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July 29. 198/ Drama based on true event
TO MARRY Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd
Butler are pleased to announce
the forthcoming marriage of their
'daughter Brenda Arlene to
James Ivan Adkins, son of Mr.
and Mrs. Howard Adkins of Heti-
salt. The ceremony will take
place at 4:00 p.m. on Saturday.
August 8, 1987. at St. Andrews
Presbyterian Church in Clinton.
TO MARRY - Bob and Donna
Hamather, Hensall are pleased
to announce the forthcoming
rnorriage of their daughter Lisa
Louise. to Robbie John. son of
Bob and Norma Pryde, Hensall:
The wedding will take place on
Saturday, August 8, 1987 at 3:30
p.m. at the Hensall United
Church. Open reception to follow
in Exeter.
TO MARRY Mr. end Mrs.
James Marshall of Ailsa Craig
and Mr. and Mrs. Horold Borden
of Huron Park are pleased to an-
nounce the forthcoming marriage
of theirc'hildren Judy and Harold.
The .wedding will take place in
Carlisle,on Saturday, August 8.
Opeo reception to follow in Ex-
eter. Everyone welcome. For in-
formation call 228-6344.
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Unsettling tale drawn from Ontario's past
A ghostly chorus and a centre -stage
apparition set an eerie precedent as
the audience sullies into their seals to
watch Blyth Theatre's latest produc-
tion. Bush Fire, written by Laurie
nd rtirected1 v -Jackie -M,ax•
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well. They quickly become unsettled
as they follow the rhythmic thumping
of AgnesTullis's cane into the rustic
world (hat was Ontario in 1838.
Bush Fire is based on a grisly mass
murder which took place near the
town _of Perth in Lanark County in
1828 when Thomas.Easby beat his
and four of their children to
death. then set (heir shanty on fire to
cover the deed.
The play picks up the story in 1838
when the young wife of the only F ashy.
child to survive, played by Karen
Barker, sits alone with her new-born
baby. waiting for the return of her
husband who is away making ar-
rangements for a move.
The action of The play comes from a
series, of well done flash -backs in
which Barker recalls the tragedy
from. her perspective as a close
neighbour.
But is it largely the performance of
Lorna Wilson as Tullis which sets the
tone of mysticism and ghostly
happenings.
Characters walk in and out of the
cabin stage as Barker rementbers
them at times jolting the audience
with their sudden appearances.
You may find yourself watching the
stage windows out of the corner of
Extra home funding
The ministry will provide extra fun-
ding to Ontario nursing homes to in-
crease staff and to improve the quali-
ty of food for residents. Health
Minister Murray Elston has
announced. •
The ministry has reached agree-
ment with the Ontario Nursing !tome
Association on adjustments for infla-,
tion as well as substantial incentives
for better personal and nursing care.,
iI has committed over $88 million a
year in increased funding for nursing
homes to enable them VA -deliver these
services as well as 'improving the
quality of meals supplied.to residents.
Part of the tonal funding ---$30
million ---goes towards adjustments
for int la I ion -- a 5.5 per cent increase
• of the current per diem rates from
$48.90 to $51.59 per resident. This in-
crease will be retroactive January
1987.
Nursing homes which are ac-
credited will also receive, retroactive
to April 1. _1987. an inflation adjust-
ment to (heiraccreditation payment.
bringing their daily rate to $51.87 per
resident. •
Another $49.1 million will enable
each nursing home to provide more
than two hours of nursing and per-
sonal care per day. Although a person
being admitted to a nursing home
may need as httl a as one -and -one-half
hours of care per (lay, many residents
need more. The increased funding
will allow homes to provide an im-
proved level of care for individuals
needing it.
Another $8.9 -million will enable the
homes to provide more staff for food
handling and to improve meals and
menus.
. Each home will sign a contract with
the ministry to provide the additional
service. Performance will he
monitored by ministry inspectors and
auditors under .provisions in the re-
cent amendments to the .Nursing
Homes Act to ensure that the extra •
landing is applied to the intended
purpose.
The ministry expects to complete
the signing of individual contracts in
time to start payments for the im-
proved services froni October 1. 1987.
'We are committed to the principle
that citizens who need nursing home
care will receive care which enhances•
the quality of their lives,' Elston said:
'We want to -be sure that nursing
home residents will feel secure. com-
fortable and cared for. With the funds
now available. Ontario's nursing
homes will be better able to meet that
goal.'
Amanda a likely Rose
A Rose by any other name may still
smell as sweet, but today she's more
likely called Ashley or Amanda.
For the second year in a row,
Ashley has maintained its leading
position ori the Top 10 name parade
for newborn girls at. the Ontario's Of-
fice of the Registrar General. Aman-
da lot lowed closely. narni vl• beating
aril Sarah for the number two spot.
Rose was nowhere in sight.
• According to 1)espina Geogas.
