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HomeMy WebLinkAboutTimes-Advocate, 1985-11-06, Page 22o . e 6A Times -Advocate, November 6, 1985 CONCERT PERFORMERS — Young and marvellous musicians, the Devonian Duo performed at the Grand Bend United Church last Wednesday evening. Pianist Robert Kortgaard, left, talks to ushers Kathleen Petch and Jody Becker. Talented flutist Susan Hoeppner on the right, is one of Canada's most promising artists. Lynn Desjardine - 238-8768 Roberta Walker - 238-2471 Area youngsters enjoy varied HaIIw�'enfun Four area schools had a strange visitor Wednesday and Thursday, to mark the Hallowe'en holiday. Old Granny Witch, broom in one tiand, magic cauldron in the other, paid a visit to the kindergarten to grade 2 levels at Mount Carmel, Precious Blood, McCurdy -Huron Hope, and Grand Bend. Some of the children had seen her before, so she concentrated her magic tricks on the uninitiated. Wide-eyed children and bemused teachers watched as Granny Witch, resplendent in green skin and warts, wove a spell of magic, for "one, brief shining moment," for something dif- ferent in this modern world of com- puters. She read from her cobweb covered book of Witchcraft, exhibited some of her ingredients used in spells and incantations, and even sang some songs, then hobbled off, cackling a warning to watch for cars while out on Hallowe'en night, and be wary of the treats they receive. The Lion's club held their Hallowe'en party for all the local children at the Grand Bend school again this year, but the attendance was a bit disappointing. Mainly pre- schoolers and younger children show- ed up for the costume judging, and each child who participated won a silver dollar. After the judging there were games, like bobbing for apples, then each child was given a goodie bag from the Lions on their way out. Most of the children could be found trick -or -treating in Southcott Pines, either in pairs or groups of 10 or more. The Targe number of occupied homes in a less travelled road network at- tracted the kids, but the unlit roads did make things a bit stumbly for the young one. Once again the Christmas Place was a showcase of elaborately carv- ed lines of pumpkins, gloating ghosts, and eerie sound effects, to entice the youngsters inside, each of whom received an unusual "Japenese yo- yo.., So another year has gone by with a safe and happy Hallowe'en and lots of fun for everyone. Oh, and a special "Goodbye till next year. my little kid- dies, hee, hee, hee ..." from Granny Witch. Scoops from Sauble Courts A new Tenants Association has been formed at Sauble Courts, and they held a potluck supper recently, with 28 attending the meeting. The new executive consists of John Brock as president, Dan Messerall as vice-president, Laura McNab as secretary and Dorothy Lightfoot as treasurer. A few people haven't moved in yet. Mr. and Mrs. Lovie and Mrs. Stuckey are still in their cottages, but will be taking up residence in the next week. Wilfred Mathers is presently away, visiting in London. Mr. and Mrs. Bob Marvin have left to spend the winter in Mexico. Mrs. Relouw returned from a recent trip to Holland. Mrs. Sheila McGilvray of Trenton was a visitor last week. with her mother Mrs. Ella 3ailey, while Mrs. Elva 'Purvey is visiting for a few days with her son and family in Burlington. Mrs. Margaret Bowlby of Dundas was a recent yisitor with Mr. and Mrs. Boots Lightfoot. Mr. and Mrs. Ross Love received news on Thursday of the death of Ross' cousin, Theodore (Ted)'Jen- nison of Farmington Hills, Michigan. Mr. Jennison was the son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Richard Jennison, and he grew up in this area. He was predeceased by one brother Robert and three sisters, Vera, Beryl and Marjorie. Golden Agers Twenty-five Golden Agers enjoyed a rollicking, toe tapping hour of music with talented Dave Sheppard at the piano Wednesday afternoon at the St. John's Anglican Hall. He played songs from Sound of Music and Oklahoma, Irish and Scotch melodies, requests and chopsticks duets with Beulah Holt and Ella Bailey. They closed with a group of five gentlemen, Jim Prance, Alec Hamilton, Ross and Bill Love and Laurence Johnson singing "How Great Thou Art" with the ladies join- ing in. President Ila Kayes conducted the business meeting. They