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(Eift Aiiuancg The ADVANCE, December 1, 2021/Page 2A MAKING HISTORY — Performing the Region 2AA Championship play "Ruby's Story," the VHS performers placed 4th in the GHSAAA State Championship held Saturday, November 27, in Forsyth. It was the first time a Vidalia performance has placed in State competition, Crossword Puzzle Solution, page 10A 401 CHURCH STREET VIDALIA Mail Your Letters to Santa A Ho, Ho, Ho....Lovins Realty is now an Official Drop Off for "Letter's to Santa". We are sooo excited because the Elves have dropped off our Mailbox and we are ready for all of the children to start dropping off their letters. Parent's if your child would like a letter back from Santa, be sure to include their complete name and address in the return address spot. You will find "Santa's Mailbox" in our front yard right beside our walk. OVINS "REALTY RESIDENTIAL •RENTAL COMMERCIAL Peoples Bank VHS One Act Play Places At State Competition CLUES ACROSS Performing the Region 2AA Championship play "Ruby's Story" the VHS performers placed 4th in the GHSAAA State Cham pionship held Saturday November 27, in Forsyth. It was the first time a Vidalia performance has placed in State competi tion, (One Act Play, which became a stand-alone GHSA event in 1999, was previously part of Liter ary) and Vidalia Director/ Coach Margaret Poumelle, who is in her 17th year, said, "It's hard for me to put into words how excited, grateful, and proud I am to have placed at state one act play competition this year for the first time in my ca reer!" Pournelle, who has been a part of eight straight region championships and nine total, said that after not placing last year, the group was motivated. "This is the ninth year I have taken a team to State, and the first time we have ever placed. After last year's dis appointment of not plac ing, this particular group SPECIAL RECOGNITION — Sophomore Shannon Col lins, above right, who portrayed "Rose," was named to the All-Star Cast for her portrayal. Shown here with her coach Margaret Pournelle, Collins displays the certifi cate of merit she received last week during the GHSA AA State Championship in Forsyth. and I set a goal to place this year, and we all put in more work than ever, maintain ing the mental focus need ed. I can honestly say this is the hardest that I—or any group I've had—has ever worked on a production." Sophomore Shannon Collins, who portrayed "Rose," was named to the All-Star Cast for her por trayal. Pournelle said that this achievement is a "testament to the kids and their hard work.” She noted, "Our kids don't have access to as much theater instruction in our area as some others in the State. That means they are working from behind and must work extra hard. This recognition is a testa ment to these phenomenal kids who are a part of the VHS One Act Play Cast and Crew of 2021 and to the Lord Jesus, Who car ried me through this de manding season, as He al ways does! To Him be the glory! Vidalia Principal John Sharpe added, "I am so proud for Ms. Pournelle, the cast and crew. It is a tes tament to their hard work over the last four months." Pournelle added that she is "grateful" for the help and guidance of Coer- tze Peters. "We are also so grateful for the help of Co- ertze Peters, who worked with us on many fine de tails and that helped us reach our goal." 1. Topsides 7. Sino-Soviet block (abbr.) 10. A Sultan's court 12. Maine city 13. Largest living land animal 14. Appetizer 15. Encounters 16. Leader 17. The source of bacon 18. Nuclear near reach weapon (abbr.) 19. Celery (Spanish) 21. Pic mode 22. Eye disease 27. Hello (slang) 28. Those in their 80s 33. Law enforcement agency (abbr.) 34. Business organizations 36. Mimic 37. For indicating speed of rotation (abbr.) 38. Feeling 39. Visual way to interact with computers (abbr.) 40. “Let It Snow!” songwriter 41. Essential oil used as perfume 44. Norwegian composer 45. Coast 48. lang syne, good old days 49. Gland behind the stomach 50. Tooth caregiver 51. King of Camelot CLUES DOWN 1. N. American indigenous people 25. 2. Fascinated by 26. 3. Root of out 29. 4. Patti Hearst’s captors 30. 5. Atomic #50 31. 6. Habitual drunkard 32. 7. Arabic for "peace" 35. 8. Trickery 36. 9. One’s physique (slang) 38. 10. Not quite there 40. 11. Wistfully mournful 41. 12. Popular dance 42. 14. Cut of meat 43. 17. A way to stand 44. 18. “Gunga Din” screenwriter 45. 20. 10th month of the year (abbr.) 46. 23. A way of jumping 47. 24. Utah town Of I Actress de Armas Silver Play a role _ Falls Attaches to Japanese title Expressed pleasure Buckets Dirt Hypnotists’ group (abbr.) 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Only then can any person, not just the wealthy, run for office, and we may have a fair elec- “I would like to thank the Vidalia Po lice Department for the very helpful Wom en's Gun Safety Course. The officers were very helpful and patient." “It is really dismay ing that many church sermons today are on the end times rather than sermons de signed to guide their flocks through today's struggling times." “Thanksgiving is a time to be thankful. I thank God for all the blessings He's poured out on us this year. I also want to thank our city government - our mayor, councilmen, police, first respond ers, garbage and trash pickup crew, all other city workers who get so little praise and recognition. We thank you. Happy Thanks giving." “Super congratula tions to the Vidalia Heritage Academy Eagle football team winning the state championship. Way to go, Eagles!" Where PEOPLE come FIRST, not only in our name. 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