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Pipes greet worshippers
Mary Hunter greeted worshippers
at Knox United Church on Sunday,
Nov.7. Bruce Whitmore was guest
speaker.
Ross Anderson and Jack Taylor
carried flags, while Charles Procter
played the pipes and Clifton Walsh
carried a wreath for this service of
remembrance.
The senior choir sang Make Me a
Channel of Your Peace
accompanied by Elizabeth Procter.
The Old Testament reading was
taken from Joshua l: l-9.
The children’s hymn was Stand
Up, Stand Up for Jesus. The
children each received a poppy
which were put on the cross as they
left. The poppy being red
represents blood, while the centre
being green stands for grass a
symbol of hope in spring.
The Epistle reading was taken
from Joshua 4: I-17.
The sermon was entitled An
Ordinary Day.
Don Procter and Michelle Nixon
took up the offering.
The flowers in the sanctuary
were placed by the Elliott and Yuill
families in loving memory of
Clarence Yuill.
At the official board meeting on
Oct. 18 it was decided that John
McIntosh at 887-6412 (or any
member of the session) can be
contacted in case of an emergency.
Rev. Ernest Dow (523-4224) of
Blyth is also available to direct
members for whatever their needs
may be.
The Songs of Faith concert was a
great success again on Oct. 22.
Many thanks to all who
participated and helped in any way.
A special thanks to John McIntosh
for organizing the event.
Moms talk of recipes
Test run
Mabel’s Moms met at their
regular time on Wednesday, Nov.
10.
Those who attended were:
Crystal Agombar, Zachary,
Nicholas and Curtis Weber; Karen
Rundle, Holly and Emily; Elaine
Scott and Preston; Donna Raynard,
Craig and Curtis; Lila Procter and
Jessica; Kim Higgins, Ashley and
Shelby; Jarrod Logan, Karen Van
Soest and Dustin; Krista Van Soest
and Josh.
Their topic was “Recipe
Exchange”.
Jarod Logan with Heather Logan gets a chance to try out this toy sold by exhibitor Richard
Moore at the annual Belgrave Guiding Home Sweet Home craft and bake sale held
Saturday morning in the arena. (Vicky Bremnerphoto)
East Wawanosh PS news
40 gather for euchre
Gr. 5/6s attend workshop
On Wednesday, Nov. 10 there
were 10 tables of euchre in play at
the Women’s Institute Hall.
Winners were: high lady, Mary
Taylor; second high lady, Doris
Michie; lone hands, Kay
McCormick; low lady, Irene
Smyth; high man, Jim Coultes;
second high man, Harvey Edgar;
lone hands, Lloyd Appleby; low
man, Ken Spears.
The next euchre is Wednesday,
Nov. 17 at 8 p.m.
This past week the Grade 5/6
class at East Wawanosh Public
School was able to take part in a
workshop that explored the theme
of bullying. Using a junior novel
called Stake's Limbo as a
springboard, the students were able
to create their own scenarios to
examine conflict resolution skills.
Student reactions to this exercise
included Katie who thought it was
good because the actress made it
seem real.
Jason said they saw a story about
someone who was poor. He had to
buy his clothes at a second-hand
store and everyone made fun of
him. His coat was stomped in the
mud and he ran away into the
woods. Jason then related that the
students did activities such as
finding a partner and pretending to
be in the class of the boy who was
picked on so that they could learn
about not bullying people.
On Nov. 11, the students of East
Wawanosh Public School observed
Remembrance Day in the
gymnasium. Mr. Lee welcomed the
many guests who were able to
attend and introduced the Grade
1/2, 2/3 and Grade 3/4 classes who
sang songs and read poems about
poppies and peace.
The Grade 5 students recited In
Flanders Field and students from
Grade 7/8 gave more readings such
as To the Fallen.
An honour guard of Sparks,
Brownies, Guides, Scouts and
Cadets was formed for the placing
of poppies on the wreath by
classroom representatives.
Mr. Lee led the assembly in the
observation of silence to honour all
those who fought for peace. Mrs.
Vair accompanied the group in
singing Let there be Peace on
Earth to close the service.
The Grade 6 class represented the
school at the service in the village
of Belgrave.
HPCDSB news
The Huron-Perth Catholic Dis
trict School Board will permit its
students to participate in the
National Election for the Rights of
Youth sponsored by elections
Canada and UNICEF Canada.
The tender from Moffatt and
White for the addition to Holy
Name of Mary School was accept
ed by the board at the Oct. 25 meet
ing. The total cost of the tender was
$1,064,556.46, including GST.
The board will continue as a part
ner in the Fantasy Lottery 2000.
Fifty per cent of any proceeds will
be divided equally among the
schools/media centre and 50 per
cent will be distributed on an FTE
(full-time enrollment) student basis.
A $300 donation for the Peace
making program was received from
Kids First Parents Association of
Stratford/Perth.
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On December 22, The North Huron Citizen will publish a
special Christmas Greeting issue.
If you would like to be included in this issue,
please call Jeannette or Ruth at 523-4792 or drop in at our
Blyth or Brussels Office and ask to look at some sample ads.