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HomeMy WebLinkAboutClinton News-Record, 1987-07-08, Page 6Page 6—CLINTON NEWS -RECORD, WEDNESDAY, JULY 8, 1987 Blyth Standard Church members attend outdoor service Rev. Snihur prayed for Doug Maize and Orville Newby returned home on July 4 his family as he was hit by a car on July 3. after having surgery in Clinton Public He is in London Hospital in critical condition Hospital. with a fractured skull, a broken shoulder, broken legs and a crushed foot. The accident when he collided with a car driven by Mrs. Bill Vincent on his dirt bike. Personals Congratulations to William Dougherty and Donna Ellacott who were married on July 3. Dora Shobbrook spent from July 1 to July Jean Scott visited on July 5 with her 8 with Muriel and Ross Millson and family in cousins Mr. and Mrs. Nelson Reid in Walton. Woodstock. She returned home on July 8 Nancy Morrison along with her children with her brother Leonard Vodden and his Scott and Kelly of Elmira are spending a daughter-in-law Joanne Vodden. They at - few days with her sister Laura and Ken tended the Balls Cemetery memorial Scott, Billy Jim, Christie and Shannon. service. By Dora Shobbrook LONDESBORO - Many members from the United Church here attended the annual outdoor service held on June 5 at the Seaforth Park. Rev. Snihur welcomed all and opened the service with a prayer and a hymn. He then gave the call to worship along with the an- nouncements. The children's song was sang and they had a story on the Canadian flag, the new dollar coin and change. This tied in with the lesson that God never changes. The scripture was read before the sermon was given and the closing hymn was sung. Lunch was served after the service, then some sports were played. Visiting on the weekend with Allen and Ruth Shaddick were Don and Bev Legault of Windsor. On July 5 they all attended the Walkom family reunion held at the home of Larry and Ona Kreis in Owen Sound. Fifty- five people attended that event. Happenings in and around Auburn • • Mrs. Lillian Leatherland visited for a Ball's Cemetery Service few days in Stratford with Mrs. Mary The 61st Annual Memorial Service of Blaker. Ball's Cemetery was held Sunday, July 5 Mrs. Verna Doeer of Niagara Falls spent at 3 p.m. with Knox United Chruch Auburn a few days with Mr. and Mrs. bud in charge. Rev. Gordon Pickell of Chamney and other members of the Goderich was in charge of the service. family. Mrs. Allan Webster was organist. Call to Visitors with Mr. and Mrs. Oliver Ander- worship and the prayer of invocation was son wre Mr. William Anderson of given. A hymn was sung and Psalm 121 Newmarket, Mr. and Mrs. Allan was read. Rev. Pickell read from the New Shackleton and daughter _Laura of Kit- Testament and his service was entitled chener, Murray Shackleton of Toronto and "The Place of Faith." There was a large Nancy .Jane Park was home for the • attendance at the service. Dedication of weekend. wrought iron gates for the front entrance, Sympathy is extended to the relatives of a gift of Alvin and Lois Valk, was made the late Clayton Robertson who passed with the side entrances dedicated in away last Tuesday in Meaford in his 77th memory of Amos and Hattie Ball and years. He was the husband of the former family. Anne Straughan of Auburn. The burial Knox Church Service was at Ball's Cemetery. Pastor Gary Shuttleworth conducted the Mr. and Mi•s. Brian Craig and family of morning service at Knox United Church. St. Jaceph's spent a few days at their The flowers in the sanctuary were from trailer recently. the funeral of the late Clayton Robertson. Mr. and Mrs. Alf Weston of Toronto Organ and prelude music was by Mrs. Gor- sperit a few days with her mother Mrs. don Gross and Marjorie MacDougall. Marg Rolliosn and brother Murray. The call to worship.- prayer of invoca- tion, life and work of the church and prayer of confession were given. Miss Christina Bush played a violin selection accompanied by Lori Millian on the piano. The children's hymn was sung followed by the children's story by Rev. Shut- tleworth. They then went to junior con- gregation with teachers Linda Durnin and Margaret Bakker and Anita Gross. The pastor's sermon was entitled "The Style." Offering was received by Marinus Bak- ker and Brian Ramsey. The pastor pro- nounced the benediction .and the service closed. As his was Pastor Shuttleworth's farewc ll service, there was a time for farewc Is in the Sunday School for the Pastor, Mrs. Shuttleworth and family. Rev. Snihur of Londesboro will be available for emergencies in the summer months by calling 523-4477. He will be preaching here at Knox United Church in September at 10 a.m. Decoration service held by Knox Church home on Thursday after being a patient in Clinton Public Hospital. Clarence Hanna is a patient in the Wingham and District Hospital. He expects to be home soon. Jeremy Campbell, son