HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Exeter Times-Advocate, 1973-08-09, Page 3FAMILY RIDES AS INDIANS — Huron MPP Jack Riddell and his family entered a float in Saturday's
Friedsburg Days parade. Shown above are Jack, Debbie, Brenda, Donna and Leone Riddell. T-A photo
Look into garbage cans
Plan fire station o openin
The Huron Country Playhouse
at Grand Bend has attracted
some fine talent this summer,
Candace O'Connor, actress and
director of the Apprentice
Training program at the
Playhouse this year is no ex-
ception.
She appeared last week in The
Fantastieks and will be playing
the role of Lilian Walsh in Like
Father, Like Fun being put on
this week.
An only child, she used to spend
her school vacations going on
tour with her actor father in
England.
"I watched performance after
performance." she said in a quiet
cultured voice. "I suppose I got
the bug then."
Her theatre career got off to an
early start, At the age of 11 she
directed her first play. It was
Mid-Summer Night's Dream,
performed in her parents'
hallway to raise money for the
R.S,P.Q.A.
The other children in the
production ranged in ages from
11 to six. One little boy she
remembers, didn't want to wear
the tunic and tights for his part
because he felt they were sissy.
Since then she has directed and
acted in a variety of theatres and
productions.
She studied at Carleton
University, the University of
Alberta and was a director in
training at The St. Lawrence
Centre in Toronto. She also
received a year's scholarship for
director's training in Britain.
At Stratford's Avon theatre she
served as assistant director for
Italia]) Straw Hat and was ar-
tistic director of the Ontario
Youtheatre during the summers
of '69 and '70.
Surviving the Youlheatre she
considers to be an ac-
complishment.
worked 18 hours a day. And
it was such a huge responsibility
because I was in charge of
everything."
They had a company of 90 and
two, 20-ton trucks that had to be
packed with all their sets after
each performance when they
went on a three week tour. The
tour took them as far north as
Thunder Bay.
"Youtheatre in England is very
big," she said. "They have huge
productions in Europe. A lot of
really fine actors have gone
through it. It's very good ex-
perience." she said.
"It's something that is just
starting though here in Canada."
Candace finds that the major
difference between English and
Canadian thentre is'` that in
England, no matter how original
you think something is, it's been
done before. In Canada you're
always pioneering.
Theatre is also well supported
by the British government.
Although an actor can make a
better salary here, arts grants in
England are ten times larger.
Although she has had director's
training, Candace is now acting
mainly.
"I found myself directing like a
frustrated actress." she said.
"The director is really the eyes of
the audience but. I wanted to act
in front of a real audience."
She admits' that this might
change in the future but for now,
she feels more creative when
acting.
"A director just stimulates
OK Sweep
project
GUEST STAR One of the star attractions at the Friedsburg Day `s
talent show was "Angeline Hurnpertlincle, alias Nancy Rader,
bashwood, T-A photo
Times-Advocate, Auovst 9, 1973
Pgge 3 Got acting 'bug' following,
actor-father on summer tour
Some discussion took place at
Tuesday's council meeting with
regard to a request from the
Ausable-Bayfield Conservation
Authority that council sanction
part of the SWEEP program
concerned with maintenance of
the trail around the Morrison
Dam.
Included in the request was a
statement that if the project is to
be completed by the end of the
summer, it will have to be started
right away,
Councillors expressed sortie
confusion as to why they should
receive the request, because so
little of the trail is on town
property,
"The trail is there and why
should we worry about main-
tenance," questioned Reeve
Derry Boyle. "TeWn property
only goes so far and the town has
no jurisdiction beyond town
property anyway."
It was suggested at one point
that the project should be
dropped until next spring
because of the limited amount of
time left,
The question of finances was
also raised, There was Some
doubt as to whether council would
be responsible for some of the
material costs Of the project If
they sanctioned it,
Councillor Bruce Shaw said he
didn't see why council shouldn't
"give our blessing" to the
project, pirevided it incurred no
cost to the council.
A decision was finally reached
to send a letter to the Authority
saying that as far as the town's
jurisdiction goes, they can go
ahead with the project, So long as
it involves no cost to the town",
good actors. Theatre is really an
actors' medium." she continued.
