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Midianders can get in on anti-aparthied Midlanders can join in the protest agianst apar- thied, a system of racial discrimination against the non-white majority in South Africa, in more than one way, says the Depart- ment of External Affairs. By refusing to buy South African products such as wine, sherry and other food products, or by writing to South African authorities and expressing abhorrence to aparthied, many Canadians are sup- 4 Nice guys Nyssa Beeny, centre, dosn't know if the flowers are for her or what!!! The two handsome chaps, as much as they would like to give the flowers to Nyssa, have porting the government sanctions agianst South Africa. The L.C.B.O in Midland, as well as those ligour stores across the province, have been refusing to shelve South African products. In addition to refusing to purchase South African products, Midlanders are invited to voice their sup- port of the government sanctions by writing Exter- nal Affairs Minister, Joe made other plans. Iain McIntosh, left, is Ba Clark. Already, the count has reached 4,000 cards and letters in response to Clark's appeal to Cana- dians to let the government know what they are doing on their own to protest aparthied. The names are being col- lected in a register that will be presented to the United Nations. The Department of Ex- ternal Affairs says the private protest and private action complement the _ day steps the government has taken on behalf of all Cana- dians, pressing South Africa's white rulers to dismantle aparthied. Some initiatives, say the Department, are aimed at helping South African blacks now, such as raising money to support the families of black prisoners whose only offense is to seek equality in their own country and to provide scholarships for black students. Those who would like to register with the names of those which will be presented to the United Nations can do so by writing the following address: The Right Honourable Joe Clark Room 165, East Block House of Commons Ottawa, Ontario K1A OA6 First person at Ste. Marie An unforgettable mix of living history, individual challenge and personal adventure awaits visitors to Reflections 1648 at Sainte-Marie among the Hurons, from August 11 to 15, 1986. Reflections 1648 features the Sainte-Marie story, told in first-person by accurately costumed historical interpreters. Visitors will meet and talk with the historical re- incarnations of men like Francois Gendron, surgeon; Charles Boivin, master-builder; and Father Noel Chabanel. Native in- terpreters will portray the Hurons who shared their culture with European newcomers. Visitors will play themselves, for during the short life of the mission, Sainte-Marie played host to thousands of visitors from the surrounding coun- tryside, from New France and France itself. Cameras, sunglasses and wrist watches and other twentieth century paraphernalia will be total- ly unfamiliar to the costumed role playing in- terpreters. While the 17th century personalities will cheerfully answer ques- tions, they may ask a few too, so visitors who enter fully into the spirit of the game will come prepared with tales of where they came from and how they arrived in Huronia. For the students who spend their summer inter- preting history at Sainte- Marie, first-person role- playing is exciting, but ex- hausting. Midland's Jim Newton plays two roles on successive days. "There is quite a contrast between Father Paul Ragueneau, the Superior of the mis- sion, and donne Guillaume Loisier. Thinking and reac- ting in another time period is tiring," says Jim, "but I enjoy it especially when the visitor becomes part of the scene. Then it is an in- timate experience. We all look back on Reflections 1648 as a great time." Jonathan Eaton of Dun- das has done a lot of research into the two roles he plays during Reflec- tions. "I played Francois Gendron the surgeon last year, and it is a part of Sainte-Marie's history I'm particularly interested in,"' says Jon. Charles Boivin, Jon's other 17th century ego, was the master builder of Sainte-Marie. Gilles Marchildon of Pene-tanguishene plays the roles of Father Noel Chabanel, and of Christophe Regnault. "I like the idea of the contract between the semi-illiterate shoemaker and the highly educated Jesuit religious leader. Chabanel himself is particularly fascinating because he _ tortured himself, in a way. He found life here very dif- ficult, but the harder it became, the stronger his resolve became." The critical link between the 20th century outside the palisades and the 17th century within will be pro- vided by Sainte-Marie's uniformed interpreters. These young women in their distinctive green uniforms introduce visitors to the game of. historic make-believe. ~ On-site, they answer those twentieth century questions which cannot be dealt with by 17th century personalities. The challenging week of Reflections 1648 is preced- ed by weeks of study and research, Reflections 1648; A trip in time Sainte-Marie's Reflec- tions 1648, August 11 - 15, provides a uniquely in- timate perspective on history not only for visitors, but also for the site's interpretive staff. In fact, the concept of presen- ting history as it would have happened on a given in August, 1648 originated with the inter- pretive staff in 1981. going to give his flower to his grand- mother and Cameron Teedon, far right, is going to give his flower to his mom. Nyssa just says "'Oh well." "The staff wanted to ex- » | periment with ways of bet- ter understanding the 17th century personality,"' recalls Sharon Armstrong, Sainte-Marie's Interpretive and Education Officer. "On their own initiative the staff researched the lives and characters of the e're Her Pe = tes YF tials" adhe = Blue Mountain Manor Retirement Home is the most-up-to-date retirement home in the area. All our suites are tastefully decorated, furnished and ready for occupancy, rates start... for as little as $27.50 per day Facilities include: Resident physician Nurse on duty 24 hours Tuck Shop Outdoor recreation facilities Whirlpool Alternative to menu Private bath Your own front door key Guest laundry room Beautiful lounges Resident kitchenette To view by appointment only...call BLUE MOUNTAIN MANOR 236 Weir Street, Stayner, Ont. 428-3240 (- MANOR L/ tantG Helen Rawlings -A men who once lived and worked at Sainte-Marie. They then played the roles of those very people on site during the week that came to be known as "Reflec- tions 1648"'. During Reflections 1648, female interpretive staff provide the bridge in understanding, necessary for 26th century visitors to step into a milieu which is frozen in time. It is a world where cameras and sun glasses, running shoes and baby strollers are totally unknown. Interpreters react to visitors as 17th century people, answering questions from their 17th century experience. The staff initiative to recreate the lives that were lived at the original Sainte- Marie also gave birth to the vivid dramas which take place on site throughout the season. During Reflec- tions 1648, those dramas assume incredible realism, and visitors find themselves inescapably swept up in the action. That same urge to see the historic site through 17th century eyes lies behind the new audio-visual presentation which is now used to introduce visitors to the story of Sainte- Marie. After two weeks, the presentation continues to be well received and visitors have described it as "a chance to see the site with different eyes" "a piece of history which we can be part of" and "an im- portant part of interaction between two cultures." Now, for one week in August, Sainte-Marie visitors can truly be part of the Sainte-Marie story as they interact with the 17th century personalities that made history on the banks of the River Wye more than three centuries ago. Midland/Toronto Service Effective June 25, 1986 Departs Midland 8:30 a.m. 11:45 a.m. 2:30 p.m. tobe hols om a1 5:30 p.m. Mon. - Sat. Mon. - Fri. Sun. & Hol. Fri. Sun. & Hol. Mon. - Fri. Sat. Fri. Daily ex. Sat. Sun. & Hol. Departs Toronto 3:10 p.m. 5:15 p.m. 4:30 p.m. 8:10 p.m. 8:15 p.m. For Fares and Information call PMCL Midland Stewart's Gulf Penetang Currie's Shell Elmvale 526-0161 549-7612 322-1142 Tuesday, August 12, 1986, Page 5