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The Exeter Times-Advocate, 1975-08-28, Page 17Ladies Bowling League OPEN MEETING Tuesday, Sept. 2 8;30 p.m. EXETER BOWLING LANES All interested bowlers welcome Times-Advocates August 28, 1975 Pane 3A LUCAN BOWLING LANES Watch For The Announcement of Our GRAND OPENING Featuring . . . * New Management * New Automatic Pinsetters * Renovations * Snack Bar Special rates for senior citizens and children ALL LEAGUES SHOULD ARRANGE NOW TO RESERVE LANES AND TIME REQUIRED Call 455-8456 , I Bowling Exeter Bowling Lanes will be open Saturday, Sept. 6 for the coming season MEN'S GENERAL MEETING Wednesday, Sept. 3 8:00 p.m. at the lanes Anyone wishing to enter or join a team are welcome to attend or contact 235-2781, Exeter Bowling Lanes. BALLET IN ACTION — Two Exeter girls were part of the entertainment at Saturday's Bean Festival in Zurich. Shown in action are Maureen Gans and Sheila Eisenschink. T-A photo The School Bus Stopping Law changes September 1st. Here are the new regulations and what they mean to you: Effective September 1st, all traffic from both directions must stop whenever a chrome-yellow school bus flashes its red signal lights front and rear... regardless of the posted speed limit. (The penalty for not doing so is a maximum fine of $100 and 4 demerit points.) The law applies everywhere—on high- ways, country roads, and city, town or village streets. Until now, motorists going in the opposite direction had to Stop only when the posted maximum speed limit was more than 35 miles per hour. But as of September 1st, everyone must stop—except in one in- stance: motorists going in the opposite direction from the school bus on the other side of a multi-lane highway divided by a physical barrier. As a motorist, you must drive with extra care whenever you see a school bus in front of you or coming towards you, because if the School bus flashes its red lights, traffic from both directions must stop. If all of us observe this law our children will be that much safer. Remember, school bus safety is everybody's responsibility., As a parent, encourage your children to follow the school bus safety rules learned at school— helping the bus driver by behaving quietly and keeping seated until it is time to leave the bus. For more information on the School Bus Stopping Law, write: Public and Safety Information Branch Ministry of Transportation and Communications 1201 Wilson Avenue Downsview, Ontario M3M 1J8 Ministry of Transportation and Communications John Rhodes, Minister Government of Ontario William Davis, Premier ,E?!.1§3§Piq.g.q.grc„,;: xt mtm PAM THE BASE FACTORY OUTLET ,HURON COUNTY'S LARGEST DEPARTMENT STORE MEN'S- BOYS' -LADIES'- GIRLS' and BABY'S WEAR YARD GOODS-FURNITURE- MATTRESSES-PAINT SEWING MACHINES-SMALL APPLIANCES-LAMPS LOCATED ON HWY NO. 4 SOUTH OF CLINTON AT VANASTRA Labour Day Weekend Sale Thurs. & Fri. 1 1-9 p.m. Sat. 9-6 and Mon. 1 1--5 SEE THIS WEEK'S HURON SHOPPING NEWS FOR A LISTING OF FEATURES Don't Foriget We're Open Labour Day Sept. 1 st. 11-5 • Residents of Grand Bend express opinions at village zoning hearing A standing room only crowd of about 100 persons jammed the Grand Bend municipal hall on Tuesday night as planner Jean Monteith of Municipal Planning Consultants of Toronto outlined a series of proposals for the village's official plan and zoning map. As explained by Mrs. Monteith, the meeting, and the proposals, were basically to evoke a reac- tion from those attending and give the planners input from the public to include in the final draft of the planning project. Reeve Bob Sharen told those attending that the final draft will likely be ready sometime in October when another meeting will be called. In addition, according to the reeve, all taxpayers will be forwarded a copy of the final draft and will have a fourteen day period in which to register ob- jections before the plan and bylaw become valid, The cost of the planning study, about $7,000 is being split by the town and the province. The province is paying a $3,000 grant plus underwriting the costs of salary for Dave Slade who has been compiling information for the planning work during the summer. Mrs. Monteith outlined four different proposals for a general concept of the village's future development. They varied slightly and those attending had several suggestions to be im- plemented in the final draft. A map indicating zoning areas was also discussed, The major ob- jection to this concept was the zoning of Plan 24 as Residential One allowing only single family units. Several in attendance suggested that the area, known as "the jungle" could only be improved if residential two, allowing duplex or semi-detached housing was available. Mrs. Monteith revealed that studies of the populagion of Grand Bend in 1961, 1966 and 1971 indicated that the village was becoming a retirement town, She suggested that the installation of sewers