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HomeMy WebLinkAboutTimes-Advocate, 1985-02-27, Page 29SPECIAL GUIDE PROJECT — To celebrate 75 years of Guiding, a special cake was made by guide leader Sue McKay (centre). Also looking at the cake are Guides Stacey Rader left, and Christine Schode, right, at their pot -luck dinner. Guides host mothers of Thinking Day fete The Grand Bend Girl Guide Com- pany held their annual Thinking Day dinner last Monday at the Parish Hall. Shelley Uniac gave an Irish prayer, followed by a welcome to the mothers and guests by Connie Russell. The girls just finished a project on Guiding Around the World. The delicious meal consisted of a variety of dishes made from recipes from all the different countries. Around the hall were posters depic- ting different customs, foods and ways of life. Above the place settings on the tables were the countries' names spelled out with thinking -day pennies. Head of this project, leader Brenda Haist and leader Sue McKay said the girls worked very hard and the time was shortened by several snow storms cancelling some meetings. The pennies were rolled and will be sent to less fortunate coun- tries to start a project there. The Guides explained each world centre. Marnie Walker did e t - ' exico, Shelley Uniac - United Kingdom and Gina Humphrey - India. The rest of the group told of each capital city and showed that countries' uniforms. The discussion ended with the singing of different songs from these lands, which were learned at the meetings. Engineering that's just out of this world Heavenly pictures at down-to- earth prices Uniden Television Systems ,Ac.9ntgze TV b Appliances RR 2 Gand Bend 238-8270 The World Trefoil Badges were handed out along with a bonus world friendship pin to each guide. Susan Ratz closed the dinner. Leader Brenda Haist said that she travelled to the Citizenship office in London, where information from 28 different countries was mailed to them. Lioness president, Marilyn Martens, who works at Ellison Travel in Exeter, helped gather material for this project that the Citizenship office didn't have. Legion Branch 49x On Tuesday night in the mixed dart play, Vern Gallant and Liz Chapdelaine won first place. Mike Tataren and Marie Blanchette played the second place outs. Joe McCann won the door prize at the Friday euchre party. Ladies' high was played by Karoline Broga, with Morley Willis playing the men's high cards. Nellie Obermeyer and a tie between George Gallant and Norm Moore were the low cards of the evenin Pay increases for firemen Times -Advocate, February 27, 1985 Page 17A C•nCII cutswinter fire practice ' Grand Bend council met in the municipal chambers on February 18 with all members present, when a proposed budget set by the fire com- mittee was discussed. It was outlined in the capital items, that a water tanker was the top priori- ty for 1985. A budget of $10,000.00 was set for the tanker. The cost would be shared one-third per municipality. (Grand Bend, Stephen and Bosan- quet). The firemen are to locate a suitable tanker, after which the fire committee will check it over before purchasing. Council approved an increase of 450.00 for the chief, deputy -chief, and captains. The chief's salary was rais- ed to $300.00, $250 for deputy -chief and $200 for captains and training officer. The fire officers will now receive $8.50 per hour at a fire, while the firemen will receive $8.00 per hour. All fire practices must be attended for two hours, with a wage increase of one dollar per hour, to $7.50. Deputy -reeve Harold Green presented a motion that fire practice not be held regularly in the winter months. He said that he didn't know , what the brigade did at their winter practices. Green felt that by cutting down the number of winter practices, the village would save money. The village firemen have not had an increase in wages since April of 1982 it was noted by Clerk Dianne Molland. Council went in camera to discuss the one delegation for this meeting. Annie Orban was present to go over her custodial duties for this.year. It was decided that there would' be 21 hourS of work per week during the summer season. Orban received a dollar an hour increase over last year's rate. It was decided that the harbour staff could be responsible for the River Road washrooms, leaving Orban responsible for the municipal building. • In correspondence, a letter was received from a Stewart McTaggart with a proposal for the children in the summer season. McTaggart wishes to install different rides on the pinball Wizard property (old Knapp proper- ty) on Main Street. he proposed six new rides, plus a game trailer and candy trailer. Council decided to refer his proposal to planning, as trailers are not allowed. When talking to a businessman after the meeting, he felt that the r general feeling in the resort was for these rides to return. He said there is a need for children's -activities, since er ska i . • , there __thellnited.Church,at 1:a0 and the tourist business in general." It went on to say that M. Peters has the admiration of 28 people who realize she turned a potentially very bad time into one that they will all fondly remember for years to come. The Atom "A" hockey team were returning from a tournament in Seaforth, when they ran into that bad storm in January. The clerk sent a copy of the letter to the Oakwood Inn, thankful that there are some year- round businesses in the resort! A letter from