The Citizen, 2006-11-23, Page 12I would like to sincerely
thank the voters of Ward
M for their support at the
November 13 election.
It was greatly appreciated.
I will work hard on
your behalf.
— Edna McLellan
Municipal Act, 2001
SALE OF LAND BY
PUBLIC TENDER
The Corporation of the
Municipality of Central/Huron
Take Notice that tenders are invited for the purchase of the land(s) described below and will be received
until 3:00 p.m. local time on 06 December 2006, at the Municipal Office, 23 Albert Street, P.O. Box 400,
Clinton, Ontario NOM 1LO.
The tenders will then be opened in public on the same day at the Municipal Office, 23 Albert Street, Clinton.
Property Description:
Roll No. 40 30 260 044 01200 0000, 88-90 Albert St., Clinton, PIN 41166-0072(LT), Part Lot 378, Plan 328,
Geographic Town of Clinton, Now the Municipality of Central Huron, County of Huron (No. 22) Being the
Lands in Instrument No. R103591. File No. 05-05
Minimum Tender Amount $15,510.14
Tenders must be submitted in the prescribed form and must be accompanied by a deposit in the form of a
money order or of a bank drafror cheque certified by a bank or trust corporation payable to the municipality
and representing at least 20 per cent of the tender amount.
The municipality makes no representation regarding the title to or any other matters relating to the land to be
sold. Responsibility for ascertaining these matters rests with the potential purchasers.
This sale is governed by the Municipal Act, 2001 and the Municipal Tax Sales Rules made under that Act.
The successful purchaser will be required to pay the amount tendered plus accumulated taxes and the
relevant land transfer tax.
The municipality has no obligation to provide vacant possession to the successful purchaser.
Ontario Regulation 181/03 does not permit payments mace by bank draft or cheque certified by a credit
union. A money order by a credit union is an acceptable form of payment.
Note: G.S.T. may be payable by successful purchaser.
For further information regarding this sale and a copy of the prescribed form of tender, contact:
www.OntarioTaxSales.ca
or If no Internet access available, contact:
Ms. Shelly Pryce, Deputy-Treasurer
The Corporation of the Municipality of Central Huron
23 Albert Street
P.O. Box 400
Clinton, Ontario NOM 1L0
(519) 482-3997 Ext. 231
Season's greetings
The Gross family even took their decorating outdoors for
Auburn's Knox United Church home tour this past weekend.
In the cutter are Gordon and his daughter April. (Vicky Bremner
photo)
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Dorothy Strasser passed away
recently in California. She was the
former Dorothy Craig of Auburn,
and wife of the late Stanley G.
Strasser.
The family accompanied the ashes
of both parents for burial in Ball's
Cemetery. Their daughters, Barbara
Paterson of Yuba City, California
and Beverley Armick, husband
Steven, and son Brian came from
Kingman, Arizona, son Michael
Amick, wife Wendy and daughters,
Lexi and Pheaby travelled from
Casper, Wyoming.
A large number of the Craig
family from Ilderton, Belmont,
Toronto and Goderich gathered for
the service of interment.
The family had a time of
refreshment and reminiscence at the
home of nephew Terry and Susan
Worse I I.
Rob Archambault has returned
home from Minnesota competing in
the world broomball tournament
playing for the Seaforth Snipers. The
team played two exhibition games
against the Australian teams,
winning both games.
The Snipers ended in fourth
position out of 22 teams. Their
record was five wins, two losses, and
one tie.
They also won the most
sportsman-like team award. Rob
made many new friends, enjoyed
touring the city and seeing the
different levels of broomball in the
country. He helped out the team by
scoring two goals during the games.
Wayne Carter is out of the hospital
after a six-day stay. He has further
testing ahead but he should recover
very nicely.
The Auburn Knox United Church
Christmas home tour was a
resounding success - at least by any
yardstick I used. Now I have to do
justice to all the talent and hard work
that went on behind the scenes.
Sister Adele and daughter Leah
joined me on the tour and
wholeheartedly agreed that it was an
exceptional evening.
We started with the Gross home
and what a treat it was. While All
Around The House of Goderich
decorated the kitchen and living
room, Bernice Gross did the rest of
the house herself. Without doubt the
professionally done rooms were
lovely. I must say however, the rest
of the home was first rate. Bernice is
a talented decorator and has a
beautiful home for any season. Lots
of Santas, gorgeous quilts and
snowmen seemed to flood the
bedrooms. Lots of great ideas to
steal here.
