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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Citizen, 2002-09-04, Page 11Is It Time To Bet Your Brakes Checked? N/C estimates if work recommended. ,GODERICINI, A 346 Huron Rd, Goderich ASIUM,0)(#711,0W, '.'Aa " „524-9,381 !1,80043.9-1134 FREE RIDE TO AREA SHOPPING AVAILABLE! FREE DROP-OFF & PICK-UP SERVICE! Assistance with the development of planting plans and maintenance guidelines. ///4 Call us at 519 335-3557 for information and application forms. Reforestation Assistance Service L.' Seedlings This service provides assistance to land- owners who arc reforesting marginal lands or planting field windbreaks. Our experienced staff will assist you in choosing species and creating a planting plan. Plant your own seedlings or have us do the planting for you. Roadside & Windbreak Tree Service This service offers larger trees for planting along roadsides and in windbreaks. A variety of tree species are available from the MVCA based on a 50 tree minimum order. Call us today for information on the application deadline for this service. TREE PLANTING SERVICES eND 1.,,,i i IL.4 Maitland Valley Conservation Authority Box 127, Wroxeter, Ont. NOG 2X0 519 335 3557 Fax 519 335 3516 Working for a Healthy Environment Maitland Valley Conservation Authority' Financial and technical support. THE CITIZEN, WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 4, 2002. PAGE 11. FROM LONDESBORO School year begins Everyday last week there was a number of cars in the circle in front of Hullett Public School, indications that teachers and staff were preparing for classes to begin on Sept. 3. There really is just one staffing change this school year. Mrs. Lynne McDonagh, who was supplying for Mrs. Brall at the end of the last school year, will now be the full- time educational assistant at Hullett. Kindergarten pupils will be taught by Mrs. Black and Mrs. Kemp again this year on a half-time basis. Hullett actually has two one-grade classes this year. One of them is Grade 1 being taught by Ms Wiese and the other is Grade 5 with Mr. Caldwell. All other classrooms are split grade rooms. Mrs. Vandendool will teach Grades 2/3; Mrs. Pickell has Grades 3/4; Grades 6/7 will be taught by Mrs. Gilroy; and the remaining most-senior students will have Mr. Drennan. Mrs. Turcotte-Lapaine will teach French on a half-time basis. The special education programs will be handled by Mrs. Webster and Ms Wyatt. Ms Wyatt will also do music instruction. In the library half-time as resource educational assistant is Mrs. TeRaa. Mrs. Tebbutt returns as principal to Hullett and Mrs. Miller as secretary. Ensuring the pupils have a clean environment in which to learn is custodian. Allan Bosman. The community welcomes all of you back for another year. Service begins with special treat Churchgoers at Londesboro United Church enjoyed coffee and muffins prior to the morning service on Sunday, Sept. I thanks to Barb Bosman. Ed and Mary Salverda were the greeters while Harris Snell and his daughters did the ushering. Conducting the service was Rob Parr of Clinton. Flowers on the memorial stand were in memory of Kent Shillinglaw, placed by his family. During the children's time, Mr. Parr talked with the boys and girls about how a caterpillar becomes a butterfly while snuggled in a cocoon. A butterfly becomes beautiful through its struggle emerging from the cocoon. Life, too, is a struggle. However it is that struggle that makes one the person God wants them to be. In the Matthew 16: 21-28 scripture passage, Jesus instructs His disciples on how to carry on His work after His death. Paul's letter to the Romans, 12: 9- 21 is his recipe for how to live a Christian life. Paul teaches that love will' conquer evil. Injustices happen in life on a personal, local and worldwide level. Following 9/11, everyone felt a need to respond to that act of terrorism. Discussion and understanding and mediation help in these circumstances but prayer is the most valid response we can make. As long as the only concern is who _ or what is right or wrong in a conflict, nothing will be resolved. All of us need to really listen to what others are saying, treat them with love and respect and pray for a resolution. Mr. Parr suggested that if Christians follow Paul's instructions to personal solutions, evil will be overcome with love and lots of prayer. The Sunday School is in need of a teacher for one three-month period for the Grade 1-2 class. If you could help, contact Deb Stevenson (523- 4910). PEOPLE AROUND LONDESBORO Did any of you happen to see the hot air balloon Saturday evening in the northeastern sky? From a distance it was not possible to see any identifying marks; however, I believe it was red and white. Although there seemed to be no breeze at all at ground level the balloon drifted slowly out of view; another pleasant summer sight. ...0116. Please Recycle Tic This Newspaper According to the longer range forecast given on the weekend, summer is going to linger for a while yet with very little chance of rain. So, the threshermen and steam show in Blyth should again have a great attendance. This is also the weekend of the slo- pitch tournament and pig roast in Londesboro. Leave the cooking to someone else, support a worthwhile cause and enjoy a few more outdoor hours. The wonderful summer weather we've had since has made the snow and cold of the May holiday weekend an almost forgotten memory. Summer is a time for cruising and the newly-constructed/paved roads in our area have made travel pleasant. The end result has made the blip during construction worthwhile: I lowever, what has become of our village signs? Are we now a non- entity? It's lufrd to give directions to Londesboro when travellers have no point of reference as to arrival. It seems recently every week recently brings news of For Sale signs being posted on yet another property in our village. It's sad to know someone has decided to move on but encouraging to hear of new arrivals. Rumour has it beautiful music will emanate from the two properties recently sold to new owners. More about that in a future column. Richard's (Bergsma) Custom Carpentry has been at work all week on the bell tower and roof at the United Church. It seems some of the leak was the result of rotten steel sheeting Which has been replaced. A slanted roof has been built over the base of the bell tower; the bell supports have been repaired; new hinges were installed on the access trap. door; and a new bell rope can now announce the start of Sunday services and marriages across the countryside. Congrats Darcey What a Pro! 3 for 3 I am so proud of you. Love Cayley xo By BRENDA RADFORD Call 523-4296 Delaying the inevitable A Hullett student enjoys the chance to monkey around before the bell rings to begin another school year. (Janice Becker photo)