The Citizen, 2010-12-09, Page 7THE CITIZEN, THURSDAY, DECEMBER 9, 2010. PAGE 7.
Wow, Huron County weather
certainly lived up to its reputation
last weekend. How many times did
you think ‘only in Huron county?’
Best always to have alternate routes
and plans. In a busy Christmas
season, if one couldn’t complete the
gift list, at least the decorating got a
boost and maybe the baking.
Burt and Vicki Lobb packed up
their motorhome and headed for
Arizona the last week of November.
Arizona is where they plan to spend
the winter months. They eventually
plan to relocate in the Canadian
west. Along with goodbyes, village
residents offer best wishes for their
future.
Already calling Londesborough
home are Scott and Stella Monk who
purchased their new home from the
Lobbs. The Monk family comes to
the village from the Auburn area.Scott is employed at LavisContracting. Many of us alreadyknow Stella from the reception deskat the Clinton Credit Union. Scottand Stella have two teenagedaughters, Stephanie and Courtney,
who attended Hullett Central Public
School. We welcome you all to
Londesborough.
During November, the village
bade farewell to the Millars. Hugh
and Betty sold their farm and
relocated to Blyth. Hugh was born
on the farm at the eastern edge of
Londesborough some 80 years ago
and was the village’s longest
resident. Londesborough residents
extend best wishes.
The December character attribute
receiving discussion at Hullett
Central Public School during
December is ‘compassion’ –
showing care and consideration. To
reinforce this attribute, the school is
collecting items for the Huron
County Christmas Bureau. They are
looking for donations of hats,
scarves, waterproof mitts and non-
perishable foods.
The school’s annual Christmas
Concert will be held on Tuesday
evening, Dec. 14 beginning at 7 p.m.
All pupils are involved in the concert
this year. The event is in need ofthree pairs of sheer curtains thatcould be tie-dyed. If you can help inthis regard just give the school a callor send them with a pupil.LONDESBOROUGH UNITED CHURCH
The Sunday School children
brought the message to
Londesborough United Church on
Sunday, Dec. 5 through their annual
White Gift Service. And as usual
their performances warmed the heart
of everyone gathered in the
sanctuary that morning.
The narthex was filled with
children greeting and ushering and
receiving the white gifts.
Valerie Westerhout and Nicole
Whyte welcomed everyone to the
service and lead in the call to
worship. Mary Kate Allen gave the
opening prayer and lit the Advent
candle.
Paige Gibbings and Nicole Whyte
sang a beautiful little Christmas
duet. During the receiving of the
offering Mary Kate played a
selection of carols.
The pageant itself was narrated by
Paige Gibbings and Alexis Merner.
As the narration progressed, the
various elements of the Christmas
story were played out by the
children of the Sunday School. Thepageant included congregationalhymns which featured a girls choirand a boys choir. The pretty littleangels and interesting sheep sang“Away in a Manger.” ‘ Twinkle.Twinkle Little Star’ made it into the
presentation as well.
The final piece of narration
summed up the Advent season and
the pageant. The message delivered
was, “We are here because we know
that this baby is Christ the Lord. The
hope He brings shines through
darkness. The forgiveness He offers
to anyone who believes. And the life
He gives never ends.”
The Sunday School thanked
Crystal Whyte for organizing the
service, Barb Bosman for her
musical assistance and Jane Hoggart
for helping with the decorating of
the sanctuary in particular.
Lynda Horbanuik read a Minute
for Missions which explained how
monies donated to the Mission and
Service Fund of the United Church
of Canada support missionaries and
their work in countries around the
world. The donated dollars are used
in partnership with agencies in those
countries to achieve the most “bang
for the buck”.
Barb Bosman is looking for “acts”
for the second LondesboroughUnited’s Family Christmas Concert.The concert, to be held on Monday,Dec. 20 beginning at 7 p.m., willfeature a very special guest.A family movie night inLondesborough United’s basement
room on Dec. 22 will show
“Annabell’s Wish”.
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our youth 17 to 24, our aboriginal
people, our disadvantaged who do
not understand the risk they put
themselves at because of poor
choices.
For more information on
HIV/AIDS treatment, risks,
testing and prevention call Huron
County HIV/AIDS Network
519-482-1141 or e-mail
info@hchan.ca to request a speaker
for your group, class or just to
obtain the facts.
Sandy Garnet, Executive
Director, Huron County
HIV/AIDS Network.
AIDS Day
Dots vs. Lines
An aboriginal art seminar was conducted at Hullett Central Public School on Nov. 26 with
Wendy O’Brien teaching the Grade 1/2 class how to produce art by using sticks and paint.
Here teacher Craig Caldwell helps student Ethan McNaughton with his creation. (Shawn Loughlin
photo)
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