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^Buie' Get l,ear Ottn, a
InaLslcai Coinedy. adapted by
Irving Berlin in the Mid
1940's, haa been a success
for numerous Ode-4101ml,
community .and high school
theatre groups but not for
the Huron Country
lay-
lxuse in Grand Bend.
Previewing last Wednes-
day to a full house, the
Gauntry Playhouse produe-
non ofAnnte Get Your Gun
teased its gray-haired aud-
ience with farnhiar Broadway
sOngs, but little more.
Performances were getter -
'ally loose, voicesra scratchy,
props faulty •and choreo-
graphy was often chacitic.
There was little appealing
about last Wednesday's
show.
Playing the lead role of
Annie Oakley, the wild back-
woods sharp-shotter; was
Karen Wood, a dim light in
-the otherwise foggy pro-
duction.
• Fortunately, Miss Wood
played the part at a strong
constant level keeping the
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AlthOutO she had trouble, flavOur was :4anstilitted. in
leadinfi ntnP 'MiSS—this-productierk,
Wood gave'the •flavorful Don 1ViieManns, • PlayittS
western character the per- Me part of tittffalo. 1I1, gave
souality needed to Maintain • the character little; person -
the audience's interest. ality, Robert Lander playing
Playing the part of Frank , the part of Pawnee Bill, did
Batter, the glittery hand-' so oily efficiently and Larry
some lady-killer and the lcive lvtannell.as Chief; Sitting Bull
of Annie's life, was Robert was little more convincing
Hall. Mr. Hall's character than a cigar store Indian.
development went from fair Musically, the Company
to poor, in a constant down- preSented the familiar
ward motion. Broadway tunes in a harmon-
Mr, Hall did little with the ious fashion. The only music -
colorful leading role, except al triumph for the playhouse
smile when the lines production, however, was
indicated. the quartet combination of
Anotherof the few strong Paul Ciglen, David Johnston,
characters was played by John Pepper and David
Tom O'Neill, but unfortun- Talbot. The four men were a
ately, he was unable to musical plus to songs like:
maintain the sly, money- The Girl That I Marry, They
hungry -personality of Charli-e- —Say— Wondifftil and
Davenport throughout the Moonshine Lullaby.
entire play. One of the few imaginative
LITTLE WESTERN scenes, was that of an Indian
FLAVOUR ", tribal dance performed after
Although the story eficom- Annie is adopted by Chief
passes legendary characters Sitting Bull and his tribe.
like Buffalo Bill, Pawnee Bill The scene, an interesting
and Chief., Sitting Bull, little interpretation of dance with
&anis ,pnunding andcolot:ed
lights Mshing, lost all of ita
;effect when danaers
bined disco with the tribg ,
dance.
Why the mi.0 Why did
director -choreographer Rob-
•ert Lander slap us in the face
with this sham turn from a
neatly choreographed 'Indian
style dance, te a mass of
bodies jumping in every
directiOn doing the bump and ,
other comtemporary disco
favorites? Is that artistic
interpretation?
Annie Get Your Gun,
playing from August 21 to
September fr at the Huron
Country playhouse, is for the
most part, a trip down
memory lane with featured
tunes Wei _There's No. Bus-
iness 'like " Show. - •Busines
and I Got the Sun in the
Morning. Unfortunately, lit-
tle esle compliments the
musical journey.
Rernember/ It takes but a
moment to place an Ex-
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A comforting bar in Bend
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- BY JIM HEER
Barhopping in Huron
County can be .somewhat
limited and expensive when
you have to drive miles to get
from one bar to the next It's
for that reason I tend to
letilm to those praces- '' ' find
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reliable, comfortable, and
entertaining.
One of the places I have
returned to on several occas-
sions, but have yet to men-
tion in the barhopping col• -
umn, is the Anchorage Res-
taurant and Tavern" in Grand
Bend.
The first time I stopped in
at the Anchorage, it was out
of complete boredom. There
Is often little to do in Grand
Bend except s,wim, lay in the
sun, or cruise the main drag.
Having done it all, we looked
for a place to get a cold beer.
One of the most popular
spots has proven to be R.D.'s
Boogie Parlor but on this
particular weekend, we
chose not to follow the
famniar roete and decided to
stop in at the tavern across
the street.
The Anchorage is a small
tavern, well lit and pleasant-
ly decorated. Furnished with
Large wood tables and pres-
sed back chairs pushed close
together, the atmosphere
was favourable for a good
evening.
On the Saturday night we
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stoped in at the Anchor. ,
the bar featured a female
vocalist who since has appear
ed on a regular basis.
