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HomeMy WebLinkAboutTimes-Advocate, 1983-11-02, Page 24Page 24 Times -Advocate, November 2, 1983 Will leave discussion to ministry and two councils Grind Cove residents' group witludrsws from sewage rate debate The Grand Cove Estates Residents' Association have advised Grand Bend council that they do not wish to be in- volved in any further discus- sion regarding sewage rates. In a letter to Grand Bend Reeve Bob Sharen, president E.C. Hunt of the Residents' Association, stated that the directors had unanimously agreed that any further discussion "of necessity, would have to be among the ministry of the environment, Stephen Township and Grand Bend." The next meeting among those three parties is slated for November 8 in London under the auspices of the ministry staff. The three groups, along with the Residents' Associa- tion, had met in Toronto on October 21 to discuss the charges for the treatment of sewage at the lagoons southeast of the village. At the start of that meeting, a "service rate discussions" brief was presented by the ministry officials. In a press release this week, Grand -Bend council note that the rates suggested for Grand Cove in the brief would be higher than those of- fered by the village. The village has offered a rate to Grand Cove Estates residents of $57.60 per year (the Grand Bend household rate plus 20 percent), while they claim the rate for Grand Cove under the new scheme, should it gain approval, will be $55.10 for 1983 and $73.09 for 1984. During the session in Toron- to, one of the ministry staff suggested that due to the high cost of legal fees ( for OMB hearing) that it might be ad- viseable for the two concern- ed parties ( residents of Grand Cove and Grand Bend coun- cil) to sit down to discuss the rate privately and a tentative meeting was arranged follow- ing an impromptu meeting between village officials and Mr. Hunt. A tentative date of November 3 was set, but Hunt then wrote that the Associa- tion did not wish to be part of any further discussions. Sharen said he was at a loss to know why the Association has decided to refrain from further discussions. In the press release issued this week by council, it was noted that the village hopes to reach a satisfactory settle- ment- to avoid further legal costs in the matter. The village legal bill for the OMB hearing to date is $4,000 and they claim the cost to the . Grand Cove residents is "somewhere on the order of $11,000." "If no agreement is reach- ed there is a very real possibility of two more OMB hearings of greater magnitude than the February hearing," the press release states, adding that "the village is in the position that they have everything to gain by going to the hearings while the residents ( Grand Cove 1 can only lose." Win at Forest Four representatives from Grand Bend Public School, the smallest school in the county, won honours at the Forest Rotary Club annuals sports event last week. It was a 3km run, held at the Forest Golf and Country Club. All expenses for the event, including trophies and cost of the bus were paid by the Forest Rotary Club. Grand Bend winners were Cullen Kobe, Bill Jennison and David Maguire for the junior boys. Fred Macey was first for the bantam boys. There were 300 participants in the run. Thanksgiving F;comenicai About 75 attended the Thanksgiving Ecumenical held at Grand Bend United Church Thursday evening. Guest speaker was Rev. Cheryl Ashick, introduced by Millie Kane and thanked by Jan Kobe. Rev. Ashick was assistant pastor at Trinity Lutheran church in London and is presently chaplain at South Huron hospital, Exeter, wife of Dr. Peter Englert, and lives in Southcott Pines. She spoke on the topic of how children cope with the grief of death. She told us parents attitudes today are different than they were many years back. It is impor- tant to share how a child grieves, as children grieve differently than adults. We should be careful explaining death to children. Children should be free to express feel- ings and parents should wait for children's questions. The service opened with a hymn sing led by Rev. Ashick accompanying on her guitar. The devotions were in charge et Eleanor Durie, with scripture read by Millie Kane. Program numbers from other churches attending were from Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic church, two solos by Roberta Walker, "Come down Lord" and "Ave Verum Corpus". St. John's Anglican was a reading "I will sing you a new song", by BEST RUNNERS — Of 300 participants in the Forest Rotary Club's sponsored run, Grand Bend Public School athletes took