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Clinton News-Record, 1983-08-10, Page 19L�Zty laya CLINTON NEWS -RECORD, WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 10, 1983—PAGE 19 a{radian S IC RISC JOCKEY SERVICE Darrell Lavis, 8, of Clinton recently obtained the highest overall mark of 98 at the 30th annual Central Music League Festival held in Kitchener. Darrell plays the guitar. (Rod Hilts photo) Guitar students compete Local guitar students of Paul Stevenson, Clinton, recently competed in the 30th annual Central Music League festival at the Valhalla Inn in Kitchener. They competed against other students from Kitchener -Waterloo, Cam- bridge, Toronto, Bramalea, Tillsonburg, London, Listowel, Harriston, Mit- chell, Brantford and Exeter. The Adjudicator's Award was given to the highest mark in the class, first class ribbons going to those with marks between 80-100 and second class 70-79. Results were as follows: Primary - Bradley Ribey, Seaforth, First Class. Class 1 - Darrell Levis, Clinton, Adjudicator's Award; Jeff Bailey, Blyth, Holly Reeves, Chris, Reeves, Seaforth, Dwight Caldwell, Auburn, Donald First Class marks and Elaine Carlin, Clinton ob- tained Second Class mark. Class 2 - Dawn Powell, Darren Stevenson, Matthew Butcher, Elaine Carlin, Susan Govenlock, Clinton, Tim Nolan, Walton, Scott Kirton, Varna, Brad Schroeder, Winthrop, Chris Smith, Jeff Medd and Lori Hetherington, S'eaforth all obtained First Class marks. Class 3 - First Class marks went to Mark Gilbert and Michelle Hewer of Clinton: Class 4 - Tim Craig, Clin- ton, First Class. Class 5 - David Stevenson, Clinton, Adjudicator's Award; David Whyte of Seaforth and Douglas Gilbert of Brodhagen receiv- ed First Class marks. Open Artist (13 and Over) - Douglas Gilbert, Brodhagen, Second Place, David Steven- son, Clinton, Third Place, Fourth Place. Class 1 Duets - Chris and Holly Reeves, Adjudicator's Award; Jeff Bailey and Dar- rell Levis, Adjudicator's Award; Donald Dale and Dwight Caldwell, First Class mark. Class 2 Duets - Dawn Powell and Darren Steven- son, Adjudicator's Award; Chris Smith and Lori Hether- ington, Scott Kirton and Mat- thew Butcher, Tim Nolan and Bradley Schroeder all received First Class marks. Class 4 Duets - The Ad- judicator's Award went to Mark Gilbert and Michelle Hewer. Open Duets - Douglas Gilbert and David Stevenson received the Adjudicator's Award. Special mention went to Darrell Levis of Clinton who obtained the highest mark Daley Clinton all received and Tim Craig, Clinton, overall with 98. After Five Club looks at cool summer fashions The Goderich and District After Five Club met June 21 at the Candlelight Restaurant and enjoyed an evening geared to `Summer Travel'. Everyone was greeted by the executive members who dressed in vacation fashions. Vicki Gordon and Joan Gibb from Thomas Cook Travel (Canada) Ltd., presented an interesting film on "Vacationing in Ontario." The girls brought along a supply of travel literature and were on hand for questions following the program. Music was provided by Colleen Maguire and everyone enjoyed and ap- preciated her background introduction as they travelled to Ireland and Israel through the two solo selections. The evening was highlighted by the guest speaker, Mary -Jo Patterson from Conn, Ontario. All were touched by Mary-Jo's honesty and humor as she shared her struggles and joys. Mary -Jo and her husband Gary, both professional people, were livinglife at its best -- possessing material wealth but feeling an emptiness in their lives. Mary -Jo shared the difference Christ has made in her life and con- cluded with a beautiful song. She and her husband (newly ordained) will be starting a new life ministering to a three point charge. In July, a number of members attended the Kincardine C.W.C. and enjoyed a presentation on recognizing and buying antiques and collectibles. The speaker was June Prentice, a mother and wife of former NHL hockey player, Dean Prentice. June will be in Goderich in the very near future. The Fall program is being planned now for the fourth Tuesday evening of each month. Some of the special features to look forward to are: an audio and visual presentation of "Autumn Splendor" by Mac Camp- bell; a fashion show by Rosemary's ( formerly The Clothes Closet); a fall fair; and.. just in time for Christmas, a session on gift wrapping -neat, nifty ways to wrap those special gifts. The fall fair will feature tables of preserves, baked goods, candy and crafts. This will be an opportunity for all to donate and buy. Please be preparing now. A prayer coffee is planned for Wednesday, August 24 at 10 a.m. at 98 Park Street in Goderich. Weather per- mitting, activities will be held at the beach. An Autumn Dessert and Coffee is planned for Tuesday, September 27 from 7:30-9:30 p.m. at the Can- dlelight Restaurant in Goderich. More information will follow in early Sep- tember. CONCRATUTATIONS TO TNE WINNERS Of THE visou HOG HUNT CAR RALLK, Y J©_ NNE BUCHANAN The Innocent and the Just, the Blyth Summer Festival's