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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Exeter Times-Advocate, 1976-04-15, Page 18GRAND BEND Church news AND DISTRICT WW1; Page 18 THE EXETER-TIMES ADVOCATE April 15, 1976 Second buffaloburger festival to be staged June 18, 19 Moore spoke of the memory of Jesus and scenes leading to crticifietion.She had on display a picture of the "Last Supper", and described each disciple by name and ehoracter.Hymn BG, "When I survey the wondrous cross" closed this part. Mrs. Ed Turnbull and Mrs, Hugh M orenz were lunch hostesses. Church of God from the washrooms, but the businessman, for whom they are a necessity. "The businessman gains, but the taxpayer loses," Mr. Albertson defended the Chamber by painting a picture of shaky finances and businessmen unwilling to join. He said that until the buffaloburger festival in Twelve, Church of God ladies met Thursday evening at the church for their regular monthly meeting. Hostess was Deanna McGregor. Roll call was to reveal their secret pals and giving of small gifts. The worship service taken by Mrs, Morley Desjardine was on an Easter theme. Mrs. Janet Desjardine con- cluded a missionary study on the lives of missionaries Mr. & Mrs. Paul Butz, serving in Peru. She also spoke on the life of the Apostle Saint Paul. 1975 the Chamber was near bankrupt. He added that the Chamber is beneficial to Grand Bend, pointing out the million dollar increase in revenue to businesses that is partially due to projects sponsored by the Chamber. He suggested the Chamber would be "initiating in a minor way" new projects that are in keeping with their aim of bringing "families back into town." . Council agreed the Chamber was beneficial, but they were not carrying their share of municipal responsibilities. Mr. Albertson said the Chamber would be willing to help in any way when it is on stronger financial footing. GB United Choral At the morning service of Grand Bend United church, Carla Marie, daughter of Mr. & Mrs. Larry Taylor was baptized. Mrs. Taylor was received into the fellowship of the VC by cer- tificate from Trinity Lutheran chord', Fort Erie. Rev. H. Moore's sermon topic was "A time of testing." The couples club combined with Greenway for their monthly meeting, Saturday evening in Grand Bend church, S.S. rooms with 28 in attendance. Special speaker was a local lawyer who spoke on legal matters of wills and estates. Mr. & Mrs. Fred Desjardine conducted the wor- ship service with a film strip on the Easter story, Glen Miller was in charge of games Lunch hostesses were Donna Movie, Dorothy Rutz, and Marlene Desjardine United Church Women The second buffaloburger festival will be held this year on June 18 and 19 in Grand Bend, staged by the Grand Bend Chamber of Commerce, in co- operation with Grand Bend council, a co-operative base that is starting to wear thin. The festival that was held last year was termed a success by Chamber representative Bert Albertson, who said that many of the businesses in Grand Bend were first hesitant about it, but after the weekend many agreed that it had been worthwhile, The plans for this year's festival are on a larger scale than last year. and will include the same group who presented a craft show in 1975„ Mr. Albertson did not elaborate on any other plans. He did, however, request that the Chamber be allowed the use of the complete beach parking lot if they should need it. Last year they used only part of the lot for sonic of the exhibitions. -He added that if the complete lot was not needed, it would be turned back to parking. lie also requested use of the town work's crew again, helping to set up and clean up after the activities. Council granted both of Mr. Albertson'srequest,but only after pointed remarks about the Chamber and council being "on a one way street" as Con. Bob Simpson said, Con. Simpson was referring to the Chamberrs reluctance to help council in the upkeep of the public washrooms on Main St. but their desire to use municipal facilities. Con. Simpson said the municipality needs help with repair to the washrooms, but it shouldn't come from the tax- payers, who derive little benefit Protest use of leeway The Ministry of Natural Resources wilt be asked by Grand Bend council to determine whether or not they have the right to a 33 foot leeway between the Ausable river and private property, Ratepayers in Grand Bend are threatening a protest over the use of the 33 feet by a private citizen. They feel the leeway is public property and can't be taken away and given to a private citizen. Reeve Bob Sharen suggested the use of the Ministry of Natural Resources in order to evaluate the problem in "the hard cold light of reality," He added that often this sort of conflict becomes an emotional question and council does not "want to create hard feelings." The leeway is used by the council in order to maintain the river bank or for the possible installation of a road in the future. Although the river is a federal responsibility, the bank rests on the shoulders of Grand Bend. Men's Club The Church of God Men's club met last Monday evening with 11 in attendance. Keith Horner showed slides of area scenes, and Ken McGregor showed slides of a trip to California. The United church women met Thursday afternoon in the S.S. rooms. Fifteen answered the roll call by an Easter verses President, Mrs. Sid Durie opened with a poem "Woodland Prayer." Mrs. Harley Moore was in charge of worship service which opened with hymn 485, "Upon the Cross of Jesus." Mrs. Dude read the scripture, Chapter 26 of Matthew, verses 36-46. Mrs. THE CLOSEST Joe Duguay would come Joe, who's from Michigan was visiting to the water at Grand Bend on Sunday was throwing a stone in it. with family in Grand Bend over the weekend, T-A photo by Sharon Specht GB council slashes rep budget below expenses money will leave the committee with $11,500 to work with. Green said the $2,500 bank account was going to be used as a cushion against losses. With the budget col, however, some of it will have to be used to meet regular expenses. The recreation budget was not the only portion of the municipal budget discussed, as council continued to wrestle with the problem, providing an outline of the impending financial picture. Several items have not been finalized and are holding up the completion of the Grand Bend budget. (If those, the county education levy, perennially late, is