HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Citizen, 2009-04-09, Page 26PAGE 26. THE CITIZEN, THURSDAY, APRIL 9, 2009.
The deadline to meet accessibility
compliance is coming along just a
little too swiftly as far as most
municipal leaders are concerned.
At the April 2 meeting of county
council, Goderich councillor Deb
Shewfelt said that an alert had been
sent to the province from the
Association of Muncipalities of
Ontario, the clerks and treasurers
association and the Municipal
Information Systems Association
expressing concern that the deadline
of 2012 for compliance by
businesses, or face stiff fines, is
unrealistic.
“We realize the municipalities
have to meet it by 2010 but AMO is
saying the second round of 2012 is
coming too fast,” said Shewfelt.
Councillor Dorothy Kelly of
Morris-Turnberry, who chairs the
Huron County Accessibility
Advisory Committee said the issue
was reviewed but no action was
taken at the committee’s most recent
meeting.
Chief administrative officer Larry
Adams mentioned too that Huron
has lost its accessibility co-
ordinator. Jennifer Cowan had been
splitting her time with Huron and
Wellington Counties, but accepted a
full time position in Wellington.
“And this legislation is coming
awfully quickly and is extremely
expensive.”
Shewfelt said it has been good
business to have the committee
feeding into lower tier with
helpful input and congratulated
the chair and staff on their
work.
Kelly noted that many people on
the committee had a disability of
some kind. “So what better people to
have working with the county on
this.”
That said, while everyone agreed
that advice on the changes was
helpful, and the changes are
required, they are also going to be
costly. North Huron councillor Neil
Vincent said, “The economy we’re
in, we do things as we can. We are
going to have to talk to our
provincial members about the rate
for compliance.”
Kelly suggested a letter-writing
campaign might help.
Warden Ken Oke of South
Huron said he had received
mixed signals on exactly what would
happen if all of the requirements
aren’t meant.
One person told him “they
probably wouldn’t enforce the
fine as long as they could see the
muncipality was doing something.
But later the Minister was asked the
same question and his answer
was it’s the law and we will
prosecute.”
“It’s going to be costly to bring
things up to code.”
Mark Stennett greetedworshippers and handed out theservice of worship at Knox UnitedChurch on Palm Sunday, April 5.Sydney Wightman and LindsaySchiell handed out the palmbranches to the congregation.
The Longest Parade in History
was portrayed by the Sunday school
children. A large crowd of people
heard that Jesus was coming to
Jerusalem so they took palm
branches and went out to meet him.
When the people saw Jesus coming,
they began to shout Hosanna!
Hosanna!.
Some people cut branches off the
palm trees, and laid them on the
road. Other people spread their coats
on the road. They all praised God in
loud voices for the wonderful things
Jesus had done.Jesus rode to the city of Jerusalemand the crowds followed him. ThePharisees were angry because all thepeople followed Jesus now.Ben Procter portrayed Jesus andother members of the Sunday school
took part in the dialogue.
Catherine Coultes shouted out to
the people, Jesus is Coming.
Rev. Tom Murray welcomed the
congregation.
The Hymn of Praise was He Came
Riding on a Donkey and the Prayer
of the Gathered was read in unison.
Elizabeth Stennett played the
piano and Lila Procter led the junior
chair in singing two selections,
Hosanna and Clap Your Hands.
Steve Coultes read the Lenten
Meditation, then Victoria Coultes
extinguished the candle. A prayerwas read in unison and the gospelacclamation was read responsively,followed by the singing of the praisehymn, We are One.The gospel reading as Luke 22: 1-30 and the reflection was entitled,
Who Was This Man?
Mark 10: 32-34 was the second
gospel reading and the reflection
was entitled, Then, Who Is He?
Jesus had said that he was going to
meet a timely end.
If a person can’t find the power to
face their problems, it is time to ask
God. With God all things are
possible, said Murray.
The congregation sang the hymn,
An Upper Room Did Our Lord
Prepare.
John Nixon and Steve Nixon took
up the offering which was followedby the singing of Your Work, O GodNeeds Many Hands.The closing hymn was There is aGreen Hill Far Away.Elizabeth Stennett providedprelude and postlude music and
accompanied all the hymns
On Good Friday, April 10 at 11
a.m. Knox congregation shares the
experience of The Passion Narrative
in the church sanctuary.
Sunrise service is at 7 a.m.. April
12 (Easter Sunday) on the manse
lawn (48 Corbett Dr.) followed with
breakfast in the Sunday school
room. In the event of inclement
weather, worship will be held in the
church sanctuary.
On Easter Sunday (April 12) at 11
a.m. celebrate What Jesus Is Doing.
ARTICLE ONE
FRIDAY, APRIL 17 ~ 8:00 PM
HURON CHAPEL EVANGELICAL MISSIONARY CHURCH
119 John’s Ave., Auburn ~ 519-526-1131
Tickets $10.Advance,$12.at the door
Tickets available at the Gift Chest in Wingham,
Radiant Life in Goderich or by calling the church office.
LIVE IN CONCERT
Sunday, April 19, 7 pm
Featuring:
The Durnin Brothers -
Marshall & Ethan,
Lisa Elliott, The Beard Family,
Audibly Awesome,
The Snell Family,
Londesboro UC Men's Choir
Admission: $10
12 years & under free
Refreshments to follow
Londesboro United Church
29th Annual
SONGFEST
NEWS
FROM BELGRAVE
By Linda
Campbell
Call
357-2188
PEOPLE AROUND
BELGRAVE
Helping hands
The Sunday school students at Blyth United Church donated the food collected at the recent
mini-golf to the Food Bank after last Sunday’s service. Standing, from left: Quinton Hakkers,
Jon Hakkers, Bryce Glousher, Brett Glousher, Allie Glousher, Reid Button, Grace Hallahan.
Front: Candice Abell-Rinn, Gideon Garrett, Sarah Hallahan, Ava Ansley, Christine Hoba and
Jaden Ansley. (Vicky Bremner photo)
Palm Sunday service at Knox United
Accessibility deadline coming
There will be no shoot party
on Good Friday, April 10.
The next shoot is Friday, April 24
at 1:30 p.m. at the Community
Centre.
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By Bonnie Gropp
The Citizen