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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Goderich Signal-Star, 1972-06-29, Page 5�n*onJuIy 2 6 Huron Country 'Playhouse will open on schedule On July 26, "bringing' for the first time professidhal summer theatre to the area. The idea is the brainstorm of a groupprominent andedi Ldcated: citizens whq�rmake up t.h.e playhouse's Board of Directors. _.1 They"include Bill Cochrane and Bruce Sully of Goderich; Mrs. Peter Ivey of London; john Payne, Mrs. Wm. Schlegel, Mrs, Griffen Thomas, of Grand Bend; Mrs. Mel Gaiser of Exeter;.and Gray Knapp of Parkhill, who, .together with (James Murphyrtisti.c director, conceived the idea for the theatre. • The property, a deserted farm jilst two, miles from Grand Benij, has a large barn which is being converted into, a . permanent summer theatre. In the ° r meantime, however, a large tent will provide a° temporary theatre for the six week season planned for this summer. It is hoped,' however, that a portion'of the barn will be open for use this year. Converting a barn into a theatre i„, poses major, problems, big then the layout of a barn makes a kind of "natural" theatre. The idea -developed long ago in the Eastern seaboard' states. uWen residents left the cities, for country and- seaside, acting +ti•oupes followed. Others went in search of places..to rehearse their fall productions away from the , heat of such theatre centres as New York Cit;. Barns, of course, were used because they were "natural" theatres. Now there are more than 100 successful barn theatres in existence and many, of Ifie..m„a.reas.�:, elaborately appointed as the city tlu atres they once were trying to escape froth. Plans for' the season are accelerating daily; the professional company has now been signed and will arrive in Gr nd Bend for rehearsals on the —lth of July. Interviews are being held daily for the staff of publicity people, ushers, box office personnel, props people, and a cook and housekeeper. Also, actors are needed for the final show df, the season: Dirty Work at.The Crossroads, an - old fashioned melodrama which will N use talented local residents to act with the professional company. Also, volunteer people of all ages are needed to pitch in for the cleanup and patch up operation ' now going on daily at"•the playhouse site. Producer Murphy is grateful for the support he 'is receiving from . local business leaders and he hppes the etitir"e"ar—wfirg ud—rtre—: a 4, a project, which in time could make a .significant contribution to the area. Playhouse information at 238-8373. - Notes from Nita Mrs. Jock Clements • 529-7648 On Wednesday, June 14, Mr. „ for Miss. Sandra ,'Scott whose ..... ' and .Mrs. George McPhee of marriage took place on Saturday. •Vermilion. Alherta celebrated Mrs'. Wilmer Rutledge and Mrs. .their 25th Wedding Anniversary Alvin Kerr were in charge of the, • at the home of Mrs, Thomas program after which the h • McPhe_eandHaryey with_a lovely received some lovely gifts, turkeyb,supu :... --- Mr. and .Mrs Russell The couple were presented Mc4Connell of KinToss” colica' on ��' Mr• and•Mrs, Alvin Kerr and Sally with a -Nina Tea Service'' . A Royal Albert cup and saucer • was also given to their daughter for her birthday on June 13. 1.7 guests attended the -supper and everyone enjoyed a•lovely evening of talking over; old times. +� Mr: and Mrs. Blake Underhill of Tillsonburg•. attended Gary Sproul an.d,Jo Abn Cook's wedding ,( .on Friday evening' and while up,, visited friends in the area. 'Mr. and Mrs. Leonar3:rindlev attended' the wedding of Miss Patty Ladd. in Niagara Falls over the weekend.. A shower was held • two weeks ago Monday evening in the q,,hur•ch on Sunday. Keith'Frieland visited with Mr. and Mrs, Alvin Kerr and Mr, and Mrs. Randy„ Kerr for the weekend, Mrs. Russell Briridlev is home from London „Hospital after surgery on her eye. Mrs.: Les•Johnston was taken to Goderich hospital on Sundf:y•with severe pains, in her back.'' Mr. John :Clements is in Goderi,Cli hospital and is improying quite nicely, Congratulations to Mr. and\ Mrs, Bill' Pollock who were married on Saturday and will he living ,in" Clinton. Kinsmen travel to Port Colborne Last Friday six members of the William Watson. Don Ruetz,, Ken Goderich Kinsmen Club tr'avel°l'ed to Port Colborne to honor National ` Kinsmen President 1 e e e e SEAFORTH LIONS --CAR#IFVA6 3 BIG NITES THURS. FRI. .T —SAT. JUNE 29,30, JULY 1 DIFFERENT PROGRAMME • EACH NITE FEATURING: STARS OF` • RADIO&TV AS WELL AS AREA TALENT GATE PRIZE SACH -rte NITS' • FERRIS WHEEL • IDERRYGO-ROUND •• PENNY SALE : 0 BIKGO' f • GAMES GALORE 4 .ADMISSION 5 0c CHILDREN , - UNCiER 12 FREE, McGee', Lionel Klass. Bill Kirkey. Dan Worthy. and Doug Cruikshank made up the Goderich delegation. Mr. Watson was made a life member of the Kinsmen Club. the.. highest honor that can be-* bestowed upon a member of the organization. Approximately 400 people were in attendance from as • far away as Montreal. Surprise visitor at the event s *der-of-the4i ins-r-rren-G•lub- • Hal Rogers who formed the ' organization 53 years ago, Following. a "r''hanquet at . `the Italian -Canadian Hall in Port Colborne 10 deputy and district governors toasted Bill Watson in appreciation of the fine