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The Citizen, 1987-03-18, Page 14PAGE 14. THE CITIZEN, WEDNESDAY, MARCH 18, 1987. Londesboro Charitable tax number denied for Londesboro Lions fund Compiled by Mrs. Dora Shobbrook. Phone 523-4250 Happy Gang seniors to visit Holmesville The Happy Gang Senior Citizens regular meeting will be cancelled as they are invited to Goderich twp. dessert euchre in Holmesville on March 25 at 1:30 p.m., admission $2. A Sunday school family croki- nole party was held Friday night. The winners were: girls most games, Joanne Wilts; boy’s most games, Paul Jewitt; most 20’s, Randy Sheppard; girl’s low, Angie Konarski; boys’ low, Will Thomp- sn; family with most number of people, Burgsma; lucky cup, Sher­ ri Taylor. Linda Constantine and Kath­ erine returned home to Calgary on Tuesday, March 10 after attending the funeral of her father on Feb. 20 and spending time with her mother Dorothy Sottiaux and Jennifer. Shamrock: illustrates Trinity Greeting on Sunday morning at the Londesboro United Church were Rev. Snihur and Bert Lyon. The ushers were Larry Gross, Larry Hoggart, Robert Radford and David Whyte. Rev. Snihur welcomed all and gave the call to worship. He announced that the Seniors Youth Group will meet at 5:45 Thursday to go curling in Vanastra. The decorating of the cross was done by Bob, Sylvia and Karen Trick, putting the sign King of the Jews on the cross under the crown of thorns. Rev. Snihur invited Sam and Thelma Dougherty to present their son, Steven Russell for baptism. Hullett Happenings Vi Burns spent Friday in London with Barbara, Colin, Katie and Jennifer Paterson. Mary Shier of Kincardine and Edith Lockhart of London visited on Friday with Elsie Shaddick. Paul and Marg Brunkard and Tom and Marjorie Duizer attended the O.E.S. dance in Elora on Saturday night and spent Sunday in Brighton. The W.I. card party will beh eld on Friday, March 20 at 8 p.m. Everyone is welcome. Ladies are to bring lunch. Rob and Jennifer Lawrie of Kitchener visited on Sunday with their grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Bob Thompson. There were eight players at shuffleboard on March 11. High scorer was Audrey Thompson. Bob Trick welcomed them on behalf of the congregation while Clara Riley presented Thelma with a carnation. The children’s time song was “God loves you’’. Rev. Snihur had on display a shamrock leaf in honour of St. Patrick’s Day. It has three leaves on it representing God, the son and the Holy Spirit. Thejunior teachers were Donna and Scott Shaddick. The anthem was sung with choir director Marsha Szusz and organist, Dean­ na Lyon. The scripture lesson was about the illness and death of Lazarus and the faith of Mary and Martha and Christ raising Lazarus. The sermon was “ Power of Love. ’ ’ The Department of Charities, a division of Revenue Canada, has refused to grant a charitable tax deduction number to the Londes­ boro Lions Club, which means that the group will be unable to issue tax receipts to any business or indivi­ dual which made a donation to the Lions’ “Back the Biter’’ fund-rais­ ing campaign last November. Lion Keith Allen said that after the initial contact with Revenue Canada last fall, the club had been under the impression that a tax number would be forthcoming, and advertised that all donors would be issued a receipt for tax purposes. However, on Monday he said that “after two applications Wl samples cooking at meeting The W.I. Citizen and World Affairs meeting was held Wednes­ day March 11 at 7 p.m. with 26 present. Lois Elliott welcomed all with samples of biscuits and dips. Lois Elliott and Margaret Taylor attended the short order meal workshop at Huronview on March 4. They convened the lunch assisted by lunch committee. Doreen Carter and Beryl Reid made dishes from recipes from short order meals. Peach upside down cobbler was made by Lois Elliott, sauteed apples and pears by Margaret Taylor, peaches and golden sauce by Doreen Carter and berry freeze by Beryl Reid. These were all enjoyed for lunch. Lois thanked Beryl and Doreen for help with lunch. After the lunch meeting the opening Ode, Mary Stewart Col­ lect and O Canada were sung with Genevieve Allen at the piano. and numerous phone calls” to Ottawa, the Lions realize they do not qualify for a number. ‘‘Apparently they only issue numbers for general charities, like the United Wat,” Mr. Allen said. ‘ ‘As far as we can understand, you can’t just raise money for a single purpose, like we did.” Last fall, the Londesboro Lions raised more than $5,000 to pur­ chase a van for fellow Lions Ron Nesbitt, who had been injured in a swimming accident. The club has established a trust fund for all funds in excess of the $30,000 the van cost. Mr. Allen says the Lions hope that their failure to qualify to President Margaret Anderson opened with the poem, “I wonder what God is doing this morning”. Roll call was answered by “What I liked most on the lunch,” and “a trouble spot in the world and how it concerns us.” The minutes of the last meeting and the financial report were read by secretary-treasurer Alice Buch­ anan. An invitation to the Goderich twp. dessert euchre in Holmesville on March 25 at 1:30 p.m. was received. Admission is $2. A receipt from Earland Lee Home for the donation in memory of Loma Radford was received and also a receipt from Blyth Auxiliary for a donation to the lift for the hanidcapped at Blyth Community Centre. The Lions Club is hosting a regional effective speaking contest on March 30 in Hullett Central School at 7:30 