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Talented musicians perform this Sunday The Georgetown Choral Society at IU best lie weekend as they presented the complex MeiiUh to appreciative audience Pianist Valerie and guitarist Trevor Burt will perform at St Georges Anglican Church SO Si Georgetown this Sun day Dec at and 30 The music composed by Trevor Burt and Robert Is in spired and influenced by many forms of music from baroque to the day Along with the concert ere will be an art show of Ms atmospheric abstract pain tings Keyboard player Valerie has performed in galleries and con cert halls across Canada She has worked with the Toronto Dance Theatre and has played the music for David Readers award winning film Within An Image Landscape Her playing has been described as being spontaneously fresh and colorful Guitarist Trevor Burt has also performed extensively in Canada and the United States His ability to exude his own personal warmth within the music has been praised by many He has been called a master with the instrument Robert Daigneault is a freelance composer and arranger He was composer in residence at the Toron to Dance Theatre for many years His works have been performed and recorded by many Canadian artists travelling to the Stales as well as Europe Haunting and alluring have been used to describe his music Tickets for this concert will be available at the door For further in formation contact St Georges Anglican Church Railway museum hosts Christmas fiesta fun Bait Bruce Armstrong was one ol our powerful soloists The sheer majesty of the Messiah The Advent of the Christmas season was ushered in on the weekend in magnificent fashion as the Georgetown Choral Society presented three performances of Handels Messiah Audiences or the three engagements Friday in Brampton and Saturday and Sunday at the Georgetown District High School cafetoriiim were near capacity In fact ticket sales had to be hailed in Brampton when numbers neared the Each of Ihe performances was wellreceived But according to con ductor Dale Wood the Societys crowning achievement of the weekend was their effort Sunday Sunday was the best by far he said mainly due to the style Often the Messiah Is done both at the amateur and professional levels In a loud forceful manner We wanted to take It back more to the baroque style Originally it was composed for only IT voices The of he lent itself well to the Societys presentation of the Messiah Mr Wood was actually surprised there a great deal Local K40 decides officers The inaugural meeting of the K40 Chib in Georgetown was held recent ly and a full slate of officers waa elected The Club is comprised of former Kinsmen Club members who are now over the age of but still wish to remain active in the endeavors and goals of the Kinsmen The club will begin meetings on a monthly basts at various locations in Georgetown starting in January Elected to office for the K40 Club were Joe Lindsay president Don Pearson vicepresident Peter Wor- secretary treasurer and Doug directors For more information on the 40 Club contact Doug Smith at during the day or during the evening more reverberation Certainly the Ideal venue for such a work would have been a large church in keeping with the spiritual atmosphere generated by Ihe Messiah Previously the Society has had use of Holy Cross Church for projects but no longer have that lux Hot however he audience was soon so wrapped up with he presentation the surroundings virtually became irrelevant I think it made things a little more Intimate says Mr Wood We bad he sound boun cing around more But It was very much in keeping wilh the small or The Messiah is one of the most oft performed classical works par during the Advent The en lire undertaking takes the audience through a wide realm of musical variations At times he music takes on an almost bouncy appeal and builds force as It progresses Anticipation reaches a climax with Hallelujah undoubtedly he most recognized portion of he entire work or those who have enjoyed the Messiah The performance was greatly enhanced by Ihe four capable and talented soloists Soprano Mary Jane McGinn alio Pamela Cooper tenor George and baas Bruce Armstrong maintained a and intense level the performance Par touching was the duet by Mrs Cooper and Mr fleer death where is thy sting as the performance its finale And great credit must go to Choral Society as a whole for their tremendous effort in putting the together for such an ant- it lous undertaking As heir conductor Mr Wood noted their ability maintain such a high level of Intensity through such an Intricate work as he Messiah is a credit to their dedication SPECIAL The Choral Society won I have much time to bask however This Monday the back o practising for the upcoming Carolfest will be staged with other local church choirs on Monday Dec 19 at Knox Presbyterian Church Then in the new year they will begin for their Cabaret and after hat they will be working on heir Spring Concert production GEORGETOWN CUSTOM CAR SOUND THE CAR STEREO EXPERTS 8772425 WATCH THIS SPACE FOR ALL KIWANIS EVENTS nursery furniture accessories maternity fashions