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Home My WebLink AboutThe Citizen, 1989-09-20, Page 6PAGE 6. THE CITIZEN, WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 20, 1989. Super citizen Margaret Whyteof Londesboro was presented with her plaque asCitizen of the Year at Londesboro United Church on Sunday. With her to receive the award, presented annually to a deserving citizen, by The Citizen, was her son Nick Whyte. Compiled by Mrs. June Fothergill. Phone 523-4360 Londesboro people Barb Jewitt, Mary Longman, Jack and Helen Lee went to Hanover to visit with Mrs. Mary Robinson on Wednesday after noon. We welcome Onney and Irene Hein of Mitchell to Londesboro. They have purchased the former Gary Koyle residence. Londesboro Happy Gang Sen Cranbrook Compiled by Mrs. Mac Engel. Phone 887-6645 Cranbrook WMS meets Mrs. Jim Hart, Brussels, was hostess for the September meeting of the Cranbrook W.M.S. on Sep tember 13, at 8:15 p.m. Mrs. Wilfred Strickler, the lea der, opened the meeting with a reading on the theme “School”. The Lord’s Prayer was repeated in unison and the hymn “The wise may bring their learning” was sung. Mrs. Stuart Stevenson pre sided for the business. The minutes were read by Mrs. Stewart Steiss in the absence of the secretary Mrs. Leslie Knight. The financial report was given by Mrs. Hart. Mrs. Stevenson read a letter of interest to everyone. The Presbyterial visitor is Mrs. Gordon Alexander, Listowel, and she is expected to attend the October meeting at the home of Mrs. Stevenson. The executive meeting is being held in Mitchell on October 11 and the Fall Confer ence on October 20 will be in Cranbrook. Some discussion took place on the new Study and planning for the Conference. Readings were contri buted by Mrs. Strickler and current news on “Africa” and “Poverty” was given by several members. Roll call was a verse on “School” or “Learning”. All joined in the hymn “O happy is the man who hears” and the Mizpah benedic tion. “Happy Birthday” was sung for a member and cake and ice cream was served by Mrs. Steiss and Mrs. Jack Knight. Mrs. Jack Knight conducted a brief meeting of the Ladies Aid. A iors’ September meeting will be on Wednesday, Sept. T1 at the hall at 12 noon with a pot luck dinner and paying of yearly dues. Everyone is welcome. Bert and Joanne Lyon and Gor don and Darlene Shobbrook just returned home from a most enjoy able 11-day trip to the East Coast and returning home through the United States. church cleaning bee was planned for September 26 and 27. FORESTERS Court Woodbine, M100 of the Canadian Order of Foresters met on Tuesday night in the Commun ity Centre. Brother Harry Jacklin and Sister Brenda Perrie conducted the opening services. It was decid ed to have euchres on the last Friday of September, October and November so Sept. 29 will be the first. Sister Jean Conley donated an afghan and pillow for the court to sell tickets on. The tickets are three for one dollar and the draw will be held at the October euchre. The 50-50 draw was won by Brother Wilfred Strickler and the court closed in harmony. Mrs. Mac Engel received the good news of the arrival of another great-grandchild. Kamile and Tracy Abado are proud to announce the birth of their daughter, Kim berly Amanda on September 14. Mr. and Mrs. Jack Randall, Mrs. Sadie Marsh, and Dan Moody, all of Cambridge, Preston, visited with Lloyd and Mrs. Smith on Saturday. Fire dangers discussed with WI The September meeting of Lon desboro W.I. was held aCthe hall on Wednesday evening, Sept. 13 at 8 p.m. The meeting opened with the opening ode and Mary Stewart Collect. Marg Anderson took over as president in place of Marjorie Anderson. Roll call was answered by telling if you have smoke alarms or fire extinguishers in your home. Firemen Dick Poore and Bill Burkholder of Blyth Fire Depart ment showed several films on Fire Prevention and the use of smoke alarms and fire extinguishers. Elma Jewitt presented them with a gift. These films were very inter esting. Secretary Helen Lawson read the minutes of June, July and August meetings. They were approved as read. Financial Statement was given by Helen Lawson. Correspondence was read. Thank you’s were read from Nor man and Annie Vincent and Alice Buchanan. Huron County Rally at Citizen award presented at church service Greeters at Londesboro United Church on Sunday, Sept. 17 were Gerrit and Reino Wilts. Ushers were Allan Bosman, Don MacGre gor, Neil Salverda, and Rick Kon- arski. In the announcements: Boy’s Club for Grade 7 and 8 starts at 7 o’clock on Saturday night at Auburn Church; Huronview Fel lowship is on Thursday, Sept. 21 at 1:15 p.m. in auditorium; Bible Study and Prayer Group is on Friday, Sept. 22 at 1:15 p.m. at Gail Dobie’s, Auburn. The Senior Youth Group begins on Thursday, Sept. 21 at 7 p.m. at the church for special games and devotions. Rev. Snihur presented Ben Thompson with a Bible. Margaret. How do you measure... O Leadership ? H Excellence ? D Courage ? D Dedica tion ? n Initia tive ? £7 Selflessness ? Ethel Community Centre on Octo ber 2. The London area convention is at Embro on Oct. 12. A letter was read from Huron County Child Abuse Association for a donation. Historical Society October meeting is October 12 at 6:30 p.m. Bruce field United Church with a beef dinner. Community Living of Cen tral Huron asked for a donation and the Huntingdon Society asked for a donation. Hattie Woods thanked the W.I. for her gift for her 60th anniversary. It was discussed about serving the Lions Club meals once a month. It was moved Janet Buchanan be paid for making up W.I. pro grammes for the year. Collection and pennies were taken up. The singing of the Queen and Institute Grace closed the meeting. Lunch was served by Helen Lee would like to thank the community for their generous don ations to the Penny Sale of Clinton Hospital. Dates of sale are Sept. 21 to Sept. 30, the Day of the Draw. Helen has more tickets to sell. Whyte was presented with her Citizen of the Year award from the Citizen by Keith Roulston. Con gratulations was extended to Mar garet from the community. The Senior choir sang an anthem. The sermon topic was “I am the Way the Truth and the Life”. Part 5 in a series the ‘I Am’ sayings of Jesus.” ONTARIO MARCH OF DIMES utstanding contributions to the quality of life in our O communities are being made everyday by young ------1 citizens. Do you know someone between the ages of 6 and 18 who has demonstrated selfless service, overcome a physical or psychological limitation, performed an act of heroism, shown initiative, or simply a dedication to the well-being of those around them? Someone who has more than “measured up” in their commitment to others? 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