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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Citizen, 1996-01-17, Page 23HELPING THE WORLD WRITE NOW CODE Self-sufficiency through literacy in the developing world For information, call 1-800-661-2633 4 Now 7 INTERTRACKWAGERThik Friday Rock 'n Rollers... HARD TO HANDLE "Saluting the music of the BLACK CROWES" FIRST APPEARANCE IN THE AREA! '5.00 at the door No CoverI saturday Classic Rock 'n R THE CITIZEN, WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 17, 1996 PAGE 23. Entire HCP season sells at 80% E ntertainment `Dreams' announces second matinee show following weekend, Jan. 26-28. Brasseur and Eisler also announced the addition of Canadian championship pairs skaters Barb Underhill and Paul Martini. The show also includes skaters Brian Orser, Jostle Chouinard, Steven Cousins, Caryn Kadavy, Jennifer Robinson, Sebastian Britten, Jozef Sabovchuk, pairs Calla Urbanski and Rocky Marva]; and pairs David Pelletier and Allison Gaylor. Tickets for the matinee perform- ance are $38.50 for reserved tickets and $65 for silver circle seats located on the ice. For more information phone (519) 645-2010. For the first time in the 24-year- history of Huron Country Play- house, all five main stage plays sold at least 80 per cent of capacity. That was just one of the high- lights of the Playhouse's (HCP) successful year, as stated by Artis- tic Director/General Manager Max Reimer, in a year-end review of the theatre. Other marks of success included hitting the million dollar mark for box office sales for the main stage and successfully mounting two of the most spectacular musicals in HCP history, says Reimer. The theatre once again ended the year in the black, with a surplus of "The Ausable Bayfield Conser- vation Authority is open for business," says Tom Prout, the general manager of the ABCA. Rumours have given the impression that the ABCA has closed its doors. "We have received drastic cuts in transfer payments from the province: $300,000 or 50 per cent in 1996," said Prout. "We are, however, dealing with these reduc- tions with the intention of continuing to provide environmen- tal services. We want to work with our municipalities on conservation work beyond 1997." As of 1977, the province will only fund the maintenance of flood control structures and taxes on provincially significant lands. At the ABCA this could amount to as little as $100,000 in provincial funds. "The province is only one source of funding; user fees, donations and municipal levies represent an important part of our funding," said Prout. This is a transition year for the ABCA as the Authority works with its member municipalities and residents to decide on future services. At the Jan. 18 annual Continued from page 22 classmate and responding to the letters. This is a great opportunity to read and write. Neatness is a lot more important if someone else has to read what you have written. If all goes well we hope to have penpals in the Grade 2 class at Howick for the final term the year. The students are already becoming editors as they scrutinize Miss Doig's letter to the class each morning and try to find any errors, intentional or otherwise. This term we are focusing on a "Healthy Lifestyle". We will learn about nutrition, exercise, safety, hygiene, and healthy habits. We will also go skating on a regular basis as part of our Physical $7,000. Though the main stage produc- tion and the Seniors' Community Outreach Program succeeded, Reimer says, the future of Play- house H, with its all-Canadian play- bill, is uncertain as it relies on grants from the Ontario Arts Coun- cil. Fundraising efforts continue at HCP, with the focus turning to cap- ital and reserves instead of operat- ing costs. By creating reserves, the theatre hopes to replace provincial and fed- eral grants which are no longer available, says Treasurer Al Skin- ner. partners' meeting, the current financial situation will be presented to councils, government agencies, stakeholder groups, etc. After the presentation, the floor will be opened for questions and comments on the Authority's programs and strategy. The Authority will meet with each of the 32 municipal councils to discuss the conservation programs that they would like the Authority to do. "Based on initial conversations, there is local support from the community, but we need to get specific on what services we provide for the dollars received," said Prout. In the meantime, the ABCA is taking steps to live within its budget. "Since we started receiving cuts in transfer payments four years ago, we have been changing the way we do business in order to avoid passing on the burden to the municipalities. This included reducing staff numbers, tendering out tree planting, reducing