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Hullett school public speaking impresses Radford
Even though there have been a
number of snow days since
Christmas, a lot of activities are still
happening at Hullett Central Public
School.
The Senior volleyball teams took
part in a regional tournament last
week. Coached by Mr. Caldwell, the
boys team finished second. The
girls, coached by Mrs. Gilroy, placed
third. Thanks for representing our
school!
Because next week, March 11 to
15, is March Break, the school will
be on holidays for St. Patrick’s Day.
The school will celebrate early with
a ‘spirit day’ on Friday, encouraging
the pupils to wear green and be Irish
for a day.
On Thursday, Hullett held its in-
school public speaking contest. I
managed to hear about 50 per cent of
the speakers and was impressed at
how comfortable they were, orating
in front of the student body and a
few parents, etc. And I always
enjoyed the variety of topics chosen
by the young people. Judges for the
event were Marie Webster, Barb
Bosman and Sandra Billson.
Chosen by the judges in the
Primary division, Grades 1-3, were
Hailynn Greidanus (The 1990s),
Rodney Ansley (Silver Stick) and
Holly Gross (Corn). Junior division,
Grades 4-6, Mikayla Ansley
(Kindness), Ruby Taylor (My Fears)
and Brett Caldwell (My Dogs) were
chosen from 10 speakers. The three
winners in the intermediate division
Grades 7 and 8 were Shea Cox
(Television), Ian Driscoll
(Homework) and Jillian Shortreed
(World Hunger).
Every speaker that day was a
winner in my opinion for facing their
fear and speaking in front of
everyone.
Congratulations to all of you!
Good luck to the first-place
speakers, who will now move on to
the next level of competition at
Kincardine on March 9. I’m sure
they will all do a great job.
A sign of spring in our area are the
bright posters announcing this year’s
“Breath of Spring” at the Seaforth
Agriplex. This event always sells out
so hurry and get a ticket if you want
to be part of the crowd on
Wednesday, April 17. Steve
Hildebrand will emcee the evening
and speakers include Maria Lagasca
Colendes, Doug Brown and Nancy
Anstett. Check the posters for ticket
locations. Proceeds will benefit the
Seaforth Agricultural Society and
the Tanner Steffler Foundation.
We learned this week of the
passing of John Taras at age 73.
Long-time area residents will recall
the Taras family lived in
Londesborough for a time on the
property where Bob and Edna Reid
now have their log home. Others in
the family included Frank, also
deceased, Marilyn and Barbara.
John was living in Stratford prior to
his death.
Londesborough United Church
will be the location for a celebration
of life for Helen Lee on Saturday,
Mar. 9 at 2 p.m. The family asks that
you bring along something Helen
gifted you over the years she lived in
the village.
NEWS
FROM LONDESBORO
By BRENDA
RADFORD
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Event marks spring
A long-awaited celebration
Hullett Central Public School students marked their 100th day in class on March 1. The event
was later than normal thanks to numerous snow days. Activities included a 100-space snakes
and ladders game being played by Clay Hoggart, left, and Jordan Shannon. (Denny Scott photo)