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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Exeter Times-Advocate, 1976-06-10, Page 16SCHEDULE OF EVENTS ''GRAND BEND SECOND ANNUAL JUNE 18 to 20 Page 16 AND DISTRICT NEWS Times-Advocate, June 10, 1976 BUF FAL Grand Bend zoning by-law in hands of Municipal Board Grand Bend's zoning bylaw is out of the hands of council and onto the Ontario Municipal Board after receiving the third and final reading at the council meeting Monday night. The OMB will hear all grievances against the bylaw, of which there is already one, and decide whether it will be binding or not. Eric Mcllroy has already The EP designation is stipulated by the Ministry of Natural Resources, who will assume all responsibility for the designation said Reeve Bob Shaven. appealed part of his zoning to the OMB. Mcllroy, who owns the Casino, wants his beach property rezoned from Environmental Protection. Mcllroy and his ; counsel C. Van Laughton have already met with planner Jean Monteith over the EP zoning, In a letter written to council requesting permission for the special meeting, Laughton said his client would assume all extra costs for the private meeting. Accordingly, Sharen said the bill will be passed on to Mcllroy. He expects the bill to be between $200 and $300. BURGER FEST Come to Grand Bend fo family fun — Grand Bend style on Friday, Saturday, Sunday, June 18 to 20. Sponsored by Grand Bend and Area Chamber of Commerce [35d0 pi IT g (moo Open 7 Days a Week 85 Main St. — Grand Bend • Men's summer casual wear • Gifts and Jewellery • Souvenirs and Crafts 11111•1111111 the surf shop MORE FEATURES • Huge 100-foot tent "•„17,, on the beach, with LLBO permit I Live entertainment Singalong Dancing Pipers • Over 7,000 hearty burgers of real buffalo meat • Flea market, rummage sale, craft show, sidewalk sales • Special weekend features at all lounges and taverns ARROW (.0301rnm. MILE NOPT AND BEND HWA AT 83 OPEN 7 DAYS A WEEK 9 a.m. to 11 p.m. Weekdays Till 1 a.m. Fri. & Sat. Nites If you can't criticize con- structively, don't criticize at all is the way the saying goes, and Grand Bend proved the point. Council fired off an agry letter to the Lambton county Board of Education after their April 25 meeting, criticizing them for their building of a new headquarters when there was ample empty land beside the County offices, The Board of Education investigated it and at Monday night's council meeting, returned an answer to council, thanking them for their "positive approach." The answer to the suggestion was no, it would not be feasible to build on the land adjoining the - --county site for three reasons. The leasing and funding agreement between the county and the Ontario governmentlwould cause problems. the County building is built on a swamp and PARASAI LI NG MAY BE UNIQUE TO GRAND BEND, but it is causing some headaches for council. They were complaining no • / "We carry everything from soup to nuts" A COMPLETE LINE - OF GROCERIES * Fresh Milk and Dairy Products * Fresh Fruits and Vegetables, etc. vVE REPAIR SMALL ENGINES , By MRS. IRVIN RADER The June meeting of Dashwood WI was held June 1 with the Family and Consumer Affairs group in charge and Mrs. Gordon Bender convener. The 4-H girls and mothers were guests and had on display their books and work done for their club on stitchery. Club 1 presented a skit, "The Little House on the Prairies", Club 2 and 3 had a display, "Inter- national Flavour in Embroidery" with commentators. The Institute presented gifts to Cindy Beaver, Elaine Hen- drick, Caroline Rasenberg and Sandra Kraft for getting County Honors and to Wendy Beaver for Provincial Honors. The leaders also received token gifts, There were 22 girls present and 13 institute members. Roll call, "do you wear seat belts?" was answered in the affirmative, Mrs. Irvin Rader discussed the motto, "The 3 r's in home training: respect, reverence and responsibility". Mrs. Syd Baker followed with a prayer for parents and children. Pat Bender played several selections on the accordion ac- companied by Kim Gaiser on the piano. Mrs. Ray Rader dealt with the business. Mrs. Valentine Becker gave an excellent report on the Conference held in May at the University of Waterloo. Mrs Gordon Bender gave a report of the District Annual held at Creditors, The Fair articles were Monday night of the promoters, Caribe . Enterprises of London, using the beach as a landing and take-off spot. They bad been told there would probably be con- struction problems and finally. and most importantly, the Board would lose the $100,000 gift from The Zurich Arena and Parks board will be receiving a $1,000 donation