Not coming across as a
professional entertainer, the
young blonde.haired• • lady -
was extremely good at pleas-
ing the crowd. So much so,
she had the whole group
singing and swaying to her
tunes -a selection of John
Denver and other similar folk
songs.
NOCOVER
No cover was charged on
the evenings that I have
visited the Anchorage and no
restrictions were made on
dothing. Drink prices were
average compared to most
other plices in the Bend and
food/ was available on
request.
Qn that first evening I
visited the Anchorage, the
bar filled to rapacity
but, tIle clientele turnaVer
was fast enough that tables
became available sporadi-
cally throughout the evening.
As the young blonde con-
tinued to sing and pick at her
guitar. and the beer began to
flow faster and faster. the
crowd had no reservations in
joining her with rousing
dioruses of Take Me Home
Country Road and Thank
- God I'm A Country By.
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fortable when you're sitting
listening or singing 'to the
music. It's not like some
other bars that seem to
demand a plastic personality
when you walls in the front
• doors,--eausing youta contin-
ually be on your toes..
Although it i not a singles
bar, or a known spot for
picking up women (or men),
the Anchorage provides the
appropriate atmosphere for
meeting people.
With everyone singing,
swaying and sitting so close-
ly together, you often bump
into the people sitting next to
you, and if you've plan the
seating arrangments pro-
perly, it could be someone
you had hoped to bump into.
Good Service
Service at the Anchorage
Is good. with drinks being
delivered by some of the best
looking waitresses in town
or at least the last time r was
in town.) '
Although the Anchorage is
a relaxing, intimate bar, it is
not the type of place you
want to go to with just one
other friend. When drinking
at the Anchorage, go in
groups. Sitting with a large
crowd of friends always
tends to make things just a
hit looser and most often
1710TC enjoyable.
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HE'S SAFE—Donald Crocker crosses 'home
plate after hitting a home run in a softball game
at the Lions Park Friday, The game was put on
by the recreation department for area young-
sters on the last day of. the department's.
summer Program. (Photo by Ellis)
• People
Mr. James Crich and daughter Natasha of London, and
Mrs. Joseph Carpenter,. Chatham were visitors at the
home of Mr. and Mrs. John C. Crich.
Mrs. William Jepson, Brantford who was a visitor with
Mr. and Mrs. Robert McMillan, John Street has returned
to her home.
Mr. and Mrs. Don Vincent and Mr. and Mrs. Jeff
Fullarton,Brighton, are visiting relatives in Scaforth and
area and attended the McMillan -Stanley Wedding.
Mrs. Roberta Dille of Bedford, Ohio is visiting with
Isabelle -Hunt
Hagan wins
K of C draw
The winner of 'a 51.000
bill on Saturday. August 23rd
at the Zurich Bean Festival
was Frank Hagan. of
Goderiell. The draw was
sponsored for the third year
by the Father Stephen Eckert
Council. No. 5289. of the
Knights of Columbus of
Seaforth and District.
Second prize of 5200 was
won by Percy Brown of
Clinton. while third prize of
5100 went to Earl Penwick.
293 Blackacres, London.
Assisting with the draw were
Deputy Grand Knight.
Dennis Ran and Past Grand
Knight Leo Hagan who chase
three youngsters from the
gathering to draw the
winning tickets.
The Deputy Grand Knight.
on behalf of the Council
Activity Chairman. John
Paul Raupointed out to
those at the Festival. that the
proceeds are for the various
charities supported by the
tazal Council and in
particular to the Arthritic
Society
Those who supported the
project by purchasing draw
tickets and all who assisted
with the sale of tickets were
extended a sincere "thank
you" by the Deputy Grand
Knight no behalf of Grand
Knight Fw art Wilson.
EX [ENDS TO YOU A HEARTY
WELCOME
Our unique country resort has something spotrial for vol:
Join us fr;r our
Noon -Day Buffi4/12 Noon to 2 30 '10 50
Sunday Buffetll 2:30 to 230 Every Sundaylir
Sandwich menu availaNe weekrUys
2 Fully Licericed Lounges`Open till 1 a m
A Business meeting or family outing. Benmiller is far yi.‘14.
Corneas you are, relax and eniov
7 days a week
For Reservations please phone
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Nestled in Benrniller. Ont , just 7 kilometres east of GNI eTiell on
Huron County Road 1. just off Highway S
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DATE •EVENT
T•hurs. Aug, 28 St. Columban vs
Huron Expositor. To list your ev nt; pall the Recreation.Office
at
Mosquitos (Soccer)
Thurs. Aug. 28- B.P. vs Firemen
Fri. Aug. 29- Roller skating
,,Sun. Aug. 31- Roller skating
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Mon. Sept. 1- Teachers vs BP or
Firemen
Mon. Sept. 1- Turf Club vs
•Mainstreet
Tues. -Sept. 2.- Roller skating
PLACE
SDHS
Optimist Park
Arena
Arena
Optimist Park
Optimist Park
Arena
7p.m.
