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of shopper Saturday as they perused the many tables
overflowing with goods. MaryAnn Howson was just one of
many visitors.
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PAGE 10. THE CITIZEN, WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 4, 1998.
Neil McGavin receives honour
It was an exciting week for the
kindergarten class as they prepared
for Halloween. They studied the
letter N and made all kinds of
noises. They carved pumpkins,
finger painted jack-o-lanterns,
made Rice Krispie Jack-o-lanterns
and some witches brew.
Thanks to the help of volunteers
Tracey Campbell, Jennifer
Vellengo, Carol Reinink, Carol
Ann Regele, Corina Vandeweil and
Kirk Purdy who helped with all the
above activities.
The Grade 1/2s continued using
their senses to celebrate Halloween
by using crepe paper skies for
Halloween pictures, eating rice
krispie spiders and tasting witches
brew. They used scrap materials to
make witch and bat crafts.
Grades 2/3s read all kinds of
Halloween books like, "Vampires
don't wear polka dots" and "Witch
Crackle Toes". They had to write
stories that began with, "Once upon
a time there was a wee tiny, tiny
witch". Or "It all started one dark
Halloween night".
There was an error in the Morris
Twp. council report in the Oct. 28
issue of The Citizen.
Rodger Somers was hired as a
The class also carved pumpkins,
and some even had earrings.
For Halloween crafts they made
plastic bag ghosts and did oil stain
paintings.
The Grade 3/4s in learning how
to write using conversation, all
wrote some Halloween stories
using conversation. They are
learning the provinces and capitals
of Canada. And on Friday children
brought candy to share and Mrs.
Haney gave each child candy as
well.
The whole school attended a play
at Blyth Theatre and thoroughly
enjoyed For Art's Sake. They
learned that everyone is an artist in
ther own, unique way. They were
amazed at how fast the actors could
change costumes.
A reminder that hog dog day will
be next Thursday.
Congratulations to the Keys
family who won a pie from Grace
Campbell Catering.
Lindsey and Jodie were the
winners of the October newsletter
draw.
part-time employee for snowplow-
ing.
We apologize for any confusion
this may have caused. .
Neil and Marie McGavin were
greeters at Duff's United Church
Nov. I.
A very musical group called,
"Melville Crew" sang and played
before and during the service. This
is a newly-formed musical group
from Brussels with Joanne King,
pianist, singing lead, Janna Dodds
and Crystal Semple singing alto.
Jim Lee played bass guitar and
Dave Armstrong played drums.
The group played some of the old
time songs and during the service
performed, Sound of Peace, When
the Saints Go Marching In and
Amazing Grace.
Rev. Murray called the children
forward and asked them if they
knew what Halloween meant. It
means the night before All Saints
Day. It was a time to honour saints,
people who had made a difference.
He then went on to tell the story
about Zacchaeus and later sang the
song about Zacchaeus, that he had
learned in Sunday School when he
was little.
Rev. Murray told them that they
can each make a difference.
His sermon was called, "All
Saints". Saints can mean different
things to different people, he said.
For instance, it could mean people
who have lived extraordinary lives
of faith and have passed on to
eternal life. For others saints are
more ordinary people who are by
no means perfect but are trying
Sale succeeds
The Craft and Bake Sale at the
Walton Hall on Saturday was a
great success with 14 vendors
setting up tables. There were
several tables of baking and other
tables set up had floral
arrangements, knitting, Barbie doll
clothes, juice drinks, homemade
salsa sauce, chocolates and many
more items.
Vendors came from the
surrounding area and there were all
kinds of door prize winners.
Thanks to Barb Durrell who puts
this event together each year.
WI convention
Continued from page 7
humour added to the success of the
convention.
Gifts were given to retiring
president, Mrs. Egelton and
Secretary, Mrs. Doris Spence.
The gavel and pin were presented
to the incoming President Pauline
LindSay.
The flags were retired, bringing
the convention to a close.
their best to lead God-centred lives
in their everyday circumstances.
For some, saints are all those
who are baptized.
Personally, Rev. Murray said he
views the saints as those hard
working people who seek to make a
difference, and try to lead a Godly
life. "Saints are people we look up
to for inspiration, and for guidance.
They don't think of themselves as
special or saintly. That is
something we say about them. For
they are our heroes."
"Who are your heroes? Who are
the saints who have touched your
life?" Rev. Murray asked.
Saints are those who make a
difference. They live out their
beliefs. They trust in God. They are
open to the possibilities and options
which God constantly offers. They
make a difference because they
realize the way to experience God's
love is by sharing it with others.
God sees in people great
possibliities. "And God will never
give up on us, until we all become
the saints that God believes we all
can become," he said.
After the service Rev. Murray
called Sheila Richards, member of
the board of directors of The North
Huron Citizen forward to pay
tribute to Neil McGavin as the
1998 Citizen of the Year.
Going back into Neil's past the
people could see how he has
always been involved in the
community, the church and in his
business.
One of Neil's great attributes is
being there for others. He has a
great gift of being able to lift
people's spirits and to help them
see the other side of things.
Neil himself says, "If it is to be, it
is up to me".
He is a mover and a shaker in the
life around him. He gives of his
time and supports many different
causes.
Neil thanked his wife Marie, his
children and grandchildren and the
staff, all who were there that
morning.
He also felt honoured and could
only express his thanks by saying
thank you.
Coffee and muffins were served
downstairs.
Congratulations Neil McGavin.
Morris hires R. Somers
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LTON BRUCE COMMUNITY COMPLEX
Public Meeting
Wednesday, November 11, 1998
7:30 p.m.
F.E. Madill High School Wingham
You are invited to attend this exciting Public Meeting to discuss
the up-to-date proposals, plans, and Complex Design. The project
committee will be on hand to answer any questions you may have.
Join in the excitement of what will be the beginning of a very importaht
Community Project.