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THE CITIZEN, WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 13, 1993. PAGE 19.
Fantastic crafts to be
taught at workshops
The Village Christmas Concert
demonstrated the pleasure of
community spirit — the camaraderie
and fun derived from working and
playing together. From midwinter
frolics the move is now to
midsummer revels; the community
play.
In early June of 1993, Blyth will
be inundated with scores of happy
people, huge puppets, moving
glaciers — maybe even a dinosaur or
two. Blyth will be the backdrop
(after all "All the World's a Stage)
for a spectacular presentation that
begins with a parade and ends with
a pageant of astonishing diversity.
"The Parade of Promises," says
playwright Dale Hamilton, "gives
us glimpses of what is yet to come
during the course of the evening."
First historical, then becoming
more and more contemporary, one
The Huron Country Playhouse
will undergo renovations with the
help of a $299,267 jobsOntario
Capital grant, Paul Klopp (MPP-
Huron) announced Jan. 8 on behalf
of Ontario Culture and Communi-
cations Minister Karen Haslam.
The grant will provide 16 jobs
during construction.
jobsOntario Capital funding will
assist the Huron Country Playhouse
to complete renovations in
compliance with the Fire and
Building Code regulations.
"As well as providing much
needed work in these tough times,
we are ensuring the ongoing
success of the Huron Country
Playhouse," said Mr. Klopp. "My
congratulations to the community
for their high level of support and
successful fundraising efforts for
the project."
Despite a substantial operating
loss for 1992, the president of the
Stratford Festival is looking for-
ward to the future with confidence.
At the Festivals' 40th annual gen-
eral meeting held Dec. 12, Treasur-
er Robert Mountain revealed the
festival ended the season with an
$224,721 operating deficit. This
amount, added to previous losses,
means the festival has an accumu-
The Huron Adult Day Centre
continues to thrive and grow. The
daily program of exercises,
whirlpool baths, cards, games and
crafts are enjoyed by the day
centre's participants. Bingo,
educational presentations, as well
as musical entertainment are also
enjoyed on a regular basis. _
The 'Wear Your Favourite Hat'
proved to be an adventure. It was
surprising to see what had been
hidden away in everyone's closets.
The 'Fun in the Sun' week in
January should bring out some
sunny outfits.
The winter driving course on
Nov. 16 was well attended by both
may see tractors or work-horses
pulling floats, temperance women
in long skirts, majorettes cavorting
together, frolicking clowns, or giant
rutabagas. The audience will see
the district's historical and social
succession of events from native
origins, through the advent of the
pioneers, the railroad, triumphs and
hardships of settling the area to the
present day and perhaps a brief
look into the future.
"Blyth's history will be brought
to life by vignettes and scenes
revealing travellers, families,
reunions and many other events
that encompass a community's
lifetime," says play co-ordinator
Fran Cook. "We will need a
veritable 'cast of thousands.' It's
amazing where the talent will come
from — YOU!" Mrs. Cook said,
hidden talents are boiling under
everyone's surface, just waiting to
Proposed renovations include:
installation of a block firewall to
separate the backstage and green
room from the auditorium;
replacement of the booster pump
and generator; extensive insulation
and drywall work in the auditorium
to provide a firebreak; and
reinforcement or replacement of the
auditorium roof.
"The Huron Country Playhouse
plays an important role in the
economic success of this
community," said Minister Haslam.
"Through jobsOntario Capital, the
government of Ontario is working
in partnership with the community
to preserve its cultural heritage as
well as to create jobs and support
renewal of the local economy."
The Huron Country Playhouse is
a professional summer stock
theatre. Incorporated in 1972, the
lated deficit of $766,651 after four
decades of operation.
Mr. Mountain also reported the
fundraising for the 1992 season
exceeded budgeted expectations.
Total funds raised for 1992 were
$3.4 million which is $400,000
more than in 1991.
Despite the financial losses, Fes-
tival President Thomas O'Neill
said, "The Board is committed to
volunteers and staff who provide
transportation to the clients. This
safe winter driving course was
presented by Constable John
Marshall of the Ontario Provincial
Police.
On Nov. 1, the day centre said
farewell to George Yeats on his
retirement. He will be missed by
all.
The Huron Adult Day Centre
Christmas Bazaar and Tea held on
Dec. 3 was a great success. The
winners of the annual raffle were:
first prize, Shirley Strong, doll and
cradle; second prize, Helen Lee,
Santa Christmas decoration; third
prize, Mena Westerveld, a set of
children's books.
be tapped. Not just acting skills
will be needed — plenty of other
skills will be required, including
people to sew, craft puppets,
carpenters (just the ability to knock
a few nails in the right places will
be welcome), publicity, typing,
setting up and striking sets. "None
can say they're not good at
something, whether it be electronic
know-how, food preparation,
driving a motorized vehicle or
skateboard. The list goes on and
one," says Mrs. Cook.
