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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Citizen, 2011-11-03, Page 10PAGE 10. THE CITIZEN, THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 3, 2011. Don’t Give Up A Thing. High Traction Tread SNOW GROOVE M.G.M. TOWNSEND TIRE WE’LL KEEP YOU ROLLING 40356 LONDESBORO RD., LONDESBOROUGH BUSINESS: 519-523-4742 TOLL FREE: 1-877-619-7877 EMAIL: ttyr@tcc.on.ca PUBLIC NOTICE NO OVERNIGHT PARKING on any municipal roads or streets from November 15, 2011 to April 1, 2012 between the hours of 2:00 a.m. to 6:00 a.m. Any vehicle found to be in violation will be ticketed and/or towed. Bruce Brockelbank, Bylaw Enforcement Officer Municipality of Central Huron Londesborough congregation celebrates 151 years Bruce Whitmore, guest speaker at Londesborough United Church on Sunday, Oct. 23, chatted with the children gathered at the front about what an anniversary was. They all understood about birthdays, their own and that of Jesus at Christmas. Bruce pointed out that because Jesus has birthdays, churches can and do too. He told them that day Londesborough United was celebrating their 151st anniversary as a congregation. Then he taught them how to makea church by interlacing their fingers.When they turned their fingers outthey were reminded of the peoplegathered in the sanctuary that morning. The senior choir began that special service by singing “Bless This House”. Following the message they offered “I Will Serve the Lord All My Days”. The choir was accompanied by organist/choir director Barb Bosman at the electric piano recently donated to the church by the family of Genevieve Allen. The congregation also enjoyed two lovely solos by Karen Bergsma, “Wonderful, Merciful Saviour” and “We Are the Reason”. Jenn Elliott shared her musical talent as well playing accompaniment on the organ for a senior choir number and playing the new piano during the receiving of the offering. “Watchwords for the Journey” wasthe title Mr. Whitmore gave hismessage for the adults. Bruce is nostranger to Londesborough Unitedhaving been in the pulpit on previous occasions and being familiar with many of the congregants. Consequently, by his observations, Londesborough United is alive and well. He has recognized five watchwords or reasons why that is so, friendship, love, laughter, music and new life. Bruce claims that love is the bedrock of existence and Londesborough has that love. Laughter is almost as essential to life as prayer is to faith. Music is always a part of our congregation and Bruce noted that music and singing and laughter and smiles break down barriers everywhere. The faith the current members instill in the children of the Sunday School will keep our church into the future. Bruce encouraged everyone atLondesborough United to take timeto live, laugh and love at full throttleinto the years ahead.Bruce told stories to expand on his watchwords and referred to a number of scripture verses, from Ecclesiastes, Proverbs and 1 Corinthians. Flowers on the memorial stand were placed the family of Annie Vincent, a former member of Londesborough United and the Londesborough community, who passed away recently. Keep her family and friends in your thoughts and prayers as they deal with their loss. It is renewal time for the UC Observer. Anyone interested in a renewal or a new subscription should contact Marg Wright at 519-482- 9826 by Nov. 13. Members of the Blyth Legion will be observing Remembrance Sunday at Londesborough United onNov. 6. Northern Lights encourage writer to seek cause NEWS FROM LONDESBORO By BRENDA RADFORD Call 523-4296 PEOPLE AROUND LONDESBORO Wow! What a display of northern lights that was on Oct. 24. I hope some of you saw it. We lucked onto the display at about 9:30 p.m. and it lasted about 15 minutes from our location. It got me wondering about just why this phenomenon happens. It seems the surface of the sun emits electrically-charged particles as it spins. These particles sometimes escape through the earth’s magnetic field, especially in the areas around the north and south poles where the field is thinnest. The sun particles collide with gaseous particles in the earth’s atmosphere. These collisions cause the dancing lights that we see. Variations in colour are the result of the different types of gases that collide. Pale green and pink are the most common while red, which was the colour last week, is the most rare. That Monday had dawned very grey and wet you may recall. Thus this nighttime display was a reward, sort of like a rainbow after a storm. Aurora borealis, the name of these lights in the northern hemisphere means dawn of the north. Aurora Australis in the southern hemisphere means dawn of the south. In Roman times, Aurora was the goddess of the dawn. Many cultures have legends about the lights. The Inuit of Alaska believe the lights to be the spirits of the animals they hunt, while other Aboriginal peoples believe they are the spirits of people. The lights may be in the form of patches, streamers, arcs, rays or curtains. Interestingly, displays mirror at both poles at the same time and in the same shape and colours. Clear winter nights in the north are lit by this phenomena normally. But the activity is cyclical and 2013 is predicted to be the next peak year. The chrysanthemum is the birth flower for November. This is diabetes awareness and peanut butter lovers month as well as the month we honour those who have served their country by making the ultimate sacrifice for our freedom. The whole word takes note of kindness day on Nov. 13, peace day on Nov. 17, Hello day on Nov. 21 and stop the violence day on Nov. 22. Unfortunately I missed out reminding my husband that he should have done the cooking on Nov. 1, men make dinner day. Not many food days to make the menu easier this month, sandwich day on Nov. 3 and pickles day on Nov. 14. Talk up the power of books on Nov. 8, youth readers day. International children’s day is Nov. 20. Believe it or not Nov. 23 is slinkie day and Nov. 30 is ‘stay home because you are well’ day. People whose names you will recall are noted this month, King Tut on Nov. 4, Guy Fawkes, who was behind the gunpowder plot to blow up parliament in Britain, on the Nov. 5, Sadie Hawkins on the Nov. 15 and Boris Karloff on Nov. 23. John F. Kennedy was assassinated on Nov. 22. The Hullett Masonic Lodge held their annual ladies’ night at the Londesborough Community Hall on Friday, Oct. 28. The evening began with a banquet served by ladies of the Londesborough United Church. Brock and Janis Vodden of Blyth brought along their display of pictures, newspaper clippings and artifacts mostly pertaining to the village of Blyth. Brock gave a most interesting talk accompanied by a computer slide show. The couple also handled questions from the group. In September, Goderich held a “Dancing with the Stars” event. An area couple, Ken Scott and Barb Bosman, competed that evening. They were on hand on Friday evening to dance for the Masonic members and their guests. REPRINTS OF PHOTOS taken by Citizen photographers are available to purchase. ALL ARE IN COLOUR 4x6 - $4.00 5x7 - $5.00 8x10 - $8.00 Phone to order ~ 519-523-4792 or 519-887-9114The Happy Gang Seniors held their October meeting at the Londesborough Community Hall on Wednesday, Oct. 26 beginning with a potluck meal and birthday cake. Jane Hoggart, who works with the St. John Ambulance Therapy Dogs Program, was there with Daisy to talk to the seniors about the program. This aspect of the work of the St. John Ambulance began in Peterborough in 1992. The Goderich program began in 1996. Jane has been a part of that program visiting long-term care facilities, hospitals and day centres for 14 years. When she started this work Jane used Rambo. However, Daisy, a terrier cross, has been accompanying Jane now for nine years. Jane explained that dogs in the program have all been certified, which means they have been trained and tested to be sure they get along well with other dogs, obey their owners and empathize well with the persons with whom Seniors learn about dog therapy, meet dog Continued on page 20