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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Citizen, 1997-04-23, Page 21THE CITIZEN, WEDNESDAY, APRIL 23,1997 PAGE 21. 4-H members begin seedlings for Achievement Day MEETING 5 By Sara Speiran The fifth meeting for the Cranbrook Eager Explorers was on Tuesday, April 15 at Grey Central School. We opened the meeting with the 4-H pledge, and answered the roll call on three plants we would grow in our garden.c The news from We talked about garden plants and answered a quiz about seeds. Everyone planted seeds in a pot to bring home and take care of. They will be shown on achievement night. We all enjoyed potatoes and giving reasons for our choices. Our leaders finalized the plans for the field trip. The meeting closed with the 4-H motto. The Eager Explorers field trip was held on Saturday, April 19. We met at Grey Central School and parent volunteer drivers took us to our first stop the Listowel Vet Clinic. At the clinic we divided into two groups in order to see all the areas of the clinic a little closer. They had a dog and cat in cages. There is a special larger area for bigger animals, such as cows and pigs where the vets can treat them. We also saw lots of medication and other supplies that veterinarians used on their day-to- day job. Our second stop was to the Listowel Greenhouse. We saw baskets and baskets of flowers almost in bloom. Our guide talked to us about soil and what happens if it becomes too wet or dry. We then planted by ourselves impatiens, petunias and begonias in a pot which we brought home. One thing we noticed was how warm it is in the greenhouse. We were shown a lot at these two places and thank our leaders and drivers for making it possible for our club. ranbrook Morris council accepts tenders P. Hagedoorn, 887-6270 and M. Saxon, 887-9287 Local paints for raffle Last Friday nine tables played the final euchre game for the season at the Community Centre. Prize winners were: high lady, Shirley Verstoep; high man, Frank McKenzie; low lady, Eluned McNair; low man, Allan Edgar; lone hand, lady, Helen Gallop; lone hand, man, Adrian Verstoep; travelling, Margaret Crowe and Hazel McKenzie; tally cards, Ruby Steiss, Edna McLellan, Viola Adams, Les Knight, Mac Smith, Eileen Mann, Verna Crawford; 50/50 draw, Marie Stute. The hosts for the evening were the hall board members - Peter Hagedoorn, president; Marg Saxon, sec.-treas.; Sharon Evans, Murray Keffer, Sheila Terpstra and Frank Workman. Apologies to Lloyd Smith who won high man score with 109 points and 10 lone hands on April 4 at the euchre party. Larry Smith was given credit for this achievement. Hello to Larry who resided in Cranbrook community for many years, but who now lives in Belgrave. Peter Hagedoorn is busy creating two watercolours for a raffle that will be a fundraiser for the Community Centre. More about this later. Continued from page 20 flake imperial tons of calcium chlo­ ride for Morris Twp. was accepted at a price of $205.62 per ton. The two tenders received were forward­ ed to East Wawanosh Twp. for their consideration of the 150 flake imperial ton requirement. Councilor John Duskocy asked Chief Building Official Paul Josling about buildings on "No Winter Maintenance" roads. Josling said permits would not be issued if the township would not maintain the road year-round. The issue would be addressed if a permit was requested. Clerk-Treasurer Nancy Michie was authorized to attend meetings with Grey Twp, Brussels and Blyth to review shared services. Deputy- Reeve Keith Johnston and Duskocy will attend the Tumberry meeting to discuss the sharing of services. Josling was authorized to attend the nutrient management planning seminar in Woodstock. A request for drainage repairs was accepted for the Kelly and Cocerline drains. Clarence White asked council to consider selling him water for his property at Lot 14, Cone. 5. He could connect to a line which runs through his farmland. With no con­ cerns from council, Road Superin­ tendent Lloyd Michie was asked to make arrangements with White. Councillor Melody White had declared a pecuniary interest and left the room during the discussion. The amended budget for Wing­ ham Area Fire board was approved by council at $204,900, down from $207,400. The budget was reduced by including no wage increases and deleting cell phone use. Morris Twp. Recreation was granted a $7,800 donation. Wingham Recreation Murder Mystery Dinner, held April 19, received a donation of one collec­ tor's plate, two shirts and two hats from council. A donation of $100 and 12 mugs was given to the Association of Municipal Clerk-Treasurers of Ontario zone meeting, sponsored by Brussels, Morris and Grey Twps. Council declared May 5-11 Emergency Preparedness Week. Road and general accounts, in the amount of $17,281.92 nd 39,971.27, were approved for pay­ ment. Screening is the best way of detecting breast cancer in women over age 50. Screening consists of mammography, regular physical examination and BSE. Silver Tops rally Continued from page 11 of grace, then a smorgasbord meal was enjoyed. In charge were Marion Haggitt, Kay and Ell Lapp with assistance by Evelyn Christiansen. A short business meeting was held after the meal and dishes were finished. Margaret Hildebrand opened with two humorous readings, one on "Getting Older" and the second, "Why do I walk?" Minutes of the last meeting were read. The treasurer's report was given and approved. Program representatives for the year were given to members. A letter was read from Alzheimer's. It was decided to leave the donation until September. A motion was approved for gifts for shutins. A letter was read from Senior Citizens of Ontario. June is to be a special month - a maturity magazine is planned for four times a year. Special field representatives will be giving presentations on medication awareness. It was decided that June should be a trip. Spinrite Listowel is to be contacted for this date. For the May meeting, Betsey Verwey, Tena Empey and Ernie Dumin will be in charge. A video picture, "Animals You'll Never Forget", was then shown by Ell Lapp. These showed normal, but also quite unusual actions of birds and animals all around the world. The film commentator was also very good. The Spring Annual Senior Citizen meeting was to be at Zurich on the next day, April 17. Representatives for Auburn were appointed, Margaret Hildebrand, Dorothy Grange, Martha Daer and Kay and Ell Lapp. Then the meeting closed for the day. The Silver Tops representatives attended the Spring Rally at Zurich. In charge of the meeting were Hensail and Zurich Seniors Clubs. Reports were given by the Zone secretaries followed by club secretaries' reports. Lunch was served at noon followed by executive business meeting. During the afternoon had wonderful entertainment. The district line dancers had everyone's feet tapping too - then they were treated to a super two-person band. Guest speaker was Jim Gladding, Exeter whose speech was on genealogy. People should keep up their family trees, he said. Executive reports were given followed by members receiving draw and door prizes. The meeting closed with prayer in unison. God Save The Queen was sung. The Silver Tops then came home in another snow shower. HCBE costs amalgamation Continued from page 10 Listowel, Wallace and Elma Twps. in Perth. *** From Jan. 13 to March 31, staff of the HCBE Education and Learn­ ing Resource Centre have spent 109.5 hours dealing with amalga­ mation issues, at an extrapolated cost of $7,762. Travel and other related expenses have totaled $618. ♦♦♦ The tender from J.M.R. Electric was accepted, in the amount of $194,740, for upgrades to the fire alarm system at F.E. Madill Sec­ ondary School, Wingham. They will also complete fire safe­ ty upgrades at Victoria Public School, Goderich, at a cost of $46,866. Spring Break is going on now at your local participating Ski-Doo dealer! It's the perfect time to make your best deal! There’s limited availability on select ’98 models, so lock up yours today. Check out our special incentives, low monthly payments“and special edition sleds that will only be available during Spring Break. But hurry, it all ends April 30,1997. © 1997, Bombardier Inc., ',Trademarks and 0: Registered Trademarks of Bombardier Inc. and/or affiliates in the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office and other countries. All rights reserved. "Some restrictions apply. See participating dealer for complete details. 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