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4 The Independent, Canadian Statesman Weekender, Bowmanville, Saturday, July 2,1994 Play Celebrates Life of Famous Bowmanville Tightrope Walker From page 1 French acrobat, Blondin, who had his name so his chosen career would successfully walked across the Ni- not reflect back to his family. agara gorge on a tightrope. He also issued a challenge to the Once Farini walked â rope across Toronto playwright Shane Pèacock wrote the play The Great Fari- ni which will be performed through the month of July by the Fourth Line Theatre Company in Cavan Township. The Great Farini grew up in these parts and was known to family and friends as Bill Hunt. Hunt's father, Thomas Hunt, was one of Bowmanville's first reeves. Residents and tourists to Bowmanville will notice that a promotion banner announcing the play has been strung across King Street, near George Street, in Bowmanville. Twice in Ms career, Farini walked a tightrope above King St., in Bowmanville. Drugs Seized The Royal Canadian Mounted Police Police of Bowmanville seized five pounds of marijuana and two pounds of hashish with a street value of $41,000 from a Beaverton residence last week. Armed with a search warrant, the RCMP drug squad uncovered the illegal illegal drugs on June 27th. Officers also seized $2,500 in cash. Marlene Dickson is charged with two counts of possession of a narcotic for the purpose of trafficking, two counts of possession of a narcotic, and one charge of possession of the proceeds proceeds of crime. the Ganaraska River (then called Smith's Creek), he decided it was time to move on with his career. He set his* sights on Niagara Falls. Two practice runs were made on the main street in Bowmanville. The first was a tightrope walk from the building where the Bank of Montreal is now located, diagonally to the Wellington buildings. He also walked a tightrope above Liberty Street and King Street, where the A&P supermarket is now located. "The people here thought he was a bit nuts," Peacock noted. He walked across the gorge at Niagara Falls in 1860. During one of his walks, he carried carried a man on his back and, during another walk, he carried a washing machine. Later in his life, Farini was an inventor, inventor, entrepreneur, author, horti- culturalist and painter. He lived his final years in Port Hope, where he died suddenly in his 91st year of influenza. influenza. Some of the adventures he went on and the people he met and helped to make famous will be highlighted during the play by the Fourth Line Theatre troupe. One of the people is The Great Lulu. The question of whether she was a she or a he will be answered during the production. Playing Signor Farini will be Nicky Dewhurst from London, England. England. He has been with the Cirque d'Soliel as a tightrope artist. "He's one of the best," said Peacock. Peacock. Dewhurst's abilities will be incorporated incorporated into the multidisciplinary multidisciplinary play. Signor Farini's antics will be brought to life through the direction of Robert Winslow who enjoys "bringing the past back to life." : :V ' 1 ' V: • By recreating the excitement and intensity of his adventures, Winslow and company will give the theatre goers quality for their money. The play can be seen at the Fourth Line Theatre from Wednesday, Wednesday, July 6 until Sunday, Aug. 7. For tickets and directions call (705)876-6323. The Great Farini walking across the Niagara gorge. MR Comments on GST From page 1 is there to expand it," he said. Changing the GST will also depend, depend, to a large degree, on negotiations negotiations with provincial governments. Shepherd believes it may require a four or five-step process to replace the GST. The federal tax currently brings in about $60 billion to the federal coffers. However, about $45 billion is paid out in the form of tax credits and administration. On the topic of separatism, the MP believes Quebec will remain in Canada. He feels that if the issue of separatism and all its implications were clearly placed before the Quebec Quebec voters, it would not be acceptable acceptable to the majority. For example, he noted that Quebec would be responsible responsible for 27 per cent of the federal debt and would lose $40 billion per year in transfer payments. "If the question is clearly separatism,' separatism,' I don't think the people of Quebec will support it" However, he believes Canadians must be cautious when they address this topic. "I wouldn't want to see us lose this country for not taking the time to care about it," he said. Shepherd predicts one of the major major issues facing the government when parliament resumes in mid- September will be the reform of Canada's social services, including the Unemployment Insurance program. program. 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COMMISSIONER OF WORKS © THE CORPORATION OF THE MUNICIPALITY OF CLARINGTON PUBLIC NOTICE TO ITS CITIZENS NOTICE OF INTENTION TO DESIGNATE IN THE MATTER OF the Ontario Heritage Act, 1974, R.S.O., 1990, Chapter 0.18; AND IN THE MATTER OF the lands and premises at the following Municipal addresses: LOCATIONS: 240 Liberty Street North - Part Lot 11, Concession 1, Former Town of Bowmanville, now in the Municipality of Clarington. 34 Wellington Street - Part Lot 11, Concession 2, Former Town of Bowmanville, now in the Municipality of Clarington. REASONS FOR DESIGNATIONS: 240 Liberty Street North - This two-storey brick home appears to have been constructed around 1865 for a Mr. Charles Young. The symmetric facade with its central doorway show it to be of the vernacular Georgian style. This home is a good example of mid-nineteenth century architecture and is recommended for designation based on its architectural features. 34 Wellington Street - This nineteenth century brick town home was built in 1886 and is recommended for designation based on architectural features. Any person may, within thirty (30) days of the first publication of this notice, send by Registered Mail or deliver to the Clerk of the Municipality of Clarington, notice of his or her objection to the proposed designation together with a statement of the reasons for the objection and all relevant facts. If such a notice of objection is received, the Council of the Municipality of Clarington shall refer the matter to the Conservation Review Board for a hearing. Dated at the Municipality of Clarington this 22nd day of June, 1994. Patti L. Barrie, A.M.C.T. /7\g MUNICIPALITY OF ( Clarington ONTARIO Clerk Municipality of Clarington 40 Temperance Street Bowmanville, Ontario L1C3A6 Date of First Publication: June 22,1994 CS-Ind. 5024 ©