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HomeMy WebLinkAboutTimes-Advocate, 1986-07-09, Page 26Page 10A Times -Advocate, July 9, 1986 Two closed sessions at GB Manyissues face council A tired and somewhat frazzled Grand Bend council finally emerged from behind the locked council chamber doors after meeting with legal counsel Dan Murphy in camera from 6:30 until 8:15 p.m. on Monday. A group of 10 Grand Bend residents, who were appearing before council to discuss different matters had been waiting since the regular 7 p.m. star- ting time for meetings, standing in line on the sidewalk outside the doors. One lugged a coiled 25 foot length of rusty one -inch diameter metal cable while his wife carried a three and a half foot piece of angle iron. Council appeared ready for this delegation from the Lake Road area as they immediately referred the matter to lawyer Murphy. This type of debris, and indeed much more, is in the water in front of the properties along the south beach and the residents wanted council to clean it up, and make it safe for swimming. Murphy explained that the lake, it's floor, and the land at the shore were owned by the crown and under the jurisdiction of the ministry of natural resources. The Village of Grand Bend holds what is known as a "licence of occupation" only for the main beach within the town limits and control out into the lake 1,000 feet to provide a safe swimming area. In fact, the village has no right to go to the south beach area to remove the metal debris and would open up possible liability problems if they helped the residents clean up. The metal and other construction material were apparently left on the ice when gabioas were constricted at the end of Lake Rd. to protect proper- ties from erosion. Permission to con- struct these was to have been sought from the ministry, and Reeve Harold Green offered to write to natural resources on behalf of the property owners to have the debris removed. The next delegation from Grand Bend Lion's Club asked to have their discussion on the tecreation proper- ty (baseball diamond) held in camera. The group then moved upstairs until 9:15 p.m. Finally the parking lot delegation came before council to discuss pro- blems of visitors parking illegally in the beach lot overnight. The $10 fine CANADA DAY — The spectacular display of fireworks on Grand Bend beach is discussed with Linda Stewart (left) and Amy Parr by organizer Gene Grenier. In the background are Mr. and Mrs. Hunchurick, and Mr. and Mrs. Bev Stewart. Around and about the resort Well, those of you who were waiting for the hot weather of summertime - here it is! I hope you enjoy it - perhaps the lake will warm up now, for children's swimming lessons. Real beach bunnies seldom go in the water anyway - too busy working on their tans. The Couples Club, of the United Church, held a lawn sale on Saturday, which was very successful. The bake sale featured a great selection of pies, which rapidly disappeared, and wide variety of yard sale odds and ends. The monies raised go to finance various charities like the Children's Hospital in London, and S.H.D.A.M.H. Many thanks to those who supported the Couples Club. There will be another bake sale on July, 16, by the Greenway United Church women, held on the Grand Bend United Church lawn. Vacation Bible School will be held from July 28 to August 1, in the St. John's Anglican Hall, from 9 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. Monday to Friday. The Bi- ble school will be an ecumenical ef- fort, with Rev. J. Sutton, Rev. Peebles, and Rev. Barnhart all tak- ing part in the program. They could use another pre -kindergarten teacher, otherwise the staff is all ready. You may register your child on Monday morning, so please take ad- vantage of the opportunity to do LOCAL COLOUR — Models from the area, representing the seasons of winter, spring, summer, and fall are (left to right) Elia Douglas of Grand Bend, Helen Brand formerly of Exeter but now in London, Joy Hogg of St. Joseph, and Louise Lawson of Grand Bend. The Thurs- day afternoon fashion show was put on by Merry Rags fashion bouti- que and Colors of London owned by Zurich resident Alma Westlake. Fashions reflect color preferences The models smiled a little brighter and walked a little faster in a brave attempt to ignore the -goose