HomeMy WebLinkAboutClinton News Record, 2015-06-03, Page 13Harry Lear
Brenda Radford
Special to the News Record
In the old west a .45 car-
tridge for a six-gun cost 12
cents. So did a shot of whis-
key. If a cowhand was low
on cash he often would give
the bartender a cartridge in
exchange for a drink. This
became known as a shot of
whiskey.
"Do unto others as you
would have them do unto
you"; "Laughter is the best
medicine", "Let a smile be
your umbrella", "Lend a
helping hand" etc. are
among the adages/sayings
that shaped the life of Harry
Lear. Family, friends and
community were important
to Harry through his nearly
85 years in this community.
Living by those adages
made him a friend to all.
Harry lived his whole life,
except for the last 10
months, right here in Hul-
lett Township. But last July
he realized his health
necessitated a move to
Goderich Place. In spite of
his short time there the res-
idents came to admire
Harry and value his friend-
ship just as the community
around Londesborough
had.
Harry was so interested
in all aspects of life and the
lives of those he encoun-
tered his presence will truly
be missed. He had a won-
derful sense of humour and
could always be counted on
for a quip or story right to
his last days. Both Harry
and Gail were supportive in
the lives of their two sons
and their wives.
Many folk came to know
Harry through his last
career as clerk of Hullett
Township.
Harry's interests
included horse racing,
bowling, umpiring baseball
and coaching hockey,
being involved in the
Happy Gang Seniors and
card playing. He was a
faithful member of Londes-
borough United Church
and through the years
served on its various com-
mittees. And he was a dedi-
cated member of the Clin-
ton Hospital Board during a
particularly difficult time
for the hospital.
However, most people
may remember Harry for
his involvement with
music. His bass voice was a
welcome presence in vari-
ous choirs through the
years including that of the
Londesborough United
Church. Harry and Gail
were part of many wed-
dings, concerts, programs
and celebrations, Harry
being accompanied by Gail
on piano or organ. During
retirement it became his
task to entertain the chil-
dren awaiting their music
lesson with Gail.
It's certain the Celebra-
tion of Life held last Satur-
day for Harry warmed his
heart as we said farewell.
The 9th annual duck race
sponsored by the Londes-
borough Lions Club had a
perfect day for its swim-
ming. First place duck,
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A life remembered
worth $500 was #38 pur-
chased by Deb Stryker of
Blyth. Henry Van Amers-
foort of Kippen won $200
when his duck crossed the
finish line second. Londes-
borough's Kevin Wright had
the third place duck for
$100. Then the last duck to
the finish for $20 was #358
and claimed by Cameron
Storey of Seaforth.
Just before they take a
break from activities for the
summer, the Lions Club
will serve one of their Olde
Tyme Country Breakfasts at
the community hall on
Father's Day, June 21.
Londesborough UCW
Dental hygienist, Kim
Roetsicoender, was on
hand at the Londesborough
UCW meeting on May18
and offered a PowerPoint
presentation and informa-
tive talk about her work
with the Huron County
Health Unit. She stressed
"your mouth is a gateway to
your body
The ladies present soon
learned how poor oral
health can cause other
health problems such as
cardiovascular/health dis-
ease. Gum disease and
tooth decay are the most
common human disease.
Infections in the mouth can
lead to infections in other
parts of the body. Mouth
bacteria can increase the
risk of pneumonia. Ergo
good oral hygiene is impor-
tant to all ages.
Kim's work takes her into
the schools in the county.
The team is responsible for
checking the mouths of
children in grades two,
four, six and eight and
impressing on them the
need to brush and to floss
and to eat a good diet. The
team also teaches them
how to brush using a large
puppet.
The women learned that
there are programs for low-
income families in need of
dental assistance: CINOT -
children in need of treat-
ment [on an emergency
basis]; and HSO - Healthy
Smiles Ontario [a preventa-
tive program for youth up
to 18 years of age]. Huron
County is the only county
in the province to have help
for adults, on an emergency
basis, Pathways Adult Den-
tal Program.
Kim also had suggestions
for adults. She noted that
medications could cause
the common ailment, dry
mouth. In order to keep the
saliva, our natural mouth-
wash, flowing to clean our
teeth and gums, she recom-
mended using sips of water,
chewing gum or sucking on
ice chips. Regular dental
appointments are impor-
tant. Dentists are also
trained to watch for signs of
oral cancer.
Everyone should be
brushing twice a day for
two minutes with a small
soft brush, flossing once a
day, and brushing one's
tongue and cheeks. Den-
ture wearers must remove
dentures at night to give
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their gums a rest and to
allow time for cleaning of
the appliance.
Mary Ann Drost, Ann
Adams and Catherine Allen
offered scripture passages,
a prayer and readings with
the theme of taking care of
the body God has given
each of us so we can take
care of others and do His
work.
During the business por-
tion of the evening it was
noted that another book
shelf/case is needed for the
minister's office if anyone
has one to donate.
Details about the camp-
site experience on June 8,
the summer theatre outing
on July 7, the Summer
event at Siloam, the grade
eight banquet and confer-
ence Sunday were
discussed.
Then it was decided to try
a new fundraiser. The UCW
will be taking orders for
bags of three popular jars of
seasonings from Epicure.
Check out the posters and
talk to a UCW member for
more details and how to
order.
The ladies are encouraged
to bring along items for
Camp Menesetung to the
next meeting on June 15.
Barb Knox of the camp
board will be the speaker.
Halle Jean Grant began
her faith journey at Londes-
borough United Church on
Sunday, May 24. She was
presented for the Sacrament
of Baptism by Rev. Terry
Fletcher, by her parents Paul
and Kerrie [Szusz] and wit-
nessed by many proud rela-
tives and friends.
Flowers in the sanctuary
that morning were in mem-
ory of Harry Lear placed by
his family. Mel Knox shared
his musical talent by singing
two selections, My Forever
Friend and In the Garden.
The Sacrament of Holy
Communion was observed
on May 31 in connection
with Confirmation. The
official board of Londes-
borough United will meet
on Monday, June 8 at 7:30
p.m.
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