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The Citizen, 1988-11-02, Page 13Willing workers Sharon Bergsma of RR 1, Londesboro and Sylvia Nonkes of RR1, Auburn, helped serve up the mouth-watering main course at the Blyth Christian Reformed Church Supper on Friday. Highlights of the meal were Martin Wilts’ home-made sausage, as offered by Sylvia, and two different kinds of traditional Dutch “stampot,” which are various vegetables mashed together with potatoes as a main dish, offered here by Sharon. Funds raised through the supper will be used for church work. Blyth United marks 26th anniversary Blyth United Church celebrated the 26th anniversary on Sunday, October 30 with Rev. Robert Rum­ ball, directorof Mission for the deaf, as their guest speaker. He titled his sermon “People God uses’’. He said “we thank God for those who initiated this place of worship, because there are many who need Jesus today. God’s word is the same forever. This will be a better community if this Church contin­ ues.’’ He asserted that all who receive Christ and call themselves Chris­ tians are given power to see beyond their difficulties. He gives his followers the power to know Him and the ability to share this knowledge with others. He said “ I can ’ t answer for actions of people in authority in the Church but I know what I must do. We all need the ability to love; God who so loved the world that He sent His Son, loves me’’ During his conversation with the children Dr. Rumball taught them to sing “Jesus Loves Me’’ in sign language. Candice Howson was their leader. Shirley Vincent assisted Margaret Kai with the music. The male choir consistingof JamesLaurie, Herb Shannon, Fred DeBoer, Bill How- son, Millar Richmond, Tom Cronin, Brad Lewis, Fred Meier, Bodie Craig, Jake Middlecamp, Lloyd Walden, Albert Wasson, Lorenzo Ramirez, Chris Meier, Harvey 4-H club tours store The Blyth II 4H Club has been in progress since September. The leader is Karen Stewart and the assistant leader is Margaret Cronyn. The group meets at the home of its leader, Karen Stewart. The club is entitled “Much Ado About Meat” and the girls are learning different ways to cook and serve meat. The president of the club is Nicole McDowell and Elliott Lapp, delight­ ed the congregation with their rendering of “Near to the heart of God’’ and “Come thou Almighty King”. The last hymn of the very impressive service was “O master let me walk with Thee”, following the benediction the choir sang softly “Dear Lord and Father of man­ kind.” Ushers were Doug and Jeff Howson and Faye and Erin Bolger. EVENING SERVICE At the evening service Rev. Lorenzo Ramirez chose as his sermon subject “My hope is built on nothing less”. He said “we are living between memory and hope - there is always a link between the past and the present. We are always looking back to Christ who said “do this in memory of me”. “Past days are good to recall” he stated, “they giveusasenseoffulfillment - the church is a symbol of faith and determination.” “Hope is also very important” he said, ‘ ‘because when Jesus came he broughtamessageofhope. Hope gave the desciples strength and the Church grew and grew. But as Christians we must search very carefully for the truth and what the Bible teaches. Wemustacttoday, let us not despair, but continue to create memories.” Shirley Vincent assisted at the piano with Intermediate and Senior choir's singing. There were four beautiful baksets of flowers in memory of Lillian Patterson. Richmond, Sandra Deveau is the vice-president, the secretary is rotating, and Nikki Snell is the press reporter. The club members include the afore mentioned and Heidi Scrimgeour, Leah Richmond, and Rose Machan. The members toured Scrimgeour’s meat department as part of their learning experience. There will be a pot luck supper for the mothers in a few weeks. Londesboro Compiled by Mrs. June Fothergill. Phone 523-4360 Happy Gang makes Christmas plans already The October meeting of Happy Gang Seniors was held on Wednes­ day afternoon, Oct. 26 at the hall at 1:30 p.m. The meeting opened with “O Canada”. Audrey Thompson was chairman in the absence of President Clara Riley. Audrey opened the meeting with a poem. New secretary Edythe Beacom read the minutes of the September meeting. They were Londesboro United to hear guest speaker Greeeters at Londesboro United Church on Sunday were Len and Betty Archambault. Ushers were Melanie Knox, Kerry Szusz, Michelle Dillon and Shannon Duizer. Flowers on the piano were in memory of Ivan Carter andflowerson Memorial stand in memory of Norman Alexander. A Bible was presented to Cheryl Thompson on the occasion of her ninth birthday. Next Sunday Auburn United Church will join with Londes­ boro with a hymn-sing at 11 a.m. and service at 11:15 a.m. Guest speaker will be Rev. Ruth Snider of Hope International Development Agency. After service, a lunch of soup, sandwiches and dessert will be served. Londesboro ladies are to bring sandwiches