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The Citizen, 2000-09-27, Page 17THE CITIZEN, WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 27, 2000. PAGE 17. FROM LONDESBORO East, Beaeom read poems to Cheerios The Cheerio Club met for dinner at Tom’s Restaurant on Wednesday, Sept. 20. Mary East welcomed the group to her home for the business and card playing. Roll call was answered by short, funny stories. Genevieve Allen won the monthly draw prize. Two poems entertained the members. Mrs. East read a poem full of words of wisdom. Edythe Beaeom offered an interesting one containing the names of all Cheerio members. Geraldine Dale will host the next meeting on Oct. 18. FROM AUBURN Gwen Bidwell speaks to WI about veggies The Aubum WI met this past week with Betty Archambault in charge. There is to be a rally in Dashwood on Oct. 2 and a convention at Thorndale on Oct. 24. Members are planning on cleaning the kitchen on Oct. 4. The speaker for the day was Gwen Bidwell. She gave an interesting talk on varieties of and uses for vegetables. Betty Archambault served lunch. Gifts were won by Jean Nethery and Teresa Roetcisoender. Betty Archambault is to receive special thanks. Her partner unfortunately was ill and unable to assist. Check out our WEBSITE at www.northhuron.on.ca Rev. tells ‘Mother’s Story’ Larry and Cheryl Hoggart performed the double duty of greeting and usherifig at Londesboro United Church on Sunday, Sept. 24. The writer of Psalm 1, the responsive psalm, assures the righteous of the world that they shall prosper for God watches over them. In the New Testa­ ment scripture passage Mark 9: 30- 37, Jesus settles the disciples’ question as to whom should be the greatest following His crucifixion, by taking a small child into His arms. The scripture passage from the Old Testament, Exodus 2: 1-10 is the story of how Moses as a baby was taken from the riverside and raised as the son of the pharaoh’s daughter. Moses had been hidden there by his Hebrew mother so she would not have to drown him as ordered by the pharaoh. Rev. Paul Ross’s message was titled A Mother’s Story. The Silver Tops Seniors met at John and Margaret Hildebrand’s Council rejects changes The planned subdivision of Hutton Height has hit another snag. East Wawanosh council rejected modifications to the draft proposal at the Sept. 12 session. The modifications had been made by Morris Twp. council earlier in the month. Developer John Beldman, Morris council and the county planning department had agreed on the modifications which would allow Morris Twp. final say on any development which would affect the Johnston Drain. Morris had appealed the proposed development to the Ontario Municipal Board with regards to drainage, but that is to be withdrawn at the October session of county council, said Huron County planner Brian Treble. ^boroth^ 6 P^ace Antiques - Collectables 2nd Hand Items CotMirty Acton Program lor Chtoran Box 879 220 Josephine St, Wingham 357-1472 We do alterations for clothing, etc. CONSTRUCTION LTD. R.R. 2 Bluevale • Licensed Septic Installations • Screened & Field Topsoil • Bark Mulch • Sand • Gravel • Fill • Backhoeing • Bulldozing • Excavating • Loading & Hauling Give us a call 887-9061 Fax 887-9999 Coffee, juice and muffins will be served in the front entrance of the church prior to the service next Sunday morning. Moreover, next Sunday will be the observance of World Wide Communion. The committee of stewards is hosting a roast pork supper on Saturday, Sept. 30 beginning at a 5 p.m. Tickets can be obtained from any of the stewards. The Sunday School is sponsoring a family swim at the Vanastra Pool on Sunday, Oct. 1. The fun begins at 2 p.m. The Youth Group reconvenes for the new season on Thursday, Oct. 5. Hog dogs and a campfire begin at 6:30 p.m. at the Goodall’s home. The session and committee of stewards will meet at 8 p.