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HomeMy WebLinkAboutTimes-Advocate, 1986-07-09, Page 19Times-Advocato, July 9, 1986 Page 3A Hay council discuss subdivision changes, water system mailing Victor Brisson and Pierre Cantin attended the first regular July meeting of Hay township council to discuss some changes in their subdivi- sion plan. Reeve Lionel Wilder advis- ed them to make sure that building a single family dwelling on the north side of Bissonette St. in an area zon- ed for multiple -family housing will not jeopardize plans to put con- dominiums on that side of the street later. Wilder also cautioned the men to ascertain that revisions to the drainage accommodate present and future construction. Wilder promised to contact Huron County planner Dr. Gary Davidson and engineer Burns Ross right away on the delegation's behalf. A five-page mailout giving details on financing and construction of the new water system will be sent to 1,700 Hay ratepayers by July 25. Councillor Gerald Shantz reported on the Dashwood area fire depart- ment's intention to purchase pagers for the firemen. The sum of $8,500 has been budgeted for the equipment, and will be used if the acquisition is not eligi- ble for a subsidy through the Joint Emergency Protection Program. Jim Denomme, Janice Watson and Lois Jones attended the session to argue for financial assistance for the CITIZENSHIP WINNER — Grand Bend Lioness Donna Hoffman presents the Citizenship Award to Stephen Central School grade six student Kristy Dobson. T -A photo Stanley souvenir plates now on sale. By Mary Chessell The Stanley Township souvenir plates have arrived and are for sale at the township office, the Varna store, My Fair Lady in Bayfield, Everything Good in Clinton and the Times Advocate, Exeter. MPP Jack Riddell will auction off plate no. 1 at the Wintario draw on July 17. Kelly Laycox has received his diploma in Advanced Photography from Conestoga College, Clinton Campus. Congratulations, Kelly. Ralph and Mona Stephenson recently celebrated their 35th wed- ding anniversary. Their family treated them to dinner at the Little Inn, where they had their wedding dinner when they were married. A party followed at the home of Don and Deb Rathwell. Their grandchildren entertained by performing a mock wedding, and cake and ice cream was served. Arthur and Jean Bennett, who at- tend Goshen Church, have moved from Oakville to take up permanent residence on their place on the Bron- son line across from the Oliver Steckle family. Paul Consitt celebrated his 25th bir- thday at a big party hosted by the Dowson family on Sunday. Friends came from miles around to join in the celebration. Rev. Sam Parker was inducted as minister of Varna and Goshen chur- ches before a large congregation on Friday evening. Rev. Cheryl Ann Stadelbauer-Sampa of Egmondville led the worship service and Rev. David Snihur of Londesborough preached the sermon. A women's choir contributed special music. Shirley Hill was the organist. The presiding officer was Rev. John Wood of Goderich, president of Huron -Perth Presbytery. Rev. Stan McDonald presented Rev. Parker for induction. Elmer Hayter brought greetings from the Varna -Goshen charge, Ivan McClymont and Anson McKinley from their respective chur- ches, and Mary Chessell and Helen Keys welcomed Mrs. Parker on behalf of the women. The president of the Ministerial Association, Rev. Heimbecker of Clin- ton Pentecostal Church, welcomed Rev. Parker to that organization, Reeve Clarence Rau welcomed them both to Stanley Township, and Ernest Dow to Huron -Perth Presbytery. Steve and Linda Keys and Gordon and Ruby Hill, representing the members of the Pastoral Relations Committee, joined the Parkers at the door to introduce them to everyone. Present for the induction was Rev. Robert Duthie and several of Sam's friends from Lincoln Avenue United Church, Cambridge, his spon- soring church. Rev. Duthie was large- ly responsible for Sam becoming a candidate for ministry. Also in atten- dance was his identical twin, Mac, A social hour followed the joyous celebration of receiving our new minister. Barbara Ann's parents, Dow and Marilyn Philips of Elsinore, and an associate from Cambridge Hospital where she worked, attended Varna church on Sunday for Sam's first service. Zurich and area figure skating club in 1987. They were armed with facts and figures showing that registration provides less than half the money needed, and a similar sum is raised through various fund-raising events. Denomme said this year's pro- jected fee of $145, a 25 percent in- crease from 1985, and another in- evitable increase next year because of a full season at the new ice rate of $51 per hour will force some parents to withdraw their children, and per- suade others to enroll young skaters in the Parkhill or Exeter clubs where the fees are lower. Wilder promised council's careful consideration of the matter when the 1987 budget is being set, provided a written request is received from the club before January. ' Council decided not to reimburse Saugeen Road Spraying for any of the HON. JACK RIDDELL Minister of Agriculture Last week marked the first an- niversary of the Liberal government at Queen's Park. Under the strong leadership of Premier David Peter- son, we have set a hectic pace by in- troducing programs and enacting legislation for the benefit of the peo- ple of Ontario. A heavy legislative agenda has been followed - in the first session, 68 government bills were introduced and 39 passed. In the second session, 53 bills have been introduced and con- tinued progress is being made on their passage. One of our main thrusts was to ad- dress some of the problems that had built un over the last ten years. A dec. if underfunding to colleges and universities was addressed by funds for faculty