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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Citizen, 2000-03-15, Page 12PAGE 12. THE CITIZEN, WEDNESDAY, MARCH 15, 2000. The news from ondesboro Lear receives nomination Compiled by Brenda Radford Phone 523-4296 R. Bain speaks at United Richard Bain was the guest speaker at Londesboro United Church the first Sunday of Lent. The theme for the service was Patience - the Eternal Rhvthm. Scripture passages were Job 42: l-6 and Mark 9: 38-50. During the children’s time Richard talked about the tradition of Pancake Tuesday and of fasting or giving up something for Lent. He suggested the children could try something new or extra instead. Perhaps by Easter a new habit will be formed as a result. Mr. Bain resolves to improve his patience during this Lenten season. He recognizes there is much in life to test personal patience and peace. Today people are used to instant results but the key to life is love and the key to love is patience. By reflecting on nature and its rhythms (like the emergence of a butterfly from its cocoon), God’s plan becomes obvious. Recognizing that His patience is eternal, personal peace is possible. Greeting churchgoers were Mike and Shannon Clark. The ushers were Mel and Christopher Knox. The Sunday School will hold a crokinole party on Thursday, March 16 at 7 p.m. Bring a finger dessert. HuIIett CPS news Students sell cheese for enrichment prog. As their final fundraiser for the school year HuIIett Central is selling Pine River Cheese from March 9 to 24. Proceeds from this sale go directly to student funds to subsidize the cost of enriching activities. If you would like to help this fundraiser and have not been approached by a student from the school, why not contact the office or call a neighbour’s children. On Feb. 25 the HuIIett school curling team was one of 90 participating in the Teranet Elementary School Curling Bonspiel in Fergus. Brad Lapp, Kendra Falconer, Amanda Falconer, M. J. Horbanuik and Molly Horbanuik represented the school. The virtue of the month to be concentrated on by the pupils is “Kindness”. They have learned that being kind to others means gentleness, consideration and good- heartedness. At least one kind deed a day is being encouraged from the pupils. The staff at the school would like you to consider them when you do your spring cleaning. They are looking for used board games the pupils can play during indoor recesses. Also, used sheets and pillowcases wold be appreciated for the sick room. Items can be dropped off at the office. Don’t be forgetting your ‘wee bit ‘o green’ this Friday. Quilting, tying keeps Auburn UCW busy It was quilting and tying day at Knox United on March 6 when the UCW went to work. They busily did several quilts and even put donated white and blue pieces together and finished it too. Mrs. Dorothy Grange has left the Knox supper, April 5 Continued from page 10 Richard Bain of Stratford was the guest minister. The children came to the front and Mr. Bain spoke to them regarding Lent. Scripture was from Job 42 where Job told God that he knew things that were beyond him. They were too wonderful. He could hear them but could not envision them. Then from Mark 9 Jesus told that those who helped others belonged to Him. Mr. Bain gave the sermon on Patience, the eternal rhythm. Offering was collected by Mr. and Mrs. W. Carter. The Knox United Annual Country Supper will be held on April 5. hospital and is now back at Goderich Place. Several Aubumites have already visited her there. As I am unable to attend our own church I went via TV to the Lutheran in Kitchener. They had a surprise, waking up Sunday to a good fall of snow. Londesboro’s own Gail Lear has been nominated by the Hanover- Walkerton Branch of the Ontario Registered Music Teachers to receive a special Teachers Award in Toronto March 12 - 15 at their convention. The award acknowledges her outstanding contribution in the field of music education. Gail reminisced that it was actually quite a privilege to be taking piano lessons during the 1940s. She walked from her family’s farm west of Londesboro into the village then north along Hwy. 4 for one and a quarter miles, then west to the Shobbrook farm. The teacher, who walked from Westfield, instructed a number of pupils that morning. Lessons were 60 cents in those days. Little did she realize how important that walk was to the rest of her life. Since receiving her degree in music in 1982 and the award for highest mark on her teaching paper, Gail has been very involved with the Hanover-Walkerton Branch. She has held many offices in the branch organization, helps with music festivals in Walkerton, Palmerston and Goderich as well as teaching pupils from beginners to instructors in the area Some of her pupils have gone on to achieve music degrees at university and are now teaching and performing. Ron Greidanus from the Londesboro area is now performing with symphony orchestras across Canada, the United States and Europe. Over the years continuing with her music has at times been Johnstons take top card party prize There were 13 and a half tables in play at the Londesboro seniors card party on Friday, March 10. First prize went to Charles and Millie Johnston with 76 points. Frank and Kay Bears and John and Mary Van Denelzen shared second and third prizes tied with 75 points. Three couples were tied at six for most Ione hands: Stewart and Lois Chamney, Len and Betty Archambault, and Clarence and Adeline Allen. Everyone is welcome at these card parties as all funds raised are for hall expenses. The next party will be April 14. difficult but in many ways necessary. Her music was an outlet while raising a family during times of coping with the medical problems experience by son, Dan, and husband, Hany. She has remarked on more than one occasion of the patience Harry has shown over the years with her studies and the hours of music lessons he has listened to. Harry, a soloist with Gail as accompanist, has been a part of many .weddings, anniversaries, concerts, church services and funerals during their marriage. Gail has always been vitally interested in helping young musicians achieve their potential. Many a young lady has played the organ at Londesboro United Church under Gail’s guidance. Gail herself has been both organist and/or choir director at her home church during the past 50 years. Congratulations, Gail. Honoured Londesboro’s Gail Lear was recently honoured for her years of teaching by the Ontario Registered Music Teachers at a convention in Toronto. ANNOUNCEMENT Kidney disease strikes families, not only individuals. March is Kidney Month. When a Kidney Foundation volunteer knocks on your door, please give generously. www.kidney.ca CLARE TOMPKINS, DVM, B.Se Clinton Veterinary Services and Seaforth Veterinary Clinic are pleased to announce that Dr. Clare Tompkins has joined the staff at both offices, on a part-time basis. Clare is from Wingham, and has six years’ experience with both large and small animals. Clare is the proud parent/owner of two 'daughters, two dogs, three cats, and two horses. (E CLINTON VETERINARY SERVICES 275 Huron St. Hwy. 8 West 482-3558 SEAFORTH VETERINARY CLINIC Main St. North 527-1760