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HomeMy WebLinkAboutTimes-Advocate, 1988-04-20, Page 40Readers write On theatre arts and Sunday shopping Following is a copy of a letter sent by Huron Country Playhouse officials to the Huron Board of Ed- ucation. April 5, 1988 Mr. John Jewett Chairman Huron County Board of Education Dear Mr. Jewett: It has come to our attention that it is'possiblc that the 'theatre Arts program at South Huron District High School may be diminished significantly in September of this year. Specifically, we understand that the Drama Studio will no longer be available for this pro- gram, and instead that a small classroom will be used. We were most distressed to learn of this possibility. During the cur- rent academic year, our Artistic Di- rector, Mr. Sandy Macdonald, has been working closely with both Glenda Burrell at South Huron District High School and with Ste- ven Oliver at Central Huron Dis- trict High School in their curricu- lar and extra -curricular Drama activities. The culmination of this co-operation will be the presenta- tion of the two schools' spring productions at our Playhouse on the weekend of June 3 and 4. The Theatre Arts program at South Huron is not only a long es- tablished one, but is also a highly respected one, first under the direr- ' tion of Pat Quigley and latterly Glenda Burrell. The provision of a studio facility, such as is enjoyed currently by the program, is an in- valuable asset, virtually a necessity .We tlndersL tsa that the space was even to have been improved over the summer with the addition of lighting equipment. To attempt to provide students with the same quality of learning experience in the space being con- sidered would be, in our opinion, quixotic. In fact, this change would be such a retrograde step that even the considerable talents of Mrs. Burrell will be hard pressed to compensate for it. What makes it all the worse is that Mrs. Burrell will be on sabbatical next year and thus would not even be on site to facilitate the change. We hope you and your Board will consider carefully these con- cerns in your deliberations, and if we can be of any assistance in this matter, please do not hesitate to contact US Yours faithfully, Sandy Macdonald Artistic Director Bruce Woodley President, Huron Country Playhouse RR 1, Grand Bend, Ontario NOM ITO Dear Bruce Woodley: I am in receipt of your letter of April 5, 1988 concerning theatre arts programming at South Huron District High School. I do not agree with your assess- ment that the theatre arts pro- gramme will be diminished signifi- cantly. The theatre arts programme has had temporary use of the electronics shop at South Huron District High School for a period of time. It now seemed an appropriate time to pro- vide it with a suitable permanent lo- cation. We too, are proud of the theatre arts programme at South Huron District School and the per- sonnel who have developed it. We are surprised that the Huron Country Playhouse Board or em- ployees would interfere with the in- ternal matters of the Huron County Board of Education: That you would Crime Stoppers On the morning of May 1,1987 employees of Lavis Contracting Company at R2 Clinton discov- ered that three transmissions had been taken out of trucks parked in the yard. The thieves removed with cutting torchcs two Fuller 13 -speed transmissions and one five -speed transmission for a dump truck. Lifting equipment would have been used to place the transmissions on a truck because of their weight. The total value of the stolen property exceeds S5,000. If you have any information about this or any other serious call CRIME STOPPERS OF HURON COUNTY toll-free at 1-800-265- 1777. You could earn a cash reward of up to $1,000 if the infor- mation Leads to an arrest. 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Yours truly John Jewitt, Chair, Huron County Board of Education Dear Mr. Haugh: 1 would like to clear up the confu- sion about the Ontario govern- ment's plans for Sunday shopping legislation. On April 14, the government un- veiled its plans to change legisla- tion in order to provide Ontario res- idents with a new set of rules which are fairer, more coherent and can be enforced. The amendments are not likely to result in major changes in the cur- rent Sunday shopping situation in Huron County. The new rules will allow Ontario communities freedom of choice in determining their own individual needs. Local governments will be able to pass bylaws permitting the opening or requiring the closing of retail establishments on Sunday in keeping with their own values. As a result, Huron municipalities wilt be able to allow the present situation to continue, if they wish. Or, they will be able to make changes, if they wish. Currently, some - such as Blyth, Bayfield and Goderich - allow vary- ing degrees of Sunday openings, while nearby towns such as Clin- ton, Wingham and Exeter are far more restrictive. The new rules arc an extension of the current practice, which allows municipalities control of store hours six days a week and partial control of Sunday hours. The new rules give the municipality more control over Sunday hours. The new laws will also have clear advantages over the current chaotic situation. The new rules will be co- herent and enforceable - and treat re- tailers more equitably. In addition, amendments to the Employment Standards Act will, for the first time, provide effective protection for all retail workers, who will now have the right to re- fuse unreasonable assignment of Sunday work. The amendments also provide protection for religious groups, while allowing for an orderly transi- tion to the new rules over a five- year period. Overall, the changes proposed by the Ontario government will pro- vide a number of important benefits while leaving the decision-making powers in the hands of the locally - elected councillors. Sincerely yours, Jack Riddell, Minister of Agriculture and Food MPP for Huron Times -Advocate, April 20, 1988 Pa•a 19A BEFORE SEND-OFF - Usborne students Jessica Blackler (lett) and Lori Kernick put their names on a balloon in preparation for the launching of 100 helium -filled balloons from the schoolyard to mark education week. Helping you save time... Thompson's can help you maximize the hours in your day this spring with a total supply of farm needs FERTILIZER Standard or custom blended dry fertilizer - 28% & 32% on liquid nitrogen RENTAL EQUIPMENT - 5 and 8 tonne dry spreaders - split applicators - full tfrie of delivery equipment - CUSTOM APPLICATION SERVICE - Truspread, air flow, liquid sprayers Our weed and Feed Program is available for pre plant or post plant applications. 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