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Home My WebLink AboutThe Citizen, 1987-02-04, Page 6PAGE 6. THE CITIZEN, WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 4, 1987. East Wawanosh to go ahead with subdivision development East Wawanosh Township Council has decided to go ahead with the development of the Humphrey subdivision at Bel grave, but only after the first 15 lots have been sold. Council held a spring meeting January 26 to discuss the 38-lot subdivision which the township purchased for $48,000 late last year, and to decide on the price of lots. After realizing that the costs of development will be substantially higher than at first anticipated, council decided to charge $7,000 each for six prime lets, $6,500 for each of four lots, and $6,000 each for the remaining five lots in the first phase of the new subdivision. The lots will be sold as serviced, but work will not begin until all the lots in “phase one’’ have been sold. Originally Reeve Ernie Snell said he had hoped that the lots could sell for no more than $5,000 each, but later admitted that the higher price is necessary to cover development costs. Over the course of the meeting, council learned that it could cost as much as $75,000 to install a communal water system at the site, another $16,000 for road work, and $14,000 for underground hydro hook-ups. These costs do not include paving the roads, install ing street lights, or even the cost of trenching and back-filling. “We figured from the start this thing would cost $150,000 or better, but it’s looking more like $250,000 before we’re done,” said councillor Ray Hallahan. With the necessity of selling all the lots in phase one just to cover development costs, some mem bers of council were concerned that lots won’t sell quickly enough or that people will buy them as an investment and not build. “What if those lots don’t go for 20 years? We have to look at more than our costs today,” councillor Jim Taylor said. However, Reeve Snell said he is confident that half the lots will sell in 1987, and the other half in 1988. At press time, no decision had been made as to how council will advertise or sell the lots. GUARANTEED INVESTMENT CERnHCATES Rebekahs get lodge donations The Morning Star Rebekah Lodge regular meeting held at the Arena was well attended. The Noble Grand Mary Nichol conducted the meeting. The char- terwas draped in memory of the late Ada Armstrong. Thank you cards were received from shut-ins who received gifts at Christmas. A letter was received from Deputy District President Lyla Smith announcing her spring visit. A reply is to be sent. Another generous donation was give by a member for the Lodge’s building renovation fund. It was reported work is progressing favourably at the new Lodge Hall. It was decided to be included on liability Insurance policy with the Oddfellows. Final plans for Feb. 2 euchre were made. Happy Birth Sunday school day honours were given to a member. After closing of lodge, a social time was held. Winifred Edgar won the travelling prize. The social committee convened by Lillian Moses conducted a card bingo. Lunch was served by Mary Davidson, convenor and her com mittee. Majestic 1/1/7 holds card party RATE IN EFFECT FROM January 21, 1987 SUBJECT TO CHANGE AT ANY TIME Any term up to 5 years MINIMUM $500 5 Year R.R.S.P. 91/2 % “We’ll help create your own personal RRSP.” Call today 357-2283 attendance up The annual business meeting of the Huron Missionary Chapel, Auburn was held on Saturday, January 31, following a congrega tional dinner. Pastor Carne reported that five persons took Christ as their Saviour; Sunday-school average attendance increased by 41 per cent, morning worship attendance increased by 55 per cent and evening attendance by 25 per cent. There has been no large increase in membership, but there are mem bership candidates awaiting bap tism and reception into member ship. Two hundred and forty lay visitation and260 pastoral calls were made; the pastor has visited 92 new homes. Treasurer David Baan reported that giving had increased by almost $7,000. More than 10 per centofthechurch receipts were directed to evangelism and mis sions. John McCowan reported for the Board of Trustees that extensive renovations of the parsonage had been completed, atacostof$l,808. Church improvements included the installation of a new illuminat ed sign, in memory of Frank Raithby, and new platform lights. Elected to new offices were Lorraine Carne, Director of Adult Ministries; Debra Rodges, Direc tor of Children’s Ministries; Doran Rolston, to the Board of Deacons, Al Luna, Head Usher; and Wayne Young, to the Board of Trustees. The Majestic Women’s Institute of Brussels held a euchre party on Monday afternoon, Jan. 26, in the library with seven tables in play. The prize winners were: high lady, Marguerite Crawford; high man, John Simpson; low lady, Leona Connelley; low man, Tom Bernard; lone hand travelling prize, Mary Davidson; lucky table, Iona Moore, Kathy Bridge, Wilda Bailey and Verna Thomas. A gift certificate from the Golden Lantern was won by Mary Lowe. The person with the nearest birthday was Sarah Stephenson. 327 Josephine St. P.O. Box 360 - WINGHAM F 1 / I i I i > 4 * > / 1SW* Special! ~1 with every pair of Western Boots I u^ceivea FREE Westen^hirt I Men’s & Ladies’ ‘ Jackets Reg. $35.00 - $50.00 $10.00 Off All Ski-Suits 10.00 Off Snow Joggers Ladies’ & Children’s RAWLEIGHPRODUCTS Reduced! 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