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Times-Advocate, 1984-04-11, Page 2Times -Advocate, A • riI 11, 1984 BEHIND THE SCENES — Exeter Public School teacher Damien Solomon and Leslie Ashton, a member of the Picardi Marionette Theatre, admire one of the scenes used in an enchanting performance of Snow White at the school. Magic marionettes at Exeter school The students and staff of Exeter Public School were treated to a magic moment when the Picardi Marionette Theatre from Montreal stag- ed two performances of the ageless story of Snow White and the.seven dwarfs. Snow White pleading for her life with the wicked queen's hunt- sman, her terrified run through the threatening forest while the lightning flashed and the thunder rolled, the evil queen cooking up a smok- ing potion and subsequent transition into an old hag, the dwarfs cavorting turned into mourning, and the happy en- ding as Snow White wed her prince were brought to three- dimensional life in the darkened' gym with all eyes focused on the stage. After the performances the four -member troupe turned on the light, stripped the stage of its drapes to expose what happened behind the scene, and invited questions from their entranced audience. The actors demonstrated how the magic mirror lit up, what made the witches' brew smoke, and how the queen's arm was manipulated so she -seemed-to-eomb=her hai Peter Duchenes, who heads the troupe, sat at the side of the stage during the.perfor� mantes- and acted 3s nar- rator, lighting and sound man, and even helped Snow White pull out one of the dwarf's trundle beds. He demonstrated how a flick of a switch gave the illusion of lightning, daylight or dusk. Other members are Anna Kasiere, Leslie Ashton and Andrew Simons. • The four actors constructed the stage, the sets, the backdrops, and the marionet- tes which are carved out of plaster and then painted. Per- formances are given in French, English, or a com- bination. The Exeter show was bilingual. Teacher Damien Solomon had seen the Picardi Theatre in action last year\ and was responsible for the troupe's visit to the Exeter school dur- ing a tour of southwestern On- tario which had included large centres like Oakville, Mississauga, Toronto, Hamilton and London. - The Picardi Marionette Theatre hopes to return to this area next fall to perform in other schools in Huron County. Board rejects Lewis appea Report says dump to close According to a story in Saturday's London Free Press, the C.H: Lewis (Lucan) Limited landfill site in Biddulph township will be closed by a decision of an On- tario environmental appeal board. The report obtained by the • Free Press orders the 40 acre 'landfill site to be closed within eight months. The decision is based on four days of hearings, which began May 17, 1983, and end- ed six months later, over an appeal by Lewis of an en- vironmental ministry order which would have drastically limited the service area of the landfill The board rejected the ap- peal and, citing powers it has under a recent amendment to the provincial Environmental Protection Act, ordered not only that fencing around the landfill be repaired and upgraded and that farm animals be prevented from grazing on the property, but also that a site closure plan be drawn on or before July 30 and that the site be closed by November 30. Jim Janse of London, the ministry's district officer for municipal and private abate- ment, said the closure order. came as a "bit of a bomb- shell," but he declined further comment until regional of - facers . have had time to review the decision with ministry lawyers. Janse said the position the ministry took at the hearing was that. the site was en- vironJnentally sound and has in recent years at least - been operated properly. "The ministry was not seeking closure on the site." Janse said the ministry still stands by that position, poin- ting out it appeared the board placed much of its concern with testimony by residents over "nuisance problems" on the site. However; the board did not entirely agree with the ministry view, relying instead on what it said was "definite evidence to the contrary" from nearby residents that there were leachate out- breaks from the landfill and day-to-day operating "problems." Although the board ultimately concluded the landfill was "potentially safe," it described the opera- tion as "ill supervised," citing evidence that pigs and sheep were allowed -to graze on part of the landfill. There ap- peared to be a general "un- concerned management" on the operator's part, the report said. Under the terms of the deci- sion, Lewis' certificate is limited to accepting garbage _ from Lucan, Parkhill and Biddulph Township. The board decision affirms the ministry's order that waste landfilling be limited to Biddulph and Lucan, plus waste from no more than 1,500 persons from Parkhill, as originally set out in Lewis' licence. Guelph lawyer Stephen Garrod representing the Lewis firm said he would recommend his client appeal the decision