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Page 28 Times-Adv(kate, November 30, 1994
The Secret Garden makes
its debut for holiday season
LONDON - Paul Ledoux's stage adaptation of The
Secret Garden, one of the most famous children's
books of all time, comes to The Grand just in time for
the holiday season. Because of popular demand, the
performance schedule of The Secret Garden has al-
ready been extended! The show now runs from No-
vember 29 until December 24. Since its publication in
1991, Frances Hodgson Burnett's story of the or-
phaned Mary Lennox and her discovery of the hidden
garden, has captured the hearts of readers of all ages.
This stage adaptation of the perennial favourite is sure
to delight all who see it!
Eleven -year-old Maggie Blake, who portrayed Helen
Keller in last season's production of The Miracle
Worker, plays Mary. Twelve -year-old Aidan De Sa-
laiz, who will be remembered by Grand audiences as
Tiny Tim in A Christmas Carol, is Colin, the cousin
Mary helps get well, aided by the young gardener,
Dickon who has a special rapport with the natural
world. Dickon is being played by Eric Woolfe, who
also appeared in A Christmas Carol and returns later
this season in Broadway Bound. Colin's father, Lord
Archibald Craven, is played by The Grand's Artistic
Associate Charlie Tomlinson.
Also on the staff at Misselthwaite Manor, the York-
shire estate of the Cravens, are former Grand Artistic
Director Bernard Hopkins as gardener Ben Weather-
taff, Brigitte Robinson (A Christmas Carol) as house-
keeper Mrs. Medlock, and Kate Hennig (Jaques Brel
is Alive...) as Dickon's sister, the chambermaid Mar-
tha.
Distinguished actor and former Grand Artistic Di-
rector William Hutt will direct the production. De-
signers John Thompson and Charlotte Dean, who de-
signed the sets and costumes respectively for both
Ned Durango Comes to Big Oak and A Christmas
Carol, return to undertake those duties for this pro-
duction.
The Secret Garden runs until December 24 with
performances Monday through Saturday evenings
with a special 7:30 p.m. Family Curtain and Wednes-
days and Saturdays at 2 p.m. The Secret Garden clos-
es with a Christmas Eve Matinee, Saturday Decem-
ber 24 at 2 p.m. Ticket prices range from $20. to $49.
Tickets for children under 15 years of age are half-
price.
For ticket information, please visit The Grand
Theatre Box Office at 471 Richmond Street or call
519-672-8800. Toll free from area code 519 at 1-800-
265-1593.
New insurance rating system
MARKHAM - A new insurance
rating system for cars will encour-
age manufacturers to build safer,
less damage -prone vehicles and
HURON
COUNTY
HOUSING
AUTHORITY
P.Q. (HC) 95-01 - Electrical
Maintenance
P.Q. (HC) 95-02 - Plumbing,
Heating and Drainage
Maintenance
P.Q. (HC) 95-03 - General
Building Maintenance
Invitations are extended for a
prequalified list of contractors
for the above trades. Work is
on an 'as and when required'
basis following a rotational
system 'established by Huron
County Housing Authority.
Submissions will be received
for the above contracts until
1,1:00 a.m. local time,,
Wednesday. December 7.
1994: by the Huron County
Housing Authority, 44 East
Street, Goderich, Ontario N7A
1N3, (519) 524-2637 from
whom details and specifica-
tions may be obtained.
Please quote specific refer-
ence number as above.
ALL SUBMISSIONS NOT NEC-
ESSARILY ACCEPTED.
will reward consumers for buying
them.
Developed by Vehicle Informa-
tion Centre of Canada and ap-
proved by the Ontario Insurance
Commission for use by Ontario au-
tomobile insurers, this system is
aimed at removing the unfairness
in the conventional system which
relies heavily on manufacturers'
suggested retail price (MSRP).
The new system rates cares for in-
surance purposes more according
to their performance on the road
than according to their initial cost.
