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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Huron Expositor, 1995-06-28, Page 1414-TH[ HURON IXPO$ITOR, June ZS, 1995 Ballad opens Blyth season By HEATHER BOA Signal -Star Staff Ballad FFr a Rum Runner's Daughter is a poignant romance story sprinkled with music and magic, daubed with colourful costumes, and finally, melded with an ingenious backdrop. The production, which pre- miered as the season opener of the Blyth Festival on Friday, is destined to be one of the finest harvested by this theatre, whose mandate is to promote Canadian works. Playwright Laurie Fyffe, (for whom two other works, Bush Fire ('87) and A Field of Flowers ('90), premiered at the Blyth Festival) has written a tale of rum -running on the south shores of Nova Scotia during the 1930s Prohibition Era. Much of the information she gleaned from stories told by her own mother and relatives, who grew up on the east coast. Many who are familiar with plot of Charles Dickens' A Christmas Carol, will have no trouble following this story. On the of eve of Vivian's (Randi Helmers, who some may remember as Wild Mary in Colours in the Storm, the story of Canadian artist Tom Thompson) birthday she is vis- ited by Granuaile (Angela Fusco), a delightfully flamboy- ant pirate queen from Vivian's childhood games, dressed in a flowing, lace -edged blouse, sea - blue vest and skirt that looks a bit like it was fashioned by a mermaid, and a black bucca- neer's hat atop flowing yellow hair as pale as undyed mar- garine. She is transported to a num- ber of scenes from her past, and confronted with misunderstand- ings, mistakes and misfortunes. Lawn bowlers in Seaforth host night of friendship The Seaforth Lawn Bowling Club held a.friendship night at the greens on Friday evening June 23 when new bowlers or those interested in lawn bowling could try the game of lawn bowls. There were forty present and following bowling hot dogs were barbecued and strawberry shortcake served. .We hope all new bowlers enjoyed themselves and learned a little about the game of Lawn Bowls. Each year during June students from the schools spend several days at the Seaforth Greens. On June 14, Grade 12 students from Seaforth District High School played a two -game tournament. The winners were Jill Wood and Jason Murray with 2w+23 points. It was great to see the enthusiasm and energy of these young people and hope they will decide to become lawn bowlers. The Seaforth Investment Centre were sponsors of a mixed pairs. tournament in Seaforth on Saturday, June 24 starting at 10 a.m. Winners of the tournament were Jack and Audrey McDonald of Lucknow with 3w+45. Second prize went to Tom Phillips and Thelma Coombs of the home club with 3w+40. Third place went to Jack and Mary Fisher also of Lucknow with 3w+35. Lcc Ryan and Carol Cartcr placed fourth with 2w+39op13. Fifth went to Cliff Ashton and Mary Colson of the Clinton Club with 2w+38. Sixth was George and Darlene Woods of St. Mary's with 2w+37op4. Seventh was another Lucknow entry of Hap Hall and Jane Treleaven with 2w+36. Eighth place was Ross Pepper and Frances Tuir of Mitchell with 2w+34. Consolation prize went to Tom and Jean Wilson of Forest with 14 points in their last game. Seaforth Lawn Bowling members wcrc saddened to learn of the sudden passing of one of thcir members last week namely Oliver Pryce. Our sympathy gots out at this time to his wife Thelma and family. Oliver and his twin sister Olive wcrc familiar figures at many tournaments and Oliver's presence will be greatly missed in the community. Five teams wcrc in Mitchell on Sunday at the Bill Ducklow memorial tournament. Due to showers in the afternoon the tournament was cancelled and rescheduled for Sunday, August 20 at 10 a.m. BLYTII FESTIVAL PIIOTO BLYTH FESTIVAL OPENS - The Blyth Festival opened this month with a premiere performance of Ballad for a Rum Runner's Daughter starring Ted Atherton, as RCMP office* Thomas Stark and Trish O'Reilly as Clare. But the story is only faintly reminiscent of Dickens' classic tale. This one has a distinct life