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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Wingham Advance Times, 1995-03-08, Page 12b. es A comedy, a musical and a sa- ously written such Festival hits as lute to World War II for the 1995` Garrison's. Garage and The School ell as He Won't Come In i the history ofThis there was doubt that the Festival would survive right up until atten- dance improved (up to 30 per cent 1993),tis year quite h pressure. Even w[ a slightly smaller audience as ear the season willbe , The men's breakfast was held in She stayed at the home of Betty Ir- ne�Lglae aidl h�Iet a court- Saturday, United Church basement on win. at li Saturday, Feb, 25• After a bountiful Vince Makes and Alicia and: her Oran arentsvi a rt and.horettce breakfast, the men were entertained friend, Meagan Grover of London, P x z by watching a videotape on the visited on the weekend with Mabel thbson� of float ffs fatlaecoli,,, o t [ ee starting of GINX. Wheeler. rot p Wingham.. Blyth Festival season. Shptus w h' hasn't Mrs. Maxine settler of RR 4, Bill and Muriel Coultes and Mrs. Harold hemi, Y world premiers and the re- From The Barn which will be the frro nuc h Walkerront visited witheher mothermon h with Mr. ndtsited late Mr . Jim Davis et ver al o t isited at the same e. Three P turn of two of the most popular final production of the season. than last Beth Proi:ter, last Tuesday to cele While in Calgary, Mrs. Jack and Cawynne Brown were the Blyth will tit a, remount of last g plays . n y successful brats Maxinet birthday. of Calgary• Festival headline the 1995 season year's sold -out, held -over produce she sate.Visiting at the home of Beth Coulters attended the annual presby- dinner guests at the home of Marty en of the F the Blyth Festival, announced on F, tion aboutMAylmer Clarke who re- She praised the contributions of Procter over the weekend were her tVJomeneand conducted ated Church and workshop. Sunday. Miller of ICincardtne last of YSteward and JanetFebrA 23 by Artistic Director comeed outto his barn andh refusedlonger the acting company, technical crew sister and brother-in-law of Downs- Sunday,and all were able or shopl nda and Mrs. Roy Janet Amos. es to o world he resists the and administrative staff for taking - view. On Sunday, Feb. 26, the fame On Banff and Lake Louisebleto travel vee granddaughterMras Roy and Mrd and The off Festival's 16, 21st season willr feelsres comfortableiin. to oer the on extra burdens when the Festival ily got together at a Wingham-area to sights. KuStewart, Crystal and than June witha week Fori A and expand,a of his son modernize was short staffed last year to help restaurant to celebrate Mrs. Proct- and Robert Grasby ac- Mrs.sattended the weddingrecep- than last year,' Ballad Fors and relxthe the advice temptationsof biof make the season a success (a sur- er's birthday. Present were: Mr. con Mr. and Mrs. and Mrs. Gary Just held recently for Grace May- Rum Runner's Daughter,rom r east tor to relax, and the of plus of $146,000, reducing the ac- and Mrs. Conrad Smithson of P theohibi f t the Old Countryfi f $229,000), Hill Leitch on a 12 day vacation to Mis- burry and John Wigle at the Clif- tion era written by Laurie Fyffe turin live cows, pigs, and Asking how long she intendedto with music by Beth Bartley. Kitchener; granddaughter, the home of Mrs. the la has now been a stay at the Festival, mo Downsview; Mr. and Mrs. Ron lion, Texas. They visited with their ford Community Centre. and Robbie of RR 1, Tavistock; Julie and®her hus- Alvin and Marion Mundell wife deficit visit Fera g B 1 It's a F I Amos said she Kimberly, Mayberry of chickens,play t passionate tale of love, ambition,o ed the 85 degree weather. Smith at Pinecrest Manor in era huge success in three different pro- hoped to complete the 1996 season, Mr. and Mrs. Phillip Stopforh and band, Michael Hobgood and en -ed recently a and betrayal set during the ductions at the Festival and many but that would depend on how Alexandria of Oakville; Mr. and j .y`Mabel's Moms" mete at the Jamesenow. when many people in oastal areas ole had to be turned away when much