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HomeMy WebLinkAboutTimes-Advocate, 1980-06-18, Page 21dRAND COVE ARTIST -- Gordon Lambert,. a resident of Grand Cove Estates at GrenCi Bend is spending his retirement painting. Many of his scenes were featured of Pinery Park and include views of Lake Huron. Staff photo No Civic .Holido in Au ust this year After a lengthy discussion with delegate* of the Chamber of Commerce, Grand Bend council finally voted to select a date other than Atigest 4 as Civic Holiday this year. Chamber representatives Brad Page, Nick Carter, Gene Grenier, Bob Simpson and Larne Campbell at- tended the meetin: to con- view council members to change the date. The chamber has been corresponding with the council on the request since April. Tn their argument the chamber said that Port Stanley had not declared the August holiday for several years and had found the plan successful. Fort Stanley declares the holiday in September so they van at- tend Western Fair. Chamber past president Nick Carter stressed that "tourism is the very livelihood" of Grand Bend and that the whole village should be open to offer full services to. tourists. Secretary-manager Bela Simpson says that American visitors are not familiar with Civic holiday and find it an inconvenience. The businesses affected by the change in date Will be the Bank of Montreal, The Toronto Dominion Batik, the Brewer's Retail and the Liquor Store, These businesses will be open August 14 and will close whenever the village decides to declare Civic holiday. Clerk Louise Clipperton reported that postmaster Gar Johnson would remain closed on August 4 for practical reasons, She said that Johnson explained no mail would go in or gut of the village that day, and all his staff could do is sell stamps, And they have vending machines that can do that, Johnson had also told her that it would not be reasonable for hint to. close up at another date, because then his staff would have twice as much mail to handle the next day. Lorne Campbell of the Bank of Montreal said that his bank would only be able to offer limited services because his computer system to other banks would not be operating. Jud Burnstead of the Toronto Dominion bank said in a letter that his bank will, be open with full service. A letter from the Brewer'S Retailsaidthatthey "heartily endorse" the suggestion of remaining open. Councillor Keith Crawford said he was concerned about inconvenience to the residents of Grand Bend when there services are closed up at another date. No date was set for the civic holiday. Councillor Harold Green asked if the change was worthwhile when it only affected the banks and liquor and beer stores. Chamber delegates said that the many visitors to the village move in on Saturday or Sunday and plan to ex- change travellers cheques or buy liquor or beer on Mae day.They said that it Will help promote Grand Bend if people learn that all services are open. Reeve Robert Sharen said that he would like to see an objective study done by the chamber after the change, to see what the pros and 'Cone are. Nick Carter said that they will poll tourists who come into the information -booth that day to see what their comments are. He said that they will also poll chamber members to see - their reaction. Gene Grenier argued that Please turn to page 18A Price Per -'Copy 35 Cents Parents pick spokesman IN THE GOOD OLD SUMMERTIME — Bobby Young and Paul Kaempf look over their orienteering program while sitting outside their covered wagon at Camp Sylvan near Thedford. About 30 grade six and seven pupils from Grand Bend Public School spent three days at camp last week. Staff photo Wes Fetch of Southcott Pines has agreed to be spokesman for a. group of concerned parents from Grand Bend at the next meeting of the Lambton county board of education. A delegation from the village will be travelling to Sarnia on the evening of June 23 where Fetch will talk to trustees and officials, The group of concerned parents and ratepayers met Wednesday in the village hall to discuss what they can do about the future of Grand Bend Public School. The group decided to meet after the board's aborted plans to bus kindergarten children to Bosanquet Central revived fears of the school being closed, About 20 parents and townspeople got together to plan the meeting with the board. Petch said that they were pleased with the turn- by Mary Alderson It's been a long. round- about trip, but Gordon Lambert is finally doing what he always wanted to do. Lambert now retired and a resident of Grand Cove Estates in Grand Bend, is keeping very busy painting. He was trained as an artist when he was a young man, but many things interfered. It was not until