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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Citizen, 2016-05-26, Page 7THE CITIZEN, THURSDAY, MAY 26, 2016. PAGE 7. Deferred Songfest features local choirs, music groups PEOPLE AROUND LONDESBORO 7 By BRENDA RADFORD Call 523-4296 Londesborough United Church held its postponed Songfest on Sunday, May 15. The change of date for this 36th concert may have slightly affected the size of the audience but definitely not their appreciation of the groups who performed. All entertainers were warmly received. This yearly event is organized by Londesborough United's choir director/organist Barb Bosman. Mark Mitchell emceed the evening. The opening act was "The Children's Glister Choir". This is a new group of young folk from the area who are led by Suzanne MacVicar of Auburn. Their accomplished pianist is Bailey Porter, a former student of Suzanne's. These well disciplined young folk sang with a lot of heart and added some dance moves as well. Their opening number was "We're Going to Make Music Tonight" and they truly did. They closed out their time with a round, "Go Now In Peace". The Honey Sweethearts, a returning group, feature the members of the Dawe family. Eight- year-old Ava, is the lead singer. She has a strong voice and a comfortable stage presence. Father Steve accompanies Ava on guitar. Mom Heather keeps a drum beat and handles two younger children, Molly and Felix, who add some vocals and use spoons and a shaker. Their performance had a definite Canadian theme with numbers like "This Land Is Our Land" and "Sugar Time". Ava has a great future in music. Shelley MacPhee-Haist and Elizabeth Haist from Clinton, have a long background in music and enjoy sharing their talent with others and singing together. Accompanied by Barb Bosman, this mother and daughter joined their powerful voices in numbers like "The Power of Love" and "His Eye Is on the Sparrow". An easy listening quintet "Country Serenade" is a well known area group who demonstrated various talents along with vocals. John McDowell plays guitar, Jim Flannigan strums a banjo, Cal Gatsby blows a mean saxophone, Jim Scott plays fiddle and Elaine Scott offers piano accompaniment. Their first set included "The Fergus Reel", "Stormy Weather" and "I Don't Know Why". Rounding out the program was a duo from Londesborough United. Minister Terry Fletcher has a rich musical background and is an accomplished guitarist. Tom Pollard shares his vocal talent as a member of the senior choir. They made wonderful music together in numbers like "Four Strong Winds" and "If You Could Read My Mind", a Gordon Lightfoot tune. It was a most pleasant way to spend a spring evening. FROM LONDESBORO Sunday School to lead service Londesborough United Church celebrated Trinity Sunday on May 22 with the Sacrament of Communion. Helping Rev. Fletcher with the serving of the elements were Cheryl Trewartha, Bev Riley and Lawrence Bergsma. The senior choir sang the communion hymn "We Gather Here". Trinity or Triune means `being three in one'. In keeping with the theme aspects of the service were taken from suggestions in the book "A Song of Faith". For as Rev. Fletcher explained, only through faith can one accept the idea of three in one. Terry used two easily understood examples with the children to explain the Trinity concept. Water as a liquid can be poured into a glass. Water heated becomes steam and frozen becomes ice. But all three are water. The children know Terry as a minister but others know him as a father and still others know him as a guitar player. But he is still one man. Just as people can be known as many things God can also be known as Jesus, the son, and the Holy Spirit. For his message to the adults gathered that morning, Terry chose the scripture passage from John 14 and 16. The responsive psalm was Psalm 119. Since ancient times, solving the mysteries of math has involved various strategies. The idea and acceptance of the Triune, the recognition that the three of the Trinity, God in three beings, can not be divided in Christianity, was not accepted until the Council of Nicea. The number three, which means prophesy, is basic to Christianity being noted on many Biblical occasions. For example, Jesus rose in Up, up and away Several local schools held track and field competitions last week including Hullett Central Public School. Shown above is student Myea Fleet competing in the running long jump. (Denny Scott photo) Huronview to host 'come and go tea' Notice came this week of the passing of Phyllis Potter. Jack and Phyllis and Bob and Ann Potter came to the village a number of years ago and lived side-by-side along the highway south of the main corner. Both brothers have since passed away and Ann still resides in her home. When Jack died, Phyllis moved back to Toronto to be closer to family. Sympathy is extended to Ann and Phyllis' family and area acquaintances. On May 25, the Happy Gang Seniors will meet for a noon potluck at Londesborough United Church. Area friends are invited to help celebrate two milestone birthdays. A 'come and go tea' in the Huronview Apartments dining room on Saturday, May 28, from 1-3 p.m. will honour the 100th birthday of Hazel Watkins and the 95th birthday of Alma Finnigan. These sisters were both born on May 26. One final adjustment A group of Central Huron Secondary School students working with robotics held their final competition, modeled after the board game Hungry Hungry Hippos, last week. Robots had to gather up tennis balls from a central point. Shown making a final adjustment to her team's rig is Jessie Payne. 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