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BT ----_-------- Columbus and Area News by Lorna Miller Hi, fellow Columbites. There's no business like show business - and Columbus is in it. On Saturday, Paco Alverez, of Wendigo Inc., and his production crew were in Columbus to film a 'stunt' for the movie, '"'Blood Relations." This Stunt, perform- ed on the 8th concession road, in- volved a Porsche and a Transport Trailer. A rather slightly lopsid- ed contest. The crew chowed- down at the Corinthian Hall bet- ween takes. This is just one of the malevolent tricks played upon each other by the members of the Wells dynasty in this tale of money-grubbing and grubby madness ostensibly localed in the Big Apple. (Canadians are much to refined for this sort of thing - they just shoot the stuff here.) Here's how the plot of our movie unfolds. Dr. Andreas Wells (Jan Rubes), is an exquisitely wealthy Neuro-surgeon who's own brain could use a tune up. His lovely wife, although paralyzed, is alert and probably more coherent than the rest of the bunch. But the good doctor cannot accept the fact that his wife has become a smart sponge and is looking for a young, nubile body to house his wife's vivacious personality and satisfy his grosser desires. Thomas Wells (Kevin Hicks), is his equally un- balanced, reptilian son, who with a poltergeistian sense of humour, tests the love of his fiance, Marie Ducette (Lydie Danier), by stag- ing stunts like the Prosche- Transport one. Poor Marie was just on her way to spend a weekend with these looney-bin in- mates and if she'd been smart, she would have driven the truck. Ray Walston is the Grandfather, ° George Wells, patriarch of this bunch of bananas. Ah yes - sounds like The Man with Two Heads and The Man With Two Brains rum- ble the Young and the Restless at. Frankenstein's Clinic on Elm Street. Produced by S.C. Com- munications, Toronto, written by Stephen Saylor, this film will be released this year. If you saw Pink Chiquitas, Wolf Lodge or Carribe, then you won't (or will) want to miss Blood Relations. Let's get out the pink plastic flamingoes and stick 'em on the lawn, put on the sun glasses and charge a lot for parking when the sight-seers arrive. Welcome to show-biz folks. Ea A JPORT PERRY We've made the big time. The white, stretch limo purred through the country sunset, its sleek grace belied its stately size. Inside the well-dressed passengers enjoyed the luxury of each other's company. The limo, gleaming white and silver through the unfrocked trees, emerged from their slender shadows and hit the highway. The police escort picked it up on the outskirts of Bowmanville and ceremoniously whisked it to the Bowmanville Lions Centre. Jack Nesbitt the man of the hour, step- ped out and into the building where his friends and colleagues were gathered to honour him on his retirement from teaching at Curtis Secondary School after twenty-five years of devotion to his profession and especially to his students who had nicknamed him "Dad." Jack taught grades 11, 12 and 13 as well as coaching both boys and girls basketball teams to cham- pionships. "Dad" was a nickname well-earned. "To Dad" was the simple message inscribed on the brass bell that the Graduation class - presented to Jack. There were many honourary presentations and letters of congratulations from Prime Minister Brian Mulroney, Premier Peterson and. M.P. Broadbent. The Teacher's Federation of Ontario, District 49, - awarded Jack and Award of Merit and staff of Curtis S.C. gave him a wood lathe. However, tributes are not without tribulations, as Jack discovered. It seems that more than one friend was willing to part with some incident passed that brought a blush to his cheeks from head to toe. Toasted and Roasted! Showered with honours! Dining on a delicious dinner volunteered by the Bowmanville Lions and surrounded by friends and col- leagues who love him enough to make fun of him and respect him more for his love of children. A fit- ting tribute to a man who liked kids well enough to make them want to learn. That's teaching! And this is the man who did it - Jack Nesbitt - the Man of The Hour. This celebration took place on January 29, Friday. Congratula- tions to you, Jack. And may you auto glass & trim ied. B Windshields HB Auto Upholstery HB Marine Upholstery BOAT TOPS - BOAT SEATS - MOORING COVERS BH Sunroofs HB Convertible Tops HB Vinyl Tops HB Safety Glass al 139 WATER STREET -- PORT PERRY Call for your appointment: Free Mobile Service | INSURANCE | CLAIMS | 985-8507 have as much success in your next career. Beryl Scott, member of the Pro- gramme Committee, brought in this report on the Annual Meeting at the Columbus United Church. Here is "The Report' by Beryl Scott. "Following the ten o'clock wor- ship service on January 31st, the Columbus United Church Con- gregation met for fellowship and lunch. The Annual Meeting followed with Reverend Gordon Rutherford conducting the meeting. The reports of the dif- ferent organizations of the Church were presented and reviewed and PORT PERRY STAR -- Tuesday, February 16, 