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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Citizen, 1993-11-17, Page 6Building together The Brussels Legion Ladies Auxilliary donated a cheque for $2,000 to the Legion for the building fund. Left, representing the auxiliary is Helen Dobson. Accepting the cheque for the Legion are from left: president Al Nichol, vice-president Rob Burkholder and Treasurer Marg Bennett. Fest. manager talks to council I BEGINNERS CLASS REGISTRATION in selected Huron County Board of Education Elementary Schools This program will allow some children who. become five Years old between January 1. 1994 and July 1. 1994 access to the existing Kingergarten programs. The Beginners will attend school with the Kindergarten children all day on alternate days. Admittance to Beginners classes will be based on spaces available and birthdatcs. Registrations will close on December 3. 1993. Please call the appropriate Public School to receive more registration details if you arc interested in the program. The program will be implemented in the following schools: Brookside P.S. 529-7900 Colborne P.S. 524-6252 Grey C.P.S. 887-6601 McCurdy P.S. 228-6524 Stephen C.P.S. 234-6302 Turnberry C.P.S. 357-2548 Walton P.S. 887-6219 Zurich P.S. 236-4942 ili-a Dawson Chair 447 Paul Carroll Director Bullies and Victims Monday, November 22, 7:9:30 p.m. Clinton Public School, Clinton Featuring Jean Hewitt speaking on Children and Violence PARTICIPATION FROM OUR LOCAL HIGH SCHOOL DRAMA DEPARTMENTS Everyone welcome! THIS IS YOUR CHANCE TO PROVIDE INPUT ON THE FUTURE OF NORTH HURON. The North Huron Community Development Committee Wants To Hear From You! WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 17, 1993 Residents of the Townships of Grey, Howick, Morris, Turnberry, East Wawanosh, West Wawanosh, the Village of Brussels and the Town of Wingham are Invited to attend a public meeting being hosted by the North Huron Community Development Steering Committee. This Steering Committee was formed following public meetings held In June and July of 1991 at F.E. Madill Secondary School in Wingham and the Brussels, Morris & Grey Community Centre, Brussels. The Community Development Steering Committee and several special interest groups have been active over the past two years addressing local community development Issues in North Huron. On behalf of the above-noted Committee, you are Invited to attend a public meeting scheduled for Wednesday, November 17, 1993, at 8:00 p.m. in the Bluevale Community Hall, Bluevale, Ontario. At this meeting, the North Huron Community Development Steering Committee and the Special Interest Groups (Agriculture, Economic Development, Education & Personal Development, Environment, etc.) propose to update residents of North Huron on projects and activities that have been undertaken by these Committees over the past 2 years. Further, the Committee would like to hear your thoughts, ideas and suggestions on other activities that would benefit the North Huron Area. Representatives of Community Futures and the Business Development Programs will also be making presentations at this meeting. Please plan to attend this public meeting to discuss co-operative community development in North Huron, and bring a friend. For further information please contact Brian Treble of the Huron County Department of Planning & Development at 524-2188, or any Steering Committee member. PAGE 6. THE CITIZEN, WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 17, 1993. Catalogue gets Futures grant said. "That focus hasn't changed because it's still very much a centre for the community." Reeve Dave Lee thanked Mr. Simpson for his attendance and noted the importance of co-opera- tion between the village and the theatre. "We're in a partnership," he said adding that one really can't get along without the other." Councillor Mason Bailey sug- gested that the financial decline is one related to the economy in gen- eral. Mr. Simpson agreed. "They say there is a boom and bust cycle. We just weren't prepared for the bust," he said. Councillor Steve Sparling said that despite a co-operative spirit, council had limits to its good nature and to the village's financial resources, though they would do what they can to help. "As Council- lor Bailey suggested there is a lot of competition for the entertain- ment dollar. You have to prepare a package, product and service that the customers wants to buy. You have to be the ticket they must have." Mr. Simpson agreed that the the- atre industry had been hit hard and that the grants are on a slight down slide as well. "If they haven't stopped, I'd be fearful if I were you that they will," warned Councillor Bailey. "The strategic planning commit- tee said to plan the season as if there are no grants," said Mr. Simp- son. "That's the preferred choice. We will persevere and our intent is the continuation of good relations with the village." After noting that a replacement would have to be appointed to fill Mr. Salverda's position as the Festi- val's representative to the Memorial Hall Board, Reeve Lee wished Mr. Simpson success. "It would be nice to see a good