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HomeMy WebLinkAboutHuron Expositor, 2004-07-28, Page 5Opinion Letter Seaforth woman amazed by chance to perform in Outdoor Donnellys To the Editor, I have always been one who thrives on making people laugh. To be in costume, becoming any character 1 choose to be, allowing myself the freedom to be what I truly love best and that would be, acting. I am indeed an amateur at this and that I am content with. Although I must admit every now and then I can get drawn into the challenge of something a little more beyond the talents I have within myself. To have the opportunity to be part of the Outdoor Donnellys, was a dream come true. I had read just about every book on the Donnellys, been to the homestead, church and to the cemetery. I have had many interesting conversations with people over the years about the truths and lies surrounding the tragedy of this family. The night I showed up in Blyth at the June Hill Hall, 1 was overwhelmed by all the people. Everyone was there for the same reason, volunteering and a chance to perform. There were those who had been in the past Donnellys but for myself and a few others we were strangers on unfamiliar grounds. The following week we received our scripts. I was reluctant to do the character of Nora Donnelly, wife of Will Donnelly. Artistic Director Eric Coates and Associate Director Gil Garratt saw my potential when 1 had not and I refused to let them down. The pay off was more than I could have ever imagined. I am in awe over these two directors and their ability to have worked with such amateurs as myself. To he professional actors in the Outdoor Donnellys consumed much of their days and yet they found not only the time but also the energy to lead us into our characters two to three times a week for three months. I have a deep respect for both men, for their leadership as well as for the incredible actors and writers for the Blyth Theatre. A heartwarming thank you to all the professional actors who took the time to speak to the young people and spend time with them. This will indeed leave a lasting impression on each one of them. I am amazed at the level of performance from the community actors. I have been exposed to those who are • well on their way to the big stage. Dale Carr Seaforth Multicultural Canadians is a tough concept to explain to Jordanians From Page 4 (Nights.without weddings since we got here; 0!). Watching the people learning to drive here is kind of nighmarish. King Abdullah is very popular here. Everywhere you look, there are pictures of him, in Arab garb, in Western garb, dress uniform, fatigues (which, for reasons I have yet to figure out, are blue), with is wife, with his father, with his children - absolutely everywhere. Apparently, Jordanians are fiercely loyal and adore their royal family. I can understand why, they do a lot of work, but it is unusual from the Canadian perspective. I just can't see us getting pictures of Queen Elizabeth on every corner and three quarters of the buildings any time soon. I suppose then, that it is only fair if there is something about us that the Jordanians do not understand...aside from why none of us are married with children. It ended up being something I never even thought of, which only highlights the point. On Saturday, we had lunch at a Roman Spring and swimming pool. Sarah Bryant and I were sitting on the wall, eating the various pastries we had got for lunch and the bus drivers were asking us questions about English and Canada. "Canadian?" one of them asked me. I nodded of course, and then Sarah said that she was too. The driver then pointed into the group and asked "Where from'? Where from?" Since everyone was clustered, it took me a few moments to realize that he was pointing to Mae Lin. I tried for about five minutes to explain that she was as Canadian as I was, but I don't think I was very successful. Ian wandered over at this point, and the driver began again. I let him try and explain how he could be Chinese and Irish and still be Canadian too. The driver sort of gave up. 1 pointed out that in Canada, it is weird to find someone who only has one line of descent (unless they are first generation), but these people have been here for so long, that they just don't understand mixed heritage. The dig is looking up, or my square is anyway. After two weeks of nari (I really hate limestone!), Michael told us to just pick the crap out of it until it was clear. His exact words were "Sometimes it is good for the spirit to destroy things." Elizabeth went to town, and when the dust cleared, we had two walls, another possible wall, two rocks that might he the tops of pillars, and a jug sherd that made Dr. Daviau "shoot off like a rocket." Needless to say, we went into the weekend quite giddy. News Skate park construction `rolling along' By Jason Middleton Expositor Staff Construction of the Seaforth Skateboard and All - Wheels Park is rolling along as organizers began building the fences and received continued support from the community. Organizer John Ryan and his friend, Mike Baillie, of Mitchell, started construction on the fence's wooden frame surrounding the park last week. But, a lot of kids are asking when will it open? "That's been a question on the minds of a lot of kids," said Ryan who hopes the park will be open later this summer. A few weeks ago,, a chain link fence was installed at the east and west sides of the park because the town plans to locate parking lots there. Ryan hopes that people from the community will come and help with construction of the park's two removable ramps. "I am not a construction worker. Those who have some experience, or are in the know a little bit about building some ramps, their insight would be really appreciated," says Ryan. John says the construction of the park would not be possible without the help of local tradespeople and businesses. "These are community oriented people that saw a project that was worthwhile for the kids and a lot of them insisted in helping," says Ryan. Local business have also donated money towards the construction of the park. The Seaforth Community Development Trust also donated $3,000 towards the project. John and Susie Ryan have been selling picket fence boards with names stencilled, in them for $10 a piece to help offset the costs of ILA frog Jason Middleton photo John Ryan drills a support board in place for the sponsor fence for the Seaforth skateboard and all -wheels park. putting up fencing. So far, 50 boards have been sold. In order to break even on the fence costs John says they must sell at least 80. Ryan explained that after all the construction costs are tallied up, the remaining money will be used to build ramps. "We've always talked about it as a growing park. We didn't know what kind of funding we'd have," says Ryan. THANK YOU The members of the Bluewater Kennel Club would like to thank the following businesses and Individuals who sponsored tro- phies at our Dog Shows, Obedience Trials and Agility Trials held at Blyth, July 6, 7 and 8. • The Old Mill • Fleming's Feed Mill • Marian Hindmarsh • Verbeek's Farm and Garden Centre • Dorothy Bassett • South Huron Veterinary Clinic • Dr. Brian Nuhn, Seaforth Vet Clinic • Scrimgeour's Food Market • Sparling's Propane • Howson & Howson Ltd. • Radford Auto Parts • Huebner -Ridder Veterinary Hospital . • Clinton Veterinary Services • Jim and Dorothy Needham • Gina McDonnell • Jim and Sue Stewart • Jerry and Sue Wilder • Goderich Veterinary Clinic • Sifto Canada Inc. Goderich Mine • Robert & Peggy Gibb • Bill and Sharon Creighton • Tasty -Nu Bakery • Mrs. C.A. Hardy • Sifto Canada Inc. Evaporator Plant • C.E.P. Local 16-0 Goderich Mine Also thanks to the Blyth Business Association, Bill Bromley, Paul Cook and family, Huron Pioneer Thresher Association, Trinity Anglican Church, Loma Mathers, Elly Winters, Wayne and Anne -Marie Peachey, Nell Salter, Earl Salter, Bob and Carol Campbell, Dave Higgins, WIN Higgins June Mennen and the Huronia Branch of the Humane Society for their Cooperation In making our shows successful. "We thought it could he one piece (of equipment) a year depending on fundraising and it looks Tike it will be an identifiable park hopefully before the end of the month." The Ryans have been involved in every aspect of the park. The Ryans were approached by a group of skateboarders to draft a letter to council for a skateboard park. Since then, the Ryans have brought it forward to council, found a site for the park and helped fundraisc for the project. John said that the park has also been discussed as a possible site for a ice rink in the winter. 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Seaforth 527-0142 Weekend Masses: Sat 5:15 pm Sun. 11:00 am St. Columban RC Church Saturday Mass at 7:30 pm Father Lance Magdziak Egmondville United Church Sunday August 1 Join us at 10:30 for Worship Everyone Welcome Steve Hildebrand Lay Pastoral Minister In Training First Presbyterian Church Goderich St. W., Seaforth Minister Rev Henry Huberts No Service August 1 Y() I1 �` 1 7\ 1)'\ I' 01 HEAVEN? "r.,bY Joseph St. Gospel Hall August 1st - 20th 7:45pm - 8:45pm nightly excluding Saturday Tent Location Beside Lavis Ball Park on #8 Highway, East of Holmesville Speakers Mr. Mark Bachert: Delores, Nicaraugua Mr. Gary Sharp. Midland, Ontario JESUS IS COMING., ..10E A i)Y O R NO I. YOUNG PEOPLE'S 8/81F HOUR August 9 to August 13 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. PQM , BtS� 6�� � 1�� ETERNITY 8,pe • q��/'D4Pi�O, p,F.r s COIF X049! fes x'44 -"2 010 ABSOLUTELY FREE for information or transportation call: Dan Bachert 527-0540 Mark Bachert 357-7871