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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Citizen, 2000-09-20, Page 8PAGE 8. THE CITIZEN, WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 20, 2000. New grandparents greet at United Greeting churchgoers on Sunday, Sept. 17 and proudly sharing news of the arrival of their granddaughter were Ken and Laura Scott. Daughter Christie and her husband, Darwin, have named their daughter, Isabella. Bert Lyon and John Hoggart received the offering. In Psalm 19, the responsive psalm, the writer, David gives glory and praise to God. While Jesus and his disciples travelled into the towns of Caesarea, He spoke with them of His coming crucifixion and resurrec­ tion. This story is recounted in Mark 8: 27-38. The Old Testament scripture mes- FROM LONDESBORO 16 tables in play at Gang’s party There were 16 tables of card play­ ers at the Happy Gang Seniors card party at the Londesboro Hall on Sept. 15, Lloyd and Lillian Appleby won first place with 82 points. With 76 points, Cecil and Maxine Pollock were in second place while Glen and Doreen Carter placed third with 72 points. Stuart and Lois Chamney had the most lone hands. There were three share the wealth draws and two were won by Jean Moore. Betty Thompson was the other lucky per­ son. Oct. 13 is the date of the next euchre party. Regular monthly meetings of the Seniors Club start on Wednesday, Sept. 27 at 12:30 p.m. with a potluck meal. The Zone 8 Seniors rally will be held in Belgrave on Thursday, Sept. 28. Registration is from 11:15 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. Lunch is included with the $5 registration fee. In the golden years Jim and Delores Howatt celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary with friends and family at the Blyth community centre, Sept. 16. Howatts mark 50th PEOPLE AROUND LONDESBORO By Brenda Radford Coll 523-4296 It was celebration time for Jim and Delores Howatt of Hullett Twp. when they marked their 50th wed­ ding anniversary with family and friends, Sept. 16. The daughter of Jack and Pearl McNall of Blyth, Delores wed James Howatt, son of Wilmer and Ena Howatt of Hullett Twp. on Sept. 9, 1950. The wedding took place in Londesboro, with Rev. Stan Brenton officiating. Attendants were Gordon Howatt, Bernice Pierce and Marie Lavergne. After a honeymoon in Northern Ontario, the couple resided in Mitchell. Over the years, Mr. Howatt has been employed by Ontario Hydro as well as having farmed in Hullett Twp. since 1951. Mrs. Howatt retired as a housekeeper at Huronview four years ago. The Howatts have four children, Connie, Joan, Judy and Larry. They keep active with Londesboro Seniors, bowling, bingo and euchre. sage, Genesis 18: 1-15, recounts God’s visit with Abraham and Sarah. Sarah laughed when she heard the news that she would bear a son at her advanced age. The message was entitled A Good Laug’. During the children’s time, two joke books were found in the story bag. The flowers on the memorial stand were placed by Don and Kittie MacGregor in memory of her father, Andrew Craig. Anyone interested in learning more about the Bible and the Christian faith is invited to join the Afternoon Bible Study group. The group meets every Tuesday afternoon. Call Rev. Paul Ross for more information. Huron United Way names new executive director On Monday, Sept. 17 at 1:30 p.m. in the Huron Adult Day Centre locat­ ed in Clinton, the Huron United Way will announce and introduce their new executive director, Bonnie LaFontaine of Colbome Twp. Sherwood Eddy, chair of the Huron United way is pleased to announce the selection of Bonnie LaFontaine as the new executive director for Huron. “We are commit­ ted to ensuring the continued support of our member agencies, through our annual campaign, and feel we have made a good decision.” LaFontaine has been a resident of Colborne Twp. for the past 14 years and has been involved with munici­ pal government, local school boards and a variety of service clubs, com­ munity groups and non-profit organ­ izations. “I am very pleased to accept this position and lotow