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HomeMy WebLinkAboutTimes-Advocate, 1981-08-19, Page 17v. ;011* ANTIQUE AUTO SHOW — Pearl Wheeler and Clifford Smeltzer were two of more than 1200 who came to lambton Heritage Museum Sunday to view o special display of antique cars. Staff photo Boat explodes and burns, three taken to hospital A boat exploded and burned in the Grand Bend harbour Friday evening, sending a Stratford man to Hospital with first degree burns. Barry McManus, 48, of Stratford was treated and released at South Huron hospital in Exeter. Two passengers in his boat, Mary Lynn Core, 41, and Paul Core, 42, also of Stratford, were treated and released from South Huron Hospital for minor burns. A third passenger, Barbara McManus, 46, was not in- jured in the mishap. The accident occured Friday at 6:30 p.m., just after McManus had put gasoline in the 18 foot boat at the Pier booth at the mouth of the Ausable River. As they pulled away from the gas pumps and headed toward the lake, the motor stalled. When McManus attempted to re -start the motor, an explosion occured. He lifted the cover off the motor and fire engulfed the boat. McManus attempted to put the fire out with an ex- tinguisher, but he was un- successful. The four jumped from the boat and swam to the pier. The Grand Bend volunteer fire department was called. Value of the fibreglass boat was estimated at $3000, and thecontentswere valued at $1500. A spokesman for Ontario Provincial Police at Grand Bend said he suspected that the motor wasn't properly ventilated, causing the explosion and fire. Most inboard motors are equip - with a blower which must be used to remove gasoline fumes from the motor compartments each time the motor is started. The police spokesman also speculated that the motor may have been flooded, adding gasoline to the fire. Catholic women hold annual parish picnic The Catholic Women's League held their annual Parish picnic, Sunday after- noon at the Alhambra hall with about 35 adults and children attending. Games and sports were conducted for children and adults. The children received ribbons and prizes. All enjoyed barbecued hamburgs and hot dogs, pop and ice cream for lunch. The C.W.L. ladies are reminded of the upcoming sale of home baking and fresh vegetables to be held after the Saturday night mass August 29, and after the Sunday morning masses on August 30. Church of God news Special music at the Chufch of God morning ser- vice was by "Servant Song Group", from Gardner Bible College of Camrose, Alber- ta. Nine young people com- Perso nah Annie Mor.nz 2374317 prise the group, including Doug Steckle of this area. Their songs were accom- panied on piano by Ken Bitner, who had arranged most of their music. Flute and guitar music also were played. The group were noon dinner guests, Sunday, with Rev. and Mrs. John Campbell, Laura and Douglas. The group were enter- tained Saturday evening at a barbecue, at Doug Steckle's parents, Mr. and Mrs. John Steckle, of Zurich area. Seven Church of God ladies met Thursday evening for their August meeting at the church. Theme was - "There is a Presence ". Roll call was to bring in cookies for the annual family church camp. Betty Campbell presided for business. Katie Vincent was lunch hostess. Services at Church of God will be withdrawn on Sunday August 23 due to family camp services being held at Thamesford. Rev. Edwin Wattam, of St. Catharines will be conduc- ting services at Church of God on Sunday August 30. Anglican church news The 8:30 Communion ser- vice was celebrated by the Venerable John Morden, Principal of Huron College, London. Archdeacon Morden also assisted the Rev. G. Anderson at the 9:30 Com- munion service. In Mr. Morden's address he related the history of Huron College and the part it plays in train- ing clergy for Anglican churches. Many graduates of Huron College are serving in coun- tries far away from Canada. Coffee hour hostess today was Mrs. Ruth McIntosh. United Church news Special music at this mor- ning's outdoor United Church service was two solo's by Mrs. Roberta Wacker. accompanied with organ music by Idella Gabel. Mrs. Walker sang, "Sabbath Prayer,", from Fiddler of the Roof, and "Come down Lord". Also she played a medley of violin selections. Rev. H. Moore's sermon topic was "But Jesus said"... He told us to remember the values of God's gift