from Grand Bend after council approved a suggestion from the Recreation committee to donate that to the Zurich arena. The Zurich group had asked for assistance after they went into the red with repairs and re- novations in order to keep their arena open, "Zurich has been exceptionally good to us in the past," said discussed. Bridal showers Debbie Riddell, bride-elect of June has been honored at several showers. The staff of the Bank of Nova Scotia held a surprise shower with Camilla Robichaud, Huron Park hostess. Mrs. Lois Ford, aunt of Debbie held a shower at her London home for relatives on her mother's side. Mrs. Betty Riddell held a shower at her home for members of the Riddell family and her neighbors. Judy Miller was hostess for a surprise shower at Dashwood community centre for members of the groom's family, the Millers, Susan Rader, London, was hostess for a surprise shower at the home of her mother, Mrs, Tony VanWyck, Exeter for friends of the bride and groom. Willie Visscher, neighbor of the Jack Riddell family held a shower at her home for friends and relatives. Debbie was recipient of many lovely gifts for which she thanked everyone and invited them to attend her trousseau tea Saturday June 12 and the wed- ding reception June 19. The Becker Reunion The 26th Becker reunion was held June 6 at Dashwood Com- munity centre with John Becker presiding. 71 descendants of the late John and Margaret Becker attended. The 24 families represented came from London, Kitchener, Egrnondville, Grand that Caribe would not be closer then 500 feet to the shore. Pete DeBoch of Sarnia is about to try his luck at the sport. the city of Sarnia for landscaping and the sharing of parking lot facilities with Sarnia's new arena, councillor Bill Baird, who also sits on the recreation committee. Bob Simpson was in full agreement with the donation, pointing out that ice time could be a scarce commodity in the winter when Exeter looks for a hockey home. He also said he didn't think Grand Bend should get involved in Exeter's bid to raise funds for an arena. "I don't think its wrong, its just too far away." Bend, Zurich, Seaforth and Dash- wood. Mr. & Mrs. Earl Stumpf, Kitchener, spent the weekend with Mr. & Mrs. Herbert Miller and family. Mr. & Mrs. Bill Baker, London, spent Sunday with Mr. & Mrs, Adolph Keller. Ted Webb, Kitcheneir, is the president for the 1977 reunion. Laura Sullivan, Birmingham, Michigan, spent last week with Della Tomlinson and Mr. & Mrs. Larry Wein and Jason, Exeter. Mr. & Mrs. Ross Love spent the weekend with Mr. & Mrs, Don . Love and family, Sudbury, and at their cottage at Manitowaning Bay, Manitoulin Island. Sharon Rader, London, spent Monday with Mrs. Irvin Rader and Stacey Rader. The Senior Citizens are reminded of their picnic at the community park Monday, June 14. Mr. & Mrs. Harry Hayter held a surprise graduation reception Sunday in honor of their daughter Joanne Maguire who graduated from the University 'of Western Ontario, June 7, with a B.A. Guests attended from Detroit, Windsor, Brantford Mississauga, Goderich and Dashwood. Mr. & Mrs. Leeland Restemayer attended con- firmation services at Trinity Lutheran Church, London, where Karen Maier received the rites of confirmation, Mr. & Mrs. Restemayer are sponsors for Karen., County answers council letter Gran Bend donates $1,000 to Zurich Dashwood W.I. hold June meeting T11111111111! I H11111111111 I 1111111111111 I 1111111111111 I MI111111111 I 11111111111n I 117 Open 7 Days a Week 83 Main St. Grand Bend Noon Buffaloburger tent opens with live music Noon - Dusk Open horseshoe tournament, singles and doubles Free hay-ride transportation along Main Street. Leave your car in designated areas off No. 21 Flea market, rummage sale, craft show, sidewalk sales 11 pm Free draw for $100 Olympic gold coin Sunday, June 20 Noon - 6 pm Lion and Lionettes Beefburgers on the Beach. Children's races and contests / cash prizes Saturday, June 19 8:30-10:30 Pancake breakfast at United Church, Main St. 10-1:30 Treasure Hunt for children 10 and under. Hundreds of prizes buried in the sand Friday, June 18 Noon - 2 pm Festival opens with buffaloburger lunch 7 pm 11:30 Music, dancing, refreshments at the tent. Flea market, rummage sale, craft show • Ladies Summer Sportswear • Swimwear Internationally Renowned . . <":444175;*'%.,... See You on the Sidewalk and Save Mon, to Thurs. 9 to 6 Fri. 9 to 9 Sat. 9 to 6 Sunday 1 to 5 KED"S BY UNIROYAL 500 Pair Ladies', Men's and Children's Canvas Runners, Joggers and Topsiders a HONEY of a DEAL! AT THE BEEHIVE DEPT. STORE Reg. $6.50 to $14.98 SAVE! SAVE! SAVE! SAVE! From 1" to 198 The Beehive Dept. Store 9 Main St. Grand Bend