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The Citizen, 1991-06-05, Page 23THE CITIZEN, WEDNESDAY, JUNE 5,1991. PAGE 23. Entertainment Munchkins begin rainbow trip HCBE begins START Reality edged out fantasy last week at Huron Country Playhouse when 30 Munchkins and 20 Palace Guards met the real-life cast of The Wizard of Oz. Attention centered on Kristin Kuttner, who plays Dorothy Gale, the Kansas farm girl who goes Over the Rainbow to sat­ isfy her fantasy after she is the vic­ tim of a tornado. Munchkins and Palace Guards didn't seem to mind that Dorothy was out of costume, as the pert and vivacious Miss Kuttner captivated the youngsters with her charm. Reality took over when they met the rest of the cast. Few imagina­ tions were wild enough to picture the Cowardly Lion (David Mallis), the Tinman (John McHenry), or the Scarecrow (David Talbot) in their casual street clothes. The young­ sters had to take solace in running Turn up for Rutabaga contest Turn up in Blyth on Saturday, June 22 and sample some tasty rutabaga recipes that have been cre­ ated specially for the Blyth Rutaba­ ga Cooking Contest. Last year over 50 entries were judged by eight judges - and no Rolaids or stomach pumps were needed! Blyth businessman George Hubbard supplied nearly one ton of rutabagas for use by the Rutabaga Festival in 1990 - free to cooking contest entries, parade participants and merchants to display in their window. Mr. Hubbard will keep a steady supply of rutabagas flowing for the same purpose and they can be picked up free at Scrimgeour's Food Market in Blyth beginning June 5 - while supplies last. Lorna Fraser and her team of judges are organizing a fun-filled contest. If you'd like to volunteer as a judge and taste-sampler, call Loma Fraser during business hours at 523-9141. Awards will be given to winners of the Cake Division, Muffin or Loaf Division, Pie Divi­ sion and Most Creative Recipe using a rutabaga. All baking entries are to arrive at Blyth Community Centre (Arena) on Gypsy Lane for judging by 9 a.m. on Saturday, June 22. There's still time to enter a float in the Blyth Rutabaga Festival held on Saturday, June 22 - free to all. The Rutabaga Festival committee is expecting close to 100 entries by Parade Day. What can you enter in the parade? Old cars, clowns, chil­ dren on bikes, in wagons or in baby strollers - even big kids on bikes. Walk the parade route with a sign on your back, bring your dog, bring your horse, bring your whole fami­ ly. Anything that moves and carries a rutabaga theme is considered a parade entry. For more information about the Blyth Rutabaga Festival call (519) 523-4545. A fun-filled weekend of activities for the whole family. Here's what is planned so far: Friday, June 21 9 am to 9 pm Penny Sale al the Legion 7:00 p.m. Opening Ceremonies and Gong Show - Arena 9:00 p.m. Teen Dance featuring Much Music. Friday nighl activities co-ordinated by Blyth Opti­ mists Club Saturday, June 22 8:00 a.m. Blyth ALL DAY Yard Sale- in locations all around Blyth 9:00 a.m. Penny Sale at the Legion (until 4:00 p.m.) 9:00 am. Rutabaga Baking Contest (Arena) 12 Noon Parade 1:30 p.m. Band Concert through the play with the principal actors in a whirlwind five-hour ses­ sion in a rehearsal hall. Intensive rehearsals are being held between now and opening night June 18. "Everything is on schedule", says Artistic Director Tony Lloyd. "The jigsaw puzzle is fitting together backgrounded by the largest set in Our mistake! A headline in last week's Citi­ zen gave an incorrect impression. Primetime Country, the new Wingham country and western concert series begins this Sunday, June 9 with a concert by Ronnie Prolt, not June 30 as the headline 3:00 p.m. Bed Races - along Gypsy Lane 5:00 p.m. Dinner at the Arena 8:00 p.m. Fifties & Sixties Dance spon­ sored by Blyth Lions Club Sunday, June 23 8:00 am. Pancake Breakfast 10:00 am. Children's Fish Derby at Radford's Pond The Village of Blyth not only famous for its leather mills, summer theatre festival, shops and annual steam thresher show but also for its rutabaga exports. Tons of rutabagas are shipped each year from Blyth throughout the United States and Canada. Thirty-seven years ago, in 1953 and 1954, Blyth hosted a Rutabaga and Agricultural Fair. From June 21-23, 1991 - the Village of Blyth hosts the second annual Blyth Rutabaga Festival, a fun-filled week­ end with activities ranging from rutabaga baking contests, gong show, fishing derby for children, and a magnificent parade on Saturday, June 22 beginning at 12 Noon. The Blyth Rutabaga Festival is one of the few times that service groups, businesses and dozens of volunteers band together to promote the Village of Blyth, celebrate the history of the Village and bring families together to join in lots of fun. A rutabaga cook­ book is being published by the Blyth Rutabaga Festival this summer with some tasty turnip treats. Here's a sampling of some of the prize win­ ners. PRIZE WINNING RUTABAGA PIE 1990 First Prize Pie Blyth Rutabaga Festival Cooking Contest - Marion Cook, Blyth 3 cups rutabaga, pureed 6 eggs 1 can (385 ml.) evaporated milk 3 cups brown sugar 1 tsp. salt 2 tsp. cinnamon 1/2 tsp. each of cloves, nutmeg, The Family of BILL & MARIE TURNBULL cordially invites you to celebrate with them their 50th Wedding Anniversary ON SUNDAY JUNE 9,1991 at Brussels Legion Open House 1:30 - 4 p.m. Best Wishes Only Please the 20-year history of Huron Coun­ ty Theatre". And the Wizard, veteran actor/dircctor Vernon Chapman, is ready to rule Oz amid