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Home My WebLink AboutThe Citizen, 2019-01-31, Page 9THE CITIZEN, THURSDAY, JANUARY 31, 2019. PAGE 9. And just like that the month of January is gone. Although this past weekend Mother Nature has been reminding us it is still winter. Because of Valentine’s Day, February has always been thought of as the love month. If you are considering a gift of flowers, other than the traditional roses, on Feb. 14 the flowers of this month are violets, the common primrose and iris. The amethyst is February’s birthstone and signifies piety, humility, spiritual wisdom and sincerity. Do those words remind you of someone celebrating a February birthday? February is Heart Month so be generous when a canvasser approaches you for a donation. This disease affects many in our world and research continues to be essential. It is also Black History Month. The first day of February is “wear red day” to remind you, I suppose, that the 14th requires your attention. National Flag of Canada Day is Feb. 15. I believe that is the date some 50 years ago that our red and white maple leaf flag was officially introduced to us and the world. And I think that in recognition of that date, many provinces across Canada have adopted Family Day around that date. This year that is Monday, Feb. 18. The 22nd of the month has two notes. It is “stand up to bullying” day and also “Founder’s Day” which is a tip of the hat to Baden Powell, the founder of the boy scout movement. The Londesborough Lions will be serving up the first Olde Tyme Breakfast of 2019 on Sunday, Feb. 17. Mark your calendars now! Gayle Coleman, licensed lay worship leader, led the service at Londesborough United Church on Sunday, Jan. 20. All parts of her morning worship dealt with Christ's first miracle, the turning of the water into wine at the wedding in Cana. That story can be found in John 2:1- 11. Jesus’ mother, Mary, had been waiting many years for His ministry to start. Gayle pointed out that we, too, must be ready but awaiting the time when God's plan/mission for us becomes evident. The senior choir sang the hymn, “O a Song Must Rise” as their anthem. The morning's minute for missions spoke to loving and supporting our neighbours regardless of their orientation and inclusiveness for the LGBTQ communities. Following a lasagna supper the movie “I Can Only Imagine” will be shown as this year’s project by the outreach committee gets underway. This year’s project will benefit the C1 Student Drop-in Centre in Clinton. The event in the Londesborough church basement gets underway at 6:30 p.m. on Saturday, Feb. 2. Gloria Wilbee will lead the service at Londesborough on Feb. 3. Central Huron is following in the footsteps of its successful neighbour Huron East and hosting a Win This Space competition later this year. Community Improvement Co- ordinator Angela Smith is leading the charge for the initiative with the blessing of Huron East Economic Development Officer Jan Hawley who introduced the program to Huron County. She is looking for idea submissions and the deadline is March 15, 2019. Central Huron Council approved a budget of $20,000 for the event, half of which will go towards operational costs and the other half to the winner. The top five competitors will be part of the finale, which will include a Dragon’s Den-style pitch competition, asking competitors to present a 10-minute pitch. The winner will be presented with thousands of dollars in business start-up expenses, including one year of rent and in-kind professional services from local sponsors. Councillor Alison Lobb said that Smith is planning on applying for funds from Huron County’s Supporting Local Economic Development (SLED) fund, but she had not yet heard whether the project will receive funding. Councillors Alex Westerhout and Marg Anderson inquired as to whether villages within the municipality would also be potential sites for a main street business and council decided that they should be included as well. Mayor Jim Ginn said that as long as the winning business was on the village’s main street, Londesborough, Auburn and Holmesville should definitely be included in the contest as well. Smith has already begun advertising the event, calling for interested entrepreneurs to come forward before the March deadline. For more information, contact Smith at 519-476-5922 or by e-mail at angela.smith@centralhuron.com Over the Christmas season Crystal Whyte became aware and concerned about the amount of packaging that came into her home as a result of gift giving and entertaining. After some investigating online and research she and Kerri Whyte gave an entertaining, interactive and informative talk about the Three Rs - reduce, reuse, recycle - at the Londesborough UCW meeting on Monday, Jan. 21. Society today is mostly participating in some kind of recycling program, but the rules can vary from municipality to municipality. How many of us actually study the flyers that come in the mail to guide us? So are we actually doing the good we think we are? By showing the ladies present common items that get into the garbage bins and bags Crystal demonstrated that education must be ongoing. For example, water bottles and drink containers must be totally empty, rinsed and have the tops removed. Paper and cardboard seem like no brainers but wire coils and hard covers have to be removed. The wire and covers go into actual garbage. The only plastic bags accepted are the large ones from grocery stores and they must be bundled. And no styrofoam or black plastic. Food stuffs left in containers or on paper,etc. contaminate a load that is then rejected and the whole load sent to landfill! The best advice is, if you are unsure about that item, put it in true garbage. Kerri spoke to what happens to our “garbage”. What we put in our recycle bins is picked up and delivered to a transfer/sorting UCW receive recycling tips ‘Win This Space’ comp. set for CH Lions breakfast set for Feb. 17 Mine! With temperatures approaching -20°C and heavy bouts of snow in the forecast, students at Hullett Central Public School have been opting to take their recess time indoors, where video games, cards and volleyball are preferred options to freezing outdoor endeavours. Partaking in some volleyball were Kaden Huether, left, and Drew Wilts. (Denny Scott photo) egirebyegivor carfoAn in-person social netw oonnection Grer CegivCar ork f ers b Providing peer and resource connections for caregivers in Huron and Perth Co e and/Caregivers provide support, assistanc /oor care, for family members and f in need. Being a caregiver can be rewarding and fulfilling. However, caregiver feel alone and overwhelmed in their journey. If you are a caregiver and would like to connect with other caregivers in Huro Perth Counties, please join us at an upcoming Caregiver Connection Group. These groups are hosted by caregivers for caregivers - come as you are for a snack and conversation! y car Stratford Public Library Group - Starting February 11, 2019 19 St. Andrew St., Stratford 2nd Monday of the month – 10:00 to 11:30am 4th Monday of the month – 1:00 to 2:30pm Brussels Library Group - Starting February 12, 2019 650 Turnberry St., Brussels 2nd and 4th Tuesday of the month – 2:00 to 3:30pm For more information call Huron Perth Community Support Services Network at 1-844-482-7800. ersiv ounties friends rs often on and a coffee, up REPRINTS OF PHOTOS taken by Citizen photographers are available to purchase. ALL ARE IN COLOUR 4x6 - $4.00 5x7 - $5.00 8x10 - $8.00 Phone to order ~ 519-523-4792 or 519-887-9114 By BRENDA RADFORD Call 523-4296 PEOPLE AROUND LONDESBORO NEWS FROM LONDESBORO Continued on page 11 #1 And We Still Try Harder! Recent circulation figures show The Citizen has the highest circulation in the northern part of Huron County, #3 in the entire county. 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