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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Wingham Advance-Times, 1985-11-13, Page 30NEW '...NE'''r ® NEW ®NE NEW ® NEW NEW 0NEW mNEW o :NEW ' NEW I \NEW© NEW° NEW 0P W0NEW 0NEW m "timet....._. igh STAINLESS STEEL $19.95 0.5 mm Replacement Leads With Purchase BLACK MATTE $21.95 It's a pen —"- It's ap encil! Twist Left. It's a Ballpoint. Twist Right. It's A 0.5 mm Pencil: All in ONE NOW AT THIS LOW PRICE! STAINLESS STEEL 9,995 THE BLACK MATTE s21 ss LISTOWEL BANNER 188 Wallace Ave. N:, Listowel 291-1660 T eatre G u Wi. t str:1.e Ca adian mystery -thriller By Patrick Raftis For the first time in 12 -year history, the Gr Wellington Theatre Gu has chosen a play by a Ca dian author as its next sta production. The Harriston based guild is staging "I Be Back Before Midnight by Peter Colley, for six -night run in late Nove ber. The two -act play is mystery -thriller, laced wi elements of comedy an drama. If that seems like lot of theatrical componen to pack into a single scrip perhaps it explains why th play has been such a h when performed for and ences in Blyth, London an several other stage circuits For a comparison agains which to measure the style o Colley's script, GWTG artis tic director Patrick Smit turns to one of the crafties minds in modern literature "The first thing that comes to mind is Agatha Christie,' says Smith, who is directing this production. While the play contains many of the elements of a typical Chris- tie "Whodunit", it differs in that it features much small- er doses of the corniness characteristic of her plays, Smith points out. "Also, unlike Agatha Christie, there are parts in this play that will make you jump out of your skin," Smith said. Because of these intense scenes, the promotional ma- terial for this production contains a "frightening scenes" warning. "I'll Be Back Before Mid- night" is a play Smith has wanted to do for some time. "It's one of the best Cana- dian plays I've ever read or had the desire to do," he said. Set in a foreboding country' farmhouse, the plot throws together a volatile mix of diverse characters, all play- ed by experienced guild.. ac- tors. • Paul Rank, of Harriston, plays. a. career student -type, who. brings his wife to the house for the dual purpose of a romantic reunion and to its work on his thesis. However, ey- the reunion turns sour when ild his sister Laura (Flora na- Burke of Mount Forest) ge shows up for a visit which coincides with some unset - 'Il Cling incidents that combine ", to test Jan's already tenuous a grip on her sanity. m- Jan is played by Kathy Rank, Paul's real-life a spouse. This play marks the th second occasion a Guild pro- d duction has cast the Ranks a as husband and wife. While Is neither seems to mind the t, situation, it isn't really that e much of an asset, they it agreed. i- "You're playing very dif- d ferent characters," says . Kathy. "I don't have to deal t with situations like Jan has f to," she added. - .Both seasoned perforgiers, h the Ranks' second on -Mage t marriage should be as effec- • tive as it was in "The Mouse- trap" in 1.980. Harriston resident Bev Cofell, who plays George, a stereo -typical (if slightly gook At us now foR chRlstrnAs SANTA ARRIVE THIS SATURDAY AT 10:3WI.M. Sz Santa's Hours MONDAY -FRIDAY: 1 p.m. -4 p.m. & 6 p.m. -8 p.m. SATURDAY: 10 a.m.-12 p.m,, 1 p.m. -4 p.m. & 6 p.m. -8 p.m. FREE CANDY CANES FOR ALL THE KIDS i put yourself in our place ... CC) (:IIRI`,r\ AS,MAII H()1I16 Monday ',atur(iay <t 10 a m to ) 10 p m AT• THE INTERSECTION OF CONESTOGA PARKWAY AND KING ST. N„ WATERLOO 8864500' warped) farmer, has been cast in comic roles in a num- ber of recent GWTG produc- tions. He provides "comic relief and a few surprises," said Smith. "Midnight" is an action play, which means the cast has had to work hard on the technical aspects of the production, as well as the dramatic ones. "Timing is extremely crit- ical, If you miss a beat, the whole thing goes out the win- dow," Smith explained. Performances of "I'll Be Back Before Midnight" are scheduled for Nov. 21, 22, 23, 28, 29 and 30, at the Harriston Town Hall Theatre. Tickets are avilable at: Acheson Pharmacy , and Wallace's Discount (Sears), Harriston; Stewarts Pharm- acy, Palmerston; Brown's Family Pharmacy, Listo- wel; Ron Ower's Office Out- fitters, Hanover; Brown's Guardian Drugs, Walkerton; Stedmans and Moran's Pharmacy, Mount Forest; or call D. Seip, 338-3481. Mainstream Canada Avoiding the VAT wasteland By Tony Carlson Vat is an uftcommon word these days, rare in most places except breweries, wineries