Other insurance rating criteria,
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1995 QUOTATIONS
Quotations will be invited for various
items of supplies and equipment
during 1995. Companies wishing to be
placed on the mailing list must clearly
indicate their area(s) of interest, and
send their request in writing to:
Rick Van Der Ley
Purchasing Manager
Huron County Board of Education
103 Albert Street
Clinton, Ontario
NOM ILO
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(haeme Craig 0` Paul Carroll
chair i•f Director
INVITATION TO TENDER
for Demolition and
Removal of House
at 33 Huron St. West, Exeter
Specifications available from Mr. Alex Meikle,
235-2700 South Huron Hospital
Tenders to be returned by 5 December 1994
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Notice
Township of _Usboine
Usborne Township Council requests the co-operation of the
ratepayers regarding the parking of cars and other vehicles on
township roads during the period in which snow clearing oper-
ation is necessary.
The township will not be held responsible for any damage
done to these vehicles. Also the residents are asked to co-
operate by not pushing or dumping snow or Ice out of private
driveways onto public roads or road allowance as fhls practice
could lead to an accident, In the event of which ratepayer con-
cerned could be held liable.
Bylaw #26 1992
Ken Parker
Road Superintendent
The Huron County Board of 8dooettoa
invites tendersfor an
ADDITION 11) HULLI?TT (.ENTRAI. PUBLIC SCHOOL
Sealed lenders addressed to The Huron County Board of Education will be received at
the office of (Jarrett & Markkvitz, 516 Huron Street, Stratford, Ontario, N5A 5T7,
until 1:00 p.m. on Thursday, December 15, 1994.
A Bid Bond amount of 10% of the tender price Is required to accompany the tender.
The successful bidder will be required to provide a 50% Performance Bond and 50%
Labour and Material Payment Bond.
A limited number of larder documents will be available to General Contractors only,
at the office of Ganott dt Marklevits, upon deposit of a certified cheque In the amount
of 550.00 per set.
Lowen or any tender not necessarily accepted.
Omenta Crelg
Chair
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Pad Casson
Director
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such as location, claims . history
and vehicle use, remain the same.
"The price of a car doesn't real-
ly give insurers much of a clue
about the amount of money they
may have to shell out in claims
during its life on Canadian roads,"
says Henning Norup, president of
the Vehicle Information Centre of
Canada. "Under the MSRP-based
system, for example, optional fea-
tures such as premium tires, air
bags and anti -theft devices that can
reduce the cost of insurers' losses
may add substantially to both the
price of the vehicle and the cost of
insuring it.
"Fortunately, there is a solution.:
the Canadian Loss Experience Au-
tomobile Rating (CLEAR) system
allows car insurers in our competi-
tive and fragmented market to
adopt a user -pay concept that pro-
motes fairness and loss preven-
tion," Norup says. VICC is a non-
profit research organization sup-
ported by both private and govern-
ment insurers which underwrite 97
percent of car insurance in Canada
(outside British Columbia and Sas-
katchewan).
The CLEAR system is voluntary
and will be adapted by individual
insurers to market conditions and
in the best interests of their cus-
tomers. By phasing in the new rat-
ing system gradually over a num-
ber of years, insurance companies
will avoid major disruptions in the
market. The system has been de-
signed to be revenue -neutral so
that, while individual premiums
may change, total premiums are
unaffected.
By building and analyzing an in-
surance loss -cost data base far larg-
er than could be amassed by any
one company in the Canadian mar-
ket, VICC provides member com-
panies with rational criteria for the
premiums they charge consumers.
Noting that even the safest cars,
recklessly driven, can ultimately
increase insurers' loss costs and
consumers' premiums, the VICC
president remarked that the
CLEAR system may even help to
change the way that images of
some cars are cultivated.
Exeter
Women's
Ministries
meet
EXETER - The Womens Minis-
tries from the Exeter Pentecostal
Tabernacle was held at the home of
Marion Triebner, November 24 at 2
p.m.
