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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Goderich Signal-Star, 1983-12-21, Page 19GODEItICH, ONTARIO, WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 14, 1983 L'il Abner is an a BY JOANNE BUCHANAN L'il Abner, a comedy musical staged at GDCI last week, was an ambitious production to say the least. It featured a cast of over 50 students, a bejfind-thesscenes crew of over 30 students and teachers, and a pit band of 11 musicians. The larger the cast of any play, the greater the opportunity for mistakes. However, the Sunday afternoon version of the play which I saw was a smooth running affair. The coordination of acting, singing, dancing and instrumentals took months of hard work but the culmination of that work paid off handsomely. Based on the hillbilly characters created m Al Capp's cartoon, L'il Abner is set in Dogpatch U.S.A., a town which is about to be blown off the face of the earth unless the townsfolk can find one good reason for it to remain in existence. Cast in the lead roles of L'il Abner and Daisy Mae were Jim Keller and Nisa Howe who both sported strong singing voices. In the play's subplot, Daisy Mae is determined to marry L'il Abner and he, in turn, is just as determined not to marry DaisyMae. One of the stand -outs in the play was Lisa Argyle as the feisty Mammy Yokum. A tiny girl with a big voice, she showed lots of spunk in her portrayal. Paul Murphy as Senator Jack S. Phogbound gave a good oration in the play, speaking out well in a clear southern accent. Jodi Kuran as Stupefyin' Jones didn't have to say anything in her role but her walk said it all—much to the delight of the audience. The muscle men—Brian Fitzsimmons, John McGraw, Jeff Feagan, Andrew Sumner, Ed Craig, Ray Vanstone, Dave Weaver and Jamie Reynolds—just had to stand there and be the strong, silent types. However, their one line, spoken in unison, brought a uproarious response from the audience. Besides the two main characters, major roles were also undertaken by Murray Lane as the villainous Earthquake McGoon, Chuck Egener as Marryin' Sam, Steve Barwick as Pappy Yokum, Darryl Wilson as General Bullmoose, Kent Milburn as Dr. Finsdale, Melaine Jeffery as Appaisonata Von Climax, Mike Maurer as Available Jones and Glen Feagan as Evil Eye Fleagle. All are to be congratulated for their delivery and timing. The Dog Patch wives were en- thusiastically played by Carol Ann Smyth, Rhonda McMichael, Lisa White, Sandy Lane, Susan Murphy and Vicki Pentland. Their animated rendition of Put 'Em Back was great. It was obvious that they were enjoying themselves. The secretaries—Erin Robinson, Kim Langlois, Roxanne Kernighan and Robin Wark—sang a short number entitled, What's Good for General Bullmoose. Their har- monizing was excellent. The calypso style number, Oh, Happy Day, sung by Mary Margaret Murphy, Julie Meyers, Christine Stapleton, Lisa Frayne and Kent Milburn, was a personal favorite of mine from the play. Jubilation T. Corn - pone was another toe tapper which stuck in the memory long after the play had ended. The pit band led by Al Mullin, direction by Philip McMillan and choreography by Ellen Murphy and Barbara Ellen MacLeod all added to the success of the play. Colorful costumes and set decoration gave an overall bitious musical A. VERY.. M ER.RYICHRISTM:.Aa TO ALL. nen Nisa Howe and Jim Keller had the lead roles of Daisy Mae and L'il Abner in the GDCI production of the musical comedy L'il Abner performed at the school last week. (Photo by Joanne Buchanan) tone of lightheartedness. While lack of space makes it impossible to give individual mention to each and every person involved in the play, they know who they are and can be proud of a job well done. Audiences who saw L'il Abner will no doubt look forward to another fine GDCI production next year. The spunky Mammy Yokuni (in striped socks - played by Lisa Argyle) elicits a confession of intended murder from General Bullmoose ( played by Darryl Wilson) in a scene from the GDCi production of L'il Abner. The musical comedy was performed at the school last week (Photo by Joanne Buchanan) Rotarians told Lotteries' benefits Over $L5 million worth of major prizes were awarded to people in the Goderich area last year by the Ontario Lottery Cor- poration. But more importantly, the Goderich area has also received over three- quarters of a million dollars in Wintario grant money since April of 1992. This point was driven home to Goderich Rotary Club members Tuesday by guest speakers., John ,MacNabb and Karen Ogden of the Ontario Lottery Corporation. The topic of their slide ptaesentation and talk was "Lotteries: Bottom Line Benefits to Ontario Business.,, Lotteries were first introduced to the province in 1975 with ane game, Wintario, being operated every two weeks. The Ontario Lottery Corporation now ad- ministers five games: Wintario, Lottario, Provincial, Super Loto and Lotto 6.49. While the Corporation reports to the Minister of Tourism and Recreation, it actually operates just like any other business, MacNabb explained to the Rotarians "in our last fiscal year, the Corporation earned a record $163 million in profit That's 3.8 per Bent higher than the previous year and brings total