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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Citizen, 1989-06-28, Page 10PAGE 10. THE CITIZEN, WEDNESDAY, JUNE 28, 1989. Church demolished This is what’s left of St. Mark’s Anglican Church on the main street in Auburn. The church property was bought by Al Craig of Auburn with the condition that he tear the church down. The church has been closed since December because of declining membership. WI hears of children's programs St. Mark’s Church disappears in dust The regular meeting of the Women’s Institute was held at the Community Hall, Tuesday, June 20 with 13 members present. The president Irma Cartwright welcomed all and read a poem “Laundry Story”. She also intro­ duced John Penn, director of the Family Services. This organization protects children who are abused. There are sad cases. They look after 500 - 600 families and also 60 children in their care until they are 18 or 21. Some children are in foster homes, and group homes and this is a costly proposition. He stressed that T.V. programs are not good for children unless supervised. Children and Family Services does counselling in homes 24 hours a day and crisis do turn up any time of the day or night. They help young mothers in financial difficulties and teach them how to manage. “Child Reach” is another way to People around Auburn Mr. and Mrs. Herman Chamney and Mr. and Mrs. Bill Chamney of Windsor and Mr. and Mrs. Ron Doerr of Niagara Falls visited with Mr. and Mrs. Bud Chamney on the weekend. Mr. William Anderson of New­ market visited his parents Mr. and Mrs. Oliver Anderson on the weekend. Congratulations to Alison Cham­ ney who won the Londesboro Lions Club award for top graduate girl at the Grade 8 graduation last week at the Hullett Central School. FABULOUS LACE AND RIBBON SPECIALS •New craft ideas •Ruffled lace, 4 yds./$1.00 •Craft Ribbon, 3 yds./$1.00 •Free instruction sheets from Offray Ribbon Joan’s Trims & Laces Brussels Funfest Brussels Community Centre JULY 8th and 9th help parent and child. They spend two hours having mothers in a room away from their children and their children being taught games and get-togethers in another room. Prevention is another way, trying to keep families together in issues such as neglect and abuse and a lot of sexual abuse mostly toward children. There are girls from seven years to 10 years, running away from home because of vio­ lence or sexual abuse in their homes. The agency has a series of “Kids On The Block” going to the different schools with puppetiers. There are 50 volunteers helping young families. They help 300 families every Christmas with gifts and food. They have a “Summer Camp” program going with activi­ ties, freedom and fun. They have 125 children that they would like to send to camp. It costs $14 a day for a child in a foster home. There was Lisa McCormick won the award for the outstanding girl athlete at Grade 8 graduation. The Auburn Library will be closed Saturday, July 1. Charles and Glenes Liptrot of London, England visited Greg and Nancy Park recently. Mr. and Mrs. Tom Jardin were in Toronto last week visiting rela­ tives. Sorry to report that Mr. Peter Whetstone is a patient in Alexan­ dra Marine and General Hospital, Goderich. He is wished a speedy recovery. a question and answer period. Tina Empey thanked Mr. Penn for his interesting talk and information. The minutes of the previous meeting was read by secretary Kay Lapp and she read the correspon­ dence and it was discussed. The roll call was answered: “A family gathering you remember most”. The card report was given by Jean Plaetzer. The highlights of the District annual held at Benmil- ler on May 31 were given by Irma Cartwright and Kay Lapp. The 4H Club was discussed. Bernice An­ derson read a poem and Viola Raithby received a prize for guess­ ing the name of the man in that poem. Kay Lapp gave a reading “I’m Growing Old.” Betty Ar­ chambault had a contest, “Guess how much money in the dish” and was won by Marian Haggitt. The Queen was sung and Grace was said. A delicious lunch was served by Bernice Anderson, Betty Archambault, Isabel Moore, Irma Cartwright and Kay Lapp. Mrs. Betty Verwey got the prize for having the most change in her purse. This was the last meeting till NO CHEAPER PLACE TO BUY! We now have a full line of woodwork­ ing equipment, jointers, planers, 10” x 12” table saws, sanders, 8” x 6” double end grinders, vises — 8”, 6”, 4”, 3”, 20” planer. Full line of tools, 1500 sq. ft. of Walnut lumber, office desks & chairs, large amount of shelving. Guaranteed fireproof safe. NORM HAMILTON Government Surplus Dealer 27 Picton St. E. Goderich 524-8602 A piece of Auburn history was destroyed this weekend when the St. Mark’s Anglican Church on the main street was tom down by specific request from the Diocese of the London Anglican Church. “Our bid was taken ahead* of everyone else’s because we agreed to tear the church down,” explain­ ed Elaine Craig. Elaine and her husband, Al Craig bought the property, which is adjacent to theirs, on the condition they tear the church down. “The Diocese Auburn Compiled by Mrs. Mildred Lawlor. Phone 526-7589 Clinton lodges visit Knox Rev. Dave Snihur conducted the morning service at Knox United Church and Nancy Park was organ­ ist. The Lodges of the Rebekah’s and Oddfellows of Clinton attended the service. The service began with hymn­ sing. Introit was ‘Holy, Holy, Holy” followed by the call to worship read alternately. “Thou Whose Almighty Word” was sung. Rev. Snihur gave the Prayer of Approach. Irene and Lori Millian played a piano duet. “We’ve a Story to tell to the Nations” was Walkerburn club visits Londesboro greenhouse On Thursday, June 22 the Walk­ erburn Club went to L. Bauman’s Greenhouse at Londesboro and enjoyed the beautiful astromerias - lovely, long, lasting flowers. From there they returned to Mrs. Kay Lapp’s home for the regular meet­ ing. The secretary and treasurer gave their respective reports. The draw was won by Mrs. Betty Archam­ bault donated by Mrs. Martha Daer. Final decisions were made (re) the upcoming shower for Miss Debbie Cunningham. This year will be the 70th anniversary of the Club. The Announcement We've changed our Name As you are probably already aware, Watts Funeral Homes, Brussels & Gorrie Chapels were sold to Stephen Betts, Nov. 15, 1988. We are pleased to announce that effective immediately, we have changed the names to .... BETTS FUNERAL HOME BRUSSELS & GORRIE Although the name has changed our caring service will continue in the usual tradition. didn’t want the church defiled or vandalized,” she said. The church, which was built in the late 1879’s, held its last service on December 11 last year. “There weren’t enough people to keep it going,” explained Mrs. Marion Haggitt who was one of the six or seven members that still went to the? church. The first service held in the Anglican church was in 1883 by Reverend William Henderson. Reverend Patricia Nunn was the last minister in the church. sung. Scripture reading from Mat­ thew was read by Irma Cartwright of the Rebekah’s. The prayer chorus, “Turn your eyes upon Jesus” was sung. Rev. Snihur’s sermon was entitl­ ed “Missions, Go out into all the World”. The offering was received by Peter Verbeek, Allan Webster, Ken Ramsey and Murray Rollinson and dedicated. “Reach out, reach out to others” was sung and Rev. Snihur pro­ nounced the benediction and there was a fellowship time downstairs. celebration will be held in mid September and former members invited. It was decided to meet at Mrs. Betty Archambault’s at a later date for further planning. The afternoon closed with grace being said by little Robert Archam­ bault and strawberry shortcake enjoyed and this was served by the hostesses Mrs. Ethel Ball and Mrs. Helen Lapp. £ CLASSIFIED ADS^ r. PAYOFF! A