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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Citizen, 1993-01-27, Page 13Compiled by June Fothergill Phone 523-4360 UCW discuss breast cancer The January meeting of Londesboro U.C.W. was held on Monday evening, Jan. 18 at the church. President Helen Lawson opened the meeting with the Purpose. She read a piece on offices. The worship service was conducted by Linda Horbanuik and Kittie MacGregor. Each gave several readings. Joan Whyte spoke on breast cancer, AIDS and how the grants are used towards them. The minutes of the November and December meetings were read and approved. Helen reported what was on the mitten tree which was sent to the Christmas Bureau. Donations were arranged for the funeral lunch on Wednesday. It was moved by Joan and seconded by Reta that they spend $100 on new flowers for the church. The meeting closed with the benediction. Grace was sung. Correspondence was read from the leprosy mission, Mrs. `Facing the Tiger' sermon topic at Londesboro United Mary Gibson, Rev. Paul Ross, Christian Resource Centre, Jack Snell, Olwen Wood, Janet Hunking and family, Norman Vincent, Dora Shobbrook, Harry Tebbutt, Bob and Audrey Thompson, Survival Through Friendship House, Town and Country Homemakers and Huron Adult Day Centre. Locals play euchre and shuffleboard Shuffleboard was held on Wednesday evening. Winners were high man, Lome Hunking and high lady, Marjorie Wilken. There were nine tables of euchre at W.I. on Friday, Jan. 22 Winners were: George Hoggart, Elizabeth Lawson, Roy Krauter, Beryl Reid, Delores Howatt and Marie Krauter. HEART AND STROKE FOUNDATION OF ONTARIO •V. On advertised specials on sale from Jan. 27 - Feb. 7/93 FEATURING A JANUARY 50% OFF SUPER SALE OPe° -7 day s Queen & Drummond St., Blyth Your one-stop family savings centre Bell's VIDEO CENTRE MOVIES - Rent one at regular price and save 50% on your second movie rental PAGE 14. THE CITIZEN, WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 27, 1993. The news from ondesboro Stevens to sever acreage John and Catherine Stevens attended the Jan. 5 meeting of West The resignation of Robert McAl- lister as waste management site. IT'S COLD OUTSIDE SO COME INTO BELL'S AND WARM UP ON A HOT DEAL SAVE 50% OFF ALL CHILDREN'S, LADIES' AND MEN'S FASHION CLOTHING Greeters at Londesboro United Church on Sunday, Jan. 24 were Bob and Sylvia Trick. Ushers were Bert Lyon, Bob Trick, Karen Trick and Tammy Vincent. The sermon topic was "Facing the Tiger". Kerri and Jennifer Szusz sang a duet, "Pass it On". Flowers at the front of the church were in memory of Tom Allen and Lome Snell. Bible Study will meet on Tuesday, Jan. 26 at 1:30 p.m. at the home of Bernice Andrews. Senior Youth Group will meet Thursday at Paul's place for games. The annual congregational meeting is Tuesday, Feb. 16 at 8 p.m. Reports for this are to be to Harry Lear by Feb. 7. Life and Work Committee will meet Monday, Jan. 25 at the manse at 8 p.m. bituaries THOMAS B. ALLEN The founder of T.B. Allen Ltd. Feed Mill and Allboro Elevators Ltd. in Londesboro died Jan. 17 in Clinton Public Hospital. He was 79. Mr. Allen owned T.B. Allen Ltd. Feed Mill from 1947, when he pur- chased it, to 1989, when he sold it to Hensall Co-op. He had lived in Londesboro since 1947 after moving from Farquhar in Osborne Twp. He was a member of the Londes- boro United Church and Hullett Masonic Lodge #568. Mr. Allen married Genevieve Kerslake in 1939 who survives him. Also surviving Mr. Allen are his children Gloria and her husband Wayne Jackson of RR 1, Ridgetown, Keith Allen and his wife Nancy of Londesboro and Karen and her husband Don Scru- ton of Clinton. Surviving grandchildren are Brian and Barbara Jackson, Sandra Jackson, Donald and Catherine Allen, Mark and Ellen Allan, Drew Allen, Paula Allen, Colleen Scruton At church on Sunday, Jan. 24, Sunday School Superintendent Linda Horbanuik presented Laura Lyon with a plate and coin collection on her retirement as treasurer after 30 years of service. Community extends sympathy The sympathy of the community is extended to Genevieve Allen and family on the passing of their husband and father, the late Tom Allen. The sympathy of the community is extended to Renee Snell and family on the sudden passing of their husband and father, the late Lorne Snell due to an accident on