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HomeMy WebLinkAboutZurich Citizens News, 1980-10-30, Page 12• Citizens News October 30, 1910 Playhouse good for community, benefits stressed by chairman The benefits which Huron Country Playhouse has brought to the community were stressed in speech by outgoing chairman Len Evans at the board of tru- stees annual meeting Monday night. Evans called on local councils and chambers of commerce to "guard, preserve and nurture" the playhouse. Evans used as an example two people he knew from Port Huron who visited the playhouse three times during the summer. Each time they stayed at a Grand Bend hotel and ate at area restaurants, leaving behind about $200 in the village, he said. Evans also called the playhouse one of the leading employers in Grand Bend. He said that in the 1979-80 year, more than $160,000 was spent on salaries. Evans pointed out that attendance at the playhouse had increased substantially. He said that ticket sales were up 600 percent since the playhouse opened in 1971. The outgoing chairman called on the incoming executive to carry on for the 10th anniversary season of the playhouse. "If our 10 is as good as Bo Derek, we're all right," Evans said. He praised artistic director Aileen Taylor -Smith, general manager Marc Quinn and publicity director Heather Redick for the successful ninth season. Evans listed the upgrading of the sewage system at the playhouse as a major project in 1980. He call the subject "distasteful", but said that it was working well. After meetings and arguments with Grand Bend and Stephen township, the playhouse was given per- mission to install a forced main to tie in with Grand Bend's new sewage lagoon, he said. He added the project cost of $40,000 was funded by Wintario. Evans said that the house which now holds the playhouse offices will be tied into the system later. He went to say that the kiosk in the court yard was added this summer as a ticket booth, and the cabins for staff were improved. Evans made a special point of thanking guild representatives Nancy Read and Al Coo for the financial support from the Ladies Guild. Eight new members were welcomed to the board of trustees. Frank Allison of Sarnia, Angela Armitt of London and Grand Bend, Audrey Harris of Komoka, Jun Huctwith of Forest, Stirling .Kenny of Stratford and Grand Bend, Gladys Miller of Exeter, William Milne of Zurich, and Shirley Russell of Arkona were made members. Playhouse founder Bill Heinsohn was appointed to the advisory board, and Benson Tuckey was made an honorary member. The new executive for the board was elected as follows: chairman Jim Kneale, past chairman Len Evans, vice chairman '3ettie Gibbs, secretary Linda McKenzie, treasurer Bert Albertson, members at large Leo Morningstar and Gwen Damage $5;000 in Hillsgreen. accident Accident kills woman One woman was killed and four other people sustained injuries in the five accidents investigated this week by the Exeter OPP. Dead is Marjorie Woodman, Komoka, whose Volkswagen struck a tractor trailer on Highway 4 about 3.5 km. north of Exeter Thursday morning. She had been proceeding north when her small car crossed over the centre line and struck the side of the empty grain truck. Her vehicle was totally demolished with wreckage being strewn over the high- way. The Exeter & Area Fire Brigade- members were called to the scene to assist Exeter OPP and Hoffman's Ambulance attendants in extricating the woman's body from the wreckage. She was pronounced dead at the scene by coroner Dr. L. O'Connor, Grand Bend. The truck was driven by Allan Patterson, RR 3 St. Marys. Total damage in the fatal accident was listed at $2,750 by Constable Frank Giffin, most of that being to the car. Hay council Continued from page 1 would be an advantage or disadvantage. Incoming reeve Mousseau said he realized the job would take a lot of time and that it would be tough filling the shoes of Tinney. "He's been a good man for the township," Mousseau stated about current reeve and former warden of Huron County. Wilder also paid tribute to Tinney who acted as chair- man of the meeting. He urg- ed farmers to submit their drain tileage loans quickly as there was only so much money available. At the close of the meeting Tinney thanked the people of Hay for their support over the years. Living without faith is like driving in a fog. Constable Giffin was assisted in his investigation by Constables Jack Straughan and Jim Rogers. Three area youths were taken to hospital following a single -vehicle collision on Friday on concession 6-7 of Usborne Township. A vehicle driven by Mark Sheeler, Exeter, went out of control and entered a ditch and struck two mailboxes, then went back across the road and struck a tree. Injured, in addition to the driver, who had head in- juries, were passengers Calvin Moody, Exeter, and Rob Bilcke, RR 3 Exeter. All three were taken to South Huron Hospital and Moody was transferred to London hospital 'with a broken leg. Constable Jack Straughan investigated and listed total damage at $6,000. The other three accidents of the week all occurred on Sunday within a period of an hour and a half. Drivers in the first collision were Denise Bowman, RR 2 Hensall, and Thomas Morkin, London. They collided at the in- tersection of Wellington and King. Streets in Hensall. Damage was set at $600 by Constable Frank Giffin, who investigated all three Sun- day collisions. The second collision oc- curred at Hillsgreen on Huron County. Road 31, in- volving vehicles driven by Donald Kellestine, Goderich, and Lydia Regier, RR 2 Zurich. Mrs. Regier • suffered minor injuries in the ac- cident and total damage was set at $5,000. The other accident was a hit and run in Huron Park. A parked vehicle owned by Anthony Jones, Huron Park, was struck by an unknown vehicle on Parkdale Ave. Burchill, and guild representative Al Coo. The financial report was presented by Jean Litt and Steve Landers represen- tatives of Monteith, Monteith and Company, Chattered 'accountapts. New chairman Jim Kneale said the 1981 season would be a challenge. He mentioned that funds would have to be raised to meet the Wintario arts challenge. He said that the playhouse would con- tinue- bringing good en- tertainment. About 35 people attended the annual meeting which was held at Oakwood Inn. CbomtopCDfttftg lounge and ¶auehK 17,Mute »itaito Titotte 236-4371 DINING HOURS Sunday --- 4:00 - 8:00 Monday to Saturday 12:00 - 2:00 5:00 - 7:30 p.m, Daily For Reservations Phone 236-4371 On November 10th Vote HOWARD ARMSTRONG Your candidate for 4 s Stanley Township Council your d�on Ontario. here has never been a greater need for foster parents in Ontario, than right now. Children of all ages are looking to you to provide stability in their lives, To learn, more about the rewards of being a foster parent, contact: Family & Children's Services of Huron County Goderich 524-7356 .