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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Citizen, 1990-01-31, Page 12CRAIG - RITTINGER MVCA fundraiser set for Apr. 21 - I Couple weds in St. Agatha St. Agatha’s Roman Catholic Church was the setting for the wedding ceremony uniting Douglas John Craig and Joyce Ann Rittin- ger in marriage on November 25, 1989. Father Tyson officiated, as­ sisted by the groom’s great-great uncle, Rev. Maxwell Parker. The bride is the daughter of Jim and Jean Rittinger of Kitchener while the groom’s parents are Don and Marilyn Craig of RR 2, Blyth. The bride wore a gown of white satin and lace trimmed with pearls and sequins. The cathedral train was set with lace inserts and the back of the dress was accented with strings of pearls. She carried a bridal bouquet of assorted pink and white flowers also accented by pearls. A friend of the bride, Debbie Appleby, of RR 5, Wingham was matron-of-honour. The brides­ maids were: Cynthia Schneider, Kitchener, a friend of the bride; Cindy Kestle, Kitchener, a friend of the bride; and Deb Craig, RR 2, Blyth, the groom’s sister. They wore royal blue floor length satin Top equestrienne Cheryl Campbell received the trophy forthe Highest Points in a 4H Horse Club from Allan Cardiff. The trophy was donated by the Brussels Agricultural Society and was presented during their annual banquet last Wednesday. gowns with white lace underskirts. They carried white lace fans trim­ med with pink and white flowers and strands of pearls. The bride’s cousin, Kelly Strouse of Kitchener was flower girl. She wore a floor-length gown of white satin edged with royal blue satin ruffles. Pink and white flowers filled the basket she carried. The best man was Larry Appleby of RR 5, Wingham, a friend of the groom. Ushers were: Allan Kane, RR 1, Fullarton, the groom’s cousin; Jeff Rittinger, Kitchener, the bride’s brother, and Chris Eckert, Kitchener, the groom’s friend. The groom was dressed in a black tuxedo with complimenting black tie and cumberbund while his groomsmen had ties and cumber­ bunds of blue satin. All wore pink roses, in their lapels. Family and friends enjoyed a receiption party in Wellesley fol­ lowing the ceremony. The couple have resumed resi­ dence at 370 Pioneer Drive in Kitchener. The Maitland Conservation Foundation will hold its second annual fundraising dinner on Sa­ turday, April 21 at the Brussels, Morris and Grey Community Cen­ tre in Brussels, to benefit the development of improved conser­ vation education facilities at the Wawanosh Nature Centre. The evening will include a roast beef dinner, entertainment and an auction and raffle. Everyone is welcome to attend. Tickets are available by calling 335-3557. Proceeds from the event will be put towards better classroom facili­ ties and other improvements at the Nature Centre, located in East Wawanosh Township. “These facilities are being built to meet the need for conservation and environmental education in our area’’, noted Vince Judge, Chair­ man of the Conservation Founda­ tion, “unfortunately grants from the provincial government do not Grand Theatre sponsors contest for budding playwrights The Grand Theatre, London has announced that scripts are now being accepted for the 4th Annual Young Playwrights Competition. This year’s competition, again jointly sponsored by The Grand Theatre and Q103 Radio is open to students in grades 7 - O.A.C., who are under 19 years of age and attending a southwestern Ontario school. Scripts must be received at The Grand Theatre by 5:00 p.m. Friday, March 30, and the winners will be announced Monday, April 30. The winning scripts will be workshopped the week of May 7 and presented by professional ac- tors May 11 and 12 in The Grand McManus Studio Theatre. This year’s competition offers two entrance categories: the Inter­ mediate Division, for Grades 7 - 10, and the Senior Division for grades 11 - O.A.C. Winners in both divisions will be awarded cash prizes, two subscriptions to The Grand Theatre’s 1990/91 season, and their scripts will receive work­ shop rehearsals culminating in public readings. The winning scripts may also be selected for production and recording for broadcast by Q103 Radio. The identity of competition judges will be withheld until the winners are announced, and their decisions will be final. The object