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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Citizen, 1995-03-22, Page 7AThe news from uburn Compiled by Mildred Lawlor Phone 526-7589 Silver Tops hear speakers iza/- aitour Fire wood #.(6, CRAIG HARDWOODS LTD. WOOD LOGS Delivered in Truckloads • AUBURN • HARDWOOD SLABS BODY WOOD Made For You With Our Firewood Processor. Delivered In Truckloads. f approximately 1/2 the price of Body Wood We deliver in 17 Cubic Yard Boxfuls eate Woe& 9evt Suotedeette Deleveiret i A 519-526-7220 The Huron County Board of Education WHO SETS THE MILL RATE ANYWAY? A Public Information Meeting hosted by the Huron County Board of Education • Budget '95 • Ministry Grants • Property Tax Trends Members of the Public and Municipal representatives will be invited to offer input and suggestions. The meeting will be held March 30, 1995 at 7:30 p.m. at the Education Centre, 103 Albert Street, Clinton. No 14, R. Brown P. Carroll Chair "T ti Director THE CITIZEN, WEDNESDAY, MARCH 22, 1995. PAGE 7. WI members enjoy Irish tunes On Wednesday, March 15 at noon the Silver Tops met at the Community Hall. The tables were decorated with shamrocks for the upcoming St. Patrick's Day. Ell Lapp led in the singing of Grace and Elva Armstrong and Ethel Ball looked after a delicious pot luck dinner. After dinner members learned that time waits for no man in a speech on "Time" by Graham Worsell. Following this his sister Charlotte said "The Little Red Hen" not quite the same as what used to be in the primer but excellent. Both children recently won public speaking contests and the Silver Tops were thrilled with their performance. Ruth Jardine thanked them and presented each with a gift. By Auburn Friends The Auburn community was saddened last week by the death of Mrs. Nancy Slater. It was about eight years ago that she came to the village to make her home with her son Bob and his wife Bessie. She was a most gracious lady who had never lived in a small community before and quickly adapted in a most friendly manner. Riding with Bob on his mail route was an early delight, as she enjoyed nature, watching the farm area activities, and learning where the wild orchids bloomed. She was an active member -of the Rev. Paul Ross led the service at Knox United Church and Bernice Gross was organist. The invitation to worship was read alternately followed by the opening chorus. Rev. Ross gave words of welcome and hymn For the Beauty of the Earth was sung. He gave the prayers which were followed by choral response. Mrs. Jean Bennett, the guest speaker, spoke to the children, then the children's chorus was sung. The next hymn was Lord, Speak to Me. Mrs. Bennett gave an interesting talk on the Canadian Food Grains Bank and told of her trip to other With the issue of the new town- ship office settled, Hullett council authorized Art Clarke, of Maitland Engineering Ltd., to proceed with the preparation of tender docu- ments, at the March 7 meeting. Tenders were also invited for work on the Whyte Municipal Drain. Council approved severances for Lot 23, Conc. 10; Lot 17, Conc. 11 and Lot 2, Conc. 8, all with condi- tions as set out by the Drainage Act. Regarding the development agreement with Robert and Sylvia Trick, council made amendments to delete the requirement for side- walks and paving of driveways. Council did not wish to sec the agreement of the Blyth and District community Centre Board adjusted. The road superintendent was instructed to work with the county regarding catch basins clean-outs A reading "The Station" was given by Ruth followed by Dorothy Grange giving "Life Begins at 80", evidently a time to look forward to reaching. A recent letter from Don and Lois Haines was read by Kay Lapp. They will be returning from the south in April. Dorothy Grange took over the business and the minutes were read. Letters regarding donations were put aside until the April meeting. Ell Lapp spoke on the need of recovering the card tables and offered to do this, in the summer. This was accepted and others will help when needed. Euchre was then played at two tables and others had a social time, to end a enjoyable afternoon. former St. Mark's Anglican Church, Auburn, and recently at Blyth Trinity. As a member of both the Horticulture Society and Silver Tops Seniors her willing involve- ment will be missed. Having been in hospital auxiliary work in Hespler for years she became a valued member of the Goderich auxiliary. Bridge was her game, and she will be lovingly remembered by a group of Blyth ladies with whom she played. She faced failing health this past year with courage and dignity and has been laid to rest at Hespler. To Bob, Bess and family we pay this tribute to your loved one. countries and of the unfortunate people who have no food, water and fresh air. She explained the work of the Food Grains Bank. Rev. Ross said prayers and The Lord's Prayer was repeated in unison. The offering was received by Marinus Bakker and Bill Seers, and for the Sunday School by Joel Arthur and Robbie Archambault then dedicated. Hymn Creations Lord We Give Thee Thanks was sung and Rev. Ross pronounced the Benediction which was followed by the singing of "Amens" concluding the service. and grader blades. The township will apply for sup- plementary funding for a new dump truck with a snow plow attachment, at a cost of $146,000 as well as $57,000 for Middleton Cul- vert, Lot 36, Conc. 8/9. While the Seaforth and District Arena Board budget was accepted, showing Hullett Twp.'s share at $1,260, council