creative energy she feels she Mrs. Larry Mayberry and Darryl of • were involved inClasmugglingisai whin- last Psold out. A speciral two- has left after this season. The job is Londesborough; Mr. and Mrs,, home of Mabel 'Wheeler on homeMs. Saturday after Grahamrturned holidaying yearWednesday, 1, at su key into the U.S. loveno is a girl con- week return engagement beginning exhausting, she said, and it's hard Frank Procter and Karen of RR 5, Those t March were: Andrea a.m.. t e home of Mr. and Mrs. James passioedn by her g the sea and Aug 29 will end Festival season. to get the creative energy to devel- Brussels; Mr. and M. Howard pss ion for the young RCMP offs- Zettler, Sherry, Amanda and Alicia venson, Mathew and Tyler; Joanne McKenzie of Auburndale; Fla, dy cur determined to thwart her rum Amos announced the season as a op new scripts. it members Sherri Taylor and Brandon; Lila Dolores Kaufman andtTeresa Kauff- conference at the But it's also exciting, she said. of RR 4, Walkerton. After a deli- Robinson, Nicol® and .Stephanie; Mrs. Tnamm Campbell andMrs. running production party and a pressLinda Hess and day withY The production is sponsored abyS Baof Art of the new readingrt pore "The excitingyth Festival is : aeatound realto at which she receivedao- Andrew; Annette teRaa,indicanman f Kitchener. Curry,esKauf - ed last Satur- businesses, Wescast tions of two unlike the scripts. She place to work: the scripts, returned Mrs. Procter's for a Procter and Ben; two Winghamid that unlike last year, which the audience. It's a really many lovely gifts, including a vide and Janette; DonnaRenard, a n Br�ta- no- n, Amber and Pandg$tacey, visited Inc. CKNX TV•..� h 1 th One of the Festival's all-time ver and Heidc> Ru d Mrs. Nicholson and ny andi i ; Sherri Shiell, Mat- over the weekend with relatives at an; Melanie Scott, Midland and also enjoyed the ski - Victoria of Elmira visited recent y Meagan and. Ben; Sandra Dorsch ing. wih Garner and Alice Nicholson. and Melinda; Michelle Young and Sympathy is extended to the lett wasn't premiere ® Ashley Irwin o s r ata; o ' and Christo- family of the late Mrs. Olive May became identified with- the Festival ® ship was a weekend visitor with her pher. The topic''V✓as fzvoritism• Re- Underwood, who, passed away at after productions two years in a le i a father Kevin and her grandmother, freshments were served by Mabel Palmerston Hospital late last month row in the early 1980s pied a tour of® Mrs. Betty Irwin. and a social time followed. If you in her 93rd year. Ontario, The comedy tells the story of a of David and Bonnie McMi f ed her mother, Mildred Irwin, group, call Mrs. Wheeler at 357- h t hener spent the weekend at the --An or an prelude of hymn chosen was "A Little Child Lt uta McConachie of Fergus are interested in attereding this Lissa Rock and ally a o 0 RAVE g Industries ncan 1' was a "`life and death" season when ing place. _ eo cassette recorder. W 11 aryl most popular plays will return as ,rT • Dr. Ray an 1 thew and Ry the second production of the year. The Tomorrow Box by Anne Chis- el at Blyth but ++ f A hf eld Town S Connie Stuell ox United two marriages in an Ontario farm BELG •ing family where lifestyle and old _inspiring sacred edsrmembers and the covmmunity of faith lth through the in Wingham and District Hospital, 2468. e it, 1 C e Fla., is spending a few days in the 40 years, stunned to discover the nod ven and Joanne Robinson; � to � area. 26 d s values are challenged. Maureen Spivey we c Cooper, a isrstunned discwiee for guests United Church on the morning orship at Sunday, nie Jean sacrament Rob Robinson, daughter of Ste b' William' (outz chael. • George Keil of Bonita Springs, Ste - family farm has been sold without Feb. Robert and Genevieve Gibson, her knowledge. Jack, her husband; Rev. Mary Jane Hobden extend- Robert Haines, son of John an decidedd to move them to Flori ed a warm welcome to all the vise- Ruth Haines and Benjamin Samuel GORRIE has members. She said, Pletch, son of David and Melanie On Sunday Devening, em err, reflection'in grups provides working together Kitchenersand Brenda Gibson Gib- on. After 40it t, M