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The Citizen, 1991-04-24, Page 12PAGE 12. THE CITIZEN, WEDNESDAY, APRIL 24, 1991. Walton Hullett accepts tenders Compiled by Mrs. Betty McCall. Phone 887-6677 WI meets at Walton Inn Fourteen ladies met at the Walton Inn on Wednesday even­ ing, April 17 where they enjoyed a delicious meal served by Karl and Annie McNaughton prior to the Walton Women’s Institute meeting in the hall. The April meeting was chaired by President, Margaret Mclnroy who welcomed everyone and open­ ed with a humorous reading follow­ ing the opening of the Institute. Margery Huether was pianist. The secretary Marjory Hum­ phries read minutes and financial report. The membership fees were collected. It was reported that 59 had attended the noon luncheon that day. There will be another luncheon in May, the last one until October. In the correspondence, a letter as read from Peggy Knapp of the F.W.I.O. requesting planting a tree for all branches, areas and districts. It was decided to look into having trees planted at the park or school area. Everyone is requested to plant a tree at home. A letter was read from the Cancer Society and a thank you Margaret Mclnroy presented her President’s address and read an item from the hand book. It was decided the planning program meeting would be held at the hall on Monday. May 29 at 7 p.m. Plans were made to have a car tour instead of the meeting on May 27, leaving the hall at 9 a.m. Margaret closed the meeting leav­ ing us with a little thought. Area people attend wedding A large number of surrounding area people attended the Saturday wedding of Neil Mitchell and Debbie Neill at Duff s United Church and the reception at the Brussels, Morris and Grey Com­ munity Centre. Attending from a distance were Stewart and Eletta Aitken, Kincardine; Fred Arnott, Dodsland, Sask.; Stewart and Helen Mills, Welland; and Kath­ leen Cuthill of Seaforth. Hullett Township council at its April 2 meeting accepted tenders for gravel and calcium for township roads and for grass cutting at township ball parks. The tender of Donegan’s Haul­ age was accepted to supply, crush, load and deliver 12,000 cubic yards of gravel at $3.35 per cubic yard. The company will also load and deliver 4,000 yards at $1.25 per yard. The quote of $238.58 per flake ton for calcium chloride for dust control on township roads was accepted from Pollard Brothers. The applications of Robbie John­ ston and Brian Gross were accept­ ed to cut the grass at Londesboro and Auburn ball diamonds respec­ tively. Council agreed to have Marris Bos roll lawns at township cemeter­ ies and the Londesboro Hall. Council voted to enter into an agreement with the County of Huron for sale of gravel from the Hallam pit. Hullett’s $8,309 share of the Clinton Fire Area Board budget was approved. Council agreed to enter into a student awareness program and apply to the Ministry of Municipal Affairs for a grant under the municipal student awareness pro­ gram. Office staff were given permission to attend the training workshop for the 1991 municipal elections. • A special meeting was held on April 9 to discuss drainage matters. The reports of the Weymouth and Sturdy drains were provisionally adopted. Court of revision for both will be April 30. The Road Superintendent was instructed to prepare plans and call tenders for road construction on sideroad 20-21 from County Rd. 25 south to concession 13. HENSALL LIVESTOCK SALES LTD. REPORT The market on Thursday, April 18 met an active demand with good to choice steers and heifers selling $1 higher. There were 307 slaughter cattle on offer. Good to choice steers and heifers sold from $90 to $94 with a top sale of $104.25. Forty-six steers consigned by Larry Ballintyne averaging 1248 lbs. sold for $95.50 with a top sale of $104.25. Purchased by Norwich Packers. Thirty-eight steers consigned by Geo. Underwood & Sons averaging 1360 lbs. sold for $92.10 with a top sale of $102.75. Purchased by Norwich Packers. Three steers consigned by Dean and Paul Aidwinkle averaging 1142 lbs. sold for $96.70 with a top sale of $100. Purchased by Corsetti Meat Packers. Four steers consigned by Ken Eadie averaging 1400 lbs. sold for $94 with a top sale of $96.75. Purchased by Norwich Packers. Eight steers consigned by Ed Robinson averaging 1240 lbs. sold for $93.50 with a fop sale of $96.50. Purchased by Corsetti Meat Packers. Eight steers consigned by Roger Moore averaging 1283 lbs. sold for $93 with a top sale of $97. Purchased by Corsetti Meat Packers. Twelve steers consigned by Lome Eadie averaging 1416 lbs. sold for $92.65 with a top sale of $99.50. Purchased by Corsetti Meat Packers. Twenty-six steers consigned by Reg and Harry Schreoder averaging 1268 lbs. sold for $92. Nine heifers consigned by Darrell Finkbender averaging 1082 lbs. sold for $91.60 with a top sale of $99.50. Purchased by Corsetti Meat Packers. Three heifers consigned by Alvin Dow averaging 1310 lbs. sold for $91.50 with a top sale of $95. Purchased by Corsetti Meat Packers. Two heifers consigned by Jerry Pickett averaging 1127 lbs. sold for $91.35. Purchased by Corsetti Meat Packers. Our stocker and feeder sale met an active and strong demand with 1248 head being on offer. 775 - 850 lb. heifers sold from $98 to $105. 800 - 875 lb. steers traded $100 to $105. 262-2831 OWNER MANAGER BARRY MILLER 235-2717 SALES REP. JOE ZEHR 887-9599 note from Callander Nursing Home in Brussels. Delegates were chosen to attend the District Annual on May 14 at Bluevale Community Centre. Wal­ ton Institute members are asked to take dessert for the lunch following the special church service of the A.C.W.W. on April 28 at the Brussels Presbyterian Church. Please meet before 10:45 a.m. Marion Godkin asked for a show of hands for those interested in taking a bus trip to the Royal in November. This is a district level project. The annual meeting followed with the usual business and reports ending the year 1991 in March. Marion Godkin, Ruth Axtmann and Viola Kirkby had perfect attend­ ance for the year. The auditor’s report was given by Viola Kirkby, and Helen Craig gave her report on the program co-ordinator. Brenda Perrie was asked to come forward to install the officers for the incoming year 1991-1992. They are as follows: Past President, Marion Godkin; President, Mar­ garet Mclnroy; first Vice-Presi­ dent, Ruth Axtmann; Secretary- Treasurer, Marjory Humphries; Assistant Sec.-Treas., Berva Wat­ son; District Director. Marion God­ kin; Alternate, Ruth Axtmann; Public Relations Officer; Curator, Jeanne Kirkby; Assistant, Margar­ et Craig; Program Co-ordinator, Berva Watson. Convenors of Standing Commit­ tees are: Agriculture, Margery Huether; Canadian Industries, Viola Kirkby; Citizenship and Legislature, Marion Godkin; Edu­ cation and Cultural Activities, Mary Humphries; Family and Con­ sumer Affairs, Leona McDonald; International Affairs, Betty Mc­ Call, resolutions, Margaret Craig; meal catering, Helen Craig; audi­ tors, Margaret Craig and Betty McCall. Ruth Axtmann presented Brenda with an african violet. In the new business reviews were taken for the caretaker and secretary-treasurer. Support to fire victims is to remain the same as last year. Luncheon prices are to remain the same but Institute meal catering prices are to be revised and brought back to the next meeting. Lottery profits help hospitals. On the night of the car accident. Bruce was not expected to live. For­ tunately, a specially equipped and staffed trauma unit was ready and standing by at a nearby hospital. 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