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The Citizen, 1997-02-26, Page 18PAGE 18. THE CITIZEN, WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 26,1997 The news from Compiled by Kay Lapp Phone 526-7264 Walker burn Club plans for guest The Walkerbum Club met at the Auburn Hall on Feb. 19 at noon. They gathered around the table. Grace was sung and a pot luck dinner enjoyed. Dorothy Grange and Marion Haggitt were the convenors. For dessert a lovely birthday cake was presented to Ethel Ball and Happy Birthday sung. It was then cut and enjoyed with other assorted desserts. After dishes, a hasty business meeting was held as the Club had been invited to be guests of the WI at 2 p.m. for their 100th birthday celebration. President Margaret Hildebrand opened with a reading "What I Do Today". 4-H seeks The community is sorry to hear that Bernice Anderson is a patient at Alexandra Marine and General Hospital, Goderich. A combined February and March UCW meeting will be on Monday, March 3. It is to be an all-day quilting at the Auburn Church. Bring a bag lunch. Dessert and beverage will be supplied. The treasurer's report was given by Elliott Lapp. Membership fees had been sent to United Senior Citizens. On March 19 Ethel Ball and Margaret Hildebrand will be in charge. They plan to have Daryl Ball show pictures and talk of his trip to Africa. A new list of conven­ ors is to be presented at the March meeting. Letters from Community Care Access Centre on its many services, Meals On Wheels, Adult Care Centre, etc. and from One Voice on Helping to Save Medicare were discussed. The meeting adjourned and members joined the WI. members Auburn UCW is also invited by Londesboro UCW to Londesboro on Friday, March 7 at 1 p.m. for dessert, prior to the World Day of Prayer. The Auburn Explorer 4-H will begin during the March break. Those wishing to join must be 10 years old prior to January 1997. To register contact leader Helen Lapp, 526-7753. The Blyth Legion Speak-off was held last week with students from Blyth and Hullett competing. Junior participants are, from left: Heather Elliott, Charlotte Worsen, first; Charlene Bromley, second, Mark Caldwell, Bryan Klasen, third, Tanya Drost and Legion rep Anne Elliott. WI commemorates 100th Hullett Happenings School prepares for kindergarten pupils GRADE 3 The Grade 3s were telling their excellent stories to the class last week. The best stories will be told to the school on Thursday of this GRADE 1 Grade 1 has been working on winter activities. We are planning for our Day 100 celebrations. Students are bringing in their 100 day projects. This is a collection of 100 things. FROM THE OFFICE Since half the year is already over it's time for next year's junior and senior kindergarten students to be registered. All registrations should be in by Feb. 29. You can call the school at 523-4201 or come to the school to register the children. The school's speech competition will be held on Thursday, Feb. 13 at 9:15 a.m. The assembly will start off with the junior speakers followed by the senior speakers. All family and friends are welcome. All WI's in Canada were celebrating the 100th birthday of the FWIO (Federated Women's Institutes of Ontario). At the Auburn celebration, guests were present from Goderich, Blyth, Clinton and surrounding area, with an excellent attendance. The Auburn President Tina Empey opened the service with a reading "Keep Swimming". Ernie Durnin and his harmonica, with Lois Haines accompanying at the piano, entertained with lively music. Tina spoke of the Erland Lee (Museum) Home at Stoney Creek, and then introduced Mr. Lee (Rhonda Bruxer) dressed in a century black man's suit with top hat capably filling the role. She spoke about his work and introduced Adelaide Hunter Hoodless (Laura Mae Chamney). She was in an antique dress with a beautiful cream-coloured shawl. She told of Mrs. Hoodless's accomplishments - pasteurization of milk, the necessity of good organization and that home is the most important spot. Mildred Lawlor was called to the front. She has been an Auburn member the longest for 47 years. She has enjoyed and accomplished a great deal in those years. She was honoured and lit a candle. Jean Plaetzer lit a second candle as a memorial to those who have passed away. Ruth Jardin then talked about Lady Tweedsmuir and of the Tweedsmuir