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HomeMy WebLinkAboutTimes Advocate, 1991-12-04, Page 24Page 24 Times -Advocate, December 4, 1991 ()MMI JJJY 'Theatre review Shirley Valentine has all the Wright stuff By Ray Lewis LONDON - A frustrated housewife who finds more solace in talk- ing with the walls of her kitchen than her husband. Doesn't sound hard to believe. The Grand Theatre in London greeted a new play, Shirley Valen- tine, with open arms Friday evening, and the audience responded with a huge embrace of the skills of its star, Susan Wright. Willy Russell's one -woman play, which was made into an Oscar - nominated movie in 1989, is directed at the issues concerning to- day's woman. Valentine is a Liverpool housewife trapped by the rigors of life, without breath. She finally decides a trip to Greece with a friend is the answer, and leaves her home and its pressures for a two-week trundle. But after experiencing Greece, she finds herself being reborn and decides not to return home. Once again she learns to live. Wright's performance is rejuvenating for all who witness it to say the very least. She grabs hold of your heartstrings and tugs but man- ages never to lose her wit. A seven-year veteran of The Stratford Festival, Wright has re- ceived awards for performances on CBC, as well as at The Tarragon Theatre and The National Arts Centre. This season she appeared as Mrs. Webb in Our Town, Germaine in Les Belles Soeurs and Citizen's Wife in The Knight Of The Burn- ing Pestle. But this performance is truly her best. In Valentine a wall and rock become her friends, the audience her confidantes, while her performance itself is worth every standing ovation. The play will continue at the Grand until December 21 and is a must. Susan Wright In Shirley Valentine r..s.s.-r..,. Children's Christmas Cabaret In Varna By Joan Bekrling VARNA - The Children's Christ- mas Cabaret sponsored by the Stan- ley Township Rec Committee held last Friday evening was quite a suc- cess with many families enjoying the evening of dancing. Spot dances were won by Megin Robinson and Kevin Fleming, Mi- chele Tyndal and Denise DeJong, Amanda Elliot and Jason Beierling, Andrew Laurie and Danny Keys. Tracy Taylor and Raymond Beier - ling both won prizes the Limbo. Santa and Mrs. Claus arrived from the North Pole on the fire en- gine and danced with the children to make their night. Hot dogs were enjoyed by all along with heaping bowls of pop- corn set on the tables earlier on in the evening. Goodie bags were dis- tributed at the end of the evening. White Gift Varna Untied Church celebrated their White Gift Service with The Sunday School children acting out the story "Gifts of Love". Heather Laurie was the narrator, Valerie Laurie as Shepherd 1, Heather Beierling as Shepherd 2 and Darcy Rathwell as Shepherd 3 in Scene 1. In Scene 2 "Buying a Gift for Grandpa" Meggin Reid was the narrator, Valerie was the youth, Heather Laurie the parent, and Dar- cy the child. Scene 3 was "The Reflection on Our Gifts" with same characters ex- cept Meggin Bartliffe Reid played the part of Grandpa. They explain how they give their gift$ of money to the White Gift Service at the church and give their gift of Love to their Grandpa instead of buying him something. Heather Beierling read the Scrip- ture reading and the Prayer of Con- fession. It was the first Sunday of Advent and Willi and Heather Lau- rie lit the first candle, the Candle of Hope. Busy Christmas schedule at Crediton United Church CREDITON - A practice for the upcoming Christmas program pre- sented by the Crediton Zion United Church Sunday School will be held this Saturday morning at 9:30 a.m. Following the practice, members of the Youth Group, Explorers and C.G.I.T. will decorate a float to be entered in Sunday's Christmas pa- rade at Centralia with the volunteer fire department providing sponsor- ship. The Sunday School Christmas program will be presented Sunday morning, December 8 at 10:30 a.m. White Gifts to go to the Huron Christmas Bureau will be accepted at the same service. After the regular w I rship service on Sunday, December 15, a congre- gational meeting will be held to dis- cuss and decide on the proposed budget for 1992. On the evening of December 15 at 7:30 p.m., members of the C.G.I.T. group will present a spe- cial Christmas Vesper service. Senior choir practice this week will be tonight, Wednesday at 9 p.m. Don Roeszler remains a patient at South Huron Hospital in Exeter. Granton by Muriel Lewis GRANTON - The annual Fire- men's Banquet was held at the Ma- sonic Hall on Saturday evening and was catered by the ladies of Court Valentine Forester's Lodge. At the St. Thomas' Anglican Church on Sunday, the Rev. Ste- phen Emery celebrated the Euchar- ist and his message was about trust- ing in God's abiding presence. Cathie Westman and Rev. Emery read