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Times-Advocate, 1987-06-24, Page 9rform in 'B Lo; - Artistic Director SCeven Schipper at Huron Country Playhouse first discovered Allison Dunn when he ad- judicated a recent festival of drama productions by area high schools, held in Clinton. At that time Allison was given "Best actress award" and a I�►I of encoura : ement from Schi s r to • Times -Advocate, Junes 24, 1987 making stage debut follow up on her natural theatrical Allison to bypass the dance auditions talents • held in Toronto, even though most of her training was in vocal and music. "He gave me, a lot of confidence, assuring me that I didn't have four feet to trip over" laughed Allison. Allison, a resident of Bayfield. plans to return to complete her educe - is spring Allison auditioned and was immediately cast in the chorus of the opening Playhouse production, "Babes in Arms." Believing so much in her innate stage presence, Schipper allowed ON-STAGE -- There are many entertaining and exciting events coming in this year'sJAMIE Huron Country Playhouse season, but Saturday was no exception at the annual dinner and auction. Bidding was brisk as the performers on stage show the items and attempt to draw out the best from the audience. NiattiOomagrAR','Ingm:VtimgVi•-• • tion at Central Huron . Secondary School, Clinton and feels this ex- perience at Huron Country Playhouse will leave her with the motivation to remain in the world of theatre in the future. Both Allison and. John Farwell, a native of Zurich, agree That the pace of rehearsals is much more vigorous'. than they are used to in high school productions, but both love the effi- ciency and hard work. "It's a real learning experience and lots -of fun" exclaimed John. Already, Farwell, who graduated this spring from South Huron District Uigh School in Exeter, has decided on his future in .theatre work. He is registered in the BFA theatre arts program at the university of Windsor. John is enthusiastic -and confident that this summer experience will give him the desired basis in movement technique because of the excellent support and professionalism of his fellow actors. "I can learn a lot from the others," referring to the pros, like Karen Skidmore and Stephen Beamish fresh from the New York stage. Billed as' a "high energy, hi -jinx variety of entertainment," Rogers' and ![art's Babes in Arms, opening June 30 at Huron Country Playhouse promises us great songs and great entertainment: but more than that, it promises us perhaps, the future Ginger Rogers and Gene Kelly. Darbecue and auction kick off Huron Country Playhouse held its second event of the new season, a barbecue and auction sale on Satur- day. Over 600 families were on hand for the chicken barbecue, filling the picnic tables and occupying blankets all across the lawn -in .r very festive picnic mood. Some of -the desserts were provid- ed by members of the board, but the highlight was an enormous cake. donated by board member, Barb Gower, of For Goodness -Sake decorated with "Huron Country Playhouse Auction '87.... What a dessert! The entertaining master of ceremonies for the. auct ion- was Peter Ilenderson of CHOK radio. The auc- tioneer was Joe Simmons, from Cloverleaf Auctions of Sarnia, as he led nearly 200 bidders in competition for over 80 items donated to the Playhouse. For the second year in a row, the Sauble Court Tenants Association donated a beautiful handmade quill. There was dinner for two on Toronto's Air Port Strip, at the Carlton Place Hotel. The IICP Guild once again donated a tempting. basket of wine. There were six rose bushes from Lakewood Nursery and Garden ('enter, and a whole season's use of a Kaubota tractor. One lucky little boy won a teautiful plush stuffed dog. from the Interna- tional Kennel Club Collection. donated by the Grand Bend Book Store. There was something for everyone. and the day's events gross- ed over $1(%000. Entertainment throughout the evening was provided by Mjchael Midi -coney and James Gray. with vocalist 'Karen Skidmore - always the best at the Playhouse! The auction began after dinner at 8 .p.m. and lasted through until 11 p.m.. then everyone was invited into Playhouse 11 for coffee and desserts. a full. grand evening for everyone, especial- ly those who won their heart's desire at the auction. The actors, meanwhile are busy rehearsing for the Playhouse season's first offering "Bales In Arms", so the crowds will return soon. Make sure you have all your tickets for a season • bright with promise, this summer at Huron Country Playhouse. ('athulic Church News The least of Corpus Christi i Body of ('hrist was celebrated