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2 Orono WsoIdy Times, Wodne8day~ F.bruoryr9, 1994 Oronw '14ee k/y 'Ines PJcatýons Mael egi-stration iNo. 0368 Publirýng 47 Issues MArnuslly ot the Ofýca of publIcatkon ,;310 Main Street, Orono, Onltario LOB 1 MO Telephone 416-983-5301 Roy C. Forrester, Owner-Editor Subscription $17,00 par annum Clarington flot moved to torm an Envîronmental Advisory group Council members of Clarington were not moved on, Monday to recommend that the municipality proceed to sanction a Clarington Environmental Advisory Committee made up of volunteers from the community. A report came to counci following a number of sucb suggestions for an environmental committee over the past couple of years. The staff report neitber opposed sucb an advisory body or came out in supported of sucb a body. Five environmentalists from tbe community representing most of the local environental groups did speak to coundil in support of a Clarington Environmental Advisory Committee. Those speaking in support' of the committee were: Mrs. Kathy Guselle, Mrs. Judy Hurvid, Mrs. Suzanne Elston, Mrs. Helen macdonald and Mrs. Mavis Carlton. Kendal 1by Phyllis Lowery On Saturday, February 5th the village of Kendal and others ftom around the area, helpcd Pearl Clark celebrate ber 9Oth birthday. The U.C.W. served a dclicious lunch. What a milestone, 90 ycars, the changes that have taken place. Happy Birthday Pearl and may you celebrate many more., Sorry to hear that Helen Cou roux has been having hcalth problcms, but glad to report she is home from the hospital and recupcrating. It scems that everywherc you go, you hear of somecone who bas the lu, or is just getting over iL. Our sympathly to the families of Thelma Gilhank, who past away this past week. While some on council feit they should wait for a regional environmental committee others saw no reason wby, tbe municipality and the region could botb operate witb an advisory committee. There were many questions left unanswered la the debate as to the degree of involvement by the committee and in what direction tbe committee would take. Those addressing ýthe council said the advisory committee would in no way interfere with local organizations now.operating within the municipality. Tbey felt that the committee would give a good overview of the envir- onment in th town and meld local groups througb some form of representative. Wben council came to deal with the report little discussion was involved and the report was received for information witb no further action to be taken. Column Sunday was a typical winter day, of which we have had very few this winter, not too cold, flot too windy, and just a few flakes of snow now and again. The ski hilI was welI attended this Saturday and Sunday ail parking lots full, and onie or two cars parked on the roadside. 1 donit know what it means but wc have had a large flock of birds feeding at the bird feeder this past week, I think 1 have finally identified them, Snow Buntings. They remind me of the Kildeer, vcry definite markings of black on white, they swoop in two or three times a (lay. The birds are wonderful to watch, each kind have such dificrent patterns when they feed. The hymns on Sunday were, "Lt Is Well With My Soul", 'Joyful, Joyful We Adore Thee",- "God Can Do t Again", "O God Our Help In Ages Past", and "Lord Speak To Me". Ian Savage Led in the Responsive Psalm, Psalm 139: 1-16, and sang a solo, "Where Could 1 Go?" Ian told the children's story. He showed tbem one of the plants at the front of the church and asked them if they thought it was real or made by man? He told themn that it is very bard to tell the difference la many thiags the way men make tbem today. He asked them if they saw a man la a police uniformn, would that make tbem aa real policeman? If tbey wore a minister's collar would that make tbemn ministers? The chilturen answered that the things, tbey wore did nfot always mean tbey were what they appeared. In prayer,, God tries to teach us what is real. The Scripture was taken from Romans 8: 31-39. Rev. Black titled bis sermon, "In tbe Hands of God". 