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The Citizen, 2002-01-09, Page 19Evivernent John and Sheron Stadelmann of Blyth, ON together with Tom and Marilyn Lewis of Powell River, BC are very pleased and happy to announce the engagement of their children Jennifer Stadelmann to Dean Lewis. The wedding will take place in the fall of 2002 on Vancouver Island, BC. Graduation Stacy Hahn graduated on the Dean's Honour List, from the Architectural Technologist Course at Mohawk College and has accepted a position at Moffatt & Kinoshita in Hamilton. Great Job Stacy. Love your family. AA FRIGHTENING SCENES VIOLENCE • AA Liam LIVERY FILMFEST THURSDAY JANUARY 17 7 PM ONLY • I' • PARK THEATRE • MIME— GOOERICH 524.7811 FRI.-WED. 7:30 PM NIGHTLY FRI.-THURS. JANUARY 11-17 "A 'RING' TO RULE THE SCREEN. LONG DISTANCE? 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Since then the play has taken off across Canada, the U.S. and overseas. In its Dec. 24 issue, Time says, "Michael Healey's comedy-drama is beautifully paced and written, and the sentiment has some sly and unex- By Bonnie Gropp Citizen editor North Huron council has decided to continue the amalgamation transi- tion with a look at the municipality's committee structure. Clerk-Administrator John Stewart presented a proposal for council's consideration which would see many of the current committees dismantled in favour of a more unified structure. Stewart stated that there are present- ly too many committees dealing with too many minor issues. In most cases, he said, the department heads could deal with the issues. The number of committees cost the municipality considerable money as staff is often paid extra to attend. Stewart also stressed the fact that he likes to see business handled through council. "Council should set Council to By Bonnie Gropp Citizen editor North Huron council has decided to take aggressive action against a property owner in Blyth. At the Jan. 7 meeting, Councillor Jeff Howson said he had been con- tacted by several ratepayers who were tired of the appearance of a downtown building which was in a state of disrepair. "It's been a eyesore to the village and there has been ample dpportuni- ty for him to at least bring it back to the way it was." Howson stated that the previous building inspector and the current one had attempted to make contact with the landowner, but having failed that, he felt it was time "to go a different route and proceed sooner rather than later." Clerk-Administrator John Stewart agreed that attempts had been made to work with the owner. He explained the measures that would be followed under the Act, stating Hall busy year round Continued from page 18 local Lions Club worked out an agreement to take over the hall. In addition to Lions' meetings and events, the Happy Gang Seniors bold meetings, dances and card parties there and the Women's Institute meets there regularly. The centre is used year-round for showers, parties, reunions and Christmas gatherings. Outside groups have rented it for fundraisers. meetings, etc. Apparently events have to be scheduled around openings of the hall calendar, not necessarily when organizers wish to hold an event. Although the Chfistmas activities are over for another year, I want to give you just one more seasonal quote — "The best kind of Christmas giving is Christmas living". This makes a tough resolution for the fresh new year ahead of us all. pected edges. A popular success in Canada, the play had its U.S. pre- miere at Chicago's Steppenwolf Theatre in a little-noticed production that featured two of the year's best performances, by Frank Galati (director of Ragtime) and Frasier's John Mahoney". The timing of this honour could not be better for the Blyth Festival which has scheduled a return engage- ment for The Drawer Boy in its upcoming 2002 season. Eric Coates, director of Blyth's 2000 and 2002 policy and staff should endeavour to implement these policies." Also, Stewart expressed concerns about decision that are being made on committees by private citizens, who have not been chosen by the electorate. While the police services and fire area boards are mandated, Stewart suggested a public works committee, recreation and facilities, health, social and cultural, and economic development, agriculture and long- range planning are all that would be necessary. Three councillors plus the reeve would be appointed to each of these committees, with additional volun- teers from the community serving as well. These committees would be advisory and would report to the council. The structure, said Stewart, is By Keith Roulston Citizen publisher Huron County's Healthy Futures program has proved so popular near- ly all money for the two-year pro- gram has been used up in the first six months and the county will see an additional $1 million from the province. Warden Ben Van Diepenbeek said the additional money for the pro- gram, designed to improve rural water quality, would be designated primarily for septic tank repairs. To date 99 septic tank projects totaling $555,000 have been approved. Joe Hogan, councillor for South productions says, "It sold out the last time around and will again. This is a play about people and events in Huron County and it's taking the world by storm." The play uses Theatre Passe Muraille's 1972 foray into Huron County as the story's springboard. A young actor, researching for The Farm Show, takes a room at the farm of Morgan and Angus. The two farm- ers lead a quiet life until the young actor upsets the balance by putting their story onstage. A moving tribute much like the county's in that a com- mittee would not be set up to look at a special item such as landfill, but at several related items. "Mainly my view is what would be beneficial to the municipality," said Stewart. He noted that the cost of committee meetings in 2001 for council was approximately $17,250. With this new structure he estimates this could be reduced to less than one-half that amount. However, Stewart also noted that he is considering the staff as well, who may often spend as many as 14 nights a month attending meetings, as well as taking time to prepare agendas and minutes for the extra meetings. "I think our time can be better used," he said. Councillors did have some ques- tions, but were generally in favour of the idea. "If we are going to make Huron, expressed concern about the plan to give money originally allo- cated for other types of environmen- tal improvements to septic tanks repairs. Even though people had been slow in applying for some categories of grants, he said, those grants may still come in and the work might be very useful for improving the environ- ment. Dianne Denomme, councillor for Bluewater, questioned the same names showing up several times for different applications. Van Diepenbeek assured her there is a cap which means 'no one person can get more than $25,000. to the powers of art and friendship, The Drawer Boy won both the Governor General's and Chalmers Awards after its first production: Current plans for Healey's script include upcoming productions in Washington, Milwaukee, Philadel- phia, Los Angeles and a tour of Australia. It is also being translated into Japanese. A recent English lan- guage production in Vienna was directed by the playwright himself. Film and television adaptations are also in the works in Chicago and amalgamation work, this is a big step," said Councillor James Campbell. All agreed that neighbouring municipalities which have shared representation on some committees such as the arena and landfill boards must have the opportunity for input, as should the existing committees. Stewart stressed that his report was only a first step. "I don't want to paint everything with a whitewash brush and say that's the way it is. This report is just trying to make three wards work as one. I put the report forward for discussion. I did- n't expect a decision tonight. We have to put our thoughts to this and give our neighbours a chance for their thoughts." Councillor Arnold Taylor said, "if we don't take step one, we won't know if step two will work." like getting to the point of legal fees, but I think we're there now." Quebec. The only other Canadian play ever to be named to Time's Top Ten list was George F. Walker's Nothing Sacred in 1988. Coincidentally, Filthy Rich, an earlier play by Walker, is also scheduled for Blyth's 2002 playbill. WEDDINGS Performed - your location or our indoor or outdoor chapel (non-denominational) For brochure call: REV. CHRIS MORGAN ALL FAITHS PASTORAL CENTRE BENMILLER, 524-5724 CHRISTENINGS 9 0 th 1361*(a, Dorothy Grange 1 J. on January 14, 2002 Lew ord Beg ago i ftrin rur dam* that the individual could face legal ty," said Howson, adding that the action. building had been noted in the "We are_into a new year. There is Communities in Blooms judges' another Festival season coming up report. and this is negative to the communi- "Three years is ample time. I don't County seeks more funds from Health Futures .a North Huron looks at committees • take property standards action