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The Citizen, 1992-09-09, Page 8PAGE 8. THE CITIZEN, WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 9, 1992. Vintage car cruises in CBC drama BY LARRY CARDIFF A Brussels man has had a rare opportunity that most people can only dream about, the chance to partake in a television production. Don McNeil, along with Jerry Brown of Gorrie, were contacted by CBC to provide period vehicles for the Scales of Justice television series' dramatization of the real life murder trial of Steven Truscott. The film was mostly shot on loca­ tion in Vanastra where the actual crime took place. "They wanted pre-1959 vehi­ cles," Mr. McNeil says, "a different coloured car for every day of shoot­ ing. The brighter coloured the bet­ ter." To find enough appropriate vehi­ cles, Mr. McNeil contacted a few previous customers and provided four vehicles of his own. The 1958 Chev Bel Air, CBC used in the film as a prop car for the back-up police cruiser, was one he had parked in his back yard. He cleaned it up and painted it to their specifications to resemble a 1958 cruiser. "It was very important to them to maintain a high degree of accura­ cy," he says, "and most of the police cruisers at that time were 1958 Chevs because of their pow­ erful 348 engines." The other "official" cruiser was provided by a car club member from Gownstown. Several of the cars used in the film were from the Wingham, Gor­ rie, Listowel and Gownstown areas. Mr. McNeil also provided CBC with a 1958 Chev Impala convert­ ible, a 1953 Ford convertible and a 1954 Chev from his own collection of antique cars. Sometimes to achieve the variety of coloured vehicles they wanted, Mr. McNeil says, the cameramen simply adjusted the camera to change the colour. One of his con­ vertibles was allowed to appear twice, once with the top up, and then with the top down. The cam­ era was adjusted to change the colour to some degree in order to maintain variety. The cars were all arranged three weeks in advance but occasionally there was some last minute notice about providing a different coloured car, which he admits proved to be quite a challenge. Mr. McNeil says he got involved more out of personal interest than because of any financial gain. They were paid for the use of the car and their time. The production compa­ ny also put full insurance coverage on the vehicles while they were in their custody. "It usually took three to four hours to set up a scene for only 10 to 15 minutes of filming in which they would usually only get one or two good takes," he said. He got to drive the vehicles him­ self and in one instance had to make 12 background passes until the director was satisfied with the scene. The OPP were on sight at all times to occasionally block traffic on Highway 8 for filming. All the drivers were equipped with walkie talkies for set instructions. "It was mostly background dis­ tance shots the drivers were in but there were a few closeups," Mr. McNeil says. For the closeup shots, they pro­ vided him with a shirt from the period and a haircut to match. Mr. McNeil was involved with the on location shooting for three and a half days. One day he had to be there at 7:00 a.m., but it was 4:30 before the scene he was in started and after 6:00 before they were finished filming. It made for long boring days, he says, but he spent the time sitting and talking to the other drivers and car owners. Mr. McNeil says he enjoyed the whole experience and the size of it all amazed him. He couldn't believe the number of trailers, Winabegos and mini-vans the production com­ pany used for the cast and crew of 100. "It was very different to see and watch how they put everything Cruisin’ on camera. Don McNeil of Brussels recently had the opportunity to partake in the filming of the Steven Truscott murder trial in Vanastra. He was contacted by CBC to provide authentic period automobiles, like his 1958 Chev Bel Air, for the television series Scales of Justice. together," he says. "It all looked pretty unorganized and chaotic until it actually became time to film. It was amazing how quickly they maneuvered into making it all 2 men seek Huron-Bruce Reform Party nomination The Reform Party of Canada has announced the successful applica­ tion of two potential candidates, Leonard Lobb and Phil Cornish of Clinton, who are vying to represent the party for the Huron-Bruce Rid­ ing Association in the next federal election. LEONARD LOBB Mr. Lobb resides with his wife, Marie, daughter Erin, 17 and son Scott, 15 in Clinton. The 40-year- old nominee is well known to local businessmen. He has worked in agricultural sales as a commis­ sioned sales person for Becker Farm Equipment Ltd. in Exeter for 12 years. Prior to this he worked 11-and-a-half years in agricultural sales-farm equipment and animal nutrition. Mr. Lobb has been involved with Clinton Minor Hockey and