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HomeMy WebLinkAboutTimes Advocate, 1991-10-09, Page 24Page 24 Times -Advocate, October 9, 1991 Singer Dan Richmond had country music fans tapping their toes and clapping their hands on Sunday afternoon at the BX 93 Country Roads Concert Series held at the South Huron Recrea- tion Centre. Al! proceeds for the event, which saw hundreds attend, went to the Exeter Opti- mist Club. Toe -tapping concert in Exeter EXETER - If you are a fan of country music, and there are lots around Exeter, then the South Hu- ron Community Centre was the place to be Sunday afternoon. Several entertainers delighted the large crowd as the BX 93 Country Roads Concert Series came to town. Sunday's contestants included Bonnie Sadler from Meaford who has written close to 20 songs. The Peech Brothers Jamie and Greg have toured Canada while London's Kevin Roach made it to the semi- finals of the "Bud Country Talent Search" in Edmonton last year. Singer Dawn Rickwood of St. Thomas was also on stage and she performed with the Kettle Creek Kids Children's Choir at Expo '86. Concert co-ordinator Ian McCal- lum said Sunday's show in Exeter was the first of four preliminaries with the top five point -getters ad- vancing to the finals. "We go to the small communities first and then have the finals in London," said McCallum. "We've had this for 12 years and past winners include Terry Sum- sion and Michelle Wright." The next concert will be in No- vember either in Strathroy or Inger- soll. Town council supports call for fiscal responsibility EXETER - Town council agreed Monday evening to support two pe- titions to encourage higher levels of government to exercise greater fi- nancial restraint. The first was an appeal from Le- vis, Quebec MP Gabriel Fontaine to see the Canadian Constitution in- clude a clause to require the gov- ernment to operate with a balanced budget. He was asking for munici- palities to support the concept. "I don't think it'll mean a great deal, but I'll go along with it," said councillor Ervin Sillery at Mon- day's council meeting. Councillor Ben Hoogenboom said he commended Fontaine for initiating the motion, but said he could not see how the federal gov- ernment could be expected to bal- ance its books each and every year. However, Hoogenboom said he endorsed the idea of a review situa- tion, such as how municipalities are required to go to the Ontario Mu- nicipal Board for approval to take on debts. Mayor Bruce Shaw said deficits are now "built in" to yearly govern- ment budgets and that the money is being incorrectly borrowed from the people. The motion of support was ap- proved by council, as was support for a private member's bill by Mike Harris, provincial Conservative 10% Discount on all food items Onus for a qiumksgway Wekn L Feast leader, who argues the province ought to balance its budget at least once every three years. Reeve and deputy -reeve go against own council's recommendation GRAND BEND - A resolution passed by the Grand Bend Council has been overruled by its two high- est ranking politicians. On Wednesday, at Lambton County Council in Wyoming, a fi- nal vote was taken on whether or not to accept three separate final re- ports on boundary applications. Later that evening, reeve Bruce Woodley and deputy -reeve Shirley Mitchell told the rest of Grand Bend council they had decided to go against council's decision on the Thedford-Bosanquet report which would see Bosanquet amalgamat- ing Thedford. Woodley said information brought to county council at the last minute, resulted in he and Mitchell going against Grand Bend's recom- mendation. "Information came forth at the meeting this afternoon that we were unaware of before," said Woodley. He and Mitchell tried to explain to the rest of council that there was a clause in Bill 35, the Sarnia - Clearwater agreement, which ap- parently had been overlooked. "All other municipalities in Lambton County would be protect- ed . They would not be dissolved and would stay intact," said Wood- ley. "One of the things Bill 35 clearly said, was that they would not swal- low up the small towns and that's exactly what they're doing," he add- ed. Not wanting to be "swallowed up," Woodley and Mitchell said they voted against accepting the Bosanquet-Thedford report While county council decided in favour of approving the Grand Bend -Stephen and Grand Bend- Bosanquet reports, a very close 37- 35 against vote was put towards the Bosanquet-Thedford report. Councillor John McDowell was upset with Woodley and Mitchell's overruling of council's decision and could not understand why the Boundary Negotiations Committee was not aware of the last minute in- formation. He even felt it could jeopardize what would happen to Grand Bend's annexation hopes. "My understanding was all three had to be approved to assure Grand Bend's," said McDowell. Mitchell said at the vote at county council, Woodley an- nounced his vote first and she said