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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Exeter Times-Advocate, 1975-07-31, Page 13GRAND BEND AND DISTRICT NEWS SECOND SECTION THE EXETER-TIMES ADVOCATE JULY 31, 1975 Price - 25c I-RE "H(Ut\TR1 IF FRYER PARTS 684 SWANSON'S 11 1/2 OZ Grand Bend Phone 238-2512 EINE GRANULATED WHITE SUGAR SCHNEIDER'S CANADIAN CHEESE SLICES 5 LB BAG 16 OZ SCOTT 4-ROLL PACK TOILET TISSUE 1 LB BAG NABOB COFFEE CANNED I 1/1 LB HEOSSSTEEXss AHLLAV MAR SIETIES POTATO CHIPS 26 OZ COKE RETURNABLE ()DARTS 1 I ,l' \(h I )1 \ Pork Chops Loins $1.38 H ()IF- F LE( J Pork $1.33 $1.21,13 °z9i)i $1.03 $2.99 794 3/89C Due to fantastic customer response, we repeat our Super Specials of Last Week! I) \ S Pt RE PORN Sausage H 898c GRADE A- 1 STEER BEEF - FULL SLICED ROUND LB 1.78 STEAK FAMILY PACK HAMBURGER LB 58 1 LB PKG WEINERS BURN'S 68 TURKEY DINNERS 89 Prices effective Wednesday through Saturday HEAD LETTUCE 3/$1 LOCAL LOCAL FIELD TOMATOES 11\ I \H \II POTATOES I H 89 t mRow,(Ntmolouvao,,,,,mm 104vm61 I,,,,qt1'ammmimrs Monday to Saturday - 8 a: m, to 9 p.m. Sunday - 8 a, in. to 6 p, THE TENDER SPOT LARGE v=ase (7. • Queen Bees Summer TOPS • HALTERS • SHORTS • DRESSES 1 P R I C E Jacques .••• alive and well • POPULAR MUSICAL — Playing this week at the Huron Country Playhouse near Grand Bend is the popular musical "Jaques Brel Is Alive And Well And Living In Paris". The four performers in the show are Robert Landar, Mary Neville, Christopher Spence and Charlene Shipp. T-A photo The Huron Country Playhouse new Barn Theatre is now of- ficially open and the last half of its fourth season expects to draw more arid more enthusiastic crowds. The Playhouse has seen record-breaking audiences for the last two shows "Dames at Sea" and "The Importance of Being Earnest." This week, by popular request, "Jacques Brel is Alive and Well and Living in Paris" is playing, The popularity of this show is indicated by the number of requests that have been received to stage Jacques Brel. His music and evocative poetical com- mentary are unique. One and all will want to listen to his views on love and life - this is a show no one should miss. Charlene Shipp who charmed audiences in "Dames at Sea", will return to lend her talents to this production, Robert Landar, her stalwart hero in Dames, will also be on stage to capture the humour and sadness of Jacques Brel's. music, Christopher Spence makes his first appearance with the Huron Country Playhouse in this production. He has worked ex- tensively as an actor, the most recent role being that of Richard III for Theatre Calgary, He has also appeared in several films, including "A Clockwork Orange", "If", "The Last Detail," "The Paper Chase" and most recently on television in Norman Campbell's production of "She Stoops to Conquer" for CBC. Brel marks Christopher's first singing engagement. Making her debut on the Playhouse stage is Mary Neville, an apprentice on the Playhouse staff. She has studied at the University of Windsor and has performed in "The Mat- chmaker" and "Ring Around the Moon" during her studies there. The m last two weeks of the Attend Church Those attending the Church of God Camp meeting last week at Thamesford were Rev. and Mrs. John Campbell, Laura Lee and Douglas, Mrs. Rosie Grigg, Mrs. Katie Vincent, Mr. & Mrs. season will be special return engagements ,of the best play and, the best musical of this .season, For everyone who has missed their favourite play, these two weeks will give them their 9p- portunity. But don't miss this week's show, starting Wed- nesday, "Jacques Brel is Alive. and Well .and 'Living in paris.,, of God Camp George Winegarden, Jackie and James, Ruth Tuck, Debra and David Snider, Mr. & Mrs, John Steckle, Kathy, Douglas and Laurie, & Edwin Snyder. During the past nine days, unknown to most members of the public in Grand Bend, a major investigation of the policing methods of the Grand Bend detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police has been carried out. Most people saw a short film feature on Grand Bend broadcast over CFPL-TV on Friday evening at 7.30 p.m. The story dealt mainly with police in Grand Bend and for the most part was complimentary. The exception was a series of comments made by Rich Frazer, operations manager of Kelly's Boogie Parlour. Mr. Frazer criticized some of men rescue Paul Shion and Rob Carroll, both 16 and both from Port Huron, said they were at a friend's wedding reception when they decided to go for a short sail. Carroll,an experienced sailor,was showing Shion the boat prior to a week long trip which had been scheduled for a vacation next week. Carroll,related how the centre board of the craft was jammed and would not go down, resulting in a loss of control over the boat's drift, the OPP constables for methods in dealing with the public, par- ticularly young people and suggest that harassment was taking place. What most people did not know was that at a meeting of the Grand Bend village council on Monday, July 21, Mr. Frazer made even more serious allegations against the Grand Bend OPP detachment. Mr, Frazer said his main purpose in reporting these