Book compiled here annually. There are two other worthwhile books which take people back through the years from 1948 to 1973. One is the "History of Auburn" and the other "Reminiscences". Maureen Bean showed the lovely handmade poster that she had made. It is in gold and blue, the WI colours, depicting a creation of the badge. The initials of the WI are in the centre, with maple leaf on the sides and "For Home and Country" around it. Maureen also spoke of the world's WI pin. Collection was then'received by Teresa Roetcisoender who was in a floor-length antique dress. Laura - Mae Chamney with Marjorie McDougall as pianist led the singing of several old songs. Following this Evelyn Flett spoke of FWIO. Gwen Bidwell talked about the W.I. in England. There, a Lady Denman takes the place of Lady Tweedsmuir. She had on display as well as spoke of a number of English WI articles, badges, banners, etc. Jean Nethery of Blyth then told the history of their WI. It began in 1910 and closed in 1991. Sharon Stadelmann told of all the courses she had taken, then showed a pie lifter, four spoons and china dish that were awards won. She also gave honour to her leader Eleanor Bradnock, who she says, was an excellent leader. Lois Haines also spoke of Eleanor who passed away some years ago. They had worked together on numerous projects. Roll call was answered by "What have I accomplished through the WI". During the meeting the Mary Stewart Collect was said and the special birthday song sung. On display were two quilts and numerous antique articles - flat iron, butter press, etc. The hall and the dining table were beautifully decorated with the WI colours. A large 100th birthday cake was on display. Lunch was served, followed by the cake with ice cream. May the WI live for 100 more years. Rev. Ross speaks of laughter Young speakers Anne Elliott of the Blyth Legion presents certificates to the Blyth and Hullett Primary speak-off winners. Participants are, from left: Darcy Cook, second; Jenna Rinn, Lindsay Gibson, first and Jeffrey Elliott, third. Meagan Disher and Robyn Lobb of Hullett also participated. The organ prelude played by Bemice Gross opened the 10 a.m. church service at Auburn United Church, Feb. 23. Rev. Paul Ross welcomed all and with responsive reading the invitation to worship was given. Following this the Opening chorus Were You There? was sung. He then gave the church announcements. He will be at the youth's council February weekend next Sunday. Guest preacher will be Donald Vair. Rev. Ross closed with prayer. Saviour Teach Me Day by Day was sung. An Easter prayer was given with the Assurance of God's grace and pardon. The children's chorus was sung. The children gathered at the front. Out of the mystery bag a comic book was drawn. Rev. Ross spoke about the joy of laughter. If someone teases too much, end it with a laugh, he said. They closed with repetitive prayer and went to their classes. Scripture was then narrated by Rev. Ross first from Genesis 17. Here God spoke to Abram, then blessed him and his wife Sara. He changed their names promised them a son and a covenant to his family forever. He continued with Mark 8, when Christ told the disciples that they would be rejected by many but must take up their cross and bear it. Following this There's a Wideness in God's Mercy was sung. The sermon was "What does it cost to be a Christian?" Rev. Ross spoke about Abraham and how he laughed at God, then found that what God said was true. "How is one a Christian?" Rev Ross asked. "First, the command­ ments that God gave us must be followed. However if one goes astray God can also forgive. A Christian must not be afraid to study and to speak God's word to others. There are people in this world who do not know God's teaching, he said. Recently elected board members were then installed. Nancy Park and Tina Empey are the new elders, Grace Cartwright and Joyce Bean, the stewards and Elliott Lapp, the board trustee. Rev. Ross offered prayer for all who need help. He spoke of the love and pleasure animals and nature bring to people, then thanked God for the wonders of this world. The Lord's Prayer was said in unison. Collection was received by two Young People members and two Sunday School children. The doxology was sung and offertory prayer given. 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