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LEONA CATHERINE BLACK
Mrs. Leona Black of East
Wawanosh Township passed away
at Braemar, Wingham on Sunday,
Sept. 25, 2011. She was 96.
The former Leona White was the
beloved wife of the late Stanley A.
Black who predeceased her in 1997.
She was the dear mother of Lila and
Leroy Rintoul of RR 2, Lucknow;
Harvey and Barb Black of Belgrave
and Bryan Black and Emma
Shortreed of Bayfield. She was the
loving grandmother of 11
grandchildren and 21 great-
grandchildren.
She was the sister-in-law of Mary
White of Walkerton.
Leona was predeceased by her
son Kenneth Black in 1996, one
infant grandson, one infant
granddaughter and one great-
grandson Nigel,
her brothers Laverne and Wilfred
White and her sister Mary
McTaggart.
Visitation was held at McBurney
Funeral Home, Wingham on
Sunday from 2-4 p.m. The funeral
service was held at the funeral home
chapel on Monday. Mrs. Elly Dow
officiated. Interment was in
Belgrave Cemetery, Belgrave.
Memorial donations to the
Belgrave Community Centre would
be appreciated as expressions of
sympathy.
Online condolences may be left at
www.mcburneyfuneralhome.com
NANCY JANE CURRIE
It is with great sadness that the
family of Nancy Jane (Sockett)
Currie of Brussels announces her
passing at the Seaforth Community
Hospital on Saturday, Oct. 1, 2011.
Nancy was in her 63rd year.
Nancy was the beloved wife of
Ken Graber and dear mother of Pat
Maxwell and Leanne Minielly,
Dawn Currie and Jeff Heibein,
Kathy and Mike Bishop and Kenny
and Vanessa Graber.
Nancy was also loved by 10
grandchildren and one great-
grandchild.
She was the sister of Doreen
Sullivan, Bob Sockett, Ron Sockett,
Marlene (Jack) McFadden and
Barry (Linda) Sockett. She was a
sister-in-law to Carl (Bonnie)
Graber.
Nancy was predeceased by her
parents, George and Sadie Sockett,
Carl and Ella Graber and by her
sisters-in-law Blanche Sockett and
Gloria Sockett.
In respect of Nancy’s wishes,
there is no visitation or funeral
service. Cremation has taken place
and arrangements have been
entrusted to Ontario Cremation
Services in London, Ontario.
STEVEN STEVENSON
Steven Stevenson passed away
suddenly on Tuesday, Sept. 13 on
Salt Spring Island, B.C.
He is survived by his wife Deb
Hellicar and their two sons, Dan and
Luke; his mother, Shirley (Steve) La
Fortune, all of Salt Spring Island;
his father Bill (Pam) Stevenson of
Bayfield; his brother Scott (Andrea)
and their three boys, Mathew, Tyler
and Spencer of Belgrave; his sister
Lissa (Jason) Berard and their two
girls, Sadie and Shelby of Seaforth.
Steven is also survived by many
aunts and uncles and many
friends on Salt Spring Island and in
Ontario.
Steve will be remembered for his
great smile, his love of family,
fishing and hunting. Cremation has
taken place.
Pam Stevenson led many of his
family and friends in a celebration
of Steve’s life on Sunday, Sept. 18
at Walkers’ Hook Beach, Salt
Spring Island.
North St. West, Wingham
Mac & Donna Anderson
519-357-1910
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yesterday and a sanctuary of
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Obituaries
Hung out to dry
Ben Craig, President of the Auburn Lions, grabbed a towel
and helped do dishes after the group held a breakfast on
Oct. 2 at the Auburn Community Hall. (Vicky Bremner photo)
Second hockey day coming up
As we approach the first holiday
weekend of the season, several
events are worth marking on your
calendar. This weekend the second
annual “Hockey Day in Auburn”
takes place at the Auburn Hall. For
more information on this event
contact Ben Craig at 519-526-1070
or bencraig24@hotmail.com Last
year’s event was a big success and
players are looking forward to some
good competition this year.