alleged misdeeds by the police was to avoid a "trouble situation" similar to the riots which Grand Bend still remembers. Following the meeting but prior to publication, the Times- Advocate met with represen- tatives of the town council and the Grand Bend and District Chamber of Commerce, It was agreed, along with the North Lambton Sun, that the Times- Advocate would refrain from printing the charge made by Mr. Frazer until after a period had passed, no longer than one week, to allow an investigation into the charges. Since both newspapers had reporters at the meeting where Mr. Frazer made the allegations, withholding the stories resulted in a considerable loss of impact. Sgt. B.F. Burch of the Grand Bend Ontario Provincial Police was contacted and after in- vestigating the charges among his own officers, said he was satisfied the charges were un- founded. Mr. Frazer , in the meantime had written to the Attorney- General of Ontario. As a result, an Inspector Edwards from the OPP District Headquarters arrived in Grand Bend on Saturday and after talking with Mr. Frazer and the OPP officers, indicated he did not feel there was any substance to the charges. On Tuesday, July 29, the Times-Advocate was asked to attend a brief meeting at Kelly's Boogie Parlour were Mr. Frazer read the following letter. While the Times-Advocate feels the charges made by Mr. Frazer should have been aired, since he chooses to withdraw them at this time, it would be impossible to publish such material. Dear Sir: On Monday, June 21st, 1975, I publicly made a complaint and several allegations against the Ontario Provincial Police Detachment at Grand Bend to the Council of the Village of Grand Bend. The prime purpose of this report to Council was to advise them that there was a "trouble situation" brewing among the younger people against several of the officers stationed at this detachment. I pointed out to Council that by no means was the entire detachment to blame, nor the officers in command, but there were perhaps six or so officers who in the conduct of their duties had the wrong at- titude both mentally and physically towards the teenagers who throng to this beach resort at this' time every year. I further pointed out that in my position as Operations Manager at Kelly's Hotel, I was in a position to hear more "feedback" than the council members, and that the fever was running so high against some of these police officers that unless some action was taken at an official level to curtail these brutal activities, that a possible repeat of the August, 1966 Down in Page, Arizona, residents of the small southern community are quite familiar with the natural beauty of the Grand Bend area. Although separated by thousands of miles, a recent article in the Lake Powell Chronicle, the weekly newspaper serving the community of Page, has brought many of the at- tractions of Grand Bend to its readers. Robert Simpson of Wonder Grove cottages in Grand Bend recently received a copy of the Lake Powell Chronicle and was surprised to see an article and three pictures concerning the Grand Bend area, Jim Stubbs of the Powell River Chronicle, unknown to Mr. Simpson, had spent a few days with his brother who is vacationing at Wondergrove this summer. Evidently Mr. Stubbs Must have enjoyed both Won- dergrove and Grand Bend as his article was quite complimentary. An excerpt from the story follows: "Perhaps the most popular fun spots are located along the shores of Lake Huron, situation could result. As a private citizen as well as a local business man, I did not wish to see such a situation evolve. In view of the reaction from Council, that being to conduct their own investigation, wlch I assume has been carried out, and the reaction and response from the Solicitor-General of the Province of Ontario to whom a formal report was made on the situation in general as well as on a more specific incident relative only to my business, and the lack of public support from other business men in the community, I feel that I must withdraw these allegations, at this time. The Solicitor General passed on my report to the Ontario Provincial Police Inspection Services immediately, and I am, pleased to report that Inspector Edwards from the District Head Quarters in Chatham was in Grand Bend on Saturday, con- -aiding his own investigation into matters. In a lengthy interview with the writer, he suggested that such incidents and anti-police feelings were not uncommon throughout Ontario, and that the best way to handle the situation, if it exists, would be to let the O.P.P. "clean their own house." The Inspector suggested that he would follow up our talk with the Sergeant in charge here and a separation of police partners might be in order. To use the Inspector's exact words, "to put a bad apple with a good apple, as such." This seemed to me to be Opposition "We're here in opposition," said a member of the audience at a meeting of the Environmental Hearing Board in Crediton on Friday. "Make sure the Ministry of the Environment hears about our feelings of opposition." The Environmental Hearing Board had convened in Crediton to hear an application by Grand