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Home My WebLink AboutThe Citizen, 1991-12-18, Page 9AuburnThe news from Compiled by Mildred Lawlor Phone 526-7589 Children present Christmas pageant Rev. Paul Ross conducted the service at Knox United Church and Nancy Park was organist and Karen Webster as pianist. Rev. Ross gave the invitation to worship and open ing prayers. The Third Advent Candle was lit by Robbie Archambault. The Sun day School Christmas Pageant was put on by the teachers and children. Michael Bakker sang “Go Tell It On The Mountain”. John Arm strong and David Campbell narrat ed and 11 Christmas Carols were sung as the Sunday School children performed the pageant. Rev. Ross gave the scripture and prayers fol lowed by the Lord’s Prayer repeat ed in unison. The offering was received by Bob Worsell and Larry Plaetzer. Closing hymn was “Angels From the Realms of Glory”. Rev. Ross pronounced the Benediction and the Choral Response “All Praise Eternal Son to Thee” concluded the service. WMS signs Christmas cards The Christmas meeting of the Presbyterian W.M.S. was held at the home of Frances Clark. The worship service of Hope and Expectation was followed from the Glad Tidings. It included carols, scripture readings and prayers. Several members took part. Frances read about Christmas Traditions. Carol Daer played several Christ mas pieces which were much enjoyed. The president Martha Daer con ducted the business period. Several Christmas cards were signed by the seven members and two visitors present. Erma Cartwright had the study which was entitled “You Can Know the Christ In Christmas”. The first meeting of the New Year will be at the home of Lillian Letherland at 1:30 in the afternoon. 6 tables in play at euchre THE CITIZEN, WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 18,1991. PAGE 9. Silver Tops celebrate season The Silver Top Christmas dinner was held on Wednesday, December 11 at the Blue Fountain Restaurant, Clinton with 18 member and one guest present. Rev. Paul Ross opened with prayer. Members were served a delicious turkey dinner with all the trimmings. Chairperson was Dorothy Grange and she read a UCW decorate gingerbread houses poem. Christmas cards were signed for people who were ill and could n't be present. Dorothy Grange read a letter on Dining for Seniors. She also staled that the regular pot luck dinner and meeting would be on Wednesday, January 22 at the Community Hall. Ruth Jardin gave a reading “Come Share The Bird”. The Knox U.C.W. held their annual Christmas pot luck dinner on Monday, December 9 at 12 noon. The tables were decorated in the Christmas theme and Rev. Paul Ross gave the grace. A sumptuous meal was enjoyed by everyone. Joyce Bean conducted a Christ mas contest and Bernice Anderson was the winner. Lucky plate was won by Dorothy Grange. A skit was conducted by Ann Vincent Garbage pickup changes Instead of the normal garbage pickup that would be on Wednes day, December 25, the garbage will be picked up instead on Tuesday, December 24 and for Wednesday. For January 1 the garbage will be picked up instead on Tuesday, December 31. with three little shepherds played by Leanne Vincent, Brett Bean, Steven Empey. Anne read the les son and the shepherds said appro priate Biblical verses throughout. Marjorie McDougall was pianist for the singing of the carols. The U.C.W. presented Rev. Ross with two folding chairs and a Christmas food basket. The offering was for the Blind Mission. Following the service all took part in the decorating of ginger bread houses which had been made previously by Joyce Bean. These were to be delivered to shut-ins at Huronview, Seaforth and Auburn. J Marion Haggitt had a contest and Tom Jardin won the prize. Martha Daer read a reading “The Meaning of Christmas”. Kay Lapp had a contest and Ell Lapp was the win ner. Dorothy Grange had a contest and Marjorie McDougall was the winner. Ethel Ball read a poem “The Passing of the Backhouse”. Martha Daer got a prize for hav ing the most Christmas guests. Ethel Ball won the prize for going the farthest for Christmas. Mildred Lawlor won the prize for having all Christmas cards written. Hazel Craig won the prize for having Christmas pudding made. Nancy Slater won a prize for having all Christmas shopping done. Marion Haggitt read an amusing joke and Nancy Slater told her most favourite story. Rev. Paul Ross told a good snake story. Ruth Jardin read a poem “What’s an Old Christ mas Card Anyway?” Dorothy Grange thanked those for taking part in the program. Rev. Paul Ross wished everyone a Merry Christmas and everyone sang “We Wish you a Merry Christmas” and the enjoyable after noon came to an end. BRUSSELS VILLAGE MARKETPeopleThere were six tables in play at the euchre game held at the Com munity Hall on Tuesday evening, December 10. Winners were: high lady, Adeline Allin; low lady, Mary Shobbrook; high man, Ed Daer; low man, Len Z McKillop council raises salaries Shobbrook; novelty table, Frances Clark. The last euchre game for this year will be held on Tuesday evening, December 17 and will begin again January 7, 1992 at 8 p.m. Keith McLaughlin of Wingham visited on Friday, December 13 with Ruth and Tom Jardin. We reserve the right to limit quantities Prices in effect from December16 - 21 While quantities last Deliveries Monday to Friday only! Closed Dec. 25, 26 & Jan. 1st The inaugural meeting of McKil- lop council was held on December 3. Taking the oath of allegiance was Reeve Marie Hicknell, Deputy-Reeve William Siemon and Councillors Sharon McClure, Ronald M. Murray and James. S. Ryan. Following the swearing-in cere mony, Reeve Hicknell welcomed the former members back to anoth er term and welcomed new council lor, Mr. Murray. She indicated that council would not be undertaking any new pro jects because of the state of the economy and encouraged council lors and employees to continue to work together as a team. A by-law was passed setting the remuneration and expenses for council. Reeve Hicknell will receive a salary of $1,965, up from last year's total of $1,915. The deputy-reeve and councillors will receive $ 1,640 an increase of $40. For meetings under three hours in length, councillors will be paid $46, up $1 from last year. Pay for meetings over three hours has increased from $80 to $82. Councillors will also receive a mileage payment of 350 a kilome tre, an increase of 50. Council endorsed a resolution from Limerick Township, regard ing outdated sewage systems. The resolution requests that the Min istry of the Environment amend the Environmental Protection Act, Part VII, Section 67 (1) to include some measure of inspection and correc tion if necessary, of the systems that were installed before April 15, 1974. Appointments were made to sev eral boards. Reeve Hicknell and Councillor Siemon were appointed to the Ausauble-Bayfield Conser vation Authority. Councillor Siemon is the representative to the Maitland Valley Conservation Authority and Blyth District Fire Area Board. Reeve Hicknell will represent the township on the Seaforth Commu nity Hospital Board and Councillor McClure will be the representative on the Seaforth Fire Area Commit tee. Councillor Murray and Kenneth Flanagan were appointed to the Seaforth and District Community Centres Committee of Manage ment. The term of office is from December 3 to the first regular meeting of council in December 1992. Mr. Flanagan is to be paid $46 for meetings less than three hours including travel time and $82 for meetings in excess of three hours. Mileage at the rate of 350 per kilometre is to be paid as well. Reeve Hicknell and Clerk-trea surer Marion McClure were appointed to the Central Huron Economic Development Committee and Councillor Ryan will serve as the township representative with Reeve Hicknell on the Walton Landfill Committee. Councillor McClure was appoint ed to the Community Based Polic ing Committee. The road accounts totalling $13,598.57 were approved for pay ment. A by-law was passed imposing a special annual drainage rate upon lands in the respect of which money is borrowed under the Tile Drainage Act in the amount of $15,200. The general accounts in the amount of $193,727.76 were approved for payment. 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