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Whitby Free Press, 18 Apr 1984, p. 11

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j By MICHAEL KNELL - Free Press Staff The confliet between the old and the young, the known and the new Is portrayed with comie sensitivity in the Marigold Dinner Theatre's production of " Mass Appeéal."' This play represents a *-first for the Marlgold - it is the flrst time that someone lias brouglit a play to the Marlgold. Most productions are the direct result of the efforts of Larry Solway and Nuala FitzGerald. However, "Mass Ap- peal" was brouglit to the Marigold by its star, Dan MacDonald wýho plays the aging Father Tim Farley, a man who comfort in the status qo lias left hlm a lonely and unfulfiiled man. Ris li.fe of empty, it just meddled along in the ol' îamiliar fashion until he takes on a young seminarian as. his assistant. Fatlier Farley is tlien WHSmeeting The Whitby Historical Society will hold it's next meeting on April 24 at Fairview Lodge Auditorium at 8 p.m. The guest speaker will be Betty Pegg who will discuss "birds of the area and tlieir history" .. An added attraction will be abird book display, courtesy' of Gwen Mulberryý of Reader's Choice. The public is welcome to attend. For more information cail Kay Hutdhings at 668-3460. Euchre Tlie Ladies' Auxiliary of Brandi 112, the Royal Canadian Legion will hold tlieir montlily progressive eudlire niglit on Apr. 19 at 8 p.m. in tlie Legion Hall, Byron St. S. Bet ween You and Me, By RUTH COLES I Ruth Coiles ionvacation .AA 0 "P~~ GOD FRIDAY SPECIAL1 AT 4 BLE1 NTENNA 4 ER VI CE 668-6901! 20" MAGNAVOX N STORE COLORTV 4 PECIALSm PEN 10-4 $399B9 ~OD RIDA 3 yr Option SALEONE DAYONLY 4 i I t oi I 513 PER RY ST. WHITBY4 forced to examine lits beliefs in tlieliglit of tlie enthusîasm of youtli, liowever, tainted by past sin. Bringing life to the role of Mark Dolson, tlie priest in waiting, is Steplien Carr. Carr is a fine young actor, a product of the National Theatre Sehool in Mon- treal. Hie takes on tlie role witli relisli and suc- cessfully makes lis audience believe that we are flot dealing witli an actor on stage but witli a young seminarian Whio, because of lits all-too Christian convictions, May find himself ostrasized before ever taking his vows. Aithougli the play got off to a slow start, we see tlie relationship between Farley and Dolson development and grow until the priest is. forced to make his statement of faitli and risk losing the love of tlie congregation lielias cared for for so long. .Dolson also learns something from Farley. That witli age cores experiences and not evrthn is accom- plse vrniglit or by the young. have liveShrgl «iDouble N CHIPS HALIBUT AT ITS BESTI BREAKFAST SPECIAL 3 eggs, ham, bacon or sausage, N home f ries, toast, cof fee. $2e5O0 Mon.-Sat.,6 a.m.-9 p.m. Sun. 8 a.m.-9 p.m. 102 Lupin Dr., Blair Park Plaza Whitby 668-8672 w NOW IN STOCK r from $299900 6K0320KDÉIVE 00311 LOTUS $4 l C-lTOH F1 1-2-3 429 (STAR WRITER) WORD ST AR $ PRfl DANEL 1729 PRO PAI< 599 u CORONA $ KNOWLEDGE MANTPl FROM 3 9 VERIO $99 HAYES SMART 1.06 MOGDEM 12908$79 Authorlzed franchise dealer Complote lineo0f IBM accossorios, perîpheraîs & software WHITBY MALL 725-0583 Al Items with Canadien warrantles, Substitutions possible. *IBM la a registered Trademark of International Business Machines Corp. VX~.BUY ~ LEASE :RENT A ~ i son £e w. ~ ~. ~. w. w. similiar confrontations. In our youth, we con- fronted the old and made our changes. To the couple wlio walked out, I don't know who you are, but I arn sorry for you. "Mass Appeal" is While what lias been said s0 far might lead one to believe that "Mass Appeal", is a heavy drama, it is flot. The conflict between these. two is sparked by a great many moments of laugliter and irony. During last Friday's opening rftglt perfor- mance, two memnbers of the audience actually walked out of the theatre in disgust after the first act. If tliey were offended, it would be interesting to know wliy. Tliis play is not offen- Rive. 'It is funny and toudhing. Most of us Donald's and Carr 's performances are a joy to watcli. Tlie set is also first rate, its an. ex- cellent environment in wliicl to stage the production. "Mass Appeal"l is definitely wortlitlie m BRIAN DEEGAN DENTURE THERAPY CLINIC HARWOOD AVENUE SOUTH AJAX, ONTARIO 683«6074 M arligold's "Mass Appeal" .oF *T ......... THE CORPORATION C . OTHE TOWN OF WH ITB 4. PLANNING NOTICE 0F PUBLIC MEETING Monday, May 7,1984, 7:30 p.m. Meeting Hall, Whitby Municipal Building, A Public Meeting wili' be heid by the Ad- ministrative Commlttee of -the Corporation of the Town of Whitby to consider a proposed zonlng by- law amendment. The zoning by-iaw amendment wiil effect those properties that are presentiy zoned Ri, R2, R3, R4 and R5 under RestrIcted Area By-law 2585 and those properties that are presently zoned Ri, R2, R3 , and Agricultural under RestrIcted Area By-iaw The purpose of the proposed zonlng by-iaw amen- drnent for Zonlng By.law 2585 ls to remove the home occupation use from the Ri to R5 resîden- tiai zones and to provide a new home occupation definîtion. The purposb0f -the proposed zoning by-Iaw amen- dment for Zonlng By-iaw 1784 is to remove the home occupation definition from the Ri to R3 residential zones and replace It with a new definition and to remove the home occupation use for a physician, dentist or drugiess practitioner from the Agriculturai Zone, however, the off ice of a veterinarlan as a home occupation wili be per- mltted in an Agricuiturai Zone. The purpose of the meeting ls to provide adequate Information to the public and to permit interested persona the opportunity to make representation In respect of the proposed by-law. If you are unabie. to attend the meeting, your representation can be filied In writing by mail or personai delivery to reach the Planning Department not later than May 14, 1984. For further .Information on the zonlng by-iaw amendment interested persons may lnspect ad- ditional Information reiating thereto In the Plan- ning Department, Level 7, 575 Rossland Road East between the hours 0f 9:00 a.m. and 5:00 pà.m., Mô'nday to Frlday or may contact the Planning Department by teiephoning (416) 668-5803, durIng the same hours. ROBERT B. 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