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The Citizen, 1998-11-04, Page 11Compiled by Kay Lapp Phone 526-7264 Auburn The news from Ethel Ball's costume wins Walkerburn Club contest Winning ways The Blyth cross country team was very success when they participated in a meet recently. In back, from : Raymond deBoer, second, junior; Adam Young, third, midget; Meagan Campbell, second, junior; Candy Bearss, third, senior and Darcey Cook, second ,midget. The Midget Girls' team placed first with Skye Cook, Ieft,capturing second, Kerissa VanAmersfoort. centre, placing first and Alyssa Gross, taking third. UCW hears of hospital program A COMPLETE PRINTING SERVICE 0 PRINTING IS OUR BUSINESS • Colour Printing • Posters • Letterheads • Envelopes • Business Cards • Business Forms • Brochures • Flyers • Carbonless Forms • Labels WE CAN DO IT ALL! It • BLYTH PRINTING INC. BLYTH 03-9211 THE CITIZEN, WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 4, 1998. PAGE 11. The Walkerburn Club was invited to Adelaide Young's home in Goderich for their October meeting. Mrs. Young had been an active club member until moving several years ago. As it was a Halloween party carloads of witches, goblins and anglers arrived at 8 p.m. After a great deal of hilarity Vera Penfound began the meeting reading In Flanders Fields. She followed this with a similar one about Canada's forgotten women, the volunteers as written "In Flanders Now". Roll call was answered by fee Prelude welcomed all to the Knox United Church Service on Nov. 1 with Bernice Gross as organist. The children were called to the front and out of the mystery bag drew a cup. Rev. Ross spoke to the children about the need and value of learning. "We do it all our lives." Prayer with the children was said before they went to their classes. Rev. Ross read the scripture from Psalm 91. In this "The Lord is thy refuge". Then from Luke 18 the congregation learned that Jesus gave the blind man his vision. From Acts 2 people believed in God and followed his rules daily. Rev.Ross spoke about recently attending a rural church seminar in a large, beautiful evangelical The workplace has changed a lot in the last five years and there are many indicators pointing toward further changes. Many women are working as entrepreneurs or for a small enterprise from their homes. The workplace of the 90s looks very different. There are fewer people on staff. One of the biggest things that many find missing is having someone with whom to bounce ideas around. There is no workplace network. To accommodate this need Huron Women Interested in Networking — WIN is being formed. It was formerly known as Huron Women in Business. WIN is a networking group committed to promotion and success of enterprising rural women. You hear about some exciting endeavours happening in Huron County when you ask what businesses women are involved in — their only limitation has been their imagination. Huron County has a number of resources available Help protect the environment Reduce, reuse and recycle membership and a gift for the food bank. Bernice Norman won the draw and Ethel Ball was the costume winner. Ila Cunningham won the door prize. Ila invited the Club to her home for the November-December meeting. Ethel Ball read two poems, "The First Frost" and "When God Created Mothers". The meeting was turned over to Jackie McNee. She gave the members pumpkins which they made into jack-o-lanterns. A mystery tray contest was played. church in Kitchener. He told a story given there about three Christians who decided to build churches. The first Christian, as they travelled, found a lovely spot and decided to build a church there. The other two went on until the second decided to build. The third travelled on and found a good spot on a side road. He built the church and it grew as it praised God and welcomed all whole heartedly. Members, he said became part of it to worship. "Serve and give in service to the Lord". Collection was received and presented by the McClincheys. Welcoming everyone at the church door was D. McClinchey and son. for those interested in getting started in businesses of their own. The inaugural WIN dinner will take place on Nov. 5 in Walton. Bonnie Holliday, from CKNX Radio in wingham will be the guest speaker. She will share some of the choices she has made that have been both challenging and rewarding. For further information contact the co-ordinators: Deb Campbell, Exeter, 235-1609 or Nancy Snell, Clinton, 482-5990. At 8 p.m. on Oct. 26 the Auburn UCW met in the classroom that Shirley Andrews had improved. She papered it and the result is unbelievable — it is certainly appreciated. Margaret Bakker opened the meeting. Scripture was read from Matthew where Christ tells of helping those in need and stating that to do so is good. Scripture from Luke was on "Thou shalt love thy neighbour as thyself." - A contest on "Descares" was held. It was noticed that various Biblical translations were different. A video on hospital visits was shown. Rev. Paul Ross offered some in- depth information. The program has been operating for more than 20 years and volunteers see 8,500 patients yearly. These visitors are required to work a certain number of hours and call on those who are listed as United Church on admission only. The UCW members felt that all who are ill deserve the same consideration if possible. There are some UCW members who do a great deal of visiting and it is certainly appreciated. People from distances who are in the hospital are particularly appreciative of visiting. The hospital visitors do it because they care and patients are very grateful. Secretary Kay Lapp read the minutes. Ruth Armstrong, treasurer, gave her report. There is Rev. speaks of refuge Huron women form networking group INTERESTED IN CHRISTIAN EDUCATION? you are invited to attend an OPEN HOUSE - INFORMATION NIGHT on Thursday, November 12, 1998 at 8:00 pm at the Lucknow & District Christian School 2 km east of Lucknow on Hwy #86. This evening is open to anyone who would like too see the school and learn more about it. The Christian school is interdemoninational, provides good academic standards of educa- tion, teaches Bible, and makes prayer and Christian music a part of each day. Subjects are discussed and taught from a Christian perspective. At the Open House we will give you a tour of the school and show a slide presentation on Christian education. Staff and promotion committee members will be available to answer any questions you might have. Come out and learn about this schooling option available to you. $3,320.74 in the account and $471.25 paid to M & S. The allocation is $700 for this year which must be met by Christmas. Grace Cartwright gave the card convenor report. She had given a number of cards plus gifts for special occasions. Maxine, Seers spoke about the Theshermen's Reunion. It was a busy year and everyone co- operated. Elva Armstrong spoke about the International Plowing Match which will be held in Dashwood Sept. 21 - 25, 1999. Members for the massed choir and a UCW banner are needed for this occasion. Kay Lapp had several Observer magazines received from the Development Office. They have been placed at the back of the church for people to take home. Ruth Armstrong wishes to resign as treasurer. It was decided not to continue with Community Care Project this coming year as Elva Armstrong still has bags of articles in storage. It was decided to have the Nov.- Dec. meeting together. Maxine Seers offered her home for the occasion and Marilyn Verbeek will help with the program. No definite plans were made.