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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Exeter Times-Advocate, 1977-07-14, Page 17BERLIN TO BROADWAY — The Phoenix Theatre Company, Montreal, is presenting the first guest corn- pony production at the Huron Country Playhouse. Berlin to Broadway is showing July 12 to 16 and the cast is, left to right, Maxim Mazumdar, Deirdre VanWinkle, and Gregory Peterson. T-A Photo Country Playhouse provides major centre for performers SAVE 10% We'll give a 10% discount on your next purchase of childrens wear with the presentation of your sales invoice for a colour portrait order. FREE COLOUR PORTRAIT OF YOUR CHILD • NO APPOINTMENT NECESSARY A TALENTED PORTRAIT photographer will be in our store to take pictures of your child. *THESE ARE QUALITY PORTRAITS -*KODAK PROFESSIONAL FILM AND PORTRAIT *NATURAL FLESH TONES Just come by our store during the day and hours listed below. Photographs of your child or children will be taken in a full professional sitting, limit one free por- trait per family. 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In order to keep rising costs under control we have initiated a new system for subscription renewals. Effective immediately we are asking our subscribers to check their mailing labels to determine the renewal date for their newspaper. Subscription reminder notices will not be mailed...so please check your label. THIS IS THE MONTH YOUR SUBSCRIPTION EXPIRES THIS IS THE YEAR YOUR SUBSCRIPTION EXPIRES (1977) I IS YOUR SUBSCRIPTION DUE FOR RENEWAL? PLEASE WATCH YOUR LABEL AND RENEW BEFORE YOUR SUBSCRIPTION EXPIRES ONE YEAR-$11°° — TWO YEARS $21°' AMERICAN.$22" eexeferZiritiessikaveafe Dashwood residents camp at Wasaga Ten conservation areas A-8 Authority offers activitie.4 By MRS, IRVIN RADER Mr. & Mrs. Lloyd Rader ac- companied by Mr. & Mrs. Percy Willert, Zurich, spent a week at Wasaga Beach camping and fishing. Zion Youth The Youth of Zion Lutheran church met last week and drove to St, Joseph's where they en- joyed a swim followed by a wiener and marshmallow roast on the beach. A rousing sing song Was held around the fire. Persona is Deanne and Robbie McKnight, Exeter, spent last week with their grandparents, Mr. & Mrs. Charles Marlene, Mrs. Mildred Kellerman and John have returned home following a vacation at Hano- ver, Ayton and Marl Lake with relatives, Mrs. Louella Calfas has returned to Sarnia after spending some time with Mr. & Mrs. Vernon Schatz. Mr, & Mrs. Lloyd Rader, Mr. & Mrs. Irvin Rader, Mr. & Mrs. Elgin Rader, Mr, & Mrs. Glen Rader, Heather and Allen were in Kitchener Friday evening where the ladies attended a shower for Sandra Weiberg, bride-elect of August, at the home of Mrs. Ivan Taylor and the men attended a party for Larry Weiberg and John Voll, up coming grooms. Mrs, Lloyd Willert is a patient in St, Josephts Hospital, London, Mrs. Hilda Wein has returned home and her two daughters Miss Erma Wein, Clinton and Mrs. A. C, Whittier, Mississauga, have been staying with her, Mr. & Mrs. Irvin Rader were Sunday visitors with Mr, & Mrs. Wellwood Gill, Maplewoods. Mrs. Dr. Douglas Moore and daughters, Jenny, Jill and Jackie, Houston, Texas, ac- companied her parents, Mr. & Mrs. Lloyd Love of Parkhill to Dashwood where they were guests of Mr. & Mrs. Ross Love, Saturday evening. Mr. & Mrs. Jack O'Hara, Forest were also guestS of the Loves on the weekend. Mr. & Mrs. Mervyn Tieman visited with Mr. & Mrs. Bob Stormes, David, Susan and Peter, St. Thomas, Sunday, A Martene get-together was held over the weekend at the cottage of Mr. & Mrs. Joe Mar- tene at Chesley Lake, Attending from here were Mr. & Mrs. Ebert Weigand, Mrs, Homer Russel, Mr. & Mrs, Charles Martene, and Mr. & Mrs. Anthony Martene, The fishing was excellent, Merner Reunion The 25th annual Merner reunion was held at the Dash- wood pavilion on Sunday, July 10, About 80 Merner descendants enjoyed a delicious smorgasbord dinner. The smorgasbord table was centred with a large an- niversary cake. Individual an- niversary favours, at each place, were made by Mr. and Mrs. Roy Brock of Hensall, An afternoon of sports, con- vened by Mrs. Helen Merrier and Mrs. Linda Merner of Kitchener, was enjoyed by both young and old. Roy Brock of Hensel!, president, presided over a