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Orono Weekly Tmes, Wednesday, November 27, 1996 - 3 Orono Town Hall presents "America's Sweethearts" The clock is being turned back in time this Friday at the Orono Town Hall to a period from the mid thirties to the mid forties. This turning back of the clock by the Smiles Theatre pro- vides those in this community the opportunity to enjoy a col- lage of songs sung by Jeanette MacDonald and Nelson Eddy in the thirties and forties. This duo were dubbed "America's Sweethearts" between 1935 and 1942. MacDonald and Eddy were one of cinema's most popular romantic teams and certainly the best-loved duo ever on screen. It is being re-inacted on the Orono Town Hall stage featuring Amanda Leigh and Benjamin Stertz. Both Leigh and Stertz have many credits to their career in show busi- ness. Leigh recently delighted a Bowmanville audience in her presentation of The Governor's Lady, a play with music. The Smiles Theatre Company, centered out of Tóronto, is an unique non-prof- it charitable organizationdedi- cated in bringing quality pro- fessional entertainment to the smaller centres as well as larg er centres. It operates under the jurisdiction of the Canadian Actors' Equity Association. The well known Tim Kneebone is artistic director. The company is assisted through financing from the Ontario Arts Council, Toronto Arts Council, Metro council and private, corporate and founda- tion sponsors. The Orono Town Hall is a fit- ting setting for this event this Friday evening. Plan to attend and drap back in to the past for an evening of vocal musical entertainment. Sponsored by the Orano Town Hall'Board. See advertisement in this issue of the Times. ~A17. «> Ir rt~r Dear Troy, Council of the Mumcipahty of The launch of my book, Clarington. Your supportand ALONG THE GRAVEL ROAD enthusiasm clearly shows con- will be on November 27 at the currence wth aur mandate to Scugog Shores Museum - out enrich the cultural and natural on Scugog Island - at 7:00 p.m. hentage features of Clarington, Mr. Bill Lishman has agreed while promoting beauty. public to be master of ceremonies at education and an envronmen- this event ably assisted by Mr. tally healthy lifestyle. Dan Robert, curator, of the We have been very pleased Scugog Shores Museum. with the level of community I hope to see my Clarke support for aur initiative, and Township readers there that acknowledge the dedication of evening. the citizens of Claringtan. We As well, I will be signing are confident that the DBC will books at THE BOOK STUDIO in draw tens of thousands ta the Bowmanville on December 6, site annually, and it was right after the Tree Lighting delightful ta read yaur highiy Ceremony, so if your readers optimistic projections of tens of miss me on Nov. 27, they are Millions! On a minor note, invited to catch me at the book Bombardier was interpreted as store. a financial contributor, rather Sincerely, than one of unique technology. Sher Leetooze Being a demonstratian site for their electric vehicle is quite a charge for aur project. Dear Troy, We look ta you and others ta Douglas Botanical Park and assist in forging new and vital Nature Centre (DBC) would like partnerships ta make the DBC to thank the Orono Weekly a reaiity. Times for its recent coverage of Sincerely, a presentation made ta the Douglas N. Markoff The Giving Tree If you are a member of guid- ing or ever were as a child, you know that part of the joy in guiding is learning how much satisfaction & pleasure comes from helping & sharing with others. This year, during the traditional season of giving, we would like to share our spirit with the whole community. In the coming weeks a very special tree will appear at the CIBC bank (Orono Bank). It will be filled with ornaments made with the loving hands of our sparks, brownies, guides & pathfinders. This is our gift to you. Please take an ornament from the tree for yourself. If you would like to share in our spirit of giving you could leave a non-perishable food item or small cash donation in the box under the tree. All pro- ceeds will be sent to the Clarington East Food Bank to help those less fortunate than ourselves enjoy the Christmas season. Our hope is that by Christmas the tree will be bare & the box beneath it will be full. Our thanks to the Orono CIBC for their co-operation in this project. From all the mem- bers of Pineridge District Girl Guides to all of you, a very Merry Christmas. Classifiecd Ad Aotes $4.75 for first 25 uworcs .09 a oworc above 25 Kendal Column By P. Lowery Well Christmas is not too far away, I am sure of that because once again I have done some- thing stupid and can't do all the things I would like to do. Last year I broke my foot, this year I dislocated my shoulder, both on my right side and I am right handed. Perhaps there is a message buried there but I never seem to get the message until it is too late. The ground is once again covered in a blanket of white, everything looks so clean, I looked out the back window and see the driveway covered in snow and the snowblower is in the shed, oh well I can't use it anyway. The snowfall brought quite a few out to the ski hill and a few snowmobiles have been out. Sunday morning started out bright and sunny and cold but as the day wore onit became cloudy, thank goodness we didn't get the snow Hamilton was getting. There was a good turnout at Church, Rev. Black welcomed everyone and lit the Christ Candle. Prayers were said thanks for the ill and thankful- ness given for the happy events in our lives. David mentioned that it was Grey Cup Day and spoke about all the excitement felt by the people. 