Deputy Registrar General with the
:Ministry nl::('onsuiner and ('ommer-
-cial Relations. it was no surprise that
..:Michael continues to maintain its
position as front runner on the list of
most popular boys names. Indeed,
Michael has been in the number one
spot for three years, with Matthew
and Christopher alternately sharing
second and third place.
"The pattern we've noticed." said
(;eorgas. "is that no matter how
many new and unique ones come up.
the biblical names for boys remain
the most popular."
••Ilowever," she continued.
"despite a minor reshuffling this year
.. ,
in the 25 most popular girls names. it
is interesting to see parents remain-
ing committed to names that have
been popularized by television over
the past two decades."
The Office • of the Registrar
General. which registers births,
deaths and marriages in Ontario, is
frequently asked for the list of most
popular names by prospective
parents and groups ranging from
journalists, to manufacturers of
babies' toys, clothes and furniture
trying to corner the market on
popular names.
Yet, not all new parents want to
give their child a popular name.
In fact, the Office of the Registrar
General receives several calls from
prospective parents wanting to know
the most popular names. in order to
choose one (hal is not on the list.
Anyone, for Fred or Kthel''
The top 10 for boys are Michael.
Matthew. Christopher. Andrew.
Daniel, David, Ryan, Kyle. Adan and
Robert and the leading l0 for girls in
order are Ashley. Amanda, Sarah,
'Jessica Jennifer. Stephanie. Melissa.
Nicole, Laura and Michelle.
'your eye, waiting to catch a glimpse
of one of the shadowy figures which
play a prominent role in Barker's life
and imagination.
Dolls with scorched heads, .clay
voodoo. images and Bibles made of
human skin are sprinkled -throughout -
the production to shroud the facts of
the story . in mystery, even as
Barker's character uncovers the
truth.
- Because the play is drawn out of
our past 1 s(nnething-Canadians aren't
used to) the play, founded on actual
happenings, projects a sense of terri-
ble truth. The sense of uneasiness in
intensified. and, if possible for such
a dark subject. more tun.
The play however, loses something
after the first intermission. The flash-
backs become less distinct and the
plot seems to dwindle into.a puddle of
true confessions rather than screanr-
ing-people-out-of-the-theatre-wjltr its
unspeakable deeds.
A happy ending, -brought about by
Barker's decision to stay and face her
problems. goes against (he grain of
the play.
But the power of the story itself
shines through in the sturdy perfor-
mances turned' in by the players.
Barker, in her firs( season al Myth.
handles what must be a difficult role
with agility, portraying a young
mother one minute and an adolescent
girl the next as -she recalls the way it
was with her family after the fire.
Martha Irving is convincing in her
role as the chat•ming but outspoken
--Ann-Easby while -Laurel f aetz and
Peter Smith are powerful as Barker's
parents. •. -- - • • - - --
Bush
Bush Fire, a sample of Canadian
theatre well.worth seeing. runs al the
Blyth theatre throughout the
summer.
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A LITTLE VOODOO - Greg Spottiswood and Karen Barker discuss
some of the mystical oddities that are taking place during a Blyth
Theatre production of Bush Fire. The play, which opened Tuesday
'tight, is a well done story abouts mas' murder that occurred in On-
'ario in 1828.
Heywood clan reunites
fhe 19111 Heywood reunion was held
.July 12 al the MacNaughton Park.
Exeter. The weather •was ideal anti
about 8(1 relatives were welcomed by
president John Campbell.
Following grace by Bob Ileyworxl a
sumptuous smorgasbord dinner was
enjoyed by all.
:\ minutes silence was observed in
memory of our deceased relatives.
The minutes of the previous reunion
was read by .Layne ('onsitt.
Officers elected for 1988: president
Jeff and ,Janice Butson: vice-
president - 1)on and Joan Heywood;
secretary - Lola Brooks: sports com-
mittee - Bob and Nancy Campbell and
john and Karen Hamilton.
An interesting sports program %vas
convened by Elaine Gould and Herb
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and under Kryst le 11eywodd, Jennifer
Law, Amanda Law, Stacey Butson:
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Jason Chappel. Joshua Heywood:
boys four to six .Jeffrey Campbell.
Tyler Heywood, Man Stryke: girls
seven to 10 Karrie ('onsitt, Lorie
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Gould: girls _ 11-14 Angela Gould.
Elaine Heywood. •
Ladies kick the shoe .Layne ('onsitl
men's kick the shoe Jeff Butson:
clothes pin game Cathy Chappel.
Christine Gould: balloon toss Angela
Gould and Tina Campbell: onion ring
guess 1)on Heywood and' Evelyn
Ileywood: youngest present Blair
Campbell two -month-old son 01 Bob
and -Nancy Campbell: eldest present
Evelyn Heywood 89: coming farthest
Alex and .Josie Law: Caledonia.
The 1988 reunion will be held the se-
cond Sunday in July .at the Mat
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Naughton Park, Exeter.
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