The Citizen, 2013-06-06, Page 7THE CITIZEN, THURSDAY, JUNE 6, 2013. PAGE 7.Hullett celebrates Jump Rope For Heart eventBy Jenna McDonaldIn Grade 1, the students were busypreparing entries for the ClintonSpring Fair. They have been writing
about the birthday party they would
plan for themselves and they have
created wonderful summer picture
collages. In the computer lab, Grade
1 students designed three different
pictures to illustrate the story, “Stone
Soup” using Pixie 3. As a follow-up,
they created a story map to re-tell the
events in the story. they also had fun
with a shared reading activity, telling
the story in the form of a play.
This year again Hullett students
participated in Jump Rope for Heart.
We had a presentation by Kate
O’Donovan who explained what the
Heart and Stroke Foundation is andhow we can help. To show oursupport we wore red and hearts.Although it was a chilly day there
were a bunch of smiles by the end of
the day. On behalf of Hullett, I
would like to thank Ms Richardson
for all her hard work organizing the
event and for her extra efforts
organizing events for senior
students. Dreams are like stars, you
may not touch them but if you follow
them they will lead you to your
destiny.
By Ben Stewart
Hello, Ben here! This week the
Grade 6 students of the Grade 5/6
class is finished EQAO. The Grade
5/6 class also participated in the
Great Canadian Mail Race, and havehad three replies so far. In the library,win-its are being handed out to toplibrary readers this year.
By Colton Rodger
This week the Grade 8 students at
Hullett Central Public School are
excited about their upcoming
graduation. Students are inviting
guests, the yearbook is being
completed (with a big thanks to Mrs.
deBoer), the grad slide show is
underway, and the Camp Celtic trip
is coming soon. Still, there is work
to be done as we start our last new
math unit and finish history and
science.
Student Council held a dance on
Friday which everyone enjoyed
despite the heat. Just think how niceit will be next year when there willbe air conditioning in the gym.Mrs. Armstrong has organized a
day where you can take the vow of
silence. It is taking place on June 17,
right here at our school. Participating
teachers and students plan to teach,
and learn, silently ‘from bell to bell’
on behalf of those in our world who
don’t have a voice. Students who
raise at least $10 worth of pledges
will be given a special name tag
identifying them as a participant as
well as the use of a white board and
marker for the day that they can use
to communicate with. Staff who
agree to participate will be silenced
in increments as funds are raised.
They have to teach/work withoutspeaking, all day.The money we raise will be usedto support clean water projects,
perhaps a well, in India. If we raise
$200, we will silence two staff,
Beautiful Bell and Beloved Barnett.
If we raise $250 in addition we will
silence Magical McLay and
Graceful Gerber. If we raise $300 in
addition we will silence
Adventurous Armstrong and
Tremendous Thompson. If we raise
$350 in addition we will silence
Magnifique Maver and Mighty
Middleton. If we raise $400 in
addition we will silence Clever
Caldwell and Delightful Dale. If we
raise $450 in addition we will
silence Glamorous Gilroy and
Marvelous McNichol. If we raise
$400, we will silence Awesome
Allen. Also if we raise an average of
$10 per student, Mr. Allen will do
the We Day Dance on stage for the
school. Just think of all that fun and
we can help others in a country that
need help.
NEWS
FROM LONDESBORO
Londesborough Sunday school leads service
The Sunday school conducted the
morning service at Londesborough
United Church on Sunday, June 2.
Avery Whyte welcomed church-
goers to the Sunday school
Promotion and Awards Service.
Sadie Squires lit the Christ Candle
and Kiara Whyte lead the Call to
Worship. The opening prayer was
handled by Sydney Hunking.
The young people shared their
musical talent as well. Chloe Elliott
and Sara Hunking sang a duet and
during the receiving of the offering
three girls played piano solos –
Kiara Whyte, Avery Whyte and
Sydney Hunking. All the children
joined voices in a song.
The congregation enjoyed a slide
show of Sunday school activities
over the past year.
God’s Amazing Creation was the
theme of the message presented by
Crystal Whyte as she explained the
curriculum chosen by the teachers
for use when Sunday school resumes
in September. It is a science based
curriculum and one Sunday a month
the children will do science
experiments. Crystal had the
children participate in the type of
experiments during this message
time. A variety of colours resulted
when they combined vinegar, baking
soda and Kool-Aid. Wind was
explored by blowing through straws
and attempting to move a variety of
objects – feathers, buttons,
potatoes – across the table.
