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At the intersection of Conestoga Parkway and King St. N., Waterioo ‘‘We really enjoy playing together as a team," Techirhart says. "We‘re not in it for the money. We both hold regular partâ€"time jobs." The opportunity to play the Waterloo Busker Carnival is something the girls look forward to with relish, and, though neither knows what they‘ll be "Our stories all have a little message," says Holst. ‘"What we look at is a sense of unity, but on the whole we‘re just trying to play for fun and enjoyment." After getting together in Bluevale‘s drama proâ€" gram, the pair went on to hone their skills performing at daycamps for the city of Waterloo and taking shows to more than 30 schools. And, if you‘re wondering which came first, The Blondes or the blonde jokes, rest assured that Holst and Tschirhart are the original item, right down to their roots. The two met while attending Bluevale Collegiate Institute, and turned their easy rapport and deranged sense of humor into a working relationâ€" ship built around a mutual interest in the dramatic arts. ‘‘We are storyâ€"tellers," says Tschirhart. "What we ggo is story theatre. What we don‘t do is read from a k." Working from original scripts or published works by the likes of Robert Munsch and Shel Silverstein, The Blondes use a minimum of props and a lot of body language and vocal histrionics to tell tales of monsters and the environment, and to leave kids with the abiding sense that we are all in this Dirt Road Blondes no joke Mel! Taylor Chronicle Staff > This year‘s Waterloo Busker Carnival will feature the storytelling talents of Susan Tschirhart and Holly:Anne Holst, alias The Dirt Road Blondes. CONESTOGA FRIDAY & SATURDAY EXPERIENCE THE WARM & FRIENDLY SERVICE OF CONESTOGA MALL The Waterloo Horticultural Society â€" MALL Flower & Vegetable Show Sponsored By See the exhibits entered in the categories of House Plants, Annual Cut Flowers, Gladiolus, Roses, Perennials, Arrangements, Dahlias and Vegetables, etc. up to next year, the)" are keeping their options open. One story you won‘t hear from them is the origin of the troupe‘s name. "It‘s neat to work with your best friend," says Holst. ‘"The more we perform, the closer we become. So, if there are offers for The Dirt Road Blondes, we‘ll definitely take it into consideration." Dirt Road Blondes Susan Tschirhart and Hollyâ€" Anne Holst We knew that was coming. What do we say? It‘s really kind of long and complicated. It just has meaning for us." But that‘s another story. Mall Hours: Mondayâ€"Friday 9:30â€"9:30 Saturday 9:30â€"6:00 The annual meeting for members will precede the picnic Come join the fun. Colonia! Acres Piaza _ 746â€"5456 373 Bridge St. W. _ we Deliver m ym Invitation 7 Kâ€"â€"- to the 4/// Waterlooâ€"North Provincial P.C. LEADING THE WAY! Association ANNUAL MEETING / PICNIC SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 22nd, 1991 WATERLOO CHRONICLE, WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 21, 1991 â€" PAGE A7 MUMILH AB "Customâ€"Framed" dien Wedding Invitation Service ) Idea] Wedding Gift! Lynne Lake Estate "The Complex will supply wholesome recreation for generations... and bring people back to Waterloo‘s core."______ A member of