The Citizen, 2003-08-13, Page 11Penny sale
This shopper ensures her little piece of paper makes it in the
cup at the Young Company’s penny sale held on the
weekend in the lower part of Memorial Hall as a fundraiser
for their upcoming production The Washer at the Ford and
Other Celtic Tales. (Sarah Mann photo)
THE CITIZEN, WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 13, 2003. PAGE 11.
Scotts see Thailand,
visit daughter
PEOPLE AROUND
LONDESBORO
By BRENDA
RADFORD
Call
523-4296
The works department of the
Municipality of Central Huron has
been busy the past week replacing
sidewalk around the block of the
Community Hall. According to
councillor Tom Duizer the workmen
will be upgrading sidewalk down to
Murray and Cheryl Wheeler’s home.
It seemed important to have safe
sidewalks in the school area.
16 1/2 tables
in play at euchre
The Londesborough Happy Gang
eniors held their monthly euchre
jumament at the Londesborough
’ommunity Hall on Friday, Aug. 8.
here were 16 1/2 tables of card
layers.
Len and Betty Archambault were
le first-place couple with 81 points,
/ith 77 points, Cliff and Kaye
Zatson placed second. In third place
ere Lois Foster and Margaret
arter close behind with 76 points.
Six was the top number of
iccessfully played lone hands.
ao couples tied with that number -
uart and Lois Chamney and Helen
ale and Edvthe Beacom.
Sbare-the wealth winners were
One can hope that in successive
years all existing sidewalks will be
upgraded. Since the last sidewalks
were laid in the 1970s our village
has grown in size.
Perhaps eventually those new
areas will also get sidewalks for the
strollers, dog walkers,
skateboarders, etc.
Last week villagers were made
aware of two collections for
residents. Both collections were
initiated for marriage
congratulations.
However, the committee for such
remembrances has only two
members. It needs more active
members to keep tabs on all the
activities in our community.
Consider becoming a member of
that group so that the “family”
feeling remains in Londesborough.
Vera Ahrens, Olive Little and Evelyn
Christensen.
The next card party will be held
Friday, Sept. 12.
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During the month of April while
Huron County residents were coping
with weather that alternated daily
between cold winter and damp
spring, two area residents were
sweltering in 35° - 42°C sunshine.
Ken and Laura Scott of RR1, Bly th
chose to visit Thailand during April,
knowing it is the hottest month there
but because it is the dry season.
Temperatures only cooled to
between 28° - 32°C at night.
However all public places were
air-conditioned and fans
proliferated. Outdoors umbrellas,
cloths and towels offered protection
from the sun and heat. The sun rose
at 6 a.m. and set each evening
between 6 and 6:30 p.m.
In spite of the temperatures, long
pants, Skirts and long-sleeved shirts
were the norm for the Thais. Men in
rural areas wore a length of cloth
wrapped at the waist like a skirt.
Shorts are not an accepted item of
attire except for tourists.
The Scotts journeyed to Thailand
to visit their daughter, Shannon, who
teaches voice, piano and flute
lessons at Dulwich International
College on the Thai island of Phuket.
British-run and residential Dulwich
is seven years old and
accommodates students from three
to 18 years of age in luxurious
surroundings. The school caters to
rich Thai people and foreigners.
The island of Phuket is quite
developed with tourism. As a result,
Laura says, the lifestyle is becoming
westernized with the crime and
corruption one finds in western
civilization. This is in contrast to the
simple pleasures and lifestyles that
are typical on the mainland and in
northern Thailand.
While on Phuket, the Scotts
attended a live production called
Fanta Sea. A story of the history of
Thailand, it has been rated the best
theatre production in Thailand for
the past four years. Fanta Sea was
performed in Thai with some
English explanations.
The Scotts noted that the special
effects were fantastic with aerial
acrobats, magicians, dancers, singers
and live animals on stage.
Ken and Shannon went diving
while on Phuket. At a depth of 70
feet, the water was 30°C. The water
was clear and very blue, turquoise in
some areas. The divers saw many
colourful fish and a stingray.
Dophins swam around the boat as
well.
The Scotts found the Thai to be a
very happy people - always smiling
and trying to please. Thailand is
known as The Land of Smiles. The
people do not have many material
possessions but are content with
what they do have.
Country homes in the south of
Thailand are very simple dwellings -
some with just a dirt floor. Ken says
that they were welcomed into many
homes. They had to sit on the floor
since most Thais don’t have
furniture.
Ironically everyone they visited
had a cell phone and a television. In
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one home a chicken was sitting on
the shelf beside the TV.
Most people in Thailand are
Buddhist. Ken and Laura attended a
special celebration called Songkran
while in Thailand. It was a time to
bless each other and wish everyone
well.
After the temple ceremony, a small
Buddha statue was brought into an
open area and everyone poured
jasmine-scented water over the head
of the statue. Then the elderly people
of the village sat in rows waiting for
the blessing of the people.
Jasmine-scented water was poured
over their hands and “Suk san won
Songkran” was said as blessing. This
means “Happy New Year”.
Street markets were found all over
Thailand. Clothing, crafts, jewellery,
carvings, furniture and food is sold
from street booths. Bartering is
expected. Laura found the prices low
- a quality t-shirt for $4 Canadian or
$8 Canadian for a pair of summer
pants.
Ken and Shannon reportedly had a
hey-day in the food markets
sampling everything imaginable.
Just about anything is considered
edible by some Thais.
The south boasts its delicacy of
spiders. Large spiders can be found
in the trees and are said to be quite
tasty. Ants and small squirrel-like
animals along with fish, pork and
chicken in abundance are fare in
various locales. Beef is relatively
rare.
The Scotts visited a number of
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Graduation
Charlene Hergert (Stephenson),
daughter of Sharon and the late
Fed Stephenson, Brussels,
graduated with honours from the
University of Ottawa's Masters
of Business Administration
(MBA) Program. Charlene,
pictured with husband Jason,
has 2 children, Ryan 3 and
Jessica 2. They reside in Ottawa.
Congratulations Charlene. I'm
proud of you Love, Mom.
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tune in here next week for a second
look at Thailand.
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