James Murphy, managing
director of the Playhouse invited
her to spend part of this summer
acting with his company. She is
also the director of, the
Apprentice Training program.
"The apprentices this year are
very professional." she said.
"They know what they're doing
and it's absolutely marvelous."
She describes working at the
Playhouse as "frenetic."
"It's tough to get a show ready
in one week when you're playing
at night too."
"You have to decide whether to
By MRS. DAVID KESTLE
CLANDEBOVE
Paul Hodgins and Dan Hardy
were chosen along with several
other fifteen year old 4-H
members, to represent Mid-
dlesex County at the 1973
Regional 4-H Conference.
The conference is being held at
the University of Western
Ontario, August 7th, 8th and 9th.
and is intended to give the op-
portunity to meet new friends,
exchange ideas and enjoy the
company of people their own age.
The conference includes
campus tour, discussions,
speakers and athletic activities.
Tour Milking Parlour
Parkhill-Ailsa Craig Calf Club
July meeting was held at the
farm of Mr. Frank Vander Vleot.
Here they toured the modern,
milking parlour where six cows
were milked at once.
A demonstration was presented
on the surge quarter milker.
Lunch was served by the hostess.
Garden Club Meets
The last meeting of Clandeboye
No. 1 Garden Club was held at the
home of its leader, Mrs. Harold
Hardy.
The girls worked on their book
covers, prepared their skit for
Achievement Day which will be
at Parkhill Community Centre on
Wednesday August 15.
4-H Meets
The Clandeboye No, 1 4-Hers
were busy on Saturday preparing
for their. .Achievement Day. The
Garden Club on the use of
vegetables is completed. The
Gardens were very good.
Most of the gardener's were
first year members, this was a
change from sewing,
The Fall Club will be on "Block
Printing," starting sometime in
September.
Show Filnis
About forty-five neighbours
and friends enjoyed films shown
on Sunday evening. Three more
will be shown at the same
location on the lawn between J.
Robertsons and Kestles August
12, 19 and 26.
' Bring your own lawn chair,
enjoy this free entertainment.
Personals
Mr, & Mrs. Jack Richards and
family spent 'a few days visiting
Mr. Richard's mother in
Beaverton, and also visiting
friends in Toronto,
,..Miss Elaine Armstrong, has
been holidaying in Great Britain
and France for the month of July.
Mr. & Mrs. William McHugh
were holidaying in Thunder Bay
for the long weekend.
Larry Armstrong has returned
from a month's vacation in
Western Canada.
Mrs, Clarence Carter, Joanne,
Kevin and Lisa, and Mrs. Isabell
Simpson were weekend guests
GB reeve
— Continued from front page
condition of the beach and Mairl
street since council cut back
cleaning to three days a week
from seven,'
Don Kunz, operator of the
beach parking lot for the village
said, "the beach, was a rotten,
stinky Mesa on Civic Holiday,"
Councillor John Teeviria, in
charge of the beach committee
said, "we now realize We erred
when we tried to tilt Costs on
cleaning. Comments about the
heath were good until this
weekend."
put your energy into the per-
formance or into the rehearsal.
You haven't really got enough for
both."
Having different directors for
the plays is a good way to keep
the actors' interest, she thinks.
"if you work too long with one
director, friction develops bet-
ween he and the company," she
said.
After she is through at the
Playhouse it's back to Toronto.
"1 love theatre," she continued,
"but I'd like to work in film as an
actress. It's conceivable I might
even shoot one myself this
winter."
with Mr. & Mrs. Peter Banks and
family in Brights Grove.
Mr. & Mrs. Ken Carter and Mr.
& Mrs. G, Lee were in Sauble
Beach visiting with Mrs, Cart-
ter's and Mr. Lee's sister and
brother-in-law Mr. & Mrs. Dick
Parker.
The Cannom family were
camping in Prospect Hill. Mr.
Cannom enjoyed the stock car
races in Cayuga.
Lena & Orville Rollings now
have a grandson.
A family gathering on Sunday
afternoon, Mr. & Mrs. D.
Newman, Kim and Greg, Mrs. G.
Cunningham, Dorothy, Kevin,
Carol and Perry, Torn Kestle,
Lynn, Ross, Nancy and Nathan.
