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=> mp" 24 -- Scugog Citizen -- Tuesday, March 21, 1995 Auction will help mend Cresswell Church The hamlet of Cresswell was dealt a serious blow on October 23, 1994. The axis on which this country area revolves was badly damaged. For those newcomers to this area, Cresswell is found half a mile east, off Durham Road 2, on Concession 7 of Mariposa, in Victoria County. In the late "1800's, it was considered a "Boom Town". In 1876, the Whitby, Port Perry and Lindsay Railway Company built a station, grain storehouse, and freight shed, with the railway being completed in 1877 Cresswell post office was opened. Other businesses were a lurgber yard, store, two blasRamith shops, a branch of the "Home Bank, a hotel, a taylor Ihe 1899 Metro Brock THE ONE stor Ih \ 0 Pool Decking Tene Seminars at it Landscape On Noodle Cratts for Olive ENTER Thousands SHOW! TIMES A 24 noon oh pm Eas go burn are Garde « Mare!!! LEARN FROM THE PRO'S The Green Thumb TAKE A WALK THROUGH THE GARDEN! tation FUN FOR THE KIDS our yo of dollars shop, chopping mill and farm implement agency. Seven homes were situated here. In 1886, a Congregational Church was built but was sold to the Presbyterian in 1894, Cresswell is now comprised of forty-one family dwellings, a reproduction furniture company and St. John's Presbyterian Church. Many farms surrounding this hamlet claim Cresswell as their home. At 11:15 a.m, October 23, 1994, a near capacity crowd of worshippers met to celebrate the 100th Anniversary of St. John's Presbyterian _tongregation Following the service, a time of fellowship was spent in the adjoining hall while lunch was served,after which everyone March 24, 25 & 26 t Trade Centre Rd Pickering BACKYARD SHOP Spa tandsca allery!! Backyard Feature i the Croguest Aten TO WINII noprizes to ADMISSION V8 00 Adult arin P departed for home. When the Young People's Group gathered at the church that evening, it was discovered that in the intervening time, a main rafter had slipped from its moorings at the top of the wall, breaking and bringing the ceiling down to damage the contents of , the building below. i Once the initial shock had passed, the congregation-and their minister, Rev. Nan St. Louis, called a meeting for 8:00 p.m., October 24. The options were to join another congregation (to which they had been invited), to repair if it was possible, or to build a new sanctuary. It was agreed to hire an engineer and follow his advice. The engineer réported the building was strong and justified repairing, so plans were laid. Only the Sunday following the calamity did the congregation worship at other churches. The November 6 Sunday service was held in one Sunday School room while the children used the other room as well as the kitchen. A congregational turkey supper arranged to celebrate the 100 years was held as planned on November 11, and the proceeds were the foundation for a building fund. In January, the new trusses arrived and work began under the supervision of a contractor and his crew, assisted by the men of the congregation. The old roof and rafters were removed. The weather was favourable and this was completed over a period of two weeks, The workers now were under cover and a new ceiling of pine was put in place and other needed repairs were' made. At the present timg, decisions are being made regarding colours of paints Christina and Everett Prentice celebrated thelr Golden Anniversary March 17. Life long residents of Scugog Island they were honoured by family and friends at a reception and dance at the Island Hall March 18, They have five children Robert (Marg), William (Mary Helen), Barry (Mary Elizabeth), Penny (Don) and Everett (Genny). Relatives attending from Saskatchewan were Bessie Brekke, Elaine and Jim Bachorclki and Dennis Daven, Gadsden presented Everett and . Ward 3 Counclilor Ken Infiwith a plaque from the Municipality on this memorable occasion. and choosing light fixtures. ! The various groups within thé « church are planning fund raisers. The Young People's Group hosted a spaghetti supper on February 26. Many in attendance were from other congregations. The members and adherents of St. - John's Cresswell are very thankful for the generosity of other churches in the area. The Young People's Group have Suppliers 4 Jim McMillen yas ring (906) D85-8627 Member of Landscape Ontario LICENSED SPRAYING OF TREES AND ROOT FEEDING Transplanters cn He, 127 Aldred Drive Port Perry, Ont, LOL 1B4 1 d anothor fund raiser. A talent auction is to be held at 8:00 p.m., March 31, at the Sunderland Town Hall. 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