humps caused by the cold breeze that mar- red an otherwise deligalful Merry Rags summer fashion show, Thursday. A clever new marketing approach was used to make (his show different. In co-operation with Alma Westlake of Zurich who owns ('olours of Lan- don, the Merry Rags fashions were grouped and presented on the ap- propriate model, according to the four colour pallettes - winter, spring, sum- mer, and fall. "Our customers are asking for this in increasing numbers" explained Merry Rags co owner Wendy Andres Elliott. "Clients often come into the store carrying their colour charts: some use it only as a guide, while others adhere strictly to the indicated shades: It has definitely affected our buying" she said. The hour and a half show was presented twice to an audience of over 30 enthusiastic customers. On the patio in front of the shop, Merry Rags co-owner Johanna Andrews pro- vided a lively descriptive commen- tary to the six different groupings of fashion co-ordinates - from city wear, to beachwear, to garden party dresses. In addition, Alma Westlake would often join in the commentary, to em- phasize why some of the colour com- binations looked fabulous on one model, but a different tone entirely would be required on one with dif- ferent hair, skin and eye colour. The fashions themselves were classic and colourful and demonstrated that there is a wide range of hues and tones, styles and designs to suit every age group. Young or older on one need not be left out of the fashion picture. If you already knew your colour season this unique fashion show style held a personal message as each out- fit of your season was modelled. If you were not too sure you certainly wanted to visit with Colours of Lon- don, •then shop at Merry Rags, confi- dent that the boutique would help you shop with expertise. something extra -special for your child this summer. Members of the Playground Com- mittee of the Mount Carmel PTA won't be taking the summer off yet. The new area has to be readied for seeding, the grass sowed, and an oval track graded, over the summer, to be ready for next September. Just before the end of school, the PTA held a fund raiser, through a London bingo hall, which resulted in over $1,500 added to the Playground Fund. Curator Bob Tremain, of the Lamb - ton Heritage Museum, reported over 3,000 people attended the quilt exhibi- tion and sale over the week, with 34 quilts sold. Winners of the second quilt competition, where the visitors voted their preference resulted in "The Bearded Iris" by Ila Sharpe, of Parkhill, taking first place. Barb Weber, of Parkhill, got second place with her "Double Wedding Ring," and Fran Aitken of Watford, got third place for her "Alabama Star." The unusual "Family Farm Quilt" by the Aitken family of Watford won the fourth prize. The Women's Institute sold over 2,000 strawberry tarts in the museum tea room during the quilt show, and their proceeds go to support the Com- munity Centre at Ravenswood. Many thanks to all those who helped to bake and serve. For those who haven't yet seen Huron Country Playhouse's season opener, "Carousel" it's well worth waiting for rush seats. This musical is a great way to begin the summer, a delightful combination of sparkling music, beautiful voices, good acting, and the best set design I've seen in a long time. Don't miss it. is ignored or considered a cheap price for the convenience but most pro- blems arise when the staff find cars on the lot in the morning and are sulk' jetted to considerable verbal abuse. This past weekend the staff had to call the police for assistance. Council authorized no overnight parking signs to be ppsted, an ar- rangement to have such cars towed away, and a better deterrent than a padlocked chain that is constantly be- ing ripped out. Construction is to begin imnnediate- ly on a cement block booth which will have an electronically controlled gate and a secure cash register. Staff also need the booth as protection against the weather. A potentially explosive situation of intended legal suits was averted when it was found that the owner of the beachfront business "Endless Sum- mer" did not intend to occupy the pro- perty again next year and would make an effort to contain the racks of merchandise to an appropriate area of the lot. Sixteen pieces of correspondence were