The Mail-Journal, Volume 14, Number 23, Milford, Kosciusko County, 29 June 1977 — Page 10
THE MAIL-JOURNAL — Wed., June 29,1977
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'Oliver delightful theater evening
By BILL SPURGEON Take a delightful story by Charles Dickens, overhaul the words and set them to music, and you have the potential for a delightful evening of theater Add the musical, acting and technical talent in residence at. or available to. the Enchanted
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Hills Playhouse east of Lake Wawasee. and potential is turned into living, breathing success. They opened the “Summer of 77' season last week at the bam theater in Enchanted Hills with “Oliver,’' the Lionel Bart musical based on Dickens's “Oliver Twist " Thanks to a
number of hard-working and capable young people aged less than 10 and on up. it was an eminently successful opener. Happily cast in the title role is Glen Ewing, a youngster with good acting credentials from Fort Wayne, where his performances in “The Music Man" and “AU the Way Home" won him best supporting actor and actor awards for the seasons in which the shows were produced We’d wager that he’d be a candidate again if “Oliver" could qualify, because he plays young Oliver Twist as if the role might have been written for him Because “Oliver” contains some awfully pretty songs, it is essential that good voices abound in the cast, and they do: young Mr Ewing does a creditable job in his solo songs, and Janna Morrison, in her portrayal of the poignant Nancy, is our favorite among the women s voices. Miss Morrison, a member erf the Enchanted Hills troupe, is a junior theater major at the University of Michigan. She displays m "Oliver" an ability to give even a sweet song the necessary punch that is required of proscenium theater, and we look forward to her other appearances this summer Doug Stark proves to be a lovable Fagin, even though his costume at first glance set this reviewer to wondering if it had been drawn from an illustration in one of J R R Tolkein's novels Mr. Stark, artistic director of Enchanted Hills and one of the current organization s founders six years ago, is a /nan who obviously loves to perform, and as he does his love of the theater rubs off on other players and audiences in abundant amounts As The Artful Dodger. Enchanted Hills apprentice Dino Lara from Hobart) makes up in appearance what he lacks in vocal projection; and his ability to move an Artful Dodger unable to move artfully would turn “Oliver" into a disaster) pushes his performance far into the plus" column We could go on Thomas Manzi and Mary Cathleen Gordon look, act and talk like one might hope Mr Bumble and Mrs Corney ought; Mike Watson and Michelle McCardle play Mr. and Mrs Sow er berry to the hilt; Daniel Buchen does a workmanlike job as Bill Sikes, a role that can be tbut was not) easily overplayed; and Jerry Zehr. aged sufficiently by an excellent makeup job. is well-cast as Mr Brownlow In less conspicuous roles but
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also well cast were Debby Shively, Jaynee Vandenberg, Scott Whiteleather, Ron Easley. Ann Buchen, and Suzanne Stark. And there are Fagin's Boys: as channing and as convincing a lot of young pickpockets and sidewalk-wise kids as you might ever want to see: Mike Benninghoff, Mike Cavender, Jeremy Corson, Mike Eastman, Darren Ewing, Greg McClain. Sam Ridenour. Jeff Schmahl, Steve Schmahl, Mike Wakeland. David Weiss and Steve Weiss. One of the things that most impressed this writer about the boys — and generally about the Enchanted Hills production of “Oliver” — is the choreographing. and the program tells us that Mary K. Perkins of Fort Wayne is back again in that post, and were glad. The boys moved — in itself a problem in directing youngsters on a stage — and they moved well. So did everyone else. We must throw laurels also to Director Bob Zehr, whose knowledge of music was quite evident (“Oliver” is not extremely tough musically, but it's not exactly easy, either); the excellent pit orchestra under the baton of Kenneth W. Streiby (its tonal qualities were consistently good, and the volume was just right, too); technical director Bruce Graham and assistant Mark Denzler; costumer Ann Buchen (they were fine after we got used to Doug Stark); lighting designer Karl Kochvar props coordinator Mindy Gilliland, and last but not least, set designer Kochvar for a set that was authentic, spartan, easy on the eyes and obviously quite workable. And to Messrs. Zehr and Stack we add a special paragraph of praise for their determination to work in the Syracuse-Wawasee community: the program page on the Theater Guild proves it has paid off. The names of local kids (and adults) interspersed in roles of varying weight in this cast and others show a real dividend. And if Saturday night s sold-out house is any indication, it helps ticket sales; too. “Oliver” winds up a secondweek June 29-July 2. at Enchanted Hills. It's a good evening's entertainment. If you plan to go. don't delay in calling, it’s a good bet tickets will be in great demand. Buildings to go Judge J. Patrick Endsley ruled in favor of the plaintiffs and ordered four condemned buildings in Milford to be removed within 30 days. A hearing on the condemned buildings was held Monday afternoon in the City-County Building, circuit court Indianapolis Owners of the buildings are Richard Widup. Rollin J. Hamsher. David and Frank Hernandez and Joe S. Hernandez T. M. Cook. Syracuse, attorney for Hamsher. called and asked for a continuance, but was overruled by the court, due to the emergency nature of the case Michael Schaefer, deputy attorney general, called Willard J. Williamson, of the Administrative Building Council, now retired was called to testify. Williamson had inspected the buildings on May 6. 1976, and ordered them condemned at that time. David L. Bills. Administrative Building Council. worked directly from Williamsons report and inspected the buildings on June 22. 1977 He reported the buildings were too far gone and recommended they be removed Mrs Arch Baumgartner. Milford, was called to identify pictures of the buildings taken by The Mail-Journal, showing the existing condition of the buildings Milford residents attending the hearing were Mr and Mrs. Glenn Treesh. Rev. Everett Owens, John Perry. Indiana Senator John B Augsburger. Mrs Arnold Doll and Mrs Baumgartner.