profits earned to $1166 million in eight years," he said. "Our profits are retarded to benefit the province's shareholders, which are in fact, its residents, and these profits are earmarked for sports, culture, recreation, health and environmentally -related health research projects and province -wide social service agencies." MacNabb pointed out that every aspect of the lottery operation creates a rippling ect that can be felt in a variety of ways throughout Ontario's economy. Last fiscal year, $294 million was distributed to individuals as prizes. That represents 53 per cent of the Corporation's total revenue. But no matter what the prize, much of the lottery prize money is adually Trani to pate 2 B We would like to take this op- portunity to wish everyone a Merry Christmas and a Pro- sperous New Year. -Diane Maize and Mike Pitre.-50, 51 nx We would like to wish all of our family and friends a very Merry Christmas and Hoppy New Veer. -Terry, Jayne and Coley Kisch. -50,51 nx To all our friends, neighbors and relatives, Best Wishes for a Merry Christmas and a Pro- sperous New Year from Dennis, Carol and Travis Luiting.-SO.SI nx Brenda Brown wishes all her friends, relatives and neighbors a Very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year! -50,51 nx We take this opportunity to wish everyone the blessings of the Christmas Season, and health and happiness in the New Year. -Bob and Phyllis Steep. -50,5 l nx We would like to wish family and friends a "Merry Christmas" and a"Happy New Year". - Dale, Norm and Erica Robertson.--50.51nx We want to wish all our friends and relatives a Merry Christmas and a Happy and Prosperous New Year. - Bill, Alma and Doug McCann. -50x Edna and Ston Jones take pleasure in wishing their friends a Very Merry Christmas and a satisfying year ohead in 1984. We are not sending cards in town. -50,51x Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year to all our friends in Goderich. - Joyce and Joan Naegele.- 50,51 "Greetings from Australia." Thanks to all my friends who remembered me with cards and letters at this time and throughout the year. I deeply appreciate receiving them. although 1•m unable to answer each one. I miss the snow at this season as we are into summer now. Many good wishes for a Merry Christmas and a Blessed New Year, With many fond memories of Canada. - Ann Redmond. - -50,51x In honor of Jesus Christ, the same yesterday toddy and forever. Warm Christmos Greetings to all our friends and acquaintances from Don and Kathy Nosrnith, W. Australia. - 50.51 The Infant King came to save us from our sins at CHRISTmos. May all our wonderful relatives. neighbors and friends enjoy His love now and throughout 198.4. -- Ken, Shirley and Jim Keller.-50,51nx May we take this opportunity to extend Season's Greetings to our relatives, friends and neighbors. Best Wishes to all for a healthy and happy 1984. Gerald, Betty. Cindy and Nancy Fisher.- 50.51 We would like to wish our friends and neighbors a very Merry Christmas and Best Wishes for a Healthy and Hoppy 1984 -Bill and Betty Helesic and family. -50.51 nx We wish all our relatives, friends and neighbors a very Merry Christmas and o pro- sperous New Year. -Ken, Ruth and Darie Oka. and Len Kelkmon.-50,51nx In lieu of sending Christmas cards, we are contributing to the Huron County Christmas Bureau. We wish our friends a joyous Christmas and pro- sperous New Year. -Harold and Jean Bettger and family. -50,51x We would like to wish all our families, relatives and friends a "Merry Christmas" and a "Hop- py New Yeor". - Arnold, Velma Vint and family. -50x May the Goodwill and Peace of this Christmas season be yours throughout the coming year is our wish to all our friends. A donation to UNICEF sent in lieu of cards. - Ruth and Brad Walker. -50,51x Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to all our family and friends. -Peter, Irene, Peter Jr., Steven. Tracy and Tanya Ott -50,51nx We would like to wish all our relatives, friends and neighbors - the Merriest Christmas and the best in the new Year. -Reg. Carole, Paul and Angela Good. -50,51x We wish our relatives and friends a Merry Christmas and Joyous New Year. -Dan, Dol, Derek, Kevin and Mary Lynn. -50,51 nx We would like to wish all of our friends in Goderich and Clinton a Merry Christmas and a Happy and Healthy New Year and may God bless you all- - Dick and Anna Berryman. -50.51 x To all our friends, relatives and neighbors. we wish you health and happiness during the Christmas Season and all the very best in the New Year. -Sincerely, Dave. Becky. Kristine and Candice Mclvor. -50,51 x May this Christmas be full of cheer and laughter to everyone. Merry Christmos. -Sheila and Borry Sullen. -50.51 nx We wish our friends the bless- ings of the Christmos Season and happiness in 1984. --Jack and Christina Hoffineyer. --50.51 x We wont to wish all our relatives. friends and neighbors. o Merry Christmos and best wishes for the New Year. -John. Sandra. Scott and Mot - thew Strawbridge. -50.51x We wish to take this opportuni ty to wish relatives and friends in the area c Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year Charlie Millie. Larry and Gary Johnston 50 51 nx Merry Christmos and o Happy New Year to all my friends neighbors and relatives. -Sincerely Horry Fritzley- - 51x Merry Christmas and o Happy New Year to all our friends neighbors and relatives Sincerely. Bud and Rose Sheardown. 