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THE CITIZEN, THURSDAY, OCTOBER 5, 2006. PAGE 11.
Hullett finishes third in cross-country meet
Believe it or not it was difficult to
find a parking spot last Wednesday,
Sept. 27 in the area of Hullett
Central Public School. Hullett was
hosting the annual cross-country run
for the six schools in this district and
parents came out in droves to cheer
on the runners.
The day began well weatherwise
but deteriorated as it went on and the
last race, run against the wind, was
completed just as the rain began.
Teachers Craig Caldwell and John
Coups were in charge. but their
By Shawn Loughlin
Citizen staff
Harry and Gail Lear of
Londesborough celebrated their
golden anniversary this past week in
Burlington and attribute their
marriage's longevity to a love of
community, family and common
interests.
The couple wed on Sept. 29, 1956
at Londesborough United Church.
The service was attended by George
Underwood, the best man, June
Johns, the maid of honour, Ken
Wood and Laurence Plaetzer, the
ushers and June Lear performed as
the soloist. Reverend J.T. White
presided over the service and a
honeymoon in upstate New York
soon followed.
Their two children, Danny and
David were in attendance at the
anniversary party, held at Harry's
sister, June's place in Burlington.
Also present were many close
relatives. The Lears have one
grandchild, William.
The Lears had an open house on
their 40th anniversary, and decided
that a quiet family dinner was what
they wanted for their 50th. Only
about 12 people were in attendance,
but they were all very close to the
Lears.
Both Harry and Gail worked hard
all their lives through various jobs.
Harry is retired now. After he
stopped farming in 1961, he worked
at various jobs including a stint with
a farming equipment company as
well as nine years as Hullett Twp.'s
clerk-treasurer.
Volunteer work is something that
Harry still keeps very close to his
heart. He has been volunteering at
the Blyth Festival for many years.
Harry helped out like many others
have, he said, with mailing and
tickets, before there were
efforts were bolstered by many
parent volunteers.
The Grade 8 class ran a food booth
as a fundraiser for their year-end trip
to Camp Celtic.
The school standings are based on
the points awarded to the top three
runners of each school in each race.
At day's end Seaforth Public was in
top place, Clinton Christian School
placed second and Hullett finished
in third place.
For a small school, Hullett has
great spirit and had at least six
computers, he adds. Gail also helped
by ushering during the summers.
Poor health was a major factor in
Harry's retirement, but Gail says it's
a miracle that Harry's still with us
and that she feels blessed. She adds
that Harry just has a spark that
makes people feel good.
Gail was a bookkeeper at the
Clinton Community Credit Union,
but her true passion lies in music,
which she has yet to quit teaching.
"[Gail] has been an inspiration to
so many music students," Harry
said, adding that a lot of music
students in the area have been
through tough times here due to the
lack of teachers.
Gail taught music in Wingham
and Hullett for 30 years, as well as
spending 25 as the organist and
choir director at Londesborough
United Church.
Gail taught many of the upper-
grade students in the area. Her
degree made her more qualified than
most in the area, she said.
The Lears truly take pride-in all
they have given back to a
community that they have lived in
all their lives. Gail especially takes
pride in her work with her students,
saying that she is going to continue
teaching as long as her health allows
it. "It's good to see them excel, to
see what you can • pull out of each
student."
runners in each race.
Hullett midget girls were first
overall in their race; the senior boys
finished second and third place was
awarded to the junior boys. The top
runner from Hullett in each category
was as follows: novice girls, first,
Katie MacDonald; novice boys,
13th, Colton Rogers; midget girls,
third, Megan Hoggart; midget boys,
fifth, Wyatt Carey; junior girls, third;
Shelsie Popp; junior boys, fifth;
Derek DeBoer, intermediate girls,
12th, Kelly Cooke; intermediate
boys, second, Ray Huether; senior
girls, eighth; Ali Snell and senior
boys, first, Will Fleming.
Thursday evening the school held
a well-attended open house when the
pupils had a chance to show their
room to their parents and introduce
their teachers.
The SAC committee reports that
the children raised $1,400 with the
Terry Fox run held at the school on
Friday, Sept. 22.
Congratulations to everyone on
some very successful events to start
off the new school year in a busy
way.
Golden day
Gail and Harry Lear enjoyed a celebration with family this
past weekend in recognition of the couple's 50th wedding
anniversary. (Vicky Bremner photo)
Lears celebrate
golden anniversary
Much thanks
Londesborough Happy Gang Seniors members Phyllis Tyndall, left, and Reta Kelland present
Londesborough Lions Club members, Keith Allen, left and Al Bosman with a $1,000 donation.
Since its beginning more than a decade ago the seniors group has donated more than
$10,000 to the local Lions Club for hall improvement. (Clinton News Record photo)