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The Citizen, 1996-10-02, Page 10.. • -HEALTH ON THE HILL PAGE 10. THE CITIZEN, WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 2, 1996 The news from ondesboro Compiled by June Fothergill Phone 523-4360 Gang plans activities for October gatherings Home cooking Londesboro United Church hosted a pork supper on Satur-day evening. In addition to the delicious meat, diners were also able to choose from a variety of other tasty dishes and desserts. Nichols celebrate golden day 50 years wed Mary and Glenn Nichol of Brussels celebrated their golden wedding anniversary at an open house in Cranbrook Community Centre on Saturday, Sept. 28. It was a beautiful, clear, cool day Mary Stevenson of Grey Twp. wed on Oct. 1, 1946, when the former Glenn Nichol at Bluevale. The news from ranbrook Hagedoorn, 887-6270 and MSaxon, 887-9287 Residents welcome baby The 50th anniversary of Glenn and Mary Nichol was celebrated in the Cranbrook Community Centre on Sept. 28. There was a Come and Go Tea from 2 until 4 p.m. and the festivities extended well into the evening hours. Welcome to baby Nathan Alexander Skinn, son of Steve and Mary Skinn (Tcrpstra) at present residing in Wingham. Mr. and Mrs. Minielly attended the wedding in Guelphof Tammy Topham (sister of Cathy Bridge, and Tom Ron. On Sept. 28, John and Pcggie Wiens held their Sixth Annual Beef Roast. This date is also their anniversary. Congratulations John and Peggic! We arc looking forward to the Seventh Beef Roast. John Saxon participated in the annual "Ride for Toys" of the Ram Motorcycle Club in Wingham. Last Friday the euchre party at the Cranbrook Community Centre had six tables filled. Next Friday at 8:30 there will be a euchre party at the Cranbrook Community Centre again. The daughter of Pearl and Jack Stevenson and the son of Eleanor and Frank Nichol of Morris Twp. were married by Arthur G. Hewitt. Their attendants were Martha Fras- er and Elsie Hewitt. The newlyweds enjoyed a honey- moon trip in Stratford. Through the years the Nichols lived near Ethel, in Blyth, Bradford and Hunstville for three decades before coming back home to Brus- sels. During those times, Glen was employed as an electrician and with the OPP. Mary was a sales clerk and nurse's aid. They retired in 1980. The Nichols have three children, Joe, Linda and Cathy. Mary is a member of the Rebekahs Lodge, while Glenn enjoys hunting. Their golden wedding anniver- sary was celebrated with an open house at Cranbrook Community Centre on Saturday, Sept. 28. The highlight was "having our family and friends with us." Another highlight is yet to come. The Nichols are leaving Oct. 3 for a 50th anniversary second honey- moon trip to the Smoky Mountains of Tennessee. Nogoodnik Airlines quite an experience Continued from page 5 only to watch this connecting flight take off while we were deplaning. Another five hours were spent in what passed for a coffee shop. At the end they had the gall to say to us, "Thank you for flying Nogoodnik Airlines." \ (y .46,9 ONTARIO 71 JUNIOR CITIZEN U OF THE YEAR AWARDS Deadline - Oct. 31st, 1996 Contact this community newspaper for details. or The September meeting Londesboro Happy Gang senior was held at the hall on Wednesday, Sept. 25. It began with a pot luck dinner at 12:30 p.m. The meeting was opened with the singing of 0 Canada. A minute's silence was observed in memory of George Hoggart and Laura Lyon. Minutes of the June meeting were read. Reta gave the treasurer's report. Fall Rally in Blyth is Oct. 10. Cost is $3 .per person. and starts at 11:30 a.m. The next card game is Oct. 11. Ruth Vincent reported on the song books for meetings. The Greeters at Londesboro United Church on Sunday, Sept. 29 were: John and Barb Jewitt. Ushers were Rick and Brenda Konarski. Music was provided by Barb and Kelly Bosman. group will buy a dozen more. Two copies of The Voice will be purchased for meetings. Lorne Hunking gave a report on Londesboro and Auburn in 1925. For October, the cake committee is Reta Kelland and Addie Hunking; ice cream is Bruce and Reg and KP is Len and Betty Archambault. The club will invite Blyth and Dungannon to the April meeting. Cards were played. Winners were: ladies' high, Betty Hulley; ladies' lone hands, Josephine MacGregor; ladies' low, Mary Peel; men's high, Orville Kelland; men's lone hands, Len Archambault; men's low, Lome Hunking. The sermon topic was "Water Fountains". Communion is next Sunday. Junior Youth Group will meet the first and third Monday of each month from 7 - 8:30 p.m. Jewitts greet at United A Review of activities at SEAFORTH COMMUNITY HOSPITAL DIABETIC EDUCATION CLASSES register now (527-1650 Ext. 262) for OCTOBER 7 & 8th 8:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. in Conference Room 2. Please come fasting without taking either insulin or other medi- cations. You will be served breakfast and lunch. Please bring (if applica- ble): Diet sheet, Glucose Monitor, Insulin & current vials and syringe, diabetic pills plus all regular medications, close relative/friend who would like to learn about diabetes. Facilitators: Lorraine Devereaux, Dietitian, Dianne Wood, Reg.N. Cost $20.00 (to help defray expenses of meals and photocopying) If unable to keep appointment, please give 24 hour advance notice. OB PRE-ADMIT CLINIC if you are an expectant Mom 34-38 weeks pregnant and planning to deliver at Seaforth Community Hospital, you are encouraged to attend for sharing of admission information Thursday, OCTOBER 17th at 7:00 p.m. in Conference Room 2. Pre- registration required; contact 527-1650 Ext. 219. TOUR OF BIRTHING ROOM to be conducted at Seaforth Perinatal Information Session 7:30 p.m. Thursday, OCTOBER 17, 1996 in Conf. Room 2. Dr. Shawn Edwards and Kay I'vlailloux,,Reg.N. will be present to answer questions/concerns. Please pre-register by calling 527- 1650 Ext. 219. DIABETES FUNDING Health Minister, Jim Wilson announced in London on Sept. 27/96 at the Banting House that $5.8 million will be thrown into Ontario's battle with Diabetes. The gov't will spend $5 mil- lion over the next 3 yrs. to strengthen existing programs and develop new ones in rural areas such as Huron/Perth. As well, $800,000 will be used to create four new networks this fall to co-ordinate education pro- grams. The gov't aim is to reduce life-threatening complications by 50% within 5 yrs. Potential cost savings are huge since complications of Diabetes cost the Ontario Health Care System an estimated $800 million a year to treat. Lorraine Devereaux, Dietitian was the representative on the Task Force for Huron County; Debbie Campbell from the District Health Council and Lynn Strignell, RN for Perth County. GUATEMALA MISSIONARY VENTURES CANADA PROJECT anyone wishing to donate kitchen, school supplies, toys, books, medica- tions no longer used, slide projector, polaroid camera with film, etc. may do so by dropping off at Hospital Switchboard. A delegation will be accompanying shipment in November. Your contribution would be,grate- fully received. If any questions, please contact Janice Leonhardt, Reg.N at 527-1650 Ext. 251.