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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Citizen, 2005-09-15, Page 9THE CITIZEN, THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 15, 2005. PAGE 9. Crunch! Sharing Smarties theme of message “How shall I share these two boxes of Smarties with all you children?” was the question Rev. Pat Cook asked the boys and girls as they gathered at the front on Sunday, Sept. 11 at Londesborough United Church. Sharing the candies fairly with everyone was the same as God sharing His love and forgiveness with all people - lovingly and equally, she said. A Fresh Start was the title for the message Rev. Cook offered to the adults that morning. Psalm 103 was a psalm of David about the goodness of God. It Saturday, Sept. 17 are available in advance from any member of the board of stewards or at the door between 5 p.m. and 7 p.m. The cost for adults is $10 in advance or $ 12 at the door. The cost for children ages five to 12 is $5 while under fives are free. Takeouts are available. Londesborough United Church will worship with Knox United from Auburn at the Ball’s Cemetery Church at 10:30 a.m. on Sunday, Sept. 18. You are asked to bring along a lawn chair. Refreshments will follow the service. FROM LONDESBORO Bill VanNinHuys of the Summerhill team gets the hit in the fundraising tournament held in Londesborough this past weekend. This team claimed the B title. All championship teams donated their winning to Easter Seals, this year’s tournament charity. (Photo submitted) speaks of how God blesses all His people and forgives them as often as they ask so they can begin again - get a fresh start at life. In Matthew 18: 21-35 Jesus answers Paul’s t question about forgiveness by telling the story of the wicked servant who would not forgive a fellow servant his debt despite having been forgiven of his own. The ladies of the UCW will meet on Monday, Sept. 19 beginning with dessert at 7:30 p.m. Tickets for the annual pork roast supper to be held at the Londesborough Community Hall on Happy Gang hosts card party The Londesborough Happy Gang Seniors hosted 16 and a half tables of card players at the Londesborough Community Hall on Friday, Sept. 9. When the evening’s scores were tallied, Frank and Betty Thompson were proclaimed the high couple with 81 points. Verna Gibbings and Rita Flynn placed second with 75 points. There was a three-way tie for third place. Gordon Bosman and Harry Lear, Jack Lee and Dennis Penfound and Harold McClinchey and Kay Hesselwood all tallied up 73 points by the end of euchre playing. Gordon Bosman and Harry Lear also played successfully the most lone hands at seven. The group’s next card party will be held on Oct. 14. Teams play for Easter Seals The crack of the bats could be heard throughout the village of Londesborough this past Friday and Saturday as six teams competed against each other. It was a fun tournament of comradeship and game with all proceeds to help out the Easter Seals. ; The three winning teams were: C finals, Guess Who; B finals, Summerhill; A finals, Oakie Pokies. All teams were generous and donated their winnings back towards the Angel’s Easter Seal campaign. Between registration and ticket sales, the Londesborough Angels raised $936. But they couldn’t have done it without the generosity of all participating ball players, the Municipality of Central Huron and the coverage from the local paper. The Angels plan on continuing this traditional co-ed baseball tournament for charity next year again. Naked Ladies are here again Potted bloomers available now Training students today creates a pool of skilled workers for tomorrow Prosperity To find out more about offering high school students work experience contact the Foundation for Enriching Education Perth Huron at 519-527-0111 ext 231 or visit www.foundationforeducation on.ca Sponsored by the Ontario Learning Partnership Group and th© Provincial Partnership Council Supported by The Ontario Ministry ot Education and The Ontano Ministry of Training. Colleges and Universities Treasure Valley Crocus John Gaunt 38929 Belgrave Road 357-2697 Look after your loved ones. Your job will be there when you get back. With Ontario’s Family Medical Leave, you’re now eligible for up to eight weeks job-protected leave from work in the event of a loved one becoming gravely ill. So you can stop work and care for them, knowing your job will be there when you get back. For more information, call Employment Standards Information Centre 416-326-7160 or 1-800-531-5551 or visit www.labour.gov.on.ca Family Medical Leave ® Ontario