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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Citizen, 2007-10-18, Page 11With the contractor for the Belgrave water system still not having completed the job, local residents are fed up, Morris-Turnberry council was told at its Oct. 2 meeting. Mayor Dorothy Kelly told of one property owner who had called her to say he was tired of the delay so he was going ahead to complete the work himself and would bill the water system for the work. Nancy Michie, administrator clerk-treasurer said the engineering firm R. J. Burnside had told the contractor of the municipality’s impatience and that it might have to hire someone else to do the work and deduct the cost from the remaining money owed to the contractor. The engineer set Oct. 10 as a deadline to have the work completed. Since the exterior work hadn’t been done, council passed a motion to extend the deadline for homeowners to complete interior work associated with the water system until Nov. 30. THE CITIZEN, THURSDAY, OCTOBER 18, 2007. PAGE 11. By Kristina Drennan The first meeting for the Wawanosh 4-H Club, Home for the Holidays, was held on Oct. 8, at June Robinson’s. The meeting opened with the pledge. Leader Mary Ellen Foran greeted the new club members and guests, Eileen George and Jennifer George from Edmonton, Alberta. The election of officers was held next. The results were president, Jeanette-Schramm; vice-president, Reba Jefferson; attendance reporter, Sydney McIlhargey; secretary, Charlene Schramm; treasurer, Maisy Jefferson; press reporter, Kristina Drennan; cover designer, Jolande Oudshoorn. Sophie Jefferson led a charades game in which each member took turns dramatizing Christmas carols for other members to guess. A description of the club Home for The Holidays was given by Mary Ellen Foran. Members will have experiences in making homemade crafts, holiday decorations and Christmas baking. Guest speaker, Jennifer George introduced a Christmas craft that made use of recycled boxes, Christmas cards and Christmas paper. Members were then given time to make a gift box and three gift tags using recycled materials, paints, stencils, felt and remnants of fabrics, yarns and ribbons. All members showed their creativity and successfully decorated a gift box and three tags. The meeting ended with the singing of Merry Christmas followed by refreshments. The members were also reminded to bring their favourite Christmas recipe to the next meeting. This year, the local collection centre for Operation Christmas Child will be located in Auburn at Huron Chapel. Each year, Operation Christmas Child brings joy and hope to millions of children in des- perate situations around the world. Shoeboxes packed with toys, hygiene items and school supplies bring the message of God’s unconditional love to children suffering the effects of war, poverty, and natural disasters. Operation Christmas Child provides an opportunity for people of all ages to be involved in a simple, hands-on project. Since 1993, more than 50 million shoebox gifts have brought a message of hope to children in over 100 countries. Empty shoeboxes and information on how you can participate are available at Huron Chapel. Filled shoeboxes are to be returned to Huron Chapel during collection week – Nov. 6 (2 - 9 p.m.), Nov. 8 (2 - 9 p.m.), Nov. 9 (6 - 9 p.m.) and Nov. 10 (9 a.m. to noon). For more information call 519- 526-1131. New 4-H Club ‘Home for the Holidays’ Honouring a community leader The Auburn Horticultural Society recently planted a tree at Manchester Park in Auburn, in memory of a life-member Dorothy Grange. The Society had received many donations in Grange’s name and after consultation with her family, a tree was chosen as a lasting memorial for her. In addition to the planting of a weeping copper beech, the Society also gave out packages of pink tulip bulbs. Grange was a founding member of the Horticultural Society. She worked on Manchester Garden and, with Alma Mutch, planted the windowboxes at Auburn Hall for many years. At the age of 89 she received a provincial award for her 50 plus years of volunteer work. Besides her dedication to the Society, Grange was also involved in church, as a Sunday school teacher, member of the UCW, Explorer leader, steward and elder. She was often a delegate to Huron Presbytery and the London conference. Her family, from left: Tom Morris, Margo Morris, Bob Worsell, Shelley Worsell, Graham Worsell, Jennifer Grange, Elizabeth Singh, Rod Singh. (Photo submitted) Water system completion delayed Sunday morning found theAuburn and District Lions very busyuntil noon serving up breakfast. Potted mums, pumpkins andsquash adorned the hall. Everyoneleft well fed with scrambled eggs,sausage, pancakes and toast on the menu. The next date to keep in mind is Nov. 4 when once again the Lions will be putting their culinary skills to the test. Tuesday was moving day for Francis Clark, a long-time resident of Auburn. she has moved to Grand Avenue Retirement Residence in London. A phone call or visit from her Auburn friends would be appreciated. By all reports it’s been a perfectmove for her.Dates to remember in Auburn are:Oct. 18, Auburn Women’s Institute,1:30 p.m. at the hall; Oct. 21,Londesboro United Church’sanniversary service at 11 a.m. with guest speaker Bob Heywood; Oct. 22, United Church Women at 7:30 p.m. in the church basement. Heather Snell will demonstrate how to make greeting cards. Bring $12. Don’t forget as well on Oct. 20 to support your local hospital with the radiothon. The first winners of the annual Auburn Lions hockey draw were Wayne and Cathy Carter. Drop off for boxes week of Nov. 6-10 Welcome to Kindergarten The Huron-Perth Catholic District School Board, its Catholic elementary schools and its community partners are pleased to offer a quality learning opportunity for our young children entering school for the first time. Junior and Senior Kindergarten offer a place where your child can grow and learn in a positive Christ- centered environment. Kindergarten Registration 2008 – 2009 Friday, November 2, 2007 – Friday, November 30, 2007 at Catholic elementary schools throughout Huron and Perth Counties For Senior Kindergarten Students must be 5 years of age on or before December 31, 2008. For Junior Kindergarten Students must be 4 years of age on or before December 31, 2008. Registration will take place for each school on the following dates: Huron County Schools St. Joseph’s, Clinton (482-7035) – November 6, 2007 St. Patrick’s, Dublin [Huron & Perth students] (345-2033) – November 7, 2007 St. James, Seaforth (527-0321) – November 13, 2007 St. Mary’s, Goderich (524-9901) – November 16, 2007 Sacred Heart, Wingham (357-1090) – November 20, 2007 St. Boniface, Zurich (236-4335) – November 28, 2007 Precious Blood, Exeter (235-1691) – November 29, 2007 Our Lady of Mt. Carmel (237-3337) – November 30, 2007 Call your local school for details of registration. For further information visit our website at: www.hpcdsb.edu.on.ca 519-345-2440 1-800-265-8508 Larry Langan Director of Education Ron Marcy Chair of Board WINGHAM & DISTRICT HOSPITAL HIGHLIGHTS “Excellence in Rural Health Care” October 17th & 18th at the Wingham Legion Regular Auxiliary Meeting November 26th. Need a new or replacement card? The Ministry of Health holds a card replace- ment clinic at the hospital regularly. An appointment must be booked by calling 1- 888-376-5197. The Ombudsmans’ Role is to investigate complaints from members of the public who feel they have been treated unfairly by some act, omission, decision or rec- ommendation. The Ombudsman can help to resolve complaints both formally and informally. How can the Ombudsman Help Me? You may think no one can do anything about your problem. If you feel Wingham & District Hospital has treated you in a way that is unfair, illegal, unreasonable, mis- taken or plain wrong, you should bring your matter forward to the Ombudsman. Effective complaining can serve to prevent or stop injustice, correct efforts and promote change for the better. Call the Ombusman if you have exhausted all avenues and your complaint is unresolved. Lisa Henry 519-357-6631. 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