The Citizen, 1996-11-27, Page 26Books galore
Local students had the opportunity to purchase Christmas
gift items or develop their own wish list 4s the book fair
came to several public schools. Jenna Krotz, left, a Grade
6 Brussels student, along with Kelly and Kimberly Jewitt,
both of Seaforth Public School enjoyed the fair at
Brussels Public School, Nov. 22.
GRADUATION
JOHNNIE W. MINERS
Congratulations Johnnie on
receiving your Mechanical
Engineering Technology-
Robotics and Automation
Diploma, Conestoga College.
Johnnie has accepted a
position as Systems Control
Designer with Automa-
tion Tooling Systems,
Cambridge. Love Mum, Dad
and all the family.
V(146149 MOX
By John Schedler
I'm sure most of you are already aware of this week's biggest new home
video release. The film is of course Independence Day ***1/2 (Fox -
$24.95 or less), the year's number one box office champion. While this
spectacular state-of-the-art special effects alien invasion extravaganza
borrows elements from numerous classic sci-fi films like Invasion of the
Body Snatchers, The Thing and most notably War of the Worlds, the
filmmakers have succeeded in creating a highly entertaining bit of escapist
entertainment. While none of the cast, Will Smith, Bill Pullman, Jeff
Goldblum, Judd Hirsch, Randy Quaid and Brent Spiner will be walking
away with any acting awards they do manage to give the film some heart
among all the wall-to-wall explosions and fast paced action. (Rated PG)
Independence Day will also be available in a widescreen version on both
videocassette and laserdisc in late January.
Not by coincidence you will also find a newly packaged version of War
of the Worlds *** (Paramount - $9.95) on store shelves as well. This 1953
George Pal production of the classic H. G. Wells novel still holds up quite
well thanks to the memorable Oscar winning special effects. (Not Rated).
Also available on laserdisc in a deluxe edition with stereo sound.
Special effects are also at the forefront of Dragonheart **1/2
(MCA/Universal) a spectacular, but flat medieval fantsy from director
Rob Cohen. The plot involves a dragonslayer (Dennis Quaid) who forges
an alliance with a dragon (voiced by Sean Connery) to bring the reign of
an evil king to an end. Unfortunately the film just rambles around for a
couple of hours and goes nowhere in particular. The finale, which is
supposed to be touching, may make you want to gag. (Rated PG-13)
A much better film is the overlooked Dragonslayer **** (Paramount -
$14.95) starring Peter MacNicol as a sorcerer's apprentice who sets out to
slay a very nasty dragon and finds himself in over his head. The film is
highlighted by superb special effects from Industrial Light & Magic, a
great stereo soundtrack, this dragon isn't cute, doesn't talk and the ending
won't make you queasy. Highly recommended! (Rated PG). The
widescreen laserdisc is even better.
This year's Oscar winner for best feature length documentary explores
one of this century's most tragic events. Anne Frank Remembered ****
(Malofilm) is a deeply moving eye-witness account of the young girl
whose life was snuffed out at the Bergen Belsen concentration camp
shortly before the end of World War II. British filmmaker Jon Blair has
made a hypnotic and emotional film that combines a personal testimony,
film clips, photos and family letters. This is the first documentary to have
been made with the co-operation of the Anne Frank House and contains
the only known moving footage of Anne herself. Narrated by Kenneth
Branagh and Glenn Close, this is one of the year's best films, documentary
or otherwise. (Rated PG)
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`Citizen' holds contest
for Christmas
For our annual "Season's Greetings" issue, to be published
Dec. 23, The Citizen is sponsoring a short story contest. There
are two divisions, ages 14-18 and 18 and over. Writers may
choose to write a fictional story on "The True Meaning of
Christmas" or submit a non-fiction piece on a Christmas that has
had a special significance for them.
Three winners will be selected in
the first division (14 - 18)
Each will receive free video rentals from a location near Them
• six rentals for first, four for second and two for third
Two winners will be selected in
the second division (18 & over)
Each will receive a gift basket
The winning stories will be featured in the
Dec. 23 "Season's Greetings" issue.
Deadline for entries is December 4 at 4 p.m.
Mail to: Box 429, Blyth, ON NOM 1H0
Fax to: (519) 523-9140 or 887-9021
or deliver in person to one of our offices.
