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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Citizen, 1999-04-14, Page 8PAGE 8. THE CITIZEN, WEDNESDAY, APRIL .14, 1999. A new beginning Hullett won’t pay for drain work Meighan Wark takes over as librarian in Auburn as Laura Mae Chamney ends almost 25 years of the Chamney family reign. Laura Mae Chamney retires as librarian By Janice Becker Citizen staff After almost a quarter of a centu­ ry with Chamneys running Auburn Library, a new librarian assumed her Saturday afternoon duties, March 27. Meighan Wark of the Nile area will be on hand to assist with the selection of reading material and community socializing. "The residents really miss Laura Mae (Chamney) already," says Wark. "On the first day, everyone was asking about her." Chamney is the most recent in the family to spend her Saturday afternoons at the small white build­ ing on the main street. Before her 16-year tenure, her mother filled the role for five years and Laura Mae's daughter and daughter-in- law before that. Though she doesn't recall any significant events over those 16 years, Chamney says much of her time was spent chatting with locals and helping them remember which books they had already read. Wark says on her first day, peo­ ple came in without their library cards, as they always had. Their response? "But Laura Mae knew my num­ ber," says Wark. On the job for just three weeks, Wark says Auburn is a "really neat community and I like getting to know the people." Though readership has fallen over the years, both Chamney and Wark are pleased the library did not close when the county was cutting back. And now there is renewed hope of increased use as a comput­ er with internet connection will soon be arriving. The- regular meeting of Hullett Twp. Council was held April 6. It was agreed that maintenance work performed on the Veenstra AuburnThe news from [Compiled by Kay Lapp Phone 526-7264 F. Crosby topic at Knox The congregation was welcomed to the Knox, Service on April 11 by a verse of the late Frances J. Crosby. The topic for the day was on her life and work. Numerous hymn books carry her songs. Fanny Crosby was blinded as a young child and made the best of her affliction. However she was poetic and musical. She loved nature. Her songs were played and sung throughout the service. Fanny Crosby had a love for God and lived until she was quite elderly. Her songs live on. The children's chorus was sung as the children came to the front. Out of Rev. Ross's mystery box came a second mystery - a shoe box. People Marilyn and Peter Verbeek have returned from their trip and were welcomed back to the church service at Knox United on Sunday, April 11. Dorothy Grange has returned after a visit in London to family members. Bible Study will be cancelled for this week but will continue next week at Lois Haines' home. Numerous people enjoyed a Lion's Club pancake breakfast at the Auburn Hall on Sunday morning. Walkerburn Club met at Betsey Verwey's home at 1:30 p.m. on April 12. Drain in January 1999, without municipal consent be repaired at the expense of Barry Wilson. The chief building official's report for Rev. Paul Ross continued with prayer. Scripture was given from Philippians 10. Regardless of what and where a person lives God is always present. Then in Luke 15 Jesus gives the parables of the lost sheep and of lost money. Offering was received by Karen McDowell and her son. Closing thoughts on the life of Fanny Crosby were given followed by the singing of Blessed Assurance. Greeting at the door for the service were Mr. and Mrs. Ron McDowell and family. Rev. Ross had brought papers regarding helping in relief for Kosovo. By using them one can give much needed assistance. 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