and dessert. Peoplewithlast names from A - L bring dessert and from L - Z, bring sandwiches. The Senior Youth Group meets on Friday, Nov. 4 at 7 p.m. at Ontario Street United Church. After devo­ tions, bowlingfrom 7:30 - 9 p.m. Cost is $3.00. The Boys Club meets Saturday, Nov. 5 at 2 p.m. at the bowling alley. The cost is $2.50 for two games and shoes. Senior choir practice is on Wednesday, Nov. 2 at 7 p.m. and next Sunday at 10:15 a.m. Bible Study is Wednesday, Nov. 2 at 1:15 p.m. at the Snihurs. The third film in series at Auburn Missionary Church will be held on Thursday, Nov. 3 at 8 p.m. This film is about raising adolescents. All are wel­ come. The Sunday School Carnival is on Saturday, Nov. 19,7-9p.m. at Hullett Central School. The sermon topic was “People with a Purpose.” People The sympathy of the community is extended to Jim and Dorothy Carter and family in the passing of Jim’s father, the late Ivan Carter. The sympathy of the community is extended to Mrs. Helen Alexander and family of Clinton, in the passing of the late Norman Alexander. The November meeting of the Londesboro W.I. will be held on Wednesday evening, Nov. 9 at 8 p.m. Guest speaker will be Kathy Bromley of Blyth, who will speak on Epilepsy. Brussels 4-H club gets cooking BY JACQUIE SEILI The Brussels I 4H meeting was held October 17 at 6:30 at the place of Kathy Bridge. Members opened the meeting with the 4H pledge, then held roll call. They then read “Let’s Talk It Over”. They talked about Achieve­ ment night. Then they had time to work in their books. Members made Ceasar Salad with bacon. It was very good. Members closed their meet­ ing and decided on the next meeting date. THE CITIZEN, WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 2, 1988. PAGE 13. Cheerio Club gets 2 new members approved. Roll call was answered by 24 members. The treasurer’s report was given by Laura Lyon. New membership cards were given out. The Christmas dinner will be on Wednesday, November 30 at the hall at 12:30 p.m. The price is $8. Blyth Senior citizens invited the group on Wednesday, Nov. 23 at 1 p.m. for dessert, coffee and fun. Six tables of euchre were played. Winnerswere: men’s high, Jean Scott (playing as a man); men’s lone hands, Ted Fothergill; men’s low, Margaret Taylor (playing as a man); ladies high, Estella Adams; ladies lone hands, Mabel McAdam, Clin­ ton; ladies low, Margaret Good. "The Family Man" Notice is hereby given to the municipal electors of the TOWNSHIP OF HULLETT THAT Whereas more candidates have been nominated to each of the following offices than the number required to fill such offices, THEREFORE: Polls will be held upon the dates and at the times and places stated in this notice for the purpose of electing the holders of such offices. OFFICES FOR WHICH POLL TO BE HELD: THREE [3] Councillors ONE [1] Representative to the Huron Perth R.C.S.S. Board ADVANCE POLLS: Saturday, Novembers, 1988, and Thursday, November 10, 1988. POLL TO BE HELD at Hullett Township Municipal Offices at Lot 23, Concession 10. Poll to be open from 10:00 A.M. to 8:00 P.M. REGULAR POLLS: MONDAY, NOVEMBER 14, 1988 at the following locations: #1 Polling Subdivision - Residence of Don Watson, Jr., Plan 140, Lots 21 &22, Pts. of Lots 7 & 8- Comprising all lots on Concession one [1] to five [5] #2 Polling Subdivision - Residence of Donald MacGregor, Concession 11, Lot 8 - Comprising Lots One [1 ] to Twenty [20] on Concession Six [6] to Fourteen [14] #3 Polling Subdivision - Londesboro Community Hall - Comprising Lots Twenty-one [21] to Thirty [30] on Concession Six [6] to Fourteen [14] #4 Polling Subdivision - Auburn Community Hall - Comprising Lots Thirty-One [31] to the Baseline on Concession Six [6] to Fourteen [14] and all lots West of the Baseline to the Maitland River. REGULAR POLLSWILL BE OPEN FROM 10a.m. toSp.m. PROXY APPLICATIONS: A person who has been appointed a voting proxy may apply to the Clerk not later than 5:00 o’clock in the afternoon of polling day to receive a certificate to vote by proxy for the polling subdivision in which the person appointing the voting proxy is entitled to vote. GIVEN UNDER MY HAND AND SEAL this 20th day of October, 1988: Beverly M.Shaddick Acting Clerk. The October meeting of Cheerio Club was held on Tuesday after­ noon, Oct. 25atthehome of Mary Longman. Mary welcomed everyone. She read a poem, “The Rule”. Vietta Hoggart read a poem on “Autumn Leaves”. Roll call was answered by nine members and two visitors. Minutes of July meeting were read. Collec­ tion was taken up and draw money collected. The draw donated by Edythe Beacom was won by Laura Lyon. Two new members joined the Cheerio Club: Ora Bruce and Clara Riley. Vietta read a piece on “How Halloween customs originated.” The next meeting will be Group 4. It will be held at Beth Knox’s. Cards were played and lunch was served by Vietta Hoggart and Mary Longman. IN HULLETT ELECT Don Greidanus To Council! Your vote will be much appreciated NOTICE OF POLL