short business meeting. Miss Donna Merner of Toronto, secretary- treasurer, read the minutes of the first reunion held in 1952 and letters of regret from various people who were unable to attend this year. The following were elected for the next two years; President, Mrs. Donna Hoffman; first vice- president, Gerald Merner; secretary-treasurer, Mrs. Louise Merner; sports committee, Mr. and Mrs, Gerald Merner; kitchen committee, Mrs, Kay Bartliff. The 26th reunion will be held at Dashwood on the second Sunday in July. Sports events for children were won by Jennifer Bartliff, Kathy Merner, Jason Merner, Julie Merner, Marty Merner, Rob McConaughy, Pete Smith, Jerry Smith and Andrea Bartliff. Adult winners were Louise Merner, Carolyn Merner, Sylvia Merner, Gerald Merner, Joan and Harold Smith, Marge Schilbe, Robert and Elizabeth Merner, Kate Reschke and Ann Brock. The oldest persons at the picnic, who also attended the first picnic in 1952, were Arnold Merner and Mrs. Luella Tiernan. The youngest person at the picnic was Jeffrey Merner of London. Susan Tieman and Mrs. Elaine Merner had birthdays nearest the picnic date. A newcomer to the Huron Country Playhouse could easily believe he had been led astray by road signs. Housed in buildings suited for its rural setting, the playhouse appears to be an unlikely place for a theatre enthusiast to find his favourite play, or a performer to find his talents applauded. Entering its sixth season, however, the playhouse has become a major centre for new and old talent. Young performers feel free from the stiff com- petition which exists in centres such as Toronto, Tracy Homes, 18, finds the playhouse to be a "goldmine" for young performers. Scheduled to play in Babes In Arms, July 26 through August 6, Tracy believes the playhouse provides an op- portunity for anybody to gain experience in various theatrical fields. Operation within the Canadian Actors Equity Association has also been an added attraction for young talent to the playhouse. Elise Dewsbury, 20, accepted her apprenticeshiP!epositi on because of the playhouse association with Equity. "I'd been offered a couple of .amateur jobs but it's good to apprentice with an Equity company", she said. Shari Bondy, a Ryerson College graduate, signed her first con- tract with the actors union Monday and sees the step as a major advantage in finding a job after the playhouse season ends. "The playhouse provides an opportunity for you to become a member of Equity and that is a big advantage when you go to get a job". Announce results of Dashwood music students Mrs. Ruth Stire AWCM an- nounces results of her piano students with the Western Conservatory of Music. Grade three piano, Debbie Josephson, honors; Grade eight piano, Karen Guenther, pass; Grade one Theory Rudiments, Karen Guenther, first class honors. Shari, a native of Chatham will be apprenticing with the Anna Wyman dance theatre, Van- couver, in September. While the younger performers see the playhouse as a definite opportunity for theatrical ex- perience, more seasoned per- formers bring their knOwledge to the playhouse for their own ex- perience. Although Maxim Mazumdar, 24, can hardly be called an "old" actor, he can definitely be cited as a national performer who has brought his experience to the Grand Bend theatre. Founder of the Phoenix Theatre Company, Montreal, Maxim is one of three performers in this weeks Berlin to Broadway production at the playhouse. Born in India, Maxim began acting at the age of thirteen and came to Canada in 1969. His Canadian career. includes the creation of a drama department at Loyola College, Montreal, performances at the Stratford Festival in 1973 and 1975, creation of the Phoenix Theatre in, Mon- treal, and a production for the Canadian Broadcasting Cor- poration to be shown in the fall, The Phoenix Theatre company consists of two touring groups and one group in Montreal, and will be performing thje first guest company performance at the playhouse. "When we're on the road we have to strip down the number of actors but if you're in the theatre you will do anything", said Maxim. The Phoenix company is performing with two musicians and three actors Tuesday through Saturday. Berlin to Broadway is an ex- periment for the playhouse and publicity coordinator