goats that averaged 63 lbs. and sold for an average price of $388.

Gary Haak of Clinton, consigned six head. Five lambs averaged 92 lbs. and sold for an average price of $294.

Manleyview Farms Ltd. of Dublin, consigned 19 head. Nine lambs averaged 86 lbs. and sold for an average price of $298.

Top quality stocker steers under 400 lbs. sold $248.75 to $292; 400 499 lbs., $239.50 to $276; 500 - 599 lbs., $225 to $270; 600 - 699 lbs., $214.50 to $239.50; 700 - 799 lbs., $201 to $211.50; 800 - 899 lbs., $188 to $208.75; 900 - 999 lbs.,

$181.75 to $189.50; 1,000 lbs. and over, $180.50 to $193.75.

Top quality stocker heifers, 400 499 lbs. sold $205 to $240; 500 599 lbs., $187 to $217; 600 - 699 lbs., $175.50 to $191; 700 - 799 lbs., $163.50 to $203; 800 - 899 lbs., $179 to $191; 900 lbs. and over, $162.75 to $185.25.

Grant Vincent of Wingham, consigned 23 head. Thirteen heifers averaged 838 lbs. and sold for an average price of $187.75.

Mike Lyons of Londesborough, consigned 66 head. Twenty-two charolais heifers averaged 481 lbs. and sold for an average price of $240. Twenty charolais steers averaged 493 lbs. and sold for an average price of $276.

Kevin Horsburgh of Holstein, consigned 59 head. Seventeen charolais heifers averaged 1,001 lbs. and sold for an average price of $193.75.

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M-T Council open to removing culvert

Calm before the draw Friday marked the final day of the Brussels Agricultural Society’s basket draw. The winners were drawn at the final Brussels Farmers’ Market of the year, held at the Four Winds Barn.

Society President Zoellyn Onn, left, was one of many members of the society in attendance for the draw. (John Stephenson photo)

Ice-blading to lead to longer hours A lack of interest from rental companies has Morris-Turnberry staff looking at longer hours for iceblading responsibilities this year.

During Morris-Turnberry Council’s Oct. 6 meeting, Director of Public Works Mike Alcock said he was planning on recommending a tender to accept renting a grader for winter work, however, after going to tender, the municipality had received no bids.

Alcock told council that the municipality had secured a contractor from 2017 to 2020, however the contractor had not wanted to follow up on the opportunity to renew the contract for another two years. Alcock said the problem was changes to municipal insurance.

At council’s request, Alcock elaborated that equipment could be covered for up to 90 days under the municipality’s insurance, anything longer than that would be required to be added to the municipality’s fleet, which Alcock said would be problematic. The work period could be as long as 130 or 140 days, Alcock said.

While he had been working towards finding an insurance solution, which could have cost the municipality $5,000, the agent he had been working with was taken off the job, leaving the municipality in the lurch when it came time to try and sign on a contractor.

As a result, none of the four tender packages that had been picked up were returned, Alcock said.

Due to the lack of interest, Alcock said that municipal staff and equipment could be used through the year, however it will represent a 25 per cent increase in staff time and equipment usage if all four of the municipality’s graders are in working order. If not, it could mean almost double the work for the staff and three remaining graders.

Councillor Jim Nelemans asked how other municipalities are handling the problem and Alcock said that Howick holds back an old grader, that could likely be retired, specifically for ice blading, while others, like Huron East, are paying to contract the work out.

Council received Alcock’s report, giving him instructions to try and find a solution.

Calm before the heat Members of numerous Huron Heat girls’ hockey teams were on the ice over the weekend, practising in anticipation of the 2020/2021 hockey season starting up again very soon. Here, the U9 Black team was working on some skating drills in Clinton at the Central Huron Community Complex. (John Stephenson photo)

Morris-Turnberry Council is considering removing a culvert on McCall Line due to both the expense of replacing it and its limited use.

Culvert M020, located on McCall Line between Blyth and Walton Roads, is in need of replacement and will cost approximately $425,000, according to Director of Public Works Mike Alcock. On top of that, $22,000 has been budgeted for engineering work on the site. The road at the culvert sees approximately 25 vehicles per day and has no entrances to properties near it, nor, according to Alcock’s report, any indication that equipment is entering private property from the road.

