The Citizen, 1992-03-11, Page 22PAGE 22. THE CITIZEN, WEDNESDAY, MARCH 11, 1992.
FERGUS WILFRED EARL
Hot action
Dinners were going like....well, hotcakes, when Trinity Anglican Church in Blyth held its
pancake dinner at Blyth Memorial Hall March 3. Michelle Hallahan and her mother Sheila wait
for their pancakes as church volunteers hurry to keep up with the demand.
World Day of Prayer marked
On Friday, March 6 “The World
Day of Prayer” was celebrated in
Blyth. A good representation from
all the area churches gathered
together in the Blyth Christian
Reformed Church, joining in wor
ship with more than 170 countries
around the world for prayers and
reflection on how people can live in
harmony with the Earth.
The theme, “Living wisely with
Creation” was carried out through
singing, scripture readings, prayers
and thoughts.
The service began with a
singsong, led by Deb Siertsema and
Darlene VanderVeen of the Chris
tian Reformed Church. The scrip
tures, readings and prayers were
conducted by representatives from
all four of the participating church
es. Lenora Davidson, Bonnie Shan-
Hullett school's population grows
BIRTH ANNOUNCEMENT
The Kindergarten's two gerbils
are the proud parents of eight
healthy babies. Mother and chil
dren are all doing well. Students
learned from a book that gerbil
fathers are quite special. They are
the only rodent males who really
take an active role in caring for
their children. It's fun to watch the
family grow.
TREASURE HUNT
Both Kindergarten classes were
amazed to find an old pirate map
which led to the spot* the legendary
pirate treasure chest was discovered
in the school playground. Special
thanks to Mrs. Dougherty who
played a mysterious role in the
whole project.
GRADES 1 & 2
Last week was very exciting with
two special days. Thursday was
“Day 100” and students did many
special things to see what “100”
really means.
Each student brought a collection
of 100 things that were sorted and
discussed. They thought of 100
words that start with “H”, did 100-
piece puzzles and “hundreds of
other things.
Moms made cupcakes, on which
were placed 100 candles to cele
brate at the party.
The other special day was Valen
tine's Day of course. The class de
corated bags to hold cards and the
students' council planned an hour
of special activities.
non and Susan Howson represented
the United Church. Taking part
from the Roman Catholic Church
were Nellie Van Bakel, Joanne
Campschroer and Judy Van Beers.
Ella Ives and Nancy Slater were
there from the Anglican Church
while representing the Christian
Reformed Church were Liz Stryker
and Susan Buffinga with Jenny
Hoonaard and Liz De Witt serving
as ushers.
Special music was performed by
the “Choral Kids” of Blyth United
Church - Zoey, Cappy and Teag
Onn, Amanda and Ashley Howson,
Kristie Blair, Elizabeth Sauve, Jill
Walden, Margaret Ann Stewart,
Abigail Ramirez and Sandra
Walsh. The choir was accompanied
by Phyllis Boak, who also played
for the service.
The party was on Friday to which
grade 3 friends were invited.
It's been a great week.
GRADE 4/5
Mr. Griffin's and Mrs. Laurie's
grade 4/5 class are very proud of
the achievements of several pupils.
Graham Worsell won first in the
Blyth Legion public speaking con
test which was held at Hullett on
Wednesday, Feb. 26.
At this event, Chris Carter also
won third prize for his Remem
brance Day poster and Samantha
Funston and Aaron Irving (who has
since moved away) received hon
ourable mention.
The students are now participat
ing in a poster contest sponsored by
the Huron Farm and Safety Associ
ation and Focus publications, and
have done a superb job of these.
WINNING SPEECHES
by Christopher Dyck
Grade 6
“Oh no, I forgot my speech!
What do I say?” These are the
usual words people say when they
get nervous saying a speech. But
not at Hullett Central Public
School. Students started working
on speeches in February. Some
were on Animals, and UFO's and
there was even one on girls.
Everyone who gave a speech was
shaking; I don't know why, it's only
a speech. “Gulp”.
The speeches had to be between
three to five minutes long. In my
The guest speaker, Rev. Paul
Acton from the Anglican Church,
shared with us his thoughts on Cre
ation. He noted that God is “The
Creator” and we are the creatures.
Even though we are made in God's
image we are not equal to God. We
are God's Stewards - we must work
together to look after, to protect
and to save all of God's creation.
A time of fellowship was enjoyed
by all with lunch being served by
the hostess, Alma Hessels, and sev
eral other ladies of the Christian
Reformed Church.
The World Day of Prayer makes
us realize that no matter what our
nationality, colour or religion we
are all God's children and we can
all worship and Praise God togeth
er.
opinion, I think the speeches were
excellent. The judges have a hard
job picking the best one.
CHESS TOURNAMENT
Over 60 eager students took part
in the Chess tournament.
The tournament allows students
of different ages to play each other
and to study their competitor's
strategies. It's a good way to have
fun while improving skills.
CROSS COUNTRY SKIING
by Karla Stacey
On Thursday, Feb. 20 the grade
6's and 8's went cross-country ski
ing at a Huron County forest, north
of Auburn.
These students had a lol of fun
climbing hills and falling down
them. The week before they prac
tised skiing in the school yard.
This was an enjoyable, physical
activity.
Thanks go to Mr. Medd who
collected 55 pairs of skis so
students could go.
GRADE 8
by Kim Elliott
Mr. Mcdd's grade 8 class was
having fun with their cross-country
skiing which had to be interrupted
because of the Science Fair.
Grade 7 and 8 are working on
their Science Fair projects.
