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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Citizen, 1990-05-23, Page 3THE CITIZEN, WEDNESDAY, MAY 23, 1990. PAGE 3. Book lovers, authors flock to Blyth for book sale Book lovers young and old will flock to Blyth Memorial Hall on Saturday, May 26 and Sunday, May 27 for Huron County’s largest book sale. The Book Shop in Blyth will also play host on Saturday, May 26 to many authors from the region who will autograph their new books. Special guests are: playwright Colleen Curran, histor­ ian Beulah Homan, children’s wri­ ter, Leslie Elizabeth Watts and fiction writer Jane Urquhart. On Saturday, May 26 from 10 The Bear Facts SEED GROWTH UPDATE by Shawn Clark and Mark Wilson The grade 2’s and 5‘s experi­ ment on the comparison of growth between Space exposed tomato seeds and regular tomato seeds is continuing. At the end of two weeks, Earth tomato plants aver­ aged 5.3 cm. in height and 2.0 cm. in width. Space exposed seeds measured 5.4 cm. in height and 2.0 cm. in width. The second week. Earth plants averaged 5.5 cm. high and 2.2 cm. wide. The others averaged 5.5 cm. high and 2.6 cm. wide. There are 45 Earth plants and 47 Space exposed plants. The average growth of Earth seeds was 2 mm in height and 2 mm in width. Space seeds averaged 1 mm in height and 6 mm in width. The growing story of plants in our classroom will continue and we will report again soon. STUDENTS VISIT BLYTH FESTIVAL by Capucine Onn The students in grade 3 and 4 went to the theatre on May 9. First, we met our guide, Jane Gardener. Then she showed us several boxes which had the models of the stage layout of former plays performed at the theatre. Jane showed us all around the theatre. We even got to stand on the stage and look at the lights and the curtains. She showed us the new addition. We went up many stairs and down again. Then she showed us dresses and hats. These dresses and hats were used in the latest plays. We got to touch the dresses and try on the hats. Most of the dresses glittered. Jane showed us where they made all the furniture for the plays. She took us to a room where the actors re­ hearse. Tape was on the floor to tell the actors where to step and how to move. Jane told us that the theatre has to be big because of all the different things going on at one time while a play is being done on stage. We had fun and we all hope we can go again sometime. FORMER STUDENT RETURNS by Melissa Kerr Our school is very happy to have Heather McDonald, a student at the University of Guelph here to help the teachers and students as a volunteer. She tutors students, helps with special events, prepares material for art lessons and works in the classroom with the teachers. Heather has been here since the end of her year at University and will continue to help out until the end of the school year. She is presently studying Early Childhood Education in Guelph and her goal is to be accepted into Teacher’s College. To gain experience, she decided to volunteer in a Public School. Fortunately, she chose ours. Heather has a very buav sche­ dule. She also works evenings at “The Classic Restaurant’’. The staff and students appreciate her help and wish her well in her future plans. MR. OLIVER VISITS by Skye Lantinga On Tuesday, May 15, Mr. Oliver, a Drama Teacher from CHSS, came to our school to teach grades 3 and 4 a little bit about drama. Mr. Oliver, in the auditorium, taught the students how to make a pretend fight look real. Mr. Oliver and his helper, student David Latour, fas­ cinated many boys and girls. Zebulon Irving and Tim Lantinga put on a nice performance along with Angie Walden and Leanne Haggitt. In an hour of practice, we got many other good performances. Mr. Oliver has made drama much more exciting for many Blyth students. Maybe they’ll teach bro­ thers and sisters, relatives and friends, or, even show parents. Thank you to Mr. Oliver and David Latour for using their time, to introduce drama to us. ROCK ON by Chad Haggitt and Chris Bromley On Monday, May 14, grade 7 and 8 students from Hullett Central visited our school. They performed the musical show “Rock On’’ which was presented at their spring concert. The songs in the show were from the 50’s, 60’s and 70’s. A few of the titles were “Wild Thing’’ and “Blue Velvet’’. Everyone enjoyed the music and the dance moves. Thanks for coming Hullett. EXCITEMENT IN KINDERGARTEN by Kim Ferguson and Kimey Richmond On Wednesday, May 17, the Kindergarten class and their tea­ cher, Mrs. Mary Buffinga visited the Blyth Fire Hall as part of their study on community helpers. The Fire Chief, Paul Josling met them and introduced a film on fire safety. They looked at all the equipment the firemen use and