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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Citizen, 1993-02-24, Page 10PAGE 10. THE CITIZEN WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 24 1993 Dancing dolls Students at Hullett Central Public School were taught how to make old-fashioned wooden dolls dance by George Beith of Massey (near Ottawa), a member of the Huron Performing Arts Group. Working the wooden dolls are (seated, left to right) Amanda Avery, Lisa Carter and Elizabeth McGregor. Mr. Beith was dressed like a trapper to lend authenticity to the latter part of his show which included readings of poems by Robert Service, famous for the poem the Cremation of Sam McGee. Compiled by June Fothergill Phone 5234360 The news from ondesboro 40 people present at meeting 1879 INSURANCE COMPANY 1992 (69 WEST WAWANOSH MUTUAL Neighbour-helping Neighbour" YOUR LOCAL AGENTS Frank Foran, Lucknow 528-3824 Lyons & Mulhern, Goderich 524-2664 Donald R. Simpson, Ripley 395-5362 Delmar Sproul, Auburn 529-7273 Clinton482-3434 Chapman-Graham & Assoc. Insurance Brokers Inc. 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The ongoing commitment to youth depends largely on community involvement and Interest. P.O. Box 226 Londesboro, Ont. NOM 2H0 523-4340 UCW to host cleaning bee at church The February meeting of Londesboro U.C.W. was held on Monday evening, Feb. 15 at 8 p.m. There were 22 present. Helen opened the meeting with the Purpose. She read a poem on February. The minutes of the January meeting were read and approved. Correspondence was read from Camp Menesetung, Darlene Vincent, stewards, Genevieve Allen, Bluewater Club and Alzheimers Society. Dorothy Tamblyn gave the financial report. A cleaning bee will be held at the church on March 15 at 9:30 a.m. London Conference is at Sarnia on March 29, 30. Westminster weekend is May 28 to May 30. Each person will receive $50 towards expenses. Delegates are Florence Cartwright and Carol Trewartha. Joan Whyte provided information on breast cancer and Aids research. A first aid kit will be purchased for the church. Collection and birthday pennies were taken up. The programme was in charge of Reta Kelland and Betty Millar. Hymn 116 was sung. Reta showed a video on Easter. Hymn 366 was sung. The Benediction was repeated in unison and grace was sung. Lunch was served by Brenda Radford, Ruth Shaddick, Marsha Szusz, Isabelle Scanlon and Marion Snell. 12 play shuffleboard Shuffleboard winners on Wednesday evening were: high man, Lorne Dale and high lady, Edythe Beacom. There were 12 in attendance. WI hosts euchre The regular W.I. euchre was held at the hall on Friday evening, Feb. 19. There were 10 tables of euchre. Luck draw winners were: Lorne Dale, Hazel Reid, Edythe Beacom, Marie Krauter, Elma Jewitt and Lillian Leatherland. The annual congregational meeting of Londesboro United Church was held on Tuesday evening, Feb. 16 Over 40 people were present. Rev. Ross opened the meeting with prayer and a minute's silence in memory of those who have passed away during the past year. Nick Whyte was appointed chairperson and Brenda Radford is secretary. The nominating committee group reports and 1993 budget were accepted. Courtesy remarks were given. The evening closed with the singing of the hymn "He Lives", Grey Township council held its regular meeting on Feb. 15 and made several grants to local boards and organizations. Grants of $500 each were made to the Ethel and Cranbrook Community Centre Boards and $125 to the Blyth Festival. Appointments were also made to the Ethel and Cranbrook Commun- ity Centre Boards. Appointed to the Ethel Board were: Dorothy Dil- worth, chairperson; Brenda Boyer, secretary-treasurer; Bill Dobson, Gary Boyer, Grace Smith, Doris Jacklin, Helen Cullen and Fred Uhler. The appointments to the Cranbrook Board remain the same with Harold Bragg as chairman, Eleanor Stevenson, secretary- treasurer; Gordon Mitchell, John Vanass, Michael VanVeen, Harvey Smith, Helen Cullen and Leona Armstrong. Council also agreed to continue its agreement with Wheels Away to share the operating deficit with other participating municipalities. Wheels Away provides transporta- tion services to residents who have difficulty using or obtaining regular transportation. followed by the Benediction. Greeters at Londesboro United Church on Sunday, Feb. 21 were Bert and Joanne Lyon. Ushers were Elgin and Joy Penfound and Bert and Joanne Lyon. Guest speaker was Mr. Richard Bain of London, a lay minister of the United Church. The sermon topic was God's Eye Openers. There is no bible study this week. Senior Youth Group will meet Feb. 25 for volleyball and a pot luck supper with the Senior Youth Group of Ontario Street United Church, Clinton. Fun begins at 6:30 p.m. Council reviewed the Workers Compensation Board coverage for the Grey Township Fire Department and raised the coverage from $23,000 per firefighter to $40,000. Council was advised that the total tax arrears at the end of 1992 were $149,946.19 or 10.4 per cent of the collector's roll. This compares to $173,571.32 at the end of 1991. The next regular meeting of Council is scheduled for Monday, March 1 at 9:30 a.m. Don't close the book on your child's future. Read together tonight. ABC CANADA THE FOUNDATION TO PROMOTE LITERACY IN CANADA. Community congratulates new parents Congratulations to Mark and Laurel Mitchell of Clinton, former Londesboro residents, on the birth of their baby boy. Congratulations to Don and Catharine Allen of Londesboro on the birth of their daughter on Sunday, Feb. 21. 11 tables in play at card cavalcade The Card Cavalcade was held at the hall on Wednesday, Feb. 16 at 1:30 p.m. There were 11 tables of euchre. This was conducted by Reta Kelland. Proceeds of $224 will be given to Clinton Hospital. Lucky winners were: Bill Little, Lorne Dale, Glen Carter, Evelyn Christenson, Lome Hunking, Addie Hunking, Laura Lyon and June Fothergill. Winner of the swan draw was George Hoggart. Lucky draw winners were: Vi Hoggart, Edythe Beacom, Bill Craig, Erma Crich, Jack Lee, Hazel Reid and Phyllis Potter. Grey council grants funds to local community centres