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Home My WebLink AboutTimes-Advocate, 1981-05-21, Page 33Date not determined for moving No date has yet been con- firmed for the moving of Grand Bend post office and the building of a new facili- ty. It was learned earlier this month that the post of- fice is to be moved to the children's playground across the street from its present location, while a new building is erected on the site of the old one. Postmaster Gar Johnston says that while no date has been set for the moving and the commencement of the building, he is hoping it will be in early fall. He says that the work will probably take place during the off season Johnston said it was decid- ed that a new building was warranted after a feasabili- ty study was done on the old building. The 17 year old building would require such major renovations that put- ting an addition on it was not practical, Johnston added. Johnston said that the building is not energy ef- ficient, and heating and lighting are inadequate. Also needed are additional washroom facilities, and access ramps for the disabl- ed. "It's far below stan- dard," Johnston explained. However, the major re- quirement was more work- ing space. At present parcels are stacked at the back of the office, making it hazar- dous for employees to walk among them. Also lacking is post office box space. Johnston says that right now he has a waiting list of 42 families wanting boxes. There are also 65 boxes where two families have doubled up and used one box. As well, there are about 200 general delivery customers'. At present the post office has about 790 boxes. A new facility would have 1300 box- es to keep up with growth projections for the area, he said. The new building will also have lunchroom facilities for the employees and an of- fice for the post master, which the present building doesn't have. The present building Is about 1000 square feet. The post office proposed drawings indicated that the new building will be about 300 square feet. Johnston said that the moving of the present building to the playground will allow service to go on uninterrupted. He says that a mover plans to come in on a Saturday at noon, and prepare the building for moving on Sunday, as soon as the date is announced. Grand Bend council has agreed to the use of the playground for the building. The post office will not in- terfere with playground equipment, and the only things to be moved are a sand box, some picnic tables and some barbeques. The post office will pay for sewer hook ups in the playground, enabling the village to put in washrooms in the future, Johnston pointed out. The proposed building will have an all-new design, Johnston said. "Grand Bend people will be pleased and proud," he added. SAWING WOOD — Don Harris of St. Thomas starts the motor of his "Sally Saw" as George Kimble of St. Thomas and M. Shea of Wyoming look on. The men enjoyed the Gs Engine Fest at lambton Heritage Museum Sunday. Staff photo ANTIQUE AUTO — Ursula Foster of Wallaceburg and Billie Atkin of Sarnia talk to Jean Kershaw of Sarnia as she sits in her 1931 Auburn. Several antique cars were on display at lambton Heritage Museum Sunday for the pioneer day. Staff photo Stephen Central Tiger Times Hi there! We're back again. The weather outside is fit. All the farmers are striving to finish. We'll make you even happier after you read our school articles. So start reading now! - Tony Tiger. Spring Program - On Wednesday May 13, our school put on a variety show. Room six started with a gymnastics presentation followed by the primary choir, the room 9 skit called Canoe race is planned Thedford Scouting is sponsoring the Lower Ausable Canoe Race June 20 on the Lower Ausable River. The race is to begin and end at the Port Franks Con- servation Area and is being held to promote the Scouting movement for the youth of the area. Racers are being advised to bring their own canoes or kayaks, life jackets and liniment for the race. The $10 registration fee -- $5 for kayaks -- will go directly to the area Scouting movement as the majority of the prizes will be donated by local businesses. Registration begins at 8 a.m. with the race starting at 10 a.m. The Three Billy Goats' Gruff, room 11 with Our Springtime Garden; and room 12 with a Monster Fashion Show. They were followed by room 10 who sang a song and did a dance and room 5's skit called The Wasteland Dump. Dianne Dearing then had a piano solo, room two acted out a Gong Show Episode and room 8 did a laundry duet. The senior choir sang Joshua and Annie's Song. Then room seven did a puppet show called Fried Onions and Marshmallows and Suzanne Smith did Spinning Song on the piano. The Tennessee Wigwalk Dance was presented by room four; followed by Lyn Gaiser who did Theme from Ice Castles on the piano. Room one had a hilarious comedy play entitled A Couple of Right Smart Fellers. To close the program, room three did a choral reading on Canada and the junior choir sang Canada Is - Steve Anderson and Jerry Lamport. Examinations - The week of May 25 to 29, Grade 7 and 8 students and some grade sixes will be writing exams. The subjects are English, Mathematics, Geography, History and French – Doug Schade. l Musical Instruments - The grade six classes of Stephen Central had to construct a musical instrument for a music assignment. I think it turned out successfully. There were such in- struments as drums, ear harps, sand blocks, maracas, and guitar. Everyone enjoyed making their very own instruments. - - Barbara Gallant. A Good Understanding of Horses - On Tuesday May 19, room four students went to Mr. Brand's farm. Each student asked two previously prepared questions about horses. His riding arena is 120 feet long and 60 feet wide and 15 feet high. He has 14 horses: 9 female and 5 male. He lead one horse around in his arena. The trip was for a follow-up on an English unit...Horses Are...Everyone really enjoyed it. -- Jerry Lamport. Environment Day - On Thursday May 21, our school had an Environment Day. The topics were as follows: Soil, Field and Forest, Environmental Games, Insects, Aquatic Habitat, Nature Walks, Litter and Counsellor Workshop. Each group spent one hour out- doors with an Environment Canada Team. -- Paul Mellecke. Times -Advocate, May 27, 1981 Page 3A Liquor charges top list again Liquor licence act charges once again topped the list for provincial police at Pinery Park. There were 102 charges laid during the week. As well, 50 charges were laid under the provin- cial parks act. and 23 charges were laid under the highway traffic act. Three thefts were investigated, and four impaired drivers charged. Two cases of break and enter were investigated, and two charges were laid under the property and trespass act. 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