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HomeMy WebLinkAboutTimes Advocate, 1991-11-13, Page 10Week of the Child winners were announced Monday at the regular meeting of the Hensall Council. • Here are, front row: Denise Bisback (left) and Megan Bisback. Middle row: Christy Hartman (left), Natasha Moody, Ryan Campbell and Shannon Wilcox. Back row: Ryan Munn (left) and Kris Leppington. 1 Letter to Editor Retirement home on hold Dear Sir: By the time one reaches the age of 30, I would expect most people think about how and where they would like to spend their retire- ment years. My parents are quickly reaching those years of retirement now and some years ago, purchased a prop- erty on the Ausable RN¢r Cut near Port Franks on which to build their retirement home. Two years ago they approached the Bosanquet Township for ap- proval of building on site but the Township referred them to the ABCA because of the location of their lot and the influence of the river. Naturally, some wise individual at the ABCA pulled out the rule book and read a few paragraphs and said "no". Time after time the ABCA is ap- proached on this subject, they keep quoting the same rules, same paragraphs, without actually read- ing and understanding what they see. No where does it say 'without exception or deviation'. No where does the rule book say 'never al- lowed'. ANNEMEMENT Miss Donna Turcott is the new Administrator of the Queensway Nursing and Retirement Home in Hen - soli. Her education in- cludes a Bachelor of Sci- ence In Nursing and a Master of Business Adminis- tration from the University of Western Ontario. For five years Miss Turcott wos the Executive Director of the Victorian Order of Nurses (VON) in Sarnia and she has five years experi- ence as an administrative nursing supervisor In acute care hospitals. Miss • Turcott believes in a high standard of health care which recognizes and attempts to meet the emotional, social, and physlcol needs of each in- dividual resident. She is •dedicated to ensuring that Queensway's high quality of care is main- tained. The contribution of the volunteers and the community is appreciat- ed. All it says is that the objectives are set out to 1) prevent loss of life; _ 2) minimize property damage and social disruption; and, 3) encourage a co-ordinated approach to the use of land and management of water. My parents have never said they couldn't live by the above objec- tives, but so far, no one at the ABCA has ,actually tttt2t and un- derstood what They are asking, which is, to be able to backfill an area of their lot, large enough to build their retirement home for them- selves. The ABCA should be a gov- erning body of open-minded individuals when they are approached for building appli- cations. Yes, I wholly agree the laws are written in black and white but they must be interpreted. To simply say 'no' when approached, obviously shows the ABCA is unapproacha- ble and therefore gives the public an undesirable impression and the conclusion to avoid the ABCA and build without consultation of the board. Obviously, there is room for de- , viation in the rules governing ABCA as they continue to "con- trol" flooding by doing backfilling and berming work in a 'no -fill' — zone. Oh, I understand the berming is necessary to prevent flooding, but if the flooding is to no longer occur in the: uga, Awl the area that is protected is no longer a flood plain and regulation of the flood plain should be de -regulated, correct? i If this is true, then I would sug- gest that property owners allow Before Flood Reduction work to be done and it would get the ABCA I off the backs of the property own- ers and they may proceed to build. If this is not true, I then submit that the ABCA purchase the unde- sirable lands at the owners pur- chase price or current market val- ue, whichever is greater, and the property owners can flush their dreams of retirement residences, along the banks of the Ausable cut at Port Franks, down the river. Sincerely, Terri Marzo Ailsa Craig • ; Granton natives attend fair By Muriel Lewis GRANTON - Nota Wissel and Muriel Lewls—fredidiii Granton Women's Institute attended the Women's Day W.I. Luncheon and fashion show at the Royal Winter Fair in Toronto on Thursday and also enjoyed the horse show in the evening which was opened by the Duchess of York. Emerson and Mary Wallis spent Sunday with Wayne and Sandra Wallis and family of Sarnia and en- joyed their granddaughter Krystle's 8th birthday party. At the St. Thomas' Anglican Church on Sunday the Reverend Stephen Emery based his Remem- brance Day message on the theme "Put not your trust in rulers of the earth, the Lord shall reign forever". Olive (K.) Hodgins and the minister read the lessons. The province of Ontario wreath was placed in the church in