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Terrace Bay News, 18 Aug 1992, p. 7

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Page 7, News, Tuesday, Aug. 18, 1992 St. John's Anglican Church rebrick the first since 1916 Work is expected to be completed by the end of August. by Darren MacDonald The News Bob Elkin, reverend at St. John's Anglican Church in Schreiber, has known that the church was in need of rebrick- ing for quite some time. "I'd be behind the altar doing communion, and I could feel snow coming down on my head," he laughs. "And the poor organist would freeze." Fundraising efforts to rebrick the church began in 1987, through the creation of the Geoff Birch Memorial Fund. "The money was raised right here in the community," says Bob Krause, Rector's Warden at the church. "The Anglican Church Women raised a lot of the money through catering that they did for banquets." The church was built-in 1885, but Elkin says the origi- nal building had to be torn down because it was impossi- ble to heat. "We have old record books that read 'The fire was lit on Friday, but on Sunday, it was still too cold for service," he says. The church was rebuilt in 1914, but wasn't bricked until 1916. "The Women's Auxiliary raised most of the money for the original bricking, and I think it cost about $2,000," says Elkin. "And I'm willing to wager that the bulk of this bricking is being paid for by the ladies as well. Without the ladies, there'd be no church." The rebricking is expected to cost $50,000. The original bricks didn't stand the test of time very well, says Elkin, "The baked surface wore off, and undemeath, they were powder," he says. tion is being pargeted. "They're taking cement and In addition to the bricks, they're going over the founda- insulation was blown in last tion," says Elkin. "When winter, new oak doors are they're done, it looks like being added, and the founda- continued on page 8 It's A Cart Mona and Gerry Donaldson are pleased to announce the safe arrival of their third child, Kelsey Morgan born at the McCausland Hospital on July 27, 1992 weighing 8 lbs, 11 o7. Proud grandparents are Dorothy & George Dakin of Terrace Bay, and Daul © Marleen Donaldson of Manitouwadge. FULL TIME BAR PERSON REQUIRED Male or Female - Preferably Experienced SIP Training Required No Phone Calls Please Apply in writing before September 6/92 to: TERRACE BAY MOOSE LODGE P.O. Box 549 Terrace Bay, Ont. POT 2WO Interviews will be arranged Heirloom 1 (8x10), 2 (5 x 7) and 16 friendship wallets (2x1) for only... "h2= * $2.00 Sitting Fee for each subject in portrait. « Advertised package is on blue background (poses our selection). ¢ Personality portrait, props, scenic, white and black backgrounds not available in advertised package. LIMIT ONE SPECIAL PER FAMILY NORTHERN Schreiber Wednesday, Aug. 19, 1992 9:30 a.m.- 1:00 p.m. 2:00 - 4:30 p.m. TRAVEL rae vem, 7 qavm = Air line ticketing and all * aaso hotels world wide 824-3418 Joe Mykietyn (Agent) The Laprade Travel Shop Ltd. P.O. Box 925 : Schreiber, Ont.,POT2SO0_ The Community Spirit in Terrace Bay BACARDI Amber Rum plans to support the Terrace Bay Fire Fighter's Fire Prevention and Education Program. A cash donation will be made for every bottle* of BACARDI Amber Rum purchased between August 19, 1992 and October 13, 1992. This is our way of saying, BACARDI Amber Rum is proud to be a part of your community. om BACARDI} (ae . Sijiouny 4 BACARDI AMBER RUM THE SMOOTH ONE | *50¢/375 ml, $1.00/750 ml, $ 1.25/1.14L and $1.50/1.75 L for purchases through the Terrace Bay liquor store. BACARDI AND THE BAT DEVICE ARE REGISTERED TRADEMARKS OF BACARDI & COMPANY LIMITED.

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