Loading...
HomeMy WebLinkAboutTimes Advocate, 1995-09-20, Page 6Page 6 Times -Advocate, September 20, 1995 FAMILY Variety show entertains Brenda Burke T•A staff GRAND BEND - Seniors from seven area nursing homes were in- vited Thursday to a free viewing of Mainly Comedy, a mix of song, dance and naughty jokes performed by the Grand Cove Players. After Grand Bend Legion vol- unteers helped audience members into their seats. the seniors saw the dress rehearsal of the amateur show, something they've been in- vited to watch since the theatre group first emerged in 1978. The 200 -seat Grand Cove Club- house was nearly filled to capacity with an audience that clapped and laughed in response to comical skits such as Driving School, fea- turing an elderly lady that re - Forthcoming marriage - Rob- ert and Gail Turner are happy to announce the forthcoming marriage of their daughter Cheryl Elizabeth to Darryl Wil- liam, son of Bill and Wendy Rowan. The wedding will take place at Hensall United Church at 5:30 p.m. on Satur- day, September 23, 1995. Reception to follow Hensall Community Centre. Forthcoming marriage - Dave and Mag Urlin of Exeter and Jerry and Josie Kukula of Lon- don are pleased to announce the forthcoming marriage of their children Jodi Elizabeth and Jerry Joseph. The wed- ding will take place on Satur- day, November 4, 1995 at Si- loam United Church in London at 3:00 p.m. Reverend Rich- ard Hawley officiating. Forthcoming marriage - Les and Ann Wernham of Exeter are pleased to announce the forthcoming marriage of their son Brian Leslie to Lisa Anne, daughter of Robert and Ann Fosbury of Caledonia. The wedding will take place at Christ Our King Lutheran Church, Mississauga on Sat- urday, September 23, 1995. Rash of bike thefts hit Exeter, a ;a i n EXETER - On Wednesday polict: dealt with several bicycle thefts. A purple 15 -speed girls' bike was stolen from behind Darlings Food Meat Market. An 18 -speed mens' purple Rene- gade hike and a black Triumph Grand Mesa were stolen from the S.H.D.H.S. area. • Also, an I8 -speed blue CCM Ex- cel was taken from the Exeter Pub- lic School area. To assist police in the recovery of stolen bicycles, use serial numbers and exact descriptions. Car stereo stolen HENSALL - A Pioneer stereo and speakers were stolen from a car parked in a residence driveway on Sept. 11. 4 Dave Wilson does an impression of Fred Scuttle, a character of the television show, Benny Hill, at the Grand Cove Club- house Thursday Heart health is topic of seminar Joan Beierling VARNA - The Stanley Club Women are invited to attend "Women and Heart Health" spon- sored by Heart and Stroke Founda- tion, Huron Chapter and Huron County Health Unit at OMAFRA office, 100 Don Street. Clinton. Breakfast will be served at 8:30 a.m. Saturday, September 23. The myths and realities of heart health in women will be the topic of dis- cussion. A panel of health profes- sionals will make presentations and answer questions. Anyone interested can register with the Huron County Health Unit at 482-3416. This concludes at 12:30 p.m. Call Elva or Anna to order tickets for the Musical Show VE50 on Oc- tober 11 at 7:30 p.rn. at the Legion Hall in Clinton. Tickets are $8.00. for the show and refreshments. This event replaces thc October' meeting. Deadline is September 30 unless there are still tickets availa- ble. make me a means of Your peace." Anthems "Rock me gentle" and "Alleluia to the Lord" were accom- panied by DcRivers. Following the service many families. had gather- ings to celebrate the anniversary. ,Next Sunday services in both churches will resume as usual. UCW Thursday, September 21 Goshen UCW will meet at the home of Evelyn McKinley. at 8 p.m. Erin Keys will be the guest speaker. Shower Thursday, September 28 there will he a bridal shower for Janet Coleman, daughter of Jack and El- eanor Coleman at the Complex at 8 p.m. Anniversary Sunday Anniversary Sunday at Varna United Church was led by guest speaker Bruce