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HomeMy WebLinkAboutTimes-Advocate, 1980-08-13, Page 14• ram a STONEWARE POTTERY — Vaughn Stewart displayed some of his hand-made pottery at an exhibition and sale at Huron County Playhouse Sunday. Staff photo BLUEWATER TV Zurich, Ontario . Antenna Sales, Installations, Service & Repairs Channel Master Antennas, Rotators & Boosters (T.V. Repairs to all Makes) Cull 236-4224 Be lated Thanks for belated flowers (lovely) to Ken Larmer Electrics The staff of Sunset Restaurant and Cabins Locateriat... 'Thompson-Warner PlymOuth-Chrysler Open 7 Days lessrt Ileit•A•tar Ltd. I .,..boutt people you know. Girl home from Mexico AV/ FREE AT LAST Rosemary Radcliffe and Jack Duffy star in a new Canadian play at Huron Country Playhouse. Playhouse hosts pottery sale Brown investigated the accident and damage was estimated at $1500. In another accident Sunday, the Pinery detach- ment of the Ontario Provincial Police in- vestigated a crash on Lambton County road 3, Wayne Chowen of London missed a curve in his 1979 Dodge. His car struck the ditch and two signs causing an estimated $1800 damage to the front end and un- dercarriage. Constable D.J. Cardwell investigated. " Pinery OPP laid ' 33 charges under the liquor licence act during the week of August 3 to 9, They laid 30 provincial parks act charges and 14 highway traffic act charges, Liquor offences also topped the list this week at Grand Bend OPP. There were 11 charges laid for conveying liquor in a vehicle, and 26 charges for unlawful consumption. Two minors were charged and 39 other liquor charges were laid, Two thefts were in- vestigated in Grand Bend. The value of the stolen goods was $1,536.73. Only $150 worth of goods was recovered. `Grand Bend police in- vestigated six minor car accidents, WOODEN BUCKETS — Veronica and Wilfred Verkley of Thedford displayed woo en buckets which they had made in the family work shop at Lambton Heritage Museum craft show Sunday. Staff photo Motorcycle crashes Driver injured in mishap Free at list is filled with that oft-beat humour which is truly Canadian. The satire is along the lines of the crazy stuff you see on Saturday Night L.ive made famous by its Canadian writers, It is really refreshing to see something Canadian at Huron Country Playhouse. The play is funny, but you leave the theatre thinking that you'd like to see it again, just to catch all the jokes that you may have missed. The play is written by Vancouver author Eric Nicol and set in that city. It's about Geoff (Jack Duffy) who recently left his wife (Aileen Taylor-Smith) and starts seeing a girlfriend (Rosemary Radcliffe). He has a crazy landlady (Nancy Kerr), who gets upset when a friend of his daughter's (Marueen Gans) tries to crash at his pad. When his -goat jumps out the window, after eating his daughter's marijauna plant, a police woman hassles him. In case you haven't got the picture, this guy is bugged by women — even the goat's a nanny!! The situation is funny enough, but the one-liner make it even better. Fel- example, when Geoff asks his girlfriend to bring back a gift he has given her, he says that she'll think he is an Indian giver, She says, "No, I have too much respect for our native people." There's more Canadian humour when his wife reports that their daughter and her boyfriend were having a big fight, and throwing a veg-a-matic at each other. She gave them money and sent them to a hockey game. Geoff replies, "That's good, if they're bleeding, no one will notice." Duffy is great as Geoff Gideon. His facial ex- pressions make the show. When Sheila, the girlfriend, straightens his back after he throws it out of joint, the contortions he puts his face through are hilarious. At first it bothered me when he didn't move about and wave his arms when he waxed eloquent, but then I realized that Geoff is an inhibited type, and that explained why Duffy was standing there nervously clicking his fingernails. Rosemary Radcliffe matched her great per- formance as the civil servant in Spring Thaw. She 'even looks like the type that would eat chocolate covered locusts because they're rich in protein. She manages well as a team mate for Duffy. Aileen Taylor-Smith , ap- pears to enoy being on stage, taking a break from her paper work as artistic director of the playhouse. She plays Ann, the wife, who is just getting over an affair with a junk man. Once again, local talent has proven good. Maureen Gans, an Exeter native, does ari excellent job of playing Bonnie, a burnt-out teenager. She is a good friend of Jack's daughter because they have the same probation officer. She ap- peared perfectly at home during her debut on stage, Nancy Kerr played the loony landlady — a bit reminiscent of Mrs. Roper of Three's Company fame, You probably wouldn't recognize her, but last. year Nancy played the Mother Superior in The Sound of Music. You won't recognize