Another event to keep in mind is
the Village Pumpkin Party on
Saturday, Oct. 29, put on by the
Auburn Horticultural Society and the
Auburn Playground Committee. The
party will start shortly after 10 a.m.
with the drop off of contest entries at
the Auburn Community Hall.
The hall will be closed from 11
a.m. to 1 p.m. while judging is
completed. Categories includeopportunities for all ages withcreative crafts, photos and baking.Flyers are available at the post office
with the specific categories and age
groups.
The hall will reopen for pumpking
carving beginning at 1 p.m. starting
with the 14 years and older group. At
1:30 p.m. the 11-13 years group will
carve their pumpkins, 2:15 p.m.,
eight to 10 years group will have
their turn and last but not least will be
the seven years under at 3 p.m.
Children must be accompanied and
supervised by an adult and the
pumpkins must be cleaned at home.
The hall will be opened again at
4:30 p.m. for viewing of all the
judged exhibits and the carved
pumpkins will be put on display. At
5:30 p.m. the event will wrap up with
a community potluck supper
(hopefully without the snowstorm
this time). Refreshments, plates and
utensils will be provided by the
Horticultural Society. After supper
will be the pumpkin lighting
ceremony.
As many have noticed,
deconstruction of the old playground
has begun. The Auburn Lions are in
the process of dismantling the
equipment and parents are advised to
ensure that care is taking during this
transition. There will be activity in
the park in the weeks to come as the
property is prepared for the new
playground equipment. Please tell
children using the park to be
cautious. We all anxiously await the
arrival and installation of the new
equipment.
By Koreen
Moss
519-526-1060
kandkmoss@
sympatico.ca
PEOPLE AROUND AUBURN
NEWS
FROM AUBURN
Auburn WI learns of Iceland
Eleven members and five guests
attended the Sept. 15 meeting of the
Auburn Women’s Institute at the
Auburn Hall.
President Erma welcomed
everyone and opened with the Ode,
Mary Stewart Collect and O’
Canada. Following this she gave a
reading entitled, “A Swiss Bell with
a Chord”.
Minutes and the treasurer’s reports
were read and approved. June
Robinson introduced her son, Jim
Robinson from Waterloo, who gave
a very interesting presentation on a
trip to Iceland that he and his wife
took July 23 to Aug. 5.
Iceland has a population of
320,000 people who mostly live
around the outside of the island as
the interior is quite rocky and
contains huge glaciers. There are
lots and lots of sheep and
horses so hay is a very important
farm crop.
The pasture land is shared by all
and animals are rounded up in the
fall by the owners.
Volcanic activity has shaped the
community today. A geo-thermal
plant captures the power of the earth
and shares electricity and hot water
with communities. Iceland is a most
interesting island to visit and the
educational talk was much enjoyed.
Roll call was “How healthcare has
changed from 50 years ago.”
Information was read regarding the
London Area Convention on Oct. 13
at Mt. Brydges, Caradoc
Community Centre.
District President Dianna
Robinson and District Secretary
Dorothy Coultes attended as
visitors.
A delicious lunch served by Betty
and Erma brought the meeting to a
close.
Doing it by touch
Bob Gordon is legally blind, but you’d never know it when
inspecting his wooden creations. Through touch, and his
wife’s directions, he has created more than 700 wooden
tractors to scale. Gordon presented to the Huron County WI
Rally in Auburn on Oct. 3. (Denny Scott photo)
Due to an unforeseen surplus, the
Auburn Playground Committee now
has more money than required for
the playground equipment and
wants to keep that money in Auburn.
Councillor Marg Anderson, who
is Central Huron’s council
representative on the committee said
that the surplus is due to an
unexpected donation from North
Huron Council.
The amount raised currently sits at
$42,700, Anderson said, and after
clearing the purchase with
municipal Treasurer Terri Taylor, if
there are funds left over (the
equipment was proposed to cost no
more than $41,000) the committee
would like to purchase one recycling
bin, one garbage bin and a bike rack.
Mayor Jim Ginn said he would be
happy to authorize that purchase if
the funding works out the way the
committee thinks it will.
The recommendation was passed
and will be on the floor to be ratified
at the Oct. 11 meeting of Central
Huron Council.
By Shawn Loughlin
The Citizen
NH Donations causes
surplus for playground