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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Lucknow Sentinel, 1993-08-18, Page 11Page 10 - Lucknow Sentinel', Wednesday. August 18. 1993 Look Away features local talent The Blyth Festival Young Com- pany is once again preparing for their August production. This year's show is a collective created by 30 people. aged 13-21. The structure of the play is being developed from the workshop process of last year. "Look Away, the dragon is dying on the ground," is the story of two .clowns who go on a mission to try and get the sun to start moving again. On their . journey they en- counter many bizarre creatures, and all of them are trying desperately to protect their own sacred worlds. The story is full of clowns, beasts, spirits, singing, dancing, action and .especially nature. The play is being performed outdoors at The Arch, at the end of Drummond , St. East in Blyth. Because of the setting no advance tickets are being sold, but an admis- sion fee of 85 will be paid before each show. Showtimes are as follows: Aug. 11 - 7:00 p.m. Aug. 12 • 7:00 p.m., Aug 13.- 7:00.p.m. and 10:00 p.m., Aug. 14 - 1:00 p.m, and,7:00 p.m., Aug. 18 - 7:00 p.m., Aug. 19 - 7:00 p.m., Aug. 20 - 7:00 p.m. and 10:00 p.m.,. and Aug. 21 - 1:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m. For information call the Blyth Festival at (519) 523-4345. This is a show for people of all ages: So come and join in the fan- tasy world the Young Company has created and learn a much needed lesson.., • The Young Company of Blyth Festival Theatre Is performing a presentation of "Look Away" from Wednesday to Sunday, In a wooded area behind Hamm's Car Sales Ltd. of Blyth. Shown Is a rehearsal by the 29 actor cast of one of the scenes in the play. Tickets are $8 and can bepald at the gate. Local talent includes Rachel Brophy, who Is also the manager of the Young Company thls year, Shane MacKinnon and Melissa Dozois.(Don Jackson photo) Mrs. Webster celebrates delayed birthday party Hazel Webster was honored on Aug. 8 when 40 family and friends gathered at the home of, daughter Ettabelle and Bill Bradley. Their beautiful floral garden was the setting for a smorgasbord supper. Hazel's 90th birthday celebration on Apr. 27 was cancelled, due to a "siege of flu at Maitland Manor. Entertainment was provided by a former neighbour Dorothy (Robb) Wardell on the violin and Ernest Durnin on the harmonica. Lois Thomas - Bolton - daughter served birthday cake and ice cream. Wendy Dickson, London, visited her parents, Allan and Beth Dick- . son, and the Curran families while on holidays. Bev and Trish Ohm recently attended the Randy Travis concert in Toronto. Being a member of the fan club, the highlight of -the perfor- mance was personally grating the Nashville stars back stage. Aileen and Elmer Trommer were presented with a signed anniversary card on Aug. 17 at the Dungannon senior euchre card party. They mairkefitheir 49th weddmg anniver- sary. Wednesday night winners were Deloris Culbert, Georgina Bosman, Joe Courtney and Elmer Trommer: Allison Schieman of Grimsby is spending a weeks holidays with grandma and grandpa, Donna and Fred Young. On her return, her sister Juliana will visit with her grandparents. These girls are daughters of Sharon and Donald Schieman who is serving his vicarage under the Lutheran denomination at the three- point charge of Grimsby, Stoney Creek and Smithville. Friday, Aug. • 13 was not an un- lucky day for seven Huronview residents - Gladys Stanlake, Mar- garet McQueen, Mildred Marick, Bill Campbell, Pat Thurlow, Burt Calogn and Clayton Steel - who were treated to corn on the cob at the home of Bernice Glenn. Before lunch they were enter- tained by a trio of musicians; Bev Hanson, Point Clark, on the fiddle; a husband and wife team from AtviddilWieDonna Mitchell on the keyboard and Donald on a five - string banjo. A darling little two-year-old, Stephanie Andress, did not miss a tap with her toe. Joining in the entertainment were the Glenn family pets - Mr. Black, named "Sparky" and Mr. White "Spunky". Howls of approval emitted from their vocal `chords. The guests expressed