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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Citizen, 2006-01-05, Page 22PEOPLE AROUND LONDESBORO By BRENDA RADFORD Call 523-4296 One of the Greatest, Dearest Mothers, Grandmothers & Great-grandmothers in the world! You're invited to Grace's Birthday Party Sunday, Jan. 8, 2006 from 2-4 pm at the Kinsmen Hall 162 Maple St., Clinton Best Wishes Only Love from your children, grandchildren 19- great-grandchildren PAGE 22. THE CITIZEN, THURSDAY, JANUARY 5, 2006. Although Gordon Radford had been living on the retirement floor of Queensway in Hensall for the past several months, the news of his death was met with dis- belief. At eight-nine years of age, Gordon was in relatively good health and spent the evening of his passing slaying cards. Card playing was a passion with Gordon and there was always someone on his floor or the many visitors who dropped by willing to play. Except for a brief period of time in Goderich following his marriage to Helen Fraser, Gordon lived all his life in Hullett Twp. Born on a farm just west of the village Gordon returned to Londesborough with his wife to run a gas station where today is a corner café. Eventually he purchased a property from Les Ball and pumped gas and fixed cars for a number of years. After a period of time, this business became a farm equipment dealership. Long-time area residents may remember the military gun carrier Gordon used as a wrecker. Gordon was a dealer for John Deere, Minneapolis-Moline, Oliver, Cockshutt, and White over the course of his years in business. That business is currently being operated by his son, John. As long as he lived in Londesborough, Gordon spent time every day at the shop visiting with the employees and customers and offering his experience with the older models of equipment. Trips through his business took Gordon and Helen to Hawaii and on a Caribbean cruise. Following his retirement from the business Gordon and Helen and, in later years, Mary spent their winters in West Palm Beach, Florida. There, hours were spent playing shuffleboard and, of course, euchre. Gordon lost Helen 10 years ago. Gordon and Helen raised two sons, Jim and John, Gordon leaves five grandchildren and four great- grandchildren to miss his presence as well as the family of his later companion, Mary East. Gordon was devastated to lose Mary earlier this year. Although he lost a leg to cancer at 70, a prosthesis did not stop him I from continuing his interests. Those left behind will cherish the memories they have of his involvement with his business, the Londesborough B/A hockey team, an outdoor ice rink, the Londesborough United Church, the Happy Gang Seniors and the Huron Pioneer Thresher reunion. Youths lead Christmas Eve service FROM LONDESBORO Everyone who attended the Christmas Eve service at the Londesborough United Church had reason to be proud. The youth, from Grade 6 and up, from both the Londesborough and Auburn congregations conducted the service. These are the young folk that members of both congregations have watched grow up in their midst. They conducted the service with much confidence and poise. Narrator for the service was Crystal Whyte. Knox United Church worshipped with Londesborough United Church at Londesborough Jan. 1. Regular services will return Jan. 8. Many residents decorated their home for the holidays. The Lions announced the winners for this year's display. They were P and C Johnston, H -and T Roetcisoentier and M and D Sjaarda. I received this letter from a grateful reader in British Columbia. I thought it might be of interest to By Ellen Jefferson On Saturday, Dec. 31, Wawanosh 4-H began its new club, Bread Venture. Before the meeting, members prepared whole wheat twist loaf to eat at the end of the meeting. Then junior leader, Sophie Jefferson attached the names of different types of bread to everyone's back. The members had to ask yes or no questions to figure out what kind of bread they were. Tina Drennan held the election of officers. Maisy Jefferson was elected as president with Melissa Higgins as vice-president. The members decided to have a rotating secretary and Ellen Jefferson Was appointed press reporter. Reba Jefferson was named treasurer. Tina handed out a puzzle that included the six main parts of bread flour, liquid, yeast, salt, sugar and fat. June Robinson brought out bread dough in order to show. everyone proper kneading techniques. Instead of eating their bread plain, the members mixed up some fancy butter including raspberry butter, cinnamon. honey butter and maple The service began with the lighting of the Christ candle to celebrate the gift God gave the world through the birth of Jesus and to welcome Him anew. The service concentrated 'on the gifts given to the world through the child of Mary. When people give gifts at Christmas, they are