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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Citizen, 2018-07-05, Page 24PAGE 24. THE CITIZEN, THURSDAY, JULY 5, 2018. Hullett bitis farewell to 36 Grade 8 students PEOPLE AROUND LONDESBORO By BRENDA RADFORD Call 523-4296 Track and Field competitions are a part of every June for area schools. Following are the top three finishers in each category for Hullett Central's own in school competition. These children qualified to compete again at the regional level held in Goderich. Some of these Hullett athletes went on to compete at the district level competition held in Stratford on June 19. In the Primary Division: Grade 1, Macey Smith, Rileigh Cox and Bailey Smith; Miles Adams, Clay Hoggart and Hudson Greydanus. Grade 2, Carali Hugill, Sierra Lehmann and Keryn Dale; Justin Fleet, Everett Cherrey and Emmitt Shortreed. Grade 3, Myah Bos, Rachel Wilts and Leah Boven; Bo Wharton, Micah Adams and Brett Caldwell. In the Junior Division (2007- 2008): Mia Greydanus, Lilly Thompson and tied Audrey Kreuger /Tyler Boven; tied Kaden MacDonald/Colton Radford and Ethan Buttar. 2006, Nyla Pawitch, Ashley Radford and Sophia Greydanus; Connor Dale, Drew Wilts and Shea Cox. In the Intermediate Division (2005): Alexis Bernier, Cassidy Shannon and Shyanne Hubbard; Brody Nesbitt, Keagan Simonsen and Bradley Hubbard. (2004): Abby Bos, Evie Reid and Sadie Squires; Alex Boven, Braden Radford and Colby Dale. Congratulations to all participants as well as the top finishers. Thirty-six teenagers from Hullett Central Public School celebrated the end of the first stage of their education and got set to embark on the next stage of education/life on Wednesday, June 27. The graduation dinner and ceremony for the class of 2017/2018 was held at the Blyth and District Community Centre. The meal was prepared and served by the ladies of the Blyth Legion with the assistance of students and parents of Hullett's Grade 7 class. NJS Design and Greyhaven Gardens provided the beautiful decorations. In her presentation, Valedictorian Abby Bos stated she was honoured to represent this class on a night when all of the graduates would be looking back on the past, pondering the present and looking into the future. Her speech spoke of the highlights and events of the past 10 years and mentioned the impact of teachers on their lives/thinking. Following are awards presented that evening: English award sponsored by the Hunking family, Ashley Mielhausen; Math, sponsored by the Allen family, Shayna Hunking; Science, sponsored by Hullett Central, Axeton Wright; Design and Technology, sponsored by Howson and Howson, Colby Dale; Art, sponsored by Radford's Farm Equipment, Ashley Mielhausen and Kayley Kuntz; Performing Arts, sponsored by Hullett Central, Evie Reid; History, sponsored by Townsend Tire, Hailey Govier; Geography, sponsored by Londesborough Co-operative, Trading up While the sandbox might have been the best place to play and dig during school, now that it's out, students, like, from left, Warren Greidanus, Keith Lindsey and Kaleb Lyons can head to the beach instead. (Denny Scott photo) FROV LONDESBORO Canada Day brings patriotism Hopefully each of you did something to mark Canada Day. It was truly tempting to stay indoors out of the heat. However, organized activities to mark the day were varied with something for everyone to enjoy. We marked the celebration a day early and caught a matinee at the Huron Country Playhouse of Cruisin' Classics. Great show! One of the lines in the show caught my attention having just given up handling your mail. Did you know that in 1957 a regular stamp cost a mere three cents? Boy, things have changed! Driving about the area in the last little while we saw that folk are definitely continuing to declare their patriotism. Lots of red and white in evidence. Not only has our municipality hung lots of Canadian flags, but have you noticed the colorful new banners along the main business area in Clinton? They are eyecatchers for tourists about what the area has to offer and an attractive way to toot our own horn, so to speak. Event to grow: Vanden Heuvel Continued from page 8 humidity, she said, seemed to have a great time and all got along over the course of the four days. The tour began in Elmira and ended its first day in West Montrose before then travelling to Blyth and using it as an anchor location for Canada Day. The cyclists left Blyth early Sunday morning, making it to Goderich in the morning to take in the sights and sounds of the town on Canada Day before making their way back to Blyth for fireworks that night. The ride was then scheduled to make its way back through Perth County on Monday to finish the event. While not everyone was able to finish the tour, one woman did, a 60 - year -old from Edmonton, Vanden Heuvel said, which shows just how important the event can be to those who choose to participate. While there was plenty of cheer and good spirits on the trail, things were also positive off of it, she said. The tourism aspect of the event, Vanden Heuvel said, was also great. Those taking part in the event were able to absorb culture from throughout Huron and Perth Counties and interact with residents when they stopped, whether it was in Blyth or in Goderich. As for next year, Vanden Heuvel said the organization is planning on expanding the event and welcoming even more cyclists into the fold. Getting that first event completed and in the books so she can learn from it, she said, is an important step in the process. In the meantime, the trail is still looking for help in the form of fundraising and partnerships with adjacent landowners and local service groups to keep portions of the trail groomed throughout the year. For more information, visit the trail website at g2grailtrail.com. Ashley Mielhausen; Music, sponsored by the Bosman family, Abby Bos and Kayley Kuntz; Computer Technology, sponsored by New Orlean's Pizza, Heidi Badley; French, sponsored by Nature's Nest, Abby Bos; Outstanding Athletes, sponsored by Blyth Lions Club, Braden Radford and Evie Reid; Overall Academic Improvement, sponsored by Nature's Nest, Chandler Bromley; Student Leadership, sponsored by Ontario Principal's Council, Colby Dale; Heart of Gold, sponsored by Hullett Central Council, Allison Toll; Student Choice, sponsored by Hullett Central, Kayley Kuntz; Effort and Cooperation, sponsored by Hullett Central, Hannah Boven Student Council, sponsored by Clinton Optimist Club, Sadie Squires; Valedictorian, sponsored by Blyth Branch, Royal Canadian Legion, Abby Bos. Other awards presented were Academic Distinction, Academic Honours (80 per cent or better average], Hullett Hs and Learning Certificates. 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