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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Huron Expositor, 1983-08-03, Page 7774, as H7 ) w, T THE HURON EXPOSITOR AUGUST 0, 19113 ....•A7 'Eight. tQ' tide'' at Playhouse Ba ' loch, Eight to the Bar premiered at the Charlottetown. Festival in 1978 and ltas sinCe been produced at Neptune Theatre (Halifax), Festival Lennox- ville, Northern Light Theatre fast- aced show about four (Edmonton), Muskoka Sum - quit yindividuals stranded mer Festival (Gravenhurst), to 4 bus, depot coffee,. shop Theatre Calgary. Theatre during a raging blixxard.on New Brunswick (Fredeficton) New Year's Eve.. Marshal), Open. Circle Theatre (Toron- Ben, Honey ani $ t Uey,,.are to) and the McManus Theatre facing crisis witch are teak-. , (f.ondan).' Mg havoc in their Iives> It will be running In rep What startsout�lss'gioonly unfit September 3 with 18 Whsituation erupts in a series:of rse of the els arid hM e Return turnofmy's Re- anticsthe ourr that help each. of the vergge. Tickets are available Scutes -evaluate what is hap• at the. Playhouse and at all pening and start out on OW Year With p brand -U W'o>,tt- regular :gel: outlets., 1 BYD.'MOW 'Maritime Faces offers a real treat for 'people going to the Blyth Summer Festival - two plays for the price of ane, Both plays are a real treat and a Joy to watch. Maritime Faces is about Maritime people, The first play is called Tighten the Traces, Haul in the Reins, and comes from the. Mulgtave Theatre Company in Nova Scotia. it was brought to Blyth try the writer and only performer in the play, Robbie O'Neill. The play is about one very remarkable Maritimer named Lea Kennedy. Kennedy, born in the 1920's. was a travelling salesman and storekeeper in Nova Scotia for years. He also had cerebral palsy. a The play is completely Kennedy's story, told through the talents of O'Neill. And they 'are considerable talents. O'Neill portrays Kennedy's peculiar movements and speech with much energy and understanding. The transformation of fl'Nei11 win tome, out at first to introduce himself and the play to the audience, to Kennedy is astounding. On one instant he makes a tremendous jump to a crippled but indomitable old man, and he retrains so for the rest of the play. The acting is captivating, if the material is not. The play is simply a series of anecdotes from Kennedy's life, told by himself. There are no other characters, no other real tensions, no other concerns. The play .lasts well under an hour, and seems long enough. It is very simply fine entertainment; an insight to someone very special who was obviously much admired by the author and performer. the second play. Naked on the North Shore, is somewhat more energetic in scope. It is another one-man show, written and performed by Ted Johns. The part of the, Maritimes he is portraying is a village on the North Shore of the St. Lawrence, in Quebec. The play is also personally important to Johns, 'her Spent a year teaching in the same village which he Culls. Old Port. ' Johns plays not just one ;character but , the whole village. lois play la .considerably funnier, more comprehensive, And longer than the first. His characterizations are exact and sympathetic. The peoplefrofnQld Fort are a strange lot; they have swayed , without electricity, or modern eonvent- ences,-They are incomprehensible.tp the'' - outsider, and they cannot even begin to understand people other than:themse,Lves. They aretypically small -village, slow people wit simple tastes. Johns presents the pray' as a sort of make-believe trip to Old Fort. He explains. "Going to the North Shore is easy enough. it's being there that's hard." While meeting the people, Johns also takes us along to a couple of homes, and some social events, notably the local dance. The scene with all the riI1agers out for a party which turns into a'brawl is hilarious, and Johns plays the- whole thing single- handedly. Although his characters are varied, there come to be so: many of them that in some parts the play becomes. Confusing:' His costume always