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Home My WebLink AboutTimes Advocate, 1984-07-18, Page 24MILOOnalG001 D)El£'sC�C Thnoe•Ad(,ocate, July 18. '964 Shelley Peterson at Playhouse Fflter Queen ' 1E4 THE HEART OF DOWNTOWN VARNA" 482-7103 REPAIRS Sewing Machine' Repairs to all makes Free Estimates 90 Day Warranty Experienced since 1952 - Sew and Save ;entre Ltd. 149 Do wn i eSt . ,Stratford( Closed Monday Phone 271-9660 INSURANCE arRealty Insurance nc. EXETER 235-2420 GRAND BEND 238-8484 CLINTON 482-9747 GODERICH 524-2118 Farm, Home, Auto In- surance, Appraisals, Mortgages, Life In- surance, Trust Certificates AUCTIONEERS %Hugh Ton-; FILSON and ROBSON AUCTIONEERS 20 years' of experience of complete sale service Provincially licensed Conduct soles of any kind any place We guarantee you more To insure. success of your sole or appraisal Phone Collect \f66-01133 666-1962./ Ontario Auction Service Get Action -Sell By Auction Complete Soles Service Auctione6rs and Appraisers RA "Sue" Edglnton RR 2 Lucan, Ont. (519) 227-4210 J.G. 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A( ('UUNTAKT THE 012) TOWN HAI.I. 4,11212 .MAIN NTRCP-T EX F.TRR. ONTARIO TT.1 AIe-stir-tCnri NOM 1R0 WOODWORK IMO r FREE ESTIMATES PICK-UP 8 DELIVERY LITTLE FALLS WOODWORKING 8 STRIPPING WOODWORKING OF ALL TYPES CUSTOM CABINET MAKERS STRIPPING + RESTORING OF FURNITURE P.O. ser 1612 St. Marys, Ont. NOM 220 ST. MARYS, ONT. 220.4204 • 284-3481 • 284.1210 Talented actress plays "All the world's a stage, and all the men and women merely players. They have their exits and their en- trances, and'one man in his time playa many parts." A modern Shakespeare would have included women in the latter part of that obser- vation after meeting Shelley Peterson. The slim blonde with the face of an impish angel and the natural charm of a Rockwell painting plays many roles in the course of a busy and satisfying life. She is the wife of Ontario's Liberal leader, mother of Ben, six, Chloe, four and Adam, two,.and an experienc- ed actress who has perform- ed both behind the footlights and before the TV cameras. Shelley is now in rehearsal at the Huron Country Playhouse as Jan in Bedroom Farce which opens this week. It is a comedy depicting the interaction among four couples over the course of an evening as one pair experien- cing marital difficulties inflict their problems on the other three. Shelley is no stranger to the Playhouse. She appeared last year as Kate Keller in the Miracle Worker, and recalls performing under canvas there ten years earlier in Bus Stop, Under the Yum Yum Tree and Brussels Sprouts. The London native has been drawn to the theatrical world since early childhood, her ail - petite permanently whetted by an appearance at age 11 as Peggy in CFPL TV's Goodbye to the Clown. In 1971 Shelley interrupted her studies in drama at Dalhousie to return to London and Western University. After appearing ip UWO dramas and summer stock, slit- was asked the following year th join Theatre London's Ytxmg Company. The opportunity to work again with Heiinar Piller, who had been artistic director of Halifax's Neptune Theatre when she played a minor role in A Midsummer Night's Dream, was too good to miss, "Some day I'll make my parents happy by finishing my university degree", the actress said with an infectious laugh. Shelley maintains her prac- tical experience with the Young Company was a priceless education. The variety of challenging roles and directors provided the best and most enriching theatre experience anyone could wish. However, life was not all work and all play! She met a young businessman and theatre buff named David Peterson on a blind date ar- ranged by her sister. "For me, it was love at first sight. I fell head over heels in love with David over lunch", Shelley confessed. The two were married in 1974. Since then, David Peterson has been his wife's biggest fan and most avid supporter. When Shelley had to spend time in Toronto making com- mercials or appearing in CBC and CTV productions, her husband arranged his business so he could accom- pany her. With the arrival of her first born in 1977, Shelley switched to the role of full-time mother for six years, with the excep- tiop of a Cascade commercial "which seemed appropriate". MUSICIANS — Julie Forrest and Christopher Wallace make music together during vacation bible school at the Lucan Revival Centre. - Town's insurance is under review The annual review of Ex- eter's insurance coverage is not expected to bring about many changes in coverage or premiums. Property committee chair- man Gaylan Josephson advis- ed members of council this week that the committee's