HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Citizen, 2016-07-21, Page 7THE CITIZEN, THURSDAY, JULY 21, 2016. PAGE 7.
Hullett graduation highlights community spirit
The song I've chosen to give
background on this week was chosen
as a result of news from around the
world of horrible events perpetrated
by people against people. Truthfully
it is a song with which I myself am
not familiar but the singer is one we
all know.
In 1968 when Elvis Presley was
preparing to return to live
performances his television special
was to include a gospel music set
among other hits from his career.
However he seemed more troubled
than excited. Eventually he
expressed to his songwriter, Walter
Earl Brown, his concerns in the
wake of the assassinations of Martin
Luther King and Bobby Kennedy.
Despite what we all know now about
Presley's addiction to drugs, he was
raised a professed Christian and
gospel music was always a part of
his performances.
In 1968, he felt the country he
loved was losing hope and
compassion for others, growing
darker rather than full of promise.
Brown reread Martin Luther King's
famous "I Have a Dream" speech
and wrote the ballad, "If I Can
Dream". Elvis closed his NBC
special with the song and had
millions of viewers wondering
"Why can't that dream come true?"
Here we are nearly 50 years later
still seeing, hearing and reading
about racial intolerance, poverty and
a multitude of social issues. The
ballad contains the line "There must
be a light burning somewhere."
Each of us can do a small part in our
own corner of the world by treating
each of our relationships with faith,
love, understanding, hope and the
desire to make our world just a little
better. Makes you think of another
song, "This Little Light of Mine".
Real estate seems to be moving in
the village and I will try to keep you
informed of new and moving
residents so you get a chance to
welcome the newcomers and bid
farewell to others. Charla Richmond
and Chandler, Rorrie and Griffie
Bromley, her children, have taken up
residence over the former restaurant.
They come to the village from Blyth
and the children have been attending
Hullett Central School so they are
quite at home with the village youth.
As a matter of fact Griffie graduated
at the end of June and was the
recipient of the Performing Arts
Award.
Well, we finally saw the last of the
yellow dandelions only to be
plagued by another yellow weed. I
don't know the scientific name for
the weed that is running rampant in
lawns, fields and ditches currently —
but I think it is the weed that as
children we called `butter and eggs'.
Apparently because of its weed
system it is very difficult to
eradicate. Digging can work for
small patches only.
Jim Johnston will be keeping an
eye on everything around him just a
little better these days. He has now
had cataracts removed from both
eyes and is seeing us all clearly
again. Perhaps now he can begin to
enjoy his retirement a little more.
I realize The Citizen has carried
accounts about the Grade 8
Graduation for Hullett Central
School held on June 28. I just
wanted to add a comment or two.
When I looked at the picture of
graduates I found it hard to
recognize those youth in their 'best
duds'. Several in the class I have
known since they were pre-schoolers
and now they have all grown up and
are set to take another big step in
their lives. Congratulations to all of
you and good luck wherever life
takes you.
Ladies of the Londesborough
UCW catered to the banquet for
graduates and their families. The
UCW was assisted by Grade 7
students and their mothers. The meal
and the subsequent award
ceremonies were held in the
auditorium of the Blyth and District
Community Centre.
I won't repeat the award recipients
in this space. However as this is a
community school and the
community is frequently asked to
support activities there I feel
sponsors of the awards should be
recognized that way when you can
appreciate their efforts in forwarding
the education of our own. Ergo
following is a list of the awards
followed by the sponsor: English —
The Hunking Family in memory of
Kim; Mathematics — The Allen
family; Science — The Shillinglaw
family; Design and Technology —
Howson and Howson; Art —
Radford's Farm Equipment; History
- Happy Gang Seniors; Geography —
Hensall District Cooperative;
Music — The Bosman Family in
memory of Amy; Computer
Technology — New Orleans Pizza;
French — Happy Gang Seniors;
Outstanding Athletes — Blyth Lions
Club; Overall Academic
Achievement — Nature's Nest; Male
and Female Academic Distinction —
Londesborough Lions;
Valedictorian — Blyth Legion;
Student Leadership — Ontario
Principal's Council. Hullett school
was responsible for the Performing
Arts, Heart of Gold, Students'
Choice, Effort and Cooperation and
Student Council Awards.
In addition ten graduates received
a certificate for attaining an average
of 80 per cent or above for the year.
Ten `learning skills' awards were
presented to students who achieved
`good' or `excellent' on the learning
skills portion of their report. "H"
awards are presented to students
who have demonstrated involvement
in their school community through
academics, athleticism and
volunteering. Fifteen H's were
presented this year. You might want
to speak with the graduates you
know and congratulate them on 10
years of education.
