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HomeMy WebLinkAboutClinton News-Record, 1986-08-20, Page 21Annie and Sandy have arrived GRAND BEND - The Deputy Reeve of Grand Bend was on hand to welcome Annie and Sandy to Grand Bend on August 2 at the municipal hall. Annie was presented with the Grand Bend official pin by Deputy Reeve, Dennis Snider. Fifteen -year-old Theresa Stewart, who is playing the lead role of Annie for the second time in her acting career, will be making her Huron Country Playhouse debut perfor- mance in the Playhouse's last musical pro- duction of the season, Annie. The young ac- tress's other credits include roles in produc- tions of Alice in Wonderland, The Sound of Music and The Wizard of Oz. A talented young lady, Theresa has had 11 years of dance training, six years of voice lessons and is a • senior member of Canadian Showcase. She looks forward to a profes- sional career in the theatre. She returns to high school in the fall where dramatic arts is part of her curriculum. "I would love to play `Ane e' in Anne of Green Gables, and who knows what that could lead do. I just know that this is what I want to do with my life," says Theresa. Sandy, the stray dog who plays Annie's new-found pal in the play (with book by Thomas Meehan, music by Charles Strouse and lyrics by Martin Charnin), is fast becoming a well-known canine star. Sandy is played by Sarnia's Milsom family pet, Wiggins. Wiggins, has not only been photographed. and interviewed several times, but has also appeared on television. On loan to the Playhouse from her regular job at Sarnia's St. Joseph's Hospital, Wig- gins commutes daily to the chronic and rehabilitative unit (headed by nurse, Geralen Milsom, her owner), where she is involved in the pet therapy program there. Grand Bend Deputy Reeve, Dennis Snider is "very pleased to welcome two such talented stars as Annie and Sandy to the Village of Grand Bend. I hope that their stay with us is as enjoyable for them as it is for us as Huron Country Playhouse patrons and Grand Bend and area residents." Annie, renown broadway hit musical bas- ed on Harold Gray's Depression era comic strip, will play to audiences at the. Huron Country Playhouse/Main Stage August 12 to September 6. Plenty of tickets are still available. For information call (519) 238-8451. °One performance of My Shining hour "My Shining Hour", a very special cabaret featuring the talents of Karen Skid- more, is coming to Huron Country Playhouse, Conceived and directed by Michael Shamata, with musical ar- rangements by Richard March; the show will be a musical revue of composers from Arlen to Sondheim, from Irving Berlin to Rickie Lee Jones. Michael Mulrooney, resi- dent Playhouse Musical Director, will be featured on keyboard in accompaniment to Skidmore. Skidmore is an artist of many talents. Her strengths as an actress are complemented by a versatile soprano voice and a rich musical experience, which includes musical comedy, contemporary musical theatre and ensemble singing. This season. Huron Country Playhouse audiences will recognize her from her role as "Mrs. Snow" in Rodgers' and f iammers- tein's "Carousel", post -performance cabarets following evening "Saltwater Moon" productions; and as "Grace" in Meehan, Strouse and Charnict's "Annie", currently running at the Playhouse Main Stage until Sept. 6. She was featured at the Stratford Festival as "Peep Bo" in "The Mikado", "Tessa" in "The Gondoliers", "Leila" in "Iolanthe" and "Kate" in "The Pirates of Penzance". She holds a degree in music from Queen's University and studied music in Vienna and Venice. She has performed for CBC TV and Radio, the Elmer Iseler Singers, World Records, National Film Board, Comus, Theatre New Brunswick and recently for The National' Theatre School as "Mrs. Hardcastle" in "She stoops to conquer". In The Banff Cen- tre Music Theatre Studio Ensemble, she developed . a unique theatre piece, Schoenberg's "Pierrot Lunaire". Skidmore was one of six performers representing Canada in the SG1 6th World Peace Touth Culture Festival in Hiroshima, Japan.' "My Shining Hour", originally produced in Stratford, will be performed at Huron Country Playhouse/Playhouse II, for one performance only at 3 p.m. Aug. 23. Tickets are $12.50 and all proceeds will help to sup- port the operations of Huron Country Playhouse. There will be a complimentary wine and cheese reception following the per- formance. For information call (519) 238-8451. Now's the time to collar you MP • By Tony Carlson Ottawa's murky corridors of power can seem thousands of miles away for most Canadians. Even those who live in the virtual shadow of the Peace Tower often get that long distance feeling when it comes to com- municating with the men and women who populate Parliament Hill, setting the policy for' our nation. But at this time of year, as the harvest fairs begin to sprout and the corn tassels out, our MPs are, forthe most part, back home, within range of the human voice. They're there to press the flesh, and to sell their successes to be sure. But it's also a perfect opportunity to let them know what's on your mind, whatever the issue, whatever party your member pledges allegiance to. For once your words of wisdom need not be subjected to the whims of Canada Post or lost among the aides who answer the phones on the Hill. No, chances are, if you're the least bit involved in community get- togethers over the summer, you'll have a OFA NEWS chance to have your say face-to-face. Even if your complaint list is short, it's worth the effort, for when else—except perhaps at election time—do you have the same personal platform? It's participatory democracy at its best. There's no need, either, to limit yourself to the bad news. Politicians are constantly hammered by complaints from all sides and you can provide a welcome breath of fresh air if