The Exeter Times-Advocate, 1975-04-24, Page 5 (2)•
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Propose marina, motel complex at resort
Grand Bend council agreed
Monday night to give further
study to a proposal from South-
cott Pines Parkland Limited for
the construction of a marina and
related facilities on the old river
bed.
In making the presentation,
president Don Southcott said
"These are just rough sketches to
give council an idea what we
have in mind for the future."
Southcott stressed the fact his
firm's proposal would be 'con-
troversial' and suggested it be
discussed by everyone con-
cerned.
The brief asked for council's
approval in principle for the
closing of a portion of River Road
and a change in zoning required
to permit the construction of a
marina which would include a
motel and condominium
complex on the old river bed and
a portion of Block F on
Registered Plan 9.
The Southcott brief continued,
"The reason for requesting ap-
proval in principle rather than
making a specific application for
rezoning and road closing is in
recognition of the control your
council has on behalf of the
residents of Grand Bend over the
development of this area."
"If you wish the entire area to
remain residential then we can
begin the process of filling the old
river bed and planning for an
extension of our subdivision."
"We would not wish to •spend
the considerable sum involved in
feasibility and engineering
studies until we receive some
assurance from council that such
a development would be
possible."
Southcott indicated the in-
vestment in such a complex could
run well over a million and a half
dollars.
In order to provide access to
the marina it would be necessary
to excavate across River Road on
the east side of the property
which the yacht club now rents
from the Southcott firm. This
would mean the closing of River
Road at Alberta street since
according to engineering advice
it would not be possible because
of the curve on River Road to
construct a bridge that would
accommodate sail craft.
This would also result in the
loss of some moorings which now
exist at the point of proposed
entry. The marina that this would
make possible would provide for
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between 70 and 100 slips.
Southcott's in order to provide
access to River Road on the west
side would be prepared to build a
new road on the west side of the
marina from Lake Road nor-
therly.
Continuing, Don Southcott said,
"we appreciate that the closing of
River Road would cause in-
convenience to fishermen and
other businessmen who operate
on the south side of the harbour
west of the river bed as well as to
boaters who use the public ramp
and whatever moorings are west
of the river bed."
-On the other hand, the in-
convenience would be minimized
by the direct access that would be
provided by the use of Lake Road'
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Addition opening, Friday
McGillivray H&S elect slate
McGillivray Central Home and
School Association held their first
annual meeting on April 14, 1975
at McGillivray Central School.
Mrs. Gerald Lynn president,
chaired a short business meeting.
It was decided to supply Merit
Badges for the students in sports,
studies and special interest
areas. Most of the awards will
consist of shoulder badges. Small
trophies will be awarded in sports
and the grade eight pupils will
receive a memento when they
graduate.
A discussion about providing
some pictures for the school walls
Letter to ed
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Ken Campbell
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Open Monday to Thursday - 8 a.m. to 6 p.m,
Friday, 8 to 9 p.m. Saturday, 8 to 7 p.m.
led to a decision to try renting
paintings from the London
Gallery for a year. Each group of
paintings, so rented, would be in
the school for three months. It is
hoped that this will allow the
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A debt collector is not un-
popular as some people think.
nearly everybody asks him to call
again.
Most people begin at the bot-
tom and work up. except digging
graves and learning to swim.
Pity the woman with some hot
gossip, and a dead phone.
children exposure to a variety of
art works.
Mrs. Margaret Dann and 'Mrs.
Margaret Stone, the president of
the Middlesex Council of Home
and School Associations and the
vice-president respectively at-
tended the meeting to install
officers for the coming year.
The executive installed by
Mrs.Stone are: president Irene
Lynn: vice president, Bill
Sutherland; ,second vice
president. Frieda Spruytte;
secretary. Leona Hughes;
treasurer, Barbara Parkinson;
program chairman. Stan
Harrison; membership chair-
man. Dick Parkinson; social
chairman, Gwen Lynn and
Marion Steeper; publicity and
publications chairman, Mary
Sutherland; and the principal Ila
Hamilton.
Singing by the junior choir
under the leadership •of Betty
Maclntyre was listened to.
Three grade eight girls Leslie
Harrison, Sonnie Edwards and
Penny Smith, ably presented
speeches expanding on the topic
"Give Me Your Hand". Miss
Edwards with her speech on
Deafness placed first in the
Optimist Public Speaking in
Parkhill Friday evening. Vickie
Lewis, who placed second in the
same contest was unable to he
present due to illness.
The parents were then able to
visit the classrooms to view the
children's accomplishments in
many areas.
This last meeting of the school
term concluded with lunch in the
auditorium and a reminder to
attend the official opening of our
new addition on Friday April 25:
On Tuesday evening April 15
members of our Home and School
attended the annual meeting of
the Middlesex Council of Home
and School Associations at Prince
Andrew School. London Town-
ship.
Guest speaker was Mrs. Jack
Legg. of IJirr, the first president
of Prince Andrew Home and
School in 1961.
She spoke on the Strathroy
Middlesex Museum and its
function in the community.
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and the proposed new link to
River Road."
"As for the public ramp, it
might -well be possible to provide
a second facility on the harbour
approximately opposite Alberta
street, provided sufficient
parking could be established."
In closing the brief stated, "We
believe that the people affected
by the marina -commercial
complex should be given a full
opportunity to review and debate
the question. Should you wish to
forward notices of this request to
citizens in the area or convene a
public meeting for the purpose of
discussing it we would be pleased
to co-operate in every way."
An accompanying letter from
the Grand Bend yacht club
supported the proposal in prin-
ciple.
Council members reacted
favourably to the proposal and
agreed to have copies of the
sketches forwarded to Planning
Consultants of Toronto who are
beginning to prepare an official
plan and zoning bylaw for the
village.
Reeve Bob Sharen indicated an
open meeting on planning would
be held probably in August and
this proposal could be discussed
in detail at that time.
On a question from councillor
Bill Baird, Southcott assured
council that the marina -complex
would be available to the public.
Reeve Sharen suggested this type
of expansion would induce
tourists to visit the resort and
could be used as part of a Har-
bour Commission setup.
Times -Advocate, April 24, 1975
Page 3
Proclamation
Town of Exeter
In accordance with a resolution adopted by the Exeter
Town Council, I hereby proclaim that
Daylight Saving
Time
WILL BECOME EFFECTIVE
Sunday, April 27
At 2:00 a.m.
and I call upon all citizens to observe this
proclamation
(Signed) BRUCE SHAW
Mayor,
Town of Exeter
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