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HomeMy WebLinkAboutTimes Advocate, 1991-07-17, Page 2Pape 2 Times -Advocate, July 17, 1991 Stephen township plans to celebrate 150th birthday CRED1TON - The township of Stephen will be 150 years old in 1992 and the municipality's Sesqui- centennial committee is planning to celebrate in a big way. The sit month long birthday bash will begin with a levee on Wednes- day, January 1, 1992 at the Dash- wood Community Cenue. At this time those living in the township along with former residents will be able to get together and look over historical displays and reminisce about days gone by. On Saturday, March 14, all are invited to attend a St. Patrick's Day dance at the Huron Park Rec Cen- tre. Joint sponsors will be the Cre- diton Social Club and the area Knights of Columbus. From June 5 to 7, the former RCAF Centralia base is expected to come alive with a reunion. Between September 1942 and August 1967, more than 15,000 personnel passed through RCAF Centralia and many of these servicemen and civilian employees are expected to come back for a once-in-a-lifetime cele- bration. Anyone wishing further informa- tion on the RCAF reunion should write to RCAF Centralia Reunion '92, P.O. Box 41, Exeter, NOM 1 S6. The overall Sesquicentennial cel- ebrations will come to a close on the weekend of June 26, 27 and 28 with a -Homecoming Weekend at the Stephen township park and community centre in Crediton. Numerous activities are planned for this weekend aimed at' bringing back memories of life in the pro- gressive municipality since it was established in 1842. Included on the busy schedule will be breakfasts sponsored by the Crediton and Huron Park fire bri- gades on the Saturday and Sunday mornings Saturday's 'events will feature a large parade with at least five bands providing music from the varioj nationalities which make up the township's population. Some of the bands will provide entertainment after the parade. Sports competitions are being or- ganized between the various indi- vidual school sections which were the learning centres for Stephen children until central schools came along. The Women's Institutes from Crediton, Dashwood and Grand Bend are creating a wall hanging depicting life in Stephen through- out the years as their contribution to the Sesquicentennial program. A Historic Gallery 150 along with historical displays will be set up in the township hall in Crediton and an Ecumenical church service is planned for the Sunday morning. Men of the township will be asked to participate in a beard growing contest to start on January 1,° 1992 and culminate on the after- noon of June 28. It is expected that Stephen Ses- quicentennial co-chairman Alan Wolper will issue a challenge to his Usborne counterpart Bob Down to see which one can grow the best beard. As pail of the Sesquicentennial planning, the committee will be producing a souvenir program which can become a keepsake. This program is expected to be of at least 120 pages in size and will contain history in both words and pictures along with advertising from Stephen merchants and busi- nesses. In addition, each family in the township is being canvassed within the next few weeks to have their names placed in the souvenir pro- gram. For a charge of $10, family names will be printed. For this fee they will aiso receive a souvenir bumper sticker, a copy of the program when it is printed and a ticket on a draw for a trip for two to Las Vegas plus $300 in cash. When purchased indiYsdually later on, the programs and diaw tickets will sell for $5 each The trip is being provided through compliments of Ellison Travel and Key Tours. Brochures outlining the Sesqui- centennial celebrations are now be- ing circulated throughout the town- ship through the courtesy of the current township council. The Sesquicentennial committee consists of co -chairpersons Alan Walper and Karen Tieman,Evelyn Pickering, Don O'Rourke, Stefan Pcrtschyy, Reg Finkbeiner, Jack Ma- lone, Wilmar. Wein and Ross Haugh. Stephen memories - The township of Stephen will be celebrating its 150th birthday in 1992. A souvenir program book outlining the year's activities will be printed and will include pictures of township history similar to the one above. This picture was taken in 1951 and includes members of Crediton Evangelical United Brethren Church who were born before 1876. Back, left, Ezra Foist, Edward Moriock, John Hoist, John Geiser, Henry Hoist, John Moriock and William Gaiser. Front, left, George Finkbeiner, Mrs. Margaret Lamport, Mrs. Edward Moriock, Mrs. John Moriock, Mrs. Annie Hoist and Dan Truemner. Council refuses to support the issuance of any new liquor licences on Main St. . " GRAND ° BEND - The o council is try- 1 ing desperate - 1 ly to find 1 ways in which to alle- viate summer problems in Grand Bend. Since council members believe many of the problems stem from alcohol consumption, it is recommend- ing to the Liquor Board that no more liquor licences be issued to businesses located along Main Street at this present time. The council was confronted with the question of additional liquor licenses when Randy McClinchy of Main Street's Clinchers approached the council to sign a letter of sup- port which would have been sent to the Liquor Board along with McClinchy's application. The Grand Bend council re- fused to support McClinchy's wish for a licence because of the community's concem of an- other