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HomeMy WebLinkAboutTimes-Advocate, 1988-08-31, Page 19CREDITON VBS CLOWNS - Crediton Vacation Bible School students Danielle Russell and Joey DeBont enjoy a visit with clowns Leslie Pfaff and Liette Clarke during one of last week's session. Average attendance was 100 per day. Cafe worth a stop at Blyth By Mark Bisset . BLYTH - The festival in the north has reinforced its stature once again with this year's production of Bordcrtown Cafe by Kelly Rebar. Solid writing and excellent per- formances combine to produce what has to be Blyth's premier pro- duction or the season. Set on the desolate Alberta - Montana border, the play deals with turning points. BORDERTOWN ROMANCE .i Maxine, played by Donna.Farron, gives her husband Jim a rather startling kiss on the back of the head during a scene from Bordertown Cafe. Jim is played by Jerry Franken. Huron Apothecary Ltd. J T WILSON PHARMACIST PHONE 235-1982 440 MAIN ST.. EXETER, ONT. 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As he tells his mother, it's "like my whole life de- cides to show up in my head, eh =- in Panavision". In - that day, he grows from a boy into a man -- more of a man than his philander- ing father, according to Jimmy's Grandfather. The Grandfather, Jim, is a de- lightful. character. He is only im- ,proved uponby actor Jerry Frank - en's portrayal: Stoic in the face of his wife Maxine's constant barrage of chatter, Jim provides a large portion of the play's humour. He punctuates the performance with LINT I fESTIVIAL one word reactions that are without equal. Maxine is played with boundless energy by Donna Farron. The rela- tionship between the two Grand- . parents is interesting, if not exas- perating. • In fact, Bordcrtown Cafe is a col- lection of - exasperating relation- ships. Jimmy's mother, Marlene, played by Laurel Pactz, is virtually incapable of communicating with her son. Tom between the desire to give him everything and the need to discipline him, Marlene ends up contradicting contradictions. But the lack of communication in a family has rarely been stated so eloquently. Dcsaite Jimmy's admission, "It's too Late. The damage is dont. I went and grew up Canadian," there is no apology for the Canadian identity. Marlene made sure her son was born. on Canadian soil; Jimmy and hisgrandfather treat Maxine's rantings about the glori- ous U.S. with self-assured good - humour rather than insecure anger. More than anything I've seen, Bordertown,Cafe captured the Cana- dian feeling. The play runs until September 17 at Blyth. After that, the company will tour Ontario with the produc- tion. "There's nothing fancy about this place," Matiene tells her restless son, "but you'll like it more once you're gone." She's got a point. Bordcrtown Cafe is the kind of play that sticks with you for a long time. [AT VVELL. UVE //ELL NEW OFFICE HOURS Mon.-Frl. 10 a.m.-2 p.m. QUALITY CARET r ('udpklr Nursrn, Siren Grand Bend 238-8980 Centralia news By MRS. TOM KOOY CENTRALIA - 'Tina Gibson has. returned home following a month's visit with relatives is Newfoundland. Sho enjoyed her -trip and. visit and look _forward to returning again next year. Mr. and Mrs. Bruce Brandon and family of Uxbridge, Mr. and Mrs. Ron Brittain and family, -Markham spent.th4reekend at home with Mr. and'Mrs. Elmer Powe. On Sunday. they. were joined by Mrs. Audrey McGregor, Mr. and Mrs. Jim McGregor and Shane, Mr. and Mrs. Rob Enns and boys and Mr. and Mrs. Allan Powe all of Exeter on Sunday for a family picnic. Dinner guests with Tom and I. Sunday were Clarence and Claudia Robins. Jean Clark. all of'Dunn- ville, Helen Macdonald, Pete and Joyce Sovereign all of Lucan and Howard Dolan of Watford. -Changes- in shuffleboard By Susan Hartman HENSALL - The date for next week's shuffling in Hensall has been changed from` Tuesday, Sep- tember 6 to Wednesday, September 7 for that week only. Highest score for the day last. Tuesday was Eileen Dowson with 516 followed . by George Dawson 440, John Pepper 420, Jack Consitt 402, Marg Consist 370 and Jay Hogg 326. U.C.W. The U.C.W. afternoon group will" meet Thursday, September 1 at noonfor a Pot Luck Dinner. Sun- day School will resume on Sunday, September 11. An Inter- denorninational group will be hold- ing a meeting in Milverton to dis- cuss Food, Land and Church. All . are welcome on September 