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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Huron Expositor, 1980-07-24, Page 10• „E:HtmoN...p.cp.90.0 JUY 24 , •.) BY HERO SHOVELLER „ Honk! Honk! Ronk] Yorratir a little in your slumber but the noise still freetna like WS part of n &Cant. There's a pause of a minute or two, and then footsteps. Two, maybe three people are approaching. The 'Brit fact my el°00 mind is: beginning 0401 me is that this is a PAM* bed, if ifsa bed at all. .4 At once, from nowhere; there Is frantic knocking, my bed starts to reek, .and • the airis filled with the most Uncustomary laughter I have ever heard. f sit up quickly, nanageto keep a grip on fear, but at #te same time issue a 'vermin to my brain TO be prepared to flash my life Wore my eyes, case. You've got to be prepared. • Night time darkness makes it difficelt to construct the setting. Car. Right, I'nfin Mash's Mercedes. Why? Right, going to Istanbul. But what is going on? Even Magit was showing concern...- . the sane front-ofhis face, and within seconds it has extended ear to ear. He jumps from the car. Yonci and Jonnau, his two Iranian troops, have stumbled upon us. Slowly I lift! my eyes about the door frame and stare out the windaw • . There they were, the Three Stooges, hugging, dancing and talking wildly as though they had been re -united according to some divinely conceived and benevolent plan. They'd need it, I thought. Beyond this whirling dervish I discern a fourth person, my buddy, Saul. He is leaning across the side of the car, arms folded, and our eyes meet. Our two heads slowly begin to shake in unison, thereby affirming we share disbelief about these characters, and simultaneously we , begin to laugh as well. Whit have we gotten ourselves Into? Culture shock awaits. If you remember, last week we reached the Austrian Yugoslavian border, on the same day we left Munich. The three cars in our posse got separated at the border, but the trio is back ° together again, hence the reason for the celebration. Okay, okay boys, praise Allah and all that. Now let's get some sleep before dawn, regardless of what little of the night remains. Even the back seat of the Mercedes is appealing. I motion to Magit that I'm not really interested in a party, and if be and his cronies can find the kindness, I'd New Column appreciate the quiet so I can get sonie'illeTiT 16E flia eyes spread for anger and he begins to ramble on with a combination of about e different languageS. ' Ilia TO D AGAIN "Nnnn000," he snaps. "Kein schlaffen". His impover- ished mime tells me it's time to drive again. Fon hours sleep in the cold, snowy mountains is more than anyone could ask, right?, . . Saul and I agree that these guys are nice, but they're going to take some getting used to. It seems to me that this • is the point at which we made a casual agreement to from here on refer to Magit as either Mr. Magoo or the Big M. It's only a day's hitch back to Austrian or German sanity. But no, we're off and running again. Yugoslavia starts off nicely, and in spite of the cloudy daYT-thi -rough mountriiinins - terrain is encotiragmg. Unfortunately, we are soon on along, flat plateau that will run almost the length of the country. The flatland has its benefits, 1 suppose, and we are able to make good travelling time. Shortly after breakfast, about three hours into our day, Mr. Magoo lets Saul and me drive in the same car. We pull up the rear, which was a bonus. • Up to that point, and this includes Canada and everywhere I had been in Europe, I had never seen drivers worse than those in Yugoslavia. BORDERED ON THE CRIMINAL Setting those Iranians loose on the same highways bordered on the criminal. From our position, at the back, it was all before us. At the end of the day, when I summed it up in my trip log, it read like this: "All in all, the day was quite interestihg, following the two Iranian