HomeMy WebLinkAboutClinton News Record, 2015-11-11, Page 19Lives given during service are 'costly gifts'
Brenda Radford
Special to the News Record
The words "carte blanche" literally mean "a
white card" or "a blank paper" in French. A blank
sheet of paper was used in an unconditional mili-
tary surrender. The defeated commander simply
signed his name and left the page blank for the vic-
tors to fill in the terms of the surrender. The expres-
sion has grown to mean allowing someone com-
plete freedom of action.
This week ponder on "with flying colours':
Now that the Ontario elementary school teach-
ers have reached an agreement with the province
I'm hoping more news will be forthcoming from
Hullett Central so I can keep the community
informed of what is happening there.
Although it seems the school year has just
begun, the AMDSB is looking ahead to next Sep-
tember and holding kindergarten registrations this
month. Children three years old by Dec. 31 are eli-
gible for JK in September 2016. Clinton Public will
hold their registration on Nov 16. Hullett Central
will be registering on Nov 20.
I neglected to mention in this space last week
that former village resident Betty Millar has broken
her left wrist while on holiday with family in Chi-
cago. She might appreciate a call or some little
kindness while she heals.
John Lyons is in Seaforth Hospital getting rehab.
Word reached Londesborough United on Sun-
day of the passing of member John Pollard. His
children and extended family would be supported
by your concern and prayers.
Also, while hunting in that nasty weather last
Friday, the blind Julie Wright and her daughter
Avery were using blew down. Julie suffered a nasty
head gash and damaged a couple of vertebrae. It is
to be hoped the next news from that family will be
optimistic. One more person for you to remember
in your prayers.
On a more cheerful note, villagers extend con-
gratulations to Keith and Nancy Allen who cele-
brated their 50th wedding anniversary on Nov 6.
LONDESBOROUGH UNITED CHURCH
Londesborough United held An Act of Remem-
brance during their morning worship on Nov. 8.
Ladies of the choir sang In Flanders Fields.
During the children's time with Terry Fletcher, he
asked them if they had ever had to say "sorry" to
someone. All answered in the affirmative Terry took
a picture of himself and treated it badly, scrunching it
up and stepping on it until the paper was very tat-
tered. Saying "sorry" to the paper didn't make it bet-
ter and sometimes apologizing to someone we've
hurt really doesn't heal the hurt either.
Carpet bowling and
shuffleboard results
Carpet bowling - Nov. 3
Ladies high scores
1st Brenda Stubbs,
22
2nd Cheryl Trew-
artha, 14
Men's high scores
1st Burt Greidanus,
21
2nd Joe Van Dyke, 14
Shuffleboard - Nov. 5
Ladies' high scores
1st Brenda Wheeler,
160
2nd Nancy Turner,
149
Men's high scores
1st Joe Van Dyke, 112
2nd Ralph Feltz, 105
Then Terry told them that there are other things
they might do so someone doesn't feel hurt. It
would be better if a person always acted in a caring
and thoughtful manner. Then there would be no
need to apologize.
Following are the announcements from the
bulletin:
All ladies of the congregation are invited to the
UCW Christmas potluck dinner on Nov 16. Dinner
is at 6:30 p.m. There will be boxes for donations to
the Room2Grow Program and the Women's Shel-
ter if you wish to help out.
The mitten tree is up ready for donations of
mitts, scarves, hats socks, etc.
The official Board of Londesborough United will
meet as a whole on Nov 25 beginning at 7:30 p.m.
In keeping with the Remembrance theme, Rev.
Fletcher titled his message to the adults, "Costly
Gifts': The supporting scripture passage was Mark
12: 41-44. This was the story of the widow's mite.
Christ was sitting by the Gate Beautiful and
watching as worshippers came to the synagogue.
Many made a great show of their giving but the
widow quietly gave her two small coins, all the
money she had. Obviously this woman gave until it
hurt the rest of her existence, a costly gift for her.
The lives given during service in wars were
costly gifts. As the receivers of those gifts we have a
responsibility to make the world the best it can be.
The soldiers fought to restore peace to the country-
side of Europe. And we must be worthy of the vic-
tories won. Peoples everywhere must work to
ensure every nation is free; that the world is a
happy, friendly place where everyone is equal and
cared for. Let the work begin with each of us so the
cost of lives will mean something.
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