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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Citizen, 1990-02-14, Page 10PAGE 10. THE CITIZEN, WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 14, 1990. Auburn Walkerbum Club decorates clothing Compiled by Mrs. Mildred Lawlor. Phone 526-7589 New 4H club ‘kneeds’ dough BY LAUREL CAMPBELL The first meeting of the Auburn Bread Venture Club got underway at 4:15 and continuing until 5:30 p.m. The meeting was attended by 15 members, three leaders and two helpers. The leaders are Lorraine Carnes, Margaret Bakker and Regina Campbell. Members elected club executives. They are: President, Karen Bakker; Vice President, Kerry Bakker; Secretary. Erin Hic­ key; Treasurer, April Gross; Press Reporter, Laurel Campbell. At this first meeting the members worked on kneeding dough, answering questions concerning bread and the six main ingredients of bread. The pre-members made tasty bread spreads and later were tasted on homemade bread. The meetings will continue on every Monday for five more weeks at 4:15 in the basement of the Auburn Mission­ ary Church unless plans are chang­ ed. The Walkerburn Club met at Mrs. Lloyd Penfound’s home on January 30 with 12 in attendance and one guest. The president Mrs. Len Archam­ bault began the meeting with a reading “A New Year’s Wish’’. The secretary’s report and thank you letters were read. For the February meeting Mrs. B. Thom­ son offered her home. It will begin at 1:30 p.m. The lunch committee will be Mrs. Thomson and Mrs. B. Norman and the programme will be led by Mrs. Kay Lapp and Mrs. Stanley Ball. There will be a miscellaneous sale. A draw donated by Mrs. H. Hunking was won by Mrs. Thom­ son. The programme guest for the day donated a lovely glass “Wise Old Owl’’ and Mrs. Hunking was the lucky winner. A discussion arose about showers for two vicin­ ity girls who are being married, Joy McClinchey and Barbara Gross. It was decided to have this the end of March or early in April. Mrs. Mitchell then demonstrated how to decorate blouses, sweaters, etc. with press-on cut-outs. The finish­ ed result was amazing. All went to work remaking their clothing. Everyone enjoyed doing it plus the finished product. Cake and ice cream was served by Mrs. E. Lapp and Mrs. Penfound and a social tea time closed the meeting. ‘Timothy’topic of minister’s sermon Friends and family honour resident on 75th birthday Congratulations to Mr. Ken Scott of Goderich (formerly of RR 3, Auburn) who celebrated his 75th birthday with Open House held at McKay Centre, Goderich on Sun­ day. February 11 hosted by the family. Many relatives, friends and neighbours called on him on his special day. Ken is well known in the Auburn area, being a farmer at RR 3, Auburn, mail courier and Postmaster for years and now is retired and resides in Goderich. Betty and Bill Helesic of Goder­ ich visited with Mr. and Mrs. E. Rodgers on Saturday, February 10 and Mr. and Mrs. Rob Siddon of Kincardine visited them on Sun­ day, February 11. Bible Study and Prayer Group meets on Friday at 1:30 p.m. at the Snihurs. Huronview Fellow­ ship time will be Thursday, Febru­ ary 15 at Huronview Chapel. Rev. Dave Snihur conducted the morning service at Knox United Church and the young people took part in the service. Mrs. Allan Webster was organist. Call to Worship was read alter­ nately with Nicole Middelkamp as leader. The hymn “The Family of God’’ was sung. Donna Lynn Armstrong gave the Prayer of Approach and the Lord’s Prayer was repeated in unison. An anthem was sung by Rose Marie Young, Nicole Middelkamp, Kevin Web­ ster and Jake Middelkamp. The children’s time was led by Annette Vincent and Susan Dobie. “What a friend we have in Jesus” was sung. Allison Chamney gave a special reading. Ruth Anne Bakker read the Scripture followed by Prayer Chorus “Silently Now I Wait For Thee’’. Rev. Snihur gave the prayer of Thanksgivings and Concern. Scripture reading was given by Rose Marie Young. Rev. Snihur’s sermon was en­ titled “Timothy, a young person for the Lord’’. The offering was re­ ceived by Gordon Gross and Allan Webster. The hymn, “Reach Out, Reach Out To Others’’ was sung. Rev. Snihur pronounced the Bene­ diction and the response “Lord We Pray’’ ended the service. 