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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Citizen, 2005-04-28, Page 16PAGE 16. THE CITIZEN, THURSDAY, APRIL 28, 2005. Storyteller Storyteller and author Adwo i Badoe of Guelph and formerly of Ghana, West Africa got the students of Hullett Central School involved in stories about her culture during her presentation to the school last Friday morning. She was assisted on the drums by her husband, Fule Badoe. (Jim Brown photo) PEOPLE AROUND AUBURN Happy spring everyone. Now if we could have seen this last week’s snow coming, we would have ordered a second cup of tea, as we weren’t going anywhere anyway. The folks around Auburn have been pretty busy and I’ll start off with congratulations to Catherine Robinson who completed her first year at University of Waterloo in chemical engineering. She has been hired by Cambridge Materials Testing for the summer and then will return to her studies in the fall. Some people from Auburn attended the Scott Woods concert on Friday evening at Goderich Legion. He was twice named the Canadian Fiddle Chan pion and he had everyone tapping their toes throughout the night. He ended the concert by playing the Orange Blossom Special using not only his bow but among other things, a coat hanger and plunger if you can imagine. I couldn t make my coat hanger sing if I spotted it a cup of tea and a middle ‘c’. Gerald and Carol McDowell are welcoming their granddaughter Michelle McDowell for the summer. WI dines out before meeting The members and guests of the Auburn Women’s Institute met Wednesday, April 20 at 12:30 p.m. for dinner at Stickers restaurant. The meeting followed at the Auburn Community Hall. Marg Fraser welcomed all and led in the Opening Ode and Mary Stewart Collect. O Canada was sung. The minutes of the March meeting were read by Tena Empey and the treasurer report was give by Teresa Roetcisoender. Laura Mae Chamney informed everyone about the cards she had sent. The roll call was the payment of fees. The women were pleased to welcome two new members Phyllis Durst and Marg Siertsema. Michelle is the daughter of Wayne and Claire McDowell ofChatham. Michelle is employed at the Falls Reserve near Benmiller as a natural resource interpreter. One of her responsibilities will be to organize children’s programmes. Michelle has completed her third year at University of Western Ontario and has one more year to go. Following her final year she is headed to Teacher’s College. Welcome to Auburn Michelle. Jim and Grace Cartwright attended a planning session in Woodstock with the goal of organizing a Collector’s Club for Oliver tractors in Canada. It will be called Goodison -Oliver Collection named after John Goodison who first imported the Oliver tractor to Canada. Mr. Goodison’s daughter lives in Scarborough and gave the committee support to start the Club that will be the first one out of the United States. Their goal is to have their club recognized by 2007 when they will be hosting a Collector Club’s convention. The Auburn Horticulture Society is having its annual plant sale May 16 at 7 p.m. The doors will be opened during the day to drop off your offerings. Please be generous. The Society did a lot to pretty things up for Auburn’s 150th and this is a great chance for everyone to show their appreciation. Shrubs, perennials, seedlings, or do you have an old garden gnome that doesn’t fit in any more? You name it; they will The new fridge and microwave have arrived. Reports were given by the convenors. The officers for 2005-2006 were installed by the president for Huron West District Mabel Jacklin. They are: past president. Marg Fraser; president, Erma Cartwright; secretary, Tena Empey; treasurer, Teresa Roetcisoender; district director. Marg Fraser; card convenor, Laura Mae Chamney; public relations officer, Jean Plaetzer; curator, Laura Mae Chamney; pianist, Laura Mae Chamney; agriculture and Canadian industries, Betty Archambault; education, June Robinson; family and health issues, Lois Elliott; health auction it. All our Dungannon neighbours are sprucing up for Thursday’s meeting with the Huron County Historical Society. Society members will learn about Dungannon’s beginnings and anyone attending will also get an update from Celebrations chair Duane Rivett on the progress for this summer’s festivities. Everyone is invited and a show of support would be much appreciated for both groups. Refreshments will be served. Agricultural Hall doors will open April 28 at 7:30 p.m. The meeting starts at 8 p.m. A pavilion is