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Home My WebLink AboutClinton News Record, 2014-05-21, Page 66 News Record • Wednesday, May 21, 2014 Blyth Festival something we should all treasure; artistic director Dave Flaherty Goderich Signal Star The 40th anniversary of the Blyth Festival is something that everyone in the community should be proud of. This was the message delivered by Marion de Vries, artistic director of the festival as she spoke to members of the Goderich Rotary Club on May 13. "The festival's 40th anniversary is a very significant accomplishment," she said. de Vries said at a recent Profes- sional Association of Canadian Thea- tres (PACT) conference she was asked several times how the Blyth Festival could survive "40 years in a 440 -seat theatre." "It's because of our loyal commu- nity, audience, partners and spon- sors," she stated. She shared an anecdote about the festival's first season. They ran two shows, Mostly in Clo- ver, which featured a local story, and Mousetrap, an older, more well known show at the time. BLYTH . FESTIVAL ra6ahl.hhLlt PHPaTIO ,DA r, I Dave Flaherty Goderich Signal Sta Marion de Vries, artistic director of the Blyth Festival spoke to the Goderich Rotary Club about the festival's 40th anniversary and its importance in the community. "People came out in droves to see Mostly in Clover. It was the local audience that was driving the direction of the theatre," she said. r-4 _,a,611117,W 'We %ate , 7a Voitdd# at 7e4e ,44e t ek.ded: Clinton United Church 105 Ontario Street Minister Rev. Randy Covey Director of Music: Louise Dockstader Church Office: 519-482-9553 www.clintonunited.ca SUNDAY, MAY 25 10:30 AM WORSHIP SERVICE INDOOR YARD SALE FRIDAY 3-7PM & SATURDAY 8AM NURSERY & SUNDAY SCHOOL Christian Reformed Church 243 Princess St. E., Clinton Pastor Ron Luchies 519-482-5264 SUNDAY MAY 25, 2014 10:00 AM- Morning Service 7:00 PM- Combined Service " Praise be to the Lord, the God of Israel, from everlasting to everlasting." Psalm 106 vs 48 All Visitors Welcome!! St. Paul's Anglican Church A Congregation of the Parish of The Holy Spirit 49 ntario St., Clinton Th Reveren Karin? A. Farmer BA, M.Div Organist & hoir Master: Dana Prouse SUNDAY, MAY 25 WORSHIP AT 11:15 AM COUNCIL MEETS WED. MAY 28 AT 7PM EVERYONE WELCOME TO ADVERTISE IN THIS SECTION, PLEASE CALL CHRISTY 519-4$2-3443 clinton.clasOieds @ sunmedla.ca BIBLE MISSIONARY CHURCH 35 Toronto Blvd., Vanastra (519) 482-8183 MAY 25, 2014 Sunday Morning Worship 11:00 AM Sunday Evening Worship 7:00 PM Pastor Josh McCarthy Everyone Welcome! Heartland Community Church (52 Victoria Street, Clinton, Ontario) For information see www.heartlandemc.com Church 519-606-1015 Pastor Charles Gingerich SUNDAY MAY 25, 2014 10:00 AM FAMILY SERVICE : Worship.as a family with us. Then the chil- dren enjoy their program while adults are blessed by a message for them. 7:00 PM SHARE & PRAYER SERVICE Expect a welcome and a blessing! Fellowship Bible Chapel 220 KING ST., LONDESBOROUGH www.fellowshipbiblechapel.ca SUNDAY, MAY 25, 2014 9:45 am: Breaking of Bread 11:00 am: Family Bible Hour ALL WELCOME! First Baptist Church 85 Huron St., Clinton 482-3598 SUNDAY, MAY 25, 2014 MORNING SERVICE 10:30AM Lay Pastor - Wally DeWolfe Bible Study Wednesday 7:30 PM "From then on, the man- date they would have would be to share the sto- ries, challenges, issues and history of Huron County and its people." "This is a really special mandate, and that is why Blyth Festival has lasted so long," she said. "It makes it unique to Huron County, but still draws people from all over Canada and North America." "It's something we really can be proud of," she said. According to de Vries, a recent study performed by Nanos Research indicated that 80% of those polled believe live theatre is impor- tant to communities and two-thirds believe live thea- tre helps to attract businesses to a community. "This is something we've known for a long time," de Vries said. De Vries said while there are many strong supporters of the festival, there are also those who are not aware of them. "It's time to share what we have in Huron County. It's time to start sharing our treasure. Come check it out," she said. She said live theatre has the ability to make people think and feel, or to maybe even "see something in yourself or your commu- nity you haven't seen before." Beyond this, she said, "It really gives you a good laugh." For more on the Blyth Festival and its 40th anni- versary, visit www.blythfes- tival.com. Made in Huron Artists and Market on the move July 1 Made in Huron Artists and Market will be on the move July 1. The local business, which allows space for local artists, artisans and businesses space to display their prod- ucts, will move from its cur- rent location of 38 Albert St. in Clinton to the old Groves Appliances building at the corner of Huron Rd. and Hwy. 4. "We've been at this loca- tion 11 years and we've out- grown our space," said Sandy Garnet of Sassy Stitches, one of the vendors that rent space out at Made in Huron Artists and Market. Garnet estimated they have between 25 to 35 ven- dors who use the space. At the new location, they will have 2,200 square feet, roughly triple the size, Gar- net said. She said renovations to the new location will per- formed during the month of June and it will open offi- cially July 2 (July 1 being Canada Day). Although the current spot yields a lot of "foot traffic", Garnet said they do not have any parking in front. "There will a more travel- ers that will see us on Huron Rd. (Hwy. 8), and the park- ing lot is right beside the store," she said. Garnet said they will be renting the building from the former owner. creisTicil A. -A 2"_'f Y'P2 J -J T.Y-271.%. T! 13r,127017.1L DIRECT TO YOU A COMPLETE LINE OF CASUAL FURNITURE TO COMPLIMENT ALL AREAS OF YOUR HOME For outdoors, patios garden areas, sunrooms MONDAY - FRIDAY 9:00 - 5:00 SATURDAY 10:00 - 4:00 Highway 83 E. of Grand Bend 519-238-2110 www.gocasual.ca