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HomeMy WebLinkAboutTimes-Advocate, 1986-08-06, Page 10Pogo 10 Times -Advocate, August 6, 1986 Many area youngsters featured &eiplag lIz.rdsl Aiuile will arrlv• next week Auditions were held in Toronto, London and Grand Bend this past spring as hundreds of aspiring youngsters gathered in hope of their hearts and a glimmer in their star -struck eyes. Their dream was to be cast in Huron Country Plavhouse's production of the famed Broadway musical Annie. General Manager of the Playhouse, Heather Redick was "overwhelmed by all the interest, en, thusiasm and talen witnessed among the local, non-professional young peo- ple at these auditions. It's been very rewarding!" So many wonderfully appropriate children turned up, that. the Playhouse has been granted comes - TRIP DRAW — Future Lioness Kelly Hoffman holds the box full of "Trip of the Month" Lioness Draw tickets. Lioness past president Don- --- -- --na Hoffman (left) -is -phased to announce the August 1 draw for an all expenses paid, one week trip to Bermuda was won by Shirley and Ivan Grigg of Dashwood. The winning ticket was pulled from the box by Mt. Carmel resident Nell McCann as she was visiting the Bank of Montreal in Grand Bend. There were enough local events taking place this Civic holiday weekend to last for a week or more, so there's •no excuse for anyone to have spent a boring weekend. Dashwood was celebrating its annual Friedsburg Days with a parade, a queen, ecumenical services and a pancake breakfast. Stanley Township had a whole calendar of events to chronicle its 150th birthday, including a parade at the same time as Dashwood's. Right in Grand Bend, there were a number of bake sales and bazaars, steak dinner and dancing at the Legion, and a cocktail party . at Oakwood. The weather even cooperated, with the rain holding off, so none of the outdoor events were ruined. Get a bit of rest this week now, because next weekend marks Sand- castle Days at the Bend, with a lot more fun in store. Salt -Water Moon is presently play- ing on the mainstage at the Playhouse, a real little gem set in Newfoundland. The two characters offer tantalizing bits of personal history interspersed with vignettes of World War I and Newfoundand's part in that Great War, gradually painting a picture of themselves and their lives, word by word, brush stroke by brushstroke, to reveal a completed picture on the canvas of the stage. Afterward, the audience moved over to the old barn for an after -show cabaret, performed by Scott Hurst, Steven Beamish and Karen Skid- more, all of whom appeared earlier in "Carousel". Michael Mulrooney provided piano accompaniment as the trio offered tuneful selections from Oliver, the Fantasticks and a variety of other plays; A musical treat to perfectly complement an evening of theatre. For those of you who remember the old Serendipity Shop, originally located in what is now White's Phar- macy, then moved to the Gift Shop at Oakwood Inn, the former proprieter, Virginia Vossler, is presently spen- ding the month of August up at Oakwood Inn. Stop in and say hello to an old friend and former Bend resident. Oakwood Park held its annual cocktail party Saturday afternoon, up at the clubhouse, "The Pub", as Park residents gathered to visit, catch up on the summer's events, and enjoy the delicious hors' d'oeuvres and canapes from the Oakwood dining room. It provides a chance for the beach and tennis set to see each other in a more formal setting, and offers . some of the older residents an oppor- tunity to recap a whole year's activities. Rev. and Mrs. R. Peebles, of Grand Bend United Church, will be on vaca- tion for the month of August. Mrs. Susie Devine has returned home after being hospitalized for a week at Str'athroy General Hospital. Recent visitors with Lorne and Loreen Devine were Shelley Meecham of Toronto and Loreen's brother Garnet Weiberg of Waterloo. The De Brum family of Grand Bend are all reunited once again, everyone is home from the hospital, their burns nearly healed. They would like to thank everyone for their prayers, con- cern and support during these past few difficult weeks. sits* by Actor's Equity Association in order to allow for the casting of extra local youngsters in Annie. Among the children who appear with Annie are Kelly Hoffman and Jennifer Weigand from Dashwood; Melanie Philips from Exeter; Sarah Bannister, Chantelle Crabe and Pat- ti Desjardine from Grand Bend; Victoria Bisback from Hensall; Aimee Gelinas from Zurich; Julie DeVree of Ailsa Craig; and Sarah Rrorifnr nrvihu..