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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Huron Expositor, 1995-03-01, Page 161 S -THE HURON EXPOSITOR, March 1, 1 sae Close-up Blyth proposes bold new season BY TIM CUMMING Expositor Editor Unlike 1994 this is not a life -and -death year for the Blyth Festival, said Janet Amos, the Artis- tic Director credited with turning around the theatre's sagging for- tunes. "Last season was a life -and -death season and it felt like it," she told a group of reporters at the Bainton Gallery at a reception on Thursday. She described the long hours worked by production staff and others last year and said this year would be less hectic. In 1994 Amos, a former Artistic Director, returned to the Blyth Festival although it had an uncer- tain future, a declining audience, internal problems and fiscal woes. The popular director helped brighten the financial picture of the Blyth Festival, known as one of the few theatres developing original Canadian plays. She was able to do that with a combination of 20th Anniversary fundraisers and a sell- out return of the popular Ted Johns play, He Won't Come In From The Barn. Last year, media critics noted Blyth's season featured only two new plays and wasn't very daring. Amos appears to have gone out on a limb this year. The 1995 Blyth theatre season includes three world premieres, which Amos called "very scary but very exciting." The 21st season opens on June 16 with a 'small musical', Ballad For A Rum Runner's Daughter. The play, set in Nova Scotia, will showcase Maritime music. Amos says the play reflects the values of the fishing community which are sometimes lost in contemporary society. The play includes the story of two sisters, one who falls in love with the RCMP officer who is trying to NEW SEASON ANNOUNCED - Artistic Director Janet Amos Festival. The 21st season isn't facing the same magnitude of catch her for rum -running. The anniversary of the end of World War II will not go unnoticed at the Blyth Festival. Although not about the war, the play This Year, Next Year, is a family drama set in England during the war. It is writ- ten by Norah Harding. Small-town politics will receive comic treatment in a new play called Jake's Place. It is written by Ted Johns. The play tells the story of a loner named Jake Palmer. "His battle to get a driveway to TIM CUMMING PHOT announced the new season of the Blyth financial crisis as last year. his ramshackle house leads him into the conundrums of town politics, romance and some of the great questions of the coming millennium," according to a press release. The Blyth Festival will also be reviving a play which has proven a crowd favourite, The Tomorrow Box. It is written by Anne Chisleu, author of last year's play, Glen- garry School Days. The Blyth Festival's Young Com- pany will be back at the Garage this August with Hee-Hee, based on Korean folk tales and written by M. J. Kang. In addition to the four main plays there will be a bonus play as Blyth once again revives last year's sell-out, He Won't Come In From The Barn. President of the Blyth Board of Directors Keith Roulston had high praise for Amos. She has the faith of the local audience and knows what they want, said Roulston. Women register for craft courses installed. Brant Frederick Lloyd, son of Jeff and Janice Butson, and Tyler James Campbell, son of Jayne and Gerrie Glenn, received the sacrament of baptism. The Children's Hymn was "Won't You Comc and Sit With Me?" The Children's story was "Why Baptism?" Confirmation classes will begin March 5 after the service. Confirmation will be held June 4. Plans are being made for a March Break Bible School. The Hensall United Church Annual Beef Supper will be April 26. The Thursday Afternoon Ladies meet Manch 2. Everyone welcome. The World's Day of Prayer is March 3 at 2 p.m. The Sunset Seniors will meet March 14 at 8 p.m. Feb. 21, a successful evening of public speaking was held at Hensall Legion, with participants from St. Boniface, Zurich Public School, and Hensall Public School. The Students were well supported by a good attendance of family and friends. An excellent effort was put forth by all the speakers making a difficult job for the judges. Winners of Storytelling: Ashley Erb, Zurich Public School (1st); Brittany Pilgrim, Hensall Public School (2nd); Marcia Melick Zurich Public School (3rd); and Ryan Campbell, Hensall Public School (4th). Junior Category: Denise Ritchie, Hensall Public school (1st); Brianne Webber, Hensall Public School (2nd); and Candice Becker, St. Boniface (3rd). Senior category: Steffanie Erb, Zurich Public School (1st); Stephen Kippen East Women's Institute met at the home of Grace Drummond on Tuesday with Dorothy Bell as co -hostess. Grace Drummond, the president, opened the meeting with a poem by Helen Steiner Rice which set the mood of the meeting with the Roll Call being "Some Good News I have Heard Lately" Oh! It had been so long since a meeting three women forgot their Institute pins, Helen, Mona