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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Citizen, 1991-12-11, Page 27E ntertainment I ~l Stratford Festival has deficit of $541,930 THE CITIZEN, WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 11, 1991. PAGE 27. Area artists featured in Blyth exhibit Gary Thomas, General Manager of the Stratford Festival, has announced that the Festival's 39th season has ended with a loss on operations of $1,351,271, which, when combined with the accumu­ lated surplus from the 1990 season, leaves Canada's largest performing arts organization with an accumu­ lated deficit of $541,930. This is the first time the Festival has shown a deficit since 1984. Mr. Thomas said, “the entire loss on the season is accounted for by a shortfall of five per cent in ticket Morris council accepts tractor tender Morris council accepted the ten­ der at the November 19 meeting, of Vincent Farm Equipment, Seaforth for a Case International 695 tractor and Case International Loader 2255 at the price of $34,000 plus tax. There will be trade in. Council advised Lloyd Michie, the township road superintendent to advertise the sale of a Case tractor for $2,000. Council was advised of the water line in Belgrave that had been dug up on Jane St., adjacent to the Jack VanCamp duplex. After the dig­ ging of the water line, Mr. Van- Camp discovered the problem was on his property. A motion was made that Mr. VanCamp be billed for half of the costs for the digging. Council discussed the new side­ walks in Belgrave on Brandon, Jane and John Streets. There are cracks in the sidewalk at the joints. It was agreed that the deposit cheque will be held until next spring so council could see the con­ dition of the work then. Reeve Doug Fraser declared a pecuniary interest regarding the Fraser-Bachert Drain. A billing of $516.28, for the cost of improvements to the drain at Lot 24, Cone. 8-9 was submitted. It was agreed that Morris pay 1/4 of the costs for road drainage. The pay­ ment will be made to Dale Bachert, as he had paid the invoice in full. A by-law was passed establishing a house numbering system for Bluevale. Another by-law was passed adding house numbers to the Bel­ grave listing.A by-law amending the Blyth Community Centre Board agreement to reflect the parking lot and north driveway area and the percentage share was passed. Council had no objection to the establishment of a safety inspection station at the North Part of Lot 30, Cone. 3, owned by Jim Jutzi. A grant of $100 each was given to the Brussels and Wingham Santa Claus parade. A motion passed that Morris apply for the grant of $1000 for municipal training to offset expens­ es for the computer training and municipal training course. Marg Cook will then be paid $ 125 to off­ set her expenses for the course. Morris will bill East Wawanosh Township to offset expenses for their share of the drainage superin­ tendent for courses he has attended. A bill will be submitted to Brus­ sels and Grey Township for waste disposal costs. Clerk Nancy Michie was autho­ rized to submit a grant application to MOE for $4,672 to offset recy­ cling expenses. sales with each percentage point in 1991 equivalent to $275,000 in box office revenue. Although we pre­ sented a very strong season, which was well received by both our audi­ ence and the critics, the economy, the 25 per cent to 30 per cent decline of tourism in Southwestern Ontario, and the impact of the Goods and Services Tax all con­ tributed to a reduced number of admissions. We look forward to an improving economy as we enter our Fortieth Season at the Stratford Festival.” Gary Nicholson, the drainage superintendent for Morris, attended the November 5 meeting of council to review the private and municipal drains in the area of Highway 4 reconstruction. Mr. Nicholson confirmed that he would guarantee that the private drains would be plugged so dirt wouldn't get into the drains during construction. It was noted that MTO had requested a change to the resolution passed by council regarding the construction. An amendment passed rescinding the resolution of October 15 with reference to the drainage issue of Highway 4. A recommendation was made that council accept the minutes of the October 10 site meeting with rela­ tion to the municipal and private drains, with MTO being responsi­ ble for all costs incurred for the drainage works for the highway construction. All engineering costs for the Govier and the Ellison- Whitfield drains within the MTO right-of-way, be borne by the MTO and if future problems arise at pri­ vate drain locations due to con­ struction, MTO will be responsible for the repairs until the acceptance date of the contract. It was decided that Mr. Nichol­ son discuss with MTO, the private drains that have been left uncov­ ered during construction and the concern that council have for debris entering the drains, or