particularly because he did not feel the evidence presented at the hearing supported the drastic action of a closure. Accidents Continued from front page intersection of the Crediton road. Joyce Gallagher of Huron Park suffererd a broken hip and internal injuries when the vehicle she was driving collid- ed with a vehicle driven by Robert Vail, London. Joanne Price, Crediton, a passenger in the Gallagher vehicle also suffered major injuries. Lorraine Vail, a passenger in the other vehicle_ _was_ treated at South Huron Hospital for minor injuries and released. Damages were. set at $7,000. NEW EXECUTIVE — A new executive was acclaimed to office at the annual meeting of the Huron -Bruce Pro- gressive Conservative Association. Shown (back left) are election finance chairman Lorne Kleinstiver, directors Stewart Farrell, Elmer Hayter, Harry Hayter, YPC president Bernie Haines, directors Harold Robinson and Len Metcalfe and fifth v/p Robert Dinsmore. In front row are first v/p Barry Johnson, secretary -treasurer Maria Van Keulen, president Mary Donnelly, past president Marg Bennett, second v/p Ken Campbell and third v/p Donna Wood. Crediton ladies to bus to Wingham- By MRS. PETER MARTIN The Crediton Uniteo Church Women met in the Sunday School rooms Thurs- day evening. ---Jean -Haist, Nola Ratz and Elva Lamport conducted an Easter worship service in the form of Scripture, music and poeins. Doris Schwartz sang two solos and Leila Fink- beiner played the. piano for the service. Fresh spring flowers decorated the altar and worship table.. Business was conducted by president Marie Fydenchuk. Roll call was taken, minutes read and approved. Joyce Preszcator gave a report from the manse committee. The treasurers report was given. HURON-MIDDLESEX LIBERAL EXECUTIVE — The new executive of the Huron -Middlesex provincial Liberal association was named Wednesday night. Bock, left,directorsMuriel Murphy, Bob Swortman, Beecher Menzies and Poul Murphy. Front, Jean Adams, past president, Bernard Benn, president Joe Hogan, vice-president John Johnston and secretary Maggie Burton. Missing were treasurer Zoie Wraithby and directors Jim Love and George Walker. T -A photo Filter Queen "IN THE HEART OF DOWNTOWN VARNA" 482-7103 Running a Business without advertising is like winking at a girl in the dark. You know what you're doing but nobody else, does. p i Homegrown talent at SHDHS Friday night both profes- ' sional and amateur entertain- ment took to the stage at South Huron High. The even- ing began with a talent show featuring a wide array of talent -- from watching two guys play table tennis to listening to folk music. The hands down winner of the evening was Grade 12 stu- dent Doug Wiidburn, who sang while accompanying himself on the acoustic guitar. - - The Destination Band, con - posed of Grade 10 students Darren Tinney, John Farwell, and Grade 11 student Mark Hartman, rocked their way into second place playing some "old time rock and roll." A group of Grade 13 girls ripped -off a famous Monty Python sketch to claim third place. Simply introduced with "they are naked and they dance," the girls managed to stumble at all the right times. Other mentionable acts in- cluded the contribution from Frank Martens, Henry Vanderberg, Ted Oke, and Rob Fleming. Clad in towels, the boys captured the hearts of South Huron's females with a shocking display of bumps and grinds. The boys then sent the audience into shock by dropping their towels, revealing their underwear, and by slowly dressing Woodham By MISS JEAN COPELAND Mr. and Mrs. John Rodd and Mrs. George Wheeler visited Tuesday with Rev. John Wheeler, Mount Forest. Several from the communi- ty took in the show, "Anything Goes" put on by the St. Marys Community Players. Cynthia Copeland and Pamela Rodd are members of the cast. Mrs. Gordon Johnson aid Betty were hostess for a miscellaneous shower for Sharon Janson, a bride -elect of May. Sharon is a former resident and the village ladies were pleased to honour her in° this manner. Mr. and Mrs. Cedric Wheeler, Brownsburg visited for several days with Mrs. George Wheeler and other relatives. themselves. Lovekesh Malik and Angelo Applebaum staged a • live music video, acting our Weird Al Yankovich's Michael Jackson spoof "Eat It". Their messy antics were enjoyed by the crowd. Drew and the Screws pro- vided some rather off-the-cuff and off-key musical entertainment. The highlight of the evening was a comedian from London. He gave the crowd a well- rounded routine, including some funny yet imaginative versions of the "Happy Face Symbol". He also did some juggling. He ended his show on a serious note with a guitar solo. Ile was enjoyed by all. The presence of the come- dian inspired the night tb in- clude an open forum for jokes. Any one interested in telling a joke could do so. The best and worst jokes were determined by a judge and the jokesters were rewarded with comedy albums. The best joke was given to an MC of the night. Scott Lovie. Another Scott, this one a Mer- rylees, eirrned the coveted "How Old Is ll?