cars to see, not if they were going to kill themselves, but how." I hadn't noticed it the night before, but Magoo wa.s ait over the road, passing on hills, corners and in towns. Even when he wasn't- passing, he was all over the road. I was glad to be where I was. Later, I was to find people whose driving would make the Yugoslavians' seem superb. „ We made Belgrade by suppertime, but by then it was dark and again, like the Alps, I missed what there wreeto . _ . ___ see - another opportunity blown, Anyway, .the place we stopped at was (tripe o tskirts of town so it's unlikely 1 t\\T t , missed anything.- , ' trN!. ' After supper, anguish on again set 'In when Magoo - announced I would be driving With him that vicunas. ' °Bowing his exploits on the roads earlier in the day, V" wasnioverjoyecrit tli -e Iiiiiineit; but fortunately the night seemed to inhibit him and he eased oft the gas a bit, • '• STARING WITH GLASSY EYES •. With only four hours of sleep the night beforerI figured I could daze Off while the Big M taunted death 1f you've experienced it though, you will know that fear hardly, induces sleep and all I could do was stare ahead With glassy eyes`wt the oncoming lights, all the time wondering whether one of them was on a seek-out-and-destroy- ShoVeller-mission, For four hours it felt like I was carrying the weight of the . world on my shouldees, in spite ef the_factl_hadn't sensed danger the night before. Finally at Nis, near the Bulgarian border, the fearless leader waves his wagon train into a deserted bps stop. Bed is the backsEat of the Mercedes again tonight, but I welcome it because it feels like I've been delivered. Sleep, it seemed, mattered little to these fellows. I don't know if they could smell their homeland slowly drawing near, but to them it seemed a night's rest was a necessary evil they had to put up with, perhaps even for ,our benefit. Sure enough, at six the next morning, while the sun was still probably -somewhere over Afghanistan, we're awake and ready to move. It seems Magoo had selected the bus stop in full knowledge that the entire operation gets moving at 5:30. It was his built-in alarm clock.: LINE UP AT BULGARIAN BORDER Within a short period we are at the Bulgarian border, part of a massive lineup waiting to cross. This was to the scene of a rather testy situation. First; I find that a visa costs seven dollars, but L expect Magoo should pay for it as part of the bargain. No way. It tomes out of my pocket, and I get a little angry. It's been two successive nights of next to no sleep, and in 'the back seat of,a, car at that. I need more sleep. I get a little angrier. -} . ' Finally, when otir turn comes up, my mood is not pleasant. Combine that with the occasional violent burst of tempersand situations can get nasty. r• When the 8hultborder guard armed with p machine sun (Soviettnade to be sure) gestured-With4,th0 he wanted me to, move my pack fop, line of sanity had been , .:lan quick and rather vkileitipiotien 1 wrenched the pack out ofthe trunk and threw it on thC.grouncL , When I JOAO,. Up,- the neanderthal PAW With .eyebrows stretheEt ettitii'titt, had ,his weapon aimed at my 110813in. I Just a joke goys. You know, a little tired, lost my temper a bit, that'Sall, Nice weather we're having. DON'T. SlIp0T1 , It turned out he just wanted to look under the pack, and my hasty bit of aggressions resulted in my having to empty it completely. I was willing. k. Magoo, with uncustomary gentelenOss, managed to explain the situation and eventually we were allowed into the country. Our fearless leader; nearly-trembling-froin-fear himself; began acting out his dream to come to Canada, marry my mother'and becomeAny father, by tying into me with a parental 'lecture. ' "Communiste," he cried. "Communiste. No 'good. Communist." Somehow he made it clear to me that I'd been teasing the bear (the Russian one), as if I had to be told. Evidently, he wasn't too fond of huge machine gun toting border guards either. It's only a three day hitch back to Europe and sanity. Oh, right, there will be none of that. "Communiste." No digging - The answer to last week's question about the three top relief pitchers in the major leagues by saves is: 1) Bruce Sutter; Chicago Cubs, with 37, who then Went out - and signed a $700,000 a year contract with the same club. How many of us will make that in a lifetime? 