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FROM LONDESBORO
Cheerios dine
at Corner Cafe
The Cheerio Club began an
afternoon together on Wednesday,
Oct. 18 with dinner at Tom and
Gloria’s Corner Cafe. They
reconvened later at the home of
Geraldine Dale.
Following the answering of roll
call and a few items of business, the
members enjoyed card playing.
The club’s next meeting will be
held on Nov. 15.
Flu shots free
It's come to that time of year again
- flu season! But this year the season
brings with it some good news
Ontario is now the first place in
North America to offer every
resident over six months of age free
influenza vaccine - the ‘flu shot’.
This new program, announced by
the Minister of Health and Long
term Care, Elizabeth Whitmer, will
help to ensure that everyone in
Ontario has equal access to influenza
vaccination and protection from the
flu.
Flu vaccine is already available in
doctors’ offices throughout Huron
County for people in high priority
groups. People in these groups
should plan to get their flu shot in
October. This includes seniors older
than 65 years; adults of all ages and
children older than six months with
chronic health problems,' such as
heart and lung diseases, including
asthma, diabetes, kidney problems,
anemia, cancer or an immune system
problem; all health care workers and
volunteers in long-term care
facilities, hospitals and the
community; emergency service
providers - police officers,
firefighters and paramedics.
The vaccine for the general public
will be available starting mid
November. In Huron County, these
vaccinations for the general public
will be given at doctors’ offices, as
well as at clinics in schools,
hospitals, and some workplaces.
Information about clinic sites and
times will be available beginning
early November through
newspapers, TV, radio, schools and
on the Huron County Health Unit’s
web site (www.srhip.on.ca/hchu).
Influenza is not the same as a cold.
In most people, influenza causes
fever, headaches, loss of appetite,
muscle aches and sometimes a dry
cough - all of which can last for five
to 10 days. People with medical
problems and the elderly are at risk
of developing serious complications
from influenza, such as pneumonia.
An annual flu shot is the single
most effective way to protect
yourself and those around you from a
serious illness.
For information on the flu vaccine,
talk to your doctor or call the Huron
Cty. Health Unit at 482-3416.
United Church celebrates anniversary
A goodly number of visitors were
on hand to help the Londesboro
United Church congregation
celebrate the anniversary on Sunday,
Oct. 22. Churchgoers were greeted
by Bert and Joanne Lyon and
ushered by Don and Joan Goodall.
Rev. Paul Ross questioned the
children about celebrations and
explained about the church
anniversary. As it was agreed that the
day was a season to be happy - like
a birthday party - and to make a
noise, from the storybag came a
number of noisemakers which were
put to good use.
Barb Bosman introduced Valerie
Van . Riesen of Clinton, the
Londesboro congregation’s new
Blyth council hears
arena building plan
Todd McDonald attended the Oct.
16 Bly h council meeting to bring
them up to date on the planned
expansion of the Blyth arena ice
surface.
The fundraising group was made
an ad hoc committee of council.
Saying he would be approaching
all area councils seeking financial
support, McDonald asked Blyth to
consider contributing 33 per cent.
There was no response by council
as cost estimates are not expected
until the next council session.
***
Luann Taylor thanked Reeve
Mason Bailey for the donation of a
dozen trees which will be planted in
boxes along the main street for the
winter season.
There were no objections to the
village staff assisting with the
planting.***
Councillor Jeff Howson advised
council that hiring of staff for the,
new municipality should be
completed by the end of the month.
***
Advance voting for the Nov. 13
election will be held Nov. 4, from 10
a.m. to 6 p.m. at the village council
chambers.
Voting will take place from 10
a.m. to 8 p.m. at Bainton Gallery on
election day.
***
Auburn gets CAP grant
Residents of Auburn and Bluevale
will be among those to benefit from
a recent federal government
announcement regarding
Community Access Program
funding for public internet sites.
The libraries in the two centres
will provide residents with
affordable, convenient internet
access.
Communities selected nationally
On November 13
Elect
Walter Elliott
Councillor for the
Ward of Wawanosh
• 3 years as Deputy Reeve of
West Wawanosh
• 3 years as Councillor of
West Wawanosh
• Past Chairman of Huron
County Milk Committee
organist/music director. Valerie will
begin duties for Londesboro United
Church on Nov. 1. Her skillful piano
selections With Prayer and Bridge
Over Troubled Waters were an
enjoyable addition to the morning’s
celebration.
With Gail Lear at the organ, the
senior choir favoured with a hymn
anthem On Eagle’s Wings.
