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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Exeter Times-Advocate, 1974-07-04, Page 3MARY, MARY — The Huron Country Playhouse's second production, another play about marriage, got off to a good start Wednesday. From left to right are: Terence Durant as a tax lawyer, Jacqueline Mcleod as Mary, Peter J. McConnell as a movie star suitor, Kirsten Ebsen as the new girlfriend and John Freisen as Mary's frustrated husband, T-A photo To undertake own Study for county restructuring SM Pizzas Boneless Ham Slices LB. 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WATCH FOR FURTHER ANNOUNCEMENT IN NEXT WEEK'S PAPER EXETER FARM EQUIPMENT LIMITED THE RE ST IN 1 ARM MAL HINFP, 242 MAIN ST. NORTH EXtTER, ONTARIO (513) 235.080 EFE Few mishaps mar . summer weekend Drivers in the area policed by the Exeter OPP marked one of the safest holiday weekends on record. Only three accidents were investigated over the Dominion Holiday period, with two of them being of a comparatively minor nature, In the other, Jack Blair, RR 1, Centralia, sustained cuts and bruises when the truck he was driving flipped over on the Usborne-I3iddulph Townline, about two miles east of Highway 4 at 3:30 p.m. Saturday. ',Blair had pulled to the side 9f the road when meeting an on- coming car and lost control when the vehicle hit some pot holes, A 500-gallon tank of fertilizer on the back of the truck also shifted. The vehicle rolled 'onto its roof in the north ditch and total damage was set at $1,400 by Constable Dale Lamont. At 4:45 p.m. Saturday, cars driven by Walter Debicki, RR 3, Dresden, and Bernice McAdams, Zurich, collided at the in- tersection of the Huron St. ex- tension and concession 2-3, in Stephen. Constable Ed Wilcox in- vestigated and listed damage at $350. The other accident in the holiday period occurred at 8:10 p.m. Friday, on Highway 83, two and a half miles west of Dash- wood. Drivers involved were Sandra Baker, RR 2, Dashwood, Tuckersmith okay paving Tuckersmith Township Tuesday night awarded the contract for the construction of two miles of road east from the village of Hensall on Sideroad 5-6 between Conc. 1 and 3, London Road Survey to the Radford Construction Co. of Blyth. The tender, the lowest of two received was for $15,800. Allan 'Nicholson road superintendent reported the S.W.E.E.P. students had been working at Vanastra cleaning up dead limbs and also repairing the historic cairn at Harpurhey. Requests for building permits were granted to: Albertus Stryker, RR 5, Clinton for an addition to house; Fred McGregor, Brucefield for a workshop and storage building; Stewart Bannerman, RR 4, Seaforth for a storage shed. Passed for payment were accounts totalling $25,242.38. Clerk James McIntosh reported 35 percent of the 1974 June payment of taxes were still outstanding to the amount of $77,000. He said $131,000 had been paid. Insurance coverage for Vanastra Recreation complex is to be secured from the Frank Cowan and Co. of Princeton for a premium of approximately $1,300. This will cost Vanastra rate payers about one mill. Approval was given by the Minister of Transportation and Communication for an opening of a street entrance onto Highway 4 at Vanastra about 1,000 feet north of the Vanastra perimeter road. GRACE ANNE STELLA SOUTHCOTT Grace Anne Stella Southcott passed away in her 80th year at - South Huron Hospital, Exeter on Friday, June 28. She was predeceased by her 'brothers, Russel, T. Orville, Herbert 0., J. Melvin and Robert Earl, She is survived by four nephews, Robert, Donald, Jack and Jirti Southcott. Funeral services were held Monday July 1 at the Hopper- Hockey Funeral Home, Exeter with Rev, Glen' Wright and Rev. Harold Snell officiating. Inter- ment was in Exeter Cemetery. LAWRENCE CORBETT BAB COCK Lawrence Corbett Babcock of Glencoe' passed away at Four Counties Hospital, Newbury on Saturday June 29 in his 80 th year. He was the husband of Doris Hughes and surviving besides are two daughters, Mrs. Woodrow (Shirley) Davidson of Exeter and Mrs. Norman (Marynerine) Fraser of London. Also surviving are two sons, Lyle and Clinton both of Glencoe, eight grandchildren, three great- grandchildren and two brothers, Harry of Newbury and David of Glencoe. Funeral services were held at the Gough Funeral Home,Glencoe Tuesday July 2 with interment in Oakland Cemetery, GLADYS KESTLE Gladys KeStle of Exeter passed away on Thursday, June 27 at South Huron Hospital Eketer, She is survived by a sister, Minnie of Exeter and als0Several nieces and nephews. Funeral services Were helt a t the R. C. Dinney Funeral Ho e, Exeter on Saturday June 29 with Rev'. Harold Snell officiating. and Robert Geimer, Kitchener. Both had been westbound and the Baker car was in the process of turning left when the accident occurred, Constable Wilcox set damage at $300. The other two accidents of the week occurred on Tuesday and involved trucks owned by C. A. McDowell Ltd. At 2:00 p.m. a truck being driven on Highway 4 north of Exeter by William D. Inson, Huron Park, skidded into the ditch when the brakes locked, There was no damage to the truck, but a field