The URL can be used to link to this page

Home My WebLink AboutThe Citizen, 1994-07-06, Page 29Are we there yet? Evan Sabba (left) and Michael Chipman are part of the theatre group It's Not My Theatre Company, but are also adventurous bikers. The pair chose bicycles as the mode of transportation to travel from Toronto to Blyth for their three week stay. They covered 165 km. in 14 hours, over two days. They say the last hilly 18 km. from Wingham to Blyth the most difficult, but were thrilled to see the Welcome to Blyth sign. The pair is uncertain of their means for travel for the return trip to Toronto. Huron OGS branch hears Loyalist hist. At the June meeting of the Huron Co. Branch, OGS, Donna Nicholson introduced the speaker for the evening, Ron Makin of Richmond Hill, who spoke about United Empire Loyalists. Mr. Makin began by giving a general picture of the Loyalists. He said that the Loyalists were not all British, but were colonists opposed to the Revolution which began at Lexington Green in 1775 and ended in 1781. Any colonist known to be opposed to the Revolution was forced off his land by the Rebels and often harassed, tortured or killed. Eighty thousands Loyalists fled - one half to New England and one half to Canada. Mr. Makin told about his own family and how they were treated. His ancestor Gilbert Purdy had left a diary telling how his land on the Hudson River was confiscated. Gilbert moved his wife and large family to New York and joined the Loyalist Army. Unfortunately Gilbert was killed but his wife and family made it by boat to Canada where Mrs. Purdy was given 100 acres of Crown Land in the Kingston area by the government. Each of the children received 50 acres. The speaker, who delighted his audience with his enthusiasm showed books which had helped him in his own research. Reg. Thompson thanked him for sharing his knowledge in such an entertaining way. Ark kids walk to raise funds Several area teens and some adults completed a 25 kilometre walk from Seaforth to Brussels June 25 as a fundraiser for the Ark. Manager Sallianne Patch says that 15 young people along with a few hearty adult volunteers, com pleted the route in five hours. The oldest walker was Carol Thornton and the youngest was Alexis Patch. By 1990, dual-earner families made up 62 per cent of all husband wife families, compared with 55 per cent in 1981 and 32 per cent in 1967. Statistics Canada His hair is thinning out, and getting a little grey. His waist Is even a different shape today. It's really all right though because we love him this way. Happy Birthday July 8th THE CITIZEN, WEDNESDAY, JULY 6, 1994. PAGE 29. Bottrell brings country star to life at Playhouse London native, Marie Bottrell, returns to Huron Country Playhouse as one of country music's brightest stars, Patsy Cline, in Dean Regan's A Closer Walk with Patsy Cline, playing from July 5 - July 23 in the intimate cabaret setting of Playhouse II. Canadian recording artist and songwriter, Marie Bottrell, has appeared on many TV shows including The Tommy Hunter Show, Nashville Now, The Allan Thicke Show, Sun Country, The Ronnie Prophet Show, Country West and Star Parade (Germany). She is the winner of many Country Music awards for her singing and writing skills and in 1984, Ms Bottrell, Canada's Female Vocalist of the Year, was teamed with Lee Greenwood, U.S. Male Vocalist of the Year, for what turned out to be the "perfect concert pair". Now, Marie Bottrell's "unique vocal styling" will be heard again, live on stage, in A Closer Walk with Patsy Cline for three weeks only at Huron Country Playhouse, before heading to Port Dover for a further four weeks. All of Cline's classics are there: Crazy, Walkin' After Midnight, Hungry For Love, Always, I Fall to Pieces, She's Got You, Back in Baby's Arms and many, many more strung together by a small town disc jockey Graham Rowatt, who takes you from Cline's early struggle to her celebrated appearances at the Grand Ole Opry, in Los Angeles and at Carnegie Hall. The live, back-up band is comprised of Colin Stewart (Band Leader/Bass Guitar/Vocals), Ken Theatre play recaptures bygone era Music