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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Citizen, 2004-04-29, Page 9Looking back Betty Archambault and Jim Schneider discuss some of the historical items on view at the Huron Historical Society meeting in the Auburn Hall last week. A topic was Auburn's upcoming 150th anniversary celebration. (Keith Roulston photo) 4-H members bake "LOcal Advisory Committee is Key Spoke in Huron Perth Healthcare Alliance Wheel" Clinton Public Hospital St. Marys Memorial Hospital Seaforth Community Hospital Stratford General Hospital Ii RCN PERIJI HEALTHCARE L.L .1 ANCE As the Huron Perth Healthcare Alliance prepares-to celebrate its first year of existence, we would like to formaily thank the Volunteer Members of the Local Advisory Committees (LAC) for their ongoing efforts in helping to gather local input in decision-making and responding to local hospital site issues. LAC Volunteer Members in Clinton include: Bruce Schoenhals (Chair), Joan Addison, Paul Erb, Richard Harding, Rae McFarlane, Don Symons (Foundation Representative), Marg Makins (Auxiliary Representative), Janet Cameron (Alliance Board Representative), and Gerald Smith (Alternate). LAC Volunteer Members in Seaforth include: Arend Streutker (Chair), Mike Hak, Sheila Morton, Sheila Richards, Alf Ross, Tony Vanden Hengel, Ron Lavoie (Foundation Representative),-Bonnie Bedard (Auxiliary Representative), Bob Broadfoot and Robert I. Norris (Alliance Board Representatives). The main roles of the Local Advisory Committee Members are to: 1. Participate in discussions with the Alliance Board, where Alliance decisions may affect the delivery of programs and services at the local hospital. 2 Receive regular updates on Alliance Board and Board Sub-Committee activities. 3. Assist in identifying new Board Members for the Alliance when vacancies arise. 4. Ensure that decisions about the "Real Property" i.e. Buildings and Land, are only made by the Alliance with LAC approval. 5. Participate in ongoing Governance development opportunities. Local Advisory Committee Meetings are held at least quarterly, with Members also participating in Alliance Planning Sessions. LAC meetings are open to the public, and the next regular meetings will be held as follows: Clinton - Wednesday, May 12, 2004 at 12:30 p.m. Those interested in attending are asked to contact Betty Kole at 482-3440, ext. 254. Seaforth - Monday, May 31, 2004 at 12:00 noon. Those interested in attending are asked to contact Grace Dolmage at 527-3001. We salute the Local Advisory Committee Volunteer Members for their commitment and dedication towards ensurinsi. local hospital issues are always considered -in our efforts to maintain and enhance the quality of programs and services offered to our patients. THE CITIZEN, THURSDAY, APRIL 29, 2004. PAGE 9. Historical Soc. meets in Auburn Continued from page 8 that must be on the containers. The label tells it is real maple syrup, the amount, where it is made, the grade and the colour class. Heather then taught the members about the other products her family sells, like maple syrup brittle, maple candy, maple butter, and maple wine jelly. Heather told the members about the different ways to advertise, like brochures, ads in papers and magazines, on the internet, flyers, through word of mouth and commercials. The members then split into groups with Ellen and Sophie Jefferson in one and Kristina Drenna, Reba Jefferson and Sally Beyersbegen in another. Their task was to perform a commercial with maple syrup, the first group with a celebrity endorsement, and the other with a jingle. Kristina was Shania Twain in her group's advertisement. She stated how she always had maple syrup on her pancakes. Ellen and Sophie sang about the nutrients in maple syrup, and how good it tasted. The sixth meeting was at June Robinson's on April 4 at 11 a.m. The members were to bring the ingredients for one recipe. Sophie Jefferson and Sally Beyersbergen put together the maple apple crisp, while Kristina Drennan started the maple granola. Ellen and Reba Jefferson started to peel carrots for the maple glazed carrots. After the first step of recipes were in the oven or ready to go. the members began the remainder of the recipes. Sophie and Kristina made blender French Canadian dressing with maple syrup. while Ellen made the maple popcorn. Reba and Sally peeled carrots, cut up celery and sliced apples and oranges for maple dips. Sally and June also prepared oatmeal waffles. The club tasted the treats they had made. The glazed carrots and dressing were