year for this 20th anniversary season." Changes could begin in 1994 Continued from page 1 that there will be more jobs, up to 5,000, created by this redirection." Jean Young of Town and Coun- try Homemakers in Clinton says the agency is not yet sure how they will be affected by the changes except that there could be a shift of services and human resources to a new entity. "At present there is a long-term care planning commission with rep- resentatives from across the county meeting to determine how the not- for-profit and commercial agencies can be amalgamated, " she says. "The new entity would be a non- profit, community based organiza- tion from which the government would contract the 10 percent of services." Ms Young says the policy may be phased in, possibly by forming a federation first. The province is looking at begin- ning the changes in 1994 with the process in place across the province by 1995, she says. By Bonnie Gropp Giving the facts first hand was the purpose of the visit to Blyth council on Nov. 10 by Napier Simpson, interim business manager for Blyth Festival. Noting the many changes taking place at the Festival over the course of the past few months and the like- lihood of councillors hearing sto- ries, both fact and fictional, Mr. Simpson felt it was a "good idea to touch base because of the close relationship between the village and the Festival." Mr. Simpson said that he was a festival board director until recently when the other directors asked him to step down to assume the interim position. He is, he said, essentially replacing general manager Ray Salverda for an undetermined length of time. The Festival, he said, is going through some difficult times, despite what was a good season in terms of critical acclaim. "Peter (former Artistic Director Peter Smith) put on a good season, but we failed to draw the audience base we needed," said Mr. Simpson. He said that many believed the problem has come because the Fes- tival has grown too fast for its roots, thus the strategic plan set by the board is to try to get back on that track. This consequently has led to the hiring of another former artistic director Janet Amos to replace Mr. Smith. "She was here during good times and we believe her knowledge and experience will be an asset," says Mr. Simpson. Though the theatre seems to be gaining a wide-spread popularity it appears to be losing its local audi- ence. "Ms Amos seems to be able to develop plays that have a rele- vance to the area. It is a shame that this wonderful experience is not being used by the local people," said Mr. Simpson. Restructuring is being done in terms of improving management of the Festival. "It is unfortunate we have cash challenges that need to be addressed," said Mr. Simpson, adding that this is a critical time of year in terms of grant monies so it's important "to stay on track." Finally, Mr. Simpson assured council that there would be an attempt for continued co-operation. "The board is looking at ways to fill community obligations," he Londesboro woman returns Doreen Carter returned home Friday, Nov. 12 from a 10 day visit with her cousins, Mr. and Mrs. Derwyn Hancocks at Fort Meyers Beach, Florida. She also visited with her aunt Mrs. Margaret Taman of Brampton. Continued from page 1 The group met weekly for lunch throughout the summer to work out details of the organization. As the summer drew to a close the core group began to invite others mak- ing crafts or food products unique to Huron County to take part in the catalogue. The Huron County Community Futures Committee, aware of the possibilities of the cat- alogue for expanding grass-roots business, provided a grant to help get the catalogue off the ground. Some larger local businesses have joined in the effort. Bainton's Old Mill and The Old Mill both offer their unique products. Ben- miller Inn and The Little Inn of Bayfield offer romantic weekend packages for gifts or personal use. Those wanting to order the prod- ucts offered in the catalogue can fill in an order form enclosed in the catalogue and mail it in or can use a toll-free telephone number and pay using credit card. Items will be shipped via courier. There will also be an opportunity to see goods from the catalogue and meet many of the participants at a special show case at the Benmiller Inn on Dec. 4 and 5 from 10 a.m. to 5p.m Copies of the catalogue can be picked up at the Blyth Festival, The Citizen and from members of the catalogue co-op. Rebekahs sponsor Speakoff Continued from page 2 for Youth Speakoff will again be sponsored. The speakoff will be held the first Friday in March. This contest is open to all students who will be 16 by the date of the trip to the age of 18. The winner receives an all expense paid trip to Ottawa, New York and the United Nations Assembly. The area high schools will provide information on the Speakoff. The annual Christmas party will beheld on Dec. 20. The next regular meeting is Nov. 23. Purchasing a vehicle Is a big decision! Let us help you make the right one! . GARRY WOODCOCK Quality Cars & Trucks - We Can Save You Money [ Drive A Little - Save A Lot ./MONTGOMERY: LUCKNOW 528-2813 1-11-10K19--R