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HomeMy WebLinkAboutTimes Advocate, 1989-05-24, Page 36Page 36 Times -Advocate, May 24, 1989 New docks - The Grand. Bend Cruising Club unveiled its new dock facilities Saturday during a ribbon cutting ceremony. Doing the honors here are, left to right, Tony Relouw, past commodore, Peter War- ner, current commodore, Bob Clay, member at large, Dorothy Peat, outgoing commodore. Ceremony marks dock upgrading GRAND BEND - At a ribbon cutting party on Saturday, May 20, with over 60 members and guests present the new $200,000 Dock Upgrading Project was declared offi- cially open. The 200 foot ribbon was cut in 15 to 20 places by members of the volunteer work crew who for the past 6 to 8 weekends have been working on the project. Bend Cruising Club. The overall benefit will be for everyone using the river in this area and upstream. Last year this area was highly haz- ardous to navigation due to the shallow depths. Grand Bend Cruising Club was incorporated in 1979 as a non-profit club and currently has 48 members with over one-half of the member- ship residing in Grand Bend. The project entailed digging out the river bank, installing a steel re- taining wall and new docks and walk -ways creating 14 slips capable of handling boats up to 45 feet in, length. In conjunction with the project, dredging the portion of the river surrounding the Grand Bend Cruis- ing Club property was undertaken with costs in the arca of $15,000 completely funded by the Grand Weekend attracts crowds By Roberta. Walker GRAND BEND - Victoria week- end brought back the crowds of tourists into the Grand Bend arca. The Pinery park and other camp- grounds were filled up, the fast food places were doing a booming busi- ness, and in all the clothing stores and gift shops, the cash register till. was a hive of activity. Most of the crowd was made up of young peo- pie, checking out the new stores and attractions. A Benetton Factory Outlet has opened in the old sweater factory outlet store; leather goods arc sold at a new store in the former Farmer Bill's Flower Shop and there are several changes in the Queen Street Mall. " (We'll check that out later when the crowds aren't so packed). The new mall on the highway (site of the former Christmas Tree Place) has a one-hour photomat store and a ne,- g:01ery, Prints Charming. There arc lots of new places refur- bished places, and favourite old places, all ready to serve you, so come to the Bend for your next shopping trip! The pupils of Miss [della Gabel A.R.C.T. gave a piano recital last Thursday evening at the Zurich Bluewater Rest Home. Twenty- three youngsters played their best pieces for the enjoyment of the resi- dents: Miss Gabel also performed a number, considerably more chal- lenging then her pupils, as a perfect example of the results of years of practice by a talented lady. Congrat- ulations to all the. students for their work this year. There was a special ceremony for Scouts on Thursday evening at the Grand Bend Public School. Seven little white -tail Beavers "swam up" to the Cub level: Stephen Grant, Ryan Chandler, Ryan Heywood, Michael Butsell, Timothy Rood, Michael Rcaburn and Brendan Walker. Beaver leaders Anna Rclouw, Marlene Lane and Beverly Brown joined Cub leader Don Hagell to read the legend of the beaver kits turning into wolf cubs. The boys' parents divested them of their Bea- ver uniform and put on white ker- chiefs. They'll earn their Cub Scout uniform at investment nest fall. The ceremony was full of symbol- ism and very impressive. Cub leader Don Hagell is moving to Godcrich, so Anna Rclouw will be Cub leader next year, with Mar- lene Lane and Bev Brown remaining as Beaver Leaders. Parent volunteers will be helping the leaders, so the boys can take advantage of all the opportunities the Scouting Move- ment affords. Congratulations to all the new Cub Scouts! Yard sale - The Grand Bend Winter Carnival Committee took 'advantage of the many tourists that came to. Grand Bend on the weekend to hold a yard sale in the patio of Lynn Fong Restaurant with proceeds going to next year's winter carnival. Doing the selling here are, from left, Dave Sheppard, Yvonne Beachey, Jack Beachey. They plan'to hold another sale in June. Asks council GRAND BEND - Village coun- cillor Bruce Woodley requested that by-laws he said he knew nothing about and were passed at a May 9 special meeting he was unable to attend on, be rescinded at the regular council meeting last Monday night. The special .by-lawmceting took place at 4:15 on May 9 and was at- tended by councillors Shirley Mitchell and John McDowell as well as reeve Bob Sharcn. It was ad- journed about 30 minutcs later after three by-laws were passed' as well other information was given. When it came time to approve the minutes of the special meeting at last Monday's regular meeting, Woodley objected, saying as an elected representative of the village he should have been able to discuss it beforehand. Sharcn insisted he discussed it with Woodlcy before thc meeting so he was informed -as to what was going to happen. "I think it is inappropriate that I haven't been able to give my input on thc by-laws before they arc passed," said Woodlcy. One by-law that Woodley was ob- jecting to in particular was an au- thorization for the reeve and clerk to execute waiver of notice of 811250 Ontario Limited, for certificate of title. It is a company Woodley said he was not familiar