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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Citizen, 2017-12-14, Page 20PAGE 20. THE CITIZEN, THURSDAY, DECEMBER 14, 2017. Museum, library host volunteer recognition lunch Well deserved Some of the 160 volunteers who help Huron County's Cultural Service's Department were honoured with a lunch at the Huron County Museum last week. (Photo submitted) Congram speaks at fall rally The fall rally of the Huron Perth Women's Presbyterial was held earlier this year at Avonton Presbyterian Church . The theme was "We are One" Prayer opened the rally, followed by a welcome from the host minister Rev. Catherine Calkin and by Avonton WMS President Jean Aitcheson. The WMS purpose was recited in unison and hymns were sung during the day with added commentary baaout theh istory of each hymn. Ladies who attended the "Women's Gathering" gave an interesting account of the conference. Jean Aitcheson was the morning speaker with her presentation "Quilt of Belonging". She showed many quilt blocks from different countries. Rev. Rob Congram was the afternoon speaker. His topic was "Healing and Reconciliation." He told of the problems with the residential school systems. The ladies who attended the Synodical gave their reports. President Ruth Hart informed members of upcoming events to be marked on their calendars. Prayer closed the meeting. I can't hear you! Hullett Central Public School hosted its annual Christmas concert this week and The Citizen was able to get behind the scenes at a dress rehearsal on Monday. Shown above are some of the stars of the concert. Back row, from left: Brynn Beauchamp, Hailynn Greidanus, Lilly Oakes and Sloane Bolger. Second row are Loralei Gross, left, and Emily Blair. Third row: Molly Bolinger, Leah Boven and Leah Kuntz. Front row: Bailey Smith, Carlie Hakkers and Lilly Fraser. (Denny Scott photo) On Monday, Dec. 4, Huron County's Cultural Services Department said "thank you" to some of the 160 community volunteers who helped out and supported the two organizations in 2017. Cultural Services Director and Acting CAO Meighan Wark noted that volunteers at the museum and library contributed a staggering 4,000 hours in the past year. Huron County Warden Jim Ginn offered his thanks and praise to the volunteers, mentioning that volunteering goes hand-in-hand with building strong and resilient communities. The Huron County Museum and Historic Gaol's volunteers participate in activities including research, cataloging artifacts, collections management, transcrib- ing documents, gardening, customer service, Behind the Bars cast, and they also help to organize and execute many successful events! Huron County Library volunteers help out at the 12 branches located throughout the county by assisting with programming, organizing fundraising events, and helping staff with some of the day-to-day operations at the branch such a shelving books. The Huron County Museum and Huron County Library welcome new volunteers. If you would like to volunteer please contact either Elizabeth French -Gibson, Senior Curator at the Huron County Museum at efrench@huroncounty.ca or Ellen Whelan, Branch Services Librarian the Huron County Library at ewhalen@huroncounty.ca for more information about how you can play a part in the cultural life of Huron County. NH sets 2018 meetings By Denny Scott The Citizen North Huron Township Council set its regular meeting schedule for 2018 during its Dec. 4 meeting. The schedule includes two months, January and August, where council will only have one meeting. The decision to limit meetings during those months is due to municipal conferences that would conflict with second meetings. The 2018 schedule for regular North Huron Council meetings is: Jan. 15, Feb. 5, Feb. 20, March 5, March 19, April 3, April 16, May 7, May 22, June 4, June 18, July 9, July 23, Aug. 13, Sep. 4, Sep. 17, Oct. 1, Oct. 15, Nov. 5, Nov. 19, Dec. 3 and Dec. 17. The 2018 schedule is subject to change. All regular council meetings are set to take place in Wingham at the North Huron Council Chambers at 7 p.m. unless otherwise specified by council. Native Wallets & Coin Purses Maple and Moose 398 Queen St., Blyth 519-523-4276 Get wedding advice and tips, see a case study and read about local brides on the Brides in Huron section of our website www.northhuron.on.ca Keep up with the latest agri-businesses and the best of rural living! $20 for 12 issues $35 for 24 issues Over25 colours o uoinseMias thousands of%Mhs kkk oftth{ 1S@ season anuron Fld Professor Temple O,m aiand - p. Sho iummpe,kn Millar toach how to understoodanimals-.- and human nab,. Subscribe Today 0' The magazine of Agricultural Life The Rural Voice 413 Queen St., P.O. Box 429 Blyth, ON NOM 1H0