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PAGE 18. THE CITIZEN. WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 14, 2001.
Hullett pupils move on in speaking competition
FROV LONDESBORO
The theme of the service at
Londesboro United Church
on Sunday, Feb. 11 was God's
World in keeping with the
mandate of 10 Days for
Global Justice. This group's
purpose is to empower people
to take action to build a better
world.
Carl and Deb Stephenson
greeted churchgoers and
helped the ushers Gordon and
Darlene Shobbrook hand out
the annual reports and the
ushers and greeters lists. The
FROM AUBURN
A hymn sing opened the
service at Knox United on
Feb. 11 with most songs about
God's world. Nancy Park was
the organist.
Rev. Paul Ross gave a
thought-provoking sermon on
The Renewal of the World, a
meditation of song and of
words.
Scripture was from
Leviticus 25. Here God spoke
On Sunday, Feb: 4 Gordon
Daer had a number of close
relatives to his home for a
very special dinner. His
mother, Martha Daer, was
celebrating her 92nd birthday.
To celebrate the occasion
dinner was held at the farm
home for Mrs. Daer, her three
daughters and their families. It
was wonderful to have a
family celebration at the old
farm home. Needless to say it
was certainly enjoyed by
everyone.
Since returning to classes in
January, the pupils at Hullett
Central Public School have
been working on their public
speaking skills. Every pupil
has given a presentation to his
classmates on a subject in
which he/she is interested.
Last Tuesday, Feb. 6 pupils
chosen from each classroom
presented their story or
speech to a larger audience.
Of the various adults in the
auditorium that morning I was
in the fortunate position of
being able to just enjoy the
hymn sing which started the
service was led by Neil
Salverda. A small but
melodious junior choir sang
Enough Love and Nobody
Else led by director Valerie
Jan Riesen.
During Rev. Paul Ross's
conversation with the children
a package of bandaids was
drawn from the storybag. A
bandaid is used to heal the
wound on a finger or knee.
Rev. Ross explained to the
children that over the years
The Walkerburn Club
surprised its eldest member
with a birthday party.
Martha Daer become 92
ears old on Feb. 4. That
day her family had cele-
brated with her, then on
Feb. 5 the club came to
Goderich Place to visit.
Several past members plus
some Auburn friends and
Martha's eldest daughter Ruth
Dewar also attended.
The' assistant president
Eileen McClinchey open-
ed the meeting and
Christine Gross gave a
reading Smiles.
Betty Archambault read the
to Moses and told him to tell
the people that they should
care for the land, plant, sow
and reap but that every
seventh year the land should
rest.
Rev. Ross then brought to
mind the way land is being
used today. Times have
changed greatly. People now
take all that they can and do
not return things back to
The Walkerburn community
wishes. Mrs. Daer all
happiness in the coming year.
Mrs. Ila Cunningham
enjoyed her holiday in
Hawaii. Needless to say it was
different climate. She enjoyed
visiting several of the
volcanic islands, It was also
nice to be in the company of
close relatives. Mr. and Mrs.
Walter Cunningham and
cousins.
The Lions Club was very
busy on Sunday and as usual
served a super pancake
breakfast. There was a good
turnout with 160 people
dining and enjoying their
meal. They kept the Lions
really hopping.
There is potluck lunch
following church on Feb. 18
at Knox United. Following
this the annual congregational
event. Teachers who were
listening still had a class of
pupils to attend. Those
parents/grandparents on hand
were as nervous as the young
orators.
Judging delivery,
mechanics, etc. were Wendy
Hoernig, Al Sanders and Paul
Ross.
The confidence and poise
displayed by the 24 young
speakers made all of them
winners.
The eight pupils from the
primary classes obviously
earth has been hurt by the
actions of humans. God wants
His people to adopt measures
to heal those wounds. Later
Rev. Ross explained Ken
Goudy's plan for a sabbatical
for the earth — growing no
crops for an entire year to
allow the land to renew itself.
