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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Exeter Times-Advocate, 1972-09-07, Page 3.K3ta.xj:i Heading for the finish line TitresAdvocate, •Sfplrgmbir 7, 1972 Pay -3 All ratepayers welcome Damages run high in town collisions GB hearing Three accidents were in- vestigated during the week by officers of the Exeter police * department with damages totalling $2,185. The most serious of the three occurred Thursday night when a car driven by James Russell Pfeifer, 1438 Beckworth Avenue, London struck a parked truck owned by Charles. Wayne Prance, RR 1, Woodham. The Pfeifer vehicle struck the Prance vehicle when it was parked on the west side of Main street, just north of Wellington sending it up onto the sidewalk and then back to the street and across the intersection of Main at and Wellington before coming to rest against the Liquor Control on sewage Board building, Damages to both vehicles were set at $2,000 by Constable Ardell McIntyre. Late Friday morning damages. of $85 were sustained when vehicles driven by John T. Roulston., RR 2, Stratford and Lavona Delbridge, RR 1, Woodham collided on John street at Main, Chief Ted Day was the investigating officer. The final mishap of the week took place Saturday morning on Main street, near the Anne street intersection. Involved were vehicles driven by Ingerborg Gallant, Grand Bend and Craig Black, RR 1, Exeter. Chief Day again investigated and listed damages at $100. by 1974 and the elimination. of party lines in Grand Bend, Councillor Bill Cochrane, chairman of the fire committee reported fire chief Harry Parkway at an estimated cost Qt $100. At the same time, the Grand Bend. PUG will be asked to doe survey on other areas in the village needing better lighting. Bill Wagner of the Hay Telephone system asked council for their co-operation in proposed construction within the next couple of years. Wagner said plans had not yet been completed but hoped a new underground' cable could be in- stalled this fall from the existing office on Highway 21 to Oakwood Drive. He said the company hoped to have common control switching Hamilton bad requested the addition of John Payne jr. and Stan loovie to the Grand, Bend. volunteer fire department. A survey ;completed this weekend by ChaMber of pop- memo president Walter .CrOm- pun. showed business in Grand Bend during the summer was about equal to 1971. In replies from 63 businesses, 28 reported their business was down, 24 said business was better and 11 said it was about the same as a year ago, Councillor Murray Des Jardina reported the resuscitator had been taken to the fire hall for anyone needing oxgen in an emergency. Director exhausted but extremely happy Schools open - Continued from front page Wingham, 1,370 (1,380); Goderich District Collegiate Institute, 842 (840); South Huron District High School 1,007 (995); Seaforth District High School 444 (451). Public Schools: Blyth, 291 (293) ; Brookside, 403 (416); Brussels, 273 (274); Clinton, 485 (423); Colborne Central, 269 (275); East Wawanosh, 226 (232); Exeter 523 (516); Grey Central, 295 (315); Howick Central, 613 (672); Hullett Central, 327 (339); Huron Centennial, 605 (644); J.A.D. McCurdy, 332 (365); North Ashfield, 78 (96); Robertson Memorial 465 (449); Seaforth, 394 (419); Stephen Central, 373 (362); Turnberry, 263 (270); Usborne Central 328 (326); Victoria, 534 (550); WaltOn, 106 (116); Wingham, 413 (424); Zurich 174 (175) ; Hensall, 210 (228); and Holmesville, 305 (320). Enrolrrient at the Clinton and District Christian School totalled 198, compared with 189 in 1971. It is a private elementary school with pupils from Clinton, Exeter, Blyth.Goderich and Seaforth, Holiday weekend was injury free The final holiday weekend of the summer season was marked in this area without a fatality or even a serious injury, despite heavy traffic, On Saturday, at 3:15 p.m., a car driven by Robert Bibby, Kirkton, skidded out of control on the Kirkton Road west of the hamlet and came to rest in a ditch, Constable Al Quinn listed damage at $600. At 9;20 p.m. the same day, a car operated by William Murray Carpenter, London, failed to negotiate a curve at Greenway on Highway 81 and ended up in the ditch. Damage in that was reported at $750 Two cars were involved in a minor collision at the Derby Dip south of Exeter on Sunday. Damage was listed at $75. Owners of the vehicles were Anthony J, Shepherd, Huron Park, and Laverne Skinner, RR 3, At p.m. Sunday, cars 51 0 Exeter. operated by Joseph G. Szecskas, RR 1, Norwich and Wesley J. Oliver, Thedford, collied at the intersection of the Usborne- Biddulph townline and con- cession 6-7 Usborne. Total damage was listed at $450 by Constable Quinn. During the past week the of- ficers at the local detachment charged 14 drivers and cautioned another 18. There were six charges under