+ Amue, book by Thomas Meehan, music by Charles Strouse and lyrics by Martin Charnin, is the smash hit Broadway musical, recipient to several awards -- a Tony for Best Musical, a Grammy for Best Show Cast Album, the New York Drama Critics' Circle Award for Best Musical and a Theater World Award to name a few. Annie has been per- formed in theatres around the world - Washington D.C., St. Louis, Detroit, Chicago, Boston, San Francisco, Los Angeles, London, Australia, Japan and Mexico; as well as having toured throughout Canada. Meehan's book islet in the Depres- sion and opens in the city orphanage where Annie (Sudbury's Theresa Stewart), has dwelled since her parents abandoned her as a baby. After an eleven year stay, Annie decides that it is high time that she locates her missing parents and runs away. Returned promptly by one of New York's finest, she is selected by Oliver Warbuck's (a wealthy, single entrpreneur) secretary to spend the Christmas Holidays at the Warbuck mansion. Needless to say, the small red-headed orphan adds vitality and spirit to the festive season and touches everyone's heart with joy and , hope. The rest is Broadway history. Annie arrives in Grand Bend to preview August 12 and runs to September 6. There will be perfor- mances Friday, Saturday and Mon- day of the Labour Day long weekend. Plenty of tickets are still available! Call Huron Country Playhouse (519)238-8451. Legion News There was another good crowd for the Friday meat raffle at the Grand Bend Legion. Prize winners were: Jim Price, Lil Morris, Don Sweet (again! ), Norma Grant, Marilyn Newbery, and the door prize went to Randy Stuart. There was a good turnout -for the steak barbecue on Saturday evening at the Legion. Marg and Bob Hedley would like to thank each one who helped with the barbecue and preparation the day before. John and Marilyn Newbery would like to thank all those who made the dance so suc- cessful it was very well attended and BIBLE SCHOOL CLOSES — Friday morning closing ceremonies for Grand Bend Vacation Bible School took place at a campsite on the "climb up SONlight Mountain", in St. John's Anglican Church. The campers, Rev Burnhart (left) and Rev. Jim Sutton (right) receive ad- vice from the Ranger - Rev. Peebles, and the intellectual puppet Har- vard who really is the voice of Audrey Blackwood. Parents see work of Bible students Grand Bend's Vacation Bible School was held the week of July 28 to August 1 with a total enrollment of 48 children. There were 6 pre- schoolers, eleven 4-5 year olds, four- teen 6-7 year olds, twelve in the 8-9 group and five juniors. The teaching staff included Doris Peebles, assisted by Katie Vincent, to work on crafts; Sharon Laye, Betty MacGregor, Audrey Blackwood, assisted by Stephanie Peters and Karen MacKay; Loreen Gill, assisted by Sarah Patterson; Joan Eagleson, assisted by Nita Sinclair, and Patricia Murdoch, assisted by Bertie,Keyes. The Bible school was held at St. John's Anglican Church and Parish Hall, and the children enjoyed the lawn area for games. too. Three ministers of Grand Bend pooled their time and talents to lead the religious instruction during the week. They acted out skits each day. to illustrate the lesson, with Rev. Bob Peebles as Rocky Ranger Bob, Rev. Bob Bar- nhart as Stumbly and Rev. Jim Sut- ton as Bumbly. Audrey Blackwood played Harvard, the know-it-all hand puppet, and Kim Gettner provided music for the week on her guitar. On Friday morning, the parents were invited for a program, which reviewed the week's songs and ac- tivities. Rev. Jim Sutton led the sing- ing at the service, opening with "If 1 were a Butterfly". Thoaforemention- ed trio of Stumbly, Bumbly and Rocky Ranger Bob, along with Har- vard, put on a skit for the parents, quoting from the week's lessons. The Junior class presented Rev. Peebles with a banner for the United Church, reading "God's Wisdom means Peace and Friendship." The schildren recited their B ble verses from Proverbs and sang more hymns with great