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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Citizen, 1999-06-23, Page 1* ■. - News |Milestone |Feature Detective const, talks pot at info meeting Huronlea resident turns East Wawanosh youth returns from Katimavik See page 6 See page 18 See page 19 CitizenThe North Huron Festival pipes in its silver season, Friday Vol. 15 No. 25 Wednesday, June 23, 1999 (xo«+&sgst)750 The skirl of bagpipes will be heard as pipers lead the crowd, ushering theatre patrons to the front doors of the Blyth Festival. Town criers will be singing out congratulations from the Grand Theatre of London to the Blyth Festival on the 25th Anniversary season. A distinguished theatre impresario - David Mirvish will be speaking at the gala opening night dinner, Friday, for board members and special guests! All this activity kicks off the 25th season of the Blyth Festival - the dynamic theatre in the heart of south­ western Ontario that has achieved so much for Canadian theatres, play­ wrights, actors and theatre profes­ sionals. Almost 50 per cent of Blyth Festival premiere productions have Donor clinic in Brussels Brussels will be holding its Annual Blood Donor Clinic on Wednesday, June 30 at the arena from 5 - 8:30 p.m. and Canadian Blood Services are asking for your support at this lifesaving event. “Blood is a fact of life. It is like a parachute, if it’s not there when you need it, chances are you’ll never need it again,” says Suzanne Barron, a recruiter for Canadian Blood Services. gone on to other theatres, across Canada, the United States, Australia, Japan and more locations around the globe. The Art Gallery at the Blyth Centre for the Arts - the Bainton Gallery - will be celebrating its 1999 season with an exhibition of favourite chil­ dren’s books illustrator Eric Beddoes. The opening night performance tickets for David French’s lyrical romance That Summer, directed by Bill Glassco are almost sold out. Patrons should call for tickets as soon as possible to join the audience celebrating this sterling season at the Festival. The gala dinner is sold out and the Festival is looking forward to an excellent response to this season’s diverse playbill. Blood donors are LIFESAVERS. By donating blood, you can save four lives! “This is a fact that perhaps people don’t realize. Blood can be separated into components and given to several different patients,” she said. Just recently, blood donors with a specific blood type were recruited to help save a young boy who Continued on page 2 Auctioneer best in Canada Bending over backwards Hullett Central Public School student Matt Snell did some flexing during the school’s fun day activities last Friday. With warm temperatures and a cool breeze, the weather was per­ fect for some water games including the limbo, obstacle course and tossing water balloons. Johns gets new cabinet post Huron Bruce MPP Helen Johns was sworn in June 17 as Ontario’s new Minister of Citizenship, Cul­ ture and Recreation, Seniors’ Issues and Women’s Issues at Queen’s Park in Toronto. Johns joins Pre­ mier Mike Harris’ new cabinet after serving as parliamentary assis­ tant in the Health and Energy, Sci­ ence and Technology portfolios since the Harris government was first elected in 1995. “I am extremely pleased that the people of Huron Bruce re-elected me to represent them for a second term,” said Johns. “I am equally pleased that the premier has placed his confidence in me to serve the people of Ontario in this challeng­ ing role.” “Being a member of the pre­ mier’s executive council is an hon­ our and a privilege,” said Johns. “It means that my time and efforts are shared between Huron Bruce and the rest of the province. It provides me a unique opportunity to repre­ sent my constituents’ views at the Cabinet table. I will continue to work hard to meet both of these important mandates.” As Minister of Citizenship, Cul­ ture and Recreation, Seniors’ Issues and Women’s Issues, a new Min­ istry amalgamated from three pre­ vious portfolios, Johns has a challenging responsibility as it deals with diverse issues which “cross” many ministries. In an interview w'ith the Toronto Star, Johns said that although she has not been as involved with cul­ tural activities since moving to a rural community, she does follow ballet, is an honourary board mem­ ber of the Blyth Festival and has widespread musical interests. “I’m going to look into things,” she said. “I'm going to be every­ where, at all sorts of functions, from Stratford to rural theatre. I’m going to be so involved, you’ll be sick of seeing me.” Johns is interested in the job opportunities for communities which cultural endeavours such as films may bring. “I want to make sure we explore every option in film and in the arts and the cultures to help our com­ munities have a better quality of life.” “I am looking forward to my new responsibilities, and see this as a great opportunity to build on the foundations laid by the Mike Harns government in our first mandate,” said Johns. An unknown to the Toronto cul­ tural scene, those involved.are unsure of Johns interests but look forward to meeting her. Tony Chaffe By Janice Becker Citizen staff Fast words and a classic style helped a Belgrave man take top honours at the Canadian Livestock Auctioneer championship on Ottawa recently. A 1992 graduate of the Southwestern School of Auctioneer in Woodstock, Tony Chaffe placed first over 21 other auctioneers from across the country. Chaffe is employed by the Ontario Livestock Exchange Ltd in Waterloo. Having grown up on a farm, Chaffe said he attended livestock auctions with his grandfather and father for as long as he can remember. After competing last year and not placing as well as he had hoped, Chaffe got a few pointers from veteran auctioneer Don Raffin of B.C. Told to adjust his dress, keep his hands free of the microphone and a few other insider tips, Chaffe reached the top this year. Held during the Livestock Markets Association of Canada annual conven­ tion, the contestants entered in auction championship are judged by six judges from across the country. This year, only one judge was an Ontarian, Len Gamble of Brussels Livestock. The auctioneers are judged on rhythm, speed, voice control, clarity, timing, bid spotting, professionalism and appearance. Contestants sold seven drafts in the first round and 10 in the second. As the champ, Chaffe won $1,200 cash and prizes valued at over $3,000. Desmond Plewman of Winnipeg placed second and Charlie Menard of Greely, ON. took third. Chaffe will travel to Calgary during the Stampede to compete against Americans, Australians and maybe even a few from South Africa, for the international title.