HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe 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.
Hullett CPS speakersHappy Gang’s guests
Snowarama big day in village
United marks Lent
with communion
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