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Times-Advocate, 1979-04-18, Page 27HEAR ABOUT OFFICIAL PLAN — About 30 Grand Bend residents attended a meeting Tuesday night at which time the proposed official plan foi the village was presented. A portion of the audience is shown above. T-A photo Sewers should spur growth Times-Advocate, April 18, 1979 Pag* 27 Few objections on new official plan Hold Granton ecumenical event, Easter theme for church ladies By MRS. E. SUMMERS GRANTON The Granton UCW Unit 3 held their April meeting at the home of Mrs. Doug Brown. Mrs. Leroy Bryan presided and opened the meeting with a poem “Easter is coming” with 16 members answering the roll call. The program with the theme “other religions” was convened by Mrs. John prost and Mrs. Cliff Cook who opened the devotional with a poem. Mrs. Drost introduced the topic by showing a film on major religions which explained the Christian and non-Christi an faiths thoroughly, then the coveners gave a very in­ formative account of Hin­ duism, Islam andBuddhism. comparing their beliefs. This resulted in a good discussion. Mrs. Fred Cook and Mrs. Elwyn Bryan assisted the hostess to serve hot cross buns. Unit 4 met at the home of Mrs. Kenneth Hardie on April 5 with Mrs. Nelson Tate presiding and opening the meeting with an Easter message. Following the lesson thoughts, the business was discussed, the general meeting was announced, the Good1 Friday1 special service and also the Regional Rally. Plans were discussed for the program for the General meeting as Unit 4 was Antenna Problems? MAX'S TV & APPLIANCES Grand Bend 238-2493 responsible for this. Mrs. Art Torrens was in charge of the program with the theme “Take up thy Cross” and presented a paper on this topic with some questions to be discussed. Mrs. Henry Wissel and Mrs. Floyd Dykes assisted the hostess to serve lunch. UCWgeneral meeting The April meeting of the general UCW was held in the church basement on April 11. Mrs. Fred Cook presided and opened with a reading pertaining to Easter. During the business session several items were dealt with, including a decision to donate the fees for the leaders and members of the C.G.I.T. in the church. It was announced the board of stewards were planning to sponsor a pork barbecue and strawberry shortcake supper on June 25. Mrs. Elmer Summers reported on the Middlesex Presbyterial UCW meeting held in Trinity United Church, London. Unit 4 was responsible for the program of this meeting. Mrs. Nelson Tate was in charge and presented a program on Lent, saying that Lent offers us a time for reflection. The scripture was read by Mrs. Terry Johnson;,. Mrs. Gary Humphries enlightened the members on the origins of Lent, Mrs. Floyd Dykes told about the customs of Lent and Mrs., Art Torrens gave the symbols of Lent. The highlight of the evening was a monologue entitled “Just as I am” presented by Mrs. Leroy Bryan area vice president of the Middlesex Presbyterial UCW and featured at their meeting in February. Church news Rev. Elwood Morden conducted the Good Friday service at the United church with Rev. Mary Mills of St, Thomas Anglican Church participating and assisting with the sacrament of Holy Communion. This service was presented as a dramatization entitled “We were there”. A wooden cross was set up at the front of the church and everyone entering the church at the start of the service received a nail. This was later to be placed in a container at the frontof the cross. Interspersed with hymns and scripture readings the following characters told their story: Paul Wallis as Judas Ascariot, Tom Harlton as Peter, Wesley McGuffin as the High Priest, Bill Hack as Pilate, Fred Walden as , the criminal on the cross and Tom Jenkin as the 20th Century Christian. This presentation was very im­ pressive and provided much food for thought at this time of the year. Following the sacrament of Holy Com­ munion, a time of fellowship was enjoyed over a cup of coffee and hot cross buns. St. Thomas Anglican church was nicely decorated in keeping with the season with an Easter garden on Sunday morning. Holy Communion was celebrated with Rev. Mary ‘Mills as celebrant, assisted by Miss Marion Herbert who read the Epistle for the Day. Rev. Mills told of the Day of the Resurrection. She also gave a very interesting talk to the ■ children gathered around her in the Easter Garden, explaining what the garden symbolized. Prayer books