he came to the peaceful setting of ilrand Bend that he had time to take up what he had once Artist reaches goal in his retirement years out. "Everyone was quite vocal, there was a lot ox ' helpful input," he added. Petch said that several area service clubs and groups took an interest in the gathering, because they are concerned about using the school for extra- curricular activities. He pointed out that the library is in the school, and that groups such as brownies meet there. Fetch said that a letter has already been sent to the board of education outlining the questions and concerns of Grand Bend residents, He said that his group would like to know the board's long and short term plans for the school. Questions in Fetch's letter include wanting to know the five and ten year main- tenance plans for the school. As well, he has asked the board about the five and ten year plans for the physical plant of Grand Bend puteic school as well as other schools in the county. Petch has alsoeasked the board about the five and ten year predictions, for enrolment, and for whatever demographic studies the board has done in the area. As well, this group wants to make the board aware of growth and plans in Grand Bend. Fetch said that he has asked the board what their criteria for redundancy in schools are, and what the efficiency of Grand Bend school is, as compared to other schools. He has also questioned them on the future pupil-teacher ratio, and capacity figures. He said that the concerned parents want to know why the board is afraid to state .publicly what their plans are. Petch added that the letter earn a living. He worked for a while as a commercial free-lance artist, Design work, graphics and logos kept him busy, "Then a little thing they called war came along," Lambert says. He joined the army, but Was later given an honourable discharge when he developed health problems. When he returned to look for employment there Were no jobs in com- mercial art. He was able to get work as an ad manager with a roofing company. Please turn to 'a _e 18A In these days of concern over the deterioration and closing' of schools, I think that the public should be aware of the fact that they are losing one of the main pillars at North Lambton Secondary School,. After 30 years of holding that place together, W. Steven Evans is retiring. Steve entered the teaching profession back in 1950 at what was known as Forest District High School. lie was famous then for his in- teresting history classes, the bugle band he organized and driving fast sports cars. In later years he took on the job of vice principal and - was famous for clearing out the pool hall, tramping on smokers and driving fast sports cars. During my high school days, there was a blue Lotus and an orange MG parked under the V.P. sign in the same year. On Friday (the 13th, ap- propriately enough) former and present students gathered for a Steve Evans appreciation night, They were all ages and from all walks of life. There were even some families present, where Steve had taught the parents History, and had disciplined the sons and daughters. Forest Mayor Ronn Dodge presented Steve with an engraved pool cue — to remind Steve of an those times he had chased Ronn out of the pool hall when a gang had been playing hooky. Bonn said that he could have been another Minnesota Fats if it hadn't been for "Stevie". Incidentally, Steve has never played pool. A telegram came from a former student in Edmonton, who said that with Stevie's retirement, the girls washroom Would at last be safe for Smoking. The highlight of the evening came when Mr. Evans told us we could all Page 1A call him Steve now. "For years, he's heard whispers of "Stevie's coming" when he walked down the hall. I believe that I hold some kind of a record. In my five long years in high school, only once did Stevie yell at me. Other people got yelled at on a regular basis--once or twice a week, My husband, for example, got yelled at on a daily basis, So I should be quite proud of the fact that I only got a real blast once, But there's one problem. The yelling was totally unwarranted and unjustified. I was com- pletely innocent of the crimes of which Mr. Evans was accusing me, remembered the day well because it was my 17th birth- day. My classmates had a policy in our Math class to celebrate each and every birthday a student had. If the birthday occurred on a weekend, then we celebrated on the Friday previous and the Monday following just to make sure that person didn't feel left out. My classmates came to Math class that day prepared to celebrate my birthday. I had nothing to do with it. One of my enterprising girlfriends had even brought cup cakes. As soon as the