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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Citizen, 1988-02-24, Page 15THE CITIZEN, WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 24, 1988. PAGE 15. Auburn Auburn Wl sees film on Ontario Compiled by Mrs. Mildred Lawlor. Phone 526-7589 Silver Tops Seniors hold dinner meeting The Silver Tops held their pot luck dinner at the Community Hall on Tuesday, February 17 at noon with Ruth Jardin, Mrs. E. Rodgers and Kay Lapp in charge. There was a short business meeting held and there were no minutes read due to Mrs. Tom Haggitt’s absence. Several letters werereadand discussed. It was decided the group not assist in “Hullett Days” but would try to attend. A thank you letter was read from the Happy Gang Seniors of Londesboro. Several former mem­ ber’s names have been forwarded to the “Voice” to be inscribed in the book of remembrance. Tom Haggitt, Tom Jardin and Elliott Lapp were thanked for the shuffleboard court which was marked out. Aspecialthankyou was extended to Mr. Casey Verwey Lent observed at Knox church Rev. Dave Snihur conducted the morning service at Knox United Church and organist was Lori Millian. Call to Worship was read alternately followed by hymn, “Holy, Holy, Holy”. Rev. Snihur gave the prayer of approach. The prayer of confession was read in unison. Rev. Snihur lit the first Lenten candle “Jesus came to the World to be the Light”. Announce­ ments were given. Children’s song was “Surprise, God is a Surprise” and the children’s time was “Lent Auburn WMS studies Guyana The February meeting of the Presbyterian Women’s Mission­ ary Society was held at the home of Mrs. Lillian Letherland. The presi­ dent Martha Daer presided and gave the Call to Worship. She welcomed all to the meeting. The devotional period was in charge of Lillian Letherland. The scripture portion was taken from St. Matthew 22, verses 37 to the end which was read alternately. The meditation was on “The Road of the Loving Heart’ ’ and followed by prayer. Martha Daer had charge of the Study Period entitled “God’s mission in Guyana.” The March meeting will be held at the home of You’re never too young to appreciate a good meal of pancakes as Kirk Stewart found out at the pancake supper sponsored by Trinity Anglican Church in Blyth Memorial Hall Tuesday. A large crowd turned out for the annual event. for welding the hall step stool. The March meeting wili be held on March 16atnoonintheformof a pot luck dinner. Betsy Verwey, Isabelle Moore and Martha Daer will be in charge. Mr. Elliott Lapp showed a film on Ontario and the rest of the afternoon was spent playing eu­ chre and shuffleboard. People around Auburn Recent visitors with Ellen John­ ston were Mr. Reid and Tom Shepherd of Sarnia, Mrs. Law- re nee Nesbit of Port Perry, Mr. and Mrs. Gordon Wall of Wingham and Mrs. Sharon Thompson of Clinton. Sympathy is extended to rela­ tives and friends of the late Archie Robinson of Clinton (formerly of and a Cross”. ‘‘Tell me the old Story” was sung. Rev. Snihur read the scriptures followed by prayer chorus, “God Is Good”. Miss Janice Webster gave a piano solo. Rev. Snihur’s sermon was entitled “Behold the Lamb.” The offering was received by Teadde Bakker and Peter Verbeek and dedicated. “The Old Rugged Cross” was sung. The minister pronounced the Benediction fol­ lowed by the Benediction re­ sponse, “Jesus Keep me near the Cross”. Mrs. Frances Clark, March 8 at 1:30 p.m. Euchre results The weekly euchre party was held at the Auburn Community Hall on Tuesday evening, Febru­ ary 16. The winners were: high lady, Anne Giousher; low lady, Lily Letherland; high man, Murray Rollinson; low man, Warner An­ drews; men’s most lone hands, Ernest Durnin; ladies’ most lone hands, Carol Daer; novelty, Doro­ thy Grange. The monthly meeting of the Auburn Women’s Institute was held at the Community Hall on Tuesday, February 16 with 11 members and two visitors present. The first vice president Erma Cartwright chaired the meeting which opened with Ode, Mary Stewart Collect and O Canada. Mrs. Tom Jardin introduced Elliott Lapp who showed a film on Ontario and some of the interesting places such as Algonquin, Thunder Bay, Stratford Festival Theatre, Nia­ gara and Ottawa, etc. Mrs. Cartwright thanked him for show­ ing the film that Mrs. Bud Chamney had obtained for meet­ ing. Auburn district) who passed away in his 88th year. A Christian Concert with Rick Piche will be held at Londesboro United Church on Saturday, Feb­ ruary 27 at 7 p.m. Cost $1.00. Environmental risks aren’t only Acid Rain or Industrial Toxic Wastes. Each one of us in his or her own way has a daily impact on the quality of the environment. It may be cigarette smoking. Or the washday detergent. The cleaners and polishes in the kitchen cupboards or the paints and solvents in the basement. Environment Environnement Canada Canada The minutes, treasurer’s report and correspondence were read by the secretary Mrs. Robert Peck. It was decided to purchase a new clock for the hall kitchen. Mrs. Jardin read two poems entitled “We are going to show you” and “Memory Garden” in memory of the late Laura Phillips. Mrs. Jardin had a lovely display of Valentines, some dating back as far as 1925. It wasstatedthatthe Spring Rally was to be held in Auburn in May. Mrs. Jardin read a reading entitled “A Valentine saved the Day”. There was a discussion (re) keeping the Institute going for another year. The members are hoping new members would come and join. Contest given by Mrs. Jardin, passing cards around and whoever held the Queen got the prize. Mrs. Martha Daer was the prize winner. Roll call was answered by: “Name something you know about your sister province Prince Edward Island.” Collection was received. The meeting closed with Queen Each family home, regardless of how safe and cozy it appears, contains chemicals which should be carefully controlled. Make sure you’re doing your best to control household hazardous wastes: • Become aware of the chemicals you use and dispose of every day. and Grace and the tables were decorated for Valentine’s Day. Delicious cakes were served by hostesses Mrs. Tom Jardin and Tina Empey. Lucky chair was won by Mrs. Moore and Valentine contestby Mildred Lawlor and a social time enjoyed. Auburn people win at poker rally Auburn area snowmobilers took home half the prizes in the St. Helen’s Poker Rally, finally held aftertwopostponements due to weather. Don Lamb of Goderich took first place but Frank Slater of Auburn was second. Shawn Colling of Ripley was third and Mellisa Hanna and Vicki Hanna both of Auburn took fourth and fifth place. There were 29L hands of poker played and 177 door prizes were given out. • Educate your children as to the hazardous products in your home and store those products safely. • Buy only those products which can be used and disposed of safely. • Buy pesticides and other household chemicals only in quantities that you can actually use. • Help to organize special refuse collections for hazardous materials. • Discourage overuse of plastics and styrofoam. • Encourage the use of re-usable materials. Do your part to make sure the world is safer for yourself. That way we’ll all benefit. Canada