appreciation to Bernice for her kindness in in- viting them to the peaceful outdoor picnic, which they were eager to attend. Gratitude was given to the two care workers, Donna Broadfoot and Mary Ann Smith. Stella McCormick returned from the Alexandra Marine and General Hospital, Goderich, on Aug. 16 after spending one week there. Congratulations to Bradley James Black, son of Bryan and Jean, and to Trisha Marie Gavigan, daughter of Gail, who were married in Goderich on Aug. 14. A large crowd attended the reception for them at theLucknow District Com- munity Centre. Terry and Penny Hodges, David Errington -and -Laurie -Day, -Greg -and -- Nancy Park were canoeing on the weekend' on Lake Eugenia. They stayed at Kimberley, Northern Ontario. Several from this area enjoyed the old time jamboree Fiddling at the Falls, at Benmiller on Saturday. Duane and Nancy Rivett and family were camping on the weekend at the Auburn campgrounds. Dungannon Fair and Family Fun Days Sunday's activities began with a 4-H horse club competition under the leadership of Dianne Drennan, Betty McDonald .and Jane Alexander. A parade is always an exciting event and this one, led by the Luck - now "Legion Pipe Band, was no exception. The Bluewater Shriners, under Parade Marshall Lawrence Scott, thrilled young and old with their little red vehicles winding in and. out, round and about on Dungan - non's people -lined streets. Winners Heavy horse category - first - UNGANNON James Aitchison, sponsored by Chisholm Fuels; second - Tony and Fran McQuail; light horses - first - Bob Campbell, sponsored by Dun- gannon Service Centre; second Merle Kerr. Pony and riders: first - Sara, Amanda and Luke Drennan; second - Vanessa McDonald; most humorous - Brindley brothers. There were 17 antique cars in the parade which were admired by many buffs, Best commercial float - first - W.G. Thompson and Sons Ltd., second - West Wawanosh Mutual Insurance Fire Brigade; third - Ripley Huron Fall Fair denoting 130 years. Alvin Moran, with his splashy 1966 Oldsmobile convertible, drove the dignitaries Murray Cardiff, Bob ,Hallam and Paul Black. Horse pull. . "=-In-the..heavy_ _horse -pa -division--, Lorne Burke, of Palmerston, was first, followed by Lloyd Binns, of Owen Sound in second place. Fred Lyons, Bright, was first in the light horse division with a team of Belgians. Much to the delight of the audience, a team of mules owned by Gail Gilbert of Wiarton, showed their spunk and won the blue rib- bon. Tractor pull Ninety-five tractors took- part in the antique tractor pull pulling Hendriks' "Stoneboat to Nowhere", This was up 23 from last year.- First ear.First to fourth place winners in each category: 2500 lbs.+: David Kirkland, Bryan Black, Henry Hendriks, Torn Richardson. Trophies were sponsored by Ash- field Service Centre. 3500. lbs. + Roy Gutmanis, Robert Popp, Rick Cunningham, Everett Rider. Trophies sponsored by Ray Ulch Welding. 4500 lbs. + : Jim Hayden, Leonard Kerr; Ed Erb, Randy Pentland. Trophies sponsored by Marvin Scott and Donald Alton. 5500 lbs. + : Jean McWhinney, Dan Hayden, Bill McWhinney, Robert Eedy. Trophies sponsored by Centash Holsteins, Mr. and Mrs. Ben Miltenburg. 6500 lbs. + : Bill Hayden, Paul Lamb, Robert Pentland, Ed Erb. Sponsored by Dungannon Agricul- tural Society for the Larry Pentland Memorial trophy. 8000 lbs. + : Wilfred Pentland, John Dunn, Jack Pentland, Ben Miltenburg, Sponsored by George Smyth Welding. 10,000 lbs. + : George Smyth, Ron Brindley, David Adams, Mike Wildgen. Sponsored by Dauphin Feed and Supply Limited. Arm wrestling 120 -. 150 lbs., - Clint Murray; 1150, to480, Matt • Drennan; 180 and up, John Von Euw; open class Von»Euw. Baby parade 0 to 4 months: Nathan Austin, son of Kandice and Steve of Goderich (no relation to judge); 4 to 8 months, Derek Logtenberg, son of Kay and Jerry, R.R. 1, Dungannon; 8 to 12 months, Ashley McCor- mick, daughter of Lisa and great granddaughter of Bob and Doreen McCormick, of Dungannon. Congratulations to the wee ones and the judges Cindy (Brindley) Austin and Helen (Courtney) Riegling who had a difficult chore assigned them. 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