| Edwin Blackgaard hosted a New Year’s Eve celebration at the Harlequin Theatre. The people of Odyssey filled the theatre to watch Mr. Blackgaard’s one-man production of “Ten Little Indians.” Following the festivities, Connie Kendall’s wedding planning service provided complimentary food and drinks. The Electric Palace, managed by Bart Rathbone, also hosted a New Year’s Eve event. Unfortunately, Rathbone spent the evening with only a dozen other people and several unopened boxes of sparklers. Bernard Walton told reporters the reason few people showed up for “Bart’s Bash” was because Rathbone had insisted on charging admission. Though Rathbone claimed all money raised at the event was going to be given to charity, it was soon discovered Bart had bought a truck and needed money to pay it off. In a surprise statement, Rathbone claimed the truck was purchased for the sole purpose of carrying the money to the charity. Blackgaard, who owns the Electric Palace, was not told of Rathbone’s party. “Had I known,” Blackgaard told reporters, “I most certainly would not have allowed it.” He then announced a repeat performance of “Ten Little Indians,” would be put on free of charge for anyone who had been at Bart’s party.
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