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The Huron Expositor, 1994-07-06, Page 1414 -THE HURON EXPOSITOR, July 0, 1094 Community Indonesia meets Seaforth area BY TIM CUMMING Expositor Editor A twenty -year-old woman from an Indonesian city of 3.5 million is learning about Life in a town of less than 2,500. Andreew Leonarda, or 'Nonny,' is taking part in a month-long youth exchange with Lions International. The landscape of Huron County is a huge change for someone accus- tomed to a dense urban environ- ment. "I like it, it's very..." At a loss to find a word to describe the open spaces she spreads her arms wide to signify a large size. A reporter asks her what sou- venirs she would like to take back to Indonesia. "I want to take good memories with me," she smiles. While in Ontario Nonny will visit a large dairy farm in the Seaforth area and attend a Women's Institute picnic in Crediton. She will also spend a week at a camp in Chesley where she will meet more than 20 other visitors from many different countries such as Denmark and Switzerland. The participants from Japan and Indonesia have come farther than any other of the visi- tors. The young people will also visit popular tourist sites like Canada's Wonderland and Niagara Falls. This is the first trip overseas for the second -year university student, who travelled 22 hours by plane and took two days to overcome 'jet lag.' (There is 11 hours time differ- ence between Indonesia and this part of Canada). The student, who is fluent in English, said she came to Canada because her father told her, 'It's like Indonesia, people are friendly.' Nonny comes from the city of Yogyakarta. She has one brother and her parents work for - the country's health ministry. Her father is a consultant and her mother works in insurance. TORI CUM>rENO PHOTO INDONESIAN WOMAN VISITING, SEAFORTH - Andreew Leonarda, or 'Nonny,' from Indonesia, is staying at the home of Marjorie Rock, of Seaforth, as part of a Lions youth exchange. Batik. She also shows puppets on sticks used for creating plays on a white screen. The Indonesian flag consists of two bars, the top one red and the bottom one white, she said. The Indonesian woman explained that the majority of people in her country are Muslim but there are also other religious groups such as Roman Catholics, Hindus and Bud- dhists. Nonny is being hosted by Marjorie Rock. The Seaforth woman said this is the first time she can recall a youth exchange partici- pant being hosted here through Lions International. Nonny's host said it's her fourth year being involved with the Dis- trict A-9 Youth Exchange program. It's the first year she has hosted a student. "It's nice to know something about their country," she said. The friendly student of economics said she's not sure about her career plans. She is sure of one thing, however. She wants to work hard. "I want to work hard for myself, for my family and for my country." While many natives of Canada complained of the heat this week Nonny found the mornings rather cold. A normal day in Indonesia might range in temperature from 25° to 32° Celsius. At home Nonny would often eat spicy meals including meat dishes or rice with vegetables. So far, she has enjoyed Canadian food. "I like Canadian food, I can eat everything." The polite young person brought with her a sweet meat dish called Abon.' In explaining about her country she shows such native items as a hand -painted cloth handiwork called TIM CUMMING PHOTO PANCAKES FOR EVERYONE! - Pete Martene watches as Marty Bedard flips a pancake In the air during the Seaforth Firemen's breakfast at the fire hall on Canada Day. DAVID SCOTT PHOTO FIVE YEAR HONOUR STUDENTS & ONTARIO SCHOLAR NOMINEES - Four graduating students from Seaforth District High School recently received awards for achieving honour status for all five years as students at SDHS. From left: Bonnie Bannerman, Kris McNaughton, Karen Nigh, Susan Stewart. Hensall by Liz Sangster 262-2715 Hensall gives student awards Hensall Public School held its graduation ceremonies June 27. The valedictory address was given by Ryan Munn and Amy Wood. The following awards were presented: Oddfellows Citizenship Award - Justin Shaw; General Manufactured Housing French Award - Ryan Munn; Hensall Legion Ladies' Auxiliary English Award - Justin Shaw; Cook's Mathematics Award - Justin Shaw; Hensall Co-op Science Award - Jim Seaton; W.G. Thompson and Sons Social Science Award - Justin Shaw; Hensall Legion Ladies' Auxiliary Arts Award - Bridget Wuerch; Hyde Brothers Female Athlete Award - Karrie Consitt; Hurondale Dairy Male Athlete Award - Ryan Munn; Optimist Club Most Improved Student Award - Jeff Rathwell; General Coach Best All-round Student Award - Ryan Munn; Kinette Adademic Girl Award/Academic Boy Award - Amy Wood and Ryan Munn; Special Recognition Award - Darren Firman. At the Hensall United Church, this past Sunday, Mary Kinsman greeted the worshipers. Flowers, in memory of the late Harold Parker, were placed in the sancturary by his family. The congregation is reminded that the July and August services will begin at 10 a.m. Rev. Annen's message was "Frustrated by Their Lack of Faith". Doug Klopp was the organist for the services. Congratulations to Linda and Andrew Martens on the arrival of their son and Melanie's brother Nathan. WATER SAFETY TAUGHT - Kendra Papple emphasized safety around the water hew the sw mi instructor talked to children at Seaforth Co-operative Children's Centre. Here Joseph Rapson pretends he is In trouble and Kelly Coleman checks to see tf he is all right. Othello upstaged by evil rival BY TIM CUMMING Expositor Editor In modern American films the antagonist is often more intriguing than the title role. Jack Nicholson's Joker was a more powerful figure than Michael Keaton's wishy-washy Batman, for instance. The Stratford Festival production of Othello follows the Hollywood formula. Scott Wentworth gives a twisted tour