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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Citizen, 2004-04-22, Page 8Brussels Minor Hockey Banquet Wedttea,dav, dttav 5 6:00 pm - BMG Arena Pot Luck Supper • Municipality of Central Huron 2 NOTICE OF STUDY entrailiuron COMMENCEMENT Class Environmental Assessment Upgrades to the Auburn Water Supply PUBLIC COMMENT INVITED The Municipality of Central Huron has recently commenced the above-noted study for the residents of Central Huron who are users of the Auburn Water System. In order to comply with Ministry of the Environment requirements respecting the water supply, the Municipality intends to provide a new standby power source, external to the pumphouse, plus primary and secondary disinfection in accordance with the Safe Drinking Water Act, its associated Regulations and the Certificate of Approval. The Class Environmental Assessment (EA) study will review alternatives by which these project components can be accomplished, while continuing to provide a high quality water supply to the Central Huron residents currently served by this system. The project is being planned as a Schedule 'B' project under the Municipal Class EA, an approval under the Ontario Environmental Assessment Act for all municipal projects of this nature. No decisions have yet been made on this project and your input is important. Further information on this project may be obtained from Mr. Steve Gibbings at the Municipal Office in Clinton at (519) 482-3997 ext. 227, E-mail utilcenhur@cabletv.on.ca or Mr. Andy McBride of R.J. Burnside and Associates, the consulting engineering firm retained for this study, in Wingham at (519) 357- 1521, E-mail Andy McBride@rjburnside.com. Public input and comments are now invited for incorporation into the planning and design of this study and the preferred method of upgrading this portion of the water supply. Please provide your comments by May 14, 2004 to the above-noted individuals. A Public Information Centre is planned for this study in June, at which time you may make further comments on this Class EA study. Subject to the comments received, and the receipt of necessary approvals, the Municipality of Central Huron intends to proceed with construction of the project that emerges from this Class EA study in late 2004 or early 2005. This notice posted April 14, 2004. Richard Harding Clerk-Administrator, Municipality of Central Huron PAGE 8. THE CITIZEN, THURSDAY, APRIL 22, 2004. A large group of women of the Londesborough United Church met at Pianovations on Monday evening, April 12. Owners Leanne and Tamara gave a most interesting insight into their business and pianos in general. Those present now have a clearer idea of the technical aspect and insides of these musical instruments. The easy manner of the young women encouraged the visitors to ask many questions. The UCW reconvened at the church for the remainder of the evening. The theme for the time of devotion was Easter and Spring and offered by Betty Archambault, Crystal Whyte, Kim Roetcisoender, Brenda Radford and Pearl Mason. President Laura Scott updated the ladies on the recent cleaning bee when volunteers cleaned the Sunday school room and began the re- organization of the renovated kitchen. Suggestions have been offered for various new items for the kitchen and are being considered. After some discussion the ladies agreed to approach the board about decorating the choir room and making some other small changes in the original basement. Lynda Horbanuik gave the group details about the mystery dinner to take place on June 12. Tickets are now available and are limited to 30 women. It was noted that the fundraising 'committee would welcome donations to the silent auction on May 8. Camp Menesetung board of directors held a tea and talk gathering at the camp on Saturday, April 17. It was the first time the board had invited all the camp's adoptees for a spring discussion prior to the cabin cleanup. Two representatives from Londesborough attended. .The camp directors and board recognize a need to look toward the future and update their programs and the facilities. This year's director, John Rev. Pat Cook's message at Londesborough United- Church on Sunday. April 18 was titled God Is Glorified. • The morning's gospel reading from John 20: 19-31 is that disciples' account of Jesus appearing to the disciples the evening of Easter Sunday. He commissioned them to go forth and preach knowing He would always be with them. The Epistle reading from Revelations 1: 4-8 is a message to the seven churches of Asia. The responsive psalm, Psalm 150 is a psalm of Dale Hill, led a tour of the cabins making suggestions for each as per needs, etc. This gave adoptees an opportunity to see what other groups had done to their cabins as well. Each church can now acquire, items in advance of their opening of their cabin. A major cleanup of staff housing and other buildings has been done in the past year and the wish list revised as a result. At the suggestions of past campers new programs and features of the camp weeks have begun. A new logo submitted by Joyce Bean of Auburn has been accepted as an indication of the camp's determination to bring the camp into new focus for today's youth. Roll call at the May 17 meeting of the women of Londesborough United Church will be items for the camp from the wish list. A box has been