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HomeMy WebLinkAboutTimes-Advocate, 1983-05-04, Page 18Page 6A Times -Advocate, May 4', 1983 Resort council rejects bid for ire ci���nu bikes Once again Grand Bend council considered and re- jected a commercial proposal for the main street of the village. Jim Parker was at the meeting Monday night to ask for a change of the by-law mission to run bikes with ice concerning hawking and ped- cream during the summer in dling. He was asking for per the village. Deputy -reeve Harold ,McGillivray clerk passes away William Amos, clerk of McGillivray Township for the last 30 years, died suddenly Monday in St. Joseph's Hospital, London. Ile was 54. Amos of RR 8, Parkhill, near the village of Lieury, was past chairman and a member of the Ausable- Bayfield Conservation Authority, vice-chairman of the Ontario Agricultural Museum at Milton and active in municipal associations. Owner of W. J. Amos In- surance Broker Ltd. in Parkhill, he was past chair- man of the board of Huron County Playhouse, active in Parkhill and area Lions clubs and a member of the Dorice Masonic Lodge and Mocha Temple Shrine. READY T • SAIL — Grand Bend Sailors, in slickers and boots, saw their boats safe- • ly into the water, despite the teeming rain, Saturday. The season will be officially underway with a sail -past next week. The Floristry Y Main Street, Dashwood 237-3212 Offer a 20% Discount on Placemats figurine candles Brass Mugs Offers a good selection for Mother's Day Potted Plants Cut Flowers Green Plants Floral Arrangements and Spring Box Plants GB harbour all ready Harbour committee chair- man, Tom Lawson, reported on the weekend that the Grand Bend harbour building site will be soon looking ready for the season with landscap- ing underway. The repairs to the launch ramp by the river will begin this week, according to a report at the Wednesday night meeting. It was also reported that the pump -out facility and the radio for the building have been ordered. Grants have been approved for the summer youth employment program. Four students will be hired for the harbour and two for the village. Bridge starts Grand Bend Duplicate Bridge Club will start games for this season on Wednesday, May 11 at 7:15 p.m. at St. John's Parish Hall on Ontario Street. All new players welcome. For further infor- mation phone President Irene Ward 238-8345 or Jean Gibson 9m-2202 J1% t h e t > 1.>t tamed Sugar £ Spice f�o�c�e grkied „9-4--,cedAmaehe4cezk *SPECIAL MOTHER'S DAY MOLDS AND CANDY TRAYS* GOURMET COFFEES & TEAS THE coffee ' Teo &I • * • AP Sugar & Spice of EXETER • It's not easy being the last of the baby boom babies. Anyone born in the mid 1950's knows what I mean. Statistics show that there were a tremendous number of babies born in the decade bet- ween 1945 and 1955. And that bulge in the population has been causing problems ever since. The problems began in about 1960 when all those kids hit the schools. Now, as far as I know, population census were being taken during the post-war baby boom, but for some reason, no one predicted that all these kids would need schooling. Low and behold, there was this sudden influx of kids hitting the schools: The little one room schools. were bursting at the -seams and new oentral schools sprang, up all over the coun- tryside. And as fast as they were erected, they were over- crowded. Additions and more additions were added to all the schools with great regularity. My memories of my elementary school days include men in hard hats roaming the halls, and teachers telling us where the boundaries of the playground were, so that we xvouldn't in- terfere with the construction. But as we baby boom babies grew up, we couldn't escape the problem. We ar- rived at high school to find overcrowded classes and por- table classrooms abounding. There was never enough text hooks to go around. Again, it seemed as if the powers -that - be never anticipated that all those babies born in the 40's and 50's would need educating. And then finally, after pul- ling up with the overcrowded conditions for a number of years, additions were made to the high schools. Anyone who attended North Larnhton Secondary School in the seventies will remember the construction that went on there. Our greatest hardship was doing without a gym- nasium for a number of months. In good weather, we held our phys. ed. classes nut doors - and I don't think anyone will forget having to Green, who was in the chair in the absence of Reeve Bob Sharen, suggested Parker return with a proposal which would suggest his Dickie Dee franchise might be attached to some stationary business in the community. A letter from Lambton planner Janet Smolders ask- ed council to interject on her behalf, in regards to harrass- ment from a local merchant after last week's Planning Board