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Home My WebLink AboutTimes Advocate, 1994-8-3, Page 7• ► • • ► • 4 Graduate - Mr. and Mrs. Wil- liam Sutherland are pleased to announce the graduation of their daughter Carrie from Kings College U. W.O. on June 3, 1994 with her Bachelor of Arts in Sociology degree. She previously received an S.S. W. diploma from Lambton Col- lege, Sarnia and is employed by The Crest Centre, Lucan. Granton WI members enjoy bus trip By Muriel Lewis. GRANTON - The Granton Women's Institute and friends en- joyed njoyed a bus trip on Thursday, July 28 to Dolls in Toyland, Coyle's and the Wedge Cheese House at• Tillsonhurg, then on to Port Dover for dinner at the Erie Beach Hotel. In the afternoon, the group at- tended the Lighthouse Theatre for "A Closer Walk with Patsy Cline." A number of family relations at- tended the Eedy Reunion hosted at the home of Charlie and Doreen Eedy, near Birr on Sunday, July 31. Ron Riddell was president and Dorothy Taylor secretary. Paul and Kim Lewis, near Dorchester, ex- tended an invitation to hold the re- union at their place next year on July 30. The Granton Fire Department re- sponded quickly to a lire in the kitchen of Betty Ronney's home on King Street in Granton which started about 9:45 p.m. Saturday night. There were no services at either of the churches in Granton on Sun- day,. July 31. Regular services at St. Thomas' Anglican Church will resume next Sunday at 11 a.m. At Granton United Church, the next regular service will he on Au- gust 28. Vacation Bible School The Vacation I3ihle School was held at the Granton United Church, Monday to Friday, July 25-29. The theme this year was P.A.R.T.Y. and there was 'stand- ing room only' in the church base- ment when all the children and leaders gathered to 'Praise and Re- joice Together, Yes!" After the opening songs and message. led by April Bryan and Carolyn Bryan, the more than 80 children divided into their classes for bible stories and activities. Thcir teachers and helpers in- cluded: Mary Waters, Kelly Wa- ters, Kelly Hack, Ken French, Katherine Malcoc, Carlene Coos, Penny McRobert, Susan Bryan, Jill Muir, Carolyn Bryan, Maggie Ostler, Jcnine French, Tara West - man and Melanie Roberson. The craft hall under the direction of Doreen Mc Robert and Deb McRobert burst with activity and creativeness, keeping the helpers, Cathie Westman, Stephanie Cur - rah. Norma Pihl, Elsa Pihl and Em- ily Pihl constantly on the go. Thanks to Jane Garrett and Ruth Harlton, there wcrc snacks always ready and waiting, giving thc chil- dren a welcome mid-morning break. Swimming was a highlight* for many children as each class had a chance to enjoy the generous hos- pitality of Jim and Lillus Riddell or Robert and Colleen Thorpe. Thanks also to Deb Toll for her assistance in this area. Parents and friends were invited to a closing as- sembly, where some of the songs, bible verses, and stories were pre- sented. 0 FAMILY Grand Bend dance pair invited for Toronto encore Fred Struckett and Helen Stewart sought the help of a choreographer for their return to the Seniors Jubilee GRAND BEND - Fred Struck- ett and Helen Stewart are taking their dancing talents to Toronto again. The pair were invited back to Roy Thompson Hall for their sec- ond year at the Seniors Jubilee, a four-day, 80 -act celebration of the talents of Ontario's retirees, now in its sixth year. Struckett and Stewart will be dancing on August 1¢, and have decided to take their repeat per- formance very seriously indeed. Last year, the pair auditioned for the Jubilee on the advice of their friends at Grand Cove Es- tates who had attended the 1992 show. Struckett and Stewart's talents are well-known to Grand Cove residents through the an- nual variety shows organized in the retirement community. The Jubilee is something of a variety show, and many of its acts arc done by retired pro- fessional entertainers. Neither Struckett or Stewart danced pro- fessionally, but they find they fit right in. "It's all age 55 and up...," said Stewart, and laughs. "And we're not going any higher up than that." At least this year they know what to expect. Stewart said coming out onto a stage in front of 2,500 people was a little in- timidating. "My knees were knocking," she said. Last year the pair choreo- graphed their own jazz dance number, but decided this year to enlist the support of choreog- rapher and professor of dance and Kinesiology from the Uni- versity of Western Ontario, Don- na Peterson. "They're good workers," said Peterson of Struckett's and Stew- art's enthusiasm. "They'd go away, come back and surprise me." The piece they are dancing to this year is St. Louis Blues by Henry Cuesta, a Mississauga - based composer. Anyone who can't make it to Roy Thompson Hall might be able to visit Gode- rich on August 18, 19, or 20, when Stewart and Struckett will be performing in a variety show there. The partners didn't pair up their dancing talents until they met at Grand Cove Estates...six years ago. "It can't be that long," joked Struckett. "We're too young." "The only regret I have is I didn't do this professionally when I was younger," said Stew- art "You've got the (dancing) hug." comrnented their choreog- rapher. Fred Struckett and Helen Stewart of Grand Bend will have their dancing talents featured for the second year at the Seniors Jubilee in Toronto later this month. Memorial service in Hensall By Liz Sangster HENSALL - Rev. Henry Annen conducted a memorial service last Sunday at Hensall Union Ceme- tery. The ceremony was opened with Roy Ellis on the bagpipes and Rob- ert Cameron provided musical ac- companiment throughout the ser- vice with his pump organ. Trio, Bronwyn Pearson, Chris Passmore and Shannon Kammerer sang the "Cantatc Domino". On behalf of Branch 468 of the Royal Canadian Legion, Jack Sim- mons placed a wreath in memory of fallen comrades. Rev. Annen read the names of those buried at thc ce- metery within thc last year. The service closed with prayer. At the Hensall United Church, this past Sunday, Rev. Henry An - nen conducted the service and Doug Klopp was the organist. Sun- day School was conducted by Eve- lyn Elder. Flowers were placed in the church in memory of Grant MacLean. During the month of August, while Rev. Annen is on vacation, the sermons will be conducted by: Sharon Wurm, August 7; Rev. Zie- gler, August 14; Rev. Peebles, Au- gust 21; George Cowan, August 28. During the month of August the members of the congregation can contact Rev. Cordell Parsons, in case of a pastoral emergency (235-0860 or at home 657-9873). Recent severe storms have in- flicted some damage orthe proper- ty of village residents. A mature tree in front of Mary Roobol's house was destroyed after being struck by lightning July 25. The sympathy of the community is extended to the families of Percy Campbell and Grant MacLean. Louise's Unique Interiors OpENiNq SOON 436 Main St., Exeter 4 4 4 ► 4 4 ► 4 4 ► 4 ► ► ► 4 ► 4 ► 4 Tuesday Dinner Specia aJy Hamburger & Small Fries •'N► M •••••I'► br►w*n el Coon I i•• 261-263 MAIN STREET, EXETER IL Ilk - - • • ► ► ► • Times -Advocate, August 3, 1994 Page 7 Slovak extravaganza coming to Lambton Heritage Museum GRAND BEND - The Slovak Heritage Days scheduled for the Lambton Heritage Museum on Au- gust 28 will be a colourful and unique celebration of cultural heri- tage, according to event co- ordinator Julia Podgorski, of Bo- sanquet Township. The event offers a rare chance to see and hear over 30 performers coming from Slovak- ia specifically for the event. Foremost on the entertainment killing is the bulous Technic En- semble, h ' ging 35 members di- rect fro ratislava, Slovakia. The museum event is their major venue during their Canadian visit. The en- semble consists of three distinct troupes, each consisting of per- formers professionally respected in their own right. The ensemble in- cludes a dance troupe that special- izes in traditional routines and steps; a folk orchestra playing typi- cal instruments; and a choral group. The ensemble makes an annual foreign exchange to a site outside of Slovakia, and this is the first time that they have visited North America. They will be met by the Slovakian Ambassador to Canada, and the Provincial Minister of Cul- ture, who have both been invited to the event. The event builds on a base of in- terest and exhibits developed last year through a partnership between the museum and members of the Alvinston Slovak Hall, guest curat- ed by Doreen Pitel and Linda Podo- linsky. Those displays of inherited cultural items brought from the old country by ancestors, totalled over 23 exhibit themes, and have been extended and added to since their opening to create a new exhibit for the Slovak Heritage Day. This event on August 28 has been spon- sored by Branch 68 of the Canadian Slovak League, to celebrate the 50th Anniversary of their Second District Assembly in Canada. Another feature of the family out- ing will be traditional foods of East Europe, with a full variety of meats, salads and the famous Slo- vak pastries included in the ticket price. A North American greeting by Chippewa dancers of nearby Kettle and Stoney Point is sched- uled to kick off the proceedings with a special welcome for the Technic members to Canada. The heritage day celebrations get underway at 1 p.m., and will close with an evening dance. Tickets for the event, including the pro- gramme, the meal, the museum special exhibits, and the dance, are available for $15 from John Misek, Alvinston; co-ordinator Julia Pod- gorski, at 243-2356; Camilla Zale- sak of Sarnia, Peter Marek, London or John Kopcok, Windsor. Every- one is welcome for this cross- cultural exchange of the heritage of music, dance, song and food. Ad- vance tickets are strongly recom- mended, to avoid disappointment. • Arrowwood Farms Red currants $1.50 qt. Blueberries $1.55 Ib. Dried Flowers 4 roads south of Melbourne on County Road 9. Turn right, go 1/2 mile 8 - 8 Monday to Friday 8 - 5 Saturday. Closed Sunday 289-2403 S A Tradition of Faintly Service s� - -4; A.v.44.*-.0 �•r' a)1 s • ' 4t*" 41 since 1887 !II(' family o/ I)inrley's Fur!('1'(1! Ilona' Inc. can relate to families /Felin( S01'roU' b('('(111s(' IL'(''re been working with people ill times ()/ dr'ic'/ /in' years. 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