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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Citizen, 2001-12-24, Page 3Congratulations School Commandant Lieutenant-Colonel Bill Sergeant pres- ents the Top Student Award to graduating imagery techni- cian, Private Jill Cooper (CF photo; Master-Corporal Luc Champagne) Merry Christmas Here's hoping the holiday season delivers everything you've wanted. Please accept our best wishes and gratitude. Merry Christmas! Peter, Carol, Liz, Paula, Melissa, Melanie, Kendra, Courtney & Pat tbe Bly D 100 Clbsed Dec. 24, 25 & 26 Open Dec. 27, 28 & 29 Closed Dec. 31, Jan. 1 & 2 Open again Jan. 3 The Citizen is closed for holidays OXING WEEK!: BLOWOUT! Starts December 28 at 9 am 25 (1/0 Storewide* Off It's year-end; and we don't want to count it. * Some exclusions apply 50 % Christmas Items* Off * excludes Christmas Trees. We deliver to Goderich, Clinton, Wingham, Brussels and points in between. Free to hospitals and funeral homes - $30 minimum order. THE CITIZEN, WEDNESDAY,' DECEMBER 24, 2001. PAGE 3. Blyth photographer, tops airforce imagery course Help protect the environment Reduce, reuse and recycle will be closed until Thursday January 3 at 10 am , • After years of experimenting with various aspects of photography and advertising, Jill Cooper decided last summer to leave her hometown of Blyth to join the military and see for herself what they had to offer in the field of imagery. Having survived the proverbial boot camp in Saint-Jean, Quebec, Private Cooper travelled to 16 Wing in Borden, Ontario, to attend the apprentice-level imagery technician course at the Canadian Forces School of Aerospace Technology and Engineering. "I was quite impressed with the quality of the equipment and the level of knowledge of the instruc- tors," she said. "I had taken a course in journalism in college, and I can tell you that in comparison, the facil- ities and equipment that we had access to were better in Borden. I enjoyed the course very much." In fact, Private Cooper enjoyed the training so much that she ended-up being presented with the Top Student Award as the candidate who achieved the highest academic marks over the period of the course. "I feel proud and honoured to have finished ishing, and digital imaging technolo- gy- "I had a camera in my hands pret- ty much throughout the whole course, during working hours and off-duty, even on weekends. I par- ticularly enjoyed practising portrai- ture and composition." Upon her graduation, Private Cooper was posted to 14 Wing Greenwood, in Nova Scotia, where she now contributes to the imaging support of Maritime patrol opera- tions. BBA donates to arena fund At the November meeting of the Blyth Business Association Jody Black reported on the fall dinner meeting of Oct. 18. There were 96 dinner tickets sold at $25 each for a total of $2,400 and 19 seminar tick- ets sold at $15 each for $285. after expenses the profit was $431.09. It was agreed that half the pro- ceeds are to go towards the arena. Eleanor Babcock made a motion to the arena fund $250. The next meet- ing is Jan. 29, 8 a.m. at the June Hill Room, Blyth Festival Theatre. Enter the administration office and follow the signage. Please Recycle %liaril This Newspaper FROM BLYTH ATTENTION READERS The next edition of The Citizen will be out on WEDNESDAY, JAN. 9 top student. I think my background and work experience in the field of photography at my hometown news- paper helped me a lot." During her four-month apprentice course, Private Cooper learned the basics of conventional photography and video including the use of small and medium format cameras, the processing and printing of colour film, the operation and maintenance of processing equipment, photo fin- Please note: In the December 19th issue of The Citizen, Page 28, Community Christmas Service ad, The Living Water Christian Fellowship was inadvertently omitted from the list of Churches. We apologize for this oversight. The Citizen will be closed until Thursday, January 3 * The next paper will be out on Wednesday, January 9, 2002 Teleflora. VISA For unto us a child is born, unto us it son is given, and the government shall be upon his shoulder: and his name shall be called Wonderful, Counsellor, The mighty God, the everlasting Father, The Prince of Peace. — Isaiah 9:6 Wishing you tidings of great joy this holiday season. Thanks for your continued support. Ruth, John, Hannah & Emily Vyl Picture It Photography Blyth 523-9892 IteasCne - r. Luanti's Country Flowers 409 Queen St., Blyth 523-4440 1-800-610-7757 Season's best, goodwill and good faith to all. We hope your holiday is warmed by the Spirit of friendship MERRY CHRISTMAS TO YOU AND YOUR FAMILY Closed December 24, 25, 26 Open December 27 & 28 Open 9 - 3 p.m. December 31 Closed January 1 & 2 Reopening January 3 SEAFORTH MEDICAL CLINIC 527-1770 Dr. Rodney • Dr. Percival • Dr. Edwards • Dr. Rooyakkers • Dr. Yee