The Citizen, 2019-04-11, Page 21PAGE 22. THE CITIZEN, THURSDAY, APRIL 11, 2019.
Students to learn about digital citizenship, footprint
Although the air still has a nip to
it, spring is officially here. I’ve
noticed several clumps of snowdrops
here and there that brighten even a
dull day, and the trash that always
surfaces when the snow goes is
begging to be picked up.
A very successful maple syrup
season has come to a close. And
there are robins everywhere. I
even saw some wild turkeys
strutting across a field. Folk were
evident in their yards on the
weekend willing the flowers and
grass to grow.
The open weather has people out
on the move again and apparently in
the evenings. There has been some
vandalism at the Hullett Central
Public School already this spring.
Perhaps all of us should be more
observant in that area as we go about
our travels and see if the culprits can
be apprehended. Crime Stoppers
would be the best route if anything is
noticed. Remember this is our
community school.
A presentation titled “RED” will
be presented to the students at
Hullett Central on Thursday, Apr.
11. The performance is intended to
educate about digital footprints and
digital citizenship.
The school’s Grade 6 - 7 and
Grade 8 classes are currently
working on presentations for an in-
house science fair. The public will
get a chance to view the projects on
May 10.
The Huron County 4-H group will
hold their e-recycling day again this
year. The pickup will be at Hensall
Co-operative in the village on May
4. So get to the back of those closets
and sheds and pack them up. My
understanding is that anything with a
cord is acceptable. A win-win
situation for sure. You clean up and
someone else benefits with little
effort on your part.
Villagers became aware on the
weekend that Bev Bromley, son of
Marie Bromley, had lost his battle
with cancer. Please keep Marie and
the other members of Bev’s family
in your prayers.
I want to send a big thank you to
the gentleman that took the time to
call me last week from Calgary,
Alberta. After so many years filling
this space each week one begins to
wonder why and what to say. The
encouragement from calls such as
his are what keeps the sun shining
and the words flowing.
We all eventually get tired of the
winter and being somewhat shut in.
Seems over the years those closed in
months had people trying to bring a
little joy to the world by April.
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles hit the
big screen in April of 1990. My Fair
Lady was registered in 1964.
John Steinbeck’s book, The
Grapes of Wrath, was published in
1939. As an aside here, Keith
Roulston suggested that in light of
the migrant situation in today’s
world, a reread of this book might
give a new perspective.
The first American Dictionary was
released in 1928.
A good winter evening filler is
Scrabble, released in April of 1899
by Alfred Moser Butts. I introduced
a grandson to the game last
weekend. We had a fun time with it
but I am not sure he will be a great
fan.
By BRENDA
RADFORD
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523-4296
PEOPLE AROUND
LONDESBORO
A former minister of
Londesborough United Church,
Rev. Paul Ross, led the morning
worship on April 7. He performed
the sacrament of baptism during the
service, welcoming Logan Frank
Gerretsen, son of Frank and Karen,
to the Londesborough faith
community.
In honour of the event, Logan’s
mother and four of his aunts and
uncles, Bergsmas all, sang, “Tell the
Children and We Will Glorify”.
Baptism, since Biblical times, has
been considered the time of the
giving of a name to a child. The
day’s message was titled, “Names”.
A name tells the world who a person
is, attaches them to a family tree and
begins a relationship with God.
As has been his custom, Rev. Ross
brought along his flute and played
an offertory along with Barb
Bosman.
Paul and Nancy Buttar will lead
the service on April 14. The
Londesborough UCW will meet on
April 15 beginning at 7 p.m.
Ross returns for service
NEWS
FROM LONDESBORO
Talented monochrome artists
Hullett Central Public School and the Blyth Legion recently
recognized winners from the Remembrance Day black and
white poster contest. Back row, from left: Legion
representative Donna Govier, Intermediate winner
Shyanne Hubbard, Cassidy Shannon (int. third), Kortney
Hoggart (int. second) and Legion Representative Ric
McBurney. Front row, from left: Carali Hugill (primary third),
Hailynn Gredanus (pr. first), Emitt Shortreed (pr. second)
Ben Hubbard (jr. second) and Donny Miller (jr. first). Absent
was Titus Buttar (jr. third). (Denny Scott photo)