of putting every- tors, as well as Feb. 26, the "Thinking Y elseo first, Maureen finally re -"May all who worshipoherentoday word John McIntosh assistedhthe the ngUand The free-willdaoffering was donated at the e1eed nisi late HaroldnRem- producedword minister as he presented each child vice, a joint service of Scouting and bers and can be beneficial to all. son attended visitation Funeral Feb. 23 Home in r the onefind in the music, song and claims her life.Wingham to the fires The hilarious comedy has been that which encourages, comforts for Chri ,through baptism. into he Body of Guiding, , was heldin' Fifteen Brownies and four lead-ington of Wingham. The funeral by regional theatres all and brings new life." The water was poured into the This service included a candle- errs had a sleepover last Friday was held Friday, Feb. 24 at St. An- across n- Jar anew, Canada and sensl byyd into l entlowi it the song -time by y the font by the older brothers and sin- lighting, scripture reading and night at the church. On Saturday, Brew's Presbyterian �hurch . in Japanese, has been seen ' more silent meditation, followed of terra of the babies being baptized. hymns with Jodie Clarkson "and crafts were made and given to sen- Wingham• glad to report that Mrs. than ons in Japan. people in various pro -call oo h said pun the prayer Patti Haasitoot,as pianists. lois. They also did some cooking in We are g d P ductions in approach said in unison. This was At the conclusion of each baptism, Nora Harding of preceded by the hymn "Come, the minister lit a candle and then for caning " home from Listowel Memorial ted it to each child to be lit at Rev. Jeff Hawkins, chaplain for the afternoon and enjoyed tobog-Greta Bennett was able to return e L WIC II for emo Year, 4 f d voices rendered love f For �e or Mr. McIntoshpresented (, mill project. as • A new writer, cease ondon, dips into her own expert- Thou Fount of Every Blessing P tt Hospital. rice in English during World War Rev. Hobden chose the Hebrew different times during his or her life the first Howick `routs, gave •' r Next Year. Set in scripture- from Exodus. The large to remember the baptism and; omen Instituteof God which surrounds each Bournemouth, England in 194 , Choir o rnixe this is a touching story of a mother "Crashing Waters" its anthem, All were presented with recti nates and her three daughters' survival witllpiano accompaniment by Mrs. as well. ll. h Steve during the last months of the war. pileus characters include Tey. The minister's sermon was based Robinson and David Pletch, w h upon transfiguration. It was illus- renewe trated to the children by showing The ushering stewards were them the kernels of corn and the Chris and David Pilule, John finished product after it was Campbell and John Nixon, fol - popped. A kernel of popcorn can be lowed by the offertory -song "All transfigured or transformed into a That I Am". The singing of the glowing white popcorn, said Rev. Lord's Prayer was the hymn Hobden, in other words, some thing "Praise to the Lord". The servicce more beautiful or radiant. The ser- concluded with the con rnee "Go Sp The v Mum, a courageous woman with a mysterious past; Ivy, who suffers deeply from the -loss of her husband who's ship has been sunk in the war; Sheila, who is having a wild time entertaining troops; and No- rah, who desperately wants to. mar- ry her Canadian soldier boyfriend. Big band tunes and popular songs of the war underscore this warm and moving tale. One of the Festival's most popu- lar playwright's, Ted Johns, pro- duces his newest effort with Jake's d their baptismal faith. mon followed the same theme. joining in the choral res tatthe hall for March Guiding FORDWICH—The - Women's. Institute met in the hall for heir monthly meeting, with Leone Foerter presiding. She read a poem, "Positive Attitude." Devo- tions were led by Lovina Ruttan. Roll call was answered by tell- ing "What keeps you involved in WI" It was announced a quilt As it was baptismal Sunday, the Now in Peace". • Gorrie J cL i - Place. Jake Palmer lives alone and a ai aunli•• the vedmar onin the edgsociety. of towHis and