any other future problems that might arise as a result. Council does not feel the treatment of the private drains con­ forms to the minutes of the October drainage meeting. The landowners, having private drains that cross Highway 4 are to contact Mr. Nicholson. Council was advised that Basilla Grubbe has confirmed with the Ontario Municipal Board that she will attend the zoning hearing for Brussels Bulls Jr. C Hockey Club 9\(ew year's ‘Eve ‘Dance Brussels Morris & Grey Community Centre 9 p.m. -1 a.m. $10.00 per person Music by DJ LUNCH PROVIDED HATS, HORNS, ETC. ALSO PROVIDED Proceeds toward Team Expenses AGE OF MAJORITY—PHOTO ID REQUIRED FOR TICKETS CALL: 887-9289 Artists gathered at the Bainton Gallery in Blyth on Monday for a spectacular community showing of the talents of this region. TV London's Jim Swan was on hand to open the gallery exhibit at a special 7:30 p.m. reception where many of the artists were present. Brightly coloured canvasses, exquisite pottery, sculptures, stitch- ery and original paintings now cover the walls of the Bainton Gallery due to the tireless efforts of Art Gallery volunteers Margaret Goodbody, Nick Hill, Jo Manning, Carol and Jerry McDonnell, Bruce Stainton and Bev Walker. The Blyth Festival Art Exhibition is proudly sponsored by Raintree Design of Clinton and Exeter. The work of 41 artists, both ama­ teur and professional, are on dis- the Carl and Ida Martin zoning of Lot 20, Cone. 1. OMB advised that the hearing will not be held for approximately one year. Road Superintendent Lloyd Michie advised council that the salt/sand storage is almost complet­ ed. The billing for pavement in Blue­ vale has been sent to Turnberry Township. Mr. Michie advised council of the gas spill at the co-op in Bel­ grave. He said that 25 loads of soil will be taken from the landfill site and MOE have authorized that it be used for cover at co-op. The road accounts totalling $96,774.84 were authorized for payment. Council granted $2,500 to the Belgrave Community Centre Board for a professional job of painting the basement of the new communi­ ty centre. The money is to be transferred from the general grant budget to he recreation grant budget and $6,000 to the recreation account to pay the recreation accounts for this date. It was decided that the township purchase a Fax machine for the municipal office. Building permits were issued to: Alan Brown, sun deck, South Part Lot 20, Cone. 8; Anton Passchier, cattle shelter, Lot 1, Cone. 8; Clarence Golley, car port, Lot 1, Cone. 8; Granville Construction, Huronview North, Lot 30, Cone. 6. A grant of $ 150 was given to the Wingham and Area Day Centre for Seniors for 1991. A grant of $50 was given to the Lung Association for 1991. Council had no objections to request for the storage and cleaning of vehicles at 23 John St. Belgrave, but repairs will not be tolerated as they do not conform to the zoning by-law. play: Rhea Hamilton-Seeger, Paul Martellacci and Jane Stryker of Auburn; Laura Brown, Gail Browne and Leda McAlister of Bayfield; Lisa Alexander of Bel­ grave; Keri Bachcrt, Arden Farrow and Jo Manning of Blyth; Sharon Caven, Cheryl Elliott, Jack May­ hew, Elaine Rhame Hall and Eileen Stadden of Clinton; Elaine Winter of Formosa; Bonnie Dunn, Sally McEwan, Madeleine Roske, Gwen Smithers-Kiar, Ruth Walker, Gladys Watters and Lesley Zolob of Goderich; Robert King and Puck Merkies of Grand Bend; Audrey Holrod of Hanover; B. Raidt of Londesborough; Jane Brophy of Lucknow; Wendy Hogcnbirk and Corinne Robertson-Brown of Kin­ cardine; Vena Mietins of Monk ton; Greg Sherwood and Rob Tetu of Seaforth; Mark Czajkowski of EARL FYFE U DINSLEYST.W. ** EILYTH 523-9291 & SCOTCH PINE CHRISTMAS^ TREES FOR SALE 523*9381_____ THURSDAY NIGHT IS WING NIGHT 5 P.M. - MIDNIGHT WINGS 35c EACH MINIMUM ORDER 10 A variety of sauces available Wings available for take out at regular price of 50e each. CHICKEN WINGS & CHIPS $5.45 AVAILABLE MON., TUE. & WED. 5:00 P.M.-8:00 P.M. THURS., FRI. & SAT. 5:00 P.M. • MIDNIGHT THURS., FRI. & SAT. NITES Council was advised that the fol­ lowing grants were included in the general accounts: Village of Brus­ sels, Huronview Construction, $15,000; Bluevale Cemetery, $1,500 for stone rehabilitation. The drainage petition for the removal of beaver from the Murray Lamb Drain, North Part Lot 28, Conc.9 was accepted by council. The general accounts were approved for payment in the amount of $62,978.65. PIZZA 5 P.M. - MIDNIGHT EAT IN OR TAKEOUT Stratford; Pat Gamble, Marjorie Hill, Mary Anne Kissner and Vicky McKague of Teeswater; and D. E. Cruikshank, Margaret English and Amy MacDonald of Wingham. Admission is free to the Bainton Gallery which is open from Mon­ day to Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. The Community Art Exhibit is on dis­ play from December 9 - 21, 1991. For more information about special events at the Blyth Centre for the Arts, call 523-9300.