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Home My WebLink AboutThe Huron Expositor, 1982-07-14, Page 10A10 — THE HURON EXPOSITOR. -JULY 14, 1982 EnVAitatinoinent Heads You Lose scares you silly BY JOANNE RIMMEIR Heads You Lose is a thriller. Oh boy. is it a thriller! For anyone who delights in a tremendous scare. this is a show not to miss. The sound and lighting effects by John Roby and Pater Smith are imaginative and very effective building a tense atmosphere. . So effective were they that sleep was an impossibility after viewing the play's opening night. Always timid with thrillers or horrors. I expected to be scared. but the Phimiealla weak feeling was new. Other viewers felt the same judging s from the screams antinervous titters which filled the theatre. • The acting was sometimes a little exaggerated. but overall the five actors controlled their demanding ,parts with professional skill. Claude Rae. in his central pito as a boorish fanner. managed subtle changes in personalityquite smoothly. His character was an interestin. g balance between a cantanhetous farmer and a „aulachatan. Many of his bickmings with his wifetthel, played by Kay Haiwtreya were actually subtle warnings,and accusations. It is unfortunate the play was billed as a comedy thriller. as the comedy was much weaker than the thrall. Peter Colley wrote enough comical lines and activity for relief, but many of the funny lines had a more serious twist. Every time someone used the word "kill"' the audience just wasn't sure if it was thany or not. Everything funny bordered uncertainly near the grotesque... which simply added to the thrill. ' Atmosphere was built up by the tense aelationships.between the five actors. Even costumes by Tony Abrams made the, audience feel uncomfortable with the clash between the modern garb and traditional farm outfits. In the dosing scene. as the action wound down, the costumes were closer in desigtai, suggesting a more camfortable relationship. The audience relaxed. Then the final climax began. In the climax. the character loses his mind. his deeds finally catching up with him. Saameone commented the lighting effects were magnificent but I found it rather difficult to see them witharny eyes closed. But the sound was great. Strobe lights and pulsating music clashed to create the chaos which the character was experiencing. Surprise was director Keith Batten's main method of scare. In each scene. the audience had to . be prepared for the unexpected. In one scene, a character watched television late at night when _everyone else was supposedly in bed. Special effects had built the scene to the point where something scary was obviously going to happen. The best line of the play came from the audience at that point when a women exclaimed "I wish she'd go to bed! °Much of the audience agreed. Colley and Batten then built the pace to a point where it exhausted the audience. Applause may have been weak at the end but the greatest tribute to the production was that it had totally drained its audience of any emotion. It left them weak. Legion postpones new addition plans EL®gbit At the executive meeting Thursday evening there were a few reports that should be passed on t6 the general membership. particularly about our proposed addition. An advisory board was form- ed to assess the cost to the aa lawkwas the t ME—Ts a:Z171-fooe'-lifirVir what the Legion, at this time could safely afford and for that reason, they advised that the project be postponed for the present. A discussion followed and a committee was formed to explore a few other suggestions. We will have more to report on this when something more concrete has been done. It was moved and approved that we purchase the lights from the arena as they were considerd ruch superior to 'a.the ofeliave jst the momen(. Jack Muir vol- unteered to take them down from the arena hall and asked for volunteers for a helping hand. On entertainment Jack re- ported that