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SURVEYING THE FUTURE - Grand Bend Reeve Harold Green points out one of the many interesting features
of the "Village on the Ausable- to deputy reeve Dennis Snider while developer Art Blumas looks on. The display
was one of many featured in the Grand Bend council chambers during Local Government Day.
Grand Be
Lynne Desjardine 238-8768
Roberta Walker 238-2471
Local Government Day
Grand Bcnd Council was pleased
with the response -they received Fri-
day when they held an open house
. _ at the Council chambers to celebrate
Local Government- Day. • -
More than 50 'people attended the
open house which focused on a
number of new developments cur-
rently under way in the Grand Bcnd
arca.
Clerk Dianne Mollard said Mon-
day the open house was a good tool
to fill residents in on the steps for-
ward their village is taking.
"Certainly everybody doesn't
come to every meeting to see those
developments -- you'd have to go to
every planning meeting," Mollard
said.
Ten different displays were set up
in the council chamber, many- of
which featured site plans and artist's -
concepts of building slated to be
built in the next few years. Devel-
opments such as the Trillium Beach
Estates at 87 Main (on thc beach)
and Villacc on the Ausable at 90
Ontario St. were among the .dis-
plays.
The OPP also had a display deal-
ing with water safety, drinking and
driving and crime proofing.
Medical Centre
Plans for an addition to the Grand
Bend Area Medical Centre were also
laid out at the open house.
a success
The centre is being increased by
1,300 square feet to accommodatea
second full-time doctor. The cost of
thc addition is estimated 'at
$100,000 -- most of which will
have to be raised locally because the
provincial government will not pro-
vide a grant for the project.
The original medical centre was
built in 1970 at a cost of $35,000.
That money was also raised locally.
Cheques made out to "The Grand
Bend Arca Medical Centre" can he
left at the Bank of Montreal or thc
Toronto Dominion Bank in Grand
Bend. Donations may also be
mailed directly to the centre, P.O.
Box 546.
Village taxi service opens
Earl's Taxi, centered in Centralia,.
has opened a service in Grand Bend,
effective April 18. The taxi stand is
located out of the lobby of Hotel
Mainstreet, and the hours, from
now until May are 10 a.m. to 9
p.m. on weekdays and 10 a.m. to 1
a.m. on weekends. After May they
hope to offer 24-hour service. .
Thcy can accommodate from one
to 14 pcoplc, with the use of a car
and a .14 -passenger van, so seniors
who don't drive can shop in the
Bcnd by day. Party animals can
have a great time in thc evening
without worrying about drinking
and driving, for a safer option. •
Earl's Taxi would like to run year
round, but beginning in September
would need a new base of opera-
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Need a taxi? Phone 238-8555.
Leave the driving to them.
Zone Rally for Golden
Agers
The 13th Annual Zonc 8 Spring
Rally was held on Wednesday at the
Stanley Township Complex in
Varna. Those attending from Grand
Bend were George and Iva L, tta,
Elizabeth Norris, Catherine Jufikcr,
Olive Webb, Elda Adams, Loreen
Gill and Nola Love. The guest
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speaker was Mrs. Joyce King of
Toronto who is the President of the
United Senior Citizens of Ontario.
Mrs. King told the group how
she was inspired by her great-
grandparents, and reminded all those
present of a saying "If you don't
use it, you Tose it." Government
assistance for Seniors with dental
problems arc covered under OHIP,
and there was discussion on hearing •
aids for seniors. Some new govern-
ment programs will cover up to 75
percent of the cost of the hearing
aid.
A report on "Overmedication of
Seniors" (published about one
month ago) suggests that 20 per-
cent of scniors arc entering hospi-
tals with prescription drug prob-
lems and duplication of drugs.
Activities reported from the 16
clubs included bus trips, pot luck
dinners, quilting, Moon Walks,
games, awards to students and dona-
tions to various foundations.
Among the recipients of several
door prizes awarded were three from
Grand Bend: Iva Latta, Olive Webb
and Elda Adams.
Medical Centre fund-raising
The existing medical facilities for
the Grand Bend Medical Centre were
constructed in 1970, to provide the
services of a doctor and a dentist for
the. community; S35,000 was raised
by public donations to meet the
building costs.
Since then the population of
Grand Bend has grown steadily, and
in the last few years increased
sharply with the building of several.
senior apartments and condomin-
iums. One doctor can no longer
handle the case load, and in order to
allow a second full-time doctor to
practice, the medical facilities must
be enlarged. Presently Dr. Liam
O'Connor has a full-time practice
and Dr. Peter Englert serves part-
time. Dr. Gaskin -Clay is the fyll-
time dentist.
Plans have been drawn up to in-
crease the medical centre by 1300
sq. feet, with construction costs of
about $100,000. A small bank loan
has been arranged, which must be
repaid, to begin the project, but the
rest will have to be raised within
the community. The Medical Build-
ing Committee has tried to obtain
sonic form of government funding
or grants, but none is forthcoming
at this time, according to Health
Minister Eleanor Caplan.
If the needs of the community are
to be.met, additional medical facili-
ties have to be provided, to upgrade
the services, and everyone needs
ready' access to medical help at
some point, either for themselves
or their families. London, even'Ex-
eter, is quite a distance in an emer-
gency. Construction began on April
18, but the money has to be raised
to continue this vital project.
