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The Citizen, 2008-01-24, Page 19THE CITIZEN, THURSDAY, JANUARY 24, 2008. PAGE 19. 60 years in the making Sixty years after first receiving their charter, the Blyth Legion Ladies Auxiliary to Branch 420 took to the Blyth Inn to celebrate, Jan. 15. Back left: Sandra Elliott, Kim Oster, Deb Stryker, Shirley Glousher, Bernice Pierce, Val Pethick, Susan Hubbard, Janice Henry and Brenda Finlayson. Front left: Edythe Glousher, Heather Jackson, Dorothy Riehl, Norma Alblas, Kay Hesselwood and Connie Sheill. (Shawn Loughlin photo) The Auburn Women’s Institutemembers held their meeting on Jan.17 in Knox United Church basementas work is being done in the kitchenat the Community Hall.President Erma Cartwrightwelcomed all, and the Ode and Mary Stewart Collect were repeated. O Canada was sung. Erma gave a reading Frosty’s Little Girl. The minutes of the November and December meetings were ready by the secretary Marg Fraser. The treasurer’s report was given by Teresa Roetcisoender.Laura May Chamney gave thecard report. Correspondence wasread.There will not be a quilt show thisyear.Donations were made to the Erland Lee Home and also to headquarters. A motion was made not to have the piano tuned at this time due to misuse. There will be some new chairs added to the hall. Mrs. Cartwright thanked all those who helped to get the kitchen readyfor renovating. A motion was madeto sell some items, that are not usednow at the Lions’ yard sale in thespring.This was a craft meeting in chargeof Marg Fraser and Betty Archambault. The roll call was to bring something to make favours. Phyllis Durst talked about arranging flowers and showed some arrangements. The members made floral arrangements to be used as favours at Huronview. A motion was made regarding tipmoney to be used for the next raffle.Collection was received.The next meeting will be Feb. 14at 1:30 p.m. This will be a mysterymeeting. The roll call is to bringsomething pertaining to Valentine’s Day. The card party is Feb. 21 with dessert at 1 p.m. and cards at 1:30 p.m. Everyone is asked to bring pictures and news items for the curators book, including January to March for the March roll call. Lunch was served and a prize was given for the person that had a serviette with a sticker on it. Auburn WI meets in church basement Auburn and District Lions Club met at Stickers Restaurant for their regular meeting. After dinner the club went to the Auburn Library Hall for their meeting. It was reported that an outdoor ice rink will be built if weather allows. Ian Andrews is to look into ordering new club shirts and hats. Last week’s winner of the weekly hockey draw was Rob Morley. Everyone’s invited to our annual Open House & Information Night Central Huron Secondary School Opens its Doors To All Grade Eight Students and their Parents Wednesday,January 30th Refreshments Available & Wonderful Prizes to be Won The excitement begins at 6:30 pm Information Session in Large Gym Many Great Tours and Interesting Activities Blyth Rd., Auburn 519-526-7759 NOW LICENSED UNDER LIQUOR LICENCE ACT OF ONTARIO Stickers Family Restaurant Monday - 6:30 - 4:00; Tuesday & Wednesday 6:30 - 8:00; Thursday, Friday & Saturday 6:30 - 9:00; Sunday 9:00 - 7:00 Saturday, January 26 Pork Chop & Baked Potato 5 pm - 9 pm Friday Smorg. ~ 5 pm - 8 pm Sunday Smorg. ~ 4 - 7 pm WINGHAM & DISTRICT HOSPITAL HIGHLIGHTS “Excellence in Rural Health Care” Mixed Teams Fun Day. Saturday, February 23, 2008 - Teeswater Curling Club starting at 9 a.m. Put your team together and join us to support the recruitment of health professionals to our community. Pledge sheets will be available at the hospital switchboard and at www.docs2wingham.com For more information and to register your team please call Michel at (519) 335- 0010 or Dianne at (519) 357-3210 ext. 294 Regular Auxiliary Meeting January 28th. Need a new or replacement card? The Ministry of Health holds a card replacement clinic at the hospital regularly. An appointment must be booked by calling 1-888-376-5197. Visiting hours are 2-4 p.m. and 6-8 p.m. daily. If you are ill, please do not visit our patients. HEALTH PROFESSOINALS RECRUITMENT - CURLING BONSPIEL FUNDRAISER AUXILIARY MEETING REMINDER TO VISITORS Phone: 357-3210 Fax: 357-2931 Website: www.lwha.ca ONTARIO HEALTH COVERAGE NEWS FROM AUBURN Lions members dine at Stickers The Walkerburn Club met at the home of Ilene McClinchey with five members present. Deanna Snell opened the meeting with, All I Need To Know About Life I Learned From My Dog. It gave advice of everyday life lessons with a touch of humour. The second reading was Saying Your Thank Yous. Deanna led in prayer. The Lord’s Prayer was repeated in unison. Betty Archambault read the minutes of the last meeting. Roll call was answered by telling about Christmas or New Year’s celebrations. The club has donated 10 quilts to the breast cancer quilt sale. Over 2,000 has been donated to the organization, a tidy sum from a small group. The club decided to sell the next quilt on its own or donate it to another organization. This quilt features little girls, appliqued and embroidered. Another quilt on the go is a puff quilt. Vera Penfound will sew the pieces together. This quilt will be donated to a shelter. Dorothy Schneider will find out where to send it. Word was received that the Restview Retirement Home in Clinton is closing. Gifts for the residents will be discussed when more information is forwarded as to where the residents are going. St. Patrick’s Day favours for the patients in Clinton hospital were discussed. Betty Archambault is to look after these. Ideas for a new quilt top were tossed about. This is from pieces of quilting material that has been donated. A quilt is to be tied for a member. The next meeting is at the home of Dorothy Schneider on Feb. 11 at 1:30 p.m. Dorothy will look after lunch and Vera will have the program. Deanna turned the meeting over to Bernice Norman. She had everyone exercising their memory with riddles and brain teasers. Lunch was served by Vera Penfound, assisted by the hostess. The next meeting members are asked to bring needle, thimble and scissors to learn how to do a different type of quilt top. Walkerburn Club hears readings We are happy to hear that Emmerson Crompton has returned home from University Hospital, and is recuperating. By Dorothy Schneider Call 526-7396 PEOPLE AROUND AUBURN BUY? SELL? TRY CLASSIFIED Photos and history of Brussels Public and Continuation Schools at http://www.simplysurf.net/~dleach