were given a ride back to the school in the Emergency Van. When they were back in their class, they wrote a thank you letter and drew pictures about their trip. 100 entries expected for parade Continued from page 1 Horse Patrol. Bluewater Shriners Fire Brigade, Scooter patrol and Rat patrol. Parade organizers welcome en­ tries such as old cars, clowns (old or otherwise), children on bicycles, in wagons or in baby strollers .. even big kids on bikes. “Walk the route with a sign on your back, bring your dog. bring your horse, bring your mother-in-law” Jane Gardner publicity committee chair­ may says. For more information on the parade or the Festival call 523-4545. a.m. to 12 noon, Colleen Curran, author of Blyth Festival’s opening play, “Local Talent” will be at the Book Shop, signing copies of her new book, “Triple Play’’ featuring three one-act plays: “El Clava- dista” (a black comedy about two vacationing teachers in Mexico), "A Sort of Holiday” (an unlikely romantic comedy about two stran­ gers who clash one afternoon in a small college library) and “Amelia Earhart Was Not a Spy” (a romantic comedy which pits practi­ cal Chester, whom Hilary intends to marry, against Kevin, her best friend with whom she has been living for almost seven years), published by Nu-Aged Editions of Montreal. Colleen’s other publish­ ed plays include “Sacred Hearts” published by Playwrights Union; and “Cake-Walk” which appears in the anthology “Four New Come­ dies” published by Playwrights Union. Leslie Elizabeth Watts, author and illustrator of children’s books, is now working on a mystery novel for adults. She illustrated “The Beauty Who Would Not Spin” and Blyth People Visitors with Alvin and Gene Snell on Victoria weekend were daughter Shirley and Jack John­ son, Kari and Kurt of London. The last euchre party of the spring was held at Blyth Memorial Hall Monday night, May 21. At the euchre party of May 14, Nora Kelly and John Simpson had the high scores. Kay Hesselwood and John Hesselwood had the low scores. Alberta Stevens and Don Haines had the most lone hands. Erma Crich won the special prize. There were 13 tables in play. Monday night euchre parties will resume in the fall. NOTICE RESIDENTS VILLAGE OF BLYTH May second regular monthly meeting of Blyth Council has been scheduled for Tuesday, May29th, 1990. 7:30 p.m. Blyth Council Chambers. Blyth Council after a trip in Italy, she wrote and illustrated “The Troll of Sora” , published several months ago by Oxford University Press. She lives in Harriston with her husband who is also an artist, and their daugh­ ter, Emily. She’ll be autographing her new books at the Book Shop on Saturday from 12 noon to 1:30 p.m. Well into her retirement, Beulah Homan, a resident of Goderich, has written a charming and interesting historical novel set in nineteenth century Huron County, “A Place Called the Ridge” was published by Natural Heritage last year, and a sequel is in the hands of an editor. Mrs. Homan will be signing books from 2 - 3 p.m. at the Book Shop. Although she has been writing for several years, Jane Urquhart, a resident of Wellesley, is now drawing more attention with her new book, “Changing Heaven” published this spring by McClellan and Stewart. This is her third work of fiction, her first novel was “Whirlpool” and was followed by “Storm Glass”, a collection of short stories. As in her first novel, “Changing Heaven”, also deals with the Victorian era and is written with great skill and the very unique Urquhart style. Jane Urqu­ hart will be at the Book Shop from 3 - 4:30 p.m. Blyth Rutabaga Festival June 22-24,1990 T-Shirts On Sale Now $9.99 Adults $6.99 Youth Available at Webster’s Cloth­ ing and Village Clerk’s Office Buy Now While Supplies Last Guess who’s in the bag - enter your suggestion at Citizen before Tuesday, May 29th. [Draw 12 Noon] for a Festival prize. -LUELLA McGOWAN- MAY 26, 1990 Relatives and friends are invited to an open house in her honour Saturday, May 26,1990 from2:00-5:00p.m. to be held at Blyth United Church, Blyth Ontario No presents are needed to give her pleasure. Your handshake and smile will be her treasure BLYTH FESTIVAL BLYTH FESTIVAL SINCERS HURON COUNTY'S LARGEST GARAGE SALE ALL DAY SATURDAY USED BOOK SALE SPECIAL GUESTS AUTOGRAPH HAKE TABLE WITH HOME BAKING THEIR BOOKS ATTIIE BOOK SHOP ON SATURDAY Saturday, May 26 - 10 am - 5pm Sunday, May 27 — 12 pm - 4pm BLYTH MEMORIAL HALL Remember we have Fresh Flowers, arrangements for all occasions, \ I . / .\\U H/// — PRE \\\>-^ -V// wire service & Oldefloia delivery Summer Save $200 on this beautiful 4 piece white wicker set Includes table, two chairs, love seat and cushions of your choice! /CHRISTMAS\ FREE .^COUNTRY \ OELIVERY Flowers & Gifts ' . \ 523-4820