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HomeMy WebLinkAboutTimes-Advocate, 1985-10-09, Page 8Page 6 October 9, 1985 Caught In recent weeks, we've been witnessing the migration of the Monarch Butterflies. What a beautiful species they are with their translu- cent orange wings etched with black, like some exotic, quivering piece of stained glass. Have you ever watched a Monarch in flight... dipsy-doodling up and down, from side to side, taking the longest route possible to reach the flower in its sight? This gentle maneuvering seems so uncharted and unplanned that one can't help be amazed that the Monarchs still cross ttietakes, travel hundreds (even thousands) of miles to reach their winter home in the southern states or even in South America. Several years ago, near Argentina, a swarm of these but- terlies was sighted that was 600 feet high, one mile wide and many miles long. Incredible. The other day, as I walked on the beach, I saw a Monarch lying on its side, wings folded, unmoving and ap- parently dead. I picked it up to study its beauty more closely, and to my surprise it gave a week tremor. Closer inspection showed that its tiny feet were completely entwined with bits of dry grass. The legs of the but - in snares terfly are so delicate that 1 was afraid if I pulled off the grass, the legs would come with it. Nevertheless, I decided to try, so very carefully and bit by bit, I gently pulled away each tiny strand that held the butterfly fast. It remained so un- moving in my hand that I was sure it had finally died, but when the opera- tion was over I laid it back on the of life This makes me ponder about how all of us get caught in the snares of life, from time to time. Some days we may feel so entrapped by our grief, dissappointment and hurts that we think we will never escape, and we lay, like the butterfly, unable to move, almost ready to die. Or, we may struggle like the poor, frightened seagull, trying vainly to break the It Seems to me... warm sand. For several seconds it re- mained perfectly motionless, then the wings fluttered weakly, and sudden- ly it soared into the air and was off, my eyes travelling with it until it passed from sight. Last summer, I had a similar ex- perience with a terrified seagull flap- ping helplessly on the beach with one leg wound up in a piece of fish line which was securely caught around a rock and holding the bird fast. That time, the quick snip of a pair of scissors released the bird and sent it flying jubilantly over the water again. MR. AND MRS. RICHARD MILLER In a double ringe ceremony Nan- cy Lynn Bendall of St. Marys and Richard Dennis Miller of RR 3 Ex- eter exchanged marriage vows on September .7, 1985 at St. James Anglican Church, St. Marys. Rev. Walter Mills per- formed a lovely ceremony. The bride is the daughter of Bob and Betty Bendall, St. Marys and the groom is the son of Andy and Phyllis Miller, RR 3 Exeter and the oldest grandson of Carmen and Maybelle Cann. The maid of honour was Lynn O'Hearn, cousin of the bride. The bridesmaids were Sharon Bendall, Tracy Hep- burn and Rose Miller. The best man was Rob Miller, brother of the groom. The ushers were Brion Bendall, Steve Bendall and Warren Longeway. Amy Longeway, niece of the groom was flowergirl and Jeremy Stewart, cousin of the bride was ringbearer. Luella Nash did a fantastic job as soloist and Den- nis Cann, uncle of the groom from Pinawa, Manitoba, per- formed. the readings. Doug Ben- dall, brother of the bride acted as Master of Ceremonies at the reception held at Kirkton. Guests attended the celebration from Bent River, Sarnia, Toronto, Cam- bridge, Kitchener and Pinawa, Manitoba. Nancy and Richard en- joyed a lovely honeymoon at the Pocono Mountains. 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Guests were ushered by James Hetherington, and Murray McLellan, friends of the groom. Gail -,and Greg are residing in Calgary, Alberta. MR. AND MRS. CURTIS NEER Rosemary Grenier and Curtis Neeb were united in marriage on August 23, 1985 at Calvary United Church, Dashwood. Maid of honour was Dorothy Grenier, Guelph, sister of the bride. The bridesmaids were Margaret Grenier, Welland, sister-in-law of the bride and Judy Scott, Ailsa Craig, friend of the bride. The best man was Darrel Finkbeiner, Crediton, friend of the groom. The groom's attendants were Paul Grenier, Welland, brother of the bride and Howard Neeb, Dashwood, brother of the groom. Organist was Idella Gabel ac- companying Bob Heywood, soloist. Rosemary and Curtis are now residing at RR 2 Crediton. x l t•.; TO MARRY — Mr. and Mrs. Glen Johnson, Exeter, are pleased to announce the forthcoming mar- riage of thei• �ughter Theresa Marlyn to St ,phen James, son of Jim Allen and Liz Allen, Crediton. The wedding will take place at Exeter United Church, Exeter on Saturday, October 12, 1985 at 3:30 p.m. Open reception to follow. -- Bring a friend and enjoy the show and refreshments NO ADMISSION DOOR PRIZES C Sftecharis 74.11atuird Sixes 14-20; 38-44 Also in London, Sarnia Centre Mall, Exeter 235-1412 MR. AND MRS. MICHAEL SCOTT Marilyn Groenewegen and Michael Scott were united in mar- riagerJuly 6, 1985 at Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church. Father Joseph Nelligan officiated. The Vide is the daughter of Pete and Agyie Groenewegen and Alan and Liz Scott are parents of the groom. The matron of honour was Diane Twynstro, friend of the bride. The bridesmaids were Nancy Roelands, friend of the bride and Julie Dickey, cousin of the groom. The best man was Derek Shipley, friend of the groom and ushers were Mork Scott, brother of the groom and Ed Groenewegen, brother of the bride. Flowergirl was Kathleen Lindenfield, second cousin of the groom and ringbearer was Andy Vis, cousin of the bride. Follow- ing a honeymoon to Lake Placid, New York and Quebec City, the couple is residing in London. Marilyn and Michael would like thank everyone for making their day so special. Photo by Gibson Photography, Strothroy by Gwyn Whilsmith bonds that hold us tined we drop with emotional exhaustion. I will always be thankful for the people who have helped to rescue me from the dark caves of despair and hurting, whose support and love can never be repaid... those people who made me feel whole again. Dr. Joshua L. Liebman once wrote, "Next to bread, it is simple kindness that all mortals hunger for most." Yes, and what power of restoration there is in a simple kindness. Fortunately, most people are kind, considerate and car- ing, beyond measure. It's really only the very few who are so involved with their self-centred activities that they can not drop a little human kindness to the many who hunger for it. We live in a world where, nightly on the late news, we see hundreds of peo- ple suffering from unbearable atrocities of war, famine, and bizzare acts of nature like the Mexican ear- thquake. Sometimes, we become so - saturated with the agonies of the world that we are overcome with our helplessne,Sss in the face of it all. Last spring, I heard a visiting theologian, from one of the trouble spots of the world, say we dare not turn our eyes away from those terri- ble picturs on T.V. Instead, he said, we must empathize and put ourselves in the place of those who are suffer- ing,_and then, even if we have no money to send, or can do no tangible thing to help, we can still lift them to God in our prayers. What a thrilling experience to release a trapped butterfly or seagull, and let them fly free, but how much more important and gratifying to help some of the people around us who feel trapped in their present conditions, and who desperately need our words of encouragement and our acts of understanding. After all, it seems to me, the Great Creator's main purpose in putting us here is to help each other get through this life. So how about showing some mortal, some special human kindess today? TO MARRY — The family of Eileen Louise Connolly is pleased to announce the forthcoming • marriage of their sister to David Andrew Wise, son of Mr. and Mrs. Harold Wise of Clinton. The wedding will take place at 3:00 p.m., Saturday, October 19, 1985,. St. James Church, Seaforth. Reception to follow in Hensall. 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