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HomeMy WebLinkAboutTimes Advocate, 1996-10-23, Page 3\ems Karon Muir, co -chairperson of the Grand Bend and Area Community Policing Committee stands inside the new Youth Centre in Grand Bend during its opening ceremony last Wednes- day. Youth Centre opens doors to teens In Grand Bend By Chrh Shalkos T -A Reporter GRAND BEND - Teenagers in Grand Bend have a new place to hangout. The Youth Centre in Grand Bend held a grand opening last Wednesday by inviting the public to view the new facility designed for area youth. Located between the fire hall and the Legion, the 1,300 square foot building will be the focal point of creative activities geared toward teenagers between 14 and 19 -years - old. The Grand Bend and Area Com- munity Policing Committee in- itiated the concept when it ap- proached Grand Bend Council about using the current site, pre- viously a village garage. Council supported the idea by renting the building to the committee for SI a year. When the committee turned to the community for help in ren- ovating the building it was over- whelmed by the generosity of local residents, businesses and other or- ganizations. Bob Sharen, committee chairper- son, said construction materials and other items were donated and a number of people volunteered their labor. Many were local business owners and contractors who lent their expertise to install electrical, heating and plumbing systems. All who contributed were recognized during the grand opening and their names were listed in "volunteer ap- preciation book." Sharen said there were more than 60 names on that list. "If it wasn't for them this youth centre wouldn't have been pos- sible," said Sharen. "I was sur- prised at the extent of support, but yet, at the same time I expected it from a community like Grand Bend." The three-room centre contains a pool and ping-pong table, four computers, furniture, two tele- visions, a pop machine and wash- room facilities. The centre opened its doors on October 4 and 17 teen- agers visited the new facility, but Sharen believes the number will in- crease when news about it spreads. Karen Muir, co-chair of the Grand Bend and Area Community Policing Committee works with the teenagers who use the centre. She said they have formed a "youth committee" which has come up with ideas on how the new fa- cility will be used. Primarily a rec- reation centre, it will also serve as a place where teens can get help with their homework as well as hold seminars and clinics on a variety of subjects, participate in community fundraising projects or just simply hang-out with friends when there's nothing else to do. "I think it will be well used. The centre will give them (young peo- ple) the opportunity to interact with their peers on a social level," said Muir. Sharen said the teenagers that vis- it the centre are supervised by an adult that acts mainly as an observ- er, but he emphasized the youths who use the facility will ultimately decide on what activities will be available. "It's up to the kids now. They have to show us what they want from it and we are going to look to- ward them for ideas," said Sharen. "There will always be something here for them to do, always some- thing for them to accomplish." Phase three of preparing the new Huron County Plan involves dealing with community, economic and land use issues. This is the iiitt_;i0- '4 first of a series• featuring local workshops on such topics. County Plans: Community Services CLINTON - This workshop, held at Central Huron Secondary School last Wednesday, dealt with issues of transportation, health care, education and recreation/culture. Representatives of the county highways department, Conestoga College, boards of education, health unit, Huron Perth District Health Council and 911 system presented updates of various community services with an emphasis on financial restrictions. Participants were divided into groups to discuss community service topics. Regarding transportation, some suggested road services be maintained and the community get more involved with the Adopt A Highway program. it was pointed out coordination and integration of services may also help. As for health care, some felt medical clinics could cooperate with hospitals and that home care should be maintained. There is a need to focus on patient care rather than on administration, it was suggested. For five hospitals, it was noted there is a need for one board and one administrator. Also, if hospitals are to close, community support is needed to pick up the slack. Don't cut classrooms' was the message for the topic of education. Also, it was felt there is a need to develop guidance counsellor services, distance education and maintain a balance between academics and basic life skills. Partnerships between colleges and boards of education were also suggested. For recreation and culture, some noted the abundance of theatre and efficiency of libraries in the county. it was widely felt every community should examine its own needs and that time and money should be put into courses that are already successfully established rather than beginning new topics that may attract a limited enrollment. Safety and security was also discussed, with an emphasis on the importance of police officer presence as well as Neighborhood Watch programs. 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A similar project is currently nearing completion in the Heaman sub- division. Bert Pullen, a Shoreline resident, attended Monday night's meeting to inform council an informal sur- vey conducted recently demonstrat- ed "overwhelming" support for the project. At one time residents in the area responded they were not in favor of sanitary sewers but since the length of debenture has been increased from five to 10 years, interest has risen. Council also agreed to increase the hook-up time from the current 18 months to 36 months after the completion date. It is expected the cost per unit will be similar to Hea- man but the contractor has not yet been approached to extend the cur- rent contract. If successful, the work is anticipated to get under- way before the end of this year. United Church A report by the Lambton County Planning Department suggests the Grand Bend United Church make application to resolve several issues pertaining the use of church - owned land. Under its current use, the church has violated the village bylaw by constructing a deck used during outdoor services. As well, the church itself and the manse extend over lot lines. Planner Dave Posliff suggests the best action would be for the church to make application requesting the entire property be deemed as one under the institutional category. Provision could be made for the manse to be sold separately if de- sired. Merrywood Meadows Peter Warner of Merrywood Meadows brought a traffic concern to council. The problem area is lo- cated at the entrance into Merry - wood Meadows off Highway 21. A left turning lane on one side of the road is dangerous because traf- fic held up by vehicles turning right on the opposite side of the road is passing on the inside. This third middle lane at the intersection presents a hazard and needs to be addressed. ,ave a news "p the Times-Advoca A 3;33 ; M "We think it's an accident wait- ing to happen," he said. 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