of the competition is to encourage students to express themselves in their writing for theatre and radio and, in doing so, increase their awareness of these unique forms of communication. Organizer of this year’s competi­ tion, education co-ordinator Kath­ erine Brancaccio, commented: Ont ’s hydro demand increased 5% Ontario’s electricty demand in­ creased 5.0 per cent in 1989 over 1988, according to Ontario Hydro’s preliminary year-end figures. Total demand for electricity in Ontario in 1989 was 140.8 million megawatt-hours, compared to 1988’s 134.4 million megawatt- hours. During the month of December, Ontario Hydro supplied over 14 million megawatt-hours of electri­ city to Ontario consumers, approxi­ mately 10.6 per cent more electric­ ity than in December of 1988. The 23,635 megawatt peak for the month of December was ap­ proximately three per cent higher than the highest demand recorded in December of 1988, and was an all-time record. cover all of the development costs for this sort of facility.” The Maitland Conservation Foundation is a local charitable, non-profit organization that sup­ ports conservation projects being undertaken by the Maitland Valley Conservation Authority. The Wawanosh Nature Centre has been operating for five years and now attracts a total of over 5,000 students annually from Huron, Perth, Bruce, and Welling­ ton Counties. The centre provides the opportunity for students to learn about the environment, and the need to properly manage soil and water resources. The Centre is located on conces­ sion six-seven, Nature Centre Road of East Wawanosh Township. Two instructors work at the facility and provide activities for students from grades kindergarten to ten. The Nature Centre property is “We anticipate that the scripts entered this year will reflect the changing attitudes and concerns that young people face as they move into the 90’s. This competi­ tion rewards excellence with a rare opportunity to work with profes­ sional directors and performers, thereby gaining invaluable hands- on experience.” Brochures 2nd entry forms will be distributed to schools shortly, and more detailed information regarding the competition may be obtained by contacting Katherine Brancaccio at The Grand Theatre, (519) 672-9030. POKER RALLY SNOWMOBILES ONLY! SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 4, 1990 Registration 11 a. m.-2 p.m. at the Walton Hall $4.00 per hand or $10.00 for 3 hands CASH PRIZES-FOOD BOOTH-DOOR PRIZES THE HURON-PERTH CATHOLIC SCHOOL BOARD KINDERGARTEN REGISTRATION In orderto registerfor Kindergarten, children must be five [5] years of age on or before December 31,1990. Parents are asked to bring Birth Certificate, Baptismal Certificate and proof of Immunization. It is advisable that parents contact the school in which you intend to register your child for an appointment prior to the registration date. The registration date and location for Regular Kindergarten classes will be as follows - St. Joseph’s School Mr. Ed Cappelli, Principal 169 Beech Street Clinton, Ontario. NOM 1L0 482-7035 February 13,1990 1:00 P.M. -4:30 P.M. Any parent who wishes to register a child for French Immersion Kindergarten and has not yet done so, should contact - Mr. Jim McDade, Principal, 524-9901. V.McInnes, William Eckert, Chairman of the Board Director of Education also open to the public for hiking, fishing, and cross-country skiing. These facilities are operated by the Maitland Valley Conservation Authority. Approximately $20,000 is needed to finish the improvements at the centre. The Conservation Founda­ tion hopes to raise about half this amount through the fundraising dinner. Last year’s event raised about $9,000. Local businesses and individuals will be asked to support the Nature Centre through the donation of raffle and auction items. For infor­ mation on how to make a donation call 335-3557. EASTWAWAN0SH TOWNSHIP NOTICE The council of the Township of East Wawanosh deems it necess­ ary to change the date of the next regular council meeting from February 6,1990 to February 9, 1990. All regular council meet­ ings are the first Tuesday of each month at12:30p.m. Novemberto April; 7:30 p.m. May to October. THE WALTON AREA SPORTS CLUB Sacred Heart School Mr. James Steffler, Principal Cornyn Street Wingham, Ontario. NOG 2W0 357-1090 February 13, 1990 9:30 A.M. - 2 P.M.