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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Citizen, 1989-01-25, Page 12PAGE 12. THE CITIZEN, WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 25, 1989. Londesboro Compiled by Mrs. June Fothergill. Phone 523-4360 Londesboro Lions donate more than $4000 Londesboro UCW holds meeting Twenty Lions and three guests from Lucknow attended the regular meeting on Jan. 19 at Londesboro Community Hall. Lion President Dave Overboe received 100 per cent support on his nomination to run for Zone Chairman of Zone 3 South at the District A-9 Conven­ tion in Tobermory on April 29. Donations were approved for over $4,000 to local, national and inter­ national organizations. These in­ cluded: L.C.I.F., Canine Vision Canada, Lions Foundation Canada, Lake St. Joseph, C.N.I.B., Homes for Deaf, Effective Speaking MOA and A-9, Camp Dorset, Participa­ tion Lodge, Youth Exchange, Quest Program, Diabetic Association, Lady Diana Nursery, Parkwood Hospital, Huron Day Centre, Sun­ shine Foundation, Survival Through Friendship House, Parent’s Bereavement, Children’s Hospital Telethon, Clinton Minor Hockey, Legion Poppy Fund, the Christmas Bureau, Telecare, Drug Awareness (O.P.P.), and the bus for swimming. The Lions Cupid’s Ball Dance is on Feb. 11 at Blyth Community Centre. The money raised will help improve the local ball diamonds. Music is by the Crippled Duck and tickets are available from any member of the Londesboro Lions Club. A country breakfast will be held on Sunday, April 2 with proceeds to go towards Clinton Public Hospital. Strong response to paper pickups on the first Saturday of each month and the generous support of the community have helped make these projects possible. People Mrs. Jean Scott visited on Satur­ day with her cousin, Mrs. Annie Reid of Seaforth. Mrs. Joe Flynn, Candi and Cougar of Clinton visited with Jean Scott on Sunday. Shuffleboard season started at Hullett Central School on Wednes­ day, Jan. 18 at 8 p.m. with 16 present. High lady was Hazel Reid; high man, Lome Dale. Six tables of euchre played at the hall on Friday, Jan. 20. Winners were: ladies’ high, Marie Krauter; ladies’ lone hands, Trudy Pollard; ladies’ low, Margaret Taylor; men’s high, Bert Daer; men’s lone hands, Les Reid; men’s low, Reg. Lawson. The next euchre is Friday, Feb. 3 at 8 p.m. We welcome Wayne and Temara Weber from Kitchener to Londes­ boro. They have moved into the former Maize house. The January meeting of Londes­ boro U.C.W. was held at the Church on Monday, January 16 at 8 p.m. The meeting opened with the Church news Greeters at Knox United Church on Sunday, January 22 were Bob and Audrey Thompson. Ushers were Paul Jewitt, Dennis Wilts, Gerben Wilts and Kevin Wright. The choir’s anthem was “We are a part of the Family”. Bibles were presented to Scott Bromley and Amanda Kennedy. The sermon topic was “Jesus and the Samari­ tan Woman”. The Senior Youth Group meets Thursday, Jan. 26 at 7 p.m. at the Church. Bible Study is Friday, Jan. 27, 1:15 p.m. at the Snihurs. The Congregational meeting will be Tuesday, Jan. 31 at the Church. A pot luck dessert will be held at 7:30 p.m. with the meeting to follow at 8 p.m. Everyone is welcome. Hullett Happenings by Reporter Cheri Kryzanowski C.H.S.S. HIGH SCHOOL BAND On Monday, January 16, the Central Huron Secondary School band and choir came to entertain the students at Hullett. Under the direction of Mr. MacGregor and Mrs. Hern, the band played excel­ lently and the choir sang beauti­ fully. They presented many pieces. We would like to thank them for coming. hymn “The Church’s one Founda­ tion”. Mary Peel gave a reading for the New Year and led in prayer. Some ladies reported on their visits to shut-ins at Christmas. The minutes of the November and December meetings were read. They were approved. Thank you’s were read from the Messengers, Mr. Salverda, Harry Tebbutt, Laura Saundercock, the E Wawanosh staffers granted pay increases East Wawanosh Township coun­ cil has granted pay increases of about five per cent to its em­ ployees, while honoraria for elected representatives have remained at their 1988 level. Clerk-treasurer Winona Thomp­ son’s annual salary was increased to $30,000 from $28,500, and she will also receive a yearly car allowance of $1,500 in lieu of pension, and full OHIP coverage. Road Superintendent Ralph Campbell’s hourly rate will rise from $12 to $12.60, while the rate for full-time grader operator John McClinchey will rise from $11,50 to $12.10 per hour. Full-time roadmen also get $1,500 per year in lieu of a pension and full OHIP coverage. Part-time grader operators Mur­ ray Vincent, Donald Pattison, Jim Scott, Leonard Robinson and Neil Olson will also be paid $12.10 per hour in 1989, plus double time for working on statutory holidays. Reeve Ernie Snell’s annual Snihurs, Camp Metiesetung, Sun­ shine Foundation, Canadian Food Bank, Survival Through Friendship House, Council for the Blind, Alcohol and Drug Concern and the Clinton Hospital Fund. The treasurer’s report was given by Kitty McGregor. It was moved to raise the allocation to $300 per quarter for 1989. Lunch was served by Helen Lee, Mary Peel and Mary Longman. honorarium is unchanged at $1,700 while councillors Fred Meier, Sr., Don Schultz, Jim Hunter and Maurice Hallahan will each get $1,200 per year. Council members also receive $50 for each special day meeting they attend and $40 for each night meeting, while committee repre­ sentatives are paid $20 for each meeting they attend. Drainage Superintendent Harold Errington’s hourly rate is unchang­ ed at $10.50; he also gets mileage and is paid $15 for every meeting he attends. Building Inspector Arnold Bruce will continue to receive all building fees he collects, as well as $10.50 per hour plus mileage for all Ontario Home Renewal Program (OHRP) work. In 1988, Mr. Bruce received $2,648 in permit fees. The township rate for skilled labour was set at $8.50 per hour, while the rate for unskilled labour was increased from $6.50 to $7. WHY NOT SAVE? STORE WIDE Dressing Room Only Sherry 159 Dinsley St. E. 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