HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Citizen, 2003-04-30, Page 19THE CITIZEN, WEDNESDAY, APRIL 30, 2003. PAGE 19.
Gardening, topic of Londesboro UCW
FROM LONDESBORO
Event
raises
$6,000
Gentleness is the virtue at Hullett
Central Public School this week..
From Shakespeare’s The Merchant
of Venice comes the quote:
(gentleness) is twice blessed; It
blesseth him that gives and him that
takes.”
Hullett school’s SAC committee is
to be commended for a great school
and community event on Thursday
evening, April 24. The fun,
excitement and smells greeted one at
the door. When the young folk had
had their faces painted and spent
some time with a peppy looking
clown and played games, they could
settle down for some serious eating
- at the food booth, the ice cream
stand or the caramel com and candy
floss machines.
Meanwhile, the bake table and the
used book table did a brisk business.
All books were 25 cents or one
coupon - what a deal!
The number, 147 listed in the
program, and variety of items in the
silent auction kept bidders
hovering/checking their hoped-for
prizes. Obviously, by the smiles at
the cashiers’ table, bidders were
pleased about their purchases.
Approximately $6,000 profit was
raised by the event to purchase
library books for the classrooms.
The committee thanks everyone
from the youngest to the oldest who
contributed in anyway to a
successful evening.
Women of Londesboro United
Church met in the Sunday School
room for their gathering on Monday,
April 21.
Sara Soberg of the Benmiller area
was present to talk about gardening.
Having been employed in the
gardening field for many years and
now working at Art’s Landscaping
in Goderich, Sara offered many
pointers for improving the health
and general appearance of trees,
shrubs and plants.
She said to ask questions at garden
centres and read lots cf sources for
help in choosing the right plants for
each garden. Sara also touched on
fertilizing, pruning and watering in
response to questions asked by the
women present.
In keeping with the gardening
theme the devotional time featured
readings and hymns about nature.
Easter is a time when both nature
and man are reborn. Mary East,
Marie Bromley and Yvonne Hoggart
suggested that in life as in
gardening, one reaps what one sows.
During the business portion of the
evening, reports were given on
recent fundraising efforts.
Upcoming catering was discussed
and plans made for the cabin at
Camp Menesetung.
On behalf of the committee whose
mandate it is to adapt the present
church building for the inclusion of
the church office, Marjorie Duizer
presented an update. She took back
to the .committee suggestions from a
UCW perspective.
Co-president Kittie MacGregor
reported that several ladies from the
Londesboro UCW enjoyed a
pleasant evening as guests of the
Auburn UCW on Monday, April
14.
Susan Potter, the new director of
Camp Menesetung, spoke
enthusiastically about the summer
activities planned for the camp.
Camp Menesetung’s brochures
promise non-stop fun for campers of
all ages. There are five weekly camp
programs for children aged seven to
15 in July and August and a teen
weekend in May. Offering a variety
of programs for children, adults and
families in a holiday style is the
single parents weekend and the
family camp weekend.
New this year is a two-day camp
program in June for children ages
five to seven as an introduction to
the camping experience. The young
again weekend is also new this year
and offers activities for the young at
heart in the 50 and older category.
The camp needs staff for this
season. If you or someone you know
is looking for summer employment
or a camping experience, contact
Susan herself at 524-7982 or
registrar, Marg Bakker at 529-7428.
Brochures are available at area
churches.
Although supported by the United
Churches these programs are open to
United congregants hear of CFGB
PEOPLE AROUND
LONDESBORO
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By BRENDA
RADFORD
Call
523-4296
On Sunday, April 27, Keith Loder
was the guest speaker at Londesboro
United Church. He spoke on the
Canadian Foodgrains Bank which
was established in 1983 as a
practical way for farmers to share
their harvests with the world’s less
fortunate.
CFGB works in partnership with
13 Canadian churches and more than
10,000 congregations to find and
implement long-term solutions to
hunger. Monies realized through the
sale of the crop from a growing
project is matched four times by the
Canadian government.