Inlant wear gilts toys 211 SI CENTRE Georgetown 8732448 Good service good coverage good price- Thats State Farm insurance ROBERT 8731833 Like a neighbor State Farm is there luptcolLu 2obatt K smith 133WyndhamSt Downtown Guelph Santa Claus will pay a special visit to the County Radial Railway Museum for the Ladles Annual Christmas Fiesta The event is being held Sunday Dec fromila Santa is lo be on hand from noon lo p m and will greet youngsters from his very own room aboard old car an Interurban- type electric car built for the Mon treat and Southern Counties Railway in 1912 Car 107 has been decorated for the season and will roll over the museums mile of scenic track while Ihe youngsters- whisper Christmas wishes in Santas ear Children will ride free for this special day and the cost for adults Is for students Its and for seniors the price is Hides will be available for eyeryonc on historic street cars weather permitting The ladles the Ontario Electric Railway Historical Association will be displaying handicrafts gills books a bake table penny table and can offer gift suggestions for those hard tobuy for people Rockwood railway station an authentic former CN rail passenger station will be turned into a cosy Tea Room for the occasion with tables grouped around the old potbellied stove Inside visitors will be able to enjoy homemade stew and rolls hot dogs and mulled elder The Halton County Radial Railway Museum Is on the Guelph Line near IS km north of Hwy Christmas cards available Tis the season to send reproduction of an original oil by Christmas greetings Canadian Oakvllle artist Joyce on Its Menial Health Association Christmas cards Call CMHA at is proud to feature a 1988 COOKBOOK CONTEST RESULTS WINNERS i Mr Smith 2ND PLACE 7500 LOUISE FRANKOW Princess Anne Dr Georgetown ESPRESSO HE crumbs I pint ice cream vanilla or coffee flavored envelope and I gelatin Instant espresso coffee cup butter softened cup cold water 13 cup sugar 3 eggs separated tsp grated lemon Combine graham cracker crumbs and butler in small bowl Blend well Press crumb mixture against side and bottom of pie pi ale Chill while preparing filling Remove ice cream from lo soften Combine the water and Ibsp of the sugar in a medium size heavy saucepan Sprinkle gelatin over sugar and water let stand for minutes to soften Beat In egg yolks until well blended Stir in coffee Cook stirring constantly over low heat for 8 minutes or until gelatin Is completely dissolved and mixture Is slightly thickened and coats a spoon Remove from heat in lemon rind Beat egg whites in medium size bowl until foamy Gradually ben l In remaining sugar until meringue farms soft peaks Beat ice cream into hot gelatin mixture a few tablespoons at time Ice cream should thicken and set gelalln Just enough to fold In mcr Fold In meringue until no streaks of white remain Spoon into prepared pie crust Quick chill in freezer or chill In refrigerator for hours or until Garnish whipped cream and grated lemon nnd if desired Louise Princess Anne Drive Georgetown 3RD PLACE 5000 LISA KNOEPFLI Sargent Road Georgetown VEGETABLE SUPREME cups broccoli pieces cups cauliflower pieces eggs cup mayonnaise 1 can Cream of Mushroom Soup not diluted 1 medium onion finely chopped 1 cup of sharp cheese grated i cup butler melled 1 box seasoned croutons crushed Preheat oven to Cook the vegetables separately in boiling salted water for minutes Drain the vegetables and distribute into be bottom of an oblong casserole dish approximately 3 inches deep Set dish with vegetables aside Beat eggs In a large bowl Combine with mayonnaise onion mushroom soup ami i cup of cheese Pour over Ihe vegetables Sprinkle remaining 4 cup of cheese over lop and finally cover the casserole with crushed seasoned croutons Bake In preheated oven for Serve dish hot Serves people 1ST PLACE 12500 MR DON SMITH Rexway Drive Georgetown RAINBOW TROUT WITH SHRIMP CRAB STUFFING A medium Stuffing lean small shrimp 1 can crab 1 small green pepper 1 small onion i cup celery cup Miracle Whip lisp Worcestershire sauce ltsp dry mustard cup bread crumbs Rice Pilar 1 medium onion Ipkg chicken bouillon 2 cups water cup rice I bay leaf evenly Mix chicken bouillon cups hot water and add lo rice Bring to a boll then cover and simmer for minutes or until done to desired tenderness add more liquid as re quired knife between the ribs and flesh Do Ihis on both sides You should now have he bones exposed wilh the head and tall still attached Using kitchen shears cut the backbone out leaving the head and tall attached Rinse fish in cold water and pat dry with paper towels Stuff the rout the shrimp and crab mix rub fish lightly with oil and thyme wrap In foil Set temperature of oven or barbecue at 350 Put wrapped fish on barbecue grill or rack in oven and cook for 15 minutes on each side Put rice and fresh vegetables on each plate along with whole trout heads and tails can be removed If desired Serves Don Smith Dr HONORABLE MENTION Helen Staplelon MID SI Georgetown BIRCHERMUESU Marcia Kloepper Mullen PI Glen STUFFED HAM Bonnie Ablett CHICKEN OVER NOODLES WE GATES MANY THANKS To This Years Official Judges 8772418