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HomeMy WebLinkAboutTimes-Advocate, 1987-09-02, Page 32Page 18A Times -Advocate, September 2, 1987 Submit plans for harbour expansion The imaginative proposal for the t expansion of the facilities at Grand A • Bend Harbour assembled by realtor ' Bob Sharen was presented to the • Sarnia-Lambton Community Futures • Corporation in July. Government has pledged ;55 million to the area primarily to create employments and economic expansion. The submission from the Grand Bend area, accompanied by letters of support from the Village of Grand Bend, The Harbour Committee, the Grand Bend Cruising Club and the G.B. Yacht Club, was designed to ad- dress the two basic problems of the harbour - the need for more dock space and the need for a safe harbour refuge - as well as meet the employ- n1tnt mandate of the Futures Corporation. "We are suggesting an extension of the north pier some distance (1500 ft.) into the lake on the northwesterly angle, with a small protected island at the end of the extension. Piers would be constructed in both direc- tions from the island with surge holes to allow a gradual dissipation of the storms' farce and give protection to the inner area." It was -pointed out that a profes- sional feasibility study would have to be made so that the project would not cause problems to any shoreline in the vicinity, and to establish the cost more accurately than the estimated 8 to 10 million dollars. At the.Harbour Committee meeting on August 20, Reeve Green reported that he had already received phone calls from concerned residents about the effects of the extended pier. Green pointed out that no such project would be undertaken without public meetings. Studies would have to be done to determine the movement of sand etc. caused by such a structure. The Sarnia-Lambton Futures Corp. replied that they "would not be able to support the Grand Bend Marina... but see the project as beneficial to the area, including Huron and Middlesex counties". Although this, proposal is now on hold, Councillor Dennis Snider and Chairman Russ Lingard reported that their recent meeting with Small Crafts Harbours was very fruitful, leaving Lingard feeling "optimistic" that funds for major improvements would be forthcoming. Snider concur- red, stressing the concept that it would be a mistake to plan too small. The ministry wants large projects, and wants the municipality to do the greater part of the planning with the community first, as was done in Bronte and Leamington. Lingard suggested that the funds for a study under which the commit- tee would proceed could be funded from a PRIDE grant. The ministry of tourism and recreation also express- ed a desire to be informed of any developmental plans for the Harbour. The Harbour Committee will discuss dockage fees and a probable increase in the seasonal rates at the September 17 meeting. The rate must be ready and set by November to facilitate registrations for the 1988 season. • Harbourmaster Dave Gill reported that a new sign had been installed on Main Street, near Farmer Bill's, in- dicating the stairway to the Municipal Laughton Docks. Sale of gasoline and income from transient docking were both up over last year's figures, because of the excellent summer weather. Clerk Diane Mollard concur- red, stating that "it would appear that revenue will exceed the budgeted amount". With the 1987 season fast drawing About people you know A bus -load of area residents en- joyed a trip to Big Creek Boat Farm last week. There were 31 from Grand Bend, 14 from Dashwood and one from Exeter. They enjoyed a nature cruise up Big Creek on the "Tinkerbell", and a bus tour of the nearby Six Nations Indian Reserve. Dinner was a grand affair, aboard the Grand River Queen, where they spent almost two hours exploring the Grand River. Afterwards there was a live musical revue put on by some local high school students, and a 15 minute nature film on the Grand River area.. The Philip Walker family said goodbye to Mrs. Rita Cooke, Philip's aunt, who returned to Fort Lauder- dale, Florida, after spending the sum - trier with them. Marnie Walker en- joyed a two-week visit from her friend, Miss Courtney Yeager, from Michigan. From August 28 to 30, Philip Walker was on a a bus trip organized by the Th -County Heritage Club, based in Il- derton. About 45 people travelled to Portland, Indiana near Fort Wayne to see the Tri-State Gas Engine and Tractor Show, held at the Jay Coun- ty Fairgrounds. The show, which ran from August 27 to 30, featured demonstrations