HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Citizen, 2000-09-06, Page 7THE CITIZEN, WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 6, 2000. PAGE 7.
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Those gathered at Blyth Anglican Church for the Dining Out program were treated to a special
visit Friday morning when the Great Canadian Coaches Lest We Forget Number 11-11 coach,
painted in memory of all those who lost their lives during the wars, stopped by. Number 11-11
will be making 47 stops in seven days through Legion District C to promote its use. The coach
is available for tours and is one of the most requested. The company has numerous coaches
depicted Canadian heritage and pride.
FROM LONDESBORO
PEOPLE AROUND
LONDESBORO
By Brenda
Radford
Call
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The Londesboro community wish
es to express condolences to the fam
ily of John and Gerard Phelan. Sadly,
death visited the same family twice
this summer in just one month.
Gerard’s children are still trying to
cope with the sudden changes in
their lives.
Brothers John and Gerard were
raised on a farm just outside of
Blyth. John never married and lived
with Gerard and Marie (French) who
Music begins
United service
Churchgoers at Londesboro
United Church on the first Sunday of
September enjoyed a musical treat.
Preludes were played on the piano by
Tonya Drost. Gail Lear on the organ
offered an offertory selection and the
postlude. Hymns and choruses were
done as piano-organ duets.
On this Labour Day Sunday, the
golf lesson/theme dealt with The
Gold Watch or retirement. In the
story bag were two golf balls, one
brand new and one experienced. It
was concluded that both had value.
In the Old Testament scripture,
Ecclesiastes 2: 9-11 the writer
laments that at the end of his life he
feels all his wealth and toil have no
real value. Christ proclaims “The
hour has come” in John 17: 1-5. His
work on earth of glorifying God is
now finished. Following His death
the work of glorifying God was con
tinued by His disciples and
Christians through the ages.
In his message Rev. Paul Ross
explored the subject of retirement.
Many who retire enjoy having no
agenda or schedule to structure their
days. They welcome the opportunity
to do things they didn’t have the time
to do before.
Others find their new reality
stressful, feeling they have been
pushed aside, or put out to pasture.
Through work one gains satisfaction
in accomplishment, vitality from
challenges, and a sense of well
being. However, Rev. Ross suggest
ed that retirement is a reward and
retirees should step back and reflect
on the accomplishments of their life
times. Moreover new opportunities
are opened up by retirement and
‘work’ can continue in an new form.
Helen Dale and Mary Peel greeted
while Rick and Brenda Konarski
were the ushers.
passed away in 1998. Together the
brothers bought a farm across the
road from their family farm.
There Gerry and Marie raised
three children. Gerard worked at the
Goderich salt mine for 25 years
while helping John with the farming.
Approximately nine years ago the
brothers retired from the farm and
purchased the former home of Jean
Kennedy in Londesboro. Although
the family did not socialize a great
deal they did enjoy the activity of
village life.
John’s favourite pastime was to
watch the boats at the Goderich har
bour. He had been a resident at the
Braemar Manor in Wingham for just
three months before his death in
June.
Gerard had many woodworking
tools in the shed next to the house
and at the time of his sudden passing
in July he was working on a dresser
for his granddaughter.
Sadness tempered the holiday
weekend activities for many
Londesboro-area residents after
learning of the sudden death of 23-
year-old Kent Shillinglaw.
Diagnosed soon after birth with a
heart condition, inoperable at that
time, Kent and his family have faced
each day not knowing what the
future held.
Although limited in his choice of
activities, Kent was always deter
mined to experience as much of life
as his condition allowed. Friends
found him a pleasant companion
who was always willing to help out.
Following graduation from
Clinton High School, Kent went to
college to study diesel engines. He
received an award at Fanshawe for
the student who overcame most. He
was working in the parts department
of the Tormont (Cat) plant in
Cambridge.
Kent and his father planned to be
at the Blyth steam show this upcom
ing weekend with his grandfather’s
steam engine.
The hearts and prayers of the com
munity are with his parents Bruce
and Harriett and his brother, Kevin at
this time of intense sorrow.
The sympathy of the community is
extended to Don and Joan Goodall
and sons with the death of Don’s
mother, Margaret. Marg had a fall at
her home in Huntington, Quebec and
succumbed during surgery.
Ted Fothergill, who entered
Clinton Public Hospital on July 29,
is now a patient in St. Joseph’s
Hospital in London. Reportedly, he
will be there for a couple of weeks
before transfer to Parkwood
Hospital, also in London. The doc
tors feel he would benefit from some
weeks of therapy before coming
home to Londesboro.
Marion Snell is home from hospi
tal following surgery last Thursday.
We can expect to see her out soon,
‘tripping the light fantastic’.
The community news this week
was difficult to set on paper as it
seems only to deal with sadness.
However, the extended family,
which is the Londesboro community,
shares both times of joy and times of
trouble. Therefore I trust all these
people will be in your thoughts and
prayers.
Perhaps this thought from Robert
Schuller will help us all: “When God
sees a scar, He creates a star.
Note: The Happy Gang Seniors
card party will be held on Friday,
Sept. 15 at the Londesboro Hall.
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Caring with
Confidence
An education and support series
for families and friends of
people with Alzheimer Disease
or related dementias
Begins September 12, 2000 at 2 p.m.
Braemar Long Term Care Centre
4 sessions
Presented by the
Alzheimer Society of
Huron County
Please call to register at
482-1482 or 1-800-561-5012
Alzheimer
Information Series
An Education Series for
Volunteers,
and Professional Caregivers
Begins September 13, 2000 at 7 p.m.
Wingham & Area Adult Day Centre
4 sessions, Cost $15
Offered by the
Alzheimer Society of
Huron County
Please call to register at
482-1482 or 1-800-561-5012