In her valedictorian address Claire
Scrimgeour did just that. While
recognizing the lessons this class
had learned from the adults who
have touched them in the halls of
Hullett she noted the special
attributes of each of her classmates,
those traits that will help them
through life. Claire noted that the
members of her class have matured
at Hullett having learned about
kindness, caring, fairness and
respect. Each classmate has become
their own person; learned to keep
priorities straight while trying new
things and stepped outside of their
comfort zone. She reminded her
classmates that they all have much
potential and encouraged them to
dream big and not wallow in a failed
attempt but to try again.
FROM LONDESBORO
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Bainton's
Old Mill
Downtown Blyth
519-523-4740
Art show
The Blyth Festival Art Gallery opened its newest show, "Common Ground" on July 15. The
show features the works of three local artists, Elfi Enns, Jane Stryker and Madeleine Roske,
shown above. (Vicky Bremner photo)
How to avoid the heat hazards
With the hot summer weather
upon us the Huron County Health
Unit wants to remind residents to be
aware of hazards that come with it.
Make sure to monitor the weather
forecast and plan ahead for hot,
sunny weather. Young children,
babies and older adults are most at
risk of experiencing illness such as
heat exhaustion or heat stroke.
Those without air conditioning or
people who work or exercise outside
can also be at risk of becoming
overheated.
Donna Parsons, Public Health
Nurse at the Huron County Health
Unit, recommends taking the
following actions to stay cool:
• Drink plenty of cool liquids,
especially water, before feeling
thirsty
• Wear loose -fitting, light-
coloured clothing made of
breathable fabric
• Take cool showers or baths until
you feel refreshed
• Take a break from the heat by
spending a few hours in a cool place
• Block sun out by closing
awnings, curtains or blinds during
the day
• Avoid sun exposure. Shade
yourself with a wide -brimmed,
breathable hat or using an umbrella
• Reschedule outdoor activities
during cooler parts of the day
• Never leave people or pets in
your care inside a parked vehicle or
in direct sunlight
• Don't forget to apply lots of
sunscreen often. Use a broad-
spectrum UVA and UVB of SPF 30
or higher
• If you are using both sunscreen
and insect repellent, apply sunscreen
20 minutes before the insect
repellent. Always follow the
manufacturer's directions when
applying insect repellent
For more information and
up-to-date weather conditions,
please visit the Environmental
Canada website at
www.weather.gc.ca. Sign up for
weather alerts in your area at
www.ecalertme.weather.gc.ca.
Follow Environment Canada on
Twitter for local weather alerts
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Saturday, July 23
Blyth Streetfest Silent Auction
Check out the items at
Olde Village Sud Shoppe on Queen Street, Blyth
Business Name
The Citizen
Blyth Discount Centre
Maple and Moose
Blackburn Radio Inc.
Wonky Frog Studio
Spa Essentials
Blyth Festival
North Huron Recreation
The Blyth Inn
CIBC
Scrimgeour's Food Market
Sparlings Propane
The Old Mill
Bainton's Old Mill
Howson Mills
Millstone Crop Services
Huron Tractor
Blyth Laundromat
The Office of Lisa Thompson
The Office of Ben Lobb
Blyth Corner Cafe
Queens Bakery
East Side Dance Studio
Energy 2 Heal You
Vinnicombe Productions
Blyth Building Supplies
Jim Johnston Cabinetry
Blyth Lions Club
Cowbell Brewery
Stitches with a Twist
Items
- one year subscription
- 7 foot patio umbrella
- Dazzling Gourmet salad tongs and Wine bag
- golf bag
- gift certificate
- side by side shellac manicures
- 2016 Community gift pass
- 1 Fitness OR Aquafit Membership
- gift certificate
- Gift bag
- Steak dinner for Two
- BBQ utensil set
- gift certificate
- Sheepskin rug
- Portable BBQ plus BBQ utensil set
- Outdoor Fire Pit
- Toy Tractor and ball cap
- Framed picture
- IPM 2017 "Welcome" metal wall sign
- full size Canadian flag
- Gift certificate for a breakfast for two
- Gift certificate plus golf shirt
- Gift certificate plus shoe bag
- one hour healing session
- " Cow" Plant Holder
- Workshop light
- Smoke Detector
- 4 Dinners at the Thresher Pork Chop BBQ
- beer stein, t -shirt and lanyard
- crochet needle set, jigsaw puzzle
and mirror and comb set