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The Citizen, 2015-02-26, Page 24PAGE 24. THE CITIZEN, THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 26, 2015. Sunday School meal, fundraiser planned for Sunday, March 1 Villagers may find page two of last week’s Focus newspaper of interest. The article is about a new series of youth dance lessons being offered in the Grand Bend Fitness Centre by Elizabeth Morgan, owner of Expressions Dance Arts Inc. You know Liz as Liz Swan, daughter of Rev. Colin and Jane Swan. The Swans lived in the Londesborough manse when Liz was just a young pupil at Hullett Central Public School. Liz has been dancing and teaching in a variety of venues since she was three. The article suggests other classes for other ages are possible depending on the interest shown. If you’ve always wanted to dance like no one is watching, this may be your chance. Last I heard John Lyons was expecting to be transferred back to Goderich Hospital for rehab and recovery. He will be able to get his dialysis there as well. The Sunday school at Londesborough United invites everyone to their annual soup and sandwich fundraiser this coming Sunday, March 1 following the morning service. A donation for the lunch would be appreciated. As I prepare this column, I’m watching my first race of 2015, the Daytona 500. It feels just a trifle weird to look out the windows at the heaps of snow we have this month while the race commentators are concerned that the high temperatures at Daytona will affect the performances of the cars and drivers. It always surprises me to watch a race and get the impression the track is flat. We visited this track years ago and believe me the banking is tremendous; 33° as evident in shots of the corners. By BRENDA RADFORD Call 523-4296 PEOPLE AROUND LONDESBORO NEWS FROM LONDESBORO SWEEP Hullett Central Public School students, under the tutelage of guest instructor Laura Schwartzentruber, got to experience and enjoy curling through the Rocks and Rings program last Wednesday. The program introduces the sport to new audiences. Back row, from left: Evie Reid, Heidi Badley, Marley Fleet, Werner Oosthuizen, Lucas Bergsma, Bradly Hummel, Christoper Dolmage and Javaughn Hendricks. Sweeping are Ryan Cowan, left, and Ryder Lee. (Denny Scott photo) Arrest made in connection with Clinton crime spree Following an increased Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) presence in Clinton on Friday morning, a local Huron County man is now in custody after he went on a week- long crime spree. Several citizens reported a large police presence in Clinton on Friday morning indicating that OPP officers could be seen both just outside of and throughout the town with the majority of them in the downtown area. Citizens also stated they saw a forensic van as well as officers carrying automatic firearms. As a result of the police presence, an arrest has been made related to the string of crimes throughout Clinton this month. A 19-year-old male is now facing a total of 15 criminal charges in connection to the recent Godfather’s Pizza robbery, break & enter at the Clinton Pharmacy, break & enter and theft from the Ontario Street United Church and theft from Stella’s Burger Bar in Clinton. The crime spree began on Feb. 9 when police say a man attended the Ontario Street United Church located on Ontario Street in Clinton. While at the church he stole a wallet containing valuables from an employee. A few days later on Feb. 13, police say the same man returned to the same church with an unknown accomplice and pried their way into the church through a locked rear door. Once inside they stole a safe containing church documents and a gift card. Later that night police say the same two men smashed their way into the Clinton Pharmacy located on King Street in Clinton. Once inside they made off with a small quantity of cash and medication. A couple days later on Feb. 15 the police say a man attended Stella’s Burger Bar located on Victoria Street in Clinton and while a clerk was distracted he stole the Habitat for Humanity donation jug from the front counter. The next day at 9 p.m. two men attended Godfather’s Pizza located on Rattenbury Street East. The men brandished knives and proceeded to rob an employee of an undisclosed quantity of cash from the till. A detailed police investigation led officers to an Albert Street residence in Clinton on Friday morning. Officers from the Huron County OPP Detachment along with Investigators from the Huron County OPP Crime Unit, OPP West Regional Support Team, OPP Emergency Response Team and OPP Forensic Identification Services executed a criminal code search warrant at the residence. Evidence was recovered and the accused was taken into custody without incident. The accused, who is from Central Huron, has been charged with the following criminal code offences: • Robbery with Offensive Weapon contrary to section 344 (1)(b) • Wear Disguise with Intent contrary to section 351(2) • Two counts of Theft Under $5,000 contrary to section 334 • Two counts of Break and Enter contrary to section 348(1) (b) • Eight counts of Fail to Comply with Disposition contrary to section 137 of the Youth Criminal Justice Act (YCJA) • Breach of Recognizance contrary to section 145 (3) The accused remains in custody with a court appearance scheduled for the Ontario Court of Justice in Goderich on Feb. 23. The man’s accomplice remains at large. The investigation into these crimes is ongoing and anyone with information about them is requested to contact the Huron County OPP Crime Unit at 1-888-310-1122 or (519) 524-8314. Should you wish to remain anonymous, you may call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477), where you may be eligible to receive a cash reward of up to $2,000. Continued from page 20 the sacrifice of God’s holy unique Son is a sure sign of God’s great love for people: “For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life.” God’s dream for you, God’s desperate rescue mission, required Him to sacrifice what was most precious to the Father – His only Son – in order to make new, spiritual birth possible for grungy, rebellious, stubborn, selfish sinners. As Paul later wrote, “God demonstrates his own love for us in this: While we were still sinners, Christ died for us.” (Romans 5:8) Eternal life – better than the best retirement scheme, better than winning the lottery – isn’t something that we have to wait until we die to enjoy; eternal life starts here and now, a personal relationship with God through the Holy Spirit. “He who has the Son has life; he who does not have the Son of God does not have life.” (1Jn 5:12) Do you have the Son? Do you believe in Jesus? Then, according to the Bible, you have “life”! Your best possible dream can come true right now. It’s not about your status or wealth or achievements or social standing... It’s simply a matter of, “Do you have Jesus?” That’s a security bigger boats and barns cannot match! No ticket purchase or minimum deposit required. Eternal life starts now REPRINTS OF PHOTOS taken by Citizen photographers are available to purchase. ALL ARE IN COLOUR 4x6 - $4.00 5x7 - $5.00 8x10 - $8.00 Phone to order ~ 519-523-4792 or 519-887-9114 Fun for a good cause The Blyth Lions Club held its annual snow volleyball tournament in memory of John Bokhout and Blake Hesselwood last weekend at the Blyth Lions Park. The event raises funds for the club. (Vicky Bremner photo)