Closing Ceremony

After a long 16 days of Olympic Fever the Closing Ceremony is on tonight. Much attention has been given to the Gold Medal winners, but all competitors must be congratulated on just getting to the Olympics. It is healthy participation that is important, so back home all people, children, youth and adults are to be encouraged in their sports participation. The Muswellbrook Shire has some excellent sporting facilities, while others fall short of acceptable standards. Unfortunately not all sports are catered for at all levels locally, so some people have to travel great distances just to participate in their chosen sport. A special mention must be given to all the mums, dads, and volunteers who give freely of their time to support young people in their sporting endeavors. We may even have some Gold Medal winners in the future amongst these Muswellbrook Shire youngsters ! The themes of the Beijing Olymics in 2008 have been friendship, peace and joy. Even though China isn't a Christian country, its interesting that the three chosen themes are also the themes of Christianity as found in the Bible. I hope that the Muswellbrook Shire Council elections will also be a time of friendship, peace and joy for all concerned.