teacher turned around to write an equation on the blackboard, we all bit into a cup cake. I guess it was the sound of everyonelicking the icing off their fingers that finally tipped the teacher off to the fact that We Weren't busy discerning Square roots. I should point out that this teacher did not, like many teachers, have eyes in the back of his head, It Was amazing how much he missed when lie was busy drawing parabolas in the blackboard. A good vice principal has eyes in the bank Of his head. Mr. Evans was a good vice principal. I think the teacher may have noticed a little smoke in the air when I blew out the candle on my cup cake. But he made no comment. Nor did he stop sketching graphs when We played volley ball with the party balloons. He did flinch when one of the kids let go of a balloon and it buzzed around the room making rude noises until all the air was out of it. The teacher didn't seem to mind the fact that one girl was busy making party hats out of newspaper and soon all of us were wearing Napolean shaped chapeau's made out of the London Free Press. But I think it did bother him when one guy started cutting up his Math note book in strips to make long party streamers. And although he didn't complain, I think it did bother the teacher when every one in the class sang Happy Bir- thday to me. As the bell rang, we left the class, very smug in our conviction that the teacher had not really objected to our party because he said nothing about it. Unfortunately, he did mention the goings on to the vice-principal and ap- parently, because it was my bathe used in the Happy Birthday song, that was the only name given to Mr. Evans. A period later, I was minding my own business in Home Ee. class, when Mr. Evans opened the door and bellowed my name. I scurried out into the hall, where I received the worst tongue lashing of my life. I attempted some feeble protests, but Stevie did not seem able to see my reasoning. But how could the whole thing be my fault when the party was in my honour? I still say I'M innocent. JUNE 18, 1980 members could "save their breath." Mrs. Case said that she has most of the former team members back, and they are an experienced crew. She said that she will again be riding in the winning bed, as long as her team mates don't tip her out in the practise run. Mrs. Case said the Sanders team will be using the same bed as last year with a few improvements. They won the trophy with a modified baby crib. Neither the Colonials nor the Sanders teams feared any competition from newcomers in the bed race circuit. Rumours have been rampant in Grand Bend this week of several newcomers trying to steal away the ribbons. However, organizer Brad Page said that few beds have yet been registered. Page says that most of the registrations come in on the morning of the race, presumably because the entries prefer to keep un- dercover as long as possible. At a Burgerfest organizational meeting Monday night co-chairmen Gene Grenier and Nick Carter said that everything is under control for the big weekend. Chamber of Commerce member Lorne Campbell pointed out they still need co-operation from the weatherman. Both Grenier and Carter said that more volunteer help will be needed to make Traffic had to be detoured off 'highway 21 for three hours Saturday when an entire tractor-trailer load of corn had to be cleaned up. A 1980 Mack truck owned by Huron Grain of RIEL 3, Parkhill tipped on its side as it was rounding the ramp from highway 82 on to high- way 21. The entire load of corn was spilled across high- way 21, Traffic was re- routed around Yogi sear Drive. Driver of the truck Brad Ford Was not injured hi the accident, and helped shovel up the corn. A front end Burgerfest a success. Helpers are needed in both the food and beer tents for serving and security. Anyone wishing to help out is asked to call Grenier at 238-2418 or Carter at 238-2532. If someone wishes to help with the preparation of food they can contact Ruth Dunlap at 238-2431. Burgerfest weekend will be kicked—off Friday when the beer tent opens at noon. There will be dancing with live entertainment until 5:30 and then again from 7:30 until midnight. The bed races will begin Saturday at 10:00 a.m. Entrants should contact Brade Page at 238-8061. Action will continue at 1:00 p.m. with the chain saw and cross cut saw competitions. Organizers for that event are Stan Lovie at 238-2727 and Gord Brown at 238-2080. At Young man on fourteen Ontario Provincial Police at Grand Bend laid 14 criminal code charges against Patrick Walter Akiens, after they recovered about $3,000 worth of goods which had been stolen in London, Strathroy and Pinery Park. Akiens, 18, of Grand Bend has been remanded in custody