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Happenings Auld Lang Syne - The custom of singing Auld Lang Syne at midnight on New Year's Eve is the remnant of a broader custom of ending all parties with the song. Often with the participants joining hands in a circle. This larger custom originated in the British Isles around the end of the 18th century. It was particularly (and originally) popular in Scotland, because the plaintive lyrics of the song were written in 1788 by Scotland's national folk poet, Robert Burns; the Burns version was first printed in the song collection Scott's Musical Museum, published in 1796, the year of his death. Burns himself claimed that he took down the basics from 'an old man's singing.' In the Scots dialect it means 'old long since' or 'the good old days.' Grandson, Chris Spittal from Philadelphia, visited with Don and Mary Spittal last weekend. Kyle Haak presented the Ministry of Music at the Second Reformed Church on December 22. He sang Oh, Holy Night and was accompanied by Erin Bushart on the piano. During the same morning service, Jean Brown and Severin Schmid played a piano duet during the offertory. Congratulations to Joe and Sharon (Tennity) DeMarco on the birth of Jacqueline, weighing 7 lbs., 7 oz. Proud grandparents are Carol and Ernie VanGee. Loretta Toor has returned to her home after a hospital stay. Clarence Bushart is out and around following surgery. Thank you - Rod Adriaansen who has donated a collection of Weekly Reader issues from his elementary school years. Chip Levan is recovering at home following a hospital stay. The Rev. Dan Meyer, of the United Church, is home after surgery. Kayla Maines broke her collar bone in a fall. The Rev. Gerald Harris was the guest minister at the Marion United Church on December 15. 'Making a living is not the same as making a life.' Wanted: Members of the Class of 1973. Plans are being made for a 30-year reunion. Please send your address to Lorie Ruple Henley, 524-6748. e-mail: lhenley@rochester.rr.com Happy birthday to Florence Johnson from all her friends here in Marion. December 21, 1950: Marion Central School library gave a tea for the faculty Thursday, and exhibited many of the new books. Mrs. Joseph Coco poured with Miss Barbara Wood, Miss Jean Wood and Miss Suzanne Bliek assisting. Mrs. Phyllis East and the girls of the homemaking department planned and prepared the refreshments. Sports briefs: The varsity basketball team defeated Williamson 65-62. The team was led by Ryan Weser, Jared Schutt, Matt Elvin, Jason Lowery and Kyle Elvin. The JV girls basketball team lost to Gananda 31-19. Shannon Burgio and Tara Pettinato led the team. In another game they defeated North Rose-Wolcott 34-29. Scoring well were Steffanie Ansuini, Tara Pettinato and Terri Bove. The girls varsity beat Gananda 54-28. Suzie DeFisher and Krystal Adriaansen led the team. In another game they defeated North Rose-Wolcott 61-35. The team was led by Krystal Adriaansen, Suzie DeFisher, Deanna Nortier, Danielle DeLyser and Roberta Rosen.
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