Page 12, Whitby Fruc, Pross WLodnesday, April 13, 1994 HRydro, union executives saluted by Town B yMike Kowalski Two orfthe key Participants in the recent Ontario Hydro con- tract dispute were saluted by Town council Monday for keep- ingthe liglits burniîxg. Noi Simon, Hydro senior vice-president, and John Murphy of Whitby , president of Local 1000 of tMhe Canadian Union of Public Employees (CUPE), were awarded special citations from Mayo Tom Edwards prior te, the meting. The citations were presented in recognition of the duo's efforts in obtaining a contract settle- ment aset month and averting a strike by Hydros 14,000 wor- kers. "Over the past several months this municipality and others in Ontario were gravely concerned that niegotiations would floun- der," said Edwards in making the 'presentation. In fact, at a meeting of Toronto-areamrayors three weeks ago, Municipal Affaire Minister Ed- Philip was called upon to have Premier Bob Rae personally intervene in the dispute, Edwards noted. "That wasn't necessary. You were able to, exercise common sense and corne te a satisfactory agreement," said Edwards. T'he settlement protecte jobs, while at the saine tume keeps electricity rates at the saine levels, Edwards said. "This council felt that we should not let it go, but should tell you how we feel about it,» he added. Accepting on behaif of Hydro boss Maurice Strong, Simnon said the uýtility is committed te, no rate increases for the remainder of the decade. Honest look at issues 0i Mads' famil feud By Brin O'Connor 'Sibling Rivalry' could be another name for the Durham Shoestring Performers? latest production, 'Maids of Honor.' Written by Joan Casademont, directed by Susan Lowery and produced by Carolyn Wilson, the play telle of the three Bowlin sisters who are reunited in their childhood home for the wedding of the aldest sister Monica (played by Roz Michaels). One of the underlying themes in the play was the compleity of male-female relationships, and this made for some interesting plot twists. Another message iwaâà "follow your heart" and flot always go the safe route. Peppered with humour, the scrMipt shows very welI how rivairies are reborn even in adulthood, when the sisters are thrown together after a number Qujit show at St. Mark's St. Mark's United Church will hold the l4th annual quilt show on Friday, April 22 (noon te 8 p.m.) and Saturday, April 23 (10 a.m. to 4 p.m.) at the churcli, 201 Centre St. S. , Whitby. Quilts, wal-hangnge and smail quilted items 1 bI on disPlay, including exaznples of 'crazy quilts' made in the 18909. Admission is $3.50. Liglit refreshme.nts. of years apart. Monica is a very convincing, hard-noeed talk show host, whoI lias had trouble expressing lier emotions, either to herseif or her sisters. Her other sisters, Annie (played by Anne Walker) and Izzy (played by Susan Pearce), have also been emotionally scarred from childhood, but offer their support to Monica when she gets some very bad news. The whole story takes a turn when Monica's ex-boyfriend Roger (played very humourously and realistically by Brad Carson) shows up at lier door on the day of the reeasa dinner. Although the play is billed as "a fast-paced blend of coxnedy and drama," there was quite a bit of confliet between the main characters, which usually erupted into a very vocal discussion in which the dialogue was sometimes a little harsh. The characters, thougli, were well portrayed, and audience membere feit as thougli they were really living in the house with the fieuding sisters. And there were tears on the faces of some audience members when Monica was speaking to lier deceased father. The play touched on many issues both believably and honestly, and anyone who has ever feuded with a sibling will see even a tiny bit of themselves in this production. « Maids of Honor' continues April 14 te 16, curtain time 8 p.m., at the Arts Resource Centre, Oshawa City Hall. T&i Whitby In n 900 slaurans &St.,r(s tsa -a-85 Now Open Sundaysï (Dinig,'Room Specials SBuy one entrée at regular price 1 *get 2nd entrée a AT 1/2 PRICE d KEqual or essorvalue. No t tobe used wfth C<her apc.Exp e pd 0 1M. THESE CLOWNS are shaping up for the upcoming Durham Region TounismShw The free event, to be held at the Metro East Trade Centre this Sunday from 9 a.m. to 5 By Sharon Stevenson On Sunday, April, 17, the Touriet Association of Durham Region will host their finet ever tourism show. Association mernbers and non- members will gather in the North Hall of t he Metro East T'rade Centre in Pickering from 9 a.m. until 5 p.m. in order te boost awareness of Durham tour- ism. "A lot of people within the f.m, will showcase regionai attractions and feature giveaways, clowns, animal characters> and day-long music and entertainment. Photo by Mark Reor ViIy Frft Pres reýion would like us te, do some- thîng for the region within the rýeon,» says association pre- sident Debbie Tzountzouris. The idea behind the show was te provide a low-cost venue where both emaîl and large ope- rations could promote them- selves. Business response lias been positive so far. "For a first-time show I think we have done pretty well. And if it works out we hope te do it again,» says Tzountzouris. There will be 30 tourism-rela- ted boothe at the show, providing information on a wide range of subjects including museume, recreational camp grounds, hotele and motels. The Durham Farm Freeli Mar- keting Association and Ontario Farni Vacations will also have booths. For kids there will be mnusic, animal rides and zoo animais and balloons. For further information eall Tzountzouris at (905) 984-3884. There is etill limited sPace avail- able for Durhiam tourism-related businesses. Fr -A,&OOSAVE'I A& lz bcsnR.SWib on all purchases i with this ad. L.666m"3~ Expires: May, 15/94. 1 F RiE VR. W j 1 1 ...