the pyrotech­ nics and the glitter of the larfd Over the Rainbow as Munchkins and Palace Guards work towards meet­ ing their favourite characters replete with costumes and set. said. The information about the special June 30 concert was cor­ rect, however. The series contin­ ues June 23 with a concert by Ray SL Germain. There are two performances on Sundays at 3 and 7 p.m. ginger In blender add rutabaga, eggs and milk and blend on low speed. Pour into large bowl and add remaining ingredients. Mix well and pour into 2 unbaked pie crusts. Bake in 400F oven for 10 minutes. Reduce heat to 350F and bake 30-40 minutes, or until firm. Cool, and cover with whipped cream just before serving. SHANDY’S RUTABAGA DOG BISCUITS 1990 Honourable Mention - Most Creative Use of a Rutabaga - Blyth Rutabaga Festival Cooking Contest - Frank Cook, Blyth 2 cups whole wheat flour 1/4 cup margarine (can substitute leftover bacon or animal fat drippings) 1/3 cup milk 3/4 tsp. garlic salt 1 cup cooked and mashed rutabaga 1 tsp. soybean meal Sift flour and salt. Cut margarine in until mixture is crumbly. Fold in rutabaga and stir in only enough milk to hold mixture together. Drop dough onto floured board and knead a few times. Roll about 1/2" thick (depend­ ing on size of dog). Shape by hand or use cookie cutlers. Bake at 450F oven for 15 minutes. Engagement LAWSON - McNABB Raymond and Lois McNabb of Petrolia and Reg and Helen Lawson of Londesborough are pleased to announce the forthcoming marriage of their children Wendy and John on June 22, 1991 at First Baptist Church, Petrolia, Ontario. Chuck Rowland, Superintendent of Student Services for the Huron County Board of Education (HCBE) told the trustees at the meeting on June 3, that a new pro­ gram targeted to potential student dropouts has begun. START, which was passed by the board at the March 4 meeting, is not an acronym, Mr. Rowland said, but simply illustrates a new beginning. .It is a joint effort between the HCBE and the federal government. Vai Millson, who has had vast experience in the areas of social service and education is the pro­ gram co-ordinator and she was pre­ sent Monday to give a progress report to the trustees. Ms. Millson explained that the Ministry of Employment and Immigration and the Minister of State for Youth have realized that 30 percent of Canadian youth are leaving school prior to graduation. The initiative on the government's part is to provide money to help encourage these students to stay in school. They have allocated an amount of $80,000 for one year to be given one year at a time, Mr. Rowland told the board. The board has had a concern for the last number of years, Ms. Mill- son stated, and has been looking at ways to retain these students through alternative education pro­ gram, through co-op education and work experience programs and through the early school leaving kit. The board's proposal with START is to look at preventative, individualized methods for keeping potential drop-outs in the county's schools. The goal of START is to empah- size the intention early with stu­ dents, encouraging them to stay in school before the plan to leave is entrenched, Ms. Millson said, learning. The objectives of the program are to increase self esteem and to nur­ ture self awareness, by helping stu­ dents develop goals, by providing life skill programming, by height­ ening student awareness of the labour market and the future open to them if they leave school prior to The Family of JACK & ELVA ARMSTRONG invites relatives, neighbours and friends to join them in celebration of their parents' 50th ‘iVE'D'DWg Saturday, June 15,1991 at Blyth Community Centre 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. Friendship is a special gift and our parents request none other graduation and without planning, by developing job skills, facilitat­ ing job experience programs, bond­ ing and co-operating between parents, students and schools and heightening awareness of commu­ nity resources. The program is for students in Grade 7-10 who meet the mandate. A mobile trailer is presently being manufactured at a cost of $20,000 to be used as an office and working area. This will be transported to each of the five secondary schools for eight-week segments, The stu­ dents will come there for participa­ tion in the program, where they will have the chance to look al their strengths and weaknesses, and the roadblocks standing in the way of their graduation. They will be encouraged to set their own goals as well. "Through self exploration these young people will make decisions and be motivated about where they want to be in the future," said Ms. Millson. Most importantly they will have individual input into the pro­ gram and their part of it. The program begins officially within the school system in September, but Ms. Millson has already been in contact with about 35 young students from seven schools in the one month she has been involved. During the summer, she will meet with parents and stu­ dent, putting together resource information. "The response so far has been overwhelming. Everyone has been excited about it and we're pleased to be offering the program," said Ms. Millson. the Blyth Iw THURSDAY NIGHT IS WING NIGHT Wings 30« each MINIMUM ORDER 10 a variety of sauces available SORRY NO TAKE-OUTS FRI. & SAT. NITES 5 P.M. - MIDNIGHT RIBS & WINGS EAT IN OR TAKE OUT THURS., FRI. & SAT. NITES PIZZA BUY ONE & GET A 2ND FOR 1/2 PRICE 5P.M. - MIDNIGHT EAT IN OR TAKE OUT ENTERTAINMENT June 7 - 8 "The Clamps" 523-9381 L.L.B.O.