of time. Scripture reading was taken from Chapter twelve of Luke. verses 13 to 21. - Personals Mr. and Mrs. Allan Wainer, Steven and Marilyn, attended the wedding Satur- day. August 15, of their niece and cousin, Jane Becker, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Wallace Becker, (former residents of this area) now of New Hamburg, to Grant Thompson son of Mr. and Mrs. Terence Thompson. The wedding was held at the United Church in New Hamburg with reception following at Bingeman Park, Kitchener. Mrs. Kathleen McDonald of Calgary. Alberta, is visiting her mother, Mrs. Rosie Grigg and other relatives in the area. United Church Women served a hot turkey dinner in the SS rooms to a bus load of St. Marys farm wives, Wednesday evening, after they had attended the play, "Nurse Jane Goes To Hawaii," at Huron Country Playhouse. Anyone wishing to join the Grand Bend 4-H clubs, on the project. "Which came first, the .chicken or the egg? please contact Mrs. Gerry Love, by August 21. Prospec- tive members must be 12 years old by September 1st. Les and Marjorie Adams, Exeter, visited Wednesday with Elgin and Elda Adams. Rev. and Mrs. Morris Vin' cent. of Morden, Manitoba, arrived here last week to visit with his mother, Mrs. Katie Vincent and other relatives. They held a family get- together at Mrs. Vincent's home last Friday evening. Attending were Mr. and Mrs. Hubert Vincent and Elaine. of Crediton area, Jim and Judy Snyder, Mr. and Mrs. Harold Vincent, Lori, Michael and Michelle, all of Shipka area. Visitors last Wednesday evening with Lorne and Loreen Devine, were Mrs. Shirley Dell, Clinton, Tonya and Cynthia of Belleville and Annie Morenz of Shipka. They celebrated Tonya's 12th birthday with cake and ice cream. Four tables of bridge played the Howell move- ment. last Wednesday even- ing at St. John's Parish hall. First - Helen and Manning Jamieson, second - Sue Baumgartner and Betty Hoyles. Brad and Rita Hamilton, and baby Allen, of Windsor, spent the weekend. with Alex and Clara Hamilton. Mrs. Margaret Maven, of Guelph visited a few days last week with her friend, Beulah Holt. They attended the play, "Comedy of Errors," at the Stratford Festival theatre. Robin and Lawrence McVittie, Southampton, and Karen McArthur, of Port Elgin. have been holidaying here with their grandparents Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence Johnson. The McVittie and McArthur families all spent the weekend here and with their father, Lawrence John- son, attended a family reu- nion, at Tavistock Communi- ty Park, Sunday, when 140 descendants of Lawrence's father, the late William Thomas Johnson, gathered for their annual r icnic. • Sc,rEaL&' cs�io� FACTORY OUTLET Main Street, Grand Bend OPEN DAILY Mon - Sat 10- S:30 Sunday 12 - 5:30 /Kens and Ladies All Sizes Times -Advocate, August 19, 1981 Page 17 • Plans for recreation facilities approved Grand Bend council ap- proved inprinciple aplan for developing the recreation property adjacent to the Legion Hall at Monday night's council meeting. Lorne Campbell of the rec property committee and Nancy Biggar Smith of the Ministry of Culture and Recreation outlined the necessity of approving the plans so that the village can apply for Wintario grants to develop the property. Campbell said that the rec property committee and the rec committee had hired Deleuw Cather to come up with plans for the property. Three years ago, the com- mittee had sent out a questionnaire and learned that people wanted a soccer pitch, a baseball diamond and a hall. The plans showed a rec hall for dances and social functions on the land presently used as a soccer pitch, and a baseball diamond beside it. The , soccer pitch would be moved behind the legion hall on the rec property, also known as the Patterson property. A parking lot would be located behind the present fire hall. Ms. Biggar Smith outlined the steps council would have to take to be eligible for the grants from the Ministry of Culture and. Recreation. Campbell told council that the rec committee had priorized the needs for the rec property. He said they planned to start with the new soccer pitch and fence, and then do the baseball diamond and parking lot. The rec hall would be built in the next step, and the lighting for the playing fields added later. Lastly would come the air conditioning for the rec hall. He said that the lighting