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Home My WebLink AboutThe Citizen, 1994-02-16, Page 18Number 1X2 It was a second championship win in less than a month for the Blyth Public School girls volleyball team after finishing a recent tournament in Clinton in the first place spot. Back row, from left: Jennifer Godfrey, Christina Black, April VanAmersfoort, Skye Lantinga, Leanne Bell. Front row: Cappy Onn, Ashley Howson, Erin Roulston, Tammy Walker, Joanne Josling and coach Mr. Laurie. Absent was Nicole Denomme. Brussels PS news Students see ‘great’ show Students go to Wingham By Jenny Gowing and Heather Douma Thursday, Feb. 10 the Grade 7 and 8's went to the Sounds and Lights show at the Centre in the Square. The overall opinion of the show was great. We asked a few people what they thought about it, and here are their comments: Jeremy Clark said, "My favourite pieces were the Superman theme song and the Star Wars piece. The lighting was excellent!" Lisa Gilkes said, "My favourite song was Barcarolle from Tales of HuUett PS news Boys win tournee By Shannon Scott, Tammy Vincent and Amy Wilts On Saturday, Feb. 5 at the Central Region Volleyball Tournament held at CHSS, the HuUett Central boys spiked Gold as they captured the championship, winning five straight matches against Blyth, Seaforth, Huron Centennial, Clinton and Vanastra Public Schools. Following are the team members: Chris Dyck, Andrew Dyck, Daniel Haak, Jason Harkes, Zeb Irving, Jeff Cowan, Joey Airdrie, Darrell Gerrits, Lukas Bolinger, Kelly Boven, Kyle Anderson and Mathew Armstrong. Thanks go to the coach, Mr. Livermore who spent countless hours of practising at noon hour and after school for a major reason of the team's successes. The Hullett Senior girls team laced second at the tournament. Members of the team were: Debbie Hoggart, Amanda Anderson, Amee Cheverie, Mandy Hanna, Amy Wilts, Katie MacGregor, Rachel Arthur, Christine Lapp, Stephanie Oliver, Tara James, Katie Snell and Carey Elliott. A special thanks to Theresa Board may expand Walton PS Continued from page 9 representation for the board but, most said a reduction in numbers would not allow trustees the time needed to adequately consider all concerns that come before them. The board agreed to remain at 16 trustees. ***** The possibility of expanding Walton Public School to include Grades 4 and 5 was discussed by the board. The parents affected by the change will be notified to invite Hoffmann by Offenbach because of the interesting xylophone part." Jenny McKercher said, "I also liked Barcarolle and the lighting was very realistic." We have started the Magazine Fund Raising Campaign once again. So far we have raised $2,483. We use the money from this fundraising for field trips, special school projects and band supplies and repairs. Thanks for all your support! The volleyball season has come to an end. In junior volleyball the White team won and in the Oliver and Michelle VanLoo who acted as scorekeepers for the day. PAPIER MACHE By Tonya Drost and Amanda Haak Papier Mach€ is a French word that means chewed paper. To make papier mach6 you need flour and water mixed and s trips of paper. The Grade 2 class is making bowls and figures. This is a way of recycling newspaper. SOUNDS AND LIGHTS On Thursday, Feb. 10 the Hullett Central Concert Band will be travelling to Kitchener-Waterloo, to see and hear the production "Sounds and Lights" with the Kitchener-Waterloo Symphony Orchestra at the Centre in the Square. The orchestra will be playing songs from "Star Trek", "Star Wars", "The Sorcerer's Apprentice" and other great music. There will be a spectacular light show that will accentuate and illustrate the music. After they will stop for lunch at McDonald's and be back in time for buses. Students have been listening to the music and learning about the orchestra so they will enjoy the concert. It should be a wonderful time. their comments and suggestions. ***** Superintendent of Personnel Gino Giannandrea told the board the destreaming of Grade 9 has gone better than anyone expected. "There have been a few prob lems," he says, "mainly with the basic level students." These are being dealt with as they arise. "Overall, the program is going very well so far." There are no plans to destream Grade 10, he says. intermediate volleyball the Red team won. Congratulations to all teams participating. Next week we are starting floor hockey. Grades 4/5 to 8 are really getting involved in the Olympics. We are studying the events, countries and athletes. Mrs. Uhler, Mr. Teall and Mr. Wanless's classes are participating in the Junior Olympics. The date has tentatively been set for Feb. 18. Mr. Wanless, the senior science teacher and 6/7 homeroom teacher, has recently had surgery on his right eye. He took last week off and is now fully recovered and is back at BPS. During his absence Mrs. McDonald was supply teaching for his classes. February is an extremely busy month at BPS with speeches and the upcoming report cards. We- hope you have a very happy Valentine's Day. 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 8th Annual Citizen Citizenship Awards. Each year a committee chooses an outstanding citizen from each of the Blyth and Brussels 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 □ Blyth □ Brussels I feel she/he deserves this award because_______________ Nomination Deadline March 11/94 Name and phone number of nominator______________________________ to see ‘Higher Ground9 Area students will be gathering in Wingham soon to see "Higher Ground". Concerned by the problem of substance abuse among young peo ple, the Wingham Kinsmen Club is sponsoring the education video on Tuesday, March 1 at F.E. Madill Secondary School. Huron County A HIV/AIDS Network V holds its /r GENERAL MEETINGS The First Tuesday of Every Month at the Huron County Health Unit Hwy. 4 South, Clinton (Behind Huronview) 8 p.m. It you are interested in getting involved, or just want to find out what we are all about, please join us. Together we can Fight the Fear. The Blyth Festival Singers Seventh Annual Ceilidh An Evening of Scottish Song and Dance Saturday, February 19, 8:00 pm at Goderich Township Hall in Holmesville (Snow Date Feb. 26) Tickets $12. (Advance) s15. (At the Door) Enjoy an evening of Scottish songs, piping and danc ing, followed by a supper buffet including Haggis. Tickets available from Cardno's Mens Wear, 527-0596 and Bob & Betty's Variety, 527-1680 in Seaforth; Les Ciseaux, 482-3826,The-Dutch Store, 482-7302, Cross Roads, 482-5855 Clinton; Campbell's Cameras, 524- 7532; Goderich; Bluewater Office Equipment, 357- 1554, Wingham; Blyth Festival Box Office 523-9300 and Choir Members. There will be four showings of the 40 minute presentation — 9:15 a.m., 10:30 a.m., 1:15 p.m. and 2 p.m. Kinsman Keith Schill said that the first showing is for the high school students. However, the remaining three will be viewed by students from Grade 4 to 8 from 17 midwestem Ontario elementary schools. Huron County HIV/AIDS Network presents The A.B.C.'s of H.I.V. A one day workshop to be held on Saturday, March 5 8:30 a.m.-4:00 p.m. at the O.M.A.F. in Clinton For registration information please 482-1141 before February 19 Registration Fee ~s5.00 per Adult- (to help pay tor lunch and coffee breaks.)