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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Citizen, 1999-06-23, Page 7Granting funds THE CITIZEN, WEDNESDAY, JUNE 23, 1999. PAGE 7. LondesboroThe news from Compiled by June Fothergill Phone 523-4360 WI members visit perennial gardens Crystal Taylor of the Blyth Legion visited Hullett Central Public school last week to donate $300 for the school’s track and field team. Cody Anderson and Dawn Dolmage accepted the cheque. Hullett Tivp. approves proposal The June meeting of Londesboro WI was held on Monday, June 14, beginning with a potluck meal. There were seven members and three visitors present. A short business meeting was held. The minutes of the May meeting were read and approved. The treasurer’s report was given. Roll call was answered by a rural sound members like to hear. Lois Elliott reported on the district annual held at Wingham on May 31. On Feb. 11, 2000 WIs are supposed to sponsor euchre parties with proceeds to FWIO. The next meeting July 12, members will meet at Lome Brown’s parking lot at 12:15 to go to Lois and Harvey Hodgins Museum. Members then went to Corrie Sanders perennial gardens. Hullett Twp. council approved the preliminary restructuring pro­ posal in principle, at the June 15 meeting. The restructuring proposal includes Hullett and Goderich Twps. and Clinton. Council agreed to proceed with the report on the Bowes Drainage' Works A and B drain improvement. A meeting to consider the report was set for July 6. A bylaw was passed to establish site plan control pursuant to the Planning Act. A request for hidden driveway signs at Lot 29, Cone. 13, Lot 22, Cone. 4 and Lot 24, Cone. 5 was referred to the road superintendent. Road Superintendent Jim John­ ston was authorized to change 29 yield signs to stop signs by 2002. Johnston was also authorized to purchase a new two-way radio from Motorola for an estimated cost of $500 plus taxes. Support was given to a resolution from the City of Thorold appealing to the Ministry of Labour that it be required for an emergency response vehicle or van respond to an emer­ gency scene with at least two trained personnel. Council supported a Town of Bosanquet resolution asking the provincial government to provide grants and subsidies to municipali­ ties for them to extend waterlines into rural areas with costs to rural residents comparable to those of urban residents. Council backed a resolution from the Twp. of Tyendinaga peti­ tioning the provincial government to change existing legislation regarding refillable beverage con­ tainers so that a full deposit/refund system for all beverage containers. is required. Support was given to the Twp. of Archipelago requesting the com­ mencement of negotiations between all levels of government and relevant organizations regard­ ing the integration or delegation of jurisdiction over water use plan­ ning. The issues dealt with would include what powers are relevant to the proper regulation of water use activities, including habitable float­ ing buildings and structures and the authority to licence users and bene­ ficiaries of recreational water bod­ ies to fairly recoup local taxation generated by these non-ratepaying groups. There were no objections to the Ontario Coalition of Senior Citi­ zen’s Organizations selling Rain­ bow TV bingo cards at local retail outlets. Trewarthas greet at United Greeters at Londesboro United Church on Sunday, June 20 were Doug and Cheryl Trewartha. Flowers at the front of the church were in memory of Clifford Adams. The sermon topic was “Getting There - The Journey to Heaven”. Holy communion was held. Baptism was held. The baby was Brooklyn Janeen Flowers, daughter of Theresa Overboe and Andrew Flowers. People The sympathy of the community is extended to Murray and Anne Adams and family on the death of Murray’s dad, Clifford Adams, a resident of Hullett Twp. for many years. AuburnThe news from [Compiled by Kay Lapp Phone 526-7264 WI enjoys strawberry season At 6:30 p.m. on Thursday, June 17 the Auburn WI met at the home of Jean Plaetzer in Blyth. Betty Archambault thanked Jean for her hospitality and welcomed the members and visitors. Two tables were prepared and beverage and dessert were enjoyed, strawberries, short cake and ice cream. The hostess and Laura Mae Chamney, treated all to this evening dessert which finished with green or red grapes. The guest speaker for the evening was Dan Taylor, pharmacist at Blyth Apothecary. He told about his life, having been educated at Toronto University then his first position at St. Michael’s, Toronto. He then worked at several other jobs before coming here. A druggist has to know all the medications, the correct dosage, the various use for each, its good points and bad points. As new drugs continually are made they are always learning. Don’t be afraid to ask your druggist about drugs and if taking anything new Mr. Taylor said they should know if you are taking other medications. Always follow the directions for your dosage. He spoke on the sensitivity of the skin to the sun. Try to stay out of it when it’s at its hottest point. If going out use sunscreen protection. The lips are subject to skin cancer so use a high sun protection stick. Wear long sleeves and a brimmed­ hat for protection. Also remember if you are fair skinned you burn more easily than other types. To close the meeting several enjoyable games of bingo were played. Rev. Ross speaks of travelling to heaven Swinging Seniors view Geritol Follies show Prelude with Nancy Park organist welcomed all as they attended the service at Knox United on June 20. Rev. Paul Ross spoke hbout forgetfulness. The scripture was from John 3. So that there might be everlasting life God gave his son. From Romans 8 members were told that through life there are ups and downs but God is there with assistance always. Rev. Ross’s sermon was “Getting There”. This was on travelling the road to heaven. Life can be a smooth road but there are apt to be some rough spots. “We must always remember that there is a helping hand in heaven to help smooth the way,” he said. Reach out for help and God will be there. Offering was received and presented by Trudy Sturzenegger and son. Greeting everyone on arrival were Mr. and Mrs. H. Sturzenegger and their son. Geritol Follies was held in Hamilton on Wednesday, June 16. The Swinging Seniors chartered a bus, so a number from Blyth went plus some from surrounding areas. It was a wonderful concert. They are simply amazing for their age. The Auburn UCW will meet at the church on June 29 at 8 p.m. The community is pleased to know that Bernice Anderson, a patient in hospital, is improving. For Father’s Day a number of fathers were being honoured at home or at the home of children. Besides members of the family, Don and Margaret Kai were guests at Kay and Ell Lapp’s home. in your own containers). Weather &. Crop permitting! ~Friday 8~8, Saturday & Sunday 9~6 No Pets. Supervised Children Welcome. Phone for Crop Update (no recording). Heart attack claims life A message from The War Amps On June 16 at approximately 8:30 a.m. a 1994 Ford stake truck with a flatbed, was westbound on Hwy. 8 about one km. west of St. Columban. The vehicle was heading towards Seaforth when the driver Robert Langford, 60, of London left the roadway and entered the north ditch where the vehicle struck a tree. Witnesses driving on the road at the time saw the accident and went to investigate and found that the driver was not breathing. 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