Skinner and David and Eleanor
Kestle and Janis celebrated
Dave's. birthday at .Riverview
Park with a picnic dinner,
Mrs, Emily Kestle was present
too. '
Mrs. Arnold Blake and Harvey
Gilbert was in Fergus last week
visiting with their father Mr.
Gilbert who is in hospital there.
Sewers
— Continued from front page
of a letter sent to Mr. Crawford
from Exeter town council with a
request for consideration for
increased facilities for care for
the aged in this area. They have
as of yet, received no reply.
Deputy Reeve Helen Jermyn
told council that Huronview had
itself received word that it would
probably be two years before any
measures could be taken in
Huron County anyway. Council
did not act on the letter but
decided to wait for a reply from
Mr. Crawford.
Five permits
for buildings
A total of five building permits
were received and approved at
the Exeter Council meeting
Tuesday night.
Applications were approved for
William Campbell, W, Adkins, E.
Gackstetter, W. Ford and G.
Latulippe for house repairs and
renovations; to M. Westlake to
build a garage; to N. Walper for a
garage extension; to the G & G
Discount Drug Store for com-
mercial renovations and to J.
Bregman and A. Berry to erect
tool sheds,
Friedsburg
— Continued from front page
came Ed Davies and Bob Smith,
Elgin Kipfer and Lloyd Neeb, Cy
Blommaert and Carl Elson, Keith
Lovell and Basil Preszcator and
Ron Anderson and Doug Her-
burn.
Friday night's talent show
drew a large crowd and close to
30 contestants. The master of
ceremonies, Jason Roberts of
CFPL radio in London arrived on
the scene in the CFPL-icopter,
Jack Riddell was in charge of
the talent show and also joined in
With the Heywood brothers and
Glene !lodging with his rendition
of the Auctioneer's song.
Chairman Doug Riddell said
while a financial statement was
not yet available he expected net
profit would be in excess of
$4,000,
After a minimum of $750 is
donated to a local charity the
balance will be used to final-we
the picnic pavilion at the Dash-
Wood Community Centre
The property committee of
Exeter council is going to look
at various kinds and costs of
garbage receptacles for the Main
St. as the result of a question
raised by councillor Ben
Hoogenboom •
"Exeter's streets are a mess,"
he said. "There is an awful lot of
paper on Main St. Surely we can
afford something better than
we've got."
Councillor Bruce Sha'w pointed
out that the question of new
garbage cans had been brought
up last year, but at $30 per piece,
council thought they were too
expensive and turned down the
proposal.
In other business, council was
informed that there is still quite a
First Canadian
play presented
Like Father, Like Fun plays
this week at Huron Country
Playhouse, the first Canadian
play to be produced there. By
British Columbia writer, Eric
Nicol, it is a hilarious comedy.
"If you like laughter, you will
like Eric Nicol's comedy
. "wrote the Globe & Mail.
First produced al the Rival
Alex in ,1967, it later played::un
Broadway and since then haS had
numerous productions across the
country.,
In the cast in the role of the
father, Cameron Clark, head of
McColl-Clark Paper Products, is
Toronto actor Bob Windsor, who
in private life swapped a business
career for a stage career.
Joan Hanna, returning to the
Playhouse for a second season, is
Mrs. Clark. In the role of the son,
upon whom the plot turns is Allan
Stratton, who scored a success
with Playhouse audiences last
week as Matt in the Fantasticks.
Rob Garrison plays Clark's
head PR man while Candace
O'Connor provides the play with
a romantic focal point.
The plot spins on the simple
desire that father gets son
properly (or improperly as the
case may be) introduced to life.
Like Father, Like Fun is a
sophisticated comedy and
therefore not recommended
entertainment for young
children.
Performances are given Wed.
through Sun. evenings at 9;
Saturdays at 6 & 9 with tickets at
half price for the 6 o'clock show.
Huron Country Playhouse is
located two miles from Grand
Bend. Reservations may be had
by phoning 238-8387,
problem with people doing
renovations but not receiving a
building permit until the job is
almost finished,
"It's an age old problem" said
deputy reeve Jermyn.
They discussed various ways of
discouraging this practice, such
as levying a fine on the wrong-
doer,h ebdut no final decision was
reached.