“Certainly there will be people who farm on both sides of the culvert,” he said, adding that council should seek input from those adjacent farmers if they decide to dismantle the culvert and close that section of road.

Alcock said council had to decide whether it wanted to pursue the project at an estimated cost of $447,000. Alternatively, he said the culvert could be removed for $145,000, including engineering.

“This is not an isolated case,” Alcock said in his report. “The theoretical cost to maintain our current bridge infrastructure over the next 10 years is approximately $11 million which represents a combination of major and minor rehabilitation as well as replacements.”

Council could choose to pursue removing the culvert, Alcock said, which would be considered a “Schedule A+” project within the Class EA Planning Process, meaning

it would require public notification as well as considering comments or objections.

“It would be prudent to send letters to rural property owners located in the area between Button Line and Brussels Line, on both sides of Moncrieff Road and both sides of Walton Road,” Alcock said.

If the culvert is removed, the road would no longer receive winter maintenance and would only be maintained to permit agricultural traffic up to either side of the culvert, Alcock said in an e-mail to The Citizen.

The culvert was originally slated for replacement this year, however with other projects ongoing, Alcock said he recommended moving the project to 2022 with engineering to be done in 2021, regardless of how council chose to proceed.

Council decided to start the process to remove the culvert, which begins with declaring the intent to remove the structure and notifying the public through local media, as well as contacting directly impacted ratepayers individually to request comments with regards to the plan.

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From the Minister’s Study

The number ‘7’ is important to the Bible

By Rev. JoAnn Todd Trinity and St. John’s Anglican Churches Our story for today begins with Peter asking Jesus how many times he should forgive a fellow church member who sins against him.

Perhaps as many as seven times he wonders? Ever wondered why would Peter would use the number seven? Well, seven is considered a very special number, even a sacred or holy number in the Bible. Here’s some information I unearthed about the number seven.

The first use of the number seven in the Bible relates to the creation week in Genesis chapter 1. God spends six days creating the heavens and the earth, and then rests on the seventh day. This is our template for the seven-day week. The seventh day was to be “set apart”… ; the Sabbath was a holy day of rest (Deuteronomy 5:12).

Thus, right at the start of the Bible, the number seven is identified with something being “finished” or “complete”. From then on, that association continues, as seven is often found in contexts involving completeness or divine perfection.

Another example is the command for leprous Naaman to bathe in the Jordan River seven times to effect complete cleansing (2 Kings 5:10).

In the book of Revelation, the number seven is used there more than 50 times in a variety of contexts: there are seven letters to seven churches in Asia and seven stars in Christ’s right hand, seven angels with seven trumpets, (8:2), etc.

In all, the number seven is used in the Bible more than 700 times. If we also count the words related to seven (terms like sevenfold or 70 or 700, the count is still higher).

So, it seems Peter’s use of the number seven is probably not a random choice!

Jesus seems to be saying there should be no limit on forgiveness— forgive 70 times seven — wow, that seems like endless forgiveness!

Really Jesus? And to illustrate the point, Jesus tells them one of his kingdom of God parables. Matthew is full of these kingdom of God parables, and this one is a story full of hyperbole – wild exaggerations, so as to make the point.

Now, here’s another of those cultural things. It will help us to understand somewhat how the slave or servant system worked in Jesus’ time. Here is an explanation from a professor of New Testament Studies: Kings used agents like the “unmerciful servant” to organize

lower levels of agents… who together made up a system that ensured the continuous flow of wealth, power, and honour to the top of the pyramid (who was the King).

The unforgiving servant is apparently a manager of the highest level, effectively a chief financial officer with control over the movement of vast wealth. The astronomical “debt” or “loan” he owes may represent the income he is responsible for producing from those lower on the pyramid of patronage. In the Mediterranean economy, the goal was to pass a steady, acceptable flow of wealth further up the pyramid, while retaining as much as one could get away with for oneself, to be used to grease one’s own way further up the pyramid. This slave, who works near or at the very top of the pyramid, may have taken too large a share for himself.