and laughter will again drift across the moonlit waters of Lake Huron when the Bluewater Summer Playhouse opens its doors on July 5 at the historic Pavilion in the friendly town of Kincardine. The new summer stock theatre hopes to recapture some of the Pavilion's former romance in its presentation of light-hearted, musi cal productions in a casual, cabaret setting five nights a week during the months of July and August. To begin its premiere season, Artistic Producer John Goddard has chosen "Blue Champagne", a re- Continued on page 30 GEORGE POORTINGA JULY 9 Stewart (Drums/Vocals), Don Paulton (Keyboards/Vocals) and John Kenny (Guitar/Vocals), all making a welcome return from last year. Order tickets by calling the Box Office at (519) 238-6000. HAPPY HALF CENTURY MOM (LENlE) JULY 7 Love, Pete, Ann & Paul, Marlene & Dean, Patricia & Chris, Pete & Sarah, & Paul By John Schedler Leading off this week's new releases is Grumpy Old Men ***1/2 (Warner) which reunites the original 'Odd Couple', Jack Lemmon and Walter Matthau. The story focuses on the decades-old love-hate relationship between two neighbours, and the way their lives are thrown into total upheaval when a lovely, free-spirited widow (Ann-Margret) moves in across the street. Grumpy Old Men is a delightful film, funny and touching in just the right amounts. Also in the cast are Daryl Hannah, Ossie Davis and that great scene stealer Burgess Meredith playing yet another crusty old geezer, much like he did in the marvelous and underrated Full Moon in Blue Water several years ago. (Rated PG-13) Gary Oldman stars in Romeo Is Bleeding ***1/2 (Polygram) a very good 90s film noir thriller about a double dealing cop and a brutal mob hit-woipan (Lena Olin). Slick, sexy and outrageous, the film's only drawback is that it seems to go on just a little too long. Other cast members include Annabella Sciorra, Juliette Lewis and Roy Scheider. (Rated R for brutal violence) Household Saints **1/2 (Columbia/Tristar) centres on the lives of three generations of women in New York's Little Italy. This comic tale features fine performances by Tracy Ullman and Vincent D'Onofrio but, it's the quirky supporting characters who make the film worthwhile. (Rated PG-13). Documentary filmmaker Clyde Lucas has been a fan of George Pal's movie version of The Time Machine ever since he saw it as a nine-year- old in 1960. This charming film has worked its special magic on not just him, but many others including yours truly. For me the mere mention of either H.G. Wells's novel or the movie version manages to conjure up vivid images of this elegantly designed machine used to transport its Victorian scientist (Rod Taylor) into the far future. The full scale time machine featured in the movie had been presumed lost after it was sold in the giant MGM prop auction in the early 1970s. Now Clyde Lucas has produced Time Machine: Journey Back. ***1/2 (7th Voyage Prod.) a highly entertaining documentary about the rediscovery and restoration of this fantastic prop. On hand are several of the film's original actors, Rod Taylor, Alan Young and Whit Bissell as well as Oscar winning special effects artists Wah Chang and Gene Warren. David Duncan, the original writer of the 1960 film script, has authored an eight minute sequel which is presented during the end segment of this special film. George Pal's The Time Machine **** (MGM/UA) is available on both tape and a newly restored widescreen laserdisc version. J.R.'S GAS BAR & TAKE GUT LTD. Brussels 887-6951 NEW RELEASES THIS WEEK The Getaway, The Air Up There, Tombstone, The Pelican Brief, Philadelphia. In The Name Of The Father, Iron Will, Grumpy Old Men, Sugar Hill, Romeo is Bleeding Children's Movies 99c Regular Movies $1.49 New Releases $2.49 Now that you’re 9 years old Let’s hope you’re not so bold. Love, Dad, Mom & Clarence FORTHCOMING MARRIAGE Fred and Ruth Armstrong are pleased to announce the forthcoming marriage of their eldest daughter, Lori Ann, to Robert Carlyle son of Bob and Ruth Gordon. The wedding will take place Saturday, July 9,1994 Knox United Church, Auburn. Reception at 9 p.m. Blyth Community Centre.