HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Huron Expositor, 1982-07-14, Page 21He share t his
travels with
community
BY DARLRHE FEREMLik
Unfike most travellers, Gotdort Wright
doesn't just share postcards and pictures of
his s- he presents sfide shows to
whoever wants to be entertained. take a
glimpse at far away places, or reminisce.
Before 1973. Mr. Wright had never been
in Engiand or Scotland. but he itas now
viSited Britain four times in less than 10
years. And while many tourists spend their
time relating, Mr. Wright has walked as
miny,as eight miles a day in his excursions
through old London, in order to get the feel
of the city and capture it on film.
Mr. Wright's first nip to Britain in 1973
w -as the result of some coaxing on behalf of
retired Seaford' bank mattager Bob Spinal,
who just happens to be from the same
village as Mr. Wright's patents. Mr.
Wright was persuaded to go to Scodand and
meet his relatives he had never known. But
he did net concentrate his trip on family
reamions. Instead. he did his first slide show
caned "Scotland Splendour." a history of
doe -highlands in Scotland, including the
capital city of Edinborough.
By that time Mr. Wright had been
smitten with the beauty of the British Isles
and one show just wasn't enough. He
returned later and did a second show
entitled "The Road to the Isles," a story of
the Hebrides Islands off the west coast of
Scotland, including Lewis. Harris, Skye.
Mull and Iona.
Mr. Wright lived on an island for one
month and filmed every day. trying to grasp
the local flavour of fishing and sheep raising
on film.
He
was particularly imp:ewes! ?nth the
hand weaving on the islands, done with the
sheers' wool which they shear. The
islanders have developped up to 1.100
different patterns in their weaving
techniques -
Mr. Wright's third show, The Scottish
Borders and Sir Walter Sam" was started
on a 1977 trip but wasn't finished alt last
year when he returned! abroad However he
worked on a fourth presentation While in
London last summer and it turned 010 10 be
the most popular with his audiences. h
deals with the royal wedding.
His shows are an average of one hour at641
30minutes tong and althougta Mr. Wright's
shows attract an adult audience. young
people have enjoyed them also.
"Any young torerson who has come has
been surprised. They usually say 'oh, 1
didn't think that it would be like that*, he
says.
He has no fee for his shows. Church
groups and other interested organizations
ask him to show his slides and usually give
him a gift or pay for expenses.
"The only thing 1 hope to gain is to share
what I've learned and seen when I was there
(Britain)." Mr. Wright says_
Even though he didn't visit Britain till
later in life. Mr. Wright feels that he had
seen a tot of the world through his books.
The retired a -ray technician has always
hived to read_ When he managed to save
some money. he decided to see what his
THE HURON OPOSITOR, JULY 14,, 1902 — 11,21
GORDON WRIGHT
grandparents haddescribed to hien when he
was a young boy.
His grandparents also gat him interested
in music_ especiay old Scottish tunes.
"When I .was about 12 years old my
grandfather gave me his violist he brought
with him from Scotland. In the ease was a
pipe chanter for pipe music. 1 didn't do
anything with this chanter for years and
vears. but. finally. in one of my trips. I
brought a set of bagpines•-'
Mr. Wright took some lessons but insists
duel he onttr plays die pipes for himself. As
for photography. the only training he
teceived was front a to wesipoodestee COWS@
in photagraphy. but today he has his own
darkroom and does his own colour prints.
The four slide shows that he has compiled
have taken a tot of time and effort but he
&asks forward to making more.
_ "I vroold hlte to do one on Ireland.
Australia. New Zea/and. and 100 other
places 1 would like to see_ Tame just might
not let me, that's
Poor turnout at meeting
Seaforth residents were given an
Opportunity to voice their opinions. con-
cerns. complaints. or suggestions in ire-,
gards to recreation facilities in the commun-
ity. but very few took thc time.
A public meeting was held last week in
the town hall when the recreation depart-
ment's master plan was explained in detail.
pitarnocis wrre'ttoprrig ttequesttons and
feedback tiara the public. but with only sixi
people present. including those from the
recreation committee. the results were
minimal_
Despite the poor turnout. however.
Proctor and Redfern representative Carol
Oitment eher company is under contract to
prepare the plan) Weill through the steps of
creating a master plan and took notes on
cam:erns that were raised.
