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Home My WebLink AboutThe Citizen, 2007-06-14, Page 21One hundred and fifty years haspassed since the first intermentoccurred at Ball’s Cemetery. On July 1, the community isinvited to the historic Ball’s Church at 3 p.m. to mark this milestone. There will be special music for the occasion, including some featuring the 90-year-old portable pump organ The cemetery has been operating as a private cemetery in the Auburn area and continues to be a burial ground for area residents. The Ball family has been involved since the cemetery’s inception and continues to serve on the board and as caretaker. Daryl Ball said, “This cemetery could not funciton without the support of the local community.” The first land designated as Ball’s Cemetery was purchased fromWilliam Ball on Sept. 26, 1857 forfive shillings. Witnesses to the deedwere Rev. Amos Brandshaw andJohn Ball. The size of the burial ground purchased was a half acre. It was expanded in 1870 then again when more acreage was purchased in 1924 from Frank Lansing. Two more acres were purchased in 1968 from Arie Duizer. The first interment was Mrs. James Rapson on Sept. 16, 1857. The trustees of the Methodist Episcopal church were Richard Sprung and William Ball. The elders were Elijah Bennett, William Symington and William Bennett. The first religious services in the community were held at SS#9 and a log church was built on the site ofthe present church. In 1869 this wastorn down to build the new modernbrick church which stands todayoverlooking the scenic Maitland River. Very little has changed since it was originally built. The church was known as the Union Church as it represented four different denominations. The Sunday school register is well preserved and contains the names of nearly all the residents of the community at that time. Ball’s Church had regular services until 1905. It was designated a historical building in 1999 under the guidance of Nick and Margaret Hill to preserve it. On June 20, 1924 a meeting of the Continued on page 22 THE CITIZEN, THURSDAY, JUNE 14, 2007. PAGE 21. By Reba Jefferson On Sunday June 3, Wawanosh Gardening 4-H held its fourth meeting at June Robinson’s. President, Meagan Higgins began the meeting with the pledge then led roll call. Members showed pictures of floral arrangements and discussed good places to put the arrangements. Everyone brought in their plants from meeting one. Some plants were doing well but a few had died. Mary Ellen asked members what their garden projects were. There were a variety of ideas such as making a container garden, making green- haired potatoes, growing vegetables, and experimenting with soil conditions. The group read about watering, light requirements and fertilizing. When watering, it is best to water in the morning because that is when the temperature is rising the most. June then led a judging activity. Members were to judge three containers for flower arrangements. The members had different opinions of which containers were better. Junior leader, Ellen Jefferson led a game called There’s a Hole in my Cup. Members divided into two teams and had to transport water from one bucket to the other, with a cup with a hole. The only rule was you could not block the hole with your hands or arms. Mary Ellen asked members if they had had any plant pest problems this year. Most members had not encountered any yet. Meagan closed the meeting with the 4-H song. The next meeting is a field trip to Greyhaven on June 22. Country Cook-in’ Kirby Cook, 14, of Blyth was the only male in the 18 and under category at last weekend’s Ontario Open Country Singing Contest at Memorial Hall, and he dressed the part. Although Cook didn’t come out on top, he represented the host town well, while there were few contestants from the area. 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