celebrating the greatest gift of all, God's love given in the baby Jesus. The young folk shared the Gifts in the Manger through scripture others to know there are people out there interested in what's going on back in small-ville anywhere as it simply spells home to thousands. "Hi, from Victoria BC I just wanted to thank you for doing the "People Around Auburn"column for The Citizen newspaper. I've been out here for many years now, but have depended on my `local' paper to keep me up to date with happenings. I'm the daughter of Maurice Bean and Maureen Bean, who have lived in the Auburn/Blyth area most of their lives. Mom is still on Queen Street and Dana Bean is my brother. Months ago I had clipped your picture and e-mail from the paper - meaning to contact you to tell you how much I appreciate you- taking the time to note Auburn's events. So wonderful! I do hope your Holiday Season will be filled with all the things you love... pecan butter. Since there- are many new members, Sophie prepared a scavenger hunt in the 4-H book to find all roll calls. To recap all information covered in the meeting, the members answered review questions, which they later took up. In the business part of the meeting, Cathy Drennan asked the members to bring a dollar to every meeting to help pay for the ingredients used. She also asked the club what they wanted to be called. June came up with the Busy Bakers and everyone agreed. Ellen Jefferson volunteered to design a title page. When the bread was ready, the members sampled the butters and discovered that they were all extremely delicious. The members chose a number to see which lucky member would take the leftover butter home. On Monday, Jan. 2, the Busy Bakers met at 9 a.m. in June Robinson's kitchen. Maisy and Sophie Jefferson came early to start preparing the recipes. In this meeting, the members made basic passages, readings and hymns. The gifts given in the manger are Family, The Word, a King, 'Grace, Peace, Light, Joy, Hope, Life and Love. As each gift was explained, a card with that word was placed on a table for the congregation to see. Following the reading about love, a baby Jesus was laid in the manger. Three numbers were offered by the senior choir that evening under the . direction of organist Barb Bosnian. The entire choir sang Night Warmest Wishes from a grateful reader.... Yvonne Bean" I was thrilled to hear from Yvonne and I do hear from many readers throughout the year. I have received dozens of phone calls and cards thanking the for not just the Auburn column but the Dungannon one as well. I have even received cards with money in them saying "buy yourself a cup of tea - on me". This kind of appreciation is much appreciated and rarely. spoken of. This is exactly however the primary reason I continue to serve both these" communities in this way. I have received negative comments as well but they usually vanish with the first sip of tea offered 'up by many positive individuals who go out of their way to let me know I am appreciated. Thank you Yvonne and everyone who has made this job enjoyable for another year. white bread, French bread and braided egg loaf. To start the meeting, Maisy led the members in saying the pledge and reading roll call. Cathy Drennan discussed more basic techniques including rising, punching and shaping the dough. The members talked about the health benefits of bread and how they eat it. Then the members did an activity, Fact or Fiction. They were surprised to hear some of the answers. The members listed different things you can add to bread to make it more nutritious, such as raisins and seeds. Throughout the meeting different members were called tb knead the bread. Sophie- Jefferson divided the members into two teams, older members against younger members and asked review questions about what was discussed in the meeting. While waiting for the bread to cook, the members coloured their books. Once the bread was ready, the members tasted it and loved it. The next meeting is Friday, Jan, 6 at 9 a.m. of Silence, the inen of the choir offered All Poor Ones and Humble, and a three-part anthem, A Special Night, was sung by the ladies of the choir. There will be a brief meeting of the session of Londesborough United following the service on Jan. 8. The official board will meet on Tuesday, Jan. 17 beginning at 7:30 p.m. Reports for the annual report are to be in the church office by Jan. 15. FROM AUBURN BUY? SELL? TRY CLASSIFIED • • :'inetnalf Shop Make Your Own Beer, Wine, Coolers and Fruit Wine (Crew here or at home!) 84 Kingston St., GODERICH 524-2323 MEETING NOTICE MUNICIPALITY OF MORRIS-TURNBERRY The Council meetings scheduled for the month of January, 2006 for the Municipality of Morris- Turnberry will be held: Tuesday, January 3 at 7:30 pm Tuesday, January 17 at 7:00 pm 4-Hers learn what it's like to be Busy Bakers in Club