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36 -- PORT PERRY STAR -- Tuesday, September 25, 1990 Borelians award named in honor of Les and Zona Parkes Two long-time community residents who have recently moved away from Port Perry were honored by the Borelians Theatre Group Thursday. The theatre company named an award after Les and Zona Parkes for their commitment to the Borelians over the years. The award was dedicated in their honor during the theatre group's annual kick-off social eld at the Town Hall. Mr. and Mrs. Parkes involve- ment with the group involves almost every sector of theatre. Both have acted in many Bo- relian productions. Mr. Parkes has also directed, designed sets and co-wrote one production called Birdseye Centre. Mrs. Parkes was a master in cos- tume design. Both have won several awards for their work with the Borelians Theatre Group. Besides his theatrical accom- plishments with the Borelians, Mr. Parkes -- a renowned artist -- has contributed watercolor paintings and collages of casts for the Town Hall's Green Room. "They're the reason there is a theatre (in Port Perry) right now," Borelian president John Foote told those in attendance. He added that at one time the Borelians were flagging, but the Parkes turned the group around. Another long-time Borelian member, Ed Daigle, said "Les and Zona's contributions will be with us {for a very long time)." Mayor Howard Hall, who of- ficially dedicated the Les and Zona Parkes Award, described the couple as community- oriented, with their interests going above and beyond the Bo- relians, including the Choral Society, the Historical Society. and the Town Hall board. Mr. Parkes commented that the move to Port Perry in 1969 turned their lives around. "This is where everything happens," he said about the community. "When I think of the number of awards this particular group has won," he said, shaking his head. He went on to say that even though the Borelian Theatre Group is small in numbers and works on a 33 foot stage, the theatre company is the envy of \ Torontonians. "We're only a little piece of heaven here," he said, "but we've got their noses out of joint." He said he is glad to see more young people involved in the company. "It is only the young people who have Awd 4 courage to (present the classic plays)," Mr. Parkes said. "To see the Borelians grow to this level is a magnificent reve- lation to us both." Mrs. Parkes said she was glad the award was created. The Les and Zona Parkes Award will be given to a Bore- lian member for outstanding achievement in any medium (direction, production, acting, effects, etc.). One individual will receive the award each sea- son. "The award brings home the fact that their associates appre- ciate all the work they have put into each production," Mrs. Parkes added. Other business at the annual kick-off social included intro- ducing the 1990-91 Borelians board members. The executive includes John Foote, president; Joe Szekeres, vice-president and newletter; Sherri Todd, treasurer; Kellea Passmore, secretary and Town Hall rep; Norma Van Camp, publicity, ACT-CO rep, and newsletter; Kathy Blundell, membership; and Ed Daigle, member atlarge. This year's season line-up starts with The Glass Menage- rie by Tennessee Williams. Show dates are October 25, 26, 27, and November 1, 2, and 3. Curtain timeis 8 p.m. Director John Foote has tak- en a bold step by casting The Glass Menagerie twice. Casts will rotate performances, and Mr. Foote said each cast will bring a different interpretation of the play to the stage. The winter production is a comedy entitled Cheaters, writ- ten by Michael Jacobs and di- rected by John Lukianchuk. Show dates are February 21, 22, 23, 28 and March 1, and 2. Curtaintimeis 8 p.m. The spring Festival of One Act Plays concludes the season. An estimated nine different plays will be performed over three nights -- May 9, 10, 11 startingat8 p.m. rd DON'T FORGET to attend! A Er ---- - \ I + The Canadian \ Red Cross Society "| Blood Programme A bd BLOOD DONOR CLINIC presented by the Port Perry Kinsmen & Kinettes at the Immaculate Conception Roman Catholic Church WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 20th from i es. 2 to 8 PM ur \_ is life! rt) Double Your Donating -- For each unit of blood donated, we will donate *1.00 to the Port Perry Community Memorial Hospital Building Fund I Former Port Perry residents Les and Zona Parkes (centre) were honored by the Bore- lians Theatre Group Thursday evening. An dedicated member of the group each year. John Foote and Mayor Howard Hall. Changes will be made to this season's one