In another situation, council
decided it would be a good idea to
have an official opening of the
new fire hall.
Councillor Bruce Shaw
reported that the work has now
all been completed, inside and
outside, and that it "looks good".
Mrs. Jermyn was instructed to
bring the subject up before the
Fire Area Board, because
although the building belongs to
the town, some of the equipment
belongs to the board, and their
permission must be granted
before the building could be open
to the public.
Council was also informed that
the people who play baseball in
the community park are con-
cerned about people exercising
their horses during the games.
The mayor said that they are
not supposed to do anything but
jog when a ball game is on.
He added, however, that on
different occasions, a child
chasing a foul ball has come close
10 — "
Numerous reports of theft were
investigated this week by officers
of the Exeter Ontario Provincial
Police detachment,
While the family was away on
vacation, thieves took $20 in
American money from the home
of Gerald Ferguson at Huron
Park. The money was in a piggy
bank.
Larry Hamilton, Simcoe street,
Exeter reported to police an
automatic tape deck and tapes
were stolen from his car while it
was parked in Dashwood during
Friedsburg Days, Friday night.
A bikini bathing suit was
reported stolen from Highlands 3,
near Grand Bend Thursday and,
two more bathing suits from the
same resort area were reported
missing the next day. Two of the
suits were located later.
A car owned by Dennis Mac-
Donald was stolen from his
residence at Huron Park this
week. The vehicle was located at
it was also pointed out that the
people who use the track
maintain it at their own time and
expense and that the only time
many have to exercise their
horses is in the evenings,
The questions is to be raised
before the people concerned and
hopefully a compromise can be
reached,
Accidents
— Continued from front page
Hwy 21 at the junction of Hwy 84 a
car driven by Mary Classens,
Dublin collided with one driven
by Mary C. Ducharme, RR 2
Zurich. Damage to the Classens
vehicle was estimated at $450
while the Ducharme car suffered
$175 damage. Constable W.H.
Lewis investigated.
Sunday at 5:25 Constable D,A.
Mason investigated an accident
at the junction of Hwy 21 and 83.
A motorcycle driven by Gary R.
Mailloux, London went out of
control. He and his passenger
William Snelgrove were taken to
South Huron Hospital with cuts
and bruises. Damage was
estimated at $150.
Constable Frank Giffin in-
vestigated an accident on
'Tuesday at 7 a.m. A car driven by
Nancy Swartz of RR 2 Lucan
skidded on gravel on the Mt.
Carmel road at Concession 2
Stephen. Damage was estimated
at $200. ' •
Clinton a few hours later. Two
area youths will be charged with
theft. Constable Don Mason is
investigating.
A set of crutches belonging to a
resident of the Hensall Hotel
were taken from the hotel lobby.
Anyone having knowledge of the
whereabouts of these crutches
are asked to contact the Exeter
OPP office or the Hensall Hotel.
A quantity of kitchen utensils
were taken from the Club
Albatross. Several knives valued
at $60 were stolen. Three of the
knives were recovered and three
area men have been charged.
The investigating officer is
Constable Bill Lewis.
A car reported stolen from
Vanastra Park near Clinton on
Friday was recovered two days
later in a corn field owned by
Steve Zachar, Lot 3, Concession 1
of Stephen township.
Limit parking
along John
Council passed a by-law
Tuesday evening which will limit
parking on John St, to two hours
between 9 a.m. and 6 p.m.
Monday to Saturday.
The move came at the
suggestion of Police Chief Ted
Day who said that many people
were parking all day on John St,
and that some people were
parking in the loading zones.
A previous recommendation
that parking be limited to one
hour was turned down because
council members felt that off-
street parking should concur with
parking on Main St.
In his monthly police report,
Chief Day told council that a total
of 202 complaints were in-
vestigated during July, down
from 213 complaints investigated
in June, He also reported that
about $167 was spent on a valve
job for the police cruiser.
Answering questions from
councillors, Chief Day said this
was net an Out-Of-the-Way ex-
pense considering that the car is
being driven slowly all the time,
at a stop-and-go pace, and that it
has a variety of drivers. This is
hard on a car, he said.