1988 -- 29 No business like show business! they were all very encouraging and many showed a balance for the beginning of the New Year. "Our U.C.W. had an especially busy year, catering to a wedding, sales and our annual bazaar. At our December meeting the ladies celebrated the 25th Anniversary of the U.C.W., and many friends returned to Columbus for the hap- py occasion. Our Ladies are now planning for our luncheon and bazaar for 1988 to be held on May 4. Special thanks was expressed to the Sunday School teachers and also the choir for their contribu- tion to the life of the church. A resolution was passed by our congregation and to be forward- ed to Presbytery that we oppose the Ordination of homosexuals and we approve Sunday shopping. Reverend Rutherford thanked everyone for the support he received and we look forward to greater things in 1988. Sounds like this year won't be any piece of cake either, ladies. Your social schedule must keep you all hopping. No wonder you all have so much energy and joie d'vivre. God bless you in all your endeavours this year and may it be as fulfilling as the last. Keep up the good work. Local Pharmacist speaker at Institute meeting Scugog Island Area News by Mrs. Earl Reader Please note the Women's In- stitute meeting will be held at the hall on Wed. evening Feb. 17, the 3rd Wed. of the month. The meeting will stress Education and Cultural activities with convenor Lilo Czilok in charge. Theroll call will be -- 'Does Caffeine affect you?"' Their motto is 'Read the labels!" A guest speaker will be Mr. Jim Lawrence, B.C.P. Tues. morning at 10 a.m. of next week Feb. 23 there will be another Coffee Hour at the Island United Church. Mr. Earl Ambrose, the Chaplain at the Toronto Scott Mis- sion will be a very interesting speaker. Men too should be in- terested in attending this meeting. A free offering will be donated to the Scott Mission. Babysitting provided. Sunday morning was a beautiful bright morning for the Pancake Breakfast at the Island United. Many young people may not know. why this date was chosen and do not realize it was Shrovetide Sunday. This custom began in the 15th century for the 1st, 3 days before Ash Wednesday and was set aside for Confession and a season of festivity just before Lent. (the period of lengthening days in Spring). Of course Lent is a period of 40 week days from Ash Wednesday to Easter observed variously in Christian Churches by fasting and penitence to commemorate Jesus' fasting in the Wilderness accordingly many people will follow this custom and sacrifice Work-outs and CPR offered by YMCA Remember the exercise pro- gram you promised to start in the New Year, WELL there is still time! The Durham Region Fami- ly YMCA is still taking regisra- tions for their 45 Minute Beginner Work-Out at R.H. Cornish Public School on Wed. evenings from 8-9 p.m. This is a progressive total body work-out set to musie, so come out and get in shape. The Durham Region Family YMCA in co-operation with Durham Save-A-Heart will be of- fering CPR courses at Port Perry Y Centre on March 1 & 2, and 8 & 9th. Both levels of car- diopulmonary resuscitation will be available at this time. The first level of training is the Heart Saver Course. This 5 hour course includes learning defini- tions such as sudden death, heart attack, and emergency medical system. It also includes learning to clear the obstructed airway of a conscious person and to practise CPR as a one rescuer. The 12 hour Basic Rescurer course consists of the Heart Save program plus learning to practise CPR in a team of two, to clear the obstructed airay of- an un- conscious person and to rescue an infant. Learning the legal aspects of CPR and a written examination are also part of the course. An- nual recertifications which con- sist of a review of the Basic Rescuer courses are available. The course begins on Tues. Mar. 1st, at 7 p.m. for both levels. Those wishing to take the Heart Saver course only will attend on the 1st and 2nd only. Anyone wishing to be re-certified will at- tend the last two classes only. For further information or to register call the YMCA at 985-2824. : some customary food. For all members who received the Feb. bulletin of the Island United, you will find it is a fine memo and gives many up-to-date explanations and answers to many of your questions to situa- tions and work of the United Church within the world. You will also note that more Scugog families could be interested in the "Observer" magazine. Renewal date is the end of Feb. Please send your request to Mrs. Margaret Morrow. : We realize our faithful mail car- riers Joe & Clara Dowson have birthdays too and manage to celebrate in spite of duties. Clara had hers last Friday and we are glad to hear she feels the older she gets the better they are. So last Thursday their friends Mr. and Mrs. Jack Day from Cleveland arrived. So on Friday, son Jim with his wife Janet and their little son Jonathon took all to dinner and later a beautiful bir- thday cake from Hank's Bakery was enjoyable. 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