the Liquor Control Act and two under the Criminal Code. Council debates Ausable office The office in Riverview Park previously housing the Ausable Bayfield Conservation Authority office came up for discussion at Tuesday's meeting of Exeter council. They were advised Authority was planning to removate the house and rent it for living quarters. "I don't like this," Reeve Derry Boyle commented, noting the house was located in the middle of land owned by the town, Councillor Ross Taylor said the property should revert back to the town if it was no longer needed by the Authority. A committee of council had previously discussed the matter with Authority officials at the time they were planning to vacate the office to move to their new quarters in the former Kongskilde Ltd. building on Highway 83. Mrs. Jermyn noted that at that time, the Authority had indicated it would cost too much to renovate the house for family occupancy. After further dabate this week, council turned the matter over to the property committee to in- vestigate. Officially, the Huron Country Playhouse has finished its first season of summer theatre productions at Grand Bend, and Playhouse director James Murphy is "exhausted but ex- ceedingly pleased" with the overall results of the season. "We experimented with everything we wanted to try," said Murphy, "including children's theatre, all types of • plays, local amateur talent, children's creative classes, and we were able to gauge our impact in all these areas. "We proved that the Playhouse can exist in a rural area without difficulty," he said. "But the most gratifying thing of all was feeling that there is a need and a place for the theatre in this area, but the path will not be easy for the first couple of years, until we qualify for government grants." Murphy said that the season had far exceeded his ex- • pectations, not as far as audience attendance, which was disap- pointing but in terms of moral support and in donations of everything from money, to props and even sweet corn. "I only hope that phase two, the popular support, will grow as we go along," he said. He stressed that the Playhouse is going to have to "develop," not just attract a much bigger audience next year. "We have to gain the support of those people who may never have been to the theatre," he said, Lack of funds, and of proper facilities was the main draw- back of the Playhouse. Although attendance continued to grow from the middle of the season onwards, it was not sufficient to carry the theatre, "We spent a lot of money, just because of the temporary nature of our facilities," said Murphy, "Me tent, unsatisfactory seating, renting props, and the lighting." He also said, however, that the Playhouse incurred many debts • this year, that would not have to be repeated, such as the in- stallation of electricity and bulldozing of the parking lots. "But we cannot possibly repeat the status quo next year," said Murphy, "We have got to go to 500 seat capacity, and we will have to be moved, at least par- tially, into the permanent structure of the barn." "It is impossible to exist without some subsidy," he said. The move to the barn alone could cost at least $25,000. But it would • cost at least $250,000 to build an equivalent facility, said Murphy. This then, is the reason behind the giant fund-raising campaign which is being conducted on behalf of the Playhouse. The goal is set at $25,000. The purpose is to make more suitable conditions • for both the actors and the audience. They hope to have some sort of bleacher type sitting Sewer plans are delayed Sly fox hid in Victoria A public hearing will be held in Grand Bend Thursday, Sep- tember 14 to discuss a proposed lagoon facility to serve the village and extending into Stephen township, Council heard.a letter from the Ontario Ministry of the Environment at Tuesday's meeting concerning the hearing, About a year ago, officials of the Environmental Ministry visited Grand Bend and told council a sewage system for the village was imminent and asked for permission to have an engineer's report prepared. Three possible sites for the lagoon are being considered in Stephen township. Plans for the proposed sewage works are available for inspection at the clerk's offices in Grand Bend and Crediton. Also, at Tuesday's meeting a letter was received from the Grand Bend Ratepayers Association asking for a progress report on the sewage works program and asked that a referendum be taken on the matter at a time when most property owners are in Grand Bend. All interested Grand Bend residents are invited to attend the up coming hearing which will be held in the village hall at 3 p.m. on September 14. A delegation of four Grand Bend merchants attended Tuesday's meeting and asked council to reconsider their stand on a proposed fireworks bylaw. Earlier this year council in- structed village