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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Exeter Times-Advocate, 1977-10-06, Page 21AN EVENING CHARMER — Melba Landstrom of Grand Bend modelled a delightful rose polyester crepe evening gown at the fashion show in the Oakwood Inn, Grand Bend, The simple slimming lines and subtle drapery of the gown drew much audience comment. It came from Boyle's Ladies Wear, Exeter. Staff photo Delay erosion control, estimated costs double Petrofina Canada LTD/LTEE FINA PRODUCTS FOR Fartn,Horne. Industry • EAST, EPPICIENT AND PERSONAL SERVICE • AUTOMATIC WEATHER CONTROLLED DELIVERY Dove Moore FUELS lxeter X35=O8K3 F Best Interest 1/4 % We represent many Trust Companies. We are often able to arrange for the highest interest being offered on Guaranteed Investment Certificates, * Subject to change te4 44 111111h Gaiser-Kneale Insurance Agency Inc. 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CokitniiimisiffirirMlamorMairdeltoadioliecost. Quality. Style. Ride. We're proud about that at the sign of the cat. 13e sure to watch 1-oto Canada Sun. Oct. 9, on the C-11,7 Network and the Anne Murray Super Special Mon, Oct. 10, on the CBC Network. 53011n sr 1978 Mercury Cougar XR.7 LINCOLN VERSAILLES • LINCOLN CONTINENTAL • CONTINENTAL MARK V • Times-Advocate, Octc•l3er 0, 1977 Pose 21 Blasts C of C secretary Councillor defends on sewers GIFT SHOPPE HALLMARK CARDS • PRINTS • COSTUME'JEWELLERY 1 • SCHOOL SUPPLIES • STATIONERY • POCKET BOOKS )V_A r. /7.1;1(ji r_ itifiatift r HARWOOD DRUGS W. Harwood, Phm.I3 238-8540 Beside Post Office 22, 81 CRESCENT GRAND BEND, ONT. 7th ANNIVERSARY SALE STARTS OCT. 7th GREAT SWEATER *SAVINGS • Cannaan Made-Better Quality • Majority Machine Washable • Several 100's Below Manufacturing Cost • Terrific Pre-Christmas Bargains SWEATER SHOP FACTORY OUTLET ALL SALES FINAL 16 Main St., Grand Bend 238-8007 10 to S:30 Daily . Sun. 12 to 5:30 CLOSED WED. won depends won available funds The much needed dredging of the harbour at Grand Bend will depend upon the availability of monies for the work to be carried out by Canada's Public Works Department. The matter was brought up at council two weeks ago through a letter from A.W. Read. Council then contacted Huron MPP Bob McKinley who made further inquiries. McKinley's reply to council and Read said the regional office of Public Works in London would attempt to have a sounding crew in 'the harbour very soon to determine the amount of work necessary. McKinley's letter continued, "As the Grand Bend Harbour now comes under the jurisdiction of the Small Craft Harbours division at Burlington it will be necessary for them to approve the finances for this dredging." The reply from Burlington said the dredging project will be considered for inclusion in the 1978-79 fiscal year but depended on the availability of funds which are unknown at this time. The original letter from A.W. Read said silting at the mouth of the harbour had made it almost impossible for keel sailboats to lir operate. Couples club talk 'good things' The Grand Bend Couples Club met Saturday evening at the United Church. Theme of the meeting was, "Lets Celebrate," concentrating on good things going on in the world. They divided into several groups, given newspapers to look up and report articles dealing with God's Love and Spirit at work in the world today. Couples in charge of program and lunch were Marlene and Fred Desjardine, Elsie and Leroy Keyes, Donna and Larry Lovie and Jean and Don Weigand. Next meeting date has been change to November 5, • Your Blood is Always Needed DONOR BLOOD BE A • ..... 'ti\\ from Ontario." We had approval to spend $100,000, but this is a large increase." Council members showed concern over the matter for the six property owners who are involved along the banks of the Ausable river. The property owners had previously agreed to pay a portion of the costs of the gabian basket installation for about 600 lineal feet. Deputy-reeve Bob Simpson and Resources manager Pearson will be contacting the property owners to determine if they will go along with the increased costs. WITH THE CHURCHES Communion was observed Sunday evening at Church of God with Rev. J. Campbell of- ficiating. A newly assembled choir, sang at their service Sunday morning the anthem titled "Nothing is impossible." A teacher-officer's-fellowship supper of Kentucky fried chicken, was held Wednesday evening at Church of God in appreciation, with 24 attending. Communion was observed Sunday morning at the United Church, Rev. H. Moore's sermon topic was "Seeing the Invisible," and the choir anthem, "Calling You." PARKHILL By MRS. HARRY SHEPPARD Recent visitors with Mr. & Mrs. Newt Hayter were Mr. & Mrs. George Leadbetter (Eva Hayter),' Florida, Mrs. Ray Gooding and daughter Vickey, Mrs. Willie O'Rourke and girls. Mrs. Bob McClinchey and Mrs. Ella Ray Hayter attended a dinner and fashion show at "Oak- wood Inn" Grand Bend. Congratulations to Mr. & Mrs. Brian Gill on the birth of a daughter "Stacey Marie" and Mr. & Mrs. David Waters on the birth of a son, Mrs. Betty Grant, daughter of Mrs Ann Cameron has returned to her home