enthusiasm. Rev. Peebles offered the closing prayer. The parents went into the church hall to view the crafts the children work- ed on all week, and to enjoy cookies and a lovely cake. Each child receiv- ed the verse from John 3:16 "For God so loved the world..." as a frameable keepsake. Nook to Nell Smeekins; a gift cer- tificate from Bluewater Hardware to' Cor Vandenberk; passes to the Pineridge Zoo to Mprianne Strong; Video Max, Jeffrey Kelders; Sun Shop certificate to Lois Gray; Village Yarn Shop, Carol Luther; Kentucky Fried Chicken certificate to Mrs. Mazur; CWL Transformer toy, Swartz family; CWL rainbow brite doll, Case Vandenbygaart;. J. T. Karry Home Center certificate to Nancy Lovie; Rollies' Sports cer- tificate to Bev Hickey, an OPP con- stable; passes to Starlight Drive -In to Annie Baltessen, Image Cleaners, Sheila Teevens; Pine Dale Motel and Jackie's Doughnuts, Mrs. Firlotte; Merry Rags, Davies family and Family Heirloom, Avees family. The CWL managed to raise over $2,000 toward their various charities through this event. CWL president Thea Stokkermans would like • to thank all the local merchants and businesses who donated toward the penny sale table. Many thanks also go to all the CWL members who donated so much of their time and talents to organize and manage the event, and to all those who supplied the baking, vegetables and crafts. The next CWL baking and vegetable sale will be after the masses on August 'l3 and 24. The drawing for the quilt, afghan and pillows, and sweater, all hand made, will be August 30, so tickets are still available. .4 C.P.R. COURSE — With just five seconds to find the compression spot, and begin external heart massage, instructor Dan Reidy of Grand Bend Beach Patrol stresses the importance of timing in C.P.R. to his eight students who invested in Saving a Life, .July 30. With the local churches United Church The guest minister Sunday at Grand Bend United Church was Rev. G. E. Morrow of London, a former pastor of this congregation from 1965 - 1969. Rev. Morrow mentioned his happy memories of his time in Grand everyone had a really great time. Bend. rissey was celebrant at all masses on Door prizes were won by Flo Tur- His scripture reading was taken the weekend at Immaculate Heart of ple, Gladys Whitfield and John from Matthew 5on the beatitudes. He Mary Church. based his message on the Sermon on The human struggle, for earthly Newbery. The spot dances were won the Mount, "Blessed are the poor ' goals is universal, but God invites us •to set our hearts on goals that don't disappear with time, bringing only passing rewards and lasting frustra- tion. As Christians, we take on new goals, those of Jesus Christ. All of us are dependent upon and responsible to other people. Each of us is depen- dent upon and responsible to God. To accept this two -fold truth, and to live by it, is the very essence of wisdom. Congratulations to Susan Elizabeth McCann, daughter of Michael and Bonnie (Klopp) who was received in- to the Catholic community this past week through the sacrament of baptism. A special thank you goes to Peter Oud, who donated his time and machines to put the church parking lot in such good condition in time for the CWL bazaar. Members of the Alhambra, Algar- ve No. 168, participated in the Dashwood parade on Saturday, with Sirnoble Phil Walker and son Bren- dan, in the 1946 Ford 1 -ton parade truck. Five other sirnobles, Cor Vandenberk, Marty Kelders, Eddie Mommersteeg, John Smits and Ben Wiendels rode in the back of the truck, Alex Desjardine led the hymn sing, to toss out candy to the children on the and sang a• special, "We have an parade route. Members of the Alham- Anchor.' bra were also invited to participate in Catholic Church News the Crediton parade on August 16 at This week Father Morrissey took 12 noon. the theme of his gospel from the tale Algarve No. 168 members of the of the foolish rich man. Father Mor- Alhambra made several disbursements of fends in the past month. They donated $2,000 for the purchase of playground equipment for the children's residence in Petrolia, $1,800 was spent for an air purifier for the cafeteria at ARC In- dustries in Dashwood and a $2,000 donation was made to S.H.D.A.M.H. to aid in the purchase of furniture for the new group homes in Exeter. HERB