sustained dainage of $25: About three hours later, a truck driven by Jack Essery, RR 1, Centralia, was involved in a collision with a vehicle operated by Alvie Lovell, RR 1, Centralia. Both had been northbound on Highway 4 south of Exeter and the collision occurred as the Lovell vehicle was in the process of making a left turn. Total damage was set at $350 by Constable Al Quinn. District families meet for reunion The Pfaff-Oesch reunion was held Sunday June 80 at Riverview Park with the Bert Faber and Bill Desch families in charge of the program, Races were won by Robert Bower, 4 and under; Kathy Desch 7 and under; Raymond Desch 10 and under; and Kathy McFadden, 14 and under., Kathy McFadden also won the shoe scramble and the spool relay was won by Darlene Faber's team. In the couples shoe relay Sylvia Desch and Larry Lamont emerged as victors, Larry Lamont won the nail hammering contest and Mrs. Katie Schenk was the lady with the most buttons. The youngest baby was Brad De Wys and the oldest person was Henry Atkins. Ivan Oesch's family came the longest distance. Goderich entry takes soccer title The Exeter Centennial Cup up for competition for atom soccer teams under the age of 10 years was won Saturday for the second straight year by Goderich. Goderich swept past Exeter by a 5-0 score to win the title after defeating Clinton 1-0 in the opener. Exeter reached the final round as the result of successful penalty shots after their game with Seaforth ended in a 2-2draW. In the consolation final Clinton romped over Seaforth by a 5-0 count. Members of the Exeter team were Peter Dearing, John Osgood, Shawn Glassford, Frankie Giffin, Jeff Hohner, Bradley 'Kernick, Jonathan Melhuish, Ted Oke, Tom Raymond, David Shaw, Chris Van Gerwen, Frank Vermaeten, Mark Vandergunst and Walter Van Essen. The Centennial cup was presented along with individual trophies to the winning and runner-up teams by Exeter mayor Jack Delbridge. Interment was in Exeter Cemetery. EVERETT ANDREW SKINNER Everett 'Andrew Skinner of Usborne Twp. passed away in his 83rd year in South Huron Hospital, Exeter on Friday, June 28. He was the father of Ruth and Laverne Skinner of Usborne Twp., Elgin Skinner of Toronto and Mrs. Reg (Gladys) McDonald of Exeter, Also surviving are a brother Franklin Skinner of Exeter, five grandchildren and three great- grandchildren. He was' predeceased by his wife Pearl Hunter in 1970 and a brother Melville, also in 1970. Funeral services were held Monday, July 1 at the Hopper- Hockey Funeral Home, Exeter with Rev. Harold Snell of- ficiating. Interment was in Exeter Cemetery. MARSHALL PLANATE Marshall Plante passed away in hiS 79th year in Alexandra Marine General Hospital on Tuesday July 2, He was the brother Of William of Detroit; Mrs. Leon (Pauline) Jeffrey, RR 2, Zurich; Mrs. Joseph (Ueda) Corriveau of Zurich. The Westlake Funeral Home, Zurich is in charge of arrangements. Funeral mass will be in St. BOniface R, C. Church, Zurich on Friday July 5 With Father Durand. Interment will be in the adjoining cemetery, ALMA JANE (MILLS) DOUPE Funeral services for Alma Doupe were held Thursday, June V not on Wednesday as it ap- peared in last week's paper, Pallbearers were Roy McCurdy, Ross McCurdy, Reg McCurdy, John Simpson, Jack Switzer and Raymond Paynter, After tgis week's Huron County Council meeting - the final one 'until September - it was apparent that while members are in- terested in county restructuring, they are not anxious to pay up to $100,000 (in consultants' fees to have the job done for them, Actually, the executive com- mittee chaired by Douglas A. McNeil, reeve of Colborne Township, brought in a recom- mendation that no study on restructuring be carried out, The intent of this motion was a sub- ject for argument until Clerk- treasurer John Berry said it was his understanding the committee was opposed to paying a con- sultant to do the study as was recommended last month by a representative from the Ministry of Treasury, Economics and Intergovernmental Affairs. Reeve Roy Pattison, county warden last year, told council the decision for the recommendation of the executive committee was "not unanimous". "If nothing is done we'll be told by the province how restruc- turing should be done and how it will be carried out," argued Pattison. Deb Shewfelt, reeve of Goderich and a staunch sup- porter for a study into restruc- turing, told council he was "a little disappointed" at the recommendation 'of the "com- mittee. He advocated a study at the local level and reminded council that its members have already been approached con- cerning county police, county fire protection, and county recreation. "We've got our heads in the sand, gentlemen, if we don't at least look at it," said Shewfelt, "We should at least have a committee to study it, The result will be what we want, not what some consultant says we should have," Jim Mair, deputy-reeve of Morris, said that at a recent workshop in Huron on the subject of restructuring, he'd been ad- vised by one elected official that it was best to do the study locally, despite what was recommended by government. • Mair further suggested that the matter