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Huron Expositor, 2014-04-02, Page 88 Huron Expositor • Wednesday, April 2,2014 www.seaforthhuronexpositorcom Whitney South Huron Expositor Municipality helps fund improvements in Hensall Coun. Kay Wise, along with mayor Bill Dowson, presents a cheque to Kevin Coolman in front of Coolman's newly renovated building at 122 King Street in Hensall. The cheque for $4,890 represents 50 per cent of the cost of the facade renovation's completed by Coolman funded by the Hensall Community Improvement Program. CHSS heading to round two of Sears Festival Writer, actor, director - Rachel Bundy knows her stuff Gerard Creces QM! Agency Rachel Bundy is a girl of many talents. An actor, a writer and a director, Bundy was the mind behind CHSS's Sears -winning play, Thaw. The one -act play was written by based on the book by Laurie Halse-Anderson, which Bundy said she first read in the eighth grade. "I really liked it," she said. "I thought it was a very interesting story." Plus, she noted, Sears judges also like to see plays written by students. So, she got the rights to the book, and adapted it into a 20 -minute show. "It was really well-received, which is fantastic," she said. "A lot of people could connect to it" The play has only two characters, two best friends who develop eating disor- ders together. When one character commits suicide, she returns to try and pull her friend into a world of death. "It was kind of a long process," Bundy said of creating an adaptation of Winter Girls for the stage. "I gave myself a lot of time to write it out. The book deals with so much more than the two characters' The hardest part, she said, was finding the scenes that would work best on stage, something she took her time on. At Sears in Listowel March 19-22, Bundy said she was excited, but not expecting much. But, the reception to the play was such that they move on to the next round of competition in Brad- ford April 22-26. The judges praised the on-stage chemistry between Bundy and Cassie Gingerich, and the physicality of the show in terms of staging and Bundy 'haunting' Gingerich's character. The set itself was minimal, which made it easier for traveling. It also helps keep the production on time, as competitors only have so much to set up within. "It is pretty low-tech," Bundy said. "It is all set in one bedroom so we work in a small space." There are just seven students involved in the production - two actors, lighting and audio crew, hair and makeup. Bundy said the group experience was a rewarding one, as the small group was able to sit and talk and fine-tune the production. With four weeks to go until Winter Girls once again takes the stage, Bundy said the cast and crew will be fine-tun- ing a couple things, and making sure lines and cues are still memorized for their second -round performance. There will be two performances of Thaw April 16 and 17 in the CHSS drama room for interested locals who want to support the students. The play begins at 7:30 p.m. Nominations for Cultural Awards Gala being accepted Five awards to be handed out May 2 This is your chance to nominate an individual or group that you feel made an outstanding contribution to arts, culture and heritage in Huron County in 2013. Now in its fifth year, the annual Huron County Cultural Awards are pro- duced by Huron Arts and Heritage Net- work (HAHN) in partnership with the cultural services department of Huron County. These awards recognize the outstand- ing contribution of Huron County resi- dents or organizations in the following categories: individual artist, commu- nity event or organization, youth award, heritage individual or organization and community contribution of a volunteer or patron, organizers said in a press release. "Huron County has a vibrant and diverse cultural scene with many com- mitted individuals and organizations," said Deb Sholdice, chairperson for HAHN. "These awards provide an opportunity for us to celebrate and honour those who have made a signifi- cant contribution in arts and heritage in Huron in the last year. We're inviting everyone who lives in Huron County to assist us in recognizing the best the county has to offer by sending in their nominations." To nominate an individual or organi- zation, those interested