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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Citizen, 1994-12-21, Page 33THE CITIZEN, WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 21,1994. PAGE 33. Community goes carolling The UCW meeting was held at the church on Monday evening, Dec. 12 at 8 p.m. The business was the first part of the meeting with Joyce Bean, the president, in charge. She thanked those who braved the treacherous weather on Monday, Dec. 5 to attend the Londesboro service and thanked Marjorie McDougall for her musical number there. She also thanked Lillian Hallam and Maxine Seers for the Christmas decorating of the church. All the UCW cookbooks have been sold. Church cleaning will be discussed at the annual meeting. The secretary read the minutes and Nancy Park gave the yearly treasurer's report. It was decided to give all this year's UCW mission fund to the United Church M & S services. Christmas carolling will be outside visiting and also in the church on Dec. 21. Participants are asked to bring treats. There will be a Christmas Eve service at Londesboro at 7:30 p.m. while Christmas Day service is at Auburn at 10 a.m. Communion service will be on Jan. 15 and the annual meeting is on Feb. 26. Save Canadian Tire money for camps. Ruth Jardin read her annual card report. She also read an inspiring thank you letter from Maurice Bean who is ill. He is wished a speedy recovery. Boxes were made up with Christmas treats for the William Millian family and the Sturzenegger family. Lillian Hallam offered to deliver them. The worship service The Image of Hope began with the singing of O Come, Come Emmanuel. Only candles lit the room and the members sat in a circle. Joyce Bean and Marilyn Verbeek were the leaders and Kay Lapp read the appropriate scripture passages throughout. Joyce passed bread with a blessing to show the symbolic act of sharing. Hark the Herald Angels Sing was sung. To illustrate that God is the word, the Dreamer, the Hope and the Healer four more candles were lit during the service. The members' hands were anointed by Joyce to show that they may be healed. Silent meditation followed this then Away In The Manger was sung after which there was prayer. The members gathered around a large dining table, grace was sung and Christmas goodies served and a thought provoking worship ended. AuburnTfie news from Compiled by Mildred Lawlor Phone 526-7589 1 8 tables in play at euchre party lhe last euchre for 1994 was played at the Community Hall on Tuesday evening, Dec. 13. There were eight tables played Giousher; low lady, Suzanne Schultz; high man, Harvey Dolmage; low man, Shirley Preszcator (playing as man); novelty, Bernice McClinchey. Euchre will commence on Jan. 3. Institute gives to CHuMS The Auburn Women's Institute held its Christmas pot luck dinner and meeting at the community hall, Dec. 15 at 12 noon. There were 14 members present, three guests and four children. President Jean Plaetzer chaired the meeting which began with the singing of grace with Marjorie McDougall as pianist. Everyone enjoyed the pot luck dinner. O Canada was sung and the Mary Stewart Collect repeated in unison. Evelyn Flett read three lovely Christmas poems "Christmas Is Coming", "An Old Fashioned Christmas" and "Santa's Record Book". The minutes and the treasurer's report were given by Marion Haggitt. Another WI sign is to be erected. Members are to cater to a lunch. Jan. 17 for the railroad. A quilt, to be made pertaining to Women's Institute, is to be designed and made for the Milton show. Marion Haggitt spoke on the bus CHuMS. A $100 donation to this was made. Mildred Lawlor gave the card report. The group sang several Christ­ mas carols led by Laura May Chamney, accompanied by Marjorie. Maureen Bean introduced the speaker Pastor Carne and Evelyn Flett thanked him. The exchange of gifts took place. Laura May sang a solo entitled Star of the East. The singing of the Queen concluded the meeting. Youth named Junior Citizen A bashful hero Thanks to the quick thinking of Jordin Rutledge of Auburn his mother, Sharon Little, survived a brutal shooting. For his deed, Jordin won an Ontario Junior Citizen of the Year Award. to stop banging on the door until the driver realized he was there. Jordin's sister Carissa says her mother's recovery has been ex­ plained as a miracle by the doctors and attribute her survival to Jordin. "(The award winners) have demonstrated remarkable courage, caring and strength of character and we, along with their families and communities are justly proud of them," says Ontario Community Newspapers Association President Bruce Haire. OCNA co-sponsors the awards with Bell Canada. As a recipient of the Junior Citi­ zen of the Year Award, Jordin and his family will travel to Toronto on March 31, to receive a plaque, gold lapel pin, family portrait with Lieu­ tenant Governor Henry Jackman and $200. Jordin was selected as one of 11 out of 143 nominations. Winners were: high lady. Jane RADFORD GROUP on rood' Down Home Greetings There's nothing like celebrating Christmas in the country with our good friends and neighbours. Thanks for your valued patronage and have a very happy holiday season! It's been a privilege and pleasure to serve you this past year. O Come Let Us Adore Him May peace on earth and good will to all mankind prevail as we celebrate the miracle of Christmas. If one were to ask young Jordin Rutledge of Auburn, what was the most exciting event of 1994, he just might answer the birth of five pups by his pet collie, Sky. However, Jordin's mom, Sharon Little would have another story to tell. Jordin, who will tum 10 on Dec. 23, earned an Ontario Junior Citi­ zen of the Year Award for his hero­ ic effort to save his mother's life. The pair, along with other family members, were vacationing in North Carolina in April when Mrs. Little was shot three times, at close range, by robbers at an instant teller machine. Jordin's quick reaction in flag­ ging down a passing trucker brought immediate help for his mother. Jordin jumped onto the running boards of a tractor-trailer as it slowed for a light and refused Rev. Ross leads service Rev. Paul Ross led the service held at United Church. Bernice Gross was organist. The invitation to worship was read alternately and Continued on page 39 In rhe spirir of love ond peoce, we extend our speciol holiday wishes. Many thanks for your continued support. Tom Duizer Plumbing Tom, Mar], Steve, Kelly & Jessica Lond esb oro 523-4359