HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Citizen, 1994-05-04, Page 11THE CITIZEN, WEDNESDAY, MAY 4, 1994. PAGE 11.
Letter to
the editor
Continued from page 4
Saugeen Bucks, makes the
difference. Saubucks an internal
currency is transferred from one
member's account to another when
a trade occurs. Any bucks credited
can then be applied to purchase
goods or services from any other
member.
Saubucks arc equivalent in value
to Canadian dollars, however, no
bills or notes are issued./Thc nature
of the system encourages local
interaction and support.
The LETSystem, created in
British Columbia in 1983, has since
met with success in other parts of
Good start
Defensive player
Deb Hoy presented Scott Walls with the Rookie of the Year
award at the Brussels Bulls annual banquet held at the
BMG Community Centre Friday evening.
Good sport
Brussels Bull Jamie Williams, right, was named the team's
Best Defenseman at the annual banquet Friday night.
Making the presentation is Assistant Coach Charlie Smith.
Point man
Canada, the U.S.A., Australia, and
New Zealand. Rural, urban and
metropolitan systems operate on
different scales, but the principle
remains the same. Trading goods or
service keeps the system active,
and builds community resources.
Intrigued by the success of the
Saugeen Trading Community, a
group of interested people in the
North Huron/South Bruce area has
been laying groundwork and
seeking support for a LETS in our
area. At a time when many people
have little cash to spare, generating
other means of exchange is vitally
important to communities, be they
rural or small town.
If you are interested in learning
more, have suggestions to offer, or
just want to show your support,
please come to the Bluevalc Town
Hall, Wednesday, May 11, at 7:30
p.m., downstairs, for a public
meeting.
For more information, you can
call 357-4019, or leave a message
at 357-4342.
Joanne Howe,
RR 2, Teeswater.
Correction
Joyce Jacklin presented the Jason Kraemer Memorial
Award for sportsmanship and ability to Darrin Alviano at
the Bulls banquet in Brussels Friday night. The award is in
honour of a former team member.
AuburnThe news from
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Rev. Ross leads service
Rev. Paul Ross conducted the
service at Knox United Church and
Bernice Gross was organist. It was
hymn-sing to start the service
followed by the prayers.
The children's hymn was Saviour
Teach Me Day by Day. The junior
choir, under the direction of
Shelley Worsell, sang an anthem.
Rev. Ross told the children's story.
The children's chorus and Morning
has Broken were sung.
Rev. Ross read the scriptures and
hymn For the Beauty of the Earth
was sung.
Rev. Ross's sermon was
"Country Places".
The offering was received by Ian
Andrews and Peter Verbeek and for
the Sunday School by Brett Bean
and Lisa Carter, then dedicated in
prayer and song. We Plough the
Fields and Scatter was sung.
Rev. Ross pronounced the
Benediction and the Amens
concluded the service.
Next Sunday the congregation
will celebrate the Sacrament of
Baptism.
Hort. Soc.
meeting, Mon.
The Aubum Horticultural Society
meeting will be held Monday
evening, May 9 at the Community
Hall. There will be a plant sale so
please bring slips, bulbs and plants.
The lunch committee will be Helen
Johnston, Maxine Seers and Tena
Empey.
The Lions Club is holding a
Rummage and Bake Sale at the
Auburn Community Hall on
Saturday, May 7.
Marlene Rutledge made the presentation of the Leading
Scorer Award to Greg McNevan when the Brussels Bulls
honoured their own at the annual banquet and awards
night in Brussels Friday.
Our apologizes to J.C. Hewitt for
the error in the April 27 edition of
The Citizen. He was selected MVP
for the regular season for the Brus
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