maintenance at conservation areas and establishing partnerships with local service clubs for the funds to keep conservation lands open to the public," said Prout. "Our mandate Education and healthy lifestyle focus. We will learn about nutritious eating and Canada's Food Guide. We will even design a fancy lunch box. We will also learn about how our bodies are made, including learning about bones, muscles, lungs, heartbeats and much more. As the winter unfolds we will try to visit our outdoor classroom for walks through the woods and by the ponds. The Grade 2 students love to bundle up and head out for a walk, checking out snowflakes, icicles, animals tracks and winter birds on their way. There are many things to learn and many opportunities to learn them in 1996. Though the on-going capital expenditure program completely depleted operating surpluses, Skin- ner says, the theatre was able to complete $102,236 in improve- ments required to satisfy safety and labour concerns. A proposal is under consideration for the construction of a new rehearsal hall at the rear of the workshops, at a cost of $135,000. Problems with set-back guide- lines and the timing for construc- tion to begin, pending clarification of availability of funds, has delayed the project, but it is hoped the work will be completed for the upcoming season. has not changed; we can offer conservation programs to the public and the municipalities." However, several staff cuts will be part of balancing the budget. The Field Services Manager, Regulations Officer and Soil and Water Technician positions were eliminated in 1995. With the termination of the Clean Up Rural Beaches Program, the two staff working on the program will be laid off at the end of March. More positions will be identified at the annual meeting on Jan. 18. "As we enter our 50th year of operation, we will continue to change the way we do business. Our doors will be open for business as we adapt to the challenges before us," concluded Prout. `Citizen' gets finance column Beginning next week, The Citi- zen will be publishing a monthly advice column regarding financial planning. Linda Henhoeffer, a financial advisor, will answer your questions concerning such things as invest- ments, RRSP's, life insurance and income tax. "Your Money Mat- ters", sponsored by Henhoeffer, with the investment centre Trimark Mutual Funds Company, will be published on a monthly basis. Letters to Henhoeffer can be sent to her, c/o The Citizen, Box 429, Blyth, ON, NOM 1HO. Anyone writing will receive courtesy of Tri- mark Mutual a free financial plan- ning calculator computer disc. Buck & Doe for Allan Scott & Marilyn Murray Sat., Jan. 20 at the BMG Community Centre Dancing 9 - 1 For tickets call 526-7607 Winterfest '96 announced the addition of a second show for the performance of "Winter Dreams on Ice" exceptional response. The second show is a matinee perform- ance beginning at 1:30 p.m., Jan. 20 Thompson Arena, University of Western Ontario. World and Olympic champions Isabelle Brasseur and Lloyd Eisler agreed to host a second performance due to the popularity of the evening performance success. "Winter Dreams on Ice" benefits The Children's Wish Foundation of Canada and is the kick-off event for Winterfest '96 taking place in Victoria Park the Shirley McIntyre, president of the Huron Country Playhouse board of directors announced Dec. 15 that Max Reimer, artistic director general manager, has decided to leave the Playhouse in order to become the managing artistic director of Theatre Aquarius in Hamilton. "Naturally we are sorry to see Max leave. He has been with us for the past four years and has produced some very outstanding entertainment for us," said McIntyre. "We understand that he must move on and grow and hopefully he will accomplish this at Theatre Aquarius." "While the Playhouse celebrates its 25th Anniversary Season in the summer of 1996, I will be finishing the fourth of four fulfilling seasons at Huron Country Playhouse," said Grey Central students hope to get penpals from Howick ACBA still open for business Reimer. "I am thrilled with the unprecedented growth the theatre and I have experienced together! My family and I have certainly enjoyed our time in Grand Bend," he concluded. A search committee is in place and the wheels are in motion to find a new artistic director. Reimer will complete his contract by directing Annie and The Hound of the Baskervilles. Sunday 10 am - 2 pm SNOWMOBILE CLUB BREAKFAST Proceeds to Clinton Snowmobile Club Playhouse will lose Reimer at season end Fri. - Thurs. Fri. & Sat. 7 & 8:45 pm Jan 19 - 25 Sun. - Thurs. 8 pm Judy Gavial of THE TORONTO STAR says "A MIRACLE OF ENTERTAINMENT for absolutely everyone sNElos LONG DISTANCE? CALL 1400-265-343e FOR TOLL FREE MOVIE INFO