honors. From the left are Cullen Kobe, first; Bill Jennison third, and David Maguire, fourth in the three km run for junior boys. On the right is Fred Macey, first place for the bantam group. and district *news Annie Marone 2374317 • Lioness enjoy costumes, many play Legion games About 40 attended the Lioness club meeting held in the form of a dinner party, Thursday night at Oakwood Inn. Most came in Hallowe'en costume and prizes were awarded. Guests were pre- sent from Lioness el''bs in Mt. Brydges, Wyw) ung and Ailsa Craig. President, Karen Wallen chairea the buisness. The Lioness members will be tak- ing orders for their annual cheese sale. The meals on wheels pro- gram will be jointly organiz- ed this year by Lioness Lee Thomas and Lioness Hazel Willert. The meal delivery will be Friday this year. Anyone wishing or requiring, "meals on wheels," please phone Lee at 238-8028 or Hazel at 238-2128. President Karc:. introduced District Al president, Joan O'Brien. of Wyoming and she gave a short talk on the topic of goals. Also present at this meeting was District Al Lion liaison, Don Neilson of Wyom- ing and Grand Bend Lion liaison, Bill Thomas. District Al president, Joan O'Brien installed three new members. Gayle Fraser, Bar- bara Suppan and Jean .Johnston. Donna lloffman of Dashwood was installed as se- cond vice president by District Al president Joan and District Al liaison Don Neilson, for the Grand Bend Lioness club. Legion news There were 24 out to play darty at the Legion Tuesday evening. First place winners were Marg Hedley and Bill Lenk, the runners up were Kay Allen and Bob Ifamilton. Ten tables were in play at the euchre game Friday night. Winners were; ladies high, Sharon Graham, men's high, Gib Roane; ladies low, Irene Ward; .mens low, Rollie Grenier. The door prize was won by Irene Ward. Games are held weekly. Everyone welcome. Legion members will hold Remembrance Day service Nov. 6 at the Catholic church, at 11 a.m. All members are asked to be there 15 minutes prior to the service. Monday Nov. 7 - The Legion will hold their General meeting at the Legion hall at 8:30 p.m. Anyone interested in play- ing cribbage Saturday after- noons put your name on notice board in Legion hall or phone the Legion at 238-2120. Bible coffee hour The October 25 Bible coffee hoar meeting was held at An- nie Morenz home with 16 ladies attending. Nita Sinclair opened with prayer, followed by a hymn sing. The lesson was led by Bet- ty Campbell on a review of 1 Peter. The question, "What seems to you to be Peter's reason for writing this let- ter"? Answers were to en- courage and strengthen, we should love one another and be kind and humble. Some of the thoughts from chapters under study were salvation, realization of God's grace, results of grace, con- duct of Christians in service, practise of Christian relation- ships, persecution and assurance of God's grace, suf- fering according to the will of God. Mrs. Vera Brown closed with prayer. The meetings for November will be at Mrs. V. Brown's home, each Tuesday, 9:30 a.m., on SherwoodCres- cent in Southcott Pines. 1-11 club news Grand_ Bend 4H r club H•P Y A L DRE UP - Grand Bend nursery school held Hallowe'en parties for the three classes. Seen in costume for the Friday party are from the left, top, Jacob Weber, Mathew Turnbull, Amy Twystra, Melissa Miller, J.J. Anderson, Jennifer Miller and Shannon Sweiger. In the bottom row ore Adam Wiendels, Ryon Martens, Mandy Smith, Jeremy Jennison, Dorcey Hodgins, Ian Becker and Wilson Brown. number one, the "Fitness Fanatics" held meeting seven at Thea Stokkermans home, on October 26. Roll call was answered by listing two things you plan to do in the future to be a more responsi- ble consumer. The club activity was a play, "A friend in need is a friend indeed." Acting the part of Sam was Tania Johnson, Peter by Sandra Relouw, and Mike was played by Kim Bishop. A game of buyer bingo was played using words of PrctlUcts. They planned and practised a skit "The case of the disap- pearing donut", for 4-14 Achievement day. (Reported by Cassie Van Dongen) Turnbull's Grove news Ed Williams, of the Grove and London, spent last week in Toronto at a seminar for Smith business machines. On Sunday, Bill and Dot Lenk, of Exeter, and Marg and Bob Hedley motored to Jack Miners bird sanctuary at Kingsville to see the Cana- dian geese. The couples•en- joyed a picnic lunch. Southcott Pines news Dockmaster Steve Riddell, Oakburn, in a season end report, says nearly 700 boats were welcomed at the new harbour building this sum- mer. Nearly one half were visitors from U.S. Harbour commission is considering a number