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HomeMy WebLinkAboutTimes-Advocate, 1986-11-19, Page 104 Page 10 Times-Advocote, November 19,-1986 Playhouse unveils 1987 season More bouncy, zesty, hireletil performances ionilng shows, Papers, Shubert Alley and Your Wildest Dreams. Again, the em- phasis will be on comedy and fantasy. Season tickets for members and subscribers will go on sale by mail on January 5 and will be available to the public on Maly 4. Completing his second term as president, Dave Sheppard termed the 1986 season "an interesting year" and lauded Schipper and the staff for making it so successful. He also commended Ed Iskauskas for chairing the successful lot draw this year, terming it the best fund raising effort in the history of the Playhouse. Sheppard also had high praise for the Guild, terming it the best support group of all and adding that he hoped the ladies' organization will "last forever." Finance chairman Russ Lingard spoke briefly, noting the Playhouse finances have been stable for the past five years and are "improving all the time." That was backed up by auditor Ken Pinder, who explained that the board -was in a relatively strong financial position. Also addressing the annual meeting brietly were Guild president Mary Harvey and general manager Heather Redick. The former reported that the group's fashion show and netted a profit of $2,400 and the use for that money would soon be allocated by the group. Dave Bannister is the new -presi- dent and in his inaugural remarks, Huron Country Playhouse tamper with the success it enjoyed over the past season. In announcing the 1987 playbill at Saturday's annual meeting, artistic director Steven Schipper said it would be a continuation of what the Playhouse has been striving to do: "give audiences what they enjoy most can." Using words such as bouncy, zesty, farce, lunacy, ingenious, enchanting and magical, Schipper said the new season would kick off on June 30 with the Rodgers and Hart musical com- edy, Babes in Arms. That win be followed by There Goes the Bride, a farcical comedy by Ray Cooney and John Chapman. The third play of the season will be Corpse, described by the artistic director as "the thriller of the '80's". Concluding the season will be the Lerner and Loewe musical comedy, Brigadoon. Playhouse 11 will feature three PLAYHOUSE EXECUTIVE — The annual meeting of the Huron Country Playhouse was held at Oakwo _ Inn, Saturday. Dave Bannister, seated centre, was named president, succeeding Dave Sheppard, le t who held the position for two years. Seated on the right is vice-president Bruce Woodley. Standing from the left are: Jim Kneale, Peter Phillips, Ted Bartlett, Aline Paul, Mary Harvey and Ed Iskauskas. PLAYBILL OUTLINED — Huron Country Playhouse artistic director Steven Schipper, left, presented the 1987 list of performances at the annual meeting, Saturday. Comedy and music will again highlight the season. With him are general manager Heather Redick and William Heinsohn, one of the founders of the Playhouse. Legion and army group participate at cenotaph Twenty-four then and women of the Royal Canadian Legion 498 marched to the Grand Bend cenotaph on November 11. They were accom- TI 5th Annual OPEN HOUSE tie • Saturday, November 22 and Sunday, November 23 With new works of local artist: PUCK MERKIES from 1 - 5 p.m. Refreshments! at the STUDIO, Queenstreet Place, Grand Bend Also a wide selection of picture frames, mats, lamination and plasticizing services and embroidery s - t - r - e - t - c - h - i - n - g! . panied on their march by 40 R.C.R. from Camp Ipperwash. At the cenotaph they displayed the colours and sang 0 Canada. Chaplain, Father Robert Morrissey lead them in prayer, after a two minute pause of silence to remember Canada's fallen dead There were 21 wreaths placed by various individuals, groups and local businessmen. Then Father Morrissey gave a benediction and blessing. They all marched back to the Legion for open house and refreshments, served until 5 p.m. that afternoon. Tuesday night darts were played by 16 loyal fans, with Bob Voisin and Kay Allen taking first prize. Ron Landry and Nora Voisin got second and Gib Roane won the 50/50 draw. On Wednesday evening. 15 members of the Legion went to Camp Ipperwash for a social game of darts. The Camp Ipperwash lads will be coming to the Rend for a return thatch on Wednes- day, November 19. Winners of the Friday night meat raffle were Gary David, Windsor, Frank Lagerwerf, Ann David, Jean Carlson and Cecilia llughes. Keith Rock won the door prize. The next general meeting will be TRADE IN Your old Floor $ 5000 and get up to ask for details Fg, King Kat Mattresses and Box Springs up to 50 %off Kingfisher 3 0°1 TERMS - Cash, Visa Mastercard oll book orders Grand Bend Decorating Hwy. No. 21 and Flooring Centre 118 8609 fivnel Seniors recall war sacrifices Twenty-five members of the Grand Bend Golden Age Club attended the monthly meeting Wednesday after- noon at St. John's Parish Hall. Alec Hamilton presided. In the business; the Christmas meeting will hot turkey dinner served by theomen's Institute