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Times-Advocate, 1983-07-20, Page 5• sole you haeosletne9. Kno Whiting scon cou mo Vthe best oiue for youour r rent the bes0 vJ . v4hen in o1\ de ice been Right he 7 aso\es lox o ho buying e e o o tunity'sore° shopper P°t�yni`y oaths. Ci , tdX hod 4o mala P�oVir 4 Save the 7 Say �t��� t Nerb Gray IieIps open two resort feicllitles Lambton-Middlesex MP Ralph Ferguson brought federal treasury board presi- dent Herb Gray to Grand Bend, Monday, to assist in the ribbon cutting for two local projects. The new federally funded harbour building was official- ly opened as was Playhouse 1I, the newly finished addition to Hurou Country Playhouse which received a $40,000 grant from the federal government. Government officials, both municipal and federal, and members of the Harbour Committee met at the new building at 12:30 for a tour of the facility. A stand-up lunch was donated by caterer Shirley. Mitchell (a member of the committee).' Before heading out to cut the second ribbon at the Playhouse, the government officials were given a tour of the waterfront in a large Thompson -Warner power craft. Reeve Bob Sharen gave the welcoming address, which was as follows: The Grand Bend Harbour Committee is pleased you could join us to officially open our new Federal Harbour Building. Although we were unable to complete the land- scaping outside the building we are proud to present our building and the many facilities it contains for visiting boaters. This building is one of the many projects completed in the past year. The concept of a Harbour Committee began with concerns over the water depth at the entrance to our harbour affecting our fishing industry and boaters. This problem was alleviated in the fall of 1982 and again in the spring of 1983 with the har- bour being dredged by Small Craft Harbours. It is present- ly maintaining a depth of 8 to 10 feet. By 1984 there will be a more permanent solution to the dredging problem with the in- stallation of a "Sand Sucker" system to be supplied by Small Craft Harbours. This is a Pilot project. When the dredging problem was being tackled by various community members, it was acknowledged that Grand Bend could become much more competitive in the tourist trade and much more attractive to visitors. Thus the concept of a Harbour Building arose as a central point. The people involved formed the Harbour Committee official- ly in the fall of 1982, with presentation on the commit- tee from the Fishing Industry, the Business Community, Village Council and interested community members. Over the winter months the committee projects included: the harbour building, a pump - out facility, a radio, a Laun- dromat, personnel to staff the building, a new launch ramp facility, improvement to the harbour area, possible Aux- iliary Unit to the Coast Guard, consideration for a Harbour of Safe Refuge. It is inspiring to know that through the efforts of this small group and continuing support from both federal and provinciaigovernments all of these projects ha.ve been com- pleted or are very close to be- ing completed. The harbour building is complete, with the exception of the landscaping, and that should be completed within the next two weeks. The launch ramp facilities have been reconstructed. The Laun- dromat should be operational next year. Support of a customs office will be requested again in 1984. The harbour area has been improved with additional parking, with more expansion to be done in 1983. The municipal docks have been numbered for easy identifica- FEDS AND PLAYERS — The Hon. Herb Gray, president of the Treasury Board in the federal government and Lambton-Middlesex member, Ralph Ferguson are seen cutting the ribbon to officially open the new Playhouse II facility at Huron Country Playhouse Monday. With them are Board Chairman Adrian Bayley and the four players working the three cabaret productions in the new facility. They are from the left: Hank Stinson, Kim Warabec, Bayley, Gray, Ferguson, Janelle Hutchison and David Dairn - 3.Iiritagt i3 ati Sale All ' Costume Jewellery 2 Price Doulton Figurines 30% off Timex & Bulova Watches 25% Off EXAMPLE Approx..90 - 1.00 — Check our In -Store Specials — Rings prices from $1595 ANSTETT 254 Mahn Str..t, Ex.ffrr MEMBER AMERICAN `/ GEM SOCIETY Air JEWELLERS tion by visiting boaters. Broken pilings have been replaced along the harbour. We now have oae of the most competent staff on Lake Huron to greet our visitors. The harbour staff are qualified to use VHF radio to assist boaters on the lake in our area, be it for information or rescue. To date the harbour staff have docked over 300 boats. It is interesting to note that 75 percent of these boats have been American. Fees col- lected from boaters to date amount to $3,500.00. The new launch ramp facilities provide the area boaters with easy access for their boats to the river. Boaters are able to obtain weekly or seasonal passes. This saves time and money for visitors to our area. Laun- ching on a per launch basis is also available. From the opening of our new launching facilities (212 weeks ago) there has been 302 boats use the facilities and this has pro- vided an income of.$1,700.00. Monies collected from the ramp will go towards the maintenance and further im- provements of the facility. An Auxiliary Unit of the Coast Guard has 1101 been established as yet, but we are hopeful that this will be intact by the beginning of the 1984 season. • In one year, the Harbour Committee has completed the majority of the projects defin- ed when the committee was established. 