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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Exeter Times-Advocate, 1976-11-11, Page 18Best Interest We represent many Trust Companies. We are often able to arrange for the highest interest being offered on Guaranteed Investment Certificates. '.7-:Gaiser-Krieate. Subject to Change ' Exeter Office 235-2420 Grand 'lend Office 238-8484 Insurance Agency Inc. "A SPECIAL THANK YOU FOR THE PEOPLE IN GRAND BEND AND AREA." We, the Shipley family, writ) to. express our sincere appreciation to all our friends and neighbours for the wonderful farewell party given to us on October 22, 1976. We sincerely enjoyed our temporary stay in Grand 'Bend and we will always cherish the friendships we cultivated during that time. Distance will not terminate close friendships and we know we will see you all many times to come. The beautiful gifts you gave us are cherished possesions of this household and constant reminders of all you wonderful people. "Dear friends, from the bottom of our hearts, Thank you for everything." Sincerely, Bruce & Betty Shipley and Family. NOTICE OF NOMINATIONS SEPARATE SCHOOL MEMBER AT LARGE LAMBTON COUNTY BOARD OF EDUCATION Nominations will be received by the undersigned at 2109 London Road, Sarnia.Township for one Separate School member at large for the Lambton County Board of Education for the 1977/1978 term of office on Friday, November 12th and Monday, November 15th between the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. Nominations must be on forms provided at the Municipal Office. Kenneth D. N. Boal Clerk Development Commissioner 2109 London Road Sarnia, Ontario Village of Grand Bend • NOMINATION Nominations may be filed during normal office hours (9 a.m. - 5 p.m.) in the Clerk's Office during the period from Thursday November 11th until Monday November 15th for the following offices, Reeve, Deputy Reeve, three Councillors and two P.L.1,C. Commissioners. Louise Clipperton (Clerk) 44 Main Street Grand Bend Central Location Beside P.O. Full Prescription Service 11) Nl+[i7J6i.5° 9-5:30 CLOSED WED, & SUN. OFF SEASON 238-8540 RAND BEND OPEN ALL YEAR When it comes to decorating . . . we've got the "ticket". 4 '• LARGE SELECTION OF • KIRSCH DRAPERY CARPETING HARDWARE • ARMSTRONG VINYL • BLINDS AND SOLARIAN • GAF FLOORING • BENJAMIN MOORE PAINTS • WOVEN WOOD SHADES • CUSTOM DRAPERIES ASK ABOUT OUR SPECIALS ON SHAG CARPET! • SEE US FOR CUSTOM PAINTING, WALLPAPERING, TEXTURE CEILINGS, FLOORING INSTALLATIONS. • FREE ESTIMATES. Come In And See Us At GRAND BEND DECORATING 4 15 Main St. 238-8603- GID Bring Your Chargex & Master Charge Daily 8:30-to 6:00 3 MORE. DAYS TO TAKE ADVANTAGE OF THE OUTSTANDING BARGAINS DURING TURKHEIM FURNITURE'S BIG PRt'{CiYiASW SALF AS OR Despite the fine response to our sale, we still have a good selection of top- quality two-piece chesterfield suites on hand. SAVE $200 (or more) on any chesterfield suite MAKE US AN OFFER %Ur WE SIMPLY MUST REDUCE OUR LARGE INVENTORY I GREAT BARGAINS THROUGHOUT THE STORE BUT REMEMBER, THE SALE ENDS SATURDAY NIGHT Ilerlei;0•0 FURNITURE & APPLIANCES Main Street ZURICH 236-4075 Page, 18, Times-Advocate, November 11, 1976 Pinery provincial park is ex- panding its winter recreation facilities. William Vanden- bygaard from the Pinery attend- ed the Grand Bend Chamber of Commerce meeting Tuesday night to update the Chamber on the facilities now available. "The big thing in the past was the downhill skiing," said Mr. Vandenbygaard, "but I don't think it will stay that way. Cross- country skiing is the up and com- ing winter sport." This year the Pinery boasts a 14 mile circular cross-country Pinery park extends winter sport facilities WINS HEREFORD AWARD — The Huron Hereford Association trophy was presented to Margaret Pym, RR 1, Centralia at Friday's Huron Achievement night, in Clinton. Steve Thompson presents the trophy to Margaret for showing the champion Hereford heifer or steer.T-A photo Consider new look for GB Buffalo fest Making a CHRISTMAS LIST FOR YOUR HOME? Kelvinator appliances are designed to make your work easier and to last for years and years. See our selection of these fine products today. Don't forget Artetvlinutzteor Appliances WHITING' trail around the park. The down- hill skiing mostly attracts families and beginner skiers, ac- cording to Mr. Vandenbygaard but the cross-country trail should attract even the experts. If you don't feel like making the entire 14 mile (22 kilometre) trail, there is a shortcut after about four miles. "Actually, there is really no limit to where you can go in the park," added Mr. Vanden- bygaard. "As long as it isn't snowing you can always follow your own trail back to your beginning point and even if it is Warehouse Furniture and Appliances Unlimited (New and Used) • Antiques & Things MMI STr 235-1064 EXETER snowing it is difficult