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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Citizen, 1987-02-25, Page 8PAGE 8. THE CITIZEN, WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 25, 1987. Winners in the Hullett Central Public School public speaking competition held last Wednesday are Islanding, from left] Junior Division winners Mark Livermore [first]; Christy Scott [second]; and Kelly Bosman |third]. Seated, from left: Senior Division winners Shane Taylor [second]; Brent Howatt [first]; and Julia DeJong [third]. UCW celebrates 25 years Londesboro Compiled by Mrs. Dora Shobbrook. Phone 523-4250 Merchant, postmaster dies suddenly at 69 The U.C.W. celebration of their 25th anniversary was held on Sunday morning, Feb. 22 at the Londesboro United Church. Gree­ ters were Dorothy Tamblynand Marion Snell. The ushers were Norma Giousher, Betty Millar, Bernice Norman and Margaret Good. The call to worship was given with Marjorie Duizer as leader. The announcements were given by Kitty McGregor. The flowers on the memorial stand were in loving memory of Bill Sottiaux who passed away last week. They were presented by his family. Oh March 6th at 8 p.m. the World’s Day of Prayer will be held. Don’t forget the work bee scheduled for Febru­ ary 27-28 Contact Gordon Shob- brookor Trudy Pollard for more information. Thechildren’stimewasgiven by Kitty McGregor. Junior teachers were Florence Cartwright and Brent Radford. Joan Whyte an­ nounced “Call to Worship’’ and the scripture was read by Beryl Reid. The choir anthem was given by the ladies’ choir with organist Deanna Lyon and choir director Marsha Szusz. The scripture was read by Jean Scott. Londesboro Lions busy January and February have been busy months for Londesboro and District Lions. Ron Nesbitt’s van has gone to Toronto to have the lift and other necessary controls and special equipment installed. Ron will be on the road on his own shortly. Donations have been made to: Lions Foundation of Canada, Canine Vision Canada, Lake St. Joseph, C.N.I.B., Camp Dorset, Home for the Deaf, Diabetic Londesboro people The village was saddened to learn on Wednesday, February 18 of the sudden death of Bill Sottiaux at age 69, our storekeeper and post office mailman. Sympathy is ex­ tended to his wife Dorothy and family. Ken and Marilyn Wood and Doug of Wingham were Sunday dinner guests of his parents Mr. Gail Lear introduced the guest speaker, Alma Langford, Huron- Perth Presbyterial president from Exeter. Her message was “Called to Respond.’’ She said which way one ought to go. The U.C.W. are proud of what they have done and told of many things they have done including Zehrs seeds, boycott Nestles baby food products, fish, pins, human rights, used stamps, eye glasses, coupons. She gave a list of studies over 25 years and the study ahead. “Called to become’’ by Ann Squire was read by Mary Peel. A prayer of dedication of offering was given by Mary Peel. The litany of prayer leader was Betty Hulley. Lightinglhe first candle was done by Hattie Wood from the service in 1962, for present by Brenda Radford andfor future, Darlene Hulley. The president Joan Whyte named the past presidents: 1962, Maimie Crawford and 1963, Hattie Wood who were honoured and presented with life memberships. Pins from Londesboro U.C.W. were presentedby Joan Whyte. Joan thanked all who took part in any way especially the speaker, Alma Langford. Following the Program, Care Canada, Lady Diana School, $500to Parkwood Hospital Foundation and eyeglass­ es for a local child in need. The Cupid’s Ball in Blyth on February 14,raised$800forthe Clinton Hospital Building Fund and the Country Breakfast planned for Sunday, March 29, will also go to the Hospital Building Fund. Thanks to Londesboro and dis­ trict for their support in the Lions efforts. and Mrs. Edwin Wood’s. Mr. and Mrs. Reg. Lawson spent the weekend in Toronto visiting with her friend Marie Harvey. Congratulations to Don Plant and Elma Schat who were married February 21 in Londesboro. Colin and Barbara Paterson, Katie and Jennifer of London Continued on Pg. 9 LOUIS [BILL] SOTTIAUX Louis Joseph Sottiaux, known to most people in the area as Bill, died Feb. 18, 1987 in Clinton Public Hospital after entering hospital only days before. Mr. Sottiaux was well-known in the Londesboro area since coming to the village in 1973 when he took over the Londesboro general store and served as postmaster for the village. He was born 69 years ago in Montreal and married the former Dorothy Sweeney, who survives 4-Hers discuss nutrition closing hymn, “I feel the winds of God’’. Audrey Thompson and Dora Shobbrook accompanied Mrs. Langford at the door follow­ ing the service. The second meeting of the Londesboro 4-H club, “Surviving with Style” was held February 16 at the home of Elizabeth Lawson. They discussed nutrition and how to make a meal look appealing. The youth leader Lori Bromley showed how to select foods from Canada’s Food Guide and different ways of meal planning. 9 play shuffleboard On February 18 there were nine players at shuffleboard. The high score went to Jack Lee. See you next Wednesday, February 25. RABIES PREVENTION WHY? One of the most effective ways to prevent human contact to rabid animals over nearly the past half century has been the immunization of family pets. Veterinarians serving Huron County in co-operation with the Huron County Health Unit have established “HURON COUNTY RABIES PREVENTION WEEK" WHEN: Wednesday, March 4, 1987 1 p.m. - 6 p.m. Saturday, March 7, 1987 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. COST: Rabies Vaccine will be provided to all pets for $6.00 per animal. WHERE: Call your local veterinarian for more information. Clinics in Huron County involved in this project Blyth Veterinary Services Queen Street North Blyth 523-9551. Coderich Veterinary Clinic Box 265, Goderich 524-2631 Brussels Veterinary Clinic Brussels 887-6841 Seaforth Veterinary Clinic Main Street North, Seaforth 527-1760 Exeter Animal Hospital London Road South (Hwy. 4) 235-2662 South Huron Veterinary Clinic 44 Main Street, Zurich 236-4301 Clinton-Seaforth Veterinary Services R.R. 5 Clinton 482-3558 Wingham Veterinary Clinic 11 Alfred Street, Wingham 357-1770 Kirkton Veterinary Clinic Kirkton, Ontario 229-8911 AA ARCHIBALD, GRAY & McKAY LTD. ONTARIO LAND SURVEYORS WE ARE PLEASED TO ANNOUNCE THE OPENING OF OUR NEW OFFICE LOCATED AT: 1 NELSON STREET EAST GODERICH, ONTARIO N7A 1R7 519-524-5321 Toll Free 1-800-265-5594 THE OFFICE WILL BE MANAGED BY DOUGLAS A. CULBERT B.Sc. ONTARIO LAND SURVEYOR him. Also surviving are three daughters and one son: Linda, Mrs. David Costantin, Calgary; Nancy of Waterloo; Jennifer, at home and Gary of Calgary. One granddaughter, Katherine, also survives. The funeral service was held Feb. 20, 1987 from St. Michael’s Roman Catholic Church, Blyth of which he was a member. Rev. Father J. Plutawas in charge of the mass. Serving as pallbearers were Tom Duizer, Jim Radford, Arnold Bruce, Harry Lear, Murray Lyon and Jack Lee. They then split up in two groups. One group cooked Magic Mocha Mix, ahotdrinkand pizzas. The other group tested their skills by playing a game. 77 tables at euchre party On February 20 there were 11 tables in play at the W.I. card party. Winners: ladies’ high, Dorothy Daer; lone hands, Betty Hulley; low, June Fothergill; men’s high, Allen Shobbrook; lone hands, Harvey Dolmage and low, Elizabeth Lawson, playing as a man.