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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Citizen, 2013-10-31, Page 28PAGE 28. THE CITIZEN, THURSDAY, OCTOBER 31, 2013. Continued from page 23 otherwise landlocked areas of their farm must be maintained, even after the rail line is abandoned and sold. Existing crossings must be recognized and protected, with no limitations for continued use by the farmer affected. And finally, to ensure the long- term stability of the provincial trails system, the OFA is recommending a funding strategy be developed for ongoing trail infrastructure – building fences, bridges and culverts – as well as ongoing trail maintenance. As farmers, we love the outdoors. It’s why we live on the land. We are fully supportive of the Ontario Trails Strategy that builds opportunities for all Ontarians to enjoy the outdoors. The current review of the strategy is a step in the right direction to ensure all trail users respect the land as much as we do. Trail creation needs to respect farm crossings Continued from page 11 he said. “It’s clear from Gary’s report that shipments are being made all the time. We don’t have a say as it isn’t in our municipality. “We could draft a letter opposing its location under certain grounds and include our concerns about risks, but I’m not sure we really have any legal authority,” he continued. “I’m actually certain we don’t have any.” Council agreed to Bailey’s plan to find someone to speak against the repositories and agreed to welcome a representative from OPG. NH council to hear from nuclear waste experts Charitable Registration No.: 13196 9628 RR0001 The War Amps legacy of “amputees helping amputees” continues, thanks to public support of the Key Tag and Address Label Service. Order key tags and address labels at: The War Amps 1 800 250-3030 waramps.ca Annual soccer tournament postponed until spring Pupils from Hullett Central Public School took part in a regional cross country event at Point Farms Park on Oct. 1 under the coaching of Craig Caldwell and John Coups. All participants competed with a positive attitude as they represented their school. Winners in the various groups then competed at the district cross country level on Oct. 17. Five Hullett runners placed in the top 10 that day. Congratulations to everyone who participated in this sport for Hullett.Unfortunately the practice manypupils were doing for the soccertournament usually held each fall for regional schools was for naught. The inclement weather we’ve been experiencing has forced the cancellation of the tournament until the spring. Mrs. Goetz reports that with the help of Mrs. Barnett the instrumental music pupils have worked the squeaks out of their instruments and the halls are beginning to fill with the sounds of familiar music. Mrs. Ireland’s Grade 1/2 class have read more than 1,000 books collectively already this year. So on Friday, Oct. 25, they had a party doing some fun reading activities. Good work, children. It’s a great activity for any age and each book teaches us something. With the assistance of Mr. Coups’ Grades 6,7 and 8 students recently held a play day for Kindergartenpupils. Last week the situation wasreversed and the Kindergartenchildren invited the older students to join them for a Pumpkinfest. Cross division activities make a richer learning experience for everyone involved. Mr. Gilroy, husband of Julie Gilroy, who teaches Grade 6, spent some time in that classroom sharing the students’ enthusiasm about flight. The class has been investigating flight and the science involved and appreciated their special visitor. There will be a variety of Halloween activities this week at the school planned by the student council and Mrs. Barnett. Junior pupils will have a chance to be shocked by a haunted house. Primary pupils will participate in Halloween themed classroom activities. And the students in Grades 5 to 8 will have a Halloweendance in the gym on Friday.Halloween day itself is to beorange and black day. Children are encouraged to wear to school that day clothing in those two colours. However in keeping with the day they can also accessorize with Halloween jewelry, haunting hats, scary hair and painted faces. So if you are in the area of the school that day watch out for strange looking orange and black creatures. The Me to We team at the school is suggesting to students that when they go trick or treating on Oct. 31, they also collect non-perishable goods for the local food banks. This is a voluntary activity but villagers need to be prepared for the knock on their door that evening. The school has received notice that Zehrs has cancelled the ‘save a tape’ program. Any tapes you might have collected can now be discarded. Thanks for your participation in thepast. By BRENDA RADFORD Call 523-4296 PEOPLE AROUND LONDESBORO NEWS FROM LONDESBORO