and air conditioning would be added later. The ap- proximate costs would be $321,000 or $490,000 with lights and air conditioning. Campbell said that similar recreation operations were studied at Komoka, Camlachie and Wilkesport. Reeve Robert Sharen said that council would approve the plans in principle, as long as the Lions Club would spearhead the fund raising drive. All council members stressed the need of the involvement of the entire community and the service clubs to get the rec centre off the ground. In another delegation before council, Gordon Lambert of the Grand Bend Art Association asked council to purchase a slide project and screen for the club's use. He pointed out that council would have many other uses for such equipment. Council said that they would take the request to the rec committee, and get some idea of costs. CI In other business: The debate continued as to whether or not the new (U( E'/.k.IA: SPACES) washrooms erected in the parkette behind the village hall should be left open in the ..�—� ,q(fr llt:l- "--' (IC0Ot:l 0= - VII LA(11. or Gr./ rt:, E �:. IAC'. I . PROPOSED RECREATION FACIUTIES — Grand Bend council approved in principle o plan for the rec property presented at Monday's meeting. A rec hall and baseball diomond will be in the present soccer pitch, and o new soccer pitch created. Ambulance driver warns of need for resuscitators Grand Bend council was warned Monday night that they need to purchase resuscitators for their lifeguards to use on the beach. Jim Hoffman of Hoffman Ambulance, Dash- wood told council that the lifeguards need quality equipment if they are to do their job. Hoffman said that his ambulance was called by the be,0h patrol earlier this summer when a man was having difficulty breathing on the beach. He said that the lifeguards had no equipment with which to help the man. Council told Hoffman that the village does own a fresuscitator butit is so out- dated, they were warned not to use it, as it could cause harm. Hoffman showed council a Flynn resuscitator which he said would be ideal for use on the beach. He said that it would provide oxygen in an emergency, and it would also act as a pump to remove fluids from drowning vic- tims. Council said that they had authorized the purchase of ambu-bags for the beach patrol, but none had been bought. Hoffman said that the Flynn resuscitator was superior to the bag system, where the lifeguards would have to pump the bag. Hoffman also took the or council Support Council were pleasantly surprised to receive a letter from several residents of the Green Acres subdivision supporting them in their fight over sewer payments with Grand Cove Estates. The letter said that they supported council in their negotiations to charge Grand Cove double the pie paid by village residdgts. Grand Cove is located in Stephen township. The letter pointed out that because they are not part of Grand Bend, Grand Cove has not paid for footage, hook ups, and the increased four mills on the tax rate as village residents have. The letter also said that Grand Cove had their water subsidized by Stephen township, and therefore it y. MUSEUM BARBECUE — Cathy Norris and her mother, San- dra were collecting money for the lioness club's beef -on -a -bun supper at lambton Heritage Museum Sunday. The lioness' put on the barbecue in conjunction with the museum's antique auto rally. Staff photo SNIDER MARINE Grand 'Send 238-8495 Open 7 Days a Week Authorized Dealer for • JOHNSON MOTORS • OMC STERN DRIVE • ALCORT-SUNFISH SAIL BOATS • YORK RIVER CANOES SPECIAL End -of season Prices on Fishing Motors Now in Stock ITALIAN MADE SORDELLI SAILBOARDS 4 would not be fair to base sewage fees on their water rate. Reeve Robert Sharen pointed out that Grand Cove h ebought space in the1 sge lagoon and the r ving well. Council decided to send a letter to the Green Acres residents thanking them fon their letter of support. Over 1200 see antique autos More than 1200 people visited Lambton Heritage Museum Sunday to view a display of antique automobiles which were at the museum for the day. About 40 old cars were on display. They traveled to the museum from the Sarnia and Chatham area. The Grand Bend Lioness Club served beef on a bun to museum visitors. opportunity to inform council that keys were required to unlock the chain at the beach to allow emergency vehicles to enter next