HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Citizen, 2012-11-29, Page 11THE CITIZEN, THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 29, 2012. PAGE 11.
Notice Public Meeting
The Municipality of Central Huron has received a request for an
expression of interest of the future sale of the Holmesville School
property.
Council would like to hear the community’s thoughts on possible
future uses for the property. Please join us for a community
discussion
Tuesday, December 4, 2012 @ 7:00 p.m.
Holmesville Community Centre
180 Community Centre Line, Holmesville
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THE MUNICIPALITY OF
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FINAL TAX BILLS
SECOND INSTALLMENT
DUE NOVEMBER 30,2012
MONTHLY OR INSTALLMENT
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Columnist foresees warm spell, notes Christmas signsWhat a difference a week hasmade to our weather. Last weekendwe were working outside cuttinggrass, doing the last cleanup and this
weekend we are putting on
snowblowers and finding lane
markers. We were all aware it was
coming. However I feel certain we
will have yet another mild spell
before Christmas, sort of a late
Indian summer. And a month from
now we will have passed the winter
solstice and the hours of daylightwill be increasing once again. Thereis a reason that the season of light,Christmas, comes in December, our
darkest month.
Yes, Christmas is in the air. I did
notice fewer signs and less
Christmas hype on the airwaves this
year until Remembrance Day was
over, a nice sign of respect.
A first item for this spot for this
Christmas is a remark by one
Alexander Smith: “Christmas is theday that holds all time together.” Aconnection to an item I included inlast week’s column and one to keep
in mind in the weeks ahead is this
Japanese proverb: “One kind word
can warm three winter months.”
The senior choir of
Londesborough United Church
would like to help you with your
housecleaning. They are planning a
book sale for the month of February
as a cancer benefit for one of theirown. So as you decorate forChristmas and then try to find spacefor the new gifts, etc, pack up your
good used books and set them aside
until the last week of January. More
details to follow after Christmas.
And we hope you will take the
opportunity during the Christmas
season to mention the idea to your
family and friends and get them
saving as well.
United Church’s White Gift Service coming Dec. 2
“A Tale of Talents” was the theme
for the service at Londesborough
United on Sunday, Nov. 25. The
service was conducted by the UCW
and was a celebration of the 50th
anniversary of UCW across Canada.
President of the Londesborough
UCW, Sherri Postma emceed the
celebration.
Greeting churchgoers were Lynda
Horbanuik and Marie Bromley. The
morning offering was received by
Marie Bromley and Helen Dale.
“A Tapestry of Love” was offered
by a women’s choir early in the
service. During the receiving of the
offering the women sang “We
Celebrate Our History” written by
Betty Radford Turcott about the
UCW.
Crystal Whyte asked the children
who gathered at the front if they
could tell her what the UCW do in
the church. Crystal combined all the
suggestions into the phrase, ‘they are
part of the glue that keeps the church
together through their various
activities.’ Activities that benefit our
own church and churches around the
world.
Lynda Horbanuik, Ann Adams,
Betty Millar, Helen Lyons and
Dorothy Carter presented a litany,
“We Commemorate UCW”. During
the litany they lit four candles: for
the union groups WMS and WA; for
the women who laid the first
building blocks of the UCW; to
show respect for the hope resulting
from the work of the UCW over the
years and as thanks for the service of
women for 50 years.
Joan Whyte read an amusing story
about the talents displayed by
women in the church over the many
years of service, putting out and
sometimes starting fires.
The four scripture passages read
represented the four mission
statements of UCW - witness, John 4
read by Yvonne Hoggart; study,
Chronicles 2 read by Catherine
Allen; fellowship, Luke 8 read by
Erin Yantzi and service, Kings 2 read
by Helen Lobb.
A humorous skit, “A Woman’s
Role in the Church”, was a
conversation between Hannah,
played by Laura Scott and Sarah,
played by Harriett Shillinglaw.
Hannah dropped by Sarah’s house
and over tea they discussed the
formation of a women’s group in
their church.