And now he hasn’t got enough left to pay what he owes to the King. He owes 10,000 talents, which is an exorbitant amount of money – one talent is equivalent to about 20 years of labour. So 10,000 talents is like saying the debt is so huge, that not in a million years could this slave pay back his master. And the king orders the slave’s wife, children and all his possessions sold to try and recoup some of the losses. The slave’s only recourse is to beg mercy from the king. And astoundingly, the king forgives the debt!

Now, just fresh from having been forgiven for a monstrous-sized debt, our top-of-the-pyramid slave runs across another slave lower down the chain who owes him money: 100 denarii. One denarius was equal to a

day’s wage, so this slave owes onethird of a year’s wages – so roughly $20,000 in today’s money. He grabs this fellow by the throat and demands payment. The threatened slave pleads for mercy and is refused by the slave who had his immense debt forgiven him! And so he has the slave thrown into debtor’s prison.

Well, not surprisingly, this news gets back to the king, who is astounded at the first slave’s treatment of his fellow slave after himself having just been pardoned for his huge amount, and as the story goes, the king has him “tortured until he would pay his entire debt”.

And as the first slave could never have paid off that debt, that would have meant he would be tortured forever; which just caps off this wonderfully hyperbolic story of forgiveness and retribution with even more exaggeration.

Remember these stories are told as illustrations, they are not to be taken literally!

Okay, so having heard all this, what are we to take from it?

Forgiveness is difficult; it’s really hard! When you’ve been sinned against, been hurt by someone, the last thing you want to do is forgive the one who hurt you. We are justifiably angry, like the king in our story. He had been wronged; he had a right to be angry. And he lashed out at his slave, the one he had trusted.

Our first instinct is to hurt back – to do to them what they did to you, a kind of reverse golden rule! But that is not Jesus’ way. That was not the example Jesus taught, or lived, and as Christians we know that. But just knowing that doesn’t make it any easier to forgive, does it? Forgiving

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God doesn’t torture us when we hold onto resentments even justifiable resentment. We do a great job of that to ourselves! When we really forgive, letting go of the hurt or resentment releases us from the pain it has caused – rather like finally getting to the splinter of wood that caused the abscess to start in the first place.

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doesn’t mean forgetting that the sin happened. Some events or situations shouldn’t be forgotten, like residential schools, slavery (and other abuses based on race), abuse of women and children, infidelities, or lies or betrayals that have turned your life upside down. Nor should we deny that the pain that comes from being sinned against isn’t there. That only makes it worse.

Hanging onto it gives us, in one way, a feeling of control – we have been wronged, sinned against, our anger is justified, we have the right to feel this way. And yes, in a way that’s true. The anger, the hurt is real, our feelings are real. But what does holding onto the hurt do to us?

Denying what has happened or denying the hurt only buries it

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Curling season on hold until January

Getting into shape After a summer that likely felt longer than previous summers, hockey players throughout the county are taking part in team practices and getting into game shape ahead of this coming winter and the hockey season. Here, the U13 Huron Heat team took to the ice in Clinton at the Central Huron Community Complex on Sunday afternoon. (John Stepehenson photo)

The Brussels Curling Club recently held an executive meeting at the home of President Doug Bremner. The main topic of discussion was whether to start curling for the 2020/2021 season in November or to wait until January.

Calls had been made to all the curlers that could be contacted to find out their intentions about curling this year. A variety of reasons to curl and not to curl were passed on to the executive for their information. After much discussion, it was decided that the Brussels Curling Club would wait until January to start its curling year.

More members are willing to come out as long as COVID-19 is decreasing.

There are protocols in place for the Brussels, Morris and Grey Community Centre and from Curl Canada that will be followed when

curling starts. The Brussels Curling Club will still welcome new members when we begin in January.

We encourage all members to bring a new curler with them for the COVID-19-shortened season. Just 10 weeks to get your winter exercise, learn a new game, make new friends and be active in the Brussels community bubble.