solicitor William Dyer to prepare a bylaw which would ban the sale of fireworks after January 1, 1973. The delegation was made up of Peter DeJong, Rollie Grenier, Paul Couse and Mel Peariso. Couse said he was in favour of the bylaw only if the ban is province- wide. The merchants pointed out if the ban was exercised, persons wishing fireworks could obtain them in the neighbouring townships. Reeve John Payne said council had sent out letters recently to all neighbouring municipalities asking for co-operation in restricting the sale of fireworks. Couse continued, "we have four responsible merchants here who adhere strictly to your present bylaw of refusing to sell to anyone under the age of 16." "Fireworks are a big money maker and we all pay good sized taxes. Why take this money away from us when the same articles can be purchased only a few miles away." he added. A similar situation was cited in London where the sale of fireworks has been banned but they can be purchased in the shopping centres in the nearby townships. In conclusion Reeve Payne said, "It's not the intention of council to hurt our businessmen, but the fireworks are dangerous and we are concerned. You have made some good points tonight and we will give this further consideration." Approval was given to have a dusk-to-dawn light installed in Southcott Pines at the in- tersection of Christie and Pines A FLAG WINNER - Bill Brady of CFPL in London was again a feature attraction at the Midwestern rodeo held in Exeter over the weekend. In appreciation of his fine co-operation over the years, Brady received a rodeo flag Sunday from Gernot Dauber of the rodeo committee. T-A photo arrangement, so that everyone will have a better view. In ad- dition, they have been donated 500 theatre seats. As soon as the engineer's report of the renovation scheme for the barn is published, it is hoped that work can begin, in stages. "If we qualify for a Winter Works program, we hope to take it step by step, so the end result will be a Playhouse ac- tually built and developed by the Company," said Murphy. The Playhouse has not been legally established as a non-profit charter organization, with its own Board of Governors, auditors, and so on. A group of 50 to 60 women are forming a Women's Auxiliary, to plan their own fund-raising campaign, and to take some of the pressure off the Playhouse staff. They will hold their first meeting September 23, and hope to take charge of running the concession stand, building up a permanent supply of props and wardrobe, and, even things like gardening and parking, "It will create interest and involvement in itself," said Murphy. The artistic quality of the season was not as good as the director had hoped. But he said that this was due mainly to the poor working conditions. With improvements in the facilities, he hopes to attain a higher professional level of en- tertainment next season. Although the official roster of plays is finished, however, there is still a great deal of activity around the Playhouse. Audiences proved very receptive to the children's theatre and James Murphy will be touring with the children's theatre in Toronto. He also said that local Boards of Education have expressed some interest in doing a tour of the elementary schools in this area. He said that if people are interested, they should express their feelings now, so thatsome negotiations could be completed before it gets too late. Murphy himself, is looking forward to a busy winter season, with continuing work at Grand Bend,' producing two plays in Toronto after Christmas, and finishing his book on the history of the Dublin Gate Theatre in Ireland. He is making Grand Bend his headquarters, however, and is anxious to solidify plans for next year's summer theatre. RUSSELL SIMPSON Russell Simpson died in Colborne Nursing Home, London, September 2, 1972 in his 85th year, He was the husband of the late Maggie Witherspoon and father of Mrs. Jim (Lois) Brintnell, Ilderton; Mrs. Robert (Jessie) Munroe; Mrs. Marcel (Grace) Leger; and Stewart, all of Lon- don. He was the brother of Mrs. John (Hazel) Reinke, Michigan, Also surviving are eight grand- children and 10 great- grandchildren. Funeral services were held September 5, 1972 at the Murdy Funeral Home, Lucan with Rev. R. A. Carson, officiating, Interment was in St. James Cemetery, Clandeboye. Gaiser, and mother of Orland, deceased, 1951 and grandmother of Eric (Rick), Sudbury, Susan and Mary Lou Grigg, both of Dashwood. She is also survived by three sisters, Mrs, Jack (Irene) Moir, Farmington, Mich.; Mrs. Elizabeth Morlock, London; and Mrs, l'red (Carrie) Gratton, Grand Bend. Funeral services took place September 4, 1972 from the T. Harry Hoffman Funeral Home, Dashwood with Rev, D. Warren officiating. Interment was in Crediton Cemetery. Pallbearers were Gerald Schenk, Gerald Smith, Ken McCann, Joe McCann, Lloyd