Seaforth Harmony Kings. He has also coordinated and assisted in forming the riding association and filled the position as association vice-president. His priorities include political and parliamentary reform, fiscal reform-taxes and unemployment, constitutional reform and environ­ mental considerations. He also proposes to cut 10 per cent of MP salaries, revise MP pen­ sions, bring a new level of commu­ nication to constituents and form economic councils. PHIL CORNISH Mr. Cornish, 29, has lived in Clinton all his life. He attended CHSS and completed a law degree at the University of Western Ontario. He was called to the bar in 1989 and is a partner in a law firm with Frank Cameron. Mr. Cornish has served as a town councillor, and has sat on the Mid­ Huron Landfill Site Board. He has also been vice-president of the Klompen Feest Committee. Presently, he sits on the Clinton Area Fire Board, a church Board and is involved with coaching minor baseball. Mr. Cornish's concerns include defining a politician's function in government—to serve the elec­ torate not as a means of self gain. He is interested in the integrity of character of politicians and the over-regulation of society and small businesses. Federal finances such as government spending and the deficit are also important issues for Mr. Comish. His top priority is to get the fiscal house in order. Other high priori­ ties are the justice system, agricul­ ture and the environment. Mr. Lobb and Mr. Comish will be soliciting support at the nomina­ tion meeting dates when the Reform Party selects their represen­ tative at the Port Elgin high school on Sept. 9 at 7:00 p.m. and at the Clinton high school on Sept. 10 at 7:00 p.m. TRANS CAN NATIONAL MOTOCROSS CHAMPIONSHIPS ’92 RECENTLY HELD IN WALTON We would like to express our appreciation to all our friends and neighbours for their encouragement, help and tolerance during the recent motocross weekend. The Lee Family Chris, Judy, Brett 8L Matt come together and work." Although he had never seen a movie being shot on location before, this is not the first time Mr. McNeil has had one of his cars in a motion picture. In 1977 he had a 1936 Ford Half Ton driven by Mickey Rooney in the movie The Black Stallion. Although they are now finished filming here, Mr. McNeil says some of the cars may be recalled to go to Toronto for future shots. The film is expected to wrap up in late October and air sometime after Christmas. Form 9 Sale of Land By Public Auction Municipal Tax Sales Act, 1984 THE CORPORATION OF THE COUNTY OF HURON Take notice that the land(s) described below will be offered for sale by public auction at 10:00 o'clock In the fore noon on the 6th day of October, 1992 at Huron County Court House, 1 Court House Square, Goderich, Ontario N7A 1M2 Description of Lands 1. Lot 18; Plan 326 Village of Zurich, County of Huron Province of Ontario as in Instrument Numbers 262925 ;244482;154423 2. Lot 12; Plan 582 Township of Ashfield, County of Huron Province of Ontario as In Instrument Number 151493 Minimum Bid $ (Set out the cancellation price as of the first day of advertising) 3. Part Lot 40; Bayfield Concession Lying to the South of the High Water Mark of the Bayfield River. SAVE AND EXCEPT the Easterly 4 rods of 66 feet of the hereinbefore described strip lands conveyed to the Township of Goderich by Instrument Number 127894. as in Instrument Number 144543 Township of Goderich, County of Huron Province of Ontario 4. East Half of Lot 18; Concession 2 Township of Hullett, County of Huron Province of Ontario 5. West Half of Lot 18; Concession 2 Township of Hullett, County of Huron Province of Ontario 6. North Part of Lot 19; Concession 2 as in Instrument Number 128038 Township of Hullett, County of Huron Province of Ontario 7. Southerly 44 feet of Lot 145; Plan 276 in even width thereof as in Instrument Number 244221 Township of Howick, County of Huron Province of Ontario $2,144.58 $7,487.56 $2,313.25 $7,568.38 $13,269.40 $10,439.76 $13,434.28 8. Part of Lot 32, Part of Lot 33; Concession 3 Township of Stanley, County of Huron Province of Ontario $6,577.81 All amounts payable by the successful purchaser shall be payable in full at the time of the sale by cash or money order or by a bank draft or cheque certified by a bank, trust company or Province of Ontario Savings Office. The municipality makes no representation regarding the title to or any other matters relating to the land to be sold. Responsibility for ascertaining these matters rest with the potential purchasers. This sale Is governed by the Municipal Tax Sales Act, 1984, and the Municipal Tax Sales Rules. The successful purchaser will be required to pay the amount bid plus accumulated taxes and relevant land transfer ' tax. For further Information regarding this sale, contact: THE TREASURER OF THE CORPORATION OF THE COUNTY OF HURON 1 Courthouse Square Goderich, Ontario N7A1M2