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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Citizen, 2003-01-22, Page 16PAGE 16. THE CITIZEN, WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 22, 2003. PEOPLE AROUND LONDESBORO By BRENDA RADFORD Coll 523-4296 Cheerios dine out at Hullett CPS On Wednesday, Jan. 15, eight members of the Cheerio Club and one guest braved the weather to be together for the afternoon. The whole afternoon, beginning with dinner, was spent at Today’s Variety and General Store. Dorothy Johnston opened the Stolen car destroyed On Jan. 15 at approximately 7 a.m. Huron OPP were contacted by a citizen over an abandoned vehicle in a ditch off of Hydro Line Road in Hullett Twp. near the intersection of Sanctuary Line in Central Huron. Someone had put a white 1994 Ford Mustang convertible into the ditch, then destroyed it by burning it with a flammable solution. Officers found out later that the vehicle had been stolen from a residence in South Bruce earlier that night. Earlier that day at 6:15 a.m. OPP were called to a residence on Division Line in Hullett Twp. part of Central Huron over a vehicle theft. Officers attended to find that some­ time through the night people entered the driveway of the resi­ dence and stole a blue Chevrolet pickup truck with Ontario plates #FX9-556 that was left unlocked with the keys in the ignition. Tracks left in the fresh snow indi­ cate that two people were involved. Recently Gerritt and Reino Wilts hosted a young guest, Duncan Greidanus. He was spending time with his grandparents while the doc­ tors monitored his mother, Jo­ anne’s, pregnancy. On Jan. 6, sever­ al weeks premature, his sister. Allysa, was delivered. Mom Jo­ anne, is home again but the wee girl will be in hospital for a little while yet. Congratulations to all. Londesboro United Church senior meeting with a reading from Gigi Graham, titled Whatever Life Holds. The draw of the month, presented by Marie Giousher, was won by Geraldine Dale. The rest of the after­ noon was filled with great fellow­ ship and card playing. The next meeting will be Feb. 19. Also from other checks it has been determined that the theft actually took place sometime between 3 a.m. and 4:30 a.m. Anyone who has information on these crimes is asked to call the Huron OPP or Crime Stoppers. Obituaries SHARON MILLER Sharon Miller passed away peace­ fully at Seaforth Community Hospital on Friday, Dec. 20, 2002. She was the beloved mother of Diana (Kevin) Penhorwood, Stephanie (Joe) Silva and Bill Trussler, all of Cambridge, and William and Blake Miller of Blyth. She was the cherished grandmoth­ choir members are reminded of practice at 10 a.m. on Sunday, Jan. 26. The Happy Gang Seniors meet on Wednesday, Jan. 29. I came across The Family Circus comic strip I want to share with you. Billy, the voice of Bil Keane, says. Tolerance, virtue Tolerance means being free of prejudice and accepting differences. Tolerance is the virtue being studied at Hullett Central Public School this week. Martin Luther King is quoted, “We may have come on different boats, but we are all in the same boat.” Winter, naturally brings changes in recess and noon hour activities. Outdoor activities are encouraged. Grade 8s have started a form of road hockey and the Grade 7s are playing broomball. Many of the junior pupils enjoy a form of foot hockey while the pri­ mary boys and girls have their crazy carpets out. There are always pupils < er of Dakota, Colton, Brooklyn, Tyler and Riley. The funeral service was held in Cambridge, Monday, Dec. 23, 2002 with interment at Parklawn Cemetery, Cambridge. A memorial service will be con­ ducted by Rev. Ernest Dow on Sunday, Feb. 2, 2003, at 1 p.m. at Blyth Public School. “Most years we all enjoy the time between Christmas and New Years - lotsa love, visitin’ with friends, warm smiles and hugs - This unfolding year, let’s try for more of that from New Year’s to Christmas.” Let’s all work on his suggestion in 2003. involved in making snow forts and spowmen now that the snow has arrived. Indoor volleyball for the Grade 7/8s gives younger pupils a choice of going outside at noon or spectat­ ing in the gym. Fair ambassador gives her report Continued from page 2 capital, which was heavily damaged in the Vietnam war. On her return trip she was able to visit Cambodia and see Ankor Wat. The Ambassador of the Fair, Nicole Lowe gave a report on her activities to date. These included everything from speaking to service groups to attending the Royal Winter Fair. Lowe has maintained a busy schedule despite driving to London several days each week to attend classes. Secretary-treasurer Sheana Campbell noted in her financial report that prize money was up this year as more entries were received in most exhibit categories. It was also felt that the replace­ ment of a formal entrance charge with a voluntary donation had worked well and the membership decided to continue the idea in the future. After a discussion it was decided that commercial exhibitors would be charged a fee of $20 per space. Community groups would continue to receive space at no charge. The membership of the fair com­ mittees was finalized and the 2003 executive was elected. The presi­ dent is David Perrie with Merv Bauer as vice-president. Elizabeth De Wit is the president of^ the Homecraft division and Campbell is the secretary-treasurer. 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