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The Citizen, 1992-10-07, Page 12PAGE 12. THE CITIZEN, WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 7,1992. LondesboroThe news from East Wawanosh School news: Soccer players show good sportsmanship Pouring it on Jon Miller of Clinton pours on the syrup during the Lions Old Tyme Country Breakfast hosted by the Londesboro Lions this past Sunday at the Londesboro Hall. The event is held three times a year and proceeds are used for community betterment. GRADE TWO Grade two students are hard at work. They are trying to get all their words correct in spelling. GRADE THREE Miss Mathers' grade threes have enjoyed helping their kindergarten buddies make life-size models of themselves. They had fun meeting their grade 5/6 reading buddies and are looking forward to working with them this year. Last week » they learned about Bridget Cucksey as she was the "Special Me" person of the week. Celebrating birthdays this month were Bridget Cucksey, Candace Procter, and Adam McBumey. GRADE FOUR/FIVE The class would like to thank all those who made their first Treat Sale a success. They have been working on a newspaper report and an imaginative story based on their adventures at the Pioneer Thresher Reunion. They had fun writing "Who Am I?" surprises for their parents for Open House. They enjoyed working with their Grade 1 buddies on pictures to show their parents. SPECIAL NEWS The school's Open House was on Tuesday, Sept. 29. Students came to school at night with their parents and friends to show them what they have learnt so far, and introduce them to their teachers for this school year. Some of the grade 6/7 students showed them some programs on the Icons and the CD Rom. Some left some money at the Book Fair, but went home with some interesting books to read, as well as memories of that Big Red Dog, Clifford. SPORTS Congratulations to the girls' and boys' soccer teams for representing the school so well and displaying good sportsmanship at the recent North-Huron Soccer Tournament held at Grey Central School. The weatherman cooperated for that day although a few players took mud baths before the day was over. AValtonThe news from Compiled by Betty McCall Phone 887-6677 Worldwide Communion service held at Duff's United Church Rev. Randy Banks officiated for the Worldwide Communion services Sunday morning at the Walton Bluevale Pastoral Charge. Greeters at Duffs were Tom and Darlene Leeming. Receiving the offering were Ross Bennett, Campbell Wey and Tom Leeming. Organist was Glenda Carter. The choir sang an anthem with Patti Banks as pianist. Serving communion were Viola Kirkby, Fred McClure, Neil McGavin and Graeme Craig. Walton Board met at the church at 7:30 pm Oct. 5. The senior choir is invited to Bluevale Monday nights to practise an anthem for the covenanting service. There is no Junior choir practice this week. On Wednesday, Oct. 7, a Thanksgiving Feast will be held in the church basement at 6:30 pm for all U.C.W. ladies prior to their meeting. Everyone is to come in an appropriate costume. A fine will be levied for those not in costume. It is also Copper Collection. Order forms are available from any Sunday School teacher to order­ cheese in the campaign by the Sunday School. Delivery will be in November. Everyone was invited downstairs following the service for muffins served by the Sunday School. A lovely bouquet of flowers was placed in the entrance to the church from the wedding at Duffs church Saturday of Greg Humphries and Andrea Smith. Friends return home from bus trip Mary Humphries, Helen Williamson, Mary McCall and Dorothy McCluskey have returned home from a two week bus trip to the east coast. They found the weather and the colourful scenery coming home through Vermont, wonderful. Heather Hulley baptized at Londesboro United Greeters at church on Sunday, Oct. 4 were Doug and Karen Dolmage. Ushers were Fred Peel, Larry Hoggart, Doug Dolmage and Chris Knox. This was hymn sing Sunday. The Sacrament of Baptism was given to Heather Elizabeth Hulley, child of Bob and Janey Hulley and Carissa Sierra Stinson, daughter of Ann Marie Stinson. Holy Communion was held. Rev. Ross's sermon topic was "Don't Let The - Fire Go Out." The Junior Youth Group with Florence Cartwright as leader gave a donation of $125 from the car wash to the Londesboro Church Building Fund. This was received by Doug Dolmadge. Next Sunday a special offering for African Relief will be taken up. Senior Youth Group will meet at Paul's place on Oct. 8, 8-10 p.m. for outdoor games and devotions. Senior choir practice is on Friday, Oct. 8 at 7:30 p.m. and on Sunday Oct. 11 at 10:30 a.m. The flowers on the memorial stand were placed by Nick and Joan Whyte in memory of Joan's father the late Fred McClymont. Happy Gang Seniors elect officers The September meeting of the Happy Gang Seniors was held at the hall on Wednesday, Sept. 30 at 12:30 pm. After dinner President Harry Lear took charge of the meeting made that dances be held in October and November. The election of officers was held. Results are: president, Harry Lear; vice-president, Edythe Beacom; secretary, June Fothergill and treasurer, Reta Kelland. The social committee for next month is Bob Madill, Hazel Watkins, Clara Riley and Margaret Good. Nominating committee is Harry Lear, Clara Riley and Addie Hunking. In charge of cakes for the October meeting are June Fothergill and Ora Bruce. Other groups will be invited in the new year. Shuffleboard will begin the first Wednesday in November. Thank you’s were read from Bob Thompson and Andrea Postma and for Grade 8 Graduation awards. The Legion Rally is Oct. 20 at Grand Bell. Seven tables of euchre were played. Winners were: ladies' high, Ora Bruce; ladies' lone hands, Alice Buchanan; ladies' low, Clara Riley; men's high, Vietta Hoggart (playing as a man); men's lone bands, Beth Knox (playing as a man) and men's low, Kay Konarski (playing as a man). which was opened with the singing of "O Canada". The minutes of May and June meetings were read and accepted by Lome Hunking and Helen Lawson. Reta Kelland gave the financial report. This was seconded by Clara Riley. Thirty- four members were present. A report on the dances was given by Betty Hulley. A motion was Announcing the PERMANENT COVER II PROGRAM WEST WAWANOSH MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY You may qualify for up to $10,000 by retiring fragile farmland. 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