HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Citizen, 2009-10-01, Page 26PAGE 26. THE CITIZEN, THURSDAY, OCTOBER 1, 2009.
Group 1, which was in charge of
the program/worship at the meeting
of the Londesborough United
Church Women on Monday, Sept. 21
seemed to be having difficulty
getting things going. Apparently
Marie Bromley got caught up in
other things and was late arriving.
Then Harriett Shillinglaw couldn’t
locate the prop she needed in her
carry bag.
Actually it was all part of the
lesson to the others in attendance
that evening that we all carry too
much – be it in our bag/purse or as a
Christian. It was a lighthearted but
thought-provoking presentation.
The group wanted to remind
everyone that they should take time
to appreciate nature and a poem, Fall
Will Soon Be Here Again was read.
Humour is also necessary in life
illustrated by the reading of, A
History of an Apron.
Harriett used only what might be
necessary in a purse to draw
similarities to being a Christian.
Each parallel was backed up by a
scripture passage read by Marie
Bergsma and Yvonne Hoggart.
For example – communication of
the purse was a cell phone; for a
Christian it was daily prayer; tissues
everyone needs for a cold or, as a
Christian, to shed tears for someone
else’s sorrow; a brush comes in
handy for refreshing one’s look but
represented using meditation to
brush through the tangles of life.
Other parallels were drawn using
keys, drivers’ licence, money,
sunglasses, hand cream, lipstick.
Just as ladies should try not to put
into their carry bags unnecessary
items they should keep at their
fingertips things that please the
Lord. One should try to be tidy with
a Christian life.
Yvonne filled a jar first with golf
balls, then small stones, sand and
finally, coffee to show that if one
concentrates only on the big stuff in
life, work or problems, one misses
filling spaces with lots of smaller
stuff, pleasant times with family,
nature and friends.
Although the UCW Presbyterial
fall rally in Tavistock will be held
the same night as Londesborough
UCW’s next meeting on Oct. 19. It
was decided to go ahead with the
regular meeting. Members can
attend the gathering of their choice.
It was noted at that meeting that
five of the new white tablecloths are
missing from the kitchen cupboard.
Anyone knowing where they might
be should contact Joan Goodall at
519-523-9021.
There will be coffee and
refreshments following the morning
service at Londesborough United
Church on Sunday, Oct. 4.
Donations will benefit the
Alzheimer society of Huron County.
The senior choir will gather for
practice that morning at 10 a.m.
Londesborough United Churchwill host a concert by the BeckettFamily and Friends on Saturday,Oct. 3 at 7 p.m.The group has members fromthree generations of the Beckett
family who have entertained
audiences across Ontario for many
years at fairs, dances, theatre shows,
fundraisers, festivals and plowing
matches.
The group features 21 year-old
Linsey playing fiddle and
stepdancing, her father, John, on
bass and vocals and her grandfather,
Sean, on fiddle. The Becketts have
opened for a variety of acts
including the Barra McNeils,
Natalie McMaster and Ashley
MacIsaac. They will be joined by
Mel Aucion on piano and Steve
Piticco on guitar.
Linsey, who is in her fourth year at
Wilfrid Laurier University, has
performed across North America
with groups such as Bowfire, Scott
Woods, South Mountain and Kevin
Collins.
She has been part of Ottawa’s
Canada Day celebrations and the
International Milk Festival in
Toronto. At Shelburne, Ontario,
Linsey and her brother, Tyler, won
the most entertaining fiddlers award
in 2000 and were the Canadian duet
fiddle champions in 2003 and 2004.
They both hold several individual
accolades from the Ontario and
Southwestern Ontario
championships
Mel Aucion is a popular musician
in the Canadian country music scene
having tickled the ivories on all the
national network country music
shows for 30 years. He has toured
regularly with the likes of Tommy
Hunter, Ronnie Prophet and Gordie
Tapp. Mel has also toured
internationally and been a guest on
the Grand Ole Opry.Steve Piticco of the group SouthMountain wins accolades for hisexceptional guitar playing fromentertainers such as Dolly Parton,Reba Macintyre and Merle Haggard.
With résumés like this, you will
want to be on hand when the Beckett
Family and Guests entertain with
fiddling, stepdancing and country
music at the Londesborough United
Church this coming Saturday. Adult
tickets are $15 under 12 are $7 while
anyone under six gets free
admission.
Tickets are available from Ken
Hunking at 519-523-4228.
There will be a reception
following the concert.
Beckett Family bring ‘Friends’
UCW get things going
Tunesmith
The Beckett Family, featuring Linsey, 21, and ‘friends’ will
bring their special brand of music to Londesborough this
weekend in a performance at the United Church. (Courtesy
photo)
NEWS
FROM LONDESBORO
It was a beautiful sunny day, Sept.
20 and the facilities at the
Londesborough Community Hall
spacious both inside and out for the
Londesborough Buddies Reunion.
Organizer of the event Judy
(Mason) Cook welcomed 30 guests
from around southwestern Ontario –
London to Kincardine to Elmira.
Everyone enjoyed a potluck lunch
at 1 p.m. accompanied by lots of
laughter. Throughout the fun-filled
afternoon the group renewed former
friendships, remembered childhood
pranks and caught up on the past 15
or so years. This was just what Judy
had hoped would happen.
A t-shirt lettered ‘I survived the
Londesborough Buddies Reunion’
was won by Mark Mitchell for
having the birthday closest to the
reunion date. Guest spent time with
two wordfind puzzles – one with the
last names of Londesborough-area
friends and one with nicknames.
As was the custom for many years
ago, the afternoon ended with a
“run”. Only this time it was a tour
by golf cart around the village.
Guests left with the promise to do
this again in a few years and to
spread the word to those who didn’t
attend this year about the fun they
missed.
By BRENDA
RADFORD
Call
523-4296
PEOPLE AROUND
LONDESBORO
After three relatively successful
years, the Blyth Festival will no
longer co-ordinate the Ontario Open
Country Singing Contest.
The director of marketing for the
Festival, Karen Stewart, attended the
Sept. 21 meeting of North Huron
council to explain the decision.
“After a thorough review the
board voted not to continue due to a
lack of resources,” said Stewart.
With the contest being held just as
the Festival is gearing up for its
summer theatre season, staff is
spread thin. “It really came to the
front this year, because it was a more
difficult year than 2008,” said
Stewart.
“The rights were given to the
Festival free and clear, so it’s
something we feel we should
transfer back to the township,” said
Stewart. “We thank you for the
opportunity, but we have to turn it
down now at this point.”
Councillor Archie MacGowan
said the transfer to the Festival
happened because it was felt it
would be a good fit and that the
contest might be better organized.
“But the numbers are just not there
to make it work.”
Stewart said the concept is a good
one and “we would love to see it
happen”, adding that she is
approaching other organizations to
see if there is any interest in taking it
on.
“If we can help in any way we
would love to. We just don’t want to
take the lead.”
Contest’s future up in the air
By Bonnie Gropp
The Citizen
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