review had been conducted with Mel Gaiser of GK Real- ty and Insurance and Tom Smith from Frank Cowan Company Limited and, with present coverage. the premiums will increase by $33. The annual premium is just over $26.000. ft was recommended that the present $500deductible on property insurance be in- creased to $1,000 for a premium saving of $1,102 and that the limit of errors and omissions liability be increas- ed from $2 million to $5 million for an additional an- nual cost of $97. Department heads were asked to review coverages as it pertains to their area and report any additions or dele- tions to the clerk. Josephson reported that the capital covered amounts to $4.6 million. Ile also reported that the heating system in the municipal office will be assessed in an effort to ascer- tain how the building can be heated more efficiently. It was indicated the work would probably not be under- taken this year, but only the study on ways to improve the heating system. The return to Huron Country PlAyhouse a year ago was an experiment, Shelley said. She wanted to find out if her affini- ty for the theatre was per- matteutly dormant, or only in hibernation. Full support from her husband helped renew some of the confidence that had ebbed away. The Peterson rented a cot- tage at Grand Bend. David took a month's holiday to be with his children, and free his wife -to test talents that had not been used for some time. (A mother's helper was hired to assist with cooking, housekeeping, and caring for the children as political responsibilities took Peterson away temporarily.) "I found I just loved it," Shelley enthused. The Peterson have return- ed to Grand Bend for a repeat performance. Once again David is at the lake with the children. Once again a mother's helper has been engaged, this time 17 -year-old Londoner Toby Cadham. Once again Shelley Peter- son's name is on the Huron Country Playhouse playbill. Shelley enjoys all aspects of working at the Grand Bend theatre, She finds the at- mosphere friendly but very professional. The set and costume designers, technical and 'administrative person- nel, and fellow cast members perform their duties efficient- ly and good-humouredly. Shelley singled out theatre Request at Biddulph The township of Biddulph will be requesting the Upper Thames River Conservation Authority undertake a fill -line mapping program for that area of the township which is within the Authority's watershed. Stephen Fahner of the Authority said the program has been well received by 18 other municipalities and that participating in the program would not involve any addi- tional charges over the general levy. Fahner said there are many advantages to this type of mapping including the reduction of the need of ex- pensive remedial work in the future for flood control, ero- sion control and low flow augmentation. A court of revision was held on the Benn municipal drain and tenders from 10 contrac- tors were opened. All three phases of the con- tract were let to Hodgins and Hayter of Parkhill. The prices are $2,816 for the open por- tion, $26,957 for the closed por- tion and $7,990 for boring. As the result of two quotes being received by clerk - treasurer Ray Hands, tile for the Benn municipal drain will be purchased from Col- dstream Concrete Limited for $38,861.22. Attending the court of revi- sion were property owners Tom Ryan, Bernard Benn and John Tsantilas. Two tile drain loan applica- tions in the total amount of $35,050 were approved. Three building permits were approved by council. They are for a two storey barn for Russ Fox at Lot 29, Concession 14; a residence addition for Herman Lansink at Lot 23, North Boundary Concession and a garage for Dave Welch at Lot 11, SLR Concession. man managerfeatherRedick, ar- tistic director Ron Ulrich and Bedroom Farce director Elsa Bolam for special praise. "We also have two of Canada's best actors - Eric House and Anne Casson. There's not a loser in the bunch", Shelley expanded. The call of the Thespian 'mise is as strong as ever, Shelley has discovered. Shelleyprefers live theatre to television for personal satisfaction. Theatre gives the performer a Peeling of continuity as a play pro- gresses to its finale. The character grows and develops during rehearsals and performances. TV is exciting, Shelley ad- mits, but the actor is the least important part of a TV com- mercial. There are constant interruptions to adjust camera or lighting, or touch up makeup or hairdo. The performer is treated like a marketable commodity. "In the theatre, once everything is in place, you carry the can, which creates a sense of responsiblity. And fear", Shelley