He suggested, however, that
next year, council might in-
vestigate the cost 'of leasing,
rather than buying a car. He said
he thought it would be More
economical in the long run,
GEORGE T9MLINSON
George Tomlinson passed
away at his residence, in Grand
Bend, August 6 1973 in his 70th
year.
lie was the husband of
Kathleen Perry and father of
Mrs. M. (Joyce) Hart, Hamilton.
Also surviving are three grand-
children, two great-
grandchildren and three brothers
and three sisters in England.
Mr. Tomlinson was born in
Kinsley, England was a service
manager and machinist for Ash-
man Industries in Hamilton
before retiring to Grand Bend.
He was a veteran of the Second
World War, attached to the 1st
and 8th Army. He served with the
Royal Artillery in Dunkirk, was
also a radar operator and served
in North Africa, Italy and
England.
Funeral service will he held
from the T. Harry Hoffman
Funeral Home, Dashwood
August 9, 1973 with Rev. D.
Warren officiating. Cremation is
to follow.
ROBERT J. McDONALD
Robert J. McDonald passed
away at the Wingham and
District Hospital, August 5, 1973
in his 75th year.
He was the husband of the
former Pearl Maxwell and father
of Mrs. Carl (Dorothy) Seip,
Streetsville; Mrs. Roly (Hazel)
Korstad, Toronto; Mrs. Allan
(Jessie) Pilling, Shelburne; and
Clifton, Exeter,
He is also survived by 20
grandchildren, two great-
grandchildren, and a brother
Clifton, Goderich.
Funeral service was held from
the S.J. Walker Funeral Home,
Wingham, August 7 with in-
terment in Wroxeter Cemetery.
MRS. J.F.G, WILSON
Mrs. J.F,G. Wilson the former
Dora Inez McMehan, Grand Bend
passed away at South Huron
Hospital, Exeter, August 6, 1973
in her 85th year.
She was the wife of the late
Joseph Frederick Garfield
Wilson, Grand Bend (1960) and
mother of Mrs, Griffin (Doris)
Thomas, Mrs. David (lois)
Jackson, both of Grand Bend,
Mrs. Harold (Ruth) Cottington,
Thornhill and Mrs. Ray (Jean
Anne) Guenther, Dashwood.
Funeral service was held
August 8 from the T. Harry
Hoffman Funeral Home, Dash-
wood with interment in Woodland
Cemetery. Rev. Douglas Warren
officiated.
Pallbearers were Griffin
-Thomas, David Jackson," Tom
Thomas, Rick Cottington, Ron
Howarth and Scott Jackson. ,
HENRY BRAND
Henry Brand, Exeter, died at
University Hospital, London,
August 7, 1973 in his 19th year.
He was the son of Mr, and Mrs.
Robert Brand. Exeter and
brother of Bob, Ron, Helen, and
Tena. He was the grandson of Mr.
and Mrs. W. Cnossen, Chatham
and Mrs. Joanna Brand, Stephen
township and is also survived by
several uncles and aunts.
Funeral service will be held
from the Bethel Reformed
Church, Exeter, August 9, 1973
with R.C. Dinney Funeral Home
in charge of arrangements. Rev.
Henry Van Essen will officiate.
Interment is in Exeter
Cemetery. Pallbearers are Ron
Brand, Bob Brand, Art Brand,
Kees Cnossen, Wiebe Cnossen
and Peter Cnossen.
HOWARD WRIGHT
Howard C. Wright, Mitchell,
former long time Hibbert
resident died at Stratford
General Hospital Saturday in his
82nd year.
He was -born in Fullarton
Township, son of the late Mr. and
Mrs. Andrew Wright. He farmed
in Hibbert Township until
retiring to Mitchell in 1957. His
wife, the former Ethel Boyd, died
in 1954.
He is survived by a son, Percy,
Kippen; a daughter, Mrs, Ross
(Jean) Pepper, Logan Township;
five grandchildren; sisters, Mrs.
Herbert (Myrtle) Kercher,
Tuckersrnith Township. Mrs.
John (Margaret) Nickols,
Brampton.
Funeral service was held at the
Heath-Leslie funeral home,
Mitchell Tuesday.
Burial was in Woodland
Cemetery, Mitchell.
MRS. CLARENCE KNIGHT
Mrs. Clarence Knight, the
former Verde Melinda "Linda"
Gunning died suddenly at South
Huron Hospital, August 5, 1973 in
her 85th year.