the • major portion. The major difficulty with the municipal budget is an im- pending decision on the bulldozing of the Grand Bend waste site. Percy Kraft, who presently holds the contract, has told council he. can not work the site for any less then $2,000 a month in the summer months, and for $500 a month in the other six months. The estimate of about $17,000 is well above the projected figure. Sharen said Grand Bend can expect a 15 to 20 percent increase in the education levy this year, adding that if it is 17 percent it will mean an extra $5,000 to Grand Bend. The levy in 1975 was $125,188. you c save Board hear of new course at Parkhill school Middlesex County Board of Education learned this week that the lowest tender of six bids for a proposed addition and alterations to Glencoe District High School is approximately $120,000 or 20 percent more. than the estimated cost. The low hid was submitted by Mid-Delaware Construction. . SALE • Swags • Table Lamps • Pole Lamps ® Fixtures of all kinds Ainsley, Royal Albert China Waterford Crystal HOTSON LIGHTING 1 Mile North Grand Bend Hwy. 21 238-8240 Maple Leaf Tendersweet Football Style Hams Wholes 1.28 lb Many winners at fashion show The Huron Country Playhouse Guild sponsored a luncheon and fashion show Wednesday af- ternoon, April 7, at the Pineridge Chalet. More than 200 were in attendance. Door prize won by Barb Dow, Exeter. Raffle prize winners were: Heather Ross, Clinton; Ann Coxon, Zurich; Ann Gray, Exeter; Lucille Englert, Kit- -chener; Mrs. Ellen Armstrong, Goderich; Debbie Regier, Zurich; Grada Goud, Dashwood; Fran Shaw, Exeter. Fashions were supplied by Wedge of Clinton with com- mentator, Peggy Menzies of Clinton. Background ac- companist music was played by Marilyn Doyle of Zurich. Models for the fashion show were Ruth Ann Michon, Goderich; Kathy Whiteford, Exeter; Shirley Hargraves, Brucefield; Peggy Reid, Varna; Marie Langdon, Clinton; Donna Woods, Clinton; Adrienne Woods, Clinton; Jennie Huntley, Exeter; Barb Miller, Exeter. NOW OPEN FRESH LAKE FISH MARKET River Road, Grand Bend Fresh Fish Daily Family Pack Board, Joseph Vansteenkiste., Head of Guidance at North Middlesex District High School at Parkhill, described a new course that the school is offering for the , first time this year. Entitled "Values and Lifestyles" the course is being taken by ap- proximately 36 students. Its purpose is to help young people better understand themselves and others, help them develop their skills in getting along with others, help them see the need and understand the process of values clarification, and help them acquire more knowledge and understanding of the nature of work. Mr. Vansteenkiste said that teachers and officials of several other school boards were in- terested in the course and had visited North Middlesex to get information about it. Already, there are another 36 students who want to 1 ake the course next year. In other business, the Board agreed to take over the ad- ministration and operation of Ausable Springs Ranch School near Parkhill, subject to Ministry of Education approval. The school houses about thirty emotionally-disturbed boys of elementary school age and is now operated by a private, non-profit organization. After the Board assumes responsibility for the school in September 1976, costs for its operation will be paid not by Middlesex ratepayers but by the MiniStry of Education. In a special presentation to the Open 8-6 p.m. Phone 238-8502 PRODUCE U.S. No. 1 6 oz. t1/2& Celery 35' Canada No. 1 Macintosh Apples 3 lb. 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' The recreation committee had requested $12,680 from council for operations this year. This was needed, Green said, to complete various projects, Reeve Bob Sharen felt this sum was too high, particularly con- sidering the $2,500 the recreation committee has in the batik. He argued that the money in the bank account which he called "fat" was actually town money, and if council granted the recreation committee the full amount requested they would be giving them over $15,000. He said if the recreation committee wanted to upgrade the soccer field and softball diamond they should approach the surrounding townships and service clubs to raise money. "The rec committee should take the responsibilities. Wehave said yes to too many things." Sharen also chastised the committee for their lack of planning in his view. He said they had not come hack to council with the requested five year plan. Green, who had complained about his having to present the budget because of the awksward position it put him in replied that the recreation committee is "not supposed to earn money hut adminster" the money given from council. He went on to say that council had never defined the job of the recreation committee, whether it was to administer or raise funds or what its purpose is. He added that council is not really giving the recreation committee any money for lifeguard wages, equipment and book figures because these would be expenses council incurred without a recreation committee. He also pointed out that salaries)o and expenses will total $ijo and the money from the general levy, about $8,500, will force the recreation committee to meet necessary expenses from their bank account. That money had been slated for programmes and field improvements. Coun. Bob Simpson agreed with Green, saying the seven people on the committee "have to have something to do." He questioned the forming of a recreation committee if there was to he no funds and capital for them to function with. fie accused council of just "transferring funds" and pointed out thaiwithout extra money, the committee should be disbanded in order to save Grand Bend the $2.700 that they spend on com- mittee salaries and clerical staff. Although he was not in full agreement with the original figure, suggesting service clubs should be approached to help with field upgrading, he did advocate money being given to the recreation committee. . Council was unable to come to a final decision on the figure for the committee Monday night, but did intimate they would receive about $8,500 from the general levy, This, with the $2,500 which was grant money from last year, and another $500 in anticipated grant ADRIENNE WOOD — models a fetching gown at the Huron Country Playhouse Guild Foshion show held of the Pineridge Chalet last week. 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