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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Citizen, 1998-05-13, Page 9Compiled by June Fothergill hone 523-4360 To the highest bidder The bids were in at the Auburn Community Hall on Friday night as the Lions hosted a fundraising auction. Among the items for sale was a delicious assortment of home- cooked pies. The news f om ondesboro Edgars win at euchre Compiled by Kay Lapp Phone 526-7264 The news from uburn Choir sings for mothers Your first investment choice A good financial advisor Helen M. Hetherington and Associated Financial Planners Limited are dedicated to helping you achieve your financial goals. We assist you through 3 important steps: determine where you are now, determine where you want to be in the future (your goals and objectives) and design a plan to achieve your goals. We also provide: • Friendly, personal attention and service • Various financial products from independent sources • On-going professional and experienced advice • Comprehensive and sound financial planning HELEN M. HETHERINGTON AND AFP — Your financial solution Associated Financial Planners Limited Bus: (519) 887-9964 Toll Free: 1-800-869-8922 Fax: (519) 887-9967 R.R. #3, Brussels, Ontario NOG 1110 Owen Sound Branch: 887 - 3rd Ave. E., Suite 101, Owen Sound, Ont. N4K 2K6 Tel: (519) 371-8980 Associated Financial Planners Helen M. Hetherington Financial Planning Consultant THE CITIZEN, WEDNESDAY, MAY 13, 1998. PAGE 9. The monthly euchre tournament was held at the hall on Friday, May 8. There were 19 tables of euchre. Winners were: first, Harvey and Audrey Edgar; second, Lois and Greeters at Londesboro United Church on Sunday, May 10 were Marie Bromley and Darlene Vincent. Ushers were John and Jane Hoggart. At the recent sessions of East Wawanosh council, several motions went into the books. Due to the impending 9-1-1 sys- tem, council stated their wish to add all properties on Conc, 7 to the Blyth and District Fire area. The change occurred because of adjust- ments to the boundaries for the Blyth fire department. The quote from Da Lee Dust control, for calcium chloride, at a price of $190.54 plus GST was accepted. Road Superintendent Ralph Congratulations to Adam Lutz who took part in the Walkerton Music Festival placing first with a mark of 82. The East Wawanosh Public School Advisory Council acknow- ledges the generous support for the auction held on April 24. As some may already know, it raised in Continued from page 8 will be a contribution of crafts for the camp. The June meeting is to be held at the home of Lorna Cook. Mabel Wheeler conducted a couple of contests. Lorna Cook introduced guest speaker Rita Rice, the facilitator for Raymond; third, Ed Stewart and Glen Sellers; lone hands, Bill and Wannetta Holland. The next euchre is Friday, June 12. The junior choir sang. Flowers on the piano were in memory of Amy Bosman. The sermon topic was "Making no Distinctions." Campbell was instructed to make arrangements for grass cutting and garbage pickup for the parkland along Huron County Road 4, with Huron County. The East Wawanosh recreation, parks and community centre bud- get, at $57,899, was accepted by council. A grant of $60 was given to the Huron County Road Superinten- dents' Association. Council will contribute $550 towards the cost of furnace fuel for Auburn Hall. excess of $11,000. The school will be able to purchase creative playground equipment, as well it is hoped that some classes can be updated with very necessary materials, such as text books. Once again, our community has risen to overcome a seemingly unattainable goal. Thank you to everyone. the caregivers group to the Huron County Alzheimer's Society. Monday and Friday are program days at the Senior Day Centre, Wingham for Alzehimcr patients. Huron has four support groups. She gave the members information packages. She listed coping skills for caregivers. Several videos are available. Lions Club rummage sale a success Friday night, May 8, the Auburn Lions Club held a successful rummage sale at the community hall. Mr. and Mrs. Teake Tel who have spent the last fortnight with Mrs. E. Ball and Mrs. T. Empey returned to their home in Holland on Monday, May 11. A dessert and card party was held in Clinton at the Lawn Bowling Club on May 11. A number of Auburnites were in attendance. The Auburn Horticulture Society had a plant sale on