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Home My WebLink AboutThe Citizen, 1998-04-01, Page 17New exec The Huron County 4-H Leaders Association has a new executive for 1998. Back row, from left: Directors, Florence Pullen of Clinton, Leroy Drennan of Lucknow, Tom Hern of Exeter, Elzabeth DeWit of Ethel and Him Higgins of Brussels. Front: Vice-President Bryon Black, of RR6, Goderich, Secretary Helen Lapp of Auburn, President Marie Salm of Goderich, Past President Thelma Dougherty of Londesboro and Treasurer Ben Broadfoot of Clinton. ((News-Record photo) The news from Happy Gang welcomes Van Tucker Seniors ondesboro Compiled by June Fothergill Phone 5234360 Compiled by Kay Lapp Phone 526-7254 The news from uburn WI executive to convene Hard 44w/c. or SLABWOOD! $130117 cu. yd. Truck Load Delivered within 20 miles, Mileage Charge beyond that. AUBURN, ONTARIO 519-526-7220 THE CITIZEN, WEDNESDAY, APRIL 1, 1998. PAGE 17. Songfest set Organ prelude with organist Bernice Gross welcomed the Knox congregation on Sunday, March 28. We are One in the Spirit was sung. Rev. Paul Ross gave the announcements. Songfest will be at Londesboro Church on April 5 at 7:30 p.m. There will be a roast beef country supper on April 1 at Auburn United Church at 5:30 and 7 p.m. The invitation to worship wal given followed by prayer. Let Us with a Gladsome Mind was sung. The children were invited to the front. Out of the mystery bag a . bottle of perfume was drawn and the children discussed why a person would give anyone perfume. Rev. Ross explained that it is given as a gift of love as God gave his son. The children's chorus was sung as they went to classes. Jesus keep me near the Cross was sung with Rev. Ross continuing with scripture from Jeremiah 31. From the New Testament he read John 12. In this Judas was annoyed at Mary Magdelene for pouring the perfume ointment on Jesus' feet and Christ replied. When I survey the Wondrous Cross was sung. Rev. Ross's sermon was "In this World Nobody is Perfect." Everyone makes errors in following God's Word but He always helps and forgives, he said. Out of darkness light can come. He closed the sermon with verse by Helen Steiner Rice. The final hymn was All Hail the Power of Jesus' Name. People A number of Auburn residents attended the Tasker Chapel in memory of the late Mrs. Major Youngblut. The Auburn UCW served lunch to the family after the service on Sunday, March 29. Gifts and donations for the UCW Easter baskets should be at the church by Thursday, April 9. Jewel Plunkett had another special surprise. Her daughter Karen arrived home from the West. Her family also gave her a family birthstone ring. Maurice Bean and Mrs. Bernice Anderson are both recuperating from recent surgery. On Thursday, March 26, Auburn WI met at the hall. Tina Empey gave two readings to begin "March" and "What Was Wrong?" Minutes were read by the secretary Evelyn Flett. Roll call was taken on "School Memories". There is to be an executive meeting in Auburn on April 6. Committee for lunch will be Maureen Bean, Betsey Verwey and Kay Lapp. It was decided to have an annual dinner on April 26 at Stickers Restaurant. The time will be at 12:30 p.m. Tweedsmuir Book reports were Continued from page 1 speech pathologists, and staff development will now account for 65 per cent of the budget, up from 61 per cent. This will result in an additional $500 million in the sector, the gov- ernment stated. It is the government's intention to reduce the money spent on admin- istration and governance from 4.7 per cent of the budget to 3.4 per cent. In 1997, $599 million was spent on administration provincially. The government will cap spending to reduce the dollar value to $24 mil- lion, a 29 per cent cut. There will a $1.2 billion fund established, for use in the next three years, to help maintain a board-wide class size average of 25 students in elementary school and 22 at the secondary level. The fund will help boards adjust staffing as enrollment increases. There will also be a one-time $50 million investment in textbooks and software. Beyond the "foundation" fund- ing, nine "special purpose"grants have been established, for early learning, special education, lan- guages, adult education, junior kindergarten, transportation and pupil accommodation. Also, students at a greater risk of academic