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2 The Canadian Statesman, Bowmamille, May 21,1986 Drama Workshop 9 s Dinner Theatre Opens This Friday Night Students Perform for Board "Is she serious?" "Kate is really leaving?" Or is she? Familiar faces will appear on stage in the Bow- manville Drama Workshop's upcoming dinner theatre production "Fling" to be held at the Flying Dutchman Hotel May 23, 24, 25, and May 29,30, and 31. Trying to figure out if Kate is serious are the Braden's and the Stratton's played by (left to right) Norm Smith, Lana Rickard, Brian Haick(all familiar faces) and Roz Michaels (a newcomer to the Bow- manville stage). The Flying Dutchman Hotel is taking taking reservations at 623-3373, Come on out and see why Kate wants to leave. by Stephanie Chapman The evening began on a high note as some of the grade nine students from St Stephen's School performed performed for the Peterborough Peterborough - Victoria - Northumberland Northumberland and Newcastle Roman Catholic Separate School Board. As this is the first year the school has had a grade nine class, the students had much to do in order to make themselves feel more like a high school. To begin with, the students students held a contest in order to determine what the school colours, the mascot, and sport nickname were going to be. It was decided that the colours would be blue and gold, their mascot a lion, and the school teams are to be known as the Royals. Royals. The students also ordered ordered very versatile uniforms uniforms in the blue and gold which may be worn in a variety of fashions, and as one pupil pointed out, since the students themselves were able to choose the uniforms, uniforms, they were very comfortable comfortable wearing them. A slide show was also on the evening's agenda. The slides illustrated the kind of achievements the grade nines have accomplished throuhgout the year. The Board members were shown slides of the students while they were at the Leslie Leslie Frost Centre which is an outdoor education centre. The St. Stephen children were the only students in the Separate Secondary School Board to experience a trip to the Centre and judging from the slides, the students both enjoyed and learned from the experience. experience. More than once throughout throughout the ceremony, students students remarked on the closeness between the children children and the teachers, as well as among the students themselves. One student attributed attributed this to the smallness smallness of the classes, which enable the teacher/student relationships to be more one-on-one. Shopping Plaza Complex Planned for Courtice W. Separate School Teachers To Be Fired and Re-hired by Stephanie Chapman Twenty-four teachers employed employed by the Separate School Board may have their contracts terminated at the end of this school year, to be re-hired in the fall. The teachers who are to be released are first-year probationary staff who will be employed by the Board again next September in areas where the Board needs them most. "This is a precautionary measure to make sure that teachers will not be paid while they are not working," working," said Peter Roach, the director of education. Mr. Roach said he wanted to reassure the teachers that they would indeed be re-employed at the begin- ningofthe next school year. The announcement came during the Peterborough - Victoria - Northumberland • and Newcastle Roman ' Catholic Separate School Board meeting last Tuesday at the St. Stephen's High School. Newcastle's general pur- " pose committee was told yesterday that contractors plan to begin work this year on a 12,000 square foot shopping shopping plaza and office build- i ng at the corner of High way Two and Centerfield Dr. The general purpose committee committee has recommended that town council support both an official plan amendment and a rezoning application which would allow the plaza to proceed. A spokesman.for the developer, developer, W.E. Roth Construction, Construction, told councillors that the neighbourhood shopping centre would include include a convenience store and other facilities such as doctors' or dentists' offices, a bank and other similar uses. "It is staffs opinion that the commerical development development as proposed by the applicant applicant can be accommodated accommodated on the subject lands without adversely affecting either the adjacent residential residential lots or commercially zoned lands in the area," said Planning Director Terry Edwards. The lands in question are currently designated residential residential by the Durham Regional Regional Official Plan and the Town of Newcastle Official Plan. The property is designated designated "Convenience Commercial" Commercial" by the Courtice West Neighbourhood Development Development Plan and has a neighbourhood commercial commercial zoning. If council approves, the .77 acre property would become become a Local Central Area and the plaza could proceed. proceed. Members of the committee committee were generally pleased with the planned two-storey building to be located at this site. Councillor Diane Hamre noted, however, that she hopes the town can take action action which will guarantee that all such neighbourhood neighbourhood shopping areas complement complement the surrounding residences. "We try to ensure, through site plan approval, that it is in character with the dwellings dwellings in the area," said Mr. Edwards. by Catherine Denny Once the lights are on, the curtain goes up, and all the glitter and excitement of performance begins, it's hard to imagine the stage as a hectic place. But with the last minute adjustments, line rehearsals, rehearsals, and opening night jitters; jitters; the stage is far from the calm, cool, and organized place it appears to be during during show time. Just ask any of the cast or crew working on the Drama Workshop's latest production production "Fling" which is running running this weekend. Every week for the past four months and every night for the past few weeks, stage crews, directors, producers and actors have been collaborating, collaborating, brain storming and generally putting all they've got into the play, intent intent on achieving perfection. perfection. "It can get pretty crazy at times," explained director Anna Blake. "You really have to get to know each other to make things work well. The cast has to be like a family." Anna, who has been re hearsing with her crew since