Lamport and Clifford Brock. FRANK McILHARGEY Frank Mcllhargey passed away at the Colborne Nursing Home, London, September 1, 1972 in his 41 st year. He was the son of Mr. and Mrs. Austin Mcllhargey, formerly of Biddulph township, and brother of Mrs. Lawrence (Theresa) Boland, London; Mrs. Harvey (Margaret) Mitchell, Windsor; and Leo, London. Funeral mass was said Sep- tember 4, 1972 at St. Patrick's Church, Biddulph, by Rev. Father J. McGraw. C. Haskett and Son Funeral Home, Lucan was in charge of arrangements. Interment was in St. Patrick's Cemetery. MRS. SIDNEY SANDERS Mrs. Sidney Sanders, the former Alice M. Peterson, died at the Bluewater Rest Home, Zurich, September 2, 1972 in her 89th year. She was the wife of the late Sidney Sanders, Exeter, and mother of Mrs. Crem (Hazel) Seed, Fort France a; Mrs. Angus (Mildred) Leslie, Emo; and Percy Watts, Stratford. She was the sister of Mrs. M. (Charlotte) Box, Parkhill and Mrs. Lou (Edna), Fink, Van- couver. The body rested at the M. Box and Son Funeral Home,. Parkhill, until September 3, 1972 and then to the Green Funeral Home, Fort Frances, where services were held September 5. Interment was in Barwick Cemetery. Lad takes 'toc walk' FRANCIS SIMON DIETRICH Francis Simon Dietrich passed away at his residence RR 3, Zurich, September 1, 1972 in his 65th year. He is survived by two brothers, Alphonsus, J. Dietrich, Zurich, and Ervin, London; three sisters, Mrs. Laura Prevost, London; Mrs. George (Ethel) Regier, RR 3, Zurich; and Mrs. Elwin (Agnes) Regier, RR 3, Zurich. Mr. Dietrich was the son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Simon Dietrich. Funeral mass was said Sep- tember 4, 1972 at St. Boniface R.C, Church, with the Westlake Funeral Home, Zurich in charge of arrangements. Interment was in St. Boniface R.C. Cemetery. Pallbearers were Harold Dietrich, Carl Regier, Lloyd Regier, Don Dietrich, Claire Regier and Don Regier. Justice - Continued from front page police are not getting enough' backing in the courts, "The one thing we have to remember, though," said Hensall councilman Harold Knight, "is that these accusations presup- pose that all men brought to court are guilty, until proven innocent. Our system of law says that it should be the other way around," Rodeo - Continued from Front Page Preszcator was third and Barry Mousseau fourth behind the winners John and Fred McKenzie. The Sunday afternoon per- formance was enlivened by the appearance of Bill Brady of CFPL in London. The popular host of the Open Line program didn't disappoint his many ad- mirers as he attempted his most daring ride in Mid-Western Rodeo history, Brady entered the ring on the back of a wild cow. Well, he almost entered the ring on the back of the cow, He actually was thrown off as he came through the gate. The first flip failed to discourage Brady and with the help of the rodeo clown was able to mount the animal and ride off again. This time the ride lasted for several seconds before Brady was tossed rather un- ceremoniously on his back. The Nother trophy going to the highest point cowboy in the overall rodeo was won by John McKenzie, Following are the buckle winners with the donors - Calf roping - A & K Service, John McKenzie; saddle bronc - Grand Bend Cleaners, Ward Mitchell; bareback bronc - Custom Trailers, Ron Tschantz; bull riding - Kist Beverages, Ward Mitchell; bulldogging - Art Clarke Fuels, Jim Ostrander; little britches - Mr. and Mrs. Dalton Finkbeiner, Steve Preszcator. Exeter council learned Tuesday night that the plan to complete the local sanitary sewer project is not much farther ad- vanced than it was eight months ago. In January, council made application to have the project undertaken, but it has been delayed since. Engineer B. M. Ross related this week that part of the delay arose regarding the need for increased lagoon facilities and the application is still being held up until the requirements of Canadian Canners can be ascertained and until a study is completed to determine how much more affluent the Ausable River can handle. Members of council had earlier resigned themselves to the fact the project would not be un- dertaken until 1973 and Mayor Jack Delbridge commented that "I imagine they're doing everything they can." Later in the meeting, Coun- cillor Ken Ottewell suggested council consider the feasibility of having the town's storm sewer system engineered. He noted that development of certain areas does not alter the storm sewer needs and the engineering would remain ap- plicable for several years to come. By getting the entire project engineered, he said, council would get a complete picture of the needs and could then set up priorities for construction. Councillor Ross Taylor opposed the plan, saying it could be a "lot of money spent for nothing." He said the closing and opening of streets and the construction of homes could