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Home My WebLink AboutThe Goderich Signal-Star, 1977-03-31, Page 20PAGE 2A--GODERICH SIGNAL -STAR, THURSDAY, MARCH 31, 1977 Want public opinion......,. (continued from page IA) would provide opportunities for small displays. COMMUNITY CONCERTS AGAIN? Helen Videan who was active with the Community Concert Association, is also interested in the proposed theatre complex at the gaol. She sees it as an op- portunity to bring . in professional musicians and is certain subsidies are available to allow a theatre in Goderich to support this type of performance. She does not see a revival oi' the concert association unless there is an increase in interest. At present there is no core of people who are willing to make such a group function in the community. SOME DISSENTING THOUGHTS Elsa Haydon, a member of the Gaol Board is not now in favor of the theatre proposal at the gaol because she does not "support the alteration of the very wall the controversy was about when the com- mittee fought to save the gaol." In her opinion, the new entrances in the wall, the heating and plumbing will change the character of the gaol to achieve ac- commodation for only 300 people, which is not a significant increase over the accommodation of MacKay Hall. She would rather see the planning committee for the future Arts Council work towards the building of a "proper arts centre". Mrs. Haydon is also con- cerned that the outdoor theatre which has become a viable extension of the jail will be lost when the theatre complex is built. The Pendulum Players have performed in the westerly small exercise yard for the last two summers however, and the theatre is proposed for the large courtyard. The un- predictability of the weather mpfces their program un- certain and the theatre complex could provide an alternative for their productions when the weather does not permit open air theatre. The accoustics of the courtyard were praised by Theatre Passe Muraille when they staged a production at the gaol, said Paul Carroll. The diagonal formation of the walls and the stone formation seem to be the reason for the good sound which Carroll feels can only be enhanced `when the complex is built to enclose the yard. Hill stressed that the structural changes would not diminish the architectural design that the gaol board wishes to restore and preserve. When the theatre is completed, he said, the roof will not be visible from the street. The county has developed a flourishing performing arts tradition including a' number of significant periences;, said report. For theatre ex - Hill in his the COM - y�Y Neec. #aclIi (continued from page lA)'• who will undoubtedly create new interpretations for the theatre such as a summer theatre festival perhaps." hill points out. Robinson yvho is head of the English department at GDCI, feels that , the non- professional groups in the arca badly need a home. The school's drama and per- forming arts productions are restricted to after-school rehearsals because the school facility is a gymnatorium required for classes during the day. He indicated that should a theatre complex be available,' the school would take some other productions to the gaol theatre. WANT COMMENTS His only reservation about the, Hill proposal is the stage. Robinson would prefer a thrust stage to the picture frame because ita presents more experimental possibilities. Hill has said that this is negotiable and that such suggestions are the reason for placing the study before the interested groups and organizations to determine their needs and desires and to receive comment and reaction. The theatre complex which is proposed for the large courtyard will not drastically change the structure of the gaol which is to be preserved. The plan is to dig down so that the roof will not be visible above the courtyard wall. "We lost a lotof border -line converts who are persuaded to attend the performance by a niece or nephew. They enjoy the play but the ex- perience is so uncomfortable that they do not come back," Robinson explained. He is appreciative of the necessity of restoring the gaol to its original condition but he paratively small and dispersed population in I Huron, theatre is a strong and % established cultural resource 'j and the Huron Historic Gaol >i terretive role. ole. can play a creative and 4-H girls busy with sewing club KINGSBRIDGE The second meeting of the Kingsbridge 4-1-1 club was held on March 21 at St. Joseph Parish Hall with 14,members present. Mrs. Van Osch demon- strated how to find nap and grain in material. The girls laid out their pattern on their material and started to cut it out. For'the next meeting, the girls are to have their gar- ments cut out and marked. The meeting was closed with TAYLORS CORNERS The fourth meeting of the "Nifty Nighties" was held on Wednesday, March 23 at Mrs Hildebrand's. Six girls an- swered the roll call. Business included the voting on the cover design which was submitted by Shelley Peters. Achievement Day is to be on Saturday, May 14. Discussion and demon- CLEAROUT of ALL BLUE MOUNTAIN POTTERY Original handcrafted pieces designed and mad* by craftsmen. Fired at high tem- perature and hand glazed. Artists creating these original pieces work with a special blend of local clay. Mad* right In CollIngwood. Regular '3 to '12.95. 1 12 Price Highway 21 South Oodiorich OPEN 10 a.rn. to 3:30 p.m. Monday thru Saturday stration included binding using knit fabrics, working with braid, rick -rack, and fringe which encloses the raw ; edge. Mrs. Hildebrand also showed the girls the enclosed application of lace and eyelet. Safe driving is a family affair. ERIC CARMAN PHOTOGRAPHY 114 THE SQUARE is pleased to announce "WEDDING COVERAGE AS LOW AS • j, We have added a budget i i priced album to our complete j 1-, line of photographic services. 1 t Drop in and discuss your day f j with us. W EWAY NOTICE. we will be closing for Year -End Inventory, THURSDAY, MARCH 31 at 121:00 noon All day FRIDAY, APRIL 1 Open Regular Hours SATURDAY, APRIL 2 Sorry for the inconvenience! WiS Horne & Build ng Centre MAYFIELD RD.. CLINTON REGULAR HOURS: a. 442,3441- al • would rather see it be used than preserved. "A theatre and cultural centre would allow the gaol to speak frorp the past rather than remain an empty shell," says Robinson. Mary- regg staffer Effective April 4 Mary Gregg will be joining the staff of the Huron County Social Services Department. Miss Gregg's appointment was approved by County Council at its March session held last Thursday. Miss Greg is replacing Mrs. Cherly Smith who resigned recently as a Social Services Field Worker. Council also approved a Social Services committee recommendations for an increase in rates paid workers. 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