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Times-Advocate, 1986-01-02, Page 10• Times -Advocate, Janis ry 2, 1986 . 11 R•Ot cburcl.�s filled s, for for ChrIsnias eve event 'Almost 900 people packed Im- 1 Maculate Herat of Mary Church for t e Christmas Eve service, filling all $e pews and lining the aisles. The lair began singing half an hour before the mass began, under the direction of Lydia Duchou and ac- ,.. companied by Paul Dietrich on the organ. They performed a repertoire of carols from the traditional to the modern, like "Drummer Boy" and "Do You Hear What I Hear?" Then the attention was focused at ,,the back of the church, as a chorus of c iildren, directed by Denise Duchou, sangjhree Christmas Posadas, carols An the -Mexican tradition, relating the journey to Bethlehem and begging for shelter at the Inn. Each child carried one of the statues from the Creche scene, as they slowly wended their way down the aisle, answered by the adult choir. The statues were all placed and the last hymn sung by the children, then the congregation sang "0 Come All Ye Faithful" as two tiny children, carrying the infant Jesus, preceded Father Morrissey down the aisle. In Father Morrissey's sermon, he asked "Who was the Innkeeper?" Too often people have criticized the in- nkeeper as a greedy, uncaring per- son, but after all, as any businessman can understand, he had no vacancy, so he let them use the stable, which was all he had. He didn't know that ORIGINAL MASTERPIECE — GB Housing Board treasurer, Ted Bartlett hands o cheque to Wolfgang Suppan, Dashwood, for this beautiful stained glass window at 40 Souble Court. Admiring the artwork is John Brock, resident, and Chamber of Commerce past -president, Gene Grenier, who originally donated this money from the Chamber at the buildings official opening last spring. The window scene depicts the natural trees, flowers, water, sand and sunsets of Grand Bend. Looking back at 1985 Continued from page 6 precariously close to Exeter. David John Roger of Exeter was killed when his vehicle struck a bridge in north London. Sergeant Bob Erskine is named head of the Lucan OPP'detachment. Susan Ratz was named Junior Miss and Ruth Martin Princess at the 1985 Crediton Summerfest. Development of the Grand Bend harbour has meant a boost to the local economy. Sergeant Don McInnes takes over as the head of the Ontario Provincial Police detachment in Exeter. August 28 Ontario Agriculture Minister Jack Riddell officially opens a new research and demonstration farm at Centralia College. K & L Construction of London sub- mitted the lowest bid of $1,8 million for construction of a new nursing home in Exeter. The property was purchased by home owner Tom Kan- nampazha from Robert Pooley. . A planning student has outlined several solutions to the problem of commercial vehicles parking in residential areas. Zurich won the baked bean battle with Boston at the annual Zurich Bean Festival. The contest was film- ed by CTV for a future Live It Up program. Steven Schipper has been named artistic director of the Huron Country Playhouse. September 4 The OMB decision on appeal of a Hay Township zoning amendment which would have allowed an in- dustrial par'. on Exeter's northern outskirts was made in Exeter's favour. The Hay plan was turned down because of lack of ceded documentation under Ontario's Foodlands guidelines. The Exeter planning advisory com- mittee recommended council accep- tance of a proposal from the South Huron Handicapped Services Inc. to erect two group homes at Andrew and George St. Former Exeter area resident Kathy Mustard placed 10th in an in- ternational floral design competition. Directors of the Ontario Vegetable Growers Marketing Board toured the Canadian Canners factory in Exeter. September 11 The congregation of Exeter Pentecostal Tabernacle held a short decommissioning ceremony at their - church on Main St. before moving in convoy to the newly completed new church south of Exeter on Highway 4. Chief Huron County planner Dr. Gary Davidson warned tht the OMB agri-park decision may just be the end of the first round. Hensall councillor Jim Robinson declared his intention to oppose in- cumbent Harry Klungel for the reeve's position in the upcoming municipal election. Wet, humid weather jeopardized the white bean crop. Former SIIDS teacher Joanne Young was refused a board of reference hearing by the ministry of education, leaving few avenues in her battle over her dismissal late last year by the Huron board of education. The Exeter Express ball team com- pleted a very successful season by winning the Great Lakes senior baseball championship in Labatt Park. September 18 GRW Industries, an auto supply firm, has located in Huron Park to supply prop shafts for General Motors. The Lake Huron Zone Sportsfest hosted by Exeter showed a profit of over $8,000. Russell Electric was honoured by General Electric on the occasion of the store's 50 years in business at the same location selling GE wares. The soccer season ended in Exeter with Exeter Big V Crusaders winning the A championship in the atom divi- sion, and the Exeter If pee wees tak- ing the A