1The annual report is out, as we read tbem and attend tbe annual meeting, they will give us a time to reflect on wbere we are goiag and where we have been. Tbis past year we had to face the fact that we might not be able to keep our cburch going. This is happening not just'here but all over the world, ail Cbristian churches are facing this. In North America, there is great concern about its future. In Canada, especially in soutbern Ontario, Christianity is being, outstripped by many other recognized faitbs. There are now, more Muslins la Toronto than Presbyterians, the largest Sikk community in tbe world outside India, is in Mississauga. Is it time to get back to basics. Why is there a cburch at alI? Why should anyone want to spend Sunday mornlag la churcb? Why should we bc concerned for its future? What différence does it make? We are all asking questions, children ask them at the.most inconvenient times, like when you are entertaining guests, bedtime, when you are busy. They ask, why were we born, why did someone else die nÔ-t- them, its why me? Adults tendto ask these questions at four in the morning, when they are worried and can't sleep. The Bible, through Christian faith helps you to find the answers. The church does not have miracle answers but it does have people who through experience, can help us. Ahl througb the Bible there are stories of people going to God for help. Some were toucbed by God and went out and toucbed others. Some werc touched but quietly remained at home. Have you ever found a-part in the Bible that tries to convince you that there is, a God? t docs tell you Biblical truth that effeets ail of life, and how others came to a belief in God. Many have tried to disprove tbe reality of Goil and in tbe end convinced themselves there was a God and a Christian Faith. It is up to yourself to believe. The world was made by a kind and lovingz God as a place for you has sustained you with every breath you breath, every beat of your heart, and in death goes with you into eternal 1fr. So neyer for one moment are you alone, but always in the presence of God. So wbat? So this: You are important! Your life matters. You are loved and have reason for living. We are living in the hands of God, and so are the ones we care about. Don't forget that next Sunday following th e service, we wil be shari ng a pot-luck lunch and holding Our annual Congregational Meeting. It is important to the life of the churcb that as many as possible attend. The Sunday sehool wil be baving a Pancake Breakfast on Sunday, February 2Oth. Serving 8:30 to 10:30 a.m. Adults $3.50; children 4-10 years $2.00. Fainily ticket if you have more than one cbild S10.00. Come on out and enjoy. Verse seen in this months Observer: Once again it's time to be heeding The long-winded annual meeting. When proceedings get stuck The effects of pot-luck Mightfind some of us to be sleeping. Very apropos at this time of the year. St. Saviour 's Anglican Church M]ILL STREET ORONO. ONTARIO Interlm Mlnlster: Rev. Robert Hartley 983-9639 SUNDAY SERVICE, SUNDAY SCHOOL and YOUTH GROUP 9:30 a.m. Mlnlster Rev. Dr. Mervyn Rnssell Marlene Rlsebroexgh, Secretary 983-5702 Church Office 983-5502 SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 13TH Regular Church Service Kirby United Church 9:30 a.m. Orono United Church 11:-00 a.m. BIBLE STUDY Wednesday, February 9th Kirby United Church - 8 p.m. EXPLORERS Wednesday, February 9th Kiiby United Church 6:30 - 8:00 p.m. (For both boys and girls.) CONFIRMATION CLASSES Frlday, February lSth Orono United Church - 4 p.m. ANNUAL REPORTS & MEETINGS Kirby Annual Meeting Wednesday, February 9th Pot-luck-Supper 6:00 p.m. Meeting 7:30 p.m. A.A. meets every Thursday 7:30 p.m. m1Iunu~.min1M'U ORONO, ONTARIO 983-5009 P~ I/0I in Happenings.. Youth Bowl f.or Millions Saturday île "Big Brother Bowl for Millions" gets underway this Saturday with Youth Bowling at Liberty Bowl, Bowmanville commenclag at 3:30 p.m. There are two Youth team representing Newcastle Village and Bowmanville. The Celebrity bowl event is scbeduled, again at at Liberty Bowl la Bowmanville, being held on Saturday, February 19th commencing at 3:30 p.m. Those wishing to take part, and everyone is encouraged to do so, may obtain registration forro and pledge sheets at the Big brother office, Bowmanville, 23 Scugog Street, 9 through 2 Monday through Thursday., Environmental Fair moves to Oshawa t has been announced that the annual Environmental Fair that bas been held in the Bowmanvile Menra for the past thtree years wil be moving to a new venue in Oshawa, the Jubilec Pavilion. The move is being taken to hopefully increase attendance and to attract new sup- port and interest. t bas been noted that the majority of attendance of late has been'from outside the area. Other than to reach a wider audience there is also the fact that space cost is cheaper. Newtonville Igloos flot for garbage The Orono Times has received a complaint that some are using the Newtonville Recyling Igloos for garbage and that at times have to wade through the garbage to get to the Igloos. Pîcase -just for items to berecylced..