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Londesborough talent show features local musical acts
Keeping it on track
The Londesborough United Church's talent show featured a
lot of music and a lot of comedy. Keeping the acts Tined up,
and the audience interested were Laura Scott, left, and
Harriett Shillinglaw. The event featured dancing duos,
singers, violinists and pianists. (Quinn Talbot photo)
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By BRENDA
RADFORD
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Music was a large part of the
Talent Show presented by the
Londesborough United Church on
Friday, May 11. The show was held
at the Londesborough Community
Hall to have the benefit of the stage.
Repartee between the co -hosts Laura
Scott and Harriett Shillinglaw kept
the audience interested between acts.
Jenn Elliott and Steve Cook began
entertaining residents at Huronlea
some years ago when they worked
June 3 service outdoors
"Go Make a Difference" was the
theme for the worship service at
Londesborough United Church on
Sun., May 20. Rev. Paul Ross was at
the pulpit that morning.
Marsha Szusz was in charge of
music and led the choir in the hymn
anthem "Have Thine Own Way,
Lord".
In the scripture, verses John 16:
4-15, Jesus tells His disciples that
He must leave them in order for
the grace of God to come to the
world. He is filled with sorrow
about leaving them and they are
sorry to lose His presence among
them. Acts 2: 1 - 13 is 'the story of
Pentecost' when God sent
tongues of flames, one to each of
Christ's apostles, and gave them the
gift of another language. They
were then commissioned to go forth
to other lands and tell the 'good
news', to make a difference in the
world.
During the children's time with
Paul, Charlie Horse asked him
why he was using a plastic water
bottle. The boys and girls gathered
knew that a reusable water bottle
would be better and that one needs
to be conscientious about recycling.
In their talk it was noted that
bottles/plastic that are discarded
along roadsides, in water and
even to landfills eventually pollute
our world. Paul admonished the
children to be aware of this problem
and practice taking care of our
world for God, to 'make a
difference'.
Rev. Ross began his message
to the adults by mentioning a
current event from the area. For
several years at this time of the year
Teresa Carriere has run from
Sarnia to London to raise awareness
for the fight against cancer. In
her own particular way she is
making a difference in the world
through the monies donated as a
result of her efforts.
Jesus wanted His disciples to
do that as well, to tell everyone
the 'good news' of love and
salvation. Paul reminded the
congregation that in spite of what
one assumes from media reports,
God is running our world. The
values inherent in God's teachings —
generosity, charity, peace love,
friendliness, etc — are running this
world.
All of us can make a difference in
our world. For example, be more
tolerant of other cultures, races,
sexual orientations, etc; don't buy
into excessive consumerism;
support some charities; welcome
those who are fleeing intolerance
and persecution.
Rev. Ross cited some lines from
Rev. Currie and his sermon at the
marriage of Prince Harry and
Meghan Markle. Rev. Currie asked
everyone to discover the redemptive
power of love. God's love is
unconditional and living our lives
through that love will 'make a
difference' in our lives and the
world. We don't have to be an all-
powerful person, just someone who
loves others, this earth, strangers,
even those who have hurt us and
ourselves.
The UCW offered a much enjoyed
`mix and mingle' lunch following
the service.
May 27 is Conference Sunday and
the members of the UCW will be
leading the morning worship. If you
would like to be part of a women's
choir that day please contact Marsha
Szusz.
June 3 is Sunday School
promotion combined with the
outdoor service at the community
ballpark. There will be a free
barbecue and games following the
service.
together. Jenn on piano and Steve on
guitar presented instrumental duets
with some vocals, "One Day at a
Time" and "When the Saints Go
Marching In".
John Jewitt began studying violin
when he retired, taking lessons from
Bert Pepper. John has a great ear for
music and now studies through
YouTube. He's a favourite
entertainer in the community and
attendees enjoyed his music that
evening. He played "Huron County
Waltz" written by Ross Mann and
"The Black Velvet Waltz".
A few years younger, but just as
passionate about the violin, is Cassie
Elliott who has been studying under
Jeanette Sears for four years. Cassie
played three numbers, one of which
was "Redwing".
Mel Knox, a faithful member of
the Londesborough Church senior
choir, starting singing as a young
boy. He entertained with
"Whispering Hope" and "He".
Young singers offered
entertainment as well. Two members
of the Children's Community Choir
which practices at the Missionary
Church in Auburn, Elyanna Kreuger
and Shayna Hunking, teenaged
friends, demonstrated their love for
singing.
Singing "Part of Your World" and
"Try Everything" was nine-year-old
Ruby Taylor who now trains under
Cappy Onn.
And, of course, music is necessary
for dance. Although Macey Adams
is only 11, she has been dancing for
eight years. She studies at Chantel
Short's studio in Goderich and
confesses that musical theatre is her
favourite. Macey performed a jazz
number to "Timber".
Grade 11 student Jazlen Wright
has been dancing for 11 years. She
has gone from being a pupil at
Footwork Entertainment Studios in
Clinton to also being an instructor
there. Jazlen performed acro and
jazz moves to Cohen's "Hallelujah".
Demonstrating that dance is good
exercise at an older age as well
were the Clinton Round Dancers.
Cued by Ian Hulley, members of
this group danced to "May I
Duck race on May 27
Although I am always glad for the
warm weather, I think I could do
without the dandelions. I guess we
will have to abide the next couple of
yellow weeks.
And although I am sorry
Winnipeg could not get enough
goals past Marc -Andre Fleury to
still be in the battle for Lord
Stanley's coveted cup, I won't be
sorry to see the end of the hockey
season, which seems to be a year-
long one. Kudos to them for getting
this far along.
This coming Sunday the ducks
will be off and swimming in the
waters at the corner of
Londesborough Road and Burns
Line. They start their race early
afternoon.
Well, our area made it through
another power outage on Saturday.
This time all of the village and Blyth
was affected.
Have This Dance" by Anne Murray.
The last act of the night was the
third female of one family to offer
her musical talent proving there is a
music gene. Marsha Szusz, not to be
outdone by her daughter, Jenn, or
granddaughter, Cassie, tickled the
ivories. Marsha cannot remember a
time when she didn't play piano
having taken lessons from Gail Lear.
Marsha, herself, has been teaching
students for 42 years.
Audience members surely went
home humming a tune or two from
the show.
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