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The Exeter Times-Advocate, 1977-11-10, Page 12AND DISTRICT NEM: • Sewer meeting tonight said 'most important' A POTTERY DISPLAY — Pottery was one of the crafts on display at the annual craft show at Grand Bend. Shown above are Melanie and Helen West. T-A photo People and events Santa visit is scheduled The annual Santa Claus parade' at Grand Bend will be held Saturday afternoon, December 10. It is sponsored by the village Chamber of Commerce and will start at 1.45 p.m. at Green Acres. Chairman Dennis Mathers reported to the C of C meeting Tuesday night that a 40 piece colour party of sea cadets from HMCS Courageous in London would be appearing. President Bert Albertson said final arrangements had not yet been made with the jolly fellow in the red suit, but expected he would have a place in the parade. GRAND BEND ART STUDIO MEMBERS Meet to paint, etc., Wednesday evening at 7.30. In Town Hall Council Chambers, Grand Bend. 4 Memberships $5.00 Anyone interested in whats going on, drop in for a visit, 4 HURON SANITATION CAN OFFER YOU COMPLETE 24 HR. SANITATION SERVICE PHONE ED LOVIE PHONE JOHN HOTSON AT 238-2776 AT 238-2140 If no answer call 238-8240 for prompt reply. PORTABLE TOILET SERVICE Portable Toilets are available 7 days a week with Maintenance and Delivery included. RA:1 , GRAND BEND NOTICE TO THE RESIDENTS OF GRAND BEND Grand Bend council has given approval for the Hay Municipal Telephone system to construct a telephone duct and manhole system in the Village of Grand Bend. Construc- tion will take place on the following streets: — Ontario St. from the south village limits north to the Walker Drain opposite the Grand Cove Estates entrance. — Lake Rd. from Ontario St. west to Pines Parkway. — Main St. from Ontario St. west to Morenz Lane. — Hwy. 81 from Ontario St, east to a point approximately 250 ft. east of Gill Rd. opposite the Patio Motel Rd. Construction will start during the week of November 1, 1977 and continue as long as weather conditions are suitable. The balance of the project will be constructed during early spring of 1978 and prior to May 19th, 1978. The general contractor for the project is Thor, B. 8, 0. Ltd., Thorndale. The consulting engineering firm is M. M. Dillon Ltd., London. Hay Municipal Telephone System Bill Wagner Plant Manager and more. Keeping a watchful eye on your meter can help you save electricity around your home—and we have a free booklet to help you do it. It lists many wise ideas for saving electricity in lighting, heating and appliances. In addition it shows you how to read your meter and keep a record of the progress you're making in energy conservation. The booklet, "Worth Watching" is yours for the asking from your local Hydro. Or write to Ontario Hydro, Dept, W 700 University Avenue Toronto, Ontario, M5G\1X6 Get with less. your hydro Page 12 Times-Advecdte, November 10,1977 Iff.1:17 Grand Bend council learned Monday night that pedestrian signals will be installed at the traffic lights at the intersection of Highways 21 and 81. A letter from the Ontario Ministry of Transportation and Communications informed that the "Walk and Don't Walk" heads would be installed when time permits. Council has been asked by the Grand Bend Women's Institute to reconsider an earlier decision to completed labelled illustrations that they will include in their record books. Leaders Mrs. J. Smeekens and Mrs. Allan Walper demonstrated the making of banana bread which the girls enjoyed for lunch, Personals Visitors Sunday with Mr. & Mrs. Lorne Devine were Mr, & Mrs. Percy Willert, Zurich, Mrs. Elva Willert and Mrs. Laura Datars, Dashwood, Karen Kading and Gail Willard, spent the week end with their grandmother, Mrs. Raymond Kading. Mr. & Mrs. Roy Morenz, at- tended the wedding, Saturday of her nephew, Bruce Cook, to Vickie Parr, at St. Joseph Church, Stratford, with recep- tion, dinner and dance following in the Parish Hall. A good crowd attended the fifth annual craft fair, held Saturday at the old movie house in Grand Bend, The Women's Institute members served a hot noon lunch and were in charge of a baked goods table. Visitors during the week with Mr. & Mrs. Art Finkbeiner were Mr. & Mrs. Bill White of Sarnia and Mr, & Mrs. Johnny McKenzie, Windsor, Flowers at the United Church, Sunday were placed in loving memory of William Bruce (Bill) Baker, by his family, Rev. and Mrs. Holley, Waterloo Were dinner guests, Sunday, with Mr. & Mrs. Wally Desjardine. Mr. & Mrs. Lloyd Waun, Megan and Gary, Sarnia, visited Sunday with her parents, Mr. & Mrs. Lawrence Curls. Twelve members of Grand Bend Women's Institute attended a dessert luncheon and program at Zurich town hall, guests of Zurich W. I. A public