ono eads s� the margins of society. His battle to � come get a driveway to his ramshackle day evening for the monthly activi- S 1 • Seniors house leads him into the conun- drums of town politics, romance and some of the great questions of the millennium. Johns has previ- PENGELLY--Alvin Pengelly of Teeswater passed away at Universi- ty Hospital, London, on Wednes- day, March 1, 1995, in his 60th year. He was the beloved son of Mr. and Mrs, Gordon Pengelly of RR 1, Belgrave and father of Brenda in• Yukon Territory and Heather of Whitby, Ont. seni®rs Wroxetei' passing are: fla and her Husband, BRUSSELS --Linda Garland was worship leader at the Brussels Mennonite Fellowship on Sunday, Feb. 26. Mervin Lichty was song leader and Thys deJong was pia- nist: Michelle Lichty played a piano solo for the offertory. The story of Jonah was told to the children dur- ing the service. Pastor Torn Warner preached from Galations on the topic of "Quick Faith". The Grade 5-6 class enjoyed a pizza supper at Demarays last Fri- ty. Last Saturday, the Grade 7-8s have an afternoon of snow sculptur- ing planned, weather permitting. The ladies' fellowship held its monthly meeting on Feb. 21, at which members learned about palli- ative care in the area. A quilting was planned for Monday, March 6. The thought of the week is: "Re- vival is the experience of the soul, so full of Jesus's love that its jby runs over to others." Arnold Mathers of Exeter; Don and Sharon Pengelly of Dungannon; Lil and her husband, Harold Leudke of RR 2, Elmwood and Karen and her husband, Jim McCallum of Bel - grave. He is survived by two grand- , children and several nieces and nephews. Mr. Perfgelly was predeceased by his mother, Pauline (Kaufman) Pengelly, in 1973 and his sister, Marilyn Campbell, in 1968. Visitation was held at the McBurney Funeral Home in Wing- ham on Friday, March 3, from 7 to 9 p.m. The complete funeral ser- vice was conducted in the funeral home on Saturday, Marchbde 4, t p.m. Rev. offi- ciated.Mary- Spring interrnent in Brandon Cemetery, Belgrave. In lieu of flowers, donations to the charity of your choice would be appreciated as expressions of sym- PathY 1, jve GORRIE--The Gorrie Senior Cit- zens' "Come Alive Club" held its monthly games night in the town hall last Tuesday evening with 10 tables in play and one of UNO. Winners in the progressive eu- chre were: high man, Walter Barri- field; second high, Robert Elsch- ner; high lady, Ruby Armstrong; second high, Mrs. Eleanore Dane and nearest birthday, Walter Bridge. Draw winners were Goldie Simmons and Audrey Wilson. The UNO winner was Mrs. Flor- ence Gibson. °WROXETER--Members of the thy McGee as they celebrate this Wroxeter Seniors gathered at the hall for the March meeting recent- ly. It was hosted by Anne annCCeeccil Yeoman, who chose gr loons, placemats, serviettes and fudge favors topped with paper shamrock leaves to celebrate St. Patrick's Day. In keeping with the thence, a lit- tle leprechaun on a cake brought by Eleanore Gibson presided at the bountiful potluck dinner. Bill Hart welcomed everyone and thanked the Yeomans for a nice dinner set-up. Mrs. Gibson read the minutes of the last meeting and Ei- leen Hamilton gave the treasurer's report. A 'thank -you note Wingham Seniors' Day Centre was read. Donations to the Town and and the Alz- Country Horrlemakets heitners Society were approved. Birthday greetings were sung to Edith Braniff, Lyle Hart and Doro- month. Everyone enjoyed the monthly draw for articles that members i . brought to support the Children's Telethon Fund. Winners were: Margaret Douglas, a basket of goodies; Mrs. Gibson, a hand tow- el; Edith Braniff, a box of garbage hags and Dorothy Gibson, a glass pie plate. The Gorrie Come Alive Seniors have invited the Wroxeter group to a social time of dancing and cards on March 14 in the hall from 2 to 4 p.m. Plans were made to go and see the play "Big River" on May 18 at 2 p.m. Any Wroxeter seniors who wish to attend may contact Mr. Hart for ticket information. The next meeting - is slated for April 5 at 12:30 p.m. All seniors are invited to join us for a potluck luncheon and social