p.m. Everyone is welcome. tax-deductible receipts would not dampen the enthusiasm of all those who supported the fund-raising campaign. ‘ ‘I think that most businesses will have written off their dona­ tions in their tax returns already,” he said. “It is the individuals who donated so generously that will be affected (in claiming a tax deduc­ tion).” He said that if any donor wanted to discuss the matter with the Lions Club, they could call president Howard Cartwright at 523-4409. He also noted that Mr. Nesbitt has had his van modified, and is now able to drive it himself. A reading was given by June Fothergill “In the Willows” about spring not coming too soon. Lois Elliott reported on the annual meeting and banquet on April 8. It will be a turkey dinner at Kinbum hall at 6:30 p.m. The nominating committee had no report. After a discussion on the price of meals it was moved to be $8, except the Lions will be the same as church prices. The May 13 meeting will be a bus trip. A reading by Helen Lawson was given on eavesdropp­ ing about a W.I. meeting getting ready for a banquet. A film, “Women all one nation” was shown by Jim Jameison. A reading was given by Lois Elliott, Reach out in love. ” She also told of the travels of one woman from Citizens of World Affairs. The ACW is finding new resources for funds. Lois thanked Jim for the use of the recorder. President Marg thanked Lois. Students celebrate St. Patrick's Day before break ST. PATRICK’S DAY Mrs. Bosman’s grade four class is certainly getting into the spirit of St. Patrick’s Day with their “Shamrocks, Leprachauns, and Rainbow” activities. Grade two is also in the spirit with their, “Green Day”. They will be doing graphs, using green words, and talking about good fortune. REPORTCARDS On Thursday afternoon report cards were given out to each child. THE LAST DAY Everyone enjoyed the last day before the March break. On Friday morning the girls and boys volley­ ball team played against the teachers. Later the school skated at the Clinton Arena. The students arrived home earlier this year. CURLING Four curling teams from Hullett took part in the Bonspiel at Vanastra Curling Gub on Thurs­ day last week. There were three teams from grade 8 and one team from grade seven. From grade seven Jennifer No injuries reported in Londesboro car crash There were no injuries in a two-car crash which occurred at the intersection of Highway 4 and Hullett Concession 10 at Londes­ boro last Friday evening, although a total of $9,000 was sustained by the cars involved. Police said Tim Craig, 19, of Clinton, failed to yield while making a left-hand turn on to Highway 4 from the conession, and slid into a vehicle owned by Nott, Julia de Jong, Randy Shep­ herd, and Mike Vanthoff went. The grade 8 teams consisted of: David Werkema, Richard Bergs- ma, Scott Vodden, Annette Lock­ hart, DeniseGross, Angela Mc­ Cool, Lisa Kennedy, Shane Taylor, Paul Jewitt, Kenneth Penfound, Teddy Vanderly, Kimmy May­ berry. Overall Hullett won the Golden Broom ’ ’ award with three games won out of four. Reporters: Editors: Jennifer Not Michelle Go venlock and and Christy Bricker Julia de Jong BUSSAFETY Our grade six, seven and eight classes were visited lately by a police officer. The policeman took them on a bus and showed the children what to do in case of emergencies. He also let everyone go out the emergency exits. WINTER CARNIVAL Our school held a winter carnival on Wednesday, March4. There Hermanus Steffansof Biddulph Township, which was southbound on Highway 4. Passengers from both damaged vehicles took shelter with the Paul Brunkard family at the Hillcrest Restaurant in Londesboro while the drivers waited for police from the Goderich Ontario Provincial Police detachment to arrive. A police spokesman said that Mr. Craig has been charged with failing to yield. were 20 teams made from kinder­ garten to grade 7. Students from grade 7 were captains and co­ captains. The grade eight pupils planned the activities and were stationed to each game to tell the teams how to play and to keep score. There were eight activities and two rest stops where students could get hot chocolate and get warm. I’m sure all the children had a great day. PUBLIC SPEAKING The winners who took first place vfrz/Z/xX Cook's Division of Gerbro Inc. Walton, OntarioDIVISION OF GERBRO INC. Ralston Purina Canada inc. competing against Blyth Public School went to another speak-off at the Clinton Legion on Saturday, March 7. The people who took first place in Blyth was our own Mark Livermore (junior) and Shane Taylor (senior). Unfortunately, our representatives did not place at Clinton. TWINS This year, the grade 3 class has a twin. These are students in another grade 3 class in Oshawa, Ontario. Put Pigs Through The Nursery 3 Days Easter / With New Purina* H-0* Fast Start" PigStartena New H.O.* FastStart ™ Pig Startena has the highest energy and nutrient levels available today. Even higher than our own high-energy Starter feeds. The results: Pigs through the nursery in record time. So, if you’re looking for top performance, look to Ralston Purina for top perform­ ing products and programs. 887-9261 527-1540 The two classes write to each other tellingthemaboutwhat it’s like living in Huron County. Mr. Higgins, the teacher, gathered information on video tapes to send to the school in Oshawa, showing them what it’s like to live here. In turn, they send information about their community. STORY TIME There will be no more pre-school story time classes at Hullett Central School until after the March Break.