February, went on to say that the key to making things a little more sane back stage is to get some input from everybody -- what works for some people doesn't for others. The two act production will mark the Drama Workshop's Workshop's 25th Anniversary in high style with a six-person cast and a script that is both hilariously funny and absolutely absolutely touching -- a combination combination which the director finds essential in comedy. "It's a fun play with a lot of depth," said the director, probably best remembered for her directing roles in "Up Your Antenna", "Owl and the Pussy Cat", and "Never Too Late" along with others. "Unless it's slapstick, a comedy can't be all jokes. You have to bring it down to real life so the audience can relate to it." Anna went on to say that the cast knew their parts amazingly well. But no matter matter how well prepared, there will always be. that element of unconstrained excitement and a degree of hustle bustle which comes from making those last minute minute adjustments. The audience, of course, has only to sit back and enjoy the dinner and show concentrating solely on having a good time and trying trying not to laugh too loud. "Everyone loves a dinner theatre," said Anna. "You don't have to rush your supper supper at home to make it tô the show on time because you're already there." And let's look at the financial financial end of things. Where else can you go for dinner and a live production for only $20? ' And you don't even have to drive for hours to get there because it is right around the corner at the popular Flying Dutchman Dutchman Hotel. The show will run May 23, 24,25, and May 29,30, and 31. Familiar faces to look for will be Norm Smith, Lana Rickard, Brian Haick, and a newcomer to the stage, Roz Michaels. For reservations phone the Flying Dutchman Hotel at 623-3373. Come on out and see why Kate wants to leave. Downtown Bowmanville Sale a poster, and those people wearing a special button that reads, "Wilmot Creek Loves Downtown Bowmanville" Bowmanville" will also receive discounts on their purchases. Special shuttle buses will operate from the Wilmot Creek community to the heart of Bowmanville Bowmanville for those who wish to be a part of the event The last day of the sale is a day everyone will be waiting for, as it is "Everybody Loves Downtown Bow- FromPagel mariville", and as it reads, the sale is for everyone. This is the day when all the downtown merchants display all their final merchandise, and everyone is welcome. The sale was arranged by the Promotional Promotional Committee of the DBIA. "It is being done as a service to the customers," said Ted Denny, a member of the Promotional Committee. Committee. "We plan to make this an annual event if it is successful." Shopping Centre at Courtice Opposed by Five Residents A 27,000 square foot shopping centre proposed for the corner of Nash Rd. and Trull's Rd. in Courtice failed to gain the support of the town's general purpose committee this week. The shopping facility was opposed by five residents of Nash Rd. and area who spoke for householders concerr- ned over the impact of the project on what . is essentially a residential neighbourhood. Jane Rowe, a member of the executive executive for the Courtice and Area Community Community Association, told councillors that "Nash Rd. is a residential area and should remain as such. She also suggested that the proximity proximity of nearby schools should be considered considered in the approval of the site and she doubted that a plaza this close to schools is desirable. Other residents speaking against the project noted dangers posed by additional traffic and the impact of the plaza on residential property values. Residents also argued that Highway Two is a short block away and that commercial activity should be located there. "There seems to be little if any need for a mall at this site," said Mrs. Rowe. William Manson, a representative of Courtice Heights Development Limited, Limited, spoke in favor of the proposal. He noted that approval was already received for a smaller convenience store here and he added that retail market analysis indicates a potential for expanded commercial use at the location. The plaza would be built on a 1.8 acre parcel of land. In a report to the committee, Planning Planning Director Terry Edwards stated that an Official Plan amendment requested requested by the applicant should be referred back to staff for more dialogue with the land owner. Mr. Manson said he had no disagreement disagreement with that request. However, the final decision of the committee went against the Official Plan amendment. "I think the concerns raised by the residents this morning are very valid," said Councillor Diane Hamre. Life Quite Different in Japan Land costs $60,000 per [uare foot in Tokyo. Cycl- ig, walking, or subways are ie most efficient modes of ansportation. And com- any executives can be iund in their offices as arly as'seven a.m. and as te as eight p.in. six days of ie week. Van Belle floral Shoppes .., much more than a flower store! VAN BELLE* A STORES » Highway No, 2 • KlngSl.E.,Oshewe • Slmcoa SI.N„ • KlngSVW., Bowmanville •Ttaoemarks ol Van Belle Gaioens Ud Life in Japan is vastly different different from life in North America. And this fascinating world was outlined to members members of the Bowmanville Rotary Club last Thursday when Rotary Club member Jack Locke was the guest speaker. Mr. Locke was one of 27 Canadian businessmen from the Automotive Parts Manufacturing Association who spent two weeks in Japan late last year. The purpose of the visit was to explore new opportunities opportunities and learn from the manufacturing methods already already made famous in the East. Mr. Locke pointed out that small entrepreneurs are still very much in evidence evidence in Japan and smaller, cottage industries are com mon. Often they work in close co-operation with larger companies where they supply parts. The speaker suggested after the meeting that improved improved co-operation between between parts suppliers, manufacturers, manufacturers, and financial institutions may be one lesson lesson that can be learned from Japan. "I think eventually we'll prove ourselves and show that we can be as quality conscious," Mr. Locke said. He noted that the technology technology in Japan is essentially our own technology adopted by this country and used to its advantage. 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