7p.m.
13-10:30
8-10:30
70.m.
8:30p. m.
' 7-9:30
to tour
Nuke shPe-60 le
ismi
Ted Johns' play St. Sam Of
The Nuke Pile will tour
Southwestern Ontario in the
spring of,1981, Janet Amos,
artistic director of the Blyth
Summer Festival, recently
announced. The play is cur-
rently running at the Myth.
Summer 'Festival and has
been well-received by critics
and audiences alike. There
has been interest in the play
from the Ontario Hydro and
anti-nuclear groups alike
The tour will take place in
March and April of 1981, and
will possibly include a Tor-
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ontoTea runJohns.. Barbara .and Tom__ Crtovkrd and. daughter. jilt. all
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author of The Death Of The Winnipeg are vacationing with Mrs. W.G. Wright at her
Donnellys, which played at cottage at Bayfieldr
Myth in 1979 and The School Bob and Joan Wright and children Bill and Jayne have
Show returned to their home in Brampton after spending a
St. Sam Of The Nuke Pile holiday with Mrs. W.G. Wright at her Bayfield cottage.
Mrs. Grace Broadfoot, Mrs. Beulah McKay, Mrs. 'Irene
Smith. and Mrs. Elva Ellis, returned on Saturday from a
tour of the Maritime Provinces.
Mr. and Mrs. W. T. Boxall of Edgeley, Saskatchewan,
Mr. John Boxall and daughter, Lees, spent a few days with
Mr. and Mrs. Gordon MaeKenzie of R. R. #1, Seaforth.
Mr. and Mrs. A.Y. McLean were in Edmonton last
week attending the annual Convention of the Canadian
.Conimunity Newspapers Association.
Don Hoffman Gord Philips, and Brian Barry spent
enjoyable 3 days at North Bay fishing. Don and Gord were
very suceessful leaving Brian with hopes of most luck on
next years trip.
Orville and Wilma Oke hosted a family reunion and
steak barbecue Sunday for 35 guests.
has two peiformances left at
the Blyth Summer Festival
on August 28 and Augnit 29.
For fore information, call
523-9300.
Donate to pgrk
Recent donations to Sea -
Forth Lions Park & Pool fund
raclude Elizabeth Canino,
510.00; George • A. Sills., &
urns, 550.00; J.W. Talbot,
520.00.
The total to date is $3,680.
Brucefield Fire Hall
PANCAKE
BREAKFAST
Time: 7:30 a.m. - ? AUGUST 301h, 1980
$2.00 Adults - $1.50 Children
Plus garage and bake sale
PROCEEDS FOR: RESUSCITATOR
• Sponsored by Brucelield Firemen
19th'annual
PIONEER THRESHER &
HOBBY ASSOCIATION
REUNION
Myth, Ontario
September 5, 6, 7, 1980
John Ellacon, President Simon Hallahan. Secretary
London. Ontario R.R. 3, Blyth. Ontario
DANCESATURDAY rirrE Ill ARENA
Steam engines • Tractors • Threshing • Saw Mill
Old Farm Machinery • Gas engines • Shingle Mill •
Hand Fed Separator • Hay Press • 'Antique cars •
Entertainment etc.
THE 6th
ider
Sunday
th September
from 5•OOpnl. it
VAN
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MOND rOUNDATION
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the. hiStorit VAN EGNIOND HOUSE
krn S. of Sedort h (oti CRI" t.2)
Special Attractions
Cider Making
Apple Butter Making
World Doll Collection
Quilts, Spinning
& Weaving
Pioneer Costum' es Bottles & Button Hooks
Candle Making
Sausage Stuffing
Antique Ploughs
Horse & Wagon Rides
Gallery Stratford Display)
"Sallows" Photo Exhibit
muck/Audi more,
New Events: Sat., Sept 27 only
1:30 - 5:30 p.n.". - Bavarian Tent -Van Egmond House
Held antler a special occasion permit
8 p.m.- Sippin' Cider Coneertat SDHS
Featuring "Ed Gyurki", 7 time open Fiddling Champion, the New Canadian
Klorripen Dancers, the McQuaid Steppers and much more.
(Tickets *3 Adult- $1.50 children)
All proceeds to Haikling Restoration hard