Kerri Whyte and Sandy Bergsma
conducted the promotions and
awards. During this time four
children received a Bible
appropriate for them to study,
Braden Radford, Jake Yantzi, Iliana
Kreuger and Sadie Squires.
The Londesborough UCW will
meet for their June gathering on
Monday, June 17. In the interim
check out the Camp Menesetung
Wish List and bring along some
item[s] to that meeting.
Sunday, June 9 is considered
Union Sunday and Communion will
be part of the morning service.
Londesborough United will not be
holding Sunday services during the
month of July. Congregants are
encouraged to worship with other
congregations for the month.
By BRENDA
RADFORD
Call
523-4296
PEOPLE AROUND
LONDESBORO
Couple leaves village
By the time you read this column,
Lorne and Geraldine Dale will be
more or less settled into their new
home. It will surely seem strange
after so many years to not have this
couple in the village. They are now
residing in an apartment in the
building next to Mac’s Milk in
Clinton.
That building was once a hosiery
mill, then school board offices and
now comfortable one-floor
apartments which will make life
easier for Geraldine. Villagers wish
them all the best in their new
surroundings.
One can only hope that this last
grass cutting got rid of those
dandelions. I’m not sure which I
dislike more, a lawn sprinkled with
yellow or one covered in stems and
white heads.
Central Huron sets ad hoc committee for CIB
The Municipality of Central
Huron is sowing the roots for a new
project.
As per the recommendation of
Central Huron CAO Peggy Van
Mierlo-West at Council’s May 21
meeting, an ad hoc committee is
being created to begin the process so
the municipality can participate in
the popular Communities in Bloom
competition next year.
Councillors Marg Anderson,
Alison Lobb, and Burkhard
Metzger, along with facilities
manager Steve Campbell and chief
building official Lesley Adams, will
sit on the committee.
***
Mayor Jim Ginn noted recent
activities as mayor have included
attending the Bayfield Mayor’s
Breakfast where participants talked
about economic development in the
lakeside community.
“It is impressive what they have
accomplished,” said Ginn.
Ginn also reported the
municipality has recently hired a
new director of public works whose
name will be released at a later date.
“It was a long search,” noted Ginn.
“I think we’re all pleased with the
candidate.”
***
Councillors learned the Erie
Thames Corporation is still offering
to cover half of the $16,000 cost
associated with a billing error that
dates back a few years.
The issue, first broached by Ginn
who suggested covering the $8,000
remaining tab through the
municipality’s reserves rather than
trying to collect it from impacted
customers, resulted in council
asking the utility to foot the entire
$16,000 cost.
Van Mierlo-West said the utility is
holding firm on its $8,000 offer,
which is a goodwill gesture given
the corporation controlled the billing
at the time and made the mistake.
Councillor Brian Barnim, who
originally led the charge to ask the
utility to fork over the entire $16,000
tab, expressed disappointment with
the corporation’s reply.
“So they don’t know what
negotiation means,” he said.
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NOTICE OF OPEN HOUSE
REGARDING A REVIEW OF
THE NORTH HURON
OFFICIAL PLAN
TAKE NOTICE that the Township of North Huron will hold an Open
House to consult with the public about potential revisions and updates
to the North Huron Official Plan.
ANY PERSON may attend the open house for the opportunity to review
and ask questions about the Official Plan and the proposed changes.
Any person may submit questions, comments and/or suggested
changes to the Official Plan, either in writing or verbally for staff to
record during the open house.
PUBLIC OPEN HOUSE will be held:
Between 6:00-8:30 pm
Wednesday, July 24, 2013
at the Belgrave Community Centre, 12 Queen’s Street, Belgrave
PURPOSE
The Township of North Huron is undertaking a review of the Official
Plan. The Official Plan is a land use planning document that is a
statement of where and how building and development should take
place in the Township. The Plan contains the vision, goals and policy
direction for development in North Huron.
You are invited to learn about required updates to the Official Plan to
ensure conformity with County and Provincial Planning documents, as
well as discuss potential changes you would like to see made to the
North Huron Official Plan.
We want your comments on this important document!
Dated at the Township of North Huron this 29th day of May, 2013.
Gary Long, CAO/Clerk
Township of North Huron
P.O. Box 90, 274 Josephine Street
Wingham, Ontario
N0G 2W0
By Cheryl Heath
Special to The Citizen