HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Citizen, 1989-03-01, Page 6PAGE 6. THE CITIZEN, WEDNESDAY, MARCH 1, 1989.
Auburn
Compiled by Mrs. Mildred Lawlor. Phone 526-7589
Auburn syrup producer
gets $16,495 grant
Wl hears about Philippines
An Auburn area maple syrup
producer has been awarded a grant
of $16,495 to help improve efficien
cy and quality, Agriculture and
Food Minister Jack Riddell an
nounced recently.
William and Susanne Robinson,
RR 2, Auburn, received the grant
under the Ministry of Agriculture
and Food’s Small Food Processors
Assistance program. “With this
grant, which will cover one-third of
the cost of the project, the Robin
sons will be able to purchase a
reverse osmosis machine, which
will significantly reduce the energy
costs in the production of maple
Hymn sing held
at Knox United
Rev. Snihur conducted the morn
ing service at Knox United Church
and led in a hymn-sing and Nancy
Park was pianist.
Call to Worship was read alter
nately, followed by hymn “For the
Beauty of the Earth”. Rev. Snihur
gave the Prayer of Approach and
Prayer of Confession was said in
unison.
A trio of Kevin Webster, Karen
Bakker and Nicole Middlekamp
sang an anthem accompanied by
Nancy Park. The hymn “He Keeps
syrup,” Mr. Riddell said.
In addition, the grant will allow
the purchase of a sap storage tank,
a filter press and a filler-bottler, he
said. These purchases will help the
Robinsons to produce a high-quali
ty product, Mr. Riddell said.
Under the ministery’s small food
processors’ program, incentives
are available to processors of
Ontario-produced agricultural pro
ducts for market research, financial
counselling and purchasing equip
ment.
Grants awarded for equipment
purchase are payments of up to one
third of the cost to a maximum of
$50,000.
Me Singing” was sung. Scriptures
from Luke were given by Rev.
Snihur followed by Prayer Chorus
“Breathe on me breath of God”.
Rev. Snihur’s sermon was en
titled “Mary Magdalene - a story of
Reckless Love, Forgiveness and
Joy”. The offering was received by
Lawrence Plaetzer and Allan Web
ster and dedicated. The hymn
“Mine Eyes have seen the Glory”
was sung. Rev. Snihur pronounced
the Benediction and the benedic
tion response ended the service.
The monthly meeting of the
Women’s Institute was held on
Tuesday, February 21 at the Com
munity Hall.
Members were treated to ice
cream and cake by the hostesses
Mrs. James Carne, Mrs. Viola
Raithby and Mrs. James Schnei
der. The lucky plate was held by
Tina Empey and the lucky cup by
Jean Plaetzer.
The topic was “Citizenship and
World Affairs” and Mrs. James
Carne introduced the guest speaker
Rev. Ramirez of the Blyth United
Church who gave a talk and showed
slides of his homeland the Philip
pines. Stated that there are 54.5
million people in the country. They
grow rice and grow orchids outside
People
Saturday visitors with Mrs. Viola
Raithby and John were Grant and
Marie Raithby of Port Colborne,
Susan, Randy and Randy Friesta of
Collingwood, Mary and Donald
Morrish and Cricket of Welland
and Grant Junior and his fiance
Roberta Van Horne of Collingwood.
Leona Cunningham and Anita
Gross attended “Youth Weekend
‘89” sponsored by the Huron Perth
Youth Council of St. John’s United
Church in Stratford recently.
Marion Haggitt, Lillian Lether-
land, Marjorie McDougall and
June Peck enjoyed a bus trip to
Bingeman Park, Kitchener where
they were entertained at a dinner
and concert by Eleanor and Gra
ham Townsend and band. Graham
Townsend holds the honor of being
North America’s top violin player
of old tyme music.
and hisbiscus and poinsettia that
grow like a tree. The flower
gardens were beautiful. Houses
were made of bamboo and the land
is very fertile. To plough they use
water buffalo and horse and bug
gies are popular. The houses are
built on stilts on count of the floods.
He also showed many beautiful
churches. This was very interest
ing. Mrs. Carne thanked Rev.
Ramirez.
Betty Archambault introduced
Michelle Hampton who introduced
the speaker Jean Shoebl who spoke
on Women Today about employ
ment, child care, the peace move
Beth Lansing honoured
on 85th birthday
On Saturday evening, February
25 Mr. and Mrs. William Seers
entertained in their home on the
occasion of the 85th birthday of
Mrs. Beth Lansing.
Neighbours and friends enjoyed
an evening playing euchre and lost
heir.
6 tables at
Auburn euchre
There were six tables in play at
the euchre party held Tuesday
evening, February 21 at the Com
munity Hall.
Prizes went to: high man, Jack
Lockart; low man, Gordon Gross;
high lady, Jane Giousher; low lady,
Penny Giousher; novelty prize,
Harold McClinchey.
Euchre parties are held every
Tuesday evening at 8 p.m.
ment and self help groups. She
■showed a video on “Doing It
Ourselves”. She was thanked by
Erma Cartwright.
The president Mrs. Erma Cart
wright presided for the meeting.
The minutes of the last meeting
were read by Betty Archambault in
the absence of Kay Lapp. Treasur
er’s report was given by Tina
Empey. Jean Plaetzer gave the
report on the 4H club and also gave
the card report. Each person gave
one dollar for “Pennies for Friend
ship”. Roll call was answered
which was “One reason we should
appreciate living in Canada”. The
meeting closed with the Queen.
Nancy Park spoke words of
congratulations and best wishes on
behalf of all present to Beth and a
beautiful cake was presented to her
along with many cards wishing her
happiness in the future. Beth
thanked Seers family for their
kindness and hospitality and to all
her friends who came to celebrate
with her.
A delicious lunch was served by
Maxine Seers, Nancy and Greg
Park, Bernice Anderson, Leone
Robertson and Carol Reinink.
Orchids topic
for Horticultural
Society
The Horticulture meeting will be
held on Wednesday, March 8 at 8
p.m. at the Community Hall. There
will be a speaker on Orchid
Culture.
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