with and said he didn't know what the by-law signi- 1 rescind byiaws fed. "How can you expect me to ap- prove a by-law that was passed on a Company I know nothing about," said Woodlcy. Sharon then :asked Woodlcy if he had attended the meeting would he have given his approval of the by- laws in question and Woodley said he probably would have. When it camc time to approve the minutes of the meeting, Woodley asked for a recorded vote. Thc min- utcs were approved 3-2, with Wood- ley and Mitchell voting against ac- cepting them. * * * * * * Public Works foreman Bud Mark- ham reported that he and his assist- ant Paul Bossenberry had spent two days getting the waste site ready for the upcoming secondary inspection, aftcr the village •was.given three tickets for waste site violations just prior to the May 2 meeting. Thc three tickets were written May 1 and wcrc for $103 each for having the waste site improperly fenced, improperly covered and al- lowing access to the waste site while the attendant was not on duty. . Council felt these charges were unjustified and had decided at an ear- lier meeting to fight them in court. Due to all of the extra work that has to be done at the waste site, Markham told council the village should hire an extra student for the surmncr to do a majority of lawn cutting in parks, the baseball and soccer fields, and council agreed. Councillor John McDowell told Markham that parking rates will re- main the same this year and he should have some signs posted on Main St. stating that the two-hour parking is now in effect. Some park benches in the village have been broken and Markham told council he is still waiting to order new ones. . * * * * * The village municipal office re- cently purchased a fax machine and deputy clerk Christine Smith asked council what to do if people come into the oofice asking about using the fax machine for business pur- poses. Council then passed a mo- tion giving the office staff permis- sion to charge $5 for the first outgoing fax page and $2 for each additional page and $2 for each in- coming sheet. * * * * * * Council decided not to advertise in the London Free Press for a full- time clerk treasurer because of the high cost. They did however want to place an ad in Municipal World Magazine and the local papers. Grand Bend has been without a full-- time ull-time clerk/treasurer since Diane Mollard submitted her resignation in March. . Grand Bend church news By Roberta Walker UCW potluck supper GRAND BEND - About 40 ladies and Rev. Ted Smits gathered in the Sunday School rooms of the United Church for a delicious pot luck sup- per, hosted by the Evening Unit of the United Church Women, with the Afternoon Unit UCW as their guests. Irene Kennedy welcomed everyone. After the meal, they enjoyed a hymn sing of old favourites, ac- companied by Rev. Ted Smits at the piano. Evelyn Johnson conduct- ed a scripture question and answer game, found on the back of their name tags. The highlight of the evening was the story of a trip to Florida via the river route, as told by Joan Eagle- son. Joan and her husband Jack were: accompanied by her brother Claire Ritchie and wife Eleanor. The two couples travelled on a houseboat named "Tradition", leav- in$ from the southern part of Lake Michigan. They followed the river system all the way through the U.S. down the Ohio, the Mississip- pi, south to Florida. They met lots of people in their journey, and often had to put up at a marina. dock for several days at a time in bad weath- er. They passed through 25 locks and travelled through open water in the Gulf to Marathon, Florida. She used a map up on a screen to,illustrate the progress of their journey, and circulated photos of the trip, which began October 13, 1988 and ended November 30. The Ritchies flew home early in December, but- Joan and Jack remained through the win- ter. . • A short worship service was giv- en by Betty Gurnell and Rev. Smits closed with prayer. President Eliza- beth Norris, of the Afternoon Unit UCW, thanked the Evening Unit for their hospitality and an enjoyable evening. Grand Bend United Church For his -sermon .on Sunday at the Grand Bend United Churcii, Rev. Ted Smits took Acts 10:15as his text: "What God has cleansed you must not call common," on the theme of prejudice. Most of us'are prejudiced in one way or another, against another race, religion, or nation at war. Af- ter prejudice has been removed, the Holy Spirit can go to .work. In his children's story, Rev. Smits told the tale of the cuckoo bird, who lays its eggs in the nests of other birds, to let them raise her chicks. We find people who like to let others do all the work, but we must all do our part. It isn't right to let someone else carry our burdens. The young people are getting ready for their car wash and car ral- ly. Church of God Church of God worshippers were welcomed to the service at the door by Grace and Keith Horner. Rev. Stan Desjardine opened the worship reading from Psalm 98:1 "0 Sing unto the Lord, a new song, for he has done marvelous things.: George Winegarden led the hymns and special music was provided by Karen Dcsjardine singing "Come Holy Spirit". The pastor spoke from the book of Ecclesiastes 2:14. Solomon was talking about the wise and the fool- ish. The wise of this world have purpose and goals in their life, which pleases God. The foolish drift aimlessly. Death comes to all, but the wise will gain eternal lift with God. In the evening