in Ottawa after visiting with her mother. About 40 members of the "Sheppard Family" presented Mr. & Mrs, Mike Evans (Bev Sheppard) with a swag lamp at Shipka Community Centre. Mike and Bev thanked everyone and a social time followed. Mr. Eric Westman, London showed their slides on their trip to Ireland and Mr. Gordon Fraser showed their slides on their trip to the West Coast. Grand Bend council learned Monday night that the erosion control program which was expected to get underway this summer will be delayed at least until December. Ausable-Bayfield Conservation Authority manager Don Pearson told council that the only tender received for the work was more than double of the estimates received from engineers, The tender called for costs of about $240,000. Pearson said the Authority and engineers felt the price was "very excessive". Pearson added, "I think the Authority will probably go along with costs of about $220,000 providing the province does. Grants of 80 per cent are received NOTICE VILLAGE OF GRAND BEND The Waste Management Site will be open to all ratepayers tthin the Village of Grand Bend on: Saturday, October 8, 1977 from 11 to 4 Items not normally picked up by garbage contractor will be accepted on this date only. Steel is to be segregated and brush will not be accepted. COUNCIL, Village of Grand Bend. ..•• • or• • • • • • • • Grand Bend Councillor Harold Green blasted statements by the resort's Chamber of Commerce secretary-manager Tom Webster which. appeared in last week's issue of the North Lambton Sun regarding the much needed sewage system in the village. In the newspaper article, Webster said the chamber launched a drive last spring to speed up sewer work but received little support from council. ":Council either ignored us or chose not to act," he said, Webster continued, "Council then launched their own attempts to get things moving and asked the chamber for help. When I saw that I was incensed." Councillor Green's prepared statement read to council is as follows: Mr, Webster fails in the article, or the Sun chose to leave out, the fact that the fault does not lie with this council, but councils of some time ago, He knows this and has said so publicly. Furthermore, he has first hand information regarding the frustrations of individual council members of the 1973-74 council, in trying to have sewers become a reality, as he, along with our present Reeve Mr. Sharen were members of that council, It is a matter of record, that one of the top priorities of the new council of that year was to ex- pedite sewers. To this end, the council arranged a joint meeting with the two neighboring councils to see if they would join in the effort, when they would net, Grand Bend council proceeded to pass all the by-laws required to allow the sewers to go ahead, This was done on the 12th day of February, 1975. ,The next step, of course, because of the objections, was an Ontario Municipal Board hearing on October 14, 1975, an eight month delay, Approval of the sewers by the 0.114.13, followed somewhat later. Ever since then council has endeavored to get firm dates for starting and completing the project. Money restraints were the main reason for delay at the Provincial level, When this approach failed, council then went to work and came up with an alternate plan. A meeting was arranged by the Grand Bend Council with the Ministry of Environment and the Chamber of Commerce io go over the alternate plan. This also ended in failure, as the Ministry was reluctant to commit them- selves to the idea, and the Chamber refused to support it at all, The date of this meeting was May 30, 1977. Chamber minutes of April 30, 1977, refer to council's effort to get at least the main street done, After the failure of the alter- nate plan, council requested a meeting with the Minister of Environment through our member of parliament, the Hon. Lorne Henderson, the meeting was arranged for August 10,1977, Councillor Bill Baird and Reeve Robert Sharen attended. While the Minister of Environment was sympathetic to our cause, he could not commit funds to the project at this time. After further thought, council then arranged a joint meeting with Dr, Lucy Duncan, Medical Officer of Health, and the Chamber of Commerce. The secretary-manager, Tom Webster, was informed of the meeting as soon as council knew Dr. Duncan would be available. This was on a Thursday. He was asked to inform as many members as possible of the meeting and have them attend. Monday morning of the day of the meeting, Mr. Webster phoned the clerk's office and asked if we would phone the chamber members ourselves, Fortunately a few members showed up and Mr. Frank Humer came up with a good idea, that was to have a public meeting with the Hon. Lornellenderson to try to enlist his aid by showing the interest of the people of Grand Bend. If Mr. Webster comments are indications of the support of the chamber, then we had better talk to somebody else, as no support is better than negative support." Council will be calling a public meeting in the near future to discuss the complete sewer project with MPP Lorne Hen- derson and everyone interested.