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Home My WebLink AboutThe Citizen, 1997-04-23, Page 10PAGE 10. THE CITIZEN, WEDNESDAY, APRIL 23,1997 The news from ondesboro WI celebrates 75 years [Compiled by June Fothergill Phone 523-4360 9 Cheerios gather The annual meeting of Londesboro W.I. was held at the Blue Fountain Restaurant, Clinton on Monday, April 14. Grace was sung and Mary Stewart Collect was repeated. Minutes of the March meeting were read. Roll call was answered by payment of fees. Thank yous were received from theShobbrook family as well as a note from Renee Snell. Reta gave the treasurer's report. A new member, Harriet Frost, joined. WI will go to Blyth Theatre, July 24. The 75th anniversary of Aubum WI is on May 15. The annual meeting is at Londesboro Hall on May 26. The annual reports were given. Programme Co-ordinator Leita Wiley gave the PRO report. Helen Dale gave the curator's report. Flower and card report were presented by Liz Lawson. Reta gave the treasurer's report. Betty Hulley gave the auditor's report. All reports were adopted as read. The April meeting of the Cheerio Club was held on Wednesday, April 16 beginning with lunch at the Grand View Restaurant in Blyth. Members then proceeded to the home of Edythe Beacom. Roll call was taken up with nine members present. The minutes of the March meeting were read. The draw, donated by Ora Bruce, was won by Margaret Good. Genevieve Allen read answers on a Bible quiz and a poem. Edythe had several readings and gave the treasurer's report. Cards were played. The May meeting is on May 22 at the home of June Fothergill. Locals thank sidewalk cleaners Vincents greet at United Greeters at Londesboro United Church on Sunday, April 20 were Helen Dale and Darlene Vincent. Ushers were Harve and Yvonne Hoggart. The choir sang an anthem. The sermon topic was "Reflections on the land". HCBE approves boundary changes A boundary adjustment was approved for East Wawanosh Pub- lie School at the April 7 meeting of the Huron County Board of Educa tion. Trustees agreed with a recom mendation from the management committee which stated that Lots 28-32, Cone. 6-7 and 10-14, East Wawanosh become part of East Wawanosh Public School catch ment area Brookside Public School's bor ders will be expanded to include Lots 24-27, Cone. 8 and 9 and Part Lots 24-27, Cone. 14 of West Wawanosh. This change reflects road bound aries instead of the river as the dividing line as in the past. *** Parental concerns about the September cancellation of a sec ond, 15 minute bus run extension to Walton Public School was dis cussed by the management commit tee. The concern was forwarded to Transportation Manager Dennis Harris. The termination of the run would save the board $7,600. Superintendent of Business Janet Baird-Jackson is undertaking an accommodation review to deter mine the need for six portables, one at Wingham Public School, two at Exeter Public School and three at Goderich District Collegiate Insti tute. If not required, the portables will be sold. The current market value is $5,500 to $7,500 each.««* The executive committee contin ues to discuss the allocation of trustees with the amalgamation between the Huron and Perth County school boards. The com mittee recommended the creation of a new entity for the district board which would allow overlap in the two counties for trustee areas. As an example, with only seven trustees, one might represent Wingham, Turn berry and Howick Twps. in Huron County as well as Continued on page 21 A session meeting will be held Wednesday, April 30 at 8 p.m. in the Sunday School room. The official board will meet at 9 p.m. The sympathy of the community is extended to Penny and Dave Overboe on the passing of Penny's brother John McLeod of Bayfield. The people of Londesboro acknowledge Lome Dale and Roy Krauter who kept the sidewalk clear all winter. It is greatly appreciated by everyone. The April UCW meeting scheduled for Monday, April 21 has been put over until Monday, April 28 on account of Lois Volk's funeral. Orville and Reta Kelland attended their grandson's wedding in Brodhagen Church April 12. Derek Dixon and Monica Jarmuth were the happy couple. Judy, Todd and Jessica Parslow from St. Clair Beach spent the weekend with Judy's parents Reta and Orville Kelland. June Fothergill received word of the passing of her aunt, Elvira Keeso at the Geri-Care nursing home, Harriston. She was in her 88 th year. fjoliorfFTy Q < < «Secretary ProfessionaLi-f Secretaries Week APRIL 21-27, 1996 I i 'll Your business is growing, but it needs capital to reach its full potential. 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In conjunction with industry partners and a $50 million investment from the Gov ernment of Canada, the program is expected to inject $500 million in high-quality projects across the country. In addition, $45 million has been allotted to the Canadian Tourism Commission (CTC) over three years for promotion abroad. For more information contact the CTC at (613) 954-3943. ■ Looking to finance a new tractor, barn or value-added business venture? The Farm Improvement and Marketing Cooperatives Loans Act (FIMCLA) can help you do that and a lot more. By pro viding government guaranteed loans through banks and other lending institu tions, it gives farmers and farmer-owned marketing cooperatives the tools they need to succeed. Use the program to upgrade assets, expand production, or put your operation on a more stable financial base. For more information contact the FIMCLA administration at (613) 957-7078 or leave a message at 1-888-346-2511. ■ The Farm Credit Corporation (FCC) will receive $50 million in new money to expand its capacity to promote growth and diversification in rural Canada. FCC offers a wide range of financial ser vices structured to meet the needs of primary agriculture and agri-business. Whether it is to assist the intergenera- tional transfer of farm assets or support an export-oriented agri-business start up or expansion, FCC can help meet your financing needs directly or in associ ation with an alliance partner. For more information contact our customer service centre at 1-800-474-6472. Hbonginal entrepreneurs Aboriginal Business Canada works with Indian, Inuit, and Metis entrepreneurs, on and off-reserve, promoting the competitiveness of Aboriginal enterprises in Canadian and world markets. Since 1989, this Industry Canada program has provided information, services and financial support to over 5,000 firms. Its emphasis on supporting projects which will expand markets and trade, develop Aboriginal tourism, increase technology use and encourage youth entrepre neurship is helping to build a strong Aboriginal business sector. For more information call our nearest office (for a list call 613-954-4064); or visit our web site at http://abc.gc.ca 1*1 Government of Canada Gouvernement du Canada J1*1Canada