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Home My WebLink AboutThe Citizen, 2008-04-10, Page 29By Sophie JeffersonWawanosh 4-H held the finalmeeting of the Cultural Diversityclub on March 31 at the home ofMary Ellen Foran.For roll call, Marita Oudshoornasked the members a question thatmight be on the Canadian citizenship test. Sophie Jefferson read to the members about St. Jean-Baptiste Day, which is now celebrated as La Fete Nationale on July 24 in Quebec. The maple syrup that had been heated on the stove had reached the right temperature for taffy. Maisy Jefferson got the snow she had collected, and Jolande Oudshoorn told everyone how to roll it onto their stick. The members all loved the taffy, and looked forward to more yummy Quebecois food later in the meeting. Ellen Jefferson led the members singing Savez-vous Planter les Choux?, a song about planting cabbages. Kristina Drennan showed everyone the actions that she knew. Mary Ellen told all the members about how French storytellers passed on many historical legends. Sophieread them one of these legends, TheDevil and Grand Baptiste, duringwhich the lightning struck at all theright times.When she was done, the pea soupand pudding chomeur, a traditionalFrench cake with a maple syrup sauce, was ready. All the members tried, and most loved the new dishes. While everyone was eating, Mary Ellen told the members about the upcoming clubs, All the Worlds a Stage and The Power of Produce. If anyone was interested, they should tell Mary Ellen soon. She also reminded them of the achievement on April 2 at an English as a second language class in Wingham. Reba Jefferson then closed the meeting with the song she and Ellen had written. On Wednesday, April 2, the Diverse Dolls met for the last time. At their achievement, the members learned about many different cultures. The members introduced themselves and explained a bit about 4-H to the English as a second language class at the Centre forLearning and Employment inWingham.After saying the pledge, the members each interviewed one ofthe students about their homecountry and how it is different fromCanada. The members learned aboutMexico, Hungary, Holland Korea.Afterwards, the memberssocialized with the students. The Auburn Lions hockey draw winner from Saturday, March 29 was Ken Machan. Knox United Church held its annual roast beef supper Wednesday, April 2 for a sold-out crowd. On April 6 Knox United Church’s responsive reading was Psalm 116. The gospel reading was Luke 24: 13- 35. Rev. Pat Cook’s message was entitled The Easter Road. Huron Chapel’s scripture was John 21: 15-91 on Sunday, April 6. Pastor David Wood’s sermon wasentitled Do You Love Me?In the scripture reading when Jesus sat with Peter, Jesus did not focus on Peter’s shortcomings. He did not ask why Peter had denied Him. Instead three separate times Jesus asked Peter, “Do you love me?” Peter assured Jesus that he did. In the evening service, missionaries Ivan and Donna Preston came to talk about theirwork in Mexico City. Their work isprimarily that of church planting. This takes perseverance and commitment. Tuesday, April 15 the Women’s Institute is having its annual meeting to install officers. Their dinner is at 12:30 p.m. at Sticker’s Restaurant with the meeting to follow at 1:30 p.m. THE CITIZEN, THURSDAY, APRIL 10, 2008. PAGE 29.4-Hers have just enough snow for syrup taffy pull Volunteer recognition night is approaching for the Huron-Perth chapter of the Canadian Cancer Society. The celebration and recognition event takes place on April 29 at 6 p.m. It is at the Seaforth Legion and will include a roast beef dinner, a guest speaking engagement by Dr. Barb Matthews and the presentation of the year’s service awards. Tickets will be available until April 18 and are $5 each. 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