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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Citizen, 1989-04-26, Page 27THE CITIZEN, WEDNESDAY, APRIL 26, 1989. PAGE 27. Huron County Library Brussels, Blyth libraries enter computer age The Brussels and Blyth Branch Libraries are entering the age of technology and automation. The Huron County Library has used compact disc (CD) technology to place the records of all its books on a single CD. Instead of music, this CD indexes half a million titles and shows the location of over two million books in the 21 libraries which co-operated to create it. The Public Access Catalogue will be the first catalogue of library holdings for most branches in Huron County. (Town libraries have previously had a card cata­ logue of books in that particular branch.) For all library users in Huron County, it will bring a level of information service previously expected only at a large city library. A catalogue of this size will benefit the whole community. Be­ cause of its speed and sophistica­ tion, it will benefit professional, business and farming people. Be­ cause of its simplicity and its ready availability, it will benefit the children and students. Because of its completeness, it will benefit both the regular and the occasional user. It is called the Public Access Catalogue because it is very “user- friendly.” The Huron County Library has built the database of the compact disc catalogue along with 20 other county and city libraries, including Lambton, Middlesex and Bruce County Libraries. Fundraising will be undertaken to purchase the computer equip­ ment needed to run the Public Access Catalogue at the Blyth and Brussels Branch Libraries. The cost of each unit is approximately $3,200 with a colour monitor option of an additional $400. The Library is approaching local service clubs and businesses to ask them to sponsor a catalogue in the library. The Public Access Catalogue will be suitably inscribed if any one organization or individual under­ takes to sponsor the computer. When a demonstration unit is available in May, it will be set up in the Brussels and Blyth Branch Libraries so that local residents and library users can see how it works and try it out. The Huron County Library hopes to install Public Access Catalogues in the larger branch libraries in 1989. As soon as the money is raised in any com­ munity, the computer system can be set up and running in that library. All money raised in the area will be used to purchase equipment for the local library only. From Wimpy and Scooter Grand presents children's trilogy The Grand Theatre has announc­ ed three plays for young audiences will be presented in The McManus Studio Theatre during the 1989/90 season. Written by John Lazarus, “Schoolyard Games”, “Not So Dumb” and “Night Light” form a trilogy of fascinating, accessible theatre especially appropriate for elementary school students. “Schoolyard Games” plays from October 16 to November 4. On the jungle gym, in the schoolyard, many games are played. Three girls, two of them sisters, climb, hang, skip, run and jump through the ins and outs, ups and downs of pre-teen relationships. Children will recognize and appreciate the real-life solutions that can occur. “Not So Dumb” plays from January 15 to February 3. Binnie, the little sister of “Schoolyard Games” is older now, and has a learning disability. “Not So Dumb” examines labels: how they are used, misused and misunder­ stood. Binnie and two other 10 year olds struggle to sort out relation­ ships in situations that are funny, touching and real. “Night Light” plays from April 2 to 21. There is a “real” monster in seven year old Tara’s dresser drawer, and Victor, a character from “Not So Dumb”, must help his sister conquer her fears as well as his own - fears that multiply when their father becomes ill. The answer lies in helping each other, in making friends that provide the “night light” of security for them all. These three plays tell a many­ faceted story of children’s everyday problems and fears. One character from each play is carried through to the next, and while each production can be appreciated on its own, seeing the trilogy as a whole will provide a unique and exciting experience. All Grand Theatre programming for young audiences is supported by comprehensive study guides, and following each performance, the audience is given an opportunity to talk to the cast in a question and answer session. All performances are scheduled Mondays and Saturdays at 1:30 p.m. and Tuesday through Fridays at 10:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. New this season, these three plays will be offered as a subscription pack­ age. For more details and school bookings, contact The Grand The­ atre Education Co-ordinator, Caro­ line Guerin at 672-9030. BLYTH