at 12:30 p.m. on December 3, at St. John's parish hall. The Chamber of Commerce has contacted the Golden Agers group, to ask if anyone would be available to answer the phone for a couple of evenings each week. Happy birthday was sung for Liz Relouw, who fwd a November birth- day. It was anno+that the Grand Bend seniors wo ost the United Senior Citizens spring rally, on April 7, at the Dashwood Community Cen- tre. Nola Love reported on the Zone 8 rally held at Dungannon in October. Everyone then enjoyed a singsong with Nola Love at the piano. Nola Taylor's group was in charge of the program, and she read a tribute to the fallen soldiers, saying that 110,000 lads had not returned from the two World Wars. She also read that famous poem "In Flanders Field" by Col. J. MacRae. Elva Turvey read humorolas poem on the seniors' life. Jim Prance asked them all to stand up and do some exercises. The prizes for the two ladies with the most dimes in their purse went to Eileen Higgins and Pearl Hendrick. The prize for the men with the most one dollar bills in their pockets went to George Latta and Ross Love. The remainder of the afternoon was spent playing euchre, crokinole and dominoes. Lunch refreshments clos- ed a very pleasand day. Church of God The 10 a.m. Sunday school opened the services at the Grand Bend Church of God, Sunday. The morning worship followed at 11 a.m. with Stan Desjardine as guest speaker. George Winegarten took charge of the open- ing exercises. Michelle Vincent played the piano, as Joy Mason and Phyllis Desjardine sang a special hymn, "Dear Jesus, Abide With Me". Pastor Desjardine spoke about the privilege of prayer. The approach to God is through Jesus Christ, His Son, the mediator, taken from Hebrews 4:14-16. At 7 p.m. Mrs Ilene Desjardine took charge of the opening. Pastor Desjar- dine spoke from Romans 5:1-11, that justification brings a new relationship with God, a new hope and a new joy. The congregation thanks Pastor Des- jardine, and asks for God's blessing upon you and yours, as well as prayers for the sorrowing and sick, especially Mrs. McNab, Mrs. Ella Desjardine and her son, Ian. Bible Study There were 14 ladies present at the Bible study held Tuesday morning at Sauble Court. Millie Desjardine open- ed with a prayer and led the hymn sing. They finished the chapter on a "Cheerful Heart" from the book on Heart Trouble. They learned that if today they could be thankful for what they have and use it as best they can, God would give them insight. They would know how to multiply what they have to cover every need of their lives, and have a lot left over. A cheerful heart if thankful and full of praise. Nita Sinclair led the lesson .and gave the closing prayer. At 11 a.m., all the ladies observed two minutes of silence for Remembrance Day. December 1 at 8 p.m. December 6 marks the Legion Christmas dinner and dance with tickets available at the bar, for $7.50 per person for the dinner and dance, and $5.00 for the dance alone. There is also the raffle of a Christmas stocking filled with loot worth $200.00. Tickets for this are also available at the bar at $1.00 apiece, to be drawn on December 19 at 7 p.m. A turkey shoot is also in the plans for the holidays. Members of the Legion would like to extend best wishes for a speedy recovery to Jack O'Connor, who is recuperating at home from knee surgery. The other dart players say it's just not the same, so come back soon Jack, they all miss you. There's a way of transferring funds that is even faster than electronic banking. It's called marriage. /Arms Ikat 4.+. ran Public Notice ANNUAL MEETING OF THE GRAND BEND AREA MEDICAL CENTRE ON Tues., Nov. 25 7:30 p.m. at Sauble Court, Lower Lounge thanked Sheppard for his excellent service over the past two years, say- ing that the latter had gone "far beyond the call of duty" in the hours and effort he put into the Playhouse. "I'm looking forward to an ex - 'citing year," Bannister added. At the conclusion of the meeting, the draw was held for the raffle of a lot in Southcott Pines. The winner was Diana Caldwell, 19 Woodward, St., Grand Bend. The major fund raising effort for the new year will be announced shortly. Joining Bannister and Sheppard on the executive are: vice-president Bruce Woodley, London; Peter Phillips, secretary, Exeter; Mary Harvey, Guild rep, Grand Bend; Ted Bartlett, treasurer, Grand Bend; ex- ecutive members, Ed Iskauskas and Jim Kneale,Grand Rend; Aline Paul, Forest. Members of the board include Jack Given, Parkhill; Ellen McKim and Ute Lawrence, London; Doug Barber and Peter Henderson, Sarnia; Philip Walker, Tom Lawson Jr., Tom Crossman, Barb Gower, Pauline and Truss Lingard, Grand Bend. SHARE WINNING TICKET — Dave Sheppard, left, president of the Huron Country Playhouse board of directors, congratulatesthe win- ners of the building lot draw. Diana Caldwell, Woodward Ave., and E. Grant Taylor, Christie Blvd., Grand Bend, split on the winning ticket. They are standing in front of their new lot in Southcott Pines. � Early Bird Christmas Specials! 4tcinty'te T. 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