meeting. Planning Board member, Doreen Se- guin, in the free -time discus- sion after the meeting, sug- gested that what took place on the street was not in the legal jurisdiction of council. A letter was read from the Ministry of the Environment asking for cooperation bet- ween the village and Grand Cove Estates over sewer charges. It was referred back to the ministry because it ap- peared to Green that the line of sewer charges was not clear as far as the village was concerned. Mary's musings By Mary Alderson change into gymsuits in an old school bus in the parking lot. The overcrowding followed us into college and university, too. There was always a ques- tion of whether or not you could take a certain course because the class would be full. There were never enough professors, and buildings were always being expanded on campus. And now we face the pro- blems in the work force. There just aren't enough jobs to go around. People in their 20's and 30's account for most of the unemployed. The baby boom babies are now having babies. Is anyone planning ahead for the next bulge in the population? No, they're closing down schools, shutting ngs and pro- bably n so that the next. ggrfera�i will face the same/problems as their parents. While the baby boom babies work their way across the population graphs, they are creating financial havoc. Unemployment insurance funds run short for those who can't find jobs. As the baby boom babies have babies, there is talk about cutting back on mother's allowance. So it goes without saying, that by the time we reach the magic age of 65,' there won't be any money left for senior citizen pensions. What prompted my out- burst on baby boom babies? Well, 1 just finished sending .Mr. Trudeau a cheque along with my income tax forms. When I complained about paying income tax, someone told me that it was up to us baby boom babies to support the rest of society. Well, it's not fair. We baby boom babies - especially those of us on the tail end of the boom - have faced enough hardships already. I'm starting a campaign to put additions on all the senior citizen apartments and nurs- ing homes right now. Because when 1 get to my "golden years" 1 don't want to share a room with 15 others, nor do 1 want some construction crew making a lot of noise. Better Lawns and Gardens begin with a visit to MacLeans' i GARDEN CENTER Everything You Need for everything you plant • Fertilizers • Grass Seeds • Sheep or cattle manure • Peat Moss • Insecticides 8. Fungicides • Pine park nuggets or mulch • Potting Soil • Gardening & Lawn tools • Herbicides • Garden Seeds • Lawn mowers 8 tillers • Lown mower parts • Weed Eaters • Wheelbarrows • Seed & Fertilizer spreader • Rakes • Pruner Shears • Shovel • Garden hose • Hose nozzle • Bug lights • [Aactea ns Mall -in Certificate How to obtain your coupon(.) FREE TURF BUILDER COUPON Buy three bags of any assortment of the products listed below: Turf Builder* Turf Builder Plus 2* Turf Builder Plus Halts* Lawn Insect Control Plus Fertilizer Lawn Moss Control with Fertilizer 110 Main St., Exeter 235-0800 FREE TURF BUILDER with qualifying Scotts purchase FREE GROW FERTILIZER COUPON Buy one bag of any of the products listed below: Turf Builder Plus 2 Turf Builder Plus Halls* Lawn Insect Control Plus Fertilizer Lawn Moss Control with Fertilizer Scotts will send you coupon(s) for free fertilizer, which can be redeemed at any participating Scotts Retailer. Architect, John Brock, sub- mitted a draH ing showing the location of the old Post Office building. ( for the new town hall) in the property to the south-east of the Bank of Mon- treal. Interior and exterior decor was discussed. Deputy Green said that the 1984 budget of the Ausable- Bayfield Authority would in- clude a study for cost of ero- sion control to three locations on the river in Grand Bend. In other business, Green was appointed as the second council member on the har- bour committee; councillor, Murray DesJardins further explained the seniors housing proposal and told the group that the committee favoured a one -storey complex. He said application forms would be presented personally to seniors in the next few weeks. It was reported that the the summer complement of the OPP will be in the village May 16. GB personals Mrs. Roy Flear, Mrs. Don Flear and Mrs. Clarke Ken- nedy, attended a kitchen bridal shower, Sunday after- noon at the home of Mrs. Mar- jorie Leitch, in London, for Cynthia Simon, fiancee of Mark Flear, son of Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Flear. Their wedding will take place in mid May, in London. Sunday supper guests with Lorne and Loreen Devine, were Loreen's sister and hus- band, Vera and Ervin Latta of Point Clark. Congratulations and best wishes to Mr. and Mrs. William Vandenberk Sr. on the occasion of their 50th wed- ding