memory of the fallen. At the Granton United church, Pastor Normalie Voakes' sermon was about Selective Memory. Spe- cial music was provided in a solo One Tin Soldier sung by Juanita Kop, and a trumpet solo by Fred Wright of Kingsville, accompanied by his wife Elaine on the piano. The church was decorated for Re- membrance Day and flowers were placed in the sanctuary from the fu- neral of Verda Tate. Amelia Jame- son and Cathie Westman read the names of those people from this community that had been involved in World Wars I or II. A.C.W. The St. Thomas' A.C.W. met at the home of Irene Roloson on Thursday evening. The worship theme was "Giving without reserva- tion" led by Roloson and Olive (P.) Hodgins gave the Bible reading. Readings were given by Roloson about the Spider, by Jean Noon on Trains and a humorous one by Olive (K.) Hodgins. u.c.w. Unit one met at Audrey Harloffs home on Thursday afternoon. The president Doreen McRobert opened the meditation with "The Lord is My Shepherd" and reaad the lesson on the theme the brave little covet- ers. Discussion included the beef sup- per and arrangements for a Carol Night December 1. Audrey Westman presented the program on Flowers of the Bible and a world without butterflies. Unit two met at the church on Thursday evening. The president Julie McRobert led the business when the beef supper was dis- cussed and the bazaar evaluated. Offices for 1992 were elected as follows: president Penny McRo- bert, vice president Diane Dietrich, secretary Pam Hayes, treasurer Nancy Mills, Sunshine Jill West - man and Social convener Julie Dashwood by Bernice Boyle DASHWOOD - The Women's Institute meeting was held Tuesday evening. President Katherine Beck- er gave a review of tree planting ceremonies as well as the Leaf and Tree Contest on which Dorothy Restemayer won a cedar tree. Aldene Wolfe ve the report on the 40 Fall Rally. Gloria Beirling reported on the 77th London Area Convention held in Norwich. Martha Weigand reported on the Fall Board meeting held in Hen - sal I. The W.I. Christmas dinner will be Friday, December 6 at 5:30 p.m. - at Allen's restaurant. The motto was prepared and pre- sented by Mary Fee "Unless you have a better idea don't find fault". An Armistice reading "The elev- enth hour" was given by Dorothy Restemayer. A men's trio which was composed by Jack Gaiser, Stan Haist, and Har- ry Hoffman accompanied on the pi- ano by Idella Gabel sang. The guest speaker, Jack Riddell enlightened the 16 members and nine visitors on the working of gov- ernment legislation. Tom and Pat Wolfe, Mark. Adam and Stephenie, Dorchester were weekend visitors withAktene Wolfe. Mark played Tei_ a ' ipckey tournament in Zurich. •••••••••�_�><�:r • • • • • •II. • • • • • • • • •• •i••••••••••••••••• t►�� m•••••• •' DVAhI.VLIPFABRICS 2 Gy. 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Officers for 1992 were elected as follows: Pres- ident Elizabeth Garrett, secretary Marion Thomson, treasurer Joan Hayden, sunshine Marguerite Gar- rett, Social conveners Helen Bur- nett and Ruth Cook. Unit four met at Betty Dann's home on Wednesday evening. Leader Marilyn Humphrey opened with the Bible reading and devo- tional "What do we have to serve with", followed with a poem__$i___. - payer. During the business, final details were discussed for the.beef supper on the 13th. Nora Wissd continued the program with why we should go to church and why not and Elsie Dann read "An Unspoken Name". Nora closed with a poem "Out in the country in the fall." Unit five met at the home of Flor- ence McRobert last Tuesday after- noon. Following refreshments rserved by Ina Hariton and the host- ess, Margaret Spence opened the meeting with readings entitled touching Shoulders, Life's two-way street, Remembrance Day and prayer. The sympathy of the Granton Community is extended to the fam- ily of the late Verda Tate who passed away suddenly at University Hospital London on Wednesday of gab last week. The funeral was held at the C. Haskell & Son Funeral Home Lucan on Saturday with in- terment in Prospect Hill Cemetery. Thank You I would like to extend a heartfelt thank you to all who have supported me in any way during the past 18 years in retail business. My congratulations to Donna Meredith, Li- cenced Optician who re- cently purchased Carpenter Optica! who brings with her 30 years experience in dispensing prescription glasses and contact lenses. t hope you will continue to support her with the kindness and friendship that you have shown me. i have enjoyed" serving this community while in the retail business and look forward to your continued friendship. Bea Carpenter Blessings Unlimited will be having a drive for bedding, towels, bath soap and laundry detergent for needy families. 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