there would be nothing in the form of dances for the rest of the summer. He was considering some lawn bowling on some Friday nights but had nothing speed-. ic at the time to give us. On sports Jim said our branch golf would be this Saturday and he has had a very good response friini`tbr members wishing to play and ith a little help from the weather man it should be a good day. Remember tee -off time is. two o'clock as was posted on the board. Jim would like everyone to be early though. it helps in getting the foursomes away on time. Four couples went to the Exeter two -ball foursome at Ironwood 'golf course and had a very good time and played some good golf. Two of our members were on the two 'fWinning teams. Jim Watson on the winning team and Barbara I Mrs. Gordon) Scott on the team coming in sec- ond. A ear load also went td the Waterloo Legion with our colours and participated in their drum -head service and parade. This is holiday time Com- rades. w hen a good percent- age of our members are on their holidays. ko drive safe- ly. we sant you back again. h is almost a year ago we had a meeting of concerned parents a hen too many of our %clung people lost their Ines in accidents of one son or another. Let's be safety eon - W1011%. At the going dm. n of the sun and in thc morning ac N%111 renleMbet them. Gordon Scott. P.R.O. Family film well attended The first film in the Focus on the Family Film Series was shown at the Seaforth District High School Sunday evening. There was a good crowd on hand to view the film and a number of parents and children stayed afterwards for a discussion on helping the strong-willed child. The second film Shaping the Will Without Breaking the Spirit will be shown this Sunday evening at 7:30 p.m. Everyone is invited to come arid view the film. A western night was held for teens a few weeks ago, There was calf -roping. horse- radng and chuckwagon races. The food was good and everyone had a good time. Saturday Bethel is putting on a Progressive Bicycle Dinner for teens. Please bring a bicycle and meet at the church at 4:00 p.m. The event will end at Pastor Robertson's home with a time of outdoor recreation. Every teenager is invited to attend. The cost is SI.00. On Saturday. July 24 a bus trip to Niagara Falls is planin ed for the High School Youth Group. The cost for the bus is S6.00. Moms and dads are invited to bring thc whole family and make it a family outing.. Please call Pastor Robertson for more details. Everyone is welcome to conic. Bethel Bible Church has planned a Vacation Bible School for the week of August 23 to August 2' from 9-00 P@opll@ Visiting with Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Townsend of Harpurhey on Sunday were Elmer's cousins Mrs. Geraldine Dodds of Norehoille. Michigan and Mr. Jerry Townsend of Victoria. British Columbia. Mrs. Elizabeth Trefrey of Richards Landing and Miss Erma Broadfoot of Kitchener spent a few days last week with Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Townsend of Harpurhey and on Thursday they visited the Lambton Heritage Museum to see the quilt display. Jolie-McCoss an. a grade 8 graduate of Selorth Public School. son of Mr. and Mrs. Jack McCowan was awarded a JW. Talbot Merit award. and a bursary from the school on graduation da% Earlier he had received a trophy and six arm bars for sports. Competing in Kitchener recently he re .eived a first and two seconds. Congratulations John. Mrs Peter McCowan Jr.. Michelle and Kelly are spending a couple of weeks with relatives in Nova Scotia. Mr. and Mrs. Lorne Lawson attended the 40th wedding anniversary for Mr. and Mrs. Harry Boag at the home of their son. Mr. and Mrs, Terry Boag. Markham on Sunday. BRUCE SMITH Sales Representative Mitchell Co-op Store 130 Georgina Street Mitchell, Ont. NOK INO Bus: 348-9975 allbsines: 348-9975 the INSUlf AMC( AND SISSAGYCNI SNIVICIS CO :,9, LWE.HOMEGAIUTO.BLISINESS.FARM a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Boys