without her• costume on; either. Heather Bonham played the tough lady cop. She did well as a female Joe Friday, Dragnet style, as she scribbled in her note book. Costumes were good — perhaps a bit overdone in the caseof the landlady. My only complaint might be that Bonnie's blue jeans were too new and crisp. They didn't back her story that she had been on a six hour bus ride. Even the goat — who we didn't see all during the show — came forward to take a bow. Unfortunately, I un- derstand that the goat's ,curtain call was just an opening night treat. She's gone home to relax at the farm down the road after her brief stage career. The set was good. There is spontaneous laughter from the audience when the curtains open to reveal Geoff's apartment filled with his daughter's plants in the second act. But the laughter increase where, there is a great commotion behind the /curtain before the last scene and we hear the goat escaping from her crate. When the curtains open again, and all we see are a few stocks where an abun- dance of greenery had been, the hilarity is -great. The goat ate the whole family of plants — all Geoff's grand- children! The homey atmosphere continues at the playhouse this season. After the show, everyone has a chance to speak with the actors, and enjoy a drink. We caught the young players "Way off Broad- way" revue after the per- formance again, and it gets better each time. If you have the chance, stay for it. it it it Monday night was Patron's nightat the theatre. The free show was offered to everyone who had donated to the playhouse this year. Afterwards, a "midnight breakfast" was served. A crowd of about 450 lined up, as tons of eggs were scrambled and served up on plates. An exhibition and sale of stoneware pottery attracted a crowd to the barn yard at Huron Country Playhouse Sunday afternoon.Vaughn Stewart of RR 7, St. Thomas displayed some of his work, including mugs, plates, oil lamps, wine coolers, and wooden spoon holders. Stewart, who ran- The Pot Shop in Grand Bend about 12 sears ago, was well known to many of the buyers. His parents have a cottage in the village. Stewart said that he operated the Pot Shop during Colonials lose Ontario cup The Grand Bend Colonials lost to Windsor Croatia in a disappointing bid for the Ontario Cup Saturday. Dave Nolan got the only Grand Bend goal, as the Windsor team scored nine. • Grand Bend players admitted that they were outclassed in the match. The Windsor team took the Ontario Cup last year, and look to be headed in that direction again this year. They were finalist in the Canadian championship, losing to a Newfounlandland team. The Grand Bend team were pleased that the Windsor players congratulated them after the game. Several Windsor players said that Grand Bend had an excellent team for the size of the village. On Sunday, the Colonials bounced back to beat Taxandria from Arkona 3-1. Kevin Simmonds scored twice, while Dave Nolan put one in. The Grand Bend B's lost to Lucan, giving Lucan their first win of the season. At one point Grand Bend was ahead 2-0, but the Lucan team scored three after that. Nick Vandenberk scored both of the B's goals. The Atoms beat Goderich 4-1 this week. Jonathon O'Connor got two goals, while Steve Lingard and Mike Vandenberk each got one. the summers while he was going to university., Since then he has taught pottery making and fine arts at a college in Georgia, and at Wayne State University in Michigan. He has also been teaching at Beale Technical school in London,Fanshawe College, and St. Clair College. For the past year and a half has he has been a full time potter-. Playhouse manager Marc Quinn said that the sale was a success, and they hope it will become an annual event. Stewart gave a percentage of his sales to the- playhouse. Quinn said that it was un- fortunate that the pottery exhibition was held on the same day as the craft sale at. Lambton Heritage Museum. He added that dates would be considered carefully next year. • A motorcycle driver received minor injuries when the front tire of his 1980 Harley Davidson suddenly deflated and he lost control on Yogi Bear Drive near Port Franks Sunday. Paul Archer of Wyoming was thrown from his machine in the mishap. Constable R.M. Concert band at Oakwood Don't try for a hole-in-one at Oakwood golf course Sunday because you may put your ball in a tuba. Golfing will be called off when a 40 piece band from West Germany entertains on the grassy fairways. The concert band, which once performed at the White House, will be playing at 6:00 p.m. They are from Zell Im Wiesenthal, West Germany. The public is invited to bring lawn chairs to hear this band. Advance tickets are $3.50, $4.00 at the gate. A chicken barbeque is also being planned. has been invited by the Medivilla family to spend the Christmas holidays with them, Pat and - Lanny Scrimegour. Angela. and Jeff, of London, visited