HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Citizen, 2011-06-02, Page 9THE CITIZEN, THURSDAY, JUNE 2, 2011. PAGE 9.
Diving into his work
George Townsend didn’t let the water scare him or his
Boston Bruins jersey at the Londesborough Lions annual
duck race on May 29. Townsend jumped right in the water
to prevent the escape of several rubber ducks who swam
underneath the barriers set up by the Lions. First prize in
the race went to Janet Scrimgeour of Londesborough,
second place to Heather Hart of Clinton and third place
went to the Robert Hunking Family. Julia Shaddick of
Londesborough took home the Lame Duck prize for
finishing last. The Lions raised more than $1,300 through
the fundraiser. (Denny Scott photo)
Bert and Joanne Lyon have just
returned from a week at an all-
inclusive resort, the Riu Hotel in
Ocho Rios, Jamaica. They
witnessed the marriage of their
grandson, Justin Lyon to Kim
Reuseau. Justin is the son of Wayne
and Jane Lyon of Clinton. Other
family members in attendance
included Calvin and Cheryl
Bakelaar and Ron and Cathy Moes.
Justin’s sister, Brittany, was soloist
for the wedding.
The group took a tour to
“Luminous Cove” one evening. The
mineral/chemical makeup of the
water in this cove creates blue
water. When persons or fish disturb
the water they create streaks of blue
for others to see and marvel at.
There was certainly enough water
for all 500 ducks to swim to the
finish line Sunday afternoon, May
29. It was the annual duck race held
by the Londesborough Lions Club.
A decent crowd was on hand to
watch the swim/race.
Janet Scrimgeour of
Londesborough was the owner of
the winning duck earning her $500.
Heather Hart of Clinton wins $200
for second place and the Robert
Hunking family of the
Londesborough area won $100 for
the third-place swimmer. Julia
Shaddick of British Columbia
owned the last duck to cross the
finish line and wins $20.
The Lions Club extends thanks to
Bev and Helen Wallace for
accommodating the race again this
year.
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Scrimgeour wins big
at annual duck race
Londesborough United Church
observed Rogation Sunday, formerly
called Rural Life Sunday on May
22. Obviously the service theme was
the planting and growing of crops.
The service was a plea to God for
blessings for all that his done on
farms to provide food for the nation
and world.
The scriptures chosen for the
service by Terry Fletcher were
reminders that the scriptures speak
of creation as entrusted to our care
and given for our responsible use,
that God is pictured as a farmer, and
they call for justice and compassion
in farming.
Fletcher led the congregation in
asking for blessings on seeds, soil
and water in hopes that humankind
may be fed and famine relieved.
The Israelites, as farmers, were
never satisfied with the size of their
properties and constantly moved
their field markers. Eventually it
became necessary to set rules for
boundaries. In the Middle Ages,
parishes established landmarks as
boundaries. Each year on Rogation
Sunday the parishioners walked/beat
the bounds of the parish together as
a way of saying, “This is our land.”
Rogation Sunday is recognition of
the need to have God working with
and helping farmers.
During the children’s time Terry
told them the story of the fox and
crow. The crow lost his choice piece
of meat when he reacted to fox’s
compliments. Terry reminded the
children that real friends offer true
compliments and share.
The senior choir sang as the
anthem a new arrangement of the
United Church Creed titled, “A New
Creed”.
This Sunday, June 5
Londesborough United will
celebrate the Sacrament of Holy
Communion. The next Sunday, June
12 will be the annual Sunday School
Promotion Award service.
NEWS
FROM LONDESBORO
Londesborough United Church
celebrates Rogation Sunday
The weather co-operated on May
19 for Hullett Central Public School
to hold its in-school track and field
meet. I expect all pupils enjoyed the
break from classes and the chance to
be outdoors.
Following are the results when
points from all events were tallied:
children born in 2004 are in their
first year of this event and compete
in a group of their own. Sadie
Squires, Joey Scrimgeour and Alex
Boven finished with the most points.
Having the most points in the
2002-2003 group were Faith Allen,
Myea Fleet and Kiara Driscoll and
Owen Whyte, William Miller and
Jason Wilts. In the 2000 - 2001
group winners were Michaela
Rodger, Holly Major and Avery
Wright and Ethan Scrimgeour,
Parker Gibbings and Nick Aitkin.
Winners in the 1999 age year were
Taylor Oesch, Shelby Hamp and
Naomi Filiatreault and Jeremy Wilts,
Connor Driscoll and Tyler
Westerhout.
Winners from the group born in
1998 were Catie MacDonald, Emily
Wilts and Shannon Dale and
Chandler Wilts, Kyle Bos and Wesly
Miller. From the oldest pupils, the
winners were Lexi Aitkin, Valerie
Westerhout and Emily Bergsma and
Kenny Huether, Jereon Van De
Wetering and Jordan De Boer.
The regional meet did not fare so
well. It was rained out on May 26
and has been rescheduled for early
June. The top two pupils from each
group quality to compete at the
regional meet.
This week pupils in Grades 3 and
6 are writing the province-wide
EQAO tests.
The Londesborough Happy Gang
Seniors held their May meeting at
the Londesborough Community
Hall on Wednesday, May 25.
Following their potluck meal, they
enjoyed an interesting presentation
by Gail Fraser.
Gail works for Social Services for
Huron County out of the building
many of us remember as the former
Huronview. One of her projects is to
manage a community garden behind
that building for persons who
receive social assistance. An acre is
used for the garden. Persons who
receive benefits are expected to
work in the garden, planting,
weeding and harvesting. Each of
those persons receives a share of the
harvest – peas, beans, herbs, etc.
However, Gail discovered that
education regarding the cooking and
freezing of the produce was
necessary if the project was to be of
optimum value. The project is also
experimenting with raised beds,
teepees for veggies to grow on and
other alternatives to make the
harvest and management easier.
During the business part of their
afternoon, the seniors were
reminded that they are entertaining
at Huronlea on June 14.
Several members of the group will
be attending the volunteer
appreciation afternoon at the
Seaforth arena on June 7. Huron
County will thank its volunteers that
afternoon with luncheon and
entertainment.
The seniors will host their next
card party on June 10 at 8 p.m.
Senior winners at Hullett trackand field include Wilts and Bos
Seniors learn of social gardening
program run by Huron County
Get information
on Huron County attractions
on the
Stops Along The Way
section of our website
www.northhuron.on.ca