2.)bit of a surprise here. Mike Marshall, Minnesota Twins, 32. This year Minnesota dumped him. Marshall is an incredible story, seeming to go regularly, like clockwork, from the spotlight to obscurity, back and forth. 3) Kent Tekulve, Pittsburg Pirates, with 31. The question this week: Who were the three easiest men In the majors to strike out last year, in terms of a ratio of strikeouts to plate appearances? Answer the question and win a one year membership in the Mud Bruneteau Fan Club (MBFC). Area families reunite at park Campbell `• reunion Seventy-five descendants of the tate John and Robert Campbell met at the Seafogh Lions Park on July 20th for their reunion. An interesting program of sports and contests was con- ducted by Mr. and Mrs. Gerry • Ryan and Mr. and Mrs. Arnold Campbell. The results were: Musical hats - • Elizabeth Stewart; Clothes Line relay - Ross McDonald & Elizabeth Stewart; Three- legged race: Elaine & Brian McDonald tied for first with Ann McClure te. Beverley Campbell, Patricia McDon- ald and Karen Campbell, 2nd: Wheel Barrow Race: 1. Bill Stewart &Jim Campbell; 2. Jennifer & Michelle Scotchmer. Blyth Festiva/ Singers to start The Myth Centre for the Arts has armee-need The for- mation in Huron County of a community choir. to 'be known as the Blyth Festival Singers. Members are cur- rently being recruited, and rehearsals will begin in Sept. The Blyth Festival Singers will be under the profession- al direction of Laurie Row- betharn of Listowel. Mr. Rowbotham has a degree in Honours Choral Music from the University of Waterloo, and is presently director of music at the Listowel High School and organist and choir master at Trinity United Church in Listowel. Mr. Rowbotharn recently made an Ontario tour with the high school choir, which included a perfotreance at the Nation- al Arts Centre in Ottawa. The high school choir. which is nationally known, also sings with the London Symphony Orchestra, The repertoire chosen for the new choir has been - designed to appeal to all age groups and musical tastes. It Seaforth Co-op Nursery School NEEDS TO RELOCATE In a perrnaneet location' we need a room 25' x 20' with a washroom and yard space 50' x 75'. Do you know of any avail- able premises? Please tall DEBBIE RAU 527-1301 BARB WATT 527-1056 46.'• will include selections as diverse as renaissance mad- rigals and Newfoundland folk songs, as well as pieces from the classical repertoire. Pian- ist JoAnne King of Brussels will be the accompanist for the Blyth Festival Singers. The goal of the choir will be to present three or four concerts throughout the com- ing winter. The Blyth Festival Singers welcome men or wonsen in the area who love to sing in a disciplined atmosphere and are willing to participate in the growth of choral music in the Huron, Bruce and Perth area. No audition is neces- sary. but a nominal fee will be charged to over sheet music expenses. The new choir will meet every Mon- day evening in Blyth at 800 p.m.. beginning on Sept. 8th. Most freckles: Ross Mc- donald & Becky Scotchnier; Most Grandchildren - Law- rence Ryan; Largest family - Mr. and Mrs. Don McDonald of Montreal. Most Buttons - Nelson Reid, Most Letters on T-shirt - Susan Stewart, Ross McDonald; Youngest child - Nancy Stewart. Kick the slipper 1. Walter McClure, 2. Arnold Camp- bell; Name Bingo - Muriel McClure, Arnold Campbell. Karen Campbell. A candy scramble and a bubble blow- ing contest closed the sports. ' After a buffet supper ar- ranged by Mr. and Mrs. Campbell Wey & Ken Camp- bell, President Arnold Camp- , bell presided over a short business meeting. Elected officers for 1982 were: Pres. Lawrence Ryan; Sec't. Treas.