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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Exeter Times-Advocate, 1976-06-17, Page 16AND BEND AND DISTRICT NEWS Page 16 Times-Advocate, June 17, 1976 Preliminary plans for waterlots aired at public meeting REEVE BOB SHAREN of Grand Bend council, front right, talks with town clerk Brenda Mawson during a break in the public meeting held to discuss the waterfront plan drawn up by Mort Moffatt, ‘vho is on the left in the rear, talking with Jack Grey. T-A photo Happiness is theme of UCW Thank Offering meeting S -411111011111n 11111.1111111/ During Buffalo Burger Fest the Beehive will be on the street with a special KEDS Reg. 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GRAND BEND DECORATING 111111111110 Daily 8:30 to 6:00 Friday Till 9:00 15 Main St. Grand Bend 238-8603 "You have a nice little harbor here; its not very large and it is to everyone's benefit to look after it." was the way Mort Moffatt, from Small Crafts and Harbors, Burlington, explained the reasons behind his designation of properties bordering the old river bed, the cut and Lake Huron in Grand Bend. Moffatt was speaking to a crowd of about 30 ratepayers Monday night who had come to see how the new plan would affect their properties. The basic principles behind the plan are to allow the public easier access to the beach and to im- prove conditions for the boating public while putting the managerial duties of the harbor in one governmental body's hands. Small Crafts and Harbors is a Federal government branch. Moffatt has been working for two years on the plans that will deliniate governmental ownership of waterlot land for consolidation into a managable package. Basically, Moffatt broke the waterfront properties into four categories of ownership. The lake and the beach, presently provincial land, will likely be On a usual weekend in Grand Bend, most of the beach-goers use the facilities of the many hamburg and hot-dog stands that line the Main St. for their meals. Not this weekend though. This is the single biggest weekend in Grand Bend's tourist season and everyone who is anyone will be wolfing down buffaloburgers. Over 1,300 pounds of buf- faloburgers to be exact, and that is without the buns and garnish.. This is the weekend of Buf- faloburger fest, which runs from June 18 to 20 in Grand Bend and provides what could be called a Unique dish in their buf- faloburgers. All the burgers come from one aminals, a buffalo from the farm of Dr. R.G. Belch in Peterborough. Before the final slaughter, the buffaloburgers, still intact on the animal, escaped twice, once jumping an eight foot pen. If that is any in- dication, they are not only unique but nourishing. But there has to be more than a unique burger to draw the estimated 15 to 20,000 people that are expected to invade Grand Bend this weekend and indeed, there is. All of the activities get an unofficial kickoff June 17 when the 100 foot marquee tent will be erected on the beach. The tent will be one of the focal points of the weekend's activities. Officially, the festival starts with a Businessman's lunch June 18 in the tent and from then to June 20, there will be barely a slow moment in Grand Bend. The McManus Brothers will be performing in the marquee tent Friday and Saturday, providing a continuous brand of sing-along and dancing music. Also scheduled for both days is the Flea Market. Mrs. Mona Finch, who is organizing the flea market says she has thousands of items ranging from garter belts to washing machines to antiques, Running in conjunction with the Flea Market will be a craft show featuring local artisans with their various wares. Saturday morning will see the start of four major activities. The ladies at Grand Bend United Church will again feed the multitudes with their pancake breakfast. Also on Saturday is an event any self-respecting youngster wouldn't want to miss . . a Treasure Hunt on the beach. Buried throughout the beach will be 1,500 tokens that can be redeemed at the respective merchants for the prize they represent. Then at 10:30 a.m., two major competitions get underway. The first leg of the yacht race from. Grand Bend to Bayfield starts from Grand Bend harbor. The sight of the sails from the two clubs setting out towards. Bayfield promises to be wor- thwhile. The best vantage point for the beginning of the race will be from the pier in Grand Bend. Also starting about 10:20 will be the horseshoe pitching com- petition with entrants from Kitchener-Waterloo, Elmira, London and the surrounding area. Both singles and doubles will be competing in the event. Sundays activities were added after the original plans were turned over to the federal government said Moffatt. He claimed to have a verbal agreement from the province on this change. Then, from the mouth of the harbor, to ap- proximately the second fishhouse on the river is already designated federal land. The third portion, extending from the fish house on an angle across the river to the. north bank and running east to just past the old river bell is municipal land. From this point east to the bridge, the designation becomes unclear, with a block of land Moffatt referred to as "unknown." It has yet to be designated to any single governmental body. All of the deliniation is subject to approval of the Surveyor General of Ontario. The idea behind the plan is to establish governmental ownership, consolidate all the lands and eventually enter into agreements with Grand Bend who will manage the harbor and the channels. Reeve Bob Shaven hopes the final plan will clear up "old wives' tales" about the harbor and who controls what. Many of the fears amongst the ratepayers who attended the drawn up. The Grand Bend Lions and Lionettes came forward with plans for the tent. They will be providing music and selling beefburgers; although a little more conventional than buffalo meat, probably just as good. Also on Sunday, races will be held on the beach with prizes. The races for the children are sponsored by the Grand Bend recreation committee and are being organized by chairman Roy Harris. There won't even be a tran- sportation problem for people who won't be able to find parking on or near the beach. Four carts, drawn by horses and padded