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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Citizen, 2013-06-13, Page 23THE CITIZEN, THURSDAY, JUNE 13, 2013. PAGE 23. Forthcoming Marriage Murray & Maxine Houston along with Michael Csoff and Herta Csoff wish to announce the marriage of their children Jillian Ann to Christopher Martin The wedding will take place Saturday, June 15, 2013 at the Houston Farm. Father’s Day Old Tyme Country Breakfast Sunday, June 16 8:00 am - 11:00 am at Londesborough Hall • Eggs • Bacon • Sausage • Pancakes and Homefries Adults . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $7.00 Children Under 12 . . . . . . . . . $3.00 Sponsored by Londesboro Lions Club Entertainment Leisure&‘Dear Johnny Deere’ returns with nearly same cast Continued from page 1 Eaglesmith concert in Blyth, he realized how accurately Cameron and Archibald had captured the essence of Eaglesmith. The entire cast from last year is back, with one exception. Matt Campbell could not return for the remount, but he has been replaced by Jason Chesworth. Smith says that while he had only seen some run-throughs and rehearsals, it was clear that Chesworth had already assumed his role in the cast. Smith says that for those who saw the show last year, it is artistically the same, but that Cameron and Coates have tightened the first act, feeling that in 2012, it ran about 10 minutes too long. Smith says that Dear Johnny Deere is a perfect example of some of the great behind-the-scenes work the Blyth Festival does. “This is the best of what we do here as a new play centre,” Smith says. For those who haven’t seen the play before, Smith says, he’s hoping that audiences are able to see themselves on stage. The struggles depicted in Dear Johnny Deere are the same struggles that happen every day in Huron County, Smith says, so a lot of audience members will be able to relate. On a local scale, Blyth native Cappy Onn will reprise her role as an on-stage fiddler, which brings a “very local component” to the production, Smith says. The greatest aspect of the 14-show remount, Smith says, is that Blyth audiences will have one more chance to see Dear Johnny Deere before it begins productions all over the country. “It’s amazing to think that something that starts in a village of 800 can end up going from coast to coast,” Smith says. “That’s the beauty of this place.” He also says that the success of Dear Johnny Deere outside of Huron County is a real testament to the Festival and its innovation. “When a show like this reaches into other communities, it’s a great endorsement of the work being done here,” Smith says. Along with the cast, former artistic director Eric Coates is back to direct Dear Johnny Deere, as he did last season. In a recent interview he says that he had been “yearning” to come back to Huron County, so he was glad the remount of Dear Johnny Deere gave him that opportunity. Dear Johnny Deere officially opens tonight, June 13, at Blyth Memorial Hall and runs until Saturday, June 22. For tickets call the Blyth Festival box office at 1- 877-862-5984 or go online at www.blythfestival.com Continued from page 20 the next few weeks. *** Central Huron ratepayers will see their water and wastewater rates rise by two per cent in the year to come. In presenting a draft report, Finance Director Terri Taylor said while council could choose to hold off on increasing the rates, that move could prevent a problem down the road for the sewer reserves since they are going to drop by about half of its $342,000 allocation this year due to ongoing projects, including the one on East Street in Clinton. “We have a lot for sewer works ahead of us whereas the water, not so much,” said Taylor. Taylor noted the average water bill is $150 every two months, and that it is difficult to compare Central Huron’s rates to those of neighbouring municipalities since everyone has different types of systems in place. Councillor Dan Colquhoun noted most ratepayers believe they pay enough already. “Most complaints I hear in this town are about the costs of the water,” he said, noting his last bill was $168 for two people. The rates will officially be set once council formally approves the bylaw. Buck & Doe forCraig Henry & Jenn Beyersbergen BMG Community Centre, Brussels Saturday, June 15 9 pm - 1 am Tickets $5. Enjoy games, prizes and great music! 60th Wedding Anniversary The Cardiff family cordially invites you to celebrate Jack & Audrey’s 60th Wedding Anniversary Saturday, June 29 7:30 pm - ? at Brussels Community Centre No gifts please, but if you must, a donation to the North Huron Food Bank would be appreciated. Central Huron rates increasing All together now! While their older schoolmates took to the musical instruments to perform their parts of the spring concert, the Grades 2A, 2B and 2C classes at Maitland River Elementary School used their natural musical instruments to participate by singing. The spring concert, held last week, was the first for the recently amalgamated school. (Denny Scott photo)