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Times Advocate, 1994-11-2, Page 10Page 10 Tines -Advocate, November 2, 1994 COMMJThIffY Scores line up for Alice Munro u'rr r I _ J'ikNS Alice Munro (above right) found that fans and admirers were lining up on Grand Bend's Main Street Sat- urday afternoon (below left) when the Clinton author made a rare pub- lic appearance to promote her most recent book at the Saga Bound Book Store. Here, Munro signs a book for a former ac- quaintance Al Coo (above left), the former editor of Chatelaine mag- azine who now re- sides in Grand Cove Estates. Annual meeting of Playhouse Guild GRAND BEND - The 22 annual general meeting of the Huron Country Playhouse Guild took place on .October 26 .held at Hes- sgttland RRstaorant: • president Shirley Platt chaired the business. Nora Vickers gave the secretaries report of the (993- 94 events, undertaken by the Guild - meetings, guest speakers, and fundraising events, the fashion show, members' tea and art show. Dolores Thurston acting treasurer took over for Betty Hoyles who re- tired due to poor health. Hoyles had been treasurer of the Guild for most of its 22 years. Thurston re- ported that receivables totalled $17,000 and debits $15,000 as of September 30 with a total of $11,000 already donated from the 1993-94 season. That did not in- clude year end profits from other fund raisers: the quilt raffle real- ized over $2000 in ticket sales, the "Oklahoma" collector doll over $200. Eileen Pullen gave a report on the Art Show and Sale of August 21, with 29 arca artists and 63 works of art. Thirteen paintings were sold, with a commission go- ing to the Guild. Carol Gingerich was in charge of the Meet and Greet Kiosk, which was open for 99 playhouse performances, and involved 140 ladies (and a few husbands) as volunteers. Historian Barb Smits requested a committee to be formed to work on organiz- ing old Playhouse memorabilia for a historical display at the theatre. Dorean Deck thanked the seven members of her telephone/ hospitality committee for their help in organizing the luncheon meet- ings, which were attended by 60 to 85 members during the ycar. Pat Vernon gave a report on the activities of the catering commit - ice, Nancy Thomas raised nearly S300 profit from the Marathon Bridge games, and Melba Larnb- strom thanked the eight members who helped in the annual flower planting day at the Playhouse on May 26. Membership - chair Yvonne Bcachey reported a total of 147 paid members for this year.. Linda Gilmore thanked her large, hard working clerical committee, who provide invaluable assistance to the playhouse administration staff in preparing mail -outs, bro- chure inserts, ticket printing and membership lists. Marlene Brenner and Al Coo gave a report on Play Reading and Research, which they hope to expand for next yeat. Frances Fletcher organised the an- nual fashion show, which brought in q profit of over $1800 this year, and was very much enjoyed as one 1 of the test shows ever by those who attended. President Shirley Platt talked about the re -structuring of the . • Farmhouse Gift Shop management into a standing committee with members responsible for finance, purchasing and inventory, consign- ments, • store staffing and displays. The report of the nominating coni - mince was accepted by the mem- bership, so the new officers for 1994-95 are: Past president. Mary - Metcalfe, president Shirley Platt, First Vice, Shirley McIntyre, Sec- ond Vice, Marg Andrews. Secre- tary Nora Vickers, and Treasurer Dolores Thurston. Standing com- mittees include: Farmhouse Man- agement Marg Andrews, Historian Fran MacKay, membership Yvonne Beachy, Projects Joyce Klein, Publicity Roberta Walker. and telephone/hospitality Doreen Dcch and Irene Kennedy. The Playhouse Dinner Auction, held on (ktobcr 14, was made pos- sible by the efforts of many Guild members in mail outs, donations, cleaning and setup, donations of items and organizing the displays. The net profit this year for the Playhouse Board was over $44,(1(10. Special guest Max Reim- er, Artistic Director was pleased to report over 68.000 tickets sold this season, making over one million in sales at the box office, operating at an average 94 percent capacity. His focus for the 1995 season . will he on customer service, began last year with the meet and greet kiosk. This year the kiosk will sport a new canopy in the blue/ yellow/white Playhouse colours. A new 1-800 number will be availa- ble at the office, more picnic tables on the premises, and a suggestion box on hand. Reimer had some suggestions for next years' Guild donations; an archives and a dis- play case to he located in the old barn, a large vinyl banner for Netter publicity in Grand Bend, refurbish- ing of the women's public wash- rooms and better lighting for seat- ing beneath the balcony area. He'd also like to place small brass plaques or material signs on all items donated by the Guild. At the close of the meeting, Nora Vickers won the 50/50 draw and Marg Andrews won the last copy of the cookbook "Curtain Calls", autographed by Max Reimer. The next meeting will be held at 'Oak- wood Inn on November 23, with gucst Carol Else from Party Lights. She'll display decorative candles and accessories for the Christmas season, with 20 percent of the sales going to the Guild. NOTICE VILLAGE OF LUCAN CITIZENSHIP AWARD NOMINATIONS Nominations for the Village of Lucan "Citizenship Award" will be accepted by the Citizenship Award Committee no later than November 25. 