The Citizen, 2015-05-21, Page 6PAGE 6. THE CITIZEN, THURSDAY, MAY 21, 2015.
70th anniversary of VE Day
takes centre stage in media
The mystery item in last week’s
Londesborough space is a decorated
light bulb/lamp. This particular light
is a pale green with darker green
raised flowers on its surface. What
isn’t obvious in the picture is the
small dimple on the top of the bulb.
One pours a small amount of a
scented oil in that dimple that heats
up to give your room a pleasing
fragrance. That makes it a
forerunner of today’s ‘scentsy
candles’ that plug directly into an
outlet and use a scented wax for the
fragrance.
The world is full of those old
sayings we’ve grown up hearing
from generations before us. Sort of,
you know, my mother always used
to say that! Their origins have
always intrigued me; maybe you,
too. I mentioned this to my sister
who, lo and behold, had a book
about them.
For instance did you know that a
cobweb is so named because the
English call a spider a cob? So I give
you a saying this week, ponder on it
and I’ll explain next week.
Where did the expression, a shot
of whiskey, originate?
All forms of media have been
talking recently about the
celebrations taking place regarding
the Second World War, the 70th
anniversary of VE Day and the
liberation of Holland etc. Last
Thursday’s London Free Press
carried an interesting story from the
First World War. Seems a number of
years ago the bodies of eight soldiers
were discovered randomly in a mass
grave. Recently five of those soldiers
were identified using modern
methods of identification, like DNA.
How grateful the families of those
men must be to know what
happened to their relatives and to
learn they are now buried in a proper
cemetery in France.
Museum London has mounted a
World War London display for the
summer history buffs might enjoy
viewing.
Have you bought your rubber
duck? They hit the water next
Sunday near the corner of Bandon
Line and Londesborough Road. Will
yours be first to reach the finish line?
I felt just like an urbanite last
Wednesday. I asked hubby to please
pick up supper on his way home
from work. Just how often does that
happen in a small village?
Londesborough United’s board of
stewards offers a big thank you to
everyone who stopped by to pick up
their Swiss Chalet take-out supper.
The response was gratifying. At
least half of those who enjoyed this
meal were from outside the
congregation and that support was
appreciated.
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Neck and neck
Regardless of how they finished, the start of the race
showed Avery Boven, right, jumping out to an early lead
during the girls 200-metre race at Hullett Central Public
School’s track and field event on May 12. Shown racing are,
from left: Emma Bernier, Brinna Bremner, Bailey Coles and
Boven. Watching are technical resource assistant Laura
Mulder, left, and Grade 6/7 teacher Rhonda Fritzley. (Denny
Scott photo)
United Church celebrates Rural Life Sunday
The United Church of Canada
celebrated Rural Life Sunday on
May 17. During the children’s time
with Rev. Fletcher the boys and girls
did some gardening and along with
Terry blessed their efforts. Each put
a hand into the tray of dirt, two
children planted the seeds and
everyone sprinkled water over the
seeds. Through the blessings the
children learned that each seed
carries a mystery of life and that
water is the earth’s most precious
liquid and we must learn to protect
and conserve it.
A cute little quote in the order of
service tells it all. "Every thought is
a seed. If you plant crab apples,
don’t count on harvesting golden
delicious." – Bill Meyer.
Terry also noted that scientists
have identified a bacteria in soil that
is an antidepressant; which must be
why so many folk find peace and
purpose in gardening. The senior
choir offered the hymn/anthem
“Blest Are They”.
Supporting scriptures for the
message, “Growth”, were Genesis
1:29 and Mark 4: 1-9. From Genesis
we are reminded that God created
humans to take care of His garden
earth. In Mark, Jesus is the sower of
scripture to men.
Rev. Fletcher noted that life for
people in rural areas changes with
the seasons. Rural folk learn to live
seasonally, accepting and enjoying
those changes, the busy and the
quiet. No one can dispute that rural
living can be uncertain. On the other
hand the millions of people who live
in cities have no idea of how life is in
the rural areas, they have lost sense
of those seasonal changes. Life rolls
endlessly on the same.
Rural Sunday is also known as
Rogation Sunday which means to
ask God’s blessing for the work on
the land. It is a time to praise God for
creation, for those who work the soil
and take pride in their work. Our
duty is to be worthy stewards of that
creation.
The sacrament of baptism will be
celebrated next Sunday, May 24. On
May 31, Londesborough United will
hold confirmation and communion.
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Students at Hullett Central Public School enjoyed a track
and field event on May 12. Shown starting their leg of the
200-metre race are, from left: Quaid Kerr, Travis Wilts,
Jason Eckert and Dawson Hoggart. Behind the runners
waiting for their turn are Braeden Fleming and Riley
Chalmers. (Denny Scott photo)
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