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L The news from
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Compiled by June Fothergill Phone 523-4360
UCW hears speaker
The September meeting of
Londesboro UCW was held at the
Londesboro United Church at
8 p.m. on Monday, Sept. 22. The
meeting opened with the purpose.
They had the worship service.
Margaret Wright read a poem,
"Heart Gift".
The service closed with prayer.
Brenda Radford introduced guest
speaker, Sheila Evans of London,
who spoke on the "Out of the Cold
Program". This was very interesting.
Helen gave the minutes of the
June meeting. Reta gave the
treasurer's report.
A card of thanks will be sent to
The September meeting of
Londesboro Happy Gang Seniors
was held at the Hall on Wednesday,
Sept. 24.
They had a lovely meal after
singing Grace. They opened with O
Canada, a minute's silence was
observed in memory of Norman
Vincent, Dora Shobbrook and
Gordon MacGregor who passed
away in the last year.
Reta Kelland gave the financial
report.
Len Archambault thanked those
who have helped the last two years.
The new president, Mary Peel, took
office. Betty Hulley reported on the
Fall Rally on Oct. 14 at Grand
Bend. They Happy Gang members
are to visit Blyth Seniors on Oct.
22 at noon.
Louise Hayter and Glen
McCellar will visit here in October.
Members are also invited to
Dungannon on Saturday, Oct. 18 at
1 p.m. for a fun day.
The Christmas meeting is at the
end of November. October KP is
Florence Snell and Betty Millar.
Cake is Helen Lee and Addie
Hunking while ice cream is Reg
and Ted.
The next card party is on Oct. 10.
Cards were played. There were
six tables of euchre. Winners were:
Ladies' high, Josephine MacGregor;
ladies' Ione hands, Margaret
Taylor; ladies' low, Elma Je.witt;
men's high, Orville Kelland; men's
Ione hands, a tie, Keith Tyndall and
Gordon Radford; men's low,
Margaret Good.
Hullett gives support to Blyth
Members sang the hymn Pass It
On. Bernice Norman read the
scripture. Dorothy Tamblyn gave a
reading on Abraham. Audrey
Thompson spoke on Jacob. Betty
Hulley read about Joseph. Margaret
Good read about Mary. Brenda
Radford read from the Book of
Ruth. Hymn 525 was sung.
Sam Dougherty for his work on the
windows. Thank yous were read
from Chrystal Hulley, Sara and
Sean Pellow, Betty Dale, Susan
Howson and the Huron Adult Day
Centre.
Lunch was served by Reta
Kelland, Liza Lawson and Marsha
Szusz.
Lees greet at church
Greeters at Londesboro United
Church on Sunday, Sept. 28 were
Jack and Helen Lee. Ushers were
Ed and Mary Salverda.
The junior choir sang. The sermon
topic was "Who Does What?"
Youth Group begins on Friday,
Oct. 3 at 6:30 p.m. with a barbecue,
games and planning. The group
will meet at the home of Joan
Goodall. This programme is for
youth in Grades 6, 7 and 8.
Junior choir practice is every
Tuesday night from 7-8 p.m.
Kelly Bosman is the new leader.
Sister Mary Davidson won the
lucky draw and a beautiful lunch
was served at the close of the
meeting.
Hullett council gave their support
to Blyth council's resolution
regarding education taxes, which
passed at the recent Association of
Municipalities of Ontario confer
ence.
The resolution asks the provin
cial government to remove educa
tion taxes from all property,
including commercial and industri
al lands.
Council agreed, at the Sept. 16
meeting, to send letters to Blyth
council, as well as the appropriate
ministries, indicating their support.
Council supported Huron Coun
ty's application for funds, on behalf
of the municipalities, from the
Community Reinvestment Fund set
up by the provincial government.
In reviewing the options for
restructuring, Hullett council opted
for an improved status quo which
will look for opportunities for cost
savings. Council agreed the exist
ing municipalities should remain
until the impact of provincial
downloading is known.
The 1997 budget was adjusted to
allow for an expenditure on Hogs-
back Bridge. The money will be
transferred from the transportation
capital reserve.
Approval was given for the pur
chase of a Remembrance Day
wreath from Clinton Legion for
$34, with a $34 donation going to
Blyth Legion.
Clerk-Treasurer Bev Shaddick
was authorized to attend the Zone 2
Association of Municipal Clerk-
Treasurers of Ontario meeting in
Palmerston, Oct. 16, at a cost of
$25.
WDCLA gears up for big fundraiser
Aux. plans upcoming events
Continued from page 11
Lucknow assisted with the hosting
making it a very successful day.
Upcoming events are the fall
rummage sale to be held at the
Wingham Armouries on Thursday,
Oct. 16 from 4 to 8:30 p.m. and
Friday, Oct. 17 from 9:30 to 12:30
p.m. Seasonal clothing is requested.
An award will be presented by
the auxiliary at the F. E. Madill
commencement in October to a
graduating student furthering his or
her education in the health field.
Eight delegates will be attending
the Regional Fall Conference in
Exeter.
Hospital bridge will be starting in
November. Anyone wanting to play
should phone 357-1923.
The next hospital auxiliary
meeting is Nov. 24. New members
are welcome.
The Wingham and District
Community Living Association
(WDCLA) held the first Early Bird
Draw Sept. 19 for the Annual
Lottery Dinner and Dance to be
held Nov. 15. Winners of the $500
prize were Donna and Allan
Snowden of RR 3, Wingham.
The draw was made by Lloyd
Carter at the administration office
of the WDCLA. The second Early
Bird Draw, for $500, will be held
Oct. 19. Thirty prizes (five draws
for $1,000, five draws for $500, 10
draws for $250 and 10 draws for
$100) will take place at the Lottery
Dinner and Dance. The event will
be held at the Brussels, Morris and
Grey Community Centre in
Brussels.
A limited number of tickets are
still available through the WDCLA
office, 153 John St., Wingham,
357-3562.
Based on the choices and desires
of the people, support by WDCLA,
staff provide the necessary
resources, training and supports to
enable people to become involved
in their community. In this 19th
year of the Lottery Dinner and
Dance, the money raised from the
event is even more important in
helping us to achieve our goal.
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