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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Citizen, 2000-06-07, Page 9THE CITIZEN, WEDNESDAY, JUNE 7, 2000. PAGE 9. United Church marks 75th anniversary The year 2000 marks the 75th anniversary of the United Church of Canada. The front of the order of service for Londesboro United Church on Sunday, June 4 was a copy of the front of The Inaugural Service of the United Church of Canada from June 10, 1925. series of broadcasts. He recounted the progression of union from 1879 when four branches of the Presbyterian churches joined as one until the uniting of Presbyterian, Methodist, Congregationalist and Baptist in 1925. FROM LONDESBORO Gang Throughout this month Rev. Paul Ross will chronicle the history and background of the United Church of Canada under the broad title of Those Were the Days. This past Sunday his message was subtitled Union and Rupture. With a background of taped famil­ iar hymns, Rev. Ross as narrator/newscaster for Radio Station CUCC, gave an imaginary The first service of the United Church of Canada was held in the Mutual Street Arena in Toronto and saw the uniting of 8,000 congrega­ tions. Rev. George Pidgeon, a former Presbyterian minister, was named the first moderator. Union did not happen without rup­ ture as some Presbyterian congrega­ tions chose not to join. In later years union negotiations with the Anglican Church of Canada did not meet with success. Prayers for the service this past Sunday were based on the Presbyterian Book of Common Order of 1922. Scripture passages were Acts 1: 1-11 and John 7: 20-24. Greeting churchgoers was Betty Hulley. Muffins and coffee prior to the service were served by Tom and enjoys entertainer The after-dinner entertainment at the Londesboro Happy Gang Seniors gathering on Wednesday, May 31 was Audrey (Sprung) McPherson. Her four humorous monologues and a variety of sub­ jects caused much laughter and got the afternoon off on an amusing note. Details of events for the summer were brought to everyone’s atten­ tion. The next meeting will be a pork barbecue at 6:30 p.m. June 21 - one week early. Any Hullett seniors interested in joining the Happy Gang Seniors group are invited to attend that evening. Attendees with last initials A to M are asked to bring dessert while per­ sons N to Z should bring first course food items. A small fee will be charged for the meat. An invitation to attend the Huronlea Volunteer Picnic on June 6 was received. Entertainment begins at 7 p.m. Eleven Londesboro seniors will be taking part in the Seniors’ Games in Stratford on June 12 and 13. The Seniors’ Convention in North Bay will be held Aug. 14 to Aug. 16. Belgrave will host the fall rally on Sept. 28. Church hosts appreciation dinner Last Thursday evening, June 1 Londesboro United Church held its annual appreciation supper. The very pleasant couple of hours is meant to thank the many volunteers who in the past year have willingly given of their time and talent to further the work of the church. Those gathered for the event in the church basement were served most delicious fare by the youth group and their leaders. The squares were cer­ tainly enjoyed at our table.’ Monies realized by the group for this catering effort will help finance a weekend camping excursion. Guests were also treated to after dinner musical entertainment. Paul Ross and Barb Bosman presented three numbers from Andrew Lloyd Weber’s Cats. Harry Lear, accompa­ nied by Gail, sang Look for the Silver Lining and Evening Prayer. Many grateful comments were heard that evening regarding the new sidewalk on the east side of the church building and the fresh gravel on the driveway. Thanks, Carl! A mighty swing It was the young and the rest on Saturday as the youth of Londesboro and Auburn United Church took on other con­ gregants in a fun game of baseball. (Vicky Bremnerphoto) OPEC works with ministry Continued from page 8 organizations formed in 1991 to deal with farming and the environment. “OFEC is working with the Ontario Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs and the Ontario Ministry of the Environment,” said Paul Verkley, Perth County dairy farmer and nutri­ ent management chair of OFEC. “We are fully supportive of regula­ tion and enforcement in the area of water quality.” “Ontario’s rural communities include farm families who are all saddened and concerned by the recent events in Walkerton,” said Bruce Countv producer Stan Eby, president of the Ontario Cattlemen’s Association. “We all depend on clean and safe water for our families and our animals.” “Farmers have been instrumental in developing programs to harmo­ nize their farms with the environ­ ment. Proactive efforts include developing the Environ-mental Farm Plan program, a series of Best Management Practices which include nutrient manage-ment,” said Bob Bedggood, co-chair of OFEC and a Middlesex County pork pro­ ducer. “Nutrient Management Plans are one way of ensuring that the number of animals on each farm is suitable for the available land.” ANNOUNCEMENT Cathy Ritsema The Alzheimer Society of Huron County is pleased to announce CATHY RITSEMA as the first Executive Director effective April 2000. Cathy brings a wide knowledge of senior issues to the society. The Alzheimer Society of Huron County is commit­ ted to improve the quality of life of people with Alzheimer disease and related dementias and their caregivers. PEOPLE AROUND LONDESBORO By BRENDA RADFORD Call .J 523-4296 Marjorie Duizer. Carmen and Maryanne Drost and family ushered. Approximately a dozen children took part. The congregation was treated to two solos by Rosalyn Hartman, daughter of Tillie and Robert Anderson. Accompanied by Barb Bosman she sang. We Believe in God and Jesus, What a Beautiful Name. Saturday, June 3. Rev. Paul Ross officiated. Ralph Potter Jr. was his father’s best man. Friend of the bride, Darcy, was maid of honour. The wedding dinner and evening reception were held in the Londesboro Community Hall. The couple reside in Kitchener GRADUATION The 1st Blyth Scouts plan to attend the Jamboree in PEI in the summer of 2001. They are holding a garage sale on July 1 as a fundraiser. Several boys from the Londesboro area are members of that troop. Show your support by donating items for the sale. Marriage vows were exchanged by Ralph Potter and LeeAnn Pauli in Londesboro United Church on Hullett approves S310,013 budget Approval for the 2000 budget was given at the May 31 session of Hullett Twp. council. With $310,013.21 required for municipal purposes, there will be no increase in the tax rate for local uses. However, education and county taxes will increase the rate by .82 per cent. The total budget will see expendi­ tures of $1,034,143.98. Council agreed to hire Marcia Salm as a part-time office assistant for June through August. The $500 tuition will be paid by council for a two-year post-second­ ary accounting program for Clerk- Treasurer Rhonda Fischer, offered by International Correspondence Schools. Kate Fisher, eldest granddaughter of Howard and Joan Bernard of Brussels, Ont., has successfully completed her O.A.C. year (grade 13) at G.C.V.I. in Guelph. Kate has been accepted by the University of Guelph in the Environmental Sciences Program. Congratulations Kate, we re very proud of you. Love Mom, Keith, Amber, Ashley, Emma, Paige, John and Scott. 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