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Art auction to benefit Festival opening Nov. 10

Helping out Laurel Armstrong, right, and Cindy Fisher are spearheading a fundraiser that will see 10-inchsquared art, like that shown above, sold to benefit the Blyth Festival, which hasn’t been able to produce any shows this year due to COVID-19. The fundraiser will be an online auction opening Nov. 10 and closing a month later on Dec. 10. (Photo submitted)

By Shawn Loughlin The Citizen Over 100 pieces of art, all 10 inches squared in size and all created by local artists, will soon be up for auction to benefit the Blyth Festival.

Artists have been submitting pieces for weeks now. The Oct. 10 deadline for submissions has since passed and now the organization phase of the project is underway in

preparation for the Nov. 10 opening of the online auction, which will run until Dec. 10.

On Nov. 10, there will be a live link to the auction on the Festival website at blythfestival.com or those seeking more information can e-mail BF10X10@gmail.com.

Laurel Armstrong and Cindy Fisher, both long-time supporters of the Festival, have taken the lead on the project in the hopes of raising

funds to assist the Festival in hopefully rolling out a full theatre season in 2021.

Fisher, in an interview with The Citizen, said she had been planning a revival of an in-person art auction that had previously benefited the Festival. It was also similar in that all art pieces were the same size, like this November’s auction.

However, with the COVID-19 pandemic, an in-person auction

wasn’t feasible, so she shifted the concept to an online auction in the hopes of aiding the Festival in what has been a challenging year.

Fisher and Armstrong soon began reaching out to local artists, many of whom are supporters of the Festival or members of the Blyth Festival Art Gallery, which is housed in the Bainton Gallery. They said the response was “wonderful” and that local artists of all stripes were more than willing to lend their talents to the fundraiser.

Armstrong said that one of the most encouraging things about the arts and culture community became evident when they began planning the show. The community, she said, really pulls together and members help one another when they are in need, so the artists saw the Festival needed help and were more than willing to step up.

Fisher agreed, saying the response has been tremendous. She said that she hoped the auction would not only serve to benefit the Festival, but that it would also serve as a stage for local artists getting their work into the homes of art lovers. Visual artists, she said, have also been hit hard by the pandemic, so the auction could stand to benefit more than one arts community.

While some of the art that has been submitted has been traditional like oil, acrylic, pastel and watercolour, there have also been

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Forgiveness critical to healing Continued from page 29 hard on us when we hang onto it, it can trap us in a tortuous circle of neverending blame and desire for retaliation. And that only causes its own circle of pain, which actually increases the impact of the original offence!

Forgiveness means to release, to let go of the other. Forgiveness is not denying our hurt. It’s a release of the hold the inflicted pain has on us,

letting it go. Forgiveness is a possibility only when we acknowledge the negative impact of another person’s actions or attitudes in our lives.

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some non-traditional submissions like photography, jewelry and a variety of other forms of media.

Blyth Festival Artistic Director Gil Garratt says he has been overwhelmed by the support the Festival is receiving from the community.

“We’re really blown away by this; the work is beautiful, the generosity of these artists is so profound,” Garratt said in an e-mail to The Citizen. “At a time when we are all reminded every day just how much we all have to depend on each other, it’s deeply moving to see the community step forward and ask ‘how can we help? what can we do?’

Such a beautiful reminder to all of us about what art can be in this world.”

The art will be on display and open for bidding at 10 a.m. on Nov. 10 and will remain opening for the following month.

While Fisher and Armstrong created the fundraiser, it has since been carried out by a committee that includes many of the artists who have contributed work to the auction, including Blyth Festival Art Gallery President Carl Stevenson, Rob Tetu, William Creighton, Michele Miller and Judy Barker.

Jennifer Lamb, the Festival’s director of audience development and services also serves on the committee, representing the Festival.

For more information on the auction, visit blythfestival.com.

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To forgive is the ultimate “letting go and letting God”. And with the strength of the Holy Spirit to support us, it really is possible. It can take time, and sometimes even repeated tries, but we also know that with God’s power working within us, we can do more than we could ever do alone.

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Council to remove AG4 clause Continued from page 1 agricultural property.

Weber provided a brief historical timeline on the zoning for councillors at the Oct. 7 meeting.

