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wp" 12-- Seugog Citizen -- Tu =z day, March 16, 1993 Threads group completes special project "All Canadian" is how one could describe a project recently completed by a group of grade eight girls at R.H. Cornish Public School. "Threads," a rather appropriate name, is an extra- curricular activity offered to the Grade 8 Family Studies students as an, additional opportunity to explore and develop creative applications of fabric construction skills. The "Threads" group recently Back row: Jenifer Sheehey, Sunny Galbraith, Thea Demmers, Adrienne Trotter, Hilary Scroggle, Jessie LaRose, Mrs. Parker. Middle: Rachel Keeler, Katie Noonan, Alicia Cullen. Front sitting: Kim Lachapelle, Alison Malcolm, Colleen DeKoning, Melinda Delorme, Angela Crawford, Andrea Johns. Kneeling: Michelle Sta completed a wall hanging of Canada constructed almost entirely from scrap materials or recycled fabrics. Under the supervision of Mrs. Suzanne Parker, the girls began the project last October This talented group presented the finished wall decoration as a gift td the school on Valentine's Day. And with the surplus material the students made a tie for their principal, Mr. Todd and an apron for their VP, Mrs. Fockler. Because of the current time limitations of the Intermediate Family Studies program these students met during lunch hours to work on this project. They also explored more advanced clothing construction techniques, stitching up items for themselves and family members. These students have also been involved in fabric construction projects in various programs and division levels throughout the school. Some of the challenges have "reecyeled been litterless lunch bags, interior decoration and design in the form of library pillows for reading corners, stage draperies and decorative wall applications. Other challenges have been costume preparations for cont and drama prebentationt. all made from clothing and materials, and, of course, the design and construction of their Cornish Cougar mascot. Their next challeage is the upcoming drama production of "Velveteen Rabbit" in May. The design of the map of Canada originated from Magie Relph, who, after emigrating from Britain to Canada, quilted a map wall hanging to celebrate her arrival to her newly adopted country Her design was published in the July 1992 of Canadian Living magazine as a celebration idea for Canada's 1256 celebration. 188ue Singers head west Jazzmerize performed at the Ontario Vocal Festival on Friday March 5, and as a result of a very strong performance they were invited to perform at Musicfest Canada, which takes place in Edmonton from May 12 -16. Although Jazzmerize was formed primarily as a vocal jazz group, they were invited on their ability to sing chamber choir music. The vocal jazz SEARS CATALOGUE To Place Your Order Call ; 985-7311 @® one stop shopping @® a department store at your fingertips @® quality products like Kenmore, Craftsman, Image and Jessica SEARS CANADA INC. Shopping the Catalogue way features : @® satisfaction guaranteed PORT PERRY PLAZA \. PORT PERRY N portion of the Ontario Vocal Festival is not held until the end of the month when Jazzmerize will perform again - this time doing vocal jazz Although the students of Jazzmerize have not decided at this point whether or not they are able to accept the invitation to Musicfest, they feel very excited about receiving an invitation to this prestigious festival. According to their director, Charles White, there are over 170 choirs performing at the Ontario Vocal Festival this year, and it is a great honour to be one of the groups selected to perform at Musicfest where over 7000 students from across the country will be immersed in 5 days of performing, listening and attending workshops and clinics. "Attending this festival can be | a profound learning experience for the music student ", says White. ZS Goldsmithing\ specializing in custom design & Tepair 238 Queen St, (Rm 101 852953 _# J VILLAGE STITCHERY Alterations & Repairs To All Types of Clothing 1621 KING ST,, PRINCE ALBERT Barb Mcintyre 985-2269 Greg 'Wilbur® Hockley Come to the Red Ribbon on the 21st to wish HAPPY 26th BIRTHDAY! Love - Tracy & Thumper dN