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Home My WebLink AboutThe Citizen, 2004-02-12, Page 22The Citizen's 2004 -will be published February 19, 2004 To be part of this issue call Alicia or Jamie 523-4792. EUCHRE CARD PARTY Saturday, February 21 Blyth Community Centre Registration at 7:00 p.m Play at 7:30 p.m. 0.444**•11•4 sit* 4 4* 4***4§11 4 4 4 4 4 4 *). 4 4 wit 4 S,ponaale_d g3eytli .eiusta MIA '1 ~ video 4 *4 *4* 44414* 44•44,4* Bring a partner - 55.00 per person Proceeds to Emergency Services Training Centre PAGE 22. THE CITIZEN, THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 12, 2004. Hullett students receive awards On Groundhog Day Feb. 2, Hullett Central Public School held its Winit assembly for events during the disrupted month of January. Pupils Women of Londesborough United Church met Monday evening, Feb. 2 to deal with a number of business matters which had accumulated since their November meeting and to get organized for 2004. Group lists for the year were distributed. The World Day of Prayer service will be held at the Londesborough Community Hall. This ecumenical service on the first Friday of March A week late, the Londesborough Happy Gang Seniors met at the Londesborough Community Hall on Wednesday, Feb. 4. Kathy Bromley from Blyth was the afternoon's guest speaker. Kathy recently returned from a trip to Haiti where she helped in an By Stew Slater Special to The Citizen Though the Huron-Perth Catholic District School Board is now awaiting government initiatives which might mitigate the effects of steadily declining enrolment at one of its smallest elementary schools, one thing is for certain: St. Joseph's school in Kingsbridge, north of Goderich. will not close at the end of the current school calendar. At a regular meeting Monday, Feb. 2. trustees voted to abide by a "request" from Education Minister Gerard Kennedy for a "moratorium on school closings . . until after September. 2004." St. Joseph's Kingsbridge, where there are currently 12 Grade 8 students set to graduate and zero junior kindergarten students, was placed under review by the board last fall. Staff members were in the process of preparing a report about the accommodation of the facility's students, and one possible recommendation of that report — pending trustee approval and a public consultation process — exemplifying the virtues for that month were recognized. Modesty was noticed in a pupil' who accomplishes achievements is open to everyone in the community. Those present learned that the balcony window has been repaired, the organ divider is being discussed and that $1,000 was cleared through the sale of cookie mixes and Christmas stockings. A variety of ideas for new fundraising were talked about. Barb Bosman gave a report on the orphanage as a representative of the Church of God. While telling of her experiences she showed the many souvenirs and mementos she brought home. She found the trip so moving she is hoping to return to Haiti again this fall. would have been to close the school at the end of the year. However, on Dec. 12, 2003, the then newly-appointed education minister sent letters to all boards considering school closures, asking that the only exceptions to his request for a moratorium be made "where there is already widespread agreement (in favour of closure) among the affected school community." Kennedy's _ letter states "the McGuinty government remains firmly committed to" several education-related campaign promises, including "a cap of 20 students in primary classes, making schools hubs for community activity, and increasing the school leaving age from 16 to 18." It also pledges revisions to "the provinCial guidelines for school closing," including "speciaL processes for rural areas." Nowhere in the letter, however, is there any commitment to finance schools which require more money than they qualify for under the province's funding formula. That fact is not lost on Huron-Perth quietly without being boastful. A girl who gives of her time to help others was an example of generosity. A male pupil was obServed accepting other pupils as they are and trying to help them rather than passing judgement showed tolerance. The virtues receiving emphasis in February are commitment, love, friendliness and trustworthiness. The Hullett Parent Council has instituted a fun way for the children to help raise funds for the purchase of audiovisual equipment for the school, such as video cameras, VCR, etc. Through the months of the winter term, the classrooms are having drive. Rev. Pat Cook of Londesborough United Church told the children that Nicaragua Valentine's Day is known as Friendship Day. Canadian Wendy Evans is a teacher at a school there of 880 pupils whose families are street vendors. Monies from the mission and service fund of the United plans for the renovated kitchen in the church addition. The February program meeting will be held on Feb. 16 at the home of Laura Scott. A quote from Lyndon B. Johnson is appropriate for this month of February: "...all the really great things in life and all the great impelling forces are expressed in the simplest words God, love, child, friend." During the business part of the meeting the seniors discussed plans for this week's card party, the June-- birthday party at Huronlea and the seniors' rally in April. The next meeting for the Londesborough group is Feb. 25. business superintendent Gerry Thuss. "(St. Joseph's Kingsbridge) continues to be under enrolment pressures," Thuss said in an interview, following the Feb. 2 meeting. "If that's the case, the ministry will have to look at it." Thuss noted Huron-Perth Catholic is not alone in its predicament, but expressed confidence the McGuinty government will provide some funding to help school boards comply with Kennedy's request. www.pitch-in.ca containers tor pennies the pupils have gathered I rwin home and relatives.- The pennies are counted at month's end and the classroom with the most pennies each month is rewarded with an ice cream treat. So if you notice your children and grandchildren checking out loose change -and coat pockets in the coming weeks, you may be adding to the containers' totals. The council asks that you mark ;your calendars for Hulloes Community Fun Night and Auction. Thursday, April 8 has been selected for this fun event. Donations for the Church support this school. On Friendship Day the teachers and pupils share a nutritious meal, have a singing contest and give a gift to a secret friend. Rev. Cook's theme on Sunday, Feb. 8 at Condesborough United Church was Strong Discipleship. The responsive reading that morning was Psalm 138 and Luke 5: 1-11 was the gospel reading. in those verses Luke tells how Jesus convinced Peter, James and John to let down their nets just one more time. This time their nets were full. Then these fishermen were challenged by Christ to leave their life and follow Him. Like the disciples, when Christians are called by God, they too have doubts and question their abilities. We feel too small to make a significant FROM LONDESBORO difference in the world. Even tiny acts committed out of love and respect for God can accomplish great things. Fulfilling God's plan for us means accepting His challenge. The senior choir introduced the hymn, Blest Are They. Worship Sunday, Feb. 15 is at 9:30 a.m. Senior choir practice is at 9 a.m. The annual meeting will convene at 7:30 p.m. on Feb. 17. The 2003 reports are ready for pickup in the narthex. Camp Menesetung is looking for teenagers 16 and over for summer staff. If you are interested, you are asked to call this year's director, Dale Hill, at 905-627-5103. Interviews will be conducted at' Wesley-Willis Church in Clinton on March 6. 4 Virtuous At the Hullett Central Public School virtue assembly on Feb. 2, Miss Wyatt and Mrs. Tebbutt give student of the week virtue Winits to Jenna Grisdale, left, and Stephanie Disher for generosity and modesty respectively. Nathan Clark, who was absent, received an award for tolerance. (Photo submitted) UCW gets down to business Gang hears special speaker Board decides St. Joseph's will not be closed in June Friendship Day, UC topic a competition - a penny silent auction from the community Each classroom has are welcome. • • • ricl7P'TC-70 44. (27 The Brubachers of Ethel (3) 887-8659 in Ethel LgYTn5-- Reedautant and Mafiew REAL Home-cooked meals! Come and try our cinnamon buns. Mon. - Fri. 7:00 am 6:30 pm; Sat. 8:00 am - 6:30 pm; Sun. Closed