renewal. As well, meaningful job creation for young people has been addressed through programs such as "Futures". The)-Ppeech from the Throne and.. two budgets have demonstrated both the Liberal government's vision for leadership and its management skills. The Speech from the Throne outlined a hope of making Ontariocompetitive with the best in the world in the fields of education, health care, business and social opportunity. The budgets further demonstrated a commitment to fund programs in these fields in a fiscally responsible matter. Ontario has been successful in .securing more foreign investment this past year and the needs of regional economies have received greater attention; the $100 million northern development fund is a prime example. Tough but fair initiatives have been brought in to protect our environment from pollution. Workers across the province will benefit from stronger workplace health and safe- ty regulations, as well as the passing of first contract arbitration legisla- tion. The continued viability of the farming community has been ad- dressed by numerous financial assistance programs for agriculture, and by the securing of a 39 percent in- crease in funding for the Ministry of Agriculture and Food since last July. Following a lengthy consultative process and a ruling by the Ontario Court of Appeal, funding for separate CONESTOGA GRAD -- Connie Schroeder graduated from Business Administration and Ac- counting at Conestoga College, Doan Campus on Saturday, June 14. She has accepted a position with Manufacturers Life Ins. Kit- chener, Ont. Connie is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Harold Schroeder, Dashwood. What's coming at playground .lust a short note to let you know what is coming up in the Exeter Playground. Tomorrow -we are going to Grand Bend Zoo and to visit the children at the Grand Bend Playground. Monday July 15 we will he having a bottle drive to raise money for our special activities during the summer. We will be coming to your door bet- ween 1 :30 and 3:30. Tuesday, July 16 we will have a sports day with a Martial Arts demonstration in the morning. Dave Shaw of the Quebec Nordiques wiltbe in attendance. ' We have many more fun activities to come so stay tuned for further details. • GRADUATES -- Paul and Marilyn Hohner, Exeter are pleased to an- nounce the graduation of their son, Jeffery Paul. Don and Cathy Wig- gins of Princeton, New Jersey are pleased to announce the gradua- tion of their daughter Nancy Lee Gibson. Both graduated from the University of Western Ontario in the June 9, 1986 convocation. Jeff obtained a Bachelor of Arts degree in Economics and Administrative and Commercial Studies. He is currently managing a painting fran- chise in London. Nancy obtained a Bachelor of Arts degree in Economics and Financial Studies. She is currently employed at Guaranty Trust in London. Jeff and Nancy are leaving for England in September to work as part of the Students Working Abroad Program. a • to $18,000 cost to repair the Council agreed to hire Lori Rau as de active tar and chip covering put on secretary in the clerk's office for eight the second concession between weeks. Highways 83 and 84. Wilder said he saw no justification in adding more taxpayers dollars to what had already been paid, and saw no reason why the township should pay extra for a pro- blem caused by poor quality control on the company's part. Councillor Murray Keys noted that even though the repair was satisfac tory, the road "will never look as goy xl as a newly built road." A special meeting was called on June 27 to discuss repair of the bridge on concession 2-3, lot 2 and 3, south boundary, with Ken Dunn from the Stratford office of MTC. Burns Ross and Associates were asked to prepare the necessary contract documents for restoration of the deck. cf '' 1 d Ottin/d Anniversary schools has been implemented with only one member of provincial parlia- ment voting against the bill. Legislation to ban extra -billing has been passed by the Minister of Health and legislation introduced to provide prescription drugs at fair prices. A new agenda to help seniors maintain their independence in their own com- munities and to reduce unnecessary institutionalization has been propos- ed. Measures have been introduced to provide improved access to child care. As well, the Liberal government has acted to assure more housing for Ontario and to provide a comprehen- sive system of rent review that is fair to tenants, landlords, and builders. One of the first pieces of business dealt with by the new government was the introduction of freedom of in- formation and right to privacy legislation by Attorney General Ian Scott. Pay equity legislation for the public sector and a green paper on pay equity for the private sector were also introduced in the first year. Throughout the government, both in appointments and in daily business, the Liberal government has recogniz- ed the changing face of Ontario and has provided opportunities for minorities in this province. Ontario Election Act Effective July 1, 1986, British sub- jects who are not Canadian citizens ' will no longer have the right to vote in Ontario provincial elections. This change was included in amendments made to the Act by the Legislative Assembly in December 1984. Every person is entitled to vote who on voting day has attained eighteen years of age, is a Canadian citizen, has resided in Ontario for six months next preceding election day, and is not disqualified by law from voting. Exeter Public School Tour On May 30, Exeter Public School's Grade 8 class visited the Ontario Legislature and had a group photograph taken. Unfortunately the photos were not available from the printer before the close of the school year. Interested Grade 8 students may pick up their photograph