Winnipeg Free Press

Winnipeg Free Press (Newspaper) - September 12, 1998, Winnipeg, Manitoba Arsonists set fire to House by Mike Mclntyre police reporter Anorth end House donated to a Church earlier this year by frustrated owners who could t sell it was torched this week by arsonists again. Firebug broke into 330 Magnus ave. And set a fire in the basement on thursday afternoon causing an estimated $10,000 damage. The place of peace family Church on main Street has owned the Home since May and was renovating it with plans to make it a homeless shelter. This is frustrating. People Are trying to do their Best to improve their neighbourhood and then something like this happens Lieut. Harry Bird of the Winnipeg fire department said. From our Point of View it seems to be the same places burning All the for previous owners Laurel and Mac Johnson the fire was no Surprise. The heading Ley couple paid $50,000 for the Home 10 years ago As an investment for their future they then watched As a series of bad ten ants and a collapse in the area s housing Market killed their plans. They tried to sell the House but had no takers. It had been boarded up since july 1997, when arsonists attacked it and caused thousands of Phil Hossack Winnipeg free press firefighters Battle fire that caused an estimated $10,000 damage. Dollars damage. It was a major headache for us and this does t Surprise me. A vacant piece of property in that area is just asking for it Laurel Johnson said yesterday. The couple gave the House to the Church because they believe that grassroots organization can make a difference in the inner City. We wish them Luck but i Don t think they really knew what they were up against she said. We Don t even want to think about it the pastor of the Church was out of town yesterday and could not be reached for comment. Police Are investigating the fire but have no suspects. For better grades this fall Sylvan learning Centre  individualized programs based on a subject specific diagnostic assessment. A instruction evenings or sat. Am.  guaranteed math & Reading program  regular Parent conferences.  Over a decade helping students in me Reading math algebra writing study skills also offering academic support in a variety of other subjects. Call for details on the Sylvan guarantee. Sylvan learning Centre pm. 988-5050 All 3 locations 530 Kenaston 1695 Henderson hwy., 1549 St. Mary s re. store wide Sale save 20-50% Mosst floor display clearances Jaymar fabric Reg. Sale sofa & l0veseat $2,380 1,399 Jaymar leather Reg. Sale sofa & l0veseat $4,770 %850 Sale %199 drs. Collister Seager Taylor and Mcgregor Are pleased to announce that or. Robert Roy , m.d., of Csc has joined their group in the practice of obstetrics and gynaecology referrals and consultations Welcome Boyd medical Centre 318-388 Portage ave. Winnipeg mbr3c 0c8 i h. 204 925-3600 a 204 925-3616 drop your pants or any other cloth garment 1150 Nairn Avi crematorium tour saturday september 12th 10 00 a.m.-4 00 . Chapel Lawn memorial gardens funeral Home reception Centre Light refreshments will be served. To help answer Many questions about cremation. We have decided to Host Tours of our cremation t gardens indoor Niche Chapel and crematorium. I in to a this ent offers valuable information that will help you make a decision your whole family can support of r More information Call 982-8100�ty ;