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A mesbury again in action Orono Weekly Times, Wednesday, January 26, 1983, 7 Sam at Queen's Park The ever popular John Amesbury (right) makes his point to Gerry Brooks playing Lycus in the pro- In the limelight duction "A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum" which will be Shelley Gray playing Philia in the Bowmanville Drama Workshop production, production, "A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the JForum" hits the limelight with assistance from Vic Goad playing Senex. Drama group has Broadway musical By: Elaine Barber What better way to beat the February "blahs" than to attend a performance of "A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum." The Bowmanville Drama Workshop is producing this hit Broadway musical comedy comedy at the Bowmanville High School on February 9, 10, 11 and 12th at 8:15. f In all theatrical -«performances, -«performances, there has to be the right combination of ingredients ingredients and we think we've got them. For a musical you have to have musical talent and we have it galore. For a comedy, you have to have laughs, and there are hilarious moments from beginning to end. Some of the best moments of the show combine music and comedy. You'll never forget Judy Bagshaw as Domina singing the half tender-half furious love song about her husband, Senex, ho she suspects of "fooling arpund." Apd another highlight of the show is the entrance of John Crookshank, as the imperious imperious captain, Miles Gloriosus, who strides onto the stage and sings "Bring me my Bride." Another talented singer, Shelley Gray, plays Philia the young courtesan who can't read or do her numbers and has only been taught beauty and grace. In her song "I'm Lovely" she" admits that "lovely is the one thing (she) can do." Later, through a twist of fate and because of many complications complications of plot, Hysterium, played by Norm Smith, is convinced by Pseudolus, who is played by John Amesbury, to carry out the charade of pretending to be Philia. The echo of the song. "I'm Lovely", Lovely", as he tries to convince Hysterium, adds"the proper note of "off-beat" humour to this hilaribus scene. The music and lyrics are by Stephen Sondheim, who is presented in Bowmanville, February 9th through to the 12th. Re: Job Creation Measures The Government of Ontario Ontario has been taking action to attempting to make local employment available on a local basis across Ontario. In this regard I was pleased to see that both City of Oshawa and the Town of Newcastle took advantage of the Employment Incentive Program. Through this budget initiative, the municipalities were provided with funds to create jobs for those in their communities on social assistance. Many worthwhile worthwhile projects involving repair and renovations to municipal property were undertaken as a result. Now the municipalities have a further opportunity to create work for the unemployed in their com- Books in big demand at Clarke Library 1982 was a bumper year as to circulation at the Clarke Public Library which operates under the umbrella of the Newcastle Library system. Circulation of books, cassettes and other materials increased by 35 percent from a 26,028 circulation in 1981 to 35,163 circulation in 1982. It was the largest percentage increase of the three libraries within the Town system during during the year. The overall library circulation circulation increase in the Town registered in at 12.6 percent. The Bowmanville Library circulation circulation increased from 122,561 in 1981 to 125,681 in 1982 and that in Newcastle Village increased from 23,017 to 28,384. In speaking with Mrs. Hadley, Clarke Librarian and Mrs. Schoen, Town Librarian, there appeared no real reason for the big increase increase in book circulation in Orono. Mrs. Schoen did state that it is a known fact that recessionary times, do stimulate reading. Mrs. : Hadley points out that music cassettes have become very popular and some of the increases increases at the Clarke branjeh could be in this areal Some 292 movie ,16 m. films land Video tapes are available through the local library system as well as the cassettes and books. one of Broadway's most talented song writers. He was a protege of Oscar Hammers- tein and has collaborated with some of the big names of Broadway; such as Richard Rogers. Speaking of famous names in music circles, there is a musical partnership of two people in the area, who will be adding their talents to the rest of the ingredients that 1 make Up the ' show. Mary Jane Preston, who is a school teacher and piano teacher in the area and Barb Jenson, whose skill as an accompanist has been used in the last few years as a parent volunteer at Lockhart School and the Pines, have worked together as a team of choir-leader and accompanist. . Mary Jane is our Music Director and Barb, who was a professional accompanist both in England and in the Toronto area before she and her husband moved to the Newcastle area where they operate Jensen Nurseries, is the pianist and leader of the band that has been assembled for this performance. Members of the band are Doug Barber, Mathew Goad, Gord Galloway, Ron James, Steve Kelly and Ray Korticas. Mary Jane's skill and dynamic enthusiastic leadership leadership and the many years of professional experience that Barb brings to the group, make up a musical, team that the B.D.W. is proud to boast about. A