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The Citizen, 1990-06-20, Page 28PAGE 20. THE CITIZEN, WEDNESDAY, JUNE 20. 1990.n lassil'ied FAST DEPENDABLE HIGHLY VISIBLE RATES 20 words or less only $3.00. Additional words 12c each. Extra billing charge 50c will be added if not paid the following Wednesday. DEADLINE 2 P.M. MONDAY IN BRUSSELS. 4 P.M. MONDAY IN BLYTH. Hullett taxes up 8.9% Taxpayers of Hullett Township will be paying an increase of 8.985 per cent in the mill rate over last year. Council passed a by-law setting the general mill rate at a meeting on June 5. Based on an average assessment of $50,000 Hullett ratepayers can expect to pay $75.25 more than the HELP WANTED HELP WANTED ............... X THE HURON COUNTY BOARD OF EDUCATION REQUIRES A CO-ORDINATOR OF CO-OP PLACEMENT PROJECT This is a three-week summer contract position for a person who will develop an information package and conduct a survey to facilitate work placements for students with special needs. Preference will be given to applicants who have excellent interpersonal and communication skills as well as knowledge of conducting surveys. Interested applicants are requested to send a letter of application and a resume prior to 12:00 noon on Wednesday, June 27, 1990 Jeanne Dionne Personnel Manager Huron County Board of Education 103 Albert Street Clinton, Ontario N0M 11 J) Joan Van den Broeck Chair V ....------------------ NOTICE to: Boron Public Education Opening Op tu World R.B. Allan Director NOTICE ——— Huron Public Education System ] The Huron County Board of Education invites all new residents intending to register their children for classes in public elementary and secondary schools to contact the local school prior to June 29. School staff will be pleased to assist you with registration details. xgKBjy // Joan Van den Broeck Chair Bob Allan Director 4H groups donate efforts to area nature centres Ten members of the Auburn “Conservation Cats’’ and 11 mem­ bers of the Londesboro “Nature Nuts’’ gathered at the home of Sam and Thelma Dougherty Saturday, to build bird houses. Mr. Dougherty brought scrap lumber home from the construction site that he works at to be cut up into parts for 40 houses. The lumber for the remaining 20 houses was donated by Ray Hanna of Auburn. In return he received five bluebird houses to put up in Wawanosh Conservation Park. Geoff Peach was on hand repre­ senting Wawanosh Nature Centre to receive 15 bluebird houses to be placed in that park. Rob Gibson, Conservation Officer at Hullett Wildlife Area was also present to accept 15 bluebird houses to be placed throughout that area. Each 4H member also got one of the houses to take home and put up somewhere around their yard. Betty Archambault and Helen Lapp lead the Auburn club while Thelma Dougherty lead the Londesboro group for a closer look at “Conservation - Watching out for Wildlife’’. At the achievement program two special awards were given. Jim Vanden Elzen received his county honours for successfully completing six clubs, while Shiella Rodgers received a provincial award for successfully completing 12 projects. Londesboro news The annual summer picnic of the CNIB Huron Perth Board was held Wednesday afternoon, June 13 at the Crystal Palace in Mitchell with 41 registered blind in attendance plus their escorts. Upon registration each person was given either a white cane pin or a key chain. The fun began at 2 p.m. with treats of ice cream and pop followed by some competative sports in which everyone partici­ pated. This was followed by an hour of music headed up by Mr. Mogart Gelanas and several friends from the surrounding area. It was much enjoyed by all and those wishing to dance did so. At 5 p.m. a delicious chicken dinner was served. During dinner prizes were handed out to those who came in first in the sports fevents after a very pleasant after- non and with thanks to the board everyone returned to their respec­ tive homes. Winning's a gas Steve Bromley (left) accepts a gas barbecue from David Sparling of Sparling’s Propane as the winner of the June draw for the Blyth Minor Ball Association. A draw is held each month to raise money for minor ball activities. previous year in taxes. The separ­ ate school supporter will face an increase of $78.25 over last year on the same assessment. The town­ ship mill rate only increased by .109 per cent. The increase in the total assess­ ment for the township comes to $70,710,290 up from last year’s amount of $70,328,790. Permission was given for tree removal from the gravel pit farm located at South half Lot 13, Cone. 2. Payment is to be made monthly at a rate of $25 per tree. The contractors are to mark where a tree has been removed by placing a stake of a different colour. The plug is to be replaced and the hole marked. The tender of Howatt Bros, for road construction at a cost of $15,096 was accepted. Clerk Bev Shaddick was author­ ized to send a letter of thanks to the OPP for their assistance with traffic control at the fireworks display on May 21. A tile drain application was approved for Lot 6, 7 of Cone. 14, subject to the availability of funds and township by-laws. Hullett will pay umpire rates for this year at $6 per game for intertownship and house league and $5 for set up and lining of the diamond per game. At a meeting on May 15, it was decided that a letter be sent to Keith Allen stating that he will be billed for tile search along the south side of Anthony’s Lane if no tile is found as stated by his information on tile sighting at the time of road construction. After digging, the restoration costs will also be added if no tile are found. Council approved the purchase of a two-way radio for the new pickup truck. A float is to be issued to the Recreation Co-ordinator for use at recreation functions. Approval was given for the purchase of ball equipment and for the installation of yard lights as recommended by the Recreation Director. The Director was also authorized to purchase 500 umpire uniforms at an approximate cost of $160. Council supported the Morris resolution regarding increased re­ creation grants from the province. For the birds Members of the Londesboro and Auburn Conservation 4H Clubs made bird houses for two area Nature Centres. Cheryl Lapp, Auburn, left, presents Ray Hanna with one of the houses while Geoff Peach from Maitland Valley Conservation Authority accepts one from Shiella Rogers, Auburn. CALL CITIZEN CLASSIFIED AT 523-4792 OR 887 9114 24 HOURS A DAY