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Home My WebLink AboutThe Citizen, 2008-12-04, Page 11Ed and Mary Salverda lit thecandle of hope in the wreath on thefirst Sunday of Advent atLondesborough United Church onNov. 30.During the children’s time at thefront Rev. Pat Cook pointed out several examples of hope. She explained that the Christmas tree which is now decorated in the sanctuary, is an evergreen tree. Evergreen trees keep their foliage and greenery all year round to give everyone hope that after a long winter, spring will come again.The mitten tree on the memorialstand is becoming well laden withmitts, hats and scarves. The personswho have donated these items hopethe children who receive them willfind joy and warmth in the gifts. All the children recognized the parts of nativity scenes. Rev. Pat noted that the central figure, Jesus, brings hope to christians. In the responsive psalm, Psalm 80, King David prays that God will come to save the nation of Israel. In the New Testament scripture passage,read by Catherine Allen, Markspeaks of the coming of the Son ofMan. In verses 24 -37, Mark warnsthat no one knows the time of Hiscoming so believers must always bewatching and ready. In her message to the adults, Rev. Cook mused that it must be harder for those who are not waiting for the coming of Christ than it is for those who do wait. Whether Christians are awaiting renewal through the season of Advent or awaiting His second coming, they wait with hope and faith which makes the waiting easier. Non-believers have nothing to sustain them in the passage of time. Rev. Pat and Bob Cook invite everyone to an open house at themanse on Sunday, Dec. 7 between 2and 4 p.m.The senior choir will practise at thechurch on Thursday, Dec. 4 at 7 p.m.Next Sunday, Dec. 7, the Sundayschool will present its annual white gift service. Monetary donations as well as toys and non-perishable food items will be accepted as donations to the Huron County Christmas Bureau. A finger food potluck will follow the service. The official board is offering the church weather vane for sale. Sealed bids for this item are being accepted by Ken Hunking. Be advised that a bid of $100 has already been received. THE CITIZEN, THURSDAY, DECEMBER 4, 2008. PAGE 11. The Londesborough Lions Club are selling Christmas trees again this year. Choose one to your liking from the supply at Nature’s Nest. Condolences from the Londesborough community are offered to Pearl Mason and her family on the recent passing of her sister-in-law and good friend, Margaret Mae Cowie. Mae, who came from the Belgrave area, was living in London at the time of her passing. Pearl had braved the weather about a week before Mae’s passing to spend some time with her friend. Just a reminder that the next meeting for the Accommodation Review Committee takes place on Thursday, Dec. 11 at Blyth Public School beginning at 7 p.m. The delegates representing the interests of each school will be on hand to further their school’s position to the board and other voting persons. Parents and community members are encouraged to attend to show support for their school and to be informed. The snowy weather of Dec. 1 resulted in the cancellation of the UCW’s Christmas potluck. The event has been rescheduled for Dec. 8. The Happy Gang Seniors held their Christmas gathering at the Londesborough Community Hall on Wednesday, Nov. 26. The Londesborough United Church Women catered a turkey dinner to members and invited persons from the community. A carol-sing following the meal got everyone into the holiday mood. Four persons took home interesting door prizes that afternoon. An afghan, donated by Marie Krauter, will keep Betty Fisher warm on a a chilly winter evening. Jim Howatt has a new pen and stand with which to write his Christmas cards this year. This was donated by Milt Dale. A Christmas runner, donated by Helen Lee was won by Bob Peel. A Christmas teddy bear figurine donated by Willis and Marie Bromley will decorate the home of Alice McFarlan. Lisa Boonstoppel Pot spoke about life on the farm, a topic familiar to many of the seniors. She was introduced by President Mary Peel. Lisa attended Hullett Central School and CHSS before heading off to Humber College. Both she and her husband, Freddy, were raised on a farm; she near Auburn and he in Holland. They eventually purchased Lisa’s parents’ farm and run a dairy operation with a Jersey herd. Lisa writes for The Ontario Farmer and definitely understands life on a farm. Her talk included the adventures on a farm that would certainly come with raising their six children. An amateur photographer, Lisa showed slides of life on the farm as well. The Blyth Midget Rep Bulldogs travelled to Drayton on Sunday afternoon. Blyth was first to hit the scoreboard with a goal from Adam Cronin, assisted by Dan Dery. Drayton kept the pressure on but it would be late in the second before they finally found the twine. The game ended in a tie. Salverdas lit candle of hope at United In the swim Central Huron Secondary School Grade 9 student Lexi Cook took first in the junior girls 50-metre backstroke at her first high school meet. This was only Cook’s second time doing a complete back crawl race. (Photo submitted) Happy Gang gathers at Hall The CHSS swim team travelled to the Goderich YMCA on Tuesday, Nov. 18 for the first swim meet of the season. The team did well against the other Avon Maitland District School Board secondary schools. The team has 32 members this year, with a number of new junior swimmers. Swimmers competed in freestyle relays, medley relays, and individual races, such as breaststroke, backstroke, and freestyle. CHSS managed a couple of first- place finishes. Grade 9 student Lexi Cook, a new swimmer at her first meet, took first place in the 50 metre backstroke, and Kody Jacobs, Grade 11, a senior swimmer, placed first in the 100 metre backstroke. The next meet will be in Stratford on Wednesday, Dec. 10. Huron Perth finals will be on Tuesday, Jan. 13. The swim team practises Tuesdays and Thursdays at the Vanastra Recreation Centre from 3:30-4:30. Midget Dogs play Drayton A last minute gift idea! Buy a 1-year electronic subscription T h e C i t i z e n If you have access to the internet you can get the news the same day you do at home, at no extra cost ANYWHERE IN THE WORLD Excellent idea for those who live far from home. Go on-line to: www.northhuron.on.ca and click on to subscribe today! to The Citizen for only $3400 A gift that keeps on giving 50 times a year! 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