from my Exeter office any weekday bet- ween the hours of 9:00 to 11:30 a.m. and 12:30 to 5:00 p.m. Fee Increases Effective July 1, fees for marriage and death certificates will increase from $5 to $10. Fees for a marriage licence and for performing civil mar- riage will each be $35.00. Other increases include a rise from $5 to $15 for late registration of births, deaths, and marriages, and from $5 to $15 for a change of information on earlier registration. Registration of births, deaths, and marriages within one year of the event continues to be free, and the charge for birth certificates remains at $5. These increases represent the first hike since ft379, and are necessary to cover the cost of searches and associated paper work. FOR SALE LAWS Every summer, - along side the tulips and daffodils, "For Sale" signs sprout in front yards across the na- tion. Although buying and selling residential property has become a common activity, many people don't understand fully what is required of them by law as a buyer or seller. ac- cording to the Canadian Bar Association -Ontario. To help demystify the process for both first-time and previous homeowners, the Canadian Bar Association -Ontario (CBAO) has published two pamphlets. Entitled "So You're Buying a Ilouse" and "Selling Your House, Eh?", the pam- phlets are available free of charge from the CBAO. According to Judith Oyen, Chairperson, CBAO Real Estate Costs & Services Committee, CBAO created the pamphlets because of its ongoing concern for the quality of legal services, and to help people when they are selling or purchasing a home. "CBAO members feel that would- be buyers and sellers often come to a lawyer too late in the process," Ms. Oyen said. "Very often the prospective buyer (or seller) is unaware of his or her responsihilitie5. These pamphlets are an attempt to help people educate themselves before they take any ma- jor steps." To obtain a copy of either or both pamphlets, send a stamped, self- addressed envelope to the Real Estate Committee, Canadian Bar Associaton-Ontario, 120 Adelaide Street West, Suite 1000, Toronto, On- tario, Mill TTI. Council will meet for the second regular monthly meeting on July 18 at 8:30 a.m. A SCENE FROM DRIFT AT BLYTH FESTIVAL Drift-ordiflary story, highly theatrical Drift, the second offering in the Blyth Festival's 1986 season, presents a very ordinary story in a highly theatrical way. In a reversal of Pirandello's "Six Character in Search of an Author", playwright Rex Deverall could have titled his work. "An Author in Search of his Characters". Building a play around a writer observing and interviewing his subjects is an awkward device which does not always guarantee au- dience commitment. The staging is also theatrical. A minimum of props is used, and three skilfully painted scrims are ethereal- ly effective as the only backdrop. The saga follows Stevie, a beautiful Barbadian immigrant, from her first job picking fruits and vegetables on a Niagara -area farm through the depression, incompatible marriage, motherhood and the war years, to widowhood and old age, without pro- viding any startling insights or revelations. All members of the cast perform superbly within the limitations of the script. Laurel Paetz, back for her third season, once again excells in her portrayal of a woman doing what has to be done for survival, and refusing to call it courage. The lone opportuni- ty for escape is allowed to pass, as the price is too high. Peter Smith is convincing as Tom, the stolid, earth -bound husband whose one exciting chapter in an otherwise mundane life has been overseas service during World War II. This highlight is recalled and re- counted endlessly for the rest of his life. Blyth veteran Ron Gabriel turns in another excgllent performance as Sam, whose poetic and compas- sionate soul is {Midden within an un- prepossessing exterior, and camouflaged by a smokescreen of comic repartee. Festival newcomer Heather Esdon brings Stevie's lifelong friend Helen to vibrant life. Daryl Shuttleworth as the writer competently ties everything together. Drift is an actor's play. Per- sonalities are brought into existence on a bare stage through the power of the cast members' inherent alents and extensive training, They erve a better showcase. • Royals get even split The Exeter Royals were in action four times this past week winning two and losing two. Thursday they were edged by Bryanston 7-6. They led 3-1 until the fifth inning when a two out error led to five runs for Bryanston. Dennis Carty tossed the win for Bryanston while Brian Hodgins took the loss. \ Friday night the Royals travelled to Lucan and beat the White Sox 6-2. Tom Tordoff had three hits for the Royals while Dan Heywood picked up a complete game victory. Rick Freeman took the loss. Thursday the Roayls hosted Lieury and came away with a 4-2 win. Scott Brintnell picked up the win throwing a strong game with Dan Heywood get- ting the save. Glen Thompson took the Loss. Jeff Rowe's three run double was the big blow for the Royals. Sunday they hosted the Lucan Irish. Two home runs in the sixth inning by Lucan broke a 2-2 tie and they went on to win 6-2. ( Bob Mills picked up the win for the i, Irish while Brian Hodgins took the ) loss. The Royals record now stands at six wins and seven losses. The Royals travelled to Lieury last night to play West Corners while Thursday they host league leading ecVoplar Hill. They travel to Tara for a tournament this weekend. The Royals will play St. Marys Stonetown Chargers in O.A.S.A. playdowns in the Intermediate C category. Their annual tournament will be held'August 8, 9, 10 with 16 of the top teams in Ontario competing. Summer Sizzler Sale s5' , to JV.ff Spring and summer stock (alterations at cost during sale) cooking Wood 375 Main St., Exeter 41/41 0