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HomeMy WebLinkAboutTimes Advocate, 1989-02-15, Page 3Art jhow - Barb Schottroff from the Grey Otter gallery displays some of the work by Grand Bend art Yst Gord Opfer included' in the art show and sale held in the Grand Bend municipal building. Opfer's art was only one of several district artists featured in the show. HsaII Care Centre possible HENSALL - Hensall could be a candidate for a new day care centre if organizers arc able to raise funds and interest to support their pro- ject. Pam Mallette met with Hensall council Monday evening to sound out their opinion of the creation of a day care facility on the present school property. She said need for day care in Hensall had been'dem— onstrated by a survey circulated in the immediate area and by examin- ing demographic projections of the school population within the. next few years. "We felt there was a need for 40 (spaces) or more," said Mallette. "We don't think we'll be starting with that large an operation." Mallette said the goal was to be- gin with about 20 children in day care, but also to incorporate the present nursery school in the facili- ty, likely a portable classroom set • up on the school property. Mallette said the Huron Board of Education had approved the plan "in principle." Total cost of the building and equipment has been estimated at. about.. $66,000. Ali operating costs would be covered by enroll- . mens and grants from the ministry of community and social services. Fundraising campaigns would also be necessary. Mallette suggested the cost of en- rolling one child in day care would cost approxirrlately $80-100 a week. Councillor Peter Groot asked if such a'facility would conflict with Hensall homes that already provide babysitting services. Mallette said it likely would not. "There are those who willnot use institutional care, regardless of cost," said Mallette, who also ex- plained that day care subsidies for low-income families would be paid • directly to the day care centre. Mallette said the intention is to provide day care from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. with three meals available to cover -various -combinations -of shift work. While reeve Jim Robinson said the proposal looked good and coun- t cil would • likely support it, the subject did not resurface later in the meeting and council did not pass a resolution to support it. Property owner Bill Rowcliffe met with council to make them aware of his plans to create nine residentiallots on the east edge of the village. - However, he said he was distressed by the cost -of sever- ing the lots from each other. Clerk -treasurer Luanne Phair not - Win live severances wouia De te- quired, but Rowcliffe was concerned that each severance would cost about $2,000 after engineering and survey costs were taken into ac- count. . • "I'm pretty near stubborn enotigh that I won't do anything," said Rowcliffe, •who added that he thought the creation of new resider). - tial land would be of benefit to the village. "I'd like to see the town grow," he concluded. While plans to attempt compost- ing mill wastes at the Hensall land- fill site will be going ahead, works superintendent John Baker's. report suggested an alternative might ma Double J Take by Bruce Shaw ow for something completely different. Valentine's Day has a special meaning for most peo- ple, I'm sure. St. Valentine, as you arc no doubt aware, was demoted by the Catholic Church slightly over 20 years ago when a careful examination was conducted into Church history. Historically, as Christianity spread to the barbaric regions of Europe, the cleverChristiansadopted pagan deities as "saints" in order, partly, to win over local converts. Valentine was one of . those personalities who was relegated to a lesser position. Whether he lived or not, whetherhe was a Christian or not, his philosophy of kindness to his fellow man lives on and is worthy cf imitation. You will all remember that Valentine was reported to --"--"'''''have gone silently.about his community ileaving gifts anonymously without any expectation of thanks or reedgnition. What a marve= lous and rare outlook on lift. But I wonder if it is so rare. • ' Revenue Canada discourages anonymity by rewarding individuals and business people to declare tlioir charitable donations. And prob- ably our extensive welfare system also discourages those who can _ afford to be more charitable. Once you think About it, "charity" has almost become an ugly word; "no one wants charity - the govern- ment will look after." Progress is both good and bad, it seems. .r.�'-"- •'•f Each year the Town recognizes individuals who have contributed in some way to the quality of our lives, and ybu know, invariably we acknowledge only part of what they do - later wt find out even more. Not -MP- srrarerhm- titt,-"f3ir,yytti;'7ou forgot to mention this or that!" There's an old maxim that gots somethinglike this: there is no greater pleasure than doing good by stealth and being dis- covered by accident. That may be true, but many have emerged who really do not want to be "discovered". All the coaches, club leaders, members of service and church groups and scores of men and -women who donate so much time td their causes are appreciated not only by their families but by the rest of us as well. We can't get along without you. And we•can't get along without the other saint Valentines as well: those who mys- teriously clean driveways after srfowfalls; those who send unsigned cards and letter of encouragement; those who drop off "care parcels" from time -to -time; those who gave anonymously to the Christmas Bureau and the Knights of Columbus; even those who look aftcr our white squirrels, and last in orderbut among the first in importance, those who take the time to write and visit those who are alone or shut-in. The great thing about being a saint Valentine is you don't have to spend money - just time. terialize in the future. A company named Ortech Interna- tional has requested samples of . Hensall's grain screenings. Their intention is to see if a fungus will grow on it so that it will form 'a slurry to separate uranium from ore in mines. "They wanted samples and wanted to try it," explained Baker. Bakeralso noted that the lackof snow this winter has made it easier for his works department to keep up with tasks other than snow remov- al, but he speculated the mild and wet weather would take its toll on area road surfaces. Council passed a bylaw to ap- point members to the parks and community centre committee, a by- law deferred from the previous meeting. • . Councillors Peter Groot and Jeff