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HomeMy WebLinkAboutTimes-Advocate, 1986-09-03, Page 9Want ministry to protect drinking water, beaches Times -Advocate, September 3, 19e( Resort eounell pr•sents pollution r•solutlon Councillor Bruce Woodley sug- gested that the complete re -building be done over three years, one third new, in the first year (work to be done in the 1986/87 winter) and the remain- ing patched with salvaged materials from the replaced dock. No decision or motion was made. Clerk Diane Mollard pointed out that based on past' experience, all quotes for materials and labour should be in writing. It was agreed that the additional words added to the large sign erected for the Townslte RV Campground and Marje's Signs now constituted another sign and an additional 510.00 fee would be levied. This brought out discussion about the large multiple - business signs that are being used in Although there have been no recent major incidents of pollution along the shore of Lake Huron in the Grand Bend area, caused by spills of liquid manure from farms near the water- ways, Councillor Dennis Snider feels that the issue should not be allowed to fade away until the next disaster. He recommended at council Tues- day night that Grand Bend take the following motion to Lambton County Council at their September 3 meeting: Whereas, the unlawful discharge of animal effluent into adjacent water- ways poses a serious health hazard to persona taking drinking water from those waterways, and also those us- ing them for recreational purposes; And whereas such discharges pose an equally serious threat to the economic wellbeing of the tourist in- dustry on which most of Lambton County has come to depend; Be it resolved that the Village of Grand Bend requests Lambton Coun- ty council to encourage the ministry of environment to maximize its ef- forts in locating and charging those persons responsible for the unlawful discharge of animal effluent into the waterways in and around Lambton County". Councillor Barb Southcott later reported to council concerning the progress made in the Beaches Strategy Program conducted this past summer by the Ausable/Bayfield Conservation Authority. The report outlines many steps which have been taken to help farms relocate storage tanks, im- prove septic systems, and deal with the problems of liquid manure safely. She recommends that council invite the Authority to a meeting in Grand Bend to inform council with their slide and discussion presentation. The Clerk's report revealed that the efforts to raise money for the Beach Cleaner Fund from public donations has been very successful to date. The "across Lake Huron" canoe trip by Xavier Boogemans and Dave Desjar- ACROSS THE LINE -- Looking deceivingly tranquil as they glide across the starting line, these members of Grand Bend Yacht Club are ready jockeying for the best wind at any cost to get a good start in Sun- day's labour Day regatta. Wit Oftwermi SPINNAKER WATCHING — Running with a Tight breeze in Saturday's morning's Grand Bend Yacht Club fall regatta, skipper Bruce Woodley at the wheel of Woodwind II watches for every breath of air. Crew member Tina Brewer (left) of Grand Bend plays the spinnaker lines while Jon Steel takes a break. Yacht club members have busy weekend One man's pleasure is another man's poison they say and such was the case this last hot weekend of the summer -- Labour Day. While the crowds flocked to the resort beach to soak up the last rays of sun those in- veterate sailors of the Grand Bend Yacht Club sat becalmed for more than two hours on the glass -like lake during Monday's final race of the fall regatta. This year's commodore, Don Pear- son, owner of the yacht "Night Music" called the first skipper's meeting of the fall season to begin the first of four races scheduled for this Labour Day Regatta. On Saturday morning, the wind was steady, up Meet your changing financial obli gallons with a Financial Security Planning Program from The Cooperators. Call today for complete information. 00 the o co-opetatots Insurance Services FXF:'1'f:lt 374 MAin titrl'c't. 235 l tele) 1111 I14041 M to ttWMIR t*.