she was surprised he said no. "It became so emotional. I knew I couldn't live with myself if I voted because the committee was pressur- ing me," said Woodley. "Shirley and I feel we did the right thing, based on the informa- tion given to us." Councillor Dennis Snider said the information brought at the last min- ute could not have been 'that over- whelming or the vote would have not been as close as it was. "Most of the people on the boun- dary committee we've been dealing with have been involved with Bill 35 and they should have known that," said Snider. He described the situation like a movie where the superhero comes m at the last minute to save the day. "It's been going on for two or three years and all of a sudden it jumps up." Councillor Bill Uniac was also upset with the reeve and deputy - reeve's actions. "I really think we errored in not supporting it. The consensus of the Grand Bend Council was that you support. I'm disappointed." Lambton County council will now take the results of Wednes- day's votes to the Ministry of Mu- nicipal Affairs. Pilot program to collect unwanted pesticides TORONTO - A pilot program to assist Ontario farmers to safely dis- pose of unwanted pesticides was announced Friday by the Ministries of the Environment and Agriculture and Food. The program, sponsored by the two ministries in partnership with AGCare (Agricultural Groups Con- cerned About Resources and Envi- ronment) and the Crop Protection Institute of Canada (CPIC) will take place in Norfolk, Huron and Simcoe counties in November. The program will be used to structure a larger provincial pro- gram for other parts of the province next year. It will provide an oppor- tunity for farmers to dispose of un- wanted pesticides in a safe and effi- cient manner. A collection depot will be set up for two consecutive days in each of the three counties so that farmers can bring, free of charge, their de -registered, outdat- ed and unwanted agricultural ,pesti- Granton by Muriel Lewis SV)(70 0\4\ a Open N.,i0 Fri., Sat., Sun. $ C,o° at Noon Come tri and try our NEW MENU ITEMS 23 Main St, Grand Bend 238-5402 GRANTON - The Granton Opti- mist Club held their dinner meeting at the Masonic Hall last Tuesday. President Rose Topham congratu- lated the members of a job well done over the past year. The guest speaker was the Dis- trict Govemor Frank Hoenaarn who also conducted the induction of new officers. the new president, Jim Stacey, was presented with an old pair of Rose's shoes. He has a challenge ahead to fill them, but that is what Optimist is all about. At the October 15 meeting the group will be voting on the best night to meet regularly. Don't for- get the teen's Hallowe'en dress dance on October 26, same time and place as usual. Over 700 people enjoyed the an- nual turkey supper at Wesley Unit- ed Church last Wednesday evening. There was no service at the St. Thomas' Anglican Church on Sun- day, but a number from the congre- gation attended the Harvest Thanksgiving service at St. Paul's Church, Kirkton. The Rev. Stephen Emery's mes- sage was about maintenance mind- set Christians who should be cele- brating God in their lives. The read- er was Brian Bambrough. At the Granton Vnited Church on Sunday, Pastor Normalie Wakes led the Communion Meditation and the lessons were from Job 42, James 4 and 5. UCW lJnit one met on Thursday after- noon, at Amelia Jameson's home. After singing the hymn "Jesus shall reign", the president Doreen McRo- bert led the devotional with the theme "Sunday Service" on For- giveness", closing with the Lord's Prayer. The upcoming bazaar and beef supper were discussed and McRo- bcrt continued with the program about "A Living Sacrifice". Made- line Hardie had an interesting word contest and assisted the hostess in • serving supper. Unit two met at the United Church on Thursday evening and began with a social time over cof- fee and doughnuts. Julie McRo- bert presided and the business dis- cussion included an evaluation of the fashion show and plans for the bazaar and luncheon on October 19. It was reported that 345 cook books have been sold and more will soon be available. Unit throe met on last Tuesday night at the home of Joan Hayden. President April Bryan welcomed everyone and gave reading about Thanksgiving. Jean Cook opened the program with a Thanksgiving poem and Helen Burnett read Making my blessings count. Following the hymn Sing to the Lona of Harvest, Burnett closed the worship with prayer. The guest speaker was Margaret Cope who is a Food Supervisor at Kingsway Lodge in St. Marys. She showed a film about a healthy heart diet which was followed with a discussion. During the business further plans were made for the general meeting which will be held a week later on October 15. Lynda Hod- gins will be showing pictures of her trip to China. Margaret Bryan and Marguerite Garrett served re- freshments. Unit four met at Elsie Darn's home on Thursday evening. The leader Marilyn Humphrey