Friendship concept gaining support
“I envision the day coming when the President will meet foreign dignitaries under this banner." foresees J. B. Hoy. North Webster, originator of A Rose for Friendship. This week marks the second annual observance of A Rose for Friendship Week in Indiana, with today being designated as Friendship Day. Hoy cited the legislature and Governor Otis R. Bowen for officially designating the week and day with speed last year Hoy points out that the thought of giving someone a rose either literally, or in the form of a
r a X ■V.-•■ ’jSSO?- : <ib CONCEPT CREATOR — J. B. Hoy, North Webster, says he is not the originator of A Rose for Friendship. God is. Hoy is just His foot soldier, he says.
Final plans set for progress days
Final plans were discussed for the upcoming Flotilla Progress Days at a meeting of the Syracuse uptown merchants Tuesday night. June 28. at 6 p.m. Committee chairmen were present and gave reports on the activities. Margaret Freeman, of Gullivers Travel Agency, reported that 175 prizes will be given away at 6:30 p.m. each of the three nights. Coupons and drop boxes will be available in the uptown stores James Plummer, the State Bank of Syracuse, told those present that he has collected approximately S9OO so far. which is about one-half which was planned on. Minam Speicher. My Store, next gave a report on activities scheduled in the tent for the three days. On Thursday. June 30, Hex Grange will be holding a bake sale, Mamie's Sales Macrame will have a booth, the Cub Scouts will be selling hot dogs, the Library will be selling old books. Woodcrafts and Things will have a booth. L. C. Woodcrafts will have a booth, also Chamber of Commerce. Country Mouse and Solar Energy will have booths set up
On Friday. July 1. the Pen-
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compliment or kind deed, should not be set aside for just one week. Our feelings for those on our minds should be expressed all year. Hoy says. “This is something that our world needs to know so badly,” he adds. “I'm not taking credit for it.” Hoy says, referring to the concept. It is God’s idea, he said, and he is but a footsoldier on this earth, assisting in communicating this concept. “Again this year. I'll begin to receive letters from the newspaper articles which appear,” Hoy anticipates. The response to the concept has been good, he says, as indicated by the
tecostal Church will sell tacos, the BPW will hold an ice cream social. Mr. Sippy machine will sell drinks, the Eastern Star will sell donuts and coffee, plus Mamies Sales Macrame. the Cub Scouts. Library. Woodcrafts and Things. L C. Woodcrafts. Chamber of Commerce. Country Mouse and Solar Energy will also be at the tent. Then, on Saturday, July 2. the VFW will have a pancake and sausage breakfast, the Church of God will hold a bake sale, the Syracuse Development Association will have a Chicken Bar-B-Q. also the Cub Scouts. Mr. Sippy. Library. Mamie's Sales Macrame. Woodcrafts and Things. L. C. Woodcrafts, Chamber of Commerce, Country Mouse. Solar Energy and some high school artists will be featured. Les Webber, chairman of the event, also reported that on July 13, there will be a meeting of all the uptown merchants, the board of directors of the Chamber of Commerce and the Wawasee Village merchants to review the Progress Days and possibly make plans for another one next year
270 letters he received last year. Mailing costs for the A Rose for Friendship Society is between SSO to S6O per month. “People love it,” Hoy said of the reaction to the first observance. Hoy has also appeared before several groups, explaining and elaborating on the concept behind the annual observance. He claims to not be much of a public speaker, but says he communicates his message by his sincerity, which makes up for whatever shortcomings. Mary L. England. Wauseon, Ohio, was to later compose this poem for Hoy: “A ‘Rose* for Friendship" I give to you a rose for friendship. The name of this rose is faith. It holds the key that unlocks the door. To love for the whole human race. I give to you a rose for friendship. Hope is the name it is given. How could it be called by any other name. When it reminds us so much of heaven? I give to you a rose for friendship. What better name for this rose than love* 1 For the face shows the image. Os our heavenly Father above. Faith, hope and love, these three. What a beautiful friendship bouquet Let s not keep it to ourselves. But let's give it to friends along our way. Let's give our wished for happiness. For health and peace everywhere Let’s give our friendship rose. To show we love and care. Hoy has been notified officials are discussing the possibility of a float in the 1978 Tournament of Roses Parade with A Rose for Friendship theme. And Congressman Floyd Fithian has begun to push for a national observance of the week and day. “It's going to take from five to 10 years to get this accomplised." Hoy believes. His only wish, he added, was that he be between 35 and 50 years of age rather than his 71 years, that he be able to see this phase of the concept come true But. he says the adoption of the idea will eventually be
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nationwide, “Because this is good.” The breakthrough of adoption of the concept may come in 1980, Hoy said. Several corporations have expressed their support of the idea, and will promote this when their advertising changes in 1980, as such programs are set several years in advance. One executive wrote Hoy, “You are so right when you say our world needs more reaching out and touching in a happy, gentle, friendly way. In our busy ‘go-go world’ so many of us forego the thoughtfulness that nurtures our precious friendships." Meanwhile, Hoy envicions a future society perhaps joined by the 40.000 people in corporations which support the concept and others, to lend a hand. “I think we need a Rose for Friendship organization to go cut and help those who are alone." And that is what A Rose for Friendship Week and Friendship Day are all about.
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