being erected at the Auburn Lion’s Park along the riverbank. It is just in the beginning stages but you can feel the excitement already. This will be perfect for picnics and family gatherings. It will offer shelter from sun and rain or even vindictive birds. It will be a great place for folks to meet and greet three seasons out of four. It will be a wonderful addition to the park and the community. Well done Lions. One more roar to add to your accomplishments. Knox UCW met in the church basement on Monday evening with the theme being springtime. The evening was hosted by Marg Bakker, Teresa Roetcisoender and Shirley Andrews. The theme put us in the mood for a return to more gentle weather. Knox welcomed Rev. Pat Cook back from her holidays. Her Sunday' message was Keeping The Faith. and ROSE program, Gwen Bidwell; examiners, Laura Mae Chamney, Jane Giousher. The nominating committee is Betty Archambault Tena Empey, Erma Cartwright. Since Huron East has joined the Guelph area it has caused a concern with funding for the scholarship. It is hoped this can be solved at a later date. The new president Mrs. Cartwright convened and new business was discussed. It was agreed to cater to a Lions function Oct. 15 for 120-130 people. The Huron West District annual is to be held at Belgrave May 30. Registration is at 9:45 a.m. The rally is Oct. 3 and the convention is Oct. 4. 4-H attends beach party By Sophie Jefferson The Manner Maniacs finished their club. Putting Your Best Foot Forward, with two events. On April 3, they practised their manners by serving at the Auburn Lions pancake breakfast, and on April 17 they had a beach party in St. Augustine for their friends. At the beach party, the members and their guests swam in the Robinsons’ pool, then met back at St. Augustine church for games, which were planned by Ellen and Reba Jefferson. After a few rounds of Capture the Flag, it was time to go, but everyone had fun getting warmed up for the beach weather. The members would like to recommend attending the pancake breakfast in Auburn. All of the food you get is good, and you get a lot. The next one is on May 7, but the doors don’t open until nine, as it is yard sale Saturday in Auburn and St. Augustine. St. Augustine’s will be a multiple-family event, and Wawanosh 4-H is having a bake table also. It opens at 7 a.m. MEETING NOTICE MUNICIPALITY OF MORRIS-TURNBERRY The Council meetings scheduled for the month of May, 2005 for the Municipality of Morris- Turnberry will be held:' Tuesday, May 3 at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, May 17 at 7:30 p.m. NOTICE TO DOG OWNERS IN THE MUNICIPALITY OF MORRIS-TURNBERRY 2005 Dog Tags and licenses are now available (Monday to Friday 9 am to 5 pm) at the Municipality of Morris-Turnberry Municipal Office, 41342 Morris Rd. R.R. 4, Brussels, ON NOG 1H0 *** Tags can be picked up in person or ordered by telephone*** All dogs must be licensed in compliance with By-law No. 63-2004. A copy of the complete By-law is available for review at the Municipal Office. All dogs must be identified by means of a tag and license, issued for a (1) one year period by: Friday, April 29, 2005 The fee schedule shall be as follows: 1/ All Dogs (except those listed in #2) - males, females, and spayed females 2/ Pit bulls, Pit bull crosses, Staffordshire terriers 3/ Kennel License Fee (for a kennel of dogs that are registered or eligible for registration under the Animal Pedigree Act) 4/ Late Payment Charge $20.00 per dog (Shall be assessed in addition to the license fee, if the license and/or tag is not purchased by April 29th) Excrement: The By-law requires dog owners to forthwith remove excrement left by a dog, from property other than the premises of the owner of the dog. Any person contravening this provision is subject to a $50.00 fee. For further information contact: The Municipality of Morris-Turnberry Telephone: 519-887-6137 Fax: 519-887-6424 E-mail: morris@scsinternet.com FROM AUBURN MUNICIPALITY OF MORRIS-TURNBERRY TAX INSTALLMENT NOTICE The first installment of the 2005 interim property taxes is due on Friday, April 29, 2005. Payment can be made by mail or directly at the Municipal Office, 41342 Morris Rd, RR 4, Brussels, ON NOG 1H0. For your convenience, a drop box is available at the front door for after hours use. Payments can also be made at most banking institutions and by telephone and internet banking. Failure to receive your property tax bill does not in any way exempt you from payment. Nancy Michie Clerk-Treasurer 519-887-6137 $20.00 per dog $100.00 per dog $75.00