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HomeMy WebLinkAboutTimes-Advocate, 1982-09-29, Page 22F.Q. 6A Tlmes•Advocate, September 29, 1982 Planners approve recommendations Two changes to the re- designation of land resulting from changes in flood plain restrictions were recom- mended by Grand Bend Plan- ning Board at a regular meeting Tuesday night. A strip of land to the south Youth groups start activity Grand Bend Scouters. who registered 39 boys last week for the coming scouting season, will get activities underway next week with a camp at Pinery Provincial Park. Beaver leader, Karen Humer has 19 of the "little fellows", ages five to seven who will meet weekly at the Anglican Church Hall at 6:30 p.m. The 13 cubs are lead by Gary Tiernan, Dashwood. They are aged eight to 10 and meet Monday nights at the Public School in the village at 6:30 p.rn. Scout leader, Bob Clay has seven boys 11 to 13 in the troop so far. They will meet at the Public School • Wednesdays at 7 p.m. , Group Committee Chair- man, -Cam Anderson says they are looking for more members for the committee and additional help with Beavers. Interested boys may register at any regular meeting. New tents and equipment donated by community groups will be on display dur- ing the October 9 Farmers' Market Day in the village: There will be a community-, wide bottle drive to raise funds for the group during the morning of October 16. of River Road was returned to the designation of low densi- ty residential and three pieces of land on the north side of the river were designated open space. Van Laughton ap- peared and requested that this land be designated the same so that docks could be maintained and rebuilt in keeping with a former agree- ment with the Ausable- Bayfield Conservation Authority. Planner Janet Smolders agreed to take a preliminary planning, proposal back to county planners to apply for grants. Council has decided to embark on an Economic Op- portunity Study providing grants are available. The preamble was written for Council by Emrik H. Suichies and Associates; Consultants. Toronto. There was some discussion at the planning meeting that some aspects of the study would overlap with that pro- posed by the harbour commit- tee. It was suggested that planning board, council and harbour committee meet together in the near future to avoid extra cost in two studies. It was announced that Ralph Ferguson, MP Lambton-Middlesex intends to meet with representatives of the South Beach Associa- tion, harbour committee and council October 16 at 4:30 p.m. in the village hall. Harold Green chaired the planning meeting in the absence of chairman Bob Clay. Councillor Keith Crawford suggested that council consult planning board in the question of the re -location of the old post office. 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Councillor Mae Morenz is undecided and Keith Crawford announced early in the summer that he would not be in the running. While nomination papers for other • Catholic women learn of fund-raising profit • Twenty-three members of the C.W.L. met for the first fall meeting at the Alhambra hall. President; Lia Vandenberk opened with the League prayer. Minutes were read by Nette Parchlarz •and treasurer report given by Tillie Van Leeuwen. It was announced that $840 was realized in a quilt raffle and quilt was won by Mrs. A. McPhee, of London. Two afghans were won by Nancy and Thea Stokkermans and a Holly Hobby wall hanging won by Tim Marten, all local area folks. Proceeds from the bake and produce sales was $630. The group won $1000 from the St Patrick Catholic High School lottery in Sarnia. Sixteen members of the C.W.L. attended the C.P.R. course, (Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation) conducted by Jim Hoffman at the Alham- bra hall on September 7. The Stratford Deanery meeting will be held November 3 at Brussels Com- munity Centre. Mrs. Jane Klunder and two lady guests from Kincardine, spoke on the "Right to life," and showed a film, "Does anyone care?" The president thanked the ladies for their help at all the summer events. Lunch refreshments were. served. Next meeting is October 18 at the Alhambra hall. Art Club Starts The first fall meeting of the Grand Bend Art Club was held September 15 at the town hall. with president Mary Fickling presiding. Plans for the coming year were discussed. Incoming president Catherine Junker and vice president Larry Cole were installed. Meetings are held every Wednesday evening at 7:30 p.m. at the town hall. Any in- terested persons are cordial- ly invited to drop in. For fur- ther information you may call 238-2528. 