She was the wife of Clarence
Knight, Exeter and mother of
Lloyd, Usborne Township, Mrs.
Roy (Beatrice) Ballantyne and
Ray, London,
She was the sister of Newton,
Granten and Emerson,
and is also survived by seven
grandchildren and 18 great-
grandchildren,
A private funeral service was
held August 7, 1973 from the R,C,
Dinney Funeral Home, with Rev,
Harold Snell officiating.
Interment was in Rirktort
Union Cemetery, Pallbearers
Were Ross and Gerald Hallett-
tytie, Erie Hints, Wayne Knight,
TOM Earl and Ron Gunning.
,PF9RPF RETHER
George nether Sr., Exeter,
died at St. Joseph's Hospital.
London, August 7, 1973 in his 75th
year.
He was the husband of
Katharine nether and father of
George. Exeter and John,
Ottawa. He was the grandfather
of Geoffrey, ,Barbara, Bradley
and Douglas.
Funeral service is to be held
from the R.C. Dinney Funeral
Home, August 9, 1973 with Rev.
Norman Knox officiating.
Interment will be in Exeter
Cemetery. Pallbearers are
Frank Lamphier, Simon Scheon
Jr., George Roth, Andy Blom-
maert Sr. Fred Bazinet and
Charles Lamphier
RALPH RUSSELL STRASSER
Ralph Russell Strasser died
suddenly at his residence, Port
Franks. August 5. 1973 in his 63rd
year.
He was the husband of Gladys
Martini Strasser and brother of
George, Long Beach, California
and Mrs. Thelma Hodgins,
Lucan. He is also survived by
four nephews and two nieces.
Funeral service was held from
Immaculate Heart of .Mary
Roman Catholic Church. Grand
Bend with Gilpin Funeral Home,
Thedford in charge of
arrangements.
Interment was in St. James
Cemetery, Lucan.
MENNO MARTIN
Menno Martin died in St.
Joseph's Hospital, London,
August 6, 1973 in his 76th year.
He was the husband of the late
Lovina Sleckle and father of
Albert, Kitchener; Harvey, RR 3,
Bayfield; Mrs. William ( Vina
Oesch, RR 3, Varna; Alma
Martin, Kitchener; Mrs. John
Luella) Zandwyk, RR 2 Zurich,
He is also survived by a
brother, Simeon, St. Jacobs, 25
grandchildren and three great-
grandchildren. He was
predeceased by one daughter,
Emma.
Funeral service was held from
Zurich Mennonite Church,
August 8, with Westlake Funeral
Home, Zurich, in charge of
arrangements.
interment was in Zurich
Mennonite Cemetery.
Final plans
for garage
Plans ,were finalized for the
paopesedLiinicipaltraf age to be
constructed.:n Nelson St, at the
ExeterztoiNacouncil. meeting.
The building will cost about $11
per square foot, or an ap-
proximate maximum of $55,000
for about 5.300 square feet of
space, The building will measure
50 by 106 feel,
The garage will be constructed
of colored steel inside and out
(council gets to choose the color)
and will have approximately 70
feel in front of the building and 60
feet behind.
At the meeting council ac-
cepted a hid of $2,800 for about
two acres (264 foot frontage) at
the old dump property.
Hay asks for
sewer extension
At their August meeting Hay
township council was petitioned
to have the village of Zurich
sewage system extend into the
township at the east end of the
properties.
Hay
serve about seven
Hay council agreed and sent
the petition to Zurich for ap-
proval. Following this the ap-
plication will have to go to the
Ministry of the Environment.
Three tile drain loan ap-
plications in the amount of $10,900
were received and approved; and
council received and recom-
mended acceptance of an ap-
plication for severance from
Marilyn Doyle to sever part of lot
11, concession 13.
Because they paid half the
requisition for the county and
school board in July, general
accounts totalled $141,933.75.
Road accounts of $30,753.43 and
drain accounts of $729.20 were
approved.
Austin
Mini
Days
A great time to
buy one of the most
economical cars ever
built
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SERVICE
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CANDACE O'CONNOR
Clandeboye boys to
regional conference
Bikini, crutches, tapes
among items stolen
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