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The Ballad of Stompin'Tom
by David Scott, with songs by Stompin'Tom by Sean Dixon
PAGE 30. THE CITIZEN, THURSDAY, JULY 13, 2006.
I doubt there will be many within
reach of this column who will not
have heard of the tragedy that has
befallen our area once again. Sarah
Mann, just 23 years of age, of
Lucknow, and working in Goderich
as one of the reporters of The
Goderich Signal Star succumbed to
injuries suffered in an accident on
July 4.
Most of my personal contact with
Sarah was either over the phone or
through e-mail, however I did get a
chance to experience her daily
routine and requirements while
working on the Dungannon Special
Edition newspaper for a few days
last year.
I discovered that Sarah was a most
delightful young woman who could
give as good as she got from co-
workers and friends. She was quick
with a joke, a prank and a smile. She
enjoyed her work and her friends at
work. That much I learned.
While those waiting Friday
evening to offer condolences and
pay their respects stood in a five
abreast lineup that curled out of
sight at the end of the block, I
couldn't help but reflect on Sarah, all
the people she knew — cared about
and what a beautiful life to
celebrate; and what an untimely
death to mourn.
I stood like all the others on an
otherwise perfect evening and
watched the sunset slowly trickle
down the sky. I imagined Sarah -
bright and wild with passion and
grace, and saw her mellow, deepen,
and share with the world. I saw as
she softened and bowed in a final
graceful pink and orange sweep,
with a smile and a fond farewell as
she tucked softly into sleep behind a
nearby cloud.
I didn't know until the
remembrance service at the
Lucknow Community Centre the
following day, that sunsets would
figure so prominently in Sarah's
collection of photos. That I thought
of her, when I watched the brilliant
streaks of yellow and red, orange
and pink telling a story across the
sky — Sarah's story. That I thought of
her again when evening brought
down the curtain and the last candle
flicker of light softly faded from my
view.
Your story will be told again in
every sunset and in every rainbow.
Everywhere there is reason to smile
— to remember you.
I will not cry anymore for you
Sarah, as I know you are well and
truly home - but I will weep for your
mom and dad and your sweet sister
Jessica.
Theirs is a family now with a great
hole in it - but I have learned in my
own way, they will now see spring
where winter once stood. Because
you were springtime in every real
way and remembering you, as that,
will get them through the darkest of
days.
With much respect and great
affection I say goodbye Sarah.
FROM AUBURN
Sew Easy for 4-Hers
By Sophie Jefferson
The 4-Hers of St. Augustine are
back at their machines and ready to
stitch their way 'through the club
Sew Easy.
The first meeting was held in the
church basement on July 8 at 7 p.m.
The members began the meeting by
identifying different sewing objects
such as bobbins, patches and pattern
transfer paper to refresh their limited
sewing knowledge.
Club elections were held. Sophie
Jefferson agreed to take on the roles
of president and press reporter, while
Jillian Martin consented to be the
vice-president, and Maisy Jefferson
volunteered to be secretary.
After brainstorming, the members
agreed upon the name St. Augustine
Sewers, which was suggested by
leader Heather Boyle. Sophie
Jefferson then led the pledge and roll
call in order to officially open the
meeting.
The members were given
diagrams of a sewing machine to
label. This was more difficult than
leader Cathy Drennan had thought,
because every machine is different.
The members then learned about
different kinds of fabric. Heather
Boyle, a new volunteer stressed that
it would be a good idea for the club
to stay away from knits and anything
that was not cotton when completing
their projects.
Youth leader Kristina Drennan led
a definition matching game on the
different parts of the machine. In the
same groups used for the game, the
members then looked at pattern
envelopes to see the information that
was given so they would be able to
pick out a pattern suitable for them
and their abilities.
Cathy Drennan spoke about taking
measurements, using Maisy
Jefferson as a model. The members
are to have their measurements, a
pattern and fabric for the next
meeting on Wednesday, July 19.
Auditions for the
Huron-Kinloss Players
Auditions for the Christmas production Pointsettia will be held
Monday, July 24, 2 to 4, and Tuesday, July 25, 7 to 9 p.m.
at the Lucknow Town Hall Theatre. Needed: 9 youth (6-18 yrs.),
3 adults and walk-ons. Rehearsals start in September.
For more info, call 519-528-2627 or 519-528-3019.
Dignitaries visit
Huron-Perth MPP, Carol Mitchell, right, welcomed Ontario Minister of Culture, Caroline Di
Cocco and her family to Blyth Friday evening. Di Cocco brought Blyth Festival and the
audience at the opening of Sean Dixon's Lost Heir greetings from the Premier and herself
before relaxing and enjoying the play. (Carol Burns photo)
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