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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Citizen, 1996-12-18, Page 8Serious dtscussion Elves Anthony Wilts, left, and Michael Roy, talk over a problem with Santa and Christmas during Hullett Central Public School's production of Santa's Special Christmas, Dec. 12. [Compiled by Kay Lapp Phone 526-7264 The news from uburn UCW gives to youth r1..;7.. BRUSSELS UPHOLSTERY For all your upholstery needs • Furniture • Auto • Machinery seats etc. Sample and estimates free of charge Brian & Sandy McKnight Mill St., Brussels 887-6056 AellireAN-* .WAtIfth: '-'‘•-• • Limited Edition Prints • Photo T-Shirts & Mugs • Colour & Black and White Film Processing • Wedding & Portrait Photography • Plaque Mounting • Custom Framing • Enlargements • And much more! 34 NEWGATE ST., ACROSS FROM McGEES • 524-7532 (CORNER OF NEWGATE AND HAMILTON), GODERICH 71tesz eaweigeteli PAGE 8. THE CITIZEN, WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 18, 1996 WI hears Bombeck stories • • On Dec. 9 at 8 p.m. Maxine Seers welcomed a good attendance of the Auburn UCW to her home. Margaret Bakker opened the service with a greeting to all, then called for the reports of the secretary and treasurer. The Missions and Services fund has gone over the allocation. The group is in good financial circumstance. Grace Cartwright gave the card report. She read a letter in poem form regarding friends. Four members had attended the Christmas meeting at Londesboro. Feb. 9 is to be the Annual Church meeting. This is Lions Breakfast day too. Lunch may be had at the hall, then everyone return to the church after. On the evening of Dec. 22 the Auburn Missionary Church will have a service in the United Church. This is the annual Christmas service. Rev. Paul Ross plans to take the confirmation class to Five Oaks April 4 - 6. The UCW decided to give $50 for each child who attends. It was also decided to give $50 for United children who attend Camp Menesetung. A Christmas tree is to be bought and decorated with special thanks to Marilyn and Peter Verbeek. For the January meeting everyone is to bring ideas for spending money for a good cause and fundraising ideas. The worship topic was Christmas memories. Marilyn Verbeek opened the meeting with thoughts on the Christmas season. This was followed by prayer. Nancy Park then led a Carol Sing. The Glory of the Lord was given by Marilyn Verbeek. Marg Bakker spoke of the Joy of the Season, Mary and the baby. Collection was then received. Another carol was sung. A poem "Remember Christmas" was given by Carol McDowell. Memories were shared. Thoughts went back through the years. Nancy Park took members on two hilarious trips. Marg Bakker showed the never-to-be-forgotten gift, a dish for pan handling gold. Elva Armstrong spoke of a box of goodies sent to them in Saskatchewan from her aunt and uncle in Blyth. The family looked forward to opening it. Jean Plaetzer told of a different calendar where Monday was the first day of the week. Teresa Roetciscoender spoke of Christmas in Holland and showed a treat, an almond ring. Maureen Bean spoke of a flashing star at a church in Blyth and Elva Armstrong of a star that could be seen at a distance. Rev. Ross told of Christmas when he was a child, of his mother's special breakfast and of the queen and the prime minister's speeches. Ruth Ross told of Paul playing "Jolly Ho Ho" for her kindergarten class which had UCW members laughing. Marilyn Verbeek read Edgar A. Guest's poem "Pa Did It". Contests were given. Elva Armstrong and Ethel Ball each won one. Laura Mae Chamney won "Guess the Number". The Benediction, "A Christmas Prayer" closed the service. Hostesses Maxine Seers and Tina Empey treated everyone to a delicious lunch and a delightful evening closed. The Auburn WI met on Dec. 12 at noon for a pot luck dinner. President Tina Empey welcomed all. The Ode and Mary Stewart Collect were said. Grace was sung, then all enjoyed a delicious meal. After dinner, Evelyn Flett shared two of the late Erma Bombeck's tales, "The Changing Christmas" and "Family Coming Home". Of course, that meant a lot of laughter. Mrs. J. Van Egmond then had feet tapping with her lively piano accordion playing. Evelyn thanked her and everyone showed apprecia- tion. Jean Plaetzer introduced Rev. Stephen Huntley, Blyth. He told about the exchange he and Rev. Ian Diamond from Australia had made. They exchanged practically everything but their families. Mrs. Huntley was an Australian so they returned to her homeland. They were at the church and manse at Barrow near Sydney, Australia. The church is very similar to those here except they are the Uniting not United Church. In Canada the union was made much earlier; Australians joined in the 1970s. He spoke about farming — their farms are 1,000 to our 100 acres. There is a shortage of water. It is a warmer country with roses year round. Parish plans services The Community Christmas Service is to be held at Auburn United Church on Dec. 22 at 7:30 p.m. The Auburn Missionary Church will be hosting this service. At 7:30 p.m. on Dec. 24 the Christmas Eve service will be held at Londesboro United Church. On Friday night, Dec. 13 the Auburn Lions Club invited Santa to come to town for their annual children's party. The weather did not co-operate, so Santa could not bring his reindeer and sled. However, the children enjoyed rides in a large wagon. Santa had asked Bill Robinson to make some delicious maple taffy for him which the children received, — plus candy and popcorn. There was a good turnout for this wonderful Christmas party with Santa. John Verwey returned home from London, Eng. on Sunday, Dec. 8. He was there for the Legion dart tournament. John was a winner Continued on page 9 * ,,ionkeok-Ncir Great or • aect9 5 as t rtstot Cr. Rev. Huntley then showed pictures. They started at Sydney with beautiful blue water and equally blue sky and regatta's and rescue boats sailing. There was a large bridge at the harbour which had been made by convicts. The forests arc very different than here, not nearly as dense with a lack of undergrowth. Of course there are other varieties of trees, a maple would be replaced by one of the grim types. He did show a beautiful flowering crab on their manse lawn. The animals, koalas, wambats and kangaroos are different too and the birds are tropical birds. There is a great variety of them. There are also many lizards and snakes. Some of the latter are poisonous. Rev. Huntley enjoyed his Australia service and of course became better acquainted with his wife's family while there. The pictures and commentary were excellent and thoroughly enjoyed. Kay Lapp thanked him. A gift exchange among members was next on the programme. Maureen Bean then showed a small chest that had belonged to her mother and displayed articles that she had kept through the years. She read an address which her mother had given years ago, then closed with her mother's well worn Bible. A gathering around a table followed. Rhonda Bruxer showed how to decorate gingerbread men which she had made. A number were able to take their creations home to end a lovely afternoon. •• • 222 Josephine St., Wingham 357-3466 Food or Body Care Pre-packaged in our store or custom- made for you Christmas Baking Supplies Bulk and Pre-Packaged Gift Baskets For All Your • Photographic Needs