of its own, full of bold charac- ters: like Clare (Trish O'Reilly, who's unruly auburn hair and impish face only adds to the part), a feisty tempest who craves the adventures and mys- teries of the sea; Thomas Stark (Ted Atherton) the "red feath- ered, yellow -bellied, Upper Canada hummingbird," more commonly known as an RCMP officer; Willis (Michael Healey), who's "too kind to feel anything"; Jack Tanner (Jerry Franken) a 'revolutionary' boot- legger; and even Vivian, the judgmental, disapproving daughter, sister and wife. Director Janet Amos has taken up Fyffe's challenging story, which is interspersed by three on-stage musicians in jeans and simple turtlenecks dyed sea -blue, and given it con- tinuity and the strength of a fan- tastically talented cast, with matching musical ability. And composer Beth Bartley has given airy, light east coast rhythm to Fyffe's original lyrics and other traditional music. Bartley and her husband, Mark Clifford, both of Vox Violins, are coming off the road to perform for the first time at the Blyth Festival. She has also taken time away from the CD Blyth drama workshops Children's Drama Workshops will be led again this year at the Blyth Festival by Rachel Thompson (and by Young Company Alumni members). The workshops will be centering on myths, legends and fairy talcs; these stories will be assisted with movement, mask work, costumes, puppetry and of course acting techniques. The Workshops run from Thursday, June 29 to Friday, GRADUATION Angela Lynn Smith Darcy Smith proudly announces the graduation of his wife Angela from Fanshawe College In the top of her class with a diploma in Municipal Administration and Assessment with a certificate in Real Estate Appraisal from the University of British Columbia. Angela Is the daughter of Les Bernard of Winthrop and Pat Schellenberger of Bomholm. Angela Is currently employed at Mckillop Township Municipal Office in Winthrop. Congratulations from your husband and family. We are very proud of the work you have done. Joe and Angeline Burns (Ju 2, 1955) 'LOTS OF LOVE' From: Frank & Claudette, Chris, Colleen, Kyle & Jenne, Brien, Dianne, Tyler and Brisnne, Dean and Vicky. July 7 (Saturday and Sunday excepted). There will be per- formance for parents, family and friends on Saturday, July 8. Registration for the work- shops will take place on. Wednesday, June 28 in front of the theatre in Blyth - 5 to 8 year olds 9 a.m. to 12:00 noon, and 9 to 12 year olds 1 p.tn. to 4 p.m. Registration fee is S15 per child. For further information call Rachel Thompson at 523-4345. HOEGY 1 Curs Homy Maynard and Lynn Hoegy are pleased to announce the graduation of their son, Chris, from the university of Waterloo on May 27, 1995. Chris received an Honours Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering. Chris previously attend- ed Upper Thames Elementary School and Mitchell District High School. Congratulations, Chris, and Best Wishes from your family and friends! GRADUATION Margaret McLeod Wong, R.N., B.A. Dick and Elizabeth are relieved to announce that their wife and mother has finally graduated from U.W.O. Margaret received her B.A. (Anthropology) on June 6 after 13 years of winter driving and 'DO NOT DISTURB' signs. Margaret thanks Dick for his patience and encouragement, Elizabeth for her encouragement and library work, Pat and Brenda for their encouragement and support, and her mother, Mary McLeod, for her encouragement and Inspiration. Now to find someone to teach her how to speak Dutch. release entitled Playing with Polvwogs in the River of Life to work on the play. Unlike other productions that take time out in the story for a musical number, all the music is part of a continuous flow in Ballad for a Rum Runner's Daughter. The story eases its way into the music and contin- ues along into the dialogue. The set, designed by Stephan Droege, immediately draws the audience into the play, as many enter into the theatre through the sides of balconies. A faded and streaked mast, nearly con- sumed by the four points of a compass emblazed across its front, dominates the stage. Posts