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Clinton News-Record, 1987-02-04, Page 20Page 20—CLINTON NEWS -RECORD, WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 4, 1987 United Church congregational meeting opens with pot luck dessert By Dora Shobbrook LONDESBORO - The United Church con= gregational meeting was held here on January 27 and it began with a pot luck dessert and coffee. This was followed by the annual meeting that was opened with a prayer from Rev. Snihur. Gordon Shobbrook was elected as chairperson and Brenda Radford as secretary for the 1987 meeting. To begin the business the adoption of the agenda was passed and this allowed the adherents to vote. Brenda then read the minutes of 1986. Next in line was the reports of commit- tees. Re-elected were Len Archambault, Jim Jameison, Jack Snell and Caroline Thompson as written session members. The youth members of session are Bryan Whyte and Greg Brunckard. Helen Lee is the UCW representative and Jean Fox is the treasurer. The secretary is Caron Snihur. Norman Alexander was chosen as the Presbytery delegate, as were Rev. Snihur, Ruth Shaddick, and Margaret Anderson. Elwood Mitchell, Trudy Pollard and Harry Lear are the auditors. In inemorian member is Joseph Shaddick. On the com- mittee for baptisms are Justin Lyon, Cara Armstrong, Dawn Dolmage, Krystal Albrecht, Brianne Albrecht and Matthew Howard. The statistical report showed that the number of households is 165, the number of resident members in 329 and the number of non-resident members is 140 to give a total of ,469 members. The number of members removed by death was one and removed by transfer was three. Two members were received by membership, Approval was received by the Presbytery to purchase the Harkes property west of the church. A motion was passed to canvass each home for donations to the property fund. The treasurer's report was given by Jean Fox. It was moved to have volunteers assist in the church house cleaning on February 27 and 28. The 1987 budget of $588 was accepted. Thanks were given to the UCW for their $2,500 donation, to Jean Fox, to Garnet and Margaret Wright and Kim, to Gail Lear for training the junior organists Deanna Lyon and Sara Lyons, and to Barbara Bosman and Marsha Szusz. Special thanks were given to the Snihurs for their leadership and enthusiasm. Happy Gang Seniors The Happy Gang Seniors meeting was held on January 28 in the Londesboro Hall with President Audrey Thompson in charge. Roll call was answered with 28 members present. The minutes of the October - November meeting were read by Estella Adams. There will be a moon walk again this year from May 22 to May 31. The treasurer's report showed a collection for Ron Nesbitt at the November meeting netted $219. The Novembet balance was $29.43. A letter was received from Pete Round - tree to keep record of the club. The Zone 8 seniors will meet at Dashwood on April 7 and it will be hostessed by Dashwood and Grand Bend. A thank -you was received from Mae Smith for a card which was sent to her. The February roll call will be a discussion for future programs. Audrey gave a reading at the meeting's close. Cards were played and the winners in- cluded Mary Dale who had the ladies high and Margaret Taylor who had the lone hands. Iasbel Scanlon had the low. For the men Kay Konarski, playing as a man, had the high while Ted Fothergill had the lone hands and George Smith had the low. A gift donated by Clare Vincent was won by Isabel Scanlon. Lunch was s,erNpd by the committee of Beryl Reid and Dora Shobbrook. Shuffleboard, There were nine players 'alit for shuf- fleboard on January 28. The high score went to Helen Lee. The next games will be played on February. 4. United Church Greeting members to the Londesboro United Church on February 1 were Rev. Snihur and Hairy Snell while the ushers were Kevin Wright, Richard Burgsma and Gerben and Gerrit Wilts. Rev. Snihur welcomed all and gave the call to worship along with the following an- nouncements. The senior youth group will be bowling on February 6 at 7 p.m. The teen confirmation classes will begin on February 7 at 11 a.m. February 8 will be communion Sunday. A hymn sing will precede the ser- vice at 10:50 "a.m. The Quebec Fellowship will meet on February 11 at 6:30 p.m. John Cartwright was the assistant PRT for this area. Crystal Whyte attended the TOC Alpha conference in Toronto. They gave their reports. Children's time was "If you are happy in the Lord" and the junior teachers were San- dy and Julie Merner. Summer Het n 3 ways Ontario is helping youth this summer The Ontario Ministry of Skills Development, as part of its comprehensive mandate to provide skills training and work experience for young people, provides these opportunities to work and earn money this summer. 