are asked to fill out a nomination form and write a brief description (maximum of one page) explaining what the nominee did in 2013 in their category and why they are worthy of recognition. Forms and awards criteria are availa- ble online at creativehuron.ca or by fol- lowing the link on the Huron County Library Facebook page. Printed copies can be picked up at any Huron County library branch dur- ing regular hours. Nominations in each of the five categories will be accepted until Friday, April 11. Finalists and winners in each cate- gory will be chosen from the eligible nominations received by an independ- ent jury of sector stakeholders and HAHN board members. In keeping with previous years, local artists will present winners in each cat- egory with an original work of art. Brigitte Wolf of Reflections Glass Stu- dio created the awards. This year's Cultural Awards Gala is Fri., May 2 at the White Carnation Ban- quet Hall in Holmesville. As well as recognizing the finalists and winners in each of the categories, the gala will also feature entertainment from a variety of Huron County artists. The event starts with a social hour at 5:30 p.m. followed by a buffet dinner at 6:30 p.m. and the awards 30 minutes after that. Tickets are $25 each and can be pur- chased through the Blyth Festival box office at 519-523-9300 or toll free at 1-877-862-5984. t 671 /0 0 :1 "Mr t ....." M You are invited to attend these area churches ST. THOMAS CHURCH 21Jarvis St. Seaforth Rector The Rev. Karine Farmer Rectory 519-482-9071 Church Office 519-527-1522 Sunday, April 6 Fifth Sunday in Lent Worship at 9:30a.m. Everyone Welcome Council Tues. Apr. 8 1:30p.m. Taize Prayers Thursdays at 7p.m. in Clinton ST. JAMES ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCH WELCOMES YOU 14 Victoria Street, Seaforth 519-345-2972 Sat. Mass 5 p.m. Sun. Mass 9 a.m. ST. PATRICK'S, DUBLIN Sun. Mass 11 a.m. FR. CHRIS GILLESPIE BETHEL BIBLE CHURCH An Associated Gospel Church 126 Main St. Seaforth 519-527-0982 Pastor Mark Kennedy Sunday School for all ages 9:45-10:45 SUNDAY WORSHIP SERVICE 11 a.m. Wednesday Evenings • Youth Groups - Junior & Senior High 6:30 to 9 p.m. • Boys & Girls Club JK to Gr. 6 7 - 8:15 p.m. • Adult Bible Study 7 p.m. 6,- EVERYONE WELCOME EGMONDVILLE UNITED CHURCH Pastor Steve Hildebrand Youth Coordinator - Laura Nakamura Worship April 6th 11 a.m. Youth Sunday School at 11 a.m. Adults at 10 a.m. Everyone is Welcome Earbuds and elevator available Website: www.egmondvilleunitedchurch.com Like us on Facebook Coming soon May 3 . The Black Family Singers NORTHSIDE UNITED CHURCH MINISTER MARY FLETCHER Sunday April 6th, 11 a.m. Lent 5 Guest Speaker Bruce Whitmore You are invited to join us in worship Sunday School and Nursery Provided. 654 Goderich St. W. 519-527-1449 11.- www.cavannorthsideunited.ca N FIRST PRESBYTERIAN 59 Goderich Rev. Lorde Sunday, Sun. Sun. CHURCH St. W. Seaforth 519-527-0170 Linda Moffatt Mann - Organist Worship April. 6, 11 a.m. Apr. 13, 7 p.m. Spring Concert Apr. 13 Communion All Welcome School & Nursery Provided. Hours: Wed. 9 am. - noon Sunday Office Whitney South Huron Expositor Municipality helps fund improvements in Hensall Coun. Kay Wise, along with mayor Bill Dowson, presents a cheque to Kevin Coolman in front of Coolman's newly renovated building at 122 King Street in Hensall. The cheque for $4,890 represents 50 per cent of the cost of the facade renovation's completed by Coolman funded by the Hensall Community Improvement Program. CHSS heading to round two of Sears Festival Writer, actor, director - Rachel Bundy knows her stuff Gerard Creces QM! Agency Rachel Bundy is a girl of many talents. An actor, a writer and a director, Bundy was the mind behind CHSS's Sears -winning play, Thaw. The one -act play was written by based on the book by Laurie Halse-Anderson, which Bundy said she first read in the eighth grade. "I really liked it," she said. "I thought it was a very interesting story." Plus, she noted, Sears judges also like to see plays written by students. So, she got the rights to the book, and adapted it into a 20 -minute show. "It was really well-received, which is fantastic," she said. "A lot of people could connect to it" The play has only two characters, two best friends who develop eating disor- ders together. When