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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Citizen, 2003-06-04, Page 13FROM LONDESBORO Church news Coffee, juice and muffins supplied by Laurel Mitchell and family greeted churchgoers at Londesboro United Church on Sunday, June 1. The senior choir’s anthem was the familiar hymn, He Touched Me. To the children Rev. Ted Nelson recounted a story about an older lady who complained all during her first airplane trip. Then she was sorry because the trip was short and she had forgotten to enjoy it. He told them that worry wastes time and causes people to miss out on happiness. From the book of Proverbs comes the phrase, “A merry heart is good medicine”. The Sunday school participated in a Lenten calendar activity which stressed the plight of poor children around the world. As a result, the children presented a cheque for $49.19 to Ken Hunking, church treasurer to be sent to the Mission and Service fund. In the responsive psalm, Psalm 54, David offers praise to the Lord. Isaiah 55: 1-5 reminds that “the Lord your God has gloried you.” Our Lord’s Uniqueness was the title of Rev. Nelson’s message and the text was found in the New Testament lesson. In John 7: 40-53 the soldiers reported that “no man has ever spoken as this man.” In a world that is less compartmentalized than in the past where Christians are bombarded by other ideas and religious beliefs, one needs to occasionally examine the uniqueness of Christ and His message. No idea, thought or belief in music, invention or literature is absolutely new. Thus Christ’s uniqueness comes from His sublime simplicity. His words and teachings came from the lessons of His childhood; from the Old Testament scriptures. His uniqueness lies also in the fulfillment of those lessons as He made the Old Testament of God familiar to the early church as Our Father and spread God’s love to all. June 8 is the Sunday school’s promotion and award service. They invite you to join them for a potluck dinner following the service. PEOPLE AROUND LONDESBORO By BRENDA RADFORD Call 523-4296 Hugh and Betty Millar will celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary on Sunday, June 8. Congratulations from the village on this special occasion. Gang enjoys potluck dinner A potluck dinner started the afternoon on Wednesday, May 28 at the Londesboro Community Hall for the Happy Gang Seniors. During the business the group agreed to donate a French proficiency and a history award to Grade 8 students of Hullett Central Public School at the graduation ceremonies on June 20. Londesboro seniors will entertain at Huronlea on June 10 for the June birthday celebrants. The seniors will meet for the last time until fall on June 25. This will be a supper meeting to which the Blyth seniors will be invited. A new slate of officers for 2003-2004 will be presented at that gathering. Consideration, virtue at school “No one can sincerely try to help another without helping himself.” This quote supports the virtue of consideration being emphasized this first week of June at Hullett Central Public School. Consideration means being thoughtful and sensitive to others. The school held its annual track and field meet on Thursday, May 22 organized by Mr. Caldwell. Top athletes in the six years and under category were Tyler Berry, Kyle Pollard and Wyatt Carey. Top scoring seven and eight-year- olds were Alicia Middegaal, Kelly Cooke, Nicole Middegaal, Ray Huether, Jamie Plaetzer and Greg Roetcisoender. In the nine and ten-year-old grouping Danielle Bean, Robyn Kassies, Katelyn Roetcisoender, Tolson Carter, Brent Drost and Kris Bjerg tallied up the most points. Kyle Middegaal, Krista Rozendal, Jenessa Dalton, Geoff Gibson, Matt Boven and Brad Rachlis proud Continued from page 9 of all, he says, is “taking two struggling rural school boards and building what I consider to be a front-running, dynamo school board with a focus on student learning.” He expressed pride in the board’s “considerable progress in technology, particularly with the distance education program,” as well as the development of business and community partnerships, a good working relationship with the MIDWESTERN ADULT DAY SERVICES Annual General Meeting Midwestern Adult Day Services Representing the Adult Day Centres in Clinton, Exeter, Grand Bend & Wingham cordially invites you to attend the AGM on Monday, 23 June, 2003 at 10:00 a.m. preceded by a continental breakfast at 9:30 a.m. in the Betty Cardno Memorial Centre, 317 Huron Road, Clinton. We are seeking applications for Board Membership from the Goderich, Seaforth and Clinton areas. Call 482-7800 or 1-866-492-2205 THE CITIZEN, WEDNESDAY, JUNE 4, 2003. PAGE 13. Thanks for everything Staff and students at Hullett Central Public School took a little time out on Friday morning to thank the many parents and grandparents who volunteer their time to help at the school. Grade 3/4 students Summer Carpenter, left, Emily Allen and Alanna Roy spell out the name of one of their helpers. (Janice Becker photo) Greidanus were top scorers in the 11-year-old category. From the events for 12-year-olds, Laura Snell, Rachel Snell, Katie McClinchey, Tony Bean, Jamie Dobie and Nathan Salverda were winners. Thirteen and over winners were Lindsay Gibson, Jaleena Daw, Stefanie Archambault, Derek Dolmage, Drew Miller and Anthony Wilts. First and second-place winners competed at the regional track and field meet on Thursday, May 29 in Seaforth. Mrs. Pickell’s Grade 3/4 class has been doing an in-depth study of medieval times complete with knights’ castles and feasting. On Tuesday, May 27 the class went to Toronto to have a closer look. Vanessa Wilts has written about the day trip: “We woke up early in the morning to have breakfast and load the bus at the school by 6 a.m. By the time we got of progress Huron-Perth Catholic District School Board, and the board’s ability to attract educators from outside the district. “Lome Rachlis has done a tremendous job for public education in our district,” Westley said in an official media release about the outgoing director’s announcement.“It will be a challenge for our board to find a replacement with the same level of dedication to the children.” to Toronto it was 8:30 a.m. We were at “Medieval Times” by 9:15 but had to wait until it opened at 9:30 a.m. As we went in the Huilett pupils were given a blue crown. We looked around and saw real swords and gold things in the gift shop. We went through the dungeon and saw how people were tortured. We looked at the horses too. When it was time to enter the arena the yellow crowns were called first. When the man called blue we found our seats in the blue section by matching a number. The king and princess proposed a toast to the knight of the castle and the kids of the crowd. There was a big bang that made us jump out of our seats. As the arena filled with fog a wizard appeared. The king announced “Let the games begin” and called out the six knights. They did some games and the tournament began. Opponents were chosen and they fought by jousting and sword fighting. We were served our dinner of corn, chicken, potatoes, bread and apple pie while the games went on. As we were finishing our meal, they announced the winner of the tournament was the yellow knight. We got the green knight’s autograph as we left the arena. The bus took us to Casa Loma where our tour guide told us fhe castle is haunted. He showed us two secret passageways - one to the Norman tower and the other to the Scottish tower. Another passageway led to the wine cellar. We had supper at McDonald’s on the way home and arrived at the school at 8:15 p.m. after a great day.”