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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Citizen, 2009-04-23, Page 14PAGE 14. THE CITIZEN, THURSDAY, APRIL 23, 2009.On April 12, three options werepresented to the Avon MaitlandDistrict School Board as a result ofthe recent Accommodation Review.After analysis of these options it wasrecommended that the AMDSBclose Blyth Public School and Turnberry Central Public School and accommodate the orphan pupils at other schools in the area effective September 2010. This recommendation is not final, but will be considered at the board meeting on June 23. The recommended option does not in any way reflect the work or recommendations of the committees who worked so hard over the winter. It is, it seems what many suspected from the beginning, that the decision was made before the public process began. Could this explain why there is so much apathy about public meetings and discussions? Why bother if thehandwriting is on the wall from dayone. But as someone suggested, theboard can say that the public did geta chance to express.The committees from the five schools are to be commended for taking a united approach during the process. The one thing strongly opposed by this area was the moving of pupils from Grades 7 and 8 into the empty spaces at area high schools. However, fiscal concerns are more important than public concerns. Be that as it may, Hullett heaved a sigh of relief knowing that for now at least our building was spared and will accommodate more pupils, In time we will likely be included in another review and circumstances will change. There is nothing as constant as change but one really hopes it is for the wider better andnot because of narrow concerns.Grade 5 pupils from HullettCentral Public School are currentlyin the midst of an eight-week courseof swimming lessons at the VanastraPool. And the Grade 3 pupils participated in a Swim to Thrive program as part of their daily physical education program. To enjoy the water makes a great exercise ritual for any age so learning young is an advantage. Hullett Central was one of five schools in the recent basketball tournament held at Central Huron Secondary School in Clinton. The senior girls team from Hullett won gold again this year winning their final game against Clinton Public School. John Coups coached this year’s team. Mr Caldwell coached the seniorboys team who played well in thetournament, too. They lost to Clintonbut finished in second place overall.An interesting item in the school’sApril newsletter offers a use for yourplastic milk bags. The Me to We team at the school has discovered that the bags can be crocheted into sleeping mats for third world countries. These mats are more practical for they are easily washed, dry quickly, don’t disintegrate and are reportedly quite comfortable. Retired school teacher, June Thomas from the village is involved in this project and she and the student council would appreciate your donations. School Board hears ARC suggestions Songfest delivers in 29th year The mystery has been solved. It seems my recent item about the fire in Londesborough had many of you talking. My suggestion that it was a house next to the church was wrong as was the guess that it was the Wayne Kennedy home. Turns out the original report was stingy with its details. All of which proves the adage that a little knowledge can be a dangerous thing. On Sunday, March 23, 1986, a frame house on Conc. 10 east of the village was destroyed. A grass fire quickly spread to the nearby house rented to a Robert Keddy. The property was owned by Jim Anderson and today that is the location of Jim and Marg’s new home. The previous owner of the property and house was Cliff Addison whose son, Gary, lived there as well. Did you notice the cranes at the ball diamond last week? The wet, heavy snows of last November caused the canopy over the new play equipment to collapse. The weight bent the steel supports as well and major changes were needed. Hopefully the warranty policy will cover the replacements and the larger cement bases poured for the new supports. Londesborough United Church will hold their annual ham and salad supper on Saturday, May 9 at the Londesborough Community Hall from 5 to 7 p.m. Adults are $12 and children, $6. Movie night is this Friday evening, April 24 at 7 p.m. at Londesborough United. The feature movie is Horse Crazy. The next official board meeting for Londesborough United is Monday, May 4 beginning at 7:30 p.m. Minutes from the previous meeting can be picked up from the table in the church narthex. OPA Registered Contractor Clinton 519-482-7062 The York Affi nity Line of Furnaces, Air Conditioners and Heat Pumps. State of the Art Comfort and the Ultimate in energy savings. CENTRALCENTRAL HURON FENCINGHURON FENCING Your Authorized Fence Dealer Home 519-887-8041 • Cell 519-531-0607 www.centralhuronfencing.com * Spring bookings now OPEN HOUSE April 25 ~ 1-5 pm 42232 Moncrieff Rd., Blyth Come visit our new on-farm fencing supply store. • post-pounding and augering • fence construction • horse rail fence NEWS FROM LONDESBORO By BRENDA RADFORD Call 523-4296 PEOPLE AROUND LONDESBORO On the grill The Londesborough Lions held a breakfast over the weekend, feeding a line of hungry people that snaked around Community Hall on Sunday. While the potatoes and bacon were cooked outside, Al Bosman, left, and Murray Adams were on the grill inside cooking eggs by the dozens. (Shawn Loughlin photo) The sanctuary was full to capacity Sunday evening as Londesborough United Church presented its 29th Songfest. It was a most enjoyable night of music. It was a ‘variety (of music) concert’in the true sense with a wide range of musical talent offered. Each of the various acts was appreciated for its own particular style of music and presentation. The concert was emceed by John Jewitt. Technical aspects were overseen by Len Lobb. Starting both halves of the concert was the Londesborough Men’s Choir under the direction of Barb Bosman. Among their numbers in the first set were Step Into the Water and a Gaither song, Tell Me. In their second set they sang God’s Wonderful People featuring a duet by John Jewitt and Gordon Shobbrook and a solo by Harry Lear. Bringing today’s style of country music with a message to her home church was Lisa (Bosman) Elliott. Her sets included music by such artists as Anne Murray, A Little Good News; Martina McBride’s , God’s Will and In My Daughter’s Eyes and Reba McIntyre’s, I’ll Be. A touch of polished sophistication and classical numbers were offered by The Beard Family of Wingham and their guest soloist, Don Sills. Don sang Josh Groban’s song, You Raise Me Up. In the second half of the concert, Thomas played a cello solo, Julio, and Emily a harp solo. Then Margaret, on piano, twins Emily and Thomas accompanied Don’s beautiful Italian solo. Seven area men known as Audibly Awesome (Len, Richard, Fred and Burt Lobb, Richard Rose, Bill Strong and Jerry Cox) offered familiar gospel numbers. This group has shared their comfortable performances with seniors’ homes, church services, concerts, etc. since 1985. Love Lifted Me, In the Sweet Bye and Bye and "On a Hill Far Away were offered by this group. Another act was billed as The Durnin Brothers, teenagers, Marshall and Ethan. These two violinists showed their musical versatility through four medleys of waltzes and reels. Then they played the familiar Canon in D by Pachelbel and the Orange Blossom Special. Mother, Heather, is to be commended for fostering the talents of these young men and also for her own talent with piano accompaniment. A perennial favourite with the Londesborough community is The Snell Family – Bonnie, Bette, Barb and Rob. Singing four-part harmony they began their first set with their theme song and their late father’s favourite, Turn Your Radio On. Another offering was a song originally sung by Elvis and later by the Gaithers, Where No One Stands Alone. An adapted version of Leonard Cohen’s Hallelujah was well received by the audience.