time. etgrctve show will be held in the Fordwich United Church on March 24 froin 2 to 9 p.m. Anyone who would like to show a quilt is welcome to contact Clara Gibson at 335-3750, or Sharon Agia at 335-6163. A quilt made by the District is being quilted in the Gorrie United Church, and tickets on, it are being sold by District WI members. The draw will be made at the quilt show. There will be a workshop, "Marketing Women's Institute," to be held" in Brussels Library on March 15 from 9:30 a.m. -3 p.m. Anyone interested can contact Jean Sothern at 335-6273, or Mari- an Feldskov at 335-3269 by March 9. A craft workshop is being planned by Fordwich WL with the date to be set. Leaders will be Fre- da Denrfis and Sharon Agfa- The Associated Country Wom- en of the World church service will be held April 30 at 11 a.m. in the Fordwich United Church. A hank -you letter was read from the Fordwich Nursing Home for the treats and program at Christmas and also asking if the Institute woulkl be able to visit on Dec. 11. Cards were signed for two ill members. Minnie McEl- wain gave the "smiles." Mrs. Foerter read an article pre- pared on the Fordwich WI for the Howick history book. Sharon Agla, convener of citi- ' zenship and legislation, chose as her topic "Positive Attitudes." She ldbeif rownies FORDWICH—The First Ford- wich Guides had a `sleepover' to celebrate Thinking Day, at the Fordwich United Church on Feb. 17-18. Every girl had a lot of fun, . doing a special craft. Guides made a laundry bag. The girls in the Pathfinder unit joined Guides on Saturday morn- ing for a hearty breakfast and then wept on a. long, enjoyable hike. The Guides at the Discovering Challenges Level planned the event themselves. Planners includ- ed Teri Stan, Catherine Hawkins, Sillinda Dane and Sylvia . Kym. They visited a tree they planted three years ago. Its name is Fred. On Feb. 26, there was ah church r h service attended by Scouts, Pathfinders, etc. The ser- vice was led by Rev. Jeff Haw- kins. He gave a speech about being part of the sisterhood/brotherhood of Guiding/Scouting. Happy Birthday to Lord and Lady Baden- Powell. asked what the reply wou someone said, "I've never heard of Women's Institute." Members replied the Women's InStitute is an organization which focuses on BELGRAVE--'The Brownies held personal development and family and community action. The WI is their meeting last Thursday, March always ready to share information, 2 at the East Wawanosh Public 1 help in community projects, visit School. nursing homes and take part in the Lila Procter was the guest soloist agricultural fair. as the Brownies are working. on The WI is a well-respected their singers' badges. Three of the group of women with a voice Brownies joined the Girl Guides at heeded by governments. Some the meeting. improvements they have lobbied Last Saturday, March 4, the for include: pasteurization of milk, Brownies were to have gone snow- signs at railway crossings, buses shoeing at the Wawanosh Nature stopping at railway crossings, le - Centre. They were to play an Innuit galization of living wine, clear game and a camoflauge game, as marking of poison on containers. their snow sports ° Bunch was served by Maty Kel- well as ag b d es oak on These badges will be ley, Eileen Spurgeon and Ellen awarded tomorrow night, March 9. Kennedy. b BELGRAVE SHOOT On Friday, Feb. 24, there were six tables, of shoot in play at the Belgrave Community Centre. Lois Chamney was the high lady and Agnes Bieman had the most shoots. George Inglis was high man and Ab Cook had the most shoots. Lucky draw winners were Ada Taylor, Ora Bruce, Doris Michie, Ruth Johnston, George Michie and John King. The next Belgrave shoot party is this Friday, March 10. BELGRAVE EUCHRE ' There were eight tables of euchre in play at the Women's Institute Hall last Wednesday evening, March 1. Agnes .Bieman was high lady and Mary Taylor was second high. Ruth Johnston was low lady. Bob Grasby was high man and Ross Taylor, second high, while Harvey Edgar had the most lone hands. Leona Black was low man. The next euchre is tonight, March -8, tonight at 8 o'clock. Eve- ryone welcome.