failure because of social or economic difficulties, programs given. Mildred Lawlor began with births, deaths, weddings and change of property through the years. Laura Mae Chanmey gave reports on all social events, and clubs. She also showed several old papers with reports of things back then; schools, Teensville. Maureen Bean gave financial awards report on money that members can help WI to receive. Grace was sung and lunch served by Gwen Bidwell and Kay Lapp. Evelyn Flett and Maureen Bean were the gift winners. will be developed to assist them. There will be a teacher compen- sation grant to provide extra funds to teachers due to their qualifica- tions and experience to allow boards to -retain highly-qualified professionals. Plans delayed This new accommodation grant system has already caused a delay in plans for the Avon Maitland Dis- trict School Board as they try to re- align services of the amalgamated board. After examining the funding model, the site review committee recommended the board defer action on the closure of Seaforth District High School and the possi- ble re-location of the head office to the site. The committee suggested all schools be considered with regards to enrollment, occupancy and the state of building repairs. As for a single-site head office re-location, a final recommendation will be deferred until September. Sale of the Stratford office is still under consideration. Transition funding, totalling $385 million, has been allocated to aid boards in the cost of amalgama- tion, the implementation of the new funding model and meet their obli- gations to employees affected by restructuring. Baird-Jackson said more specific details are expected later this The March meeting of Londesboro Happy Gang Seniors was held at the Hall on Wednesday, March 25. After 0 Canada and Grace, members enjoyed a delicious potluck meal. Van Tucker Seniors from Vanastra were guests. Reta gave the treasurer's report. Spring Rally is on April 21 at Holmesville. Cost is $4 per person. Registration is 9:15 to 9:45 a.m. The seniors and Lions Club euchre is at the Hall on Thursday, April 2 and April 16. An invitation was read from Huronlea for April 21. The sympathy of the community is extended to Greta and Don Greidanus on the death of Greta's mother, Mrs. Siertsema of Seaforth. The sympathy of the community is extended to Mr. Jack Aitchison on the passing of his brother James Greeters at Londesboro United Church on Sunday, March 29 were Tom and Marjorie Duizer. Ushers were Mel Knox and Donna Shaddick. The message was, "God's Love". Curtis Ryan Roetcisoender was baptized. By Mike Bean Auburn 4-H Vice-President, Danielle Taylor opened the 4-H Healthy Eating Club meeting on Thursday, March 26 with the pledge. M. J. Horbanuik read the minutes and 10 members answered the roll call. Leader Helen Lapp led the discussion on "Sounds like a Meal Plan". Christine Lapp, Danielle Taylor, Lunch was planned for the April 17 euchre. Harry Lear and Gladys VanEgmond led a sing-song. Harry also gave a reading. Eleanor Falconer gave a reading on squares. Bill and Wanetta Holland played music on the keyboard and guitar. It was very much enjoyed. Len Archambault told a joke. There were eight tables of euchre. Winners were: ladies' high, Betty Archambault; ladies' lone hands, Helena Young; ladies' low, Margarite MacLean; men's high, Ted Fothergill; men's lone hands, Alma Jewitt. Aitchison of Lucknow. Gordon Shobbrook, captain of north Hullett area for the Heart and Stroke Foundation would like to thank all those who canvassed and those who gave so generously. A total of $3,029 was raised for this worthwhile cause. Discussion Group meets Thursday, April 2 in the Sunday School room. Holy Communion is next Sunday. Session of Stewards will meet Tuesday, April 7 at 8 p.m. Official board is the same evening at 9 p.m. M. J. Horbanuik, Rebecca House and Mike Bean made perfect Pizza Dough and Helen Lapp, Peggy Hulley, Kalli and Levi Taylor, Andrew House and Brett Bean prepared the pizza toppings. Two mixer games were played while the pizza baked. A discussion about achievement night, and foods needed for the April 9 meeting took place while the members ate the pizza. Karen Taylor assisted at this meeting. AMDSB reconsiders closure Foundation raises $3,029 Rev. talks of God's love 4-H healthy eaters meet