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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Exeter Times-Advocate, 1976-05-06, Page 18GRAND BE AND DISTRICT NEWS Page 18 THE EXETER-TIMES ADVOCATE May 6, 1976 G B rejected as planning area, no funds for policy BIRDWATCHING ANYONE? — Fred Sheppard, a recent resident of Grand Bend took advantage of a bright sunny day to put his binoculars to use. photo by Y. Romaniuk. Playhouse looking for elusive "R" One of our Beautiful Lamps from our Wide Selection SPECIAL BATHROOM SWAGS Mother's Day Special reg. $59. Now $39 HOTSON LIGHTING 1 Mile North Grand Bend Hwy, 21 238-8240 OPENING MAY 14 STORE HOURS Tuesday to Friday 10 - 5:30 Saturday 10-9 Sunday 12:30 - 5:30 Large Selection of both Men's and Women's Sweaters Factory to You Savings SWEATER SHOP FACTORY OUTLET Main Street Grand Bend 238-8007 Grand Bend Public School KINDERGARTEN REGISTRATION Registration Will be Held at the School Mon., May 10 9 a.m. to 12 noon All children who were born on or before December 31, 1971 are eligible. This school area takes in all of Grand Bend and South to the Pinery Provincial Park gates. Parents are asked to bring each childs birth certificate and health records on the day of registration, as well as their OHIP and Social In- surance Number if available. FREE GIFT WRAPPING for Dad when he shops for Mom! THE BEEHIVE DEPT. STORE ( II 1 Wi t \ STORE HOURS Open Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday 9-6 Friday 9-9 Sunday 1,5 238-2154 9 Main St. erreterphatio • 6 Atil rir B whe EST n you want the FOR mom Mosquitoes usually develop in still water so the best way to eliminate them is to do away with still-water breeding sites, wher- ever they exist. You can do your share. • Eliminate all standing water around your home. • Fill in low areas to prevent water gathering. • Make sure drainage ditches and gutters aren't clogged with trash. • Clean blocked drainpipes and drain water from flat roofs. • Dispose of empty cans and old tires, and up-end buckets and other containers left outdoors. • Change water in wading pOols, ponds and bird baths every few days. • Keep your swimming pool properly chlorinated and filtered. Insecticides and pesticides should be used carefully. Follow the manufacturer's instructions. How to stop them from biting. Mosquitoes are most active in the evening and in wooded areas. It is only common sense to reduce mosquito bites by keeping out of their way as much as possible. • Repair holes in your screens and make sure they fit tightly. • Mow your weeds and grass frequently, trim hedges and remove all unneces- sary vegetation, which protects adult mosquitoes from sun and wind. • Provide netting for the protection of babies and young children. • Close the damper on your fireplace when it's not in use. • Wear loose protective clothing with long sleeves where mosquitoes are abundant. • Lighter coloured clothing attracts fewer mosquitoes than dark clothing. Many efficient insect repellents are available, but always read the label and follow instructions. LaSt year, a type of encephalitis spread by certain mosquitoes occurred in Ontario for the first time. There were about 70 cases, mostly in Southwestern Ontario. To guard against a recurrence, prevention is important and many mosquito control programs are underway Most mosquito bites this summer will be simply a nuisance. If, however, symptoms of encephalitis occur, such as drowsiness, loss of appetite, fever, headache, nausea and vomiting, consult your family doctor. A free pamphlet on mosquito control is available on request from your local health unit or any office of the Ministry of the Environment. Hon, George A. Kerr, Q.C., Minister of the Environment Hon, Frank S. Miller, Minister of Health Ontario How to stop them from bree • g. No to Exeter, yes to Zurich including a two week tour of the lakeshore area, taking in Kin- cardine, Sarnia, Goderich, Fergus and Seaforth featuring "Anne of Green Gables," It may sound like a rather tried project, trying to reinstate the elusive "R"; but who likes to have their name spelt wrong? The Ministry of Housing turned down a request from Grand Bend to foot part of the cost of the study that resulted in the Interm Planning Policy Statement and dampened any immediate hopes of the village of obtaining a planning area status. Stuart Humphrey, from the Community Planning Advisory Board, appeared