championship in the Lucan and District soccer league playoff. • Lori Consitt. RR 1 Varna, was chosen as the 1985 Huron County • ° Queen of the Furrow. September 25 The 131st Exeter Fall Fair, with its Focus on Fowl theme, took place on the weekend. Sheryl [)eBoer was crowned Fair Queen. Baking Queen was Cathy Seip, Ruth McLaren was Flower Queen, and Nancy Smith took • the Sewing Queen title. ('athy Norris was both Baking and Sewing princess. The General [fomes plant in Hen- sall was declared bankrupt at a hear - .4 4 Czy ing called by an unsecured creditor. South Huron administrator Trevor Nesbitt has accepted a position at the Strathroy Hospital, commencing November 1. Exeter was the scene of a mock disaster designed to test the town's emergency disaster plan. About 60 property owners in the northeast corner of Exeter have re- tained the London law firm of Lerner and Lerner to help in their battle to keep group homes from being built in their neighborhood. Hensall Nursery School purchased a computer with the profits from the Sharon, Lois and Bram concert the school had sponsored. A Large crowd gathered on the Grand Bend beach to see the $23,000 beach cleaner in action. Hensall and District Co-operative has nearly doubled its storage capaci- ty by leasing the four elevators formerly owned by the bankrupt On- tario Bean Growers Association. October 9 Exeter council asked county coun- cil for a freeze on development in Hay township until a comprehensive zon- ing bylaw is passed, and also re- quested that no further extensions be granted to the draft approval of the Hay subdivision on Exeter's northern boundary. Beta Sigma Phi has formed a new sorority chapter in Exeter. John Wooden gave the valedic- torian address at the 1985 SHDHS commencement. Lucan council met with represen- tatives of the Ontario r'pinistry of housing to discuss po5sibfe Use of the former turnip plant on Market St. October 16 Exeter's plea to the county for costs involved the Hay agri park hearing was rebuffed. A driver who led police on a high- speed chase through Exeter streets in June was fined $750 and lost his driver's licence for a year. The Huron -Perth Quitters Guild donated $2,476 to Ronald McDonald Houe in London. The Huron County Playhouse guild chose a new executive headed by Mary Harvey at their annual meeting. October 25 The former General Homes plant in Hensall reopened under the owner- ship of a consortium of 12 customer - dealers. Zion UCW marked its 75th anniver- sary with an evening of fellowship and reminiscing. Block Parent week was marked in Exeter and area. November 6 Plans for a motel -sports complex across from Les Pines, and a number of stores on the site of the former Pentecostal church, were unveiled at Exeter council. A pre-election ratepayers meeting in Exeter was attended only by can- didates and spouses, who outlined,, their platforms to each other. Paul Steckle was presented with a painting at a banquet to honour him at the end of his term as Warden of Huron County, The Grand Bend and District Soc- cer Association held their awards night in Dashwood Community Centre. The driver who damaged a hydro pole was billed by the Exeter PUC for the $3,600 replacement cost. November 13 General Coach in Hensall was hit by a strike when members of Local 3054 of the United Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners of America walked off the job. Standard Trust opened an office in downtown Exeter. J.A.D. McCurdy principal Pat Soldan headed a committee to con- struct a much-needed playground at the school. It will be used ddring school hours by the students, and be available to the community at other times. "Today's youth, tomorrow's leaders" was the theme of the 1985 open house at Centralia College of Agricultural Technology. }leather Redick, manager of Huron Country Playhouse, was one of throe Canadians chosen to participate in a theatre symposium in Russia. November 20 Exeter drivers recorded one of the worst weeks on record/with seven collisions and one car fire. Total damage was $27,000. Though not yet completed, the new nursing home is already fully booked. A petition for more beds was circulated. An overflow crowd turned out (or the official opening and dedication of the new Exeter Pentecostal Tabernacle. Sheila Copps was guest speaker at the Huron -Bruce Liberals annual meeting, held in Holmesville. Fund-raisers for the Cancer Socie- ty in Huron outdid themselves by go- ing more than $5,000 over their goal of $90,000. Construction began on Warner's Auto Marine new facility at Grand Bend. November 27 The board of directors of Huron Country Playhouse reported a finan- cially successfl season at their annual meeting. Dave Sheppard was re- elected president. The,Exeter Co-op reported another successful year. Expansion to Ailsa Craig had proven productive. Ron Merner was appointed presi- dent of the Dashwood Men's Club. Exeter Broncos won the B Cham- pionship at an atom league hockey tournament played in Harriston, repeating their feat of the previous year. Former Grand. Bend Reeve Bob Sharen was elected president of the Grand Bend Chamber of Commerce. December 4 The announced 