HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Citizen, 1987-01-14, Page 25THE CITIZEN, WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 14, 1987. PAGE 25.
Auburn Knox Church salutes UCW
A special Worship Service was
held on Sunday at Knox United
Church to commemorate the 25th
anniversary of the United Church
Women. Greeters were Mrs. Jack
Vincent and Mrs. Fred Armstrong.
The U.C.W. Purpose was read by
the President of U.C.W., Mrs.
Peter Verbeek, followed by prayer
of approach in unison.
“Holy, Holy, Holy’’ was sung
with Lori Millian as organist. Mrs.
Dana Bean announcedthe Psalm of
Approach, Psalm 100 which was
read responsively. The Prayer of
Confession was read in unison and
the scripture was read by Mrs.
Violet Durnin, who was president
of Women’s Missionary Society in
1962. Romans 8: 28-39 was read by
Mrs. Marjorie McDougall, who
was president of the Women’s
Association in 1962; these ladies
were Co-Presidents of the first
meeting of the U.C.W. A hymn of
praise, “Celebration” was sung by
the choir which was made up of
members of the U.C.W.
The Children’s Story was told by
Mrs. Brian Hallam, and the
teachers were Anita Gross and
People move to Auburn
Mr. and Mrs. Jack Vincent and
Leanne have purchased the home
of Mr. and Mrs. Bruce Vincent of
East Wawanosh Township, while
Mr. and Mrs. John Wain have
purchased the home previously
owned by the Vincents.
Mr. Gordon Gross is a patient in
Clinton Hospital following sur
gery. Visitorsoverthe weekend
with Mrs. Frances Clark were Mr.
and Mrs. J. G. McIntosh, Christo
pher and Tracy of London.
The Senior Citizens pot luck
dinnerwillbeheldon January 21 at
the Community Hall.
Holiday visitors with Mr. and
Mrs. Len Archambault were Mr.
and Mrs. Doug Archambault,
Laurie, Brian and Michael of
Barrie, Mr. and Mrs. Don Parker,
Amy and Sarah of Goderich, Mr.
and Mrs. Rich Archambault, Rick
ie and Becky of Auburn, Mr. and
Mrs. Earl Johnston of Stratford,
Mr. and Mrs. Earl Craig and Janet
of Sarnia and Mrs. edna Dunclse of
Huronview.
Mr. and Mrs. Oliver Anderson
visited last weekend with their son,
William, in Newmarket.
Mrs. Lillian Leatherland return
ed home after visiting her daughter
Joyce in Calgary for three weeks.
We are sorry to report that
Arnold Craig is a patient in
Alexandra Marine and General
Hospital in Goderich. He is wished
a speedy recovery.
Mr. and Mrs. J. Bennett of
Amherstburg and Mr. Ken Cowan
of Midland were visitors recently
with Mrs. Elva Straughan and Mr.
andMrs. Tom Jardin.
Margaret and Ruth Anne Bakker.
The prayer litany was read by Mrs.
Dana Bean with the congregation
responding. The hymn, “Take My
Life” was sung.
The Candlelight Service took
place with Mrs. Tom Jardin
lighting the first candle for 1962.
The choir sang, “All These Lived
By Faith,” and the second candle
was lit by Mrs. Maurice Bean, who
gave the highlights of the U.C.W.
The third candle was lit by Mrs.
Gary Shuttleworth who told of the
future work in the U.C.W. A prayer
was read in unison and the hymn,
“Lord, as we Rise” was sung.
The offering was received by
Mrs. Jack Vincent and Mrs. Fred
Armstrong, and the commission
ing and benediction was given by
Mrs. Peter Verbeek. This very
special service was observed in all
the United Churches in Canada.
First euchre
party held
The first euchre party of the new
year saw seven tables in play.
Winners were: high lady, Jewel
Plunkett; low lady, Grace Cart
wright; high man, Jim Bennett;
low man, Len Shobbrook; novelty,
Tom Hallam. Euchre parties will
be held at 8 p.m. every Tuesday at
the Community Hall. Everyone is
welcome to attend.
Huron County council has authorized the construction of a new bridge
to replace the historic 102-year old Ball’s Bridge, above, located
across the Maitland River between Auburn and Clinton. The new
bridge will be built 1.5 kilometers downstream from the old one, but
Ball’s Bridge is to be maintained for at least 10 years at an annual cost
of $6,200 to keep it up to the existing load standard.
Bridge replacement
gets go ahead
for 1988 construction
BY BILL BRAGG
Construction of a four-span
$1,888,400 bridge across the Mait
land River between Auburn and
Clinton has received the green
light from the provincial govern
ment.
Huron County Council learned
last week that Ministry of Trans
portation and Communications has
agreed to pay 80 per cent of the cost
of the new bridge which will be
built about 1.5 kilometres down
stream from the existing 102-year-
old two-span Ball’s Bridge.
Construction of the bridge over
the next two years was authorized
by council at its October meeting.
Council at that time approved a
feasibility study on the proposed
new bridge and the future of the old
one prepared by B.M. Ross and
Associates Limited of Goderich.
Council also accepted the engi
neers’ recommendation that the
old bridge be retained for at least
10 years and that an estimated
$6,200 in maintenance each year
be spent to keep it up to its existing
load standard.
The existing bridge was built in
1885 and is located on a generally
eas>west crossing of the Maitland
River.
Instead of demolishing the old
bridge and building a new one on
its site, the engineers recommend
ed keeping it for its heritage and
scenic value and building the new
bridge downstream.
The road committee in a report to
council said th ar ministry approval
of funding for the design and land
purchase for the project this year
and for the construction of the
bridge and the road works in 1988
and 1989 clears most of the
approvalsnecessary to proceed
with the bridge on the new
alignment.
The committee said another
public meeting with landowners
involved would probably be held in
early February.
“This will be left for the new
county engineer to set up once he
starts,’’ the committee reported.
Dennis Merrall will begin his
new job as county engineer and
road superintendent on January
26.
Local groups
plan meetings
The regular monthly meeting of
the W.I. will be held at 1 p.m.
January 20, in the Community
Hall. This is the annual “grand
mothers’’ meeting, and an invita
tion to attend is extended to all
grandmother’s in the community.
Please note the change of time.
Unit I of Knox United Church
U.C. W. will be held at the home of
Unice Arthur at8p.m., January 13,
for the first meeting of the year.
Unit Ilof Knox United Church
U.C.W. will hold its first meeting
of the year at the church at 8 p.m.,
January 14. Roll call will be “Ideas
for 2-5th Anniversary Celebra
tions.’’
BELGRAVE CO-OP
Hwy. *4, Belgrave
357-2711 523-4454
Mon.-Fri. 8a.m. -5p.m.
S*t. 9-12 noon
It’s a...
Storewide Clearance!
SAVE UP
TO 50%
Look for the yellow tags
for special savings!
Hurry in... sale ends Sat., Jan. 17th, 1987.
CO-OP
Wild Bird
Seed
lOka
BirdSeed
un mo
Cr<T*A.O
] Popular mixture of bird seed for a wide range
of birds 505-202
10 kg bag 505-203
20 kg bag 505-204
$5.44
$9.88
Furnace Filters
Washable. Can be
reused.
556-040
16" x 25"
556-041 .
20" x 20"
556-042 .
20" x 25"
556-043 .
$3.97
$3.97
$4.97
Remember„,Everyone welcome to shop Co-op!
AUBURN CO OP
County Rd. *25, Auburn
52C-7262
Mon.-Fri 8:30-5:30
Sat 9-12 noon