of Mr. and Mrs. John Campbell, had a "School Is Out" party at this home June 24. Attending were some of his classmates from the village: Michelle Pletch, Sharon Cook, Allie Culbert, Kendra Folkard, Julie Snow, Ryan Cook, Luke Lockridge, Jamie McCallum, Michael Marks, David Piluke and Jeremy's brother Justin. The children had lunch and enjoyed games and sports outside. Justin Campbell celebrated his 4th birth- day June 28. Celebrating with him for sup- per were: his great grandparents, James and Alma Prance and his grandmother Irene Desjardine of Grand Bend and his grandmother, Olive Campbell of Belgrave. Friends attending the birthday party Turn to page 7. By Mrs. L Stonehouse BELGRAVE - The annual decoration inemorial service was held July 5 in Bran- don Cemetery with a good attendance. Knox Presbyterian Church was in charge of the service and Rev. Victor Jamieson of Brussels gave the message, Mrs. George Pro -ter accompanied on the accordian for the liyrnns. Personals Neighbors and friends of this community wish to extend sympathy to Jan, Ralph and Lorne Scott in the loss of their mother, Mae Scott, who died at her home in East Wawanosh Township on .July 4. Mr. and Mrs. Wayne Vincent and Carrie - Anne of Milton visited on ,July 5 with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Leslie Vincent. Carrie -Anne remained for her summier holidays. Michelle Arruda of Fergus is spending a few weeks with her grandmother, Dorothy i.ogan. Elizabeth Procter visited with Mr. and Mrs. Howard Zettler, Sherri, twins Amanda and Alicia of RR 4 Walkerton for a few days .last week. Raymond Petrie and friend of Herkimer, New York visited with Elizabeth Procter on Sunday. Laura .Johnston and Mrs. Robert Grasly visited on the weekend with Mr. and Mrs. George Johnston and family of Ilderton. Mr. and Mrs. George Carter of Wingham have recently purchased and moved in to the former home of the late Dorothy Pro- cter. Residents of Belgrave welcome George and Winnie to the village. Vincent Makas, accompanied by his sister, Mrs. Bob Smith of Sudbury and his mother Olive Makas of London, spent June 28 weekend with Mabel Wheeler. Danny Thompson of London, who recently finished his interior decorating and drafting course at Fanshawe Colege visited July 1 with his grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Bert .Johnston. Glen Van Carnp was able to return to his `jNeedfiWan; 524-2424 DENTURE` THERAPY CLINIC OR. CALL TOLL FREE 1-800-265-5593 HORST Fargo D.T. GODER1CH-1 Monday - Friday 8 am - 3 pm Open Weekends by Appointment Goderich Neustadt No Charge 38 West Street (519) 524-6688 (519) 665-7818 1-800-265-7555 Pick your own cherries Sweet and Montmorency Abundant crop, pitting machine for your convenience Armitage Orchards Ridge Road, Forest 786-5970 Closed Sundays Terry Tweed is an actor, she is a director. This season at the Blyth Festival she is also working on the managerial side of the curtain, assisting artistic director Katherine, Kaszas with her duties. (Shelley McPhee Haist photo) Terry Tweed - actress, director, teacher By Shelley McPhee Haist ficial title, Associate Director, Tern) BI.Y'1'H - Terry Tweed is a chameleon of describes, "It's like being the governor sorts. She is an actress. She is a director. general when the queen is in residence.' She is a teacher. She is part of the theatrical I'err will also be taking part in a more management team at the Blyth Festival. Y "I love to work," Terry explains as the familiar role at the Festival this season. reason she wears so many hats. "I never get that of play director in the third production. bored. Doing a variety of work helps keep 'Miss Balmoral of The Bayview" by Col - me fresh." leen Curran. Terry Tweed first was known to area She describes the role of director as that theatre audiences as an actress. Back in of being "the eye of the audience." As direc- 1974 she was part of the Theatre Passe tor she works with playwrights, set and Muraille troupe when they performed costume designers, lighting and technical "1837" in the old Clinton Sales Barn. experts, actors and musicians in the formol She's been associated with the Blvth tion of a play. Festival since 1983, performing in such "The director is a central point, a funne! plays as "Nobody's ('hild" and "The Inno- for all the imagination....a director makes cent And The Just". She has directed sure that all the pieces of the puzzle conic workshops in Blyth, and in 1985 directed the together." comedy hit "Moose County". She also per- She further notes, "Nothing is more tern formed in the popular 1986 run of "The fying than being a director on opening night Farm Show", which was brought back to You just sit in the back of the theatre and stage as part of the 150th birthday celebra- pray it all goes well." tions in Goderich Township. She adds, "It's a wonderful audience here Toronto is home Kase for Terry