purchased by the Chancel Guild were dedicated to the church from the legacy and in memory of the late Wilda Clatworthy. meeting was held at the Rectory on April 11. Mrs. Percy Hodgins opened the meeting with a hymn and the scripture was read by Mrs. Lois Herbert, followed by the roll call which was answered by something remembered as a child at Easter. Mrs. Kenneth Hodgins read the meditation from the Living message and Mrs. Clarence Lewis read an article on the “Passion of my Lord”. Mrs. Sharp of Milverton, Perth Deanery represen­ tative, Was present and spoke on the different organizations within the church of the Huron Diocese, also telling the members about the work of the church in the North. This gave the members an opportunity to learn more about what is being done, and the needs of the people in that area. Mrs. Kenneth Hodgins assisted the hostess to serve lunch. Only minor objections to the proposed official plan for the village of Grand Bend were voiced at a public meeting held Tuesday night. The plan was outlined by Lambton County planner Rudy Kohut and only eight of the 32 residents in at­ tendance asked questions or made comments. Bill Adelman, owner of the Fountain Blue Motel property questioned the change in designation of his property to urban development. He added, “I want to stay commercial.” In reply, plannner Kohut said, “Urban designation gives you more flexibility. It gives you a combination of residential, commercial and resort.” To Adelmen’s query, “Am I still governed by the zoning bylaw?” Kohut said, “Yes”. John and Edith Manore asked about the designation of lots they own in Plan 540. Kohut told them, “The plan recognizes all existing uses in this area. Reeve Bob Sharen in­ terjected saying, “The Ontario Municipal Board made a ruling on this area. Your two lots and those of Dale Hayter and the Pinedale Motel were zoned commercial.” Beulah Holt expressed concern that two churches in the village were listed on the plan as commercial and not institutional. Kohut’s answer was, “It’s a preference of the people who own the land and a convenience for the municipality, if churches wish to be institutional, that’s no problem. They are allowed in various categories. Miss Holt suggested there should be restrictions for properties next to churches. Paul Fraleigh, owner of the former Lakeview Casino property, adjacent to the lakefront said there should be “some way of eliminating all this red tape.” He was referring to the plan which would allow him to proceed with plans for development of the property but were precluded by the zoning bylaw. Fraleigh said a zoning amendment could be very time consuming and would slow his plans for a con­ dominium, mall and restaurant development. Don Southcott of Southcott Pines questioned the open space designation along the old river bed,which did not allow any structures. Kohut said he would be taking this matter to the Ausable-Bayfield Conser­ vation Authority. He added, “A clause at the bottom of page 23 of the report does allow for structures.” This particular section reads as follows, “Whenever a use is permitted in a land use designation, it is in­ tended that uses, buildings or structures normally accessory to that use also be permitted.” In conclusion Southcott commended the planners and planning board saying; “It’s a well organized, concise, clear report and I congratulate you for your efforts.” Doug Barker of Grand Coves Estates suggested the Crediton couples visit in New York planning board might look at requirements for parklands. Less should be necessary in the middle of the village.” Barker asked, “Who is the judge of what is adequate open space.” Kohut replied, “The planning board and council are the judges.” Barker said he felt eight units per unit acre would be ideal for the types of homes in his development, The plan calls for a maximum, of eight units per acre. Bill Sturdevant of the Grand Bend Medical Centre board was assured that the plan would allow for construction of a nursing home adjacent to the present medical centre. Planner Kohut told Sturdevant, “It’s in a low density residential area and the designation covers a variety of uses. Sturdevant added, “A nursing home certainly won’t be built tomorrow. We would have to acquire ad­ ditional property before it could become a reality.” In preliminary ex­ planations of the plan, Kohut said, “The trend to convert older cottages into year- round