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The Citizen, 1993-04-28, Page 11Tiny, knitted sweaters and warm, support home missions. The knit- comfy quilts lined tables at the ting and quilting continued and Auburn Knox United Church last during the last eight years, has week as the year's children's cloth- become an intense effort by the ing project came to an end. women. Since the 1950's, women of the This year, over 60 women con- Auburn church and community tributed knitted, quilted and pur- have knitted bonnets, sweaters, chased items which the church is jumpers, blankets and made quilts very thankful for, said Mrs. Arm- to donate to needy children. strong. Clothes were made for new- Year after year, dozens of knitted bores up to children aged 10. goods have been donated to worthy The items are given to two wor- organizations. In the 1950's and thy organizations: the Teddy Bear 60's, women concentrated on mak- Auction sponsored by the Huron ing quilts which were sent to mis- County Child Abuse Coordinating sions overseas, said church member Committee, and the Children's Aid Ruth Armstrong. Quilts were also Society Huron County Christmas given to the Children's Aid Society, Bureau from which 1,012 children Goodwill, the Salvation Army and benefited in 1992. Five Oaks. Auburn residents and church In the late 70's the cost of ship- members were able to view the ping quilts overseas became exorbi- items at the church last week before tant and the church was urged to they were given away. United members recite prayer On display Dozens of knitted outfits, quilts and purchased children's clothing were collected and put on display by (left to right) Ruth Armstrong, Jean Plaetzer and Grace Cartwright at Auburn United Church last week as the church's annual children's clothing knitting project wound up. Church women, along with members of the community, made and bought tables full of dainty, intricate, cozy and comfortable clothes to be donated to the Huron County Child Abuse Coordinating Committee's Teddy Bear Auction and the Huron County Christmas Bureau. Colborne passes 0% increase COM lies. byMlldred Lawior Phone 521 The news from uburn Chamneys celebrate anniversary THE CITIZEN, WEDNESDAY, APRIL 28, 1993. PAGE 11. Church donates quilts, knitted clothing to charity Rev. Susan Cameron of the Thamesview pastoral charge conducted the service at Knox United Church. Nancy Park was organist. Choral Invitation to Worship was sung. Rev. Cameron welcomed all and gave the Prayer of Approach and Confession. Hymn "Joyful, Joyful We Adore Thee" was sung. Rev. Cameron had conversation with the children and everyone repeated the Lord's Prayer. "Jesus Bids Us Congratulations to Bud and Laura Chamney who celebrated their 40th wedding anniversary on Knox U.C.W. held their Thankoffering meeting on Monday, April 19 at 8 p.m. Approximately 50 members and guests attended. In charge of the meeting were Eunice Arthur, Carol McDowell, Marie Millian and Marilyn Verbeek. Eiva Armstrong welcomed everyone. The theme for the evening was "World Outreach". Marilyn opened the meeting with prayer. "The Church is Wherever Gods' People" was sung with Nancy Park playing the organ. Marie Millian read the scripture from Luke, "The Parable of the Good Samaritan". Marilyn led the devotional "Love thy neighbour, but who is my neighbour?" The neighbour we are to love is anyone who has needs. Every last person is a son or daughter to God. Darlene Empey sang "Walls That Divide" accompanied by Nancy. Marilyn introduced the guest speaker Alma Langford from Exeter. She is chairperson of World Outreach.Committee on Huron Perth Presbyterial. She noted that there are also needs perhaps in our own family, the church and community where we can be a help. Her thoughts were based on a verse in Revelation "Behold, I stand at the door and knock, if anyone hears my voice and opens Shine" and "This Is My Father's World" was sung. Scriptures were read. Rev. Cameron's sermon was "Holy Days - Holidays". "0 Master Let Me Walk With Thee" was sung. Rev. Cameron gave the pastoral prayer. The offering was received by Peter Verbeek and Larry Plaetzer and dedicated with prayer. Closing hymn as "Love Divine All Loves Excelling". Rev. Cameron pronounced the benediction. Sunday, April 25 with Open House at the Maitland Country Club, Goderich. the door, I will come in to him and eat with him and he with me." The offering was received by Ethel Ball and Eunice Arthur