alter the needs and outdate the engineer's findings. He said council in the past had spent a lot of money on such engineering reports that was "just money thrown down the drain" because situations changed later, Taylor said council should plan one year ahead, but no farther. The matter was turned over to the roads and drains committees for further debate. Huron County Health Unit in Exeter announces a monthly Adult Health Guidance Centre The FOX went to the west coast last week, but readers still managed to find him in Victoria. Linda Korevaar, RR 1, Lucan, won the first prize of $15 in merchandise certificates, while the $10 and $5 certificates went to Mrs. Tom Slavin, RR 2, Kippen, and Mrs. John Fahner, Crediton respectively, Consolation winners this week are as follows: Miss Lorraine Edy, RR 2, Dorchester, Mrs. Thomas G. Hero, RR 1, Woodham, Mrs. Don McCurdy, Hepsall, Fleming Simpson, RR 1, Kirkton, Mrs. Losetta Fahrner, Exeter, Mrs. Eliiabeth Lamport, Exeter, Ed Van Esbroeck, RR 1, Hensall, Mr. Ray Cann, RR 3, Exeter, Mrs. Don Cowan, Exeter, Ruble Koch, Exeter, Michael Rose, Exeter. Terry Zachar, Exeter, Diane Eisenschink, Exeter, Mrs. Peter Toornstra, Hensall, Miss Connie Francis, RR 1, Kirkton, Cathy Fleming, RR 2, Crediton, Elizabeth Skillender, Exeter, Brad Taylor, Exeter, Don Lewis, RR 3, Exeter, Mrs. L. V, Hogarth, Exeter, Elliott W. Clarke, Exeter, Gladys McDonald, Exeter, Edward A. Lindenfield, Exeter, Brenda Kipfer, Dashwood. Wayne Amerongen, RR 1, Crediton, Sharon Glanville, Crediton, Rena Young, Exeter, Ann McInnis, RR 3, Dashwood, Jim Veri, Exeter, Mrs. J. Oke, RR 3, Exeter, Mrs, M. VanEstroeck, RR 1, Hensall, Alice Koehler, Huron Park, Mrs. Sam Skinner, RR 1, Centralia, Jean Coward, Exeter, Mrs. Helen Bell, RR 3, Exeter, Christopher Campbell, Hensall, Mrs. Don McCurdy, Hensall, Murray Coward , RR 1, Woodham, Randy Fisher, Exeter. Mrs. Bill Mallard, Exeter, Madeline Witmer, Exeter, Barb Preszcator, RR 1, Exeter, Jim Veri, Exeter, Olga Zemitis, RR 1, Hay, Cheryl Stewart, RR 1, Kirkton, Debbie Moddejonge, Exeter, Olive Harvey, Exeter. e Summer staff gets reduction The summer detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police at Grand Bend was reduced this week to six men from the sum- mer strength of 29. The six officers will remain on duty until September .12 when Grand Bend will be policed for the inter months by the Pinery detachment. During the final week of full strength, a total of 84 occurrences Were investigated by the Grand ;Is Bend detachment, Offences under the Narcotic control Act were the most prevalent with 27 charges being laid in co- operation with the R.C.M.P. Another 25 persons will be facing liquor charges with 21 charged with contravening the • Highway Traffic Act. MRS. LLOYD GA1SER Mrs. Lloyd Geiser, the former GladysWolfe,died suddenly at her residence in Crediton, September 1, 1972 in her 70th year. She was the wife of Lloyd . budget Boosting Session 2. Health Surveillance September 19, 1972 fa 1:30 p.m. - 4;30 p.m. Health Unit office,; ate looted in South Huron Hospital Per further information please tall 235-1014 nI Bank alarm rings for over three hours The alarm at the Bank of Commerde in Hensall rang for almost three and a half hours Tuesday. There was apparently a malfunction of a heat switch in the basement and a repairman from Hamilton had to be called to shut off the loud outside alarm. It rang from 11:30 Lin. 10 3:00 p.m. L-71 Trying to hang oh Whoops, over we go 1011181111111111118118101111111180111111011810810111118101118811111111i81111111118101111111118littiliimithidg By MRS. CLARKE KENNEDY GRAND BEND One of the local boys, Gary Willert participated in "Toe Walk" sponsored by Toe Alpha, walking from Queen's Park, Toronto on August 19 and arriving in Ottawa August 29. They preSented to John Monroe, abrief and petition congratulating him on Commissioning the Commission of inquiry into non- medical use of drugs and on steps taken to restrict cigarette ad- vertising and encouraging similar steps 'with regard to patent medicine and alcohol. Nelson and David Desjardine, Grand Bend, and Tom Prout, Forest left Tuesday on a 15,000 mile motorcycle trip to Van- couver, California, Mexico and Florida, They are each driving a Honda 750 and hope to arrive, back home in early spring spitting a great tan. The Annual Labor Day celebration in Beach of Pines was held Sunday and featured a parade with floats and fancy costumes with prizes. The Pines Players "Children's Theatre" aged five to 14, presented "Cinderella" directed by Steven Winder, The entire Celebration was organized by the young people of Beach 0' Pines. To end the day's festivities everyone enjoyed a picnic. A family dinner at Green Forest Motor Motel 'Marked the occasion of Mr, Sr Mrs. 'Win Sturdevant's 25th wedding an- niversary. The dinner was followed by a family reception at their home.