fourth play of the season, is a well-written, well -acted production which leaves the audience asking themselves some hard-hitting questions about religion and hypocrisy. The central character in the play is Bousille, a simple- minded but devoutly religious servant to a small- town Catholic Quebecois family concerned with keeping up appearances after their youngest member is accused of murder. Pressure is brought to bear on Bousille after the family discovers that he is the only witness to the murder and that the outcome of the trial will depend almost solely upon his testimony. In just his third English language role, Paul Latreille plays Bousille with such innocence and vulnerability that the audience can im- mediately like him and later pity him at the hands of the family bully, Henri (Milea Potter). Another outstanding performance is given by Harry Nelken as Phil, the drunken easy-going brother- in-law of Henri. While cer- tainly not a virtuous character, he is an amiable chap who offers comic ob- servations on the family members and their situation. Unlike the brutal Henri, he lacks that underlying meanness of spirit and merely tries to go along keeping peace in the family. Terry Tweed is good in her role as Phil's shrewish wife Aurore. She is simply the female version of her brother Henri. Equally good are Nancy Beatty as Noella and Deborah Grover as Colette, friends who unfortunately become ° involved with the family. Noella is the recently -wed wife of Henri and Colette is the formee girlfriend of Henri's brother Garry, the family member accused of murder. Jessica Booker, as the matriarch of the family, spends most of her time being hysterical over "her poor baby" in jail and praying to Sainte Anne' for his release. Her character is to be pitied as much as scorned because she is a hypocrite without even being aware of it. Robbie O'Neill offers comic relief from the grim facts in the play as Theophile, a silly religious brother who is sent to comfort the family but who instead makes them more distraught. Small roles are played by John C. Rutter as the family's lawyer and Rick Martin and Chris Royal who share the part of a bellboy since the play is set in a hotel room in Montreal. As usual, the set (this time designed by Dorian Clark), pays close attention to detail and is most meticulous in giving a sense of time and place. Costumes by Kerry Hackett also reflect the era. The play was first written in 1959 by Quebec playwright Gratien Gelinas and from the Blyth production, it is easy to see why it has since become a classic in Canadian theatre, being performed over 600 times. The Innocent and the Just will play August 11, 12, 17, 18 (at 2 p.m.) and 20. The Tomorrow Box, the Festival's final production of the season, opens August 23. Playhouse comedy looks at how the other half loves By D. Kloeze Alan Ayckbourn's comedy, How the Other Half Loves, opened at the Huron Country Playhouse to a pleasant, if not overwhelming, response last Wednesday night. The play is British comedy at its very best, a play of coincidences, of double- entendres and mistaken meanings. It demands precision and a great deal of energy on the stage, and the Playhouse cast delivers up the required ingredients. Of course, the play's success is also greatly owing to its direction. Michael Boucher has been blessed with a strong cast, and he keeps a firm hold on the play's timing. Boucher is meticulous about detail; the cues are'tight, and the action fast and slick. The play centres around the premise that the audience is looking in two different living rooms at the same time. One belongs to a fairly rich couple, and is decorated accordingly, the other to a couple whose husband works in the same firm for the richer gen- tleman. The set is as meticulous as the direction. It is sym- metrically opposed to itself, with three alternating wall sections of the blue and white richly decorated room op- posite three similar sections of a yellow painted suburban living room. As well as seeing the two rooms at the same time, the audience also follows -the actions of two families simultaneously. The source of the play's sometimes satirical humor is the comparison ` of the two families, in different social classes, and the different ways they look at situations. The play is a typical romantic comedy of errors. It has the required new plot twist every five minutes. It comes to be quite a chore to determine who is supposed to be having an affair with whom. It is a tremendous task to keep the plot clear enough to follow, and the cast does this job com- mendably. Best in the six -person cast is definitely Jack Northmore as Frank Foster, the befuddled but well-meaning rich office boss. He is the patriarch of the comedy, and much rests on his ability to show both extreme dull - headedness and intelligence at the same time. In Foster, Ayckbourn produces the . comic epitome of a bore, and Northmore brings the character off well. Peggy Mahon as Fiona Foster is also very good in her role of the spoiled rich wife. She puts on an im- posing air of self-confidence, of dignity, and stand- off ishness. The Phillips family, played by Nicola Lipman and Peter Messaline, are the Country Gold Rock 'n® Roll DISCO, POLKAS, WALTZES GOOD RECORDED MUSIC FOR WfzoD i,ss. DANCES. 