dur- ing the holiday weekend with Pat's parents, Mr. and Mrs. Elgin Adams, Gloria Moffat and her friend Laurie Charter, of Blyth, are holidaying at. Gloria's grandparents, George and Marie Chowen. Mr. and Mrs, Elgin Adams and Mrs. Susie. Devine visited last Thursday in Port Hurop with Mrs, Loretta Williams, and they went to Easton Nursing hoine to visit Loretta's sister, Mrs. Marie Tetreau. Mr. and Mrs, Lawrence Curts are presently in Strathroy General hospital, from injuries sustained in a car accident. Richard and Cindy Wright, and baby Jane. of Wembley, • Alberta, have returned home after holidaying here with' Jane's grandparents, Lorne and Geri Wright for two weeki. Mrs. Lenore Orr, accom- panied by her two sisters, Mrs. Dorothy Knights, Wind- sor, and Mrs. Eva Nan- carrow of Burlington, attended a 100th anniversary service, last Sunday, in the town of Wiarton. The latter two ladies are holidaying at their cottages in Grand, Bend. • The three 'sisters lived and grew up in the Wiarton area and reported meeting and visiting many old friends and acquaintandeS. Winners of the bridge game last Wednesday even- ing held at St. John's Parish hall were, first-Elsie and John Inglis. second, - Madelon and Harry Wilson.. Due to other community happenings there will be no bridge games held on August 13 and 20th, but will resume again on August 27th, Mr. and Mrs. George Chowen, of Southcott Pines,' accompanied by their daughter and family, Mr. and Mrs. Ken Moffat and children, of Blyth, attended the funeral of close relative of George's last Monday at Bancroft, near Belleville. Mr, and Mrs. Lawrence Obermeyer, (former resi- dent of Grand Bend) now of Lethbridge Alberta, are Visiting with Mr,ancl Mrs, Roy Morenz, and other frienrds and Mrs,andrelativs. Mr, Wr ay Sweitzer and Mr. and Mrs. Joe McCann. Shipka area folks, and former friends and euchre players, hosted a party for the Obermeyer's at the Sweitzer home one even- ing last week. United Church News An excellent hymn sing was ledby our special guesto Mrs. Marion MacDougall, Sunday morning at the out service: Miss. Ideila Gabel was'at the organ, Rev. H. Moore's sermon was "The Hot Pursuit" bas- ed on the Scripture Matt: 5 verses 1-16 and Ga1:5 verses 16-23. Guest speaker on August 17 will be Mrs. Evelyn Kreuger. In case of an emergency during the nextmonth please call . Rev. Brian Elder of Crediton, at phone number 234-6748. A special thank you to everyone for their donations to the bake sale last Wednes- day. Remember Lambton United Church Beef Barbecue on Sunday August 17, from 1-6 p.m. Church of God News In Morning worship ser- vice Janet Desjardine sang a solo "Calvary Covered it All". There was a especial dedication of Bibles to be placed in the pews. These Bibles were given by Rufus Turnbull and Donna and Glen Thiel in .Memory of Rubie Turnbull. Pastor Campbell's sermon topic was "A Prayer for Forgiveness" based on Psalm 51. The evening worship ser- vice was led by Lucille Vin- cent. A duet "Really Live!" was sung by Laura Campbell end Lori Vincent. Pastor Cpbell talked about "The Gift of Mercy" based on Romans 12:8. Anglican Church news Sunday, August 10 Rev. George Anderson had 8:30 Holy Communion and 9:30 Holy Baptism. Three girls were baptized: Mary Lynn, Jan Elizabeth; and Sally Elline Cowin. They were visiting with their parents from Australia, They are the grandchildren of Mr. and Mrs. Bert MacLean, Kingsmere. Next Sunday the 17th et St. John's. By the Lake, a Memorial Window will be dedicated by Mr. and Mrs, Gallagher, the parents of Mrs. Bert MacLean. comPu REP t0 SERVICES INC, Management Assistance First call No Obligation Grand Bend 238-2388 Low rates by the day, week, month "We've got your wheels" Patti Cleve has returned home after a. month's holm day in 111eXiGQ. City with her friend, Adrianna and her parents. Some of the places Patti visited were Acapulco, Aztec Pyramids, Leon,. .0s.ajtylto. and Batsman). Adrtanna had -teen an ex, change student living with. the Cleve family here for the past year. Patti reported it. was. a very meaningful experience for her, that she would remember all her life. Patti You Aie Invited. To Attend GRAND BEND UNITED CHURCH OUTDOOR WORSHIP SERVICES SUNDAY - 11 a.m. During July and August Special Music Speaker: Rev. Harley Moore• MIDNIGHT BREAKFAST — Jim Muir scrambles eggs as board chairman Len Evans oversees at Huron Country Playhouse Monday night, Breakfast was served to nearly 500 patrons of the theatre in what has become an annual event.The patrons enjoyed "Free At Last" before the rate breakfast. Staff photo tam Safety Attociationla, Guelph, Ontsrio. 1.1.1.311711 A tidy workshop is a safer workshop! Skydiving Demonstration Jumps Grand Bend Beach Every Wed., Sat. & Sun. evenings Weather Permitting Watch for parachutist jump from 3,000 feet and try to land on a 4 inch target. 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