wrapped with heavy rope, barrels, pulleys, and a polished anchor give an urgent sense of seaside presence. In more prac- tical terms, it looks like a navi- gator's nightmare, with two sets of stairs and sponge rocks that yield to an actor's footsteps, yet, miraculously, no one trips on this opening night. Finally, the costumes, fash- ioned by former Stratford Festival designer Debra Hanson, give a magical, fun - loving quality to the produc- tion, notably: a young Hirum attired in a polka dot bow tie, plaid knee-highs, and yellow shorts; a young Clare dressed in jean, bibbed overalls, looking like Pippy Longstocking; and, of course, Granuaile, as men- tioned before. Ballad For A Rum Runner's Daughter runs at the Blyth Festival until July 21. Tickets are available at the box office, (519) 523-9804. Happy 15'h Birthday Barbie Lynn Kenney °Gotcha° June 29, 1995 (.ove: Your family+ Happy 40th Birthday Mike Meidinger "Gotcha Big Time" July 4, 1995 Happy 1° Birthday June 23 COURTNEY JANMAAT Wedding VAN DEN NEUCKER - GROUGROU Kristine Rose Van Den Neucker of London and Andrew Nicholls Grougrou of Montreal, Quebec were united in marriage on Saturday, May 6, at 3:30 p.m. at Port Nelson United Church in Burlington. Kristin's matron of honor was Kara Reed of Toronto, sister of the bride. The bride's attendants were Missy Gibbings of Clinton, cousin of the bride and Debbie Lockey of Brantford, cousin of the bride. The groom's best man was David McLeish of Bowmanville, friend of the groom. The groom's attendants were Gary Grougrou of Toronto, brother of the groom, and Scott Nevin of Kitchener, friend of the groom. The candle lighting was done by Kevin Van Den Neucker of Clinton, brother of the bride. A reading was read by Beverly Byrne of Ottawa, cousin of the groom. The soloists were Lori and Lisa Strong of London, friends of the bride. Cocktails, dinner and a reception was held at the Delta Meadowvale in Mississauga. The couple honeymooned in the South of France and Paris, France. They now reside in Burlington. Graduation Mark Vogels Cinth and Maria Vogels proudly announce the graduation of their son, Mark, from Conestoga College Kitchener, on June 24, 1995. Mark received his Construction Engineering Technology Diploma. He previously attended $t. Columban Elementary School and St. Michael Secondary in Stratford. Mark is currently employed with Fred Groenestege Construction Ltd., Sebringville. Congratulations Mark from all of your family and Maridale. GRADUATION Chris Vogels Cinth and Maria Vogels proudly announce the graduation of their son, Chris, from Sir Wilfred Laurier University, Waterloo, on May 26, 1995. Chris received his Bachelor of Business Administration, Honours degree. He previously attended St. Columban Elementary School and St. Michael Secondary School in Stratford. Chris is currently employed with Coca- Cola Bottling in Stratford. Congratulations Chris from all of your family and Jennifer. GRADUATION Niki Phillips Welcome back to Huron County after graduating with Honours from George Brown College in Toronto with a diploma in becoming an Intervenor for the Deaf -Blind. Niki is currently employed at Archie's UPI for the sixth year, BUT will begin her career at the Waterloo Rotary Children's Centre in Sept. of this year. Yehl Nikl Proud parents are Gord and Deb Phillips, Egmondville Graduation Scott Kitchin Scott Kitching of R.R.07 t. Mary's graduated from Algonquin College, Ottawa with a diploma in Radio Broadcasting. Scott has accepted a position with CJCS, Stratford. Congratulations from Mom & Dad, (Brenda & Jim) Mark, Tim & Carla Also Grandma Florence Nesbitt, Clinton & Grandpa Kitching of Woodstock. I. GRADUATION r ANNE ROBINSON daughter of Bob & Rose Robihson R.R. #4 Walton, graduated June 10, 1995 from Nippissing University, NORTH BAY, ONT. with a BACHELOR OF EDUCATION DEGREE. She has accepted a teaching position in Grassy Narrows, Ontario. Congratulations Anne from your family and friends. t � / Sunday -Thursday INTER -TRACK WAGERING ' SATURDAY AFTERNOONS! ' OPEN SUNDAY AT 5 PM ' RACING HOIIDAY MONDAY AT 1 PM Saturday, July 1 HOUSE VJ