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HomeMy WebLinkAboutTimes Advocate, 1991-09-11, Page 26Page 26 Times -Advocate, September 11, 1991 COMMI JNTTY Blyth's Cornflower Blue travels BLYTH - The Blyth Festival be- gins a two month adventure on the roads of Ontario and Manitoba, car- rying its newest play. Cornflower Blue to the stage of 32 theatres and communities until December 1. A 2A foot truck, packed with a prairie sky, cornflower clumps, bicycles, lines of laundry, a portable beauty salon, revolving kitchen, 300 feet of cable, 36 lights and much more will transform gymnasiums, thea- tres and community centres into the prairie town of Cornflower, Alber- ta. Award-winning writer, Kelly Rebar takes you home through the lives of four childhood friends, as they weave their comic and touch- ing stories. Accompanied by music of the country composed by Mi- chael Taylor, Cornflower Blue is a celebration of family and home. "At the Blyth Festival, we are committed to telling stories about this country" says Peter Smith, Ar- tistic Director of the Blyth Festival. "Kelly Rebar tells a great story and her characters leap to life. We're delighted to be able to share these imaginative stories with our audi- ence in Blyth, in communities throughout Ontario as we tour the Corn roasts and b attended Granton residents By Muriel Lewis GRANTON - The Lions club held their annual family corn roast at the park pavilion on Friday eve- ning, September 6. Granton residents attended the beef and pork barbecue sponsored by the Booster Club at the Lucan Community Centre on Sunday evening. A social evening was held at the St. Thomas' Anglican Church on Friday evening, when Lynda Hod- gins gave a commentary and showed pictures of her recent trip to China last March. The Rev. Ste- phen Emery welcomed everyone and Olive P. Hodgins gave a read- ing about Hugs. Refreshments were served by the ACW at the close of the evening. Jim and Rilla Bakker attended the 45th wedding anniversary of Ronald and Jean Dann, ' held at their home in Grand Bend on Sun- day. On Saturday August 31, which was the actual date of their anniversary, they renewed their wedding vows with Irene Richard- son officiating, in the presence of their attendants Calvin Richardson and Edith Eaton who witnessed the wedding 45 years ago. At the St. Thomas' Anglican Church on Sunday the Rev. Ste- phen Emery's message was about the faith of the Gentile woman whose daughter was healed by Je- sus. The lessons were read by Syl- via Beatson and the minister. Flowers in the church were from the funeral of Dorothy Foster of Exeter, formerly of Granton. At the Granton United Church on Sunday Pastor Normalie Voakes entitled her sermon "Who do you say I am?" Vicki Burgin of Kirkton was the organist. Flowers in the sanctuary were in memory of Dorothy Foster of Exeter. UCW Unit one met on Thursday after- noon September 5 at Audrey West - man's home. President Doreen McRobert read lesson thoughts on the theme Reduced Prices and asked the member to tell of some- thing they enjoyed during the sum- mer. The roll call was answered with games, readings and contests for the program. During the business some up- coming events were discussed and plans made. A pot luck lunch and visit were then enjoyed with enter- tainment provided by the hum- ming birds visiting Audrey's feed- er. Unit 2, met on Thursday evening at the home of Nancy Mills when the speaker was Kathy Pratt from the London and area Epilepsy As- sociation. She enlightened the group about the different types of seizures affecting adults and chil- dren and how to treat them. Fol- lowing a lunch break president Ju- lie Riddell led the business 'discussion when plans were com- pleted for the fall fashion show to be presented by Purple Turtle and Brigiues of Exeter September 19 at the United Church. For more infor- mation call Sherri McRobert 225- 2697 or Shirley Mills 225-2660. The group's Fun Day participa- tion and summer barbecue at the park were evaluated and some up- coming fall events discussed. Unit 4 met at Norma Wissel's. home on Wednesday evening. Leader Marilyn Humphrey opened with the Bible reading, another reading entitled Conquest and a poem Along your Way, followed by prayer. Upcoming events were discussed after which Betty Dann led the program on the Aspects of worship are only found in church. She also read an article dealing in our sacred graves by Rev. Gerald Paul of Kingston. The meeting was closed with prayer and the benedic- tion. Unit live met last Monday after- noon at Verneta Baker's home in St. Marys. Following a dessert tea served by Florence Bryan and the hostess, the president Margaret Spence read a poem Sing a New Song. The fall bazaar was dis- cussed among other events. Alma Nicholson then took over their pro- gram, reading from Psalm 100, also Lord forgive me when 1 whine, Value of a Smile and God is like . The meeting was closed with the Lord's Prayer in unison. The ladies spent the remaining time working on a quilt which had been set up. ACW The St. Thomas ACW met at the church on Thursday evening. Rev. Stephen Emery opened the meeting with prayer. Irene Rolosn gave the Invocation and Meditation on the theme "Learning God's ways by Trying Them" and Marlene French read the lesson from Mark 9. An invitation to the Perth dean- ery was read and a donation made to St. Monica house. Plans ere -jade for a clot, 'g and food drive Daily Bread in London. Marga- -i Oakley gave a reading on Friends and Irene Roloson served refreshments. Letters to Editor Open letter, pumpkin wars continue Mayor Fred Wuerth Town of Port Elgin