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he Common Ground Theatre Company's production left us no wiser by the end, but we, the audience, had been entertained, intrigued and had our nerves well and truly jangled as the plot unravelled to its startingly abrupt conclusion.In my opinion, Ken Whitmore's adaptation is a little pedestrian in parts, and the problem of presenting a large rambling country house on the very small stage at the Broadbent Theatre was never quite overcome. However, director Vicky Ashberry more than compensated for this by creatively marshalling the undoubted talent she had at her disposal and inspiring her cast to great heights. Jason Hippisley commanded the stage briefly as the mysterious Mr Crimmond who, for some unknown reason, abandons his children and house to an inexperienced, young governess, Miss Grey. Miss Grey is an enormous part and Sarah Holt certainly did it justice, delivering a 'tour-de-force' performance, with intelligence and exactly the right amounts of passion, sensitivity and vocal clarity. Another large part in the play is that of Mrs Grose, the housekeeper, who was played by Christine Hughes with great warmth, charm and light comic touches.The younger actors playing the children in the play were also both exceptional. Jamie Bendy had an excellent stage presence and showed great composure and clarity as the intelligent, sensitive but confused Miles. Fern Rodgers was remarkably focused as Flora, demonstrating advanced stagecraft and creating a very believable character.There were two actors, unacknowledged in the programme, who did not speak but appeared several times, with powerful presences, as the ghosts. It was at these moments that the play really came alive and evoked the true 'ghost story' spirit. These were also the times when the atmospheric lighting, by Patrick Markham, was at its most effective.It was spooky driving home in the dark afterwards on the unlit and deserted roads away from Wickenby and there was no doubt that the evening's entertainment had the desired ghostly effect

He says he comes from a political family. His father was the treasurer for a political party in Ontario and was involved in a number of campaigns. Political discussions were standard fare when he was growing up.
Changes in the community, and the successes and challenges that come with change are part of the reason why hes running for a council seat. I would like to help Revelstoke be the community that allows my daughter, your daughter, or son and daughter to have a choice whether they want to stay here and enjoy the charm and lifestyle that a small town provides, or has the choice to leave if they wish, but I want them to have that choice, says Bender.
He says this means the city has to have balanced economic and social development so young people can have that choice. He said when he came here in the 90s a lot of young people didnt have the choice -- they had to leave to pursue career. Without balanced, responsible [economic] development, they will not have those choices. he says.
Bender feels that the housing situation is an example of that double-edged sword

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