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The Citizen, 2005-02-10, Page 7Churchgoers enjoy coffee prior THE CITIZEN, THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 10, 2005. PAGE 7. Churchgoers enjoyed coffee and muffins prior to the morning service at Londesborough United Church on Sunday. Feb. 6 provided by Jack and Helen Lee. Ken and Laura Scott were greeters that morning and Jeff and Kim Roetcisoender received the offering. Psalm 99 was the responsive psalm. During the children’s time at the front Rev. Pat Cook spoke to them abut the green stole she wears during Epiphany and the symbols on it. At the top of the stole are the entwined letters X and P, the first two letters of the Greek word for Christ. The bird on the scarf is a Greek partridge, a bird common to the Holy Land. The lowest symbol is one of the various crosses common to the Christian church, a floral cross. PEOPLE AROUND LONDESBORO PEOPLE AROUND LONDESBORO By BRENDA RADFORD Call 523-4296 By BRENDA RADFORD Call 523-4296 Who cares what Wiarton Willie has forecast for the next six weeks? Rev. Pat explained that the stole was a gift she was blessed to receive. By the same token the children are blessed to receive the gift of Christ, the light of the world, from God. A Mountaintop Experience, was the title of Rev. Cook’s message to the adults. Matthew 17: 1-9 was the gospel scripture. The enemies of Christ were plotting against Him and His ministry. Christ felt it was time to prepare His disciples for what was to come. He took Peter. James and John up to the mountaintop with Him. There they witnessed the Transfiguration when Moses, representing the Covenant, and Elijah, representing the prophets appeared with Jesus. This experience changed the lives With weather such as we’ve been experiencing this past week, all of us can make it to the end of March. Three nights of foggy weather which made driving tricky, also made for white wonderlands. The hoar frost was beautiful. This week’s forecast calls for gentle weather as well making it easy for card players in the area to attend Feb. 9’s, Card Cavalcade at the Londesborough Hall and the Happy Gang Seniors’ regular monthly card party on Friday of the disciples and convinced them that Christ was the promised Messiah. Rev. Pat noted that there are times in one’s life that are special, when one feels overwhelmed with the beauty, the emotion, the experience and the presence of God. However one can miss these mountaintop sensations by not being aware. Much of life can be mundane and ordinary, difficult and even disappointing and depressing. But faith and trust in God can help understand the brief moments of God’s intervention. With His help one can enjoy the journey through this short life. Each of the remaining Sundays in February are special in the life of the Londesborough congregation, evening. In spite of the fact that we are in the middle weeks of winter some summer activities that require advance planning are being worked on. Camp Menesetung is advertising for counsellors for 2005. Although supported by the United Churches of Huron-Perth Presbytery, this camp is open to campers from the wider community. They are looking for teens 16 plus who love the outdoors, working with to service Sunday, Feb. 13, the congregation will celebrate the sacrament of communion. The service will begin at 9:30 a.m. that day, a switch in time with Auburn United. Londesborough United's congregational meetirf£ will be held Sunday, Feb. 20. A light potluck lunch of-finger food such as sandwiches and squares wili follow the morning service. After lunch the meeting will be convened. There will be activities for the children. This meeting is important. Plan to attend. The Sunday school will hold its soup and sandwich fundraiser following the service on Feb. 27. children and sharing their faith. The experience will provide leadership training, personal development and memories for a lifetime. If you are a teen looking ahead to summer employment, visit the website for more information. My remembrance for Bob Potter contained an error. His funeral service was conducted by Rev. Siemen Speelman of the Vanastra Christian Reformed Church. Anne’s mother had attended this church and Bob had come to know Rev. FROM LONDESBORO Speelman as a result. On Groundhog Day, pupils from Grade 8 at Hullett Central School were job shadowing. Organized by teacher Mr. Drennan, the pupils spent the day at area workplaces and/or institutions doing activities which demonstrated skills needed for careers in that field and educational requirements. This day relates directly to the guidance program and helps (he young folk choose their high school courses. OPP property crime unit clears 18 cases A special crime unit established in response to the growing number of property thefts in Huron, has cleared 18 cases, charged 24 people and recovered $104,000 worth of property. The two-person unit was officially formed in September, but their work did not begin for a month. In the three months since, many hours have gone into clarifying leads and workign in co-operation with larger city forces in London, Hamilton, Waterloo Regional and Stratford. The first case cleared in October was from July 4 in Clinton. Three men were seen entering a store and walking