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Home My WebLink AboutThe Citizen, 2009-03-05, Page 13THE CITIZEN, THURSDAY, MARCH 5, 2009. PAGE 13. The sympathy of the community is extended to Wilmer and Marie Glousher. Wilmer’s sister Thelma Deveau of Goderich lost her battle with cancer. Sad news reached the village last Friday about the unexpected death of Dorothy Sottiaux. Although Dorothy was battling cancer, her passing was sudden. She was in hospital at the time but waiting to be moved to a long-term care facility. Dorothy and Bill came to Londesborough as new owners of the general store and post office. They moved from Montreal in 1973 having purchased the business from Bob and Audrey Thompson. Following Bill’s death, Dorothy ran the store herself until 1989 when it was sold to Tom and Dianne Codyre. Although folks didn’t see Dorothy about the village a great deal, when they did, they found her an interesting conversationalist. She kept up with events and took an interest in the Blyth Festival each summer, enjoyed listening to music and reading. Both Nancy and Jennifer live in Elmira and Dorothy was very much a part of the lives of their families. Linda and Gary live in Calgary and Dorothy took extended vacations to be a part of their lives as well. And she loved tea and her Toby mugs. I have truly missed her dropping by the post office to chat since she moved to Elmira following surgery last summer. Dreisinger Funeral Home of Elmira took care of the funeral arrangements. Her celebration of life was held Tuesday, March 3. Cards of condolence might be sent to Nancy Decorte or Jennifer Bernard in Elmira. Don Goodall attended the Accommodation Review Committee meeting held at Turnberry Central Public School on Thursday evening, Feb. 26 as part of the Hullett community. He has the impression that although some people are excited by the proposal presented by the ARC groups there are still those who are questioning the whole concept. Others have yet to commit either way and are perhaps trusting that the Avon Maitland District School Board and the trustees will make an appropriate decision for the area schools. The meeting was not particularly well attended. The ‘new modern school’ idea has had some modifications since the first time the plan was presented. A new idea that did come from this fourth meeting was for the addition of a daycare area. That would allow for before and after school care for pupils as well. Another meeting will be held at Wingham Public School on March 12. The public is again invited to attend. The Sacrament of Communion was held at Londesborough United Church on Sunday, March 1, the first Sunday of Lent. Assisting Rev. Cook were Betty Archambault, Cheryl Trewartha, Helen Dale, Ed Salverda, Murray Howatt, and Carmen Drost. The Lenten Tennebrae was offered by Don and Catherine Allen, Mikayla and Mary Kate Allen. They snuffed the first candle in the Lenten wreath and hung a rainbow on the cross. Rev. Pat Cook reminded congregants that as they enter the Lenten season they should be comforted by God’s love and care recognizing they are not alone on the journey of life. The responsive psalm, Psalm 25 is a prayer for guidance and protection. The reading from Genesis 9: 8-17 by Alex Westerhout, was the story of the covenant made by God with Noah and his sons as they left the ark. The rainbow was to be the sign of God’s covenant with all the planet’s creatures that there would be no more floods. Everyone faces wildernesses, be they loneliness, abandonment, broken dreams, despair, and that covenant is God’s promise that He will guide. The water of the flood is symbolized in the water of baptism when Christians receive the protection and guidance of God’s faith community. Lent is a season of pertinence, a time to mend ways. Rev. Cook suggested that it could be a time to do what one can to heal the earth; a time to narrow the gaps in society; to show others a sign of God’s covenant. Ed and Mary Salverda placed flowers in the sanctuary for the service in memory of Ed’s uncle, Ed Salverda, who passed away early last week. Also there were flowers in memory of Roba Lobb placed by Boris and Heather (Lobb) Decker. Roba lost her valiant battle with cancer on Saturday, Feb. 21. Condolences are extended to these families by the community. May they find comfort in the coming weeks knowing others are keeping them in their thoughts. The United Church Women will hold their World Day of Prayer service on Friday, March 6 at 1 p.m. in the Sunday school room. The community is invited to attend. The Sunday school invites everyone to join their skating party at the Blyth arena on Saturday, March 7 from 4 - 5 p.m. Refreshments will follow. You are asked to bring along finger dessert items. The senior choir will gather for practice at 10 a.m. on Sunday, March 8. The Happy Gang Seniors met fora potluck meal at theLondesborough Community Hall onWednesday, Feb. 25. The seniors learned about what the young folk of the day find interesting for they listened to speeches by pupils from Hullett Central Public School. Jazelyn and Avery Wright from the primary division recited poems. Lexi Aitkin informed everyone about Going Green and Valerie Westerhout entertained with Laughter As Medicine. These girls were part of the junior competition.Two intermediate winners atHullett also presented theirspeeches. Emily Wilts apparently has several views on Homework while Caleb Wilts had an opinion on Imperfect People. Plans were discussed for the hosting of the Clinton Hospital Foundation Card Cavalcade to be held at the hall on Thursday, March 12. The afternoon will begin with dessert at 1 p.m. followed by cards. The cost to play and have an opportunity to win a door prize is $5. Making progress The most improved senior skater in Blyth Skating Club this year was Nicole Middegaal, who received her award from David Sparling at the club’s achievement night, Friday. (Vicky Bremner photo) Saturday, Feb. 21, the North Huron Snowmobile Club held another successful Snowarama. At the beginning of February there seemed to be no problem having enough snow for this year’s event. Then along came another thaw and at the beginning of the third week of the month organizers were sure that this would be the first year there would be no trail riding and contingency plans were readied. But by mid-week the snow began falling and the trails that had a good base began to look better and the groomer was sent out. Consequently the trails in this immediate area opened on the Friday night and snowmobilers were able to get some sledding in. Registration for the event was held at the Londesborough Community Hall between 9 a.m. and noon. Snowmobilers and community folk alike were served a hearty breakfast by the Londesborough Lions. The run was altered somewhat as the Wingham trails didn’t get opened in time but more than 60 riders went for a run. Along the way, sledders took part in a scavenger hunt. They were to find items whose first letters spelled the words Snowarama or Easter Seals. A barbecue was held for the snowmobilers at the renovated clubhouse near Blyth at the end of the run. Donated door prizes were awarded at that time. In 2006, the event raised $7,357 for the Easter Seal program. This year’s total was $14,000. All monies raised will stay in Huron County to benefit children with disabilities. Hullett Central School and other schools in the area held penny drives early in February to assist this charity. 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