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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Citizen, 2018-03-22, Page 7THE CITIZEN, THURSDAY, MARCH 22, 2018. PAGE 7. New business owners part of growing communities PEOPLE AROUND LONDESBORO By BRENDA RADFORD Call 523-4296 By the time you receive this paper we will have, officially at least, started into the spring season. There is a saying, "you can't have a rainbow unless you have rain". We are all tired of winter, especially the damp and dreary days, but without them we wouldn't have been able to enjoy the last few days of brilliant sunshine and the warmth will come. Clear cold days can be handled. As we get into April I have a few things I suggest you keep in mind. The Lions Club remind you to keep setting aside those beverage containers to help Lexi Merner fund her mission travel to Africa. The club will be hosting a country breakfast again on April 22. The Goderich Harbouraires will join with the Londesborough United senior choir for an evening of song on April 29. When you start changing seasons Talented wordsmiths Representatives from the Blyth Branch of the Royal Canadian Legion recently recognized students at Hullett Central Public School for their efforts in the Remembrance Day poem and essay contests. Above are winners from the Remembrance Day Poem and Essay contest. Back row, from left: Legion President Ric McBurney, second -place intermediate poem contest finisher Emily Mielhausen, intermediate poet third-place finisher Ashley Mielhausen, intermediate poem first -place finisher Kayley Kuntz, third-place intermediate essay third-place finisher Hailey Govier and Legion representative Donna Govier. Front row: First -place junior essay finisher Cal Taylor, third-place junior poem finisher Caden Mason, second -place junior poem finisher Elizabeth Howson and second -place junior essay finisher Audric Cherrey. Absent are first -place junior poem finisher Oliver Sawchuk and third-place junior essay contestant Ashley Kuntz. (Denny Scott photo) Church board set to meet March 27 Saturday was St. Patrick's Day and the morning service at Londesborough United Church on March 18 had a distinctive Irish flavour to it evident in the prayers, readings and music. Marjorie Duizer shared her musical talents accompanying her solos on her harp. Her first selection, "These Hands", she brought from Goderich's Celtic Festival. During the receiving of the offering she offered "You Raise Me Up". The words of each number brought meaningful messages. During the children's time at the front of the sanctuary, Rev. Terry Fletcher shared with them the story of St. Patrick. In spite of a difficult childhood, when he became a priest he returned to Ireland to teach them Christianity. He became so loved there for his work and teachings he was named the country's patron saint. Using Ireland's shamrock plant he was able to help them understand the concept of "the three in one", God, Jesus and the Holy Spirit. The message left with the children was that God will help them to be kind to people who may hurt us as St. Patrick had demonstrated in Ireland. "Sheep Grazing" was the title of Rev. Fletcher's message to the adults. His message began with the question: If you had a choice, which animal would you choose to be? A sheep may not be anyone's first choice. Yet throughout both testaments, God's people are referred to as sheep. Because in Bible times all peoples were familiar with sheep. The word pastor is interpreted as `leading to pasture". Like sheep we need to be cared for. All are part of one flock, God's. And all have the same shepherd, God. Sheep are looked after by their shepherd for their uses to mankind. -- NORTH HURON Are we worth something to God? Does our life and our actions justify His love and care for us? God knows each of us. Terry cautioned all to choose our actions wisely as God's people/sheep. His supporting scriptures were Isaiah 53:6 and John 10:1-21. The responsive psalm was Psalm 23. Londesborough United's official board will meet on March 27 beginning at 7:30 p.m. Corporation of the Township of North Huron TAXES DUE The first 2018 tax installment for the Township of North Huron is due on Tuesday, March 27, 2018. Interest at 1 1%% per month, or any part thereof will be charged on unpaid accounts as of March 28, 2018 and the first day of each month thereafter. NOTE: Persons who have acquired properties and have not received a tax bill should contact the Municipal Office. Failure to receive a tax bill does not relieve a taxpayer from responsibility for payment of taxes, nor from penalty for late payment. Please contact the Treasury Department in regards to the various payment options available. Pre -authorized payment sign up forms are available at www.northhuron.ca or at the Town Hall. Donna White Director of Finance Township of North Huron www.northhuron.ca in your home and have items to discard, be sure to set aside your outdated electronic devices. The area 4-H Club will be holding another e - waste day on Earth Day late in April. If any village person would appreciate some help with outdoor spring cleanup, contact the church office and a volunteer will help you out. I wondered if I would have anything for a column this week and then I was part of a disturbing conversation on Saturday that gave me pause to ponder. So I decided to share some thoughts for readers to consider. Everyone shows concern about what is happening in our small rural communities — young folk leaving for the city, stores closing, merchandise only available by travelling to larger centres, etc. Seems it is a fallacy that there are no jobs in our area. Work fairs have been happening in the cities to encourage trained urban folk to relocate in Huron County. And if we want to keep some of our stores open we will need to accept new owners, particularly those who do find their way here from the urban areas. Our young folk are far more accepting of persons who are different than some older persons. We, teachers, parents, churches, continue to teach inclusiveness. However, I am hearing that some businesses are suffering from discrimination. Times change and so does the business of running a business. We all need to be more understanding and accepting of everyone in our world. Given time everything different will seem ordinary. 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