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The Citizen, 2000-05-17, Page 10PAGE 10. THE CITIZEN, WEDNESDAY, MAY 17, 2000. Hullett Happenings Gr. 3, 6 students write EQAO tests FROM LONDESBORO WI tells tales of memorable trips The Londesboro Women’s Institute entertained guests from the Walton, Auburn and Maitland groups at their meeting on May 8. In answer to roll call members told of their farthest ^.or most memorable' trip. Marjorie Duizer showed her talent for card making/stamping and helped everyone present make a card as a souvenir of the evening. She showed the group a number of the beautiful items she has made. Betty Hulley and Pirette Frost spoke about the beautiful crafts they too had brought along. A penny sale arranged by Elizabeth Lawson and Reta Kelland was enjoyed by all. At the next meeting on June 12, Brigitt Hillier will talk about growing herbs and their modem day uses. speaks of real love FROM AUBURN While the media has been telling us of the possibility of teacher testing, pupils in Grades 3 and 6 at Hullett Central have been writing EQAO tests. These are province­ wide standardized tests put out by the government’s Education Quality and Accountability Office. The tests in reading, writing and mathematics are marked over the summer (sounds like the Grade 13 exams of years ago). Results are returned to the school in September. The tests are designed to discover the percentage of Ontario children learning at each of the levels 1 to 4 (top). Hullett teachers, who must be trained in how to administer the tests, Youth choir sings for Mothers Day service Jack and Helen Lee greeted churchgoers this past Sunday at Londesboro United Church for the celebration of Christian Family Sunday. The ushers were Bert and Joanne Lyon. Music, in honour of Mother’s Day, was a pleasant part of the service. Under the direction of Barb Bosman, the youth choir sang Everybody Ought to Know and Great Big Beautiful World. Seek Ye First a piano/solo duet was offered by Gail and Harry Lear. Young folk aren’t often aware of all the love, concern and labours undertaken by mothers, Rev. Paul Ross said. During his conversation with the children, he spoke of the need to thank Mom every day. In John 10: 11 to 18 Jesus calls himself the good shepherd of God’s people. The scripture passage from I Rev. Ross’s sermon The opening hymn for the service at Knox on Mother’s Day at 9:45 a.m. was Wonderful Love. Bernice Gross was the organist. Rev. Paul Ross welcomed everyone to the worship. The junior choir with Shelley Worsell as director, favoured with a song. give them on five different days. Sounds somewhat intense especially for Grade 3s. Hullett will hold track and field day on Friday, May 19. The rain date is May 24. You might want to drop by the school that day and enjoy the activity. Grades 2, 3 and 4 travel to the London Talbot Theatre on Thursday, May 18 to see a live production of a much-loved children’s novel, Charlotte’s Web. Mrs. te Raa would appreciate hearing from anyone in the community who could help on May 24 prepare costumes for the school’s spring concert. John 3: 16-24 speaks of showing love to others and was the basis for the message, Real Love. Rev. Ross acknowledged that families continue to show their love for each other throughout their lives. God showed His love by allowing Jesus to lay down his life for the Christian family. Christians must show their thanks and love to God by loving others unconditionally not just when it is convenient. Actions speak louder than words when offering real love. Next Sunday offering will Blyth/Londesboro for the Canadian Food Grains Bank. Canadian Tire money will also be accepted for camp use. Appointments for photos for the church directory can be made next Sunday, May 21. a pass-the-hat support the growing project Scripture from 1st John 3 was on the necessity of giving to those in need, to love one another. Then in John 10 Jesus said He was the Good Shepherd who gives his life that his flock might live. The sheep also know his voice and will follow. Rev. Ross’s sermon was on Real Love. He spoke of the love of another and the difference in showing affection. The love that a mother gives her children is another love too. Offering was received by Carol and Gerald McDowell. Kirby Cook were tending the bake Tempting Jason Young, sale table during the Blyth Scouting Groups’ big day in Blyth and area on Saturday. The youths and leaders were involved in a bottle drive and sold hot dogs as well. (Vicky Bremner photo) PEOPLE AROUND LONDESBORO By BRENDA RADFORD Call 523-4296 At the euchre party in Londesboro Hall on May 12 there were 18 and half tables in play. First prize was won by Orville and Reta Kelland with 71 points. Jane and Carole won second price for having 70 points Ell and Kay Lapp should probably call their home Bird Heaven as they are blessed with birds. There are always birds there but this year, they say, more than usual. Needless to say Ell has several feeders as well as nest boxes for them. However, they always have rose-breasted grosbeeks but this year numerous pairs seem to be there. The Baltimore orioles are numerous too. They sail in to drink from the special hummingbird feeder. The other feeder with smaller feeding tubes is the home of the hummingbirds. There are several but their little pet who was here last year while Gordon and Harvey with 68 points placed third. Jim and sister Mabel Jacklin had the most lone hands with six. Three share-the-wealth draws were won by Betty Thompson, Kay Konarski and Adeline Allen. The next card party will be held June 9. The Happy Gang Seniors will hold their next dance on May 26 featuring live music. Admission is $4. Please bring lunch. It’s not too late to add your name to the yard sale list posted at Tom’s store. Ads promoting these sales have been placed in six local papers. is here again. He is not any more than an inch in length, they call him petit - Ell calls him Peewee. His mate is tiny too. Imagine what their little ones look like. Early this season a couple of pairs of bluebirds arrived and are here. The Lapps see one pair going in and out of their box. There are numerous indigo buntings which come to the finch feeders. The wren is back but there is also another pair coming to the feeders too. They are tiny saucy-looking birds. Of course, there are the noisy but beautiful bluejays and also nun­ like doves. Strangely they never see a house sparrow but right now have the clipping and white crowned sparrow. The real loss this year is a pair of cardinals. Normally they are here year round but left when Lapps were away last fall and have never returned. A neighbour has three pairs so perhaps they are there Rachael s Rockettes, a local stepdancing group competed in the Midwestern Ontario Rotary Music Festival in Walkerton on May 1 and came away with first place. From left: Paige Von Hatten and Janelie Blackwell of Teeswater, Kendall Whitfield of Blyth and Kathie Johnston of Wingham. In front is teacher Rachael Bushell of Holyrood.