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The Citizen, 1995-01-25, Page 22Graduation Bill and Lorna Vincent are proud to announce the graduation of their daughter Annette, from the Canadian Institute Of Business in London, on November 25, 1994. She received an Honours Diploma In the Legal Secretarial Program. Annette is presently employed with Sparling's Propane Co., Blyth. Congratulations Annette, and Best Wishes from your family. By John Schedler There are no major Hollywood movie releases in stores this week, so here are several smaller films you just might enjoy. Ruby in Paradise ***1/2 (Alliance) is an exceptional slice-of-life drama about a young woman played by Ashley Judd (Naomi's younger daughter) who leaves her dead end life in rural Tennessee for a hopefully more promising one in Florida. Ashley Judd is an absolutely engaging presence and director Victoria Nunez gives this low budget film a warmth and heart that so many glossy Hollywood films lack. Ruby in Paradise won the 1993 Grand Prize at the Sundance Film Festival. (Rated R) While The Accompanist *** (C/FP) was released last October I have just managed to catch up with it. This French production set during the winter of 1942-43 in German occupied France and wartime England, focuses on a gifted young pianist, who is hired as the accompanist to a beautiful, charismatic singer. The ACcompanist is a graceful and eloquent movie which not only features impressive performances, but the richly haunting music of Mozart, Schubert and many others. (Rated PG - in French with easy to read English subtitles) In Paul Robeson ***1/2 (Kino) James Earl Jones gives a wonderful one-man performance as the outspoken singer/actor whose career was adversely affected by his politics. A man of extraordinary versatility, Paul Robeson achieved distinction as both a scholar and an athlete before becoming an internationally-honoured concert musician and actor in the 1930s and 40s. His life took a dark turn during the height of the Cold War when he repeatedly spoke out against racial injustice and vigorously defended the Soviet Union after visiting there. Robeson's career was blighted by his political agenda-his passport was revoked, concerts were cancelled and a number of books even dropped references to him. In the 1970s When Robeson was nearing the end of his life, his fame was revived and he resumed public appearances until his death in 1976. One of my favourite actresses is Maureen O'Hara, that wonderful red haired Irish colleen whose presence graced some of my all-time favourite movies. She was at her best in films like How Green Was My Valley, Rio Grande and The Quiet Man which she made for director John Ford, but was also right at home in swashbucklers and westerns. MCA/Universal Home Video continues to mine their vaults with the release of four Technicolor westerns starring Maureen O'Hara. While none of these films falls into the classic category, they are nonetheless worth a look. The titles include, Comanche Territory (1950) co-starring MacDonald Carey, The Redhead From Wyoming (1952) with Alexander Scourby, War Arrow (1953) with Jeff Chandler and probably the best of this group, The Rare Breed from 1981 which co-starred James Stewart and Brian Keith. Be sure to keep your eyes peeled for small supporting roles in many of these films played by then unknown contract players like Dennis Weaver, Jay Silverheels (pre-Tonto on The Long Ranger TV show), James Best and Jack Kelly. vufeo F.A.X. IS BROUGHT TO YOU BY... J.R.'S GAS BAR IA TAKE OUT LTD. BRUSSELS 887-6951 NEW RELEASES THIS WEEK Natural Born Killers, A Troll in Central Park, True Lies, Wolf, The Shadow, The Mask, The Client, Wagons East, I Love Trouble, Baby's Day Out, Maverick, Getting Even With Dad, Speed, When a Man Loves a Woman, Wyatt Earp, The Cowboy Way, Surviving the Game, The Crow CHILDREN'S MOVIES 99¢ REGULAR MOVIES $1.49 NEW RELEASES $2.49 Singing Songs From. *Les Miserables *Man of LaMancha And other show favorites SUN. FEBRUARY 26, 7 P.M. BLYTH MEMORIAL HALL Tickets $20.00 at BLYTH DECORATING, ERNIE KINGS 93 LTD. (WIngham) or Call (519) 672-1967 For further Information call ROBIN HOOD TOURS INC. 51 South Street, Goderich, Ontario N7A 3L4 524-4540 1-800-268-2838 Agent No. 2551773 LOUISVILLE FARM SHOW Departs February 16, 1995 Thursday Returns February 19, 1995 Sunday Cost $265.00 per person (based on double) Includes: Return bus Three nights hotel accommodations Tractor Pull tickets for one show Deposit $100.00 per person to hold a seat. Balance is due February 6. BARRY - (519) 524-4540 or1-800-268-2838 MAX - (519) 335-3752 INTERTRACK WAGERING Live Via