The Citizen, 2011-02-03, Page 22PAGE 22. THE CITIZEN, THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 3, 2011.
NEWS
FROM LONDESBORO
To receive, consider and approve of the 2010 financial
statement and auditor’s report;
To appoint Auditors;
To elect three qualified Directors for a term of three
years;
The retiring Directors are William Millson, Brad Carno-
chan and Tom Dawe who are eligible for re-election.
To approve proposed amendments to the company
by-laws.
To transact any other business that may properly come
before the meeting.
Any qualifying policyholder wishing to seek election
must file their intention to stand for election in writing
with the Secretary of the Company at least twenty one
days in advance of the Annual Meeting.
(By-Law No. 21 (d) )
By order of the Board of Directors
McKillop Mutual Insurance Company
Seaforth, Ontario
Ken Jones, FCIP
Corporate Secretary
The 134th Annual Meeting of the Members
9, 2011
at 1:30 p.m.
LONDESBOROUGH
HAPPY GANG SENIORS
Betty Martin of Goderich was the
guest speaker at the first meeting of
the new year of the Happy Gang
Seniors. Following their usual
potluck meal, Betty spoke to the
group about Habitat for Humanity.
She has been a volunteer for Habitat
for four years.
Habitat for Humanity builds
houses for families that could not
otherwise ever own a home of their
own. Families apply for these
homes knowing they must
contribute 500 hours of sweat equity
as the build progresses and be able
to meet the monthly mortgage
payments as set up by the
association. There is a yearly
assessment of each Habitat family
and sometimes changes are made to
the agreements. Applicant families
are interviewed to be sure they meet
the need requirements. Recently it
would appear the stigma of
receiving one of these homes has
kept applications low.
To date in Huron County Habitat
homes have been built in Goderich,
Clinton, Seaforth, Hensall and
Wingham. The homes must beconstructed entirely of newmaterials but donations come fromcontractors and/or businesses whichkeep their costs down. the largestcost for the homes seems to be theprice of the lots. Only once has abuilding lot been donated.During the business part of theafternoon the seniors agreed to holda card party on Thursday, March 10
as part of the Clinton Public
Hospital’s Annual Card Cavalcade.
The cost is $5 for the afternoon of
cards. Dessert will be served at 1
p.m. followed by cards. There will
be a ‘share the wealth’ as part of the
fun that day.
LONDESBOROUGH
UNITED CHURCH
When the children gathered at the
front for their time with Terry
Fletcher at Londesborough United
Church on Sunday, Jan. 20, he
showed them one of the large tomes
he calls a textbook. He asked them a
number of questions about books
and then likened a book to them.
The children recognized that even in
a book of 1,140 pages, no two
pages would be the same. Terry
remarked that no two children are
the same either.
The lives of everyone who comes
to church is like a separate page in a
book. Each has, or will, write their
own story on that page. The pages
come together at church and are
bound figuratively as the
Londesborough United Church.
Terry’s message to the adults
gathered that morning was titled
“Unexpected Blessings” and was
based on the Old Testamentscripture passage, Genesis 18: 1-15.Congregants were reminded oftwo aspects of the culture of OldTestament times. Persons wereobliged to offer hospitality tostrangers who approached theirtents. And having children was keyto perpetuating the family and tribesof the times; women were expectedto be fertile. Abraham and Sarah,
however, had no children and were
judged badly by their society. They
were rich in wordly goods but poor
by measure of family relationships.
Three strangers were made
welcome by Abraham and one of
them spoke with the voice of God.
He announced that Sarah would
give birth to a boy within the year.
Sarah, well past childbearing years,
was heard to laugh at the
suggestion. The strangers reminded
the couple that anything is possible
with God.
The visit of the strangers certainly
put the future of Abraham and Sarah
in turmoil. Sarah gave birth to Isaac
whose name means laughter in
Hebrew. And God gave Abraham
and Sarah the strength they needed
to raise the child, an unexpected
blessing for them.
Terry reminded everyone that
there are no limits to what God can
and will do. When a believer meets
challenges in life God offers the
strength and support that is needed.
He works with us to embrace the
unexpected blessings of our lives.
The morning’s responsive psalm
was a psalm of praise for all things,
Psalm 150. Kerri Grant was organist
for the service.NEWSHere we are in February already.Doesn’t it seem as if Christmas wasjust last week? I think dealing withall this winter’s snow has sped thedays along.February is heart month. WithValentine’s Day the centre of themonth, the Heart and StrokeAssociation has appropriately
chosen this time of year for its
annual campaign. Be generous
when a volunteer knocks on your
door for a donation to research for
these diseases. And encourage and
support anyone trying to kick the
smoking habit.
The flower to give to someone
celebrating a birthday this month is
the violet.
By BRENDARADFORDCall 523-4296PEOPLE AROUND LONDESBOROHappy Gang learns about Habitat For Humanity
On the Air
Bruce Langford, better known as DJ Benny DL from ATFM
Radio hosted a show live on location at Hullett Central
Public School to tell kids they don’t need to put up with
bullying. Among his lessons were the importance of saying
no and when it’s okay to tell a parent about something
someone has done. (Denny Scott photo)
Londesborough sidewalk snow
removal discussed at CH COW
Residents of Londesborough who
have struggled with snow on their
sidewalks will hopefully have some
relief in sight.
Central Huron Committee of the
Whole heard from Roads Manager
Tom Sinclair that the snow was not
being removed, but in truth, it was, it
just was hard to notice.
The contractor responsible for
removing the snow found that, not
long after he had removed snow
from the sidewalk, snow removed
from the road would take its place.
Central Huron staff are
researching a solution.
***
Central Huron staff are suggesting
usage options for the current Clinton
Arena.
The arena, which will become
redundant with the building of the
new Central Huron Community
Complex, could see use as a storage
centre, or some other options that
are currently being considered
according to Facilities Manager
Steve Campbell.
***
Nine residents just outside of
Clinton may get increased water
flow in the future.
Central Huron Committee of the
Whole received a letter from the
residents requesting that the 1.5 inch
water main, that had originally been
installed for a nearby cemetery, be
expanded.
Original residents of the area
understood that they would have
minimal pressure because of the
small main that serviced them, but
new development and new owners
are requesting more.
Typically an area would have at
least a six to 10 inch line.
Residents of the area use holding
tanks for water uses, including
agriculture.
Council will discuss their request
at a later date.
***
The Central Huron Fire
department is not ready to move in
to their new fire hall yet, and
councillor Marg Anderson was
concerned about the delay.
She wondered why, when it was
supposed to be completed in the fall
of 2010, it still isn’t ready.
Council heard that, due to weather
and other delays, the sanitary sewer
hook ups had not yet been
completed. Until the work is
complete, taxpayers are not paying
for the maintenance of the building.
Those costs are being absorbed by
the construction company.
After discussion, council agreed
that there was originally a rush to
start the project due to available
funding, but not to finish it.
Huron Perth
Healthcare Alliance
Volunteer Opportunity
Clinton Local Advisory Committee
Applicants must be prepared to commit time and energy to the
business of Huron Perth Healthcare Alliance and to provide a
community perspective on health care issues.
Interested individuals are encouraged to visit the HPHA website
at www.hpha.ca or contact Bonnie Royal, Site Administrator at
519-482-8709 or email bonnie.royal@hpha.ca for further
information.
Please forward your expression of interest by
Friday, February 11th, 2011 to:
Bonnie Royal
Site Administrator
Huron Perth Healthcare Alliance
Clinton Public Hospital
98 Shipley Street
Clinton, ON N0M 1L0
By Denny Scott
The Citizen