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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Times Advocate, 2006-08-23, Page 2928 Exeter Times -Advocate Wednesday, August 23, 2006 Lots of activities in Granton By Muriel Lewis GRANTON CORRESPONDENT GRANTON - The 49th Middlesex Beef Producers annual bar- becue was held at Poplar Hill Park on Thurs., Aug. 17 with a great crowd attending as usual. Sun., Aug. 20 was Decoration Day at the Granton United Church Cemetery. The Biddulph- Blanshard Volunteer Firefighters held their annual breakfast at the Fire Hall in Granton on Sunday morning, Aug. 20 and it was well attended. Last Sunday, a little Dachshund dog named Huey (prized pet of Mary McRobert) wan- dered away from home and couldn't be found anywhere. However, after two days, due to the ingenuity of Jim Harding, Huey was found in a bean field west of Granton. The Granton -Wesley United Church congre- gation worshiped at Lucan United Church in Lucan on Sun., Aug. 20. There was no ser- vice at Granton United. At St. Paul's Anglican Church in Kirkton on Sun., Aug. 20 Rev. Dalice Sim led the service of morning prayer. The message was about understand- ing God's Will and liv- ing wisely. George Burgin read the lessons. POLICE BRIEFS Smash and grabs from vehicles BLUEWATER — Huron OPP are investigating two smash and grabs Aug. 4. The incidents took place on Sararas Road and Howard Street, west in Bluewater. Both vehicles were locked when the thieves smashed the win- dows. Items stolen include all of the victims personal items, wallets, cash, cam- eras and stereos. Golf cart stolen in South Huron SOUTH HURON — Sometime between Aug. 3 and Aug. 5 thieves forced their way into a shed along Ausable Line in South Huron. The shed was used to securely store items when the thieves broke in and stole a 1994 Easy Go beige golf cart. Announcements/Community Savage a superstar in "The Mikado" By Nina Van Lieshout TIMES -ADVOCATE STAFF GRAND BEND — "The Mikado," a Gilbert and Sullivan comic operetta, is wrapping up this year's successful 2006 season at the Huron Country Playhouse. The opening perfor- mance Aug. 17 brought out several familiar faces along with a guest of hon- our, Minister of Tourism Jim Bradley who announced $10,000 in funding for the "Shakespeare to the Shoreline" project, aiming to enhance self -guided dri- ving tours for Ontarians. The operetta, set in the Orient is influenced by the Japanese culture as well as pokes fun of the high English society in the Victorian era. The characters in the play often incorporate modern day items and issues. There was even a refer - ANNUAL MEMORIAL SERVICE Zion Cemetery USBORNE TWP. Sun., Aug. 27 at 11:00 am Speaker: Dr. Don Atkinson, Kirkton rgititJji Graduate Congratulations to Leanne Shanks on graduating from Fanshawe College in London on June 15, 2006 with a Diploma in Developmental Service Worker. She is currently employed at Anago Resources in Exeter. We are all so very proud of you. You deserve all the best that life has to offer. Keep up the good work!! Love Mom, Danny, Kaitlyn, Laura, Dennis, Curtis, Dad and Mike ence to Minister Bradley. After Keith Savage's much anticipated entrance which left the crowd hoot- ing, hollering and applauding, Savage play- ing Ko -Ko, the Lord High Executioner of Titipu pulls out a list of people, many modern day that he would like to execute. Among the list are peo- ple who smoke in public places, drivers who ride on people's bumpers and Canadian idols. After referring to Canadian idols, the back- ground Noblemen break out in modern day dance moves, found throughout the course of the show and use their fans as micro- phones mimicking the idols. After that first scene with Savage it is obvious he is the star of the show. Whether through a par- ticular exaggerated facial expression or exaggerated dance moves, he is hilari- ous. All actors in this operetta are to be commended but it's Savage, the well deserved recipient of the 2006 Terry Doyle award, who carries the play until the curtain falls. This performance direct- ed by Alex Mustakas is very well done. The choreography is top notch as well as the music, minus a couple of scenes which are difficult to understand at times. Christopher Wilson was an excellent choice for Poo -Bah, a man of many skills. "The Mikado" is a hilari- ous musical based around a love story in which Nanki-Poo, a social out- cast, falls in love with Yum -Yum, a young maid- en set to marry Savage who is her guardian. However, through sever- al silly antics things quick- ly change and Savage ends up in quite a comedic situ- ation with Katisha played by Rebecca Poff. ROLPH Victoria Spencer, daughter of Linda and Joe, St. Thomas and James Rolph, son of Jim and Sue, Exeter, were united in marriage Sunday, May21, 2006 at Bellamere Winery. Matron of Honour was Tracey Spencer, sister- in-law of the bride. Bridesmaids were Mandy Rolph, sister of the groom and Heidi Hanna, friend of the bride and groom. Best Man was Darryl Hartman, friend of the bride and groom Groomsmen were Tim Fisk, friend of the bride and groom and Tom Rolph, brother of the groom. Flowergirl was Angela Rolph, niece of the groom. After a dream honeymoon in Maui, Hawaii, the happy couple have returned to their new home in Port Moody, B.S. / SPENCER +, _..• �{ WEIN/BELL Barb and Larry Wein together with Angela and Fred Bell, are pleased to announce the forthcom- ing marriage of their children Anita and Cam. A garden wedding will take place at the Exeter Golf Club on Aug. 26, 2006. This play is an excellent choice to end the Huron Country Playhouse's 35th season. It is worth checking out just to see Savage's truly talented acting. "The Mikado" wraps up Sept. 2. "The Mikado," a hilarious Gilbert and Sullivan comic operetta is wrapping up the Huron Country Playhouse's 35th season.Above from left are Peter McCutcheon as Nanki-Poo, June Crowley asYum- Yum, Keith Savage as Ko -Ko and Cara Leslie as Pitti- Sing. (photo/submitted) McBride/Rodges Mike Tori Happy 1st Anniversary Love & Best Wishes from your family AMERONGEN/THOMSON Melanie, along with Ron and Louise Amerongen and John and Sherrie Thomson are pleased to announce the marriage of Kathleen Amerongen and Shawn Thomson. The wedding will take place August 26, 2006 at Port Blake with a recep- tion at the Exeter Legion.