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HomeMy WebLinkAboutTimes Advocate, 1994-11-30, Page 28N 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, Til gates gusty Salt d tdmtllo 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 ow (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 uta 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 .SS 6 Pad Casson Director r J 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. Volleyball tourne • • 144 • I f 95 St. Patrick's girls volleyball team in action at Saturday's tournament in Lucan. The team went on to play Colborne in the finals. r 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 t