should be brought to a vote of the people. "The whole program should be brought out and put before the people," said Mair. Jack Riddell, Huron MPP who was one of many invited guests in attendance, was asked to give his opinion since the Ontario government had just approved restructuring for Oxford County. Riddell agreed with Mair that it was a "good idea" to let the people decide. Jack McCutcheon, reeve of Brussels, felt a local study should be delayed "until we see what happens in Oxford" as far as the tax picture is concerned. McCutcheon reminded council that whenever restructuring is completed, costs seem to in- crease. Reeve Ed Oddleifson, Hayfield, warned council that if something isn't done toward restructuring immediately, Huron will be told what to do. "We do not want to lose our autonomy," said Oddleifson. "We should not sit back on our haunches and let them do it for us." While there was discussion around citizen involvement on the committee, the motion ap- proved by council was for a study to be done at the county level composed of Members from county council appointed by the executive committee, Councillors did feel, however, that citizen opinion would be sought although only elected officials would have a vote on the matter, One of the final statements in the discussion was made by Warden Bill ElSton: "I do 'not want to do away with my municipality," said Warden Elston, "I believe the local council is the tlosest and the best." Several heads nodded in agreement. Earlier in the day, the executive committee had brought in a recommendation to ask the Solicitor General fora feasibility study concerning the possibility of establishing a County Police Force for Huron County, with the understanding that the study would be "at no cost to the County". The recommendation , was approved. It was made following a presentation at the May session by the five police commissions in Huron who requested council to approach the provincial government on this matter. County recreation was brought to the attention of county council through a presentation by Don Reid, a consultant from the Sports and Rebreation Bureau of ' the Ministry of Community and Social Services. He asked that Huron County Council establish a committee to look at the implications and structure of recreation in the county. , Reid reviewed the seven "clusters" which were established in Grey, Bruce arid Huron Counties last September. He said the main idea behind the clusters was to share problems and information so that recreational planning could be carried out in a larger Ipegion than ever befo.mpossifile, He told county council that not- all people in Huron County have equal opportunities for recreational programs and added Thieves hit two garages The only accident investigated by the Exeter police department occurred Saturday at the in- tersection of Main and Hill streets. The drivers of the vehicles involved were RobertHume and Steven Pfaff, both of Exeter, Constable J. O'Driscoll in- vestigated and set damages at $150. Friday one person was charged when a small quantity of marijuana was found when a vehicle was being checked during a Highway Traffic offence. Two thefts were reported to police this week. Wednesday an air conditioning compressor and a power steering pump valued at $325 were taken from a vehicle parked on the Mathers Motors parking lot, Sometime Saturday night, a battery was taken from a vehicle on the Walpers Supertest lot at the corner of Highways 4 and 83. GB council Continued from front page village rate, .2 .mills for elementary schools, 2.1 mills for secondary schools, 2,8 for Lambton County and .4 mills for the Ausable-Bayfield Con- servation Authority. The commercial rate is up 9 mills to 144,6. In other business, council was told by councillor Murray De5Jardins that the maximum allowed by the province of Ontario for transient trader licences was $250. The annual fee now being charged by the village is $200. Decided to ask Grand Bend public school principal to con- sider appointing grade eight students to act as school crossing guards at the intersection of Iliqways 21 and 81. L prned that an Ontario spon§ored Information Centre Will be in Grand Bend July 27, 28 and 29. The Centre will be located near the Chamber of Commerce office and will give out in- formation on minimum wages and compensations. Approved building permits to John Brock, 46 Orchard Street for interior renovations at an ap- proximate cost of $1,000 and Flora McPherson for an addition to residence. that decisions about recreation are presently being made by only "certain sectors of the county". Reid presented a report which showed that provincial grants in Huron County for recreation presently amount to $101,463.45. He said not all municipalities are presently applying for these probably because they don't know what is available in the way of grants, don't know how to apply or don't have a rec board which is necessary before some grants can be sought. Members of county council representing towns and villages with arenas and recreational facilities welcomed the suggestion that some plan might he devised whereby the costs of