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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Citizen, 1988-10-05, Page 8PAGE 8. THE CITIZEN, WEDNESDAY. OCTOBER 5, 1988. Auburn Auburn W! tours CKNX Bob Arthur of Auburn, right, was honoured in Blyth on Friday on the occasion of his retirement from the Huron County Roads Department after 29 years of service, most recently as a snowplow operator and foreman of the asphalt paving division. Joe Hallahan of Blyth, left, and Dale Edgar of Wingham presented Mr. Arthur with a gift on behalf of the Huron County Employees Association; he was also presented with a gift from the county by Roads Committee chairman Marie Hicknell and county engineer Dennis Merrall. On Tuesday, September 20 a group of ladies from the Women’s Institute and a few guests gathered at the Auburn Communi­ ty Hall to go on a tour of the C.K.N.X. RadioandT.V. station at Wingham, the topic being Agri­ culture and Canadian Industries with Mrs. Lloyd Barth as convenor. Mr. Don Vair, the art director conducted the tour which included A.M. radio, printing press, art and the different studios and F.M. 102 radioand T. V. 8 news department. He told of the different things that were done, like commercials, children’s shows, cartoons, news, sports, advertising farm news and weather and learned a great deal about the station. This was a very interesting and informative tour. The group returned to the Community Hall for the meeting. Mrs. Don Cartwright, the presi­ dent, conducted the meeting and opened with a poem “Be an active member’ ’. The meeting opened with Ode, Mary Stewart Collect, 0 Canada and Grace. Members were served ice cream and cake and beverage by the hostesses Mrs. Lloyd Barth, Mrs. Donald Haines and Mrs. Tom Lawrence. The minutes were read by the secretary Kay Lapp and treasur­ er’s report given by Tina Empey. The correspondence was read and dealt with the 37th Institute Rally, October 3 at Hensall and the 74th Annual Convention October 13 and 14 at St. Thomas and delegates named. A discussion took place on Loins Club dinners. The committee had a contest on age groups and winners were Marjorie McDou- gall, Tina Empey and Betty Archambault. There was a discussion on 4H “Much To Do About Meats’’, and decided to sponsor the course. The roll call “A business or industry formerly in our area’’ was answered by 12 members. The meeting closed with the singing of the Queen. Lori Armstrong heads 4H club The first “Much Ado About Meats’’ meeting was held on Monday, September 19 in Auburn at the home of Linda Plaetzer. The members had delicious potato skins which were prepared ahead of time, as they had to elect the new officers. Elected President was Lori Armstrong; Vice President, Den­ ise Gross; Secretary, Lorraine McClinchey; and elected for press reporters were Alison Chamney and Susan Dobie. The first of the 4H meetings got off to a great start. Anyone between the ages 12-21 is welcome to join. The second “Much Ado About Meats”, meeting was held at the home of Annette Losereit’s on Monday, September 26 at 7 p.m. President Lori Armstrong started the meeting out with the roll call “What is your family’s favourite dish?” There was a wide range of dishes from stew to pAsta. The members did a few 4H activities and eventually started to prepare the Oriental Stir-fry. They closed the meeting with the 4H motto “Learn to do by doing”. The next meeting be held at the home of Jean Plaetzer on October 17th at 7 p.m. People Mrs. Mary Blacker of Stratford visited with Mrs. Lillian Lether- land for a few days. Mr. Stewart Toll of London visited recently with his sister Maijorie McDougall. Mr. and Mrs. Harry McArthur of Peterborough visited on the week­ end with Mr. and Mrs. Tom Jardin. Knox holds Communion Rev. Dave Snihur conducted the morning service at Knox United Church and Nancy Park was organist. Call to Worship was read alternately, followed by the hymn “Joyful, Joyful We adore Thee.’’ Rev. Snihur gave the Prayer of Approach and the Prayer of Confession was said in unison. The announcements were given. The children’s song was “God Is Good’’. The children’s story was “Bobby, Harold and the break in’’ to be continued next Sunday. The Senior choir sang “In Remembrance of Me” under the direction of Margaret Kai. The offering was received by Greg Park and Murray Rollinson, and the offeratory response, “We give Thee but Thine Own” was sung. Rev. Snihur gave the Prayer of Dedication followed by the prayer chorus, “SilentlyNowl waitfor Thee”. Rev. Snihur read scripture from Ephesians 4. The minister’s sermon was entitled * ‘The One We Have in Common. ’ ’ The Commun­ ion hymn, “Just as I am’’ was sung. The sharing of bread and wine was served by Morris Bean, Lawrence Plaetzer, Ethel Ball, Dorothy Grange and Don Haines. The hymn “Crown Him with many crowns’’ was sung. Rev. Snihur pronounced the Benediction and the benediction response “Reach Out, Reach Out to others” ended the service. Auburn WMS meets The September meeting of the Presbyterian W.M.S. was held at the home of Mrs. Erma Cart­ wright. The president Martha Daer gave Kathy Graber heads Brussels 4H club BY CHERYL BRIDGE On September 26, the Brussels One 4H Club meeting was held at Cathy Bridge’s. Edna McLellan and Kathy Bridge were the leaders. The meeting was started with the motto, then the group all took turns reading and answering questions. The group picked Kathy Graber as president and Cherida Garniss as vice president. For the secretary’s duties the group decid­ ed to rotate in the following order: Cheryl Bridge, Tammy Rose, Tracey McWhirter, Jacquie Seili, Margaret Jarvis, and Lori Jamie­ son. The group picked red as the colour for the cover. They decided to have pictures and names for the group next week to pick out. The tacos for the meeting were ready so the group had them and thought they were good. The meeting was closed. the Call to Worship after which she welcomed all to the meeting. The Devotional period was led by Carol Daer. The scripture reading was on the Beautitudes and the medita­ tion was entitled “Blessed are the Peacemakers”, followed by pray­ er. The study was led by Martha Daer and was entitled “What a Mission is”. The October meeting will be held at the home of Jean Andrews on October 12. People Mr. and Mrs. Tom Lawlor enjoyed a four-day bus trip to Agawa Canyon and other places of interest last weekend. Mr. and Mrs. Bert Allen of Agincourt spent the weekend with Mrs. Beth Lansing. Happy Birthday to Ellen John­ ston who celebrated her 90th birthday on September 27. 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