( IARM IIIA\Il from the south, and just brisk enough to choose the long course. Zealous ex- citement filled the air as the voice of each skipper could be heard over the water, as orders were barked to the crew. The race was on, and getting across the startline at precisely the moment of the shotgun report became the on- ly thing that mattered. Those few moments with more than a dozen vessels vying for the best wind leaves you holding your breath longer than you ever thought you could. In the end it was agreed the fall regatta was off to a great start. As is the custom of this member- ship the Saturday afternoon ritual known as "the garbage pail" ran true to forpl. The secret recipe of fruit juices and 911 proof was the perfect ac- companiment to the expertly cooked barbecued steaks, baked potatoes and coleslaw, all organized by members of the club. And, as is the custom, at least one member ended up in the river. There has never been an ex- planation for this particular ritual. ,lust to prove that these saikws real- }'are serious in spite of Appearances, the not so customary ritual of protests took place after Saturday's race. A three person protest committee listened to two different eases where sailing rules were thought to be infr- inged during the race. As skipper and member of this committee John Fraser explained, the International Yacht Racing Union writes the rule Mb— Best Interest 10 1 (y." Guaranteed /4 ' Investment Certificates subject to change Gaiser•Kneale GI: Insurance Brokers Inc Exeter Grand Bend 235-2420 • 231.14P4 Clinton Hansall Goderich 412.9747 262-2119 524.2111 NOTICE 011 Spraying at the rear of Exeter Chrysler Plymouth Sat., September 6 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. NeisieloOell000rnomoolotalfol book and each club agrees to abide by it. The rules are updated after each oly►npics; the current ones are valid until 1988. In the protest between "Straight Arrow" and "Night Music" the com- mittee found that no rule had been in- fringed. in division 1, Nautilus was found to have infringed on the course of Defiance that was rigged to use the wind from the starboard side while Nautilus was rigged to port. Although none of these skippers aspire to the Olympic races, comradely disputes such as this are handled with profes- sionalism and respect. Grand Bend Yacht Club is also enriched on another level of profes- sionalism - the computing of the final race results. There are three different divisions of yachts according to size; thus the first to finish may not actual- ly be the winner. It's a little like a han- dicap in golf, and when the order and size and times are all fed into the computer by racing chairman Wayne Gould the winners are finally an- nounced. Awards will be made at the end -of -season dinner in November. dine has now brought in several sums; a cheque to Minor Ball Association for 51000, another to the Soccer Association for 51000, and the third chque for 52135.30 for the beach cleaner. When the cleaner was pur- chased, 19500 had to be borrowed from the parking lot reserve. Adding all donations to date, only 54000 re- mains to repaid. The campaign con- tinues to raise this money. At least two of the noise charges laid this summer are being disputed, and possibly one more from this past holiday weekend. Trial date has been set for Friday, October 3 at the cour- thouse in Forest. At cost to the village, solicitor Dan Murphy will represent Grand Bend in these cases. Thefine which the plaintiffs would have had to pay is $103.75. Although the deadline for objections to the proposed new by-law 5040/86 was August 26 another complaint has come forward. However, since Mr. Fraleigh of Richleigh Investments formally objected to the by-law the issue will now go to an OMB hearing. The by-law concerns a Comprehen- sive Zoning By-law to replace an earlier one, and is needed to comply with the Revised 1985 Planning Act of the Province. It deals with issues of height and density restrictions. Once again Councillor Dennis Snider pointed out the extreme need for funds to be allocated to extensive repairs and rebuilding of the municipal docks. His estimates are 525,000 based on figures currently in effect. The more he attempted to stress the need for some kind of resolution and commitment on the part of council the more impossible the sum ap- peared. "We don't have the money" claimed Reeve Green,"we may have to close down some of the docks next year" if they were unsafe and unrepaired. Patrol pair given gifts About thirty people who knew and respected the fantastic job that has been done building the Beach Patrol team to one of the best in any resort community attended a dinner at Hotel Mainstreet Tuesday night. Beach Patrol captain Bruce Helm and assistant Geoff Fournie are both leaving the patrol and will not return next year. The dinner was an oppor- tunity to say thank You for a job well done and a chance to wish them both future success. Both plan to attend the School of Business Administration M.B.A. course at the University of Western Ontario this