Whitmore. He gave a very thought-provoking sermon. Special music was by Miriam De River's friends from London, Kris- ten Kumpf and Jennifer McGib- hon. Their first anthem was "Lord peatedly failed her driving tests, and Five Little Pigs, centred around a bartender's famous beer served to active neighborhood pigs. Some of the skits were put to rhyme. Oh Dear! What Can the Mauer be? was based on the rhyme by the same title but the words were switched to Seven Old Ladies Locked in the Lavatory. Between skits, master of cer- emonies Derek Greenhough told racy jokes. "Here's a little story that takes you all the way back to the garden of Eden," he began. An imitation of Fred Scuttle, a character on the television show, Benny Hill, was included as well as a Phantom of the Opera song and Fred Astaire/Ginger Rogers dance numbers described by Green - hough as belonging to those "hap- py, non-violent musicals." Even a bit of audience inter- raction occured as Chef Davido spilled The Best Rum Cake Ever on front row audience members ex- claiming, "Can I have the rum back? You can keep the cake!" "If there's any of that rum cake left, we'll serve it to you at inter- mission," added Greenhough after the incident. The performance also contained loads of sex appeal, arriving at its height when a man dressed in skimpy bunny ears underwear car- rying a giant aspirin bottle chased a woman off the stage. "Every show is new every year," said Greenhough in an interview during intermission. It's his fifth year directing the seasonal show which now has 55 Grand Cove performers, seven of which are new to the stage this year. Each annual performance, usual- ly consisting of a variety of en- tertainment, is conceived during the winter months from a library of skits, then constructed in the spring and practiced all summer until it goes to stage each fall. The paid performances of Mainly Comedy were held last Friday and Saturday night in the Grand Cove Clubhouse. Parked car vandalized EXETER - A parked Chevrolet Malibou was key -scratched in the South Huron Recreation Centre parking lot on Sept. 11. Local accidents HAY TWNP - Six passengers were treated for injuries at South Huron Hospital following a single vehicle accident on Sideroad 15-16 Saturday at 1:30 a.m. The vehicle, which was demol- ished, was operated by Kathleen Rathwell of Hensall. Vehicles operated by Ellen Mem- mel-Shapiro of Zurich and Jennifer McNeilly of Exeter were severely damaged in a collision at the inter- section of Sanders St. and Pryde Blvd. Saturday at 7:45 a.m. On Sept. 11 at 7:20 a.m., vehicles operated by Lorne Talyor of Forest and Shirley Baker of Huron Park collided. Vehicle damage was con- sidered moderate. A vehicle was slightly damaged Wednesday when John Warr, of London collided with a deer on Hwy 4 at 11:00 p.m. School Bus Delays and Cancellations due to inclement weather The following schools will be announced on radio stations London 980 AM on your dial London BX 93 92.7 FM on your dial Wingham 920 AM on your dial Usborne Central School South Huron District High School Exeter Public School • Precious Blood School Our Lady of Mount Carmel School St. Anne's Clinton (routes #1, #2, #3) Please clip and save CHARTE:FIWAYS TRANSPORTATION LIMITED -w. ca.. About KPCIS. Exeter 235-0450, Ken Ogden Mgr. r • UCW hold September meeting Rhoda Rohde United Church women THAMES ROAD - The September meeting start • wi a delicious smorgasbord supper catered by women of the Hurons le stitute. The tables were decorated with flower arrangements made y rn Dougal. They were won by Kathy Bray, Myrtle Pengelly, Hele W her. Diane Jeffrey welcomed everyone to the meeting a ad a poem "Smile". The women sang "Happiness Is The Lords.. Aline Stewart read the Scripture, Proverbs 16:20 and Proverbs 17: 22 d` also led in prayer. A reading "A Day For God to Laugh" was read by M. aret McCart- er and also led in prayer. The offering was received by June Stewart and Anne ay with of- fertory