Loading...
The Citizen, 2007-03-08, Page 6The Brussels Local League Atoms played and won two more games in their round robin playdowns. First, they got up early to play in Bayfield for 8:45 a.m. on Saturday. BCH kept up the heat all through the game but Brussels beat them 4-3 in overtime. Scoring for Brussels were Curt Bloemberg, Tim Waechter and Reece McArter. Lexi Smith scored the winning goal in overtime. On Sunday, Brussels travelled to Monkton to face Elma Logan. Brussels was full of energy as they kept most of the play at the Elma Logan end, helping goalie Austin Johnson earn another shutout. Brussels skated away with a 4-0 win. Scoring were Ben Hruska, Tim Waechter (two) and Nic Zwep. Brussels has won all five games they’ve played in the eight-game round robin. PAGE 6. THE CITIZEN, THURSDAY, MARCH 8, 2007. Condolences are extended by villagers to the brothers and sisters of Lloyd Josling who passed away in the early hours of March 1 after a battle with cancer. Many in the area know him more familiarly as Thunder. Others of us will remember him for his trademark welding skull cap and/or hard hat. A bachelor, Lloyd lived all his life on his parents’ farm west of the village. It would be supposed that in the days of a working farm, Lloyd helped with farm chores. Until his illness made it impossible Lloyd did manual labour for persons in the area needing help with farming, moving of buildings, rough construction and welding. A member of the Londesborough Lions Club for a time, Lloyd enjoyed the socializing that went along with helping at the country breakfasts. And he enjoyed coffee time in the village on a regular basis. In recent years Lloyd was an integral part of the Thresher association and the annual steam show in Blyth. Say cheese Hunter McCullagh was nothing but smiles as he enjoyed the skating at the Belgrave arena, courtesy of the Belgrave Kinsmen on the weekend. (Vicky Bremner photo) Atoms up in playdowns The Londesborough Happy Gang Seniors met at the Londesborough Community Hall on the last day of February on what was the sunniest and best day for driving of that whole week. Following their potluck meal, president Phyllis Tyndall began the rest of their time together with a poem titled, The Postman’s Revenge. A representative from the adult day program located at the Betty Cardno Centre in Clinton was the afternoon’s guest speaker. Lisa spoke about the programs and services available to make life easier and more enjoyable for seniors. Services are offered on a daily or weekly basis depending on the need. For more information and to access these programs one can call the centre. Moreover Lisa noted that volunteers are always welcomed. The Happy Gang group will host a Card Cavalcade to benefit the Clinton Public Hospital on Thursday, March 8 beginning at 1 p.m. Dessert will begin in the afternoon at the Community Hall. There will be a number of door prizes donated by members of the Londesborough group. Admission is $5. Friday evening, March 9, the Happy Gang members will also host their regular monthly card party. The regional seniors’ rally will be hosted in part by the Londesborough group on April 1. Garnet Wright and daughter, Kim Roetsicoender led the congregation at Londesborough United Church on Sunday, March 4 in the Lenten Tennebrae. They added a second Lenten symbol to the cross. For the second Sunday of Lent, attention was drawn to the faith exhibited by Abraham and Sarah. This Old Testament couple demonstrated the importance of living by faith. Abram was mentor to a long line of prophets. He should be an example of Christians during Lent as they journey through the shadows into faith. Rev. Pat Cook’s conversation with the children, who gathered at the front, centred on animals and how animal mothers protect their young. And they had a visit from Bella, a three- week-old lamb. Bella is the smallest lamb of triplets born on the Drost farm. Because she is small, Bella gets special help and protection from the Drost family. The conversation with the children was a tie-in to the gospel scripture reading, Luke 13:31-35. In the 40 days before Easter, Jesus knew King Herod wanted to kill Him. Referred to as the fox by Christ, He tells His followers that He would like to gather His people to himself as a mother hen would gather her children when she feared their safety. A mother hen demonstrates costly compassion, knowing full well she would sacrifice herself to the fox to protect her chicks. Christ is everyone’s magnificent mentor. In a faith journey, believers encounter many foxes, things that would destroy one’s faith. yet God has the final word in our lives and He helps us avoid those dissensions if we demonstrate faith. His love has no bounds. The voice of the shepherd will always bring us back to the fold and security. In return we are asked to show compassion to others. The World Day of Prayer service was cancelled on Friday, March 2 because of inclement weather. The UCW invites you to come out this Friday, March 9 at 1:30 p.m. for the service. Father, daughter lead worship NEWS FROM LONDESBORO By BRENDA RADFORD Call 523-4296 PEOPLE AROUND LONDESBORO healthycanadians.ca 1 800 O-Canada (1 800 622-6232) Physical activity. It’s for life! When you start them off with a healthy, active lifestyle, kids have more energy and self-confidence to pursue their goals for the future. Contact us today to get a Physical Activity Guide, to learn about the benefits of physical activity and sport participation, and how the new Children’s Fitness Tax Credit can help you keep your child moving. 3TeZgV \ZUdRcV f_de`aaRS]V For information on the Children’s Fitness Tax Credit, call 1 800 959-8281. Sun shines onHappy Gang