-Edith Wey; Sports Committee: Dr. & Mrs. Gerald Sullivan, Mr. and Mrs. Phil Blake. Lunch Committee: Mr. and Mrs. Walter McClure, Mr. • and Mrs. Harry Nesbitt. Shouldice reunion Shallow Lake was the loc- ation of the recent first-ever • Shouldice reunion when •those attending learned of their family roots. Approximately four hun- dred family members learn- ed that their ancestry goes back to Rhineland in Ger- many and that those early settlers located in Ireland for one hundred years prior to their coming ed Caliada- in 181. At that time they first settled in the Ottawa area. The reunion event covered the entire weekend when highlights included a dinner at the Shallow Lake Com- munity Centre after which many family mernbers spoke, giving their lineage, and sharing what history they knew of the family. On Sunday a large crowd atten- ded the 75th anniversary of the founding of Shouldice United Church in the Shout - Coolest spot in town BY JACK EISLER This being the .holiday season there has been very little activity in the way of dances and sporting events around the branch but I am sure this will pick up as fall approaches. In this current heat wave, one of the coolest spots in town is our own lounge. So if you feel so inclined drop down, and get your name' in the daily draw. Frani. our friendly bar tender is always there to listen to your troubles and who knows you SUMMERTIME '80 • SCHEDULE OF EVENTS FRIDAY, JULY 25th 9:30 cm. - Track & Field Try -Outs for West Bitanch S.D.H.S. MONDAY, JULY 2fITH 9:00 a.m. - Bike Hike to Bayfield & Canoeing leave from arena. must have permissions slip 8e register 7-10 p.m. - Monday Night Basietball, S.D.H.S. TUESDAY, JULY IfITH 1-4 p.m. - Film, afternoon alsove arena. refreshments available, 25e fee. 7-10 p.m. - Adult Badminton, S.D.H.S. WEDNESDAY, JULY 30th - Lake Huron Zone Playday in Elmira. Bus leaving frorn Public School 8:30 a.m. Must register in advance. S1.00 fee THURSDAY, JULY 31st 9:30-11:30 - West Branch; Track & Field practice, S.D.H.S. 9' 30-10:30 • Frisbee Football practice Co-ed, ages 11 and_under, , FRIDAY- MONDAY, AUGUST 1st - 4th Bus leaving 8:00 ani. & 6:00 p.m. S.D.H.S. T-shirts available 54.50. More information available at Rec Office. Must register in advance 527-0882. may even hear a few of his? No matter what, he will be glad to see you. So nicd to read in the news of the plaque which the Dutch people intend to place at Victoria Park duriog Legion Week. I know a lot of thought went into this. and I am sure it will be appreciated by all those that served as well as the public. Our branch has five or six mem- bers who were born in Hol- land. On Sunday. August 3, Kincardine Branch 183 are holding a Drum Head Ser- vice. Parade time is at 1:30 and it will feature the Kin- cardine Scottish Pipe Ban& and the Provincial Police Pipe Band. This is being held in conjunction with Kincar- dine Ohl Boys Reunion. Members from our Branch are going and any one wish- ing to go along may contact President Bill Wilbee for time of departure. This should be a good day. Some interesting facts: Did you know that there are 1.829 Branches of the Legion in Canada with Ontario hav- ing the most with 451, Sas- katchewan is second with - 297. Of 28 Dominion Presi- dents who have held office only one third have been from Ontario. Due to this correspondent going on holi- days there will be no Legion news next week. COMMERCIAL HOTEL sEAF„R-ril THIS WEEK'S ENTERTAINMENT Wednesday to Saturday and Saturday Matinee 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. Wally & Sundown NEXT WEEK'S EisiTIMAINMENT Wednesday to Saturday and Saturday Mattnee 4 pais. tt 6 p.m. Midnight Riders FINE FOOD FINE ENTERTAINMENT dice