your plaudits are plentiful. After all, they're human, really they are, and they ap- preciate a pat on the,back for a job well done as much as you or I. And it isn't limited to our federal representatives. Most provincial legislatures take some time off during the summer—with the exception this year of Alberta—so the MPPs, MLAs or MNAs can take the pulse of the people on the home front. In many cases, too, that home front is just as far away from the provincial capital (geographically and otherwise) as it is from Ottawa. Speaking of local goings-on, it's also not a Joanne Sutherland is new executive administrator Ontario Federation of Agriculture Presi- dent Harry Pelissero announced the ap- pomtment of Joanne R. Sutherland as the OFA's new Executive Administrator. Ms. Sutherland -has extensive experience in federal -provincial relations, with par- ticular emphasis on agriculture. Her government experience involved pro- gessively senior positions in policy-making and administration with the Governments of Manitoba and Saskatchewan. In the government of Manitoba, she work- ed for the Departments of Finance and Agriculture. In Saskatchewan her ex- perience included work with the Executive Council-, the Department of Inter- governmental Affairs, and the Department of Justice where she was Special Assistant to the Deputy Attorney General. Ms. Sutherland is a graduate of the Univerisity of -Winnipeg in economics and political science, and studied at the Univer- sity of Manitoba, Faculty of Law. She assumed duties at the Ontario Federation of Agriculture on July 15. The Ontario Federation of Agriculture is - the largest direct membership farm organization in the province. Its members include 24,000 farm families, plus 26 agricultural marketing boards, commodity groups, co-operatives, educational agen- cies, and rural service organizations. You could win 1987 O`DSMOBI E CUTLASS C BROUGHAMA Only 305 Tickets OR ONE OF THIRTEEN CASH PRIZES$18®• F jICiM ®Ws WILL ISE Clinton Public Hospital DRAW TICKETS NOW AVAILABLE CLINTON PUBLIC HOSPITAL DRAW TICKETS ARE AVAILABLE FROM: •John Duddy •Cheryl Hohner •AI Jewson •Dr. Art Stead •Rosemary Armstrong •Shelley McPhee -Heist *Dave Hanley *Dan Stayn *Joyce Chilton •Jurats Boussey •Mika Falconer *Stews Fraser •Marg Makin, •Kelth Tyndall •Wayne Laster •Dr. Peter Salsbury *Barb Howson •Earl Hildaeld►y •Clarence Danomme *Doug Norman +Rev. G. Slmtnons •Doug Coventry •Bela Cooko- •Pat Sperling •Don Symon eCllrton Pebllc Elatipltsl +Lorna graven Metall DRAW TO BE MADE. SAT., OCT. 4 "C.P.H; ATLANTIC CITY CASINO AND AMATEUR TALENT NIGHT" For further Information call Carol* Yeo at the • FUND RAISING OFFICE TICKErllARES111 .1AOt tEf� Mdrt lIUIItt!!R' 69 VICTORIA ST+'482-5528 IIF I*fl IPTG PleoJtcr (br: Baker's termer office) bad time to get up to speed on community politics. Some provinces have municipal elections this fall and campaigners are already gearing up to hit the hustings. But even if your council has another year or two in its term of office, it's still regularly deciding on issues which affect everything from the quality of your sidewalks and sewers to the tax bite on your home and business. Not to mention the school boards where the trustees are responsible for spending the lion's share of the property tax you pay to un the schools your children will attend. In one sense, it's easier to approach these local leaders who are on the scene in the community all year. But politicians at all levels repeatedly say that they want input from their constituents. After all, we're the ones who hold the power of the ballot box over their heads. So why, not take them at their word and ex- ercise that democratic right? After all, didn't someone once,say, "use it pr lose it"? y CLINTON NEWS -RECORD, WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 20. 1986 --Page 21 CLINTON JR. 'D' MUSTANGS EXECUTIVE MEETING for the 1986.87 season ' WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 27 7:30 p.m. at th -, Arend Few executive members needed. For Infor- mation please call 482-9753 or 482-9547 after 6:00. HURON LIBERAL ASSOCIATION (Provincial) Founding Meeting Tuesday, September 2, 1986 8:15 p.m. Clinton Legion Hall Speakers: Hon. Jack Riddell Hon. Murray Elston Everyone Welcome! CLINTON CO-OPERATIVE NURSERY SCHOOL Come grow with us! REGISTRATION FOR FALL 1986 AGE: 21/2 to 5 YEARS PLACE: WESLEY-WILLIS UNITED CHURCH, CLINTON REGISTRATION DATE: WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 3/86 7 p.myt©4p.m. School begins the week of September 9th/86 Registrar: 482-9735 VOU, for Jane Perrott and Kevin Campbell on Friday, August 22 in Goderich Music by: Steven's Rock 'n' Roll FOR MORE INFORMATION PHONE: 524-4832 Aga of Majority Required En9aqEmEfrzL TIFF TO WED JIFF Augu,ita Connors Secord and Everett Secord take dubious pleasure in announ- cing the engagement of their darling daughter Tiffany to Jeffrey Iomfrey III, son of Jeffrey 11 and Victoria Pomfrey (who, presumably, are also somewhat pleased). The wedding will take place at Memorial Hall Chapel. There will be an advance viewing of the wedding cake, designed by Augusta, the bride's loving mother. at the Canada • Day Cake Walk. (For anyone who is interested, Jeff will be working as a junior executive in charge of fork tines at the Canada CutleryTo-Go Corp. of Ajax, Ontario. Tiffany is an ac- tress, currently starring in the Blyth Festival's Production of CAKE -WALK, August 26 through to September 13.) Tif- fany and Jeffrey announced their engage- ment at the Blyth Festival Gourmet Din- ner and Tennis Tournament. `engagement noti 1iibmitted by Lacey Bordeaux. (Ms: 'Bordeaux is a totally unknown Montreal society columnist) CAKE -WALK at the Blyth Festival DON'T MISS IT!!! anagens N Limited time Offer! FRIED CHICKEN and SEAFOOD 2 Litre COCA COMA with your purchase of the 12 pc. Bucket of Chicken