The Citizen, 2008-05-01, Page 8PAGE 8. THE CITIZEN, THURSDAY, MAY 1, 2008.
The annual meeting of Auburn
Women’s Institute was held April 5
with 15 members and four guests
attending.
The meeting started with singing
the Institute Grace followed by a
delicious beef and turkey dinner at
Sticker’s Restaurant in Auburn.
After dinner the group moved to the
Auburn Hall. Erma Cartwright
opened the meeting with the Ode,
Mary Stewart Collect and O’
Canada.
This was followed by a reading
entitled Fumbling Along.
Minutes of the last meeting were
read and correspondence given.
Volunteer hours for the year were
1,210.
The final reports by the 2007 -
2008 officers were given.
Jean Fraser, District President,
declared all offices vacant and Tena
Empey was nominated to be the
recording secretary. Betty
Archambault read the report of the
nominating committee.
Jean Fraser installed the new
executive for 2008 - 2009: past
president, Margaret Fraser;
president, Erma Cartwright; vice-
president, Phyllis Durst; secretary,
Tena Empey; assistant secretary,
June Robinson; treasurer, Teresa
Roetcisoender; District director,
Betty Archambault; curator, Laura
Mae Chamney; card convenor,
Laura Mae Chamney; public
relations officer, Gwen Bidwell;
family affairs and health, Lois
Elliott; agriculture and Canadian
industries, Margaret Siertsema;
education, June Robinson;
examiners (financial), Jane
Glousher, Margaret Siertsema;
nominating committee, Betty
Archambault, Erma Cartwright.
The next meeting is May 15 on
Health and the ROSE program by
Gwen Bidwell.
A good plant
Students at East Wawanosh Public School spent all day Friday working away on
environmentally-themed projects in-class. The students received a presentation from author
Frank Glue, whose books are often environmental in nature, and then they returned to their
classrooms where the fun could begin. Some classes discussed endangered species, some
drew pictures, some danced and made music, and the Grade 4/5 class worked with plants for
the morning. From left: Emily Stennett, Autumn Wightman and Megan Stute. (Shawn Loughlin photo)
The Auburn Horticultural Society
appreciates the support for the Ed
Lawrence event in Holmesville. It
was a very informative, successful,
enjoyable event attended by many
Auburn-area gardeners.
The plant auction is on May 12 at 7
p.m., Auburn Hall. Doors open at 4
p.m. for plant donations.
The Hullett Central Public School
class of ’91 reunion was Saturday,
April 26. They had a good time
reminiscing. Many from this class
were raised in or around Auburn.
Happy 90th birthday on May 4 to
Hazel Craig of Goderich Place,
formerly of Auburn. Also celebrating
this week are Bernice Anderson,
Grace Cartwright, and Hazel (Thom)
Craig, formerly of RR 3, Auburn.
WI installs 2008-09 executive
Ron Enns has successfully had his
1993 Ford diesel truck transformed
to use waste vegetable oil.
After months of research ‘the kit’
was ordered from a B.C. company
called PlantDrive. This kit arrived
shortly after from Orillia.
Pat DeJong of Huron Fuel
Injection, Clinton, who was assisted
by his brother Jeff DeJong, a
millwright installed the kit. As with
all new projects there was some
tweaking to be done which Ron
then helped with.
By Dec. 2007 Ron’s truck was
operational on used vegetable
oil.
His used oil comes from
Finlayson’s Restaurant in Lucknow.
The oil is put through a five-micron
fine filter sock and drains into a
five-gallon pail, which in turn is
poured into the correct tank.
Ron’s truck runs on a two-tank
system. He starts off on his journeys
with the diesel tank in operation, as
the oil is too thick initially.
In the winter Ron would go four
to six concessions on diesel and
now that the warmer weather is here
after two concessions he can switch
over to the oil.
The tanks can be switched over
manually or automatically. When
the oil is warm enough there is a
bright orange indicator light that
comes on.
Ron says the vegetable oil gives
him one-quarter to one-third
better mileage than the diesel,
but he especially pleased with
the environmentally-friendly aspect
due to the lack of carbon emis-
sions.
Sunday, April 27 at Huron Chapel
Evangelical Missionary Church the
sermon title was Finishing Well Part
II.
Pastor Dave Wood encouraged the
congregation to come alongside and
assist each other to finish well. The
bar is set high. He asked “Do we
need to receive or grant forgiveness?
We should not become bitter as
bitterness never produces anything
good.”
The scripture was Hebrews 12:
12-29.
Brenda Stein brought a Message
of Hope to the ladies April 24. To
paraphrase, she talked of a tulip
under a mound of earth, and like a
tulip people can stretch up and
bloom out from under their
mountains of troubles.
The Olympians children’s closing
program will take place tonight
Wednesday, April 30. They are
concluding with a barbecue and
awards ceremony.
Sunday at Knox United Church,
Rev. Pat Cook brought a message
entitled, We Are Not Orphans.
The responsive reading was
Psalm 66 (parts 2 and 3) and the
gospel reading John 14: 15-21.
BRUSSELS SKATING
AND
POWER SKATING CLUB
will also be holding registration on this
date at the same location
10 and 20 week sessions available
for power skating.
Registration is also available in September at the Fall Fair.
For more information call Allyson Cardiff at 519-887-9988.
BRUSSELS MINOR HOCKEY
REGISTRATION
Tuesday, May 6th and Wednesday, May 7th
Brussels Morris and Grey Arena
7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Parents must bring your cheque book for postdated
fundraising cheques and registration.
Girls are welcome to register for a girls’ team.
For players not registered by June 30
there will be a late charge of $50.00.
Players will not be allowed to skate if they
are not registered.
For more information call Pamela McLean at
519-887-9631.
NEWS
FROM AUBURN
By Gail DobieCall 519-526-7539PEOPLE AROUND AUBURN
Hebrews
scripture
at HCEMC
serviceTruck
gets
re-fueled
Dig in
Ham and scalloped potatoes were on the menu last
Wednesday at the Belgrave Community Centre. Belgrave
United Church hosted the dinner, with one serving at 5 p.m.
and another at 7 p.m. (Shawn Loughlin photo)
There were nine tables of shoot in
play on Friday, April 24 in the
Community Centre.
The winners were: high pink card,
Lillian Appleby; second high pink
card, Helen Casemore; most shoots,
Bev Hayden; high white card, Lloyd
Appleby; second high white card,
Jim Coultes; most shoots, Joann
MacDonald.
The next shoot is Friday, May 9 at
1:30 p.m.
9 tables in play
at Belgrave’s
shoot party