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Home My WebLink AboutThe Citizen, 2009-12-03, Page 3THE CITIZEN, THURSDAY, DECEMBER 3, 2009. PAGE 3. This week the Blyth Public SchoolGrade 4/5 class is learning aboutCanadian symbols like totem polesand maple leaves. They are alsolearning about South America.In math they are learning about problem solving with addition and subtraction. In the 39 clues series they are leaving Egypt to go to Russia and find their next clue. The JKs this week are finishing up their bear studies. SKs are learning how to use their schema and write about what they know. In French class the Grades 4/5 will be working on doing some presenting of Le Trois Petit Cochons (or The Three Little Pigs) using puppets. The Grades 6/7/8 classes will be writing letters to their penpals in France. The primary music classes areworking on their songs for theChristmas concert on Dec. 9.In the Grade 3/4 classroom, theGrade 4s are studying physical regions and mapping. The Grade 3s are studying urban and rural areas and are building structures. In language, they are doing Christmas cinquain poems. In art they are doing cityscapes focusing on the foreground, the middle ground and the background. In math they are doing addition and subtraction and reading graphs. The Grade 2/3 class is working on paintings and writings discussing urban and rural communities. The Grade 2s are doing oral presentations on ants and the Grade 3s did an oral presentation on plants.They have been writing oralresponses to deep thinkingquestions.In the Grade 7/8 class, they arefinishing up the novel, Shattered by Eric Walters. Grade 1s are writing letters for Santa. In math, they are measuring temperatures and doing some graphing. They are also studying celebrations, and liquid and solids in science. This week’s questions was, “What is your favourite thing to do in class?” “Read and do group work, like drama and skits,” Melissa V., Grade8. “I like centre time the most,”saidAmeera P. from SK.“I like math,” said Clarissa G,Grade 3. “Art is my favourite subject,” said Isaac N., Grade 7. “I like to do group work,” said Kathryn C., Grade 6. “I like to play in class,” said Sarah, Grade 2. Morgan in Grade 5 said, “Art is my favourite thing to do.” “I like reading and math,” said Carson R., Grade 4. “Math, art and painting,” said Jason, Grade 1. Sorry to hear that Delores Souch is a patient in Stratford hospital after breaking her hip. We wish her a speedy recovery and hope she will soon be home. On Nov. 22 the family of Ed Johnston gathered at the Legion Hall for their annual Christmas get- together. After a delicious meal served by the Ladies Auxiliary, everyone enjoyed themselves reminiscing. A men’s dark blue coat was taken by mistake at the Blyth United Church beef supper on Saturday, Nov. 21. Please bring it back to the church and exchange it and someone will see the coat gets to the right owner. Or call the church office at 519-523-4224. Here are the results of the Nov. 28 euchre: high lady, Lillian Appleby 75; high man, Jewel Plunkett, 75; ladies’ lone hands, Marie Glousher, four; men’s lone hands, Geraldine Dale and Kay Hesselwood, tied with three each; low lady, Marj Vere, 45; low man, Jack Lee, 51. The door prize went to Helen Lee and the share the wealth went to Laura Mae Chamney, Marie Bromley and Hugh Cook. The next euchre will be Monday afternoon, Dec. 7 at 1:30 p.m. at the Legion Hall. Come out and enjoy the fun and fellowship. If you have some shopping you would like to finish for Christmas or cleaning to be done, bring the kids to Christmas play morning at Blyth United Church for a free children’s program on Dec. 22 from 9 a.m. until noon. Ages three to nine. The children will have a snack, make a Christmas present, hear the Christmas story and play games. Please register with Kathy Douglas at 519-523-4380. If you are having a gathering for Christmas, be sure to give me a call. BLYTH UNITED CHURCH Greeting at Blyth United Church on Sunday, Nov. 29 was Barb Richmond. Ushering were Nicole Kerr, Brenda and Lori Brooks and Terry Richmond. Organist was Floyd Herman. Fred Hakkers ran the Power Point. Rev. Gary Clark welcomed everyone to church this first Sunday of Advent. Blyth United is hosting the Community Christmas service this year on Dec. 13 at 7:30 p.m. Jon Hakkers read a piece about hope while Rev. Clark lit the candle of hope in the Advent wreath. The congregation watched a video from Missions and Service. The first hymn was Hope is a Star. The call to worship was followed by the children coming to the front for their story. Rev. Clark gave each of the children a green bracelet with, choose your attitude. He explained the Advent candles to them. This morning was the Candle of Hope. He said that hope is believing something, like people hope they can go to the hockey game or go bowling in the future. His hope was that people might know peace throughout the world. The next hymn was Jesus Came Bringing Us Hope. The children said an Advent prayer with the congregation. They gave a bracelet to everyone in the congregation. The scriptures were from Jeremiah 33: 14-16 and Luke 21: 25- 36 read by Deb Hakkers. The choir anthem was, So Near We Can Feel It. Rev. Clark’s message to the adults was, Choose Your Attitude. He challenged everyone to look at the future in the words of the advent candles, the first being hope. If the world is in turmoil, people can look at it as waking up the world. This is what the scriptures are talking about. The damage they have done to the skies, the sea and the land. People can work together to help correct these things. The world leaders meet in Copenhagen this month to try and work together to improve the climate situation. People have to plan to make changes today for tomorrow. They can decide today what they can give next week for the food bank and white gift. They must make sure what they do will change lives. The next hymn was, O Come, Emmanuel. Blyth students get in the Christmas spirit BBLLYYTTHH PPRRIINNTTIINNGG IINNCC.. BLYTH 523-9211 PRINTING IS OUR BUSINESS • Colour • Business Printing Forms • Posters • Brochures • Letterheads • Flyers • Envelopes • Carbonless • Business Forms Cards • Labels WE CAN DO IT ALL! Can’t decide what to give for Christmas? FOR A BOOK A gift certificate lets the recipient choose the book they want. We have shelves of books to choose from. Everything from books on trains to gardening to cookbooks. The Citizen 541 Turnberry St., Brussels 519-887-9114 404 Queen St., Blyth 519-523-4792 Construction Ph.: 519-523-9354 Cell: 519-525-8615 Custom 5" seamless eavestrough in aluminum or steel Ne w Township of North Huron Council & Committee Meeting Schedule December 7 Regular Council Meeting 7:30 p.m. - Council Chambers December 8 Belgrave Community Centre Board 7:00 p.m. - Belgrave Arena December 9 Wingham Area Fire Board 7:00 p.m. - Wingham Fire Hall December 14 Committee of the Whole 7:00 p.m. - Council Chambers December 15 North Huron Police Services Board 7:00 p.m. - Board Room December 21 Regular Council Meeting 7:30 p.m. - Council Chambers NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETING Pursuant to the provisions of the Building Code Act, Council is required to hold a public meeting to review the fees for building permit applications. North Huron Council will hold this public meeting on Monday, December 14, 2009 at 7:00 p.m. in the North Huron Council Chambers. All interested persons are welcome to attend. Additional information is available by contacting the Municipal Office during normal business hours. Kriss Snell, CAO/Clerk Township of North Huron NEWS FROM BLYTH By Marilyn Craig Call 523-9318 From Marilyn’s Desk ON $6.00 THURSDAYS Drop into either of our offices any Thursday with your word classified (maximum 20 words) and pay only $6.00 + GST (paid in advance). That’s $1.00 off regular rates. The Citizen