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Local branch of Diabetes
Association celebrates 10th
by Teresa. Courtney
The Huron Bruce Branch of the
Canadian Diabetes - Association
(CDA) celebrated its 10th anniver
sari at the Lucknow and District
Community Centre on October 12,
with a laid), and fah night. Ap-
proximately 100 diabetics, family
aid friends sat down to a roast beef..
dinner catered by the Kingsbridge
Catholic Women's League.
- Head table guests were Marjorie
ook, Paula Blagrave. Reverend
and Mrs. Bob Perry, Isabel and
Frank Burke., Richard and Chris
Payne. Clarence and Nancy Webb,
Joe and Teresa Courtney, Joe and
Thelma . VanOsch" and F. Bud
McKeen. Master of Ceremonies.
was. Clarence Webb, past president
and now Region 9 Director of
CDA.
Messages of congratulations were
'received from Ontario Division
CDA President Charles Parsons and
Vice President Murray Wood.
Congratulations were paid to the
founding members Marjorie Cook
and Paula Blagravem, to the give
presidents, Reverend Bob Perry,
Isabel Burke, Richard Payne,
Clarence Webb • and Teresa
Courtney as well as, to the
executives, the volunteers and to all
who helped through the years. The
branch covered the large'area from'
Hanover to Exeter and the surroun-
ding areas. Through volunteers the
branch has grown and a ` new
Hanover chapter was formed in
1989, taking over the area of
Walkerton,. Hanover and"Mildmay.
Approximately 200 members belong
to the Huron Bruce Branch.
President of the Lucknow Lions
Club, Joe VanOsch presented a
collected through the toluol
November Diabeteg. Appeal goes
ttuwwards research.
A variety concert was enjoyed.
Taking part were the Lucknow
Scottish Country Dancers under the
direction of Isabel Shephard, P. Bud
McKeen with Irish songsand
violinist Wesley Drennan, The latter
two wem accompanied on the piano
by Clarence Webb.
Isabel' Burke thanked Teresa for
her volunteer work to the .Huron
Bruce Branchand presented her.
with a gift.
A fruit basket donated by the
Mae,Adam Mini Mart of Ripley was
won by Sylvia Harman, Other
prizes donated, by Bill and Tom
Kempton, the Coling Brothers,.
Allan and Marie Coiling, all of
Ripley and Isabel Burke of Point
Clarke were won by Rick Payne,'
Thelma VanOsch, Ruth Patterson,
Rose Fraynei Leona Boyle, Ber-
nadean Ritchie, Paula Blagrave,.
Chris. Payne, Roy Bellinger, Grant
Farrish, Marjorie Maclntyre and J.
Currie Colwell.
Music for dancing was supplied
by "Country' Round U'p", with
locals Betty Lou Dalton and Allan
MacKenzie.
cheque for $400.00 to President
Teresa Courtney for the branch and
wished them well in future under:
takings. Guest speaker, F. Bud
McKeen of London, in song and ,
verse held his audience spellbound,
not only with delightful Irish sin-
ging but also commentary on
diabetic research,through the years
and now the implantation of islets
which surely hold bright hopes for
the ''90's. Surely a cure for
Diabetes is not too far off. Money
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10th
The post and OresenriPresidents of the Huron -Bruce Branch of the
Canadian Diabetes Association were congratulated on : their work
during the 10 years , of service to area, diabetics at a celebration
• evening bold in' Lucknow last 'friday night, Back row, left to right,.
lrl ver"sary Rreeir Payne,. 1984 - 87, Bob Perry, the first president, 1980 82,
Clarence Web , 1987 - 89. 'front row, Teresa Courtney, 1989- 90 and
Isabel Burk 2 - 8S. (Pat Livingston photo) •
Unit 1 and 2
Unit 1 and 2 of the Lucknow
United Church Women met in the
church ,parlour on October 10.
Allene - Bradley presided for , the
program, with the theme Extra
Blessings at Thanksgiving.
The opening hymn, Lord we
Thank Thee for our Brothers, was
sung with Evelyn Cook at the
piano. The first scripture was read
by Gwen Lennips and she also read
a devotion on gratitude. Elsie Hous-
ton read the second scripture and a
devotion on Thanksgiving. Mrs.
Bradley read on article, of Helen
Steiner Rice's A Thankful Heart,
followed by prayer.
Following the dedication of the
Least Coin, Mrs. Bradley read the
Voice. from Egypt, the story of a
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14kear-old ,girl struggling with
hope. This was followed by prayer,
Margaret Finlay gave an interes-
ting resume on her trip to Europe
this summer, which included the
Passion Play at Oberammergaw,
held in the Bavarian part of Ger-
many. She was thanked by Lois
Walden.
Marion McFarlane and Laura Lee
Cayley each gave announcements.
The units then separated for their
individual business. •
Unit 1
Lois Walden presided and opened
with a Thanksgiving poem. The
minutes and treasurer's report were
read' and approved. Thirteen mem-
bers answered the tollcall by giving
a cherished childhood memory.
The social function committee
secured food, and help for the Fowl
Supper and the social time fol-
lowing the evening anniversary
service.
The ladies donated' towels to' be
given to the Wesley Centre in
Hamilton.
Unit 2
Unit 2 opened the business por-
tion of their meeting with a verse of
scripture from Psalm 34, read by
deader Phyllis Morrison.
The rollcall, a Bible verse on
blessing, was answered by_l3 mem-
bets and one .visitor.
Isobel Miller gave -a complete
treasurer's report. Therewerethree
birthdays durum the past month.
Edna MacDonald; and Mein
Lemonine, social functions, made
.necessary arrangements for food or
the Fowl-Stir/per, October 16.
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