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PAGE 14. THE CITIZEN, WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBEFI 19, 2001.
Tournament raises cash for CPH
The Blyth Steam Show wasn't the
only hive of activity the weekend
following Labour Day. Ball dia-
monds in Londesboro and Auburn
were also buzzing with activity.
The Londesboro Old Timers slo-
pitch team sponsored a weekend co=
ed tournament, the proceeds from
which will be donated to the Clinton
Public Hospital. Siace it was intend-
ed to be a fun event, many local
groups, such as
Huronview/Huronlea, the Clinton
hospital, and several families entered
teams. Fifteen were local teams,
while one group- came from
Kitchener.
It's likely those attending religious
services across our nation last week-
end did so seeking comfort, reassur-
ance and a renewal of their faith, a
result of the tragic events in the
United States on Sept. I I .
Certainly, there was a subdued air
in the sanctuary at Londesboro
United Church on Sept. 16 as our
community wonders how to
respond. The United Church of
Canada urges" its members to offer
prayers for all persons involved —
government leaders, victims and
their families and the workmen
clearing the devastation.
Recognizing that children may
have difficulty understanding such
tragic happenings, Rev. Paul Ross
showed them a coin he recently
received. The coin had an angel on
one face and the word "hope" on the
other. The coin's intent was that the
angel would bring hope to Rev. Ross
and renew his spirit. It was
impressed-upon the young folk that
hope is a belief in the future.
The senior choir offered as
anthem, In the Bulb, There is a
Flower — a fitting sentiment. The
responsive litany was taken from
Psalms 14 and 53.
Seemingly, the prophet, Jeremiah
was a pessimist. In Jeremiah 4: 23-
28 he offers no hope for the people
A miscellaneous bridal shower
will be held for Kim Salverda at the
Kinburn Hall on Sept. 28 at 7:3(1
p.m. Everyone is welcome to share
in the fun and extend best wishes to
FROM LONDESBORO
Many guests
turn out
for WI
meeting
As many guests as members were
present on Monday, Sept. 10 when
the Londesboro Women's Institute
held its monthly meeting _at
Londesboro.
Guest speaker Blyth Fire Chief,
Paul Josling gave an informative talk
on how to prevent tire and ways to
deal with fire should one occur. He
reinforced the 911 system as the only
call to make for fire, OPP and ambu-
lance services. Chief Josling stressed
that when making the call one must
give the street name and number or
the road name and number.
Lunch and a business meeting fol-
lowed the speaker's presentation.
Good
showing
at euchre
party
There were 17 1/2 tables of euchre
players at the Happy Gang Seniors'
euchre party at the Londesboro Hall,
Friday, Sept. 14.
John and Mary Vanden Elzen were
the high couple with 78 points fol-
lowed closely by Doris Laidlaw and
Thelma Deveaux with 77 points.
Third prize was awarded to Jim
Coultes and Mabel Wheeler who
scored 73 points.
Frank and Kay Bear had the most
lone hands having successfully
played eight. Doris Laidlaw, Linda
Laurie and Edgar Daer "shared the
wealth" prizes.
The next euchre party will be held
Oct. 12.
All teams were guaranteed four
games including the first game of the
playoffs. Winners in the four divi-
sions received monetary prizes.
A good deal of ball was played,
and much fun was had by all for a
great cause.
Dr. Ray Flowers threw the ceremo-
nial first pitch, Friday evening, Sept.
7. In spite of a few games having to
be postponed due to rain, the tourney.
was completed late Sunday after-'
noon, Sept. 9.
A good portion of the profits real-
ized was raised through the sale of
raffle.tickets on 54 prizes donated by
local businesses and interested indi-
of Judah as he tells them of the dev-
astation coming to earth because
they have failed to live God's way.
However, the text for Rev. Ross'
message, A Lost Cause, comes from
Jeremiah for God states He will not
put a full end to humanity.
In Paul's first letter to Timothy 1:
2-17 he tells of how God has
changed his life. Paul, a first-rate
sinner, received mercy from God so
he could show God to others.
From Luke 15: 1-10 came two
parables — the lost sheep and the lost
coin — as Jesus urges Christians to
never give up hope. There will be
much joy over the repentance of a
single sinner.
' Rev. Ross related that more than
once in the days following the surre-
al events of Sept. I I, he heard it stat-
ed that any attempt to wipe out ter-
rorism is a lost cause. Rather he feels
that terrorism itself is the lost cause.
The world will always contain.
good and bad, righteousness and
evil, but God is there to help the
world rise above terrorism. God has
given man the necessary resources
to reshape the world. He will rebuild
humanity and reshape it to His lik-
ing. Christians are called to work
with God at establishing 'a better
world for all its people, he said.
Kim.
On Monday, Sept. 24 at 7:30 p.m.
the fall rally for Huron East of the
Huron Perth UCW Presbyterial will
be held -at Londesboro United
Church. Melissa Whitmore, the
guest speaker, has chosen
Enthusiasm and Team Building as
her topic.
Everyone in the communny is
invited to share the evening.
viduals. The grand prize, won by
Cheryl Wheeler of Londesboro, was
a barbecue from Sparling's Propane
of Blyth, complete with a propane
tank donated by Tiesma Tarps -and
tilled by Harold's Shell with cooking
utensils supplied by Verbeek's
Garden Centre, all of Clinton.
The organizing team also sold t-
shirts imprinted with the sponsors'
names as another avenue for raising
funds. There are a few shirts, left so if
you would like to make a donation to
CPH through the tournament, call
Connie DeJong (5239609).
The Londesboro slo-pitch team
extends thanks to all who made the
weekend a success — sponsors, dona-
tors, players and spectators. An
announcement about the final tally
going to the hospital will be forth-
coming.
UC congregants
reflect on terror
occurring in U.S.
Brad Marsh adds a little spice to his chili at the Blyth
Community Church of God fundraising supper on Friday
night. Proceeds from the event will go towards mission work
(Vicky Bremner photo)