placed in the narthex for donations by the congregation as well with an accompanying copy of that , list. Camps, such as Menesetung, face stiff competition from specialty camps but still fill a need in today's world. Fees are low enough to be met by most families but consequently, then, require help if they are to offer full and interesting programs with qualified staff. As how best you can help. Camping Sunday in May is also an opportunity to add Canadian Tire money to the offering plate. Londesborough United will hold an open air worship service at the camp on the last Sunday of June. Take time that day to explore the facilities and ask questions. The Londesborogh cabin needs to be opened up for the season between May I and May 8. If you can contribute some time to that project, please let Brenda or Laura know. Londesborough United seems to have many projects on the go right now, but all need support for the future of our own church and the wider ministry. praise to God for His greatness. The Sunday school , invites everyone to enjoy a soup and sandwich luncheon with them next Sunday. April 25 following the morning service.. The church will hold a spring supper and silent auction on Saturday, May 8 at the Londesborough Community Hall from 4 - 8 p.m. Tickets are available from any board member. Donations for the auction would be welcomed. Leave them in the church basement or contact Traci Radford. • PEOPLE AROUND LONDESBORO By BRENDA RADFORD Call 523-4296 With all the activities of the next few weeks in our little community arid the area, time seems to be running at top speed. 1 hope you will find a few minutes to browse the yard sales on Saturday in the village. Housewares, furniture, books, bicycles, pictures and frames, luggage, etc. A multi-family sale will be held at Radford's Farm Equipment. Drew and Liz Allen offer baby items at 297 Anthony's Lane, and Tom and Marjorie Duizer and family will be glad to have you drop by at 272 Trueman St. (which will soon be Tom and Marjorie's new address. Some "treasures' from the reorganization at the church will he for sale at the 286 Main St. address. Perhaps you'll spot other locations that day as well. A school class will offer coffee and have a bake sale. Proceeds go towards a class trip. It was apparent to the neighbours in that area for some time 'now that HOPS auction raises 181000 The parent council extends a big thank you to , everyone who contributed in some way to the success of their recent Community Fun Night and Auction. Many donated toys. books, baking or an auction item. Maybe you donated popcorn, candy floss, ice cream-or hot dogs to be barbecued. Perhaps you offered musical entertainment, entertained the young folk.. volunteered your time or just came to be a part of the event. All of these contributions made it a memorable evening and raised $8,000 for literacy and numeracy resources for Hullett Central Public School pupils. The school's curling team recently participated in the Tim Horton's Timbits Western Ontario Provincial Curling Championship. The tournament was held in Markdale April I - 4. The team members are Kendra Falconer, Geoff Gibson. Heather Gibson, Katie McClinchey and spare Kelsey Falconer. The team had" an excellent showing in all eight of their games. As they lost only one game of four in their division they finished second and advanced to the playoffs. Hullett lost their third playoff game to the Kleinburg team who eventually won the A division. By winning their fourth playoff game the Hullett team won the C Division sponsored by the ETFO Bluewater Local. Parent coach, Julie Falconer, credits the team's success to their hard work and dedication throughout the season. Check out The Citizen's WE BSITE at www.northhuron.on.ca the former home of George and Vietta Hoggart had been sold. New owners have spent countless hours renovating the house over many weeks. This past weekend Brian Kiss and Roxanne Edwards, Ryan, who is nearly six and Holly, who is 16 months, settled into their new home. The family comes to Londesborough from Clinton. Brian and Roxanne are both employed at CAP Products in Vanastra. Brian is an office employee there while Roxanne works.in production. It's a pleasure to welcome this young family into our midst and know the house will once again be a home. The couple admits the house will be an ongoing project for some time, but are excited to have a large family kitchen. The old woodwork and French doors with glass are features they plan to keep in their home. A change in date may have affected the turnout at the Londesborough Happy Gang Seniors card party at the Londesborough Community Hall on Friday, April 16. There were only I 1 tables of euchre players that evening. With 79 points at the end of the card playing, Orville and Reta FROM LONDESBORO Kelland were the top couple. Reta Flynn and Verna Gibbings won second place with 72 points while Len and Betty Archambault took third place with 70 points. Share-the-wealth winners were Harry Lear, Dorothy Carter and Cheryl Thompson. The next Londesborough Seniors' card party will be May 14. Trumped Tables were full of eager card players at the Londesborough Hall on April 17 for the weekly_ euchre games. Leonard Archambault deals the cards while Doreen Skinner waits patiently in hopes for a good hand. (Elyse DeBruyn photo) UCW visits business 20, UC gospel reading 11 tables at Gang's euchre