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Members of the Blyth Legion and
Blyth Legion Ladies Auxiliary were
in attendance at Londesborough
United Church for the morning
worship on Sunday, Nov. 6.
Members were led into the
sanctuary by a colour party and
piped in by John Jewitt. During the
service they led congregants in an
Act of Remembrance.
During the children’s time at the
front Terry Fletcher told them how
the poppy became a symbol for
Remembrance Day. Poppies are
abundant in Europe and when
presiding for the funeral of a fallen
comrade in 1915, Canadian Dr. John
McCrae was struck by their colour
and presence in the cemetery. He
later penned the poem, ‘In Flanders
Fields” to commemorate those
Canadians who died in that and
subsequent wars. Terry remarked to
the children that people wear the
poppy over their heart for that is
where we carry those we love. One
of the congregation’s young girls,
Nicole Whyte, offered a solution for
peace in the world with her solo,
“Together As One.”
The scripture passage read by
Terry Fletcher was Luke 20: 27-38
and the responsive reading was
Psalm 146.
The title of Terry’s message was
“A Time to Remember”. He
remarked that on this Sunday we
choose to remember all the
Canadians who have served and
died while working for world peace.
By remembering we keep
in the front of our minds those
persons who fought for our
freedom.
He noted that war is a part of the
human/world condition; that the
world has never entirely been free of
war and been at peace. The Old
Testament is full of stories of
fighting yet the Gospels and Jesus
preach working toward peace
among one another.
Canadians need to be proud of the
fact that Canada is known as a
peacekeeping country on the world
stage. Terry acknowledged the
horrors of war and the torment of a
broken world.
He encouraged those gathered to
pray for peace and reconciliation; to
calm our minds knowing those
who died have found peace with
Christ.
The Sunday School invites the
community to its annual swimming
party at the Vanastra pool on
Saturday, Nov. 12. Swimming is
from 4 to 5 p.m. and pizza will be
served from 5 to 6 p.m. You are
asked to bring finger foods for
dessert.
The senior choir will meet for
practice on Sunday, Nov. 13 before
the morning service.
Londesborough United is still
looking for a custodian or co-
custodians. If you are interested in
this job, please contact Carmen
Drost at 519-523-9017.
The UCW will hold its Christmas
potluck on Monday, Nov. 21 at 6
p.m. The evening is open to all
women of the community. Attendees
are asked to bring along a donation
for the Women’s Shelter or the
Room2Grow Program.
The mitten tree is now up in the
sanctuary to be decorated with
mitts/hats/socks/underwear for the
Huron County Christmas Bureau.
The tradition began with the
donation of mitts but expanded as
the bureau recognized other needs.
Barb Bosman is looking for ‘acts’
for Londesborough United’s
Christmas Concert on Friday, Dec.
16. Time is slipping away so think
what entertainment you might
offer and give her a call 519-523-
4286.
Fletcher explains history andsignificance of poppies, McCrae
Condolences are offered to the
family and friends of Annemarie
Hillis whose sudden passing on Nov.
1 at just 61 years shocked the
community. Annemarie and Bob
have lived just east of the village on
Londesborough Road for many
years. Anne Marie loved living on a
farm and working with horses in
particular. I noticed llamas there of
late as well. Please keep her family
and friends in your prayers as they
come to accept life without her.
The big switcheroo was on this
past weekend. Mr. and Mrs. Lyons
moved out of the village and Mr. and
Mrs. Lyons moved in. Confused?
Mike and Stacey Lyons have
switched homes with John and
Helen Lyons. Still confused? Mike
and Stacey Lyons decided they
needed more living space. John and
Helen Lyons decided to downsize.
John and Helen Lyons celebrated
their 40th wedding anniversary on
Nov. 5, moving day from the farm
where they have been living since
their marriage. Actually Helen was
raised on that farm which belonged
to her parents, Russell and Margaret
Good. Now the fourth generation
will enjoy life in the country when
Mike and Stacey’s baby is born in
March.
Mike and Stacey may not find the
move as hard to adjust to as John
and Helen will coming into the
village and living right on the
highway.
I’m headed to Ottawa this week to
attend the Remembrance Day
service in our nation’s capital.
Perhaps you will be able to attend a
service locally. Hullett Central
Public School will be holding their
service at 11 a.m. on Friday in the
school gym. By remembering with
the children we reinforce the need to
remember and set an example. At
the very least I hope you will take
time at the 11th hour on the 11th day
to pause, not only to give thanks but
also to offer a prayer for those still
serving around the world for us. And
don’t forget to wear that poppy.
The Student Advisory Council for
Hullett has elected a new executive.
Michelle Hoggart and Kim Hunking
are co-chairs this year. Shirley Anne
Boven will handle the financial
books. Missy Gibbings and Tammy
Graf will share the task of minutes
taking.
As a result of the comments
received in the recent survey
regarding the name for this school
come September 2012, the transition
committee from Hullett has
recommended the school name
remain as Hullett Central Public
School. However the Avon Maitland
District School Board must still
approve this recommendation at a
meeting, perhaps as early as Nov. 8.
Kindergarten registration for
September 2012 for the Hullett
catchment area takes place on
Wednesday, Nov. 23.
Lyons play musical houses
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RADFORD
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Two-gether Intimately
Ruth Clarence presented Two-gether Intimately, a
Biblically-based seminar addressing meeting a husband
and wife’s needs on Nov. 1 at Blyth Christian Reform
Church. Clarence is a teacher and pastor and has
appeared on national television. (Denny Scott photo)
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