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Home My WebLink AboutThe Citizen, 2015-11-26, Page 23THE CITIZEN, THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 26, 2015. PAGE 23. North Huron Township Council approved a proposed costing for the Regional Sears Drama Festival to rent Memorial Hall in March next year. According to Director of Recreation and Facilities Pat Newson, a pricetag of $1,000, plus HST, for the rental of the hall throughout the day and evening from Feb. 28 to March 6 was suggested to make the rental affordable for the festival. Newson’s recommendation is that council provide this blanket rate and request that the drama festival recognize North Huron as an event sponsor. The proposed rate is a significant discount, according to Newson’s report, as it would normally cost the festival $470 plus HST per day (or approximately $2,800) for the proposed duration of the festival. While North Huron has recently instituted a bylaw that would state that events like the drama festival are already receiving a reduced rate and therefore no reduction would be made, Newson stated in her report that the reduction is made possible through a joint-use agreement the township has with the Avon Maitland District School Board. “This event exceeds the hours of usage inside the agreement, but does fall in the spirit of the agreement,” Newson reported. “There are no other bookings planned for these dates at Blyth Memorial Community Hall.” Newson reported the event is expected to bring over 200 students and 1,200 audience members to Blyth over the six days. During the meeting, Newson said the festival provides a unique opportunity for the community and local youth to see what the theatre at Memorial Hall has to offer. Councillor Trevor Seip asked whether the discounted rate was suggested by the municipality or if it came from the organization. “The cost was sent to me by [Blyth Festival General Manager] Deb Sholdice,” Newson said. “She has been the one negotiating with the Sears Drama Festival and that’s the price that was suggested.” Newson also explained that because the joint-use agreement specifies that usage prior to 4 p.m. is handled independently from rentals, a flat rate was more palatable for her. Councillor Brock Vodden said he was in favour of the discounted rental. “I think the outreach that is involved makes this a very important investment as far as council is concerned,” he said. “I’m very supportive of this recommendation.” Reeve Neil Vincent said he also felt it was a great opportunity. “When my daughter was in high school, the local high school sponsored [the Sears Festival] and used the Blyth hall at that time. It brings a lot of students from a sizable area into North Huron to see what we have there for the theatre and I think, on that basis alone, it’s worth it to advertise what we have here.” Council approved the recommendation. Remember the childhood magic of a dark snowy winter’s night, the mystery of the beautiful manger scene outside the church door, the sound of horse bells on a wagon in the Santa Claus parade? Remember the glister of moonlight on the hanging icicles or the hopeful feeling inspired by twinkling Xmas lights on a winter’s walk? Be sure to join the Blyth Festival Singers and soloists on Dec. 6 for music that will celebrate that magical season of winter and invoke the holy season of Christmas. “Believe” is a concert that will awaken those simple half- remembered feelings with beautiful pieces like “ The Darkest Midnight in December”, “Winter’s Peace”, “Breath of Heaven” and the signature song, “Believe.” The Blyth Festival Singers will explore new versions of old favourites with “Variations on Deck the Hall”, “Jingle Bells,” an “African Carol,” and the “Huron Carol”. And what can make Christmas even more magical, than children? The Singers special guest is Huron County’s own Glister Children’s Choir under the direction of Suzanne MacVicar, and accompanied by Bailey Porter. The Glister Choir is a newly- formed group of 30 energetic, musical children who love to sing and perform. Ranging in age from six to 15, they hail from all over Huron County. Director Suzanne has enjoyed many years of teaching privately, and last February, she, along with husband, Wes, and their two daughters Livia, and Halli, were able to make their dream of a children’s choir a reality. Their hope, as a choir, is to bring joy and light to each audience member and chorister alike through the power of music and song. The Blyth Festival Singers is a county-wide community choir under the auspices of the Blyth Centre for the Arts. The Singers are under the professional direction of Sharon Poelstra and accompanied by Lori Millian. The choir of 50 members performs primarily in Huron County and has endeavoured to present a high standard of choral singing since its inception in 1980. The performance begins at 3 p.m. at Blyth Memorial Hall. Tickets cost $15 for adults, $6 for children and an entire family can attend for $40. Contact any Blyth Festival Singer, or the Blyth Festival Box Office at 519- 523-9300 or www.blythfestival.com for tickets. 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