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HomeMy WebLinkAboutTimes-Advocate, 1987-07-29, Page 6Page 6 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. BEST RATE INVESTMENTS FINANCIAL CENTRE, 000(1104 324.2773 1.00.263.330 i 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• - 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. SUMMER SALE imiCLIP COUPON- FOR OUPON-FOR A FURTHER 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 and Rita-Ileywood: races girls three and under Kryst le 11eywodd, Jennifer Law, Amanda Law, Stacey Butson: boys three and under Billy Campbell. Jason Chappel. Joshua Heywood: boys four to six .Jeffrey Campbell. Tyler Heywood, Man Stryke: girls seven to 10 Karrie ('onsitt, Lorie Gould, Leann ('onsitt: boys 1(1-14 .Joel Campbell, .Jason Ileywood, Scott 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. 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