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Home My WebLink AboutTimes-Advocate, 1978-08-10, Page 6Times-Advocate, August IQ, 1978 STEP IN. < ;By ELAINE TOWNSHEND The only member of our family to ’show any musical talent thus far is my niece, who plays the drums. Some people seem surprised to hear of a girl playing drums, but I’m not. It's just another male domain being in filtrated by us girls. Janice says she works out her frustrations on the drums, and if you can resolve your hang ups with rhythm.’why not? I’ve con sidered trying it. but I'm afraid my landlord would kick me out. In July, I went to Toronto with my sister, brother-in- law and youngest nephew to give my niece moral sup port, when she took part in her first Music Fest. Picture this - a hotel con ference room not much larger than an average-sized classroom. The back two- thirds of the room were fill ed with judges, contestants, teachers and members of the audience; the front third was crammed with seven sets of drums. The contestants ranged from young boys, who could barely see over the tops of the drums, to teen-aged boys, who spent a lot of time combing their hair and flick ing cigarette butts A few girls participated in the group competition, but my niece was the only girl to play a solo. Many of the contestants, especially the younger ones, were obviously nervous; others seemed to be thinking about things that had nothing to do with drums. But. as each of them struck the first beat, their moods changed. Even when they weren’t looking at the drums, their expressions showed they had no other thoughts. Their concentra tion and coordination produced a contagious throbbing that even an un initiated listener. like me. could appreciate. For two-and-a-half hours, we listened to solo drummers and drum groups. The finale was a perfor mance of a group of seven. Can you imagine seven drums pulsating simultaneously9 And I had forgotten my cotton batting! But. believe it or not, I came out of there without a headache. We made our way to our rooms to settle down for the night. All the elevators were packed with people, but two boys managed to squeeze their guitar cases into ours. As we walked along the hall, music emanated from behind many doors. It was Friday night, and the guitarists and accordionists were practicing for their Saturday and Sunday com petitions. The drummers and pianists had completed their nerve-wracking part of the week-end. and we could tell which rooms belonged to them They were the ones that the laughter and chatter were coming from. The grand finale took place on Sunday evening with the presentation of the trophies. Hundreds of con testants. friends and families crowded into the ballroom. Between the an nouncements of the winners, a few selected musicians entertained; unfortunately. it was difficult to hear them above the celebrating winners, sorrowing losers and fidgeting waiters Looking over the booklet which listed all the entries, I noticed that few came from Toronto while many came from this part of Southwestern Ontario. New Brunswick had even sent a contingent. Although I’m not a qualified judge of music, I enjoy listening to it, and after hearing the talented young musicians at Music Fest ‘78,1 am reassured that the quality of music in this part of the country will be maintained for many years to come. OPEN 6 DAYS A WEEK, FRI. NIGHT TILL 9 235-0212 Achievement days about garden work BEAUTY SPECIAL AT La Boutique Hairstyling J Schneiders Thuringer Sliced or Piece SUMMER SAUSAGE Schneiders Fully Cooked BOXES OF CHICKEN Burns Pride of Canada WIENERS Schneiders BOLOGNA RINGS Schneiders MINI SIZZLER SAUSAGE Schneiders Smoked PICNIC SHOULDERS Schneiders Fully Cooked OLD FASHIONED HAMS ’1.89 2 Ib. box, each >3.39 Vacl's, Ib. »09 ’1.49 ’1.49 ’1.39 those who satisfactorily complete the project. Your interest and at tendance will most surely be an educational experience. As well, the young people taking part will be gaining confidence as they perform before an enthusiastic audience. Your support is a valuable contribution to a strong 4-H program in Huron County. Plan to attend the Achievement Day in your area. Achievement Days are quickly approaching for the 4-H Homemaking Clubs sponsored by the Ontario Ministry of Agriculture & Food and local county volunteer leaders. This summer the members have been involved in a “Garden Club” with an emphasis on preservation. During this members have busy growing containing a vegetables and flowers. They learned how 1 their produce for enjoyment in the winter months by pickling, freezing, canning and cold storage methods. Bea McClenaghan and Grace Bird, County Home Economists will be con ducting Achievement Days in Huron County. They are scheduled as follows for this area: Clinton. Ontario Street United Church, Wednesday, August 16, Crediton, Huron Hall, Centralia College of Agricultural Technology, Wednesday August 23. Exeter, Usborne Central Public School, Thursday. August 24. All afternoon programs begin at 1; 15 p.m. A special invitatiion is extended to all friends and relatives to attend the af ternoon program. Special displays by the club mem bers include record books, canned or pickled vegetables and beautiful vegetable displays. Highlighting the programme will be skits, exhibits and demonstrations put on by the members as an educational summary to the project. To conclude the afternoon, special awards and cer tificates are presented to project all been quite : a garden least ten four annual also have to preserve MR. AND MRS, RANDAL KELLER Mr. and Mrs. Randal Kenneth Keller were married recently in Berea-by-the-Water Lutheran Church, Goderich, with the Rev. Marvin Barz officiating. The bride, the former Valerie Joy Hutchins, is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Hutchins, Goderich. The groom is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Keller, Goderich, and the grandson of Mrs. Freida Keller, Dashwood, and the late Edward Keller. Following a honey moon at The Benmiller Inn, the couple have taken up residence in Toronto where the groom is employed with the International Department of the Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce, and the bride is manager of a ladies' wear store. THE BASE FACTORY OUTLET “The Store That Saves You More” “The Big Top” has been taken down... but our BIG TOP TENT SALE■ fc ■ w ■ fcifc continues inside our store Reg. 25.00 FOR Reg. 18.00 FOR Reg. 15.00 FOR Offer in effect until Aug. 31 79 Victoria St. W. Exeter Phone 235-1098 for appointment PERMS NEW STORE HOURS: Monday . Saturday, 10 a.rti, • 9 p.rti. Sunday li rioOn - 6 Highway 4 - South ol tiinton ot v onostra "The Store that Saves You More’ on MEN 5 - BOYS' - LADIES' ■ - GIRLS' 4 baby Wear - yard GOdt>S -■ SEWING MACHINES.-POUND GOODS « GROCERIES MEN'S SLACKS Wide Range of colours and patterns to choose from. Complete size range. STYLISH SHIRTS s22°° $16°® ’1350 Mr. &.Mrs. Bev. McLean, Brent and Bradley, Mississauga and Mrs. Dorothy Geddes, Owen Sound visited with Miss Marion McLean and Mr. & Mrs. Ron Anderson and boys. YOUNG GIRLS JACKETS Terry styling ■ in colours of white, blue or beige. 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