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The Citizen, 2016-04-21, Page 22THE CITIZEN, THURSDAY, APRIL 21, 2016. PAGE 23. Hullett students raise funds after Freedom Syrup visit Spirit Day After being inspired by a trip to the McGavins' sugar bush, Hullett Central Public School's Grade 2/3 class challenged the school to donate to Canada's Families of Fallen Soldiers Fund. For $1, students could wear pretty much anything they want as long as it was red and kept them covered. Shown above is the sea of red that resulted from the challenge. (Denny Scott photo) By Principal Cathy Goetz Many exciting events are happening at Hullett Central Public School. I don't want to miss a single item, but I know we can only share so much good news. I want to remind everyone of our School Advisory Council Fundraising Auction on May 6 at the Blyth and District Community Centre. The committee is looking for volunteers, many hands are necessary to pull off an event this huge. Remember, this is the main fundraising event for the School Advisory Council for the year. All the proceeds from this event benefit our students. Please help in any way you can, by donating an item for the auction, purchasing an item at the auction is always fun, watching your item on the silent auction bid climbing, or getting in on the live auction items, and of course donating your time by helping set up, run an event or clean up. I am looking forward to this family fun night for all of us. Remember all the public is invited to participate and join in on our auction night. We hope to see you there. On Friday, March 11, Mrs. Plumsteel's Grade 2/3 class had the opportunity to visit McGavin's Sugar Bush near Walton. While there, students were given the opportunity to tap a maple tree and were shown the process of turning the clear sap into the sweet, golden syrup they enjoyed on the pancakes the McGavins provided. What made this experience even sweeter was the passion this family has for their Canadian heritage and freedom. In 2010, the McGavins began an operation called Freedom Syrup. This means that the family sells its maple syrup on a donation basis and all profits made are donated to an organization that supports fallen soliders and their families. The McGavins make the process even more memorable by recognizing fallen soldiers on the lids that cover the sap buckets. Each student chose a fallen soldier lid from the memorial wall and used it when tapping their tree. As tribute to Canadian soliders and our country's freedom, Bob, the head syrup maker, wears red every Friday to show his support. As such, the Grade 2/3 class came back feeling like they would like to help out in a small way and try to raise some money that they could donate to this cause. Here is one of the great suggestions they came up with: on Friday, April 15, we asked Hullett staff and students to show their Canadian spirit by wearing Red and donating $1. Students could wear red pyjamas, red hat, red jersey, etc. for a small donation of only $1. I am very pleased to announce that we have entered into a learning journey with the Friends of Hullett Marsh. We are very fortunate to live so close to this environmental "gem". The focus of the partnership will be around learning about the marsh, and helping to learn how we can be stewards of this land and the wildlife Londesborough Songfest rescheduled PEOPLE AROUND LONDESBORO By BRENDA RADFORD Call 523-4296 This sunny spell may be our beginning of spring. Having the windows open the past few days has me enjoying the bird songs both in early morning and in the evening. Although the robin is touted as the harbinger of spring, I rather wait for the red -winged blackbird to make its appearance and I spotted one on a hydro line the other day. And the killdeer are scooting about as well. Someone remarked that we must get out our hummingbird feeders soon. This coming Saturday, April 23, there will be a recycling bin in the parking lot of Hensall District Co- operative for electronic material. It's a great time to rid yourself of TVs, computer monitors, telephones, etc. If you are sorting out your e -waste an appeal has been made for medical supplies for South Africa. The Rotary Club of Grand Bend hope to fill a container with donations of items you no longer need — walkers, canes, wheelchairs, unopened medical supplies left from homecare, braces, casts, commodes, etc. These items will go to the Clanwilliam Hospital that Morag Watt of Hullett Central Public School visits during the summers. Items can be left at Radford's Farm Equipment or Londesborough United Church. It is another worthwhile project that might free up space in your home. The senior choir favoured congregants with the anthem "It's a Song of Praise to the Maker" at Londesborough United Church on Sunday, April 17 during a morning service filled with music. Rev. Fletcher is currently on study leave and Gloria Wilbee, lay worship leader, led the service. During the children's time at the front of the sanctuary Gloria told the children that in Jesus' time shepherds named every one of the sheep in their flock and they always knew when one of his flock was missing. She reminded the children they are all sheep in God's flock and He knows all their names. If one of them strayed away from His teachings He would bring them back to the flock. Then accompanying herself with the guitar, Gloria sang for the children, "You've Got a Friend in Me". Later in the service Gloria sang one of her favourite tunes, "Peace in the Valley". "The God Who Comforts Us" was the title of Gloria's message to the adults. Her supporting scriptures were Luke 15:3-7 and John 10: 11- 16, both accounts of lost sheep. She noted that many times the Bible records God calling His followers sheep. Jesus came into the world to live near God's sheep. When a shepherd finds a lost sheep, he proves his love for it. The shepherd's rod and staff stand for the Holy Spirit and the Bible. The church is our meadow. As the words of the 23rd Psalm tell us God will be our comfort. Life is sure to deal all of us hurts, both physical and emotional and when the hurt is too much we can find comfort in the nearness of God. Psalm 23 talks about a trusting life so complete and true in God. Our life overflows with blessings from God so we can serve and comfort others. The Minute for Missions read by Tom Pollard talked about a partnership among the United Church of Canada, the Canadian Foodgrains Bank and the National Council of Churches in Kenya to help smallhold farmers improve their farming and situation. The Songfest has been rescheduled for Sunday, May 15. Surely there will be no snow to interfere that night. Camp Menesetung will hold its spring cleanup day on Saturday, April 30 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Lunch will be provided for volunteers. Credit will be given for student volunteer hours. FROM LONDESBORO involved in it. On April 19, students in Grades 4, 5 and 6 spent their first day at the Marsh. Students from Kindergarten to Grade 3 attended a theatrical performance at Blyth Memorial Hall on April 20. On April 13, students from Kindergarten to Grade 8 watched various presentations on healthy active living and self regulation. We have had presentations by this group other years and always look forward to the messages they have to share with us so that each person at Hullett Central can be the best they can be. Our Senior boys and girls basketball teams visited Central Huron Secondary School on Monday, April 18 for the annual basketball tournament. Coaches Mrs. Fritzley and Mr. Coups anticipated some great fun. Senior's bay Thursday 10% off SHEAR TALENT Hair Design & Tanning 45 West St., Goderich 519-524-6555 Join Robert's Farm Equipment on Saturday, April 30 at our Harlow location 10am-2pm 36469 Amoerley load, Lucknow 519-529-7995