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The Citizen, 1991-08-21, Page 26PAGE 26. THE CITIZEN, WEDNESDAY, AUGUST ?1, 1991. Entertainment Bam Dance kicks off Thresher Reunion Paying the piper Rob Bundy (left) of the Board of Directors of Blyth Festival presents a cheque for $500 to Glem MacGregor (centre) and Rick Elliott of the Clinton Legion Pipes and Drums. The cheque was an honorarium paid for the services of Rick and other members of the band for performing in Barbershop Quartet. Theatre review Strong feelings, performers in Young Company production BY CHRISTINA ROULSTON The Blyth Festival's Young Com­ pany held its annual performances in the Dinsley St. Garage this week. The play, entitled the Polar Bear Swim: An Environmental Collective, featured area youth as well as youth from as far away as British Columbia. The play enveloped many environmental issues surrounding us today. A col­ lective work of the company, the play had parts contributed by each member. Action centred around the main character Heron, played by Kavan Smith. The narrator, Heather Mor­ ton, tells the tale of the loss of Heron's home as it is cleared out of the way for new condominiums. Heron consequently has to find a new home and has battles along the way with fanatic environmentalists, ad executives, and businessmen out to make a fast buck at the cost of nature. Heron discovers the inner work­ ings of nature and then proceeds to the city to persuade the people to change their wasteful ways. In the end the message is that all is con­ nected and we can all do our bit to make the environment cleaner. The play was presented in a very simple manner. All performers were dressed in black against a black back-drop with three revolv­ ing doors. Colourful props provid­ ed blight contrast. The set was Centre offers course for prospective councillors On November 12, municipal elec­ tions will be held throughout Ontario to elect municipal Councils for the next three years. Some residents may ’ be considering seeking elected office this November and we hope that we can assist this democratic process. The Centre for Government Educa­ tion and Training, at St. Lawrence College in Kingston, offers a Munici­ pal Councillor’s Correspondence Course to familiarize members of municipal councillors, and those seeking office, with the nature and operations of local government and the specific roles that they should play within the system. The course was developd by Dr. C. R. Tindal, in consultation with an Advisory Committee of municipal councillors, staff, and ministry of municipal affairs personnel. It is a practical course that provides the opportunity for councillors to consid­ er the issues of planning, budgeting, conduct of meetings, municipal struc­ ture, etc., from the perspective of their own particular municipal cir­ cumstances. The course is administered by Prof. Ian A. Wilson, Reeve of Emestown Township and Warden of Lennox & Addington County. Prof. Wilson combines more than twenty years of academic experience with fifteen years of elected experience to ensure that the course is a useful and practi­ cal reflection of the “real world” of local government. designed by Michelle Carter and Dave LaTour, both local students. Lending to the primeval and back-to-thc-earth atmosphere of the play were the sounds of the bongo­ drums and other percussion instru­ ments under the musical direction of Jennifer Iutzi. Rhythmical clap­ ping and stomping were methods used by the performers also. Under the direction of Jennifer Brewin and Alisa Palmer, the youths put forward strong feelings and performances. The production was very professional. As Heron, the performance of Kavan Smith was particularly noteworthy in way of her superb facial experessions and body language. The performance was also busy behind the scenes. Set designers, production manager, stage manag­ er, and production assistants were all positions filled by the members of the cast. Although short in length, The Polar Bear Swim was highly enter­ taining. The environmental issue is one of importance to us all, and the Young Company did an excellent job of getting the idea across to its audience. There will be an extra bit of his­ tory at the 30th anniversary of the Huron Pioneer Thresher Reunion in Blyth this September. Kicking off the four-day event this year will be the CKNX Bam Dance at Blyth and District Com­ munity Centre on Wednesday night, Sept. 4. The Bam Dance was revived by . CKNX in the 1980's to celebrate the legendary past of this important part of Western Ontario and Cana­ dian country music past. The CKNX Barn Dance was inaugurated by CKNX founder Doc Cruikshank in 1937 when he first brought area musicians into his stu­ dio in Wingham to play live coun­ try music. Later the show took to the road travelling to a different community each Saturday night with the concert portion of the show being sent by telephone lines back to CKNX to be broadcast to an audience of thousands. Musicians from Al Chemey, to Tommy Hunter to Larry Mercey played the Barn Dance over the years as well as a flock of local per­ formers. When the Canadian Coun­ try Music Hall of Fame opened in November, 1989, seven of the 25 performers inducted had played with the Bam Dance. The show at Blyth will continue the tradition of a concert, followed by a dance. Performing will be four top fiddlers: Chuck Joyce, Shelburne Fiddle champion; 10 year old Matthew Johnson from Stratford; Lloyd Warwick of Blue­ vale and Archie Mann from the original Ranch Boys. Others performing will be Harry and Debbie Busby, Wayne McClinchey, Mary Elliott Freeman, Michelle King and Wingham's WANTABS WCfWt C All THE TIME? Ernie King. Steel player Ron Me Waters joins Richard Knechtel and the CKNX Bam Dance Road­ show Houseband for the evening. (Doe in honour of Marlene Albers and Dean Glanville SAT. AUG. 24,1991 Seaforth Community Centre 9 P.M. $6.00 per person Age of Majority Music by Prime DJ. Happy 40th Birthday Rooster women in your life! 9-fappy 1st Anniversary Happy 40th Bruce LOOK OUT ERIC Big Ben's One! Ain 't it great to be 48! Karen r Rick & Sue Cunningham Aug. 18,1990 Best wishes for many more happy years together. Ross & Anna COMEDY TONIGHT AT BLYTH MEMORIAL HALL(Benjamin Caldwell) August 24/91 Love Mommy, Daddy & Eric XOXOXOX Adult Series (includes GST) 4 shows for $44.00 Buddy Hasisnamt and the Other Felten • A Newfoundland Experience Saturday. October 19. 1991 - 8pm Wingfield's Folly • A Great Comedy by Dan Needles Saturday. November 16, 1991 - 8pm Dads in Bondage • A Musical Comedy by Robert More and music by Tom Doyle Sunday, March 29. 1992 - 8pm Dave Broa^foots Comedy Crusade • A one-man laugh filled evening Saturday. May 9. 1992 ■ 8pm Presented with the assistance of the Province of Ontario. Ontario Arts Council Just For Kid* Serie* proudly supported by Series Ticket On Sale Now Single Tickets Go On Sale September 2nd. Just For Kids Series 4 shows for $20.00 (include, GST) Reservations call 523-9300 Lampoon Puppeaheatre • Folk Tales From Around The World Saturday, October 19, 1991 - 2pm Charlotte Diamond • Learning Combined With Music Sunday. November 10, 1991 - 2pm Canadian Content - “On The Go" • Song. Dance. Music A Mime Saturday, March 21, 1992 - 2pm Jim A Dave's Awesome Environmental Adventure • 100% Recyclable Show Saturday, April 25. 1992 Meet Some Wonderful Characters!