with hay bales will take festers from their parking spot on highway 21 to the beach and the center of activites. All during the weekend, free tickets will be distributed by merchants for a draw on a $100 Olympic gold coin. It promises to be a full weekend that should be taken in by anyone in the vicinity of Grand Bend. Where else can you get buf- faloburgers? and in such a quantity? meeting were centered around what might happen to their properties when control changed hands. Both Moffatt and Sharen tried to dispell these fears by explaining the process necessary for changes in navigable waters and how council would deal with future plans. Lawyer C. Van Laughton, who accused the federal government of "expropriation by innuendo" concerning properties of clients he represents, vociferously led the ratepayers. Sharen told Laughton that "any council thinking of their proper role would not do anything high handedly."He was referring to an accusation by Laughton that councils in the,past l had tried to push though changes in the river, heedless of the effect it would have on waterfront property. Moffatt pointed out that it requires seven provincial agencies, his branch of the federal government and the federal Minister of Tran- sportation's approval for major changes in the harbor and that council would be subject to controls set out in the agreement between the federal levels and themselves and stipulations of the Ministry of Transportation. "If anything, it is over- scrutinized." "For harmony's sake, the residents have to- be looked af- ter," said Moffatt. "People who live here 12 months of the year should be given preference. We are not unreasonable, all it will take is an individual sitting down with their council." Moffatt saw the management of the harbor in the hands of the local council as a way of insuring the public's needs were attended to. No reason was given for the large block of unknown land. Councillor Bob Simpson suggested that it was possibly stemming from an incident in 1853 when he said land deeds were given out that were illegal. Sharen could neither confirm or deny the report but added that it was "stories like that" which made the designation of waterfront land difficult. Sharen was also unsure of when the final block of land would be designated, and when the Sur- veyor General would examine the plan. Rd up your sleeve to save a life... BE A BLOOD DONOR The Grand Bend United Church women held their Thank Offering Service, Sunday, and guest speaker was Mrs. June Spence of Kent Bridge. ''he theme of her talk was "Happiness." There was special music by an all ladies choir and a solo by Mrs. Marie McKinnon, "How lovely are Thy dwellings." The UCW ladies are sponsoring a Pancake breakfast in con junction with Buffalo Burger Fest, Saturday, 8:30 to 10. The Grand Bend United Church Cemetery Decoration service will be held at the cemetery on Sunday June 20 at 2:00 p.m. In case of inclement weather the service will be held in the United church. The couples club met Saturday evening at the United church, This was a work meeting, when they set out plants in the flower beds around the church, and the urns and they also helped Bill Love to plant four young trees in , the outdoor church service area. Lunch hostesses were Elaine Moore, Elsie Keys and Brenda Love. Mr. & Mrs. Louie Walker of Pontiac, Michigan have been visiting this past week with their daughter and son-in-law, Rev. & Mrs. John Campbell, Laura Lee and Douglas. Recent visitors with Mr. & Mrs. Art Finkbeiner were Mr. & Mrs. John Waters of Parkhill and Mr. & Mrs. Norris Webb of Woodham. Mrs. Marjorie Knight of London is visiting her sister and brother-in-law this week, Mr. & Mrs. Wellwood Gill. Ten baby band children and their mothers were guests of the United Church ladies meeting Thursday afternoon in the Sunday School rooms. The children entertained the ladies with several action songs. The UCW received a card of thanks for a gift from Mrs. Clarence Green who has moved to Exeter. The children and their mothers were served a picnic lunch by the members. This will be the last meeting until September. Recent visitors with Mr. & Mrs. Arthur Lee were their son and wife Mr. & Mrs. Ralph Lee of Lavonia, Michigan, when they celebrated Ralph's birthday. Several Grand Bend and area people went on a charter bus trip Thursday sponsored by the meris club of Church of God to Elmira, Arriving there at 10 a.m. the people were shown films and commentary in Elmira Men- nonite church about the Men- nonite customs and ways of life. Following this the church ladies served a delicious hot dinner in the Sunday School rooms. After dinner was a tour of the farming area, with a guide pointing out places of interest. Many lovely hand made items were for sale at the Mennonite church, including fresh home baked bread. Congratulations to Mr. & Mrs. Bill Baker who celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary at their home, Saturday, June 12. Another bridal shower was held Tuesday evening for popular bride elect Wendy Van Bruaene, at the home of Mrs. Jim Pfaff, at Exeter, with co-hostess, Mrs', Eric Heywood. This shower in- cluded mostly relatives from the groom's side of the family. Final approval has been received from Ontario Hydro for rate adjustment of Grand Bend PUC Hydro rates to Grand send consumers which will increase 27 percent for the balance of the year. Effective with all bills issued on or after July 1. In an overall picture this in- crease is actually a 13.5 percent increase had the rate increase been effective at the end of the year. This is a first rate ad- justment the Utility has had since April 1975, Damages from the March ice storm cost the Utility ap- proximately $12,000 apd the power rates to the Utility from Pre-Cast Concrete Steps and Porches and Ornamental Railings Ontario Hydro increased 21.6 percent effective January 1, 1976. The Hydro rates were deter- mined following PUC approval of a presentation made by Mr. Hazen Bagley, Ontario Hydro's consumer service supervisor for the Western Region. The present rate adjustment is a revised version of previous presentation of last October and a presentation in February to become effective May 1 of 1976. 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