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When Mel Tillis turns 74 on Tuesday, no one could blame him for planning a farewell tour or at least pondering semi-retirement. But after a half-hour phone conversation, it's obvious that the singer, songwriter, comedian, song publisher and bandleader is having too much fun to call it day.

Mel Tillis clearly remembers the last time he performed in Fredericton. The show was held at the Aitken Centre in 1983.

John William Saunders III, left, as he appeared in his Highland Park High School class of 1956 senior picture, acted in dozens of movies and television shows using the name John Quade.

John Quade, who played the heavy in several Clint Eastwood movies and was the sheriff in the TV miniseries "Roots," has died.

Tom Kohn knows how to celebrate a birthday in style. The Bop Shop owner started Bop Fest in 2007 to celebrate the store's 25th anniversary.

Clint Eastwood produced, directed and starred in "Gran Torino." Published June 13, 2009 at 11:52 a.m. Tags: gran torino , clint eastwood , mark metcalf Bayside resident Mark Metcalf is an actor who has worked in movies, TV and on the stage.

Actor, film director and composer Clint Eastwood has enjoyed a long career of big-screen western heroics and loose cannon-policing on screen as well as various behind-the-camera duties, including directing, writing and producing.