Ted Hunt is Campaign Chairman,
and he and his committee will be
approaching local service clubs,
churches and businesses for contri-
butions. A door-to-door campaign
may be needed as well, for this is
everyone's concern. All contribu-
tions will be tax deductible, and re-
ceipts issued. Cheques can be left at
either bank in town. -
• Remember, it is your medical
centre, so please be generous -
some day you may be very grateful
you made that investment..
News from Grand Bendchurches
On this Third Sunday of Easter,
Father Beck was celebrant for all
Masses at Immaculate Heart of
Mary Church in Grand Bcnd. Reader
at the 11 a.m. mass was Walter Co-
stello, and he was assisted by Mary
Fran Gatser as Eucharistic Mini-
sters. The cantor -was Roberta
Walker, Paul Dietrich was organist,
and Delores Tighe conducted the
choir: The communion hymn was
"Come Down Lord".
The gospel exhorts all of us to
become witnesses for Christ. Fa
;her Beck pointed out that we are
witnesses to the Resurrection when
we receive Communion. The gos-
pel happens to us here and now, and
we must witness in a positive way,
to .show how Christ lives in our
homes, our marriages, an example
to all.
Don't forget the Ladies' Great
Ride for Cancer on April 24, in the
Pinery Park, sponsored by the Girl
Guides. Also on April 24, the
members of the Order of Alhambra,
Algarva #168, will celebrate their
annual Communion breakfast, with
11 a.m. Mass at Sacred Heart in
Parkhill, followed by.a brunch at 1 -
p.m.
Church. of God
The Church of God call to wor-
ship on Sunday morning was from
Mark 16 "Go Into All the World,
and preach the Good news to all
creation". George Winegardcn led
the singing and read the scripture
lesson Luke 24: 36-53.
Pastor Desjardine's sermon was
entitled "Getting Ready to Move
Out". Jesus was counting on a
small group of men, his frightened
disciples, to carry His gospel. Jesus
appeared to them to bring encour-
agement, to believe that He had tru-
ly risen, and promised to equip
them for service through the com-
ing of the Holy Spirit.
At the conclusion of the service,
a gift presentation was made to Mr. -
and Mrs. -Ivan Sharrow for their
faithful service of eight years, in
cleaning and maintaining the
church.
In ttic evening scrvicc, Mike Vin-
cent led the hymn sing, allowing
the congregation to'choosc their fa-
vorite hymns. -The evening sermon
was taken from Mark 3, where Je-
sus is surrounded by people who
want things from Him.
There will be a special ceremony
taking place on Sunday, May 1, at
the Church of God; as thc new cor-
nerstonc is laid. The scrvicc begins
at 3 p.m. and everyone is invited to
attend. •
Bible class
The Tuesday morning Bible
Study at Saublc Court was attended
by 22 ladies. A pre -lesson interlude
of piano music was played by Nan-
cy Turnbull and rewarded with an
appreciative round of applause. Nita
Sinclair opened with prayer and
Millie Dcsjardinc led the hymn
sing.
Anne Richardson was the discus -
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sion leader for the day, beginning
with the new Chapter 13 "Where is
God When I -Fall Apart?" from the
study book on "David and His
Psalms." They learned of David's
love for his son Absalom, even
though he had sought to kill David.
Such is the love of our heavenly
Father when sin separates us - His
love seeks us out.
Pat Dcsjardinc gave the closing
prayer remembering sick and shut-
ins. The group welcomed back Nita
Sinclair and Ethel Lennox after sev-
eral week's vacation in Florida.
United Church Women
The UCW ladies met last Thurs-
day afternoon in the Sunday School
rooms, with 20 in attendance.. Doris
Peebles opened with a worshipser-
vice on an Easter theme, reading a
poem "God Forgives" and a story
"Out of Death - Life". It compared
Jesus' life to sunshine after rain and
to life after death. She closed with a
poem "The Lord Is My Friend" and
scripture verses taken from John 15.
Norma Carey spoke on Christian
Development, when the Women's
Association and the Women's Mis-
sionary Society combined in 1962
to form the present-day United
Church Women.
Other topics included "The Chal-
len c of Chan e - how to kee new
ones in the church; Resources and
social issues; and she also conducted •
a contest on "Birds in the Bible".
A humorous skit "Millie's La-
ment" was presented, concerning
two cleaning women in a big office
building. Millie accidently threw
out some important papers and was
upset after being reprimanded by the
Boss. Her cleaning partner consoles
her with stories from the life of Je-
sus. -
UCW President Elizabeth Norris
conducted the business. Roll call
was answered with "your favorite -
Easter hymn." Plans were discussed
for the UCW Sunday on June 5,
when the gycst speaker will be Nor-
man Hollrook, an Agricultural Mis-
sionary, home on leave from Nepal.
Plans were finalized for a dinner
to be hosted for the Huron -Perth
Presbytery members on April 26,
here at the United Church.
It was voted to send $25.00 to
help train leaders for Camps Menes-
clung and Bimini. A donation of
S250 from a church member was
gratefully .accepted. The visiting
committee has been very busy, and
a "Happy Birthday" was sung to
Laura Flewclling. Elizabeth closed
the meeting with a poem "A Morti-
fying Mistake". Lunch hostesses
were Loreen Gill and Marg Love.
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NEW PARKING SIGNS - To combat the never-ending• difficulties in
Grand. Bend, new large signs were installed at the Grand Bend United
Church. Officer Jim Love (left) installed the signs and tickets any overnight
or unlawful porkers. Treasurer, Sue Pearen admires the helpful reminder.
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