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Bowlers hold banquet
The bells ring out
A full house at Londesboro United Church on April 6 were treated to the angelic sounds of
handbells. The North Street Church choir from Goderich, performed several selections at
the 15th annual songfest. The King's Messengers from Millbank, Cheryl Goff of Goderich
and the Music Makin' Moms of Tara joined with the Londesboro Junior Choir in filling the
church with music.
Community enjoys Songfest
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PUBLIC
INFORMATION
MEETING
The council of the Township of Morris Invites you to attend a
Public meeting being held to inform the ratepayers of the
proposal for the:
Wingham Airport Development
proposed to be located on Concession 1 In the Township of
Morris.
The meeting will be held:
Place - Belgrave Women's Institute Hall
Date Monday, April 17, 1995
Time - 8:00 p.m.
Anyone with an interest in the proposed Airport Development is
urged to attend.
Londesboro and area ladies
bowling banquet was held on
Tuesday, April 4 at 6 p.m.
The Blue Fountain served a
delicious meal after which the
players proceeded to the bowling
alley for one regular game and one
game of bingo bowling. The
number one team was The Jumping
Beans, comprised of Rita Verburg,
Josie MacGregor, Agnes Doherty,
Lisa Sherred and Charlene Hoover.
Coming second was the Cabbage
Rolls. Team members were Carol
Munnings, Reah Reinink, Gerry
Dale, Marjorie Berry and Rhonda
Forbes.
Of the 20 bowlers, 18 had perfect
attendance for 78 games. They
Greeters at Londesboro United
Church on Sunday, April 9 were
Doug and Cheryl Trewartha.
Ushers were Murray and Joan
Howatt and Larry and Cheryl
Hoggart.
Holy Communion was held.
Three new members, Hermann and
Gretel Heinrich and Jeff
Roetcisoender, were received by
transfer.
The confirmation class of 14
were received as members of
Londesboro United Church. They
are David Bolinger, Lucas
Bolinger, Debra Hoggart, Erica
The Brussels-Morris-Grey
(BMG) Diabetes Project is a co-
operative venture involving: The
BMG Medical Dental Centre Board
and the Wm. Ether Somers bequest
for diabetic education and equip-
ment; local diabetics and their
families, interested persons;
volunteer helpers; Marguerite
Thomas, public health nurse,
community development project
resource consultant; Nelva Scott,
project co-ordinator; public
agencies and resource people well-
informed on diabetic needs.
In 1994, the BMG Medical
Dental Centre Board approached
Marguerite Thomas from the Huron
County Health Unit for help with
community development in
carrying out the wishes of the
bequest from Mr. Somers. Funds
are available for diabetic education
and equipment for residents for
Brussels, Morris and Grey.
The first information meeting
was held in October and local
resources and needs were explored.
Following this, several members
attended a two-day diabetic
workshop at Wingham Hospital.
In November, a catered dinner
was held at Huronlca with Deb
Campbell, home economist, giving
a talk on recipe variations.
In December, Sheryl Forrest,
certified diabetic educator, met the
group and gave an interesting and
seasonal talk on "Diabetics thriving
through the holidays". At this time,
Nelva Scott agreed to be project co-
Niolnple s.cleroNis can idlISC 1()NS of
balance and co-ordination, impaired
.perch, extreme fatigue and double vision.
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SOCIEP, Or CANADA
were Rita Verburg, Corrie Bos,
Barbara Oesch, Carol Munnings,
Brenda Verburg, Agnes Doherty,
Charlene Hoover, Helen Dale,
Gaye Datema, Gerry Dale, Josie
MacGregor, Marjorie Berry, June
Fothergill, Reah Reinink, Elizabeth
Lawson, Lisa Sherred, Colleen
Carter and Sharon Lacroix.
People
Roy and Marie Krauter attended
the wedding of their son, Kevin to
Diane McPhail, last week in
Bloomington, Indiana.
Best wishes to the happy couple.
Horbanuik, Angela and Jennifer
Konarski, Christopher Knox, Katie
MacGregor, Carrie Salverda,
Shannon Scott, Steven Stewart,
Trevor Trewartha, Karen Trick and
Tammy Vincent.
Meditation was "What a Great
Day."
The Senior Youth Group will
meet at the manse Monday, April
10 beginning at 7:30 p.m.
The Senior choir will practice
Sunday, April 16 at 10:15 p.m.
