The Citizen, 1998-11-18, Page 11The news tram
uburn
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Rev. Ross talks of life
Surrounded by Christmas joy
Ruth Armstrong, left, Alva Armstrong, centre, and Grace Cartwright display just a small
portion of the knitted articles of clothing and purchased goods gathered by the Auburn UCW
for the Children's Aid Society Christmas Bureau campaign.
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THE CITIZEN, WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 18, 1998. PAGE 11.
Auburn UCW effort aids children in need
By Janice Becker
Citizen staff
Surrounded by layettes, mittens,
booties, sweaters, quilts and store-
bought clothing, the women of the
Auburn and area UCW (United
Church Women) display just a
small portion of the articles they
supply to the Children's Aid Soci-
ety (CAS) Christmas Bureau cam-
paign each year.
The knitting, crocheting and
quilting of items began years ago
said Committee Co-chairs, Ruth
Armstrong and Grace Cartwright.
Co-chair Jean Plaetzer of Blyth was
not present for the interview.
It all began by women creating
layettes for babies. When the need
was expanded to other age groups
eight years ago, the undertaking
was named the Community Care
Project, though it took time for the
Larry and Linda Plaetzer and
their family greeted everyone on
Nov. 15 at 10 a.m. at Knox United.
As the children came to the front
the chorus Jesus Loves the Little
Children was sung.
Out of the minister's mystery bag
came "Charley the Horse". Rev.
Paul Ross spoke about Charley
having a watch that he could not
get to run and he was quite
annoyed. Rev. Ross explained to
the children that Charley should
ask for help. When one needs
Some Auburnites took part or
attended the Remembrance Day
Service held at the Memorial Hall,
Blyth on Nov. 11.
Tena Empey has returned home
after surgery. We trust that she
continues to improve.
knitters to adjust their focus, said
Armstrong.
Today, all those beautiful cre-
ations are part of the CAS Christ-
mas campaign which attempts to
ensure that all children and youth in
the county receive something won-
derful for the holidays.
The task for the more than 60
volunteer crafters begins in January
once the CAS has gathered num-
bers on the items supplied for the
past Christmas as well as any
adjustments in the types of prod-
ucts needed.
As co-ordinators, Armstrong,
Cartwright and Plaetzer contact a
long list of volunteers, then infomi
them of the requirements. They are
supplied with materials such as
yarn purchased through the CAS or
from monetary donations from
volunteers.
Often, when volunteers cannot
assistance it pays to ask someone
for help, he said.
Scripture was from Isaiah 65.
The second scripture was from
Luke 21. Christ spoke of the
catastrophes that strike this world.
The sermon was "Now That's
Life". Rev. Ross asked why do bad
things happen? However, things
usually work out.
He spoke concerning Christianity
and about church worship. People
feel that the church is a place to
worship God and to trust in his
word, he said.
Ethel Ball visited recently with
her daughter Sharon and her
husband Leonard Hoffman,
Hensall.
The Bible Study was cancelled
this past week but will be held at
Auburn Church on Tuesday, Nov.
17.
knit, sew or crochet, they offer
funds to buy material, buttons or
goods from the stores.
Buttons are an expensive item
often forgotten by contributors,
said Armstrong. "I try to encourage
our volunteers to remove buttons
from clothing being discarded to be
reused on new sweaters."
With supplies in the hands of the
crafters, creations continue to be
produced until late April or early
August when the UCW sets up a
display so that all the work can be
recognized by the community.
Financial support is also very
important to the UCW drive as they
try to meet other personal needs of
the clients. Donations are used to
buy jeans, jackets and even under-
wear.
For years, the CAS Christmas
Bureau suggested contributors stay
away from personal items so that
children could receive something
special for Christmas. However,
after requests from parents, CAS
volunteer June Johns said under-
wear is included as recommended
articles. "They are appreciated
more than we know."
In the fall, Armstrong loads the
numerous garbage bags full of sup-
plies into her Mercury Marquis. In
trying to describe just how much
the Auburn UCW contributes, she
laughed, saying sometimes there is
only just enough room for her to
drive.
Another aspect of the UCW sup-
port is the non-perishable food
products and hygiene items drive
held in the fall.
Throughout the years, though the
membership of the UCW has
dropped, Cartwright said the Com-
munity Care Project has not been
affected. "Even if they are not
members they still donate."
Part of that continued support
may be the fact that all contribu-
tions from a particular area stay in
that community to help families in
need. The only time it will go out,
said Johns, is if one area has an
over-abundance of mittens, for
example and a trade can be made
with another area.
The wonderful UCW donations
help to satisfy the ever-increasing
demand on the CAS Christmas
Bureau and other services. The
organization met the needs of 258
families with 568 children in 1985.
Ten years later that had grown to
594 families with 1,234 children.
Auburnites remember
Help protect the environment
Reduce, reuse and recycle