did not accept the Clinton Fire Area budget which had HuHetes portion at $12,539. The animal control officer will attend a rabies contingency plan- ning workshop in Walkerton. He will be paid mileage plus $60. Council approved grants of $10 per child to the Hensall Calf Club and S50 to the Seaforth Agricultur- al Society. The road and general accounts were approved for payment in the amounts of $18,865.64 and S58,59.24, respectively. The monthly meeting of the Women's institute was held at the Community Hall on Thursday, March 16 and President Jean Plactzer chaired the meeting. There were eight members and two guests, former Auburn girls Betty Cox and Ila Worsell, who were the Craig sisters, daughters of the late Bill and Jcan Craig, in attendance. Ila played the piano for the singing of 0 Canada and the meeting began in the usual way. Marion Haggitt read the minutes. The quilt being made for the quilt show at Milton and the workshops were spoke on. The card report was given by Mildred Lawlor. Ila Worsell then favoured with some The Horticultural Society held its meeting at the Auburn Community Hall on Monday evening, march 13. President Sherri Cartwright chaired the meeting which was opened with 0 Canada. Marjorie McDougall was pianist. Kay Lapp, secretary for this meeting, read the minutes. Ell Lapp gave the treasurer's report. Correspondence was read and dealt with regarding volunteers for Sympathy is extended to Bob and Bess Slater, family, relatives and friends on the passing of Bob's mother Nancy Slater. Sympathy also goes to Eunice Euchre Five tables were in play held at the Community Hall on Tuesday evening, March 14. Winners were: high man, Dennis Penfound; low man, Grace Cartwright (playing as a man); high lady, Dorothy Daer; low lady, Ferne Howatt; novelty prize, Bernice McClinchey. Euchre is played every Tuesday evening at 8 p.m. Morris Twp. youths plead guilty Two men from Morris Twp. pled guilty to possession of stolen prop- erty and being unlawfully in a dwelling, when they appeared in Wingham court on March 15. Todd Griffith of Bluevale and Michael Chapman of RR2 Blyth, were charged in connection with a break and enter on the property of James Shaw of Turnberry Twp. in September 1994. The incident began in August 1994 when equipment was stolen from the Huron County Road Department and was subsequently found at a residence in Brampton, said Crown Attorney Robert Mor- ris. "There was an indication that the equipment had been bought in Bluevale and taken to Brampton to be sold." In September, the men went to the Shaw home to speak to the occupant about the property which had been sold to them. There was no one home at the time and a message was left inside, for the owner. There was approxi- mately $300 damage to the door. Defense Attorney Brian Linley said there was some mention that the stolen property had been pur- chased from Shaw and there was a discussion over the price. Sentencing was postponed until a pre-sentence report could be sub- mitted. Irish tunes on the piano. The roll call being "Memories of early mail delivery" was answered. There were some interesting memories. A minute's silence was held for the late Nancy Slater. The curator Ruth Jardin gave the 1994 history of Auburn which is always interesting and well done. Bernice Anderson and Frances Clark helped with this. She spoke on trustee meetings, sidewalk repairs, Huron County Work, Horticultural Society, the Pumpkin Fest, new buildings, real estate, new business, Walkerbum Club's 75th anniversary, Lions Club, United Church, births, weddings, flower boxes, flower beds and work on the hillside. Plants are to be charged at the Co-op and Mr. Lapp will pay for them all with one cheque. Robert Hunking is being asked to come and help design the Manchester Gardens for the Society and a committee will be chosen to do planting. Sherri introduced the guest speaker Mrs. Ida Peel of Ripley Arthur on the death of her brother Robert Helmka last week. Mr. and Mrs. Paul Jardin and daughter Melissa of Kitchener spent Tuesday with Ruth and Tom Jardin. Anthony Lawlor of RR 5, Goderich, spent some holidays with his grandparents Tom and Mildred Lawlor. anniversaries and deaths. This was very interesting as 'usual. She also urged everyone to keep track of their heritage, farms and history so families in later years will have a knowledge of it. A St. Patrick's poem was read by Ruth. The annual meeting and banquet will be held Thursday, April 20 at 12:15. Queen and Grace was sung and lunch was served by Betty Archambault and Marion Haggitt. Prizes went to Betty Cox for the closest birthday and Jean Plaetzer for the closest anniversary. A social time was enjoyed. who supplies the Auburn Co-op with plants from her greenhouses. She started out with three greenhouses and has expanded to five. She told of the way her system works, the way she gets her plants started from seed, watering and spraying. She has hanging baskets, patio pots, bedding plants and perennials. She invited the group down to tour her houses. She hires six to eight women to help from March to the end of May. Sherri thanked her for her interesting talk and she answered questions. There was a minute's silence in memory of Nancy Slater. Queen and Grace was sung. Everyone got starter plants to take home as a gift from the speaker. Lunch was served by Jane Glousher, Mildred Lawlor and Marion Haggitt and a social time enjoyed. Community offers tribute Parish hears of food bank Hullett Twp. calls tenders Residents extend sympathy Hort. Soc. discusses helpers