opened with a reading "Thoughtful Peo- ple" and a poem "God's Bounty" followed by prayer. Upcoming events discussed were a fashion show at Wesley United Church on October 8, the General UCW meeting and the ba - 7.11111. During the program Verda Tate read about the Bible Library. After the benediction and grace, Betty Dann and the hostess served lunch. cides. Empty pesticide containers or treated seed will not be accepted. "I am pleased to see that through cooperation with other ministries, grower organizations and industry, we can all work together with farm- ers towards a safer environment," environment minister Ruth Grier said. Collection days in Norfolk and Simcoe counties will be on Novem- ber 13 and 14, and in Huron county on November 20 and 21. Farmers are responsible for the safe han- dling and transporting of waste pes- ticides to depot sites. All pesticides collected during the program will be disposed of by a licensed waste management company. "This program will expand our efforts in reducing agricultural waste pesticides stored on farms," minister of agriculture and food El- mer Buchanan said. "My ministry is committed to protecting the envi- ronment and will continue to work with Ontario farmers to increase the awareness of proper waste pes- ticides management." Farmers in the three counties are asked to pre -register by calling their local Ontario Ministry of Ag- riculture and Food office by Octo- ber 25. Pre -registration is essential to allow for proper planning and staffing of collection depots. Representatives from the four sponsors will distribute educational materials on waste pesticides man- agement to farmers and will be available to answer any questions at the depots. Life at its best By Rev. Jeannie Udall Guess who's coming for dinner "World Wide Communion" Sunday has come and gone. that's hardly newsworthy stuff. What's different this year, is that Canada's official status as a Christian Nation has been changed. In the international circles, Canada is now known as a 'Secular Na- tion'. This seems to have been a change gone unnoticed by most Chris- tians in our country. Yet, we really can't argue! Despite any perceived strong -hold of Christianity in our own corner of southwestern Ontario, issues such as Sunday shopping are not longer the high-profile, emotional disputes we might expect. No doubt , our secular status can be attributed to the South Huron Hospital Board's decision not to re -hire or fund a Hospital Chaplain. Afterall, we have gone one year without a Chaplain, and its been over 6 months since any visiting clergy have conducted services. So far, the world hasn't come to an end! But, whether Christians number among the majority or the minority - the first Sunday of October unites them in a common meal. It is an in- ternational, world-wide love connection. What Christians share is the belief that God's loves' gra and forgive- ness ness arc offered to all the world. What, precisely, 8 shared through bread and wine, will vary with each denominational interpreta- tion We only know that if the approach to such a beautiful, mysterious, and wonderous event were ever truly lived out by individuals - there would surely be peace and justice in all the world. Let's take a look at what the contrite heart is meant to bear as people throughout the world approach the Lord's Supper. We come knowing that Christ is the host. Can you image the sense of co-operation if all Christians actually set aside their differences of age, sex, colour or denomination, and stood united by their desire to know the love of God? That is the challenge of the bread and wine! 'Communion' is to be the Lord's table - not yours or mine! Not the Church's!! We don't get to set the rules or regulations (even though many still do). Christ give His life so that every person in the world could know, with certainty, they are loved! We come to receive. When we think of 'bread lines' we don't like to see ourselves as being on the receiving end. As affluent Canadians, we are accustomed to being givers, and not takers. Yet, what is offered at this meal is God's gifts to us - the undeserving people! With all of our good intentions, and try as we might, we still remain imperfect ► .- e. Sometimes its g+ + to think about our short -comings and openly ad- mit our need for more than what humanity can offer us. We come as a sign of a Coyenapt. The word 'covenant' is a common word in the Jewish religion. It continuous to bear the meanings of ar- rangement, bargain or framework for a relationship. Christ offered Himself as a new way of relating to God. No longer are we asked to be under a Divine Law. We are called to view our hu- maness within the love of God. That doesn't mean we don't need to be more people. But, it docs mean we make moral choices for different reasons. What World Wide communion Sunday reminds us is that we need MA fear God. No matter what has happened in your life - Gori loves you more than life itself.