and witches' tea parties. Spelled entirely in capital letters — VAT — it's an even rarer . bird for most Canadians unless they have some 'international connect- ions who have told them about this creature known formally as a value-added tax. Itis uncommon too, because it resembles dif- .ferent .things to different people. Ifo the civil servar,ts who are beavering away across the country trying to sell the concept, it must look like the 'legendary. Phoenix, the bird that rose out of its own ashes, :for a VAT promises to raise the federal deficit out of its •own, very deep ashpit. To others, for instance' the 1 Canadian Federation of Independent Business, the VAT is as 'welcome as a vulture to a 'man lost in the desert, already disoriented by the -endless dunes of red tape that threaten to engulf his fragile existence. What is this VAT? In' simplest terms, it's a tax applied .at every ,level of production, based upon how much value each stage adds . to the .final price of the product. • For instance, the miller takes grain and grinds it into flour, thus , adding value t� the product. The amount of value added is then taxed. Similarly, the baker who takes the flour and makes a cake has added value to the product which then must be taxed. VAT supporters claim this will be better than the current federal tax on manufactured goods because VAT will hit all' products and services. They also point to the fact that something more than $2 - billion can be raised for every percentage point of VAT. There's no doubt it's a money machine, but the question is, should this machine ever he turned on. The answer is a definite No. First of all, it's hidden tax, not -rung up at the cash. register as you pay for your share of • the gross national product. Second, the temptation for politicians to use such a powerful tool for a' massive tax grab is too much to resist. In Britain, for in- stance, VAT is second only to income tax as a money maker. • Third, other countries have a whole range of goods and services which are exempt from the VAT, a situation which creates a_ _ clericat nightmare ror—the. small retailer who must keep track of what's what. Not only that, in Canada there is no guarantee that the provinces will .go along with the scheme, which could produce a federal VAT plus a provincial retail sales tax. The result: every retailer g will be faced with collecting and tracking two separate taxes. Fourth, a VAT would in- clude the service sector. Is it wise to saddle the firms that are leading the nation in job creation with a new tax and red 'tape burden? Fifth, it would allow the government to ease up on any self-discipline in terms. of its own spending. Sixth, it means 1.4 million new tax filers and an ex pen - Crossroads—Nov. 13, 1985—Page 1B sive new bureaucracy to ad- minister. • The list goes on, but you get the idea: it would be better if this strange nestling never learned to fly. m ,av4 SAGADAHOC TRUCE A truce with the Indians was signed at _Sagadahnc. Maine, on Nov. 29, 1690, by commissioners from Massa- chusetts. PREVENT CHILDHOOD POISONINGS' Did you know that more than 50,000 children under five years old will he poisoned this year in Canada? Common household items, which are often within easy reach, Etre the most frequent causes of these poisonings. Furniture polish, lighter fluid, household cleaners and shampoo are only a few of the. many poisons in your home. Prescription drugs, over-the-counter drugs, such as aspirin, ointments and large quantities of vitamins are also harmful when swallowed by young children. House- hold garden plants, are another common source of- pOisoning. To protect your child and young visitors: • Keep all poisonous substances well out of reach of children. Do not underestimate a youngster's ability to reach, climb and open cupboards. Children• are explorers, • Provide a safe locked cupboard forhousehold:cleaners. • Buy products with child -resistant caps. Ask your pharmacist for all medicines in child resistant contain- ers. These-containers'do make a difference. • Store all medicines in a locked 'cupboard., • .Keep workshop supplies; such as paint and paint thinners, in a locked storage area. • After use returns all products, medicines and alcoholic beverages to Pocked cabinets. • Keep all products in their original containers. • -(iet to know your plants: and, do not keep poisonous ones in the home. If intspite of your efforts a'child swallows a poison take the following steps. - • First, call your local poison control centre and.follow their advice. 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