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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Citizen, 1995-03-01, Page 8PAGE 8. THE CITIZEN, WEDNESDAY, MARCH 1, 1995. The news from ondesboro Phone 523-4360 UCW receives thanks `Compiled by June Fothergill Top speakers The students of Blyth and Hullett public schools held their speak-offs last Feb. 22 in Blyth. Winners are, back row, from left: Jessica Elder, Hullett, third place, Intermediate; Teaguen Onn, Blyth, first place, Junior; Ashley Howson, Blyth, second place, Intermediate; Chris Courtney, Legion rep. Middle: Derek Cook, Blyth, third place, Junior; Krista Martin, Hullett, second place, Junior; Graham Worsell, Hullett, first place, Intermediate. Front: Charlotte Worsell, Hullett, first place, Primary; Brian Klasen, Hullett, second place, Primary and Melissa Black, Blyth, third place, Primary. The top two speak in Clinton for the Zone contest this weekend. FEB. 13 - APRIL 24 ON ALL SUNWORTHY, WESTMOUNT AND WALLTEX BOOKS FABRICS AND COORDINATES NOT INCLUDED 120 Hamilton St. BLYTH 523-9305 The February meeting of Londesboro UCW was held at the church at 1:30 p.m. on Monday, Feb. 20. The meeting opened with the UCW purpose. Brenda read a poem "Winter Valentine". The minutes of the January meeting were read and seconded by Betty Archambault. Dorothy Tam- blyn gave the treasurer's report. Balance as of Feb. 20 was $2,516.25. Thank yous were read from Clinton hospital, Huron Adult Day Calvalcade donates $412 to hospital The Card Cavalcade for Clinton Hospital was held at the Hall on Tuesday, Feb. 21 at 2 p.m. There were 21 tables of euchre. Winners were: ladies' high, Isabelle Craig; ladies' lone hands, Hazel Watkins; ladies' low, Anne Potter; men's high, Gordon Nickel; men's lone hands, Jim Mairs; men's low, Rosella Slavin; hidden score, Edna Cox. Two door prizes were also won. Proceeds of $412 will be given to Clinton hospital. Shuffleboard was held on Wednesday evening, Feb. 22. High lady was Geraldine Dale and high man was Lorne Hunking. There were seven present. Greeters at Londesboro United Church on Sunday, Feb. 26 were Glen and Doreen Carter. The guests were the cubs, scouts and guides from Blyth and District. Ken and Shannon Scott sang This Land and Swing Low, Sweet Chariot. The minister spoke on Beatitudes for leaders and thoughts for children. He told stories about Won Lee and Brother William. Choir practice is for the men only Hullett council declared a seat vacant at the Feb. 14 meeting, after the passing of recently re-elected Deputy-Reeve Ronald Gross. Bob Szusz, who earned 547 votes in the November election, was appointed to the position of deputy- reeve, thus vacating his council scat. A decision on the timing or method of filling the position has not yet been made. The road superintendent was authorized to call tenders for 8,000 of A gravel in the spring and in the fall. Tenders must be received by Mar. 20. The Seaforth Fire Department budget for 1995 was accepted, showing Hullett Twp.'s levy in the amount of $5,269. An application will be sent to the Min;'try of Transportation regard- ing a sidewalk improvement grant for 600 feet from Victoria Street East. The development agreement with Robert and Sylvia Trick was amended to settle some outstanding matters, at the Jan. 31 meeting of Hullett council. The township will pay one-half Centre, Camp Mencsetung, Town and Country Homemakers, Londes- boro Lions Club, Doreen and Glen Carter, Jean Scott and Jack Snell. The World Day of Prayer Service is at Londesboro Church at 1:30 p.m. on Friday, March 3. Bring things for Camp Menese- tung for May roll call. The young people who went to camp at Mitchell last weekend will be paid. There will be a bake sale and lunch booth on May 24 weekend. The worship service began with hymn 488. Elizabeth had a reading. Reta read the scripture and a poem, "The Value of a Smile" and another on hugs. The guest speakers were Ken and Marilyn Wood of Wingham who spoke and showed slides of China. These were very much enjoyed. Lunch was served by Mary Peel, Marg Anderson, Betty Millar and Betty Archambault. The February meeting of Londesboro Happy Gang Seniors was held at the hall on Wednesday, Feb. 22. It began at 12:30 p.m. with a pot luck dinner. The singing of 0 Canada opened with meeting. Edythe read a poem for Valentine's Day. John Radford spoke about renovating the township offices. The minutes of the January meeting were read. The financial report was given by Reta Kelland. Roll call was taken up. at 10:30 a.m. next Sunday, March 5. A 90th birthday party will be held in the Sunday School room from 2 - 4 p.m. Coat exchange A coat was taken mistakenly from the Londesboro Hall after the euchre on Feb. 21. Call 482-9154 to make arrangements to exchange coats. of the costs of the street lighting; the Tricks will place $5,000, as replacement security, with the township, to be repaid to them as paving is completed; the Tricks will receive the interest incurred from the security fee and if Huron County confirms, in writing, that compliance with the paving agree- ment is not required, the obligation will be voided. Chief Building Officer Karl Mac- Naughton was authorized to inform Wayne Straughan to have his house removed by May 13. Council had no objections to two zoning amendments: Pt. Lot 41, Conc. 1 HRS, Ransford St., Clinton or Lot 8, Conc. 4 Morris. It was agreed that the township would not share the cost of the Central Huron Economic Develop- ment Committee's ad in the Trade and Commerce magazine. Hullett Twp.'s portion of the 1995 budget for Blyth and District Community Center was accepted, in the amount of $16,361.28. The road and general accounts were approved for payment in the amounts of $14,440.45 and $35,579.25, respectively. Carters greet at United Hullett Council seat vacant On March 22 the group will go to Blyth for the swinging seniors dinner at 12 p.m. The nomination committee is Harry Lear, Addie Hunking and Hazel Watkins. Letters were read regarding Alzheimer's disease, and the Drayton Theatre. There were six tables of euchre. Winners were: ladies' high, Alice Buchanan; ladies' lone hands, Reta Kelland; ladies' low, Beth Knox; men's high, Ted Fothergill; men's lone hands, Orville Kelland; men's low, Harry Lear. Happy Gang enjoys dinner, euchre