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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Citizen, 2004-05-27, Page 14Only the Newspaper "\1 Think about it! Only newspapers have users who are literate, educated, make more money and have good jobs, the people retailers want to reach. Its where busi- nesses meet their customers! Your Newspaper: The Link to Your Community! MERLE HAGGARD ILI IKE NEVER BEFORE CAISLACILANI TOUR 2004 The Concert Event of 2004! WITH GUESTS BIACKIE & THE RODEO KINGS AND RUSSELL deCARLE Thursday May 27 .g41/ENT4Sait Tickets ON SALE NOW at ticketmaster and the John Labatt Centre Box Office Charge By Phone 519-488-1012 www.ticketmaster.ca www.merlecanada2004.com PAGE 14. THE CITIZEN, THURSDAY, MAY 27, 2004. Students prepare to pay and play for prom night By Elyse DeBruyn Citizen staff Area high school students are being reminded to have fun and be responsible during one of most memorable high school events, which is why some students are willing to spend hundreds of dollars on one night. But how much is too much to spend? The F.E. Madill Secondary School formal (or prom) will be celebrated on May 29 by many students from Grade 9 - 12 at the North Huron Wescast Community Complex, costing some students anywhere from $200 to $400. Tickets for formal are $20 a person or $35 a couple. Not bad for a fun night, but then (for some) add on the cost of the dress or tux, hair dos. getting the nails touched up and the limo or gas for the car (which isn't cheap these days). Grade 12 student Jenn Voisin said she will attend the formal for the third time, but this is the year she spent the most money. She said her dress cost $260. a group of eight friends rented a limo at $90 a person and her hair cost about $30. "I wasn't planning on spending so much, but it's my last year so I wanted to get all dressed up," she said. But Katelyn Linner, also a Grade 12 student, decided she wasn't going to "go crazy and spend tons of money." Linner said her dress cost $70, she has plans for a barbecue with friends, whom she will be driving to the formal with. Her mom is doing her hair and she said she will be doing her own make-up. "It's ridiculous (the amount of money people spend.) It doesn't mean that much to me. I want to go because it's the only time I'll get to attend and if I don't go, I'll probably regret it later in" life. It's tradition. People always go at the end of their high school careers." Nigel Black a Grade 12 student, said spent $300 on his suit, $35 for tickets and about $50 for transportation. "All together I think I spent probably about $450. That's expensive enough. It's not necessary to spend a lot of money, but it's fun, sort of. to get all dressed up and celebrate the night." Although older students are invited to formal, younger ones are welcome as well and Grade 10 student Lindsay Malhiot said she's attending the formal, but not spending "much money." "If it was 'my final year, I'd spend a lot of money, but there's no sense every year spending that much." She said she borrowed a dress, her date is buying her ticket, paying for her limo ($100 for each person for five couples) and "probably" paying for dinner. Brian Geotz, a Grade 12 student, admitted to spending $400 on his tux for the formal; but he said he will use it more than just the one night. "I don't think it's necessary to spend a lot of money on one night, but if people like to show off and celebrate the big night, that's fine with me. I'll try to look flashy, but try to spend the lowest amount as possible." Aside from his tux, he said he will spend money on gas (as he is driving his uncle's car), $20 for a corsage for his date and a group of his friends are gathering to have a barbecue dinner before the formal. The night may be full of fun and excitement, but the students' safety is one of the school's main concerns for formal night. A recent assembly was held to remind students about the damaging effects drinking and driving can have, not just on them, but on others as well. John Fischer, a Grade 12 student, said his parents have talked to him over the years about being a responsible driver and the school's assembly was "really good." "It was really well done. It had a personal touch to it that, I think, hit a lot of people hard, which can be a good thing." Sara Pfeffer in Grade 12, said formal is an important night and students should be responsible. "My parents tell me not to drink and drive (like most parents tell their kids.) A lot of people were in tears during the assembly because the stories are so real. I think it definitely got through to most people." Historical Society meets in Stanley Twp. The annual meeting of the Huron County Historical Society was held on Thursday evening, May 20 at 7:30 p.m. at the Stanley Twp. complex west of Varna. President Debbie Bauer welcomed everyone. Bill bawson, Huron County warden and reeve of Bluewater extended greetings and a welcome to the municipality. Secretary, Rhea Hamilton-Seeger read the minutes. The treasurer's report was read by Pamela Stanley. The membership report was given by Jean Fraser. Presently there are 186 members. Officers elected for 2004-2005 are: past president, David Yates, Goderich; president, Debbie Bauer, Auburn: first vice-president, (vacant): recording secretary. Rhea Hamilton-Seeger, Auburn; corresponding secretary. Nancy Hughes, Goderich; membership and publicity, Jean Fraser, Ethel; councillors, Isobel Bissonette, Wingham; Bill Dineen, Goderich; Ralph Laviolette, Seaforth; Elaine Snell, Blyth; Reg Thompson, Clinton; Ted Turner, Goderich. Life. Memberships were presented to Joe Hogan, Exeter and Jean Fraser, Ethel. Also to receive life memberships were David McClure, Grand Bend and Ted Turner, Goderich, who were absent. The topic. History of Varna — 150 Years was told by Floyd McAsh. Varna, located in the township of Stanley, was named by Josiah Secord. There were many small pioneer churches. The earliest schools were log schools. The public library was formed in 1921 and continued until 1967. Sandra Turner outlined the events to be held July 31 and Aug. 1. This year is the 40th anniversary of the Huron County Historical Society. The minutes of the first meeting were read. There were 160 charter members. On May 6, 1964, a meeting was held in Goderich which resulted in the formation of the Huron County Historical Society. The first executive meeting was held in the board room of the court house on June 1, 1964. The first open meeting of the Society was held in the Carlow Hall on Oct. 16, 1964. Special 20th birthday celebrations Huron East coucil at its May 18 meeting approved payment of accounts in the amount of $396,411.88. *** Brussels Agricultural Society '- extended an invitation to attend the 143rd Brussels Fall Fair on were held in Colborne Central school just south of Carlow. A 40th anniversary cake and refreshments were served by the Varna Sesquicentennial committee. The next meeting will be held at the Huron County Museum on Sept. 22. The topic, ship building, will be by Duncan Jewell. Sept. 21 and take part in the first Green Acres Mayor's cha- llenge. *** -Ethel- Minor Ball committee advised council of a co-ed three- pitch tournament on June 18, 19 and 20. Huron East council briefs Council receives invitation to fair