The Citizen, 1996-04-03, Page 22By John Schedler
This week's best best is Devil in a Blue Dress **** (ColumbiafTristar) a
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nasty mayoral campaign. The film resonates with an air of authenticity
highlighted by wonderfully rhythmic dialogue, a great performance by
Denzel Washington and taught direction by Carl Franklin (One False
Move) Highly recommended! (Rated 14A)
It's almost as if the term Dysfunctional Family were invented to describe
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Filmmaker Terry Zwigoff's Crumb **** (Malofilm) is an intimate
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In the end of the millennium thriller Strange Days (Fox), an ex-cop
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Bill Travers and Virginia McKenna (Born Free) star in the family
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PAGE 22. THE CITIZEN, WEDNESDAY, APRIL 3, 1996
Grey Central Echo
Students bid farewell to school secretary
Mrs. Louise Sy.grove, Primary
Co-ordination for the Huron
County Board of Education, met
with a group of Grey Central
parents, many of whom have been
involved in the Reading Support
Program for pupils in the primary
grades. While Mrs. Sygrovc
reviewed the steps involved in the
support program, she also reminded
7/8 NEWS
By Josh Jorritsma and
Nathan Garland
On Wednesday the Grades 7/8
went to Tech 21. Students think
that Tech 21 is broadening the
horizons.
Later in the day Mr. Kemp came
WHAT IS THE WEATHER?
Grade Is have been studying
weather lately. Here are some of
the students comments.
the parents that reading is a process
like learning to talk or walk and
also that there arc many strategies
involved when a child learns to
read.
Mrs. Sygrovc statec, that reading
to a child is a very important
element in helping her or him learn
to read. Many parents noted that
by to sec how we were doing but -
spent most of his time trying to
open Mrs. Perric's briefcase. It took
him half an hour:
On TueSday the school had a
pizza day. We would like to thank
JR's for the great pizza once again.
Mr. Kemp was at Central Huron
Secondary School last Wednesday
Corey Fritz says that he has
never seen a tornado. It goes
around and around and around and
around. It picks up a house and you
they had seen a great impiovement
in the pupils' reading.
We wish to thank Mrs. Sygrovc
for her presentation.
On April 3 and 4, grade three
pupils will be participating in the
Canadian Cognitive Abilities tests
and on April 11, the Grade 4 pupils
will participate in the agricultural
taking two Grade nine Canadian
Studies classes about Inuit culture.
Congratulations to Cassie
Bootzin and Marty Goetz, who won
the Safety poster contest.
Spring — is it finally herd? After
the two week break teachers
returned rested and renewed for
term three.
have to go in the basement.
Stacy McLellan says the sun can
be out even if the weather is
cloudy. She also says the class has
a weather hear. The students find
out what the weather is like for
each day and then point his hands
to the correct words.
SWIMMING
Thanks to the Eenerosity of the
The Blyth Swinging Seniors held-
their meeting on March 27 ku. the
Blyth Memorial Hall. It began with
a potluck dinner.
Following this, president Isabelle
Craig took the chair as members
opened the meeting by singing 0
Canada. Shirley Vincent was
pianist. A lively--Sing-a-long
followed, led by Vera Badley and
Hary McDowell.
The March birthdays were
Aubrey Toll, Bill Craig, Nellie
Mason, Erma Cook and Erma
Mason. The anniversaries were
John and Vera Hesselwood and
Jean and Lawrence Plaetzer.
Isabelle then introduced Bob
Heywood from Exeter. He
entertained by singing and playing
his accordion. This was much
enjoyed by all and it is hoped he
will make a return visit in the
future.
The usual reports were presented.
Isabelle reminded everyone about
the invitation to meet with the
Belgrave Seniors on April 12 at
Happy 18th Kim
(Elliott)
April 8
All The Best In
Your Special Year Ahead
program, "A Slice of Huron".
FAREWELL MRS. BATEMAN
By Christie Snider and
Amanda Stratton
Friday, March 29 was a day of
mixed feelings. It was Mrs.
Bateman's last day at Grey Central
School. She has been our secretary
since 1970 and we will miss her
In the school yard there is lots of
mud. We encourage students to
stay out of it. Please give your
children indoor and outdoor
footware.
The school is making a cookbook
for a fundraiser. We have collected
over 150 recipes. The typing should
begin in April.
Legion, Grade 2s are travelling to
Vanastra each Mo.nday for
swimming lessons, accompanied
by their teacher, Mrs. Thomas.
Each student is studying at their
own level and will be receiving the
Red Cross badges they earn at the
conclusion of the lessons in mid-
May.
p.m. for dessert euchre.
The meeting Was adjourned.
Cards were played with the
following results: euchre - high
lady, Janet Lawrie; high man; Jim
Walsh; low lady, Shirley Glousher;
low man, Don Crigger; lost heir -
high lady, Elsie Walsh; high man,
Mary Walden (playing as a man);
low lady, Vera Hesselwood; low
man, Millar Richmond.
BLYTH FESTIVAL
BOX OFFICE
IS NOW OPEN
Monday to Friday
9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Call 523-9300 to place your
1996 ticket order.
• Members: April 1st
General Public: April 15th
hard work and thoughtfulness. We
are sad to see her leave, but we are
all glad that she will have a nice
time in retirement doing all the
other things that she loves to do.
Throughout her last day, represen-
tatives from each class went down
to the office to give their farewell
gifts to her.
Mrs. Bateman says that she is
going to spend most of her time
gardening and knitting as well as
having "family time". She thinks
that Grey Central is the best school
in the world, especially because of
the kids. Her advice to our new
secretary, Mrs. Cochrane, is to be
patient, have fun and,enjoy learning
all there is to know about being a
school secretary.
It will be different for a while
without "Mrs. B." but we are sure
that Mrs. Cochrane will do a great
job at Grey. The staff and students
at Grey Central wish Mrs. Bateman
well and we welcome Mrs.
Cochrane as our new secretary.
11th Annual
EXETER HOME GARDEN
& LEISURE SHOW
Fri. Apr. 12 7-10 p.m.
Sat. Apr. 13 Noon-9 p.m.
(Free CPR Clinics Saturday)
Sun. Apr. 14 Noon-5 p.m.
SOUTH HURON REC CENTRE - Exeter, Ont.
Admission Ticket: $5.00 - Includes
a chance to win a $1000 Travel Gift
Certificate from Ellison Travel
Presented by the Exeter Optimist Club
Children 12 & Under: FREE when
accompanied by an Adult
MANY DRAWS & PRIZES
Brussels PS news
Tech 21 broadens horizons
Blyth PS Gazette
Grade 1 students study weather
Blyth Swinging Seniors meet