4-1.11 Club News . The "Nature Nuts", Grand Bend Club number three, held meetings four and five at Tania Johnson's home. Roll calls were to name one edible weed you are familiar with and have you ever flown a kite before? They talked about poisonous plants, and discuss- ed recipes for edible weeds. Leader Janice Peckitt had LOOK Fall and Winter Hours Monday to Thursday 4 p.m. to 10 p.m. Friday & Saturday 12 noon to 1 a.m. Sunday 12 noon to 10 p.m. Hwy. 21 South 2 min. from Main Intersection of Grand Bend For Fast Service: Phone Ahead Eot In or Toke out 238-8330 .tom EI• WedoltrIghtat LOW. 4, Le 1 NiwAAA $ made fruit leather and dried apples and brought them for the 12 girls at the meeting to taste. The girls were to try making these two items at home. (Reported by Kim Boogemans ) • Bridge Club News Five tables of bridge, play- ing the Howell movement system were in play last .Wednesday evening at St. John's Parish hall. Winners were - first, Joan Dargent and Isabel Wilson; second, Marg Jeffery and Ev Horton. Church of God News Special services were held Saturday night, Sunday mor- ning and evening at Church of God, featuring Redd Harper of Hollywood, California. Mr. Harper, who will be 79 next week, was born in Texas and raised in Oklahoma. After his conversion in 1950. he worked with Rev. Billy Graham, is a good friend of • Roy Rogers and a personal friend of Dr. A. Brown of Southcott Pines. He has been in two films, "Born in Texas," and "Oil Town U.S.A." • Mr. Harper composed the song "Each step of the way," and collaborated with several people, providing music to lyrics, including Dr. Oswald. J. Smith of People's church, Toronto. Mr. Harper, sang with his guitar accompaniment and spoke at each service. He delighted both children and adults Sunday evening with a Christian cowboy song and wore a hugh cowboy hat which he playfully tried on Rev. J. Campbell. A special music .number Sunday evening was a solo, "The ninety and nine," by Dr.A. Brown accompanied with piano by Betty Campbell.. United Church News Organ prelude music was played by Clark Adams on Sunday morning at the United Church. Rev. H. Moore's sermon topic was "Love has no limits." He spoke of Christian love and said we should let Jesus cleanse our hearts oftener. Rev. Moore read from Mandate magazine on, "Partners in prayer," also about conditions in Korea as they prepare for the 100th an- niversary of the \Christian Church. A special prayer was said for our missionaries ser- ving there, Rev. and Mrs. Don Irwin. The children's story by Rev. Moore was the value of a smile. He told them to smile, that they are in God's world. The congregation learned of the death of Mrs. Belle Cleave last week at age 101, wife of the late Rev. W. T. Cleave, who was minister at Grand Bend United for the years 1942-47. Next Sunday the Sacra- ment of World Wide Commu- COfl1Pu RERO BOOKKEEPING INVESTMENTS IA' LEADING TRIIIT ('O. frA.%IAN ART READ Chartered Accountant (519) 2311-231$ RAND BEND, ONTARIO nion will be celebrated at the United Church. The Fall Regional of the U.C.W. will be held October 5 at Thames Road United Church. The speaker, will be the Rev. A. Langford, on the theme, "Living between memory and hope." At this meeting the 20th anniversary of U.C.W. will be celebrated. Anglican Church News The service of morning prayers was held at St. Johns - by -the -lake with Mr. Steven Haig third year student at Huron College, London, as of- ficiant, and Mr. Ian Camp- bell, president of Renison Col- lege, as guest speaker. Mr. Campbell's theme was, "Anglicans in Missions" a program of spiritual renewal and financial development. He explained that during the past year, which was the first year, thrust has been in the study of the role of missions for the churchand for the individual i. The thrust of the second. year which is just beginning is the financial side of the program. 1. Seventy percent of the money raised will be used in Canada to help people such as retired clergy and widows to have an adequate living. potential candidates have been picked up, no others have openly declared intent. An election will be called for November 8 if more than five candidates qualify by the declaration deadline, October 18. Each needs the support of signatures of at least 10 per- sons eligible to vote in the municipal election. Snider has expressed his annoyance at persons who don't come forward until the last minute. "I think it's,a stupid, childish game," he said, "and you can quote me on that". Should more than five can- didates qualify, and an elec- tion be called, the Grand Bend and Area Chamber of Commerce will hold a "meet the candidates" night for village ratepayers during the three-week period before November 8. According to statements made by candidates, the outlook for the next few years in the village is optimism, continuation of the forward momentum created by the completion of the sewage system, and restraint. Snider has been very positive in his dislike for governement hand-outs, at any level. Green stated that economic restraint was a "must". Sharen felt that the village could not expect