to the bath house, rather then drive the full length of Government Road. Council decided to give Hoffman and all the police cars in town keys to the chain. Hoffman told council that the resuscitator which he recommended would cost over $400. He had quotes ranging from $408 to $568.55. Hoffman added that the life guards were doing good jobs. but "the guys didn't have anything to work with." Hoffman said that if the equipment was purchased, he would assist in teaching. the beach partol how to use the resuscitator. Council voted to purchase one. evenings. curtains had already been Councillor Dennis Snider stolen. said that the washrooms Council discussed getting should be left open as late as several keys to the possible for the boaters, washrooms made,and giving while deputy reeve Harold them to the boaters, after the Green wanted them closed at boaters paid a deposit. 5 p.m. to prevent vandalism. Reeve Sharen told council Green said that some shower Please turn to page 24 Gibbs sells beach to limited company Grand Bend council was surprised Monday night to receive notification that "part lot one, Lake range concession west" had been sold. Council was surprised because they figure they own that piece of property. The parcel of land in question is more commonly known as Grand Bend's main beach. The letter from Thedford lawyer Philip Walden informed council of a change of ownership from Malcolm Gibbs to 468798 Ontario Limited. "Archie" Gibbs has maintained for the past several years that he has a deed giving him ownership Oakwood Inn Grand Bend Up to of the beach property. Last winter he attempted to have a bulldozer remove posts which had been erected by Bonnie Doon Manor and Sanders Tavern. The dispute over the beach ownership between Gibbs and the village is presently before the courts. And even though council was informed of a change of ownership, it appears that there will be little change in the dispute. Gibbs told the T- A that the property was "still in the same hands", and that the company to which it was sold is, in fact, his own investment com- pa ny. It's Our 20 th. Anniversary SALEUntil Sept. 1 at serendipity 200,/o OFF On Waterford Crystal, Bing 8 Grondahl and Royal Canadian Copenhagen Christmas and Mother's Day Plates 1970-1980 Plus Much More I� MIDNIGHT MADNESS SUMMER CLEARANCE SALE Fri. Aug. 21 - 9 a.m. to 12 midnight Sat. Aug. 22 - 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. DISCOUNTS in s Everore ng r HOTSON UGHTING 1 mile north of Grand Bend Hwy 21 238-8240 The Lambton County Board of Education SCHOOL OPENING ANNOUNCEMENT 1981-1982 ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS: Forest Central, Woodside, Kinnaird, Grand Bend, Bosanquet Central, Warwick Central, Aberarder, Errol Public. Elementary pupils will commence school at 9:00 a.m. on Tuesday, September 8, 1981, and will complete a half-day session. All classes will be dismissed at noon on September 8, 1981. That afternoon has been designated for professional activities for the teachers in the elementary schools and classes for the trainable retarded. For further information about registration, etc.. parents may contact the local school principal during the week of August 31 - September 4. In Forest, kindergarten to Grade 4 pupils will enrol at Central Public School and Grades 5 to 8 at Woodside Public School. Bus transportation to Kinnaird and Bosanquet Central will follow the usual routes with necessary adjustments in the first week of school. Students living north and east of the Pinery entrance will attend Grand Bend Public School. The same bus schedule as 1980-81 will be continued for Aberarder, Errol Public and Warwick schools. SECONDARY SCHOOLS: Secondary schools will operate a regular school program on Wednesday. September 9, 1981 beginning at 9:00 a.m. and dismissing at the end of closec in the afternoon. Tuesday, September 8, is a Professional Activity Day for curriculum development. NOTE: North lambton Secondary School - Buses will run the some routes as last year starting Wednesday. Any grade 9 or new student to the areaplease contact Kernohan Bus Lines (786-2391). At Lambton Central Collegiate Vocational Institute, be taken at the time of registration on September 2 and noon and 1:00 - 4:00 p.m. J. McPhersoh, Chairman student photographs will 3 from '9'00 a.m. - 12:00 N.L. Cheeseman, Director of Education