This conversation was set in a time
when rubber boots sold for 79 cents.
The staging included a spinning
wheel, a tin money box and various
other antique items. The women,
too, were dressed in the fashion of
the time, albeit each in her own
particular style.
This idea was a bold step for this
church in a man’s world, a first step
toward independence and equality.
Sarah quoted several scripture
passages that encouraged women to
keep silence and defer to their
husbands. Hannah reminded
everyone that Christ treated all
women as equals. Eventually Sarah
admitted that being together with
other women would be a chance to
praise and pray, as important as
women’s work. Together they left
for the meeting declaring all are one
in Christ Jesus.
The Minute for Missions read by
Mary Ann Drost was a brief account
of the meeting in Jamaica of
members of the World Council of
Churches. Their aim continues to be
peace in a unified world.
Angelika Sturzenegger gave a
brief history of the short life of her
nephew, Tristan. Tristan died at nine
months of age from Pulmonary
Hypertension and Coronary Disease.
November is PH Awareness Month
and Angelica was present to raise
awareness of the disease with her
personal story.
Next Sunday, Dec. 2 the Sunday
School will present their annual
White Gift Service. Everyone is
invited to stay after the service for
fellowship. You are reminded to
bring along finger food for potluck.
Terry Fletcher will be away from
Nov. 26 to Dec. 5.
Pastoral care during that time will
be provided by Colin Snyder of
Varna-Goshen.
By BRENDA
RADFORD
Call
523-4296
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B a b i e s o f t h e
Y ear 2012
UCW members make generous
donation to local shelters
The ladies of Londesborough
United Church and several guests
enjoyed a very pleasant evening on
Monday, Nov. 19. This was the
UCW’s annual Christmas potluck
gathering. The potluck was a feast
and the room was filled with the
warmth of fellowship, friendship
and Christmas goodwill. All who
attended were generous with their
donations to the Women’s Shelter
and the Room 2 Grow program.
The program that followed the
meal was conducted by groups two
and four and called ‘Perspectives of
Christmas”. It was a look at the
events of Christmas Eve as seen
through the eyes and thoughts of
some who were there that night.
The donkey (represented by Lena
Nesbitt) grumbled about the long
journey and the weight of Mary on
his back. Mary herself (Bev Riley)
was worried about giving birth to the
Son of God and was weary of the
journey. An angel (Jane Hoggart)
was puzzled about singing to a group
of shepherds on a hillside. A sheep
(Sherri Postma) was confused as to
why the angels’ visit had
precipitated a journey to Bethlehem.
One of the wise men (Lynda
Horbanuik) was mystified by the
appearance of the wonderful star
they were following. The camel
(Rena Kolkman) questioned
following this star on such a long
journey laden with gifts.
As each participant lit a candle
their emotions had changed to joy
and honour to have been a part of the
wonderful event. It was now an
honour for the donkey to have
carried the baby Jesus and Mary felt
joy. It was an unforgettable
experience for the angel to have
announced the birth to the shepherds
and the world. The wise man knelt in
reverence. The sheep was excited to
see the new child and the camel now
understood the large gift of gold he
had carried.
The Christ child (Dorothy Carter)
came to be the light of the world, all
lights lead to Him.
Through the service, Barb Bosman
lead in pertinent carol singing and
read scriptures Luke 2:1-7; 8-18 and
Matt. 2:1-12. An interesting and
fresh look at the Christmas story.
On the occasion of the retirements of
Jim Johnston and Ian Hulley
The Council of the Corporation of the Municipality of Central Huron cordially
invites family, friends, colleagues and residents to a Retirement Open House
honoring Jim and Ian for their long-standing service to the Municipality. Jim is
retiring following 42 years of service and Ian is retiring with 30 years of service.
When: Friday, November 30, 2012, 4:30 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.
Presentations: 5:30 p.m.
Where: Huron Fish and Game Club, 278 Alma Street, Clinton
See histories and
historic photographs on
the Huron History
section of our website
www.northhuron.on.ca