WORKSHOP For thousands of years, herbs have fascinated people with their fragrances, flavours, beauty and healing qualities. Today, the populari- ty of these plants can be attributed to their numerous practical uses, which gives them an appeal to gardeners and non -gardeners alike. On Wednesday August 20 from 1:00 p.m. until 3:30 p.m. at the Lambton Heritage Museum, Cynthia Kock, a well known local herbarist, will be conducting a workshop on the many uses of herbs. Topics covered will in- clude culinary, medicinal, dyeing and fragrant herb uses. Cynthia operates Forest Glen Herb Farm at RR 5 Forest, where she grows a wide variety of herbs for sale. General admission to this guest lec- ture is $5 per person. Please register in advance by phoning 243-2600, as space is limited. by Doug and Sue Wag, and Ed and in spirit, for their's is the Kingdom of Jean Jones from St. Thomas. Heaven". He told the people how life Remember bingo next Thursday, the can be difficult if we refuse the meat raffles continuing through wisdom of God's Word. Happiness is August, and a steak barbecue in two not always found in wealth, fame or weeks, on August 16. prosperity; we need.proper humility One rather sour note, owing to the of spirit, for pride can be our complexities of the liquor laws, downfall. families with minor children are not Rev. Morrow had a story for the to be admitted to the barbecues on children with the moral of perseverance. Two bullfrogs ac- cidently landed in a large can of Bake Sale and Bazaar cream. One gave up trying to swim The Catholic Women's League of and drowned. The other frog kicked Immaculate Heart of Mary Church desperately for so long that he churn - held a highly successful bazaar and ed the cream to butter, and survived. bake sale on Saturday morning. The The special music consisted of a church parking lot was crowded with mixed quartet made up of the Grand people by 9 a.m., all gager to get first Bend church choir, Eldon Mac - choice of the baking, fresh vegetables Donald, Mrs. Susan McKay, and and craft tables. Sales were also brisk George and Irene Stacey. They sang at the garage sale tables and penny "0 Love that Will not let Me Go", and sales. Tickets were on sale for the "Waiting on Jesus", accompanied by quilt raffle to be drawn on Labor Day Irene Kennedy on the organ. Coffee weekend, and religious articles were and cookies were served after the offered for the parishioners. service. For the children, there was a fish Church of God pond full of surprises, all to be had for The adult Bible study was held on 10 cents each, and the pond ran dry Wednesday evening at the Church of by 1 p.m. Dwayne Oud was the win- God, studying Revelations 2, on the ner of the 20" BMX bicycle. church at Smyrna. They were warn - Winners of the penny sale items: ed not to be afraid of sufferings to Tenderspot gift certificate, Clarence come, and to be faithful. Smith; IGA certificate, Beth Jen- On Sunday morning, Rev. Barnhart nison; Thirsty Fox, Weitmer of Grand spoke from I John 1:8 to 2:2 on the Cove Estates; Pizza Delite, Bertha realities and remedies for sin. We're 'Baltessen; Mac's Milk, Sheila not perfect, so it's always possible for Teevens; Colonial Hotel and Our An- us to sin, but it is also not inevitable drews, Harold' Andozra; a Cypress that we do sin - we can live above it. Clock to Greta Luther; the Cuddaay The remedy for sin is Jesus Christ. family won three prizes, from Fin- Janet Desjardine performed a negans Restaurant, Designer's special, "There Is Room at the Unisex and Dairy Jacks; White's Cross." Pharmacy, Donna Cornvalley; De Sunday evening, Rev. Barnhart Jong's Clothing Store, Romeo Char- spoke from Exodus, as the celebra- bonneau; a teddy bear from the tion of Passover foretold of the Grand Bend Emporium to Susan sacrifice of Christ, to die for the peo- Lovie: a monkey from the Corner ple and save them from their sins. Saturdays, where liquor is sold. Sorry. W AT ER TM. PATIO ENf:J.OSU1S on display al.. - PORT FRANKS R.Y. • Illehway 78 i 21 - Come see our EXCLUSIVE FLORIDA ROOM for your TRAILER, MOBILE HOME, COT- TAGE OR HOME. Maximum yen- . tilotion, privacy without curtains, built-in sun screen make our pro- duct the ultimate in outdoor liv- • ing. 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