Clark welcomed to Londesborough as guest minister Music was a part of the 153rd anniversary service at Londesborough United Church on Sunday, Oct. 27. Following the lighting of the Christ Candle, the senior choir sang their anthem, “This Is My Story, This Is My Song”. In keeping with the idea of the anniversary, Peter Postill offered the plea, “Bless This House”. Peter’s daughter, Myra Parsons, later in the service, sang a solo as well, “We Rise Again”, a Rankin family favourite. Faith having played a large part in the longevity of this congregation, the parting music for the service was a duet by Peter and Myra, “I Believe”. Gary Clark was the guest minister that morning and his message, “Getting Ready for the Flood?” During the children’s time an enactment, of sorts, was done based on the story of Noah and his ark. Pairs of children played animals going on the ark, choir members became meadowlarks and Quinn and Mary Anne were Noah and his wife. Noah was a man of faith who walked with God and was chosen to save his family and a pair of all the creatures on earth from the flood. The rainbow that appeared as they were leaving the ark was a sign that God would always be with those who have faith. Rev. Clark remarked that there is more to the story of Noah than is apparent at first consideration, main themes that apply to both Londesborough United and Christendom as a whole. For, he noted, the next ‘flood’ is surely coming and will wipe out life as we know it. One in Noah’s situation would realize that one would need to intentionally pack what you want to keep and take with you. What would you pack personally and as a faith community? Secondly, God showed, by choosing Noah’s family and two of every animal, that it is imperative to pack only that which gives life and will continue to do so. Ark means shelter or refuge and to keep the ark that is a congregation alive it must pack faith and caring. Moreover, any ark or church heading into the future must be intergenerational. Lastly, as it takes a long time to prepare an ark or place of shelter, congregations must start now. To be prepared for the future, a future which will be vastly different from the present, congregations must start planning today. As the world and society change congregations must share faith, hope and love between the generations involved. For Londesborough United to remain an ark Gary challenged everyone present to acknowledge personally to someone of another generation their appreciation for that person’s commitment to the work and faith of the congregation. Next Sunday the Outreach Committee of Londesborough United will hold a coffee break following the morning service. Plan to stay and help this worthwhile cause with a donation for your coffee and treat. Students in the Londesborough area looking to hours for their school voluntary service might contact Jim Johnston at 519-523-4425. He will use the help at Londesborough United. Anyone wishing to renew their subscription to the UC Observer should contact the church office at 519-523-4225. The mitten tree at Londesborough United will be ready for gifts for the Christmas bureau beginning Nov. 3 – mitts, hats, toques, socks, slippers, underwear, etc. Please no scarves. Radford’s Farm Equipment will be switching to winter hours this week, which simply means they will no longer be open on Saturday mornings. London Free Press subscribers will be able to pick up their papers from the blue bin out front. You may need to make a special effort to pick up your mail on Fridays. I was pleased to have news from the school to report to readers this week. Knowing what is going on in that part of their lives can make for some interesting conversations with the young folk in our lives. Villagers might consider offering encouragement to Rosie Johnston when they see her out walking these days. She is strengthening a knee following replacement surgery. Saturday was such a rotten day with wind, rain and cold. As I dealt with the trickle of water that came in under my garage doors I began to wonder if folks in the village were considering building an ark or camping out with us. Perhaps this will mean less snowfall this winter? Certainly the amount of rain will be bringing lake levels back up. The Maitland is definitely showing its might these days. School news welcomed by community members Answers to Crossword on Page 6 Displaced Amanda Corbett was one of two Earth Rangers that visited Hullett Central Public School to explain how students could get involved in saving the world and all the animals that share it with the human race. With assistance from two parrots, a species which is facing challenges due to destruction of habitat and use as pets, and her partner, Brittany Weatherall, the duo ran a multimedia presentation to show how students could make a difference. (Denny Scott photo)