residences is a bit of a concern.” The population report indicates Grand Bend has a higher percentage of older people. This actually reflects on Grand Bend being a nice place to come and live. Kohut said a serious pollution problem has af­ fected the growth of the village but the sewer in­ stallation should improve this situation greatly. St. Thomas A.C.W. meeting The St. Thomas A.C.W. See the '79 lineup of Honda Motorcycles at REMKES ENTERPRISES One Mile S. of Exeter Call Ph. 228-6281 For Sales - Service - Parts Honda Tillers, Generators, Engines And Water United Church At the United Church Rev. Elwood Morden was in charge of the Easter Sunday service and used the theme for his sermon “Easter is for Every Day”. The message of Easter cannot be written in the past tense. It. is a message for today and the days to come. It is God’s message which must re-echo through your lives. A dif­ ferent world cannot be built by indifferent people. The message of Easter is one of assurance, of Joy, and of triumph. 4-H news The final meeting of the “Granton Grams” 4-H Club group 2 taking the course Essential Edibles was held at the home of Mrs. J. Noon. Susan Noon opened the meeting. A discussion followed on the skit for achievement day entitled “Gee your lunch looks terrific”. Ann Garrett read the skit through for the members’ approval. The skit was written and set up by the committee of the following members, Anne Garrett, Shannon Feidorec, Bonnie Harloff, and Maria Van- derminnen. Everyone will have a role in this playlet. A dress rehearsal is planned for Saturday, April 20. A debate on the pros and cons of whether it is better to eat good food at school or at restaurants took place. After judging tea biscuits made by the senior members, the meeting closed with the 4H motto. The members of the Granton Grams would like to extend their appreciation to their leaders Mrs. J. Noon and Mrs. V. Jensen for their patience and understanding during the course of this Club, and are looking for­ ward to the next one “Out­ door Living”. Secretary and press reporter for this meeting was Maria Vanderminnen. Personals Miss Vicki Hardie has returned home from a visit to Acapulco, Mexico. This trip was taken with a group from Westervelt Business School, London, which she attends. Mr. & Mrs. Emerson Wallis and Brertda spent Easter Sunday with Mr. & Mrs. Wayne Wallis and Leanne of Sarnia, also on Good Friday Mr. & Mrs. E. Wallis visited with Mr. & Mrs. Wm. Jorjnan of Strathroy, Home for Easter with Mr. & Mrs. Elmer Summers were Mr. & Mrs. Alan MacKenzie and John of Scarborough, Mr. Keith Summers of Toronto and Mrs. Shelagh MacKenzie and Jamie of London. By MRS. PETER MARTIN CREDITON Twenty three couples from the Crediton and district social club enjoyed an Easter weekend tour of New York city. Saturday evening they enjoyed a broadway stage show, the special easter entitled “The Promise” featured by the famed Rockettes. They enjoyed a tour of New York, seeing the Empire State Building and the U.N. building. On the way home they toured the Corning glass works at Corning and had a short stop at Niagara Falls. Bus tours Several area residents have recently returned from bus tours. Jeanette Lamport, Alwinna Galloway, Leila Hill, Laura Finkbeiner and Leita Finkbeiner returned from a five day tour of Washington D.C. and the cherry blossom festival. United Church Sunday, Jim Fitzgerald, London provided the Easter message at Zion United Church. Bob Heywood provided special music. The flowers in the church were from the funeral of Royal Haist who past away last week. The Explorers group provided a lovely wicker basket of blown, decorated Easter eggs, for the front of the pulpit. Next Sunday Jim Sommerville will be the guest speaker. Easter visitors Robert and Randy Bowers visited with Cathy and Gary Skinner for the weekend. Mr. & Mrs. Dave Cottel and family visited with Mr. & Mrs. Ralph Caldwell and family in Blyth. Mr. & Mrs. Robert Martin and family, Mr. & Mrs. Peter Martin and family, Elizabeth .Pertschy and Robert Pertschy and friend had Easter dinner with Mrs. Zina Martin. Personals Ruth Anne and Lisa Martin and Joanne Slaght collected $43 for Bunny Bundle. A draw was made over CFPL radio on Saturday and the bunny cake was won by Mrs. Oscar Pfaff. A SPECIAL YOU CAN'T RESIST Grease Job Bit & Oil Change $10” for• Dealership quality Walker exhaust systems. 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