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The Citizen, 1998-02-18, Page 15The news from uburn Compiled by Kay Lapp Phone 526-7264 BOTTLES 3 0 OF WINE for 5 9.95 Made on the premises Many Varieties to choose from • Special Order • Limited Quantities • Satisfaction Guaranteed Limited Capacity Book An Appointment Now! ,c3A 04 482-7259 32 Rattenbury Street W. CLINTON PAGE 16. THE CITIZEN, WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 18, 1898. Knox holds annual meeting UCW quilts A busy day was held at the United Church on Feb. 11 — an all day quilting and tying bee. Three quilts were tied and two quilted. At noon grace was sung and a brown bag lunch enjoyed followed by delicious desserts served by Elva Armstrong and Tina Empey. Marg Bakker, programme co- ordinator called a short business meeting. Ruth Armstrong spoke on Children's Aid and Community Care. Eleven hundred and seventy- seven children have been helped in the past year. All children's clothing is needed, but there is a special request for clothing to fit boys eight to 12. Either secondhand or new are gladly accepted. On April 25 there is to be a silent auction for this — articles should be handed to Laura Mae Chamney prior to this date. At the April meeting Jean Plaetzer, Grace Cartwright and Dorothy Grange and Kay Lapp attended the meeting on Tuesday, Feb. 10 at Londesboro United Church. Barbara Plante, mission and service consultant of London Conference, was the guest speaker. She told of the need for Missions here and overseas. She spoke of ways to give assistance. The Silver Tops are invited by the Blyth Seniors for dinner at noon on Wednesday, Feb. 25. They Greeters at Londesboro United Church on Sunday, Feb. 8 were Aileen Salverda and Margaret Good. The guest speaker was Richard Bain of London. His sermon topic was "What Really Counts, What Only Counts." Greeters at church on Sunday, Feb. 15 were Ray and Betty Fisher. Ushers were Harris and Brenda Snell. The senior choir sang. The sermon topic was "Reserving Credibility". Discussion Group meets on 16 tables at euchre The monthly euchre was held at Londesboro Hall on Friday evening, Feb. 13. There were 16 tables. Euchre winners were: first, Carmen and Ila Pollock; second, Glen and Ed; third, Norm and Mary Turnbull; lone hands tied with five, Geraldine Dale and Vietta Hoggart and Mary Shobbrook and Erma Cook. The next euchre will be held on Friday, March 13 at 8 p.m. Maureen Bean will have the article display. There will be the usual Easter treats at that time. A date for receiving articles and packing will be announced. It was decided that if the Sunday School supper is held the UCW will willingly help. Ethel Ball spoke of the visitation committee in London. They visit patients from outlying areas and financial assistance is needed. It was decided to discuss this at a later date. Dorothy Grange and Kay Lapp had been at Londesboro on Feb. 10. Barbara Plante who is the mission and service consultant of London Conference was speaker. She told of M and S support projects. The Mandate should be read by all members. Sixty per cent of mission money is used in mission work. Quilting continued. Thanks to those who took them home to finish the edges. hope for a good attendance. It is certain to be an enjoyable afternoon. The annual meeting of the United Church was held on Sunday, Feb. 15 and closed with a surprise birthday cake for minister Rev. Paul Ross. He is wished many more happy years. The Auburn WI will meet on Jan. 18 at the hall. This is Heart and Stroke month and there will be a special speaker on this topic. Wednesday, Feb. 18 from 7:30 - 9 p.m. in the Sunday School Room. The topic is "How the United Church Came to Be. Huron Fellowship is on Thursday, Feb. 19 from 7 - 7:45 p.m. Manse committee meets at the manse Thursday, Feb. 19 at 8 p.m. The opening chorus We Are One in the Spirit, We Are One in the Lord was sung followed by Rev. Paul Ross welcoming everyone and giving the announcements. The Invitation to Worship was from Jeremiah 17. Joyful, Joyful, We Adore Thee was sung with prayer for forgive- ness and the assurance of grace given. The children were called to the front and the mystery was a newspaper with pictures of Olympic champions. Rev. Ross spoke to the children about winning and told them that in life one must do their best at all times. They closed with repetitive prayer before the children went to their classes. The children's chorus was sung, Jesus Loves the Little The MacKay Centre for Seniors, in co-operation with Revenue Canada's Community Volunteer Income Tax Program and Paul Steckle, MP, for Huron-Bruce, announced Feb. 16 that they will be hosting two free Income Tax Clinics. The clinics, which will be held at the MacKay Centre in Goderich, on Monday, March 