stays the same, and his accent does not change too much. It is sometimes difficult to figure out if he has changed characters. and if so who he is playing now. The two -plays together offer two very different views of Maritime life. They are completely different, arid are not meant to be connected in any way. But they present their characters and concerns very sympa- thetically, and one gains some special insights into a different aspect of Canadian life from Maritime Faces. Maritime Faces is playing in repertory with the other Blyth Summer Festival productions until August 19. Katimavik Corner Jacques reluctant to loin • Bonjour to all of the residents of playing fotefour years now. This summer I Seaforth andthe area. Welcome to a new thought that I could make a little money chronicle which will appear every week in with it. the Huron Expositor. Each article will be After that, 1 thought about Katimavik written by different participants in the many times and many personal reasons Seaforth Katimavik group. We will write freed me to send in an application, even about our current experiences in Katima- though 1 was sure 1 wouldn t be chosen. As vik, how we got into Katimavik and what the days passed, 1 wanted more and more we think about this program. We will also to participate. During these days of waiting write poems and other creative writing. All for a reply I became sure that 1 would be of this is to make you more aware of what chosen, although no one believed me. 1 Katimavik is all about. ° wasn't believed until 1 received my first My name is Jac ues Arpin. I'm from 'tetter saying that I was on the waiting list. Shortly after I received a letter congratulat- ing me for being chosen as a participant in Katimavik, starting July 13. 1 was so proud of showing my train ticket to each of my friends, , who didn't seem as happy as 1 was. Finally they were happy for me that I was going to have this experience. My band -now is going to practise until get back in April, hoping that everything is going to be fine for them, and for me too. -Jacques Arpin Tracy, Quebec which is 30 minutes from Montreal. I am 18 years old. I'm French (but I can speak English). I have some difficulty writing in English. Right now I'm living with 12 other people with whom 1 get along great. One of these people is my group leader, Barb. The first time that I heard about Katimavik I didn't want to participate at all. It appeared to be so hard; 1 didn t want to leave school and in particular I didn't want to drop my band, in which 1 have been Threshing We have been harvesting the grain at the Ontario Agricultural Museum and now it is time for our "Threshing Days" to begin. Come out and join in the fun as we celebrate the harvest on August 13th and 14th. Experience the sights and sounds of summers past as our vintage threshing machines once again whirl into action. Watch demon- strations of the many meth - A. • , k''y T.,,I it4;t t r .r, r • t Stephen Witkin and Joey Miller's sensational cabaret musical Eight to the. Bar opened ,July' 23 in Huron Country 4 Playhouse's latest addition Playhouse ih Eight 10:,the lar is a @op[1* Ken Catdno is the latest winner of the Lions Elimination draw of $25. Mr. and Mrs. Cameron Dennis, North Bay, Mr. Joffre Ribout and daughter Andree of Kapuskasing visited Elmer and Ethel Dennis. - Timothy Young and his wife Arlete, have been visiting with members of the F.C.J. Sills family for the past 10 ' days. They reside in Sao Paulo, Brazil. Mr. Young, formerly lived in York, England, and is a nephew of Dinah Sills. Visiting with Mr. and Mrs. Steve Lupul over the long weekend were Mr. and Mrs. James Prokopetz and family ' of Windsor, Mr, and Mrs. Ron McGell and family of Sarnia Mr. and Mils. Mike Markoski of Welland, Pat Hockings of Fonthill and Ted Hockings of Stratford. Birddance popular Residents and staff of GreenwoodHealth Care Fa- cility were guests of Seaforth Health Care Facility (Sea - forth Manor) on Wednesday at a picnic barbecue. Over 90 guests enjoyed entertain- ment supplied by the Huron Strings