fall. Councillor Bruce Woodley presented each with a limited edition photograph of,scenic Grand Bend as a token of appreciation from council. Page 9 several locations now, all together on one standard. It boils down to a per- sonal value judgement as to what should be a fee subjected sign. No matter how fair one tries to be "we will never have any consistency in signs in this town" predicted Southcott. Permission to hunt with bow and arrow on the waste disposal site was denied this yearto J. Barry Lugsdin. Reeve Green wanted to know what was hunted, Councillor Lemon ob- jected to "shooting arrows at Bambi" on village property and Councillor Southcott suggested they reply using the explanation that they didn't want to risk having the Waste Manager shot. No direct action at brief session Since the Planning Act was revis- ed and updated in 1984 all matters of town planning must be dealt with at the council level anyway, and thus the Planning Committee includes all members of town council. However, Grand Bend had, and continued to have into 1985 a larger committee that added an additional four members -at - large; business persons from the community who acted in an advisory capacity to Planning. Now this is now longer the case. Reeve Harold Green explained that such a large group was unwieldy and on the advice of county planners the community participation of members -at -large was discontinued. Council now meets at regular or special meetings (planning) to deal with planning matters, the same mat- ters that are also dealt with on the council agenda, but with the addition of the presence of the county planner Janet Smolders. In the absence of Planner Smolders on Tuesday, the agenda was scanngd by all councillors and some brief com- ments made, no direct action or mo- tions were made. In summary the issues listed were: an apartment that was built in a condo on Woodward was found to be a zoning infraction and a charge was laid; solicitor to handle. The objection deadline for by- laws 5040 and 5041/86 was August 25. Mrs. Lau is applying for re -zoning on Woodward St. A letter re: Dale llayter property drainage. Minor Variance applications by Wm. Mahoney and Leopold Pomes were both denied; both will re -apply. Richleigh investments through Jean Monteith Planners objects to zoning by-law 5040 and Kentucky Fried Chicken objects to the parking space size required by Grand Bend's official Plan. New business advised members of the intention of John Metcalfe- PlanCan Associates Inc. that Zebro Developments will meet with Mrs. Smolders concerning the con- dominium project proposed on the lot north of The Thirsty Fox and backing to the river. informal discussion after the ad- journment centered around the costs involved in the official plan were amended, as the Southcott Pines Park Association reportedly want, to have the old river bed zoned environment protected instead of open space 1. Oakwood stages Mrs. K. farewell She was known with affection as Mrs. K., by the staff at Oakwood inn for the last nine years. Mrs. Irene Kennedy resident of Pt. Franks, was feted at a party on Mon- day by the staff and friends on the oc- casion of her official retirement as of the end of August, from the position as manager of Oakwood Inn Resort and Country Club. Although she tried to semi -retire in 1985, she came back to full time duty to complete this season, assuming the full managerial duties which she has fulfilled since 1977. Mrs. Kennedy was especially delighted with the cake baked and decorated by chef Erryn Shepherd and the lovely set of luggage presented to her by all those who had worked with Mrs. K. for those years. The luggage was a very ap- propriate "hon voyage" gift as Mrs. K and her husband plan a month long vacation in the fall to England and the Riviera. To complete the afternoon and an- nual staff golf tournament and barbecue dinner made a great after- noon of comradeship. Dorrie Jackson, a resident in Oakwood Park, will assume the managerial position in September. ELECT SLATE -- The Grand Bend Concert Association elected a new executive for 1986-87: back row, Jean Cassidy, hospitality committee; Puck Merkies, ticket co-ordinator; Yvonne Clay, youth co-ordinator; Dawn Crabe, past -president. Front row: Joan Gosselin, membership; Irene Kennedy, vice-president; Lillian Newton, president; Roberto Walker, publicity; Nan Freele, membership. Missing from photon Carol - Ann Bonenberg, treasurer; Edna Frampton, secretary; and Lynne Desjardine, scrapbook. The 1986-87 subscription drive for new members will be starting soon. 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