and Rena. The women were asked to Register for the Craft Courses March 27 in Clinton afternoon or evening at OMAF with choices being Microwave Cooking or Making a Spring Wreath. Send registration to Mona Alderdice by March 17. The Arena Workshop 'At Your Request' is being held in Coldstream April 6. To kick off the Celebration of the 100th Anniversary of the Women's Institute a quilt show is being held at the Ontario Agriculture Museum in Milton, Ont. on Wednesday, June 14. It was decided to have a food booth at the MacLean Sale on Saturday, April 8. The program for the afternoon had everyone taking part in `Sing, Say or Pay'. There were readings - A Newfie Letter - Problems of Drinking - Hog Wild - Grandma's Apron - Just a Little Respect - Discipline Children? Contests were conducted by Sadie Craig and Helen MacLean and a Solo was sung by Hilda Payne. We are to start a Quilt Book. Hilda suggested we draw a block seven inches square at the top of the page, colour it and then write a story about it at the bottom. Rena Caldwell read the congratulatory Poem sent to the Institute on their 60th Anniversary from Edison McLean. THE KIPPEN EAST W.I. Many older folks, I have known Ever since, as a wee lad growin' All my life, been implicated. From some, my actions, were dictated, Such as driving ladies, to and fro As to all the meetings, they would go Like W.M.S. and Institute And all of them were really cute. Not only that, they all could bake Excelled in winding up with cake Hensall by Liz Sangster 262-2715 The meetings then came to a close With empty cake -plates, to dispose I was always there, my nose disjointed With no cake left, was disappointed To hear the comments, while driving home Those glowing tales, for my ears alone. I remember the euchres in the hall For lunch, I'd sit along the wall And treat myself to a piece of cake As a buddy said, "that cake was jake"! Now this was all some time ago And most like me, now travel slow Today my memory goes a long way back But with present happenings, a little slack For sixty years, you gals prevailed At whatever your daily chores entailed So congratulations, for jobs well done With a few serious moments, but most were fun. Lunch was served by Rene and Mona, guess what! It was cake and ice cream with strawberries. Rev. Henry Annen conducted services at Hensall United Church, this past Sunday. Doug Klopp was the organist. The ushers were Glenn Hayter and Ian McAllister. The greeters were Kathy and Doug Mann. Rev. Annen's message was "What We Have Here Is A Communication Problem". The official board for 1995 was OPP restructures The Ontario Provincial Police have completed a comprehensive organizational review, says OPP Commissioner Thomas O'Grady. He called it the most compre- hensive review in the provincial police force's 85 -year history. As part of the review the OPP consulted with the public and intends to implement a new structure. The new structure could involve a three to five year . transition process. Here are some features of the changes: • Enhance front-line policing. •Streamlining of administration. •Using new technology. •Reducing levels of management. • Improved learning environment for employees. Tires slashed in Tuckersmith On Feb. 10, 1995 unknown per- sons entered a locker at the Clinton high school and removed a Sony CD Discman D121 Walkman player. The locker was entered between 9 a.m. and 12. The victim feels that someone knew the combi- nation for the locker. Suspects rented four video games from Star Time Video in Clinton on Feb. 9 and did not return them. The games were rented to a male person approximately 14-15 years old, medium leng!h blond hair, and medium height and weight. There was also three other males involved. The games taken were: Mighty morphin power rangers, Top gear, Donkey kong country, and Road rash II. On Feb. 5 somebody drove onto tho school property on a snowmo- bile and kicked the glass in on two of the main doors. Entry was not gained to the school. At Concession 1 Tuckersmith Township on Feb. 5 or Feb. 6 1995 between 6 p.m. and 7 a.m. vandal or vandals slashed four tires on a vehicle. Damage was approximately $800. If you have information about thole or any other crimes call Crime Stoppers of Huron County, 1-800-265-1777 and you could receive a reward of up to $1,000, Dawe, St. Boniface (2nd); and Jamie Reaburn, Hensall Public School (3rd). All speakers received a certificate and trophies were presented to the winners. The Legion would like to compliment all the students for a job well done and extend congratulations to all the winners and the best of luck as they participate at Zone Level on March 4. Hensall Community Centre well be hosting a Bingo, Sunday, March 5. The prize board will be $3,500...a $1,000 jackpot must go! Other up -coming events at the Arena include. Teachers' Hockey Tournament, Novice House League Tournament, Line Dancing and Free March Break Skating. Details on these events are available from Tom 262-3206. 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