al Int - maculate] leart nt-maculate• 1leart of Mary parish this weekend by pastor. Fattier Robert Morrissey. Organist Paul Dietrich was cantor al the I1 a.m. mass, and Mary Fran (,wiser was the reader. The choir sang "Fill 11y ('up. Lord". al Communion. • In his sermon. F=ather Morrissey discussed ('hrist's respect for his own cultural and religious tradition. The Apostles had gathered with Christ on Hots Thursday to observe the sacred feast of passover. and Christ built on that Tradition when Ile offered his Rcxty.and Blood as bread and wine. to become the First Mass. We can be bound to our past, or hold it in contempt - the best thing is to learn from our past and build upon it. There are these things which we have earned and those we have also in- herited. ('hrist chose to be grateful for his inheritance and to build upon it; therefore our own religious obser- vance includes the richness of the old. to build our faith upon today. Many parishioners have received the sacraments in the past two weeks before Father Morrissey leaves. Welcome and congratulations to the. following adults who made their pro- fession of faith and received their first Flow Communion: Beryl Kathleen Hamilton -Piercy ► Hancock i. Kelly Wingfield. and Marvin.Norman. Congratulations to he following. children who were received into the Catholic Community by the Sacra- ment of Baptism: Justine Ann Baltes' n. the daughter, of John and Janet i llendrikx i : •Joanne Grace Birch. the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John Birch: and Adam John Kerr. the son of John and Kelly;iGaiseri. Final- ly. congratulations to Ian and Margaret McEuchen eGoswald►• who were united by the. Sacrament. of Matrimony this past week. Collector's Plate & Prints of a Limited Edition LAKEVIEW CASINO 2nd in the Grand Bend Series Plate Framed Print Print $3295 $7995 $ 3 595 3s �9 Exclusively Available at White's PharmaCY Ltd. 22-81 Crescent, Grand Bend, O�t. 38-8540 NOM 1TO Father Morrissey took an oppor- tunity to thank the members of the CWL for all their support and dona- tions to the Church over the past five years. There will be refreshments served after each Mass next weekend as part of the parish farewell to Father Morrissey and welcome to Father Beck, the new pastor. Anglican News This Sunday St. John's Anglican Church celebrated its :38th anniver- sary with Holy Communion atboth services, with Rev. Walter Vipper- man officiating. It should be .noted. that the "Nursery" is now ready and all the children are welcome. Follow- ing Communion, the choir sang an an- them "Come with Us, 0 -Blessed Jesus." In his sermon, Rev. Vipperman compared two men. Adam and Jesus Christ. Adam, the Father of us all, epitomizes tragedy. evicted with his young bride from their garden home. How devastated Adam and Eve must have been to see their disobediance spread to their sons; as Cain shed Abel's blood. The tragedy goes on like a Shakespearean play: human hgPe t,, are out on Thursday at 12:30. betrayed by Adam's legacy, with us As an ice -breaker before the lunch yet. Christ, nailed to His tree, reversed Adam's damage, and from His tree we grow in righteousness. Sometimes we flower with joy and enthusiasm, only to find bitterness grow in our lives. Let us open our hearts and receive the free gift of righteousness to grow in us. Mr. and Mrs. Archie Morrisson hosted the coffee hour after the service. Church of God The call to worship at the Church of God morning service was from Psalm 149, Praise the Lord, Sing to the Lord a New Song. Through song and words. praises were given to God. The Beaconnaires rejoiced with their special number, "Redeemed". Pastor Desjardine spoke from Pro- verts 3. the counsel of a father. A wise father is responsible to teach his gons and daughters obediance, loyalty and faithfulness to God. This can be done through his example and commit- ment to God's Church and work. We are challenged to trust God with all our hearts as we read in verse 5, Pro- verbs 3. In the evening service, a film was shown "Some through Fire." This told of the oppression and systematic destruction of the Church in the coun- try of Uganda by the terrible dictator Idi Amin. Though he tried to stamp out the church, it merely "went underground" and has surged forth in recent years. God's church will not be silenced. The Church of God will continue to have services throughout the summer months. Sunday school is at 10 a.m. and worship services at 11 a.m and 7 p.m. We welcome everyone. Legion News Things were busy at the Legion this weekend. Winners of the F.riday meat raffle were: Anne Jones, Marilyn Newbury, John Sweet, Linda Fisher. and Marilyn