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Drama Workshop Presents "Noises Off" The Canadian Statesman, Bowmanville, Wednesday, February 10,1993 15 Imagine, you are directing a play and your cast consists of two actors madly in love, an actor whose wife left ' him, a ditsy blonde, a busybody and a drunk. And, just to make things easier, ' you have an overworked stage manager, manager, involved with his assistant. Chaos and confusion are inevitable. Businesses are Preparing For Economic Recovery „ Indications at the Federal Business business counselling was given to 193 thc y are t0 make the best use of their John Sheridan plays Lloyd Dallas, calls it "a real stretch". "Noises Off ' is Development Bank (FBDB) are that people. The CASE program matches resources and ensure the future director. "As a voting boy I was Georeie's second show in the Work- small anri mivliiim'hnnnncoc in business owners nr nniential entre. Funny Thing Happened on the Way to "Belinda is an experienced actress who the Forum". She feels that theatre "is a gets caught up in the chaos around great equalizer" overcoming the bar- her" Géorgie refers to her character as riers of age, sex and economics. _ being "bossy as hell" and laughingly the director. "As a young boy 1 was Georgia's second show in the Work- small and medium-sized businesses in left with babysitters while my parents shop. Previously she was involved Ontario are positioning themselves for , partook in the glorious experience with theatre groups in Oshawa and economic recovery. I Thls is the plot for the Bowmanville called rehearsals. I vowed that when I Whitby. Here in the Oshawa area in 1992 z?rr» S j£ test Fraction became of age, I too would enjoy the Belinda's on-stage partner is Frede- the Bank provided loans worth $9.5 called Noises Off. Die term refers to illustrious life called the theatre," John r i c k Fellowcs, who, although quite million to entrepreneurs. Together, - noise that is heard oli-stage that is not. explains. His flair for drama js not sur- pleasant, is both "over-accommodating FBDB's Oshawa clients employ 1,800 seen by the audience. prising, considering both his parents and socially naive and inept". Freddy workers. Throughout the province of Noises On, is a British farce are long-time members of the Work- ; s played by Fred Archibald, whose Ontario, the FBDB authorized $122.3 about the behind-the-sccne chaos shop and he is a teacher of drama at St. previous work includes "The Hand that million in new loans during 1992 among a troupe of actors. The play is Stephen's High School. Cradles the Rock", "Dining Room" which, in turn, created 728 jobs. All • directed by Pat Marjemson, a veteran The busybody is played by Belinda an d -- " - . - Workshop . member. Pat has done Blair who serves as mother hen to the everything involved with production, cast. Belinda knows all the cast secrets from the technical aspects of props, and tries to help everyone. Belinda is " lighting and sound to acting in produc- played by Géorgie Spencer, a Bow- tions like "Gypsy" to producing "A manville resident and registered nurse. • Some of the members of the cast of the Bowmanville Drama Workshop's upcoming production rehearse a scene. This group includes: includes: Georgie Spencer, John Robichaud, Vic Goad, Dave Albright and Jane Vatcher. "Noises Off' will be performed at Bowmanville High School Auditorium March 4,5, and 6. at eight p.m. for the 1993 Bowmanville Kinsmen Home Show to be held on April 30 - May 1-2 at the Bowmanville Recreation Complex call Aubrey Rees at 623-7632 for complete details ■ ■imimniiifiiin "The Secret Affair • of Mildred of the Bank's Ontario clients employ Wilde". When asked about stage 36,000 people, fright, Fred believes it aids in a perfor- "Almost half of the loans we made mance, "It's called getting your butter- to clients last year were for financing flics to fly in formation", he says. the purchase of land, buildings, ma toises Off' is a challenging play chinery and equipment," says Frank for the whole cast because of the dual Reiter, Vice-President and ■ Regional roles involving most of the cast. All General Manager, Ontario. "We also this makes "Noises Off' a lively and continued to provide a large number entertaining melodrama for all. The of working capital loans to help small show runs March 4,5 and 6th at 8 p.m. and medium-sized businesses to im- at the Bowmanville High School thca- prove their case flow positions. Refi- tre. With the purchase of a ticket you nancing loans were also in demand to will receive a coupon for a free pound allow entrepreneurs to restructure of wings with the purchase of a pound their debt obligations. This has ena- form the King Street Bar and Grill. For bled entrepreneurs to better position tickets call 623-4224 or 623-7596. themselves to take advantage of busi- ness opportunities in the coming year." The FBDB's lending operations are self-financing. Revenues cover all costs. The Bank borrows the money that'it lends to clients on domestic and foreign markets and repays it from the funds it receives from clients. Business Management