job he ha§, done as' National President. In • thatposition hepresides over,4,6-9 Kinsmen Clubs all over Canada --with a total of 15.000 members. TOWN TALK David • Mullion of Elnora,. Alherta, is presently in Goderich visiting .Bill Million and family, and Albert Wolf as well as many • other friends. • �IStO we nt o•v The town of Listowel is far from happy with the Water Management Branch of the Ministry of the Environment (formerly O.W.R.C.) and sir turned that office ,this week through a statement issued on their behalf bl! tMunicipal treasurer Hartley Fischer. Listowel' is angry because they feel that in the 'face of severe media criticism the Water Management Branch brought in the lagoon spray system without consulting the municipality. The statement noted that Listowel Thad been' blamed for pollution of the Maitland River and that its waste disposal methods were criticized in the Ontario Legislature ° by Hugh Edighoffe'r.'` ,,MPP •for Perth. The winning team at Colborne•Central School•thi's week,,°when the classes.held their annual sports event "Play Day", was -mode up of, left to right,,' back, Randy Scott, Robert Huff, Wayne Dam and' Cha'r"lieHakhers. Front, Karen Bruinsma, Heather Lowey andSuianne Trivers.—Colborne School a Earlier (in' May) the W.NI,B. actin*tt grouporganizedtoclean up recommended the 'installation of the;, river. claims 'last ye r', ..,Tray equipment to councilrars , experimental' spray'settip,proved and representatives of the \an undisputed success aid is tor Campbell Soup Company (the •the moment the only ans rerto the. parties who finance the lagoon Maitlanr.'s ,plight. system) and at that time the town 6i,t the coonTlusion of the test turned down the ro osal on s ra in last sumo', • the grounds that they felt4the e,isting Q.W.R.C.` also indicated they system was adequate. 'they also -were well pleased- with the said the effects of spraying were results.. ' ° not known, Tile lliriis.try of the In issuing their• protest the town Environment has . complete also male it clear that they would authority over the sewage lagoon taken© responsibility for costs that was built by List6wel and the caused by design errors, faulty ,Campbell Soup Company with the equipment or' faulty management. town paying 30 per cent and the: Although the town councillors Campbells soup 70 per cent of the. of Listowel say the effects' of a costs. f ' ' ° spray system are still unknown a spokesman for the "Save the During the.past 12 months the Maitland ,Association." and Ontario Water Resources Asso rthur urcie -_ Commis's'ion • commended the installation of the aeratdr system - at the lagoon and indicated that after this was done the system wouldbeadequateforsometime. Listoel and Campbell, Souclaim .they haye -spent about 550,000 to improve the sytem andweretold the facilities would Edna Pollock closed with aish be suitable until 1974. A study was to be ;made at that time to clarifycottage of Glenda Salter summerat any further changes necessary. Hunter's Beach. Hunter's Beach On the evening of June 19 the Arthur Circle.. gathered at the for everyone to have a pleasant 'After a pot -luck supper a short business meeting was heldn with *--***4t*'' *4t** ***' • 4 44 ' presidentEdna Pollack in charge. Several.thank you notes were react ELM HAVEN,, and the treasurer's report was . submitted by Lee McCallu n1. ' , It was decided to have a nearly ' -MOT. YOHOTELR new" sale on September• 23 at 1:30 - • P:111- The next regular meeting will he September l8.to take the form" of a supper meeting wherl Womens Missionary Society and Home Helper members will be invited. Madeline Edward expressed ' the wish of all pr'esen't in congratulating Lucy. Johnston.' -Ty-resident., on 1 r . A FrE'I"URTTENGA-GE'M E NT Bim` „ ' fort-hcdrning marriage.POPULAR REQUEST .. 1 '.Vl-garet Mackenzie and Helen'". MATINEE SATURDAY AFTERNOON 4-6 p.n.s. McManus were in charge of several games. .. IOW PLAYING °. "'THE CHARGERS" - a Second place at the Colborne Cerdral School "Play Day" this week was captured by this team. Left to right, back, Willie Rogers, Scott Stoll, Kevin Jewell, Edde1isheG, front, ,Jana Dam,'Jean Lamb, Carol Ann Thom and Margaret Vanderlinde.-Colborne School photc .1 • • This team placed third during competition in,various sports at the annual Colborne Central School "Play Day'� heldthis week. Team members are, left to right, back, Gary Johnston, Timmy Dwinnell, Jamie Rogers, Cliff Jardine; front, Bonita, Pollock; Alice Nivins, Lis'.4 Cunningham, and SharQln , Sowerby.—Colborne School photo When You Shop - Say... I SAW _IT IN 'THE SIGNAL KINSMEN Donkey Baseball P,T a S ERS Tobe turned in at Mc '•EE, jontiacaltuick for judging by °FRIDAY, JUNE 301' itch Bled w -date of rescheduled game `1• Summer bOIing: is _the Fun Thing! - Try it i ° OPEN FRIDAY,,, SATURDAY SUNDAY For Monday to Thursday bowling groups, phone 52'4-9966 Snowmobile Drags This Saturday,July 1 Registration 4-6:30 p m Dr Ails st,3rl at 7 p rn ���' Yes, wry are having a rafflo Ra ffl the' �.n' • r ' bile dr,�gs Thr •!! winning tick; t will recnivn a Gilson 4 hsp. 1Free! .Mini Bike (TICKETS AVAIL AF31 F NOWT All Stock and Modified Machines Welcome ADMISSION nl)(it T`, ?;t MI r Fill 1)14F N '' CARP'S STRIP ; 1 , Ld a ,1 ; Lr i rl 1 JV . LITTLE BOWL