would allow more development and possibly attract more young families. Population projections suggested that in 20 years the village will have a population of 1417. The most conservative of three projections, based on growth over the past ten years, showed a projected population of 831 by 1996. Over the past five years, Mrs. Monteith explained, the village has shown growth and on that basis the projected population .vvould be 1,498.A third population study wok various factors such as a rumoured electrical generation station into account, Dave Slade reported on the results of .a questionnaire taken over the summer, It showed that most people thought the only possible way for Grand Bend to grow was through its tourist industry, Assets of the village including the beach and the lake, its proximity to London and Sarnia and the commercial core, Number one problem con- cerning those answering the questionnaire was the lack of parking. Other problems men- tioned included available land for development, substandard housing, lack of home main- tenance, shabby commercial area, the short summer season, dogs and the lack of sewers. The lack of land used for recreational facilities was mentioned. Most did not want high density housing in the village. Up for discussion was the question of the beach west of Southcott Pines which has been considered private by some people. Mrs. Monteith said that in fact, the beach was public. Guest minister at Grand Bend United Church Guest minister Sunday mor- ning at the United church, was Rev. Earl Burr of Sarnia. His sermon topic was, "Let George do it," Special music was supplied by two young boys from Exeter, Doug Willard and Bevin Shapton, when they sang two duets, "Amazing Grace," and "Mor- ning is breaking." Next Sunday's guest speaker will be retired Salvation Army officer, Colonel Stanley Preece of London. Wife to husband at dinner: "Shall we count our blessings or our calories?" Bob Southcott of Southcott Pines, a large residential development partially in the village was present and at- tempted to answer questions regarding the plans of the firm. He said that at the present time Residents of the village of Grand Bend seem a little miffed that the October 14 Ontario Municipal Board hearing on a proposed sewage system for the village is being held in the af- ternoon, on a Tuesday. Councillor Harold Green complained bitterly at Monday night's meeting of the village council and gained support from councillor Robert Simpson. "How is the working man going to attend? asked councillor Green. He pointed out that many working people would be in danger of losing their jobs if they took time off for the hearing. When Reeve Robert Sharen said he felt the problem was being exaggerated and that anyone interested could have someone represent him if getting off work was impossible, councillor Green threatened to object to the Ontario Municipal Board per- sonally in writing. Councillor Simpson said it did seem strange that three mem- bers of the Ontario Municipal Board could force the meeting to Security topic at seminar this Saturday Both cottagers and year round residents of Grand Bend and area are invited to attend a security seminar on Saturday morning at 9:30 at the Grand Bend Public School, Sponsored by the Grand Bend and District Chamber of Com- merce and staged by the Ontario Provincial Police, the seminar will explain various methods to discourage ,break, and enter in homedhd Ccitt'ate: Constable T. DeJager 'Of the Forest OPP detachment will conduct the clinic. A representative of Chubb Industries will be present to discuss a display of electronic burglar alarms, heat detection devices and locks in general. Films will be shown. Exeter Legion DART LEAGUE MEETING Tues., Sept. 2 8 p.m. at the Legion Hall All team represen- tatives and any new players are asked to attend Ray Brooks President the company is considering many different proposals including the proposed marina project but he thought that development was "some years off". Pointing out that Bosanquet township has a narrow point of be held in the afternoon at their convenience when the thing would probably inconvenience "50 to 60 citizens" who would be attending, At a special public meeting held Tuesday night to allow public input into the village's official plan and zoning bylaw preparations, a number of spectators reacted negatively the township north of the Pinery Park and adjacent to Grand Bend, Mrs, Monteith suggested there would be valid arguments that the area should be governed by the village of Grand Bend. when Reeve Sharen announced at the end of the meeting that the OMB hearing would be held on the afternoon of October 14, "How can a working person attend?" was the question asked. Reeve Sharen pointed out that the hearing was the Ontario Municipal Board's and the village council had no control over the time it is held. Dissension voiced over afternoon OMB hearing