Satellite at Jonnymores Starting Monday January 30 Monday & Thursday from Woodbine Tuesday & Wednesday from Windsor Post Time 7:30 pm Free Admission Giant Screen plus 5 small screens • r>y _ r, Hwy 8 West, Clinton 482-1234 In the a 'Reds PAGE 22. THE CITIZEN, WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 25, 1995. Blyth PS news Students, staff excited about new addition The new part of the school is nearly finished and the library and special education room re-opened on Monday. The Grade 7-8s are excited about moving into the new classroom. Grades 6, 7, 8 are also getting ready for the volleyball tourna- ments. Some of the boys attended a tournament in Walkerton this weekend. In the Gold Division Blyth teams placed second and third in their respective six-team pools. Each team had four players with only Grey Central students have been paying $1 to guess who the babies are on the bulletin board in the Resource Room. Many of the school staff have brought their baby pictures for a contest sponsored by Mrs. Irwin's Grade 5/6 class. The winner of the contest three on the court at a time. The tournament was an excellent learning experience for the eight boys who are also on the school teams. The school teams are both participating in the East Region Volleyball Tournament in Clinton High School on Jan. 30. There are nine girls travelling to the St. Joseph's six-a-side tourna- ment this Saturday. GRADE 2/3 Wow! What a busy week it has been in Grade 2/3. They completed their winter stories and were will receive five free hot dogs or pizza slices and the proceeds from the contest will go towards sponsoring an animal at the Metro Toronto Zoo. In another contest sponsored by Canada Post, Lacey McCall and JayCee Kubassek each won a prize eagerly awaiting the arrival of the baby chicks on Monday, Jan. 23. Feel free to come in and take a look! If you are interested in raising some chicks and have accommodation for them please give Mrs. A-G a call. Grade 2 has been working with money (pennies, dimes, nickels and quarters) over the past two weeks. Please encourage your child to practice counting out change to ynu. Grade 3 has been graphing in math. They are also working on individual research projects about for their entries in the Woolly Mammoth Contest. Lacey will receive a Stamp Traveller Kit and JayCee will get a t-shirt and a Fun Pack. On Jan. 17, 25 parents began a three week beginners' computer course. Mrs. Elgie and Mrs. Martin are working with them as they learn some basic computer skills. Grade 8 students have been visited by representatives from the three high schools. Parents' nights are also planned at the high schools. On Jan. 31 pupils from Grade 1 - 8 will get an opportunity to view a presentation by Les Farceurs. The Parents' Association has funded this production for us. FEATURING MISS DOIG'S GRADE 2 Miss Doig and her class are enjoying a busy and productive year. In the first term they focused on the word "Jack" and learned about Jack -o-lanterns, car-jacks, lumber jacks and many more. They even made delicious flapjacks! This term they are learning about = You canaylt with music. Take your sweetheart to the Brussels Optimist's Dance 8r,Draw Feb*. 11 Arctic animals or Eskimos. Mrs. A- G is pleased with their ability to read for information and record only specific information. All the children in Grade 2/3 have either selected a poem or are writing a story to present on public speaking day (Feb. 6). It is wonderful to see all of the children work so hard on this project. Way to go Grade 2/3! PUBLIC SPEAKING Students in all classes are preparing for the Legion Sponsored Public Speaking contests. Children nutrition and all the food groups. Body parts, what they do and how to take care of our bodies are other areas of interest. Safety will also be covered. In math they challenge each other to speedy adding and subtracting in "Reach for the Top". Some people are very fast, and everyone is improving. They are also getting better at telling time. One of the new things they are doing is writing response journals to their classmates. This is a lot of fun and it gives them a chance to practise their writing skills. ltxr Message Comes 1 in Grade 1 to 3 will memorize and recite a poem or story, while Grades 4 to 8 students will deliver a formal speech. Grades 1 - 3 compete at 9:10 on Feb. 6. Grades 4 - 8 hold their speak-off at 9:10 on Feb. 15. And the interschool competition with Hullett's winners will be held at 10 a.m. on Feb. 22. Additional awards for the Legion poster/essay contest may also be awarded at this time. Grey Central Echo Staff brings baby pictures for contest