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IBNEWS Bill Jackson/ Metroland Cast members from Drayton Entertainment Youth Academy's inaugural high school musical production rehearse in Waterloo. MacKenna Van Massenhoven plays Paulette. Continued from page 10 career as a singer-songwriter and actor, Cruickshank is relishing the role of Em- mett — an opportunity that he learned of through his involvement wit “It's been a lot of fun and a brand-new experience doing urs a week worth of rehearsals on top of school and other extracurriculars," he said. "It's just so professional. You get so much input on your acting and your sing- ing. You get a lot of feedbacl Alyssa Panda, a Grade 10 student at Bluevale Collegiate Institute, has been in- volved with Drayton since joining a chil- dren's chorus in 2017 and said she contin- ues to fake advantage of every opportuni- ty she ci “This ‘building, this group — every- thing about it is making sure that nobody feels othered and everybody can find eir place and their people in the arts," she said. Both Cruickshank and Panda marvel at how students have come together over the past month as rehearsals finally move into the theatre. “Everyone here has gotten so close and we've helped each other grow and build," Panda said. "When we're telling people come see the show, this isn't something that three kids threw together in their basement. This is something that we've put so much time and effort and energy into developing." e musical based on the movie "Le- gally Blonde" follows trailblazer Elle Woods as she tackles stereotypes and scandal in pursuit of her dreams. By purchasing a ticket, you won't only be entertained, you'll be supporting dreams too, said Connolly. "It's going tobe a big moment for a lot of them. More about the production can be found at draytonentertainment.co! SIGN UP FOR OUR WEEKLY NEWSLETTER AT WATERLOOCHRONICLE.CA Region of Waterloo Public Notice Regional Municipality of Waterloo 2023 Appointments to Boards, Commissions, Advisory Committees & Special Purpose Bodies The Regional Municipality of Waterloo advertises for applications from the public and appoints residents to various Boards, issions, Advisory i and other Special Purpose Bodies needed for a particular year(s) or Council term of office. These appointments give residents of this Region, from a variety of backgrounds, a chance to volunteer and become actively engaged as a member of a Board, Commission, Advisory Committee or other Special Purpose Body. Interested residents and incumbent members are invited to apply for appointment to any of the following: a) Active Transportation Advisory Committee (ATAC) Up to Thirteen persons are required for a term of up to four years. ATAC will serve as a forum for the public to raise their viewpoints on particular active transportation issues and to advise Regional Council and staff on cycling and pedestrian issues. Residents from all areas of the Region are encouraged to apply to provide a balanced regional perspective on cycling and pedestrian issues. b) Ecological and Environmental Advisory Committee (EEAC) Up to fifteen persons are required for a term of up to four years. Persons with knowledge, interest, professional and/or technical qualifications in environmental issues related to such disciplines and policy areas as biology, ecology, hydrology, hydrogeology, forestry, agriculture, environmental law/policy, wildlife management and urban/rural planning are encouraged to apply. ¢) Public Art Advisory Committee (PAAC) Up to six persons are required for a term of up to three years. PAAC develops and recommends policies for the selection, acquisition, display, retention, maintenance, storage and de-accessioning of public art which is owned by or on loan to the Region. d) Waterloo Region Heritage Foundation (WRHF) Up to four persons are required for a term of up to three years. The Waterloo Region Heritage Foundation, provides grants for investment in heritage-related endeavours and advises on a wide number of heritage issues throughout the Region. More information on the Waterloo Region Heritage Foundation and the application form can be found at www.wrhf.org. e) Kissing Bridge Trailway Advisory Board Up to six persons are required for a term of up to three years. The Kissing Bridge Trailway Advisory Board advises the County of Wellington and Regional Council on the development and management of the Kissing Bridge Trailway. The Trailway Advisory Board requires up to three local non-farming landowners, two local farm landowners, and one member of the business community. It is helpful, but not necessary, for rep ives to live in ities through which the Trailway passes, but they should be familiar with and preferably users of the Trailway. Persons interested in serving on the boards listed above must file an application with the Regional Clerk before 4:30 p.m. on Friday, March 3, 2023. Application forms are available on the Region’s website: © Go to www..regionofwaterloo.ca Select the “Regional Government” Select “Council” Scroll down the page for “Appointments” For more information contact the Office of the Regional Clerk at 519-575-4493 or reai it ca, Advertised positions on a particular Board may be filled by current members whose terms have expired and/or Regional Councillors, and therefore, the number of actual positions may be different from the number of advertised positions. All applicants will receive written notification about the result of their application. pull-down menu Personal information is collected under the authority of the Municipal Act and will be used to determine suitability for appointment. Questions regarding the collection of personal information should be referred to the Office of the Regional Clerk at 519-575-4493 or Ca. £202 ‘gt Aueruge, ‘epsiny | @foyuoayg oopereM | LL eo 'e[D]UOIyDOOHETEM