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The Citizen, 2004-06-24, Page 12ry*wwwwwwwwwwwctt Grey Firemen's I Breakfast I Sunday, June 27 t 8:00 - 12:00 1 At the Firehall in Ethel Proceeds to new equipment NOTICE TO THE TAXPAYERS of the MUNICIPALITY OF MORRIS-TURNBERRY The second instalment of the 2004 property taxes is due Friday, June 25, 2004 Nancy Michie Clerk-Treasurer 519-887-6137 ..c.n Please Recycle Tic 41i This Newspaper Come enjoy a FREE Tuesda , June 29th 11 am-2 pm HACKETT'S FARM EQUIPMENT LTD. LUCKNOW And Acklands Grainger invite you to drop by for a free burger & test drive the all new tractor from KIOTI Enter for a chance to win A FREE DRAW PRIZE Other vendors in attendance AARCHER WAftwi_ow ACKLANDS - GRAINGER® PAGE 12. THE CITIZEN, THURSDAY, JUNE 24, 2004. Graduates say goodbye to HCPS FROM LONDESBORO Beloved title of minister's sermon Beloved was the title of. Rev. Pat Cook's message at Londesborough United Church on Sunday, June 20. Her message was appropriate for Father's Day. The morning's responsive psalms, Psalms 42 and 43 are a call by David for God's care and loving kindness. The gospel reading, Luke 15:3. 11-32. is the parable Christ told Of the prodigal son. The word. until, appears in all of Christ's parables that concern lost things — lost coin, lost sheep and lost son. The lost is only lost until it is found. In the parable of the prodigal son, the father's response is for a found son. His response to the lad's return shows a truly loving, patient. (for)giving and welcoming father. Both sons are important to him for what each brings to his life. Both, therefore, • are loved in different ways. So it is with God's love. God's love is for all; they are loved for their differences. Rev. Pat challenged those gathered that morning to be messengers of that love; to welcome newcomers to our church and community so others can experience God's all-embracing love. A Swahili anthem, Sisi Gumbo We, meaning. we love you, was the senior choir's ministry of music. Special guest soloist. Shannon Scott sang descant in the anthem. A hand puppet. resembling a First Nations girl, came to the children's story time to tell how unhappy she had been at residential school: Having to relinquish her language and culture made her lonely and unhappy. Only her Ojibwa dreamcatcher gave her comfort. It was explained that the United church had made apologies and restitution for those hurts once they realized how wrong the schools had been. Camp Sunday service and potluck lunch at Camp Menesetung will he a joint service with Auburn United on Sunday, June 27 at IL a.m. Remember your lawn chair, plates and utensils as well. BUY? SELL? TRY CLASSIFIED Friday, June 18 was a grey, damp and chilly day until early afternoon. Gradually by late afternoon the sun came our and warmed things up somewhat just as though nature was aware the graduating class of Hullett Central Public School would want to be outside to take farewell pictures and enjoy their last official day of elementary education. Twenty-four young people were hardly recognizable dressed for their evening. These young men in suits and ties and paired ,with girls in long gowns and fancy hairdos made it apparent to the adults that the time had come for these teens to embrace the next step in education and life. The hallway and auditorium featured real and artificial plants decorated with twinkle lights. Parent Nancy Snell and a committee of students had tastefully decorated for both the banquet and programme. Greyhaven Gardens had generously loaned a number of the plants. Celebrations began with photos followed by the banquet catered and served by the Grade 7 class and their parents. Councillor Marg Anderson brought congratulations from Central Huron. For the award ceremony the students entered the gym through a trellis. As each was presented their diploma and year-end package principal Lois Tebbutt or teacher Dennis Drennan offered comments of their impression of each young person. Members of the Londesborough Happy Gang Seniors Club hosted the monthly birthday party at Huronlea in Brussels on June 8. The group provided cookies and squares for snacks. Gladys van Egmond and the Merrymakers entertained that afternoon. The Seniors meeting on June 30 will be at the Betty Cardno Centre in Clinton. Dinner is to be served at noon. This meeting is the last gathering until September and the last opportunity for members to add items to the suitcase for the Children of Chernobyl. 'Tis the season of graduations and this week's column includes a report of Hullett Central Public School's special evening. A former Hullett graduate, Kevin Trewartha, Floyd Herman gave the address to the students. He commented that he remembered that Hullett Central Public School had a rural school maturity, an acceptance of everyone and their strengths and weaknesses. This maturity led to a spirit of community that results in a positive energy and team work. These things, he remarked, allowed for a more complete education and wider understanding of the real world. Mr. Herman suggested that the young graduates should recogniZe that they have been fortunate in their education/situation and should be grateful. He challenged them to carry the values they have learned in this school out to improve the world. Floyd encouraged the teens as they enter high school to work hard, play hard and laugh much. In her valedictorian address, Jenna Roy took the students on a memory trip through the grades and thanked all their teachers and parents for patiently guiding the graduates to the completion of their elementary education. The customary slide show of then and now photos of the students and teachers orchestrated by Ms Wyatt. Glenda deBoer, Andrea Hulley, Laura Snell and Jessica Verwey was quite polished and professional and enjoyed by everyone. As parents and relatives made their way home, the graduates stayed to dance a while not really wanting the evening to come to an end. graduated from the University of Western Ontario on June 8 with an Honours Degree in Psychology/Philosophy. In addition, Kevin won a gold medal for having the top marks in that course. He will pursue post-graduate studies in the fall of 2005 after a year of work. Great work, Kevin and best wishes for whatever the future holds. Tom and Marjorie Duizer are again residents of the village having taken up residence in the house built by Marjorie's parents in the early 1970s at the corner of Silver and Trueman Streets. The couple is not entirely settled yet as they are making some major renovations to the house which will be ongoing for some time. Welcome back. Their former home at the east end of the village is now home to Rod Marshall and Wanda Walton and family from the Goderich area. Call 1-866-74:9422 or visit www.medicalert.ra. oF)Medic Alert Lets You Live Life. Achievement Recently at the final Scouting meeting, Matthew Hallahan of Belgrave received a plaque from his Leaders, from left: Rob Kolkman, Nancy Hakkers and Alan Young. Matthew received his plaque for being one of very few in the Blyth Cubs to ever. complete all the requirements for the seven awards and six stars. He also managed to earn 42 badges. (Photo submitted) Cheerio Club dines out Eleven ladies of the Cheerio Club met for a noon meal on Wednesday, June 16 at Millington's in Brucefield. Following their repast, they were welcomed by Betty Fisher at her apartment building in Hensall. Their afternoon business and cards were held in the building's common room. Roll call was answered with humourous -readings and -the minutes were read. It was agreed ,to donate $150 to the Loolesborough.Lions Club. Geraldine Dale won the gift of the month, given by Dorothy Johnston. Reta Kelland will host the July 21 meeting at her home in Mitchell. Restaurant details will be settled in the intervening weeks.