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The Citizen, 2012-02-02, Page 19THE CITIZEN, THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 2, 2012. PAGE 19. Faith-In-Song Concert #10 Blyth Christian Reformed Church Friday, February 17 at 8:00 pm Tickets: $10 Adult $5 Children 6-12 (5 & under Free) For Tickets: The Gift Cupboard Blyth ~ 519-523-4299 Featuring “thatotherchoir” (Clinton area) John DeJager (tenor) Sponsored by ABC Women’s Ministry Garbage collection option surfaces in Londesborough Two of this week’s items are postscripts or addendums from last week’s column. Firstly, regarding my comment about municipal governments restricting the use of farm land for housing: In The Clinton News- Record of last week the front page carried an item about Huron County’s Official Plan as it relates to industrial wind turbines. Therecontinues to be much discussionregarding green power, specificallysolar and wind, and its installation on farm land, in the middle of fields. This report goes on to say that “1,500 acres of farmland will be taken out of production in Central Huron’s west ward alone in the years to come.” That’s a lot of one-acre lots for housing along provincial and county roads. Secondly, let’s talk trash again. There has been a great deal of talk and misunderstanding about garbage in the past few weeks. If you engaged someone to cut your lawn and tend your gardens and they suddenly decided they didn’t want that job any longer, you would need to find a new gardener. Waste Management suddenly decided theydid not want to collect your garbageany longer, so you need to find a newgarbage man. Give the municipal council credit for stepping in and suggesting a solution, iff you want to employ Bluewater Recycling for your house. Understand that Bluewater Recycling is just one of your options for getting rid of your household waste. Councillor Burke Metzer has an informative Letter to the Editor on page six of The Citizen regarding this option. You might consider reading the article. You still have the option of taking your waste to the Holmesville Landfill Site on your own, at a minimum cost of $10 per trip. Wayne Smith of Sunrise Sanitation will also collect your bags using anas-you-use-it pay system. He hasmany customers in Clinton now whowill most likely stay with his system. Another collection service has surfaced which may suit the residents of Londesborough quite nicely. Bin There, operated by Jim Anderson and Jason Fleet, situated just east of the village, has decided to collect household garbage throughout the municipality as well. They have been operating a garbage bin service for years for larger garbage items. Bag tags for this service will be available at Nature’s Nest, just like before. Londesborough service would be on Mondays. It would be reasonable to expect that either of these pay-as-you-use- them services would be comparablein price and worth investigating ifyou don’t feel you generate enoughwaste to let Bluewater Recycling bring you a wheelie. Moreover, these services are available now whereas Bluewater Recycling does not begin to pick up garbage until April 1. However, if you do not wish to use the services of Bluewater Recycling, you must call Bluewater Recycling and tell them so that they don’t drop a wheelie bin at your home. If you are delivered of a wheelie, then you will be charged on your taxes. If you choose another option, your taxes will not be affected. Also, if you want a larger bin then you must call Bluewater Recycling. By BRENDA RADFORD Call 523-4296 PEOPLE AROUND LONDESBORO NEWS FROM LONDESBORO Coverdale program discussed by church The Minute for Missions read at Londesborough United Church on Sunday, Jan. 29 talked about an award-winning program in Nova Scotia called Coverdale. This program directs services to all women who have entered the court system. It helps women get their lives back in order by offering leadership, support – both mental and emotional, and advocacy. This program is supported by donations to the Mission and Service Fund of the United Church of Canada. Minister Terry Fletcher noted that flowers on the memorial stand had been placed by the Konarski family in memory of Angela Konarski. Also an arrangement on the piano placed by Elwood and Audrey Mitchell was in memory of Elwood’s brother, Earl, who passed away recently in the Maritimes. During the children’s time at the front, Terry told them a true story about a carpenter who was working on a building in Detroit in 1925. He found a mouse, a mouse that could sing. He kept the mouse in a cage for a time and several of his friends acknowledged that the