of steam engines, an- tique tractors, gas engines, a shingle mill, blacksmithing, a saw mill, threshing, and a parade Getting away from things mechanical. there was a banjo con- test, fiddle music and displays of arts and crafts. On Sunday, everyone enjoyed a stop at the beautiful Auburn, Cord, Dusenberg Museum in Auburn, In- diana, then headed home. The Th -County Heritage Club plans at least one annual trip like this, and welcomes new members. If you ap- preciate antique vehicles, whether cars, tractors or trucks, especially if you own any of these old beauties, you may be interested in joining too! Call Philip Walker, 238-2471. Mrs. Jeanne Kading of Sauble Court, recently entertained a houseful of company from Vancouver and the States. Her sister, Mrs. Ann Mac- Claren from Vancouver stayed for a lovely two-week visit. The rest of the family were nieces and nephews from Dayton, Ohio, Philadelphia, Penn., and other parts south. They stayed at the Wondergrove cabins for about a week and had a wonderful time The Oakwood Park Association recreation committee finished another successful season of swimm- ing lessons for the park children. There were 54 children enrolled dur- ing the entire summer season, some for a week, to a month, to the entire summer, under the instruction of Dave Reidy, a teacher from Clinton. They ended the session with a party down at the deck near the main beach. Thank you to Helen Munce and Bonnie Ducharme, who headed the rec committee this year. Anyone interested in going to the Geritol Follies, supper at a church in l Simcoe and the Simcoe Christmas lights on December 9, phone 237-3554. 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The derby would be held in April for about three weeks and make extensive use of the Grand Bend Harbour in the off season, thus enhancing revenues. Getting the boundary line extended northward would have to be approv: ed quickly. wees w i n The Grand Bend pee wee softball team came away with a 6-5 win last Thursday, in the first game in the best of five series. The Lieury peewees were leading 5-1 until the fifth with Grand Bend making silly errors. It's every ball players dream! Joey Larkin steps up to bat with bases loaded, score is 5-2. Wham! It's gone. Scoring runs were Bill Jennison, Jesse Morrice and Jason Desjardine with Larkin leaping .onto home plate behind them. Grand Bend managed to hold Lieury down in the sixth and didn't need their last bat. In game two on Sunday, August 30, a good number of fans turned out to watch these peewees in Lieury. Grand Bend hada few players away but those playing did well. The resort team won again with a 6-0 score. A real team effort with great pitching by Shane Green. The pee wee boys and pee wee girls team had a year-end dance on Tues- day, September 1, at the Jennison residence in Sunnyside, Grand Bend. The third game in the best of five will be played at home, this Thursday, September 3 at 8:00 p.m. Soccer playoffs scheduled The Grand Bend & District Soccer regular soccer games have ended and - the tournament dates set. The Squirts play on Saturday, September 12 at Bryanston; the Mosquitos also play on the 12th in Exeter. The Grand Bend Atoms tourney will be held in St. Col- umban on Saturday, September 19; the Grand Bend peewees will play at the West Williams field on. September 19 also. On August 6, the Squirts tied Exeter I with a 1-1 score. Chris Rayburn was the lucky kicker. On Aug. 13 Grand Bend beat Coldstream 2-0. Tommy Maguire and Jason Wilson were the goal scorers in that game. Ilderton Squirts were no match for Grand Bend, who downed them 10-0. Chris Rayburn and Joey Forrester each scored three, with singles . from Maguire, Steve Ducharme, Brian Pudrick and Leslie Stefanko. In the match against their parents, both sides had a lot of fun with a good turnout of parents. Referee Tony Mennen coached the Squirts in this tie game. The Grand Bend Atoms last regular season match was in Nairn against Nairn II. Grand Bend lost with a 3-2 score in a great game. Simon Desjar- dine and Matt DeJong each scored for Grand Bend. The Grand Bend Mosquitos lost 5-4 to first place St. Columban in their last match. This was their best -played game of the whole season said coach VanLeuewan(John), even in the rain. Goal scorers were Jeff Lingard with two; Marty Vanderhoek and Mark Fluter added singles. H N ALL C 0-0 P 4 CLOWN CONTEST — The Kentucky Fried Chicken (alias Bill Young of Grand Bend) was on hand to congratulate the winning clowns at Sandcastle Days. 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