business, especially an outdoor establishment, provid- ing alcohol. On Monday alone, the town office received 23 letters from residents objecting the issuance of the licence. One citizen wrote she believed an addition- al business offering alcoholic beverages "would only aggra- vate what is already a growing problem." After hearing the contents of the letters, Councillor Bill Uni- ac responded to McClinchy's proposal: "If residents are concerned, they should voice their con- ccros. It's nothing personal against Clinchers. We're just already saturated with all the bars in the village." McCiinchy was upset with the council's decision, and ques- tioned whether they would re- ject large chain businesses wanting to come to this area with a liquor licence. "Would we discourage Holi- day Inn if it wanted to come to town? Would we tell them, 'We want your business, but only without a liquor licence?" Without giving a solid, con- clusive response, council decid- ed to declare the issue of Addi,, tional liquor licences as being "under review." McClinchy will apply for a licence without the council's support, and in re- taliation the members will be sending copies of the 23 letters to the Liquor Board. Lambton-Middlesex elect exec PARKHILL - The federal riding association of the NDP in Lamb - ton -Middlesex recently chose Ja- min Hamilton of Parkhill to head their group. In a meeting at the Watford Inn Restaurant on June 25, 30 party members acclaimed Hamilton to the post of president. Other Lamb - ton -Middlesex executives elected arc: Vice president Mary Jane Glo- ver of Glencoe; Secretary Linda Sanderson of Delaware; Treasurer Barrie Hughes of Carlisle; Policy Committee chair Barry Sanderson of Delaware; Public Relations chair Leslie Janes of Strathroy; Fundrais- ing chair Elgin Frank of Appin; Members at Large Shannon Rosbo- rough of Melbourne and George Webb of Coldstream. Hamilton expects to seek the NDP nomination for candidate in the next federal election. 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Main Street, EXETER 235-2202 • ', 4, ResidentiaI association voices concerns and provides council with suggestions By Rhonda Vandeworp GRAND BEND - Spokesman for the Grand Bend Residence Associ- ation, Ed Fluter, has been receiving compliments from visitors to the village impressed with improve- ments in Grand Bend's parking regulations, police control, and cleanliness of the beach and streets. He stated at Monday's council meeting, however, it is the re- sponse of the village residents which is the most important, and these people are demanding in- creased and tougher law enforce- ment. The Residence Association has compiled a list of ten recommenda- tions for alternative law enforce- ment policies which Fluter present- ed to the council for consideration. Many of these concerns deal with overnight parking and "mobile mo- tels," problems with cottage ren- tals, and village security. Concerning overnight parking, the Association suggests more ag- gressive towing of illegally parked vehicles is needed. In response to the concern of visitors spending the night in their cars, Fluter stated "no one should be allowed to sleep in the village without a bcd,". The Residence Association is also attempting to establish a ride program which will provide trans- portation within the village, and also to inner -Grand Bend from out- side locations. This program would help solve the problem of traffic congestion on Main Street and also eliminate illegal parking. A special concern of many Grand Bend residents is the damaging of cottages leased out to short-term visitors, and the noise and litter vio- lations which also tend to result from holiday occupancy. Several recommendations concerning this issue were voiced. One proposal is to document the specific areas su oundin problem cottages which ware public proper- ty. This way by-law officers.would be abler to fine occupants "blatantly flaunting unruly behavior by , the roadway," said Fluter. A suggestion to issue mobile po- lice to keep an eye on the goings- on at the cottages was also raised. This special security force would deal mainly with illegal drug use, under -age drinking, and vandalism at the cottages. For the fines to stick, however, cottage owners must be willing to submit docu- mentation, and neighbours need to support the owner by being an eye witness. The final point, in regards to the cottage problem, is the establish- ment of a district health unit which would clean up and close down cot- tages if they did not meet specific health requirements. The Residential Association also has plans for improved village se- curity. One of the main issues is the importance of an improved communication system between by-law officers and the OPP. Flut- er stated a new, reliable system is needed since the one presently in operation broke down over the last holiday weekend. Fluter also stressed the need for increased beach security which will issue severe violations for open - containers on the beach area and for sleeping on public property. The Association's list of recom- mendations concluded with the pro- posal of an alternative police force. Some residents suggest hiring four by-law officers which would pro- vide 24-hour enforcement, while others propose hiring a full-time police chief to enforce all laws, and to work in conjunction with sum- mer staff and the OPP officers. 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