HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Citizen, 2009-04-02, Page 11THE CITIZEN, THURSDAY, APRIL 2, 2009. PAGE 11.
Jack and Helen Lee had arranged
for a visit by Rev. Stan MacDonald
for March 2. He and his nephew,
Dennis Earl, were persuaded to stay
and have lunch with the seniors.
Stan was pleased to see so many
folks he knew from his time in the
Londesborough pulpit. And I’m sure
many were happy to have a chance
to speak with him as well.
The Lees took Stan on a tour of
the church for it has undergone some
changes since his time in the village.
Stan has given back to the
Londesborough United Church the
farewell quilt he received. He wishes
it to be hung in the church quilt
cupboard.
As Rev. Stan is now in a long-term
care facility he has limited storage
space and felt this was the proper
place for the gift. It will certainly be
hung with pride there.
Just at dark last Tuesday evening
Adam Maize and a friend were
headed south at the top of the hill
south of the village when a deer
surprised them. Adam swerved to
miss the animal and flipped his truck
in the ditch. Burt Lobb helped the
two get out of the vehicle and neither
were hurt, only somewhat shaken
up. However a number of police and
emergency vehicles attended the
scene.
On Saturday just around the noon
hour the firetrucks and emergency
van went through the village again.
Derrick and Gery Greydanus had
left the greenhouse on Winthrop
Road to have coffee at the main farm
when a passerby noticed fire there
and called it in. Derrick expects the
motorist noticed smoke coming
from the vents. Just as the two men,
twenty minutes later, headed back to
work they followed the firetrucks to
the greenhouse.
Derrick credits Blyth Fire
Department’s quick response for
keeping the damage to a minimum.
Some plants were lost and the
afternoon was spent replacing
plastic roofing at the front of the
greenhouse.
So did you remember to observe
Earth Hour last Saturday evening?
We had been encouraged by a son to
see Slum Dog Millionaire if we had
the chance. Saturday evening sat in
the theatre to view this award-
winning flick. The slums of India as
depicted in this movie are
disquieting to those of us living in
Canada. Our tough times are nothing
in comparison.
However as we drove home during
Earth Hour, we recognized that only
a handful of homes had taken the
message to heart unfortunately. It
seems hydro consumption for that
hour was reduced by just six per
cent. Perhaps another year…
On March 26 the village lost a
long time resident. Doug Bell was
raised on a farm on the 13th of
Hullett to the east of Hwy. 4. He and
his first wife, Donalda, along with
their children, Elizabeth and Bill,
built the house now lived in by Jim
and Rosie Johnston. Later, he and
Shirley purchased a double wide
mobile home and settled it on the
eastern edge of the village. Matt
Smith and Dawn Dolmage live in
that home presently.
Shirley’s two sons joined Doug’s
family and Chris still lives with
Shirley.
Doug was a big rig truck driver
and drove for Jack Wilson, then, for
23 years for T.B. Allen. Many of
those were long haul trips, Shirley
noted. Poor health forced him to
give up truck driving in 1990.
By then Doug and Shirley had
purchased the farm property on the
northwest edge of Londesborough
from Mervin Durnin. The barns at
any one time may have housed
goats, pigs, cattle, colts and
chickens. Many villagers purchased
eggs from Doug and Shirley’s self-
serve porch. Doug even had a llama
for a time.
And, of course Doug found great
pleasure in his teams of percherons.
His horse and wagon teams were
shown at fairs, took part in parades
and were part of the Donnelly play
in Blyth for two summers. Doug and
Shirley gave wagon rides at dog
trials, Benmiller, Point Farms and
family gatherings.
There was a quiet graveside
service for Doug at Hope Chapel on
April 1.
Kathy Douglas, the youth minsterfor Huron - Perth Presbytery for theUnited Church, assisted Rev. PatCook with the Sunday service atLondesborough United Church onMarch 29.
Kathy told the congregation that
she is pleased to be doing full-time
youth ministry in the area, noting
that full-time work in this field is
rare in the United Church of Canada.
She works with 60 congregations
and stated that she welcomes input
and volunteers with her plans.
During the children’s time at the
front, Kathy and the young folk
discussed acorns. It was agreed that
an acorn kept in a pocket or a jar
would never reach its full potential
as a mighty oak tree. Similarly,
children and people who keep tothemselves will also never reach thepotential God intended for them.Just as on oak tree would have manyacorns to share, people, too, shouldshare their talents and knowledge
with others around the world.
Kathy told them about an
upcoming retreat planned for young
folk in Grades 5-8 in Goderich. The
theme for the time is, Put Yourself in
Another’s Shoes. This retreat will be
along the lines of the Me to We event
held last Friday evening in Blyth
when participants heard how youth
can make a difference in the world.
The theme speaker listed three
things to remember in affecting
change. Third, they were encouraged
to not stop, to keep trying to make
the changes happen. Second, it is
necessary to listen to where the
needs might be and how they might
help and to talk about the issues of
the world. Very quietly, the boys and girls ofLondesborough Uniteddemonstrated the first and foremostway to help, they offered big smilesto the congregation.
The morning’s gospel passage,
John 12: 20–33, was read by Kathy.
In those verses Jesus predicts His
death. The responsive psalm was
Psalm 51.
The Roetsicoender family, Jeff,
Kim, Melissa and Curtis, led the
Lenten Tennebrae and snuffed the
fifth candle in the Lenten wreath.
The senior choir anthem asked the
question, Is it I, Lord?
Rev. Cook began her message by
acknowledging that glory is the
giving of praise, honour and
adoration. With the coming of
Easter, the hour has come for the
Son of God to be gloried. His time
on earth has come to fulfillment. His
three hours of glory are the time Hespent on the cross until His deaththere.A grain of wheat, like an acorn,dies to produce new life; it isineffective if never planted. By
looking for the positives in life,
learning from good and difficult
happenings in life, we will grow and
fulfill God’s purpose for us. Serving
Him is our time of glory. We may
need to give up the things we want
and have in order to serve God. God
says that only by service comes
greatness.
This is the me to we theme the
young people are hearing about. If
we give service to God room in our
lives, our lives will be brightened.
The senior choir will gather for
practice at 10 a.m. on April 5.
Anyone wishing to place flowers
in the sanctuary for Easter should
contact Jane Hoggart.
Congregation hears of youth ministry
The trophy
Blyth PeeWee Reps won the WOAA PeeWee Gregg division trophy. Making the presentation
to coach Scott Stevenson (back row, right), was Don Shrophsall. Players, front row, from left:
Wyatt Carey, captain Spencer Stevenson, Michael VanWyk and Ryan Nesbitt. (Vicky Bremner
photo)
Perhaps it was the fact that driving
presented no weather-related
concerns last Wednesday, March 25
or perhaps because it was a grey,
depressing kind of day, a goodly
number of the Happy Gang Seniors
came out for fellowship at the
Londesborough Community Hall.
Entertainment that afternoon was
presented by the Music Airs of
Varna. The group played a selection
of familiar tunes, both
instrumentally and with vocals and
took some requests.
As one couple in attendance
remarked later “they lifted the
spirits” of everyone there.
The regional spring seniors’ rally
will be held in Varna on April 9.
Anyone thinking of attending should
pay for their registration in advance
to Helen Dale.
It was noted that the April card
party has been moved to April 17.
The change was necessary because
of Good Friday.
Good turnout for Gang
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