9 and Tuesday, March 10, between 1 p.m. and 4 p.m., will be available free of charge to assist all individuals who meet the applicable criteria. In the 1996 tax year, the 714 trained volunteers of the Community Volunteer Income Tax Program, (London and Kitchener Districts), helped nearly 8000 individuals prepare their taxes. As the demand is not expected to decline this year, specific criteria Londesboro WI raises funds The February WI took the form of a euchre cavalcade for Clinton Hospital. There were 17 tables of euchre. Winners were: ladies' high, Jean Henderson; ladies' lone hands, Geraldine Dale; ladies' low, Margaret Good; men's high, Vera Gibbons; men's lone hands, Mrs. Fulford; men's low, Jack Henderson; oldest man present, John Deeves; oldest lady present, Marg Taylor. Door prizes were won by Geraldine Dale and June Fothergill. A total of $470 was collected for, Clinton Hospital. Children. The hymn How Sweet the name of Jesus Sounds was sung followed by scripture. I Corinthians 15 was on Paul telling the apostles that Christ did rise after his death on the cross. He died that Christians might live. The second reading was from Luke 6. The beautitudes were given to the disciples by Jesus. The hymn I heard the Voice of Jesus Say was sung. Rev. Ross's sermon, "Preserving Credibility" was about what one says, or does in their life that is worthy. We must follow Christ's pathy and do and say what we know is the best," he said. He closed with prayer of thanks to God and concern for everyone. The Lord's Prayer was said in unison. Offering was received. The hymn will apply to individuals seeking the assistance of the trained volunteers. The Community Volunteer Income Tax Program is designed to assist low-income individuals, seniors and pensioners, newcomers to Canada, persons with disabilities and those on social assistance. As such, the following requirements will apply ... • Individuals whose annual income is less than $20,000 (single), and $30,000, (per couple). A variance may be permitted for applicants, (with numerous dependants), whose income level is slightly higher than the above. • Individuals who DO NOT have ,Trust and Obey was sung. The worship closed with Benediction and Amens. The congregation then went downstairs for lunch. The annual congregational meeting followed. Reports of various committees were accepted. Nominations were made for various committees. Knox has had another successful year in both church and M and S work. Rev. Ross thanked all and said that that Knox was small was not important, it was what the congregation did that counted. He gave a special thanks to the excellent Sunday School teachers. A special thanks and surprise- birthday cake was given to him and Happy Birthday sung. The church wished him many more happy years. 1997 income derived from sources such as: RRSP deductions, business investment losses, moving expenses, support payments, (paid), carrying charges excluding safety deposit boxes, exploration and development expenses, employment expenses, employee home relocation expenses, stock option and share deductions, and losses appearing on lines 251-255, (capital deductions and additional deductions as defined by the 1998 Income Tax Guide). The MacKay Centre is wheelchair accessible. To register, to determine qualification or for additional information, call Kathleen Buckley at (519) 524- 6660. Guest talks of mission work The news from ondesboro Compiled by June Fothergill Phone 523-4360 Speaker tells 'What Counts' Centre hosts income tax clinics Recycle, Recycle, Recycle, Recycle. And do it over and over again. Notice of the 49 1 1 9TE" MEETING M WEST WAWANOSH MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY Notice is hereby given that the Annual Meeting of the Company will be held at the: DUNGANNON AGRICULTURAL HALL ON FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 27T", 1998 AT 2:00 P.M. 1. To receive, consider and approve the Financial Statement and Auditor's Report for the year ended December 31st, 1997. 2. To appoint auditors. 3. To elect two (2) Directors for a three year term. 4. To amend company by-laws with regard to annual meeting date and the mailing of annual statements. 5. To transact any other business that may properly come before the meeting. The retiring Directors are Gerald Kerr of the Blyth area and Steve Faber of the Mitchell area. Both Directors are eligible for re-election. Any qualifying policyholder wishing to run as a Director for either of these areas must file their intention to run, in writing, along with a nomination form, with the Corporate Secretary, no later than close of business, February 20th, 1998. By order of the Board of Directors, West Wawanosh Mutual Insurance Company, Dungannon, Ont. Kenneth Cox Corporate Secretary