recreation could be shared. In other business, the planning board received approval for amendment five to the Official Plan to permit the development of Maypark Development in Ash- field Township just south of Port Albert. recommendation that the five percent of land to be donated by subdivider Len Veri be taken from the river valley east of the curling rink met with some op- position frorn"-council Monday. Under provincial regulations, a subdivider is required to give five percent of his subdivision for park purposes. The town may, if it wishes, take cash in lieu of the land, Reeve Derry Boyle said he would rather see the town take cash in lieu of the land and use the money to build new roads. However, he was advised that the money received under such conditions had to be used for park purposes. Councillor Bruce Shaw, a member of RAP, the group which administers parks, noted they were already worried about the costs being accrued for park operation. He questioned the value of the river valley in the area, saying it was of little aesthetic value. Mayor Jack Delbridge said the planning board would prefer to see the land left in its present state so kids would have public access to the river, "Twenty years from now, someone from the town would be happy to own the valley land," Councillor Tom MacMillan opined, He noted that in London a project is underway to acquire land along the Thames River and it "is costing a fabulous amount." The debate ended abruptly at this point when Clerk Eric Carscadden questioned if Veri even owned the land being con- sidered for park purposes. Deputy-Reeve Helen Jermyn suggested Veri be asked to provide a site plan showing the location of his subdivision in Area actors to get chance Aspiring young actors and actresses will get their chance when the Huron Country Playhouse produces its forth play of the season, "Stage Door". This play features an extremely large cast of young people and Managing Director, James Murphy is eager to see four or five talented youngsters from the area who can fill out these roles. The action of the play is at the Footlights Club, a New York boarding house for actresses, and involves the comings and goings of 18 young hopefuls struggling to "make it" in the theatre. Along with their parents, boyfriends, agents and producers who wander through the play, there are broken hearts, tearful triumphs and hilarious situations. James Murphy will be looking for local highschool students with some experience in theatre arts to fill some of the roles in this production. Interested people should contact the Playhouse for auditions and further in- formation. The production is scheduled to begin rehearsals on July 8 and opens on the 17th. At the Playhouse this week is "Mary, Mary", the second production of the season. Like the first play, "I Do, I Do", which was successful both at the Playhouse and in the new Kincardine theatre last week, "Mary, Mary" is a play about marriage and what can go wrong with it. Mary's marriage is on the rocks because she cannot resist making witty remarks, even at the most delicate moments. Written by Jean Kerr, (the author of "Please Don't Eat the Daisies"), "Mary, Mary" was a Broadway hit for three years and was later made into a movie starring Debbie Reynolds. Jacqueline McLeod holds the title role as Mary, the flippant wife of a frustrated book publisher, played by John Freisen, Peter J. McConnell, who played in the seasons opener, "I Do, I Do", returns to play Dirk Winston, an aging movie star and Mary's new suitor. Terence Durrant portrays a tax lawyer and Kirsten Ebsen, one of the playhouse apprentices for the '74 season rounds out the cast as Tiffany, Mary's new rival. Consider river valley as suliclivjcier/A,grapt The -Exeter —Planning Board ' relation to adjacent property. The planning board also recommended to council that a street in the Veri subdivision be named Devon Drive. Members appeared to be in favor of this suggestion, although it prompted little debate, Many of the town's founders were of Devon descent. The discussion on the letter from the planning board also prompted a further debate on allowing modular homes in Exeter. Shaw wondered if planning board had reached a decision on this matter as yet and was ad- vised by the Mayor that the board agreed in principle to allow modular homes in the Veri subdivision. "I feel they should be allowed somewhere," Delbridge ex- plained. Another planning board member, Councillor Ben Hoogenboom, said the con- sultants presently updating the town's zoning bylaw and official plan were also looking for areas to allow this type of housing, Shaw replied that if modular homes meet all the standards of the National Building Code he couldn't see any difference hboeutwseesen them and conventional He said he could see a sub- divider putting restrictions on houses for his area, but questioned if council should be involved in the matter at all, One modular home has already been erected by Veri in an area near his proposed subdivision and council have decided to consider each application for this type of housing on an individual basis when requests are presented to them,