Ruth McLaren, vice president,
presided over the service.
They sang the hymn_ "I am thine
O'%rd." Ada Triebner prayed over
the meeting. They then sang "Hc
Ransomed Me".
Thc roll call was taken and an-
swered by a scripture verse on
"Watch". There were nine present.
In the business portion of the
meeting it was decided to send
money to the Thailand Blind
School.
Jean Jolly gave a missionary
reading, Is. 55:11 and Jack Minor's
Testimony.
There was a special by Mary
Lowden entitled 'Thank You God'.
Shirley Prouty's message of the
afternoon was entitled "Be over -
comers", texts I John 5:4,5 Rev.
taken from Ch. 2 and 3. The group
then prayed.
Lunch was provided by hostess
Jean Jolly.
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St. Patrick's girls volleyball team in action at Saturday's tournament in Lucan. The team
went on to play Colborne in the finals.
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Buddies help with decorations
The children assisted the resi-
dents to string popcorn and
make paper chain garland for
the tree.
ZURICH - Tuesday morning the St. Boniface Grade
5 Buddies from St. Boniface School, Zurich visited
Blue Water Rest Home to help the Residents decorate
the Christmas tree in the auditorium. The children as-
sisted the residents to string popcorn and make paper
chain garland for the tree. Once the job was complete
and the tree was lit, the children joined the residents in
carolling.
In the afternoon the Grand Cove Estates group visit-
ed the home for an afternoon of. song. Irene Kennedy
was pianist and Anna Didier directed the choir in many
Christmas tunes familiar to her audience. Mel Norton
sang "Silver Bells" and Didier sang "Around the Roses
Mary Slept". Many residents recognized their friends
and former neighbours in the chorus line and enjoyed
renewing acquaintances during refreshments.
Wednesday afternoon tea was served by Gladys and
Mary (Curtis) Gingerich in the auditorium to the resi-
dents and their family and friends. In the evening, Mur-
ray Keller, the barber trimmed the gentlemen's brow in
preparation for the annual family -resident Christmas
dinner.
Rev. Colin Stover, Grand Bend United Church con-
ducted Thursday afternoon Chapel Service. Fr. Matthi-
as Wronski, St. Boniface Church, Zurich celebrated
Mass.
Sunday afternoon the Home was full of the sound of
music and friendly laughter as the residents and their
family gathered together to celebrate the coming of the
Christmas season. Lloyd and Helen Otterbein (Zurich)
and Art and Eleanor Horst (Seaforth) opened the after-
noon with some of their favourite selections. Audrey
Haberer, wife of Red who is Chairman of the Board of
Directors, played a lovely selection of Christmas carol
music on the organ and piano. The afternoon was corn-
plete when Mozart Gelinas Sr. and Jr., along with Mar-
tin Gelinas, Leona McBride and Gladys Van Egmond
had the residents up on their feet to the sound of music.
A thank you to the kitchen staff, Directors and their
spouses and Auxiliary members, under the direction
Kathy Steckle, cook supervisor who managed to fill
the palette of 320 guests, 124 entertainers and another
100 residents and workers in less than three hours.
Many travelled long distances in the rain and wind to
make the visit, Michigan, Toronto, St. Thomas, Kitch-
ener, just to name a few. But Edith Yungblut set the
longest pace as she spent two days travelling through
rain and snow from Florida to enjoy dinner with her
husband Earl (Duke). Mozart Gelinas (Sr.), Director
and entertainer, drew the winning name for the afghan
draw, Ruth Erb of Goderich - daughter-in-law of resi-
dent Leonard Erb. Betty Kirk and Lois Thiel, RN's in
charge, coordinated the duties of the nursing staff
around the day's festivities.
Our best wishes to Eleanor Brown who is visiting
South Huron Hospital Exeter.
White Gift Sunday is planned
Don't forget your
white gifts.
