HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Citizen, 2000-05-10, Page 8PAGE 8. THE CITIZEN, WEDNESDAY, MAY 10, 2000.
Rev. speaks of need to give to
A repetitive psalm reading
opened the service on May 7 at
Knox United, Auburn. Bernice
Gross was organist.
The first verse of Come
Christians, Join to Sing was sung
FROM AUBURN
Club visits Goderich Place
April 24 was a special day as the
Walkerbum Club went to Goderich
Place, Goderich as guests of
Martha Daer.
Ethel Ball opened the meeting
with a reading, Friends. Betty
Archambault read the minutes
which were adopted as read. The
as the children came to the front.
Rev. Ross spoke with them closing
in prayer.
The next two verse were sung as
the children went to their classes.
Scripture was read from James 2.
Jesus told people that it is
treasurer’s report was given by
Bernice Norman.
Roll call was answered by 13
members.
Ethel Ball invited the Club to her
home on May 24. This will be a
plant sale.
Martha Daer was thanked for
inviting the Club to Goderich
Place. It was a real pleasure.
A community picnic was
discussed and Audrey Boonstoppel
will find out when possible at
various locations. Ruth
McClinchey suggested it be a
potluck meal.
News had been received that the
Club’s quilt will be on display at
Stratford Armories from May 25 to
Sept. 3. When it leaves there it goes
to Casa Loma, Toronto.
The meeting closed with jokes by
Vera Penfound, Enough of the
Nineties, Kids Say the Darndest
Things and When is it okay to kiss?
Singers perform
Two former members of Blyth
Festival Singers from Auburn,
Elliott Lapp and Jake Middlecamp
were there on Saturday night as the
Blyth Festival Singers celebrated
their 20th anniversary. Three
former and the present conductor
were also in attendance.
Elliott Lapp was one of the
original members of the choir.
necessary to teed and care for those
in need. Then in Luke 24 Christ
appeared to the disciples saying
“Peace, I followed the rules of
Moses and prophets and suffered
and have risen on the third day.”
Rev. Paul Ross’s sermon
message was on the need and desire
to give to those in need. This world
has far more who need assistance
than is realized, he said. “We must
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give as much as we possibly can in
food and clothing.”
The Canadian Food Grain Bank
is a Christian response to hunger.
Everyone should-share a little of
their grain, time, cash and prayer to
help those in need, he said. A little
can make a big difference.
Offering was received and
presented by Peter Verbeek and
Larry Plaetzer.
special thanks for their work.
Ray Hanna of Auburn and his
work supervisor Jim Smiley in five
short days raised over $5,000 for
the Cancer for Children fund. They
both had their long shoulder-length
hair cut and shaved off. Mr. Smiley
had his beard removed also. The
highest bidder had the privilege of
doing this. This took place at the
Stratford factory where they work
on Friday, April 28 with 540
employees plus a cameraman from
CKCO Kitchener watching. They
are now asking other factories to
accept the challenge and do the
same.
Checking the merchandise
Ben Nonkes was test driving before buying as he
shopped at the Auburn community yard sales on
Saturday. A bake sale was also held that day in the
Community Hall. (Vicky Bremner photo)
W. Wawanosh council
authorizes agreement
Future safety concerns were a
topic for discussion at the April 18
session of West Wawanosh coun
cil.
Lucknow and District Fire
Department Chief Peter Steer and
Deputy Fire Chief Gary Austin
spoke with council about various
new pumper trucks, holding capaci
ties and costs as well as the condi
tion and life expectancy of the
current pumper.
Council agreed it would be pre
mature to review the manure bylaw
at the present time as Ashfield
Twp.’s bylaw is currently being
challenged in the courts. When the
law suit is resolved, the transition
board will deal with the bylaw,
council recommended.
Road Superintendent George
Humphries was authorized to ten
der for a new lawn mower in con
junction with Ashfield Twp.
Council authorized an agreement
with the North Huron Special Tran
sit Corporation (Wheels Away) for
a per capita grant of 30 cents plus
$3 for each ride taken by an eligi
ble township resident. The agree
ment took effect April 1 and will be
automatically renewed for an addi
tional 12 months after the first year
unless written notice is given.
Council endorsed a resolution
from Chatham-Kent asking the
provincial government to retain the
present municipal outlet drainage
grant program as well as the tile
loan program without any reduc
tions. Copies of the endorsement
will be sent to the MPP, Canadian
Federation of Agriculture and
Ontario Federation of Agriculture.
Council concurred with a resolu
tion from Welland petitioning the
provincial government to amend
assessment legislation to include
cultural clubs and non-profit halls
in the assessment classification for
non-profit service organizations
and non-profit private clubs for the
purpose of exempting them from
paying commercial tax rates.
General accounts in the amount
of $4,734.41 were approved for
payment.
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