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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Citizen, 2010-05-06, Page 10PAGE 10. THE CITIZEN, THURSDAY, MAY 6, 2010. BBLLYYTTHH PPRRIINNTTIINNGG IINNCC.. BLYTH 523-9211 PRINTING IS OUR BUSINESS • Colour • Business Printing Forms • Posters • Brochures • Letterheads • Flyers • Envelopes • Carbonless • Business Forms Cards • Labels WE CAN DO IT ALL! Lions prepare forannual duck race It’s that time of year again! The dandelions are making their presence seen on lawns all over the area. I offer some theories about these springtime annuals. Today’s dandelions have been genetically altered to have shorter stems. That way the mower blade can’t touch the flowers. Or they are able to sense the mower coming and bend their bright heads until it passes. Once the ‘city folk’ have a few years of this week, country folk will again get access to non-green weed killers that actually work on those dandelions. There will be a miscellaneous bridal shower at Londesborough United Church on Saturday, May 8 at 7:30 p.m. Elizabeth MacGregor, daughter of Don and Kittie MacGregor is to be married on June 12. Friends in the community are invited to come out and offer best wishes. If you would like more information, call Yvonne Hoggart. The Londesborough Lions Club certainly is showing off their community involvement these days. On April 18 many of us enjoyed their springtime, Old Tyme Country Breakfast. They hardly had the dishes put away when they were getting them out again to serve up a fish fry at the hall on Saturday evening. It proved to be a popular event as the 375 meals they had planned for were sold out early and some folk had to be turned away. The Lions assisted whit the cooking by members of the Brussels Legion who do this type of event regularly. The Clinton Salvation Army Fire Relief Fund will benefit from a most delicious meal. Now the Londesborough Lions arefinalizing plans for their annualrubber duck race. On May 30 the little swimmers will be released at Bev and Helen Wallace’s corner. Buy your number early as there will only be 500 ducks in the race. Have you talked to others in your work space or home area about the pending changes to the fire service in Hullett Township? From the letter the Municipality of Central Huron sent out, it seems only a small number of persons will be heard from and only if they have pre- registered with council. Perhaps some speakers should be selected to offer concerns. At any rate, you should consider attending the meeting at the Londesborough Community Hall on Monday, May 10 at 7:30 p.m. to hear details. A strong showing may have an effect on the results. HAPPY GANG SENIORS The Londesborough Happy Gang Seniors held their April meeting at the Londesborough Community Hall on Wednesday,April 28. Following a potluck meal, the group welcomed guest speaker, one of Londesborough’s own native sons, OPP officer Russell Nesbitt. Seniors are popular targets for scam artists and Russell, who works out of the Goderich Detachment, made many suggestions to the seniors in attendance as to how to protect themselves. He told them to be very wary of persons wanting to help them with hydro, gas and water concerns/deals. Officer Nesbitt’s time with the seniors was informal and he spent much time answering questions about their concerns. He suggestedfolks need to be suspicious and ifthey are concerned about an issue to ask many questions and not be afraid to call the police for help. His remarks included tips for safety at home, when travelling and protection of one’s personal information. The use and protection of credit cards is another area needing awareness. LONDESBOROUGH UNITED CHURCH Londesborough United Church suggests you take that special woman in your life out for supper on Saturday, May 8. Celebrate Mother’s Day with a ham and salad supper at the Londesborough Community Hall between 5 and 7 p.m. Tickets are $12 for adults and $6 for children over five. Takeouts are also available. In addition you may luck out and find your special gift upstairs that day at the silent auction. Donations for the auction would be appreciated. Saturday, May 8 is clean-up day at Camp Menesetung from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Lunch will be provided to all volunteers. High school students are reminded that the camp board is prepared to give credit for student volunteer hours. For more information call 519-524-6497. Menesetung will be hosting an overnight youth retreat for students in Grades 6 - 10 next weekend, May 14-15. The weekend theme will be “What’s Up with Our Water? For information call Kathy Douglas, HP Youth Minister at 519-523-4380. There will be choir practice for members of the men’s choir next Sunday morning prior to the service. NEWS FROM LONDESBORO By BRENDA RADFORD Call 523-4296 PEOPLE AROUND LONDESBORO On a farm on the 13th concession in Hullett Township 90 years ago, Joseph and Maude Webster welcomed new-born Gladys Webster (later Caldwell) into the world. Born on May 5, 1920, Gladys attended school at Number 8 Hullett Township and married Ralph Caldwell at 23, on October 9, 1943. Ralph and Gladys had five children; Anne, Leslie, Wayne, Stephen and Karen, to whom she was a “supermom”, a housewife, and, eventually, a great grandmother. In her spare time, Gladys enjoys reading, and spending time with family and is a member of the United Church Women. Her birthday celebration took place at Blyth United Church and was followed by a family dinner at The Dinner Bell restaraunt in Clinton. Special guests included Florence Miller and Helen Klemke. According to family, it was a wonderful gathering at the church, with family, friends and neighbours, and a wonderful meal filled with love and fellowship. The next regular meeting of the Council of the Municipality of Central Huron will be held Monday, May 10, 2010 at 6:00 p.m. at the Londesboro Hall, 282 King Street East, Londesboro. Notice and agenda information can be found on the municipal website: www.centralhuron.com Brenda MacIsaac, Clerk Municipality of Central Huron Public Notice Caldwell turns 90 Magical musical Monday Shelby Hamp, Colton Rodger, Bradley Miller, and Sara Moss of Hullett Central Public School played loud and hard for Musical Monday, a nationwide event to raise musical awareness. (Denny Scott photo) A milestone Gladys Caldwell reached a milestone as she celebrated her 90th birthday over the weekend with friends and family at Blyth United Church. (Photo submitted)