while Darlene sang "No Man Is An Island." Offering was dedicated with prayer. Everyone was invited downstairs for a time of fellowship with singing "In Christ There Is No East or West." Carol led in closing prayer. The layette was well displayed with many articles of knitting, crocheting, quilting and donations of baby clothes. Ruth Armstrong, chairperson thanked her committee helpers Jean Plaetzer, Grace Cartwright and Kay Lapp for their help. She introduced Rosemary Davidson, Fundraiser Chairperson of Huron County Child Abuse Co- ordinating Committee. Rosemary thanked the ladies for the lovely donations to the Teddy Bear Dream Auction. She explained the purpose of the committee and also told about the Teddy Bear Dream Auction taking place in May. A delicious lunch of assorted cheese and biscuits, punch and assorted cut up fruits was served. Guests attended from Blyth United, Londesboro United, Burns United and the village and area. Colborne Township council has adopted the 1993 budget with a zero per cent increase over 1992 for general township operating funds. Approximately 23 per cent of taxes collected by the township remains in the township. The balance is forwarded to the County of Huron and the Boards of Education. Council is presently waiting for information from the boards of education in order to set the 1993 mill rate. Council authorized payment of the Bills and Accounts for the month ending March 31 in the amount of $383,617.96. The contract for calcium chloride was awarded to Da-Lee Dust Control based on their tender of $104.22 plus GST per flake ton. Mr. Keith Homan attended the April 6 meeting to discuss his proposed subdivision. The subdivision would contain 20 lots. He advised council that he had had discussions with the Huron County Planning and Development Department and would be proceeding with the Official Plan Amendment application through the Ministry of Municipal Affairs. Clerk John Stewart received permission from council attend the Reunion group receives 1,600 registrations The Clinton School Reunion is progressing well according to plan. Over 1,600 registrations have already been received from former students and teachers of the Clinton schools. There may be some eligible people who have not received an invitation. To qualify as a 'Reunion' student you would be in grade nine by 1980-81 or earlier. It is not necessary to have graduated. Teachers in either Clinton elementary or secondary schools for that period are also being contacted. Any of the above teachers or students wishing to attend the reunion, and who have not received Continued on page 12 Association of Municipal Clerks and Treasurers of Ontario Conference in London, June 20-23. Council enacted By-Law 08-1993, being a by-law to appoint Brenda Campbell Deputy-Clerk Protem- pore. Council authorized a $1,000 donation in lieu of wages to the 4th Goderich Scouts for their time spent completing a spring cleanup at the Colborne Township Cemetery. Clerk Stewart was directed by Council to write to the Minister of Culture, Tourism and Recreation requesting an update to the status of the Ministry of Tourism and Recreation grant. In recent years the township had received a $6,000 grant to be used towards recreational activities within the township. To date a grant for 1993 has not been received. Council enacted By-Law No. 07- 1993, being a Property Standards By-Law for the Township. Bruce Falconer was appointed the Property Standards Officer. A copy of the by-law may be obtained from the Municipal Office. Council will hold a public meeting in late May or early June to review the by-law with all interested ratepayers. The next regularly scheduled meeting of council will be held Tuesday, May 4 at 8 p.m. in the Council Chambers at the Colborne Community Hall in Carlow. All regular meetings of Council are open to the public. BLAKE APPLE ORCHARD Still Available: McIntosh, Spy, Ida Red, Golden Delicious. Talman, Sweet and Russet apples. Get them while they last. Blake Apple Orchard 2 miles south of Brussels then follow the sign east. 887-6972 50 attend Knox Thankoffering to hear World Outreach chair Don't delay --- Subscribe today The Rural Voice WE'RE MOVING Effective April 30, 1993 DICKSON'S AUTO REPAIR will be closed, while relocating to Rural Route 3, Blyth. Repairs will be made by appointment only. Please call 526-7286. in my royal- customers and friends in the Myth area over the past 10 years - many thanks. JIM DICKSON