The Citizen, 2010-06-24, Page 6PAGE 6. THE CITIZEN, THURSDAY, JUNE 24, 2010.
Farmers’ Market to get
facelift for 2010 season
Montessori bids farewell
After four years, the Montessori school in Blyth is closing its
doors following a fundraiser for local charities. The school’s
children sold art and raised over $500, split evenly between
local chapters of Down Syndrome Association and Autism
Ontario. From left: Brette Brohman, Kayla Cowan, Quaid
Kerr, Westin Riley, program head Angela Horbanuik and
Darcie Brohman. (Denny Scott photo)
Thirteen members and seven
guests were present at the Auburn
Community Hall on June 17 for the
Women’s Institute meeting.
President Erma Cartwright opened
the meeting with the Ode, Mary
Stewart Collect and O Canada.
Following this she gave a reading
about time as a history-maker.
Minutes of the last meeting and
District Annual and treasurer’s
reports were approved.
A letter was read from Nancy
Jardin, District President, reminding
members that theme baskets will
again be offered at the London Area
Convention at Holmesville on
October 14. Huron West’s theme is
“The Baker’s Basket”. Each branch
is asked to provide an item(s) valued
at $10 to add to the basket. Phyllis
Durst offered to donate one of her
cookbooks for this project. Thank
you notes for donations to the 4-H
Club and Goderich Hospital
Auxiliary were also read.
Motions were approved to send
donations to the London Children’s
Hospital Health Foundation and
Huron-Perth Children’s Aid. A big
“thank you” was expressed to Laura
May Chamney for planting flowers
in the gate planters at the hall these
past three years. Also thanks to
Auburn Horticultural Society for
their plantings. June Robinson
introduced her daughter Judy Stoner,
a school teacher of Grades 4 and 5
who lives in Southampton.
She showed a very interesting,
educational movie on “The Monarch
Butterfly Story”. The female lays
400 very tiny eggs – only about four
survive, then she dies.
In September many thousands fly
to Mexico for the winter and return
to Canada in March. Last year, Judy
took a two-day course in the
development of the Monarch and
raised 14 butterflies. Some plants
that attract them are milkweed,
butterfly bush and bee balm – a
perennial nectar-bearing plant. A
very interesting presentation was
enjoyed by all.
A delicious lunch of crackers and
cheese, Angel food cake and
strawberries were served by hostess
Evelyn Christensen and June
Robinson.
Many people gathered at the
Auburn Community Centre to
celebrate the life of Hank Blok.
Family and close friends to the Blok
family attended and had a time of
reminiscing of Hank’s life.
With all the support that is
extended in our communities
around Huron County, on Sunday I
was delighted to see all the families
that attend Huron Chapel
Evangelical Missionary Church withthe dads sporting their paper ties thatthe kids made in Sunday School. Our fathers and grandfathers setthe pace for outreach and theimportance of community support.Whatever the turn in life’shappenings, people gather togetherto lend a hand or extend theircondolences or congratulations. Sotradition comes from our dads and
their dads with the support of our
mothers and their mothers as well,
with that, family tradition and ties
are kept.
Many congratulations go out to
Susan Dobie and Mike Pol who
were engaged last fall and have their
upcoming wedding in August. Susan
is the daughter of Gail and Ross
Dobie of Auburn and Mike is the son
of Lewie and Nellie Pol of
Brodhagen.
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“We will be looking for different
local church groups to participate at
the markets if they are wanting to do
fundraisers,” she said. “And we’ll be
looking for youth who are interested
in selling their art, crafts, food etc.
We will have a ‘youth booth’ for
young (still in school) entrepreneurs,
which will be a great way to test
their market.”
Sawchuk also stated that Sustain
Ontario, an initiative dedicated to an
economically and environmentally
sustainable province, has recently
released recommendations about
how to eat healthy, most of which are
addressed by the Farmers’ Market.
To see the full report that inspired
the study visit the Metcalf
Foundation website at
www.metcalffoundation.com
As part of the Farmers’ Market
revitalization, Sawchuk has had
signs placed at major entrances to
the town to let people know when
and where the Farmers’ Market is.
The market is currently slated to
offer baking, fruits, vegetables,
biscuits, breads, jams, flowers, herbs
and lamb, with opportunities for
more vendors.
For more information contact the
Sawchuks at 519-523-9932. The
Farmers’ Market will run from June
26 through September 11 from 12
p.m. to 4:30 p.m. on Dinsley Street
across from the Blyth Festival.
Graduation
Jacob Rouw, son of Henry and Mary
received his Bachelor of
Engineering Degree with distinction
from McMaster University at
convocation ceremonies held at
Hamilton Place on June 11, 2010.
Jacob has accepted a position with
Arcelor Mittal, Hamilton in the
engineering department.
Congratulations Jacob! We are so
proud and wish you every success
and happiness as you begin your
career.
Love, Dad, Mum, Ben,
Sarah and Peter.
NEWS
FROM AUBURN
By Kerri Herouxhopturn@hotmail.comPEOPLE AROUND AUBURN
Auburn WI approves donations