sang Senior/ Citizens' Song and other favorites, with Nola Love at the piano. The annual Golden Age Christmas dinner will be held December 4 at 12:30 p.m. in the parish hall, with the Women's Institute catering the food. The bus trip to the Royal Winter Fair is November 16, and the bus will be leaving from St. John's churchyard at 8 a.m. on Saturdily. Olive Miller's group were in charge of the program and the lunch. Olive read'.the poem "The Touch of the Master's Hand," about an old master coaxing beautiful music from a bat- tered old violin. The program closed with some jokes read by Annie Morenz. Games of euchre, uno and crokinole rounded out the afternoon, with lunch served afterward. Devonian Duo delights first concert �udience Wednesday evening, the first con- cert of the season. was held, at the Grand Bend United Church, of the Youth and Music Canada series. Nearly 130 filled the church to hear the 'Devonian Duo, Susan Hoeppner who played the fluteand Robert Kor- tgaard, the pianist. Despite the difficult and challeng- ing. program, Miss Hoeppner played the entire evening with no sheet music, relying on memory. The duos' performance was a truly memorable one, delighting the audience and get- ting the season off to a fine start. The first piece, Sonata No. 1 in E Minor by Handel, was a fine tribute to Handel's 300 anniversary. In the first movement, Grave, the flute showed its clear, lilting tones, with a stately piano accompaniment. In the Allegro, the flute sang in intricate, in- terwoven patterns and phrases with a delicate shadow harmony- on the piano. The Adagio was•dreamy and wistful, then the flute bounces back into the Allegro fini. The second number, Vocalise No. 14, was written as the last of 14 songs by Rachmoninoff in 1912, for vocal soloists, but it is often performed with flute or cello due to the lovely lyrical quality of the music. It was written in a somewhat melancholic minor key, often found in Russian works, so that certain passages soar with a haunting beauty and clarity of tone. The next piece, Syrinx, is a familiar flute solo by Claude Debussy. It recalls the tale of Syrinx, a nymph, who was pursued by the ancient demi- god, Pan and changed herself into a bed of reeds to escape his lust. Pan cut the reeds and fashioned a pipe, the first shepherd's pipe, upon which to play this melancholy refrain of 'an- cient, wild places and lost love. Miss Hoeppner gave a flawless solo performance. The last piece in the first half was the Suite for Flute and Jazz Piano, written in 1973 by French composer Claude Bolling. There are three con- trasting movements to the piece. In the Allegro one hears the contrast of the light, classical flute to the bright, contemporary jazz piano. The musical phrases chase each other back and forth across the keyboard in counterpoint, as the flute and piano take turns in the bright, bubbly sound. The second movement is slower, sweet, with a rather wistful quality, then back to the more syncopated rhythyms of jazz with its convoluted phrases. It ended with a sudden break to a vibrant stacatto, a musical duel between piano and flute that fires one bright salve after another, back and forth to a grand climax. After the intermission, they per- formed The Lyric Sonatina for Flute and Piano by Jean Coulthard, and Miss Hoeppner reminded the au - HALLOWE'EN PARTY — The Grand Bend Nursery School Wednesday morning class pose for spooky picture at their dress -up party. In the front is Danielle LaChance, Humpty Dumpty; Ainsley Murdock, baseball player; Shaun Jennison, cat; Ashley Kelders, devil; Laura Shergold, bumblebee; and Lisa Masse, robin. Standing in the back is teacher Connie Hodgins, student teacher Carolyn Regier, Scott Musser, sailor; Vicky Smith, rabbit; Leanne Pergel, clown; Lori Pergel, bunny; Andrew Bannister, farmer. Miss- ing was Shannon Went. March to Catholic church Legion plan Remembrance There were 16 out for darts Tuesday evening at the Legion. Don Labelle and Marg Hedley took first place and i 3hanh (,rand /2enc/ I wold like to express my thanks for the support that I have received over the last thirteen years. It has been a honor to represent our municipality dur- ing this time of growth and progress. My Best Wishes to my Successor and the New Council. While there is only an election