to get lost in the Pinery," However, the marked trail will be about 6 feet wide and well groomed after use and after fresh snowfall. The trail starts at the outdoor theatre parking lot and has only two exit points. It will be patroll- ed and there is no extra fee for cross-country skiing. The Pinery also offers winter camping facilities complete with winterized washrooms and with hydro available. For 501 a day extra you can use all the hydro you want. The outdoor skating rink is a popular spot, unfortunately it is very dependent on the weather. Most winters the surface is best through January and February. The toboggan hill was so pop- ular the Pinery had to clear another one for the purpose. They attract kids of all ages and are used even more than the ski hill. "However, we don't allow sleds with steel runners on the hills as they are just too dangerous," said Mr. Vanden- bygaard. The biggest headache the park people have is the snowmobilers. Even though the sport seems to be dying off in popularity, the Pinery still has a good deal of damage done by careless operators. "Snowmobilers are very hard to control, especially in large numbers," said Mr. Vanden- bygaard. "When they were allowed to use trails through the bush there were always some who ruined it for everyone else. They would stray off the trails, run down trees and do a lot of damage to the forest vegetation." Now snowmobilers are allow- ed only on the main camping roads and none are allowed in the park until there is at least six in- ches of snow on the ground. Any snowmobilers found in the bush will be charged. Mr. Vandenbygaard said at present the number of people us- ing the winter facilities is only about 10% of the number who could use them. However, he feels this will change as it is such an excellent area for cross- country skiing and this is rapidly becoming a very popular winter sport. The Chamber members felt anything that could be done to at- tract more people to the area in the winter should be done and the Vinery, is 'the' biggest drawing card in the area. The Chamber is also contemplating holding a Winter festival this year and it would be required to work in close conjunction with the park for such a project to be a success. Hensall man faces charge Exeter OPP Constable Bill McIntyre has laid a charge of arson against a Hensel]. man as the result of the burning of a motor vehicle in a gravel pit in Usborne township a week ago. The vehicle had previously been reported stolen to Exeter town police and their in- vestigation on the matter is continuing. There was one theft in- vestigated by the Exeter OPP this week. Runway lights valued at $64 were stolen from the air- port runway at Huron Industrial Park. Constable Don Mason is in charge of that investigation. Other investigations during the week included the following: six thefts, one insecure property, one incident of cattle on highway, two wilful damage complaints, one disturbance, two prowler com- plaints, two hunting complaints and one incident related to an injured animal. kov Grand Bend's annual Buffalo Burgerfest may take on a new look next year. Rather than having a tent surrounded by snow fencing, the Chamber of Com- merce is considering using an air supported structure. Ralph Farley of Farley King Ltd, in Guelph attended the Chamber's meeting in Grand Bend Tuesday night to supply some information on the type of air support structures available. The advantages of an air supported structure for' the Burgerfest are numerous. No fencing would have to be used, as the air supported structure could be as large as the Chamber wanted., The entrance would be revolving doors to form an air lock to prevent the air pressure from dropping and this would allow those responsible for security to do a much better job. It would also allow the organizers to have some control over how many people were in the structure at any given moment. The structure can be put up and then easily moved or traded in on a larger model if desired. It consists of a fabric membrane attached to a cement base. A fan blows either heated or unheated air into the structure and the price is anwhere from . one- quarter to one-half the price ()WA conventinal building. According to Mr. Farley the structures are almost main- tenance free. The heart of 'the system is the inflation equip- ment. A fan runs constantly, so the only maintenance is making sure the fan is working properly. There is a stand-by diesel unit which starts automatically if the fan breaks down or if the hydro fails. Electrical costs would be the cost of running a five horsepower motor constantly. In daylight the sun can shine through the translucent membrane making lights unnecessary. Even if the back up unit failed, Mr. Farley assured the Chamber that no one would get hurt. It takes a long time for the building to collapse and it would be a simple