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The Citizen, 1999-12-08, Page 27THE CITIZEN, WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 8, 1999. PAGE 27. Winning smile Joan Gutmanis of Blyth, left, was the happy recipient of the draw prize from the 1999 Christmas Home Tour in Blyth on Saturday, Nov. 20. Cathy Howson presents the basketful of items on behalf of the Blyth Skating Club Home Tour Committee, (photo submitted) Actors aid Listowel fire victims Constant fixture No parade in Brussels would be complete without Don McNeil’s novelty automobile. Santa Claus parade watchers saw it decked out for the season. (Vicky Bremner photo) Gretzky sweater draw, Sat. The second early bird bonus drawing of the Blyth Bulldogs WIN! WIN! Sweepstakes will be held this Saturday at 9 a.m. in the Village of Blyth Municipal Offices. The prize is an authentic, autographed Wayne Gretzky hockey sweater, valued at up to $1,200. Authentic Wayne Gretzky merchandise is increasingly difficult to obtain and organizers are excited to have the autographed sweater. They look forward to Saturday’s draw. “Some ticket buyers are only interested in winning the Gretzky sweater - and those who haven’t bought tickets yet, still have time”, said Todd MacDonald. As of Monday, 1,200 tickets had been sold. Only 1,500 are available. Net proceeds from the WIN! WIN! Sweepstakes will establish the Blyth and District Community Centre Capital Fund. The fund is to begin preparing for the inevitable capital improvements that will be necessary at the arena in the near future. The grand prize drawing will be held Christmas Eve day for a loaded 2000 Chevy Z71 extended cab pickup with a suggested retail price of $44,270. The winner chooses the colour. For more information, contact Dwight Chalmers at 523-4766, Todd MacDonald at 523-9274, Steven Sparling at 523-9746, Scott Stevenson at 526-7607 or the 24- hour ticket line at 523-4256, extension 29. A familiar name from Blyth Fes­ tival has pulled together an A-list of performers to help out his home­ town. Director Paul Thompson, a grad­ uate of Listowel District Secondary School contacted North Perth Mayor Vincent Judge shortly after the disastrous downtown fire in Listowel Nov. 16 to ask what he might do to help. Thompson said while he was wondering what to do, he began receiving calls from other actors who had been saying the same thing. “We’ve got to do something for Listowel.” A gala benefit has been planned for Dec. 17 at the Listowel Agricul­ tural Society. Among the perform­ ers, dubbed the “firefighters from the arts” is playwright/actor Ted Johns, well-known stage and televi­ sion actor David Fox, one of Cana­ da’s foremost actresses, Anne Anglin, who is married to Thomp­ son, actors Jack Nicholson and Eric Coates (both familiar names at Blyth Festival), and popular enter­ tainer Don Harron. Ticket prices are $15 with all proceeds going to help those dis­ placed by the fire. FRI. -THURS. GODERICH 524-7811 “A Triumph Rzi Rrrd Till NTw YORK ORSf RV) R PARK THEATRE ENDS THURSDAY Huron Liberal receives award Atwood Lions Bingo every Thursday Doors open 6:30 p.m. Starts at 7:OO p.m. At the annual meeting of the Ontario Liberal Party held on the weekend of Nov. 27 and 28, Joe Hogan, of Exeter, was awarded the President’s Provincial Award tor the Liberal Volunteer of the Year. Hogan has been an active member of local riding associations for the past 36 years. He was president of the Huron-Middlesex, Huron and Huron-Bruce Riding Associations for 18 consecutive years, from 1981 until he stepped down in October of 1999. He worked on several election campaigns, including many of those of former Agriculture Minister, Jack Riddell. Most recently, he was campaign manager for Ross Lamont in the 1999 election. Jackpot $500. on 54 calls Pot of Gold $500. on 55 calls Loonie Bin “Extraordinary performances from Susan Sarandon and Natalie Portman in a film that's funny, teary and terrific." RrtCnllw WWORTV Anywhere ra But HERE DECEMBER 10-16 N.i.n. Portman FRI. & SAT. 6:45 & 9:00 PM SUN.-THURS. 7:30 PM SAT. & SUN. MAT. 2 PM ALL MAT. SEATS $4.25 FRI. & SAT. 6:45 & 9:15 PM SUN.-THURS. 7:30 PM LONG DISTANCE? CALL 1-800-265*3438 FOR TOLL FREE MOVIE INFO KEH TWIN CINEMA 11 SURROUND SOUND STEREO ]■ LISTOWEL 291-3070 STARTS FRIDAY ■■A CINEMA 1 7 PM & 9:15 PM ■ z SLEEPY aa HOLLOW z NOT RECOMMENDED FOR CHILDREN, FRIGHTENINGzSCENES, BRUTAL VIOLENCE z CINEMA 2 7 & 9:15 PM as END OF Restricted DAYS-ARNOLD SCHWARZENEGGER - and still alive Muzzy From family & friends GRADUATION Jeff Finch graduated from Fanshawe College, with his 2 year motive power, automotive technician diploma. Jeff is currently employed by Brussels Motors. Congratulations! Jeff, Love your family HEY KIDS!!! Santa Claus is coming to Blyth Saturday, December 11th Lions Park ~ 1:30 p.m. Sleigh Rides with Jolly Old St. Nick Hot Dogs Hot Chocolate Hot Coffee In case of no snow - Santa will arrive on his wagon Sponsored by The Blyth Lions Club