3 Gathering hymns were sung, "Getting All Excited" , "Unto Thee O Lord", "Standin On The Promise". At the start of the first hymn there was a bit of commotion at the back of the Church, it was the choir coming in, the men were all dressed as football players and the ladies dressed as cheer- leaders. This certainly added an upbeat feeling. The choir sang I Heard The Angels Sing". How nice it is to once again have a choir and sec new young faces in the Congregation. Quarters were collected by the children, this was the last Sunday for collecting and the quarters have finally reached all around the Sanctuary. This money is for the Sunday School. Lyle Bender called all the children to the front, he spoke to them about how the Grey Cup has been around for 80 some years and how this may be the last time it is played for. He told them that you must be strong to play football and how it tells in Ephesians that you must be strong to be a Christian. He and Yvonne showed them some football equipment that players must wear to protect themselves, the word of God is the equipment we must put on, it is our arnour, our shield of Faith. We pray to God when we need pro- tection, we can pray to Him anywhere, anytime, we do not need to be in Church, we could be just walking along, sitting in a chair or driving in a car. The children's hymn was, "He Paid A Debt." The Scripture was from Luke 15:11 - 24. The Sermon was titled, "Get All Excited". We had some fun with Grey Cup Weekend, this may be the last one. David said that when he was growing up this was the greatest weekend of the year. You never knew what was going to happen, the parade was big and had lots of bands, the peo- ple were excited, it was a cause for celebration. Why? Do peo- ple get so excited about it but not about going to Church. Why? Is football exciting, and going to church something to be endured. Some feel that nothing is happening, nothing exciting happens at Church, could it be we just don't expect anything exciting ta happen at Church, we don't get involved. Even if you are not a football fan you seem to be caught up in what is going on on the field. People get involved, cheering booing, some are merely spec- tators, they sit idly by, not inter- ested not involved. Many are like this in Church, they are merely spectators, not truly involved. In Luke, the story of the Prodigal son is not a story about the son, but is the story of how the father was so excited to see his son returning, he, ran to the son and embraced him. In the Jewish upbringing, adults were supposed to act with decorum, walk sedately at all times, never show emotion. This father ran to his son he forgot that this went against everything he was taught, everything the Jews believed, he had ostracized himself, he was so excited that his son had come home. This story is told to show us that God is not pre- pared to stand on protocol, dig- nity. He will not stand and wait until you reach Him, but will run out to meet you. Let us, become involved, Advent is the reminder that the presence of God is with us. When you return to work on Monday or perhaps stop in for a coffee, someone is bound to be excited about the game they watched on Sunday and ask you if you saw it. What if a close friend came to you filled with excitement, over what had happened to them at Church on Sunday? They told you that they had felt lost, worried, unhappy and at Church they had felt the presence of God, had felt their worries eased, they came away happy, filled with excitement and enthusi- asm for life. Where will you be next Sunday? Following the Offering and the Hymn "We Believe In God Almighty", Communion was cel- ebrated. The Service closed with the Hymn "We Rise To Reasons". Next Saturday morning will be Christmas Crafts for SS chil- dren, and their families to make some decorations. Time 10 a.m. to 12 noon, followed by a light lunch. Next Sunday at the Kendal Mens Orange Lodge will be holding their annual Turkey Supper in the CE room of Kendal United Church. Serving 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. Adults $10.00, $1.00 of each ticket will be going to a needy family. Also if you care to bring a non-perish- able food item for the food ham- per. There is a Benefit being held at Newtonville Hall for Jerome Blake, who suffered spinal injuries in a dirt bike accident. Congratulations to Mary Carscadden on her 90th Birthday, Until next week, "I hope," unless I trip over some- thing again. News from Memorial Hospital Free, one-on-one breast self- examination sessions with a trained female health profes- sional are being offered the last Saturday of every month at Memorial Hospital - Bowmanville. Sessions are one hour long. To take advantage of this ser- vice, call MHB's Diagnostic Imaging Department at 623- 3331 extension 5400. The next session is Saturday, November 30, 1996. Recycle SHOP AROUND, GET YOUR BEST PRICE THEN CALL US FOR YOUR BETTER PRICIE We give you the maximum $$$ for your Trade-Ir. 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