The Citizen, 2008-04-03, Page 7THE CITIZEN, THURSDAY, APRIL 3, 2008. PAGE 7.
Rev. Pat Cook is on study leave
from March 29 to April 4. In the
event of an emergency congregants
are instructed to call Rev. Julia
Sinclair at 519-482-9553.
Offering ministry to those who
gathered for worship at
Londesborough United Church on
Sunday, March 30 was Bruce
Whitmore. His message was titled,
Mozambique – Prayers and Action.
His supporting scriptures was Isaiah
58: 6-7, 10-12 and Matthew 25: 31-
33, 37-40.
In the Isaiah verses, God exhorts
the people to free the oppressed and
help the poor. Matthew tells how, at
the final judgement, God will reward
those who follow Isaiah’s bidding.
Anyone wishing baptism on
Mother’s Day should contact the
church office by April 16.
The senior choir will practice on
Sunday, April 6 at 9:45 a.m.
Minister on leave
until tomorrow
Following their usual potlucknoon meal at the LondesboroughCommunity Hall on Wednesday,March 26, the Happy Gang Seniorsenjoyed a presentation by one oftheir members.
Milt Dale, who has for years done
woodworking as a hobby, has since
November of last year, been makinga new and unusual product. And heis having trouble keeping up with thedemand for his pens.His display that afternoonincluded the items for which he is
already known – a variety of bowls
of different sizes, plant stands, small
tables, egg cups and musical spoons.These items are worked from manytypes of wood including maple,peach and crab apple, etc.His pens are made on a lathe aswell but the process is not easy and it
is much more delicate work. The
columns of the pens are fashioned
from corncobs which he finds byscouring the fields, deer antlersfound on walks in the bush and avariety of woods.He demonstrated to the seniorshow he makes the pens from kits he
orders through a catalogue. In
conversation with Milt, it becomes
obvious that the work brings him
much satisfaction.
His pens are sold through the
Made in Huron shop in Clinton. If
you were interested in purchasing a
pen, you might also call him at his
home in the village.
During the business part of the
meeting, the seniors were reminded
of their Spring Rally at the Blyth
arena on Thursday, April 17.
NEWS
FROM LONDESBORO
Woodworking Gang member’s topic
There will be a community
miscellaneous bridal shower for
Paula Allen on Saturday, April 19 at
the Londesborough Community
Hall. Paula, daughter of Keith and
Nancy Allen will be married in late
May.
Next weekend is a busy one in
Londesborough. On Friday evening,
April 4 between 5 and 8 p.m. Hullett
Central Public School will hold its
annual community fun night and
silent auction. There will be a variety
of activities for the children and a
bake table, a lunch booth, a large
silent auction and plenty of
socializing for the adults.
Then on Sunday evening, April 6,
Londesborough United Church
invites everyone to their annual
Songfest. In addition to numbers by
the choirs of Londesborough United,
you will be entertained by The
Journeymen, The Elvis Gospel
Tribute, Meagan deJaeger and the
Ken Scott Trio. Tickets are available
at the door.
A concert of a different sort is
happening at the Clinton United
Church on Sunday, April 6 as well.
The Blyth Festival singers are
offering an afternoon of music, Love
Songs for Springtime. Guest
musician is acclaimed guitarist,
Jeffrey McFadden. Tickets are
available from choir members or a
variety of outlets.
Last Thursday morning a number
of Hullett Twp. persons attended a
meeting of the council of the
Municipality of Central Huron. The
matter of funding for the First
Response Team when they are called
to an emergency in Hullett was
discussed. When the issue was
explained in detail to the council
members present, they agreed to
recommend the funding be allowed.
This would be welcome news to
township directors. However the
recommendations still needs to be
voted on by council as a whole; but
we can be encouraged.
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RADFORD
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Becker informed council of a
situation earlier where a Sparling’s
truck was involved in a collision just
north of Blyth and the fire
department didn’t show up because
Morris-Turnberry had not signed the
coverage agreement at the time.
This, she said, was unacceptable.
Josling said he believes first
response should be necessary
training for rural firefighters, if not
for use in saving ratepayers, then for
firefighters saving other firefighters,
should something go wrong at an
emergency site.
“We are in an inherently
dangerous situation. Our members
make next to nothing, we want to
give them the best help that we can,”
Josling said. “In my heart, I believe
every department should be trained.”
Josling then warned of a possible
disaster if the area was to ever face a
major incident involving multiple
casualties. He said without first
response training, many firefighters
will just be left to carry bodies out.
Council inquired about costs and
training. Josling said that much of
the training is already required, like
first aid training and CPR. However,
to recently train five new members
and make sure all other members
were up to par with their previous
training, total costs were
approximately $600.
After Josling and others made
their arguments for first response,
council then passed a motion to sign
the first response coverage
agreement unanimously.
Council hears example of
‘unacceptable’ situtation
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