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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Citizen, 2003-03-26, Page 12PAGE 12. THE CITIZEN, WEDNESDAY, MARCH 26, 2003. Senior choir sings new anthem On Sunday, March 23 the senior choir of Londesboro United Church introduced as their morning anthem, a new Lenten hymn titled Sing Your Joy. The responsive psalm was based on Psalm 24, a prayer from David for protection. Rev. Nelson showed the boys and girls who gathered at the front for the children’s time, a Hebrew Old Testament. The Hebrews write right to left and the book is read from back to front. PEOPLE AROUND LONDESBORO By BRENDA RADFORD Call 523-4296 Sympathy of the community is extended to Don and Joan Goodall on the recent passing of the senior Mr. Goodall. Grandpa came to this area from Huntington, Quebec, to be closer to Don and his family, after the death of his wife, Margaret. He had been living for some months prior to his death at Huronlea, Brussels. On March 5, Florence Cartwright lost her mom, Mae Rinn, of Belgrave. The village offers their condolences to Florence and her sons at this time of sorrow. Grieving the loss of a sister-in-law are Gordon Radford and Helen Lee. Mrs. Carl (Mary) Radford, formerly of Crediton, passed away last Wednesday. All these families can use your concern and prayers as they come to terms with their individual losses Dennis Penfound is now a resident at the Restview Retirement Home in Clinton. He would certainly welcome visitors. Don’t forget to take in the Olde Tyme Country Breakfast at the Londesboro Community Hall on Sunday, March 30. This spring fundraiser is served up by the Londesboro Lions Club from 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. Integrity is the virtue under consideration at Hullett Central Public School this week of March 24 - 28. Vic Kitchen advises, “If we don’t stand for something, we’ll fall for anything.” Cheerios dine out play cards The ladies of the Cheerio Club and a guest enjoyed dinner at Today’s Restaurant and an afternoon of cards and fellowship at the home of Mary East on Wednesday, March 19. Dorothy Johnston opened their time together with an Anne Frank reading. Edythe Beacom spoke about the award recently given to former Londesboro resident, Pat Saundercock, for 30 years of service to the 4-H organization. Kay Hesselwood read a piece titled Points to Ponder. Absent member Phyllis Potter sent regards to the ladies and gave an update on husband, Jack’s, health. The monthly draw, given by Hazel Reid, was won by Betty Fisher. He explained'to the children that the Hebrews of the Old Testament time referred to God as Jaweh, sometimes shortened to Jaw. They gave God praise as “Hail Jaw”, from which has become our word “Hallelujah”. A minute for missions, read by Mary Ann Drost, was the story of a troubled young man named Brent. His wife and children were in jeopardy because of his life of crime. The Bridge Program, funded by the mission and service fund of the Locals visit South Carolina break, all the of Robert travelled to Carolina with During the March female members Anderson’s family Myrtle Beach, South the Seaforth and District All Girls Marching Band. Rosalyn and Jillian are members of that band and their mother, Tilly, and sister, Sharon, accompanied them. The whole group included 57 band members and 22 adults. Jillian remarks that the group enjoyed warm temperatures and sunny skies for most of the visit and found everyone to be very friendly. They toured the beautiful historic city of Charleston with its stately old plantation houses. The band performed three times during the stay, as part of Can-Am Days, a week of celebrations to foster Canadian-American relation- Sponsored by Londesboro Lions Club In support of Community betterment HURON EAST © Thank Jpou New Official Plan Notice of Public Meeting An Official Plan has been drafted following input from the community, agencies and Council. The Official Plan will guide development in the rural and urban areas of the Municipality for many years to come. Two public meetings are being held to receive input from the general public on: Wednesday, March 26th, 2003 at the Seaforth and District Community Centres Thursday, March 27th, 2003 at the Brussels Morris Grey Community Centre Tom Cameron, president of the Belgrave Optimists, presents a $3,000. cheque to Barb Black, secretary-treasurer of the Belgave Community Centre Board. The money raised was from a silent auction and luncheon held March 15 and will go towards new playground equipment at the Belgrave ball park. Also on hand for the presentation were Murray Scott, the North Huron representative on the Community Centre Board and Bruce Higgins, the chair of the board and Morris-Tumberry representative. (Mark Nonkes photo) From all of us - to all of you. We are grateful to everyone who made donations of items and money to our silent auction and lunch that was held on March 15th at the W.l. Hall in Belgrave. It was a great success! Thanks also to the public for your support. Proceeds for the day were $2,828.00. Therefore, a $3,000.00 donation was given to the arena board so that new playground equipment can be Installed and enjoyed by our community children and visitors to the park. Thanks again ~ Members of the Optimist Club of Belgrave & District osaBiaBOB»3csw8MsnoittraoisaQfliasi Proposed Agenda: 6:00-7:30 pm Drop-in to discuss your questions 7:30 pm Overview of the Plan and discussion The purpose of this meeting is to review policy directions with residents and stakeholders to provide all individuals with an opportunity to have input into the Official Plan. We look forward to your attendance, interest and comments. For more information go to www.huroneast. com or call the Huron East Municipal Office at (519) 527-0160 or the Huron County Planning and Development Department at (519) 524-2188. United Church of Canada, helped him turn his life around. Genesis 9: 6-17 was the text for Rev. Ted Nelson’s message titled Mount Ararat: A Mount of Hope. Following the arrival of Noah and his family on that mountain as the flood subsided, God established a covenant with Noah and the earth that He would never again send a flood. The sign of God’s covenant and promise was/is the rainbow. The promises of God are the same ships. The Girls’ Band was even mentioned in the Can-Am brochure as returning participants, For many years this band received funding through the board of education. However in recent years, that funding was withdrawn, making it necessary for the band to find other monetary sources. The band collects pop cans and Zehrs grocery tapes as part of its fundraising efforts. Donations of these items can be made with any band member. Each summer the band also holds a barbecue. The Seaforth and District Band is always looking for new members including dancers and flag twirlers. On April 2 from 7 - 8:30 p.m. the band is holding an open house at the former Seaforth high school, for girls aged 12 - 19, interested in the today as when originally made. God is still shaping our world; He will decide the future. Christians must have faith in the promises of God. They must use those promises in their lives to continue to have hope. Where there is no faith in the future, there is no power in the present. Rev. Nelson encouraged congregants to remember the hope of the rainbow. There will be men’s choir practice at 9:45 a.m. on Sunday, March 30. band. Parents are welcome as well to check out this enriching extracurricular activity. For information, contact Penny Breen at 524-9306. Old TEuinc (Tountrij JBrcakfast Sunday, March 30 a.m. - 1 p.m. at Londesboro Hall • Eggs • Bacon • Sausage • Pancakes and Homefries Adults................. Children Under 12 FROM LONDESBORO Check out The Citizen's WEBSITE at www.northhuron.on.ca