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The Citizen, 2005-09-22, Page 12PAGE 12. THE CITIZEN, THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 22, 2005. PEOPLE AROUND LONDESBORO I'he Londesborough Community Hall was busy on Sept. 11 and 12 as 16 area traditional rug hookers gathered to study design and colour Jrom teacher Wanda Kerr from Wiarton The event was arranged by Marjorie Duizer of Londesborough. an avid rug hooker. Rug hookers across North America recognize Wanda’s expertise from her articles in the Rug Hooking magazine teaching wood­ dying techniques. I have been negligent of late in keeping villagers aware of newcomers in our midst. A welcome is extended to these newcomers to our little community. Jackie Lantinga, formerly of Congregants meet at Ball’s Church God promised that wherever two or three followers were gathered together in His name. He would be there. This promise was the foundation upon which a small number of faithful built the Methodist Episcopal Church known today simply as Ball’s Cemetery Church. The original log church on the site was replaced with the present yellow brick building in 1869. As Rev. Pat Cook pointed out, the builders were the congregants of the church and they laid down a strong foundation. This tiny church held regular services until 1905 when the care of the building fell to the cemetery board. Now designated a historical building, efforts to preserve it continue. An annual memorial service is held there the first Sunday of July. Both a baptism and a funeral service have been conducted there in the recent past. In recent months the sanctuary has been repainted and a wooden shingle roof installed. To afford the community a chance to appreciate the building, Daryl Ball suggested the Londesborough and Auburn United Churches hold a joint service in the church. Congregants of both churches filled the sanctuary this past Sunday. The location of the church was chosen for the marvelous view of the rolling hills of Goderich Twp. and the Maitland River from the front doors and the pulpit. Last Sunday the wonderful summer weather continued and the bright sunshine made the occasion delightful. During the children’s time Rev. Pat told the young folk that their soul is the foundation of a person. Blyth. has been residing for some time now in the former home of Matt and Amy Townsend, next door to Milt and Helen Dale. George and Susan Duvall have recently rented the little house next to the post office. Barbara Lester, who continues to live with her daughters in Hamilton, has rented her home on main street to Colleen McIntosh and young Lukas. These two moved in time for Lukas to begin the school year from the village. They formerly lived on the Base Line. A most successful pork roast supper was held at the community hall on Saturday. Londesborough United's board of stewards thank everyone for their attendance and help that day. Next Sunday. Sept. 25. the Londesborough Lions Club will host another of their Olde Tyme Country Breakfasts at the hall. Both events are fundraisers for the groups concerned but also offer an opportunity for villagers to socialize and perhaps meet the newcomers previously mentioned. Activities are in full swing at That foundation helps them make the right choices for a life in Christ. The children enjoyed time outside. The younger children did a craft project while the older ones had a scavenger hunt which had them studying the grave markers. Gathering worshippers were treated to the strains of a bagpipe as piper John Jewitt strolled through the cemetery. Early in the service and again during the receiving of the offering, two talented young violinists, Marshall and Ethan Durnin, shared their musical talents with the congregation. Nancy Park, Shelley Worsell. Karen McClinchey and Jane Stryker very fittingly sang Unto the Hills. Bernice Gross accompanied the ladies and the hymns on a small portable pump organ. The suitcase­ sized instrument was played for many years by Roxie Palmer as she visited in nursing homes in Toronto. Roxie was a cousin of Ethel Ball and the Ball family fell heir to this unique organ. First Peter 2: 4-10 speaks of God as the cornerstone of the church for a chosen people. Jesus likens the building of a house on a rock to a wise man who hears His words and follows them. Contrarily the foolish man who builds on the sand is like one who has no foundation in God for his life. Rev. Cook noted that just as God is the cornerstone of the church He is the cornerstone of our lives, the soul. Our foundation is His teachings for the building of our lives. The experiences, challenges and choices