before Grand Bend council Monday night bearing the bad news that Reeve Bob Sharen called being "short sighted." The IPPS was not sanctioned by the Ministry of Housing to be included in the two year study being conducted in Grand Bend. originally, in March 1975, Grand Bend had applied for funds to create a zoning bylaw and had received money from the Ministry of Housing in June of 1975. The first time Grand Bend had applied for money for the policy statement was in January, 1976. The study, which was originally to cost $14,000 included the drafting of a zoning bylaw and planning policy statement. The policy statement will cost The Orpha Club met Tuesday evening at Mrs. Susie Devine's home with 24 in attendance. President Mrs. Irene Kennedy called the meeting to order and Mrs. II. Moore gave a talk on Jesus and his disciples, which was shown to the ladies in the painting of the "Last Supper". Mrs. Lillian Brown handed in $25 to the club as proceeds from a quilt. The travelling prize was donated by Mrs. Devine and won by Mrs. Olive Webb. All the clubs winter work was handed in at this meeting and will shortly be taken to Lam bton County Chidren's Aid in Sarnia. The first fall meeting is scheduled for September 28, at the home of Mrs. Marg Roberts. FISHERMAN'S COVE GRAND BEND 63 RIVER ROAD FISH & CHIPS CHICKEN & CHIPS SHRIMP & CHIPS LIGHT LUNCHES Eat In or Take Out Grand Bend 63 River Road 238-2025 4. slightly over $7,000 when it is completed, said Sharen. Humphrey maintained the province was unwilling to sink more money into Lambton county planning because of the $150,000 already spent to develop 1 he Sarnia-Lambton planning study. Humphrey maintained he was "totally unaware there was anything more then a zoning bylaw" being developed. "We don't feel the proposal merits provincial involvement" Humphrey continued ''but we are not saying there are things that shouldn't he resolved." Humphrey did not close the door entirely on the IPPS fun- ding, which Sharen had expected would amount to between $3,000 to $4,500. Ile said if Grand Bend does become an official planning area and they can show documented costs, such as the policy statement, then there could be funding. The lack of grant money will not hamper the Grand Bend budget picture. When the plan- ning was launched, Grand Bend budgeted as if they expected to carry the whole amount. Mrs. Roberts closed the meeting by reading, "Twelve thoughts to live by." Playhouse Guild The Playhouse Guild executive met Wednesday evening at Beth Jean's home. They heard the financial report of the very successful fashion show lun- cheon. Plans were made for the an- nual dance at the Playhouse for season's ticket holders June 12 with Johnny Downs orchestra. Another executive meeting will be held in the form of a luncheon, at 11:00 a.m. at the Green Forest on May 18. Approve 'dozer' Grand Bend council approved the rental of Caterpillar 931 bulldozer on a trial basis with an option to buy April 26. The bulldozer-compactor will be used to move and compress garbage at Grand Bend's municipal waste disposal site. The trial period for the 931 will be four months; over the summer purchase it at the end of the summer, The 931 costs $19,500. Council rented the machine with a serious look at the possibilities of purchasing it in the future. In the past, waste site work has been handled by Percy Croft, but it was felt that Croft's price for the 1976 tender of over $15,000 was too high. DRINKINGptemDRIVING Tad' DISASTER t'am6,116 In turning down Grand Bend as a planning area, the Ministry has rendered the policy statement ineffective In a planning area, future development or redevelopment, would have to conform to the policy statement. Now, it is merely a guideline for other councils to follow, but it can he ignored by future councils. Their' status remains un- changed because the ministry feels it would be premature to implement Grand Bend as a planning area before the Sarnia- Lambton planning study, which will form a basis for the official plan, is implemented. The planning study suggests that Grand Bend and portions of Bosanquet and Stephen Town- ships should be the subjects of a special study, particularly as a large recreational area. Hum- phrey said the plan "implied" Grand Bend as the "hub" of this recreational area. He did not discount the possibility of Grand Bend becoming a planning area, saying it is "essential