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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 SOUTH ENE) SERVICE EXETER 235.2322 CANDACE O'CONNOR Clandeboye boys to regional conference Bikini, crutches, tapes among items stolen 0 4 4 ...,.,.arc.