50.51 x From our house to your house. to all our friends. neigt)bors and relatives, a Merry Christmas and a Healthy, Happy and Pro- sTreraus New Peer in 1984. --Ron. Judy, Steven and Jason Austin.- 50,51 nx We would like to wish all our friends, neighbors and relatives the merriest Christmas ever and all the best in the New Year Ron Carol. Andrea and Rhon da Horton. - 50 5l nx Wishing all our friends, neighbors and relatives the very finest Christmas and all the best in the New Year. -Don, Diann and Pamela Kellestine. -50, 51 nx 1 wish to take this opportunity to wish all my relatives and friends Best Wishes for a Merry Christmas and a Healthy, Happy New Year. - Mrs. Irene Young. 97 Napier Street. -50,51 I wish to take this opportunity to extend Season's Greetings to all my relatives, friends and neighbors, and all the best in the New Year. - Grace Cranston. --50,51 A Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to our relatives, • friends and neighbors in Goderich and area. - Alice and Ross Pfrimmer.-50,51x Season's Greetings to all our family and friends. - Joe, Linda, Donna, Stephen and Judy Freeman. -50.51 Our best wishes to our friends and neighbors for a Merry Christmos and Hoppy. Pro- sperous New Year. - Gordon, Joanna, Lenore and Cassandra Crabb. -51 nx I would like to take this oppor- tunity to wish relatives and friends a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. - Mary Ellen Lynn. -50.51 nx Merry Christmos. Hoppy New Year to our friends. neighbors and relatives. Gods Blessings to all. - Nino and Bill Inkley.-51nx To all our friends Best Wishes for a very Merry Christmas and a happy and prosperous New Year. --Flora and Don Kenwell.-51 nx Best Wishes . for a "Merry Christmas' and a "Happy New Yee:- to friends and relatives. - Irene Young, 97 Napier Street. -50.51 Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to friends and neighbors. - Wayne. Deb. Kevin. Stephen and Kimberley.-50.51nx Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year to all our friends neighbors and relatives. Paul. Sharon Christopher and Nicole Steep 50 51 nx Merry Christmas and o Hoppy New Yeor to all our friend's neighbors and family Ed and Mary Johnston -50 51n,, To all our friends and relatives Best Wishes for a Merry Christmos and o Happy New Year Marg and Howard Aitken and Sue 50 51nx Merry Christmos and a Happy New Year to all our friends neighbors and relatives. Brenda George. Kelly and Kyle Vanderburgh 50 51n Best wishes to all our friends and neighbors for Christmas and the New Yeor Martha and Walt Rothburn 50 Slnx " Merry Christmas and Hoppy New Year to frrends and neighbors Wayne Deb Kevin and Stephen 50 51 nx Best Wishes to all my friends for a Very Merry Christmas a Healthy Happy and Prosperous New Year Sincerely Marie A LeBlanc 50 51nx A Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year to relatives, friends and neighbors. Elmer and Anstoy. -50,51 Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to all our friends and family. - Milne and Judy Gregory and family.--50.51nx Sharon Merry Christmas and a Hoppy New Year to all our friends, neighbors and family. - Ann Berry and family. -50,51 nx Merry Christmos and a Happy New Year to all our friends and family. - Doris and Dave Vander Ende. -50,51 nx Wishing all our relatives, neighbors and friends a very Merry Christmos and all the best in.1983- -George. Jeanne (Bobbie), Michael and Christopher Moffat. -40,51 nx To all ow friends and relations. best wishes for a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. -Carman. Ila and Larry Pollock. -50.51 nx Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year to all our friends, neighbors find relatives. -- Lloyd. Tracey. Doug Grant and Notasho Lounsbury. - 50.51 nx Best wishes for a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year to our friends, neighbors and relatives. - Doug and Donna Sowerby. -- 50.51 nx Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year to all my friends and neighbors. Ruth Leonard.-50.Slnx We wish all our relatives, friends and neighbors a very Merry Christmas and a pro- sperous New Year. Stuart Bernadette. Brion. Kevjn Andrea and Luso Smith. 50 51nx Merry Christmas to Chas . Colin and Joanne Also Hoppy Holidays to all our family and friends Evelyn Shand 50 51 nx Merry Christmas and o Happy New Year to all our friends. neighbors and relatives. Albert and Evelyn Vanderburgh 50 51nx Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to our friends neighbors and relatives Diana Tonya and Alesha Glousher 50 51 nx Merry Christmos and o Happy New Year to all our friends, neighbors and relotrves Keith Pat Barry and Lynn Good 5051 nx Wishing relatives neighbors and friends a Merry Chrrstrtias and a Happy New Year Bruce Florence and Ron Sowerby 50 51n 'aurin ,rr e -e rigs to all our relotrves friends and neighbors with every good wish for Health and Happiness in the corning year Doisy and Bob Scott 51x Patrick Leslie Michael Geof frey Victoria and Stephanie King sash all their friends o very safe and merry festive season and a Hoppy New Year 50 Slnx 4