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Home My WebLink AboutTimes-Advocate, 1985-09-11, Page 18Page 6A • Times -Advocate, September 11, 1985 Council will take land dedication to OMB conations pour in for new beach eleaning machine Grand Bend Council both opened and closed their Tuesday meeting after Labour Day with an in camera •session. Items were not disclosed. On Monday August 26 a special council meeting had been called to deal with the agreement of purchase and sale concerning the Laughton river front property on the north bank about 300' west of the bridge. The village intends to purchase this property, subject to OMB approval and passing of by law No. 6106 by September 15, for the sum of $50,000. Presumably more municipal dock space will be the result, an improv- ment to the harbour facilities. At the August 6 council meeting two Grand Bend business men came before council, arguing against the one-time Parkland dedication tax to some businesses. Although attempts have been made to mediate, John Crowe still feels the tax to him is unjust. Reluctantly, council has decided to initiate an O.M.B. hearing. Either party could have taken this step, and finally council, expecting to set a precedent, has sent a resolution to the O.M.B. The decision was made by recorded vote. Councilor Bruce Woodley reported that the Beach Patrol did an excep- tional job and that most of the patrol will not be able to return to Grand Bend jobs next year. He moved to present them with baseball caps with G.B. crests as a memento of Grand Bend service. It was also voted to keep the Bath house washrooms open in this good weather until Thanksgiving. Opera- tion of the Bath house as a rental business for private enterprise next —BRANDY POINT— 1 FARMS CENTRED AROUND ARTIFICIAL INSEMINATION • Our breeding stock provides our buyers with proven genetics from the top 3°6 animals tested across Canada. • Our program enables us to offer quality and health at a price that is hard to beat • We have an ongoing supply of A.I. sired Hamp Duroc, York Landrace boars & F1 York Landrace gilts • Our closed herd is ranked "Good" by the OMAF standards of Herd Health Classification. Come and take a look at our stock anytintel Delivery available KURT KELLER R.R. 1, Mitchell, Ont. 519-348-8043 year is stilt unser review. poll is announced for November 2. Council and Clerk-Teasurer Diane Council spent some time, each one Mollard are gearing up for the fall expressing views and opinions about municipal election. Nomination the proposed sale of beer and wine in period is October 17-21. The advance convenience stores. This was in response to to letter sent by Brewers' Warehousing C.( Brewers' Warehous- ing is a co-operative venture of John Labatt , Matson and Carling O'Keefe Ltd. that runs the distribution end of Grand Ben and district news Connie Keyser 238-2695 the business and the three control 98% of the province's beer market). Council was split 3-2 against the move to greater accessibility through convenience stores. No information or proposals on the part of the provincial government were available or presented for discussion at the same time as this letter from Brewers' Warehousing. Concern is still running high in this Indian summer weather about the quality of the water for swimming. On the Friday previous to Labour Day, the beach at Pork Franks was posted unsafe. A large dump of farm manure and several rainstorms resulted in run-off that killed many fish and polluted the swimming area. The Reeve reported Grand Bend is still clear. Council also discussed ways to tell concerned citizens who wish to donate money that there is a "beach cleaner fund". Donations are greatly ap- preciated to help in the purchase of this expensive but essential equipment. Since last Thursday members of council have conducted a personal campaign to raise funds for the beach cleaner. In agreement with the business community's concern, the Village finds it impassible to clean the beach of paper and garbage by hand. Thus each business enterprise in the town and nearby area is being asked to contribute $100 for the cleaning machine. Then the amount thus col- lected will hopefully be matched by Wintario or other grant money. The majority of businesses approached so far have donated gladly. People you know... Gertrude Hornsey of Brampton, after five weeks visiting at her daughter's Turnbull's Grove cottage, returned to the city, August 30. Then Marg and Bob Hedley spent four days with Bob's brother Matt and Dollie Hedley at Summer Place, Grand Valley. Then they took time out to celebrate a 50th weddinganniversary in Milton for old friends Betty and Jim Dear who have been living in Florida for the last 18 years. They still spend time in Ontario each summer visiting friends. INFORMAL CHAT — After a fine roast beef dinner at Oakwood Inn, head table dignitaries from the OPP Grand Bend detachment gather in the lounge to say farewell. they are (left to right) Reeve Bob Sharen, Inspector Ed McFadgen, Sgt. Gerry Hillman (now at Pinery Park), Sgt. Gord Adams and Gene Grenier (Chamber of Commerce President). Bid farewell to police at banquet in Oakwood To say good-bye and wrap up the successful and busy summer in the Village, Grand Bend O.P.P. detach- ment held a banquet and dance at Oakwood Inn on Wednesday. FARM SERVICE Repair Shop Tools and Equipment We specialize in Air Compressors & High Pressure Washers 500 - 2000 PSI New and Rebuilt pumps Hypro pumps service and parts Honda Gas Engines Cecil Squire Farm Service 235-0465 Besides the 25 member force and their female guests, the Reeve and council members, some area mer- chants and some members of the Chamber of Commerce were present - about 130 attended the roast beef dinner. Seated at the head table were Sgt. Gord Adams and wife, Inspector Ed McFadgen and his wife from Chatham District Headquarters, Sgt. Gerry Hillman, Mrs. Hillman and Reeve Bob Sharen. Master of ceremonies was Alex Gaal who kept things moving along smoothly with "police" jokes and references to Sgt. Hillman's penchant for a "demolition derby" approach with his cruiser. Each constable who was new to the force this year was presented with a placque by a "buddy" who had serv- ed here before. Other trophies and gifts were also presented. Reeve Bob Sharen drew the first winning door prize, a week -end at the Ramada Inn We're Fully Equipped for any Job Farm ponds Gravel Bailing • Trucking • Gravel, Sand & Stone • Bulldozing • Excavating • Top Soil • Septic Systems "No job is too big or too small" Res. 482-9212 CONTRACTING LTD. Trucking - Excavating Clinton Shop 482-9926 M honeymoon -suite Toronto, amid good natured shouts of "fixed", "fixed". Short speeches by the Reeve, In- spector, Sergeants and Chamber President Gene Grenier were follow- ed by dancing to D.J. music in the west dining room of the Inn. Legion news Last steak barbeque was held Saturday, September 7 with 66 in at- tendance. Thanks to each.one and all that helped, and those who donated fresh produce from their gardens. Randy and his cohorts provided piano music for fun and dancing. The zone corn roast and dance at Wyoming Legion is scheduled for this Friday September 13 at 6:30 p.m., $4 per person. Get some friends together in a car. September 15 - 22 is Legion Week. Sunday September 15 at 12:30 begins the festivities with a zone parade in Forest. September 21 Grand Bend Legion will hold a dance, music by the Lite & Easy band from Exeter. Cotpe one and all at 9 p.m., $5 per person. September 24 (Tuesday) winter darting to start at 8:00 p.m. in Legion Hall at Grand Bend; the Friday following, fall euchre evenings begin at 8:30 p.m. The test of a good secretary is her LOADED — Keith Long of Croswell, Mich. skilfully Toads his reproduc- ability to convince someone the boss tion nuzzleloader Thompson Centre rifle ready for competition while isn't in when he is. Chuck Lamb of Sarnia awaits his turn. 0 PRICES 1N EFFE SACT WOW. 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