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The Citizen, 1992-10-21, Page 11__ THE CITIZEN, WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 21 ,1992. PAGE 11. LondesboroThe news from [Compiled by June Fothergill Phone 523-4360 Seniors dance to be held There will be a seniors dance at the hall on Wednesday evening, Oct. 21. The October Seniors' meeting Knox United has anniversary service Several Londesboro residents attended the anniversary service at Knox United Church, Auburn, on Sunday morning. The Senior Youth Group meets Thursday, Oct. 22 for volleyball and devotions at Hullett School. will be held on Wednesday, Oct. 28 at the hall. It will be a pot luck dinner. CHRYSLER ft All you have to do Is drive one. eping an eye on things While Grandma, Gaye Salverda, left, spends some time socializing little Laura Salverda appears to be keeping a close eye on the woman making change at the annual Burns United Church Women Bazaar and Tea in Londesboro on Wednesday. WI bring gifts for Huronview bazaar The October meeting of Londesboro W.I. was held at 8 p.m. on Wednesday evening, Oct 14. Helen Lawson served as President in the absence of Lois Elliott. The meeting opened with the Opening Ode, Mary Stewart Collect and “O Canada”. Roll call was taken by each member bringing a gift article for the Huronview bazaar in December. Leita Wiley and Elizabeth Lawson had the programme. Elizabeth read a poem, “The A to Z for Fruit and Vegetables”. Jennifer Dixon played two piano solos. Guest speaker was Rosemary Armstrong from the Huron Day Care Centre at Huronview. Elizabeth read a poem, “Autumn Blush on the Leaves”. Helen read the minutes of the September meeting then gave the financial report. Correspondence was read from Betty and Ken Hullev. There will be a one day workshop on Friday, Nov. 13 at Holmesville Community Centre. The Huronview Tea and Bazaar is on Oct. 29. Elma Jewitt made a motion which was seconded by Marjorie Anderson to give a donation to the Poppy Fund. Euchre will be held on Oct. 30, Nov. 13 and Dec. 4. Over 500 people take part in Life Chain Over 500 people took part in the local Life Chain held on Sunday, Oct. 4 in Port Elgin. This Life Chain was one of many which took place in cities across Canada and the U.S. From 2-3 p.m. the main street of Port Elgin was lined with participants standing eight feet apart, holding signs bearing anti­ abortion and pro-adoption slogans. Life Chains began in 1987 in California. Local organizers hope to rotate the location for this even each year in this part of southwestern Ontario. The Citizen wants Christmas recipes Don't forget to send them for Inclusion in our new cookbook. Deadline is Oct. 25. Kwrtds wfcH Moms tha Oraat OmT 414 Huron Rd., Goderich. 524-7383 ROYAL CANADIAN LEGION - BRANCH 420 BLYTH The Poppy Campaign money collected in 1991 was $2,199.35 THE FOLLOWING IS A REPORT OF THE POPPY ACCOUNT POPPY ACCOUNT Bank Balance Sept. 30/91 $ 1,648.02 Collected in 1991 Campaign 2,199.35 Late Donation 45.00 Interest 42.79 Total $3,935.16 EXPENDITURES Poppy Supplies $ 350.66 Remembrance Day Service Expenses 95.13 Printing & Advertising 336.08 Poster, Poem, Essay Contest Prizes 635.40 Parkwood Hospital Visit 160.00 Donation to Parkwood Hospital 500.00 Treats & Gifts for adopted veterans 100.00 Purchase of walkers (for public use)210.00 Bank Service Charge 8.25 $ 2,395.52 TOTAL RECEIPTS $3,935.16 TOTAL EXPENDITURES 2,395.52 BANK BALANCE SEPT. 30/92 1,539.64 Poppy Chairman Alan Caldwell and Campaign Assistant Fran Cook would like to thank all who made the 1991 campaign the success it has been, Anal calculations indicate gross receipts approaching $2,199.35 earmarked for service to veterans and their families. As the 1992 campaign approaches it seems appropriate to thank all who donated during the door to door canvass last November. A special thanks to the following businesses and organizations for their continuing support: Blyth Legion Br. 420 Blyth Decorating Blyth Ladies Auxiliary Br. 420 Walsh's Barber Shop Blyth Masonic Lodge Christmas and Country Blyth Lions Club Gore's Home Hardware Blyth Christian Reformed Church Scrimgaour's Food Market Blyth Public School Howson's Mills Blyth Giri Guides, Brownies, Boy Scouts Chauncey's and Pathfinders Dressing Room Only Blyth Inn Allboro Enterprises Blyth Mini Mart Wilson's Health and Gift Centre Blyth Festival Today's Variety, Londesboro Blyth Printing Village Restaurant Blyth Variety Green Gallery Blyth Vet. Clinic Radford Auto Parts Blyth Construction Al Finch-Dempster's Baked Goods Village of Blyth Londesboro Public School Bill McDougall Bulldozing Londesboro Lions Club Dave Lee Car Oiling Londesboro Women's Institute Classic Restaurant Londesboro Seed Plant G. Radford Const. Ltd.Hullett Masonic Lodge Blyth Centre For The Arts Hullett Township Knights of Columbus Hillcrest Restaurant Jim Anderson Tree Moving Radford Farm Equipment J. D. Carter Trucking Hank's Small Engines Burkholder Auto Body Craig Sawmill Grand View Restaurant Auburn Co-op Manning's Building Supplies Carl Nesbitt Construction Bainton Ltd.Huron Tractor Ltd. Threshermen Hensall Co-op Watson's Livestock The Old Mill Elliott's Insurance Ltd.Dickson's Auto Repair Ray Hallahan Tree Planting Great Lines Books The Legion has a supply of hospital beds, canes, crutches, wheelchairs, walkers, raised toilet seats for any person in our district Who may require the use of them. A special thanks goes out to all the Business Clubs and people who have supported The Blyth Legion Branch 420 Poppy Campaign in the past. Also to the Legion members who have assisted in making this one of the best poppy campaigns ever. Poppy Week will start November 1st to November 111*1- Yours truly, POPPY CAMPAIGN CHAIRMAN POPPY CAMPAIGN ASSISTANT ALAN CALDWELL FRAN COOK