The Citizen, 1994-05-25, Page 8PAGE 8. THE CITIZEN, WEDNESDAY, MAY 25,1994.
Seniors discuss pension cuts
The Auburn Silver Tops met at
the hall on Wednesday, May 18 at
noon. There were 18 members and
two guests present. The tables
looked lovely with spring bouquets.
Grace was sung and a pot luck
dinner enjoyed.
The tables were cleared and
President Dorothy Grange
welcomed everyone. Nancy Slater
gave a reading, Working in a
Biblical Garden.
Due to the absence of the
secretary Marion Haggitt, Dorothy
Grange read the highlights of the
last meeting. Seven members
attended the Senior Citizen Rally.
Dorothy had forms available for
members to sign for CHUMS
(Central Huron Mobility Service).
If this becomes available it will be
a wonderful help to those in need
of a driver.
Senior Citizens days will be at
Goderich with euchre at McKay
Centre at 1:30 on May 30, cribbage
May 31 at the Legion and bridge at
Goderich Place on June 2. Phone
524-2125 or 524-6660 for informa
tion.
June 6 the club is invited to
Huronview for dinner at 12:30 to
be followed by afternoon
entertainment.
The Family Literacy Festival will
be at Clinton Fairgrounds June 6 -
10.
It was noted there has been talk
of cutting old age pensions if
income is above a certain level.
Members should write their MP if
against this being done.
Clare and Ruth Vincent of
Londesboro were guests. They had
everyone laughing with Casey's
Goat. For an encore Clare favoured
them with an equally good Johnny
Sands.
Ruth Jardin thanked Clare and
presented him with a small gift and
the members applauded their
thanks.
Nancy Slater then gave two
readings A Hard Earned Wage and
A Farmer Wants a Divorce.
Fall will be the election of
officers. Appreciation was shown
to Dorothy for her excellent
leadership while in office.
Auburn"
[Compited by Mildred Lawlor Phone 526-7589
The news
Population
Congratulations to Keith and
Lori Hallam on the birth of their
first child, a son Graeme Otto bom
May 8 at Kitchener Waterloo
Hospital.
Kay and Ell Lapp returned home
recently from a trip to her sister's,
from
grows by 1
Lois Templar, who now lives in
Colorado with her son Charles
Templar.
From there they went to visit in
Abbotsford, B.C. with their eldest
son Bill and family.
/THE HURON COUNTY BOARD OF EDUCATION^
CONTRACT CUSTODIAN TENDERS
WI plans Grand Bend trip
The Auburn Women's Institute
meeting was held on Thursday,
May 19 at the Community Hall.
President Jean Plaetzer welcomed
all and the Ode, Mary Stewart
Collect and O Canada were sung
with Laura May Chamney as
pianist.
Tena Empey read the minutes
and correspondence in the absence
of Secretary Marion Haggitt. Tena
also gave the treasurer's report.
WI signs were discussed, also the
hall kitchen cleaning. The WI will
cater to the Lion's dinner on June
28.
May 30 is the district annual to
be held at Belgrave. The delegates
were chosen. The card report was
given by Mildred Lawlor.
There was a committee formed to
plan a trip to Grand Bend theatre
during the holidays.
Betty Archambault spoke on the
craft classes that would be coming
up later. She also read a poem,
Church Bloopers. She then
introduced the guest speaker Bev
Brown, who spoke on health
problems for the seniors, Wheels
Away, specialized transportation
and CHUMS (Central Huron
Mobility Service). Ms Brown said
the "freedom to move is life itself'.
She explained who would benefit
from CHUMS and the funding
Walkerburn Club talks of
upcoming anniversary
On April 25 Christina Gross
welcomed the Walkerburn Club
into her home. There were nine
members and three guests present.
Ethel Ball opened the meeting with
a Mother's Day Poem and led in
prayer.
The May meeting will be at Betty
Verwey's home, Betsy and Betty
Archambault will be the lunch
committee while Martha Daer and
Bernice Hunk'ng will be in charge
of the program.
Minutes were read and the
treasurer's report given. Christina
Gross thanked the club for the
flowers in memory of their baby
granddaughter.
In May final arrangements will
be made for the club's upcoming
anniversary. Roil call was
answered by a club donation. The
draw was won by Ila Cunningham
and donated by Martha.
The guest speaker was Susan
Gross, who showed slides and
spoke of her work in Costa Rica.
She lived in San Jose, the central
and most populated city of the
country. About 3 million people
live there and it is approximately
the size of Toronto. The language
is Spanish, religion is mainly
Catholic and coffee and bananas
are the exports.
Susan was a volunteer through
Canadian Crossroads.
The club has been following
Susan's work through letters, so
were very pleased to see the slides
and hear of her work in person.
Vera Penfound thanked her and
presented her with a gift.
A former member Nellie
McDougall has had her 90th
birthday and a card was signed by
all present.