anniversary. On Mon- day, May 2, a mass was held in their honour at the Im- maculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church, at 2 p.m. followed by open house in the Taxandria at Arkona, begin- ning at 7 p.m. Two of Grand Bend Golden Ager club members, Irene Ward and Annie Morenz, were winners of lucky ticket draws on a table of groceries at the U.S.C.O. rally in Exeter last week. Sincere sympathy is ex- pressed- to all family members te Mr. Art Baker: Grand Bend Golden Age club members are reminded of their meeting coming up to- day (May 4) at 1:30 p.m. in St. John's Parish Hall. ALHAMBRA DONATES -- The Grand Bend Alhambra Caravan recently donated $1:600 to Development Centre at Huron Park. Commander Phil Walker presents the cheque to director of children's services Faye Skinner. Also in the picture are stu- dent Robbie Paul, SHAMH publicity director Poul Turnbull and Alhambra members Jules DeBrabendere and Jim Dalton. Alhambras donate shower The development centre operated by the South Huron and District A.M.H. at J.A.D. McCurdy School has a new, specially equipped shower, thanks to the generosity of the Grand Bend and area Algar- va Caravan No. 168, Order of Alhambra. Past regional director Jim Dalton, Grand Commander Phil Walker and Jules De Brabandere presented Faye Skinner, director of children's services, %vith a cheque for $1,600. The developmental centre serves 12 severely handicap- ped children between the ages of •five and 13. Most of the children are unable to walk, and many are incontinent. Before the installation of their own shower, the children had to be taken down the hall and through the Huron Hope nursery school to reach the only other bathing facilities. The gift from the club covers the cost of the half New cemetery gets trees Grand Bend Beavers, Cubs, Scouts and Scouters braved Saturday's torrential rain to plant Trees for Canada around the outside of the new tri -municipal cemetery, south of the village. In about two hours they managed to plant 400 spruce trees. Trees left after the cemetery planting were planted behind the ImmaculateHeart of Mary Catholic Church. The cemetery board pro- vided food for a cook -out so the group had hotdogs in the ram also. The comment was "we planted in the rain; we'll cook in the rain." shower, installed by Rolph Construction, Exeter, and a swivel chair which transports the children in and out of the cubicle. The chair idea was sug- gested by staff members as an easy way to assist the children, especially those in wheelchairs, and was fabricated by Roger Farr- ington, Grand Bend. IMMIX CONCRETE MTC Approved ALL TYPES OF CONCRETE WORK, REDI-MIX CONCRETE & FORMWORK PRECAST PRODUCTS DEALER McCann Redi-Mix Inc. MANGERS STEPS Dashwood, 237-3647 SLATS CURBS Exeter 235-0338 INSURANCE 5220 1 H AGENTS your small-business clients (3 plus)will benefit from the convenience of a Blum CJfI.P. Plan benefit package. For details contact: Lori Senay 120 York Street London, Ontario N6A 1A9 ''(519) 439-0136 •ONTARIO BLE CROSS ario Tax Grants r Senior Citizens 1983 Instalments are in the Mail Ontario Tax Grants for Seniors is a program designed specifically to help offset municipal and school taxes for Ontario residents 65 and over. The Ontario Ministry of Revenue is mailing cheques which comprise the first instalment of the 1983 Property Tax Grant of up to $250 and a temporary Home Heating Grant of $40. These cheques were mailed on April 29th. Who will receive it? ■ If you are 65 or over and own. or rent your home, you are eligible for the Property_Tax Grant. • The 1983 instalment cheque is mailed to Ontario seniors who received the 1982 Property Tax Grant. • This is intended to help you pay your property tax or rent for the first part of 1983. In the fall you will automatically receive an application for the balance of your grant. Who will not receive it? Basically, if you didn't receive a 1982 Property Tax Grant, you will not receive the spring instalment. In particular, seniors should note that: • If you reside in a nursing home, home for the aged or any property tax-exempt institution, you are not eligible for the Property Tax Grant. ■ If you turned 65 after December 31st, 1982 (and therefore did not qualify for a grant last year) you also will not receive the spring instalment. However, you will receive an application for the entire 1983 grant in the fall. For more information call the Ministry's multilingual Information Centre ■ In Metro Toronto- ■ In Area Code 416- • In Area Code 807- ■ In all other areas - dial 965-8470 dial 1-800-263-7700 ask the Operator tor Zenith 8.2000 dial 1-800.263-3960 or write to: Ministry of Revenue, Guaranteed Income and 'Mx Credit Branch P.O. Box 624, 33 King St. W., Oshawa, Ontario, WI 8H8 Ontario Ministry of Revenue George Ashe Minister T.M Russell Deputy Minister