8 tables in play at euchre There were eight tables in play at the euchre party held at the Community Hall on Tuesday even­ ing, February 6. Winners were: high lady, Lillian Stewart; low lady, Nancy Slater; high man, Don Buchanan; low man, Margaret Nesbitt (playing as a man); lucky chair, Adeline Allen. WI meets The monthly meeting of the Women’s Institute will be held at the Community Hall on Tuesday, February 20 at 2 p.m. Topic is 1989 History of Auburn by curator Ruth Jardin. Roll call is: “My first memory of Auburn’’. Euchre parties are held every Tuesday evening at 8 p.m. Silver Tops plan dessert luncheon The Silver Tops are having a dessert luncheon on Wednesday, February 21 at the Community Hall and the invited guests are the Swinging Seniors of Blyth. Euchre and Shuffleboard will be the enter­ tainment after the lunch. Cranbrook Compiled by Mrs. Mac Engel. Phone 887-6645 Hall Bd. discusses renovations The annual meeting of the Cranbrook Community Hall Board was held in the Community Centre on January 31. Hall board mem­ bers and interested citizens attend­ ed. The minutes were read and adopted. The printed financial statement was handed out. discuss­ ed and adopted. New rental rates were passed. Some further renova­ tions were discussed. A source for some new tables is to be looked into The meeting closed and a light lunch was enjoyed. FORESTERS EUCHRE The Canadian Order of Foresters euchre on Feb. 9 was well attended with 17 tables playing. Winners were: high, Jean Rolof, Keith Turnbull; low, Margery Mc- Creight, Jeanne Ireland; lone hands, Lourdes Qenosa. Cecil Ray- nard; lucky table, Iola Subject, Beryl Smith, Bill Craig, John Simpson; tallies, Harry Jacklin, Irene McCreight, Ross Stephen­ son, June Jacklin, Nancy Jean Craig, Elmer McCourt, John Sub­ ject, Betty Van Sickle, Vera Scoul- ler, and John Van Sickle. The Hall Board is sponsoring the euchre on Feb. 16 at 8:30 p.m. in the Community Centre. WEDDING ANNIVERSARY The family of Lloyd and Beryl Smith entertained their parents to dinner at Elmira on Saturday, Feb. 10 in honour of their 25th wedding anniversary which was Feb. 6. On returning home they were surpris­ ed by a group of neighbours and friends waiting in their basement, which had been suitably decorated with streamers, balloons and bells. An enjoyable evening was spent playing cards and visiting. Pictures were taken and gifts and cards displayed. Refreshments including an appropriately-decorated cake was served by family members. Lloyd and Beryl are wished many more years of healthy,’ happy married life by their many friends. Canada *The Guaranteed Income Supplement (GIS) is an income-tested, monthly benefit for Old Age Security pensioners with limited income apart from the Old Age Security pension. ■ ^1 Health and Welfare Sante et Bien-etre social ■ Canada Canada SENIORS Horticulture Society members visit Blooming Bog’ Fifteen members of the Horticul­ ture Society went to see the greenhouse at Ilderton to see the orchids at the “Blooming Bog’’ on Thursday afternoon, February 8. Itjgr was a gorgeous sight to see anc very interesting to hear about the growth, blooms, colours, etc. TAKE NOTE! Now is the time to renew your Guaranteed Income Supplement (GIS*) Renewal application kits have been mailed to everyone who receives the Guaranteed Income Supplement. If you have already returned your completed application, it is now being processed. If approved, your payments will continue in April. If you have not returned your application, you should do so today in order to avoid an interruption in your payments. When applying, please remember to: ■ fill out your renewal application completely; ■ include all the necessary income information; ■ return your renewal application in the self­ addressed envelope by March 31,1990. If you did not receive your renewal kit, or if you want more information, contact your nearest Income Security Programs office. The telephone number and address are in the government listings of the telephone book under “Health and Welfare Canada, Income Security Programs.