Susan asked the blessing. A
delicious lunch was served by
Christina and Susan and a social
half hour enjoyed.
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needed for a new bus with a good
ramp. She gave an excellent talk on
how it would help disabled people
have greater mobility.
Ms Brown said there is to be a
health fair at the Clinton arena,
June 21, which anyone could
attend. She handed out some
pamphlets.
Kay Lapp thanked her and
presented her with a gift.
Roll call was answered by "Ways
I Save Water".
The next meeting will be held
June 16 at 2 p.m.
Queen and grace were sung and
the hostesses, Laura May Chamney
and Maureen Bean, served lunch. A
prize was given to Kay Lapp for
lucky serviette and to Bev. Brown'
for marked saucer. A social half
hour was enjoyed.
Engagement
George and Elizabeth
Procter are happy to
announce the engagement
of their daughter, Jennifer
to Ronald Cooper of
Saskatoon, Saskatchewan.
The wedding will take place
at Knox United Church,
Belgrave on June 11,1994.
NOTICE
RE SPOT SPRAYING
OF WEEDS
This is to notify residents of the County of
Huron that the County will be
SPOT SPRAYING WEEDS
in rural areas commencing June 6, 1994, for a
period of approximately 12 - 14 weeks.
Pesticides to be used are ESTAPROP,
Registration No. 14803; AMITROL-T,
Registration No. 16548, and DIPHENOPROP
700, Registration No. 15707. To be controlled
are noxious weeds as per the Provincial Weed
Control Act.
This notice complies with regulation 914 of the
Pesticides Act. For further information and for
the locations of the roads to be treated, please
call Joe Gibson, Weed Inspector at
519-233-3229.
Plainly marked sealed tenders will be received by the undersigned prior to
12:00 noon, Friday, June 3, 1994, for contracting custodial services at Wingham
Public School, 131 John Street East, Box 640, Wingham, Ontario, effective imme
diately.
All interested parties must attend an information meeting and tour of the
facility at 12:00 Noon on Monday, May 30, 1994. All tenders must be submitted
on official tender forms, which will be available only at the time of the tour.
The lowest or any tender may not necessarily be accepted.
Shelley King
Business Manager
Huron County Board of Education
103 Albert Street,
Clinton, Ontario
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Graeme Craig
Chair
Paul Carroll
DirectorJ
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SSc COUNTY of HURON
The County of Huron requires
a Weed Inspector and Tree Commissioner.
Duties: Administers and enforces the Weed Control Act and the County Tree By-law
throughout the County of Huron.
The 1994 hourly rate is $14.64 per hour. Hours are as required.
Qualifications:
1. Five (5) years experience in an area related to weed control.
2. Class 4 Operator's Licence and Class 1 Exterminator's Licence as required
under the Pesticides Act.
3. a) Forest Technology Diploma from a Community College or
b) Basic knowledge of tree identification and forest production and tending.
4. Candidates who may not qualify in each area may be considered if they clearly
indicate their willingness to undertake the appropriate training.
5. Must have own transportation and possess the relevant driver's licence.
A complete description is available from the Clerk-Administrator's Office.
Applications and resumes will be received by the undersigned, clearly marked
APPLICATION FOR WEED INSPECTOR AND TREE COMMISSIONER until June
8, 1994.
J. A. Murray, Clerk-Administrator
County of Huron, Court House Square,
Goderich, Ontario N7A 1M2
(519) 524-8394
NOTICE TO
PROPERTY OWNERS
DESTROY WEEDS
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN
To all persons in possession of lands in the Municipalities in the
County of Huron as follows:
Township Clerk Town Clerk
Ashfield L Andrew Clinton M. Jefferson
Colborne J. Stewart Exeter E. Bell
Goderich R. Thompson Goderich L. McCabe
Grey B. Knight Seaforth J. Crocker
Hay J. Zimmerman Wingham B. Adams
Howick R.Johnson
Deputy Clerk-Treas.
Hullett B. Shaddick
McKillop M. McClure Villaae Clerk
Morris N. Michie Bayfield P. Graham
Stanley A. Willert Blyth H. Grubb
Stephen L. Brown Brussels D. White
Tuckersmith J. McLachlan Hensall L. Phalr
Turnberry D. Kelly Zurich M. Simmons
Usborne S. Strang
E. Wawanosh W. Thompson
W. Wawanosh J. Armstrong
In accordance with the Weed Control Act, Statutes of Ontario,
1990, Chapter W5, Sections 3, 16 and 23, that unless noxious
weeds growing on their lands are destroyed by JUNE 6, 1994
and throughout the Season, the Municipality may enter upon the
said lands and have the weeds destroyed, charging the costs
against the land in taxes, as set out in the Act. Velvet Leaf 1s
named as a noxious weed in most municipalities, and Giant
Cow Parsnip (Hogweed) in all County municipalities.
The co-operation of all citizens is solicited.
JOE GIBSON
Weed Inspector
County of Huron