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HomeMy WebLinkAboutTimes-Advocate, 1981-11-04, Page 19• Past statement accepted Seniors' housing discussed Grand Bend council has voted to accept a 1979 municipal housing state- menL,and thus clear the way for its' participation in a non- profit, municipality -run housing corporation which may run housing projects for senior citizens with both federal and provincial assistance. Council acted after a lengthy presentation by both federal and provincial representatives who explain- ed the requirements and benefits of the housing program being offered by the ministry of municipal af- fairs and housing. "It is one of our policies to help provide housing for seniors in every municipali- ty in the province," said Wilf Knox, a co-ordinator from Municipal Affairs and Hous- ing. Knox explained that acceptance of the 1979 hous- ing statement was the prerequisite for Grand Bend's eligibility in the WITCHES AND PUMPKINS — The children of the nilrsery school in Grand Bend had an enjoyable time celebrating Hallowe'en early. Here Jennifer McGee, Todd McIlin, Simon Desjardine and Mandy Jennison parade around in the rhythm band. program. Upon doing so, council would immediately receive an unconditional grant of $3,000 •to hire a housing consultant, whose task it would be to update the existing statement in order to accurately indicate the specific needs of the community's senior citizens. This information would serve as the blueprint for the senior's home which would be built with federally - guaranteed money. Under the program, the municipality would borrow the money for construction and pay it over a 35 -year mortgage. The loan would be insured by Canada Mortgage and Housing Inc., which would also subsidize the monthly payments to an effective level of two per- cent annually, from the current rate of 20 percent according to CMHC program manager Greg Playford. As for the individual rents, Knox said, the province will match federal write- down paymeats to bring per- sonal rent ayments down "to the low end of the market," adding that he felt this would translate into rents of $150 to $250 per month per unit, rather than $350 to $400. "This project will not go into the red," he declared firmly. saying that these payments were accom- panied by an override allowance that compensated for the effects of inflation. Knox said also that any project thus constructed would probably have a mix- ture of subsidized and unsub- sidized residents in the ratio of one to one. He also said that public assistance to ren- tal units such as these can only be given toone-bedroom units. Questions from the floor included the amounts of rent as a percentage of total in- come. Knox said a level of 25 percent is the rule for sub- sidized units for seniors. Rev. Simpson, head of the Beanconaires, a local seniors' club, asked how soon an approved housing project could be built. Knox said it takes nine months to begin constuction, and a 20 - unit building takes four months to complete under good conditions. The 1979 statement was not accepted by council because "it was not correct, in council's opinion," accor- ding to Reeve Bob Sharen. "Some people made it known to us after it was done that they didn't understand it." he said in response to a query from the floor. This kind of assistance can only be given to a non-profit municipal corporation, and in Grand Bend's case, a council -approved housing statement is needed to form this corporation, Knox emphasized. "Any consultant's state- ment would be very careful- ly reviewed by our depart- ment before receiving our approval," he said. Interest courses to return in winter night school session Despite a slow and con- fusing beginning, night school classes have started in Grand Bend and, for the most part, are filled to capacity. Jean Gibson, a member of the Parks and Recreation Committee of Grand Bend council, and the Lambton College liaison person for Council supports playground Grand Bend Council is go- ing to recommend to the Parks and Recreation com- mittee that they assist in the building of the creative playground at the Public school. Reeve Bob Sharen said Principal Syd Fletcher has done an excellent job in get- ting the playground off to a good start in such a short time and that council should support him in this venture. Council is going to study the benefits of source separation of waste. They discussed picking up recyclablematerials such as newspapers and metal ob- jects and wondered if this would be profitable. A committee of council is going to investigate the matter to determine if it is advantageous. A letter was sent to coun- cil asking them to send letters to the Ontario Hydro and the provincial govern- ment asking that the export of hydro power to the United States be stopped. Reeve Sharen said the U.S. is charged so much for the power that