Box 550 Port Elgin, Ont. NOH 2C0 Dear Fred; As sporting agronomists we were saddened to learn of the pre- mature passing of your giant in- fant pumpkin. Our council debated at length whether our town flag should fly at half-mast to chroni- cle this catastrophe. We eventually compromised by raising and low- ering the flag more slowly on each day of last week. (We feared there might be some who could unrea- sonably be upset that a vegetable was accorded the same inspect as a human). We are not surprised that you have waited until mid-August to respond to our Radish gauntlet with a pumpkin challenge. But be- cause Ailsa Craig delegates to your Pumpkinfests have always experienced such an enjoyable time, we have now planted some pumpkins to indulge your chal- lenge and provide us with legiti- mate reason to attend Pumpkinfest '91. As you had undoubtedly antici- pated, we have missed the season's best growing period, but are hope- ful we may have some token en- tries. Not only do you have the jump on us with our late start, but we have compounded our handicap by subjecting our pumpkin patch to what we considered to be a suitable period of mourning. On receipt of your August 10, 12 letter, one of our councillors picked up a pack- age of pumpkin seeds at the hardware store and we tilled a place in which to plant them. By way of a period of mourn- ing, we have withheld both water and chemical foods from our offi- cial entries for a 10 -day period. (A suggestion by one member of our COME OFF POT Committee (Committee of Members Endea- vouring Only For the Future of Pumpkins of Tomorrow) that we wait until it surfaced and then sacri- fice our leading contender, was de- feated:) We're now experiencing a heat wave in the Ailsa Craig area and are hopeful the tiny shoots now sur- facing may grow into something we may bring with pride to your Pumpkinfest '91. On a personal note, I am sorry to learn you will not be seeking re- election this fall... but I can certain- ly understand how you'll enjoy hav- ing huge amounts of time you'll be able to call your own! I have thoroughly enjoyed the good fun we have been able to in- dulge over our various agronomi- cal challenges. I hope they have been helpful to your Pumpkinfest as your participation has been help- ful to our community recreation centre, rapidly nearing completion. As you know, you and your council paid for some of those bricks! After a lot of soul-searching I have decided to offer my services for one more term as Reeve of Ail- sa Craig. I pushed long and hard -- and overcame a surprising amount of opposition -- to make our des- perately -needed recreation centre a reality. 1 believe I owe it to the pro- ject's detractors to help establish the centre on a firm fiscal footing before turning in my chain of of- fice, getting re -acquainted with my family, and letting my always - ringing telephone cool down! We took forward to seeing all Publicity award Dear Editor. On June 15 at the 25th Ontario 5 Pin Bowlers Association Conven- tion President's Dinner and Awards night at Clevelands House, Muskoka, I was presented with my second successive "Pub- licity Chairperson of the Year" Award. This award is bestowed annually by the Ontario 5 Pin Bowlers' As- sociation to the zone Publicity Chairperson who has earned the most incentive points by most ef- fectively using all branches of the news media during the bowling treason. The co-operation I have received from you and everyone in the Times -Advocate office in the print- ing of my bowling news copy every week drying the 1990- 91 season con- Mbnted m my11111 success in once matin wining this award. 1 ainoerely thank you for your recognition of our very find sport and 1 look forward to the same friendly, co-operative communica- tion with you and your excellent newspaper in the new 1991-92 sea- son. Sincerely, Ron Dann Bhtewater 5 Pin Bowlers' Asso- ciation and Ontario 5 Pin Bowlers' Associadon Publicity Chairperson of the Year you pumpkinheads again in Octo- ber and will be in touch soon about suitable accommodations for our considerable contingent of boost- ers. Warmest personal regards, Donald M. Shipway Reeve of Ailsa Craig D play beginning September 17 in nine communities throughout Man- itoba in November, and in Winni- peg at Prairie Theatre Exchange from November 12 to December 1, 1991. Our cast involves Canadian artists from British Columbia, Al- berta, Saskatchewan, Manitoba and Ontario." The collection of characters in Cornflower Blue can be found in any town. It's Hockey Night In Canada on Saturdays, maybe the hairdresser on Thursdays and Fri- day nights with your best friends. Critics praised it as a "play audi- ences can relate to no matter what part of the country they grew up in." "Perhaps one of the most ef- fective aspects of this play is the atmosphere created by the blue- grass music of Michael Taylor, which sidles into the Cornflower story like a trout among smooth i rocks', says another review.` Cornflower Blue features the act- ing talents of Donald Adams, John Jarvis, Maggie Nagle, Jan Wood and musicians Michael Taylor and Gary "Humphrey" Walsh. New Service For your convenience Hair -on Wheels for the whole family and seniors can Shelia I have 24 years experience 229-6923 Reasonable rates A well prepared resume will help you get the job you are looking for! A resumd detailing an applicant's work history and education is extremely helpful to an employer who is seeking a person for a specific job vacancy. Your personal resume should accompany your written letter of application. 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