Well into research, with a
number of workshops and learning
opportunities planned for January
and February, a professional core
has been hired to lead and guide
through the maze of details.
Committees are in place and
anyone who would like to join in
this exciting adventure is welcome.
group's mandate is to provide
summer entertainment to the region
and surrounding communities.
During the summer months, the
playhouse is one of the largest
employers in the area. It has a
strong visible presence in the
community and is a major tourist
attraction in the Grand Bend area.
It also operates a Children's
Theatre School, which teaches
children the basics of theatre,
acting, dancing, directing,
playwrighting, costume and scene
design.
The funding is part of a $127
million allocation announced by
Treasurer Floyd Laughren last
month under jobsOntario Capital, a
five-year $2.3 billion capital
program.
The $500 million for 1992-93
will help put about 10,000 people
to work.
having this theatre on sound finan-
cial footing. We look forward to
the future with confidence. We
believe we are on the right track."
He also commented on Stratford
Festival standards.
"The strength, breadth and diver-
sity of this company was demon-
strated from the opening night of
The Tempest through the closing
day performance of Romeo and
Juliet," he said.
December was a very busy
month at the centre. Santa appeared
at all four of the Christmas parties,
bringing with him Mrs. Claus and
piles of gifts. The traditional
Christmas dinner and the
entertainment for the parties were
enjoyed by all. The Clinton and
District Christian School choir,
Mary Hearn, Carol Carter and the
Gladys Van Egmond quartet —
Gladys, Art Finlayson, Elgin Nott
and Ron McBurney provided the
music.
The staff from the Huron Adult
Day Centre would like to wish their
families and friends the very best
for 1993.
The professional designers for
the Blyth & District Community
Play will be holding several
exciting workshops in the next few
weeks.
On Tuesday, Jan. 12 costume
designer Ruth Howard held a
maskmaking workshops. On
Tuesday, Jan. 26, Ms. Howard lead
a hats and costume design
workshop where participants will
Search on
for county
library
One possible site has been reject-
ed but the search is on for another
possible location for the Huron
County Library headquarters.
The Huron County Library Board
authorized staff to investigate
options in new buildings in the
Goderich area it was reported to
Huron County Council Jan. 7. At
its Dec. 10 meeting, the Library
Board had turned down the possi-
bility of joining the Town of
Goderich and Goderich Public Util-
ities Commission in taking over the
Sheaffer Pen building at the east
side of the town. John Doherty,
reeve of Goderich, and past chair-
man of the Cultural Service Com-
mittee, which includes the library
board, said the committee had
toured the building and felt it was-
n't suitable.
Meanwhile county council sup-
ported the executive committee's
recommendation that Library and
Health Unit staff approach the staff
of their ministries to see if money
would be available to help renovate
parts of the present Huronview
building once it has been vacated.
The health and cultural services
committee chairmen and the war-
den will also meet with Paul Klopp,
M.P.P. for Huron to see about
funding.
A study into recycling the build-
ing prepared by a consulting archi-
tect, showed that the current Bay
View and Park Place wings, built in
1967 could be renovated to provide
19,900 square feet of space for
$1,175,000, or a cost of $59 a
square foot, compared to $80-$100
a square foot for a new building.
explore the relationship between
design concept and finished
product through designing and
building fantastical hats. Bring an
old hat.
Ms. Howard's third workshop,
large puppets will be held on Feb.
16 and 23 from 7 - 9 p.m. Help
design and make a giant (12' high)
puppet which may be incorporated
into the play. All workshops will be
held at the June Hill Rehearsal Hall
and are free.
More jam sessions under the
direction of the musical director
Michael Taylor will be held in the
near future and the set/lighting
designer Ange Zhang will
introduce people to his areas of
expertise as well.
The following supplies arc
needed (or any other materials with
creative potential): paint (acrylic or
latex, any colour), paint brushes,
plasticine, glue sticks, ribbon,
fabric, toilet paper rolls, foam,
rubber, egg cartons, wool, leather,
wire, yogurt containers, elastic,
coloured pencils, crayons, pastels,
old hats or baseball caps, chicken
wire, pliers, wire cutters, coat
hangers, brown paper bags,
newspaper, wall paper paste, white
glue, styrofoam pieces, large pieces
of fabric (curtains, sheets, etc.),
buttons, ribbon, trim, lace, thread,
old clothes, belts, jewellery, or
large cardboard boxes. Please drop
items off at the play office or call
523-4830 to arrange for pickup.
E ntertainment
Play, a parade of promise
jobsOntario aids Playhouse
Stratford Fest. debt increases
Adult Day Centre thriving