Tweed, it's full of real people. There's no other but she loves spending part of her year in theatre like it anywhere in the country this neck of the woods. After her summer work at the Blyth "Blyth is healthy for the soul Putting on Festival, Terry plans to head north to her plays here is great." cottage, with her fishing pole, her Thermo, This woman, who finds solitude and relax- of coffee and her books. ation on a fishing day at her northern On- She'll recharge her energy batteries, then tario cottage, or a leisurely drive through will likely head back to the University of Ot• Huron County countryside, also finds great tawa where she teaches acting and directing challenge. inspiration and satisfaction in the winter months. through her work. Her long range plans in- "Teaching is a wonderful way to learn. elude searching for "personally challenging she says. projects, things that I haven't done before. Terry hopes to continue her on-stage and working to home my skills." off-stage work, both in the theatre and oil This summer at the Blyth Festival Terry. film. She has acted in several television pro - is delving into a new theatrical role. in a jects, including ('BC -TV's "Hangin' In" and behind -the -scenes managerial position. Of- an NBC-TV film The High Price of facially she is called the Associate Director. Passion". in reality. Terry is not sure what that job On stage she is seeking more work with entails. the plays of William Shakespeare. She ex - Associate Director is a new position at the plains, "I love his words. It's like eating the Blyth Festival, created out of necessity. most extraordinary meal... Terry is working with Artistic Director Terry Tweed has worked in theatre fon Katherine Kaszas. Katherine is expecting more than 20 years. It's in her blood. it's her first child this .July. part of her heritage. Terry's father, Tommy "It's very brave of Katherine to hire me," Tweed, was a well known radio actor and Terry quips. Terry will finish out the season writer. as Artistic Director when Katherine goes on The last five years have been particularly maternity leave. She will be taking on the busy for Terry. They've been good years in role as artistic director at the height of the her career. theatre season "1 used to have one good year. then one On the job for a month now. Terry has bad year. I keep waiting for the crash to been working with Katherine to learn about come.' the internal workings of the Blyth Festival. She seems to have found some career "1'm beginning to feel at home. I've learn- security in the unstable theatre profession ed how to work the photo copier and answer by becoming chameleon -like. the telephone." "To make a living as an actor you've got Terry has found that being on the to do all of it." managerial .side of the theatre is a consum-She remembers too well the lean years ing and challenging job and she greatly appreciates these good ears. Where her career will lead her, Terry "Management takes an enormous amount isn't making any sure predictions but she of time. It's very absorbing By the third aims to further her week I wasn't pulling my hair out as much " knowledgeimst the skill, advancee it on-stage, theatrein the Terry-dt has no job description follow, no director's chair or from the management pre -determined work schedule, she is offices. developing her job as she goes. Of her of- ittts111111111111k. 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Out 357-2450 Long distance TOLL FREE 1-800-265-3025 I-TEAl INC LYLE YOUNGBLUT PLUMBING HEATING MYTH, ONTARIO PHONE 523-9585 Get togethers A family gathering of the Fraser Clan was held at the home of Doug and Marjory Fraser. Home for the weekend were Carolyn and Gerry Sullivan, Mark and Craig of Waterloo. Dianne and Phil Blake, Kit- chener. Cheryl Fraser, Kitchener; Clayton and Bev Fraser and Jeremy of Tecumseh. Other relatives attended from Toronto, Cambridge. Stratford and Blyth. The family gathered to wish Carolyn and Gerry, Mark and Craig a happy safe trip to Australia. They leaver -for a nine month stay after Thanksgiving, where Gerry will be on sabbatical. On Sunday, June 28, the second annual Humphries Picnic was held at the Walton in Walton nau. nut.y-live duuits duu ,, Lwtdren at- tended the big event. Games for both the adults and the children started the day off on the right foot. Following the games, the adults had their annual ball game with the girls against the guys. The kids were given pictures to color and more games to play. After the ball game those in attendance went to the hall for a potluck supper. Follow- ing the meal the trophies for Most Valuable Players in the ball game were handed out. Bob Humphries was the recipient for the guys and Sharon Chambers for the girls. People were present for the picnic from Bayfield, Brussels, Burlington, Hagersville, Jarvis, London, Mississauga, Palmerston, Sarnia and Walton.