in- creased financial help from other governments in the next year. It isfelt that the completion of the sewer project which was first. planned 10 years ago, has given the village a boost. \"We've got paved roads we would never have had without the project. I think you'll see a gradual 2. Help the priests in the north whose stipend may be as low as $8400, in an area where living costs are very high 3. To help foreign missions, but only after our com- mitments in Canada have been met. Mr. Campbell emphasized that while the financial side is an essential part of the pro- gram we must not lose sight of the fact that spiritual renewal through study and participation is the main aim of the program: He thanked all for participating in ad- vance giving during the past year and hoped there would be continued support. In conclusion he asked that each individual pray for and participate to the fullest in, "Anglicans in Missions." Mrs. Marguerite Cole and Mrs. Esther Gill were. hostesses for the morning cof- fee hour. TOP GOLFERS — low net winners of the annual Southcott Pines Association Golf Tournament, held at Oakwood in Grand Bend Saturday were Betty Riddell and Graham Kobe. Harwoods Card & Gift Shop hnudibgiIV t • :•\!'.; Check with us for Thanksgiving Cards & Party Ware GRAND BEND Telephone (519)238,8540 upgrading in the core area now," Sharen said. He mentioned the official plan and the soing by-law, Wiolanpetiortn by-laws which were y -standards and noise v enforceable during the last summer season. There is still concern about ongoing park- ing problems. "This is a very strong com- munity. How many other communities are there in which not one business has gone under because of economic necessity"?, he commented. Green said that he was hap- py about plans to upgrade river facilities. "I'm happy about the harbour building, concerned about the south beach and hope we can get a "Harbour of Safe Refuge". Both commented on the co- operative role of the present SEEKS SEAT Todd Desaulniers, a survey technologist and safety engineer, announced he would run for Grand Bend Council, Tuesday night. He has lived in the village since 1950. His experience with local government comes from almost 20 years of work in the area as a town surveyor and engineer. , He is presently employed by Curean Con- struction, Sarnia and resides with his wife, Caroline, at 31 Elmwood, Slightly disgruntled when planning board ended the meeting with a closed session, Desaulniers said "There's got to be some changes!" Paul Moore, Sudbury spent the weekend with his parents, Rev. and Mrs. Harley Moore. • Alex and Clara Hamilton were Sunday supper guests, 'in London with Brad, Rita and Allen Hamilton. The Very Reverend Father Harold Keyes, of Green Bay, Wisconsin, his sister, Mrs. Orla Berger of Detroit, spent a few day last week with their cousins, Mr. and Mrs. Robert Keyes. Breakfast guests with them one day were Bob's sister and brother- in-law, Mr. and Mrs. Edgar Cudmore of Henual area. United Church women pro- vided the September birthday party at the Bluewater rest home for about 35 of their residents. Entertainment featured musical selections by Ross andBill Love playing violins accompanied with piano by Nola Love. Visitors through the week and on the weekend with Lorne and Loreen Devine have been three of Loreen's brothers and their wives, Gor- don and Bernice Weiberg, Hubert and Bernice Weiberg, all of Waterloo, Earl and Kay Weiberg, of London, and a cousin Truman Fischer, of Wapella, Saskatchewan. Chamber of Commerce. Sharen began as a Coun- cillor in 1972, became Reeve in 1973 and presently serves on Coumty Council, Board of Directors and numerous com- mittees of the Childrens' Aid Society, County Planning Board, Family Court Advi- sory Council, Fire Commit- tee, Parking Committee, PUC and Grand Bend Planning Board. Green attends County Council, is Chairman of the County Museum Committee, representative on the Ausable-Bayfield Conserva- tion Authority, Sarnia- Lambton Tourist Council, village Parking Committee and Planning Board. Snider has been in charge of the village docks, is village representative on the Rec Committee, Harbour Com- mittee and the Fire Building Committee. Morenz is in charge of beach parking, the Beach Patrol and the Bath House. She is also in charge of regulating sign permits in the village. Notice to Grand Bend Ratepayers The Village of Grand Bend, Waste Management Site will be open to - Village Ratepayers on Sat. October 2, 1982. Hours 11 a.m. - 4 p.m. The Waste Management Site is 3 miles south of the village. Grand Bend Council In Stock Wallpaper ori All Book Orders °/0 ff -s- GRAND BEND DECORATING and FLOORING CENTRE HWY. //21 238-8603 20% Sale on all Fall Merchandise Starting Thursday Sept. 30 • mox'pT PEI fashion bofttque Open 7 Days A Week Until November 1': Miles South Of Grand Bend On Hwy. 21 Phone 238.2818 1