The Citizen, 2008-09-11, Page 22A glance at the calendar for
September for Hullett Central Public
School indicates that the school year
is off and running for everyone
there. The first spirit day for 2008-
2009 happens on Friday, Sept. 12.
Everyone is encouraged to wear the
Hullett colours of gold and black to
classes.
A celebration of literacy begins
with the annual book fair opening on
Monday, Sept. 15. The book display
will end on Sept. 18.
On that day, the school will host
an open house beginning at 5:30
p.m. The SAC members will be
barbecuing hot dogs until 6:30 p.m.
All refreshments will be graciously
provided by the school. Then parents
are invited for an informal visit to
their child’s classrooms and to attend
this year’s book fair in the library.
The public at large is invited to
check out the book display for a
book makes a great gift no matter the
age of the receiver.
In the coming days don’t be
surprised to see the children out
running during breaks. The regional
cross country meet will take place at
Hullett on Wednesday, Sept. 24. In
the event of weather complications it
would be rescheduled for the
following day.
Then before the young folk put
away their running gear, the SAC
group will hold a Terry Fox Run on
Sept. 26.
The character trait under
consideration at the school in
September is respect. Respect is
demonstrated by valuing self, others
and the world. By publicizing the
traits under study each month it is
hoped all community persons who
come in contact with the school
pupils may have an opportunity to
encourage the trait.
The following school-related item
has been provided by Kelsey
Falconer who is in Grade 8 at Hullett
this year:
“Going back to school each
September, pupils always see some
changes from the previous year.
Sometimes our classroom has been
painted, new playground equipment
installed or even a new bell. This
year Hullett sees a big change for a
familiar face will be absent from our
halls. Audrey Kemp, one of our
beloved kindergarten teachers, has
retired.
Mrs. Kemp always loved school
and had always wanted to be a
teacher. She pursued her dream by
attending the University of Alberta.
After graduation in 1966, she gained
experience teaching for three years
in Victoria. Then she decided to
expand her horizons.
She moved to the North West
Territories where she taught in an
Inuit settlement, Kikertaguak, for
three years. Still in the north she
moved west to Kugluktuk for two
years.
Then Mrs. Kemp moved to
Ontario where she took some time
away from teaching to raise her
family. During her time from a
regular classroom, she did do some
supply teaching.
But in 1989 she was again back as
a full-time teacher at Huron
Centennial School at Brucefield.
After some time Mrs. Kemp
transferred to Hullett where she was
responsible for many happy
memories as the kindergarten
teacher.
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Did you feel it? It happened just
after midnight on Sept. 1. I’m sure
there was a little hiccup. For the
world seemed to change as it does
every year when the young folk go
back to classes. I have never ceasedto marvel at the fact that that dayalways marks a change.And it’s a chance in everyone’slife. No matter if you have childrenor not your schedule adapts toaccommodate the changes insomeone else’s life, travel plansmay work around bus times, and forsome reason, fall seems to arriveinstantly. Sure, we have warm days
yet, but the air in general has a
different feel. And the shutting of
doors and windows give homes a
closed up look as folks drift from
the outdoors in.
Consequently that first day/week
of school always finds me feelingmelancholy and blue. I miss thespontaneity of summer days, a bitmore leisure time and the sound ofchildren at play. When there werechildren in our home to head off toclasses I closed the door after theyleft and shed a few tears. This yearas our village grandson headed offfor education for the first time ithappened again.
In my mind the first day of school
is more a marker of the passing of
the years than the first of January.
But even in that first week of
September, normal meetings and
activities start up again sparking
interest and carrying the promise of
things to do as we close our doors
against the cold.
This month our area seems full of
fall fairs – the Thresher Reunion
and the International Plowing
Match.
Roll over Benjamin Hubbard. You
have lost the distinction of being the
youngest child in the village.
Londesborough’s newest child
arrived on Friday,Aug. 22 weighing
8 lbs. 9 oz. Brody Moir is breaking
in first-time parents, Jason and
Crystal. Welcome, Brody, and
congratulations to your parents.
Congratulations are extended by
village folk to Dave Armstrong who
recently turned 50. He celebrated in
a red-hot manner on Sunday, Aug.
31. Dave has been doing some
major renovating at the house and
had a huge pile of rubbish in his
backyard. Family and friends
helping him celebrate at his home
ended the day by lighting that pile
which burned well into Monday.You may also remember hearing thefireworks they set off.Sometime during the afternoon ofFriday, Aug. 28, workers at HensallCo-operative had a spill ofmethionine, an additive for chickenfeed. The Emergency ResponseUnit attended the scene to help withthe spill. Villagers may rememberseeing workmen pumping and
flushing drains and hydrants in the
village that evening. The spill was
minor and the additive not harmful
so residents need not be concerned.
As it has been for the past two
Septembers, Radford’s Farm
Equipment/Post Office will hold an
Alzheimer’s Coffee Break. You are
invited to stop in for coffee and a
treat to support this worthwhile
campaign anytime after 9 a.m. on
Friday, Sept. 19.
Good start
Blyth firefighter Dean Wilson was busy at the sausage grill
for the Thresher Reunion breakfast. (Vicky Bremner photo)
Regular Sunday services have
resumed at Londesborough United
Church as of Sept. 7. The fall
session of Sunday school started that
Sunday as well.
Activities for the church
community are off and running
again as well.
The UCW will hold its meeting on
Monday, Sept. 15 beginning with
dessert at 7:30 p.m.
On Sept. 21 Londesborough
United will join Knox United of
Auburn for worship at Ball’s Church
at 11 a.m.
The sacrament of holy
communion will be observed on
Oct. 5 during the morning service.
The sacrament of baptism will be
held on Oct. 12.
Anyone wishing a baptism that
day should contact the church office
immediately.
The congregation of
Londesborough United invites the
community to their annual fall pork
roast supper at the Londesborough
Community Hall on Saturday, Sept.
27 between 5 and 7 p.m. Tickets are
$12 for adults and $6 for those aged
five to 12.
Takeouts are also available.
Contact any church steward or the
church office.
Farewell to a teacher
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