prayer by Diane Jeffery. A reading "Autumn GIs. " was read by Anne Bray. A reading "Happiness" was read by June Stewart. A hu rous read- ing "The New Age for Home Economics" was read by ne Bray. Agnes Bray played several piano numbers which were mu•• enjoyed. Anne thanked Agnes and presented her with a tlower arrang tent. "It's a Small World" was sung. Jeffery closed the wors service with prayer. Margaret Stewart opened the business part of the meetin with a poem, "A Haze on the Horizon". She thanked the ladies for ettering. also the program committee. Stewart wanted the women to convey thanks to Alice Cann andMari- lyn Pym for planting and looking after the flower beds. The minutes were read, many cards of thanks and other literature were read. Marilyn Pym gave the treasurers report Pat Ballantyne gave the church treasurers report. Anne Bray spoke about the cards and also handed out the Christmas catalogues and suggested getting orders in early. It was decided to get blinds for the three windows that were not f n- ished. The visiting committee for the next four months are Group U. Join Morgan, C. Pat Ballantyne, W. June Stewart. The president gave the highlights of the meeting she attended it Brussels of which the theme was "Worship and Work". . It was moved and seconded that $50. be given to Medical Electives. "May the Good Lord Bless and Keep you" was sung. Margaret closed with prayer which brought an enjoyable evening to a close. church service Rev. Jim Allsop was in charge of the regular church service on Swr- day morning. i The Responsive Reading was taken from a paraphrasetof Psalm 121. The choir sang "Clap Your Hands" accompanied by the rganist Mar- lyn Vandenbussche. Everyone sang the children's hymn "God Who Made T Earth" and Rev. Allsop told the childrens story "About A Compass." • Coming events Sunday October 1 the ETZWEK Youth Group meeting 1 Thames Road at 7:30 p.m. for all youth grade seven and up. Bring y ur loonie. The leaders will supply the snacks. Wednesday October 4 the Session will meet at 7 p.m. fol wed by the official board meeting at 8 p.m. at Elimville United Church Monday October 2 the UCW will meet with Karen Etheringtbn, Dor- is Elford, Kay Cunnington and Anne Kernick in charge of the meeting and for the roll call "Bring vegetables, fruit, flowers etc. for decorating for Thanksgiving." Lunch Group U. Personals People from this community attended the open house for Howari and Marion Johns in honor of their 55th wedding anniversary on Sattrday at the 3 AAA Restaurant, Exeter. Congratulations Howard and Maion. They have moved to their new home in Exeter. We are sorry to lave them leave the community. Dave and Donna Van Allen, Rachel. Sarah and Tyler of Crostrill spent the weekend with Margaret Stewart. Congratulations to Glenn and Dorothy Jeffery, Bob and Jean Shrp on the birth of another grand daughter Patricia Michelle, a daughter ror Alan and Jay Jeffery of Woodstock on Thursday. No help from county EXETER - Councilor Roy Trieb- ner reported to Exeter Council Monday night a three-person corn- mittee consisting of himself, Coun- cilor Thom Hughes and Councilor Wendy Boyle met with the County Library Board on the Sept. 14 to plead for additional funding. "Exeter is responsible for the en- tire capital costs and yet there are a great many rural users. Although the Comity Librgrian says that Ex- eter requires a 5,000 square foot building, it will continue to support only 3,500 square feet at $4.50 a square foot," said Hughes.. Triebner condemned the board for not supporting the librarian po- sition. "I'm not sure what their mandate is. I really question thc need for such a large body (about 15 mem- bers) to do what it presumes isits responsibility. There are costs as- sociated with it that might be better spent on our county libraries," said Triebner. • 1 .... - Merry Rags FALL SALE 20% off all fall merchandise Starts Friday Sept. 22nd Open 7 days 238-2818 1 1/4 miles S. of Grand Bend