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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Citizen, 2009-12-10, Page 3THE CITIZEN, THURSDAY, DECEMBER 10, 2009. PAGE 3. By Tine Versheave, MarionStudhalter and Rachael SnellThe Blyth Public School’s Grade6/7s are going to getting to touchwith their German friends.The Grade 7/8s are working on smart goals. Smart goals have to be specific, measurable, adequate, reasonable and timely. The Grade 2/3s have written Christmas cinquain poems. They are working on letters to Santa. Also they are learning about winter traditions like Hanukkah. In math they are working on making pictographs and studying bar graphs they are also reading lots of Christmas books. JKs are starting Christmas activities. They will be makingChristmas decorations and enjoyingmany Christmas stories.In SK they are beginning in thebear studies and have already had somuch fun retelling the story, Going on a Bear Hunt. In Grade 4/5 they are working on a structures unit. They did an experiment to see who could build the tallest tower using only paper. This was apparently very hard to do. The Grade 1/2 class is working on perfecting their song for the Christmas concert. They are doing Thank you letter writing. In art they are working on the book, Where the Wild Things Are and they are making monsters using primary colours and black and whiteto make shades.This week, the Grade 3 class isworking hard on adding two-digitnumbers in math. They are alsoworking on subtraction of two-digit numbers. The Grade 4 class is working on subtracting mentally and subtracting four and five-digit numbers. In language they are working on recounts. They are also writing about their favourite Christmas memory. In art they are working on symmetrical and asymmetrical shapes. This week’s question was: What is your favourite part of the book fair? “The posters”. – Sven V., Grade 5.“See what there is to buy. And seethe scrapbooks that you can buy. Ialso like the posters. The books areinteresting too.” – Tiffany U., Grade6. “I think that the organizer should put more books in stock, because most of them are all gone on the first day,” – Josh V., Grade 7. Mikayla H. in Grade 8 says, “All of the books are very interesting.” Brooke H. liked, The Puppy Magic” book. Jaden G. says, “There’s a lot of stuff to buy.” Logan C. says, “All of the books and that you can buy nice things for only 50 cents.” 42043 Blyth Rd., Walton 519-887-9348 Heidi’s Esthetics Di v i s i o n L i n e Blyth Road Blyth Walton Brussels S N E W Open Tues., Thurs., Fri. & Sat. by appointment Heidi’s Esthetics December Special Book a pedicure and receive a manicure at 1/2 price! A gift certificate is a sure fit! 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 Performance The Central Huron Secondary School band performed at Blyth Public School on Dec. 2. (Shawn Loughlin photo) Sympathy is extended to Bill Patterson and family in the sudden death of his wife June on Nov. 30. We are glad to hear that Sharon Bromley is recovering at home after having knee surgery. We wish her a speedy recovery. Our best wishes for a speedy recovery to Ralph McCrea who is in Clinton hospital. I was looking back at last year’s column and saw that last year at this time we had a snowstorm that closed all the churches in the area. This year was a different forecast. We have a cover of snow but nothing like last year. I missed putting the birthdays in the last week’s column so here they are for the next two weeks: Thelma Manning celebrated on Dec. 2; Sheila Rintoul, Wingham, Dec. 3; Jamie Craig, Atwood, Dec. 5; Jon Hakkers, Dec. 6; Jean Plaetzer, Dec. 7; Barb Howson, Dec. 9; Bill Bromley, Dec. 15 and Jennifer Pierce of London, Dec. 16. Deb, Fred, Jon and Quinton Hakkers, myself and Dave helped celebrate Jamie Craig’s and Jon Hakker’s birthdays at the home of Doug and Joyce Craig of Atwood on Sunday, Dec. 6. Nancy Daer and Marilyn Craig visited with their aunt, Helen Stonehouse at Braemar Retirement Home in Wingham and attended the Christmas afternoon tea with her. Don’t forget the kids Christmas play morning at Blyth United Church on Dec. 22 from 9 a.m. until noon for ages three to nine. The kids will have snacks, make a Christmas present, hear the Christmas story and play games. Please register with Kathy Douglas at 519-523-4380. The Community Christmas Service this year is hosted by Blyth United Church on Dec. 13 at 7:30 p.m. BLYTH UNITED CHURCH Greeting at Blyth United Church on the Second Sunday of Advent were Doug Howson, Lori Brooks, Connor Brooks and Reid Button. Ushering were Nicole Kerr, Brenda and Lori Brooks and Terry Richmond. Organist was Floyd Herman. Bryce Glousher ran the Power Point. Flowers at the front of the church were in memory of June Patterson placed by the family. The poinsettias were placed in memory of Gordon Elliott, Grant Elliott and Donald Elliott by the Elliott and Allen families, in memory of John Lavis by Anne and Rick Elliott, in memory of Don Craig by David and Annie Craig, Winnie and Charlie Johnston by Marilyn Craig and family, in memory of Fran and John Campbell and Fred and Mary Howson by Barb and Doug Howson. Dec. 20 is the Blue Christmas service at 7 p.m. for someone who has lost a family member and others. Rev. Gary Clark read a message from the mission and service committee asking all Christian churches to ring bells in recognition of the world leaders meeting in Copenhagen. Emily Phillips and Brett Glousher lit the peace candle while Bryce Glousher read the explanation. The second verse of the hymn, Hope is a Star was sung. The call to worship was followed by the children coming to the front and bringing the White Gifts and the food for the food bank. Rev. Clark held the sign of peace and asked the children the meaning. He told them that the sign of peace means to listen to people. Giving to the Food Banks and to the Christmas bureau gives the people a good feeling of peace. Rev. Clark said a prayer to bless the food and white gifts. The hymn, I Am Walking was sung before the children went downstairs to their time of worship and fellowship. The choir anthem was, God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen. Rev. Clark’s message to the adults was Choose Your Attitude, Peace. People don’t hear much news about peace, he said, they hold onto hope for peace. An angel appeared to Mary and told her she would have a child but Mary’s answer was, she was too young and had no husband. An angel appeared to Zacharias and told him that he and Elizabeth would have a child. Zacharias’s answer was they were too old. Zacharias believed that God could make things happen. Zacharias and Elizabeth had a child and named him John which means, God is Gracious. Zacharias watched the people get their hopes up for better things. The food and gifts come from people who care for the families who use the food bank services. A small flame can keep the hope for peace alive. The hymn, Hark the Glad Sound was followed by the receiving of the offering, the prayers for the world and the singing of The Lord’s Prayer. 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