HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Citizen, 2005-11-24, Page 13THE CITIZEN, THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 24, 2005. PAGE 13.
PEOPLE AROUND
AUBURN
By Debbie
Bauer
Coll
529-7820
The Auburn Horticultural Society
will meet Monday, Nov. 28 at the
Community Hall at 7:30 p.m. Florist
Chris Moore will be demonstrating
decorating for Christmas. There is
no charge at the door.
Auburn Knox United Church Rev.
Up and over
Blyth student Kayla Black gets in this game at the central
Huron schools regional tournament in Clinton last
Thursday. Finishing first for the girls was Clinton school
while Hullett Central Public School’s team finished second
in both the boys and girls contest. Blyth’s boys captured
first. (News Record photo)
Pat Cook and husband Bob hosted
an open house for their
Londesborough and Auburn friends
at their home in Londesborough.
The manse was beautifully
decorated for the Christmas season
and treats were served by their
grandchildren. That is what small
communities are all about folks. The
Auburn UCW is hosting a dessert
meeting Monday, Nov. 28 at 1 p.m.
Auburn community sends birthday
wishes to Gerrie Bakker on her 95th
birthday. Her family is hosting a
come and go tea Saturday, Nov. 26
from 3 p.m. - 5 p.m. at the Wingham
Golf and Curling Club. Mrs. Bakker
is mother to locals Teade (Barb) and
Marinus (Margaret) Bakker both of
Auburn area as well as Angie
Robinson of Wingham and Eefje
Mac Lean of Uxbridge.
Mrs. Bakker, with the help of her
children, ran the family farm with
little in the way of language skills, or
driving ability etc. after the untimely
passing of her husband, Rimmer
Bakker, just one year after the family
immigrated from Holland.
There were refreshments served
after church at Knox on Sunday and
everyone enjoyed the treats and the
chance to catch up on visiting.
Walkerburn Club donates
to Red Cross, Salvation Army
The Walkerburn Club met on a
snowy Thursday, Nov. 17 at the
home of Ethel Ball.
Deanna Snell opened the meeting
with a reading, Under the Stairs,
followed by The Lord's Prayer.
In the absence of both the
secretary and assistant secretary, Pat
Hunking read the minutes of the last
meeting. Roll call was a memory of
one's childhood home. Bernice
Norman gave the treasurer’s report.
A donation will be made to the
Canadian Red Cross and the
Salvation Army. A collection of
clothing, food and money was made
to the Christmas Bureau.
A discussion was held on birthday
and Christmas gifts for residents of
Restview Retirement Home, and
decisions were made regarding gifts
for the residents without families.
The members will be going to
Restview on Dec. 1, to sing
Christmas carols. Each member is
asked to take a few cookies for a
treat after carol singing.
The seventh quilt for breast cancer
was displayed and pictures taken of
members with the quilt. Ila
Cunningham and Vera Penfound are
to each select material and mark
blocks etc., for two quilts for future
breast cancer sales and Vera is to
have hers available by Dec. 1, so
members can get started on them.
The group has been having
problems setting dates for the
Communion will be celebrated next
Sunday and the new hymn books
will be dedicated.
Many from the Auburn
community were at the Santa Claus
parade in Goderich. It was a great
night weather wise and a great
parade to boot.
Congratulations to Anita and Scott
Allen on the arrival of precious
Olivia Grace weighing in al 7
pounds, 11 ounces. Grandparents
Gordon and Bernice Gross are
tickled pink on the arrival of their
not be calling members to remind
them of meetings.
The next meeting is to be held on
Jan. 9 with Ila Cunningham
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monthly meetings and the decision
was made to have them the second
Monday of each month, except for
October, when it will be changed for
Thanksgiving. In future, they will
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first grandchild and look forward to
spoiling privileges.
Congratulations to Donald
Plunkett as he welcomes great-
grandson Ryder. Ryder’s mom and
dad are Matt and Cheryl Lee from
the Auburn area.
Bob and Shelley Worsell are
pleased to announce the birth of their
grand-nephew Tanner Thomas.
Mom (Megan) and Tanner are doing
well and being spoiled by
grandparents Tom and Margo
Morris.
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