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The Citizen, 1993-02-24, Page 8elgrave The news from Compiled by Helen Stonehouse Phone 887-9487 Residents patients in hospital Snowy sleigh ride Compiled by Mildred Lawlor Phone 526-7589 Silver Tops see slides of Auburn 12 youth join 4-H chicken and egg club The news from uburn PAGE 8. THE CITIZEN, WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 24, 1993. reduced attendance at the NDP winter fun day held at Tony farm but those who did attend braved the cold winds and had a ride. Federal NDP candidate Tony McQuail took hold of the reins right) and friend Beth Fulton (front, left) sat on straw bales in Sunday's stormy weather McQuail's West Wawanosh great time during the sleigh while his wife Fran (front, preparation for the ride. By Suzanne Schultz The first and second meetings of Auburn Great Chicken and Egg Club were held at Helen Lapp's home on Saturday, Feb. 13. There were 12 members present. Leaders are Betty Archambault and Helen Lapp. The first item of business was to elect an executive. Pamela Schneider is president, vice president is Pauline Huizinga and secretary is Sarah Thompson. Press reporter is Suzanne Schultz and youth leader is Heather Hakkers. During the meetings members read from their books. They played games, made eggimals, ate eggs for lunch and watched two videos on chickens and eggs and their trip from farm to your fridge. They discussed possible names and eggs-tra special chickens won. The next meeting will beheld on Thursday, Feb. 18 at Helen Lapp's home. Lay pastor preaches at Knox United Mr. Richard Bain of London, a licensed lay preacher in the United Church, conducted the service at Knox United Church and Nancy Park was organist. Invitation to worship "Come In, Come In and Sit Down" was sung followed by prayers of Confession and Approach. Hymn of Praise "Holy, Holy, Holy" was sung. Mr. Bain had conversation with the children followed by the Lords Prayer in unison and the children's chorus "Jesus Bids Us Shine". Hymn "We Praise You For The Sun" was sung. Mr. Bain read the scriptures from Isaiah and John. Hymn "Be Thou My Vision" was sung. The sermon was entitled "God's Eye Openers". Mr. Bain gave the pastoral prayers. The offering was received by Larry Plaetzer and Bill Seers and for the Sunday School brought forward by Erika and Martin Sturzenegger and dedicated. Closing hymn was "From The Slave Pens of the Delta". Mr. Bain pronounced the benediction. The Silver Tops held their pot luck dinner at the Auburn Community Hall on Wednesday, Feb. 17 with 16 present. Ell Lapp led in the singing of grace and everyone enjoyed a lovely dinner. Dorothy Grange chaired a small business meeting, then thanked Ruth Jardin and Phyllis Rodger for looking after the meal. Dorothy read the minutes in the absence of the secretary Marion Haggitt. She also read a piece by People visit Mr. and Mrs. Bob Rieck of New Dundee visited Ruth and Tom Jardin on Saturday. Mr. and Mrs. Heilke Roetci- soender returned home last Thursday after a vacation in Florida. Euchre results The weekly euchre party was held on Tuesday evening, Feb. 16 with six tables in play. Prizes went to the following: men's high, Tom Hallam; men's low, Jane Glousher (playing as a man); ladies' high, Lillian Letherland; ladies' low, Mildred Lawlor and novelty, Stuart Chamney. Gerry Cumming Life Underwriter London Life 172 Ontario Street Stratford, ON N5A 3H4 Office 271-1920 Residence R.R. #3 Teeswater ON NOG 2S0 392-6982 Freedom 55 available only from your. LONDON LIFE Representative Belgrave and area residents who are patients in the Wingham and District Hospital are Mrs. Florence Coultes, Bert Johnston and Sam Pletch. We_wish them all a speedy recovery. Mrs. Winnifred Johnston of Wingham visited last Wednesday, Feb. 17 with Mr. and Mrs. Lewis Stonehouse. On Saturday afternoon, Mr. and Mrs. Garnet Dowse of Cambridge, Galt visited with their cousins Mr. and Mrs. Lewis Stonehouse. Tuesday, Feb. 16 at noon saw another capacity attendance at the W.I. pot luck meal. Mrs. Jean Nethery who was the program convenor welcomed Mr. Brian Ball 10 tables in play at euchre Ten tables were in play at the weekly euchre held in the W.I. Hall Wednesday, Feb. 17. Winners were: high lady, Mrs. Lloyd Appleby; second high lady, Mrs. Jack Taylor, most lone hands, Mrs. Olive Bolt; lucky draw, lady, Mrs. Ross Taylor, high man, Ross Taylor; second high man, Dennis Leddy; most lone hands, Ab Cook and lucky draw, man, Harvey Edgar. There will be euchre again Wednesday, Feb. 24. Nineteen tables of euchre were in play at the Belgrave Community Centre on Friday, Feb. 19. Winners were: 50/50 draw, Oscar Schefter; tied for second and third - score 71, Don and Brian Shiell, John McIntosh and partner; first place, score 79, Aileen and Dennis Leddy; low score, 39, Colleen Martin and Clara Haig. who gave an interesting slide presentation of a trip to China. SHARP DEALS ON QUALITY- CLEAN READY-TO-GO USED CARS Great Savings on These Used Cars & Trucks. Some One Owner Low Mileage. 1991 Chevy S-10 extended cab pickup, V6 with air 1991 Pontiac 6,000, 4 door 1991 Tauras, 4 door, V-6, air 1991 Ford S150 XL Pickup V8, Automatic, 2 tone. 1990 Mercury 4 dr., loaded with lots of extras 1990 Chev Corsica 4 door, V6, air 1990 Chev Pickup 1500 Series extended cab 1990 Chrysler New Yorker Landau, loaded with extras, 4 doors 1983 Ford F150 4X4 pickup HAMM'S BLYTH PHONE - 523-4342 Joyce King of the U.S.C.O. on health care and read some of the facts on diseases. Ruth Jardin gave a reading. Bernice Anderson, with the help of Ruth Jardin, showed slides of old pictures of homes and people in around Auburn and some of the newer ones as well as some 35th, 50th and 60th anniversaries. Do you have an idea that could create more jobs in Huron County? If yes, then the Huron Community Futures Committee wants to hear from you! PLAN TO ATTEND ONE OF FOUR PUBLIC MEETINGS BEING HELD TO DISCUSS: "THE FUTURE OF THE HURON ECONOMY: OPPORTUNITIES FOR ACTION" MEETING SCHEDULE DATE LOCATION TIME February 24th Brussels, Morris & Grey 7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. Community Centre, Brussels February 25th Clinton Town Hall, Clinton 7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. March 3rd Exeter Recreation Centre, Exeter 7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. March 11th Goderich Twp. Hall, Holmesville 7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. YOUR IDEAS WILL HELP CREATE A PLAN OF ACTION TO KEEP THE HURON ECONOMY MOVING. For more information, or to receive a copy of the background discussion paper, contact Paul Nichol, Huron Community Futures Committee, 482-7948