VARNA - The Varna Sunday
School Whitc Gift Sunday Gift Ser-
vice and Christmas Programme will
be combined Sunday, December
11. Thc White Gift Service to be
held during church followed by a
short program, lunch and Santa
Claus. Please bring sandwiches and
finger desserts. Don't forget your
white gifts.
The Varna U.C.W. Annual Pot
Luck Christmas Supper will be
held Thursday, December 1 at 6
p.m. at the Varna church.
The Stan Lee Christmas Party
will be Wednesday, December 7 at
6 p.m. at the Blue Fountain Restau-
rant in Clinton. For reservations
call Anna at 263-5360.
The Parent Council at the Huron
Centennial School have committed
themselves to helping the school in
fundraising for new computers and
playground equipment. They have
met and decided on two fundrais-
ers.
The first one being a Family
Dance to be held Friday, December
2 in the school gym from 7:30 to
10:30 p.m. The cost will be $10 per
family. Ladies please bring sand-
wiches or finger desserts. There
will be pop and coffee there. This
should be a fun evening for the
family so please support it.
The second fundraiser is the sell-
ing of meat pies which would make
excellent Christmas gifts.
Huron Centennial will also be
holding their annual Christmas
Concert on Tuesday, December 13
at 1:30 p.m. and Wednesday, De-
cember 14 at 7:30 p.m. Grades 6, 7
and 8 will be presenting "Scrooge
and Co. Ltd."
The Stanley Township Rec Com-
mittee arc also planning a Family
Fun Night to he held Friday, De-
cemhcr 16 at 8 p.m. Ladies please
bring finger desserts with hot dogs
supplied. Santa should also be
there. Help support your Township
and come on out and have some
real family fun.
Large Household and
Antiques Sale
Saturday December 10 at 10 a.m.
at our new Auction Centre at 589_Maln St- South Exeter
IFonner Frame Char Olda Building),
We will be offering the entire Exeter household of Mrs. Molly Rowcliffe
who has moved to the Exeter Villa including an excellent 9 pc. dining
suite, 2 bedroom suites, old cupboards, china and glass and
collectibles. Watch next weeks paper for a full listing.
Auctioneer: Bob Heywood 235-0874
Clearing Auction Sale
Power wood working equipment to he held at Richard Lobb's Auction
Building In Clinton for Ray Bender's Custom Wood working Shop of
Benmiller
Saturday. peyember 3 at 10 a.m.
CAR: 1987 Reliant K car, 4 door as is, 120,000 km , subject to
reserve. Portable building 10 ft. x 12 ft. fully Insulated and paneled
Inside, can be seen at Benmiller business location.
POWER EQUIPMENT: King5 HP 3 speed shaper with 3/4 inch and 1
1/4 Inch spindles, $160. worth of bits to fit shaper, Busy Bee 16
inch planer, 4 sets of knives, Busy Bee 1/4 HP stock feeder, Delta 16
Inch bandsaw, Rockwell 9 inch table saw, Ryobl radial armsaw wit't
router option, shop built hyd. laminator, Delta 6 Inch jointer planer, 2
sets of knives, Busy Bee Inch Universal surface grinder, Delta floor
model drill press, delta 15 Inch scroll saw, 2-6 Inch bench grinders, 2
Delta combination 4 Inch belt and 6 Inch disc bench sanders, Makita
10 Inch compound mitre saw with 12 Inch swing, 2 Makita cordless
drills, 2 Makita 3 x 24 belt sanders, 2 Makita Palm sanders, Makita
variable speed jig saw, Makita circular saw, Makita 1/4 inch and 1/2
Inch spindle router, 2 portable air compressors, Porter cable biscuit
joiner, B & D 3 1/4" planer, several clamps, 2-10 ft. roller tables,
work tables, large tool box, set of Freud carving tools, 6 new screen
doors, B &D 400 Workmate office desk, Kindle IBM compatible
computer nearly new, file cabinet, misc. stock etc. etc.
Terms: Cash or cheque with proper ID.
Auctioneer Richard Lobb 482-7898 Clinton
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