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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Citizen, 2008-05-15, Page 9THE CITIZEN, THURSDAY, MAY 15, 2008. PAGE 9. A hopping good time Claire Scrimgeour was one of many frogs performing at Hullett Central Public School’s spring concert. The kindergarten B class performed The Little Green Frog and Froggy Went to School. (Shawn Loughlin photo) Three children took the first stepin their journey of faith at Londesborough United Church on Sunday, May 11. On this Christian Family Sunday, Eli Henry Duke, son of David and Erica Baxter, Colton Andrew, son of Mike and Pam Radford and Morgan Ilene, daughter of Michael and Erin Yantzi were baptized by Rev. Pat Cook and witnessed by many proud relatives and friends. Rev. Cook noted that baptism gives the gift of life through the gift of water. As she blessed each child she expressed the hope that each would be a faithful follower of Christ throughout their life. Representing the UCW, Lynda Horbanuik presented each mother with a candle to represent the gift of light. Carmen Drost assisted with the sacrament as well. A large men’s choir presented the ministry of music that morning. Their first number was a medley which included segments from When We All Get Together, By and By and When the Roll is Called Up Yonder. For their offertory number they sang Marching to Zion. In her message, Rev. Cook remarked that Christian Family Sunday is a time for reflection on the role that mothers play in shaping lives. Moreover it is a celebration of the importance of family. One must not forget either the role that being part of a church family has on lives. In the Old Testament reading from Genesis 18: 1-15, Abraham welcomes visitors to his home. As was his custom he did much to make them comfortable not knowing they had been sent by God with an important message. When the visitors prophesied that Abraham and Sarah would be given a son, Sarah laughed in disbelief because of her advanced age. However with God all things are possible. When their son was born, they named him Isaac which means laughter.All persons come upon circumstances which cause disbelief or circumstances which seem improbable. Through faith these times can be resolved. One can choose in all circumstances to live life with a good and happy outlook and not dwell on the down side. Increasing one’s relationship with God brings a promise of hope as found in the rainbow was the message brought by Rev. Cook to congregants. Following the service the women received an annual plant neatly and colourfully packaged by the children of the Sunday school. The plants were graciously supplied by Greyhaven Gardens. Crystal Whyte publicly thanked the members of the youth group who assisted her with the cleaning at Camp Menesetung on Saturday. This cleaning has the church cabin readied for a summer of camping and is an example of mission outreach from these young folk. The senior choir will practise at 10 a.m. on Sunday, May 18. Children baptizedat United Church MEETING NOTICE MUNICIPALITY OF MORRIS-TURNBERRY The upcoming Council and Committee meetings for the Municipality of Morris- Turnberry will be held: Tuesday, May 20 at 7:00 pm 2nd sitting of Court of Revision Tuesday, May 20 at 7:30 pm Regular Council Meeting Wednesday, May 21 at 3:00 pm Fire Services Meeting Tuesday, May 27 at 7:30 pm Special Council Meeting NEWS FROM LONDESBORO Hullett Central Public School celebrated Education Week from May 5 - 9. Part of that celebration included their annual spring concert held on Wednesday, May 7. The auditorium was filled that evening with proud parents and grandparents. Opening the concert were the two kindergarten classes presenting All About Frogs. Each class recited chorally a poem, Five Green Frogs or Froggy Went to School. And each class offered a song about these hoppy, big-eyed creatures, Little Frog Song or The Little Green Frog. The children entertained as only kindergarten children can, just by being there wearing froggy headbands and doing some appropriate actions. These classes are not featured in the Christmas concert and this was their night to shine. Under the direction of Mrs. Barnett, pupils from Grades 3 through 8 presented the operetta,The Emperor’s New Clothes. Giving insight into this fairy tale were Mikayla Allen, Nicole Middegaal, Emily Wilts and Shelsie Popp. The Emperor, played by Rebecca- Lynn Lowey, his Queen, Courtney Middegaal and prince and princess, Derek deBoer and Beth Kipp each offered their own views about their life as head of the kingdom, in the opening song. It seems the emperor of this kingdom was more interested in wearing the latest fashions than in hearing about the affairs of state as reported by the various ministers of his cabinet. Knowing of the emperor’s desire for new clothes two ‘con artists’, sisters Guido and Luigi Farabutto, aka Justine Reid and Kelsey Falconer enter. They convince the emperor to pay them a large amount of money to weave the finest cloth and make him new robes. In song they muse on getting caught. However they pretend to weave convincing everyone they are looking at the most amazing cloth. Their story is that only the wisest of persons can see this cloth and no one wishes to admit they can’t see the cloth. A number of musical choruses sung by children from Grades 2/3, 4/5 and 5 are also used to further the story. Solos, duets and trios were capably handled by the actors. In the end, not wishing to admit he cannot see the new robes, the emperor parades on stage in his long-john underwear! Believing in something that’s not real or the picture in your mind was the idea behind the trick. Pupils in Grades 4/5 and 5/6 were responsible for the very appropriate set and props. Congratulations everyone on a well executed presentation. All those hours of rehearsal showed. Spring concert at HCPS There were 15 tables of card players at the May 9 card party hosted by the Happy Gang Seniors at the Londesborough Community Hall. Delores Howatt and Dorothy Dalton took home first-place money for a score of 80. Close behind, in second place with 79 points, were George and Gloria Love. With 71 points at the end of the 10 games were Wilmer and Marie Glousher for third place. Three couples shared the prize for the most lone hands, Pearl Mason and Dorothy Airdrie, Ethel and Lorna and Kay and Vera Hesselwood. Each couple successfully played six lone hands. The seniors group will hold its next euchre party on June 13. 15 tables in play at Gang’s party SHEAR TALENT HHaaiirr DDeessiiggnn && TTaannnniinngg ffoorr mmeenn && wwoommeenn 34 Newgate St. (Rear) GGOODDEERRIICCHH 551199--552244--66555555 Walk-Ins Welcome 1. Sun hat. 2. Yoga mat. Just two things you can do to reduce your risk of cancer. Learn more about healthy lifestyle choices. Call the Canadian Cancer Society Cancer Information Service at 1 888 939-3333 or visit www.cancer.ca. BUY? SELL? TRY CLASSIFIED The Municipality of Central Huron is pleased to announce the 7th annual Central Huron Donation Fund. The Municipality will again set aside funds to assist and promote community-based non- profit organizations. Funding is also available for national and international non-profit organizations whose programs demonstrate a direct benefit for the residents of our municipality. To Qualify Organizations must be non-profit. Proposed programs or events must clearly demonstrate a direct social or economic benefit for residents of Central Huron. Successful organizations will be required to submit a post project report identifying the use of the funds. Application Applications for funding should include: • Description of program or event • Date of program or event • Organization budget for proposed program or event • Targeted resident group, if appropriate • Supporting information including statistics for previous similar projects • Amount of funding requested, specifying whether a cash or in-kind donation is required. Phase I Deadline for applications must be received by 12:00 noon June 9th, 2008. Phase II Applications will be received following the Phase I deadline. If your organization has questions or comments they should be directed to the Municipal office at 519-482-3997. Applications are to be addressed as follows: “Central Huron Donation Fund” Attention: Brenda MacIsaac, Clerk Administrator Municipality of Central Huron P.O. Box 400, 23 Albert Street Clinton, Ontario N0M 1L0 The Municipality reserves the right to fund only programs or events as deemed appropriate.