1986 rate increase for Exeter PUChydro customers was the lowest in years. Many Exeter property owners can expect assessment increases in the new year, after a council decision to change the base rate from 1975 to 1980 market value. ,Union workers at General Coach returned to work after agreeing to a new contract which settled their strike. The Zurich Lions Club announced generous donations to various organizations. The annual report of the Hensall and District Co-op showed a sharp drop in profits in 1985. A memorial fund was established in the name of Murray Selves to stimulate innovate ideas in agriculture. December 11 Hay township received unofficial word that a provincial grant will be coming to assist financially with con- struction of a water system along Highway 4. Lucan's lone ambulance has been moved to London, to be stationed out- side University Hospital. - The Kids on the Block puppets were introduced to those attending the annual dinner ofthe South Huron and District Association for the Men- tally Handicapped. Grand Bend council abolished its planning committee. All future plan- ning matters will be dealt with direct- ly by council. Exeter Reeve Bill Mickle was the keynote speaker at the inaugural. meeting of Hehsall council. December 18 Commercial zoning and truck park- ing were still the main zoning con- cerns of Exeter ratepayers at year's end. The Exeter Legion donated video equipment to the town's police department. Grey Township Reeve Leona Arm- strong was acclaimed as the first female warden of Huron County. Exeter Mohawks were sole possessors of second place in the O11A intermediate C division after a 9-2 vic- tory over Tavistock Royals. Exeter was chosen as the site of a Heart to Heart pilot project for Huron County. White Gift Sunday was observed at Cromarty. Don Currell began his duties as ad- ministrator of South Huron Hospital. December 24 Hay township will receive a provin- cial grant of 8770,000, which is 74.23 percent of the estimated cost of building the main trunk line of a new water system along Highway 21 from the plant north of Grand Bend to Drysdale. Huron -Middlesex MPP Jack Rid- dell and Industry, Trade and Technology minister Hugh O'Neil jointly announced a 8200,000 loan,, guarantee to General Homes in } Hensall. Blanshard Reeve Ron Denham was elected warden of Perth County. lion. Mr. Justice O'Brien of the On- tarion Supreme Court ruled that a proposed group home in north-east Exeter does not contravene the town's zoning bylaw. More than 100 people attended the Christmas Ecumenical carol sevice on December 17 in St. John's Anglican Church in Grand Bend. the weary, poor young couple were such important people. What's our ex- cuse? Do we also put out a "No vacan- cy" sign ,for Jesus, or do we make room in our hearts for him? After all, the innkeeper gave all that he had - we must meet his challenge and do the same. Between the readings Roberta Walker perfomed the solo "0 Holy Night". At the Communion, the choir sang "The Huron Carol, carol of the Bells, and "Silent Night" in German, Dutch and French. The beauty of the Nativity scene, the decorated church, the children's choir and the heaven- ly music combined to make one of the most memorable Christmas Eve ser- vices in recent times. United Church A goodly number of members and friend joined with the Session of Grand Bend United Church in an im- pressive service on Christmas Eire with Doug Martin at the organ. Joan Eagleson welcomed those pre- sent and opened the service with scriptures from Jeremiah and Isaiah, which prophesied the coming of the Messiah. Jason Desjardine played several Christmas carols on his elec- tric guitar. Susan McKay sang a solo "0 Holy Night." Diane Rice told the Christmas story, which was interspersed with the singing of carols and was enacted by members of the Session... Marlene and Fred Desjardine as Mary and Joseph; Don Kobe, Alan Walper and Fred Willert as shepherds; and Elgin Hendrick, Robt Southcott and Morley Desjardine as Wisemen. Rev. Peebles closed the service with a few brief comments and the benediction. About 150 people gathered for wor- ship at Grand Bend United Church on the last Sunday of 1985. Scripture lesson was Genesis 45: 1-15 and was read by Doug Riddell. The choir sang "An Epiphany Carol". Rev. Peebles topic was "Human or Divine". Looking at the experiences of Joseph as he confronts his brothers in Egypt. He suggested that as we stand at the close of the year and the beginning of a new year, we should consider our relationship with God and with one another, using this situa- tion between Joseph and his brothers to help us see some new trouble. Joseph, who had been sold into slavery by his brothers spent some time in the palace dungeon was now the Prime Minister of Egypt. Now he pauses to forgive his brothers for the way they had treated him. He did not seek revenge, but rather forgave them and promises to provide for them for the rest of their lives. The application was that we should show the Christ -like spirit of forgiveness and be channels of that forgiveness and God's love in the New Year. CHRISTMAS DONATIONS — A lot of unfortunate people had a merrier Christmas this year thanks to the generous support the community of Grand Bend and area gave to the Sister Mary Agnes Mis- sion's soup kitchen in London. Getting ready to gather food are Pam Wood, Susan Dunn, Tamara Wood, and Marla Cairns. In the back are Larry Whiting, John Cairns, Harry Roche, Becky Hillman, and 'Scrooge' Rick Maguire, who gathered at Finnigans for the can drive. 