and is scheduled to appear in provincial court in London shortly, Two other thefts valued at loader was brought in and the corn was put into another truck. Two tow trucks, and large tractor and the loader pushed and pulled until the tractor and trailer were up right. Forest detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police investigated the accident, and estimated the damage at about $15,000, Pinery OPP laid 22 charges under the liquor licence act during the week of June 8 to 14, They laid eight charges under the provincial parks act, and 15 people were charged under the highway traffic act. One 2:00 p.m. the Optimist Club is sponsoring the junior superstar obstacle course for children at the soccer field. Skydivers will be doing precision jumps on the beach at 3:00 p.m. On Sunday the Lioness club is sponsoring the fish fry on the beach from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00p.m. The bathing beauty contest will be held in the tent on Sunday afternohn at 2:00. At the same time the Grand Bend Colonials soccer team will be playing the B's at the soccer field, The Optimist club will also be sponsoring a dunk tank during the weekend to raise money for youth activities. A special feature will be the reeve's challenge. where for a little more money. the public can send Bob Sharen or Charlie Srokosz for a swim. The tank will be located next to the Amuse- ment Park on the beach. charged counts a total of $162 were recovered by Grand Bend OPP during the week of June 8 to 16. There were 19 charges laid under the liquor licence act, and four minor accidents investigated. They charged 60 people under the highway traffic act, and gave out 34 traffic warnings. The detachment investigated a total of 45 general occurrences. theft was investigated and two trespass complaints were handled. There were 17 other miscellaneous oc- currences investigated. The Pinery detachment office was moved Wed- nesday from its location inside the park to one of the houses opposite the park entrance.A large sign marks the new office. Spokesman for the detachment says the move was made to give the police more room in the office. The Fortner office is going to be used by the Ministry of Natural Resources. hoped would be his profes- sion. Lambert was born and raised in the Montreal area, and developed an apprecia- tion for art in his high school years. He went on, and studied art and painting at several school and colleges. In 1937 he travelled to England with the idea of studying under other artists. He journeyed through-out Britain, but eventually came home again. He had to give up his idea of working as an artist and decided that he needed to was sent to the board in advance so that they could have answers ready when the Grand Bend delegation attends the meeting next Monday. 9 • afta BY MARY ALDERSON So long, Stevie The old rivalry has been chances of getting back the revived this week. Sanders title, Castors on the bed have Tavern and the Coldnial been changed to 24 inch Hotel are again vying for the tricycle tires. Great Grand Bend Bed Race Musser said he was title. This year both teams distressed to learn that only have vowed that they will seven pushers were being take the special Hotel allowed this year. He Challenge Cup in this planned to have a team of 12, Saturday's race. using them in groups of four Last year the Sanders and switching three times. team unexpectedly stole the Musser says that Colonials title from the previous are planning a practise run victors, the Colonial team. this week, "We'll whiz The Colonials placed a around the beer store lot." miserable third behind the he explained. Seaforth Hotel. Spokesman As a final important detail, for the Colonials gang John Musser said that the Musser says that won't champagne for their pre- happen this Weekend, race breakfast had been "We'll definitely be ordered. ready," Musser said. Musser Spokesperson for the said that a few new people Sanders camp, Kim Case have been trying out for his said that she hoped the team, ands them may bee „Colonials "had a bigger. aed .some new faces this'year. better breakfast this year." Musser added that But as for taking the title modifications to the bed away from Sanders, Mrs. should also improve their Case said the Colonial team '"IMI:AMIMIONNORMKASUOMMICEVMMilik ''MUSWOMV4., We'll be ready' Colonial says, Save your breath' says Sanders ALMOST UPRIGHT AGAIN — It took two tow trucks, a tractor and a loader to set this tractor-trailerphoto on its wheels again. The truck tipped on its side when rounding the ramp from highway 82 onto highway 21. The entire load of corn was spilled across highway 21.Staff orn spilled across road •i • w en tractoPitratter t ips