meeting is being held tonight, Thursday in Grand Bend at the Legion Hall in an attempt to accelerate the proposed sewer system. Reeve Bob Sharen refers to the meeting as "probably the most important ever held in the summer resort." Plans for sewers in Grand Bend have been in the "works" for several years, but actual con- struction has been stalled several times due to provincial financial straits, The latest communique from Ontario Minister of Environment George Kerr indicates the earliest possible date for con- struction is April, 1979. Village cooncil and the Grand Bend Chamber of Commerce are joint sponsors of tonights meeting which will be attended by Lambton MPP Lorne Henderson. They are being supported by Lambton Medical Officer of Health Dr. Lucy Duncan in trying to get the sewer program un- derway as quickly as possible. Dr. Duncan has personally checked into the pollution program in Grand Bend and is giving her support. In a letter to the Chamber of Commerce received Tuesday, Dr. Duncan says she has written to the Environment Minister One crash in district Only one accident was reported to the Pinery OPP detachment this week. It occurred on Wed- nesday on Ontario St. in Grand Bend, Drivers involved were Mary Anne Catlin, Brighton, Michigan, and Maria Rood, RR 2 Grand Bend. Constable R.J. Sawyers in- vestigated and set total damage at $1,500. There were no injuries. During the week, the Pinery officers laid 20 charges under the Highway Traffic Act, five under the Liquor Licence Act and three under the Narcotic Control Act. Investigations included one' break and enter, two mischief complaints and one arson in- cident. The latter involved a garage on the property of William Clancy, Port. Franks. It was set on fire by vandals on Hallowe'en night around 7:15 p.m. Damage was listed at $3,500. Conduct funeral for Bill Baker Funeral services were held Friday for Wellington Bruce (Bill) Baker, of 96 Pines. Park- way, Southcott Pines, who passed away at University Hospital London, Tuesday November 1, in his 81st year. Survived by his wife Olive (Lightfoot) daughter Dorene R.N. Mrs. Roy James, of Peterborough, and chosen daughter, Doris, Rested at his late residence till Thursday then at T. Harry Hoffman funeral home, Dash- wood. A service of the Lebanon Forest Lodge, A.F. and A.M. 133 was held Thursday evening. Interment at Exeter cemetery with Rev. H. Moore, officiating. Pallbearers were Barry, Ian, Doug, Mel and Don Lightfoot and Jim Young. Other nieces, nephews and neighbours acted as flower bearers. asking his co-operation to speed up sewer construction. Dr. Duncan said, "the pollution problem is serious and this situation surely warrants special consideration from the provin- ce." She continued, "many Grand Bend establishments have their sewage connected directly to the village storm drainage systems and this reaches the Ausable river and Lake Huron." "The 800 population of Grand Bend swells to 20,000 during the summer and these persons are definitely subjected to serious health hazards," continued Dr. Duncan. "Most of the lots in the older residential and business section of the village have totally inadequate areas on which to support a septic tank system. Because most systems were established many years before our Health Unit had jurisdiction in Grand Bend it's not possible to establish what was actually in- stalled," C of C president Bert Albertson said he accompanied Dr. Duncan and a village employee in ob- taining sewage samples at several locations along the river. He commented, "the samples were disastrous." Church news Celebration Number 3 for Grand Bend United Church's 50th anniversary was held Sunday morning, with a former minister Rev. A. E. Holley, of Waterloo, conducting the service. Special musical numbers were enjoyed with the combined choirs of Dashwood and Grand Bend. Soloist was Gail Overholt, singing "Lead us, Heavenly Father," with flute ac- companiment by Dawn Crabe. A trio of Marie McKinnon, Beulah Holt and Gail Overholt, sang "The Lord is my Shepherd." Rev. Holley's sermon text was "The Inescapable Christ." Guest pianist was Kim Gaiser of Dashwood, who accompanied Idella Gabel on the organ. Evening service at the United Church, featured more special music by the combined choirs, and a Hymn sing of favorite numbers requested by the congregation, Soloist, Marie McKinnon, sang "Psalm 92" accompanying herself on guitar. Rev, H, Moore led the service and meditation, Church of God Church of God young people held a "Fun Night," Friday evening at the Church, with 20 in attendance, Devotions were conducted by Rev. John Camp- bell, and the young people played various games followed by refreshments. Rev. Campbell attended a ministers meeting Monday, at Church of God, in Kitchener. 