revealed. Shelley needs about three hours of quiet time to prepare herself before the curtain goes up. Waiting in the wings is purgatory, but that first step onstage takes the actress into a magic land of "total fantasy". This atmosphere can be enhanced or diminished by roles the reaction of the audience. Laughs coming in the right places inspire the per- formers. Interjections can have the opposite effect. Shelley recalls a remark last year by one senior to her hard -of -hearing seatmate that reverberated throughout the auditorium with the subtlety of a jackhammer. "I haven't seen any miracles yet. I thought this was suppos- ed to be The Miracle Worker!" (Strangely enough, the trained performer is as ner- vous as any neophyte whenever she is required to stepbefore a microphone and deliver speech as Mrs. David Peterson.) Right now, Shelley is not sure how her future will be scripted. She knows she will have her husband's blessing if she decides to continue acting. "David is very a confident and generous man", Shelley confided. "He would like nothing better than for me to have as great a career as I wish." No matter what scenario she follows, it will have been mutually agreed on beforehand by husband and wife. Shelley sums up the secret of a permanent co- starring role in a happy, on- going personal drama in five words: "We make each other happy." i Shelley Peterson...opens play tonight The Corporation of the Township of Hibbert Landfill Site Change of Opening Date The Township Landfill Site will be open on Friday, July 20th, 1984 9 to 4 p.m. NOT Saturday, 21st July, 1984 because of Bicentennial Celebrations on this date Dublin Garbage Collection will be on Saturday 21st July, at 8 a.m. Charles Friend AMCT Clerk. Township Hibbert NEEDS SOME HELP — Matthew Bertrand needed some help from his father Brian during Sunday's shoe scram- ble at the Kirkton-Woodham Optimist club's Frog n Log- ging Day. T -A photo Rec board Continued from front page form that work, Josephson added. Hardeman said the $30,000 ear -marked for the ice resur- facer "is a lot of money" and opined that the pool cover may be a better investment as it would provide direct benefits. Finally, after a few more questions and Mrs. Whiteford's comments, the rec board decided to meet again on the five-year forecast. That session has been set for July 24 at 4:00 p.m. Hardeman disagreed with holding another meeting. Ile said the questions being ask- ed were intelligent and he was about done with those he had in mind. However, Tom Humphreys backed the idea of the special session, noting he had been absent and had some ques- tions he wanted answered before the item went to council. Question procedure The committee system also HUSTLERS WIN BED RACES — The Kirkton Hustlers won the bed race championship at Sunday's Frog n Logging Days sponsored by the Kirkton-Woodham Optimist club. Shown ready to push driver Steve Batten ore Kevin Stephen, Steve Barr, Dan Shute and Scott Brintnell. T -A photo came under fire when the topic of filling the new full- time position on the staff was debated. Hardeman indicated he was not in agreement with the fact that the committee chosen to make the final ap- proval would consist of only one member of the rec board. "It seems to me we don't have the right to hire anyone or even inter"iew him," Hardeman said, adding that the personnel and policy com- mittee may as well be dropped. However, board chairman John Pym and Exeter council rep .Josephson noted that the directive from council was for the minimum make-up of the selection committee. "We could put the whole board on it," Pym stated. When Hardeman persisted that the personnel and policy committee may as well be resolved, Josephson noted that it was not solely in- stituted to hire new people and advised that the town's employee relations commit- tee would not be doing perfor- mance reviews on board staff members. Jim Workman said the setup outlined by council for hiring the new staff member may be unwieldy, but noting that no one was getting paid for the extra time that may be involved, that extra time taken wasn't a particular concern. If you're looking for carpet or vinyl for a -small area or an entire house • SAVE TIME • SAVE MONEY • SEE US FIRST Do ft • yourself; or havir'i our instotl.r Ed Allen doufor you • 355 Maln St., S., Exeter 235.1990 Ring out the News!! SIDEWALK SALE RING SPECIAL Diamond Promise Rings 57995 Other In stock Stone Set Rings 30% Off HISTORIC STREETSCAPES of HURON COUNTY EXETER HENSALL *Available at: Greeting Card World, Exeter The Birch Tree, Hensel) * *And by Mail From: E.W. 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