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The Citizen, 2007-10-04, Page 16PAGE 16. THE CITIZEN, THURSDAY, OCTOBER 4, 2007.The Happy Gang Seniors gatheredfor their first meeting of the new year at the Londesborough Community Hall for a noon potluck meal on Wednesday, Sept. 26. Presiding for the afternoon was new president, Mary Peel. Discussion took place regarding the district fall rally being held in Exeter on Thursday, Oct. 11. Registration begins at 10 a.m. Musical entertainment was offered by Harry Lear and Barb and John Jewitt. They sang a most familiar tune, My Favourite Things from the movie, Sound of Music, accompanied by pianist Gail Lear. However the words were changed as befit a gathering of seniors. They sang about false teeth, hearing aids, glasses, pacemakers, etc. Janis Bisback gave a presentation that afternoon on behalf of the Huron Hospice Volunteer Service. The office for this organization is in the Seaforth Hospital at 519-527- 0655. This group assists palliativepatients and their families with the realities of death. All of us want to die with a degree of dignity and peace and these volunteers are trained to comfort families. Experience has shown that a dying person may feel more comfortable discussing death with a comparative stranger than with persons close to them. Therefore this group fills an important need for end of life. Kids Care, a documentary by Laura Sky, will be screened on Wednesday, Oct. 3, tonight at 7 p.m., presented by the Huron Hospice Volunteer Service. This film addresses the issues and needs of young people who have lost a loved one to cancer. Kids Care shows how kids can help other kids by sharing stories, thoughts and support. This event is at the OMAFRA building in Clinton. The seniors next meeting will be held on Oct. 31. A little windy Braving strong winds last week, Hullett Central Public School ran the Terry Fox Run. Colton Greidanus is seen here stretching his legs before the big run. (Shawn Loughlin photo) Run for a cause Hullett Central Public School participated in the Terry Fox run last week. Students donned Terry Fox shirts and all carried Canadian flags while braving the wind and running to raise money for cancer research. From left: Brooke Middegaal, Ellie Edwards and Juliet Edwards. (Shawn Loughlin photo) Our area received a good soaking overnight last Tuesday, and Wednesday morning dawned grey and misty. However it proved to be a good day for the regional cross- country meet hosted by the Hullett Central Hawks. Congratulations to the Hullett Hawks who placed third overall at the meet. The 53 members of the team were coached by teacher Craig Caldwell and John Coups and parent volunteers, Mary Ann Drost, Kathy Huether, Amanda Aitken and Juliet Edwards. Individual achievements: Lexi A., first in midget girls; Derek d., second in intermediate boys; Megan H., third in junior girls; Hunter B., third in intermediate boys; Ray H., third in senior boys. A total of $1,500 in sales was realized at the recent fall book fair held at the school. These monies purchased fiction and non-fiction resources for the school’s Library Resource Centre. One can never have too many books, etc. Thanks to everyone who helped make this a success. Pupils from Hullett will be participating in the regional soccer tournaments in Huron Centennial School near Brucefield. You can cheer on the junior team on Thursday, Oct. 4, rain date on Oct. 9, or the senior team on Wednesday, Oct. 10, rain date of Oct. 11. Elections for the year’s student council have been held with the following persons chosen to represent the student body for 2007- 2008 – president, Kelly Cooke; vice- president, Courtney Middegaal; secretary, McKala Middegaal; vice secretary, Nicole Middegaal; treasurer, Alicia Middegaal and vice-treasurer, Kelsey Falconer. The October character attribute is empathy. Emphasis will be on understanding how someone else feels. Cookie Bite#6: Trustworthy means, if you ask me to hold your cookie until you come back, when you come back, I will still be holding your cookie. Cookie Bite #7: Fair means, you get a bite. You get a big bite, then I get a big bite. Cookie Bite #8: Unfair means, you get a bite, now I get the rest. Notice in the school newsletter announces an Adventures in Babysitting course at the Clinton arena on Saturday, Oct. 13. For more information regarding this course for your son or daughter contact 519-524-1076. Sunday, Sept. 30 was an important day in the lives of two young ladies and for the faith community of Londesborough United Church. Olivia Jean, daughter of Boris and Heather (Lobb) Decker and Audrey Henriette, daughter of Fred and Hedwig Kreuger, took a first step in their faith journey. Their parents presented them for baptism as witnessed by regular Londesborough United churchgoers and many visiting friends and relatives, some from abroad. It was a proud and joyous day for all. Londesborough United will celebrate World Wide Communion as part of its Thanksgiving service on Sunday, Oct. 7. Congregants are asked to bring an item for the Food Bank that morning to express their thanks for blessings in their lives. The senior choir will gather for practice at 10 a.m. that day. New members are always welcome. Any child in Grades 2 and up is invited to join a junior choir under the direction of Erica Baxter 519-526- 7277. Practice dates are Oct. 3, 10 and 17 in preparation for the anniversary service. The junior youth group (Grades 6- 8) will meet at Hullett School from 7 - 9 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 5. A planning meeting for a possible new senior youth group (Grades 9-12) will take place at the school on Friday, Oct. 19 from 7 - 9 p.m. For information about either group contact Crystal Whyte at 519- 527-2937. Ben Driscoll is looking for assistance with the harvest for the Food Grains Bank growing project. Equipment, seed and manpower will all be welcomed. His number is 519- 527-2937. Gang’s meetingbegins new year Car Oiling at Lee's Service Centre Hours: Mon. - Thurs. 1 pm - 8 pm; Fri. 1 pm - 6 pm; Sat. 8 am - 12 noon (Weather permitting) 348 Dinsley St. E., Blyth 519-523-9151 We use Hot, Acid Free, New Oil CARS & LIGHT TRUCKS Trunk Lid Inner Fenders Doors & Door Panels Dog LegsUnderside Inner Fenders Hood STARTING SEPTEMBER 5 Update of History Books for the Municipality of Morris-Turnberry The Municipality is seeing individuals who would be interested in updating the “history books”for the Township of Morris and the Township of Turnberry. If interested or know of someone who may be, please call the municipal office by October 31, 2007 at 4 pm. Nancy Michie Administrator Clerk-Treasurer Municipality of Morris-Turnberry Telephone 519-887-6137 Fax 519-887-6424 Email: morris@scsinternet.com NEWS FROM LONDESBORO Hawks third in race Baptism at United