Reaburn-will sit on the committee with Joanne Fields, Tom Neilands, Bob Seaton, John Skea, and Peter Zwaan. However, council also createda striking committee so that future committees or replacement members will be selected by more than one person. Times -Advocate, February 15, 1989 Page 3 Councilapologizes to Hevey. GRAND.BEND - At the regular August 8 and 9, be in operation The fire chief can be called if the February 7 meeting of Grand Bend from the 10th to the 13th, and be smoke is considered a hazard. Shar- council, Reeve Bob Sharen apolo- dismantled on the 14th. en suggested thatregulations gov- gized on behalf of council to James Paul Schendel brought in a pic- erring this be part of future site Hovey for the inaccurate informa- ture of the 24 -foot tour boat he pro- plan agreements with developers. • tion reporters were given at the pre- poses to run, taking 10 passengers Works foreman reports vious council meeting about mon- at a time on a 30 -minute scenic Markham reported the dock is 95 ey owed by Hevey on his Beach tour of Grand Bend as seen from the .percent finished, and work will con - property. Sharen said Hevey had Ausable River. . . ' tinue When the weather improves. p' paid all bills received prior to the Reeve Bob Sharen.said he would Markham was given permission January 16 meeting. want a 24-hour phone number for - to buy 500 feet of sturdy orange Clerk Dianne Mollard told coun- the boat operators. plastic snow fence this yea ,and a cil engineering ' fees totalling • Jamie and ChrisDoherty's Grand few more rolls each year until the $1,340.63 were still outstanding. ' Bend Watersports will continue this old wooden fencing, which the vil- Sharen noted later that a person year, but with last year's windsurf- lage bought second-hand, is all re- cant pay a bill until he gets one ers replaced by Yamaha WaveRun= placed. He will also see what can and knows how much it is. ners, Bombardier Sea -Door or simi- be done abourrepairing the public (In a letter dated February 6 ad- lar water vehicles. - • benches in the village. dressed to Grand Bend council, He The Dohertys have rented a store To alleviate some confusion at vey pointed out he had not yet re- on Main St. where they will sell the dump, Markham was authorized .ceived an invoice for December's tickets, conduct the rental business, to post a sign notifying commercial engineering flees and, interest. A and retail T-shirts, souvenirs, boo- usersthat permits must be pur- copy of his letter appears elsewhere gie boards and small beach items. chased before they can enter the in this edition of the T -A.) Complaints waste fill site. Prepare for summer A.J. Hughes wrote a letter com- Markham presented arguments in In the midst of the winter carni- plaining about unsatisfactory trans- favour of. investing $27,000 for a val, Grand Bend is looking ahead to portation of the soil, mud, stones used, multi -functional machine that the summer. Two people attended * and other Material being excavated - would sweep the streets, clean up the regular February 7 meeting to - as the cruising club prepares to . leaves, sand,.trash-heaps, and clean ask for the village's cooperation in .. create ryw. docks. He listed,truck • -storm sewers and dry wells. He. said _ some special events to be staged by noise, t'ncovered insecure loads, and -.the machine would assist in present- the.Chamber of Commerce later in the house -shaking weight of the ve- : ing a clean, attractive image of. - the year. . hicles as major annoyances. Grand Bend in the summer, and - A fish derby offering top prizes The club has promised to clean - would eventually pay for itself, as a of $1,200, $600 and $300 plus - up the street once the work is done. . sweeper is rented,now, and two to merchandise prizes will be held Acting in response to a letter three thousand dollars is spend an` from May 10 to 14, Dennis Snider from N. Clements about the hazard- nually in catch -basin clean-out.- - was told organizers can use the ous curb in front of 43 Main St., Councillor John McDowell agreed Harbour Building as a weigh-in sta- council authorized works foreman the cause was worthy, but advised tion. _ Bud Markham to spend up to waiting for two reasons: summer - Special Events chairman Glen . $1,400 to remove the curb. Part of visitors do not pay taxes, and "in Miller told councillors sites are be- the expenses will be purchase of ce- time we may need an even more so- - ing investigated for both a one -day ment and rental of a jack hammer. phisticated machine''. - He said that circus on August 3 and a carnival Markham passed on complaints if the tax base expands, money may later that month in . conjunction of heavy smoke during the three be available to buy a brand new ma - with Sand Castle Days. days brush cleared out by - Jenco chine. The sports field behind the Le- Developments was burning. Shar• • gion is being considered for the lat- en said the villaee has no control ter, as it is accessible by foot. The over such situations, as Grand Bend children's rides would be set up on, doesn't have a "no burning" bylaw. ♦ A block funding grant, TORONTO - The County of Hu- ron hasbeen awarded a unique "block funding grant" of $62,893 to cover community planning, the Honourable Jack -Riddell, MPP for Huron and Minister of Agriculture and Food announced today. Speaking on behalf of the Hon- ourable John Eakins, Minister of Municipal Affairs, Mr. Riddell said the "block funding" approach al- lows the county planning depart- mentto prepare zoning bylaws, up- dates, official plan- revisions and development strategies for a num- ber of municipalities, without making a separate application for each project. The new grant, which represents %'percent of the actual costs of the programs, will be used for: official plan reviews for Blyth and the Towns of Goderich, and the town- ships of Colborne and Ashfield; new zoning bylaws for Blyth and Bayfield; strategic development plans for Seaforth and the county's central region; and education and development of municipal represen- tatives to allow them to make their own planning decisions. . I know the county officials will be very pleased with this new fund- ing method as it relieves them of extra paper work," Riddell said. CONSIDERING A NEW UTILITY SHED? Call Now! . Special winter prices . We take trade-ins. - Allowance of $100.00 for sheds (any condition) on pur- chase of new shed. Ora Construction 234-6401 Crediton: GOING, OUT OF BUSINESS FINAL MARKDOWNS HAVE BEEN TAKEN For Example S UITS S PORTCOATS SLACKS Reg. Price $325 to $750 $175 to $350 to $100 D RESS SHIRTS ,o ass. 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