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Home My WebLink AboutClinton News Record, 2016-01-27, Page 19I 1J.�iA 4 SEASON MOBILE HOME 1 Wednesday, January 27, 2016 • News Record 19 The news from Londesborough Brenda Radford In the mid -60's a man about to be released from prison wrote to his wife and asked her to tie a yellow ribbon around the old oak tree in their yard if she was willing to accept him back into her life. When he saw the ribbon he knew he had been forgiven. That incident was the back- ground ackground for the hit song by Tony Orlando and Dawn in 1973. "Tie aYellowRibbon" soared to #1 on the charts in the United States, Canada, New Zealand, Australia and Great Britain. I seem to recall that the tree in the video for the tune was totally wrapped in ribbons. But there are conflicting sto- ries as to the where the tradition of tying a yellow ribbon origi- nated. Some trace its begin- nings to the US Civil War. Dur- ing the 19th century women wore a yellow ribbon in their hair to indicate their love and support for someone in the US Cavalry. A western starring John Wayne was based on this tradition. No matter its origins, tying a yellow ribbon is a symbol of love that survives the veryworst that life brings; sort of like the light in the window. A yellow ribbon signifies what the per- son missing from the home means to those waiting for his/ her return. I admit to feeling nostalgic and jealous last weekend. We took a short drive on both Saturday and Sunday and noted how the fields and ditches had been carved up with tracks. We noticed a few snowmobiles on the trails and I thought how lucky they were. A little more snow would have been nice but the weather con- ditions were great. There was a time when we, too, would have been enjoying that sense of freedom one gets on a ride. Londesborough United Church For his time with the chil- dren at Londesborough United Church on Sunday, January 24, Rev. Fletcher brought along a bottle with a paper/message inside. He told the children about a 10 year old girl named Zoe who was sailing from England to Belgium in 1990. She dropped a bottle overboard with a mes- sage in it. She wrote about herself and then asked any- one who found the bottle to write to her. Twenty-three years later a walker along a dike in Holland found the bottle and sent a note to her family home. Many people over the years have done the same thing. The longest recorded time for a bottle and its message to be found is 103 years. Terry also noted that the practice of dropping bottles in the water can have scientific purposes. The paper in the bottle brought by Terry had the mes- sage, God Loves You, written on it. The supporting scripture passage for Rev. Fletcher's message to the adults was Luke 4: 14-21. These verses are an account of Jesus' visit to the synagogue in Nazareth. As was the custom, persons in the synagogue would be asked to read and teach from the scriptures. Because the people of Nazareth were proud of this son, Christ read from the scroll of Isaiah which forecast His coming. That day He announced that that his- tory had come true. Jesus had been teaching throughout Galilee by this time and His message had been received well by the Gentiles. However, the Jews, who felt theirs was the favoured race by God, did not receive Christ's teachings in the synagogue well. Instead, they threw Him out of the temple and dragged Him to the edge of a cliff intending to throw Him over. Jesus realized that they were not prepared to accept His teachings of love and concern to all races and situations. Are we, in today's world, ready to understand God's love is not just for Christians but for everyone? Are we inclusive of everyone around us in our daily lives? If we show love and concern for all we have paid attention to God's message. The morning's responsive psalm was Psalm 19. Mel Knox shared his musical talent with congregants singing "There's a Light at the River [for Mel" and "Lord, I Hope This Day Is Good': The Outreach Committee of Londesborough United is partnering with Sole Hope. Sole Hope is a way to help those less fortunate than our- selves. On February 15 the committee will hold a 'sole hope party' at the church. From donated denim articles pieces of shoes will be cut. In Uganda, where jigger infes- tations are rampant, these fabric pieces will be sewn together for shoes. Jiggers live in the sand and burrow under the skin of feet. An infestation is very painful. You can help by donating denim articles, large safety pins, sharpie markers, large Ziploc bags or thin plastic soda bottles [for stabilizing the soles] and being part of the cutting party on February 15 beginning at 10 a.m. Flowers on the Memorial Table on January 24 were 1(s14IiI1!1Iii,ll,ii FFICE HOURS' ce Hours for The Clinton News Record are as follows Mondays - 9am - 5pm Tuesdays - CLOSED Wednesdays - 9am - 5pm Thursdays - 9am - 5pm Fridays - 9am - 5pm New 'Iec 53 Albert St., Clinton, ON P11: 519-482-3443 • www.clintonnewsrecord.com POSTMEDIA placed by the family of Dar- lene Shobbrook. Darlene left this world unexpectedly on January 15. Many memories about Dar- lene have been shared in the days since her death. One vil- lager paid her tribute by stat- ing "She was a beautiful per- son': Another remarked that "She was a very special lady': We will all remember her for her warm smile, her sweet kind nature, her gentleness and loving concern for every- one. One always felt wel- comed by Darlene whether to her home or circle of conversation. Darlene shared many activities with her husband, Gordon, through 57 years of marriage. The couple danced for years with the Clinton Wheelers and Deal- ers and the Huron Happy Hearts. Darlene enjoyed their outings to theatres and concerts in the area. Seldom did the couple miss a Sunday service at Londesborough United. Both were vital members of the senior choir. Her faith sustained Darlene in times of trial and uncertainty. Gordon was a favourite at gatherings offering recita- tions and Darlene enjoyed them as much as everyone, always ready to prompt him as necessary. Family gatherings and lending support and assis- tance to the lives of her chil- dren were important to Dar- lene. And she took a keen interest in the activities of their only grandchild, Ryan. Summertime found Darlene accompanying Gordon on his walks about the village when she offered everyone along the way a friendly wave and cheery greeting. Keep Darlene's friends and family in your thoughts and prayers as everyone comes to terms with her passing. 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