discussed. Council had several objections to the application for severance by Lee Jennison, which moves to hearing July 8. They fear the heavy trucks using Oak St. will cause considerable road damage especially in spring and would cause danger to cars coming up the hill. Council will express their opposition at the hearing. Tenders for the sale of the 1978 fire van were opened (those received after the announced deadline were not considered) and the highest offer was from Dennis Ducharme for $1,795. The lowest bid received was $1,200. An additional by-law enforcement officer, Drew Hasselback, has been hired to help with parking violations. As 11 p.m. approached and many items on the agenda were still pen- ding, Councillor Lemon brought to council's attention the deplorable situation of one cottage on Queen Street that is an eyesore to the area and the occupants who are noisy and continually disruptive at all hours of the night. The by-law officer has laid charges several times to the oc- cupants who are renting. Council felt the owner should now be charged and deferred the matter to fuller discus- sion at the forthcoming special coun- cil meeting scheduled for Wednesday July 9 which should convene at 8 p.m. after an in camera session about in- surance proposals. MIGHT DISPLAY — Estimated crowds of 20,000 to 30,000 turned out to the renowned Grand Bend Canada Day fireworks display. New works called "P es of Canada" and "Canada Salute" were spec- tacular additions tb.this year's show. Many from Shipka at family reunions By MRS. HUGH MORENZ Shipka About 50 attended the Schilbe reu- nion held Sunday at Shipka Communi- ty Centre. Sandra and Tony Regier and Don and Sharon Baker conducted a nice variety of sports. Relatives at- tended from Detroit, Bayfield, Forest, Varna, Zurich, Thedford, Ex- eter, Lucan and Goderich. All enjoyed a smorgasbord supper meal. The 87 executive will be: president, Fred Schilbe; secretary treasurer, Sharon Baker; sports committee, George and Lillian Sitter, Connie and Bonnie Sitter. Personals Hugh and I accompanied Les and Marjorie Adams to the Morenz reu- nion at Stratford, Sunday. On our way home we called to visit at our niece's home, Connie and Bob Chaffe and family near Mitchell. The Shipka Mites lost in their ball game to Grand Bend B's played on July 1. Don't forget the community picnic Thursday night July 10 at the Com- munity centre here at 7 p.m. Families are to bring a pie each. Heather Love attended the Provin- cial 4-H leadership camp at Hunt- sville recently. Four others from Huron County also attended. Milton and Eva Sweitzer recently celebrated their 40th wedding an- niversary with a tamny amner at Brantford. Relatives attended from Welland, Smithville, Exeter, Beamsvilte, Dunsville and Shipka. Visitors with Hugh and I, during last week, were Tom and Milderd Doan and Joyce, of Komoka, Albert and Anne Coleman, London, Jack Col- eman, Kingston, Marilyn Downie, Sarnia, Blanche Chapman and Ernie Morenz, London. Morenz reunion The 35th annual Morenz reunion was held Sunday at Queen's Park in Stratford. Relatives attended from Exeter, Huron Park, Dashwood, Hen - salt, London, Toronto and Stratford. Lydia Jeffery was in charge of sports. Ladies kick slipper won by Blanche Chapman, men's kick shoe won by Harry Westacott. The men and boys played ball games. Special prizes awarded went to: youngest person, four year old Sally Jeffery; oldest person, Gertie Bushfieid, Strat- ford, who is a sister of the late Howie Morenz, hockey player; coming far- thest, Bob Boyd, Toronto; closest bir- thday to -July 6, Clara Wilson. A mo- ment's silence was observed for departed members. In was decided to disband for one year and meet again in 1988. Officers to be: president, Bill Jeffery; secretary, Gloria Martin; treasurer, Hugh Morenz; vice president, Nelson Kahle. 