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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Citizen, 1998-12-02, Page 26,4 61).11 aq e4ristmas presented by Blyth Business Association Saturday,- Dec. 19 _6f30 p.m. - Jingle Bell Walk starting at Blyth Memorial Hall Courtyard 7:00 p.m. - Carol Singing 7:30 p.m. - Christmas Pageant at Blyth Memorial Hall, featuring lots of local talent. Anyone wishing to share their talents, please call Fran or Karen 523-9300 or Don Scrimgeour 523-4551 Silver and canned or non-perishable food collection with proceeds to North Huron Community Food Share 9:00 p.m. The party continues with Karaoke at The Blyth Inn This ad generously sponsored by Scrimgeour's Food Market Blyth 523-4551 Congratulations to the winners of the Oscar de la Penta Fragrance 61i $100. Gift Certificate Part of the SEARS Contest Nora Stephenson & Darlene Oldfield Sandy Bos & Audrey Patterson Oldfield Pro Hardware Luann's Country Flowers Win a gorgeous pair of Diamond Stud Earrings, draw date Saturday, Dec. 5,1998. Complete the entry form found in your last catalogue and deposit it in the ballot box at your local Sears Catalogue location. Over $1,500,000 in prizes to be awarded in this contest ON $3.00 THURSDAYS Drop into either of our offices any Thursday with your word classified (maximum 20 words) and pay only 5100 (paid in advance). That's 51.00 oft regular rates Ci *tizen PAGE 26. THE CITIZEN, WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 2, 1998. Blyth PS news Class makes pet paper bag puppets By Alicia Marshall For the past few weeks the Grade 3/4 class has been studying "Les Animaux de Compagnie" (trans- lated that means pets). To complete Stratford had record attendance The final box-office figures for the Stratford Festival's 46th season, which concluded on Sunday, Nov. 8, were announced Nov. 24 by General Manager Antoni Cimolino. The six-month season, encompassing a total of 585 performances of 12 productions in three theatres, earned a gross box- office revenue of $23,591,730 the highest in the Festival's history. Total attendance for the season was 523,015, representing 71 per cent of capacity. Admittances were up nearly 20,00 over last year, and these numbers have steadily increased throughout Artistic Director Richard Monette's tenure over the past five seasons. "Richard Monette has given us one more stellar season, and with the momentum of the past five years behind us, we look forward to another enlightening, entertaining and record-breaking season in 1999," said Cimolino.. "Admittances have grown by nearly 75,000 tickets annually over the course of Richard Monette's tenure, with a marked increase in 1998 in youth audiences, U.S. visitors and shoulder-season business." The members' priority booking period began on Nov. 9 for the 1999 season, and ticket sales and overnight accommodations are already brisk confirming the strength of selections for the forthcoming season, said Cimolino. Phone lines for the 1999 season open to the public on Jan. 16. The 1999 seasons runs from May 4 to Nov. 7. Complete year-end financial results will be announced at the Annual General Meeting of Members of the Stratford Shakespearean Festival Foundation of Canada, at the Festival Theatre on Saturday, Dec. 12 at 11 a.m. this unit they constructed pet paper bag puppets and conducted their own plays. They performed their plays for other classes and Cole Stewart and Andy Toll videotaped them. Several students in Grade 7/8 class are communicating in French with German students from Rostock, near the Baltic Sea in former Eastern Germany. Blyth Public School would just like to say welcome to Mr. Shaw, who is acting as principal while Mr. Maertens is away. Mr. Shaw is vice-principal at Howick Central School and resides in Wingham. By Brianne Schultz Many students from our school participated in the Remembrance Day contest which was sponsored by the Legion. There were two divisions in the contest, Grade 7 and 8, Intermediate, Grade 4, 5 and 6 Junior. Here is a list of winners from Blyth Public School: Junior Poems, first, Rebecca Schultz; second, Amanda Bearss. Intermediate Poems, first, Brianne Schultz; second, Katelyn Linner; third, Dane Corneil. Junior Essay, first, Jacob Rouw; second, Amanda Bearss; third, Danny Cullen. Intermediate Essay, first, Katie Cook. Intermediate Black and White Poster, first, Steven Van Amersfoort; second, Andrew Toll; third, Melissa Black. Intermediate Colour Poster, first, Alicia Marshall; second, Lisa Baarda. Congratulations to everyone who participated and to everyone who won. By John Battye The Grade 3/4s have been studying medieval times for the past few weeks. The things they have been studying are falconry, manors, becoming a knight, and reading about the tools they used. Creative, is one word that explains the Grade 3/4s. Each student has created his or her own castle each with many detailed features in it. They have also been reading the book, The Door in the Wall. This novel took place when the Black Plague swept throughout England. Last week the class visited the Blyth Library where Mrs. Brigham taught them how to research information using the internet, as well as reference books. She also allowed them to sign out many books to help with their studies. Thank you Mrs. Brigham from the Grade 3/4 class. Tell us your holiday tradition For this year's "Season's Greetings" issue we are looking for personal anecdotes from our readers. In 50 words or less tell us about your favourite family holiday tradition, something that you and your loved ones have enjoyed, a memory that continues with each generation. Submit them to either of The Citizen offices until Dec. 9. Drop them off, fax them to 523- 9140 or 887-9021 or mail to Box 429, Blyth, ON NOM 1F10. Make sure to include your name, address and telephone number as the entries will be put together for a draw. One winner will receive a gift package of two coupons for two Blyth Festival productions in the 1999 season. Players St. Anne's theatre students hosted An Evening of the Unexpected on Nov. 25, 26, 27. Three plays were performed, two of which were scenes from Edgar Allen Poe. The other The Lynching of Jube Benson was adapted from a short story by Paul Laurence Dunbar. OAC students performed three skits, including this one Mops. Local talent was Sarah McNichol who appeared in Dreams; Mark Nonkes, appearing in Clowns and Poe's Heart; Erin Roulston, Clowns, Heart; Shannon Scott, Clowns; Shane Hesch, House of Usher, Elizabeth Ross, House of Usher. ( News-Record photo) Aux. wraps up Christmas babes The Nov. 23 meeting of the Auxiliary to the Wingham and District Hospital was held in the hospital boardroom with 18 members in attendance. President Helen Dougherty welcomed everyone and the Auxiliary prayer was read in unison. Guest speaker, Judith Gaunt, spoke about the guide book "Harvest Trail" — a directory promoting Huron County. A thank you note from Becky Van Camp, winner of the Hospital Auxiliary Award, was read. Shirley Kaufman and her committee will be decorating the hospital for the Christmas Season. December babies will be leaving the hospital in Christmas stockings made by auxiliary member Marion MacKenzie. Four members attended the Fall Conference held at the Waterloo Inn. The speaker was Elizabeth Witmer, Minister of Health. The sessions they attended were enjoyed. The next blood donor clinic will be held March 11 at F. E. Madill Secondary School. Hospital bridge is underway. New players are needed. If you wish to learn how to play bridge and to enjoy being part of the group contact Marilyn Wood at 357-1923. The date for the next meeting is Jan. 25.