The New Testament scripture
passages were 1 Corinthians 13: 1-8,
in which Paul discusses aspects of
love and Mark 1: 9-11 an account of
the baptism of Christ by John the
Baptist. From the Old Testament
book of Samuel came the text for the
sermon.
Hannah entered into a covenant
The contract for the design and
construction of the new sewage
storage tank was awarded to DeJong
and Sons Ltd. at a price of $42,813.
***
Approval was given for the
payment of bills and accounts
totalling $119,376.98.
***
There were no objections to a
application for consent to sever land
located at Plan 171, Lot 10.
***
Clerk-Treasurer John Stewart was
authorized to attend the Ministry of
Municipal Affair and Housing
Annual Southwestern Municipal
Conference, Dec. 8. The registration
fee of $99 will be paid by council.
***
Council concurred with a
resolution from Hanover asking
Canada Post to issues a stamp
honouring volunteer firefighters.
***
Support was given to a resolution
from Peel, asking the Ministry of
Environment to pay costs associated
with water testing and reporting.
Councillor Rob Lawrie asked that
council also support a request for the
ministry to provide equivalent
funding for private enterprise.
***
Council authorized a donation of
$750 to the Blyth Union Cemetery.
for the funding were chosen based
on need, organization, infrastructure,
partnerships and future development
potential.
CAP will also enable each site to
hire a student to provide internet
training and guidance.
Other communities to receive
grants include Centralia, Fordwich
and Gorrie libraries and the Formosa
and District Lions Club building.
• Past Chairman of East
Wawanosh Federation of Ag.
• Past Chairman of Huron
County Dairy Herd Imp. Corp.
• 28 years Clerk of Chalmers
Presbyterian Church
relationship with God. If God would
grant her a son, Hannah would offer
him for God’s service. When Hannah
left her son, Samuel in the temple for
the Lord, she must have wondered
‘What’s Next?’ which was the title
for Rev. Ross’ message.
Rev. Ross asked the members of
the Londesboro United Church on
their Anniversary Sunday to consider
what’s next for them in their
PEOPLE AROUND
LONDESBORO
At the time of reporting, Addie
Hunking is a patient in Clinton
hospital. A cheery card or a visit
would certainly buoy her spirits.
An all-candidates meeting for
Ward 2 or Hullett Twp. will be held
on Wednesday, Nov. 1 at 7:30 p.m. in
the Londesboro Hall. Ratepayers are
encouraged to attend and discuss
election issues and concerns. Other
meetings for the municipality of
Central Huron are Thursday, Oct. 26
at Goderich Twp. Hall and Thurs.
Nov. 2 at the Clinton Town Hall.
Tonight, Oct. 25, is the ham supper
at Hullett Central Public School
beginning at 5 p.m.
Just a reminder, too, that the
school is again collecting Zehrs and
Knechtel grocery tapes to help buy
library books. The tapes can be
dropped off at the school office or
given to any school family.
The annual Masonic banquet
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church’s covenant relationship with
God. He reasoned that the
covenanting road will likely head
into darkness before emerging into
new triumphs.
Therefore church members must
have patience through changes and
minister together with respect for all
the covenant partners.
A social time was celebrated
following the service
ladies night will be held at the
Londesboro Hall on Friday, Nov. 3.
For tickets contact Ed Salverda.
On Sunday, Oct. 22 Dorothy
Taylor of Laurel celebrated her 90th
birthday. The party was held at the
farm of her son, Dr. John Taylor.
Four generations of Taylors were on
hand to mark this special occasion.
Dorothy was reported in good health
and certainly enjoyed the attention of
the day.
Attending from this area were H.
Boyd and Muriel Taylor, Jim and
Crystal Taylor and family and Nancy
Snell and family as well as Claire
Taylor from Salt Spring Island, B.C.
Dorothy’s late husband, J. Boyd
Taylor was raised on the farm
just outside of Blyth now owned
by H. Boyd Taylor. Boyd and
Dorothy purchased the river pro
perty just south of Londesboro from
Alex Wells in the late 1960s. They
tore down the water-driven mill
buildings and built a home and guest
house in sight of the dam. It was
their summer place for
approximately 10 years.
The property was subsequently
purchased by Peter and Dorothy
Hardy and is now owned by Juergin
and Anna Schmitz.
The Happy Gang Seniors will hold
a senior’s dance at Londesboro Hall
on Friday, Oct. 27 starting at 8 p.m.
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