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Posted by: Joyce Crile	10/27/2006
I've always wanted to write about an entrepreneur because I love the sound of the word, plus the fact that I know how to spell it. However, what has come to my attention is seriously more urgent than merely showing off my vocabulary (or lack of it). It has come to my attention that the proprietor of a local toy store is considering selling her establishment, which could put the future of her "toys" in jeopardy. I first heard the rumor of the sale from Polly, who works for the owner. The rumor turned out to be fact. After I checked it out, I had the privilege of listening to the "Noise of the Toys" - the play the drama club is now rehearsing. OK. It's only make believe and now that the cat - or make that the Lyin' Lioness (Marilyn Dueffert) - is out of the bag, you will be amazed at how our neighborly actors and actresses "play" their parts while on the shelves of the toy store. I'm talking about Wyatt Burp (Bill Koontz), Forest Stump (Julius Haberman), Hulky Hero (Bob Marshall), Batty Man (Lou Romasco), whining Baby Doll (Bill Pierce), Exercise Babs (Lue Pierce), Rin Tin Tin Girl (Char Crawford), Bride Babs (Vella Marshall) and Ditz Babs (Phyllis Demopoulos). These characters are only about a corner of the shop. There are many more Stonecresters toying around in this production. Polly Pleasant (Georgia Schommer) told me that tickets will be sold Nov. 3 and 4 in the library (for Stonecrest residents only). The $5 price is worth it, just to see if the normally sweet and always friendly Paula Brandon can pull of being as "grouchy" as Gertie, the store owner. But wait - there's more. A certain health institute is having a bit of a chaotic time with a mysterious visitor. The emergency room's receptionist Lila (Terry Koontz) tries to keep order - that is, when her nail polish finally dries. In addition, in her own way, head nurse Carol Hasaway (Jean Clark) also tries. However, things get silly when the "ERR" also is visited by the likes of a hypochondriac (Mary Romasco), a bratty kid's mother (Sharon Egan), a new intern (Jerry Sandaker) and Dr. Smelby (Wayne Nock, with a strange odor) - not to mention that mysterious caped figure, whose real name is "I-am-not-telling." Dedicated caregiver Nurse Noble (Sharon Pruszynski) plays it straight in a funny scene where she is releasing accident prone Mrs. Bigbill (Drexel Kalavitz) from the hospital, then readmitting her, which involves a dialog containing a lot of "sign here, and here, and here, and É." Well, you get the picture. "Noise of the Toys" and "Chicago ERR" are one act plays directed by our Drama Club president Karen Fanta. The productions are Nov. 16 and 17, and many of the actors and actresses will do double duty by appearing in both. The plays are full of surprises: not the least of which was when I found that petite little Terry Koontz and Georgia Schommer could both let out huge, gigantic, blood curdling screams when needed - you had to be there. I had the fun of attending rehearsals to watch these hard working folks and I swear, I ended up laughing out loud more than once. I know you will, too. Matter of fact, I'll even guarantee that in writing - by signing here, and here, and here and here É. In brief Daylight saving time ends Saturday night. Be sure to turn your clocks back an hour or be early all day Sunday. The next Ladies Luncheon is Nov. 6 and will feature a presentation by AAA called "Resort Highlights & Beyond." Deadline to sign up for the luncheon is Monday. There will be a basic/beginner roundtable held for Computer Club members at 1 p.m. Monday in the Crest Club. This is a question and answer session, and more experienced computer members will be on board to help. Sign-ups are not required - members only need to show up. Joyce Crile covers Stonecrest for the Summerfield Press. To reach Joyce, call 307-0447 or e-mail her at joyceccc@yahoo.com.>

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