one character commits suicide, she returns to try and pull her friend into a world of death. "It was kind of a long process," Bundy said of creating an adaptation of Winter Girls for the stage. "I gave myself a lot of time to write it out. The book deals with so much more than the two characters' The hardest part, she said, was finding the scenes that would work best on stage, something she took her time on. At Sears in Listowel March 19-22, Bundy said she was excited, but not expecting much. But, the reception to the play was such that they move on to the next round of competition in Brad- ford April 22-26. The judges praised the on-stage chemistry between Bundy and Cassie Gingerich, and the physicality of the show in terms of staging and Bundy 'haunting' Gingerich's character. The set itself was minimal, which made it easier for traveling. It also helps keep the production on time, as competitors only have so much to set up within. "It is pretty low-tech," Bundy said. "It is all set in one bedroom so we work in a small space." There are just seven students involved in the production - two actors, lighting and audio crew, hair and makeup. Bundy said the group experience was a rewarding one, as the small group was able to sit and talk and fine-tune the production. With four weeks to go until Winter Girls once again takes the stage, Bundy said the cast and crew will be fine-tun- ing a couple things, and making sure lines and cues are still memorized for their second -round performance. There will be two performances of Thaw April 16 and 17 in the CHSS drama room for interested locals who want to support the students. The play begins at 7:30 p.m. Nominations for Cultural Awards Gala being accepted Five awards to be handed out May 2 This is your chance to nominate an individual or group that you feel made an outstanding contribution to arts, culture and heritage in Huron County in 2013. Now in its fifth year, the annual Huron County Cultural Awards are pro- duced by Huron Arts and Heritage Net- work (HAHN) in partnership with the cultural services department of Huron County. These awards recognize the outstand- ing contribution of Huron County resi- dents or organizations in the following categories: individual artist, commu- nity event or organization, youth award, heritage individual or organization and community contribution of a volunteer or patron, organizers said in a press release. "Huron County has a vibrant and diverse cultural scene with many com- mitted individuals and organizations," said Deb Sholdice, chairperson for HAHN. "These awards provide an opportunity for us to celebrate and honour those who have made a signifi- cant contribution in arts and heritage in Huron in the last year. We're inviting everyone who lives in Huron County to assist us in recognizing the best the county has to offer by sending in their nominations." To nominate an individual or organi- zation, those interested are asked to fill out a nomination form and write a brief description (maximum of one page) explaining what the nominee did in 2013 in their category and why they are worthy of recognition. Forms and awards criteria are availa- ble online at creativehuron.ca or by fol- lowing the link on the Huron County Library Facebook page. Printed copies can be picked up at any Huron County library branch dur- ing regular hours. Nominations in each of the five categories will be accepted until Friday, April 11. Finalists and winners in each cate- gory will be chosen from the eligible nominations received by an independ- ent jury of sector stakeholders and HAHN board members. In keeping with previous years, local artists will present winners in each cat- egory with an original work of art. Brigitte Wolf of Reflections Glass Stu- dio created the awards. This year's Cultural Awards Gala is Fri., May 2 at the White Carnation Ban- quet Hall in Holmesville. As well as recognizing the finalists and winners in each of the categories, the gala will also feature entertainment from a variety of Huron County artists. The event starts with a social hour at 5:30 p.m. followed by a buffet dinner at 6:30 p.m. and the awards 30 minutes after that. Tickets are $25 each and can be pur- chased through the Blyth Festival box office at 519-523-9300 or toll free at 1-877-862-5984.