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Ruth Dougherty of Blyth took second and third in the recent Participation Lodge lottery. Ticket
sellers were Lions Russell Nesbitt, left, and Ruth's son Sam Dougherty of Londesboro.
From the Lions' Den
Local Lion sells winning ticket
THE CITIZEN, WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 7, 2001. PAGE 13.
FROM LONDESBORO
Hullett school news
Students
play
volleyball
Central Huron Secondary School
hosted a volleyball tournament for
area elementary schools on Friday,
Feb. 2. The Hullett boys team of
Grade 7 and 8s, coached by Mr.
Drennan, finished in second place
overall. the girls team of Grade 7 and
8s, coached by Ms Weise. and Mrs.
Gilroy, placed third. -
By M. J. Horbanuik, Grade 8
On Feb. 1, Grades 4-8 went to
Talbot Theatre in London to see a
play titled The Underground
Railroad. The Grade 6-8 classes are
studying this in their curriculum.
The play was about, how the slaves
in the southern states ran away from
their masters and escaped to Canada
for their freedom.
A slave by the name of Hensen ran
away with his wife and his son and
daughter. They travelled by foot and
boat to reach their freedom in
Canada.
These were exciting and danger-
ous times for the slaves. If caught,
they and the people helping them,
would be punished and even killed.
People would hide slaves in their
homes under floorboards, in attics
and in barns, during the day. They
would also feed them before they
continued their travels at night.
By Amanda Falconer, Grade 8
On Feb. 3 there was an elementary
school curling bonspiel held at
Vanastra Curling Club. There were
14 teams involved.
There were two different draws.
There were eight teams on the first
draw. The teams were Hullett 1,
Hullett 2, Colborne, East Wawanosh,
Goderich, Holmesville, Huron
Centennial and Usborne.
The winner of this draw was
Goderich.
There were six teams on the sec-
ond draw. The teams were Hullett 3,
Hullett 4, Holmesville, Seaforth,
Usbome and Brookside. The winner
of this draw was Holmesville.
Each team played three games.
After the games there were prizes
presented. Each curler got a medal
and the winners each got a trophy.
Club to form
The first meeting of the Huron
Company 4-H Machinery Club and
the Huron Company 4-H Plowing
Club will be Feb. 12 at 7:30 p.m.
The group will meet at Vincent
Farm Equipment, one mile north of
Seaforth on County Rd. 12.
For more information phone
Allan Haugh, 522-0248 or Brian
Poppe, 527-2781.
Lees greet
at United
Serving coffee, juice and muffins
in the narthex prior to the service at
Londesboro United Church on
Sunday, Feb. 4 were Tom and
Marjorie Duizer. Greeting churchgo-
ers were Jack and Helen Lee. Ed and
Mary Salverda were the ushers.
Charley Horse also made an
appearance that morning from the
storybag during the children's time
with Rev. Paul Ross.
Rev. Ross's message was titled
Good Enough and had three support-
ing scripture passages. In the Old
Testament selection Isaiah was
called by God to be His prophet in
Isaiah 6: 1-8. Paul's gospel to the
Corinthians in 1 Corinthians 15: 1-
11 speaks of Christ's appearances
after His resurrection. Luke 5: 1-11
is the story of Peter's huge catch of
fish when Peter cast his nets as Jesus
told him.
In all three circumstances, the men
called by God, Isaiah, Peter and
Paul, felt unworthy to do the work
He requested of them. Each was
assured of forgiveness of their sins
and ministered to the people there-
after.
Those who have forgotten to sub-
mit a report for the 2000 annual
report, are to call Rev. Ross and beg
forgiveness. He and Harry will have
reports ready for distribution
Sunday, Feb. 11. The annual congre-
gational meeting will begin with
potluck finger food desserts at 7:30
p.m. on Tuesday, Feb. 13.
How Dangerous Is the
Imagination? is the topic for discus-
sion at the manse on Wednesday,
Feb. 7 at 7:30 p.m.
The junior choir is reminded about
their practice at 10:20 a.m. this com-
ing Sunday.
The annual meeting of the Huron
Perth UCW Presbyterial begins with
registration from 9 to 9:30 a.m. on
Monday, Feb. 12 at Mitchell United
Church.
The January meeting of the
Auxiliary to Wingham and District
Hospital was held Monday, Jan. 24
in the terrace room of the hospital
with a good attendance.
President Brenda Anger welcomed
everyone to the meeting and the
Auxiliary prayer was said in unison.
The minutes of the November
meeting were read by secretary
Marlene Leedham.
Corresponding secretary Margaret
Mann read a thank you note from
Crystal Semple thanking the
Auxiliary for the bursary she had
received at the F. E. Madill com-
mencement.
Semple is attending Windsor
University in nursing.