The master plan will cover five basic
phases: data collection and analysis. public
awareness pwglaln_ needsanalysis. plan-
ning and development priorities. adtd a final
report. The public will have a chance to
review this report before it is finished_
In making the master plan. organized
recreation groups here now will be
recognized. Their estimated growth. oper-
ating c-osts. and how they feel about present
facilities will be ConsitTeia:aswcfl astikr
interests of the general population. There
win also he special meetings held with
Dutch rider at Hully Gully
The 1982 Hully Gully
House League Motocross
Mol • Season Championships
were held, at Bully Gully on
Saturday . July 10 ith over 50
riders competmg m the
annual event.
Riders from
across Ontario and even a
special van horn a rider from
Holland were on nan0 to put
on an excellent aftinanin of
exciting Motocross rare
action. Local winners include:
NOvire A • Mark McCarthy.
Shelburne. Steve Chapman.
Si, Thomas, Greg Parsons_
Earner
Nov um II- Brian Giles. Shel-
burne. Brian Black burn . Esc -
Members receive
Elma emblems
BY STEPHANIE LEVESQUE
In recognition of Elrna
Townships 12Sth anniver•
sari. Perth Counts Council
held sta July session at the
township council chamber
here
MC11111Crt of 521-10115 com-
mittees working on the
versary functions were On
hand for the non iiing session
to observe munty council in
2C171111
-lin pleased to see so
many guests. s reward-
ing."' commented Perth
Warden Elsie larges
Elma Reeve Glirin (tighten
welcomed county council to
his township and coffee cups
with the 125th annaersary
emblei— were presented to
Catil council member.
Elma is gearing up for its
anniversary artiviiees which
will take prate on the civic
holiday w erte-nd. A highlight
will be the parade 21 12 noon
on July 31
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WHITE BEAN
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introducing
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Information Meeting
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ICT: Norrn Williams. Watford
Junior A -Nick Rasa_ Clin-
ton.
Junior' B- Wade Litt. Lem •
don. Darryl Simpson. Exeter:
Dace McGregor. Kippen
Enduro B -Gars Los ie. Esc
ter. StCVC Ferguson. Exeter.
Old Timers- Herman Bat
dos -t. Putnam: Gord Whitely.
ood. Gary Loy -ie. lieter
Per Wee 13 -Kat
London. Jan Dickens_ Hen
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salt. Mike Hardman Ill. London.
Junior A-Kcs Fechan.
Sarnia% Nick Rasa. Clinton.
Junior B -Wade Litt. Lan•
don. Daml Simpson. Exeter:
Das c Mearcoor. K rppen
Nos rce, A•Crreg Parsons.
Exeter. Robert ( alrorietu.
Hamilton. Mark MeCartha.
Sclburne
Nos It C 8 Brian Blas-kburu.
V a clef Brian Cain. She!.
huirie Brian Key s, Seaforth.
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NERAL DIRECTOR
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Benefits of
Mourning Customs
Attending a wake making
offering help to the bereaved •
of care-grving
These mourning prac1i5es_.
bereaved farmtv and one s If
the Final Stage of Crow t
Kul:der-Ross ar/vrs•ed that the
should be to allow for a full
&louming becomes the opportu
re -group after the loss of a mem
.able then. to continue Irving
emoymg one and other
By getting this outpouring of
to prevent pent-up feelings of g
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soon as possible is appropna
1/151211CPS, emperts agree .
This rs one of a series of brief
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groups that might not be adequately
represented through the regular means.
such as senior citizens. the disabled. and
teenagers_
Meanwhile. Seater -1h residents will re-
ceive a questionaire in the mail as part of thc
data col/sena:no phase. This is another
' chance s tn state any profile= and
suggestions. Hcrpcfally more people will
take the time to fill n ow.
Old Timers -Herman Bar -
duel. Putnam. Gard Whitels.
At000d. (,any Lode. EICICT.
Per Wee B-Kirt
London, In Poeeltman.
Walkerton Mike Kaaaeh.
London rim Dinkins. Hen
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Solar El Brian Blackburn.
I- %soy Brian Keys. Seaforth.
Brian Giles Shelburne
lunior -%-Hugo Ma.askant.
Clinton. Kevin Feehan. Sar-
rna. %nit Rasa Chilton
Jurnor 13 Dam 1 Simpson.
FAC1CT. Svott Wilson. [00 -
don. Wade lat. London
F ndurn 13 Gan Loam. Far
ter. Stye Ferauson. raver:
Kirk Sitit II London.
Old Timers Gott White -h.
Atwood. Gan tenet- Fteter.
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graduated June 17 from Fan-
shawe College in the Legal
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