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Home My WebLink AboutThe Citizen, 1987-04-01, Page 16PAGE 16. THE CITIZEN, WEDNESDAY, APRIL 1, 1987. Bly th and Goderich fire departments co-operated to fight a barn fire on the north side of Auburn on a cold, blustery Monday night. Worried that sparks would damage nearby buildings, firemen worked to extinguish the fire in the building owned by Bill McCormick. Mrs. Gelwicks to speak to Auburn Thankoffering Auburn Compiled by Mrs. Mildred Lawlor. Phone 526-7589 Knox United holds church service The minister Gary Shuttleworth conducted the Sunday morning service at Knox United Church. The organ prelude was played by the choir director Lori Millian. Prayer of Invocation was said in unison. Life and work of the church were given. Prayer of Confession was read responsively. The choir sang, “Do you know Jesus.’’ The children’s hymn “All Things Bright and Beautiful’’ was sung. The minister told the Blyth craft sale a big success Business was brisker than usual up town last Saturday morning. One attraction was the third annual craft and bake sale in the basement of Memorial Hall. Proceeds from the sale went to the Recreation Committee to use for the upkeep of the kitchen in the hall. Team work at this event always pays off. For the big bake table, ladies representing the Legion Ladies Auxiliary, the Swinging Seniors, the Women’s Institute and others kept bringing in delicious-looking baking for hours. Sales did not cease until 4:30 p.m. One lady’s pies were still warm when they arrived. Another lady who has acquired a reputation for delicious tea biscuits brought in just 78 of them. The individual exhibitors and sellers of crafts, quilts, Easter novelties, ceramics, etc. not only had rented a space for their displays but also brought baking to the Team Bake table. They are to be congratulated for their work and generosity. One gentleman a real entrepeneur, we must mention. He had his own verses set to his own melodies compiled in an attractive pamphlet on display and for sale. To make sure that the buyer might hear what he or she was getting, the gentleman played the tune on his violin free of charge. In a far corner, a lady, represent ing the Legion, manned a table children’s story and they went to Junior Congregation with teachers Julie Glenn, Anita Gross and Allison Chamney. The minister’s sermon was entitled “The Summons of God”. Offertory prayer and dedication of gifts, tithes and offerings were given. The offering was received by Brian Ramsey and Marinus Bakker. The minister pronounced the Benediction and the service closed with the Congregational Benediction “Lord We Pray”. where she was taking in one dollar bills which went to support the Arena lift project. Vicki Howard of Teeswater, in the draw at the end of the afternoon, was the lucky winner. Blyth 523-4342 1986 GMC Halftons -2 to choose from 1985 Chevette, automatic, 4 dr. 1985 Pontiac Parisienne, 4 dr., air conditioning, low mileage 1985 Pontiac Bonneville, 4 dr., air conditioning 1984 Chev 3A ton pick-up, V-8, automatic 1984 Pontiac Parisienne, 4 dr., station wagon, low mileage 1983 Ford Bronco 4x4, XLT package 1982 GMC Suburban Sierra Classic, 4 door 1982 Chev 1/2 ton pickup, 6 cyl., automatic 9 tables at Auburn euchre There were nine tables in play at the euchre party held at the Auburn Community hall on Tues day evening March 24. The winners were: high lady, Lillian Leatherland; low lady, Carol Daer; high man, Marian Haggitt (playing as a man); low man, Len Shobbrook; novelty, Grace Cartwright. Euchre parties are held every Tuesday night at p.m. at the Community Hall. Local people mourn Sympathy is extended to Mr. and Mrs. Bill Craig and family on the passing of Mrs. Craig’s father, Dawson Mackey of Parkhill in his 94th year. To end a pleasant hour or two both gazing and buying, one could relax in the lunch and tea spot. This annual Craft and Bake sale is an eventone looks forward to. Now we wait for it until next spring. 1982 Ford F150 Super Cab, XLT Package 1981 Cutlass Supreme Brougham, 4 dr., air conditioning. 1981 Mercury Grand Marquis, 4-door, loaded. 1979 Olds Cutlass Station- Wagon 1979 Olds Regency 98, 4-door, loaded The general meeting of the Auburn U.C.W. was held on March 24. The president Mrs. Peter Ver- beek opened with prayer and then conducted the business. The secre tary read the minutes and letters received and the treasurer, Mrs. Greg Park, gave her report. A change in meal prices that had been approved by the Women’s Institute was given and it was accepted. The invitation to the Blyth spring thankoffering service was accepted. Fifty dollars is to be sent to the Huron-Perth Presby tery for camp councillors. A U.C.W. Anniversary pin was shown and Mrs. Greg Park is to be notified if a pin is desired. Various committees gave their reports. Mrs. Maurice Bean told about Westminster weekend June 6-7th. The topic will be “Decisions in Discipleship” and Dr. Agnes Groome will be the guest speaker. Total cost per person is $85. It was decided to pay half the price for anyone going. U.C.W. from Goderich Victoria and North St., Benmiller and the village ladies are to be invited to the Easter Thankoffering on April 22. The guest speaker will be Mrs. R. Gelwick of Blyth. Mrs. Oliver Anderson and Mrs. Greg Park are to purchase the Easter lilies. Easter baskets are to be made by Unit I and delivered by Unit II. The theme of the programme committee was “Friendship” with Mrs. Marinus Bakker opening the service with a poem, “What a friend we have in Jesus” was sung with Mrs. Barry Millian as pianist. Mrs. Jake Middelkamp read Mat thew 25, 31 -40 and spoke on how to be a friend and how to make friends. Offering was received by Mrs. Bakker and offertory prayer given. Mrs. Middelkamp continued with ways to help a hurting friend, to listen, to handle confidence carefully and to trust God to heal. Mrs. Middelkamp introduced Mrs. J. MacPherson of Ripley. She told us that the burdens of life are not so heavy when there are friends to share them with. She showed PART-TIME AND CONTINUING EDUCATION PRESENTS: C0URSES0FFERED1N BRUSSELS THISSPRING ACADEMICUPGRADING, MATH AND ENGLISH..............................................................................$27 Tuesday, April 14, 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon, 12 wks. BASICSERVICINGANDREPAIR OF SMALL ENGINES.............................................................................$38 Tuesday, April 21, 7:00-10:00 p.m., 10 wks. BOOKKEEPING FUNDAMENTALS AND ACCOUNTING....................................................................$36 Tuesday, April 14, 7:00-10:00 p.m., 12 wks. 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