that I have the training and skills to carry out this endeavour,” said LaFontaine. “I look forward to the challenge of working with the Huron United Way and building on their past success­ es.” The Huron United Way is a non­ profit organization, currently fund­ ing 17 member agencies throughout Huron County. Break-in attempted at cemetery mausoleum On Sept. 17 at 10 a.m. police were called to Cone. 2/3 of Hullett Twp. over an attempted break-in. Someone had attempted to force open a basement door leading into the mausoleum at the Clinton Cemetery. The culprits were unsuc- cessful but approximately $200 dam­ age was done. The attempt took place sometime over the previous week­ end. Anyone who can help solve this crime is asked to notify the local OPP or Crime Stoppers. FORM 9 SALE OF LAND BY PUBLIC AUCTION The Corporation of the County of Huron Take Notice that the land(s) described below will be offered for sale by public auction at 10:00 o’clock in the forenoon on the 3rd day of October, 2000 at Huron County Court House, 1 Courthouse Square, Goderich, Ontario N7A 1M2 The Londesboro Women’s Institute held its Sept. 11 meeting at the home of Pierette Frost. All the ladies present enjoyed seeing the Frost’s beautiful flowerbeds. Roll cdll was answered with tips for flower gardening. Dashwood Community Centre will host the Huron County Women’s Institute rally on Monday, Oct. 2. The London Area Women’s Institute Convention will be held in Thorndale on Tuesday, Oct. 24. CHILDREN NEED YOUR SUPPORT PARENTS ARE WONDERING HOW TO POSITIVELY HELP THEIR CHILDREN Vour help is wanted to add support and strengthen families with young children in Huron County. VOLUNTEER TRAINING AVAILABLE A free 6 week training course is scheduled to begin on Thursday. October 5. 2000 at 9 a.m. at the Huron County Health Unit in Clinton. Presented by Rural Response for Healthy Children in Huron County Acton Pioywfr Chtton Call the Volunteer Coordinator at: Rural Response for Healthy Children 13 Rattenbury Street Clinton, ON. NOM 1L0 Ph: 482-8777 or 1-800-479-0716 Fax: 482-8340 E-mail: rrhc@hurontel.on.ca Description of Land(s) 1 Pt. Lot 10, Cone. 4 ED As per Instrument Number 159320 Township of Ashfield County of Huron, Province of Ontano 2. Lot 12, Plan 593 As per Instrument Number 164000 Township of Ashfield County of Huron, Province of Ontano 3. Lot 3 and Part Lot 2, Ann Street, Plan 316 Village of Wroxeter As per Instrument Number 233209 Township of Howick County of Huron, Province of Ontario 4 Part Lot 9, Plan 243 Village of Fordwich As per Instrument Number 217374 Township of Howick County of Huron, Province of Ontario 5. Lots 78 and 79, Plan 229 Village of Dungannon As per Instrument Number 313310 Township of West Wawanosh County of Huron, Province of Ontario 6. Lot 144, Plan 230 As per Instrument Number 144238 Township of West Wawanosh County of Huron, Province of Ontario Minimum Bid $ (set out the cancellation price as of the first day of advertising) S2.432.10 $2,365.17 $3,201.75 $3,595.65 $4,911.82 $9,032.02 All amounts payable by the successful purchaser shall be payable in full at the time of the sale by cash or money order or by a bank draft or cheque certified by a bank, trust corporation or Province of Ontano Savings Office. The municipality or board makes no representation regarding the title to or any other matters relating to the land to be sold. Responsibility for ascertaining these matters rests with the potential purchasers. This sale is governed by the Municipal Tax Sales Act and the Municipal Tax Sales Rules. The successful purchaser will be required to pay the amount bid plus accumulated taxes and the relevant land transfer tax. For further information regarding this sale, contact: Treasurer, Corporation of the County of Huron 1 Courthouse Square, Goderich, Ontario. N7A 1M2 Personal information contained on this form, collected pursuant to the Municipal Tax Sales Act will be used for the purposes of that Act. Questions should be directed to the Freedom of Information and Privacy Coordinator at the institution responsible for the procedures under that Act.