off with over $20,000 in cigarettes, Nevada tickets, cash, magazines and DVDs. The van used in the crime was spotted later by Stratford police, but the culprits got away. The van was abandoned in the city, and another was reported stolen later. Through the efforts of the property crime unit, a 29-year-old Hamilton man has been charged. Next the unit followed up on a report of a Yamaha off-roads motorcycle taken from a Blyth residence in September. The victim recovered the bike at a residence on Moncrieff Road in Huron East. A set of stolen plates were later discovered on a vehicle parked in the laneway, which investigation showed had been stolen from London. A 20-year-old resident of Huron East has been charged. The third case was a follow-up to a daylight break-in in Huron Park in which jewellery, cash, credit cards, liquor, stereo equipment and a camera were stolen. The credit cards were used several times by the thieves. In October, a 27-year-old South Huron woman was charged and a warrant was issued for a 34-year-old Holyrood man. The unit became involved in November with a reported break-in at a farm on Kingsbridge Road in Ashfield-Colbome-Wawanosh. Two pickups, along with tools, welding equipment and an ATV were stolen. Charges have been laid against an 18-year-old ACW man and a 19- year-old from Wingham. A daylight break-in in Huron Park last November, has resulted in charges against a 20-year-old and a 23-year-old, both from Cambridge. November break-ins at the LCBO and Good Choice Applicances, in Clinton, were solved with help from a Crime Stoppers tip. A 35-year-old from Clinton has been charged. The unit then cleared up a break-in at an Exeter landscaping business, with charges being laid against an 18-year-old Grand Bend man. A 15- year-old young offenders has also been charges. In mid-December an officer noticed a stolen vehicle in Seaforth. The plates had been taken from Stratford and the vehicle from the Norfolk area. During the investiation a stolen snowmobile trailer from the Lucan area was also recovered. The 1997 snowmobile which had been on the trailer when it was taken was found later. An 18-year-old from Seaforth has been charged. Another 18-year-old, this one from Clinton was charged following an investigation into a Dec. 19 break-in at a liquidation business in Clinton. Early in January, a Crime Stoppers call tipped off police to a pawn shop theft. An 18-year-old from ACW was charged as a result of the unit’s efforts. Police charged a 46-year-old from London over stolen vehicle. A pickup, which had been taken in August from Belleville, was brought to a garage in the Exeter area for repairs. An ATV stolen from Ilderton was recovered in Bluewater. A 22-year- old has been charged. The unit has also cleared up cased involving damage to a couple of dozen mailboxes. Three youths have been charged. County to continue page tradition Despite the fact there has been no page at sessions of Huron County council for some months, councillors feel the tradition should continue. With no page at the Feb. 3 council meeting, Rob Morley, councillor for South Huron, questioned whether a page was needed anymore. He noted that the page no longer plays an essential role at council since the council chambers were redesigned with a microphone in front of each councillor. Previously the page carried a portable mike from one councillor to another. “They seem to be only a coffee runner,” Morley said, pointing out the page brings full urns of coffee prior to the mid-session break. “I don’t think there is enough learning experience in today’s world.” But Paul. Klopp, Bluewater councillor, argued there’s no cost in having a page and if even one young person takes in interest in how government works from his or her participation it will be worth it. Bill Dowson of Bluewater said two mothers whose children had been pages had told him how valuable it was. Dorothy Kelly, Morris-Turnberry councillor said she simply had to phone parents to get possible pages. Goderich councillor Ellen Connelly wondered if a letter should be sent to all schools asking the principals to recommend possible candidates. Dowson agreed that schools should be aware of the opportunity and young people interested in seeing how their local government functions should be encouraged to become pages. Warden Doug Layton summarized the debate that seemed to show councillors still wanted to continue the tradition and suggested it just takes a little more effort on the part of councillors to recruit candidates for the position. Valentine's (day f) inner Monday, February 14 5:00 to 7:00 pm Lasagna, Romaine Salad, Garlic Bread, Cherry Cheesecake Reservations preferred but not necessary Family Restaurant 526-7759 Auburn 7 J ? 2f1 $Jordon is happy to announce the marriage of his parents Chris and Becky. The marriage took place at the f Knox United Church in Auburn on August 28, 2004. £ The bridal attendants were Melissa Harris, Dennis Black, Vo- Traci Rin^oul, Rob Archambault, Stefi Archambault, * I lfClCl l\liJ UUl/ IxOU zl/L/tu//tL/ULtil/ Olujl xk ' CriU f IIUU Li L t f \ Jason Dredge, Victoria Dougherty and Tyson Rintoul. 1 Chris is the sun of Don and Lynda Curran and Becky is the daughter of Rick and Shirley Archambault. The happy family currently live in Auburn.