HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Citizen, 2005-02-03, Page 22PAGE 22. THE CITIZEN, THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 3, 2005.
Book lovers
It was a special day last Thursday in Mrs. Pickell’s Grade 3/4
classroom at Hullett Central Public School as family members
joined students to celebrate literacy. One of the activities this
year has been a reading trip across the country, with students
working their way one centimetre along a map of the Trans
Canada highway for every 10 books read. Thursday’s event
began in the morning in the hope of advancing them along the
route even further. Reading a favourite book with her
grandma, Marg Fleming is Grade 3 student Claire. (Bonnie Gropp
photo)
UCW meets in
church basement
The women of Londesborough
United Church held their first
meeting of 2005 the evening of Jan.
24 in the church basement.
Mary East began devotions with a
reading which brought to everyone’s
attention that as the new year begins
it is a good time to resolve to help
others, to be aware of their needs and
to strive to make God’s world
happier and just a little better.
Harriet Shillinglaw’s reading
impressed upon those present that
having more may really mean
having less. For example, one can
have more things, but less time to
enjoy them. And although one may
be working hard to make a living
they may not have a life as a result.
Grandma’s Apron, read by Helen
Lee. brought back memories of the
days when aprons were a part of
every woman’s wardrobe.
A scripture passage was read by
Marie Bromley. Yvonne Hoggart
offered prayer. This devotional
period ended with the singing of a
hymn.
During the business part of the
gathering. Joan Whyte agreed to
look into the purchase of a fold
down change table for the new
washroom. Following some
discussion it was decided to raise the
price of catered meals to bring them
in line with prices charged by other
groups in the area.
Preliminary plans were talked
about for the publication of a UCW
cookbook sometime this year.
Brenda Radford and Marjorie
Duizer reported on a most successful
pre-Christmas fundraiser. The group
sold some 140 cans of caramel corn.
They thank everyone who
contributed to this success, from
those who saved the cans, to those
who helped package or who
purchased them.
In keeping with one of the
mandates of UCW, to do God’s
service, proceeds of $800 will be
forwarded to the Mission and
Service fund of the United Church
earmarked for African AIDS Relief
and the Tsunami Relief Fund.
The Huron-Perth Presbytery
annual meeting will be held at
Parkview United Church in Stratford
on Feb. 9. Guest speaker, Helen
Bowman, will explore the theme,
Sisters in Spirit.
Londesborough UCW will meet
again on Feb. 21 and hold their
World Day of Prayer meeting on
Friday, March 4.
Signs damaged
During the month of November
several large road signs belonging
to Road Watch and Crime Stoppers
were damaged throughout Huron
County.
The six signs were among
numerous road signs that have been
erected by the two non-profit
groups in Huron in an effort to
raise awareness for their pro
grams.
The signs were obtained through
government grants and erected by
the two groups as part of their
continual battle in the fight against
crime on our roads and to our
property.
Huron OPP are asking for the
public’s assistance in the solving
these crimes. If you have any
information call Crime Stoppers at
1-800-222-8477.
PEOPLE AROUND
LONDESBORO
Villagers were alerted to the
passing of Bob Potter, 77, early on
Wednesday morning. Bob and Anne
retired to Londesborough a dozen or
so years ago about the same time as
Bob’s brother and his wife. Jack and
Phyllis.
Bob had worked for the city of
North York as a sanitation worker
and this job may have influenced his
hobby. Bob was a great collector.
Sometimes he brought home articles
that just took his fancy and he
enjoyed movie posters and
souvenirs.
He was also an avid collector of
war memorabilia. These war items
became part of displays set up
for the interest of school children
and adults for Remembrance
Day.
Bob seemed to appreciate the
freedom Canada enjoyed through
the efforts of our veterans and
tended the graves of veterans in the
Blyth and Clinton cemeteries and
erected white crosses decorated with
poppies on gravesites.
He did assist relatives seeking the
burial places of soldiers in this area.
Sons Gordon and Allan came to
Londesborough with Bob and Anne.
Bob’s daughter. Sandra lives in
.Toronto with their only
granddaughter, Amanda. Before she
began school Amanda spent a great
deal of time in Londesborough and
enjoyed the special freedom
grandfathers allow their grand-
\ daughters.
Bob was very much a man of his
own mind and seldom could be
swayed once he had decided a thing.
The coffee crowd considered Bob
their mascot and will certainly miss
his presence al their klatches.
Although Bob and Anne live(d) in
the last house to the south of the
village with sidewalk, walkers in
that area could always be sure of a
tidy stretch of sidewalk. Bob was
fastidious about clearing off the
snow, salt and sand, and leaves. Bob
was probably the first villager to
have his sidewalk and driveway
shovelled after a snowfall.
The pastor from the Baptist
Church in Vanastra conducted the
.funeral service last Saturday.
Happy Gang
plans cavalcade
The Londesborough Happy Gang
Seniors held their first meeting of
2005 at the Londesborough
Community Hall on Wednesday,
Jan. 26.
Bruce Whitmore, familiar to many
of the seniors, was the guest
speaker.
Feb. 9 Happy Gang will host a
euchre and card party as part of the
card cavalcade to benefit the Clinton
Public Hospital. Lunch will be
served at 1:30 p.m. and card playing
with start at 2 p.m.
A progressive euchre party is
being sponsored by the Happy Gang
Seniors on Feb. 23 at 2 p.m. at the
Londesborough Hall for, the
Tsunami Relief. There will be share -
the-wealth draws and a door prize.
Admission is $5 or a donation to this
cause.
Hullett students
prepare speeches
If you would like to hear what
interests the young folk these days,
drop by Hullett Central School on
Monday, Feb. 7 and listen to the
speeches which will be a part of this
year’s public-speaking contest.
The pupils have been diligently
honing their speeches and the
presence of others to speak to will
improve their self confidence.
Primary storytelling begins at 9:15
a.m.
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NEWS
FROM LONDESBORO
Minister
talks of
new way
of living
Rev. Pat Cook’s message at
Londesborough United Church on
Sunday, Jan. 30 was titled, A New
Way of Living. Supporting
scriptures were Psalm 15 and
Matthew 5: 1-12, the Beatitudes
from Christ’s sermon on the
mount.
The senior choir will meet for
practice at 10 a.m. on Sunday, Feb.
6.
The service on Sunday, Feb. 13
will begin at 9:30 a.m. to
accommodate Auburn’s annual
meeting.
Londesborough United’s annual
meeting will take place following
church on Feb. 20. Please keep
these days in mind.
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