that the resort area be studied.", The 'explanations did not ap- pease council, who wanted the planning area status badly and who feel they have been slighted in the ,larger planning study. The study concentrates primarily on Sarnia, Moore and Sarnia Townships and Point Edward. County Council will consider a special study for the Grand Bend area when they see the final version of the study. Council was skeptical about the possibility of a study, but Humphrey said he would "strongly urge you to insure that this portion of the study is done." After the meeting, Sharen said "personally I expect the study will be shelved. Part of it is the study's fault for not being specific enough." He used the study's suggestion that part of Moore Township be annexed to Sarnia. The study doesn't show what parts, where it should be annexed and why he said. He also said the study was unclear about a predicted housing boom and how it would affect other areas in Lambton county. It's no to Exeter and probably yes to Zurich. Both councils sent requests for aid in their arena difficulties to Grand Bend Monday night, hoping to receive assistance. Council all but rejected the Exeter request, for assistance in fund raising and obtaining grants, while putting off Zurich's request for help in overcoming their looming deficit for further study. Initial reaction to the Zurich request was favorable. Exeter was turned down because of existing facilities already in the Grand Bend area and the distance between the two municipalities, which they felt would be too far in the winter. Reeve Bob Sharen said the village might be interested in helping if the projectcalled for "a good enclosed swimming pool and nothing else," The request from the Zurich Arena and Parks 'Board was more pointed then the "general invitation" as Sharen called it from Exeter. ZAP is facing an $11,000 deficit in their budget this year, pending approval of Wintario grants which could reduce the figure. Part of the deficit is a $5,000 debenture payment that arose from the $55,000 in repairs needed to bring the arena into line with the National Building and Safety Code. The total deficit could reach as high as $15,000; $10,000 in debt and $4,500 in insurance costs. ZAP requested financial aid from Grand Bend, whose winter sports are housed in the Zurich facility, Councillor Bill Baird,whositson the recreation committee, said Zurich "has treated us ex- ceptionally well in the past." Council agreed with his assessment. The matter was put over to the recreation committee, who will study it further and report back to council. FOR MOM A rose by any other name may smell the same, but a playhouse by any other isn't and the Huron Country playhouse is out to set things straight with their name. The playhouse is embarking on a drive to restore the "R" to their name. Many people, including the media, refer to it as the "I luron County" playhouse. Despite its location and im- portance as the major theatre in Huron county, director James Murphy feels it is a regional theatre that serves Huron Country, not the county. In the near' future, until people get used to calling the playhouse "Country", the prefix of Huron will be dropped, with the production being termed "Country Playhouse Produc- tions." • The drawback to this idea is the brochures advertising the playhouse' productions for the coming season, which advertise the "Ituron Country Playhouse." Whichever way the playhouse is called, it will still offer quality drama to the country it serves, Orpha president gives talk on Last Supper All agree on cemetery site Grand Bend, Bosanquet and Stephen Townships have received approval from the Lambton County Health Board for their as yet undisclosed site for a cemetery. The site, which Reeve Bob Sharen said is "about six acres" is south of Grand Bend. With the approval of the site, the Health Board said the land will have to be cleared and graded, fenced in and access routes to burial plots provided. To obtain the site, Sharen said it may be necessary to expropriate if pr=esent negotiations break down. He feels there will "be more than enough money" to purchase and manage the new cemetery, with Grand Bend and the two municipalities sharing one third of the costs. Grand Bend has already set aside $12,000 for the project and Bosanquet and Stephen will match that figure. 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