few years ago when the B.D.W. and the Rotary Club collaborated to produce South Pacific and The Boy Friend, Ramona Rickard was on hand as the choreographer. She has been talked into adding the necessary choreographic details to the musical number in "Forum." Here's a tip if you have been meaning to get some friends together, and just- haven't got around to it! Why not plan a theatre party? party? If you want to make it a dinner theatre party, go to King Garden before the show. Jimmy Chow has offered offered to serve a complimentary complimentary nre-dinner liquid refreshment to those attending attending "Forum." Oné more note. Seniors- may receive complimentary tickets for Wednesday night if they pick them up well in advance from Ken Hockin Real Estate. Tickets may be purchased^ there or from any club member at $5.00 for . adults and $3.00 for students. , Although We have student tickets available- we are not recommending that the subject subject matter is suitable for young children. Parental guidance please! munities particularly those who have exhausted their UIC benefits and will be forced forced to seek welfare. Under the new $200 million Canada- Ontario Employment Development Program, $391,100 has been allocated to thé City of Oshawa and $107,200 to the Town of Newcastle. The municipalities are to return the application forms outlining the kind of projects they plan to undertake to the ministry of municipal affajrs and housing by the end of this month. , The half-million dollars in funding to Oshawa and Newcastle is part of the initial $50 million which" is going to the municipalities under the joint program. In all, $100 million of the total $200 million committed will eventually eventually go to municipal projects. projects. Of the remaining $100 million, $50 million is being directed to private sector projects projects and $50 million to the non-profit sector. The balance of the $200 million commitment plus any ■" funds not taken up from the initial allocation will be distributed in .the new fiscal year beginning April 1. . Municipalities on average are expected to provide an extra extra 20 per cent of the cost of the projects. As with the Employment Incentive Program, Program, the work to be approved approved will be jiecessary local pro jects not useless make work jobs. For example, municipalities may have a need to upgrade buildings to meet fire requirements or expand expand their space. Work projects under the program are to operate for a minimum of 12 weeks and a maximum of 12 months with all to be completed by June 30, 1984. Project employees will be hired through the local Canada Employment Centre. DURHAM PRINTERS WORKSHOP I am pleased to report that the Durham Printer's Workshop held on November 25 in the Revenue Building in Oshawa was well received by the printing community. If was the Ministry of Revenue's objective in holding the seminar to show its interest in getting printing work done from Durham area. At the same time, it was made clear that successful suppliers must be competitive in terms of price, quality and delivery. The tUrn-out and participation participation was excellent with 57 per cent of the printing houses in the Durham region sending representatives. Forty-one area printers actively actively participated in the workshop with all expressing great interest in being included included on future invitational tenders. And by the way good luck on your retirement Cy Elsey. I will be seeing you on the hustings. Also a happy half decade to Oshawa This Week. an iron grip Do cigarettes have an iron grip on your person and personality? personality? Would freedom from this addiction make you and your family happier? Why not join the nonsmoking nonsmoking majority during National National Non-Smoking Week (January 24-29) and take a giant step toward cleaner lungs and a healthier body? During National Non- Smoking Week, Durham Region Lung Association (The Christmàs Seal People) will introduce an exciting self-lielp program FREEDOM FROM SMOKING. SMOKING. This unique approach to quitting was developed by. the Lung Association after four years of study, research and testing. Freedom from Smoking helps you help yourself during the difficult process of actually giving qp cigarettes, then demonstrates how to develop and maintain your new non-smoking lifestyle. lifestyle. The package is attractive and well written with methods both proven and practical. Dr. J. Allan Best, (Chairman of the Department Department of Health Sciences at the University of Waterloo) endorses the program saying 'The basifc tools a person needs to stop smoking are universal, adaptable by each person or his or her «own individual individual needs.' This is what freedom From Smoking does --gives you the tools and helps you find the best way to adapt these tools so that you too will soon be the majority -a NON-SMOKER! For more information on this exciting self-help program program phone Durham Region Lung Association at 723-3151. It's a matter of life and » breath! INVITATION TO TENDER Interested parties are invited to tender for the construction construction of approximately 2,500 çeedbed shades. For further particulars and tender documents apply apply to: Nursery Superintendent, Ministry of Natural Resources, Box 119, Orono, Ontario. LOB 1M0 Telephone 983-9147. A certified chèque for $200.00 must accompany request request for documents (refundable). Ministry of Natural Resources