1994. The purpose of the award is to recognize individual(s) who have contributed in an outstanding manner to the community of Lucan in one or more of the following categories: 1) The Arts; 2) Volunteer Work; 3) Politics; 4) Health or Social Services; 5) Education; 6) Religious Service; 7) The Environmeit 8) Safety; 9) The Physically Disabled; 10) Crime Prevention; 11) Sports; 12) Other. Nominees do not necessarily have to reside in the Village, but their contribution must have significantly contributed to the life of the people of the Village itself. For further information and nomination forms, please contact the undersigned. R.J. Reymer A.M.C.T. Secretary Citizenship Award Committee P.O. Box 449 Lucan, Ont. NOM 2J0 (519) 227-4253 October birthdays celebrated IIENSALL - Residents at Queensway Nursing Home kicked off fast week with the regular Fun & Fitness and trivia quiz. The women's group from the Hensall United Church visited the Home last Monday for afternoon bingo. Tuesday afternoon., Dave Austin from the Exeter Pentecostal Church performed the weekly church ser- vice. He brought his guitar for mu- sical accompaniment and taught residents a new song called "1 L ifs Your Name on High". Thursday evening was the Octo- her birthday party. The entertainers included Alyssa Darling and Julie Godbolt singing a variety of songs while George Godbolt provided ac- companiment on the piano. Birth- day celebrants were Pearl Eyre. Carl Isaac and Horner Taylor. The birthday party quickly became a Hallowce'en bash as many resi- dents donned costumes from all walks of life to help celebrate the Hallowe'en season. It was great fun and a good time was had by all. Upcoming On November 7, at 10 a.m. the olunteer auxiliary Will meet. Bingo, sponsored by Bethel Re- formed Church Women, will be played November 7 at 2 p.m. A Remembrance Day service will he held November 11 at 2p.m. VOTE JOE RIDER for councillor, Town of Exeter "Authorized by CFO for the Joe Rider Campaign" "WE HAVE IT ALL FOR GREAT CASUAL LIVING" Casual Industries... MANVIA(NrlrYOISTA IUTOU P'ANTSIfIOwFRS IGI� Largest Selection in RA P Southwestern Ontario ON SALE - ALL THE TIME! Other nice home decorating and gift ideas Also: Wrought Iron Dining & Wicker GRAND BEND Hwy. 83 (3 miles E of water plant) 238-2110 Hours; Mon. -Fn. 9-5 • Sat. 10-5 Seasonal Hours; Wed., Thurs., Fn. 10-6 • Sat. 105 +■STEPHEN TOWNSHIP 1 ' Forthcoming Marriage Mr. & Mrs. Kenneth Boyce and Mr. & Mrs. John Groot Sr. are pleased to announce the marriage of their children Jerry & Julie on November 19th, 1994 at three o'clock in St. 13unif.rce Church, Zurich. Reception to follow at Varna Complex. Friends & neighbours welcome. RAKE -IN SAVINGS DURING LEAF -RELIEF DAYS! 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This makes them more easily damaged and slower to heal. If you walk for exercise, try walking in sand for an even better workout than walking on solid ground. You'll burn 20% more calories because you have to work harder in sand. It doesn't push back on your step as much as solid ground does. How much fat is in red meats? Beef sirloin has 38% of its calories- from fat. Beef top round: 29%; Veal: 24%; Venison: 18%; Buffalo sirloin: 15%. Regular exercise benefits your joints allowing you to move more easily. But one study showed that it also helps maintain the elasticity of your arteries which tend to become a bit rigid with age. Rigid blood vessels can cause blood pressure to rise. So keep walking! November 1-7 is National Pharmacy Awareness Week, a time to think of the role your pharmacist plays in your life. One of the pharmacist's main functions is communicating to you important facts about the proper use of medications. 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Exeter "Your Health Care Pharmacy" TOWNSHIP OF STEPHEN NOTICE OF MUNICIPAL ELECTIONS MUNICIPAL ELECTIONS will be held in the Township of Stephen for the following offices: COUNCILLORS - three to be elected ADVANCE POLLS will be held on Saturday, November 5th and Wednesday, November 9th, 1994 between 10:00 a.m. and 8:00 p.m. at the Stephen Township Municipal Office, 38 Victoria St. E., Crediton REGULAR p.m. at the POLL NO, 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 POLLING DAY will be held on Monday, following places: PLACE McCurdy Public School Crediton Parks Board Room Dashwood Community Centre Crediton Parks Board Room Grand Cove Estates Recreation Cen Grand Cove Estates Recreation Cen McCurdy Public School November 14th, between 10:00 a.m. and 8:00 ef- tre tre LOCATION Huron Park Crediton Dashwood Crediton Grand Cove Estates Hwy. #21 Grand Cove Estates Hwy. #21 Huron Park PROXY APPLICATIONS for a certificate to vote by proxy will be certified at the clerks office until 5:00 p.m. Monday, November 14th, 1994. 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