She said that while the designation had been working unencumbered for years, the aforementioned legal challenge brought the conflict between the two pieces of regulation to the forefront, making it clear that when it came to policing the amount of livestock on a property zoned AG4, it would be unenforceable.

She said it was as simple as the name of the zoning. Because it was referred to as an “agricultural” zoning when it was created years ago, that meant it was under the umbrella of the Nutrient Management Act, whereas if it wouldn’t have included agricultural terminology, it wouldn’t have anything to do with the act.

Councillors suggested simply removing the inoperable wording from the bylaw – the clause that aims to restrict the number of livestock on a property zoned AG4 – and then leaving the zoning designation in place.

Weber also informed councillors

Tasty take-out Last week, the Knights of Columbus Centre in Wingham held a special take-out Thanksgiving meal in an effort to raise funds to benefit the Belgrave Community Centre Board, which lost its biggest fundraiser of the year when organizers had to cancel this year’s Belgrave fowl supper.

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County rolls out a new strategy As the Minister of Environment and Climate Change has recently announced plans to achieve national zero plastic waste by 2030, the County of Huron, too, is pleased to launch a corporate-wide single-use item reduction strategy with the goal of improving sustainability within the corporation.

Single-use or disposable items are products and materials that are designed to be used once and then thrown away, including plastic straws and cutlery, disposable beverage cups, plastic shopping bags and take-out containers. Even though these items seem affordable and convenient, their continued daily use can result in the generation of more waste, creating a negative impact on the environment.

The single-use item reduction strategy will be used as a guideline to help reduce the purchase, use and disposal of single-use items at the organizational level, unless it is deemed necessary for the health and safety of staff and the community to use these items. By reducing singleuse items, employees across all County of Huron departments will help to minimize the county’s environmental impact and improve the sustainability of the corporation.

“With the rollout of this strategy, our aim as a community leader is encouraging staff across all departments to continue taking action and help improve the environmental sustainability of not only our corporation, but the world and communities we’re living in,” said Warden Jim Ginn.

When there exists a feasible alternative, the County of Huron

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that currently across the county there are approximately 1,900 properties zoned AG4.

She reminded councillors that if they wanted to change the designation, those properties wouldn’t be affected, it would only be applied on a goforward basis.

Ashfield-Colborne-Wawanosh Deputy-Mayor Roger Watt, however, cited correspondence from North Huron Councillor and farmer Chris Palmer, among others, saying he didn’t understand why the county would seek to restrict livestock on such small lots. The issue has been on council’s table for years, he said, and the simple solution, in his mind, would be to eliminate any restrictions on livestock numbers on the properties and be done with the issue.

Because the Nutrient Management Act works to manage where livestock facilities can be built and how many animals they can house, he felt trying to manage it through a new designation

would be a waste of time.

Several other councillors supported Watt’s stance, saying they didn’t feel further work was warranted on the issue, so Warden Jim Ginn brought the discussion to a close.

Weber asked if council would still like to circulate the report to the lower-tier municipalities for their consideration, but councillors felt that would be mixed messaging if the county doesn’t want to adopt it.

Watt even said it was akin to spreading misinformation, saying it would be more straightforward if the county didn’t pass the report on any further.

Council then passed a motion to maintain the status quo with the AG4 zoning, but removing the inoperable clause regarding number restrictions on the number of animals allowed on a property.

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THE URBANITE’S GUIDE TO THE COUNTRYSIDE There’s so much to explain to a non-farmer about living in the Ontario countryside. This book gives the answers to questions from what the crops are to the types of barns to rural issues. $24.95

WATERFALLS OF ONTARIO Revised and expanded featuring over 125 waterfalls including stunning photographs and detailed descriptions of over 100 falls organized into eight regions. $29.95

SEED SOWING AND SAVING All the guidance you need to start saving seeds from your favourite vegetables, herbs, and flowers and grow more plants next year. More than 300 stepby-step illustrations how to harvest and store seeds the proper way. $24.95

WHEN I’M GONE: Practical notes for those you leave behind All too often family members die without leaving important banking information, PIN numbers, location of keys, phone numbers, addresses, etc. This provides a practical fill-in book and resource. $19.95

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