Next we were at the
Londesborough Manse where we
soaked in the charm of this beautiful
old home, dressed in holiday
fashions, fit for any show or style.
Rev. Pat Cook, with a lot of help
from Jane Hoggart, also of
Londesborough, made magic happen
at every turn. Even before entering
we found a basket of gifts on the
porch.
The country kitchen was warm
and inviting with charm and
evidence of talent in every corner.
The dining room was enhanced with
somber lighting, quite fitting for
displaying the heart of the season.
Nativities, turned the living room
into a beautiful reflection of the
reason for our favorite holiday.
Onward to the living room where
angels came in every size and shape.
Even the den was brought into the
folly with an oversized teddy behind
the desk and an additional Christmas
tree. Well done ladies.
From there we went on to Bill and
Maxine Seers' cabin in the woods.
The travel trail was well worth the
effort as we entered the cabin,
generously warmed by the hearth as
well as the welcome. We were given
a short history of the cabin itself as
well as some of the items found
within.
The Christmas trimmings were in
keeping with their setting and
country charm.
As I also live in a log home, I
found many of the ideas of particular
interest. Once again, many ideas to
bring home to my own hearth.
Next we followed the lantern lit
trail up the knoll to Ball's Church.
The still, warm evening and
picturesque setting brought images
of horse drawn carriages pulling up
to this small county church, images
of long dresses and worn petticoats.
A light in every window gave my
imagination wings and as I opened
the latch on the substantial wooden
door and my foot found an aged
unadorned floor, I felt transported to
that horse and carriage time that is so
often portrayed at this time of year.
For all its non-commercial
properties, the Christmas tree in the
corner' was perfect. It was strung
with paper chains and homemade
ornaments. At the risk of sounding
beyond my years, it was a Christmas
tree straight out of my own past. A
tree seldom seen these days, and yet
a tree that I believe, most of us deep
within still long for.
The short rail that at one time,
separated the Shepherd from his
flock, held a string of brown paper
bag stockings, each one a work of art
and offered by the Sunday school
children to help complete a picture
that I for one will hold for a very
long time.
On we went to the Ball family
homestead. Wow! those of us on the
tour know, I could never do justice to
the feast before our eyes this
weekend. The formal floral theme
was not only an understatement but
also only half the story. The floral
arrangements were stunning. It was
however as much what was different
about them, as it was the size, and
placement of them.
The twelve-foot tree was
breathtaking, and should be on the
cover of a national magazine.
Sharing the room was a whimsical
reindeer that was perfect exactly
where he was. The talent it takes to
blend all those different elements so
perfectly in one home is, for me at
least, mind boggling.
Any tour could have ended there,
and been over the top successful; but
we had one more stop to make.
I entered the Knox Church with no
concept of what I would find as I
climbed the stairs to visit the
sanctuary. My eyes went to the front
of the church and I was frozen in
place. The softness that met us was
tangible. I could breath in the
solemness and adoration of the
season.
A near life-size mural of the
nativity, was draped in organza and
pale blue lights. With additional
elements as stand alone pieces and a
couple of bales of straw sitting in
front, the whole presentation was
one of a three dimensional
experience and the best painted
nativity I have ever seen. I doubt I
am alone in this.
The remarkable art work was
given as a gift to the church, by the
artist, Jane Stryker several years ago.
Those familiar with the Auburn
artist, know her to be one of the
areas most gifted painters.
I am sure with years gone by that
Jane has heard thank you many
times for this particular piece. of
work. I would also like to add my
own to what is sure to be a growing
list. Thank you Jane, for your talent
and generosity. I somehow feel like a
better person, just for having seen it.
The evening ended up downstairs
with apple cider in one hand and a
homemade cookie in the other. It just
couldn't have been better.
To all those who worked so hard
lugging branches, trees and
trimmings, giving your time and
talent so generously to all who
attended, we offer a resounding
thank you. You kick-started our own
Christmas spirit and gave us plenty
of ways to pass that spirit along to
our own friends and neighbours.
Now, how about next year?
May peace and harmony
reign during this most
noteworthy season.
We're always delighted
to hear from you.
Merry Christmas!
St~et
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