At the end of March, the projects
are going to be judged. They have
all been haunting the library for
information. There has only been
one house blown up so far.
GWYN
Mr. Fergus Wilfred Earl Gwyn
passed away on Friday, March 6,
1992 al Alexandra Marine and
General Hospital, Goderich. He
was 53.
Bom in East Wawanosh Town
ship on July 7, 1938, he was a son
of the late David Gwyn and Jessie
McCullough. Mr. Gwyn was
employed as a farm labourer and
resided at RR7, Lucknow.
He was the loving father of
Kathy and Doug Long of Tillson-
burg and the loving grandfather of
Zoey and Riley Long. He was the
dear brother and brother-in-law of
Carmen and Ella Gwyn of Blyth,
Helena and Frank Williams of
RR5, Clinton, Ross and Helen
Gwyn of Brucefield, Arnold and
Julie Gwyn of Tillsonburg and
Walter Gwyn, also of Tillsonburg.
He is survived as well by his
cousins, nieces, nephews and one
great-nephew. He will be remem
bered by his special friends Murray
and Tina Hunter and family of Salt
ford.
Friends were received at the
"Tasker Chapelof the Beattie-Fal
coner Funeral Homes in Blyth.
Rev. David Nicholson of Knox
Presbyterian Church, Goderich
conducted the funeral services from
the funeral home on Sunday, March
8.
Pallbearers were: Clarence Govi-
er, Gordon Govier, Murray Hunter,
Clifford Schultz, Donald Schultz
and Edward O'Neil.
Interment will be held at Baird's
Cemetery, Stanley Twp.
ELLEN MABEL KNIGHT
Ellen Mabel Knight of Brussels
died at St. Joseph's Hospital in Port
Charlotte, Florida on March 4,
1992 in her 94th year.
She was predeceased'by her hus
band Russel Knight in July of
1981. The former Ellen Mabel
- Sholdice was the dear mother of
Ross and Betty Knight, loving
grandmother of Warren and Linda
Knight of Belgrave, Bruce and Jean
Knight of Kilworth, Nancy and
Alan Walker, Brussels and Mary-
Ellen and John Bignell of Sydney,
Australia. She will be fondly
remembered by six great-grandsons
and one great-granddaughter. She
was the dear sister-in-law of Verna
Sholdice, Mitchell, Hector and
Olive Knight of Picton, Alfred
Knight, Eleanor Hemingway and
Marjorie Knight of Brussels. Her
many nieces and nephews will
remember her with fondness. She
was predeceased by four brothers,
Will Sholdice, Dave Sholdice, Earl
Sholdice and Russel Sholdice and
two sisters Catherine Mose and
Nora Whitfield.
Rev. Steven Webb officiated at
the funeral services which were
held at the Betts Funeral Home in
Brussels at 2 p.m. Saturday, March
7. Pall bearers were Jim Knight,
Murray Huether, Bill Bremner, Ken
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Fischer, Forest Whiltard, Maurice
Cameron, and Ian Wilbee. Inter
ment will be in Cranbrook Ceme
tery.
As expressions of sympathy
donations were made to Huron
County Home Care.
JOHN HOUSSER
John Housscr of Wroxctcr passed
away suddenly at Wingham and
District Hospital on Monday,
March 2, 1992 in his 82nd year.
He was the beloved husband of
Susannah Housscr. He will be
remembered by his children Floyd
and Betsy of Alberta, Laverne and
Yvonne of Wroxctcr, Glen and
Evelyn of Ridgeway. Mr. Housser
leaves 16 grandchildren and 24
great-grandchildren to mourn his
passing as well. He was prede
ceased by a son Wesley, one broth
er Joseph and one sister Anna
Housser.
Visitation was held Tuesday,
March 3, from Betts Visitation
Centre in Gorrie. The funeral ser
vice was held at 2 p.m. Wednesday
from Brethren in Christ Church
Fordwich. Rev. Charles Byer offi
ciated.
Pallbearers were: Lewis Sauder,
Roy Smith, Dale Housser, David
Housser, Mark Housser and Brian
Housser.
Spring interment will be at Maple
Grove Cemetery.
ELIZABETH GERTRUDE
GREER
Elizabeth Gertrude Greer of
Fordwich passed away on Tuesday,
March 3, 1992 at Fordwich Village
Nursing Home, just one day before
her 93rd birthday. She was the
daughter of the late John and Alicia
Holmes.
Mrs. Greer will be lovingly
remembered by her children, Mary
and Russell Tate, Grace and
George Bruce, all of Toronto,
Betty and Bill Morgan of Ottawa,
Joyce Greer of Kitchener, Jack and
Edna Greer of Woodstock, Jim
Greer of Gorrie, George and Doris
Greer of Williamsford and Neil and
Bonnie Greer of Palmerston. She
was the dear grandmother of 16
grandchildren and five great-grand
children. Mrs. Greer was the loving
sister of Agnes Holmes and Cecil
and Florence Holmes of Listowel.
Her husband, Charles and a
daughter Jean Dundas predeceased
her.
Funeral services were held at
2:30 p.m., Friday, March 6 from
Betts Visitation Centre, Gorrie.
Rev. Donald Beck officiated.
Honourary pallbearers were:
Larry Greer, David Bruce, Gary
Tate, Rick Dundas, Donald Morgan
and Keith Morgan. Interment will
be in the spring at Fordwich Ceme
tery.
In lieu of flowers, donations to
the Multiple Sclerosis Society or
the Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
Foundation would be appreciated.
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