Viriginia Guillet, Main Street, Emporium and Sears Store, was read regarding their park- ing problem. She explained about customers stopping in and out for parcels, quickly and requested a 15-20 minute parking zone in front of the store, would help the problem of over- night parked vehicles etc.; Counctttor Bruce Woodley was in favor of the request, "Let's try this one request and then go from there" he said. Reeve Bob Sharen felt that other places yi Main St. would want the same 15 minute zones and this one could create other problems. Coun- cillor Doreen 'Seguin agreed with Sharen wondering where would it stop. (special parking requests) It was moved by • Councillor Dennis Snider and seconded by Woodley to pass the motion for the Grand Bend Emporium, and add this to the park- ing by-laws. Firemen Hash Out Procedures The Grand Bend firemen met Thursday evening at the hall for a special general meeting without pay. The main issue was to go over the WORLD TREFOIL CAKE — As leaders Paula Taylgr and Brenda Hoist cut the 75th birthday coke of Lord and Lady Baden-Powell, Patti Des- jardine, right, and Kim Roane, left, get ready to serve it to their mothers. 6 Problems of alcohol discussed by Institute On Thursday, February 21, the with this alcohol and drug awareness Grand Bend Women's Institute met in week, Mrs. Lovie also spoke on the af- .m. fects of alcohol. She said there are ere will ie a zone meeting in Sar- nia today. They are leaving the Legion at 1i:45 p.m. on February 28 at 8:00 p m., the Southcott Pines darters and Ipperwash will be guests at the i.egion tai a fun evening. The next ae rat !±;ei.ting is on March 4 at 8:30 p.u'. ( WI. Meet on •Tucrruy. i''coruary.19 the CWL ntet for a pot iuek dinner at the Alhambra Hall. Some of the husbands and senior citizens from the parish attended. Vice-president, Thea Stokkermans, presided for the business part, with 27 members present. Reta Smits read some pointers on how to visit someone who is sick. After February 24, anyone wishing to help with the quilt, please see Mrs. A. Backx. The next meeting will be held on March 18 at 8:00 p.m. with lunch group 'At' in charge. The meeting ended with a prayer followed by a social time with refeshments. HERALDING SPRING '85 OPENING FRIDAY, MARCH 1st mem rads fashion boaLigne Open 7 days q week 10 - 5 11/4 miles south of Grand Bend on Hwy. 21 nothing left for the kids. After coun- cil denied permission for McTaggart to install his rides, some of the businessmen felt that two or three members of council should have at least gone to see McTaggart's mer- chandise before saying no. Another letter from the Forest atom hockey team was read by Mollard. The team became snow- bound in the Oakwood Inn and wrote to the Chamber of Commerce letting them know "what a fine endorsement Maxine Peters and her staff at the Oakwood Inn are for this community Nola Taylor, president, chair ' e business after the opening Institute Ode and Mary Stewart Collect were recited. It was decided to give the GB Brownies a donation. The roll call on current world affairs was answered by 15 members and two visitors. Millie Desjardine gave the Did You Know? on Valentine's customs. She told of fans, cupids, ribbons and hearts. Verna Lovie in charge of the topic, Citizens and World Affairs presented the motto "Today's Children are Tremendous Citizens". Right in line election procedures for this fall. They were not satisfied with the last elec- tion and were able to reach an agree- ment. Many firemen complained that they were not notified of elections the last time until they attended practice that night. The nomination procedure was changed for '85 so that there should be no hard feelings among the brigade. Each one will name who they want for a certain position on secret ballots. A count will determine who gets the job of captain, chief, training officer or deputy -chief. The brigade discussed council's calling for winter practices to be discontinued on a regular basis. Everyone agreed that cutting out fire practice is not a way for the village • to cut down on costs. It was suggested that special council meetings might be held without pay to,cut their ex- pense. People need the fire depart- ment and the cleaning of equipment and training in the winter months is essential. Bosanquet Reeve Fred Thomas and Stephen Reeve Alan Walper couldn't understand the GB council's motion to cut out practices. Grand Bend 4-11 The first meeting of the Grand Bend No. 2 4-h club was held at Mrs. Joan Love's home on February 12. The election of officers was as , follows: President, Heather Love; vice-president, Connie Russell; Secretary, Bonnie ,Hotson and press reporter, Susan Hayter. The second meeting was held at Mrs. Brenda Love's. President Heather opened the meeting with the pledge. The name "Fabric Fitters" was chosen. The roll call was answered by everyone showing a gar- ment and telling the fabric content and care. The club learned the different parts of a sewing machine and their use. The Fabric Fitters will meet at the home of Connie Russell on February 26 at 7:00 p.m. United Church News For the first Sunday in Lent, Rev. Robert Peebles sang a lovely.solo "It Thrills My Soul". Based on the text Genesis 13:1-13 and Acts 26:1-21, he titled his sermon "What's Your Vision?" He told the children to leave the right tracks behind them. Special music by the choir "Whosoever Meaneth Me" was sung. 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