Good Friday service is at Knox
United Church Auburn on April 14
at 10 a.m.
ordinator.
By January, there were 45
members and it was time for an
organizational meeting. The
following volunteer groups were
formed: telephone, resource centre,
outreach/liaison, drivers, mailing,
refreshments, and speakers/meals/
special events.
Also at the January meeting,
Marguerite Thomas introduced two
programs to the group. Active
Sitting and Living Well started Jan.
31 with 10 members. The Active
Sitting portion is a half hour of
physical activity which his a
workout for anyone but especially
designed for people who may have
some physical limitations.
The Living Well part is an eight-
week series of health education
which covers topics such as
nutrition, physical activity,
relaxation techniques, stress
management and safety.
The guest speaker in February
was Thea Trick who gave a very
informative talk on caring for your
feet.
Approximately 25 members
attend each meeting and anyone
interested is invited to attend
whether diabetic, spouse of diabetic
or just interested person.
Later in February, eight members
attended a "Diabetic Education
Day" at the Stratford Hospital.
Recently two new blood sugar
monitoring machines were
purchased as well as an automatic
blood pressure monitoring
The 15th annual songfest was
held in Londesboro United Church
on Sunday evening, April 9 at
7:30 p.m. Master of Ceremonies
was Rev. Paul Ross. Organist was
Marsha Szusz and pianist was
Barbara Bosman.
Rev. Ross welcomed everyone
A new agreement was developed
between the Hullett Athletic Asso-
ciation and the township for the
organization of the minor ball pro-
gram.
Councillors agreed, at the April 4
meeting, to authorize the associa-
tion to act on behalf of the town-
before they all joined in singing Let
us sing of a wonderful love.
Those taking part in Songfest
were Londesboro United Church
junior choir, Cheryl Goff of
Goderich, The King's Messengers
from Millbank, North Street
ship for provision of the program
and to submit an annual budget for
approval.
The township will retain respon-
sibility for the maintenance of
records and debt.
The tender submitted by A.G.
Hayter, in the amount of
$28,547.60, for work on the Whyte
Municipal Drain, was accepted.
Jim Siertsema, Lot 40, Cone, 14,
was permitted to keep the trailer in
position Anti' April 30.
Support was given to the Hullett
Central School Playground Com-
mittee by helping with some labour
and materials.
Council supported the Ontario
Anglers and Hunters in their oppo-
Handbell choir from Goderich and
the Music Makin Moms from Tara.
The evening closed with the
singing Blest be the Tie that Binds
and The Queen.
A big thank you to Elgin and Joy
Penfound for getting the pro-
gramme together.
sition to Bill C68, concerning gun
control.
Union Gas received approval to
route the proposed gas line along
Conc2/3, Lots 26 and 27.
Tenders will be called for grass
cutting at the cemeteries. Submis-
sions, refer to one or all properties,
must be received by the clerk by
May 2.
A public meeting to discuss an
application for a zoning bylaw
amendment to Lot 23, Conc. 10,
will be held at 8 p.m, May 16.
The road and general accounts
were approved for payment in the
amounts of $28,736.29 and
$343,269.11 respectively.
United Church confirms 14
BMG Diabetes Proj. displays
2 new blood sugar monitors
machine. Members are encouraged
to be as informed as possible about
their own self-care and our
resource library has free booklets in
which they can keep track of their
own patient records. These
machines were on display and used
at the March 21 meeting. Members
are invited to use them at the
Health Unit either on Fridays or by
calling to make an appointment.
Guest presenter, Anita Gurnick
from the Huron-Bruce Diabetic
Association spoke about the local
chapter and shared the newest
guidebook for diabetic menu
planning. She invited everyone to
the next chapter meeting which will
be held on May 1 in Wingham. Ms
Gurnick brought along numerous
and very useful resources.
Fred Crawford and Betty Graber,
a contact person, gave reports from
the "Diabetic Education Day"
which generated a lively discussion
period and social.time. Interested
diabetics will be sent to the next
diabetic workshops which Barbara
Major-McEwan will hold at
Wingham Hospital on May 2 and 3.
Meetings are scheduled for the
third Tuesday evening of each
month at 7:30 p.m. except July and
August. Dr. Brian Hanlon will be
guest speaker in April along with a
special surprise to be announced.
All interested persons are invited to
attend. For further information,
please contact Nelva Scott at 887-
6691.
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