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Home My WebLink AboutThe Citizen, 1987-02-11, Page 11THE CITIZEN, WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 11, 1987. PAGE 11. Londesboro Compiled by Mrs. Dora Shobbrook. Phone 523-4250 Weather cancels Sunday School Sunday School was cancelled due to weather conditions. Greet ing at Londesboro United Church were Rev. Snihur and Elwood Mitchell. The ushers were Gerben and Gerrit Wilts, Richard and Grant Bergsma. A hymn sing was held prior to the service led by Rev. Snihur. The call toworship and announcements weregiven. Quebec Fellowship night will be held on Wednesday, February 11 at 6:30 p.m. Next Sunday the Varna singers will be here. On February 27-28 a spring clean up will be held at the church. The children’s time was about “Heaven is a wonderful place.” When we go to heaven, we will see God’s face. The junior teacher was Shelly Merner. The scripture reading was from Luke about Christ’s second com ing. The anthem was given by 10 people play shuffleboard There were lOplayers at shuffle board on February 4. High scores were received by Hazel Reid and Bob Thompson. See you February 11. Wl card party draws good crowd Last Friday there were 10 tables in play at the W.I. card party. The winners were ladies’ high, Rena Watt, Blyth; lone hands, Elma Jewitt, Clinton; low, Evelyn Hu- die, Clinton; men’s high, Rachel Riehl, Seaforth (playing as a man); lone hands, Hazel Reid; low, Roberta Plumsteel (all playing as men). In charge was Margaret Anderson assisted by Alice Buch anan. The next cards will be held in two weeks February 20. Block Parents Junior girls' choir with pianist. Barb Bosman and choir director, MarshaSzusz. The organist for the service was Deanna Lyon. The scripture lesson was about Joshua being ordered to cross the Jordon. The sermon was “The promised land”. At the commun ion service assisting the minister were Bob Trick and Darlene Hulley. S erving the bread were Len Archambault, Trudy Pollard, Murray and Bryan Howatt and serving the wine were Harry Snell, Bert Lyon, Elwood Mitchell and Jim Jamieson. the to finger-print A Block Parent Committee meeting was held Tuesday, Febru ary 3 at the home of Olwen Richmond. The meeting was chaired by Joan Clark. It was announced that finger printing will be done at the Blyth Public School on Monday, March 9 at 1 p.m. Constable Marshall will fingerprint the older children with the roller printer. Volunteers are needed to assist with finger printing the younger grades. Interested people should phone the school. Wednesday, April 1 the commit tee will sponsor a public meeting at the Blyth Public School at 7:15p.m. A film entitled “At Home Alone” will be shown. This film teaches children how to behave responsi bly when they do not have an adult at home with them. It is hoped that families will come to view the film together. Constable Marshall will elaborate on the education pro gram which he does in the school. Refreshments will be served at the end ofthe meeting to encourage people to stay and ask questions. "Bounce’’ is putting a Block Parent Safety Game in specially marked packages of “Bounce.” It is a durable snakes and ladders game on plastic. If a person buys a box of “Bounce” containing this gameand cannot make use of it themselves, please give it to the Blyth Public School office. It would be most useful in the younger grades. UCW studies aboriginal rights The U.C.W. met on February 2 at 8 p.m. with 21 present. Audrey Thompson welcomed all. The worship theme was “Char ter of Rightsfor Indians." The hymn, “All Creatures of our God King” was sung with Gail Lear at the piano. Audrey gave the reading “Comparingculturesand common bond.” Dora Shobbrook read “an aboriginal charter of rights. A film was shown by Joan Whyte and Kitty McGregor called. “If we lose ourland”. A reading, “When land is an investment" was given by Audrey. The scripture was from Psalm 104 and the closing prayer was given by Dora. Business was conducted by President Joan Whyte. She wel comed all. The U.C. purpose was repeated. The minutes of the November meeting and of the executive meeting held on January 25 concerning catering