6111 Ive TV 8 Stereo 6111 Ive TV 8 Stereo Hockeycoach Wilt Conway, of the ParkhillPeeWee .feta, escorted his team to the London Gardens on Box- ing Day last week. The enthusiastic group watched some good hockey as the U.S.S.R. defeated the U.S.A. team in a 7-3 bout. Some of these Russian fans are from the Ailsa Craig, Grand Bend, and Parkhill areas. Holiday visitors with Lorne and Loreen Devine have been Vera and Ervin Latta, their daughters Diane and Lori Anne, all of Point Clark, Gary and Liz Latta, of Waterloo, Mrs. Luella Willert, of Zurich, Lorne Weiberg, Hensall, and Earl and Kay Weiberg London. United Church women packed 23 boxes of goodies and delivered to sick and shut-ins at Christmas. By the Way by Fletcher Following are a few observa- tions a group of youngsters rang- ing in ages from 8 to 10 made about death and dying, some of which may give you a chuckle to start the new year off right. When you die, God takes care of you like your mother did when yop were alive, only God doesn't yell at you all the time. You have to be old before you can die because God seems to love old people best. When I die I don't want to go to heaven because I want to be with all my friends. I hope I don't die with my brother t cause I don't want hint to sock rile in heaven too. Everyone is scared to die ex- cept the people who are already dead. Doctors help you so you won't die until you pay their bills. When you die, they put you in a box and bury you in the ground because you don't look too good. Grown-ups who smoke die before grown-ups who don't smoke. Grow -ups who smoke must be in a hurry to die. Maybe I'll die someday, but I hope I don't die on my birthday because it's no fun to celebrate your birthday if you're dead. (And one I particularly liked) When you die, you don't have to do homework in heaven unless your teacher is there too. Best Lthshes Bill Ivo TV & 0111 Ive TV 8 Stereo !Pa you Jithe belt in 1986 i 0 New Hours starting Jan. 7/86 Open daily 10 a.m. - 9 p.m. Closed Sun. and Mon. TV & STEREO Soles & Service 1J6 Antenna Installations & Repairs 28 Ontario St. (Hwy. 21) Grand Bend 238-8033 111,„, "I It: PUBLIC MEETING BOSANQUET OFFICIAL PLAN AMENDEMENT NO. 13 SITE PLAN CONTROL EXPLANATORY NOTE AMENDMENT NO. 13 to the BOSANQUET OFFICIAL PLAN The Township has made use of site plan control powers since the Bosanquet Official Plan was enacted in 1976. This allows the Municipality to require proponents of certain types of development to receive approval of plans showing a proposed development and associated works prior to undertaking the development, and allows the municipality to enter into an agreement with the owner about matters relating to the site plan. Section 40 of the Planning Act, 1983, was proclaimed to take effect on January 1, 1986. In order for the Township to continue to qualify to use this power, the Official Plan must show or describe a proposed site plan area. If the municipality wishes to require road widening as a condttion of site plan approval, the Official Plan must show or describe the roads to be widen- ed, and the extent of the widening required. The proposed amendement designates all of the Township as a proposed Site Plan Control Area. Single family.dwellings, duplex dwellings, semi-detached dwellings, and form buildings or structures including accessory dwellings, are exempted from site plan approval. The proposed amendment establishes preferred right-of-way widths for Township Roads at 20 metres, and for County Roads of 30 metres. If the road allowance is less than those standards, the Township or County may require lands to be conveyed, as a condition of site plan approval, to correct the deficiency. Under normal circumstances, one half of the deficiency will be required. If this is not feasible, a lesser or greater amount of land may be required. If a proposed development will generate sufftient ffic to re- quire a deceleration or turning lane, and that lane cannot be accommodated on the existing road allowance, the proposed amendment would allow the Township or County 10 require the land for the said lone to be conveyed as a condition of site plan approval. Further information may be obtained from: Robert McCordic, CA, AMCT Clerk -Treasurer, Township of Bosanquet Box 269, Thedford, Ontario NOM 2N0 (296-3953) or William S. Hollo, MCIP County of Lambton Planning and Development Department Box 3000, Wyoming, Ontario. NON 1 TO (845-33Q3) during normal office hours. No Key Map is included because the proposed amendment ap- plies to the entire Township. TIME AND PLACE; 10:00 a.m. February 3, 1986 Bosanquet Municipal Office, THEDFORD, ONTARIO Copies are available for viewing at the Municipal Offices in' Thedford, and the County Planning Office in Wyoming.