one makes in life makes us who we are. God gives a helping hand to build our souls. Londesborough United will observe the Sacrament of Baptism on Sunday, Sept. 25. Hullett Central Public School again. Next Wednesday, Sept. 28 has been set aside for the hosting of the annual fall cross-country meet. Be more aware when driving along London Road south of the main corner that day. The rain date is Thursday. The annual magazine sales fundraiser begins Sept. 22. Consider a new or renewed subscription to your favourite reading material when one ot the pupils knocks on your door. Mr. Webster defines optimism as the inclination to take a hopeful view, the tendency to think that all will be for the best. This is the virtue or character trait receiving attention during the month of September at Hullett Central. The school invites you to attend their open house between 6 and 8 p.m. on Thursday, Sept. 29. If you haven't dropped by the school for Good eats There was a good crowd of hungry diners on hand for the Londesborough United Church’s community supper on Saturday at the Community Hall. (Vicky Bremner photo) HWIN dinner in Holmesville The HWIN (Huron Women in Networking) dinner is scheduled for Thursday, Oct. 6 starting at 6 p.m. Speaker for the event is Natalie Cooney, who operates a yoga studio in Lambeth, In Good Health. Her topic title is Chaos to Calm in 10 ’ Minutes. Cooney will discuss stress and how it affects our productivity in the workplace and she’ll show us some breathing techniques for deep relaxation and some easy to do “chair yoga’’. She brings first-hand knowledge of the benefits of stress reduction on our health and our environment. Her studio specializes in therapeutic some time, this is your opportunity to see firsthand what is happening in the educational life of our young folk. Yes' We do have some new sidewalk installed along London Road and at the east end of Londesborough Road. Let's hope this is just a beginning of safer walks in the village. Robert and Janet Hulley have brought a nice service to the village for the past several weeks offering fresh fruit and vegetables a couple of times a week at the edge of the parking lot at the post office. The Duvalls had fresh-baked goods a time or two as well. Traffic has been held up regularly as vacationers and others passing through also took advantage of the stand. The couple plans to continue into October providing the weather co-operates. yoga and meditation. Once again the event will be hosted by the Huron Small Business Enterprise Centre and held at the White Carnation banquet hall in Holmesville, with social time at 6 p.m. and dinner at 6:30 p.m. The dinner is geared to women of all ages, not soley business women, but reportedly several business deals have been initiated following these evenings. The grand prize has once again been donated by Kathy Nichol, executive director for the Innkeepers of Ontario. It features a one-night stay for two at one of Ontario’s finest inns. FROM LONDESBORO During dinner, those donating door prizes, and those winning them, will each have an opportunity to give a one-minute advertisement of their business/career. At the end of the evening, the grand prize will be won by a contest challenging your memory of those businesses. Bring along your business cards and brochures and don’t forget we appreciate donated door prizes. Pre-registration is required by Sept. 20. To register, or for more information, call Alison Lobb, business consultant, or Lisa Harper, administrative assistant at the Huron Business Enterprise Centre, 527- 0305. First aid training for the farm Working with the land can be a very rewarding occupation but unfortunately it can also be a dangerous one. Farming is known to be one of the worlds’ most hazardous jobs. Every year, members of farming communities are injured or killed while working at their livelihood. Dealing with heavy machinery, unpredictable animals, dangerous chemicals and rushing against time and the weather all increase the likelihood of injuries occur­ ring. As well, in a rural area, medical help and transport can be up to 15 minutes away. St. John Ambulance wants to see a reduction in the number of farming accidents and in doing so they offer a First Aid on the Farm course designed specifically for farming families. This one-day course focuses on prevention of farm hazards as well as what to do for stopped breathing, shock, head and spinal.injuries, severe bleeding, burns, poisoning, choking and more. The Grade 8 students of the Hullett Central Public School in Londesborough will be taking th*e First Aid on the Farm course in class on Wednesday. Oct. 5.