prices were read by Betty Hulley. Correspon dence consisted of thanks you’s from Harold and Annie Cunning ham. Helen Lee. Jim McEwing, George Carter. Jack and Helen Lee. Ed and Betty Salverda, Ruth Vincent. Irene Waymouth and family. Happy Gang Seniors, Dave and Caron Snihur, Pearl Hamilton, Rosemary Armstrong of the Day Centre. Dave Overboe from Back the Biter. Clinton Public Hospital for the $500. A get well card was signed by all for Margaret Whyte. Blyth Ladies Auxiliary Jubilee year requested a donation toward a lift for the Community Centre in Blyth. It was hoped to have a member explain the plans. February 22 will be the U.C.W. 25th anniversary service. The speaker will be Alma Lang- Hullett farmer ford, president ot Huron-Perth Presbytery. The theme is, “Called to Respond.’’ The committee to plan the service is made up of Joan Whyte, Betty Hulley and Kitty McGregor. All past presidents will be contacted. A report was given by Brenda Radford of Huron-Perth Presbyte- rial meeting held on January 26 at Mitchell. There were 236 register ed. Betty Millar gave the treasur er’s report. Kitty McGregor will replace Betty Millar as treasurer. Joan Whyte gave the report on catering. The meeting closed and lunch was served by June Fothergill, Norma Giousher, Betty Millar and Edna Reid. People around Londesboro Ken and Betty Hulley returned home on February 2 after spending six weeks in Florida. Weekend visitors with Mr. and Mrs. Bob Thompson were Beth and Ray Radford, London and on Saturday were John Lawrie, Rob and Jennifer, Kitchener and Satur day supperguestswereMr. and Mrs. Norman Horne and Mrs. Elva Horning, Palmerston. All attended the curling in Wingham on Satur day. Ruth Shaddick spent two days last week with her daughter Lloy Garlichs in Waterloo. Dora Shobbrook attended the family birthday dinner for daugh ter Thelma Ellerbv in Clinton on February 4. Colin and Barbara Paterson, Katie and Jennifer of London visited with her parents Mr. and Mrs. Bob Burns on Saturday. Dora Shobbrook accompanied her brother Ken and Joy Vodden on Thursday and visited Muriel and Ross Millson in Woodstock and brother Leonard Vodden in Paris. She spent the night with Thelma Ellerby, Clinton. Remember the W.I. meeting February 12 at the home of Helen Lawson at 2 p.m. Hullett Happenings VOLLEYBALL GAMES On Wednesday last week at Hullett Central School, Blyth played the boys’ volleyball team. Mr. Griffen was the Hullett coach. The players were from grades six to eight. Altogether the team members were: Richard Bergsma, Scott Vodden, Kevin Wright, Gerben Wilts, Tim Air drie, Paul Jewitt, Ted Vanderlei, Mike Merner, Brent Howatt, Robb Finch, Raymond Wilts, Randy Shepherd, Jonus Irving, Mike Vant Hoff, Scott Shaddick, Danny Hoggart, and Kevin Shillinglaw. The team played well but Blyth won both games. The girls’ volleyball team held their games the next day. They had Mrs. Cooke and Miss Bennett for their two coaches. The girls team members were: Melanie Knox, Denise Gross, Tracy Kennedy, Angela McCool, Joanne Wilts, Shannon Duizer, Kara Lee Potter, Julia de Jong, Lisa Kennedy, Cathy Nesbitt, Kim Salverda and Karen Plunket. The three games were very suspenseful and enter taining. They were very close, but in the end the Hullett girls succeeded in winning all the games. Both teams were great. A tournament at the Clinton Central Huron District high school was on Saturday, February 7. The results are to be in the next edition. KINDERGARTEN REGISTRATION There was kindergarten regi stration on Friday, February 6. All together 31 children signed up at the school for next year. Reported by Jennifer Nott Edited by Michelle Govenlock and Julia de Jong Drive a little Save a lot! Satisfaction guaranteed where your dollar buys more! Cone. 12 Hullett, 2-miles east of Hwy. 4 (always well plowed) Men's, Ladies', Children's Clothing & Footwear Rice's Store 523-4426 dies HARRY HILL WEBSTER Harry Hill Webster of the 13tn Concession of Hullett township died at his residence on Feb. 2, 1987 after a short illness. Hewas 76 years of age. Mr. Webster had been a farmer. He was a member of the Masonic Lodge. 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