Rev. Ross's renewal of the
earth: a meditation in song
and word reflected scripture
Lev. 25: 1-12 and hymn Take
my Life and Let it Be. The
scripture passage contained
minutes and Bernice Norman
the treasurer's report. She
then took the collection. The
draw won by Ruth Dewar was
donated by Betty
Archambault.
It was decided to have the
next meeting, a quilting bee,
at Ila Cunningham's home on
March 5.
The meeting then became a
social time and memories
were shared. There was great
discussion about the old-time
winter that we are enjoying
this year. Times have
changed. Horses and sleighs
used to be and now it's
snowplows and snowblowers.
nature. Rotation of crops is
not followed as it used to be.
A large livestock farm uses far
more than is returned, he said.
Somehow farms today must
be treated with more
consideration or there will be
waste land of no value. In a
rural area people must do their
best to prevent waste of this
wonderful country that God
made for their use, he said
meeting will be held.
Sunday School - was
cancelled at Knox on Feb. II
due to all classrooms, kitchen,
etc. being flooded. This was
an unheard of calamity for the
church.
Laughter,
the Best Medicine'
My brother and his wife took their
children to a matinee at the ancient
movie theatre in their small commu-
nity in northern British Columbia.
The projector tends to flicker and
jump, and to the amusement of the
audience, when that happened on
this occasion, their five-year-old
daughter complained loudly, "Dad's
got the remote again!"
-Eva Wilson
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were enjoying retelling their
favourite stories. Robert
Munsch continues to be a
popular author with the young
folk. We heard- about Olivia,
Andrew, Donald, the little red
hen, a paper bag princess and
the singer, Mortimer.
Chosen as the better
storytellers were Robyn
Kassies with We Share
Everything; Heather Hulley
with I Have to Go Pee and
Jasmine De Boer telling
about Donald's Day in the
Kitchen.
instruction for God's people
on caring for the land.
Part of the renewal process
is to find a right relationship
with the land and all other
aspects of creation. God has
given His people the ability to
do His work in the world. He
will help and encourage their
renewal and preservation
attempts.
You are invited to spend a
fun and inspirational time at
Huronview on. Thursday, Feb.
15 at 7 p.m.
The men are involved but not
to the same extent with snow
shovels as back in the good
old days. Roads are really
kept in excellent condition
now. Good road crews are
responsible.
A beautiful birthday cake
was brought into the room by
Jackie McKee. Happy
Birthday was sung. A basket
There were 10 presenters in
the junior division from
Grades 4 to 6.
The audience was educated,
questioned, taken on trips and
even heard from Mike, the
Canadian. Lindsey Gibson's
experiences raising a litter of
golden retriever puppies;
Kyle Middegaal's recounting
of her trip to Disney World;
and Sean Martin's lessons on
falconry and birds of prey
won them the chance to
advance to the next level.
The six intermediate
The Sunday School is
having a skating party at
Blyth arena, Sunday, Feb. 18
at 1:30 p.m.
Elaine and John Penner of
the Seaforth area will be
guests at the UCW meeting
Monday, Feb. 19 at 1:30 p.m.
Sixteen months ago John
underwent heart bypass
surgery with robotics.
Everyone is welcome to
attend this heart month
meeting which begins with
dessert.
loaded with gifts was
presented to Martha which,
assisted by her daughter, she
unwrapped.
Everyone thoroughly
enjoyed Martha's birthday
and wish her many more. We
miss her at the regular
meetings but are pleased that
she looks so well and is in a
wonderful home.
speakers from Grades 7 and 8
displayed originality in their
choice of topics. Bryan
Klassen, who talked about
Attitude may have a future as
a motivational speaker.
Shawn Drost gave an exposé
on TV game shows — a future
emcee? The ease with which
Megan Disher told about the
misadventures of her relatives
shows she is a true storyteller.
The division winners will
present their speeches at
Blyth Public School,
Thursday, Feb. 15.
As today is Valentine's
Day, I offer this little quote
"Of all earthly music, that
which reaches farthest is the
beating of a truly loving
heart."
Sermon deals with God's world
Rev. Ross talks of renewal of the earth
Walkerburn Club marks special birthday