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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Citizen, 2007-01-18, Page 11THE CITIZEN, THURSDAY, JANUARY 18, 2007. PAGE 11. A less-than-promising weather forecast and most likely affected the turnout at the card party sponsored by the Happy Gang Seniors at the Londesborough Community Hall on Friday, Jan. 12. There were only 12 tables of euchre players that evening. Tallying up the high score of 74 points were Rita Flynn and Verna Gibbings. Jack and Helen Lee finished in second place with 72 points. There was a tie for third place of 71 points, Stewart Wilson and Alex Townsend, Myrtle Latke and Kaye Watson and Murray and Marlene Forbes. Four couples shared the prize for the most lone hands, all having played five successfully, Earl MacNaughton and Lloyd Glousher, Delores Howatt and Dorothy Dalton, Harold and Doris McClinchey and Carmen and Ila Pollock. The next card party is slated for Feb. 9. The first meeting of 2007 for the Happy Gang Seniors will be held at the community hall on Wednesday, Jan. 31 beginning with a potluck at 12:30 p.m. Phil Cornish will be the guest speaker that afternoon to bring information regarding wills and powers of attorney. A question period will no doubt be an important aspect of his talk. Friday night cards Euchre was on the agenda this past weekend at Londesborough’s WI Hall. Over 10 tables were in play on a foggy Friday night where players braved the elements to join up for euchre. (Shawn Loughlin photo) Receiving God’s Authentic Love through the rite of baptism was the theme of Rev. Pat Cook’s service at Londesborough United Church on Sunday, Jan. 14. During the children’s time Rev. Pat discussed baptism with the boys and girls gathered at the front. Familiar to children is the need to water and nurture plants if they are to grow and bloom in their own particular way. Having brought along a newly-planted amaryllis bulb she noted that in the coming weeks they can watch its progress. In a similar manner parents present a child for baptism with water into the church and faith community. Parents and congregants make promises to nurture each child and to help in the child’s education and growth in faith. Luke 3: 15-17 and 21-22 is the account of Christ coming to the River Jordan to be baptized by John the Baptist. He came along with many other humble and ordinary people that day, a sign that His ministry was for the everyday person. When the heavens opened and God spoke, Christ was given the authority to begin His ministry and be recognized by those parents as the promised Messiah. Just as God declared His love for Christ that day, Christ’s baptism tells each of us that we are loved by God. Through our own baptism we are claimed as worthy by God. He is promising to help each of us to live a life of service to Him. He gives us gifts that are possibilities for our life. It is up to us to use those gifts to their fullest and in every aspect of our lives and thus show others that His love extends to them as well. What will you do with the ideas and challenges He presents to you? Psalm 29, the morning’s responsive psalm reminds the reader that God’s voice is everywhere, even in the storm. One need only to heed it. Make a Joyful Noise, based on Psalm 100 was the anthem offered by the senior choir. A minute for missions was read by Cheryl Trewartha titled Partners in Shangrila. Monies given to the United Church Mission and Service fund send agricultural experts to areas of the world such as Shangrila to educate the peoples on how to get the best results from their farming efforts. Londesborough United’s Sunday school will hold a meeting on Thursday, Jan. 18 at 7 p.m. in the church basement. The senior choir will gather at 10 a.m. on Sunday, Jan. 21. Baptism will be offered for interested families on Feb. 11 and May 13. Contact Rev. Cook for more details. Children learn about baptism Everyone’s invited to our annual OpenHouse& InformationNight Central Huron SecondarySchool OpensitsDoorsToAll Grade Eight Students and their Parents Tuesday,January 23rd Refreshments Available & Wonderful Prizes to be Won The excitement begins at 6:30 pm Information Session in Large Gym Many Great Tours and Interesting Activities NEWS FROM LONDESBORO By BRENDA RADFORD Call 523-4296 PEOPLE AROUND LONDESBORO Pupils and staff are back to classes now for the winter term. The January character attribute is responsibility. Everyone is concentrating on being reliable and considerate of others. A drumming workshop for all pupils will raise some rhythmic noise at the school late in February financed in part by the generous donations made at the Christmas concert. These days it seems just every group and/or organization is needing to raise funds and it becomes increasingly difficult to come up with a novel way to do this. This Grade 8 class works all year to finance their year-end trip. This year they plan a trip to Ottawa. Consequently they are suggesting you explore your creative side by participating in a card-making afternoon. On Saturday, March 3 you can learn step by step the making of three beautiful card designs with stamps and go home with 12 cards ready to send. The day also includes a dessert buffet, door prize and socializing all for $40. There are only 40 spaces available so register early with Anita Boven, 519-523-9492 or Maryann Drost 519-482-3318 before Feb. 17. This afternoon may start you on a whole new hobby. A new term begins at HCPS The conservation dinner hosted by the Ausable Bayfield Conservation Foundation and the Exeter Lions Club had a record-breaking year in 2006 and the conservation dinner committee hopes for an equally successful charitable gala in 2007. The conservation dinner committee has announced that tickets are now available for the major conservation fundraiser, which takes place at South Huron Recreation Centre in Exeter on Thursday, April 19. Tickets are now available from committee members or by calling 519-235-2610 or 1- 888-286-2610. The committee has also announced that Monday, Feb. 26 is the date for the early bird draw prize so local residents are urged to get their tickets before that date in order to qualify for the early-bird prize. The committee encourages you to watch in the coming weeks for details of the distinguished artwork which will be awarded to an early ticket purchaser. A collaboration of the Ausable Bayfield Conservation Foundation and the Exeter Lions Club, the conservation dinner raises funds for development of barrier-free trails, outdoor education programs and many other activities for the benefit of local watershed residents. The proceeds from the 2007 dinner will continue to assist in the stocking of rainbow trout in the Morrison Dam reservoir, supporting conservation education programs, and the maintenance of six commemorative woods sites and the South Huron Trail System. This popular event also features a deluxe catered meal and the thrill of winning auction bids on one-of-a- kind items and raffle prizes. Tickets on sale for ABCA dinner On Jan. 12 at approximately 12 a.m. a person parked a 1999 Ford Ranger pickup on King Street, Londesborough, Central Huron. The vehicle was left unlocked and when the owner returned at 4 a.m. the vehicle was gone. The pickup was later recovered on Manley Line, Huron East between Canada Company Road and Blyth Road. If you have any information that can assist police call the OPP or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222 -8477. Pickup stolen, then burned