FESTIVAL Blyth Festival Singers PRESENTS With Special Guests: Georgian Bay Community Choir Saturday, April 29-8 p.m. Refreshments to follow At Blyth Memorial Hall Tickets: $6.00 Adults $3.00 Children Call Blyth Festival Box Office 523-9300/9225 J Mickey Rooney, Donald O'Connor to appear at London's Alumni Hall Mickey Rooney and Donald O’Connor, two of Hollywood and Broadway’s brightest stars will appear on stage with Orchestra London for an evening of show stopping song and dance May 9 at Alumni Hall, London. Born in Brooklyn, New York, Mickey Rooney has been in show business for more than 60 years. In 1935 he was signed by MGM and was first nominated in 1939 for an Oscar for his role in “Babes in Arms’. He began working with Judy Garland when he was only seventeen. MGM cashed in on the Rooney-Garland magic and teamed them often in films. Donald O’Connor moved to Hollywood at an early age to play Gary Cooper as a boy in the classic motion picture “Beau Geste”. In 1950, he starred in a modest sleeper called “Francis” which later became a successful series of films rivaling The Andy Hardy series in popularity. Mr. O'Connor then graduated to the rank of top musical comedy stars appearing in some of Hollywood’s most lavish musicals including “Walking My Baby” and “Singing in the Rain”. He has appeared on Broadway in a revival of “Show Boat” and has toured with productions of “I Ought To Be In Pictures” and “Wally’s Cafe”. Tickets are available from the Orchestra London Box Office, 520 Wellington Street, 679-8778. Adults: $28, $25, $22 (Students/ Seniors $2 discount). Fri. - Thurs. Apr. 28 - May 4 Fri. & Sat. 7 & 9 p.m. Sun. - Thurs. 8 p.m. i — SOCRATES. Newsgreek .AROUSING-EXCITING... EROTIC...and DEEPLY DISTURBING.” Sigmund ^reud. Los Angeles Head Examiner “TWO THUMBS UP. ..gladly would I give greater praise would but that I possessed more thumbs!” “I am zee best part of zee entire movie! I give myself a 10 + !” — NAPOLEON BONAPARTE Conquennq TimesSiLLeTeds . PARENTAL I W GUIDANCE I J Choirs present joint concert Sunday LONG DISTANCE? CALL 1-800-265-3438 FOR TOLL FREE MOVIE INFO. The Blyth Festival Singers and Georgian Bay Community Choir join forces on Saturday, April 29 at 8 p.m. at Blyth Memorial Hall in a special musical celebration called Songs for a Festive Spring. This marks the second year that the two choirs have done a joint concert, featuring a broad style of music ranging from spirituals to sacred music to well-known popular tunes like Smoke Gets In Your Eyes. There’s music that will appeal to everyone, even the Blyth Festival Singers’ own theme song that was written especially for them by Angus Sinclair (music) and Mary Hearn (lyrics). It will be the public premiere of this new song. Also included in the concert will be a brass quintet featuring talented musicians from the region. Madill wins field meet Forty-five members of the F. E. Madill track and field team won the overall field award at the 37th Midway Annual Relays held in Arva on April 20. Competing against more than 24 teams from Southwestern Ontario the Madill athletes narrowly miss­ ed winning the overall track and field award when they were edged out by St. Pat’s of Sarnia in the final point calculations. First place medal went to Lynda Harkness for the Midget Shot Put. Lynda’s throw of 10.86 meters set a new record and a new school record. Mike Cardy vaulted 3.80 meters taking first place in the Open Pole Vault while Caroline Vesteeg won first for Open Shot Put. Ken MacDonald took second place in the Open Discus, throwing a distance of 39.51 meters. In the senior boys relay Mike Cardy, Brad Murray, Allan Bailie, and Mike Kissner were edged out of first place by one-tenth of a second. Third place medals are given to Mike MacKay for the Midget Pole Vault, Kendra Machan for the Midget Discus, Craig King for the Open Discus, and Heinz Gurdhart for the Open Long Jump. Adam Armstrong, Ken Wheeler, Jason Friendorf, and Adrian Rou came in fourth in the half mile relay. Jamie Johnston was also fourth for the Open Pole Vault as was Steve Silcock in the Midget Discus and Kendra Machan in the Midget Shot Put. Songs for a Festive Spring, a concert for the whole family takes place at Blyth Memorial Hall on Saturday, April 29, 8 p.m. Tickets are $6.00 for Adults and $3.00 for Children. ENGAGEMENT PARTY for Vickie Logtenberg and Sam Cook For more Information call bonny 482-9624 kevin 523-4403 I * I 1 1 Phone 357-1630 for 24 hour movie information Playing from Friday to Thursday, April 21 to May 4 Showtimes: Friday and Saturday at 7:00 and 9:30 p.m. Sunday to Thursday one show each evening at 8:00 p.m. Winner of 4 academy awards including best picture and Dustin Hoffman for best actor. PIZZA PIZZA PIZZA THURS.,FRI.,SAT. 5P.M.-12A.M. BLYTH INN EAT IN OR TAKE OUT 523-9381 I 1 I 1 1 I I I I I 1 * I I I I I 1 ■