de force as the evil manipulator Iago while Ron O'Neal's Othello (technically the tragic hero of this play) is relegated to a two-dimensional, supporting. role. Director Brian Bedford allows O'Neal to practically sleep -walk through his role, often throwing away important lines. While Tim MacDonald (as Roderigo) runs around uncontrollably turning his head and hollering as if a blood vessel is going to burst in his brain, O'Neal looks like he has taken a valium before the performance. Bedford sets Othello in the 1940's United States, in the world of the military. The Festival's trend towards setting Shakespearean plays in modem times is often regrettable. -HEA-RE RISVOEVV What was once daring is now trite. The production of Othello, how- ever, is visually impressive and the modem setting is only sometimes jarring (notably in the southern twang of MacDonald's nauseating Roderigo). The director of Othello makes excellent use of the Avon Theatre's often -confining proscenium stage, stretching the limits of space above and behind the stage. Set designer Ming Cho Lee puts to good use the revenues from pricey Festival tickets. The amazing set changes and special effects enrich the the- atre experience. Bedford might have been wiser, however, to concentrate less on the physical trappings of the production and more on the strength of some of the performances. The saving grace of this produc- tion is definitely Wentworth, as the diminutive (but deadly) Iago, a psychotic version of '011ie North.' Othello might be general in the play but it's Iago who rules the King- dom. From the beginning of the play until his last sadistic smirk at the end of the production, Wentworth is fascinating to watch. Othello is a powerful text full of violence, romance and intrigue. The Stratford production, however. manages to make the play rather dry and dull and muddies its com- ment on male paranoia. The racism which permeates Shakespeare's text is at times unbearable. The play's jealous General is referred to as a 'Turk' and a 'Moor,' who must have used 'magic' to lure his white wife. The Stratford production can't decide whether the racist se is inciden- tal to the play or si�Cant to the play's message. The issue of domestic violenceis especially topical now yet this play, about male violence and jealousy offers no window into Othello's soul. It settles for being an interest- ing tale of a master manipulator, Iago, Othello features able perform- ances by .: Lucy, . Peacock as Desdemona), Dixie'Birth '' eh Emelia) and Paul Miller as, Cassio). The play runs until October 15. DAVID SCOTT PHOTO FOUR YEAR HONOUR STUDENTS - Nine grade 12 students recently received awards for achieving honour student status four years In a row at Seaforth District High School. The four year honour student award recipients are, from back row left: Keri Bachert, Shiite Bachert, Carla Dalton, Andrea Gingerlch. Front row left: Adam Agar, Darren Hemingway, Brad Moore, Sharon Godkln. Absent from photo: Sarah Johnston. Walton man wins in dirt bike event Congratulations to Lorne Wernham of Walton who just got back from a weekend at Flint, Michigan, where he entered his 80cc dirt bike in the 80cc (class) race. Actually he entered 4 motos (heats) and he placed lst, 2nd, and 3rd. He came away from the event tired, but smiling and carrying troPhY. Look out, Camp Bimini here comes the Walton Children! I guess it can be said that Walton did its share in providing youngsters for camp: Kenny McCallum, Geoffrey Banks, Darrell and Jennifer McClure, Trisha and Robbie McClure and Kevin Wilbee were all settled in their cabins with their counsellors and new cabin mates Sunday for a week. For most of the young people this is a first time experience. J Walton by Patty Banks 887-6860 On June 24 and June 28 Walton Public School students who wanted to share their talents with fellow students, teachers and parents did so in Mrs. Scott's room. Jessica Lubber performed a song, Tammy Shpak played a song on her keyboard and Tyler Elligsen did a piano solo. On Tuesday at 1:30 many gathered into the room to watch the rest of the performers. Kelly Bennewies started the afternoon show off with her song and little dance called, 'Teddy Bear.' Lindsay McNichol and Sarah McDonald did a step dancing routine, Kendra Bennewies, David McClory, Adam McKichan, Bryanna Adair each did a piano solo, Krista Shortreed showed the crowd a line dance number, Brittany Holmes demonstrated a Jazz routine she had ch herself, Alliscn Beoerman, ennifer Brubaeher, Melissa Beuerman sang a song called, 'Heiman the Worm'. Carrie Leonhardt, Amanda Mitchell, Jennifer McClure, Sarah McDonald, Trisha McClure sang two songs, Geoffrey Banks recited a Robert Frost poem; Kevin and Mark Wilboe did violin solos and duet add Nathan and Adam DeWit did a karate demonstration. It was great to see so much talent under one roof. Mrs. Wilson was called forward and seated at the place of honour while each class came forward and did a little presentation. The junior kindergarten and kindergarten classes lead bySusan Elston sang one of their fvourite songs called, 'Little Green Frog.' Mrs. Bennett's grade one class sang 'We wish you a merry Retirement and presented Mrs. Wilson with a book of wishes that the children had made. mrs. Vandendool's grade twos made up a song called "Ain't it great to Retire.' It was an emotional moment as she said thankyou and how she had enjoyed her time spent at Walton. She recognized the fact that perhaps out of this group of children one could find the cure for cancer or one could turn out to be the person who helps bring peace to our troubled world. She was then treated with special cake and she shared it with the children and parents. It was also Kindergarten gredration on this busy day at Walton Public School. Mrs. Love had decorated the table with flowers from her flower -beds. Keshia Bishop entertained her fellow classmates with a song on the piano.