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The Citizen, 1987-01-28, Page 18PAGE 18. THE CITIZEN, WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 28, 1987. Auburn Lions Club members seldom sit down on the job of helping their community but Wednesday night they took time to demonstrate some of the equipment they have available to help area residents. Showing off the wheel chairs, walkers, etc. are [left to right] Art Lefebre, Dave Cartwright, Bob Worsell and Steve Campbell. I I I 1 t z Zz$f v V'< zZ Ai IF' - ■ WZ holds grandmothers meeting - 1 Auburn Compiled by Mrs. Mildred Lawlor. Phone 526-7589 Auburn Lions buy equipment for community The annual Grandmother’s Women’s Institute meeting was held on Tuesday, January 20 at the Community Hall. There were 13 members present and three visi­ tors. The president Mrs Len Ar­ chambault chaired the meeting. Members enjoyed desserts and tea that was served by the convenors Mrs. Oliver Anderson and Mrs. Beth Lansing. The president wel­ comed all. Minutes were read by secretary Mrs. Robert Peck, who also dealt with correspondence. She also gave the financial statement. The 90th Anniversary of On­ tario’s Women’s Isntitutes was discussed. Bernice Anderson read a poem, “Grandparents.” Roll call was answered by “My favourite United Church holds annual meeting Knox United Church in Auburn heldits annual meeting Sunday afternoon following the morning Worship Service with Communion and lunch served by the ladies. The minister Gary Shuttleworth was chairman with Rev. Pickell of Goderich present as the supervis­ ing minister. The minutes of the last meeting were adopted as read by the secretary Maurice Bean and Lawrence Plaetzer. The minister offered a prayer in memory of the departed members. The nominating committee - Marilyn Verbeek, Margaret Bak­ ker and Jean Plaetzer brought in their report. The slate includes: session, Dorothy Grange; Board of Stewards, Ruurd Koopmans and Marinus Bakker; Manse Commit­ tee, Mr. and Mrs. Allan Webster; Missionary and Service Treasur­ ers. Barbara Bakker and Laura May Chamney, assistant; Flower Fund, Ruth Jardin. memory of my grandparents.” Beth Lansing read a poem “New Grandma”. Ruth Jardin had selec­ ted quite a few old songs, so she led in a sing song. Several contests were given one being “What is it?” with several winners. Mrs. Maureen Bean gave pro­ phecies that were written 10 years ago by members and were very interesting. Everyone was asked to write more which would be read in five years time (1992). A card was signed by all tor Dorothy Bennett, a member who has been ill. There was a * ‘ Clothing Contest” given by Beth Lansing. Collection was received. “Granny Bingo” was played by all as were “Travelling Contest” and “Have You” with gifts given to winners. The president thanked the con­ Marjorie McDougall was re­ appointed as church treasurer and answered questions regarding the financial statement. The conclu­ sion was that 1986 being the first full year as a single point charge thattheCongregation had done vf*ry well. All church organizations reports were adopted on motion by Larry Plaetzer and Betty Marsh. The Missionary and Service objective for 1986 was $3,800 and was exceeded. A motion was made by Marjorie McDougall and Mari­ lyn Verbeek that the objective for 1987 remain at $3,800. The nominating committee for next year is Margaret Bakker, Jean Plaetzer and Nancy Park. A motion by Elliott Lapp, a former Auburn Scout leader, and Dorothy Grange that the Scout Flag Staff and Flag be given to the Blyth Scouts was carried. Church venors for all their work in the preparing of the program. The card report was given by Lillian Leath­ erland. The meeting closed with singing of the Queen. Euchre results The weekly euchre party was held at the Community Hall on Tuesday evening, January 20. The winners were: high lady, Carol Daer; high man, Marion Haggitt, (playing as a man); low lady, Lillian Stewart; low man, Warner Andrews; novelty, Ernie Durnin. Euchre parties are held every Tuesday night at 8 p.m. at the Communitv Hall. auditors appointed were Ethel Ball and Eunice Arthur. Dorothy Grange was re-appointed as repre­ sentative to Presbytery and Con­ ference with Ethel Ball as alter­ nate. N ancy Park on behalf of the choir thanked Lori Millian for her leadership as Choir Director. She also thanked Tammy Shuttleworth for preparing and printing the weekly bulletins and also the annual report. Gary Shuttleworth voiced ap­ preciation to Rev. Pickell for supervising throughout the year. Barry Millian as retiring Clerk of Session thanked Rev. Pickell and also Gary for his ministry and wished them well in the future. The meeting was adjourned on motion by Ruurd Koopmans and Greg Park. The minister closed the meeting with prayer. Auburn Lions Club has stepped in to help people who find it hard stepping out. The Lions have acquired several new items to their supply of health aids to people who find themselves unable to walk through accident or otherwise. Wednesday night the club un­ veiled its newest wheel chair bringing to two wheel chairs the club can make available to people needing them. In addition the club also has two walkers, tripod cane and numerous sets of crutches available. The new wheel chair can allow legs to be elevated while the one which has been in use until now is a standard chair. Anyone who requires any of the ...YA WANNA MAKE A KILLIN'? The Classifieds offer a fast-moving market for buying or selling — the power source for knowing when to buy and when to sell! Move in for your kill, soon! CALL CLASSIFIED: 523-4792 or 887-9114 equipment can make arrange­ ments through any member of the Auburn Lions Club. Hall board meeting The open annual meeting of the Hall Board will be held on Thursday, January 29 at 8 p.m. Anyone can attend this meeting. Mr. and Mrs. Jim McIntyre of Chelmsford visited on Monday with his aunt and uncle Tom and Mildred Lawlor. They also had attended an 80th birthday party for Mrs. Sadie Barbour of St. Helen’s. She is an aunt of Mrs. McIntyre. Mr. John K. Young of Mitchell visited recently with Ellen John­ ston and Laura Phillips.