Monday evening, May 11. Bible Study was held at Londesboro Church on May 5. "Titus" was studied. Lois Haines invited the study to her home in Auburn for Bible Study of Amos on May 12, Several drainage issues were handled at the April 21 meeting of Hullett council. A resolution was passed which stated that no one shall connect lands into a municipal drainage system where such lands are not within the original watershed boundary assessment, without receiving prior approval from coun- cil. The tender for the construction of the Renkema drain was awarded to Van Bree Drainage and Bulldozing Ltd., for a cost of $90,843, includ- ing GST. A.G. Hayter Contracting won the job of constructing the Burns drain, for a cost of $22,994.30, including GST. A court of revision was set for May 19, for the Harding Municipal Naftel's Creek visitors takes a peek at spring Naftel's Creek Conservation Area south of Goderich will be the site of the "Sneak a Peek at Spring" hike on Sunday, May 17. Maitland Valley Conservation Authority staff will guide visitors on a bird and wildflower hike on the woodland trails and recently constructed boardwalks in the cedar bog. At 2 p.m. the Goderich Lions Club will be recognized for their volunteer efforts over the past several years in building the boardwalks as well as pruning and clearing the hiking and skiing trails. The club members have also contributed financially to the project. The 100-acre site is used extensively by the Goderich community but is also enjoyed by many tourists to the area. Visitors to the Naftel's Creek hike will be given the opportunity to support the environmental conservation work of the MVCA. In 1996, the Maitland Conservation Foundation established the John Hindmarsh Environmental Trust Fund, which encourages the Continued on page 10 On May 10, Christian Family Sunday, a musical prelude with Bernice Gross organist, welcomed the Knox congregation. The opening chorus Jesus Stands Among Us was sung followed by church announcements. The congregation was treated to a Mother's Day song sung by the junior choir, directed by Shelley Worsell. The hymn Jesus Loves Even Me was sung. The children were invited to the front. A "penny container" was drawn from the mystery bag. Rev. Paul Ross spoke about the value of pennies and how little things can be put to good use. Drain. Da-Lee Dust Control was award- ed the calcium chloride contract, at the price of $205.62 per ton, including GST. The township approved the pro- posal for restructuring submitted by the Town of Clinton, regarding land on the north edge of the corn- A motion from the April 21 meeting of West Wawanosh coun- cil was amended at the May 5 ses- sion, to change the figure $1,400 with regards to RRSP contributions to $900 per annum. An additional $500 would be contributed if matched by employee dollars. A bylaw was passed concerning an agreement for the operation of the Blyth Fire Department by Blyth, and the Townships of Hul- lett, Morris, McKillop, East and West Wawanosh. They closed with singing The Magic Penny Song led by Rev. Ross. Scripture given by Rev. Ross was from Acts II. Peter explained how he had learned that all people, whether Jew or Gentile who believed could be baptized. In John 13 a new commandment was given to them, "To love one another as I have loved you". The sermon was "Making No Distinctions". As we go through life we meet all kinds of people," said Rev. Ross. Canada is blessed with many nationalities. "We, like the animals, are creations of God and should respect everyone in this world." munity. Authorization was given for the repair of the 1990 pickup, at Otten Auto Refinishing, for $2,645, including taxes. Two road employees were autho- rized to attend the air brake adjust- ment certification workshop, May 12 and 13, at $65 per person. Helen Rintoul will represent the township on the Wingham and Dis- trict Hospital board of governors. Council accepted a proposal from the Huronia Branch of the Humane Society for the prevention of cruel- ty to animals. Drainage Superintendent Geoff King was authorized to proceed with cleaning out the Purdon Drain. Road and general accounts, in the amounts of $18,644.37 and $91,176.55, were approved for pay- ment. Bromley, Vincent greet East Wawanosh council seeks fire area changes A. Lutz captures first Guest Rita Rice speaks Hullett pup. awards contracts West Wawanosh council amends RRSP motion