29 at 8 p.m. Queensway HENSALL - Leading up to our International Day featuring Switzer- land, Thursday's. movie was "Heidi". A wonderful film that didn't leave too many dry eyes when it was over. A Big thank you to George Mathonia who entertained at our monthly Birthday Party, Thurs- day evening. Everyone thoroughly enjoyed. the • familiar favorites George played on the accordion. Birthday greetings to Edna McLellan, Irene Heamcn and Jean- ette McDonald. Friday afternoon, Switzerland was featured at our International Day. We started the afternoon with a brief introduction about the cli- mate, customs and people of Swit- zerland. It was interesting that some residents had family in Swit- zerland or had travelled in that country. The whole afternoon was very enlightening as we discussed Swiss watch making, the Swiss banking system and their neutrali- ty. Thank you to Mrs. Benno Du- bler of Clinton also Elva Forrest for the Swiss artifacts. We espe- cially liked the tape of Swiss music with yodelling. We finished our afternoon as al- ways with an appropriate snack -for the country we studied: Swiss cheese and crackers and hot choco- late with loads of whipped cream. L Exeter Villa EXIaTER - Hello from everyone at the Exeter Villa. It would seem that fall -like weather has arrived. Scptcmbcr is on our doorstep and the .temperatures give evidence to that. Birthday wishes -go to Ida Watts. Ida celebrates her 88th birthday on Sunday. We enjoyed having the • Senior Citizens for Bingo last Monday. The Seniors visit on the fourth Monday of each month. We hope: they enjoy the afternoon as much as we do. Ladies in the Nursing Home tried their hand at baking a peanut butter and applesauce cake. It was some- thing new for us. We served it at our August birthday party. Every- one enjoyed our new cake. With that encouragement, well be trying it again. Celebrating birthdays were Audrey Boland, Roy Ballantyne, Pcrcy McFalls and Carmen Roeszlcr. Ladies in the Nursing Home con- tinue to enjoy Beauty Day on Mon- day afternoons. It has been a treat to have makeup applied and nails polished. We hope this continues throughout the year. Get well wishes to Elizabeth Peat who is in hospital. Hurry home! Thought for the week: Don't give anyone a piece of your mind - you need it all yourself. A. John Hughes, C.D. Denture Therapist Box 839 37 Green Acres, Grand Bend, Ontario (519) 238-5300 409 Baker St. (Rear) London, Ontario (519) 439.9386 Times-Advocatek A .gust 31, 1988 Page 7A WINS DEDICATION AWARD - Nicolas Parsons of the Crediton atoms baseball team was the winner of the Ken Govers Memorial trophy as tho most dedicated player on the team. He is shown with coaches John McAd- am and Pete Rutten; receiving the trophy from Deanna Govers. Crediton by Mrs. Stan Preszcator CREDITON - The sermon topic at Zion United Church, taken from Psalm 46:1-9 and Matthew 8:14- 2', was titled "The Little Boat of the Church." - Thcrc will not be choir practice this week. • Vacation Bible School was held lass. week. Between 112 and 118 were present including students and staff. Once again the expenses were met; the balance of the offering and registration money will be sent to the Leprosy Mission, to be used for medical care for children with Lep- rosy. A warm thank you to all who have supported the Bible School in so many ways. :Sunday School starts again Sun- day, September 11 at 11 a.m. If anyone is interested in teaching a class, please contact Harry Schroeder as soon as possible. Two classes need a teacher this fall. The U.C.W. September meeting will be held Thursday, September 1, 1988 at 8 p.m. in the Sunday'. School rooms. Roll Call "Show and Tell". Bring something from a trip you have taken. Mr. and Mrs: Robert England and Robert and Dennis, Huron .Park, were Wednesday supper guests with Mr, and Mrs. Stan Preszcator at their trailer at Kettle Point. Even- ing guests included Mrs. Lorna Barnes and Mr. Ken Wernham, R.R. 1, Thedford. 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School buse9►serving these schools will initially fol- low the same routes and time schedules as last year. Parents should note that bus routes in Dorchester for River Heights will bo published in the Dorchester Signpost. Questions regarding transportation matters should be directed to Mr. Keith Grigg at 471-3510. E.R. Poole Chairperson E.D. Anderson Director of Education i