The Citizen, 2008-04-24, Page 7THE CITIZEN, THURSDAY, APRIL 24, 2008. PAGE 7.
Despite a winter that seemed to go
on forever, so far winter
maintenance costs are in line with a
year ago, Morris-Turnberry
councillors learned at their April 15
meeting.
Figures presented by Barry
O’Krafka, public works co-
ordinator, showed costs until the end
of March at $197,483, about $8,000
more than in 2007.
“That’s amazing with the cost of
fuel higher this year,” said
councillor Paul Gowing.
O’Krafka said that whether or not
the winter maintenance comes in on
budget or not will depend on the
weather this coming November and
December.
Meanwhile, with the snow gone,
the immediate problem becomes
dust and O’Krafka had the good
news that the price of calcium
chloride for dust suppression has
gone down slightly this year.
Mayor Dorothy Kelly brought up
complaints that had been received
last year about poor dust control.
Some councillors and O’Krafka
pointed out that last year had been
exceptionally dry and moisture is
needed to help the calcium suppress
the dust.
“When it comes to dust we will do
everything we can to put calcium on
when there is some moisture (in the
gravel),” O’Krafka said. “There may
be a problem because of lack of rain
but we will try to do it when it rains
if possible.”
He reported there are still repairs
needed to some roads and to culverts
following the heavy April 1 rains. In
some cases old culverts failed and
caused sinkholes in roads, he said.
Councillors agreed to tender for
two pickup trucks. One of these had
been budgeted, the second is a
replacement for a patrol truck that
was demolished in a collision with
cattle that were loose on the road.
The Dobie family celebratedGail’s mother’s 80th birthday inHanover April 12. Hazel Elliott(formerly of the Auburn area, Blythand Goderich) and her familycelebrated with family and friendsfrom Ontario, Alberta, NewBrunswick, Michigan, Wisconsinand California.Attention parents and caregiversof young children. There is an opportunity for you to visit T.H.E.Bus. This toy lending library andplaygroup meet at the Huron Chapel.Missionary Church every secondWednesday. the bus is there from 1 -2:30 p.m. and offers a time forcaregivers and children ages zero tosix to play, do crafts and have astorytime. You do not need to be a member toattend.Yearly memberships are $20, andthis allows you to check out toys,books and resources during theplayground time.T.H.E. Bus will be in Auburnagain on April 30.Auburn is preparing for itscommunity-wide yard sale on May3. The Lions are hosting another oftheir famous breakfasts that day aswell.
The ladies of the Walkerburn Club
met at the home of Vera Penfound on
April 14 with seven members and
one guest present.
Bernice Norman opened the
meeting with a reading If I Were a
Gift, followed by The Lord’s Prayer
repeated in unison.
Betty Archambault read the
minutes of the last meeting and took
the roll call – a favourite spring
flower. Ila Cunningham gave the
treasurer’s report.
The members of the club would
like the members of the community
to mark their calendars for a
community picnic on June 22, at 1
p.m. at Manchester Riverside Park,
Auburn.
The next meeting will be held on
May 12 at the home of Eileen
McClinchey. Eileen will provide the
lunch and Betty Archambault the
program. There will be a plant and
miscellaneous sale.
A discussion was held regarding
the lunch that the club will be
serving at Len and Betty
Archambault’s 60th anniversary on
June 28.
Ila Cunningham had two contests,
which were enjoyed by all.
Deanna Snell handed out pieces of
materials that had different
embroidery stitches on, and she
showed everyone how to do three
different stitches.
Some of the crazy quilt blocks that
were handed out in March were
completed and handed in, and
members picked out material to do
another one for next meeting.
Betty Archambault, assisted by the
hostess, served a lunch of ice cream
and cake. After a social half hour
everyone departed for home.
Sunday, April 20 at Huron Chapel
EMC the sermon title was Finishing
Well. Pastor Dave Wood mentioned
that faith is the victory that
overcomes the world.
The scripture was Hebrews 12: 12-
29.
The Olympians children’s
program at Huron Chapel is held
Wednesday evenings at 6:30. Store
Night is the theme for April 23. This
is where the children have an
opportunity to spend their Olympian
money which they have earned since
Christmas.
The closing program will take
place on Wednesday, April 30.
For the ladies, Brenda Stein brings
a Message of Hope, April 24 at 7:30
p.m.
Faith in Song is Saturday,April 26
at Blyth Memorial Hall at 8 p.m.
Sunday at Knox United Church
Gloria Wilbee, lay worship leader,
brought the message. Are We Ready
For Change?
Scripture readings were 1 Peter 2:
2-10; John 14: 1-14.
As the Auburn Community Care
Project draws to a close, Knox
United Church welcomes the
community to join them. New
clothing is being collected for boys
and girls ages eight - 16 for the
Children’s Aid.
For more information please call
Grace Cartwright 519-526-7576,
Teresa Roetcisoender 519-526-7387
or Jean Plaetzer 519-523-9753. They
request donations to be in to them by
April 30.
Exec
The new Clinton Public Hospital Auxiliary executive is, from left: co-presidents, Shirley Carter
and Alice Andrews; treasurer, Kathleen Siertsema, first vice-president, Linda Dunford; second
vice-president, Anne MacLean and corresponding secretary, Doreen Nogalo. (Photo submitted)
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NEWS
FROM AUBURN
By Gail DobieCall 519-526-7539PEOPLE AROUND AUBURN
Faith, theme of sermon
at Huron Chapel church
V. Penfound hosts Walkerburn meeting
M-T winter road costs on par
By Keith Roulston
The Citizen