Wednesday afternoon. and John Scruton. He was prede- ceased by grandson Kenneth Allen Jackson in 1983. He is also survived by three great grandchildren, Cory, Karrissa and Matthew and one sister, Mildred Cornish of Usbome Twp. and three brothers, Clifford of Mitchell, Dr. Lester and his wife Vera of Wat- ford and William and his wife Virla of Usbome Twp. He was predeceased by siblings Dorothy, Wilfred and Earl and one niece Sandra. The funeral was held Jan. 20 and interment was at Clinton cemetery. Pallbearers were Donald, Mark, and Drew Allen, John Scruton, Bill Allen and Francis Cornish. Hon- orary pallbearers were William Leper, Clare Vincent and Gordon Shobrook of Londesboro, Watson Reid of Seaforth, John Black of London and Gordon Eagleson of Sarnia. IMPROVING YOUR ODDS AGAINST CANADA'S #1 KILLER. Wawanosh council to discuss their severance application for 66 acres from the total acreage, retaining the 100 acre parcel. Council had no objections to the severance, but specified that its approval would be given subject to the provisions that conveyance of the 66 acres must be to a person or persons prepared to protect and manage the natural environment. Also any future development on the severed portion will require rezon- ing and an Environmental Impact Study as required by the Ministry of Natural Resources. This is prior to comment by the Maitland Valley Conservation Authority as to its requirements on the proposed development. William Hayden, representing Northern Cross Resources Limited answered council's questions about the proposed agreement with the company for installation's of a gas pipeline along Conc. 6/7 road allowance from Lot 16 to County Road 1. Gerald Donegan of Donegan's Haulage and Garth Noecker of K. Smart & Assoc. appeared before council to discuss an agreement for the upgrading of Sideroad 24/25 from the site of Donegan's pro- posed pit to Highway 86. Council reviewed the 10 options for the county council voting struc- ture and unanimously agreed that the county be represented by one person from each municipality except for Goderich which would have two for a total of 27. TOSS CUSHIONS Assorted Styles & Colours Reg. $6.99 50% Off CHAIR PADS Assorted Paterns Reg. 3.99 50% Off SELECTED TOYS up to 3.99 at reg. price 50% Off PANASONIC BATTERIES YOUR CHOICE AA, C's, D's or 9 V 50% Off TINS OF POP SELECTED FLAVOURS Reg..69 50% Off supervisor was accepted with regret by council. Clerk Joan Armstrong was authorized to advertise for applications to fill the vacancy. The road accounts totaling $45,015.59 and the general accounts in the amount of $10,794.48 were approved for pay- ment. The budget for the Blyth District Fire Area Board was approved as priesented. -- Council concurred with the reso- lution from Newmarket requesting the provincial government to refrain from implementing any ini- tiatives which would impact mat- ters of local concern such as land use planning, municipal conflict of interest, disentanglement, munici- pal act amendments and provision of landfill sites to serve other municipalities until there has been meaningful and constructive con- sultation with local municipalities. A resolution from Elgin County objecting to the provincial govern- ment's land use planning guidelines and growth and settlement policy guidelines was supported by coun- cil. It was felt that guidelines tend to be regarded as policy or regula- tion rather than instruments to assist municipalities in the evalua- tion and administration of planning and development issues. 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"It has been, and is, an honour and privilege to serve as Director of Education in Huron," stated Mr. Allan in a letter to Bea Dawson, chair of the board. "Indeed, I con- sidered staying longer but conclud- ed that in these economic times, I ought to step aside in the hope that my retirement might ultimately provide employment for some other individual who might otherwise not have that opportunity." Walden Photography Weddings & Portraits Call Gary Walden 482-7675 CANNON QUALITY COMFORTERS Twin, Double or Queen 50% Off DISH CLOTHS & TEA TOWEL BONANZA SELECTED STYLES 50% Off SCHOOL STATIONERY CHECK OUT OUR SPECIAL TABLE OF SELECTED SALE ITEMS 50% Off TRIDENT GUM ASSORTED FLAVOURS REG. .69 50% Off 12 PACK CAN POP SELECTED BRANDS REG. 5.99 5.0% Off 14) BELL'S DISCOUNT CENTRO"