4ANN,VERSARIER. PARTIES. ETC ETHEL, ONTAR IO BRUSSELS - BBT -6159 - DAYS OR EVENINGS contrasting couple, not as rich as the Fosters, and certainly less sophisticated. The Featherstones are a third couple brought into the action. Larry Aubrey is good as a super -efficient ac- countant. Annabel Kershaw is another of the play's delights, she plays a very shy, nervous woman who is trying to come out of her shell, and she does it with a proper amount. of timidity and self-unassurance. While all the actors are professionally very good in their roles, the play lacks a certain flair. Perhaps in the director's attention to detail and precision, the cast lost opportunities for spontaneity and freshness. The play is technically well-done, and very well - acted, though, and offers an enjoyable evening of en- tertainment. How the Other Half Loves runs until August 13 on the Main Stage at the Playhouse, in Grand Bend. Game farm offers picnic facilities The Clinton Fish and Game Farm is an excellent place to go for a quiet picnic or a pleasant walk over the trails. The archery trail has a variety of scenery and only takes a few minutes to enjoy. Members are welcome to use the farm for these purposes, but they are urged to clean up after themselves so that others may enjoy the farm. Club members are invited to take a break from their busy summer schedule and attend the dance at the club on August 13. Tickets are available at the club house and from members. Music will be provided by the band Free Wheelin. Also coming in the near future is the ham shoot. This will be held on August 28 Lawn reception for newlyweds The summer blood donor is a rare bird. Bee friends far life Holdlway,, July 16, 11953 i► . whrullrg Muer Ia.. TQM *Mow Dos hood* Cool sod J.,su F (Fitzgerald Studios photo) Mr. and Mrs. Wes Chambers A lawn reception celebrated the marriage of Wes Chambers and Mary . Ann Caldwell, both of Clinton on June 25. The couple, married at St. Andrews Presybterian Church by Rev. Tom Duke, completed their wedding day with an outdoor reception at their 34 Bond Street home in Clinton. The groom is the son of Bill and Gladys Chambers of Clinton and the bride is the daughter of Elmer Frey and the late Dorothy Frey, also of Clinton. The bride and groom were given away by their children Chris and Craig Caldwell and Troy Chambers. Mrs. Wendy McFarlan of Clinton was the matron of honor and John Kassies, also of Clinton was the best man. A nephew of the bride, Bradley Hymers of Clinton was the usher. The newlyweds honeymooned in the Pen- nsylvania Pocono Moun- tains. Blanching preserves veggies For best results when freezing vegetables, pay careful attention to blan- ching, says Food and Nutri- tion Specialist Monica Beau- mont of the Ontario Ministry of Agriculture and Food's (OMAF) rural organizations and services branch. Blanching is a necessary process because it stops or slows down the action of naturally -occurring en- zymes that may cause deterioration during food storage. Blanching times are very specific and it is important to follow the recommended times; if a vegetable is not blanched long enough, it will develop off -flavors within a few months and may discolor, toughen and lose nutrients; if vegetables are blanched too long, they tend to be overcooked and lack flavor. Blanching is really quite simple, she says. Bring four litres (16 cups) of water to a rolling boil in a large kettle. Place vegetables in a wire basket, colander or cheesecloth bag. Blanch no more than 500 grams (about one pound) of prepared vegetables at a time. Lower vegefnbles Into the boiling water, cover, and im- mediately start timing. Keep heat on high so that the water will quickly return to the boil. To prevent flavor transfer, blanch the same vegetables in the same water. Remove vegetables and chill immediately by placing in ice water. Cool vegetables the same length of time they were blanched. Drain thoroughly, pat dry, pack and freeze. Before blanching a second amount, be sure the water is again at a rolling boil. More information on freez- ing is available at local OMAF offices. starting at 1 pen. The event will provide members with an opportunity to get out into the country for a few hours to enjoy the fresh air, to visit with friends, to watch the shooting and take part in the event as well. BELL - MORRISON Jack and Tove Bell are pleased to announce the marriage of their daughter Vicky to Roger Morrison, son of Gordon and Phyllis Morrison of Lucknow, Ont. The wedding is to take place Saturday, August 20, 1983 at the home of grandparents Bill and Dorothy Bell, Kippen, Ontario. Open reception to follow at Hensall Community Centre. Everyone welcome. ******************* * EXPERIENCE THE EXCITEMENT OF THE C.N.E. 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