157 Wharncliffe Rd. N. London, Ontario N6H 2B1 Dear Sir: It has been almost a year now since we moved from Grand Bend, our home for 10 years. We have fond memories of community endeavors: Senior Citizens Apartments, Ecumenical services -- Women, Good Friday and Vacation Bible School, school, concert series, etc. Recently in talking to a neighbor I saw the side of Grand Bend so often publicizes -- Burger Fest or was that Beer Fest? For some reason Grand Bend with all its community spirit becomes a drinkers paradise and for what purpose - money? Is is worth it? How many young people both in the Bend and elsewhere have lost their dignity, jobs and even their lives by the excessive drinking promoted in this beautiful resort center. I've been to many other resort areas which have promoted quality activities and did not have to rely on drugs to support the community. Why not give it a try, Grand Bend? Sincerely, (Mrs.) Betty Campbell Mary's Musings By Mary Alderson ...................................................... . .. I have been replaced. I used to be my daughter's best friend. But at the ripe old age of 18 months, she has decided that I'm no fun anymore. She has a better friend and playmate -- Nicole. Fortunately, Nicole lives right next door, and they get to play together a lot. Chelsey worships Nicole, after all she's much older - she just celebrated her fourth birthday. Nicole has taken it upon herself to be Chelsey's teacher and mentor. "Say go," Nicole says. "Go" Chelsey shouts with a giggle, happy to comp- ly. "Say hall," Nicole says, and Chelsey responds. "Say Pepper", Nicole commands, an&Chelsey says it. And on goes the list, right through Chelsey's vocabulary. "Say Smurf- mobile," Nicole orders, pointing to the kiddy kar parked in the driveway. Chelsey gives her a blank look and says nothing. "She won't say Smurf- mobile," Nicole reports back to me. "But we'll keep trying," she adds. The one word that troubles Chelsey the most is Nicole's name. The N, C, and L are very difficult for her 18 month old tongue. So Nicole's name cames out something like "Nyanya',. Nicole is very good natured about this lapse in elocution, and even calls herself Nya-nya in conversation with Chelsey. Chelsey can he sound asleep, hav- ing her afternoon nap, when Nicole will say something, over in her own yard. Immediately, Chelsey is stan- ding in her crib, craning to see out her bedroom window, calling "Nya-nya, Nya-nya." If Chelsey spies Nicole out in her yard, playing on her swing set or in her sand box, Chelsey is immediate- ly pounding on the door, demanding to be let out, and yelling for Nya-nya. If Chelsey has water in her wading pool, shh walks over to Nicole's door step, Calling for Nya-nya to join her. These days, whey).the little tea set comes out, Mommis no longer of- fered a pretend cup of tea. Chelsey is looking for Nicole, and it's Nya-nya's cup that is filled with pretend tea, and carefully stirred. Recently, when Chelsey was Oven a new Cabbage Patch doll, it wasn't Mommy she wanted to show it to. She immediately walked next door, to show Nicole the new baby. Mommy and Daddy looked forward with great anticipation to Chelsey's first boat ride this year. After all, she was too young to really enjoy a boat ride last year. Well, Chesey was actually pretty bored with the whole thing. Bundled up in life jacket, she started to doze off. Suddenly she spied Nicole, com- ing t:p the river in a boat behind us, out for aide with her Mommy And Daddy.._ The two girls called back and forth and waved to one another for the en- tire ride. Chelsey found it terribly amusing that she could wave at her friend in another boat. Finally, the two boats parted ways, and Nicole was no longer in sight. Chelsey pouted for a minute, and then promptly fell asleep, not caring that we were out on Lake Huron on a beautiful summer's day. DELICIOUS TARTS — Members of the Ravenswood Women's Institute were in charge of the lunch room Sunday at the Lambton Heritage Museum quilt show. Shown offering strawberry tarts are Betty Alder- son, Dawn Anderson, Elva Wheeler and Nellie Nammen. Last Week's Shop Exeter Prize Winners • Sharon Delaney, Toronto Flower Pedlar - Custom Flower Arrangement • Jane Truemner, Exeter Hopper -Hockey - Floor lamp • Peter McFaIIs, Exeter Starn,.Time Video - one movie and a 1 -year free membership • R. Long, Exeter Star Time Video - .one movie and a 1 -year free membership • Jennifer McIntosh, Exeter Dinney Furniture - $100 gift certificate • Kevin Howard, Kippen Marten's Furniture - two piece Entertainment Centre • Rennie Brand, RR 1 Exeter' Russell Electric - $25 gift certificate Ida Atkinson, Sarnia Exeter Electric, $25 gift certificate • Marlene Dichert, London Country Flowers - $50 gift certificate Winners are asked to pick up prize vouchers at Russell Electric, Exeter •