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The Citizen, 1995-05-31, Page 14The news from uburn Compiled by Mildred Lawlor Phone 526-7589 Walkerburn Club gives to Ont. Children's Fund Filling time While waiting their turn at the next track and field event, Chauncey Carter-Brown, left, Adam Blair, centre, and Drew Corneil decide to shoot a few hoops. The young men are students at Blyth Public School. Canada is a wildlife haven. Join us tocla,9 to help keep it tkat way. ;- Canadian Wildlife it. Federation Sea Otter Endangered Safety... it'sital For more information contact The Canadian Red Cross in your community or call: 1-800-668-2866 The Canadian Red Cross Society WHERE QUALITY TE-EM FARM COUNTS THERE IS STILL PLENTY OF TIME TO PLANT and PLENTY OF PLANTS AT TE-EM FARM... Annuals, Hanging Baskets, (including Fushia) Hanging Bags, Perennials, Geraniums, Tuberous Begonias, Rose Bushes, Potted Containers, also Nursery Stock, Windbreak Trees, Peat Moss, Fertilizer and Soils ASPARAGUS IN FREEZER QUANTITIES JUNE 3 & 4 from 11 am to 3 pm Continuous "MICROWAVING ASPARAGUS" Demonstration with Bernice Glenn, Tupperware Representative EVERYONE WELCOME RR #1 BAYFIELD Landscape Plans 482-3020 Available PAGE 14. THE CITIZEN, WEDNESDAY, MAY 31, 1995. UCW views prodigal son skit At 2 p.m. on Thursday, May 25 Kay Lapp welcomed the Walker- bum Clubjnto her home. Vera Penfound opened the meeting with the reading The Man Who Thinks He Can. She followed this by a true story of a doctor who believed that he knew the reason for too many obstetrical deaths. He was ridiculed. Later it was agreed that he was correct so because of his belief fewer women die in childbirth. Ethel Ball then led in prayer. The minutes of the last meeting were read by the secretary as was a thank you letter from the Alzheimer Society. The quilt donated to them by the club netted $159. This money was assigned for their research as the club wished. Discussion about donating another quilt to them followed but no definite decision was made. Another quilt will be quilted in the fall. As the treasurer Ruth McClinchey was unable to attend Vera Penfound gave the financial report. It was decided to give $50 to the Western Ontario Children's Fund. Roll call was answered by a household or garden hint. The draw donated by Martha Daer was won by Betty Archam- bault. There were no May birthdays. It was decided that except for special occasions one person and the hostess will be the lunch convenors in the future. Betty Archambault invited the club to her home on June 26. Ruth McClin- chey and Shirley Archambault will be in charge of the lunch and the program committee will be Betty Archambault and Betsy Verwey. Betty then gave a contest on "Trees" and Vera gave two amusing readings "Embarrassing Moments" and "Out of the Mouth of Sprouts". For the plant sale Pat Hunking became the capable auctioneer. All kinds of slips and plants and seeds were sold. Grace was sung and lunch was served by Vera, Ethel and the hostess and a social get together closed the meeting. The UCW met at the home of Nancy Park on Tuesday evening, May 23 at 8 p.m. with a good attendance. Ruth Jardin opened the meeting with a Mother Teresa reading, "Spread Love Every- where." She then spoke on "Love, Worship, Sharing and Steward- ship". Following this, three verses of Showers of Blessing was sung. The stage was then set with pigs of all sizes and Joyce Bean gave an amusing but thought-provoking skit on "The Prodigal Son". That son knew that regardless of his sins he would be received again into his father's home. She then handed out an "All in the Family" questionnaire which was done. Scriptures were read from Proverbs, Romans and Ephesians giving instructions for a good life. This was closed with the last two verses of Showers of Blessings. A former UCW member Marie Webster then showed pictures and told of her trip to Smith River on St. Vincent in the Caribbean. She and her husband went with a task force from her church to help build schools and churches there. They assisted in building a cement block addition for a church. She told of schools where there are over 300 Lillian Hallam led the service at Knox United Church and Bernice Gross was organist. The Invitation to Worship was read alternately followed by the opening chorus, Halle Hallelujah. Lillian read a letter from Mrs. Linda Hawley. The anthem entitled Pass It Along was sung by the junior choir. Children singing solo verses were Lisa Carter, Becky Archambault, Angelika Sturzenegger, Lauren Le Comte, Rob Archambault, Charlotte Worsell, Leanne Vincent and Brett Bean. The choir was under the direction of Shelley' Worsell, accompanied by Bernice Gross as pianist. Hymn Alleluia, Sing to Jesus was sung. Lillian told the children's story and the children's chorus was sung. The scriptures were read by Joyce Bean and Darlene Empey. Hymn Hail the Day That Sees Him Rise was sung. The dramatization - People Mr. and Mrs. Tom Jardin spent last Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Paul Jardin at Conestoga Lake where family members had gathered to celebrate Ruth and Tom's 57th wedding anniversary. On Sunday afternoon the junior choir of Knox Church enjoyed a swimming party at Vanastra and a treat afterwards. They would like to thank the UCW for supporting them. On Thursday Elsie and Lyman Jardin of Milton visited Ruth and Tom Jardin. children in partially partitioned rooms with 30 - 40 children per class. There is a shortage of books but education is considered a privilege. Christianity is taught daily in the schools. Pictures were shown of shacks, which are their homes and of washing in the river, from which they get their drinking water. They found nations very friendly and kind. They make use of everything, toilet tissue rolls and tin cans are all put to use. Marie brought various articles to show. The woven baskets were beautiful. They found that they really appreciated their church and wore only their very best clothes to services. It was a very enlightening speech on conditions in other parts of the world. Shelley Worsell thanked Marie. The offering was received. President Lillian Hallam then took over. She spoke on the annual meeting and read two articles. The minutes were read and also the treasurer's report given. Several members went to Camp Menesetung to work on the cabin. Lillian reports that more repairs are "The Ascension Promise" was done by John Armstrong, Craig Empey, Rachel Arthur, Doug McClinchey and Bob Worsell. This was followed by The New Creed read in unison. Crown Him With Many Crowns was sung. The offering was received by Larry and Lawrence Plaetzer and then dedicated. Prayers were given by Joyce Bean and Darlene Empey followed by The Lord's Prayer in-uinson. needed - balloons, umbrellas, new Bible versions, a doormat, tea towels, etc. It was moved that the UCW give $50 for each Auburn child attending the camp. On June 4 church and Sunday School service will be at the camp at 11 a.m. A walk is planned for adults while Sunday school lessons are taught to the children. Pot luck dinner will follow - bring your own dishes and cutlery, etc. The church service will be at 1 p.m. The June 19 meeting will be in charge of Maureen Bean, Ila Cunningham and Kay Lapp. The UCW will be responsible for a booth at the Thresher Reunion. Maxine Seers will be in charge, but will need assistance. This will be the second week in September. It was decided to sponsor the junior choir. Ruth Armstrong thanked the UCW for their donations and told of the success of the Teddy Bear Auction. Thank you letters were read from Frances Youngblut and June Peck. Lillian read "I Love You" and closed the business. Grace was sung and the hostesses, Ruth Jardin and Shelley Worsell served delicious squares. Rejoice The Lord is King was sung and the singing of "Amens" concluded the service. This was a well done and well organized service and we give thanks to those who took part in the absence of Rev. Paul Ross. Next Sunday's service and Sunday school will be held at Camp Menesetung. Each family is to take lunch, plates, cutlery and folding chairs for the pot luck luncheon. Knox children perform solos