settlement. At the ser- vice, the reunion committee presented a plaque to mark the churches anniversary. Local people attending in- cluded Mr. and Mrs. Russell Knight, brussels; Marion Sholdice, Brussels, Mr. and Mrs. Russell Sholdice, Strat- ford; Mrs. Edna Patterson, Brucefield; Mr. and Mrs Allan Hill; Brucefield, Mr. and Mrs. Leonard Strong, Egmondville; Mr. and Mrs. George Williamson, Walton: Cora Somerville, Walton along with daughter Lois Ann Wathke and her hus- band Maurice and family, Kitchener; Mr. and Mrs. John Oldfield, R.R. 4, Sea - forth and Mr. and Mrs. Harry Rapson, R.R. 4, Wal- ton. Many others attended from all over Canada u well' as distant parts of United States. The next Shouldice re- union is scheduled for 1985 when the family will con- verge on Ottawa. McNichol reunion The annual McNichol family reunion was held on Sunday July 20 at Mitchell Lions Park with 65 perrtorts attend- ing. Conveners for the day were Maureen & Joe Ma& and Roy Wildfang. Eldest man attended the Reunion was Mr. Hayes from Florida. The youngest baby was David Miller Mitchell, Ont. A few hours of races & games were enjoyed by all with winners: Races under 3 - Chad Machette & Kelly. Under 4 - Matthew McNichol; under 5 BROWNIE'S DRIVE-IN THEATRE LTD BEECH ST. CLINTON BOX OFFICE OPENS AT 8:30 P.M. FIRST SHOW AT DUSK NOW PLAYING TO SATURDAY JULY 26 ADULT -Taco , MCQUEEN ADULT from Hon Based en the True Story ENTERTAINMEN1 SUNDAY, JULY 27 TO WEDNESDAY, JULY 30 CLOSED MONDAY. JULY 28 BETTE MIDLER -ALAN BATES THE ROSE Coming Attraction Aug. 6th 'The Empire Strikes Sack' - •------ - - & 10- Danny NcNichol. Girls 4 to 6 - Kerrie Costello; 7 to 10 - Tammy Taylor. Wheel barrow race - Kathy & Bill Ebel. Shoe scramble: Tracy Tay- lor, Jason MeNiclia Brian McNichol. Ladies kick the slipper - Janice Pettey; Throwing egg contest - Jim Miller & Don McNichol. Walking contest - Diane Mc- Nichol. Pie Plate Contest team of Ralph and An McNichol. Balloon shaving contest: Ben & Lois Costello. Horse shoe Pitching wits taken by Connie Hayes & Roy -Wild- fang. A smorgasbord supper was enjoyed by all. Conveners for next year are Garry and Maryann Mc- Nichol from Walton. ri s an chiUs otrerrtilas athndechoillays liat tecyththe Memorial Hall when . Peter Colley's I'll Ile Back for you Before Midnight opens there on July 29. "Midnight" was the favourite of critics and . .... audiences alike in the 1979 season; 'and played to sold out houses during its limited run last year. However, those who mis_Fed getting tickets will have it second arict "to -se•e- Oita- -thriller that mixes. a good dose of humour with the suspense.. Since its premiere at Blyth in 1979, I'll Be Back For You Before Midnight has enjoyed great success. A total of four theatres have * included "Ivlicinight" in their summer • seasons, and negotiations are underway for a Broadway production. Playwright Peter Colley has written several versions of the play; con- sequently, audiences. at different theatres this summer may experience different solutions to the mystery. Blyth audiences may be assured that, regard- less of "whodunnit", the unwinding -of the plot will be as full of laughs and screams as in 1979. The 1980 production is directed by Miles Potter, whose directing credits include the direction of St. Sam of The Nuke Pile earlier In the Blyth season. Totally new sets and costumes have been designed by Pat Flood, who also designed St. Sam of the Nuke Pile and John and the Missus. .The cast includes Diana Belshaw as Jan, the nervous young woman recovering from a mental breakdown. Greg, herliusband, is played by Tom Arnott. Laura, the beautiful but sinister sister; is played by Anne Anglin. Hardee T. Lineharn completes the cast as George, the neighbourly farmer. Tickets for I'll be Back Before Midnight ' are available by calling (519)523- 9300, tYr at any ticket outlet. 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