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The Huron Expositor, 1985-08-14, Page 21A20 — THE HURON EXPOSITOR AUGUST 14 1985 — Familiar theme of new Blyth play gives it appeal ENTERTAINMENT BY JULIE M acDONALA Moose County, an original Canadian play uy Colleen Curran, workshopped in Blyth in January 1985 and currently playing in repertory at the Blyth Festival, addresses the hazards of chemical usage on the farm through the familiar theme of the little man (or woman, in this case) versus the huge conglomerate. Though the mood is light- hearted, the underlying message is a serious one.. Theresa Pond --teacher, farm wife, and, mother --crusades to , alert farmers to the carsinogenic effects of the weed -killing chemical sprays they use, Aided by her best friend, Norah Fiedler, a small town girl turned big city advertising executive, Theresa's campaign snowballs to the point of Crowd good for The evening outdoor Service at Bethel Bible Church, Egmondtiille was well at- tended. The weather was cool but the wind had gone down. The old favorite hymns were accompanied by Mrs. James Robertson of Lucan on the keyboard and Mrs. Mervyn Lobb on the organ. r THE S UARE • • • • • • • • • • • • • •• is still •MEL GIBSON ,s • $ 2.00 night : /\ n I0) i / '� ',, • • y� SHOWINGS: • • BEYOND �Iwl O• • TINA TURNER Fri. & Sot. 7 8 9 p.m. • r • • f��ccnir�M^r6ar Sun.-Thurs. 8 p.m. . •• •••••..••••••••••••••••••••••••••••.••ti••• PAitKT threatening the town's Moose Week celebra- tions when she urges a boycott of three major chemicals marketed by the King Chemical Company, the Moose Week sponsor. Ther- esa's sittia forTii'iiather complicated by her husband's use of the very chemicals she is protesting, her daughter's crowning as a moosekateer" (youth ambassador) of the Moose Week celebrations she is picketing, and the attempts of the town busy -body to have her fired from her teaching position. Diana Beishaw and Peter Smith, as Theresa and Graeme Pond, exhibit well the combination of exasperation and love felt by a couple on opposite sides of an issue. Nancy Roberts is Kitty, the earnest, pubescent "moosekateer", desperate to make the mot of the "first really important thing that hM a a evening service Special music for the evening was supplied by Mrs. William Embling and Paul Nunez of Arizona, and also Mr. and Mrs. Waldo DeW olfe, The message by the Pastor, Rev. Archie Robertson was a timely one on Worry. EAfiRe STARTS FRIDAY GODERICH 524.7811 ' While you're waiting DON'T MISS THE LAST TWO NIGHTS OF... il Starring Chevy Chose Every Tuesday • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • Flankland John Candy more building abridge • betw ti;;,tswailtures... • .. • . STING DRIVE-IN STARTING FRIDAY • • • (.. • a • • • • • • • • • Rea • • • • PLAYING • TIL' • • THURSDAY i "° ' I • I® • •••••••••••• is it. STAR - MAN Starring Jeff Bridges GODERICH :CCCtli{A,P,.T q PAASMMAA 0 GUIDAMC6 • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • or not, here they come., • Box Office Opens at 8:30 • T1 • plus Karate There are some very good reasons to be afraid oldie dark. • FRIGHT gqPM[AtA 1 r 9�1PUltl - s • • • It's time for • his moment of truth. • ••••• • • • • • • • • • • • • •• ever happened" to her, though she does not know which side of the chemical controversy she supports. Marianne Mcisaac, as Norah Fiedler, turns in a colorful and energetic performance -- outwardly flamboyant, but m � d the dis- turbed by her failing marriage compromising but fabricated stories about her which are circulating throughout her hometown. Robert King, a familiar face to Blyth Festival audiences, is Francis "Anchor" Booth, a placid veterinarian who provides an excellent complement to the flashy Norah. Eleanor Yeoman captures the essence of Fern Hutton, the town busy -body and Moose Week organizer, with style. Though on the surface she 'is the lady that everyone despises, she does have a heart, wanting, through the establishment of Moose W eek, to "bring some recognition to the town, make it a place my children and grandchildren can earn a good living in." Moose . County ends with compromises from all parties, but makes some solid suggestions for solving the -chemical con- tamination problem facing today's fanning community. Blyth runs in repertory in until August 23, SEAFORTH—NORWAY MIDGET HOCKEY TEAM'S BEEF BARBECUE DANCE ELIMINATION CAR DRAW "We still have a few car tickets remaining." SEAFORTH & DISTRICT COMMUNITY CENTRES MUSIC BY: MAINSTAY BARBECUE 6-8 p.m. JIM MEDD DANCE 9-1 p.m. ADULTS CHILDREN 7.50 3.75 12 years & under "Proceeds to Minor Hockey" COME OUT AND MEET THE PLAYERS TICKETS AVAILABLE AT: Backers, Bob & Betty's, Commercial Hotel, Box Furniture, Seaforth Meat Market, Egrnondvllle Store Winthrop Store or Players & Parents of Midget Team l SEAFORTH JUNIOR FARMERS' HOMECOMING 35th ANNIVERSARY SEAFORTH and DISTRICT COMMUNITY CENTRES SATURDAY, AUGUST 17 Beef Barbeque $6,00 by Cardiff - Campbell 5:00, - 8:00 p.m. Barbeque & Dance $$.00 Dance to MAINSTAY 9:00 p.m. - 1:00 a, m. FOR TICKETS -INFO CONTACT NANCY SCHADE 527-0327 $4.00 BATTLING THE BIG BOYS — Moose County Is tiJe latest Canadian play to open at the Blyth Festival, It's a solid piece of work with a serious, message; despite its light-hearted appearance, says reviewer Julie MacDonald. (Photo submitted) STAG `for D RICHARSMITH SAT., AUG. 17 at Richard's Shed Ntevens DISC JOCKEY SERVICE Country Gold & Rock 'N' Roll Good recorded music for weddings, dances, imnlversaries, parties, etc. Phone Brussels evenings & afternoons 887-6159 The Council of the Township of Tuckersmith Cordially invites all who planned and helped make the sesquicentennial events a success, to on APPRECIATION NIGHT at tho VANASTRA RECREATION CENTRE AUGUST 15, 1985 AT 8:00 P.M. Proceeds will be used for Commemorative Pio ques Reeve, Members of Council Township of Tuckersmith. r> SNACK SALE Buy one snack at regular price and get second one at no extra charge. Each snack contains 2 pieces of fried chicken and fries. ONE DAY ONLY THURSDAY, AUGUST 15th SEAFORTH, 65 Goderich St., 527-0220 BUCKand DOL MIKE TAYLOR TINA STRONG SAT., AUG. 24 FOR INFORMATION CALL 527-0344 or 527-0650 Mr. Lorne Draper and Mrs. Eriene Caldwell are pleased to announce the forthcoming marriage of their daughter Juanita Lorna Charlene Ann Draper to Bradley John Knight, son of Mr. and Mrs. Jack Knight. The marriage will take place August 17, 1905 at 6:30 p.m. in the Knox Presbyterian Church, Cranbrook. Open reception to follow at 8:30 p.m. in the Brussels, Morris and Grey Community Centre. Mr, and Mrs. Lloyd Heibein of Brussels are pleased to announce the forth- coming marriage of their daughter Sherry Lynn to Gary William, son of Mr. and Mrs. William Souch of R.R. 2, Blyth. The wedding will take place August 31, 1985 at the Presbyterian Church in Brussels at seven o'clock. Open reception to follow at the Brussels, Morris and Grey Community Centre. THS ROCK VIDEO ROAD SHOW "AN EVENING WITH THE ROCK" DATE: Friday, August 23, 1985 TIME: 8:00 - 12:00 PLACE: Clinton Areae PRICE: 54.00 sponsored by the Clinton Recreation Department Tickets on Sale Howl For more information Call 482-3398 ALLAN TOWNSEND Huron F xpositor CLASSIFIED ADS will put you on the right course! CALL NOW 527-0240