Cove Estates to dump treated effluent from its sewage lagoon in to the Ausable River rather than spray it onto surrounding dields. Although the interested area residents attending were few, those who did attend had lots to say and made sure they were heard. Grand Cove Estates, located in Grand Bend, located on the eastern shores of Lake Huron is an example of an Ontario tourist community. Each year thousands of visitors find their way to this small community, boasting a population of 750, and do their summer thing at Lake Huron. Grand Bend is also a popular spot for Americans who sail their yachts from various points in Michigan. The sandy beaches stretch for miles at the "Bend", There is a carnival atmosphere on the weekends as the penny arcades, open air dance halls, roller rinks, rides and miniature golf course attract the young people. Some might think this com- munity turns into a honky-tonk when the snow melts and spring turns to summer, That is not se. When people go on a vacation they have different ideas of how to enjoy those few days of relaxat It inay be sunning On 'the beach, fishing for perch from a pier, sailing, swimming, going on a lush 9-hole course, dropping quarters at the penny arcade or blasting out your mind listening an ideal solution under the cir- cumstances, especially bearing in mind that my original statements to Council were. In conclusion, many of the merchants and business people that I have talked with in the community are loathe to voice their opinions publicly for fear of bad publicity and possible per- sonal and business recriminations, An un- derstandable attitude, but one that enhances my decision to withdraw my allegations. This view of "no problem here at all" is shared by some members of the Village Council and the Chamber of Commerce, again for the obvious fear of bad publicity for the community as a whole. As a whole, the O.P.P. force here is doing an excellent job. There is no trouble to speak of, nor has there been any real problems in the more recent years. Hopefully the events and comments of the past few days will have the affect on the officers concerned that a degree more consideration and diplomacy is 'required in dealings with the vast numbers of young people that come to Grand Bend; and that as a result, we may all continue to enjoy and realize the happiest and most profitable season in the history of this community. Yours truly, Richard H. "Rich" Frazer Operations Manager Sweet Briar Inns Limited Box 292, Grand Bend, Ontario to changes Stephen Township just north of Grand Bend, received approval from the Ministry of the Environment for a self-contained sewage system on the park's 100 acre site. Until the Grand Bend sewage system is complete, the owners are required to spray the effluent from the lagoon. Once Grand Bend sewers are in operation, the effluent must be processed with the village system. Approval of the request to dump the treated effluent into the Ausable would allow Grand Cove to expand considerably into the village of Grand Bend, im- -Please turn to page 2A to acid rock at "Kelly's Boogie Parlour". In Ontario the summer is short. July and August find literally hundreds of thousands of people seeking those precious moments of relaxation at the lake. A small two-bedroom cottage, hidden among the tall pines along the shores of Lake Huron, is a typical haven for a young family, Cooking is done over a two- burner gas stove. The beds are creaky, the screen door needs to be fixed and the refrigerator needs defrosting. But nobody really cares. The sound of the waters of Lake Huron washing up over the sandy • beaches, or perhaps the chat- tering of a Blue Jay at dawn is better than a buzzing alarm clock. The smell of bacon frying and coffee brewing fills the cottage. Beach towels that were hung out on a clothesline between two pine trees are still damp. The dew on the grass makes boat shoes wet, It's summer in Ontario." Charges against police withdrawn after investigation by OPP district inspector Two Michigan men, one a non- sailor, spent 24 hours adrift in a 14-foot sailboat on Lake Huron before being spotted about eight o'clock Sunday night ten miles south west of Grand Bend. The two men, rescused by a Canadian Forces seaplane and taken to Goderich before being returned to their families by U.S. coastguard aircraft, said they ,,,Itwere never really fearful for-, their lives although they took the precaution of tieing themselves to the sailboat as they had no life preservers. Adrift in boat 24 hours two Michigan • The Beehive SUMMER CLEARANCE Starts.Mon., Aug. 4 Drones Summer s HIRTS LACKS HORTS All 1/2 Off School Bee & Baby Bee Summer Tops Shorts - Slacks - Dresses All 40% Off THE BEEHIVE (FORMERLY THE M&R SHOPPE) Children's Fashions and Adult Casual Wear GRAND BEND 9 Main St. 238-2154 OPEN: Mon. - Thurs. 9.6 Fri, 9.9 Sat. 9-6 Sun, 1.5 CHILDREWS CASRIDIIS• &RAM C,A51.1AL WEAR ALL SHOES STILL 30% Off GWG JEANS Reg. $15.98 $ 1 19s TANDEM BOOT & COWBOY KING te WELCOM to our neighbour FARMER BILL Bees and flowers go well together The Beehive will be happy having flaw rs nearby. Arizona residents hear of Bend's natural beauty