orchestra with Mrs. Marie Flynn on the electric piano, metsers Wilson Mc- Cartney, Stanley Hillen and Warren Whitmore on violin, _ Mr. Lorne. Lawson, mouth organ and Art Finlayson, electric bas's. Dancing 'was enjoyed on the black tclp driveway espe- cially the bird dance. Days celebrate harvest at. OAM ods of threshing ranging from a man powered wooden flail to steam and gasoline pow=\ ered machines. The weekend promises to be packed with activities but one of the highlights is sure to be the 'bale throwing competition' on Sunday Aug. 14 at 2 p.m. Certainly a wonderful oppor- tunity to show off those muscles! While at the Ontario Agri- cultural Museum take the time to explore the more than 30 buildings and displays on the Museum's 32 hectare site. Each day features demonstrations of black- smithing, spinning, weaving, and open hearth cooking. Our picnic pavillion, the Cradle 'n Flail, also has something special in store for those who have worked up an appetite throwing bales or tounng the site. It is a mouthwatering meal known as the "Thresh- erman's Lunch." Come and spend a summer day in the country at the Ontario Agricultural Mu- seum on Aug. 13 and 14. It is an outing the whole family is sure to enjoy. The Museum is located Skm west of Milton on Tremaine Road, just south of Highway 401. Admission rates are Adults $2.50, Stud- ents $1.50, Children $1.00, Seniors $1.25, and a Family rate of $6. Blyth winter series features top names Moe Koffman, Gene De - Novi. The Canadian Opera Company and Chris and Ken Whitely arc among the top names of the 1983-84 music. theatre and children's series at the Blyth Cenfre for the Arts. Dozens of volunteers in all area communities will be working in the next few weeks to renew present subscrip- tions and sell new ones under a redoced subscription price offer that lasts until June 15. The music series of four events. featuring Koffman and his jazz quintet costs only $20 until June 15. a saving of $14 over regular ticket prices. It will begin Sunday, Oct. 16 with composer -performer Gene DiNovi taking a journey through 20th century music with the compositions of such greats as Jerome Kern. Duke Ellington and Stephen Sond- heim. Aeolus Brass, one of the fastest rising young brass groups of Canada performs Wednesday. Nov. 2 at 8 p.m. Koffman and his quintet will appear Sunday. April 29 at 2 the family of BARB & ELMER RIVERS cordially invites friends, neighbours and relatives to celebrate their 40 Years of Marriage Saturday, August 13 et 9:00 Seaforth Legion Best Wishes Only p.m. Kraft and Company. featuring one of Canada's top classical guitarists Norbert Kraft, his beautiful wife Bon- nie Silver on piano and tenor Glyn Evans will complete the series on May 13 at 2 p.m. The funny and colourful operetta The Merry Widow will begin the theatre series Thursday. Nov, 17 at 8 p.m. The Canadian Opera Comp- any Ensemble tells the story of the widow whose romance with a dashing attache is encouraged by the govern- ment in order to keep her fabulous wealth in the coun- try. The comedy team of Ther- esa Sears and David Switzer will bring their Witty view of modern life to Blyth Memor- ial Hall as the second theatre presentation, Wednesday. March 28 at 8 p.m. Theatre Beyond Words wit bring their hilarious mime pre en- tation Five Good Reasons\to Laugh on Saturday, April t4 vI R p.m. The series will begin Oct. 22 with a concert by Chris and Ken Whitely with, their f6ot stomping jug band style music. The brothers have backed up Raffi Sharon, Lois and Bram over the years and now are winning fanswith A Dixie Lee Chicken and Seafood store opened in Seaforth last Thursday at 65 Goderich Street East (the tomer Redd -Chef building). Owner/ manager Doug Rhude of Clinton says business has been good so far and employee Betty Taylor adds, "We've Just been run off our feet." This store will be Mr. Rhude's second location since he runs a Dixie Lee in Clinton as well. Employed at the store are Doug Rhude, Diane Grldzak, Seaforth; Susan Coombs, Seaforth; Michelle Barry, Seaforth; Betty Taylor, Clinton and Mike Taylor, Clinton. Disc ►QCKEY SERVICE DISCO, POLKAS, WALTE GOOD RECORDED 14141C POLO ,�- WEDDINGS. DANCES. ANNIVERIARIaa. PARTIES; £TC. t' y ETHEL, ONTARIO ' " Ei RUSSEL.S•—-'8117,61 Sgt- eYfN INC Seaforth Horticultural Society Nat NOW PLAYING: LAST NIGHT THURS. AUG.4 John Travolta "AIRPLANE II "STAYING THE SEQUEL" ALIVE" Ot>o..,,A.