Support The Bank also held 890 workshops and seminars throughout the province which were attended by 14,971 potential potential entrepreneurs and business owners/managers, owners/managers, including 710 people from the Oshawa area. The Bank offers offers a wide variety of business training training programs which cover general management 1 , marketing, finance, personnel personnel and starting a business. Through its Counselling Assistance Assistance for Small Enterprises (CASE) program, thé Bank provided business counselling to 1,677 of the province's entrepreneurs. In the Oshawa area, • 'Bowmanville "Drama "Workshop 5 "Presents I JfoW 1 Off 2 c/I Comedy by JWichael Trayn 2 DIRECTED DY PAT MARJERRISO* {JVIarch 4,5,6 2 8'OOpm "BUS Theatre 2 $7. Adults $4. Students 2 Seniors • Tor tickets call 2 623-4224 623-7596 2 MODUCen by SPEQÂU BBBâNtrHBBT WITH SAMUIL FSlMOt I* •••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• cSfizciat Q/atzntinz ^Wzz/zznd Vijitti Entz%tainmznt Saturday, February 13th and Sunday, February 14th Enjoy our Prime Rib & Seafood Buffet or the Special Table Service Menu with Candlelight and music and a complimentary glass of wine with each dinner. For information and reservation call 623-4925 Regular Sunday Brunch 11 a.m. - 2 p.m. d~fcuj& cFf diajilitj Q/aUmtinzi. 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"Through our work with small and medium-sized businesses in the prov-. incc, we learned long ago that many business owners and managers need continued training and counselling if New Policy Affects Durham College Recently, Durham College was faced with a "rock and a hard place decision" to offer coverage for field placement students or to accept the new Workers' Compensation issue. Currently, the Workers' Compensation Compensation Board had proposed a new policy that would require accident-insurance coverage for volunteers and trainees which could cost companies up to $8 million a year. Since students must take field placement prior to graduation, graduation, all colleges in Ontario would be affected by this policy. This week, a number of Durham College students faced losing their placement in'Oshawa due to this policy. policy. Gary Polonsky, President of Durham Durham College, chose to allow the student student placements to continue by offering independent coverage to the students. In a letter to their employer, Gary Polonsky stated, Durham College College of Applied Arts and Technology will be responsible for any financial loss, claims, actions, damages, liability liability and expense present or future in connection with any assessment levied levied against the Regional Municipality of Durham by the Workers' Compensation Compensation Board as a result of any accident, accident, injury, or sickness that may result result to any Durham College training program participant. When asked why Durham College is the only College to have taken this risk Polonsky answered, "The education education of our students and thé commitment commitment we promise them is a priority to us. We will do what we can, despite roadblocks, to ensure our students get the quality they have been promised." He has also indirectly urged the Workers' Compensation Board to resolve resolve this matter without delay. Snappy 29th 'Birthday February 14 th - • Love, 'Mom ancC DacC growth and prosperity of their businesses," businesses," added Reiter. "We continue to see increasing awareness among the business community of the importance importance of training for not only business owners, but their employees as well. This is clearly reflected in the number of people who participate in our training training and counselling programs." - The Federal Business Development Development Bank is a Crown corporation which was established to promote the creation and development of businesses businesses in Canada, especially small and medium-sized medium-sized businesses. The Bank provides provides term loans, venture loans, venture capital and a broad range of management training, counselling and planning services. For more information contact: B. Cunneen Branch Manager FBDB Oshawa (416)576-6800 NEED TO KNOW SOMETHING ABOUT YoUR NeW- COMMUNITY? iliaElfei? Xj '•TO. Sandra Yates 623-5873 Our hostess will bring gifts and greetings, along with helpful community information. Happy'25th j Anniversary February 10th Your Children Dean and Tracey and Oma M REYNOLDS-MIKE. In loving memory, who passed away February 15,1992 God gave us memories roses in December. Missed deeply Forgotten never Love Virginia, Jennifer and Candace r Please recycle A this newspaper ********************************** OWMANVILLE CINEMAS it:.-. More Basic than any Instinct. ' 'j*i More Fatal than any Attraction More Motion than any Picture. Friday, Feb. 12th and Saturday, Feb. 13th appearing'Live at 9 p.m. "Mourning Breath" The SATURDAY, FEB. 13th Deluxe f,om5pm - "Buffet & Bubbly" for Two $450# only 'T D taxes included RESERVATIONS RECOMMENDED . Bowmanville > fTOtet 623-3373 V*"/ STARTS FRIDAY 7:00 p.m. ONLY A FEW GOOD MEN cinfere. 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