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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Citizen, 1987-03-11, Page 10PAGE 10. THE CITIZEN, WEDNESDAY, MARCH 11, 1987. Auburn. Compiled by Mrs. Mildred Lawlor. Phone 526-7589 3 M's play court whist Walkerburn hears of Philippines The 3 M’s enjoyed court whist at Laurence and Jean Plaetzer’s on Saturday evening March 7 at 8 p.m. There were three tables of court whist and three members played cribbage. The winners were: high lady, Six tables in play at Auburn euchre There were six tables in play at the euchre party held in the Auburn Community Hall on Tues­ day evening March 3. The winners were: high lady, Adelaide Allin; low lady, Carol Daer; high man, Wl to meet The Auburn Women’s Institute will be held on Tuesday, March 17 at 2 p.m. The topic willbeTweedsmuir History. Everyone is asked to wear McKillop sets road budget Evelyn Merrill; high man, Gary Shuttleworth; low lady, Kay Lapp and low man, Charles Merrill. Maurice Bean conducted “A good nights sleep” contest which Barry Millian won. The next meeting will include bowling at ‘ ‘The Little Bowl Alley” in Goderich on April 4 at 8 p.m. Frances Clark (playing as a man); low man, Clarence Allin; novelty, Charles Johnston. Euchre parties are held every Tuesday evening at 8 p.m. at the Community Hall. something green. Roll call will be ‘‘A way our ancestors had to predicttheweatherwithoutT.V. or radio. Hostesses are Mrs. Tom Lawlor and Mrs. Don Cartwright. The Walkerburn Club met at Mrs. B. Thomson’s home on February 24 at 8 p.m. The president, Mrs. Len Ar­ chambault, opened the meeting with an appropriate verse followed by the Singing of O Canada and then she led in prayer. The minutes of the last meeting and thank you letters were read by the secretary. Mrs. Lloyd Pen- found won the Valentine Contest which had been our monthly homework. Mrs. T. Rutledge offered her home for the March meeting when she will instruct on making dough people. Timeistobe 1:30 p.m. The program committee will be Mrs. J. Huizinga and Mrs. H. Hunking. Lunch committee will be Mrs. B. Thomson and Mrs. B. Norman. The draw donated by Knox church news The minister Gary Shuttleworth conducted the Sunday morning service at Knox United Church. The organ prelude was by Mrs. Gordon Gross. Nichole Middelkamp played a piano solo entitled “Minuetto and Trio”. The minister told the children’s story and they went to their Sunday School rooms with Mrs. Thomson was won by Mrs. Len Archambault. Mrs. Thomson spoke about somethingtobeconsidered as a project. She has a cousin, sponsor­ ed by the Missionary Church in Nigeria. She is on leave now and money is needed for books for a new library there. Mrs. Archam­ bault spoke about a short order meal course to be held at Huron- view April 4-5. Interested people should contact her. Mi's. Archambault read prophe­ cies written by a Mrs. Hawkins 450 yearsago. Somanyofthethings predicted then have come true. Guestspeakerwas Mrs. Dana Bean who spoke on the Philippine PresidentCorozon Aquino. She was voted the woman of the year and has been nominated for the Nobel Peace Prize. Mrs. Bean told teachers Mrs. Fred Armstrong and daughter Donna Lyrin and Margo Middelkamp. The minister chose for his sermon, “Receive not in Vain.” Offering was received by Brian Ramsey and Marinus Bakker and dedicated. The minister pronoun­ ced the Benediction and closed with the Congregational Benedic­ tion “Lord We Pray.” the story of her life, her childhood, marriage and the assassination of her husband who was an opponent of the then President Marcos. She told how Mrs. Aquino took her husband’s place, led a quiet revolution and is now the presi­ dent. She told'-of her many accomplishments in that role. A social half hour followed and a delicious lunch was served by the hostesses Mrs. G. Hunking and Mrs. T. Rutledge. People around Auburn Mr.andMrs.J.A. McIntosh, Mr. and Mrs. Dale Goffin visited with Mrs. Frances Clark on the weekend. Sorry to report that Mrs. Louise Brindley is a patient in University Hospital, London following sur­ gery. We wish her a speedy recovery. Mrs. Florence Steckly of Strat­ ford spent the weekend with Mr. and Mrs. Tom Lawlor, RR 3, Auburn. Mrs. Tom Hallam is recovering favourably at the University Hospi­ tal, London following surgery on Tuesday. The Horticulture Society meet­ ing will be held at the Community Hall on Wednesday, March 11 at 8 p.m. ______ A road budget of $527,300 was approved by McKillop township council when it met for its regular meeting March 3 in Winthrop. Council also accepted the tender of Donegan’s Haulage Ltd. to supply 28,000 imperial tons of “A” grade gravel at $2.49 per imperial ton for the township roads this summer. It was the lowest of four tenders. Council authorized the road superintendent to attend the C.S. Anderson Road School in May and agreed to pay the $350 registration fee. Road accounts of $13,328.81 were approved for payment. The tender of Kirby, McCallum and McClure Drainage for con­ struction of the Hulley Municipal Drain was accepted at a cost of $6,602. Tony VanBakel, ownerofLot 10, Concession 1 attended the meeting to discuss a building permit for an addition to a barn to house 20 sows. He had been denied a Certificate OfCompliance because the pro­ posed addition is too close to the residential area of St. Columban. "Drive a little save a lot " Council advised Mr. VanBakel that he would have to comply with the Agricultural Code of Practice and the Secondary Plan guidelines concerning the separation distance from the urban areas. Roy Gingerich, Gordon Rum­ ford, Garry McClure, Brian Mur­ ray, Bruce Whitmore, Brian Campbell and John Moore were appointed members of the McKil­ lop Township Recreation Parks and Community Centre Board. 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