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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Citizen, 2007-03-29, Page 13It is likely that the pupils in Grades 7 and 8 at Hullett Central Public School spent a good deal of their time during March break, working on their science fair projects. Pupils could submit a project individually or work in conjunction with another student. This was an in-house competition held on Wednesday, March 21. Following judging, four projects were selected to compete again at the Huron-Perth regional science fair in Seaforth on Thursday, March 29. Cousins Ali Snell and Jennifer Snell teamed up to find out What’s Lurking in Our School. For someone so young, Heather Gibson has obviously done some painting; her project set out to Take the Pain out of Painting. Reflecting her hobby or horseback riding, Emily Allen investigated How Does Music Affect Animals. These four girls are Grade 8 pupils. Germ Explosion, researched by Andy Bolinger and Jamie Plaetzer of Grade 7, is a timely topic in light of the worry scientists are expressing about “super bugs”. The students of Grade 8 are setting up boxes of chocolate selections in locations to raise cash for their year- end trip to Ottawa. Chocolate is always popular at Easter so watch for these boxes. The SAC group for the school hopes that you have marked your calendars for their reunion carnival and auction, Friday, April 13. The school is always a happening place for this community night which begins at 5 p.m. Hullett Central Public School is celebrating its 40th year and this community night is a party for the school’s birthday. All alumni and former staff are invited too. The evening will include games for the kids. Bake sale table, clowns and face painting, a silent auction. Enjoy hot dogs, cold drinks, popcorn and candy floss. Items for the silent auction are welcomed from anyone in the community. For more information call the school or Jennifer Fleming of the SAC group. THE CITIZEN, THURSDAY, MARCH 29, 2007. PAGE 13. The ladies of Londesborough’s Cheerio Club were encouraged by warmer temperatures and clear skies to travel to Mitchell for their monthly gathering. Pearl Mason and Ruth Shiell joined the group. They enjoyed a noon meal at The Crosswinds restaurant and then spent the afternoon at the home of Reta Kelland. Reta served the ladies a cheesecake dessert. Following the serenity prayer by Dorothy Johnston, roll call was answered with humorous readings. Gloria McEwing won the gift of the month given by Betty Fisher. Card games rounded out their time together. The club will meet again on April 18. Just so It was a day of Creative Cards at Hullett Central Public School as Heather VanDorp, Glenda DeBoer and Mary Ann Drost led a workshop as a fundraiser for the school. (Vicky Bremner photo) Students present science fair projects Looking for local heroes There are so many people out there who do so much to improve their community. Now you have a chance to say thanks. Nominate that special person for the 22nd Annual Citizen Citizenship Awards. Each year a committee chooses an outstanding citizen from each of the Blyth and area and Brussels and area communities to receive an award for contribution to the community. If you know someone you think should be honoured, please fill in the ballot and send it in. You may attach a longer explanation of why you think your nominee should win, if you like. If you have nominated someone before and he or she didn't win, please feel free to try again. I nominate as Citizen of the year for I feel she/he deserves this award because Nomination Deadline April 30, 2007. Name and phone number of nominator ❑❑Blyth & area ❑❑Brussels & area Deadline extended to April 30 NEWS FROM LONDESBORO Cheerios dine in Mitchell A fundraiser of a different sort has just been launched by the Londesborough Lions Club, their first annual rubber duck race. The ducks will be set loose at an as-yet- undecided site close to the village at 1:30 p.m., Sunday, May 27. First duck across the line brings $500 to its owner. The second duck floating over the line has a value of $200 while the third-place duck owner wins $100. What happens if yours is the last duck to the finish line? You receive the ‘lame duck’ award. Tickets are $5 each and available from any member of the Lions club and at a variety of other locations. By BRENDA RADFORD Call 523-4296 PEOPLE AROUND LONDESBORO Londesborough United Church presents their annual Songfest on April 15 beginning at 7 p.m. This musical evening is a favourite for many in the area and is a great bargain at $8. This year’s program includes the Bushell family of Kincardine, Kirby Cook of Blyth, the Gibson family from Clinton, Harriston’s Hiemstra family, the Lobbs (male chorus) from the area and a Londesborough quartet. Plan now to attend. Then on Thursday, June 14 the Scott Wood Show comes to Londesborough United Church. Word has it that this, too, is a must- attend event for music lovers. Tickets are now available from Ken Hunking, Pat Cook, Joan Whyte and John Jewitt or from the church office. Flowers in the sanctuary of Londesborough United Church on Sunday, March 25 were placed in celebration of the life of Joy Penfound by her family. Joy’s quiet presence and faith will be missed by the Londesborough church family and community. Sympathy is extended to Elgin and their families. The Sacrament of Holy Communion will be observed at Londesborough United Church this coming Sunday, April 1, Palm Sunday. Church to host Songfest