1. Working with Business The Ontario Summer Employment Program is directed toward employers and encourages them to hire young people for newly created summer jobs. The Ministry of Skills Development will provide $ 1.25 per hour towards the salary cost of the person hired. Young ro n people gain invaluable work experiei while Ontario companies receive the \. benefit of these willing, eager workers. Employers who could do more to provide young people with summer jobs should call 1-800-387-1290 (in Toronto 585-7399) for further information. 2. Be your own Boss START-UP provides students with an excellent opportunity to Team how to run their own summer businesses. In co-operation with The Ontario Chamber of Commerce and The Royal Bank of Canada students who want to start a summer business may apply for an interest free loan of up to $3,000 from START-UP. It's an opportunity for young people to learn valuable entrepreneurial skills. Interested students can get more information by calling 1-800-387-0777. 3. Working with On The Government of Ontario through its Experience '87. ministries and associated community Interested young people can get more agencies offers young people the information and applications by calling opportunity to gain valuable career 1-800-387-0777. related experience on the lob through Ontario Ministry of Skills Development Gregory Sorbara Minister Ontario Ministry of Skills Development imeaseseememer c` The anthem was with the junior girls and choir director Marsha Szusz. The organist was Deanna Lyon. Personals The Huron Perth UCW Presbferial was held on January 26 in Mitchell: The voting delegates from Londesboro were Joan Whyte, Brenda Radford and Helen Lee. A WI card party will be held on February 6 at 8 p.m. in the hall. Everyone is welcome and the ladies are asked to bring lunch. The WI will be holding a Tweedsmuir workshop meeting on February 12 at the home of Helen Lawson. They will be work- ing on Tweedsmuir books. Roll call will be on an story of horse and buggy days. Ross and Muriel Millson of Woodstock visited with her mother Dora Shobbrook on January 31. Hugh Millar along with Betty, Brian, Craig, Scott, Brenda and Allan Young at- tended the baptism of grandson Bradley Stewart, the son of Randy and Linda Millar. Also attending was his great grandmother Edna Stewart of Clinton. On February 1 they were dinner guests in Port Elgin of Randy and Linda. Linda and John Lawrie and Jennifer of Kitchener visited on February 1 with, her parents Mr: and Mrs. Bob Thompson. 4-H Club A meeting for the 4-H Club "Surviving With Style" will be held in Londesboro on February 9 at 7 p.rn. All boys and girls wishing to join must have been 12 years old before January 1 of 1987. Please contact the leaders for the location of the meeting. They are Sandra Mayberry at 523-9479 and Elizabeth Lawson at 523-4487. Explorer girls meet in Londesboro By Kelly Bosman LONDESBORO - The Explorer girls met in the United Church here on January 28 with two girls absent. They had a collection of $4.75. This was followed by a reading from the book called "The Church Mouse" by Mrs. Taylor. Christy Scott and Erin Horbanuik read the emblem and Kerrie Szusz read the picture. Lindsay Anderson brought cookies and the leaders provided the chocolate milk. For their craft they continued with the knitting from last week, and they learned how to pearl. They ended their meeting by singing "This is my Father's world." The next meeting will be held on February 11. 91 Toothbrushes for all at Hullett LONDESBORO - The nurses from the den- tal program visited Hullett Central School last week. Most classes watched a film and were fortunate to get a toothbrush . I'm sure all the children enjoyed their visit. The Clinton high school band and choir was supposed to play and sing for us on Fri- day. but unfortunately school was cancelled because of bad weather. Consequently we were unable to hear them. Instead, they came on Thursday Everyone enjoyecj their performance The Grade 8 class and their parents at- tended Parent's Night at the Clinton High School on .January 28 They went to get ac- quainted with the new school and to see what classes they have to offer. The halls of the senior side at Hullett Cen- tral School are being painted in some bright colors. Our thanks goes to Doug Kyle and Doug Jones, our painters. The colors cer- tainly put some life into the school. Edited by .Julia de Jong and Michelle Govenlock Reported by Cathy Nesbitt. 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