The Citizen, 2007-05-10, Page 10PAGE 10. THE CITIZEN, THURSDAY, MAY 10, 2007.
Share a Project/Hobby was the
theme for the April 16 meeting of
the Londesborough UCW.
Crystal Whyte began the session
by demonstrating how she
transposes pictures taking with her
digital camera onto completed pages
of a scrapbook with the help of her
computer.
Then each of the ladies in
attendance that evening talked about
and showed samples of their current
hobbies/interests. It was obvious
there are some very talented ladies
in the community. And these
interests or hobbies are also varied –
cross-stitching, knitting, sewing,
scrapbooking, rug hooking, reading,
crossword puzzles, sudoku,
painting, quilting, flower arranging,
dog therapy, genealogy, music,
Swedish weaving, etc.
Having an interest is more
important than an interest’s
complexity. These hobbies or
interests are a source of enjoyment
and pride to the ladies. Hobbies
benefit the doer physically, mentally
and emotionally.
The interest shown in the hobbies
of others that night may have some
of the women learning a new
activity.
It would seem all ages can enjoy a
“show and tell time”.
President Barb Bosman conducted
a short business meeting. A number
of upcoming activities for the UCW
ladies and the church as a whole
were brought to everyone’s
attention.
It was agreed to purchase a
popcorn machine for church
activities such as the monthly movie
nights.
Learning to treat everyone in a
just and accepting manner is the aim
of the discussions at Hullett Central
Public School in May. The character
attribute for the month is fairness.
Want to know just how big and
bad the big, bad wolf was? Plan to
attend the school’s spring concert on
Wednesday, May 16 at 7 p.m. The
Trial of the Big, Bad Wolf, an
operetta, will be performed by the
pupils of Grades 6, 7 and 8. The
junior classes will give a drumming
demonstration, the primary choir
will sing and the kindergarten
classes will entertain that evening as
well.
As previously reported the
community fun night was a great
success. Early reports of how to
spend the money suggest that each
classroom will receive some money
for items they may need or want.
Some money has been designated
for a free-standing school sign to
keep the community aware of
school activities.
The Huron County Health Unit’s
Septic Tank Reinspection Program
will continue this year on a voluntary
basis.
Funding of $58,000 was included
in the 2007 county budget for the
program.
“There has been good response to
the program,” said Penny Nelligan,
director of the health unit. Some
people have been using the fact that
they’ve had their septic tanks
inspected as a selling point if they’re
offering their house for sale.
Huron East councillor Joe Seili
wondered how long the program
would operate this year. Summer
isn’t the best time to identify
problems with septic systems with
the wet periods of spring and fall
bringing out more failures, he said.
Nelligan said the program may
extend into October this year if staff
is available. Staff will also be
removing the tops of septic tanks this
year to do an interior inspection.
Councillors acknowledged that
until there is mandatory reinspection
many problem systems will go
unnoticed. Warden Deb Shewfelt
expressed interest in watching
efforts by Huron-Kinloss in Bruce
County to institute a mandatory re-
inspection regime.
John Bezaire, Central Huron
councillor and chair of the
committee, said that there will be a
big backlog of work if mandatory re-
inspections are mandated by the
province so the systems now being
inspected will help lighten that load.
UCW takes a look at hobbies
Sunday, May 6 was an important
day in the lives of six young folk
whom the members of
Londesborough United Church have
known since their parents presented
them for baptism.
These six publicly professed their
faith to the congregation – Emily
Allen, Brent Drost, Tyler Mitchell,
Caitlyn Pollard, Corey Pollard and
Jennifer Snell.
Their confirmation was the next
step in their faith journey and was a
renewal of the faith pledged at
baptism.
All six confirmands took part in
the morning service, doing ushering,
greeting, scripture readings and
prayers.
The parents and many relatives
and friends in attendance to
witness this confirmation could only
be proud of the confidence and
maturity exhibited by the six young
folk.
John Jewitt assisted Rev. Pat Cook
with the confirmation service.
Appropriate scripture passages were
read from Psalm 39, John 15 and 1
Peter: 2.
Rev. Cook spoke not only to the
confirmands that morning but to the
others gathered when she asked,
“How do we know we are living
our faith as individuals and a
church?”
Her message was titled, Inclusive
Love.
All were reminded that Jesus loved
selflessly, there was no limit to His
love. The love that He
taught must remain constant in our
lives. His final commandment was
that we love one another as He loved
us.
The morning’s new members
have promised to love and serve
their community and all others
were reminded of Christ’s kind
of love. All are directed to be a
life-long example of Jesus in the
world.
Rev. Cook told the confirmands
that the promise they made that day
will shape their lives in amazing
ways.
Assisting Rev. Cook with
communion were elders Betty
Archambault, Helen Dale, Marg
Wright, Murray Howatt, John Jewitt
and Steve Duizer.
The senior choir sang the anthem,
God Is So Good.
Next Sunday, May 13,
Londesborough United will offer the
sacrament of baptism. As it is
Mother’s Day, the men of the
congregation are invited to be a part
of a men’s choir that morning. There
will be a practice at 10 a.m. before
the service.
The official board of
Londesborough United will meet on
Tuesday, May 15 beginning at 7:30
p.m.
Remember to review the minutes
of the last meeting before you attend.
Copies are in the narthex.
Be sure to be get your tickets soon
for the Spring Ham Supper on
Saturday, May 12 at the
Londesborough Hall.
There will be a plant sale as well
that afternoon.
The votes are in
Students in Blyth’s Grades 2 and 3 classes participated in the Blue Spruce Forest of Reading
program. Grade 2 teacher, Mr. Gole, reviewed the titles with the students who then
voted on their favourite. Results were submitted on-line to be included in the provincial total.
(Photo submitted)
Most likely all of us are familiar
with this phrase from Will
Shakespeare. Attempting to
feverishly wash away the evidence
of a murder, Macbeth utters, “Out,
out damned spots. Out.”
Every spring when we are
feverishly dealing with the lawn, I
find myself muttering. “Out, out,
damned dandelions. Out.”
The Londesborough Lions report
that almost all of their tickets for the
duck race have been sold. So, if you
don’t have yours yet you had better
pick one up very soon. The tickets
will be called in by May 17 in order
to get organized for the race on May
27. The ducks will be put in the
water at the back of the farm of
Robert Anderson east of the village
on Londesborough Road at 1:30
p.m. Hopefully all will make it to the
bridge at Bev and Helen Wallace’s.
The Londesborough Lions Club
will offer refreshments, hot dogs,
etc., as you watch your duck swim.
THURSDAY, JUNE 28, 2007 AT 7:00 P.M.
MITCHELL GOLFAND COUNTRY CLUB
Members who pay their fees annually shall not be entitled to
vote at any meetings of the Corporation unless their
membership fees were paid in full at least thirty (30) days
prior to the date of the meeting. A person is eligible to be an
Annual Member where he or she pays to the Corporation the
annual membership fee of $10.00 and where he or she meets
the conditions outlined in the By-laws. Annual
Memberships in the Corporation are effective from April 1 in
one year to March 31 in the following year.
Annual Membership Fees can be purchased from the
Business Offices at the hospitals no later than May 28, 2007.
Andrew Williams
Secretary, Board of Directors
ANNUAL MEETINGS
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St. Marys Memorial Hospital
Seaforth Community Hospital
Stratford General Hospital
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By Keith Roulston
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