The Citizen, 2007-02-22, Page 22PAGE 22. THE CITIZEN, THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 22, 2007.Despite the number of snow daysHullett Central Public School hadthe first week of February, they didget the storytelling and speechesjudged in the auditorium. It alwaysamazes me the range of topics the
young folk of today choose to talk
about. It is a credit to their parents
and teachers that they demonstrate
so many interests.
Judges for this round of speeches
were Rosie Wiese, Marie Black,
Barb Bosman and Ken Scott.
Chosen to advance from the
primary classes were Ellie Edwards
who told about an Alligator Baby,
Brooke Middegaal who stated I'm So
Embarrassed and Emily Wilts withher story of Five Monkeys Washinga Car. Also given credit for his effortwas Jeremy Wilts when he related IWas So Mad.An interest in Dance was shared
by Lexi Aitken. A subject of concern
to all of us, Global Warming was
talked about Courtney Middegaal.
Kelsey Falconer told of her love for
My Puppy. These three young ladies
gave their speeches at the next
round.
Country Music, Teenagers and
Dreams were the subject of the
speeches by Heather Gibson,Alanna
Roy and Kelly Cooke respectively in
the senior division, which wereselected to advance.The mystery of Houdini, theexcitement of motorbike racing,money and poverty, bubblegum,zippers and velcro and the wonder of
Mars were other topics explored by
the pupils that day.
On Feb. 13, pupils to repeat their
speeches at the next level journeyed
to Blyth to be considered again.
Emily Wilts and Ellie Edwards were
once more selected as good
storytellers in the primary division
along with Phaedra Scott of Blyth.
Moving to the regional level from
Hullett are Courtney Middegaal and
Kelsey Falconer. Representing Blythin that division will be KathrynPeach. Country Music wasresearched by Heather Gibson ofHullett, will be heard by the judgesat the next level also. Grant Sparling
and Laura Peach of Blyth will give
their speeches again that day as well
in the senior group.
Anita Boven and Maryann Drost
report that there are still a few spaces
available for the Creative Card
Making afternoon at Hullett School.
The cost is $40 and begins with a
dessert buffet. Monies raised will
support the Grade 8 trip to Ottawa.
The date for the event has
been changed to March 24,
originally advertised as their snow
date.
In the midst of the snowsqualls
last Thursday evening, the fire and
rescue vehicles paid a visit to the
village. They spent some time
quelling a chimney fire at the home
of Sandra Knyff.
This former home of Margaret
Good has a wood burning range in
the back section of the house which
apparently overheated. The home’s
back wall will likely need to be
replaced as the house has more than
one exterior covering and the fire got
between them and was difficult to
put out.
Quick action on the part of the
homeowner in calling for help, and
response by the fire brigade
probably prevented more building
damage.
These situations can get out of
hand so quickly in severe weather
circumstances such as we have
experienced lately. It was
undoubtedly a frightening
experience for this family, who is
new to our area.
Again this week I am reporting
that the village has newcomers. Burt
and Vicki Lobb have moved into the
last house on King Street to the west,
previously owned by Paul and
Christine Porter. That young family
has moved on and we wish them
well in the future.
Burt and Vicki remarked they are
looking forward to the quiet of the
country after life on Albert Street in
Clinton. Vicki got her first taste of
life in the country by getting
thoroughly stuck in the driveway
Thursday morning.
Burt is employed at McGavin
Farm Equipment in Walton. Vicki
works at the Heartland Credit
Union in Clinton. One teenager,
Nicki, is still at home and attends St.
Anne’s Secondary School in
Clinton. Other children are at school
elsewhere. Welcome to
Londesborough!
Yes, it was another stormy week in
our area, but consider we have not
reached the midpoint of February.
How much winter can be left? As I
drove home last Wednesday shortly
after 5 p.m. I spotted two large sun
dogs as the sun was setting. The
change in weather they were
forewarning arrived Thursday with a
vengeance.
It was however a splendid sight.
And I’ve noticed that we are again
having daylight at supper time.
Another month and we will be
heralding the start of spring, at least
according to the calendar.
Take heart and clean another
closet to pass the time.
The Londesborough Community
Hall was a busy place on Saturday. It
was the headquarters for the North
Huron Trail Groomers annual
Snowarama. Reportedly it was the
best turnout the group has
experienced. Approximately 80
sleds stopped to register for a run
that could take you some 135 miles
on their trails.
The Londesborough Lions Club
served up 165 country breakfasts
that morning. The day raised
$11,575 for Easter Seals.
Nick Salverda had the highest
number of pledges of support –
$570. With $525 in pledges, Betty
Ortlieb had the second highest total.
A 50-50 draw was won by Marlene
Taylor. The kitty sled donated by
Good Choice Appliances of Vanastra
was won by Henry Slotegraaf.
The group thanks everyone who
came out to support this cause and
who made it such a success.
And the winners are...
In a speech contest put on by the Blyth Legion, these three
young ladies were tops in the intermediate division. From
left: Kathryn Peach of Blyth Public School took top honours,
Courtney Middegaal of Hullett Central Public School came
in second and Kelsey Falconer, also of Hullett, took home
the third prize. (Shawn Loughlin photo)
Anyone who has had “a
mountaintop experience” of some
kind would understand the theme
behind the service at Londesborough
United Church on Sunday, Feb. 18.
These experiences tend to be
overwhelming emotionally,
spectacular in feeling and somewhat
mystical.
This was what the disciples, Peter,
James and John experienced when
they accompanied Jesus up the
mountain to pray. In Luke 9: 8-36,
they experienced what is termed the
transfiguration of Jesus when He
was visited on the mountain top by
Moses and Elijah.
From a cloud the disciples heard
God’s voice directing them to obey
Jesus. To them was revealed the
glory of God.
Unfortunately, following one of
these experiences, reality intrudes
and things tend to return to normal.
This is what happened to Jesus and
the disciples as they descended the
mountain to be greeted by people
needing Christ’s help.
In Luke 9: 37-43 is the story of
Jesus curing a young boy of demons.
The experience on the mountain was
more or less forgotten by the
disciples.
Rev. Pat Cook stressed that God’s
light must shine in our lives. We
must be transformed by His
presence in our lives to change the
ordinary into extraordinary. Rev. Pat
suggested one must be aware and
wait for these illuminating
experiences. As the Christian church
begins Lent on Wednesday, she
noted that we all have a chance to
return again and again to the foot of
the cross and to be transformed,, to
insert God’s grace into our ordinary
lives.
For the children’s story Rev. Pat
talked about how a plant is
transformed from being just a green
plant to having buds and then to
flowering. One must, she said, grow
and change throughout all of our
lives.
The senior choir sang an
enthusiastic rendition of The Lord’s
My Shepherd.
The sacrament of communion will
be observed at Londesborough
United next Sunday, Feb. 25. All
church members are also
encouraged to stay following the
morning service for a light potluck
lunch and fellowship. After lunch
the annual meeting will be held.
The Sunday school invites
everyone to a skating party at the
Blyth arena on Saturday, Feb. 24
from 4 - 5 p.m. Enjoy a bowl of chili
and fellowship following the skate.
The Londesborough UCW invites
all women of the community to
attend the World Day of Prayer
service on Friday, March 2
beginning at 1:30 p.m. This
ecumenical service, prepared by the
women of Paraguay is titled, United
Under God’s Tent.
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