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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Citizen, 2006-07-20, Page 13PEOPLE AROUND AUBURN By Debbie Bauer Call 529-7820 CAli1J1LII GS ON $4.00 THURSDAYS Drop into either of our offices any Thursday with your word classified (maximum 20 words) and pay only $4.00 + GST (paid in advance). That's $1.00 off regular rates. The Citizen FROM AUBURN Muddy hands Sadie Hewgill and Ruben Ellicott-Fisher concentrate on learning to throw pots at Huron Chapel Evangelical Missionary Church's daily Vacation Bible School on July 1 1. (Carol Burns photo) War resister attends Our Way reunion Get Your Message AROUND THE WORLD IMMEDIATELY If you have important papers that need to go somewhere FAST ... use THE CITIZEN'S FAX MACHINE! Our Fax machine can contact any other Fax machine, in the world, instantly. We offer this service for a cost of $4.00 per printed sheet for the first one and $1.00 per additional sheet. (And the long distance charges are free in North America) Our Fax Number, is also your number, so use it to receive your messages at $1.00 per sheet. HERE ARE OUR FAX NUMBERS... BLYTH 523-9140 BRUSSELS 887-9021 WE CAN RECEIVE 24 HRS. PER DAY! THE CITIZEN, THURSDAY, JULY 20, 2006. PAGE 13. Huron Chapel host Bible school Huron Chapel was a hub-bub of activity last week as Vacation Bible School took place. Under the direction of Erin Baan and a team of 60 adult and teen volunteers, the ancient village of Bethlehem came to life. With 127 total registrations, attendance went from 84 on Monday to 114 by the end of the week. Each day the children had games in the village playground and Bible Local Vietnam war resister, Tony McQuail, attended the Our Way Home Reunion in Castlegar, British Columbia from July 6 - 9. The international reunion was multifaceted with workshops, speakers and entertainment. Thursday started with an intense workshop involving war resisters and veterans with participants from the United States and Canada including members of veterans for peace. The evening concluded with a showing of the new documentary Sir, No Sir which explores the resistance to the war in Vietnam within the U.S. military. On Friday there was panel presentation on Responding in a Time of Crisis. The sculpture Welcoming Peace was unveiled dunng the evening program. During a tribute of thanks McQuail said, "We thank Canada and Canadians for welcoming war refusers and letting us become part of a peace building and peace living country." During the Vietnam War, Prime Minister Pierre Trudeau said: "Those who make the conscientious judgment that they must not participate in this war... have my complete sympathy, and indeed our political approach has been .to give them access to Canada. Canada should be a refuge from militarism." In addition to thanking the many Canadians who helped war resisters it was a time to celebrate the contribution these immigrants made to Canadian society. The evening concluded with a performance by Joe McDonald who ended with his famous Feel Like I'm Fixing To Die teaching in the Village Square. When visiting the marketplace, the children made many different items. The Bakery and Toy Shop were certainly popular. Opening and closing sessions provided times for singing and sharing Bible times customs. It was a busy, noisy and at times, hot, week in Bethlehem as we learned that Jesus is the long-awaited Messiah who came to be our Saviour. Rag. In addition to workshops on Saturday and Sunday George McGovern, former U.S. presidential candidate, spoke on A Nation's Hope in a Time of Crisis, Standing for peace in wartime. Holly Near, Buffy Saint Marie, the Khac Chi Vietnamese Ensemble and DOA performed a peace concert Saturday evening. On Sunday the closing ceremonies included a talk by Arun Gandhi, grandson of Mahatma Ghandi, who shared stories of his grandfather and told the audience that anger is natural but that violence is not. Kim Phuc, burned by napalm as a nine-year-old, told her moving story of survival and forgiveness and provided a powerful illustration of turning anger into hope. She has organized a foundation which brings medical and emotional aid to children who are victims of war and terrorism. The reunion was held at the Doukhobor Cultural Centre in Castlegar. The Doukhobors were a Russian Christian sect that refused to fight for the Tsar of Russia. In 1895 about 7,000 Doukhobors destroyed all their weapons and in 1899 7,500 came to Canada. Noted for their delicious borscht the Doukhobors also contributed to the weekend program with performances by both their women and men's choirs. Following the reunion McQuail visited with Jim Reaburn and his family in the Nelson area. Reaburn, a former schoolmate from Goderich, is stationed in Nelson with the RCMP. Thank you to parents, children and volunteers for a fantastic week. Another important occasion was also celebrated at Huron Chapel on Sunday as nine people from the congregation took part in baptism. It was a very inspiring time as the entire service was dedicated so each AIL Auburn Horticultural Society members are invited to attend a •walk-about through the gardens of Cris and Paul Johnston. Please repay the Johnston's kindness by being punctual so everyone can tour the garden in one group. The start time is 7 p.m. not 6:58 or 7:02. Thank you. For more information please call Jonnie at 519-526-7133. Enjoy. candidate could give their personal account of how they became a Christian. After the service, the congregation then travelled to the river at Auburn to witness as Pastor Wood and Pastor Plant conducted the baptism. Chad Foster is home from Korea for a bit of a respite. We had some time to catch up and he assures me the culture is very respectful and he enjoys his work. Chad has been teaching a primary class half-way around the world. What a great way to explore this old globe and make a difference along the way. It was as it should be, and it seemed as if you had never left. I know your family is thrilled to have you home - as are we all. A Jack and Jill pre-marital gathering was held for Bev Brame and Ian Andrews on Saturday. There was a car rally and pot luck as well as the usual gifts and diversions. Between 50 and 60 enjoyed their time spent in the Auburn Community Hall. The couple will be wed on Aug. 12.