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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Citizen, 2007-08-23, Page 16The summer Ken and Betty Hulleywere married, Betty’s mother grew200 gladioli with which to decoratethe sanctuary for the service. For thecelebration of Betty’s 75th birthday,her son, Kevin, used 12 dozen gladsto decorate the LondesboroughCommunity Hall on Saturday, Aug.11. Other decorations includedBetty’s quilts, the making of which is one of Betty’s hobbies. Betty’s special evening began witha potluck supper attended by herneighbours and family. More friendsdropped by during the open house,many of whom stayed to enjoy alively evening of old-time music anddance. Local musicians and 18-year-old fiddler and singer JamesRutherford of Shakespeare kept thefloor filled with dancers. At one point, all seven of Betty’s granddaughters took to the flooramusing the crowd with theiryouthfulness.Some 150 guests helped Bettycelebrate a special milestone, somefrom as far away as New Brunswick.In memory of Betty’s son, Warren,guests donated $600 to Childcan, acharity that supports the OncologyDepartment at the Children’s Hospital of Western Ontario. It was most gratifying to Betty that all present members of her immediate family were able to help her celebrate this birthday. Betty extends her thanks to all who made her evening such a pleasure. As we were in Montreal the weekend of the celebration for Bert and Joanne Lyon, I spoke with Jane Lyon about the celebration. Of course, ‘though the conversation did some side stepping. As a result two persons who attended the couple 50 years ago got missed in the previous report. Bert’s brother, Murray, who was an usher 50 years ago and Marlene Baer of Goderich, who was Joanne’s maid of honour, also attended the recent festivities. One of the side-step conversations had to do with Wayne and Jane’s son, Justin. It seems there is a very real possibility that once his training is completed his group may be sent to Afghanistan. This is something we can remember to ask Bert and Joanne about in the months to come. I took a look out of my east windows one day last week and spotted something new at the Hullett municipal shed. As so many of our townships roads have been paved in recent years, the works crew must have a ready supply of sand and salt. A coverall shed has been erected as a storage for this mixture. And, oh yes, the cold weather is coming! Anyone working outdoors can testify to the fact that the geeseare already on the move again.However, I’m determined to enjoywhatever aspects of summer are stillin evidence for as long as possible.One afternoon some weeks ago ona trip into Clinton I noticed that onefield along the highway was showinga tinge of purple. A week or so laterI enjoyed that wonderful smell only a field of clover can give. I’ve made reasons to travel that way a few times since just to have my senses treated again. Mind you one has to have the windows down to appreciate the smell; no air conditioning. By protecting the environment, one gets to enjoy the wonders of the environment. The sympathy of villagers is extended to Tom and Marjorie Duizer and family over the loss of Marjorie’s father, Lorne Hunking on Aug. 10. Also to B.J. and Ange (Hunking) Cullen, who lost a grandfather. Keeping these folks in your prayers will ease their pain over the next few weeks. Lorne and Addie were former residents of Londesborough until health problems necessitated a move into Clinton. Both eventually became residents at the Exeter Village. I remember Lorne as a quiet, gentle man with a pleasant manner who was seldom idle. There was just too much to do and be interested in. He was always ready to lend a hand where there was a need, to a neighbour, at the church or for some family member. Raised on a farm in the days of horse power, Lorne had a life-long interest in horses, collecting books, pictures, china, wooden and plastic replicas, etc. which family members now appreciate. Trips to events PAGE 16. THE CITIZEN, THURSDAY, AUGUST 23, 2007. On high It was drive-in movie night at Londesborough Fellowship Bible Chapel on Friday night. Volunteers were busy erecting the screen for that evening’s feature, Billy Graham’s The Climb. Another drive-in night will be held on Aug. 24 with the movie Last Flight Out. Glen Steinson, shown above, sets up from the scaffold. 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