HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Citizen, 1987-04-22, Page 21Londesboro
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Large crowd,good prices
at Nesbitt auction
The weather was perfect and
the prices good at the dispersal
auction held for George Nesbitt
Farm Drainage in a field just south
of Blyth on Saturday, according to
auctioneer Richard Lobb of Clin
ton, who said he had never before
conducted a sale of drainage
equipment.
“George was very pleased
with the prices he got for his
equipment,” said Mr. Lobb, who
attributed the good turnout at the
sale to Mr. Nesbitt’s personal
popularity and the goodwill of his
business.
The top price of the day was
$21,500 paid by a drainage con
tractor from Moncton, New Bruns
wick, for an HD 21 Allis Chalmers i
bulldozer equipped with a Zor
drainage plow and laser tracking
receiver, a pretty uncommon piece
of equipment, according to Mr.
Lobb. Arrangements have been
made for the dozer to be trucked to
Woodstock by Ray Hallahan of
Good Friday service
held at United Church
Good Friday service was held
at 8 p.m. at the Londesboro United
Church. Rev. Snihur greeted every
one.
Ushers were Ken Hui ley and
John Cartwright. Communion was
MVCA offers sneak
peek at spring
Are you and your family looking
for an exciting event to celebrate
the arrival of spring?
The Maitland Valley Conserva
tion Authority invites you and your
family to the third annual “Sneak a
Peak at Spring” hike at the Naftel’s
Creek Conservation Area on Sun
day, May 3 at 2 p.m. (Waterproof
footwear and insect repellent are
recommended).
Springisan ideal time to visit
Naftel’s Creek and enjoy the many
hues of spring flowers. Trilliums,
bloodroot, marsh marigolds and
dog-tooth violets are just a few of
the wildlfower species to be found
at Naftel’s.
Announcement
Established 1876
McKillop Mutual
Insurance Company
where neighbour
helps neighbour
The Board of Directors of the McKillop Mutual
Insurance Company wish to announce the appoint
ment of James Cardiff as Secretary-Treasurer-
Manager of the Company effective April 6, 1987.
Mr. Cardiff is a native of the Brussels area and comes
with 20 years experience in the insurance business
being a former owner of a local agency.
The directors also would like to report a substantial
addition to surplus and will be making a refund to
policy holders being with the Company forthree years
following an excellent year.
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Blyth, where it will likely continue
its journey by train.
The Moncton contractor
heard of the sale from the original
owner of the machine, a member of
the Ontario Tile Drainage As
sociation, after all members had
been notified by direct mail from
the Lobb Auction firm. The sale
was also advertised in several farm
publications and through local
media.
The auction office registered
more than 120 potential buyers
prior to the sale, which also at
tracted a large number of curious
onlookers as it progressed. A se
cond bulldozer, and a trailer, float
and tractor combination were also
on the block, as were a large
number of other specialized items
and smaller tools.
Mr. Nesbitt, who lives in
Clinton, is retiring from the tile
drainage business, but will con
tinue to do contract work as a
backhoe owner-operator, Mr.
Lobb said.
served by Bob Trick and Rev.
Snihur. The anthem was “Alas and
did my Saviour bleed”. The service
was based on the apostle John’s
writings from the Last Supper to
the Cross of Calvary. It was a very
inspiring service.
Named after the fine trout
stream running through the pro
perty, Naftel’s offers a variety of
forest settings for activities from
hiking to birdwatching. A trail
systemprovides access toever
green plantations, wetlands and a
hardwood forest.
Naftel’s Creek Conservation
Area is located 8 km. south of
Goderich on Highway 21.
Naftel’s Creek has something
for everyone. Come and join us and
“Sneak a Peak at Spring”.
For further information contact
the Maitland Valley Conservation
Authority at 335-3557.
Londesboro
UCW
meets
The Londesboro U.C.W.
meeting was held April 13 with
dessert being served by Gail Lear
and Mary Peel. Bums ladies were
guests. There were 26 present. The
worship service opened with a
poem “Prayer” by Marsha Szusz
followed by hymn and prayer by
Bernice Norman. The scripture
Matt. 28, verses 1-10 was read by
Brenda Radford. The study was on
“In times like these”. A reading
was given by Kitty McGregor. A
piano solo by Marsha Szusz was
followed by offering and hymn. A
quilt that ladies had made was on
display.
President Joan Whyte thank
ed the ladies for their dessert and
worship service. She conducted the
business. Minutes of the March
meeting were read by Betty Hulley.
Thank you notes were read from
Mayme Crawford, John Hoggart
and the Christian Resource Centre.
An invitation was received to the
April Special Event at Kirkton
Community Centre on April 29.
An invitation was read to join the
campsite experience at Camp
Menestung on June 15 and a letter
was read from Huron Perth Pres-
byterial asking for support for
Camp Menestung. It was moved to
send $50 to Menestung Camp.
Reports were given by Helen Law-
son and Betty Hulley on Easter
Thankoffering meetings in Sea
forth and Walton. The treasurer’s
report was given by Kitty Mc
Gregor.
The President asked for some
help in doing some visiting at
Easter. There is a box in the church
basement for the collection of used
eye glasses. The Goodwill truck is
to come for pick up at the Church
May 13.
The ladies repeated the pur
pose of U.C.W. and meeting
closed. The winner of the silent
auction were announced and ladies
picked up their purchases.
People
Beth Knox accompanied her
cousin (Hilda), Mrs. Ken Hobbs of
Alsia Craig to Ottawa for Easter
weekend.
Joanne (Mrs. Bert Lyon) is a
patient in Clinton Hospital.
April 13 visitors with Bob and
Vi Bums were her sister Lena and
George Rattan.
THE CITIZEN, WEDNESDAY, APRIL 22, 1987. PAGE 21.
Alma Watson of RR 4, Brussels, left, was chosen to assist
Revernd Charles Carpentier at the Passover Seder held at the
Brussels United Church on Maundy Thursday, April 16. The
ceremony demonstrated how the symbols of the traditional
Jewish festival have become important symbols of the
Christian faith as well.
Easter observed
Greeters at the Easter Sunday
church service at Londesboro
United church were Rev. Snihur
and Trudy Pollard.
Ushers were Paul Jewitt.
David Whyte. Brent Radford and
Richard Bergsma. Children’s time
was led by Cindy and Sally in
“Muffy returns to the Farm”.
The men’s choir sang two an
thems: “He lives again” and “He is
Risen”. The sermon was “Sur
prise. Surprise."
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