Dorothy O'Conner hopes it will he suc- cessful. The growth of the playhouse as a centre for young and old performers will depend on the success of such ex- periments. The playhouse location, while contributing to a competition-free atmosphere for younger per- formers, would seem to limit the growth of ticket sales. Dorothy 0' Conner sees the summer theatre location in different terms. The Ausable-Bayfield Con- servation Authority's ten con- servation areas offer a variety of facilities and possible activities for all area residents. The Bannockburn Wildlife Area, 1 1 4 miles east of Varna, offers 2 miles of hiking trails through varying topography. Picnicing, family reunion get- togethers, swimming and hiking are possible at Clinton, Morrison Dam, Lucan, Parkhill, Rook Glen, Thedford and Port Blake Conservation Areas. Port Franks Conservation Area allows boat access to the "Cut" and picnicing and fishing are also possible, WESTERVELT GRAD — Deborah Ford, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Irvin Ford, Grand Bend graduated recently from Westervelt Travel Institute in Lon- don with an Honours diploma. Bayfield resident appinted to OECA Moira Couper, a Bayfield resident, has been appointed to the Southwestern Regional Council of the Ontario Educational Communications Authority (OECA). Mrs, Couper, a consultant in Christian Education for the United Church of Canada and a leader of crafts-worshops at Fanshawe ,College in London, was appointed along with three other area residents. As the OECA's community spokesman for a 3-year term, Mrs. Couper will be able to respond directly to local inquiries and comments concerning Ontario's educational television network. Rock Glen Conservation Area provides activities for those people interested in the geology and history a the area as well as those wanting to.hike the trails or just enjoy the beauty of the area. At Parkhill Conservation Area on Sunday, July 24, the Con- servation Authority will sponser a day of family fun at the Parkhill Canoe Regatta and picnic.. Registration will be 10.30 - 11.00 a.m. on the beach. There will be fun events such as the crab race, gunnel' bobbing, and water basketball, which are fun for the participant and spectator alike, There will be events for the younger members of the family GETS NURSING AWARD — Mrs. Gary (Ruth Anne) Brenner of Grand Bend graduated July 10 from the Lambton School of Nur- sing. She received the Bessie Havergal (Forster) Parker award for excellence in Nursing. Atten- ding the ceremony were her parents Mr, and Mrs. William Turner and an aunt Ms. La Rue Watkins from Florida. July 14, 1977 Page 17 as well as more competitive races for the canoe enthusiast. At lunch time plan to bring a picai4 lunch or something to barbecue. Picnic and swimming facilities are available at Parkhill as well, as overnight camping if onk wished to stay the weekend. Bring your immediate family„. friends or hold your family reunion that day! We hope you can be with us for our Parkhill, Canoe Regatta and picnic, Plan to visit the conservation' areas nearest you this surnmd , and take advantage of the ad-, tivities and facilities they offer:, CABIN CRAFT CRAFTS ANTIQUES PLANTS We're located 8 miles south of Grand Bend along Hwy. 21, Turn west on Yogi Bear Drive; we're just across from Yogi Bear's Jelly- stone Park. HOURS: Fri. Sat. Sun. 10 am-8 pm Mon. Wed. Thurs, 10 am-6 pm Closed Tuesdays PHONE 243-2433 ICHARGEX "Grand Bend is an ideal place for the theatre() 'because it has nothing else", she said. Dorothy believes tht Grand Bend's tourist population and the lack of competing theatres in the area helps playhouse ticket sales. "Money is always a problem", however and the playhouse personnel will never be happy "until we've sold out 100 per- cent", Playhouse attendance has increased with the enlargement of facilities from the original rented tent in 1972 to the per- manent building constructed in 1975, he said. While the playhouse facilities have taken on their permanent shape, the growth of the summer theatre is far from complete. The experiment of guest company performances is only one in- dication that the playhouse is becoming a major centre for new, younger, talent and older, more experienced, national performers, Cancer can be beaten