4-H meeting -The Grand Bend, Peach Fuzz 4- H girls held their sixth meeting Thursday night at the United Church. Roll Call was answered by 16 girls when they showed one of the not allow the WI to use the village hall for meetings. WI officials asked that the hall be made available for five af- ternoon meetings during the winter months. The original refusal of this request was based on the noise factor in the hall auditorium located directly above the village clerk's office, Deputy-reeve Bob Simpson said, "we're not saying they can't use the building, but not during office hours." Reeve Bob Sharen indicated arrangements could possibly be made for use of the Legion Hall for WI meetings. An application for a sign permit from Thompson-Warner Motors was approved. Deputy- reeve Simpson said the large Chrysler sign would be on the firm's property and 14 feet above the ground. Councillor Keith Crawford asked for early consideration of the village budget for 1978. Council will be meeting in the near future with road foreman Gary Desjardine to decide on a policy to keep the streets and sidewalks clear of snow during the winter. In presenting Desjardine's Three groups hold sessions Nineteen attended the Couples Club meeting, Saturday evening at the United Churc.I. Sharon Miller conducted the worship service on the theme of Remembrance day, with special emphasis on the importance of us sharing the earth's wealth with the Third World. This is where hope for enduring peace on earth lies. The program was slide pictures of New Zealand, with com- mentary shown by Cathy and Brian Carey, London. Also shown were special interest souvenirs. Committee in charge of program and lunch were Larry and Paula Taylor, Sharon and Glen Miller, Brenda and Gerry Love. Next meeting date is changed to December 3. Orpha club Twenty two Orpha club members met, Tuesday af- ternoon at the home of Irene Kennedy. Elaine Moore opened with a reading "From a Roadside Window". President, Irene Kennedy, presided for the business. Plans were discussed about combining the annual pot luck supper and Christmas party, to be held, Thursday December 1 at the Village Inn. Knitted articles, sewing, receiving blankets and dolls were handed in which will be sent at Christmas to Lambton County childrens aid at Sarnia. Next meeting will be November 15 at Gert Flear's, Lillian Brown closed the meeting with prayer. Refreshments were served by Rosie Grigg and Maurine Walper. Golden Agers meet Grand Bend Golden Agers met Wednesday afternoon at the Village Inn, with 31 attending. President, Bill Love presided. Invitations were accepted for a pot luck supper at Zurich November 14, and a visit to the day care centre, for home bound, at Clinton November 15. Group 3 were in charge of the program and musical numbers were supplied by Ross and Nola Love. Conveners were Jack Ridley, Jessie Finkbeiner, Olive Webb, Ada Wilson, Pearl Hooper and Ross Love. In the social time several games of bingo were played and lunch served by Inn staff. GIFT SHOPPE HALLMARK CARDS • PRINTS • SCCOHSOTUOML EsuJEPKIE JEWELLERY • • STATIONERY * POCKET BOOKS Har9o9 DPhm.pRUGS W. 238-8540 Beside Post Office 22, 81 CRESCENT GRAND BEND, ONT. CARPET REMNANT Roll Ends, Odd Sizes and Lots of Selection with Great Savings SAVE 40% regular report councillor Crawford asked for co-operation from residents regarding snow removal operations. Deputy-reeve. Simpson said, "we should make a serious at- tempt to keep some of our sidewalks clear of snow. We have a lot of older people and we must make it easier for them." A suggestion was put forth that the sidewalks on the east side of Highway 21 north of the bridge and certain portions of Main street be kept open. Sally Maloney of the Ontario Housing Corporation explained to council the steps necessary to obtain geared-to-income and senior citizens housing. She said a survey would be needed to determine the housing needs of the village and suggested the townships of Stephen and Bosanquet be in- cluded to provide a broader base. Council passed a resolution later in the meeting asking for a municipal housing statement study. The only cost to the village will be for advertising and mailing. GRAND BEND A minimum of 25 units is DECORATING= required before government eimit 15 Main St. 238-8603 backed senior citizen housing can be established. • orth itching PREPARING DINNER — Members of the Grand Bend United Church Women offered a delicious dinner at Saturday's annual craft show. From the left are Verna Lovie, Fern 'Love, Olive Miller and Marie Ridley. Pedestrian signals planned at resort's busy intersection A great assortment of wallpaper. Some quantities are limited so buy while selection is best, •