mouse really could sing. Terry went on to tell the children that scientists have recorded the sounds that mice make. They do make a very high pitched sound, like singing, much like the humpbacked whale, that humans can’t hear. Terry also remarked that many living things in nature have received from God attributes that humans can’t detect. God, he said, has made an amazing and wonderful world and we must be open to the mysteries of nature. The title for Mr. Fletcher’s message to the adults that morning was taken from the familiar song from 1940 sung by Bing Crosby, “Eliminate the Negative, Accentuate the Positive”. The supporting scripture passage was Mark 1: 21- 28, the story of Jesus healing the man with an unclean spirit. Terry gave a brief explanation of services in Jewish synagogues and congregants understood that on the morning of the scripture story, Jesus had been called upon by the ruler of the synagogue to explain a particular passage from the Torah. Jesus was guided by God in His interpretation of the lesson and astounded those who heard Him. Recognizing He was among disbelievers and wanting to begin His own ministry in earnest, Jesus seized the opportunity to eliminate the negative feelings surrounding Him and He accentuated the positive healing many persons. In the crowd was a man who had a demon in his soul. Jesus cast out this evil spirit and His fame spread throughout the countryside. Today we might assume ‘demons’ or ‘evil spirits’ are the result of psychiatric illnesses that affect lives or countries negatively. Resolving the issues brings positivity. Terry encouraged everyone to go forward in faith and positivity in God’s world and work. Londesborough United wishes to close out 2011 and encourages everyone to submit their annual reports to the church office quickly. Then to start on 2012, the nominating committee is hoping congregants will accept the opportunity to have some input into the direction of the church by accepting a position on one of the various boards or committees when called. The Sunday School invites everyone to stay following the morning service on Feb. 5 for its annual soup and sandwich fundraiser. Some people connect themselves to an organized faith affiliation. Some others live by spirituality. Terry Fletcher will lead a workshop about “Spirituality and Art” at the Londesborough United Church on Saturday, Feb. 4. This event is open to all members of the community and all ages. During the afternoon discussions participants will have the opportunity to make a spiritual object to take home that will become the focus for their individual and meditations and faith. There is no charge for this workshop and refreshments are included. The workshop is part of Terry’s theological training. French program draws students Continued from page 13 Grade 7 and 8 French Immersion program at Stratford Central Secondary School might be drawing students from Jeanne Sauve Catholic School, which saw the biggest hit. HPCDSB director Martha Dutrizac, however, described the movement as random across all grade levels. Thuss said he hoped for an increase in student numbers at the March 31 count, noting that his enrolment projections are “very conservative.” HPCDSB staff spent a “considerable amount of time” analyzing the projections, Thuss said, and is working on strategies to keep students in its elementary and secondary schools. He added that the HPCDSB is now looking at about $460,000 to recover and is hoping an increase in students and cost-cutting will help. He said that the warm winter has been good for the board’s heating and snow removal costs. Continued from page 1 Central Public School and East Wawanosh Public School. The majority of the Grades K to 6 students from the closed schools would attend the new MRES while some students from Blyth Public School would move to Hullett Central Public School. Grade 7 and 8 students from the schools would attend F.E. Madill Secondary School as part of an expanded Grade 7 to 12 program School not ready, kids split Look Who’s 50? Happy Birthday! Love your family Get information on Huron County attractions on the Stops Along The Way section of our website www.northhuron.on.ca The Dave Mounsey Memorial Valentine’s Day Gala Saturday, February 11, 2012 Knights of Columbus Hall, Goderich Dave Mounsey Memorial Fund ORDER ONLINE! www.davemounsey.com membership@davemounsey.com 1-877-540-DMMF (3663) 5:30 p.m. ~ Cocktails 7:00 p.m. ~ Dinner - Cash Bar SPECIAL DIETARY REQUEST AVAILABLE AT TICKET PURCHASE 9:00 p.m. ~ Dance Silent Auction ~ All Evening Members $40/person Non-Members $50/person Formal Dress Advance Tickets Only!