not popular with everyone. Between taste tests, Ellen Jefferson officially opened the meeting with the pledge. She then asked the members to name a recipe that has maple syrup in it or something they like to pour maple syrup on. Mary Ellen then asked the members where they stored their maple syrup. Most answered in the fridge, but some said they keep a large jug in the freezer. The Huron County Historical Society held a meeting on Thursday evening, April 22 at 7:30 p.m. at the Auburn Community Hall. President, Debbie Bauer. welcomed everyone. The minutes were read by secretary Rhea Hamilton-Seeger. Pat Hamilton outlined the upcoming events at the Huron County Museum. Phil Gemeinhardt invited everyone to the Bayfield Collector's Weekend. Daryl Ball, co-chair for Auburn's 150th Celebration outlined the events to be held for this cele- bration. Dorothy Schneider presented the topic History of the Village of Auburn. The village of Manchester was founded by the first settler Eneas Elkin in 1848 and became a By Cheryl Heath Clinton News-Record More than two dozen residents of the former Goderich Twp. came out to Central Huron council April 19 to ask why the former Town of Clinton residents are not asked to pick up more of the tab for well water testing. After 90 minutes of sometimes heated debate, deputy-reeve John Bezaire suggested council defer the controversial bylaw, which would see water rates jutnp by 25 per cent in Central Huron, until a further review is held. The main problem, as pointed out by Steve Gibbings, manager of -the Clinton Power Corporation, is the province has introduced legislation that makes it mandatory to test wells daily. He police village in 1895. The post office at Manchester was opened in January 1854 and was named Auburn. (Another place also named Manchester). The community is situated at the juncture of three townships. Hullett. West and East Wawanosh. There was electricity in 1896 and the cost was two cents per bulb, per night. In 1903 there was the telephone service from Blyth and in 1910 it came from Dungannon. A hank opened in 1906. In 1947 the local egg grading station handled 75,000 dozen eggs during the year. Each egg had Canada stamped on it and was sent to Great Britain. Like many other small villages the railway came and went after 51 years. noted a number of other regulations, including intensive training sessions. are proving costly to the utility. Brian Barnum, who was the first up to speak on behalf of the delegation, said the proposed water rate hike for township residents, which would bring the annual bill to $750 from $600, is one more example of how amalgamation has benefitted Clinton and hurt residents "west of 21." "It all comes back to, 'what is the Municipality of Central Huron?' Is that not all of us?" he said, further questioning council as to where Clinton Racetrack Slots grants are allocated and whether the cost of daily testing has been "shopped around." John Elmslie, another township resident, said residents are concerned A large community hall built in 1961 in memory of those who gave their lives in the two world wars, serves the community and is a basis for social activity. The Women's Institute organized in 1922, the Horticultural Society, Auburn and District Lions Club. recreation committee and Booster Club all use the hall which is situated at the corner of the recreation field. Refreshments were served by the Auburn 150th Committee. # The annual meeting will be held on Thursday evening, May 20 at 7:30 p.m. at the Stanley Twp. Complex, west of Varna. The topic. History of Varna - 150 years, will be presented by Floyd McAsh. This will also be a 40th anniversary celebration for the society. that this hike is the first of many to come. He noted several members from the same group approached council two years ago when an annual rate of $1,200 was proposed. Elmslie also suggested Clinton residents should help pay more of the tab, though Gibbings noted Clinton utility users have been helping to keep costs down for years. Gibbings also noted that the actual cost of maintaining wells is significantly higher than what is charged to consumers. "The $600 doesn't even come close to what the operational costs are," he said, adding that in some cases, the actual figure is double that of the cost charged. "The people in Clinton are sharing the overall costs." Continued on page II Pinecrest Manor Nursing Home 30th Anniversary H Y. Came and ge ., Friday, April 30th -c: 1:30 - 3:30 pm , , ,/ v Euewatte Wetcame! 399 Bob St., Lucknow 528-2820 Residents want more from Clinton