The Citizen, 2001-05-23, Page 8Sparkling clean
Members of the Londesboro Youth Group were kept busy Saturday morning when Don
MacGregor pulled in with his big rig for a clean up job at the fundraising car wash.
Congregation remembers
Alzheimer
Society of
Huron County
8th Annual Tag Days
May 28 to June 2
Donation containers will be available at each
checkout all week at Scrimgeour's Food Market
& Grey Haven Gardens
Please give generously
PAGE 8. THE CITIZEN, WEDNESDAY, MAY 23, 2001.
FROV LONDESBORO
Students
compete
at track
meet
Slightly overcast skies and moder-
ate temperatures made a perfect day
weatherwise for Hullett Central
Public School's annual track and
field day. Ms -Uhler and Mr.
Caldwell, the teachers in charge
reported good participation by the
pupils.
With the help of the other teachers
and students from CHSS in Clinton,
the day was termed a success.
Results of the day's events are as
follows:
Six-year-olds, first, Jamie
Plaetzer; second, Gregory
Roetcisoender; third, Mikayla Allen
and Kelly Cooke;
Seven to eight-year-olds, first,
Vanessa Wilts and Whitney Hulley;
second, Ali Snell; third, Gwen
Puddy; boys, first, Jonathon Van
Baaren; second, Jordan Bakelaar;
third, Ray Huether.
Ten-year-olds, first, Katelyn
Roetcisoender; second, Lindsay Van
Baaren and Rachel Snell; third,
Laura Snell; boys, first, Nathan
Salverda; second, Brad Greidanus;
third, Jeffrey Gibson.
Eleven-year-olds, first, Lindsay
Gibson; second, Stephanie
Archambault; third, Nicole
Greidanus; boys, first, Tony Bean;
second, James Dobie; third, Matt
Merner.
Twelve-year-olds, first, Amanda
Rozendal; second, Andrea
Sturzenegger; third, Meghan
Wheeler; boys, first, Jacob Crosby;
second, Anthony Wilts; third, Rhys
Plant.
Thirteen and older, first, Charlotte
Worsell; second, Lisa Carter; third,
Katie Irvin; boys, first, Matt
Archibald; second, Brett Bean, third,
Julian Bolinger.
Winners in the groupings 10 years
and older will participate in the
regional meet at Seaforth High
School on Thursday, May 31.
UCW holds
business
meeting
The Londesboro United Church
Women held a business meeting at
the church on Monday, May 14, Its
purpose was to settle details for a
number of upcoming concerns.
Last minute details were discussed
for the bake sale held on Saturday,
May 19. Reports from the day of the
sale were that it was most successful.
All 100 frozen pies made in prepara-
tion, and all items donated received
the day of the sale disappeared quick-
ly. The ladies-express their apprecia-
tion for the help received whether in
time or donations.
Camp Menesetung cabin cleaning
and repair and donations was another
topic discussed at the meeting. The
cabin has been opened for the season.
As camp representative, Brenda
Radford expressed her thanks for the
assistance with the cleaning and deci-
sions as well as the bags and boxes of
items donated by members of the
congregation.
It is with this help that Camp
Menesetung can continue to provide
a Christian camping experience for
its campers.
An outing to Stratford is being
planned for the ladies of the congre-
gation for Tuesday, July 17. Proposed
activities are viewing the Cancer
Quilt Show at the Armouries, a city
tour on a double-decker bus, brows-
ing the shops, picnicing in the park,
seeing a Festival production of The
Sound of Music (ticket value $45.55).
If you wish to book a theatre ticket
call Joan Whyte (527-0349) by May
31 so the tickets can be ordered.
Our little village as bustling with
activity last Saturday morning. In
addition to a large sale in the church
basement, many individuals also held
yard sales. One could take home bar-
gains along with fresh baking by the
ladies of the church.
I can personally attest to the fact
that the youth group and its leaders
washed vehicles of all sizes for four
full hours.
The weather was perfect for taking
in these activities, chatting with a
neighbour, renewing friendships with
visiting former villagers and making
new acquaintances with other out-of-
towners. There was a pleasant,
relaxed air of friendliness and com- _
munity.
One can get so caught up in the
"busy"ness of everyday life that tak-
ing time to be a part of something
larger benefits all involved.
On Sunday, May 20 Rev. Paul
Ross and Ruth Ross led a service of
remembrance. The service was
intended to make congregants
remember those who are no longer
with them, who have left footprints
in their hearts. Moreover the service
reminded that through God those
persons are still present.
This "time to remember" tugged at
the heartstrings and caused more
than one person to shed some tears.
In conversation, the children
acknowledged that a person takes
pictures of people, places and events
to help them remember those people
as they were and the fun of the times.
With a camera taken from the story-
bag, Rev. Ross took a picture of the
assembled children so he would be
reminded of their presence that day.
That scripture passage,
Ecclesiastes 3: 1-8 reminds that in
Cheerios
enjoy dinnf.rff.
meeting
The Cheerio Club met on
Wednesday, May 16 at The Blue
Fountain restaurant for dinner and a
meeting. Hostess for the afternoon,
Beth Knox, welcomed the members
and two guests, Kay Hesselwood and
Marie Glousher.
In response to roll call, a rather
interesting story was offered by
Phyllis Potter, titled Smells That
Drive Us Wild.
The gift of the month was present-
ed to Geraldine Dale by Reta
Kelland.
The afternoon ended in card play-
ing.
God's world there is a time for all
things.
In John 16: 16-24 Jesus acknowl-
edged to the disciples their feelings
of sorrow over His imminent death.
However He assures them that they
will feel joy at seeing Him again.
Matthew 26: 6-13 is the story of
the woman who will always be
remembered for her anointing the
feet of Jesus with oil of alabaster.
Rev. Ross chose-to remember his
mother and grandparents during this
service. His shared memories trig-
gered the return of memories around
people we have loved and lost. We
were reminded that memories both
vivid and vague are a blessing.
Sharing memories can encourage
and sustain us and help us recognize
that those links to the past cannot be
broken.
In the meditation The Scent of the
Roses it was recognized that memo-
ries can trigger both feelings of joy
and feelings of grief thought long
forgotten.
During the singing of the first
hymn of the service, flowers,
mementoes and pictures were placed
at the front of the sanctuary. The
intention is to plant the offered flow-
ers on the church grounds. A volun-
teer gardener would be appreciated.
Greeting churchgoers were Hazel
Watkins and Beth Knox. Neil and
Ailene Salverda ushered.
Rev. Ross will be attending the
annual meeting of London
Conference from May 25-27. In his
absence next Sunday the Sunday
School will hold its promotion and
award service. Everyone is welcome
at a hog dog lunch after that service.
Consider bringing along some finger
desserts to share.
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