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The Citizen, 2001-11-07, Page 12Ready to roar What would a good lion be without sneakers? Kenny Huether, a kindergarten A student in Mrs. Black's class at Hullett Central Public School made sure to get his shoes on before completing his costume in time for the Halloween parade last Wednesday. (Bonnie Gropp photo) spEcIAL Make sure your car is ready for Fall & Winter driving. You'll enjoy Big Savings on brand name tires and antifreeze. o n off every tire purchased during the month of November. We have a good selection of tires to fit Offer valid for month of November 2001 most cars & pickups Antifreeze $499 limit 2 per customer 4 litre jug Offer valid for month of November 2001 PAGE 12. THE CITIZEN. WEDNESDAY. NOVEMBER 7, 2001. About Virtues FROM LONDESBORO Church news All of us see our world in a certain way, a constant or traditional way. We like to be comfortable, to know. what to expect, what is coming next. As Rev. Paul Ross pointed out in the service at Londesboro United Church on Sunday, Nov. 4, Christians see God in a certain way also and they like to be comfortable in that relationship and in church. However, in his message, Changing Viewpoints, Rev. Ross suggested that in today's troubled world it may be necessary to change that perspec- tive in order to find God. In the Old Testament scripture passage, Habakkuk 1: 1-14 and 2: 1- 4, Habakkuk was troubled by the sit- uation of the Israelites and he won- dered where God was. By climbing onto the ramparts of Jerusalem and; changing his perspective he hoped to find an answer. Zaccheus, who wanted to get a view of Jesus was short in stature. He climbed a tree to get a better viewpoint. As a result of his encounter with Jesus, his life under- went a change. This New Testament passage was Luke 19: 1-10. A belief in God does not protect Christians from life's troubles because God does not have a divine obligation to fix all the wrongs in the world. God is non-partisan, he is the God of everyone and interested in the well-being of all persons. Where is God in this troubled world? Would this not be a good time for God to act? God sent His son to show Christians how to live and how to fix what goes wrong in His world. So, Rev. Ross asks, when will Christians act? When will they do something about changing their viewpoint? During the children's time, the young people who know life con- stantlY changes were reassured that God's love for them never does. The UCW is selling jars of cookie mix and cappuccino mix just in time for Christmas gift giving. Order sheets are available at the church entranceway or call 523-4296 or 523-4846. On Friday, Nov. 9, the Sunday School is hosting a movie night at the church at 7:30 p.m. You are invit- ed to be a part of that evening. Anyone filling a shoebox for Operation Christmas Child is asked to return it to the church by Nov. 18. Londesboro United Church has something that a lot of other church- es envy — a group of young people who want to be part of a junior youth group. What the church doesn't have is someone willing to work with those young people. If you feel you would benefit from the experience, give Brian a call (527-1966). Guidance would surely be available from the Drosts and Goodalls who have graduated to the Senior Youth Group. Anyone with an ear to current events through any form of the media realizes that our schools and their educators are struggling with aspects of today's society which have crept into our schools. Unless the root causes of these problems are addressed — violence, poor test results, moral decay — they will per- sist. During the International Year of Family, the United Nations Secretariat applauded the Virtues Project as a model global program. The program is based on living by the best within us and all of our innate virtues. Virtues are -the oldest ideas in the world and are universal- ly valued by all cultures and religious beliefs. The Virtues Project has been adopted this year by Hullett Central Public School in an attempt to create a total environment of mutual respect and caring. The Avon Maitland District School Board has sanctioned this program for schools in its juris- diction. Moreover it is a natural pro- gression from last year's program of `manners' at Hullett. All staff at school promote the pro- gram and the virttre of the week through classroom activities and dis- cussions, etc.. The school anticipates the program will impact on student learning, their interaction with each other and the environment and influence each stu- dent's personal character. The virtue chosen each week will be underscored by a quote. The virtue will be used in the language for learning and discipline each day of the week. As well, staff will be watching pupils for examples of living the virtue each week. The staff report exemplary students/actions and each week a draw is made from these reports. That student is made an example of for the whole student body to appreciate. At a virtues assembly each month every pupil whose actions regarding virtues has been reported will receive a congrat- ulatory certificate. For example, consider virtue, car- ing. The students lear that caring is giving love and attention to the things and people that matter most to you. When you care about people, you help them. When you do a care- ful job, you give it your best effort. You treat people and things and your- self with gentlehess and respect. Naturally the practising and dis- cussions of each virtue are geared to the age of pupils. Since all of us in the community are responsible for the welfare of our youth each week a virtue and the Gang meets The Londesboro Happy Gang Seniors held their October meeting at the Londesboro Community Hall on Wednesday, Oct. 31. They were entertained by singers Deb Siertsema and Darlene VanderVeen. The young women sang several duets and took turns doing the accompaniment on a guitar. The seniors were encouraged to join in singing along to a number of familiar secular songs which con- veyed a religious message. The group's November meeting will be their Christmas dinner catered by ladies of the Londesboro United Church. Attendees are asked to bring 'a donation for the food bank. _ The Huron County Christmas Bureau was given $200 during the business meeting and $700 was donated to the Londesboro Lions Club. Card parties sponsored by the Happy Gang Seniors will take place on Nov. 9 and Dec. 14. school quote will be noted under the school's other news. Then each of us cah make an attempt to bring thoSe virtues/morals into our homes in our interactions with children, grandchil- dren and neighbours: Who knows what ripple effect this project will have. This week's virtue is 'tact' and its quote is "Tact is, after all, a kind of mind reading." Sarah Oine Jewett. Another school news item that is disturbing is leaining recently that Hullett is on the list of schools being considered for a change in bound- aries, reallocation of students or, hor- ror of horrors, for possible closure. We do not need another empty build- ing in Londesboro. It would be such a shame if that large playground reverted back to farmland. I encourage you to talk, talk, talk to the people responsible for making the uaimate decisions regarding the schools_ and to support Hullett in every possible way. In addition to this being an emo- tional issue we must promote Hullett Central Public School's advantages — safe congestion — free location; car- ing staff; large, well-equipped play- ground; land base for classroom expansion; large gymnasium; large library and resource room; and the safest school bus loading system of any school in the area. Find out when the meetings regarding Hultett are being held (the next one is Nov.7) and attend — if only to be informed. Barbara Martin was a name mentioned to me as someone interested in hearing view- points. On Monday, Nov. 12 Hullett School will be holding its Remembrance Day service at 10:30 a.m. in the Londesboro United Church. You are invited to share in this service. The SAC committee will holds its third annual craft show on Wednesday, Nov. 21 from 6 - 9 p.m. For more information or table, rental, call Deb at 526-7395.