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The Citizen, 1996-06-26, Page 30ondesboro G. Dale hosts Cheerio Club The ,nOws from The news from uburn Compiled by Mildred Lawlor Phone 526-7589 Pastor takes holiday GRADUATION Jayne M. Ross (Phillips) mother of Amy and Candice Ross graduated with honours from Ontario Business College in Kitchener in The Travel Counsellor Program. Congratulations Jayne From Amy, Candice, Mom, Dad and Linda Ten Pas. FORTHCOMING MARRIAGE Dale and Marion Hussey are excited to announce the forthcoming marriage of their son, Matthew to Natalie Laakes, daughter of Harry and Wendy. The garden wedding will take place August 3 at the Laakes' residence near Sombra, Ontario. vzobtoMY. By John Sched ler Over the years most of William Shakespeare's plays have undergone many changes of both era and setting while remaining true to the text. Now the great British actor and scriptwriter Ian McKellen turns Richard The III (Warner), one of the Bard's greatest plays, into a cinematic masterpiece. Set in a fascist England, McKellen's Richard makes a fascinating villain and the film itself is an outstanding creation, visually stunning and fast paced. Some of the casting came in for a bit of criticism at the time of the films' theatrical release but I found the actors to be quite suited to their roles. I'm sure most people who don't normally warm up to the works of Shakespeare will find this version of Richard Ill one of the most accessible. Also in the cast are Annette Bening, Nigel Hawthorne, Robert Downey Jr., Maggie Smith and Adrian Dunbar. Highly recommended! (Rated 18A) In the mid 1970s Mel Brooks was one of the most popular practitioners of scattergun comedy. His hilarious spoof of westerns and classic horror films left audiences laughing around the world but for the most part this brand of comedy was taken over by the Abrahams and Zucker films like Airplane and The Naked Gun series. Things seemed to go downhill for Brooks after Silent Movie, History of the World, Spaceballs and others, never recaptured the charm of his previous work like The Producers, Blazing Saddles or Young Frankenstein. While Robin Hood: Men In Tights has a fey good moments, it is mostly a tedious affair. As a matter of fact tedious is a good word to describe Brooks latest film Dracula Dead and Loving It * (Columbia/Tristar) a monumentally dull and unfunny spoof of Bram Stoker's much filmed novel. Leslie Neilson, who I find to be one of the most overrated actors (along with Jim Carey) currently making movies, tries his hand as Dracula, but like the movie itself he's dead on arrival. I didn't laugh even once while watching Dracula Dead and Loving It, a truly bad movie which may just end up putting a stake through Mel's film career, YAWN!! (Rated PG) And finally, for you John Wayne fans out there here is a warning regarding The Young Duke Collection * (Nelvana/Malofilm - $29.95 or less, each), two beautifully packaged four tape sets on his 1930s B- westerns. On the surface this doesn't look like a bad deal, but that's exactly what it is. While I have no qualms with these films being colourized; after all none of them are great art; I take exception to no real information about running times and tape speed appearing on the exterior of the packages. Only when you open the package and have the cassettes in hand do you discover the films are recorded in the inferior extended play mode and the original running time of around 60 minutes has been (according to the label) edited to 30 minutes which in actuality is around 20 minutes. You can of course imagine what this has done to the story which even at the animal 60 minutes is pared to the bone. Despite the great packaging this is a true marketing scam and I would recommend you leave them on store shelves. Video FA.X. IS BROUGHT TO YOU BY... J.R.'S GAS BAR & TAKE OUT LTD. BRUSSELS 887-6951 NEW TITLES TO CHOOSE FROM Sudden Death (18A), Father of the Bride II (PG), Ballistic, Tales from the Dark Side Vol. 6, Armen Bullik (AC), American Ninja 5 (PG), Heavy Metal (18A), Phantom 2040 (G), Grumpier Old Men (PG), Powder CHILDREN'S MOVIES 99c REGULAR MOVIES $1.49 NEW RELEASES $2.49 PAGE 30. THE CITIZEN, WEDNESDAY, JUNE 26, 1996 Compiled by June Fothergill Phone 523-4360 UCW donates $1,000 The June meeting of Londesboro UCW was held at the church on Monday evening, June 17. Members opened the meeting with the UCW Purpose. President Cheryl was in charge. The worship service was conducted by Joan Whyte, Helen Dale and June Fothergill. Helen Lee gave the minutes of the May meeting. It was decided to send a protest about refugees and immigrants having