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The Citizen, 2008-10-23, Page 10Bountiful Blessings was the theme of the service at Londesborough United Church on Oct. 12, Thanksgiving Sunday. The senior choir sang Come Ye Thankful People, Come. A blessing for the Londesborough congregation was recognizing the fifth anniversary of Rev. Pat Cook’s ministry here. Celebrating a new blessing in their lives were Greg and Julie McClinchey. They brought forward their five- week-old son, Koby Aiden, for baptism that morning. Watching closely as her little brother took an important first step in his journey of faith, was big sister, Meika. Assisting Rev. Cook with the sacrament were John Jewitt on behalf of the session and Joan Goodall representing the UCW. Many friends and relatives were also present to pledge their support for Koby and his family. Barb Bosman read a minute for missions, a report about the Every Kid Choir in Montreal. Children of all cultures between the ages of five and 13 find acceptance by being a part of this choir. Through the sharing of music the young folk find peace, justice and love thanks to the monetary support of the Mission and Service fund of the United Church of Canada. The gospel scripture, Luke 17: 11-19, was read by Brenda Konarski. It was the story of Christ’s healing of 10 lepers. Rev. Cook noted that everyone present has much for which to be thankful. Each week brings new blessings. Being able to come together as a faith community to celebrate, work and worship is truly a blessing. However no matter how blest lives are, it is human nature to always be looking for something more; to be looking forward to the when instead of appreciating the now. Thus it was with the lepers. Once they were healed, nine of them disappeared, their “when” of being healed and arrived and they were ready to get back to their family and their lives. One returned to thank Christ. Whom are we like? Rev. Cook asked. Have we remembered to express our heartfelt thanks for the goodness in our lives? Gratitude can be expressed through devotion, compassion and love. Rev. Cook encouraged each congregant to be a living thanksgiving. This means building upon our relationship with God by sharing our faith with others. Then they can become a part of God’s community. On Sunday, Oct. 26, Londesborough United will celebrate its anniversary. Tom Dunbar is the guest speaker. Brittany Lyon will share her gift of music that morning. A light lunch and time of fellowship will follow the service. The sympathy of the community is extended to Harry and Gail Lear who lost a brother-in-law on Friday, Oct. 10. Stan Crawford was married to Harry’s sister, June. The couple have a home in Burlington. Funeral services were held on Oct. 15. One can’t turn on a news report these days without hearing about the sagging economy. Let’s face it all of us are concerned, but hearing about it constantly is depressing. Now that the election is over it will be the only topic of conversation. However one would have to be way, way down in the depths of depression to not get a lift of the spirits from the glorious weather we’ve been experiencing. And whether you are looking out your windows or driving to and from work or just out Sunday driving the scenery this month is breathtaking. What a grand part of the world to be living in. It was encouraging to realize that the voting public in the Huron-Perth riding appreciate life in Canada. Once again you are to be congratulated for coming in above both the national and provincial average at the polls. This region had five per cent more voters (64.7 per cent) exercising their right than any riding in southwestern Ontario. Baptismservice atUnited Church On Oct. 10, the Happy Gang Seniors of Londesborough held a euchre party at the community hall. There were 16 1/2 tables of card players that evening. George and Gloria Love won first place money with a score of 83. Two couples shared the prize for second place, Harold and Doris McClinchey and Verna Gibbings and Reta Flynn having tallied up 81 points each. Delores Howatt and Dorothy Dalton won the prize for the most lone hands having played seven successfully. The next evening of cards in Londesborough will be Nov. 14. The big city Six students from Hullett Central Public School headed to the Me To We conference in Toronto last weekend. Principal Joy Antoniuk said she was very proud to see her students travel to Toronto to represent the school in such a charitable endeavour. Back row, from left: Justine Reid, Jordan Teed and Nicole Middegaal. Front row, from left: Kelsey Falconer, Courtney Middegaal and Shelsie Popp. (Shawn Loughlin photo) The soccer teams from Hullett Central Public School recently participated in regional soccer tournaments at Huron Centennial School in Brucefield. Mr. Coups and Mr. Caldwell coached these teams. All four teams represented Hullett well. Six schools make up this region. On Oct. 4 the junior teams played. The boys’ team placed first overall and the girls’ team ended in second place. On the rain date of Thursday, Oct. 9, the senior boys’team took second place. The senior girls finished the day in third place. 16 1/2tablesat Gang’s euchre The savings are electric THE POWER SAVINGS EVENT IS BACK! Coupons are available at participating retailers on these and many more electricity-saving products: $4 off select ENERGY STAR® qualified CFLs, $5 off power bars with auto shutoff or timer, $15 off ENERGY STAR qualified indoor light fixtures. Don’t delay! Coupons are only valid until November 16th. For details and participating retailers visit: www.everykilowattcounts.com Get your in-store coupons today at participating retailers OM Official marks of the Ontario Power Authority. Coin image ©2008 Royal Canadian Mint – All Rights Reserved. OM NEWS FROM LONDESBORO Teams place By BRENDA RADFORD Call 523-4296 PEOPLE AROUND LONDESBORO WHAT IS ASTHMA? Asthma is a chronic breathing disorder affecting both children and adults. It is characterized by: • Asthma symptoms can include cough, severe shortness of breath, chest tightness and wheeze and usually occur after exposure toe allergens, viral infections and exercise, or exposure to irritants such as fumes and cigarette smoke. • Exposure can cause inflammation of the airway wall and abnormal narrowing of the airways, which may lead to asthma symptoms • An asthma attack can be frightening with feelings of suffocation, breathlessness and loss of control and can be potentially life threatening • Asthma can develop at any age, but is common in childhood. PAGE 10. THE CITIZEN, THURSDAY, OCTOBER 23, 2008.