•• award for his joke. Although the night was poorly attended. it was one of the most enjoyable events of • the school year. Lucan man charged Albert Francis Forrest, an elementary school teacher with the London and Mid- dlesex Roman Catholic separate school board. was charged with 10 sex offences was age 10. He is charged with raping the same child -during the summer of 1980. In connection with the same 1980 incident. Forrest is charged with having sex with a girl involving two female under the age of 14. juveniles when he appeared' He is charged with in - in provincial court Wednes- decently assaulting a I5 -year - day in London. old girl in the summer of 1977. Forrest, of RR 2 Lucan, has Both children.named in the been on sick leave from his charges were known to For - position as a junior division rest. but neither was a pupil teacher at St. Mark Separate of his, Assistant Crown At - School in London since torney Paul -Bailey said. February. The hoard last month an. He is charged with pointed a teaefihr to replace repeatedly indecently Forrest until June 29. Forrest assaulting one girl beginning is to reappear in court April l8 in 1974, when she was five, when a preliminary hearing and endin in 1979 when she date is ex s cted to be set. A bus from Exeter will be available to anyone wishing to attend the U.C.W. events nig ts In Wiam; April 23.a Several ladies indicated they would attend. A short report on the U.C.W conference in ChathaMwas ,given by Leila Finkbeiner. Mary Elder also attended the conference. Lunch was serv- ed by Erma Kruger, Marg Wilson and June Schroeder. 4-11 news The Crediton 4-H Club 1, Quilting queens held their third meeting recently in the Crediton hall. The -meeting __was. opened with the 4-H pledge followed by the minutes of the last meeting. A picture was chosen for the front cover of the project book. The roll call was answered followed by a work period. A discussion on our next sample, "String Quilting" followed. Lions club news THis is a new feature in my column and I hope it will con- tinue for a long time. The CreditonLionsclub are having OPP Constable Mar- shall speak on Drug Abuse April, 19 at 8:30 in the town hall. The public are welcome to attend and refreshments Ir -be served- following the program. Drug Abuse is a concern of everyone. Teenagers are not the sole users of drugs any longer. Drug Use effects children as well as adults and is becoming a growing con- cern in all parts of Canada. Rural areas as well as urban. 1 Cougar Column Green Day - March 7 the_ dergarten were involved in kinspecial activities for their "Green Day." Our special guest for the morning was Mrs. Deb Ileslinga, an area Resource Teacher who shared with as some enrich- ment ideas. 1984 Science Fair - Once again Zurich Public School is pleased to announce the win- ners•of the 1984 Science Fair at the school level: Grade 8 Physical - Nicole deBlieck, Itathy Merner, Tim Westlake, Donna Gingerich. Biological - Joanne Bridle, Mark Lansbergen. Grade 7 Physical [leather Westlake, Calla Leitch, Terri Fargbhar, Pat Haggitl, Mark McAdams. Biological - ban Weigartd, Carolyn Love. Stephanie Peters, Jon Hendrick. Grade 6 Physical - Greg McAdams, Richard Gingerich, Murray deBlieck. Biological - David Thiel, Sherri Ferguson, Lyn- da Smith. These participants represented Zurich on April 3 and 4 at the regional contest in Exeter. This year the pro- jects were works of great skill and determination. They were all highly praised by the onlookers. The. annual sale of magazine subscriptions has rolled around again and is off to a very good start. The goal to strive for this year is $4500. Personal goals are awarded for selling a certain number of subscriptions in a week's time. By the looks of this year's sales. the goal should be topped. March 23 the Carousel Players presented a play on Upper Canada and the Loyalists. We went to Exeter Public School to see it. Grade LE T • W AT SHDHS Master o ceremonies Scott Lovie an • Tim Rawcliffe award prizes during South Huron's talent show to Alice Dietrich, Starr Jesney, Foye Geiser and Karen Hodge. seven and eight attended. It was' both interesting and amusing. During the last two weeks the grade four and fiVe's have been participating in Bor- denball during noon -hour. With the approaching basket- ball tournament our grade six to eight's are now playing basketball. This past Friday all grades had hotdogs for lunch at the monthly hotdog sale . (Dan 'Weigand and Tim Westlake) Les eleves de l'ecole Zurich ont travaille bien fort quand j'etais en la laisse maternite. Les huitiemes etudient les numeros un jusqu'a cent. -Les eleves de septieme etudient l'article partitif, et ausse les expressions de quantile. Les sixiemcs etudient le temps et les prepositions sur, sous dans, devant et derriere. Its ont fait des dessines drole pour moi la semaine passe. Les cinquienneetudient les verbes avoir et etre. 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