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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Citizen, 1997-08-27, Page 12PAGE 12. THE CITIZEN, WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 27,1997 The news from ondesboro Library award honours writers Compiled by June Fothergill Phone 523-4360 M. Good hosts Cheerios The August meeting of the Cheerio Club was held on Wednesday, Aug. 20. Members had lunch at the Hillcrest Restaurant then proceeded to the home of Margaret Good, who welcomed everyone. June had the roll call. The minutes of the July meeting were read. Edythe gave the treasurer's report. Collection and draw money were taken up. The draw, donated by Beth Knox, was won by Audrey Thompson. June read "Heaven's special Child". Margaret had a contest to guess the candies in ajar. Cards were played. Trewarthas usher at United Greeters at Londesboro United Church on Sunday, Aug. 24 were Ken Hunking and Bernice Norman. Ushers were Trevor and Kevin Trewartha. The sermon topic was "Tell me more about why we arehere." Hope Chapel service was that day at 3 p.m. BelgraveThe news from This year, the Dorothy Shoemaker Awards will begin accepting entries on Friday, Aug. 22 at all participating public libraries and school boards. This year marks the 13th anniversary of the awards, which began as a Centennial project of the Kitchener Public Library. They are named for Miss Dorothy Shoemaker, the former chief librarian, who enthusiastically encouraged aspiring writers throughout her career and recently endowed the awards when government cutbacks threatened their continuation. The area of participation for the awards includes Brant, Bruce, Dufferin, Grey, Huron, Oxford, Perth and Wellington Counties, as well as the Regional Municipality of Waterloo. The Kitchener Public Library has established partnerships with libraries, school boards and other organizations to encourage participation by writers of all ages. The awards accept submissions of poetry and prose (to 5,000 words) in three age categories: Junior (12 years of age and under); Intermediate (13 to 17 years); and Senior (18 years and older). A published author appraises the entries and selects three winners in each age category in both poetry and prose. Winners receive a cash prize and their work is published in The Changing Image. A total of 17 public libraries and six school boards are participating in this year's contest. Entry forms for the Literary Awards and contest rules will be available through the Huron County Public Library. Entries must be submitted by Friday, Oct. 10. Winners will receive their awards at a special presentation at the Kitchener Public Library on Saturday, Nov. 22. V CLASSIFIEDS Compiled by Linda Campbell Phone 357-2188 Claytons welcome American visitors Mr. and Mrs. Robert Smart of Waskada, Man. and Mr. and Mrs. Larry Ellis of Whitevale, visited recently with their aunt and uncle, Mr. and Mrs. Lewis Stonehouse. Audrey MacKay of Wingham and Ihelma Pletch called in at the Stonehouse's to see their cousins. Justin Campbell celebrated his birthday at Grand Bend, with friends Myron Hussey, Curtis Knight, Chad Cook, Jason Fear and Justin's brother Jeremy. The youths enjoyed a two-day stay playing basketball, ping-pong, swimming, miniature golf as well as many other attractions. Brenda and Wayne Jones and Matthew of Huntsville were weekend guests at the home of Betty Irwin. Ashley Irwin of Ashfield Twp. also enjoyed the weekend at her grandmother Betty Irwin. Ken and Lottie Bryant of Darling, SC visited Gary and Nellie Clayton of Belgrave from July 22 - 29. Up until this year, neither Ken nor Lottie had been to Canada, so it was a real experience for them. The final day of their visit was spent at Niagara Falls and Niagara-on-the- Lake. Gary and Lottie met at a Cracier Barrel Restaurant at Nashville about eight years ago and swapped addresses. They have written back and forth ever since. Last September the Claytons were guest in Darlington, SC and enjoyed it very much. David and Sherri Mathis, Vancouver visited their grandparents, Garner and Alice Nicholson. Dorothy and Wilson Thomton, Bluevale visited with Gamer and Alice Nicholson on Sunday. Elvis tour Continued from page 11 his death. Janet hopes to go again next year. If anyone would like free information about the Graceland tours the toll free number is Graceland 1-800-238-2000. 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