it reduces the cost to Canadians. Councillor Keith Crawford pointed out that he was using statistics obtained from On- tario Hydro, and said he was in favour of the motion. He was outvoted. Councillor Dennis Snider was not at the meeting as he had to attend a funeral in Toronto in the late after- noon. Council was approached in the matter of a property dis- pute in Gibbs Park. They determined that the matter of a fence being built over an alleged right-of-way was a GET IT RIGHT — Construction has begun on the new post of- fice. Here tarry Hohner of Bastien Mason puts a brick in place at the front of the building. Green injured in accident Deputy Reeve Harold Green is a sight for sore eyes this week. He was hit by a piece of flying metal when his son's miniature car exploded. Harold Green Green said he had been burning leaves when his son remembered he had a few fire crackers, and some miniature cars he didn't want. He had called him out to watch the car explode. Green was just walking out the door when he was hit in the cornea with a piece of flying metal. There is a tear in the cornea, he said, and the eye is being checked daily. He said doctors don't expect any permanent damage to the eye. Since the. accident, Green said he has problems judging distances and his eye -hand co-ordination is not right. He can't drive, and he said reading is extremely dif- ficult. Needless to say, son Danny has no more fire crackers. SiTECitn.GSf 0 FACTORY OUTLET Main Street, Grand Bend ANNIVERSARY SALE Starts Thurs., Nov. 5 OPEN DAILY Mon -Sat 10- 5:30 Sunday 12 5:30 matter for a civil court and they did not have the legal authority to comment on the situation. Snow fence has been erected on the beach but there will not be enough to 'cover the length of the north beact>,. Council said they did not budget for the 3,000 feet needed. Jack Stanlake, the village foreman, said 12 rolls had already been purchased at a cost of $1,200, but this is not nearly enough to cover the length of the beach. Tami Lee Witherspoon, 18, has been hired to fill in for Christine Smith who will soon be going on maternity leave. Miss Witherspoon will be paid $4 per hour and is ex- pected to be employed for about 17 weeks. Dallas McCall has been appointed the property stan- dards officer and John David Horn has been named to the property standards com- mittee. The C uriosity Shop and Sands of Time have been granted sign permits by council. Pinery Report The Pinery Park detach- ment of the Ontario Provin- cial Police investigated 17 miscellaneous occurrences between October 25 and Oc- tober 31. In their in- vestigations, they laid 17 charges under the Highway Traffic Act and five charges under the Liquor Licence Act. Richard Feenstra New Reporter Newly arrived at The Times -Advocate is Richard Feenstra, 24, who will be writing news, taking pic- tures, and whatever other duties come across his desk in the editorial department. Richard is from Hamilton where he went to school and subsequently began newspaper work in May this year. He was introduced to the reporting profession while at McMaster University, where he spent the bulk of his spare time on campus at the student broadsheet paper. After graduation, he started work with a Hamilton weekly, and was soon transferred to a sister publication, also a weekly, to fill a vacancy. He says he is looking forward to a more diverse and interesting workload in the Exeter area, as well as friendlier, small-town life. the area, said she is pleased with the response. Gibson, herself an instruc- tor in the bridge class, is very enthusiastic about ex- panding the program for the winter session. Courses filled to capacity at present are macrame, bridge and Christmas crafts. Smocking started earlier, but she expects it to gain in popularity in the winter ses- sion. The courses range in length of time from three weeks (smocking) and up. She hopes to repeat the courses she had currently, with the exception of Christ- mas crafts, and to add courses such as calligraphy, welding. photography, creative stitchery, crocheting and crewel, and an art appreciation course, as well as microwave and wok cookery, quilting and cross country skiing. Gibson said her biggest problem has been finding in- structors to teach the courses. Part of the problem is that Lambton College only offers $12 an hour where Fanshawe pays $16 an hour to its instructors. She has been trying to find courses for men, and is open to suggestions. In the winter term, the bridge course will be split so that one will be offered for beginners, and another for people who want to brush up on their skills. One of these courses will be in the even- ing, she said, the other in the afternoon. Currently, her bridge course is on Wednesday afternoons. This was so peo- ple who have children in school can get out of the house in the afternoons when they might normally not be