Clinton News-Record, 1985-12-18, Page 23A spark from a soddering gun touched off a fire at the home of Bill Inkley in Clinton on
December 11. Fire Chief Fred Lobb reported there was extensive fire and water damage
but limited structural damage to the home. Here, two member of the Clinton volunteer
fire department battle the fire. ( Alan Rivett photo)
CLINTON NEWS -RECORD, WEDNESDAY, DECE1VWBEI318,1985—Page 21
Playhouse in shape for upco
"Fun, humor and joy" will be the they donated $2,500, being the profit from
outstanding features of the plays chosen for the fashion show. She said it was hoped the
the 15th season of the Huron Country group could do even better this year.
Playhouse, artistic director Steven Schipper A special guest at the session was one of
announced at the board's annual meeting on the two people instrumental in the forma -
November 20. tion of the Playhouse 15 years ago, Bill Hein -
Some of those features were alsoacontain- sohn; now an honorary board member.
ed in the report given at the annual by He recalled his association with James
treasurer Russ Lingard and auditor Ken Murphy when the two scrounged enough
Pinder. money to.pay $2,000 for the "devastated"
After a disturbing decline in patronage property which became the home for the
and the fin nces of the Playhouse following Playhouse.
The Clinton Cubs held their Christmas party at Ontario Street United Church. on
• December 12. The entertainment was provided by members of the Cub Pack. One of the
performers was Danny Carter, playing a violin solo. ( Anne Narejko photo I
Awards banquet to be held
The Huron Soil and Crop improvement
Astiociatinn will be holding its Awards Ban-
quet on Friday. Jan. 10 at the Seaforth
Legion.
The Award Banquet will recognize reci-
pients of the Project Award, Norman Alex-
ander Conservation Award, Soil and Crop
Booster Award. and Farm Conservation
Sign Award.
'Iliis year, the Huron Soil and Crop Ban-
quet will be heli) in co-operation with the
Ausahle-Bayfield Conservation Authority
Awards Banquet. Ausable-Bayfield Con-
servation Authority's awards include the
grouf) and individual category aw•ands,
Ken Knox, director of the Farm Products
Marketing Branch of the Ontario Ministry of
Agriculture and Food will be guest speaker.
Ken and his family also own and operate a
dairy farm in Durham Region,
1:rkct.5 are $8.50 per person and may be
purchased by Jan. 3 from your soil and crop
Arrector, Agriculture Office, or the Ausable-
Bayfield Conservation Authority.
Director for the Goderich area is Walter
the 1984 s 'awn, the past season turned
things around significantly and brought
some smiles and joy to the audience
members, many of whom had played an in- '
strumental part in righting the financial pic-
ture over the past season.
Before turning the meeting over to P; nder
to explain the financial reports, Lingard
noted that the picture was far different from
the previous year when "we had a few grey
clouds lingering over our heads."
The dentist paid tribute to the "frugality"
of the administration and board for the im-
proved financial picture and recognized in
particular the input of Adrian Bayley who
had urged the board to put out a grand pro-
duct and charge accordingly as a means of
correcting the situation.
The 1985 Playhouse season featured some
proven and popular productions that in-
rrr'n—ri rrvanne from tbel performances to
$436,767 compared to the $286,629 the
previous year.
The main stage profit was $54,353, while
the previous year it suffered a loss of
$12,926.
Dave Sheppard, returned as president of
Mcllwatn, Nu.2 Godcrrch. 524-6879 and in
Clinton is Hugo Maaskant, Nn.2 Clinton, 524-
0828.
"We should be very proud of what we've
done when you think of those humble begin-
nings," he noted, adding that "you have to
love it... and support it".
Named to the board of directors for the
season were: Angela Armitt, Dave Ban-
nister, Ted Barlett, Rob Brady, Jack Given,
Mary Harvey, Peter Henderson, Ed
Iskauskas, Jim Kneale, Jack Levie, Russ
Lingard, Ellen McKim, Helen Mitchell„Dan
Murphy, Peter Phillips, Dave Sheppard,
Philip Walker, Jill Waters, Tom Wolder and
Bruce Woodley.
Schipper detailed the 1986 season lineup,
noting that Playhouse audiences, will enjoy
two large scale musicals on the main stage
and a smaller new Canadian musical to
premiere in Playhouse II.
"This 15th anniversary season, as a
whole, has a joyful nature,” he explained.
"It overflows with heartfelt laughter and
playful romance, and is highlighted by some
of the loveliest music? know. If you are like
me, an incurable romantic, who loves to
laugh, you're sure to enjoy next season at
Huron Country Playhouse."
Opening the season on June 25 is Carousel,
the boardof directors outlined some of the which he said was the favorite of all the
highlights . of the past year, the most musicals produced by Rodgers' and Ham-
noteable being the addition of the balcony at , merstein.
the theatre. He explained that the balcony Following it will be The Black Bonspiel of
"certainly paid for itself" and gave full.A Wullie MacCrimmon by W.O. Mitchell, a
credit to general manager Heather Redick" wonderful, wacky comedy which has
for her efforts in having it installed.
Another highlight was the hiring of Schip-
per as the new artistic director, and the
president said he was "quite confident" in
the choice made.
He paid tribute to the "very supportive"
board members for their hard work and also
commended the staff, whom he noted were
very, very dedicated. '
In a brief speech to the annual, Redick
said the Playhouse .had enjoyed con-
siderable progress and success in the past
and was sure it would continue under the
new artistic director. •
"I look forward to 1986 as one of the best
seasons in the past number of years and I'm
sure you will be able to agree at the end of
the season," she concluded. '
Mary Harvey gave a brief revue of the ac-
tivities of the Ladies' Guild. Last season
Hullett
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Described by Schipper as "my favorite
play" the third presentation for the main
stage will be Salt Water Moon, a story with a
playful sense of romance and "full of fun
and laughter."
Concluding the season will be Annie,
everyone's favorite orphan who will be
center stage for this musical hit.
Letter from Wingfield Farm,. starring Rod
Beattie will open the Playhouse II season on
July 1, following successful runs at Strat-
ford and London this past year. Walt
Wingfield is a stockbroker who trades his
pinstriped suit for overalls and retreats to a
100 -acre farm and raises the eyebrows of his
neighboring farmers as he attempts to
make a living with a broken-down racehorse
and a single -furrow plow.
Following it will be Bernstein on Broad-
way, featuring Aggie Cekuta Elliott. The
show is now in the writing stages and will
premiere at the Playhouse.
The magnificent voice of Aggie Cekuta
Elliott will also be heard in other Playhouse
offerings this season.
Completing the Playhouse II season is The
Melville Boys by Norm Foster, a crafted
mixture of witty comedy and drama.
For the children this season there will be
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Dance Company of Canada and The Potato
People presented by the reknowned Theatre
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The National Tap Dance Company will
also perform a show for the entire family on
the evening of June 20 after their afternoon
program for the youngsters.
Maintaining the joy to be featured at the
Playhouse this season is the announcement
that there will be no increase in ticket prices
over those of the past season.
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