The Citizen, 2018-6-7, Page 6PAGE 6. THE CITIZEN, THURSDAY, JUNE 7, 2018.
Patience urged with new village postal system
PEOPLE AROUND
LONDESBORO
By BRENDA
RADFORD
Call
523-4296
By the time you receive this paper,
you will have been picking up your
mail at the new location for almost a
week. The idea of change was
uncomfortable for many, but change
is inevitable in life. And, honestly,
the woman who is now delivering
your mail was probably the most
upset. However I believe that in six
week's time the new location will be
an old habit.
However, until that time and
through the early days of the
transition, I ask that you be patient.
There will be some hiccups for sure
but she and I have agreed to work
them out for everyone concerned.
And if you are having an issue, do
give me a call and I will try to help.
Just try hard to get all your necessary
mail coming to your civic/house
address. And for your larger parcel
delivery be sure your house number
is obvious.
I have been pleased to have served
as your `postperson' for these last 14
years. When the boxes moved to our
location some of you will remember,
it was somewhat uncomfortable for
many. There were now keys to carry,
but we got through that successfully.
Our decision came with very mixed
emotions.
I will miss the day-to-day contact
with all of you. There have been
many wonderful conversations over
Hanging out
Warm weather always results in sun -drenched recesses at
school which prompts students to find a place to enjoy the
great weather. Above, Hullett Central Public School students
Lillian Oakes, Sophia Yundt and Chloe Verwey enjoyed
chatting in the sun at recess. (Dennyscottphoto)
the years across that counter that,
quite frankly, got me through some
tough days and gave me other
perspectives on life in general.
Thank you for that. And thanks to all
of you who took the time to say
goodbye and thanks.
In the weeks since the new Citizen
phone books came out I have been
asked for numbers that folks
couldn't find in them. And I can say
that can be very frustrating. These
people have lived in the area for
many years but have obviously
stopped having a land line in their
homes. I understand that and
recognize how important social
media has become to people.
The local papers will include cell
numbers in their listings but they
have no way to access them — except
from you. People have been busy
these last few weeks making calls to
change their mailing addresses. How
about making a couple more calls
and getting your new phone numbers
listed. It's too late for this year's
book but try to make that call before
year's end. It costs nothing but
would be a courtesy for many.
Besides I doubt very much
telemarketers use these local books!
This past week the municipality
hung new Canadian flags, getting in
the spirit for July 1. Last year's
Canada 150 celebration was just
that, a celebration. Let's show our
pride in our country again this and
every year by getting some
individual decorations on display.
And speaking of pride in our
country, get to the polls tomorrow.
Although it is a provincial election,
not a national one, we can vote
because we have that freedom/ right.
Exercise it. See you there!
Paul and Nancy Buttar will lead
the morning service at
Londesborough United this coming
Sunday, June 10. The UCW will
hold their June meeting on June 18.
Treat dad to breakfast on Father's
Day. The Londesborough Lions
Club will be serving up their usual
fare that morning from 8 - 11 a.m.
Hullett Central Public School will
be holding its annual spring concert
on Wednesday, June 13, most likely
beginning at 7 p.m.
Joanne Lyon has been a resident
for a few weeks now at Goderich
Place. It was an emotional move for
her but one her head told her she
needed. Having lived all her married
life within the Londesborough
environs, she left with a heavy heart.
Since Bert's passing it became
obvious to her she should not stay
alone in their home. Winter would be
especially hard for her. If you are up
that way take a few minutes and drop
by to visit with her. She will
welcome having a friendly face from
the village at her door.
Long-time residents of the area
will remember Sam Dougherty's
son, Steven. Perhaps you will recall
Steven's passion for a time with
kites. Following his years at Central
Huron Secondary School, Steven
went off to college to study
the backstage work of set
construction.
On Sunday, May 27, Steven, who
goes by the name of Sam now, was
married at the Livery in Goderich.
Along with the help of his sister,
Caroline, he and his bride, Susan,
made all their own decorations for
an Alice in Wonderland theme.
Steven's friend, who is a paralegal
and a Justice of the Peace, married
the couple. Steven's mother, Thelma,
who lives in British Columbia
attended the nuptials. Steven and
Susan reside in Kitchener.
FROM LONDESBORO
COMMUNITY LIVING
Wingham Fr District
inspiring Possibilities
Annual General Meeting
Monday, June 18, 2018
Social 5:30 p.m. Meeting 6:00 p.m.
United Church,
Blyth, ON
Please RSVP to 519-357-3562
• Colour
Printing
• Posters
• Letterheads
• Envelopes
• Business
Cards
WE CAN
• Business
Forms
• Brochures
• Flyers
• Carbonless
Forms
• Labels
DO IT ALL!
An all-weather activity
While students at Hullett Central Public School spend their recesses playing soccer all -year
round, including the depths of winter, the sudden burst of summer sun and heat late last month
saw them enjoying the sport in a more traditional manner. From left: Noah McWilliams, Greg
Bell, Micah Adams, Dylan Lee and Rodney Ansley. (Denny Scott photo)