The Times Advocate, 2005-07-11, Page 3030
Exeter Times–Advocate
Wednesday,July 13, 2005
Kids 'N' Kops a time for fun and learning
Kids 'N' Kops day is a fun learning experience for youngsters. Left: Const. George Finch demonstrates how a
spike belt is used to stop a vehicle being pursued by police. Right: Kids use their strength and co-operation to
pull a police cruiser. Front to back: Marlee Inson, Sheena Forrester, Dean Stephans,Alyssa Stephans, Lucas
Walper, Cody Nicholls, Brent Harris and Kendra Slaughter (not shown). By the way, Const. Finch was behind
the wheel of the cruiser! (photos/Stephanie Mandziuk)
`hensall.by.design' displays community
HENSALL — The village
of Hensall will show off its
artistic side this weekend
with `hensall.by.design.'
The event is designed to
raise funds and increase
community pride.
This year will again fea-
ture an art show and gar-
den tour as well as a cafe
at the United Church and
a display of ice sculpture
at Ice culture Inc.
The art show and sale
will run Saturday and
Sunday 10 a.m to 5 p.m.
while gardens will be
open for viewing Saturday
and Sunday from noon
until 4 p.m.
Tickets for the garden
tour are $10 and are
available at the Hensall
United Church and
Presbyterian Churches.
A flower show will also
be held at the
Presbyterian Church
Saturday from noon until
4 p.m.
The Spotlight Cafe at the
Hensall United Church
will be open Saturday and
Sunday from 11:30 a.m to
2:30 p.m.
Ice culture will be open
for free tours Saturday
and Sunday from 11:30
a.m. until 4 p.m. with
carving demonstrations at
noon and 2 p.m.
For more information
contact Ann Bayley at
262-3500.
The Hensall and
Community
Horticultural Society is
presenting "Flora-Ganza"
this weekend in Hensall
with gardens in and
around Hensall open for
viewing July 16-17.There
will also be a flower
show July 16 at Carmel
Presbyterian Church.
The shows are part of
`hensall.by.design' which
will also feature an art
show and ice sculpture
displays.Two of the gar-
dens on display are
owned by Alma and Tony
Dayman (above) and (at
right) Al and Mary
Venner. (photos/Pat Bolen)
By Stephanie Mandziuk
TIMES -ADVOCATE STAFF
EXETER — You could call it a police academy
for youngsters.
Kids 'N' Kops day is a chance for clients affiliat-
ed with Big Brothers Big Sisters South Huron, to
learn more about law enforcement.
The July 8 event presented a number of oppor-
tunities for the kids involved:
• increased trust in law enforcement
• a better understanding
and realistic concept of police work
• contact with positive adult role models
• a sense of belonging
• having fun by meeting new friends
with similar interests/backgrounds
• increased knowledge of education
opportunities
• participation in local services
• self esteem development
This year nine kids participated in the fun.
Grand Bend WI
hosts picnic
GRAND BEND —
Grand Bend Women's
Institute (WI) was host
to the Huron South
District WI annual pic-
nic 011 July 5.
President Jane
Dearing called the pic-
nic to order and the WI
Grace was repeated. A
bountiful potluck meal
was enjoyed.
It was brought to our
attention that
the rally is in
Wingham
on Oct. 3;
the London
A r e a
Convention is in
Mt. Brydges on Oct. 4
and the Curator's
Workshop is in
Dashwood on Aug. 9.
A list of duties for
each branch was dis-
tributed. On Sept. 17
there is a bus trip to
Quilts, Quills and Bears
Show in Mississauga at
the International
Centre. Anyone inter-
ested please contact
Cass Lovie 238-2727
by Aug. 1.
The Farmer's Market
table sold many arti-
cles of interest. The
gift basket containing
jams, jellies, and cook-
ies was won by
Dorothy Hendron.
An afternoon of
entertainment and
socializing was enjoyed
by all those WI mem-
bers and guests that
were present.
The Federated WI of
Ontario has ROSE
(Rural Ontario Sharing
Education) program.
This program
provides
).M members
• and rural
�{ communities
uo" in Ontario
with vital health
and social service
information featuring
the resources and pro-
grams of our partners.
The ROSE program
will help to increase
awareness of impor-
tant health and social
issues and enhance
personal skills and
knowledge.
If you are interested
in learning more about
the Federated WI
branch in your area
contact president Jane
Dearing at 235-0757.
Does anyone really have the perfect family these days?
By Stephanie Mandziuk
TIMES -ADVOCATE STAFF
GRAND BEND — A family of misfits is
at the centre of Lost in Yonkers a heart-
warming tale set in New York during
the summer of 1942.
It's the second production of the sea-
son at the Huron Country Playhouse,
following the phenomenal success of
Beauty and the Beast.
According to Drayton management,
the Disney production sold 20,000 tick-
ets during its run at the Playhouse.
Neil Simon won a Pulitzer prize for
Lost in Yonkers. Even though it's set in
the 40's the interaction of family and
the relationships that unfold are still rel-
evant in 2005.
After the death of their mother, two
brothers are shipped to their grand-
mother's home. Jay (Mitchell Marcus) is
16 -and -a -half while Arty (Thomas
Murray) is 12 -and -a -half. They're terri-
fied about living with Grandma Kurnitz,
a tough lady with a German back-
ground.
When Kurnitz (Araby Lockhart) is
given a substantial monetary gift from
her son Louie, her response is typically
sarcastic, "Don't pay me for being
born!"
The boys' father Eddie (James Kall)
isn't the best role model with his poor
self-esteem. He leaves his sons with
their grandmother and travels the coun-
try earning money to pay back a debt to
a loan shark.
Eddie's sister Bella (Alison Lawrence),
lives with Grandma Kurnitz. Her char-
acter provides comedic relief through-
out the production. Bella is charming
and nightly with a childhood innocence.
At one point she talks about being
taunted and says, "Lost and found
called and told me to pick up my
brains."
Gertrude (Maya Toman) is Eddie's
other sister. She is shy with an
embarassing speech impediment.
Then there's Eddie's brother Louie
(Mark Weatherley). He's a shady char-
acter who fascinates his nephews and
scares them at the same time. It
appears Louie is connected to the mob.
Simon has created seven unique char-
acters who come together in the web of
life. Some get stuck and others are able
to break free.
After seeing this production you may
take a step back and say to yourself,
"My family isn't so bad after all!"
James Kall (left) is father Eddie in the
production of Lost in Yonkers at the
Huron Country Playhouse in Grand
Bend. His sons are played by Mitchell
Marcus (Jay) and Thomas Murray
(Arty). The Neil Simon play opened
July 7. (photo/submitted)