to pay to enter the country. Reta gave the financial report. Cookies will be given to Camp Menesetung for the campers. A donation of $1,000 is being given to the church. Guest speaker was Dorothy Chapman from Exeter. She spoke on the spirit and how it affects living. Cheryl presented her with a gift. The meeting closed with the Benediction. Lunch was served by Joan Whyte, ITelen Dale and June Fothergill. Next UCW meeting will be on Monday, Sept. 16 at 8 p.m. People The sympathy of the community is extended to Harris and Brenda Snell and Heather and Ken McDougall and families on the passing of their father, Harry Snell. Happy Gang Seniors June meeting is to be held at the Hall at 6 p.m. Wednesday, June 26. Bring plates, cutlery and dessert, unless asked for something else. The June meeting of Londesboro Cheerio Club was held on Wednesday, June 19. Members had lunch at the Hillcrest Restaurant, then proceeded to the home of Geraldine Dale. She welcomed everyone. Roll call was taken up with eight members present. Minutes of the May meeting were read. Edythe Beacom gave the treasurer's report. Collection and draw money were taken up. The draw, donated by Edythe Beacom, was won by Vietta Hoggart. A card of good wishes was given to Beth Knox. Cards were played. The July meeting of the Cheerio Club will be held on Wednesday, July 24, beginning with lunch at the Bayfield Village Inn at 12:30 p.m. Bromleys greet Greeters at Londesboro United Church on Sunday, June 23 were Bill and Irene Bromley. Ushers were Elgin and Dennis Penfound. Flowers, in memory of Harry Snell, were at the front of the church. The choir will practice at 10:3.0 a.m. on Sunday, June 30. The senior choir sang... The sermon topic was "Whose land is it?" Correction Information regarding the fire- works display in Londesboro, beneath the picture, in the June 19 issue of The Citizen, was incorrect. The evening's events were spon- sored by the Hullett Athletic Asso- ciation with proceeds going to minor ball. We apologize for the error. Oops The headline in the June 19 issue of The Citizen, referring to the Wingham Hospital Auxiliary's cer- tificate of appreciation should have stated Margaret McVittie's dedica- tion to service. We apologize for the error. Rev. Paul Ross led the service at Knox United Church. Nancy Park was organist. The opening chorus was sung followed by the "Life and Work of the Church" and also prayers. The children's hymn For the Beauty of the Earth was sung. Rev. Ross gave the children's story which was followed by the children's chorus. Scriptures were read. Hymn The Earth, the Sky, the Oceans was sung. Rev. Ross gave the meditation "Whose Land Is It?" The offering was received by Peter Verbeek and Greg Park, then dedicated. Now Thank We All Our God was sung. Rev. Ross gave the benediction. WI travels to Stoney Creek Thirteen Auburn Women's Institute ladies travelled by car on Thursday, June 20 to visit the Adelaide Hunter Hoodless Homestead at Stoney Creek, the home where she Organized the first Women's Institute in 1897. This was interesting and a_rour guide took them through to see antiques, furniture, clothing and beautiful quilts. . They also toured the Erland Lee Museum home after enjoying a delicious salad luncheon outside. The sun shone for this part. The hostesses were Tena Empey and Rhonda Bruxer. There are many events coming up at these homes for the summer months. This was surely an interesting day and members brought home momentos of this trip. Everyone enjoyed it. Rev. Ross will be on holidays for all of July so if pastoral care is needed contact Rev. John Langston, 482-9553 or his home 482-9886 or Harry Lear 523-4219. Memorial set Ball's Cemetery Memorial Service will be held Sunday, June 30 at 3 p.m. Camp Menesetung are holding their third fundraising adventure which will be a Tupperware sale. Anyone wanting to see a catalogue please contact Graham Worsell at 526-7597 before June 27. This is a Knox United Church project. ENGAGEMENT Ellwood and Marilyn Gibbs, Goderich are pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter Bobbie Jo to Pte. Michael George Schneider son of James and Dorothy Schneider, Auburn. The wedding will take place at Trinity Anglican Church, Blyth, Ontario at 6:00 p.m. on July 13, 1996. Open reception to follow at 8:00 p.m. at Auburn Community Hall. GRADUATION Debbie Taylor recently graduated from the University of Toronto with a Bachelor of Science in Occupational Therapy. She has accepted a position at Riverdale Rehabilitation Hospital, Toronto. Deb is the daughter of Bob and Peggy Taylor of Ripley and grand- daughter of Jack and Mary Taylor, Belgrave.