'We fvould like to thank all community members, the Council of the Village of Grand Bend, the Provincial and the Federal government, who have sup- ported this committee from the beginning. All of the pro- jects listed could not have been completed without your support and we look forward to your continued bacing in the years to come. During Sandcastle Days (August 20 and 21), the Har- bour Committee will be holding an open house at the Harbour Building. The Har- bour Committee would like to extend an invitation to each of you to come and join us at that time. The open house will be held on August 20. The landscaping will be com- pleted al that time and we would like you to see the final product. Thank you for joining our celebration today. If you have any questions in regard to our harbour, please do not hesitate to contact any of our committee members. Harbour committee members are: Tom Lawson (Chairman), Joe Green ( Vice-chairman), Shirley Mit- chell, Russ Lingard, Ellwood Lemon, Harold Green, Bruce Woodley, Wendy Christie (Secretary). Gray commented on the Please turn to page 16 Grand Bend and area news Anglican church news Greg Gilson, student Huron College, spoke at t 9:30 a.m. service Sund morning; using scriptu from Luke 10:38-42. This w about Jesus' visit to Mary a Martha's home, and He e phasized we should love o another. Rev. Jim Sutton conducte Holy Communion. Rev. Su ton just returned Saturda after attending the ;Nor Scout Jamboree in Calgar Alberta. The' annual lawn and bak sale will be held on the churc grounds Saturday July 3 beginning at 10 a.m. An donations gratefully ac cepted. For pickup, phon either Dave Martin 238-8948 0 Ted Hunt 238-8843. Coffee hour hostess wa Mrs. Dale Marsh. Church of God Rev. Richard Simpson, o Grand Cove spoke at the mo piing and evening service Church of God. His scrip ext in the morning was fro Matthew 22 and he emphasiz d the 42nd verse by pointin ut that many people couldn' nderstand who Christ was Rev. Simpson chose his ser mon Sunday evening from th 7th chapter of Ezekiel. H poke of prophecy, dealing i hat is and what is to come Special music was a duet b Mike and Michelle Vincen inging, "It is no secret," ac ompanied with piano b heir sister Lori Vincent. United church news At the third outdoor sum er service Rev. Gordo ickell, of Goderich, spoke o meditation of comfortin ords with scripture fro ohn 14:1-14. He said thi hapter is referred to as th omfort chapter of the Nev. estament. It abounds in omfort. Heaven is promised nit prepared. He pointed out at no one can escape times f sorrow, that Christians hould be positive in their oyes and aspirations. We eed every ounce of faith we an muster. Special music was brought y Marlene Brenner and ngie Venning singing, "All ings new," and "Tell mebody about .Jesus," ac- mpanied at organ by Irene ennedy. This is the last time e will enjoy Angie's musical nlributions. She. her hus- nd and two boys are mov- g to Guelph. Vacation Bible school gins July 25 from9to 11:30 m. Age 3 to grade 8 to be Id at the Anglican Church. heme: Jesus is giving a par - and we are all invited. ponsored by the Grand Bend urches. at he ay re as nd in- ne d I - Id y, e h 0, y e r s f r - re m g t e e n y v n n g m• s e • Always welcome. Of all the ways to cook chicken in this world, only Kentucky Fried Chicken wins hands down every time. That's because we cook each piece of fresh young chicken perfectly, according to the Colonel's own secret recipe. No matter what you're up to, drop in and pick up some Kentucky Fried Chicken. There's nothing that can heat the finger lickin' good taste when you're really hungry. Great for Summer Visiting or Entertaining Colonel Sanders' boys and girls make it finger lickin' (f' tifINS Kehtucky fried Chicheuo 227 Main St. N., Exeter Junior Sunday . school is held during the church ser- vice this summer. We en- courage all children under eight years to .join us. Personals Mary Lynn and Jim McGregor, baby James and Brent Hamilton of Owen' Sound have been visiting with the boy's grandparents, Clarke and Irene Kennedy and other relatives. Alvin and Clara Statton, visited Sunday with Willis and Ella Desjardine in the Shipka area. Holidaying at Huron Vista are Mr, and Mrs. Doug Burns, Peterborough, and Sharon Wilson, of Lindsay. Robin and Lawrence McVittie, of Southampton, Karen and Kevin McArthur of Port Elgin. are holidaying presently with their grand- parents, Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence Johnson. Don't forget the annual l + ing up at the Anglican church on Saturday July 30 at 10 a.m. and the an- nual baked goods, garden pro- duce and craft sale, at the United Church Wednesday afternoon August 3. Please phone next week's news to Barb Southcott at 238-2310 no later than Sunday evening. Southcott Pines news Southcott Pines gave a record $883.00 to the mental- ly handicapped campaign. All proceeds will assist area' citizens. Volunteers who covered the Pines were Kay Mannell, Blanche Nlorrice, Pauline Lingard, Janet Kobe and Cathy Southcott. More construction: New dwelling, for the Michael Zebregts. London, on Dogwood, by Kadlecik Construction. Home transfers: The Walters residence on Princess to the • Rob McFarlanes, Toronto; the Schmitt home on Pines Parkway to the Nikolaus Gemis, , Windsor; Werenski home on William to the David Durnfords, Thorndale; and a three way exchange; the Bar- bara Southcott home on Lakeshore to the Dr. John Sharpes, London; the Twynstra home on Riverside to Barbara Southcott and the Sharpe home on Grand Oaks to Brad Ford. Recent homesite transfers: on Beaver Dam to John Ansems, on Riverside to Bar- bara Walters, on Grand Oaks to the Dr. Robert Barrs, RR 2 Lambeth. Weiciinj 3toweri To 1, important NC)T to rely on the experience and dedication of our ex- pert designers. GeuntrPy Rowers EXETER 235-2350 Times -Advocate, Jul 20, 1983 Page 5 HARBOUR RIBBON — With their scissors ready to cut the red ribbon at the front of the new Grand Bend Harbour building are from the left: Ellwood Lemon (Chamber of Commerce), Reeve Bob Sharen The Hon. Herb Gray (President of Treasury Boardi, Ralph Ferguson (Lambton-Middlesex), Joe Green (representing the fishermen). Under New Ownership 7 New Improved prompt efficient service Wholesale automotive lubricants and accessories also confectioneries Brenda Jaques On the same premises CAR WASH AND LAUNDROMAT Managers Ron Jaques HOURS: Mon. - Sat. 7 a.m. - 9 p.m. Sunday 9 a.m. - 9 p.m. Charlie's Gas Bar '124 Main St., 293-3411 Aliso Craig