Oesch, the mystery prize winners were Ron Tatam. Fred .Jones and George Gallant. Tne ladies of the Legion put on a successful bake sale on Saturday - everything disappeared quickly! Thanks to all•those who donated their baking or helped out at the sale. Coming up is the July 4 special event, "Music of your Life" with a 14 piece band. That evening will begin with a steak barbecue from 5 to 8 p.m. with tickets at 88 apiece, followed by the dar(ce at 9 p.m; with tickets at 87. per person. Tickets for both the barbecue and dance are on sale at the Legion. Come on out and enjoy the fun! Monday in Nairn. Good goal -tending by Matthew DeJong. The squirt baseball team coached by Jack Stanlake and Jerry Van- Bruaene won two games. They defeated Strathroy there and downed Ilderton 10-6 at home on Friday night. The peewee baseball team won against East Williams in Nairn Wednesday night. Coached by Garry Desjardine and Joe Green. the boys won 23-7, stealing many bases. People in the Bend Grand Bend Public School students finished their year yesterday at noon. Teacher Brian Morrice, grades 3-4. was successful in his application for a new position with the Lambton Board. Ile will be one of two special assignment teachers in the area of computer instruction. Morrice will be travelling throughout the county. assisting teachers with computers in the classroom. Summer Break for W1 ' To bring their year's activities to an end before summer break, the ladies of the Grand Bend Women's Institute enjoyed a luncheon together as they Teams busy • The GB mosquito soccer team were beat 4-0; Wednesday. Exeter t record- ed the shutout. Next game is tonight at home against Exeter 11. . The only other game reported was the atoms home game last Monday. They beat Ilderton 10-3. Simon Des- jardine scored four goals. Mike Stanlake and John' Strong and two each. and Adam Jean and Troy Steil- , ingwerff added singles. Next game is was served. Brenda Love entertain: ed with a contest "Find someone who ..." After dinner. President Millie Desjardine welcomed the 25 members and their guests. Laura Desjardine and Donna Lovie carried on the business. It was decided that 833.00 would be donated to the Butler Project. This will keep a set of Ross Butler animal prints in elementary schools. - An invitation to attend a picnic at Morrison Dam on August 12 was received from Elimville W.I. Plans were finalized to feed a busload of people attending Huron Country Playhouse on August 27, Money was donated to purchase 10 more pairs of pants for the peewee girls baseball team. Details of the Watershed Tour on June 30 were outlined. If interested. contact Laura Desjardine by June 23. Imaginations soared as a mystery ob- ject to feel was passed around in a sock. After a sing -song, Doris Bestard brought the meeting to a close with two humorous readings called "Mom Gets Water Skiing Tips from the Calves, and A Perfect Age." Informal l,(' Service Godparents Jim and Katherine Lovie stood up -with Joanne Lovie as son Nathaniel Robert was presented to God in the Sacrament of Holy Bap- tism Sunday at the United Church in Grand Bend. Marg Desjardine presented seals and pins, with certificates and special books. donated by the GB Couples Club members, to many Sunday school children for their attendance up to 12 years. Joan Eagleson read the lesson from I Kings 9:1-9. Idella Gabel provided -special music for the choir and children who sang "Smile, I'm Happy to be Me, and This is the Day", led by Trish Murdock. Rev. R. Peebles told the congrega- tion and young people that clocks are found everywhere and demonstrated with one made in 1903. People need to be charged up/wound too. Don't let anyone tell you that you're cuckoo to be a Christian, as we are all made for a useful purpsoe, he stated. Outdoor services begin on July 5. please help put out the benches on Ju- ly 2 if you can. Next Sunday. June 28 will be communion Sunday. Don't forget the lawn and hake sale here on July 4. 61VE BLOOD SAVE LIFE DANCE DANCE DANCE — It will be worth all the effort and hard work for Allison Dunn and John Farwell when the opening curtain rises on 'Babes In Arms" at Huron Country Playhouse, June 30. Meet the Artist.... Ron Nickles of Komoka Two Day Exhibit Sat., June 27 Sunday, June 28 Noon - 5 p.m. Originals and limited editions, Refreshments Queen Street Place Grand Bend 238-5665 Visa Master Card E G GREY A LTTE L L E R Y Limited Editions Reproductions. Posters Custom framing & laminating Collectors Plates r "With any picnic pac" PICNIC 20 pc BARREL PAC #1 2 lbs SALAD $19.90 1 Loaf BREAD PICNIC 15 pc BUCKET PAC #2 2 lbs. 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