and girls ages4to14 are invited to register. Register at .52-.00-'0 or , 52-137. Vacation Bible School is being completel paid for by Bethel Bible Church so there is no charge for children. Q: Ever see a fat jogger? A: Not for long. Pali77CIPM77017 Stag for PAT DELANEY 'Bug' Friday, July 16th Stag for GLEN NICHOLSON Saturday July 24 DUBLIN AND DISTRICT LIONS CLUB would like to say 00,`,04 to the people of Dublin, Mitchell and Seaforth for supporting our ANNUAL DUBLINFEST We hope to see you next year. ihutsday oily 22 today oily 23 satutday July 24 courthouse park goderkh,ont •crt gallery pcantingakevaing.scaphare • crafts displays and clemenstrohont • okl Fash;oned tea gorden •Pl'otoGroPhYSolerY • &wee show odefich,orlario THE PRETTIEST TOWN IN CANADA Exhibitors from all over Ontario Dispicry and Demon- strate Art, Sculpture. Jewellery, Stained Glass. Pot- tery, Woodworking and Mbar crcrfts. Items merit -able for sole. Music clod fun on The Square • CLINTON 1€19 BEECIS STIR LET 082-7030 aa - NOW OPEN NIGHTLY EXCEPT MONDAY NIGHT BOX OFFICE OPENS 11:31 P.NL-FIRST SHOW AT DUSK LAST NIGHT WEDNESDAY, JULY 90 "Grease 2" $, "Dragon Slayer" Is WV— Aimmi THURSDAY, JIAY V T ;4,11fiT SOPIETI11 Nirs OING 0P4 HERE Gene Wileri.glela Radnor PLUS 2ND FEATURE PAIL S L NEWION FIELD IF - 2r6f1.1.2 "aima COMING: THURSDAY, JULY 2710 JULY 29 A Walt Disney Double Feature " HAMM" ond "MARY POPPINS" COMING -"E 7 " . s.. Nine end full year of study Niue Egmondoille Unit- , ed Church communicants will wind up a year of study and service projects with a one- week trip to the U.S. next month. The high school stu- dents have been earning money during the year to pay for the rental of a 28 -foot motor home. in which they , will cook their meals and sleep while on the tour. The trip. Aug. 20=27. will take them to a lumber of sites in Virginia. Included wilt be the Luray Caverns, famed for their miles of underground geologic formations: the Blase Ridge Mountains' Skyline Drive. pathway of the historic Appalachian Trail; Swan- nanoa, the palace of artist Walter Russell -built of Italian marble carried through mountain forests l'ay mule - train; Jamestown. the first, permanent English settle- ment in America; and Busch Gardens. Virginia's out- standing entertainment park. The trip will conclude with a tour of Washington. D.C. and a visit to the Church World Service medical and clothing center at New Wind- sor, Mareland-also the home of the International Gift Shop. featuring a huge offering of dolls. toys and handwork items made by craftsmen from around the 'ivorld. The youngsters taking the trip are: Bryan Coleman. John Dale. David Garrick. Lana McIntosh. Ross McIn- tosh. Darlene. Moore. Lori Strong and Danny and Bren- da Wesenberg. Mr. and Mrs. David McKnight and Glen Haney will accompany the group as tour guides. WALT6N CHICKEN Bar -B -Q - Walton. Park Saturday, July 17 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. ADULTS MOO 12 & UNDER PAO PRE-SCHOOLERS _ TAKE-OUTS FREE AVAILABLE, Also Ladies Slow -Pitch Tournament Final Games 8c8:30 p.m. AT SEAFORTH FAIR GROUNDS Tractor Pull Sunday, 4Jully 18 100p. a mow. Mot Tractor Pr.1 Poen Sebes A:Yards Classes Specuel Out el tlye Garden Anutwe ClasS 'I • s 1.adde. Sper*oted by Sealetth Jun Ce arniers b Long cfta; For further ,nlormation Jim McNichol 527-0120 527-1225 Eiryen Vincent 527.0120 527-0373 Brodhagen Chamber of Commerce ANNUAL 'CHICKEN BARBECUE' / Wednesday, July 21 5:00 P.M. -8:00 P.M. As on added feature - LADIES' FASTBALL Kitchener Keiswetters vs. 644 *1111‘, p. • 4441r: Music by Country Sunshine Milverton Suns ADULTS $5.00 CHILDREN $3.00 prices include barbecue & ball game DANCE AT 9:00 P.M. • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • VIEMIER THEATRES THEATR 5..:suter GODER1 N PARK c 524.7811 StM.5.1 E 'S BEST. .40511E7 *PREMIER THEATRES DR1VE,11M ;ie f5 TERRI FritT I I000101 at coast:01D 4. 114110 SWAY& .111WCT. 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