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Times Advocate, 1989-01-11, Page 28Page 16A Times -Advocate, January 11, 1989 Resident claims neglect to inform her Reduction request refused GRAND BEND - A request from Bev Henry to have an outstanding sewer surcharge account of $192, - plus interest, reduced because of what she claimed to be neglect by the village to tell her•that her sew- ers were not hooked up and the lage not putting out a work order to -have them hooked up, was re- jected by village council at their regular meeting last Tuesday. Henry said she was first aware of the sewer surcharge for her property at 91 Ontario Street in December of 1985. Clerk Dianne Mollard showed a letter to council stating that she had been told in April of 1986 that the sewers had to be hooked up to the cottages behind the property. Henry said that at that time she could not get a plumber to do the work and the cottages were rented out in May and she didn't want the work to be done because it.might disturb her tenants. She asked council at that time for an extension until September to have the sewers hooked up and council at that time agreed. But the sewers were not hooked up in September of that year either. Henry said, she couldn't do it at the time either because she couldn't af- ford to. Sharen thought that the village should absorb some of the interest charged to Henry because the vil- lage neglected to put A work order out on installing the sewers. Coun- cil Bruce Woodley objected, saying "This has been going on too long and everyone has to pay the sewer surcharge whether they are hooked up or not: I had to pay for my sew- ers to be hooked up and I don't think she, should have any special privileges." Woodley also felt she should not get any breaks on the interest from the village, saying that she was al- ready getting a break for the sur- charge on the first two years when she bought the property in 1984. "She has to pay the surcharge whether she is hooked up or not and I don't see any way around it," said deputy reeve George Kadlecik. Councillors Shirley Mitchell and Vanastra John McDowell echoed those senti- ments. "She received fair warning and we have to treat everybody the same," said Mitchell. Council unanimously voted to joined the village Chamber of Commerce at an annual member- ship fee of $100. A resolution was also passed to allow volunteers from the Kidney Foundation of Canada to canvass door to door during the month of March. Council addressed a letter from the Ausable Bayfield Conservation Authority stating the ARCA is cur- rently updating its list of municipal contact personnel for its Emergency Flood Contingency Plan. Council thought it wise to have PUC Com- missioner Prosper Van Brume, fire chief Stan Lovie and Public Works Foreman Bud Markham on the list "of contacts for Grand Bend. * * * Council passed a resolution to al- low the Grand Bend Legion to use 25 percent of the proceeds of the sale of Nevada tickets to be used for the legion building fund, primarily to improve the kitchen facilities. A resolution was passed by coun- cil giving its approval to the Chamber of Commerce for a pro- posed Monte Carlo Night March 17. Proceeds will be applied to chil- dren's events, during Sandcastle Days weekend in August, for pa- rades, prizes, contests and entertain- ment. Reeve Bob Sharen said he was glad to give support because most of the money raised will be to help the children. In his report, Sharen asked if council could formally request the PUC install the lighting for the skating area at the old river bed be- cause he said it is being used earlier this year than it was last year. "I would suggest that it be installed permanently with an on/off switch and timer in a locked area handy to the foreman or rec (recreation) per- son responsible. This way the light- ing is not wasted," said Sharen. He said council should request the PUC tie the lighting into the street- light system rather than have a sep- arate meter. Council should consider a maxi- mum building height restriction in the official plan and zoning by-law, according to Sharen. A sewer capacity fee should also be set said Sharen forall future de- velopments, not only the two that were outside the sewage service area. Sharen feels the Ministry of the Environment could help in this matter otherwise the residents not involved wind up paying twice for the same capacity. Sharen said concerns were raised by residents to him that the north side retaining wall is crooked. Residents also let Sharen know that River Road around the old river bed is eroding wery badly. He thought council should approach the ministry of transport for emergency funding to repair this damage before the road allowance is undermined. During the December 20 meeting, Mitchell said she objected to coun- cil setting afternoon meetings on Tuesdays because other people with businesses will not be able to attend to, take time away from work. Mitchell is retired and not in busi- ness. Mitchell and Woodley recorded votes against Tuesday afternoon meetings but were defeated in the motion. Council granted two sign permits. One was to Carol B Mills•Income Tax and Accounting Service 51 & 51 1/2 Ontario Street South and a temporary sign for Grand Bend Esso, from m December 29 to January 12. The council is also looking into the renewal of the lease for the On- - tario Provincial Police Station on Main Street. The Ministry of Gov- ernment Services would like to re- new for 1989 and