for council positions please vote and let your opinion count. Grand Bend is a great community, work with your elected representatives and make it even better. Bob Sharon 1 John Daly and Nora Voisin took se- cond. Bill Baird won the 50/50 draw. At the Friday night euchre, Les Desjardine got the men's high and Roily Grenier was the low man Lucille Masse got ladies' low. Aller Russell won the 50/50 draw that night On Sunday, November 10 will be the special Remembrance Day Service, held at the Catholic Church in Grand Bend. All members and Scouts par- ticipating in the March In are asked to be there by 8:45 a.m. for the 9a.m Mass. Afterward, the members of the Legion invite the general public to at- tend the services at the cenotaph'' unless the weather is too poor. then everyone will go to the Legion for the services, followed by refreshemenls. Everyone is welcome. People You Knos+ The GB Brownies held an enjoyable Hallowe'en party at their meeting Tuesday evening. They will he holding a fund-raising Tupperware Party at this week's regular meeting Save your bottles! The GB Cubs will be picking them up this Saturday. November 9 beginning at 9 a.m. Help out these young fund-raisers. The Grand Bend Public School students. teachers and interested adults were entertained Thursday in the gym. Theatre -on -the -Move from Toronto presented their play "Fabulous Farm Show" with some very humorous acts relating how your food arrived on your table! The undefeated Parkhill .lets novice team travelled to Alvinston Wednesday night. Parkhill won 8-0. Some good goaltending by Doug Vanderkant. On Saturday the team played in Ilderton and came up with a 6-1 victory. Simon Defijardine scored the hat trick, and Malt De.long notched two goals. with Kelly McAdams adding the single. Assists went to Joey Adams with three. John Smalley with two. and Kevin McLar- ty and De.long with one apiece. 4-11 News The Grand fiend 4 -If Club, the Creme de la ('remes met Monday night, to work on their project books, which are due next week, and to plan a hake sale. Under the guidance of leader Mrs. Gill, the girls each contributed some baking for a bake table at the IGA on Saturday morning, November 2. All of the goodies sold out quickly - too had there wasn't more to sell! dience that 1986 is the Year of Cana- dian Music. This piece involved a series of quick trilling climbs up the Trebel clef, like a songbird suddenly breaking free of its cage to soar, then back to a dreamy, romantic feeling, changing in intensity. The poco lento is slower, almost sad, then into the caprice for quick, bright notes on the flute to punctuate the intricate piano, ending on a flick of a note, just like a bird song. Novellette, by Schumann, was in- spired by his wife Clara, and was flawlessly performed by Kortgaard as a piano solo. The music varied from complex rhythms, to ebbs and flows of rich waves of tone that march up and down the keyboard, easing in- to a quiet hymn. It abruptly changes to a poco march, quickening in speed and intensity that culminates in the refrain, as a majestic ode to love. The concert ended with a salute to Georges Bizet, in the Carmen Fan- tasy Brillante, a truly complex ar- rangement of the familiar operatic themes from Carmen. The vivacity and fire of the opera are well displayed as the melodies fill the air in burst of joyous abandon. The audience was thrilled by their virtuous performance and responded in wild applause. The president of the Grand Bend Concert Association, Dawn Crabe in- troduced the performers and thank- ed them for all of us at the end. Some local youngsters, Kathleen Petch and Jody Becker served as ushers and handed out programs. A Forest music teacher, Tim Hummel, turned the pages for Kortgaard. It was a great beginning for the year, so be sure to come to the next concert, on November 27. s3t��Il�Q�€�} D)c@f � E:71 ACCOUNTANT•PUBLIC orri 01111th Chartered Accountants P.O. Box 1690, • 497 Main Street, EXETER, OntEirio NOM 1S0 (519) 235-0101 i WARD MALLETTE Chartered Accountants 476 Main Street, 5., Exeter, Ontario 235-0120 Resident Partner: ' John S. McNeilly, C.A. \ CERTIFIED GENERAL ACCOUNTANT JOSEPII F. DARLIN(: CERTIFIED AI, ACCOUNTANT Tri., n I Y-e9rt-trtOM THE OLD TOWN HALT. SYR MAIN MTHEET EXETER. 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