HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Citizen, 2007-02-01, Page 7THE CITIZEN, THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 1, 2007. PAGE 7.
Editor’s note: Put it down to
interruptions, a problem with
copying and pasting or simply
Murphy’s Law. Whatever the reason,
there was some interesting reading
in last week’s Londesborough news
when several paragraphs were lost
in translation. We apologize for the
error. Following is how the story
should have gone.
Last September Harry and Gail
Lear celebrated their golden
wedding anniversary with family
gatherings. A celebration had been
planned by the church choir
members and Londesborough
neighbours for quite some time. But
the timing for the party became a
problem.
However Friday evening, Jan. 19
we did manage to surprise them.
Despite blustery weather outside
there was a great social time in the
Londesborough Hall with a little
food, a gift or two, some singing and
even a recitation.
Obviously it was too good a time
for Harry had a little upset overnight
which caused him to spend time in
hospital. He did return home again
Sunday morning in fine shape.
Early Sunday morning the
ambulance and emergency van paid
a visit to Londesborough. Doug
Snell was experiencing some
difficulty and was taken to the
Clinton hospital. At time of
reporting he remains in hospital
awaiting tests. We’ll all be hoping
for good news on that front.
Villagers received the news on
Jan. 23 of the passing of a former
resident, Reg Lawson just prior to
his 87th birthday.
Reg had been a resident of the
Bluewater long-term care facility for
more than three years when he was
truck down by a stroke. During
those years he had kept tabs on
events in Londesborough through
his visitors and phone calls.
Reg and wife, Helen (Turner),
worked a small farm at Lot 15,
Conc. 7 of Hullett Twp. across from
the conservation area following their
marriage. They retired to
Londesborough in 1978. Theirs was
the first pre-fab home to come to the
village and its arrival at the end of
Elizabeth Street caused quite a stir.
That house is now home to Nathan
and Jennifer (Jackson) Hubbard.
For a number of years after their
move Reg and Helen were
conscientious caretakers at the
Londesborough Community Hall, in
the days before the hall was taken
over by the Lions Club. They were
faithful members and supporters of
the Londesborough United Church
as well.
Helen passed away in the spring of
1994 and Reg continued on in the
home with daughter, Elizabeth.
Reg’s health became fragile and a
few months after Elizabeth moved to
Cambridge, he recognized his need
for more care and a secure
environment.
Reg was a humble man, always
happy and grateful for all he
received from life. Son John,
remarked that Dad was never heard
to say anything bad about anyone.
Moreover he was a proud
grandfather to John’s children.
The student advisory committee of
Hullett Central Public School will
hold this year’s Community Fun
Night and Silent Auction on Friday,
April 13.
It promises to be an extra special
night, as Hullett school is
celebrating its 40th birthday this
year. Mark your calendars now for
April is looking to be a busy month
in the village.
This fun night is the committee’s
only fundraiser of the year and they
use the funds raised to purchase
extras for the school to complement
the education our young folk receive
there.
Recently the group purchased the
Blue Spruce, Silver Birch and Red
Maple reading program for the
school. The books will arrive
shortly.
In the gym are new yellow and
black gym mats from SAC monies.
In the spring the pupils will benefit
from the new high jump track and
field pit.
The committee thanks the
community for the support which
has these great results.
John 2: 1-11 is the account of a
wedding held in Cana to which
Jesus, His disciples and family were
invited.
Certainly a great deal of planning,
worry and preparation had been put
into this celebration. During the
feast, Mary came to Jesus to say that
the wine had run out.
Jesus performed the first miracle
of His ministry that day when He
turned the water into wine.
This was the Gospel reading
chosen by Rev. Pat Cook to support
her message about Extravagant Love
at Londesborough United Church on
Sunday, Jan. 21.
A miracle is something that
happens when we are not expecting
it to happen. Sometimes a miracle is
spectacular or special, sometimes it
is something very ordinary.
Rev. Pat explained to the children
gathered at the front. They chatted
about the snow that had arrived last
week and how each snowflake is
unique, one of a kind in size, shape
and design. Each a little miracle of
nature.
Like snowflakes each baby is a
miracle of nature, too. Each person
is unique and individual, no two just
the same. God gives miracles to the
world to show much He loves and
cares for us. Rev. Pat encouraged the
children, and the adults, to look for
the miracles in life.
Mary just knew her son would be
able to help at that wedding feast.
And she was right.
He is always a very present help in
times of trouble. If we run low on
patience, faith, hope or confidence in
times of struggle, Christ will
respond with help if we, like Mary,
ask Him.
We can’t always anticipate how
He will help; sometimes good things
happen when least expected and in
ways not expected. Even the
simplest things become wonderful
gifts through God’s extravagant love
for us.
Psalm 36, the responsive psalm
speaks of God’s constant love for us.
The anthem offered by the senior
choir coincidentally was titled,
Herein Is Love.
Anyone wishing baptism for their
family needs to contact the church
office this week.
Confirmation classes will
commence on Monday, Feb. 19.
Anyone interested in these classes
should speak to Rev. Cook by
Feb. 5.
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