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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Citizen, 1988-03-16, Page 8PAGE 8. THE CITIZEN, WEDNESDAY, MARCH 16, 1988. Dora Shobbrook, former Londesboro correspondent for The Citizen and other area newspapers was given a plant as a small token of her 17 years service by Citizen editor Keith Roulston when a gathering of the newspaper's correspondents was held in Blyth Thursday. Correspon­ dents were shown how The Citizen is put together and given tips on making their job easier and better. Mrs. Shobbrook retired in December after long service to her community. Blyth firemen speak to Wl Guest speakers at the March meeting of the Londesboro Wo­ men’s Institute were Mr. Paul Josling and Mr. Dick Poore from the Blyth Fire Department. They told members how to use fire extinguishers, to aim the contents of extinguishers at the Lenten candle lit at church service Greeter at Londesboro United Church on Sunday, March 13 was Mel Knox. Ushers were Larry Hoggart, David Whyte, Dennis Wilts, and Melvin Bergsma. Rev. Snihur lit the fourth Lenten candle. It represents our Saviour. Peggy Anne Hulley, infant daugh­ ter of Bob and Janet Hulley was baptized. Announcements were: Sunday School willbeat 10a.m. until September. A Congregation­ al meeting will be held after church next Sunday, March 20. Adult volleyball is on Friday, March 18 at 8p.m. at Hullett Central School (bring a snack to share); Bible Study this week is at Snihurs’; Huronview Fellowship Time is on Friday, March 25 at 7 p.m. at Huronview. The choir sang an anthem. The scripture was from Judges 17: 1-6, read by Theresa Knox. The sermon topic was “On What do you Stand.” Londesboro shuffleboard results Shuffleboard was held on Wed­ nesday evening at Hullett Central School. Winners were Lome Hunk- ing and Helen Lee. base of the fire. All extinguishers have to be held vertically when using to work. They must be recharged after each use. They should be checked every six months. If you have glass ball extinguishers, get rid of them, as they are extremely dangerous, they said. Correspondence read at the meeting included news about the Executive meeting for the district to be held in Londesboro Hall April 4 at 1:30 p.m. Doreen Carter and Marjorie Anderson are tolook after the annual meeting banquet. Lois Elliott and Alice Buchanan are to bring in nominationsfor slate of officers for 1988-1989. $500 was given to Hullett Township for rent of the hall. Lois Elliott gave a talk on homes for Senior Citizens in the future and gave out a questionnaire to be answered and returned. Beth Knox read a poem on volunteers. Lunch was served by Annie Vincent, Marg Anderson and Alice Buchanan. Iiondesboro Compiled by June Fothergill Phone 523-4360 Londesboro People Friends of Mrs. Margaret Taylor will be pleased to learn she is home again from her hospital stay. Doreen and Glen Carter spent two weeks holidaying at Doral Beach, Prota La Crug, Venezuela, returning March 5. CeliaandClifford Adams and Beryl and Watson Reid also enjoyed a vacation there. Miss Coleen Carter of Exeter spent several days this past week with her parents Doreen and Glen Carter. Evalena Webster honoured on 80th birthday in Blyth Open house was held in Blyth United Church Sunday in honour of Evalena Webster’s 80th birthday. The assembly room was beauti­ fully decorated with banners, paper chains, balloons and floral arrangements of red roses, hibis­ cus, and mums. White lace tablecloths adorned the tables which held the guest book, snap shot album, a multitude of birthday cards and gifts includ­ ing two cakes beautifully decorat­ ed by Debbie Craig and Lorenzo Ramirez. Cake and ice cream were served on tea tables with pink and white decorations by Catherine Cald­ well, Grace Poore, Lenore David­ son, Ida Proctor, Vera Badley, Mary Howson, Mary Walden, Ollie Craig, Vera Hesselwood and Myrtle Vodden. Mrs. Winona McDougall played for the sing of Happy Birthday and Sharon Wittich led in singing “For She’s a Jolly Good Fellow.” Jean Lobb, Evalena’s sister-in- law, andherhusbandsangthe 23rd Psalm beautifully. The afternoon was spent in visiting by over 115 guests, from Blyth, Clinton Holmesville, Seaforth, Brucefield, Goderich, Belgrave, Listowel, Fordwich, Waterloo, Hamilton, Oakville and Bracebridge. Evalena wore a lovely white orchid corsage made by the Ramirezes. Marion Wright, a special friend wore a corsage of red roses. At 5 p.m. the immediate family enjoyed a sumptuous hot beef dinner at the Grand View Restaur­ ant. ©lb ®yme Country Ureakfaat Londesboro Community Hall Sunday, March 20 9:00 a.m. -1:00 p.m. Bacon-Eggs-Sausages -Pancakes-HomeFries Sponsored by LondesboroLionsClub •the increase of the Child Care Expense Deduction from $2,000 to $4,000 for children six and under or with special needs; • the phase in of a $200 supple­ ment to the Child Tax Credit for children six and under. As Minister Responsible for the Status of Women, I invite you to learn how you and your family can benefit from the National Child Care Strategy. Please write to me: Barbara McDougall, Minister Responsible for the Status of Women, House of Commons Ottawa, Ontario KIA 0A6 aft. > c • ft#.B i II i I 3 The availability of quality, affordable and flexible child care is a key to opening up the future for many women in Canada. The Government of Canada has recognized the importance of accessible child care in assuring women's eco­ nomic equality by introducing The National Child Care Strategy-a balanced mix of program initiatives, offering a wide range of choices to women who work inside or outside the home. Highlights of the program include: • the addition of 200,000 new child care spaces; • the creation of a $100 million Child Care Initiatives Fund for developmental projects for child care and special needs groups; 1*1 Status of Women Condition feminine Canada Canada Canada