act play festival. The plays will be adjudicated. Mr. Foote hopes this move will raise the interest of the participants to see other perfor- mances. "It wasn't successful (last year) in the way that other ac- tors came back to see other ac- tors perform," he told those at thesocial. More changes to the Bore- lians Theatre Group include starting the 1991-92 season in the summer. The first production will be The Melville Boys by Norm Fos- ter. The fall production is slat- ed as The Crucible by Arthur Millar. In the spring, the Bore- lians will perform Arsenic and Old Lace. The Festival of One Act Plays wraps up the season. A summit has also been es- tablished between the Bore- lians and area theatre groups such as Durham Shoestring Performers, Oshawa Little Theatre and Whitby Court- house Theatre. Honeydale WI bake HONEYDALE BRANCH OF WOMEN'S INSTUTE MEETS by Mable Cawker (for Lillian Harper; who is on holidays!) The Honeydale Branch of the Women's Institute met on Thurs- day, Sept. 13, at 2 p.m. for the first fall meeting; under the leader- ship of Tweedsmuir History con- vener Marg Cornish and commit- tee. The Anglican Church Hall, Port Perry was the setting for the interesting, busy meeting with president Mary Cannon in the chair; assisted by secretary Jean Carnochan and treasurer Mary Van Ham. The President welcom- -ed the 23 members present. We are pleased to have two new members - Ardith Sisson and Dorothy Carswell and trust they will enjoy the work and the fellowship of the members. The meeting opened with the Ode with Lillian Harper at the organ and the Creed was repeated in unison. The roll call was well answered by naming a past Of- ficial of Port Perry. Motto - If you ever wonder what the world is coming to; remember; so did your grandfather. After the reading of the minutes by the secretary and approved; the treasurer gave the financial statement. Business was briskly handled by the president, with items as follows: A bake sale will be held on Saturday, Sept. 22nd, from 9:30 a.m. at the home of Mary vanHam, 425 Lilla St., North, Port Perry - items to be priced at the sale. A bus trip to Thornbury and Collingwood is planned for Oc- tober 2nd, and members meet at 8:30 a.m. at the Bank of Com- merce. Price $25.00 and each per- son buy her own meals. For infor- mation re- tickets call Clara War- ren at 985-2575. Sponsored by Shirley and Honeydale Branches. GUARANTEED INVESTMENT CERTIFICATES Rates subject to change without notice. SCUGOG FINANCIAL SERVICES A DIVISION OF CRESSBROOK FINANCIAL PLANNING LTD. 250 QUEEN STREET - PORT PERRY "Serving Scugog for Over 15 Years" PHONE 985-3832 award will be given in their name to the most With Mr. and Mrs. Parkes is Borelian president By working together with the other groups, the Borelians can scheduled its plays so they won't conflict with other com- panies show dates. The theatre groups can also avoid duplicat- ing the same plays within a spe- cific time frame. A Borelians newsletter has also been established to keep its members up to date on the theatre group's activities. The newsletter, to be published monthly, is also filled with events from surrounding thea- tre companies. sale Sat. Honeydale members are in- vited to attend the 80th birthday party of the Shirley Branch; to be held, Oct. 24th, 1:30 - 4:00 p.m. in Purple Hill Orange Hall. A letter from the F.W.IO. president Peggy M. Knapp will be dealt with in the near future. Margaret Cornish introduced the guest speaker, Mr. S.A. Cawker of Nestleton, who presented an inspiring address; dealing with many current mat- ters of interest; also; a glimpse into the past; a time of reminisc- ing of Port Perry years ago. After warm applause he was thanked by Vice President Grace Bassant. After singing the Institute Grace; lovely refreshments were served by the group Marg Cor- nish, Elsie Pogue, and Grace Bas- sant. Vera Honey was unable to attend; being a patient in Port Perry Hospital. Our "best wishes" to her for better health soon. Police chief elected VP Durham Regional Chief of Police, David J. Edwards was elected fourth vice-president of the Canadian Association of Chiefs of Police (C.A.C.P.) at their recent conference in St. John's Newfoundland. He has played an active role in the association as chairman and vice-chairman of the Victims of Crime and Telecommunications Committees. In addition he is a member of the C.A.C.P. Strategic Planning Committee and is the Canadian representative to the International Association of Chiefs of Police, Washington, D.C. Chief Edwards is currently the past president of the Ontario Association of Chiefs of Police.