option to renew for one year after that but concern were raised by some members of council that the OPP should consid- er another place for their summer headquarters and the present building could be used for parking or wash- rooms. The final decision wasput off to the next meeting, because council was not sure if they should agree to all the requests from the OPP. winterprogram begins CLINTON - The Winter Program 1989 at Vanastra Recreation Centre begins January 9th and runs to March 25 this year. Registration for the swim and fitness classes for youth and adults is daily Monday to Friday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. The Winter Brochures are sent through most of the schools in Hu- ron County. They describe the pro- grams being offered, membership opportunities and facilities availa- ble. The aquatic program offers some- thing for everyone. Parent and tot swims for babies up to two years and Guppies and Parent for two to four years a new learning experience • for the very young. The Kinder- gymswim for children three to five years offers social development, motor skill development and enjoy- ment in a water environment. Learn to swim programs for all ages - youths, teens and adults, as well as all levels of swimming skills (Esso, Swim Canada, Bronze Cross) are being offered. "Fitness for Fun" floor exercise, a fun way to exercise to music pro- gram is planned on Monday and Wednesday evenina from 7:30 to 8:30 p.m. Cool down and relax af- terwards in our pool from 8:30 to 9:00 p.m. The Arthritic Water Exercise rro- ,,s • y. Doe in the snow - This deer came out of the woods Wednesday afternoon at Pinery Provincial Park to have a look at the snow. Gets award - Paul Groenewegen of Lucan, left, received the Or- ville F. Sinclair Research Fellowship from Jim Baker, former OMAF 'dairy commissioner, at the recent presentation of the Ontario Agri- culture College graduate awards at the University of Guelph. Fif- ty-nine students received awards totaling more than $180,000. Parkhill Gazette, 1 gram continues. This will consist of shallow and exercises stressing general mobility in the comfort of warm water. Beneficial for people . with arthritis or injury aches and pains. This starts Friday, January 13th from 11:30 a.m. to 12:00 noon. Upcoming Events to remember are Red cross Leaders Course (March Break Tentatively), Bronze Medallion starts April 10/89 and. Red Cross/RLSS Instructors and National Lifeguard Service during May 1989. Contact the recreation centre for more, information on these programs. Recreation Swims arc offered dai- ly as follows: ADULTS ONLY SWIM: Monday to Wednesday and Friday 12-1 p.m. and Wednesday 8- 9 p.m. Open Recreation Swim (for everyone) is Monday and Tuesday !from 8 to 9 p.m., Wednesday 6 to 7:30 p.m. Friday 7-8 p.m., Satur- day and Sunday from 3 to 4:30 p.m. Family Only Swim on Sunday from 2to3p.m. Most of these programs will com- mence the week of January 9, 1989 and run ten weeks (unless otherwise stated). The staff at the Centre ex- tends an invitation to anyone inter- ested to drop in anytime to view the fine facilities. If you have any ques- tions regarding the Winter Program or require a brochure please call Around the Bend By Roberta Walker GRAND BEND - What a winter it has been so far! The temperature fluctuates wildly so that we freeze one day and thaw the next. The lack of snow is a joy for commuters but a cruel disappointment to all those youngsters who received sleds, skates and skis for Christmas. (Not to mention those involved in snow removal businesses or winter sports suppliers). White Christmases seem to be turning into a rarity, like blue moons. Attention, members of the Wom- en's Institute, there is a change of meeting notice: The January meet- ing will be held at the Lambton Heritage Museum on January 19 at 1:30 p.m. Members of the United Church Women are also reminded of their meeting on January 12 at 1:30 p.m. in the Sunday school rooms, of the Church. Please remember to bring a written roll call to help plan this year's programs. There was a skating party for the Grand Bend Beavers last Tuesday evening, on the Old River Bed. Several parents joined 12 Beavers and their leaders in the fun and after- wards everyone warmed up with hot chocolate and cookies. On the Tues- day of this week, the Grand Bend Cubs paid a visit to the Beavers at their meeting in the Church of God basement. Pinery skiers- Jeff Harburn, left, and Frank lhrig, of St. Joseph, took advantage of last Tuesday's snowfall to do some cross-country skiing on some of the trails at the Pinery Provincial Park, near Grand Bend. Officials at the park said trails were opened recently and the hockey rink and tobog- ganing hill will be open in the near future, weather permitting. Eventsin G By Roberta Walker Bible study GRAND BEND - Thirteenrladies attended the Bible Study last Tues- day morning at Saublc Court. They began the new year by telling about something they were thankful for in 1988. - The ladies began a new. chapter "Hospitality the Healer" as they studied about Paul and Silas, two missionaries " directed by God to Macedonia to preach the gospel. They were flogged.and thrown into prison for this, but they prayed. Even at midnight they were singing praises and rejoicing, and God an- swered their prayers with an earth- - quake that threw open the prison ' doors. Their jailer awoke, fearing that all the prisoners would escape but they had stayed there. The jailer and his household accepted