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Port Perry Star, 31 Jul 1990, p. 30

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Two participants 30 -- PORT PERRY STAR -- Tuesday, July 31, 1990 improvisation sketch. OUR STAFF IS TRAINED & CERTI act out the part of musiclans during an Klean Sweep CHIMNEY SERVICE SERVING DURHAM REGION SINCE 1978 * dustless, efficient chimney cleaning * emergency service * blocked flues cleared * go with the experts E : Wood Energy FIED FULL TIME PROFESSIONAL SWEEPS 985-3111 oseus 433-4111 PORT PERRY From Page 12 view of acting was a first for him. If the response from his stu- dentsis anindicator, it won't be his last. "It's been terrific, interesting and challenging," said Eliza- beth Holden of Oshawa. Although Miss Holden has had some experience, including playing the lead role in Our Town for the Oshawa Little Theatre and a role in 1838: The Farmer's Revolt with the Dur- ham Shoestring Performers, she said she is now definitely "hooked on acting." Her mother, Brenda Holden, was also a participant. "Elizabeth tried her hand at acting and is very good at it," Mrs. Holden said. "I love the theatre," she said in response to why she joined the class. "We do more than acting," Mrs. Holden said. "We learn about other aspects too." Connie Mclllwain, also of Oshawa, told the Star she was always interested in drama and thought the workshop would be a good way to get back into theatre. "You lose all you inhibitions in this classroom," she said. As for their teacher, the three women had nothing but praise for him. "He won't tell you that you are doing it wrong," Mrs. Hold- en said. "You don't feel embar- rassed. Instead he suggests ways toimprove." Lynne Atkinson travels from Rexdale to participate in the classes. She heard about the Bore- lians Theatre Group from her aunt Donna Shanley. Ms. Atkinson auditioned for the Borelian's production of The Glass Menagerie. Al- though she did not get an acting role, Ms. Atkinson will be help- ing out with lighting and sound. In the meantime, she's hon- ing her acting skills at the workshop as well. "The workshop has been a Farm child care available The DURHAM WEST FARM CHILD CARE PROGRAM has Care Givers who can be booked to provide child care in the homes of farm families. The purpose of this service is to keep farm children safer while parents are doing work that may be difficult to do while caring for children. Along with giving safe care, the Care Givers plan a variety of fun Local 4-H team tops in future dairymen contest Durham East 4-H team members, Linda Heeringa, R.R. 2 Blackstock; Tom Benschop, R.R. 1 Bowmanville; Eric Barkey, R.R. 2 Blackstock; and alternate, Ben Warren, R.R. 1 Port Hope, captured top honours in the 1990 Future Dairymen's Competition. Tom Benschop was the Top Competitor with a score of 849 points out of a possible 1,000 -points. Tom also exhibited the champion calf. The Durham East * thirteen different countries, par- Would-be actors lose inhibitions at workshop great success," she said, adding that it not only improves the participant's acting skills, but also allows them to build confi- dence for everyday life. She said in the future she would like to see more special- ized workshops dealing with one specific facet of acting. The workshop, which cost participants $30, wraps up its session tonight. activities for the children. Care Givers can be booked for a minimum of four hours and a maximum of nine hours per day. The service is available throughout the Region of Durham. Farm families wishing to know more about this service can phone the Agricultural Employment Service Office at 416-985-3831 or (toll free) 1-800-263-3825. Team place first with a grand total of 2,394 points. The Team also placed second with their barn exhibit. Forty-seven competitors, from ticipated in the annual Competi- tion. The Competition includes quizzes, calf preparation skills and a showmanship component. It is organized and sponsored by Eastern Breeders Inc.. The Com- petition was held July 19th and 20th, 1990 at the A.M. Barr Arena in Kemptville. | JOHN DEERE HEI] Fit for Your awn -- 32795. Rock-Bottom Begluning rice STX38 2 miles west of Manchester A John Deere quality and reliability at a great price A Tough Kohler engines -- 9 hp on STX30 and 12.5 hp on STX38 A Easy to operate A Heavy-gauge steel mower decks give a smooth cut and stand up to obstacles and Budget UTICA FARM EQUIPMENT LIMITED 985-9701 A

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