service, Pastor Dcsjardine continued his series of messages on "Temptation" by defin- ing sin, as "Missing•the mark set by God." Pat Desjardine led the hymn singing. Next Sunday night, May 28 at 7 p.m., "The Bond of Love" male - quartet will be at the church to sing. Everyone is welcome to come and hear their music. Bible Study news The -last Bibie•Study of the season for those ladies meeting at Sauble Court finished last Tuesday. morn- ing. Seventeen ladies attended, opening with a reading by Eleanor Durie and a hymn sing led by Pat Desjardine: Ethel Lennox was discussion lead- er for lesson 10, the last in a series of "A Workshop on Philippians," titled "Is Christian Fellowship only, tea and sympathy?" They discussed subjects of prayer, envangelism, harmony and interest in others. • The study closed with prayers by Annabelle Walz, Doris Peebles, and Ethel Lennox. A social time followed with re- freshments of tea, coffce, cookies and muffins to mark the last ses- sion. a vote of thanks was given to Katie Vincent and Janet Desjardine as. lunch hostesses. The next Bible study meeting will be September 12, 1989. Catholic news It was Trinity Sunday at Immacu- late Heart of Mary Church, with Fa- ther Paul Beck as celebrant at all the weekend Masses. The church was crowded with tourists and parishion- ers for all three Masses on this holi- day weekend. The reader for the 11 a.m. Mass was John Bannon, who was joined by Mary Fran Gaiser to serve as Eu- charistic Ministers. Roberta Walker was Cantor, and sang "City of Cod" and "Here I Am Lord," accompanied by the choir at Communion. De- lores Tighe was the choir director and Paul Dietrich was organist. Tn his sermon; Father Beck dis- cussed our perception of the Trinity, as God the Father, God the Son and God, -the Holy Spirit. We think of God as Father here in North Ameri- ca, Native Indians call Him the Great Spirit, in India they call God their Mother. Children emulate their parents and grandparents. When we see Jesus in His actions, we arc wit- nessing God the Father at work through Jesus, in the unity of the Holy Spirit, "Through Him, With Him and In Him." Next Sunday.is the Feast,of Cor- pus Christi, the Body and Blood of Christ. Seven -week Playday program By Joan Beierling VARNA•- There will be a Play - day Program in Varna and Bayfield for a seven -week period, from July 10 to August 21. It will be in Bay- field Tuesday and Thursday and in Varna Monday and Wednesday. This program is for children ages five to 12. Registration will be on July 7 in the Varna Complex from 9 a.m. to 12 noon and in Bayfield Municipal Building from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. The price is $15 per child for one day each week for seven weeks or $40 a family for one day for seven weeks, or- $25 per child for 'two 'days for seven weeks or $60 a fami- ly for two days for seven weeks. It will be $5 per child on a daily ba- sis. There will be no bus trips this year. Goshen' UCW On Thursday May 18 Goshen U.C.W. met at the house of the Pres. Margaret Elliot, Norene Hayter, Marg Hayter, and Helen Keys presented a very interesting program. Elizabeth Clark was honoured as it was her birthday. Her sister Alice from Montreal and her sister Mary from Ottawa were able to be present, as well as some of Eliza- beth's local friends. Helen Keys made a lovely decorated cake which was served with ice cream along with a tray of fruit. The next meeting will be on Thursday, June 15 at which time other local.U.C.W.s will be invit- ed. The speaker, from Oakville, will talk on "Sleeping Children of the World." Personals • A reminder of the Stephenson Picnic on May 28 at the.Brucefield School. Registration is at 3:00, en- tertainment at 4:00 and supper to be served at 5:00. Sports and ball game to follow. Brenda and Scott Consitt hosted 65 family, relatives and friends to lunch after church May 14 to help celebrate the baptism of their infant daughter, Stacey Lyn. This, Sunday, May 28, Church Services at both Varna and Goshen will be combined and held at Hu- ronview at 9:30 a.m., Sunday School children will be entertaining - with singing. Stan Lcc Club is invited to meet at Jean McEwan's on Friday, May 26 at 3 p.m. for a Sneaker Day Get-together in conjunction with Fitness Week. Jean has a beautiful spacious lawn with many trees in- cluding 400 little ones she planted this year. Jean is to be commended on the effort she has put into this project to prevent top soil blowing away in th'c future and to make sure the birds always have a home. She takes great pride in her honk and grounds. She is having treesidentifiedand everyone will be able to take note of the different kinds. Later in the afternoon they will have hot dogs and toasted marsh- mallows so remember to bring a stick with you. The regular Stan Lee Club Meeting is on June 6 at 8 p.m. at the Slow- man Car in Clinton. Please bring lunch as usual Yard Sale The annual Community Yard Sale held at the Varna Park was an- other success. Another will be held Labour Day. Weekend. Plcasc re- member there is no fee for your ta- bles.so save that valuable junk that might be a treasure to someone else. New Cubs - Recently enrolled as members of the Grand Bend Cubs are Kevin Shepherd and Joris Wood. Ribbon cutting - David Tennant, centre, of the Hampton Group, is John McDowell, of the Grand Bend Council, at ribbon -cutting ceremonies to officially open the Har- bor Gate Condominiums on Saturday. . '4