>I FLOWER SHOW, Mrs. Susan Byrne and the president of the Greenwood Resident Council thanked everyone for a most delight- ful day and also extended an. invitation to Seaforth for a return visit to London. The weather was ideal and the music sounded . great outdoors.' Residents were happy to have some from the community stop and listen and join in the fellowship. Mr. Sid i'earson thanked everyone on behalf of the Seaforth rseidents for attend- ing and tithe band for their good old'tyme music. QUEEN'S HOTEL SEAFORTH This Week Thurs. Fri. Sat. TRACY KANE Wednesday; Aug. 10th SEAFORTII LEGION HALL 3100 5100 — 7100 -8:00 p.m. Tea will be served Entries must be in by 12 Noce Over 60 classed Prize list, entry tags at Hildebrand Paint and Paper PRIZES AWARDED AT 81011 P.M. CLOSED MONDAY NIGHTS . FRIDAY, AUG. 5 to THURS. AUG. 11 MIT D SNEI'h fge rF It's our - 2nd Anniversary and we're celebrating with.... TECHNICOLOR' FRIDAY, AUG. 12 to THURSDAY, AUG.' 18 , Superman 10 and High Road to Chintz Next. Wed. Thurs. Fri. WHITE FROST OFF All Cuts and All Sets PA tf! AIWA/ 501)1111tTH - TR 'ansa' SPECIAL'SAT. - SUN. s,Io ieai *AA **A IAso O eta HELD OVER.Ic SHOWING EACH NIGHT at 6:45 - 9:15 r L their won record albums. e After June 15, prices for both theatre and music series will increase by $2. Single tickets for all events will not go on sale until Sept. 15. Oddfellows have first barbecue Sunday, July 24. the Sea - forth I.O.O.F. held their first barbecue with 83 people present. Sports was conduct- ed by Wayne and Joyce Hugill with winners: guess the gumdrops in jar -Cathy Carter; throw ball through hula hoop -Jodie Hugill. Har- old Hugill, Tony Schenck; throw' frisbee through hula hoop -Janet McBeath. Steven Johnson; ladies kick slipper- Olidc Varley, Sandra Johnson and Jennifer Hugill; men's kick slipper -Steven Johnson, Jim Keyes, Wilfred Tremeer; For more information calif Barbara Scott 527-1787 or BIB Scott 527-1945 All descendants of Scott and Dickson pioneers 114, are invited. Daily Lunct• eon Specials balloon toss -Steven Johnson and Janet McBeath. Winners of the adults over 60 lawn bowling were Clark Ball, Helen Connell, Marg Ball, Ruth Papple; sack race - Steven Johnson. Jodie Hu - gill, .Janet McBeath, wheel- barrow race -Steven Johnson and John McBeath, Jodie Hugill and Debbie Carter, Jane Johnson and Janet Mc - Beath. Everyone enjoyed supper served by Ross and Joyce Ribey. Jim and Ruth Carter and Jim and Charlynn Brown. SCOTT- DICKSON SESQUICENTENNIAL August 6th & August 7th Saturday, August 6th at Northside United Church 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. "Registration" Antique Artifacts and Photos on Display Sunday, August 7th 11 a.m. Church Service, First Presbyterian Church 2 p.m. -Registration, Program and Cairn Dedica- tion at Ken Scott's farm, Roxboro. 4:10 p.m.:Beef Barbecue at Seaforth and District Community Centres. (Tickets available till noon Saturday) BRING YOUR LAWN CHAIRS Effective from Aug. 3 to Aug. 13 1 would like to thank all of my customers for their patronage and friendship. • ANNE'S HAIR STYLING Egmondville 527-1894 ;FARMERS MARKET • Saturday, August 6th 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Victoria Park • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • •••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• "Free Coffee" Return to the adventure • that can be shared again and again. • Anyone wanting to rent table space call the Recreation Office at 527-0882 BOX cruel OPENS 11:30 MUNN UNDER 14 N WED. • THURS. ►AST r Days FOR To All Soccer Registrants - There will be s soccer practice WED. AUGUST 3rd at 5:30 PRM. at the High School yALLNEW ,401 11011110. 'rale. 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