able to go out in the evenings. The popularity of these courses, Gibson says, proves the need for a recreation building in Grand Bend. The night school provides area residents with an opportuni- ty to get out and develop their imaginations. Education is everybody's right, she said. She has people registered from Parkhill, Crediton, Ex- eter, Zurich, and the sur- rounding rural community. In order to advertise the winter session of night school, an all area mailing will go out in January, describing the courses, times and costs. The winter session will begin in February. Fashion Two Twenty For free delivery of all your skin care and cosmetic needs CaII Ann 238-2650 (after 6 p.m.) THE BEST WITCH — Kelly Argent, 4, was chosen for the top costumPin her age category of five and under at the Grand Bend Lion's Club Hallowe'en Party Saturday night. New OPP constable Constable Jim Crowe has been recently posted to the Pinery Park detachment of the OPP. He was a member of the London Police Force, and served at the detachments of Grand Bend and Dutton before arriving at Pinery Park. He is married with two children and is originally from Thunder Bay New adventure inwriting Caiiirayh-d) NoNonsense' Pen by Sheaffer' Here's everything you need to put a new slant on your writing. New NoNonsense refillable pen with italic nibs in a choice of 3 widths. 14 cartridges of ink in 3 colors. Easy -to -follow instruction book. Ruled practice pad. What a great new fun way to write. See it soon Makes an idea/ gilt! From 795 HarwOOWS -i 11 .I1113. Hours Mon. - Fri. 9-5:30 Sat. 9-12:30 CLOSED SUNDAYS Card & Gift Shop Grand Bend 238-8540 Times -Advocate, November 4, 1981 pore 3A. Woman returns from California holiday Don't forget' The hot turkey supper is being serv- ed tonight November 4 at the United Church. Mrs. Norma Desjardine returned last Wednesday night afte(' spending a month's holiday with her - daughter, Marsha, and fami- ly, Mr. and Mrs. Torn Mylon, and Tom Jr. at Placeville, California. The weekly Bible coffee hour met at Mrs. Vera Brown's home last week. This week of November 5 the group will be studying the last chapter of Spiritual Living, on Spiritual Discipleship and this week's meeting will be at Mrs. Nita Sinclair's home, at 155 Sherwood Crescent in Southcoutt Pines. Coming up on November 12 will be a study on the Book 61 Proverbs. All ladies welcome. Fourteen tables of progressive euchre were in play at the Parish hall last Friday evening, sponsored by the ladies of St. John's Church. Winners were: high lady - Marjorie Richardson; low lady - Ann Stirling; high man - Harold Amy; low man - Harold Smith; and most lone hands - Mae Moretti. High prize to a lady play- ing a man's card went to Joan Gosselin. Bill Baler of Toronto, spent the weekend here at his daughter's, Mrs. Man - ford Luther, and visited his brother Art Baker, in Green Acres. A group of Grand Bend folks attended the taping of the Polka Time TV show with Walter Ostanek and his band in Waterloo on the weekend. On the bus trip from this area were Laird and Pearl Hendrick, Lillian Brown, Greta Luther, Jeanne Kading. Nola Taylor and Olvie Webb. PROPANE Birch Bark Trailer Park Hwy 83 - 11/2 mile E. of Hwy. 21 OPEN 7 DAYS 9 - Dusk Phone 238-8256 Inquire at House Beside Propane Tank A Kero-Sunr" Portable Heater is a real comfort in emergencies. 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AVAILABLE AT TENDERSPOT MARKETS GRAND BEND 238-2512 'ZURICH 236-4387 PRICES EFFECTIVE UNTIL 7 Nov. 1981 ITEM SPECIAL PRICE ITEM SPECPR CIEL WALNUTS - 350 g SIZE CHOPPED OR PIECES 'COMPARED TO NATIONAL BRANDS • $3.57 VALUE 49 EACH CUT MIXED PEEL - 450 g SIZE 'COMPARED TO NATIONAL BRANDS • 52.39 VALUE 69 NOT CHOCOLATE MIX - 600 g SIZE 'COMPARED TO NATIONAL BRANDS • 53.46 VALUE 1 99 I EACH CHOCOLATE FLAVOURED CHIPS 900 g SIZE 'COMPARED TO NATIONAL BRANDS • 53.93 VALUE 299 SEEDLESS SULTANA RAISINS - 900 g SIZE COMPARED TO NATIONAL BRANDS • 53.89 VALUE 99 GLACED CUT MIXED FRUIT - 680 g SIZE 'COMPARED TO NATIONAL BRANDS • 53.45 VALUE 229 RED, GREEN OR MIXED GLACE CHERRIES • 450 g SIZE 'COMPARED TO NATIONAL BRANDS • 53.99 VALUE 99 EACH LARGE-QUICK•INSTANT OATS - 2 KG SIZE 'COMPARED TO NATIONAL BRANDS • 52.89 VALUE 229 EACH ALMONDS - n5 g SIZE BLANCHED, SLICED, SLIVERED, OR GROUND 'COMPARED TO NATIONAL BRANDS • 5.49 VALUE 99 ARTIFICIAL VANILLA - 50o g SIZE 'COMPARED TO NATIONAL BRANDS • 52.09 VALUE 49 SPICES CINNAMON • 215 g CHILI POWDER • 230 g GROUND NUTMEG • 150 g PAPRIKA • 265 g 'COMPARED TO NATIONAL BRANDS • 55.49 VALUE 719 IIIIII EACH BUTTERSCOTCH CHIPS - 450 g SIZE on PEANUT BUTTER CHIPS - 450 g SIZE 'COMPARED TO NATIONAL BRANDS - 53.24 VALUE 229 EAt+ 'COMPARED TO NATIONAL BRANDS MEANS THE NATIONAL BRANDS REGULAR RETAIL PRICES IN EQUIVALENT WEIGHTS TO BULKI•BAKER SIZES. AVAILABLE AT TENDERSPOT MARKETS GRAND BEND 238-2512 'ZURICH 236-4387 PRICES EFFECTIVE UNTIL 7 Nov. 1981