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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Citizen, 2018-02-15, Page 6PAGE 6. THE CITIZEN, THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 15, 2018. King of (one of) the Hills There is usually one large hill at Hullett Central Public School when it comes to playground snow removal, however the recent deluge of the white stuff resulted in several smaller hills being created. Above, from left, Caden Mason, Dylan Cowan, Donny Miller, Lexus Netterfield- Hubbard and Kaleb Martin claim one of the hills for their own during a recess last week. (Denny Scott photo) Feb. 18 Knox service set early Sunday, Feb. 11 was Transfiguration Sunday in the Christian Church. This service is a reminder of the time Jesus took Peter, James and John with Him up Mount Tabor. Jesus may have been needing reassurance that God wanted Him to continue on the path to the cross. An appropriate hymn, "A Light Is Gleaming" was sung by the senior choir at Londesborough United Church during the morning worship. On the mountain Jesus was transfigured by a light. Rev. Fletcher spoke with the young folk who gathered at the front of the sanctuary about climbing mountains. At the top of Mount Tabor today is a church, to witness that event in Christ's life. Terry also had a picture of a camp on Mount Everest that was a base for Daniel Hughes who climbed that mountain for charity. Daniel is related to the McCalls of Seaforth. Terry pointed out to the children what a selfless act it was for Daniel to use his interest in mountain climbing for the good of others. He suggested the children might be able to use their skills or interests some day for the good of the world and its people. "Witnesses of the Light" was the title of Rev. Fletcher's message to the adults. His supporting scriptures were Matthew 17: 1-9 and 2 Peter 1: 16-21. Psalm 99 was the responsive psalm. Terry remarked that all eyes currently are on the results of the Olympic Games in South Korea. Whenever anything remarkable happens there must be witnesses. Witness verification of the event is necessary before the world will accept the account. In Christ's time See histories and historic photographs on the Huron History section of our website www.northhuron.on.ca there were very strict rules for witnesses. Two witnesses were the rule for all circumstances. Note that Jesus took three disciples up the mountain with Him to witness the voice of God and the appearance of Elijah and Moses with Him in the light. Jesus surely had His reasons for giving these three disciples the honour of witnessing and eventually telling the world of this transfiguration. Rev. Fletcher reminded congregants to give thanks for those witnesses to the light who recorded the account in The Bible. Rev. Fletcher encouraged everyone to be open to the mystery of events in our lives. The Water First Outreach Project is now just $350 short of the goal. You can help by placing your donation in the watering can in the church Narthex. The order of service contained a notice that Londesborough United is in the midst of changing to a new form of governance and volunteers are needed. Volunteers will help on the church board in ways that suit their particular skills and interests. Please contact Rev. Fletcher for more details. The morning service on Feb. 18 will begin at 9:30 a.m. to allow Knox United Church in Auburn to have its annual meeting. Londesborough United Church will hold its annual meeting the following Sunday. Londesborough's UCW will meet at 7:30 on Monday, Feb. 19. The breakfast to be served at the Londesborough Community Hall on Sunday, Feb, 18 by the Londesborough Lions Club is a donation event to benefit the Huron Residential Hospice project. Recently the junior volleyball teams from Hullett Central Public School competed in the regional tournament at Central Huron Secondary School. All teams played four games. Both the boys and girls teams from Hullett played a final game and both finished the tournament in second place. Corporation of the Municipality of Morris-Turnberry NOTICE OF A MEETING TO CONSIDER AMENDMENTS TO THE COUNCIL PROCEDURAL BY-LAW Notice is hereby given pursuant to the `Procedure for Notice By-law' for the Corporation of the Municipality of Morris-Turnberry, that the Council will be considering an amendment to the Council Procedural By -Law, with the intention to adopt and/or amend the By-law at a Public Meeting to be held on: Tuesday, March 6th , 2018 at 8:30 pm in the Council Chambers located at 41342 Morris Rd., PO Box 310, Brussels, ON A copy of the proposed By-law is available for review at the Municipal Office and posted on the Municipal website www.morristurnberry.ca Nancy Michie Administrator Clerk -Treasurer Municipality of Morris-Turnberry Telephone 519-887-6137 Email nmichie@morristurnberry.ca Lyon will be missed PEOPLE AROUND LONDESBORO By BRENDA RADFORD Call 523-4296 News about people and happenings in the area will take a little longer to get disseminated now with the passing of friend and neighbour, Bert Lyon. In their eulogies, each of Bert's children made mention of Bert's gregarious nature. He was truly interested in everyone's lives and could/would talk to everyone. His friendliness served him well in his jobs as a bus driver, as a feed truck driver for T.B. Allen's Mill and later in life when he was a regular driver for the Children's Aid Society. This friendliness brought him many friends and happiness through his many interests — round and square dancing, bowling with the village men, snowmobiling with area folk and as a Mason with the Londesborough Lodge. Bert was also a storyteller and shared some of these during his coffee chats. Probably some of these chats centred on his team, the Toronto Maple Leafs. He'll surely be watching to see if they continue their better playing this season. Bert called all acquaintances his friends and accepted them as they were. Bert shared some of the pleasures he had on trips since he retired to see some more of the world. When Bert decided farming the family faun was not what he wanted to do any longer he moved about two miles from the 13th of Hullett to the north edge of Londesborough. He considered nothing could be better than living out his days in the village. Originally that meant he Are you tired of getting a second-han newspaper was close to his brother, Murray, and near his mother to be able to help her. His son, Wayne, called him 'the bald eagle" and his daughters loved him for being a "giant" in their lives. Bert kept in touch with all his family members, and knew what was happening in their lives. All his children thanked him for unconditional love for all of them. He left them a legacy of love. Bert was seldom absent from the Sunday worship services at Londesborough United and he had served on various committees over the years. In recent years he cut the grass at both the manse and the church. Not many Sundays went by that Bert didn't express his pleasure in the church service and the music. And he lived his life by the "golden rule". Everyone will miss him in different ways. It will take me some time to realize he won't be there any more to have a conversation with each morning over the post office counter. FROM LONDESBORO Be first in line and get your own subscription! One year subscription to The Citizen $3800 only Enclosed is $38.00 for a 1 -year subscription Name Address Town Postal Code On-line subscriptions available too at www.northhuron.on.ca Mail cheque & coupon to: P.O. Box 429, P.O. Box 152, Blyth, ON NOM 1H0 Brussels, ON NOG 1H0 •