salvation that night, washing their wounds and entertaining them in his own home. Annabelle Walz was the discus- sion leader, who closed with prayer, remembering the sick and shutins. United Church The Sacrament of Holy Com- munion was observed at the Grand Bend United Church last Sunday morning. Rev. Ted Smits' sermon text was from St. Matthew 3:17 "This is My Beloved Son in Whom I am well pleased". Scripture readings from the Old Testament were Isaiah 42:1-9 and from the New Testament Matthew 3:13-17. The children's story as told by Rev. Smits, was about seeing and looking. With a magnifying glass we can see images on coins, through a telescope we can see the moon and stars, and we should look at God through our prayers. Dianne Rice and her children Lindsay and Richard were door greeters. New officers for 1989, of the United Church Women were in- stalled in a special ceremony at the Sunday service. Church of God Church of God pastor Staff? Des- jardine called the congregation to worship with the words of Psalm 112:1 "Praise the Lord. Blessed is the man who fears the Lord, who really delights in His command - George Winegarden led the sing- ing of hymns and he also sang a solo "He Touched Me". The morning message was taken from the book of Titus, chapter one titled "Sound Leadership". Paul thc Apostle encouraged Titus to investi- gate the family, social and spiritual Golden Agers By Roberta Walker GRAND BEND The Grand Bend Golden Agers met last Wed- nesday afternoon with 28 in atten- dance. A singalong of old favourites was enjoyed, with Nola Love ac-' companying them at the piano. President Lore,en Gill chaired the business and opened with a reading from "The Voice" magazine about the liberators of Holland. A collec- tion was taken for ARC Industries. A bus trip for March was also dis- cussed. Buelah Holt's group was in charge of the program. She read "A New Year's Recipe" followed by "New Year's Thoughts" and "Hot to Trot" readings by Loreen Gill. A contest with 30 questions was held asking "Who Is in Business in Grand Bend?" The winners were Olive Miller, Lola Jackson, Verna Lovie and Bcrtic Keyes. Lucky chair prizes were won by Catherine Junker and Annie Morenz. During the social time, games of euchre, solo and crokinolc were played, followed by refreshments. life of persons before they were ap- pointed by Titus to be leaders in the church. They were to be people who held firm to God's Word, able to teach and defend His laws. These are guidelines we should follow today as we seek out leadership for vari- ous offices in the church. The evening service was led by Pat Dcsjardine. The special by Ar- nold Gaiser was a poem "A Better Way" Galatians 1:1-10 was the Scripture passage for the pastor's message: The Women of the Church of God will meet Thursday at 7:30 p.m. Next Sunday, January 15 at 7 p.m. a group from the Zurich Men- nonite Church will sing some hymns. There will be a fellowship time following the service "A Traveler's Advisory" Winter travel can be dangerous. Even a light covering of snow can make roads slippery, with patches of ice hidden from view. There are patches of ice on our spiritual jour- ney as well. We must always be alert for possible pitfalls. "Beloved, seeing ye know these things before, beware lest ye fall from your own steadfastness" 2 Peter 3:17. God never promised that the road would be smooth, but he did promise to you with us all the way. He will keep our feet on the path: • Catholic News Sunday marked the Feast of the Epiphany called "Little Christmas" in Eastern Europe. The Christmas creche remained in Church for this last day, marking "The Twelve Days of Christmas", actually ending on January 6. • Carol Luther was reader at thc 11 a.m. Mass and Delores Tighe was the cantor. Carol and Larry Luther were Eucharistic Ministers. The choir sang the lovely "Gloria of the Bells" and at communion "In Nights Deep Silence". In his sermon, Father Beck re- viewed the leecnds of the "Three Wise Men" "The three Kings or the "Magi" as they arc called. Their numbers, race, names and station vary from country to country. Why did Matthew include this tale in his gospel and who do these "Three Kings" represent? The Jews never really accepted Christ so the majority of converts to early Chris- tianity were pagans, unbelievers. Matthew wrote his gospel story to reflect the faith of the Gentiles - the Magi represent all of us. The words of the prophet Isaiah come true today, in 1989 as -we worship Jesus, the Son of God. Choir director Delores Tighe and her husband Ed hosted a choir party at thcir home in Beach 0' Pines last Friday evening. Nearly 35 choir members and their spouses were joined by Father Paul Beck to cele- brate the season and start the New Year with quite a few new mem- bers. Practices begin soon to rehearse for the Easter liturgy, to ensure a beautiful Easter service as well. The church ushers will have a meeting and party on January 13, Friday, at 8 p.m. in Father Beck's home, the rectory. The high school age youth group is encouraged to attend a meeting on Sunday, January 29 at the Alhambra Hall with Father Vincent Van Zupthcn as guest speaker. PLAN -A -TAN the TAN -FAST -IC WAY Phone 238-2412 PRYDE TMONUMENTS Save ,-_.....Qn (3/43of % CURRENT to STOCK Our policy has always been "guidance, understanding and honest advice". Our suppliers have informed us of a price increase that will add 10% to 15% on all new M O N U - MENTS. 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