the lessons and Kaylene Rolo- son lit the candle in the Advent wreath. A time of fellowship fol- lowed the service. At the Granton United Church on Sunday, Rev. Normalie Voakes' sermon was about "High Hopes" based on the lessons from Jeremiah 33 and Luke 21. Constitutional reformlsabout many things. But mostly it's about you. As Canadians, we are now facing one of the most important challenges in our history. Proposals have been put forward by the Government of Canada to improve our Constitution. These proposals, for a more united and prosperous Canada in which all Canadians can feel at home, are currently being reviewed by a special parliamentary committee. They will also be considered by a series of conferences run by independent Canadian organizations. Some of the proposals include: • a Canada clause that speaks of our hopes " and dreams as Canadians, our values, our diversity, our tolerance and our generosity of spirit • recognizing the right of aboriginal peoples to govern themselves while being protected by Canadian law ' 4, ensuring recognition of Quebec's distinc- tiveness and of minority language groups • reforming the Senate to make it elected, effective and much more equitable than it is now • strengthening Canada's economic union so Canadians can work and conduct business anywhere in the country • guaranteeing property rights. Get involved and find out more about how these proposals will shape the future of Canada, call toll-free: I.800.561.1188 Deaf or hearing impaired call: 1-800-567-1992 (riY/TDD) • Canada Shaping Canada's Future Together The Leroy Bryan family lit the first candle of Advent for hope. The children's time focused on the birthday of Jesus. Following the service, during a time of fellowship, lunch was pro- vided by the choir and t1te Birthday cake was served. A Christmas carol service was held at the United church on Sun- day evening when donations of non-perishable food items were ac- cepted. UCW Thursday, December 5 at 6:30 p.m. the Varna U.C.W. will hold their Christmas Pot Luck Supper. Please remember to bring your goodies, fruit, calendars etc. for the shut-in boxes to be packed on Fri- day at 10 a.m. Sunday, December 15 the Service will be at the Complex at 11 a.m. This will be a combined service with Goshen, potluck luncheon of sandwiches and squares will follow with drinks to be supplied. Follow- ing this there will be the combined Varna Goshen Christmas Concert. Sports cards • There's to be a Sports Card Show sponsored by the Bayfield Minor Hockey at the Bayfield Community Center on Saturday, December 14 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Ontario Ontario Municipal Board Commission dos affaires munIclpalas de I'Ontarlo IN THE MATTER OF Section 174 of the ftailwvs Act. 1950. AND IN THE MATTER OF an application by Goderich-Exeter Railway Company Limited for an Order to approve the opera - on of a railway line between Goderich and Stratford, Ontario and between Clinton and Centralia, Ontario. NOTICE OF SETTLEMENT HEARING The Ontario Municipal Board will conduct an informal settlement hearing respecting this matter. - This will be held for the purposes of reviewing all the issues and problems. Any objections may be completely resolved. Howev- er, all interested parties should attend prepared to submit evi- dence sufficient to establish the merits of their position. 1f it is found that a formal hearing is required, the Board will de- termine the amount of time needed, the issue outstanding and the notice required. WARNING: If you do not attend the settlement hearing, the Ontario Munici- pal Board may proceed in your absence. You will not be entitled to any further notice of these proceedings and an order may is- sue which may affect you. • . TIME AND PLACE OF SETTLEMENT HEARING; The settlement hearing will be held at the Council Chambers, Town Hall, Seaforth, on Friday, the 20th day of December, 1991, at the hour of ten o'clock (local time) in the forenoon. If you wish to participate but are unable to attend on this date you should ensure that a representative who is authorized by, you to present your evidence and submissions and deal with the matter fully, attends on your behalf. If any person requires assistance or information regarding the settlement hearing or other Board Hearings, please contact the Ontario Municipal Board at 180 Dundas Street West, Toronto, Ontario M5G 1E5. Telephone (416) 598-2266; Fax (416) 979- 8808. Dated at Toronto this 25th_ day of November, 1991. %:enwi,tti,ti: i11 NI; ..• ..::! it ''• ,,., ,�d.v i, brut • • 1 . _. i:;,; 'DIANA MAORI 8 „ SECRETARY . - ,'h1" '44 For obtenir cet avis an francais, communiquer avec le secre- taire de la Commission au (416) 598-2266. 1 A A A A A A A A A A A A AAw A w w AA AAA A A A w w w A0.04•060000 A 0001011040 AAAAAAAA 11 . 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