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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Citizen, 1990-07-11, Page 6PAGE 6. THE CITIZEN, WEDNESDAY, JULY 11, 1990. Auburn Salaries set by Hullett council Compiled by Mrs. Mildred Lawlor. Phone 526-7589 Walkerburn Club hears about life in Cuba repeated in by Mrs. Ball Mrs. Norma The Walkerburn Club met on Tuesday, June 26 at Mrs. Ethel Ball’s home. The president Mrs. Betty Archambault opened the meeting with a informative reading “Ten Steps to a better life’’. Mrs. Kay Lapp led in prayer followed by the Lord's Prayer unison. The draw donated was won by a guest Giousher. Next month’s draw will be the responsibility of Mrs. Bren­ da Huizinga. It was decided to have a July meeting at the home of Mrs. Betty Archambault. Mrs. Martha Daer and Mrs. Betty Verwey will be in charge of lunch and Debbie Collins and Mrs. Betty Archambault will be the programme convenors. A wedding is forthcoming in September and it was decided to have a shower for the bride-to-be. On September 20 at 7 p.m. there will be a food demonstration at the A & store in Goderich. Members had the pleasure of seeing Mrs. Ball’s slides on Cuba where she had visited. She gave a brief history of Cuba from 1492 when discovered by Christopher Columbus up until today. It is now a dictatorship country under Fidel Castro. However there is excellent health care with a doctor for every 125 persons. There is free state education. Sugar cane, tobacco and citrus fruit are among the main crop. Cuban cigars are hand made. The farmers live in condominiums. There is lots of sunshine there, 330 days of it a year. The cars driven by Cubans are of the 1950’s. Mrs. Ball also gave us a glimpse of Trinidad. Members certainly enjoyed the pictures and showed their appre­ ciation. Lunch supplied by Mrs. Trish Thomson and Mrs. Bernice man was served and social enjoyed. Nor­ time Hullett Township Council ap­ proved a by-law setting rates of pay for township employees at its July 3 meeting. Clerk-treasurer Bev Shaddick will receive $28,855 per year plus $70 for council meetings and $55 for committee meetings, plus mile­ age while on township business. Road superintendent Jim John­ ston will receive $33,300 per year plus $70 for council meetings and $55 for committee meetings plus a minimum clothing allowance of $100 a year. Road employees will receive $12.40 per hour plus the same clothing allowance Part-time plow operators will receive $9.40 per hour for the first year, $10.40 for the second year and $11.40 for the third year with no benefits. Part-time office staff will receive $11.60 per hour with no benefits. Labourers will receive $7 per hour with no benefits. Employees will receive two weeks vacation after one year, three weeks after five years and four weeks after 10 years. The township’s animal control officer will receive $12 per call and $5 per day care and maintenance plus mileage. The drainage super­ intendent will receive $10.50 per hour plus mileage. Huron Social Services faces budget shortfall Rev, Ross conducts service theRev. Paul Ross conducted Sunday morning service at Knox United Church in Auburn and Mrs. Gordon Gross was organist and Marjorie McDougall pianist. Rev. Ross gave the Call to Worship followed by hymn “Joy­ ful, Joyful, We Adore Thee”. Rev. Ross gave the Prayer of Approach and Confession and also told the children’s story. The hymn “Tell me the old old Story” was sung. Rev. Ross read the scriptures. Mrs. Gross and Marjorie McDou­ gall played a duet followed by the prayer chorus. Rev. Ross’ sermon was entitled “Reversed Expecta­ tions”. The offering was received by Peter Verbeek and Brian Gross and dedicated. Rev. Ross gave the prayer of Thanksgiving and Con­ cern and the Lord’s Prayer was repeated in unison. The hymn “Herald! Sound the note of Judge­ ment” was sung. Rev. Ross pro­ nounced the Benediction and re­ sponse “Now thank we all our God” ended the service. All smiles This is half of the graduating Kindergarten class from Hullett Public School. Bottom row, from left: Sara Plant, Lindsay Ottens, Jeffrey Carter. Second row: Esther Gerrits, Christopher Lammerant, Jeremy Wernham (kneeling), Kevin Roorda, Ashley Taylor, Mary Huizinga. Top: Matthew De Wolfe, teacher Michael Park, Len Biesinger. People Get well wishes go to Mrs. Mary Rollinson who is a patient in Clinton Public Hospital after a fall in her home. The weekend of July 1, Mr. and Mrs. Elliott Lapp attended the Old Boy’s Reunion in Sparta, Ontario. Her sister Mrs. R. C. Tamplar of Rochester, New York was with them and is visiting at their home. Visitors on Sunday, July 8 with Mr. and Mrs. Elliott Lapp were Mr. and Mrs. V. Simmons, Verchoyle and Mr. and Mrs. F. Kimberley of Ingersoll. Mrs. Bonnie Armour visited with her parents Mr. and Mrs. Tom Jardin on the weekend. Robert & Mark McIntyre Hearing Aid Specialist will be holding a HEARING AID SERVICE CENTRE on WEDNESDAY, JULY 18 AT 74THESQU ARE, GODERICH PHONE524-7661 FOR APPOINTMENT THURSDAY, JULY 19 AT MEDICAL ARTS BLDG. JOHNST.,WINGHAM PHONE357-2111 FOR APPOINTMENT If your present hearing aid needs service or you are thinking of purchasing a hearingaid CALL TODAY mcintyre hearing aid SERVICE 275 HURON ST., STRATFORD a_______ Huron County’s Social Service department could be left with a short-fall in funding for its admini­ stration budget because of a ceiling on increases by the Ministry of Community and Social Services. John McKinnon, director of Social Services told county council that the Ministry had approved a 5.5 per cent increase in the approved base of $196,720 rather than the $226,202 the Huron de­ partment had asked for. It could mean a total of $18,657 would go unsubsidized, meaning the county would need to provide another $9,000 to meet the budget. Gener­ ally the county pays 50 per cent and the Ministry pays 50 per cent of approved administration costs. The Ministry, Mr. McKinnon said, has indicated it will not subsidize extra costs brought about through pay equity even though it is the provincial government that forced pay equity legislation on municipalities and their agencies. There may be a chance that if the ministry has money left at the end of the year but it still means the local agency will have problems next year because only the approv­ ed base will be used in setting next year’s budget. Mr. McKinnon said the only way to trim costs would be to lay off staff and “there’s no fat to trim’’. OPP seeks aid after hit and run The Ontario Provincial Police of Grand Bend Detachment are seek­ ing the assistance of the public to identify and locate a vehicle which struck and killed a pedestrian. The incident occurred on June 29, 1990 at approximately 1:40 a.m. on Woodward street in the village of Grand Bend. The vehicle is described as a mid size fire engine red pickup truck. The truck had a white topper with two oval (egg shape) windows on each side. It bears Ontario com­ mercial licence plate, white back­ ground with, black numbers and letters and a rear chrome bumper. The vehicle was occupied by two male persons. The detachment is appealing to these individuals to come forward. The Grand Bend Detachment phone number is: 1-519-238-2345. The family and friends of Dale Tasker wish to congratulate him for his inspiring, winning performance at the Rutabaga Festival Gong Show. Best wishes from brother Kevin, and fond admiration from Connie, Joy-Loy, Patrick, Don,Brenda and the rest of the crew. PICK YOUR Jgflg OWN STRAWBERRIES & RASPBERRIES 5 km. east of Lucknow on Hwy. No. 86 Hours Mon. - Fri. 8 a.m. - 8 p.m. Saturday 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. Raspberry picking starts at 9:00 a.m