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The Citizen, 2017-10-05, Page 6PAGE 6. THE CITIZEN, THURSDAY, OCTOBER 5, 2017. Radford recognizes several local organizations PEOPLE AROUND LONDESBORO By BRENDA RADFORD Call 523-4296 I've chosen to offer some shout - outs in this space this week My first shout -out goes to the emergency department at the Clinton Hospital. A trip into Clinton to watch the barrel racing at the Regional Equine and Agricultural Centre of Huron (REACH) triggered an asthma attack in a visiting grandson. The family was impressed that he was treated and released in approximately 45 minutes. A visit to the Bowmanville Hospital many months ago for a previous attack took four hours before treatment was started. One more reason we all need to appreciate our small hospital and endeavour to keep it. Another shout -out goes to the local weeklies in our area who did an amazing job of bringing the news and pictures from the recent International Plowing Match (IPM) to readers. This is the type of news rural readers enjoy, the type the larger papers miss. And a big Thank You to everyone who was involved in the recent IPM — the organizers, the hundreds of volunteers, the entertainers, demonstrators, etc. It was a massive site and a massive undertaking. We all need to appreciate the outstanding job they did of showcasing Huron County to the visitors to the area/match. Congratulations to Mrs. Nolan's Grade 1/2 class from St. James Catholic Elementary School in Seaforth for thinking big and inviting Prime Minister Justin Trudeau to attend the IPM. Their belief that age and location should be no deterrent to making a difference is an example to the rest of us — sort of like that phrase, "Build it and they will come." I was pleased to see that someone from the Communities in Bloom group for Central Huron has brightened up the Londesborough Hitting the trails The annual Terry Fox Run was held at Hullett Central Public School last Thursday and all of the school's students put their full effort into a run around the Londesborough -area school's grounds in order to raise money for the Terry Fox Foundation. From left: Owen Beacom, Charlotte Beacom, Sadie Baxter and Mikayla Phalen-Govier. (Denny Scott photo) Church to host bazaar Nov. 4 Assisting Rev. Fletcher with the Sacrament of Communion at Londesborough United Church on Oct. 1, World Wide Communion Sunday, were Bev Riley and Traci Radford. During the children's time at the front of the sanctuary Terry showed the boys and girls the elastic band he had on his wrist that morning. It is his way of remembering something he was concerned with forgetting. Others, he noted, talk of tying a string on a finger. He went on to tell them that when Christ knew He was about to leave the disciples and return to heaven, He was concerned the disciples would forget Him and His teachings. So He invited them to the Last Supper and told them that whenever they gathered together to eat, they should think of Him and the food He gives them for their souls. This was the first communion. Terry told the children that the adults gathered at church that day were about to share Communion and remember Christ and His love for them. "Linked in Love" was the title of the message to congregants that day. Rev. Fletcher chose Genesis 1:26- 28, Sirach 11:1-13 from The Apocrypha and responsive Psalm 67 as supporting scriptures for the message. Today's society is wired, connected by the world-wide web. There are one billion websites around the world, all because Tim Lee wondered about connecting his computer with someone else's. His invention of codes and connections revolutionized communication. And when we use our computers we never think about how it works just as we never consider how electricity works. Christians have a great connector for 2,000 years with its own set of codes — prayers, hymns, scriptures and sacraments. On World Wide Communion Sunday Londes- borough United clicked on the communion link and celebrated with 3.2 billion Christians around the world. We were united in an act of remembering and recognizing we are blessed to have that spiritual connection. The reading from Sirach was written in 180 years BC and yet it gives Christians a set of standards to live by to be worthy of God's love. Christians around the world have differences in customs. ethnicity, ancestry, etc. but are in solidarity through Communion. Londesborough United will hold their Anniversary Service on Oct. 22. Rev. Paul Ross will be the guest speaker. "The Connection Szusz" will share their musical talents with congregants that Sunday. Londesborough UCW will meet on Mon., Oct. 16. Londesborough United's annual smoked pork chop supper will be held on a Thursday for the first time this year, Thurs., Oct. 26. from 5 to 7 p.m. Adult tickets are $17, children 6-12 eat for $6. Takeouts will be available. Londesborough United will hold their first ever Fall Bazaar on Sat., Nov. 4 to showcase local talent. If you are interested in reserving a table from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. that day or want more information contact Sandy Bergsma. There will be lunch and/or desserts for sale as well. Perhaps you could help in this area. sign at the south end of the village. Those `mums' will be enjoyed until the snow flies and may make an appearance every fall for some years to come. It's amazing how the sight of little things like that can add so much joy to one's day. The complexion of our smaller communities continues to change. There are times when we are unable to buy some items we want/need as locally as we would wish. Economics plays a big role in this situation. So, we can appreciate stores like Clinton's "Rack and Room" for the service they supply. Not only are they a godsend to persons facing financial constraints but the stores are a great source for seasonal decorating items, craft/hobby ideas, Hallowe'en costumes, etc. If you are not in the habit of stopping in to browse perhaps you should. I check them out periodically for jam jars among other treasures. When you purchase something there you benefit a charity. Happy Thanksgiving everyone. Enjoy your celebrations with your family and friends. FROM LONDESBORO Municipality of Morris-Turnberry 2017 FALL YARD WASTE COLLECTION The Municipality will be picking up leaves, grass clippings and yard waste in the Morris-Turnberry Urban areas on the following dates: Tuesday, October 10, 2017 Monday, November 6, 2017 For more information, please refer to the flyer you received by mail, or on the website at www.morristurnberry.ca • ` Q,RIS. WAWA, NOTICE OF CONSIDERATION OF A BY-LAW .2001. • Proposal to Change the Council Composition for the Municipality of Morris-Turnberry Tuesday October 10, 2017 8:30 p.m. Morris-Turnberry Council Chambers 41342 Morris Road The Municipality of Morris-Turnberry currently has a Council composition of six (6) members 1 Mayor- elected 'at large' and 5 Council members elected 'at large' The Council is giving consideration to the passage of a by-law: 1. To Amend the Council composition, to consist of 1 Mayor and 4 Councillors, to be elected 'at large' If you wish to make a presentation on the proposal, you must book your presentation by 12 noon on October 5, 2017 (A copy of your presentation must be submitted prior to the presentation.) Public comments on the proposed by-laws will be heard at the Council Meeting to be held on October 10, 2017. A copy of the proposed by-law can be obtained on the municipal website www.morristurnberry.ca or by calling the municipal office for a copy. Everyone is `Welcome' to attend. Nancy Michie, Administrator Clerk -Treasurer Municipality of Morris-Turnberry PO Box 310, 41342 Morris Road, Brussels, ON Telephone: 519-887-6137 Email: nmichie@morristurnberry.ca