Carmen Drost, who is in charge of
the growing project for Londesboro
United, introduced Mr. Loder to the
congregation. Carmen is seeking
help with the 35 acres to be worked
at the Co-op’s grain elevator. If you
can spare some time for this project
contact him or sign the volunteer
Jason works at the Zurich Feed
Mill and comes to Londesboro from
Vanastra. Dianne is a waitress at
Pepos Restaurant in Clinton.
Jason’s daughter, Nikki, is
enrolled in a primary class at Hullett
Central Public School.
A miscellaneous shower for bride
elect, Carrie Salverda, daughter of
Ed and Mary, will be held at
Kinbum Hall on May 2.
sheet in the narthex.
Sunday was also designated as
Camping Sunday and other aspects
of the service reflected that theme.
Assisting UCW co-presidents Kittie
MacGregor and Lynda Horbanuik
with the worship were Cheryl
Trewartha and Joan Whyte.
Guest soloist, Amanda Hare, sang
Heart to Change the World and
There Is A Redeemer.
The offering was received with
butterfly nets. A beach ball brought
to the children’s time by Crystal
Whyte initiated conversation about
camping.
Bert Lyon offered a Minute for
Missions whiqh spoke of young folk
who came to know God when given
the opportunity through the United
Church’s Mission and Service Fund
to attend camp.
The men’s choir will practise on
May 4. May 4 is the Masonic Divine
District service and the congregation
is invited to join the Masons for
lunch and fellowship at the
Londesboro Community Hall
following the service.
Helen Dale is still looking for
pictures of former ministers - Rev.
Hugh Fair; Rev. J. Andrews, Rev. J.
Kennedy, Rev. T. Sawyer, Rev. W.
Osbourne, Rev. John Johnston, Rev.
A. Penman and Rev. Millard
Gandier. Contact her if you can helpIt was much ado about nothing
last Thursday evening when the
Blyth fire brigade tore through the
village. They were responding to a
call at what many know as the
tobogganning hill or Wellbank’s hill,
next door to Ontario Used Tractor
Parts.
Owners of the property had lit a
fire earlier in the day to burn off
grass and the fire was being closely
monitored. However, anyone
approaching from the west after
dark might easily be alarmed by the
sight.
Matt and Amy Townsend recently
moved from Londesboro into a new
home in Blyth. Their little white
cottage across the road from the
Hensall Co-operative was vacant for
several weeks. Now you can
welcome Jason Chapman and
Dianne to the village.
CONGRATULATIONS LAURA on the news of the continuing international
success of your two books introduced at last year's world championships.
CONGRATULATIONS JASON - 2003 WORLD CHAMPION,
Ocean City, Maryland. April 25th. Love; Mom and Dad
Many thanks to Glen Howe and Ross Snider, Ontario Canada and Barry
Woodcraft, Gloucestershire, England, for generously providing access to their
incredible aviaries and reference materials. To Tom Johnson, Rochester, New
York. An incredible photographer and extraordinary man. Also to, Phillips
Petroleum, Oklahoma; World Wildlife Gallery, Montana; North American
Wildfowl Preservation, Michigan; Louisiana Wildfowl Collectors Guild. New
Orleans; The Masters Class, Minnesota; Havre de Grace Decoy Museum and
Ward Foundation Museum, Maryland; Windsor Woodcarving Museum; Cape
May Wetlands Institute Museum, New Jersey; Oil Gard Corporation; Firefly
Books; Equinox Magazine; Camden House Publishing; Ontario Out of Doors;
Wildfowl Art Magazine; Wildfowl Carving Magazine; Chip Chats; Stackpole
Publishing; Studio North; T.V. London; University of Western Ontario; Rogers
Cable and the Global television network for their interest and support. Thanks
also to the scores of excellent shows and the thousands of wonderful people in
the international wildfowl carving fraternity.
The Londesboro ladies were
reminded by Kittic of the camp’s
wish list. A box for donations is in
the narthex of the church.
anyone wanting a camping
experience in a Christian setting.
Spaces are still available in most of
the sessions.
A smile to his face
While fun and games went on around him, little Griffin
MacDonald showed his delight with the ice-cream cone he
received at the Hullett Central school auction and family
night last Thursday. (Vicky Bremner photo)
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