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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.
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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.
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