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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Citizen, 2002-10-30, Page 19THE CITIZEN, WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 30, 2002. PAGE 19. Former minister preaches at service Going, going ... Auctioneer Bob Trick gets the bidding war going during the time, talent and treasure auction at Hullett Central Public School on Saturday night. (Vicky Bremner photo) FROM LONDESBORO Cross- country held at Hullett Responsibility is the virtue being highlighted at Hullett Central Public School this last week of October. Elizabeth Kubler Ross is quoted "We have to accept the consequences of every deed, word or thought . throughout our lifetime." Perhaps you came into the village from- the south last Wednesday, Oct. 23 and wondered what was going on that so many students were along the highway. It Was the annual cross country meet -hosted every year by Hullett school. The scheduled date was actually Tuesday but cold, grey, rainy conditions , forced postponement until Wednesday which was perfect for the run. Six schools participate in the meet which is run on school grounds, along the highway from Armstrongs for a short distance and return to the school. There were eight different races and each school can enter six runners in each race. The Clinton Christian School finished first overall and Hullett placed third. The top Hullett finisher was,Alicia Middegaal with a fourth place. Hallett school's junior and midget girls teams had a second-place finish while the intermediate girls team came in third. The junior boys team from Hullett was a third-place winner while the midget and intermediate boys teams both came in fourth place. The following items were filed by Kelly Stevenson and Laura Snell. The junior soccer teams had a great day at Huron Centennial School in Brucefield on the tournament rain date of Oct. 21. Our school is very proud of their efforts. The girls team got second, losing to Blyth Public School and the .boys were third. Seaforth Public School got first overall. As you perhaps know, the school had a magazine sales campaign. The class that sold the most subscriptions got an ice cream party. The Grade 7/8 class with 110 sales was narrowly beat out by the Grade 6/7 class with 116 in sales. If you sold magazines y ou .got priy.es. Mrs. -lebbutt and Mrs. Webster have started the peace maker program. It is a program to help the teachers out on the yard with problems. They had great response Irian the pupils in Grade 5-and up. They will also he having peer mediators starting very 'shortly. An thiniversary is a time. for rejoicing. Those gathered for the anniversary service at Londesboro United Church on Sunday, Oct. 27 did just that. A former Londesboro minister returned to conduct the service. Rev. Mac Carson noted that with a history of 100 years, .11 congregation as active as Londes15oro's has cause to rejoice: Music, plentiful and varied, also expressed the joyousness of the occasion. Accompanying the hymns were Gail Lear at the organ-and Barb Rosman on the piano. The senior choir sang the anthem, Praise God. The sound of pealing bells always brings joy. Nancy (Hearn) Ross of Goderich and her bell playing filled the sanctuary with joy that morning. Along with Barb Bosman at the piano, Nancy entertained churchgoers with several beautiful selections, one of which was titled Like a River.Glorious. During the children's time, Rev. Carson talked about time. He showed the boys and girls a clock he owned that once had hung in the Londesboro sanctuary. Coincidentally, he had purchased it at a previous auction. Rev. Carson encouraged the young folk to "take time to be holy". He wants them to sometimes go . slow Eleven ladies of the Londesboro Cheerio Club and one guest dined at the Fireside Cafe of Wingham on Wednesday, Oct. 23. The ladies enjoyed the fall colours on their drive that sunny after- noon. Later, Dorothy - Johnston welcomed the group to her home and began that part of their afternoon by reading a thought- provoking quote from Mother Teresa. During the roll call. Genevieve Allen spoke of the boOklet Karen and enjoy God's world. The day's responsive reading was Psalm 145 in which David gives praises td God. The text, God is love, for the sermon came from the New Testament reading, I John 4: 7-21. Rev. Carson's message was titled It's All a Mess. He mentioned that in the history of the congregation there would have been many times .of uncertainty and chaos/mess. Present day uncertainties, wars and disasters do not mean the world is at an end. For all times, faith is tied up in the words, God is love. The three major religions of the world recognize that our world is ordered; it came by design from a God of some form. Moreover, our God is. He is now the rock on which we stand. Our God is love that is pure. He loves us in spite of what we are because He Is Love. At the end of the day/mess God will love. Mac reminded all to ponder the hymn, "Jesus loves me, this I know," when calamity" comes. The board of stewards expressed their thanks to everyone - auctioneer, donors, buyers, workers who helped on Oct. 26 to ensure the success of their auction. An early tally suggests $4,500 was raised for the ongoing work of the church. Dolmage has compiled. Titled Memories of Londesboro, the book will sell for $5 a copy. The Cheerioladies agreed-to make a donation to the Jack Potter fundraising breakfast to be held on Nov. 10. The draw of the month, presented by Geraldine Dale was won by Genevieve. Allen. Fur added amusement during their eudhtc playing, Marie Glousher read some household hints. Nov. 20 is the date fi n• the next Cheerio Club -afternoon. summer of sunshine and warmth, we are experiencing duller days and cooler temperatures. No longer can we spend time outdoors in the evenings. Now that we have "fallen back" from daylight savings time, the evenings seems so much longer. Already 'many of us are getting that cocooning instinct. Doctors tell us that a good remedy for any dark day or mood is a good The October meeting of the Women of the United Church of Londesboro was held Monday evening, Oct. 21. Brenda Snell, Bev Riley. Lynda Horbanuik and Florence Snell led the Thanksgiving:,devotional -time. While reminding us to always give thanks for the bountiful gifts, a reading pointed' out three truths about life. Firstly, that the best things in life are free. Secondly, that the best things in life are not free as life is a gift of God's grace. Thirdly. the best thing about lifers that through God.-life is everlasting. `Chose present at the meeting agreed to make year-end donations to Seaforth Public Hospital. Clinton laugh. I'm suggesting you take a couple hours one evening soon and see the movie My Big Fat Greek Wedding. Be sure to take tissues along as you will laugh until you cry. This movie is this summer', so- called 'sleeper Wm', meaning it was not expected to do that well at the box office Financed by Tora.Hanks, the film was originally shown at one of the film festivals. It is an on-screen adaptation ot' the female lead, Tulla's stage comedy routine. Shot in Toronto, the movie has familiar Canadian actors; you'll recognize some of them from TV.- There is actually a home in Toronto like the movie one and Ryerson is . the school in that particular scene. You'll never use Windex ;1 ,231n without chuckling. Public Hospital. Camp Menesetung. the United Church Resource Centre in Mitchell, the Huron-Perth Hospital- Visitation program and the board of stewards, Dec. 2 is the date for the Christmas potluck dinner. Items brought that evening will be given to Phoenix House. the Clinton Women's Shelter•. Other details for that evening were- also discussed. The ladies will meet next on Nov. 18 and make tray .favours for the Clinton Public Hospital for Christmas Day. Help protect the environment Reduce, reuse and recycle MMMM Mary-Kate Allen looks eager to get to her delicious dessert. The youngster was one of the diners at the Londesboro barbecue on Saturday night. (Vicky Bremner photo) 11 Cheerios dine out After a Thanksgiving, theme of UCW