Pat Petrik, leader of the WDH
Rehabilitation Centre talked to the
Auxiliary and suggested the hospital
could make use of a chair lift and
showed samples of the lift. The lift
costs from $6,000 to $9,000.
Nestled peacefully in the rolling
hills of Grey County near Holland
Centre and 25 km. south of Owen
Sound is Participation Lodge.
Established in 1982, Participation
Lodge is a home away from home
for 20 physically and developmen-
tally challenged adults aged 16 and
over.
With 24-hour nursing and atten-
dant care, staff provide the best qual-
ity of life possible for the residents
of the facility. A non-profit facility,
Participation Lodge's permanent res-
idence program is government fund-
ed.
Participation Lodge also runs a
Family Respite/Vacation Program
with accommodation for seven
guests. This program is the only
fully-staffed program of its kind and
is entirely funded by public dona-
Mary Lou Cameron announced the
arrival of a New Year's baby was
8:46 Sunday, Jan. 21. It was a special
delivery as the mother was enroute
to London hospital, from Hanover
and was forced to make an emer-
gency stop in Wingham. Dr. Shaun
Marshall delivered the three pound,
12 ounce baby boy to Wendy and
Rob Hunsperger. Marie Phillips pre-
sented the Auxiliary gift to the new
mother.
Marion McKenzie reported the
blood donor clinic will be held
March 8 at F. E. Madill with times
being 12 - 4:30 p.m. and 5 - 8:30
p.m. Any person who gave to the
Lucknow Clinic will be eligible to
give again. The August clinic date is
Aug. 16.
Due to the spring conference being
held April 23 the next regular meet-
ing will be April 30.
The date of the fall conference to
be held in Wingham is Sept. 24.
tions and fund raising events. The
cost per day for the vacation/respite
guests is just $50, but the actual cost
can be as high as $250 per day.
The 15th annual Participation
Lodge Lucky Lottery was a great
success raising a little over $46,000
for the respite program. Eleven
prizes were awarded in the recent
draw.
The International Association of
Lions Clubs is a great supporter of
the Lodge and individual clubs sell
tickets for the lottery.
Ruth Dougherty of Blyth was both
second and third-prize winner.
Second prize is a solid cherry bed-
room suite and the ticket was bought
for Ruth by her son, Londesboro
Lion president, Sam Dougherty.
Ruth's third prize ticket was bought
for her by her grandson Russell
The Londesboro Happy Gang
Seniors met for their first meeting of
the new year at the Londesboro Hall
on Wednesday, Jan. 31.
New members, Frank and Dorothy
Johnston were welcomed to the
club.
Guest speaker that afternoon was
Marlene Forbes of RR 2, Clinton
who spoke about her recent trip to
Nesbitt, through the Londesboro
Lions Club. This prize is a Maritime
Highlander trip for two.
Outstanding effort certificates are
also awarded by the lottery organiz-
ers to their supporters. An outstand-
ing team effort certificate was
awarded to Goderich Lions Club
while Mel Bogie of Goderich
received an outstanding personal
achievement certificate.
The Londesboro Lions welcomed
new member Mike Meurer at their
Feb. 1 meeting. On hand for the
installation was Lions International
Vice-Governor, Robert Richardson
from Sauble Beach and the Zone
Chairman Ken Grigg of Auburn.
Mike's father, Carl Merner and
guests from the Auburn Lions
Club were also in attendance that
evening.
Hong Kong and Soeul, Korea. It was
an advantage for Marlene and her
daughter to have acquaintances in
both cities be tour guides and hosts.
Consequently Marlene visited
many sites and had interesting expe-
riences.
During the business part of the
afternoon the group donated $100 to
Marilyn Mayberry for her trip to
New Zealand for the Habitat for
Humanity project; $200 to the El
Salvador earthquake relief; and $500
to the Londesboro Lions Club.
The Seniors invite all card players
to an afternoon of shuffling in sup-
port of the Clinton Public Hospital at
1:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Feb. 13 at the
hall.
Their next regular meeting for the
Happy Gang will be Wednesday,
Feb. 28.
Wingham hospital auxiliary
told of need in rehab centre
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ANNUAL MEETING NOTICE
The 128th Annual Meeting of the
Howick Mutual Insurance Company
Will be held at
7:30 p.m.
Wednesday, March 7, 2001
Wroxeter Community Hall
This meeting has several purposes:
1) to receive the Annual Statement
2) tc appoint an auditor for 2001
3) to elect two directors for a 3 year term
There Is currently one board vacancy due to an early retirement. Policyholders
Interested In running for election must be a policyholder In good standing for the
previous year and must notify the General Manager, in writing, of their intent to
run by the close 011ie business day, Thursday, February 15, 2001.
Our Guest Speaker is Murray Gaunt
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