matter for anyone to crawl out from under the membrane covering if it did. The structures meet the provincial standards concerning fireproffing and were used this past fall in Kitchener's Octoberfest as beer tents, so they do meet the liquor boards requirements as well. President of the Chamber, Bert Albertson thanked Mr. Farley for his presentation and expressed optimism over .the use of one of the structures. The price . would be comparable to the price for`the tent and snowfencing used a the Burgerfest in the past, and this structure is much more versatile. It could be used to cover tennis courts, ball diamonds, .almost any facility the Chamber wanted. Will abandon drain project Stephen township council has decided to abandon any im- mediate plans for construction of a Waterloo Streetdrain in and ad- ' jacent to the town of Exeter. Council will be informing Stephen residents on the south side of Waterloo Street that work on the proposed project would not get underway. Clerk Wilmer Wein said he has instructions to complete pay- enti for the engineering work. e estimated it could amount to about $2,000. At the November meeting of council, road superintendent Frank Mclsaac was instructed to invite bids for the supply of a structural steel pipe culvert for bridge construction at Lot 11, Concession 16 and 17. This loca- tion is just north of the hamlet of Shipka. Construction will not likely be completed until early in 1977. An agreement has been made with the Huron Park figure skating club for the township to pay a grant for 1977 in the amount to be paid to the club professional. The same grant was made last year. Township officials will be checking three bridges in the township for stress. They are at Lots 5 and 6, and Lots 20 and 21, Concession 5 and Lot 22, Conces- sion 4 and 5. As the result of tender calls, a township bulldozer was sold to Gary Rowcliffe of Hensall for WI meets at Dashwood By MRS. IRVIN RADER PASHWOOD The Education and Cultural activities group was in charge of the November meeting of Dash- wood Women's Institute with Mrs, Earl Keller, convener, President Mrs. Ray Rader, dealt with the business. An. In- vitation from Kippen East W.I, was accepted for November 17, The Institute will again award a turkey to the best decorated home in Dashwood. A generous donation was made to the volunteer firemen who are purchasing a tanker truck. Other donations were made to the Childrens' Aid; Dashwood Men's club for the children's Christmas party; and the War Memorial Hospital, In the absence of the District Director, Mrs. Ray Rader gave a brief report of the District Board meeting. Mrs. Earl Keller agreed to be the District Agriculture and Canadian Industries convener. Roll call was "A way to im- prove your education when you are too old to go to school". Mrs. Earl Keller, chairlady for the program discussed the motto, "Cultivation does as much for the soul as it does for the soil". Several visitors were present to hear guest speakers, Mr. & Mrs. Bill Rammeloo,, who were in- troduced by Mrs. Mervyn Tieman. They were most in- teresting, discussing their green houses and with the plants they brought the proper method of planting, fertilizer and watering, These plants, soil, fertilizer etc. were later offered for sale. Personals Mr. & Mrs. Irvin Rader were Sunday guests at Zurich with Mr. & Mrs. Leonard Prang. Mr. & Mrs. Vernon Schatz accompanied Mr. & Mrs. Harvey Hodgins to Guelph, Sunday, where they visited with Professor & Mrs. L. A. Burke. "Happy Birthday" to Mrs. Susan Snider, Blue Water Rest Home, formerly of Dashwood, who is 90 today, Thursday, November 11. Nutty Nibblers, Dashwood Club 2 held their sixth meeting November 1 at Dashwood Community Centre. Roll call "My two free choice cereal recipes" was answered by six- teen members, The girls made brown sugar sauce and lemon sauce and compared the two along with Oatmeal muffins and hot water Gingerbread. Main topic for discussion was "Con- venience, Cost„ and the Con- sumer. $2,150. It 'was-the highest of seven bids received. A number of used wooden shed doors were sold to Arnold An- drews of Centralia for $130. A report on possible installa- tion of street lights in the hamlet of Greenway was received from Ontario Hydro. Initial costs .of four street lights would be $1,320. The matter is to be discussed shortly • with the ratepayers in the area and the township of McGillivray. „ A land severance application' from Walter Weber at Lots 11 and 12, Concession 10 was ap- proved and will be forwarded to the Huron Land Divisions Com- mittee. STUDENTS LAY WREATHS — At Monday's Remembrance Day ser- vice at Usborne Central School, a number of students joined with Ex- eter Legion members in laying wreaths at the Cenotaph, Above, Legion member, John McAllister assists students Christine lazier and Tim McAllister in the wreath laying ceremony, T-A photo