Entries should include name, address, phone number
and the division being entered.
By Matt Anderson, Beki
Brandon, Melissa Snell and
Tiffany Reinhart
CHRISTMAS CONCERT
Hullett Central Public School is
having its Christmas Concert
Thursday, Dec. 12. Grades 1, 2, 7,
8, the band and the senior choir are
involved. It will start at 7:30 p.m.
Grade 1 is doing a play called
Santa and Me. It is based on a book
by Mercer Mayer.
Grades 7 and 8 are doing a
production called Santa's
Hoedown.
It has a country and western
theme.
Everyone is welcome.
GRADE 1
Grade 1 has been studying math
shapes and making math mobiles.
They have learned a lot about
different geometry shapes.
Every week Grade 1 has a new
pet of the week. They take home a
kit full of activities to use.
In French, they are learning
about vegetables and the alphabet.
PARENT-TEACHER
INTERVIEWS
All students' first term report
cards were handed out, Nov. 18.
Friday, Nov. 22 parents had an
opportunity to meet the teachers to
discuss each child's progress.
BOOK FAIR
The Troll Book Fair started Nov.
18 and ended Nov. 22. It was open
from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
MR. LIVERMORE'S
GRADE 4
On Nov. 11, the Grade 4 class,
along with the entire student body,
participated in the Remembrance
Day activities held at the
Londesboro United Church. The
class received huge sundaes for
dessert Nov. 13, in appreciation of
making the most money selling
magazines.
In Language Arts, the students
are just beginning their Christmas
Unit. They will have fun doing
various activities from making
poems, writing stories, working
with jingle rhymes, puzzles and
riddles.
Report cards went home Nov. 18
and parent interviews were held
Friday, Nov. 22.
In French, they are talking about
clowns and the different feelings
they express.
MRS. PLETSCH'S GRADE 6
The Grade 6 class has been busy
lately. They are making "Friends"
books, which are about friends of
all ages, friends they've had over
the years and traits of a good
friend. They added photos of their
friends, too.
The students are using a method
of researching called SCOPE. They
are researching any island in the
world. They have finished
organizing the information and are
now starting the product. They used
an atlas CD that links directly to
the Internet.
The class is working on data
bases using Filemaker Pro with Mr.
Parker. They entered data on
baseball and hockey players.
They wrote letters to friends who
live a long distance away. They
used Creative Writer on the
computer.
In French, Grade 6 is talking
about the different rooms in the
house.
W. Wawanosh
history book
Residents of West Wawanosh
will be reading about the history of
their township this Christmas.
West Wawanosh Twp. historians
announced this week that the
manuscript Reflections of West
Wawanosh will be presented
Friday, Dec. 20 at a book launch at
Brookside Public School. The
massive book went to the printers
this fall after many years of hard
work in researching, doing
interviews, writing and of course
proofreading.
The idea of a township history
book was suggested by John Foran
to township council in July, 1988.
This is the first time anything has
been compiled on the township.
The historians left no stone
unturned when they went digging
through old census reports,
marriage and birth registries, old
newspapers, family histories, and
diaries. Many thanks are owed to
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PAGE 26. THE CITIZEN, WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 27, 1996
Hullett Happenings
Students rehearse concert
By Crystal Edgar and
Julia Johnston
On Thursday, Nov. 7 Grey
Central went to the Environmental
Fair held in the Brussels-Arena.
The students talked to people
involved in _environmental endea-
vours and learned how to live in a
more-environmentally friendly
way. Questionnaires were handed
out and students delved into the
different topics presented with
excellent questioning. Then they
returned to school and talked and
wrote about their experiences.
This year Grey Central submitted
a booth of its own at the
Environmental Fair displaying
some of its accomplishments and
future goals for the environment
around the school. Two students
Crystal Edgar And Garry Hiusser
were at the display to answer
questions. Over the years, such
things as ponds, butterfly garden
and trails have been created with
the help of the Ministry of Natural
Resources. We are most fortunate
to have the 22 acres of grounds for
our use at the school.
The students are preparing for
report cards that are to be sent
home on Nov. 15. Interviews with
parents and in some cases the
student as well will be held on
Nov. 22. We are all hoping for a
great report card this term.
ready, Dec. 20 Grey Central Echo