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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Citizen, 2011-02-03, Page 23THE CITIZEN, THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 3, 2011. PAGE 23. Entertainment Leisure& The Dave Mounsey Memorial Valentine’s Day Gala Saturday, February 12, 2011 Knights of Columbus Hall, Goderich 5:30 p.m. ~ Cocktails 7:00 p.m. ~ Dinner - Cash Bar SPECIAL DIETARY REQUEST AVAILABLE AT TICKET PURCHASE 9:00 p.m. ~ Dance Silent Auction ~ All Evening Members $40/person Non-Members $50/person Formal Dress Dave Mounsey Memorial Fund ORDER ONLINE! www.davemounsey.com membership@davemounsey.com 1-877-540-DMMF (3663) Federal government invests in Stratford Festival On behalf of the Honourable James Moore, Minister of Canadian Heritage and Official Languages, Gary Schellenberger, Perth- Wellington MP, announced additional funding for the Stratford Shakespeare Festival on Jan. 19. With this funding, the government is fulfilling commitments made in 2009 in Canada’s Economic Action Plan. This funding will support the Stratford Shakespeare Festival’s purchase and installation of a new heating system at the Festival Theatre and the installation of a solar energy wall at the Avon Theatre. The Stratford Shakespeare Festival has provided professional, high-quality performances to local, national, and international audiences since 1953. Stratford is also one of the largest classical repertory theatre companies in North America. “The Government of Canada is proud to support a quality organization like the Stratford Shakespeare Festival,” said Moore. “We know that the installation of energy-efficient equipment will help ensure the company’s continued success and further promote its environmental leadership.” “I am thrilled that our government is contributing to such a worthy endeavour,” said Mr. Schellenberger. “The Stratford Shakespeare Festival’s quality programming and venues are second to none.” The Government of Canada has provided funding of $246,750 to the theatre through the Canada Cultural Spaces Fund of the Department of Canadian Heritage. This program seeks to improve physical conditions for artistic creativity and arts presentation or exhibition. It is also designed to increase access for Canadians to performing, visual, and media arts, and to museum collections and heritage displays. “We appreciate that the Government of Canada has shown interest in these less glamorous aspects of arts support, recognizing that they will allow us to reduce our carbon footprint,” said Antoni Cimolino, General Director of the Stratford Shakespeare Festival. “We strive to be a leader in the cultural sector and hope that our efforts to green our facilities will inspire other cultural organizations to do the same.” Chilly angels Taking a break from snowshoeing is Carson Pyefinch, who laid down in the snow to make a snow angel at Sunday’s Snowfest at the Wawanosh Nature Centre, the Maitland Valley Conservation Authority’s annual winter celebration. (Shawn Loughlin photo) Faith-In-Song Concert #9 Blyth Christian Reformed Church Friday, February 11 at 8:00 pm Tickets: $10 Adult $5 Children (12 & under) Outlets: The Gift Cupboard 519-523-4299 or 519-523-9267 Featuring ~ Men of Note ~ Annie Sparling Sponsored by ABC Women’s Ministry Huron Perth WI recognized for 4-H support The Huron Perth District Women’s Institute held its winter District Director’s meeting at the home of Darlene Harding in Fordwich on Jan. 24. District President Marg Greig welcomed everyone and began the meeting with the Opening Ode. A discussion was held on the Eat to Give program promoted by FWIO as several ladies had questions on how it worked. The District benefits from any members who participate, as a percentage is returned to the District coffers. Huron Perth received a certificate from the Friends of 4-H for the monetary support given to 4-H. ROSE co-ordinator Barb Grube gave her report from the Ladies Night Out held in November and a profit was realized. The decision to host another event was made and committee of all the Branch ROSE co-ordinators was formed, with the President, Secretary and PRO assisting. The ACWW Church service is scheduled for April 17, 2011 at the Brussels Mennonite Church at 9:30 a.m. hosted by Majestic and Walton branches. Darlene Harding gave her Country Heritage Park report and helpers are needed for the summer evenings beginning in July. Margaret McMahon gave brief update from the November Board meeting. She suggested that the best way to increase membership is the “Invite and Take Method”. There is going to be an updated Advocacy Manual in the coming months. The next Provincial Conference will be held in Ridgetown on June 8-10, 2012 with the theme “Yes We Can”. She also reminded the members of the Triennial Competitions. The winning entrants will be announced at the FWIC Convention in Sidney, B.C. June 2012. The digitalization of the Branch Tweedsmuir Histories has begun and a date for digitalizing the Huron Perth District books is yet to be decided. Leone Foerter mentioned that she had had good response from this District and she forwarded the material which she received. The 7th District Annual will be held in Gravelridge on May 25. Hostesses are Gravelridge and Lily Dempsey branches. They will be serving the noon meal and the cost is $10. The number planning to attend needs to be forwarded to secretary- treasurer Bonna May by May 10. Several speakers were mentioned and the theme is “Here’s to Your Health”. Sandra Brears is the contact person for names to be included in the In Memoriam. Walton, Gowanstown-Peace were named to the Nominations Committee chaired by Eleanor Elg. There are several positions to be filled for the next year which include: first vice- president, second vice-president, assistant secretary, ROSE co- ordinator, PRO officer and advocacy co-ordinator. The Guelph Area Convention is being held in Palmerston on Oct. 12 with North Wellington District as host. Programs for the District book need to be submitted to Margaret McMahon by April 1 to be ready for the District Annual. A request to include an upcoming events page was made. A motion was made to again send a $500 donation to the Huron-Perth Agriculture and Water Festival held in April at Seaforth for school children. Ontario Provincial President Carol Innes has asked the membership to mark Feb. 19, the anniversary of FWIO., with a province-wide tea party beginning at 3 p.m. An Official FWIO Release was received regarding the indefinite closure of the Erland Lee Museum Home at Stoney Creek, Ontario. A lot of discussion was held pertaining to this announcement and the decision was made that a letter would be sent to FWIO voicing the concerns from Huron Perth District WI. The next meeting will be a planning session for Ladies Night Out.