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 3. The Official board will meet at 9 p.m. Items for the fall newsletter should be to Rev. Ross by Thursday, Sept. 28. home for dinner on Sept. 20. Unfortunately there was not a good number present so it was decided that at the next meeting a decision will be made on whether to continue or not. New members are needed and would certainly be welcome. The Walkerbum Club meets on Sept. 25 at the summer home of Ethel Ball. The community is happy to know that Dorothy Grange of Goderich Place who was quite ill is much better now. Though Treble said the amended plan could be sent to the OMB to determine if three of four parties in agreement would be sufficient. Councillors Judith Gaunt and Murray Scott made a motion to reject the modified report. Treble told councillors they would have to take the case to the OMB if a hearing was called, though he believed they would lose. The report was rejected by a 5-0 recorded vote. Council passed a zoning amendment for Lot 28, Cone. 6 to recognize the size of the property and allow agricultural buildings. The zoning will be AG 1-6 instead of AG3-3. There will be no changes to the area zoned natural environment. The 20-day appeal period ends Oct. 5. PEOPLE AROUND LONDESBORO By BRENDA RADFORD Coll 523-4296 Dorothy Sottiaux is humming the refrain, T can see clearly now’, these UCW hears of plants Birgitt Hillier, a columnist for a local newspaper was the guest speaker when the Londesboro UCW met on Monday, Sept. 18. She brought along cuttings from a variety of plants from her farm and shared her knowledge about them. Birgitt made mention of the many uses for herbs and other plants common to farms. Plants that attract butterflies and ladybugs to and ants away from gardens were of interest. Tips for making potpourri and drying herbs and Howers were shared by Birgitt as well. The worship service featured a Small, funny basketball players challenge Crimestoppers on court “Their average height is 4' 2" ... The Mini-Hoops continue to amaze and entertain audiences throughout North America.” The Canadian Half-Pints are pleased to challenge the Crime Stoppers Celebrity Basketball Team at the Annual Mini-Hoops Basketball Benefit coming to Goderich District Collegiate Institute, Friday, Nov. 10 at 6 and 8 p.m. They’re considered the world’s shortest and funniest basketball team and often been compared with the Harlem Globetrotters. And like the world famous Globetrotters, the Half-Pints have lost only 11 times in over 3,500 games over the past 18 years. Under the dynamic leadership of founder Phil Watson (son of former World Heavy Weight Pro Wrestling Champion Whipper Billy Watson) the Canadian Half-Pints’ members have inspired young people to embrace the message they send in their “Don’t Tease” Program CHILDREN NEED YOUR SUPPORT PARENTS ARE WONDERING HOW TO POSITIVELY HELP THEIR CHILDREN Your 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 days. She had a cataract removed last Wednesday. Ruth Hodgins is currently a patient at University Hospital in London in the transplant unit. Certainly some cheery cards would help to boost her spirits. Between now and Oct. 10 you may be visited by the pupils from Hullett Central School. Their annual magazine subscription campaign began on Sept. 20. There are 400 magazine choices this year so do consider helping with this fundraiser. choral reading, Luke 6: 27-38. This scripture passage elaborates on /he golden rule and the ladies were cautioned to read and interpret the scriptures for good not ill. An appropriate hymn All Will Be Well concluded this portion of the evening. Several items of importance were discussed during the business meeting. It was agreed to donate $5,000 to the board of stewards for church repairs. Liz Lawson will attend Camp Appreciation Day at Menesetung on Sunday, Sept. 24. presented at schools in every city they tour. Despite the skeptics, these 4' 2" athletes have proven their basketball success and overcome many obstacles in life while at the same time providing family fun entertainment all in the name of a good cause. As the beneficiary, $1.50 per attendee and 100 per cent of the program sales will be donated to Crime Stoppers of Huron County. Combine comedy, basketball, athletic skills and antics ... and the Canadian Half-Pints are sure to entertain you. Is it comedy or basketball? Join us and you be the judge! ONTARIO ^JNiOR CITIZEN \w/of the year V AWARDS Deadline - Oct. 31st, 2000 Contact this commui >v newspaper for details. 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