of recommended im- provements for next season. Grand Bend Art Studio, under President Catherine Junker, Allison is holding weekly sessions at the town hall Wednesday evenings at 7:30. Owner John Twynstra, Havenpark, and Tom Lawson, Lakeshore, are spearheading a group that plans to upgrade facilities and conditions at Grand Bend airport. The family of Mr. and Mrs. Fergus Turnbull recently celebrated their both wedding anniversary at the clubhouse. Edith Chisholm; Greenway United provided two poems read by Mabel Guenther "Harvest of Love" and "Thanksgiving or thanksliv- ing". Church of God's number was a poem "Little blessings" and a story "A memory of the heart", read by Betty Campbell. Lunch refreshments were served in the SS rooms. The offering of more than $100.00 will go to Girl Guides of Grand Bend. Catholic church news The sermon, given by Father R. Morrissey was bas- ed on the Gospel of Zaccheus, the tax collector. He sought out Jesus, and although shunned as a sinner by his peers, was accepted by Christ and received his Salvation. We too, must make that ef- fort to seek out our Salvation, but should remember that it is God who calls us, and ac- cepts us, just the way we are. Then our lives will change, as we reform our old sinful ways to achieve new life in Christ. Congratulations to the following children who were initiated into the Catholic Community this past week by the Sacrament of Baptism. Holly Anne and Gregory Adam Stokkermans, the children of Frank and Nancy (Turnbull) also Candice Elisha Mennen, daughter of Tony and June (Datars.) The Ecumenical service• this past week at Grand Bend United Church attracted a nice group of people. and our parish was well represented by your pastor and a large' group of ladies. Thank you. Invitation.. we are all in- vited to the Mount Carmel C.W.L. s bazaar on November 8. Church of God news At the morning service Rev. J. Campbell spoke on the topic Attracting People to Christ with Scripture from 2 Corinthians :3:1 3. Rev Camp- bell said our lives are a letter from Jesus Christ to the world. Evangelism is a per- sonal witness, but it is also a corporate witness by love and holiness which is righteousness and unity. The music special was a solo "Jesus Saviour Pilot Me" by Mrs. Leota Snyder. At the evening service Rev. Campbell was concluding a Bible study on James, which dealt with prayer in suffering and sickness. There were 18 youths and leaders from the Church of God at a provincial youth ral- ly last weekend at Owen Sound. They left Friday even- ing and returned Saturday evening. During this time they attended conferences, went hiking and roller skating and saw films. At the Bible Mountaineer meeting Wednesday night at Church of God. five children received the yellow ribbon award for their arm bands Anglican Church news Being All Saints Day, Rev. J. Sutton spoke on the Beatitudes. from Matthew 5:1-12. Ile felt that the qualities mentioned in the Beatitudes could well be ones attributed to persons of a saintly nature. These qualities might be considered ones of weakness. but in looking back on persons who had been of good in fluehce in ones life these qualities became evident. Coffee hour hostesses following the morning service were Mrs. Dorothy Child and Mrs. Thelma Messeroll. United Church news Rev. R. Peebles morning message was 'titled, "They believed God," with scripture from Jonah '1:1-13, and Acts 27:13-26. Rev. Peebles com- pared the faiths of Jonah and Paul in these scriptures He said some Christians, like Jonah, let their Christian faith wane and disappear and run away. Paul's kind of faith conquers every experience on the road of life. Christians should consider the power of God to transform lives and perform miracles. Choir anthem was "I'll praise my King." Rev. Peebles story for the children concerned a lighthouse. With a candle lighted to demonstrate one small light. He told them they are impor- tant to God, and should let their light shine before men. United Church Announcements Anniversary services will be held next Sunday November 6 at Grand Bond United. The morning service will be at 11 a.m. (note time change from 11:15 a.m.) The guest speaker in the morning will be Rev. George Goth of London. The R. Peebles will lead the evening service at 7:30 p.m. The annual hot turkey sup- per will he served at the United Church on Wednesday November 9 from 5 to 8 p.m. Take out meals will be available by calling Paula Taylor at 238-8732 by noon on November 9. Doors open at 4 p.m. Everyone welcome! Personals Mrs. Pearl (Ches) Desjar- dine and her daughter, Mrs. Susan Nicolson, both of Win- nipeg, arrived in Ontario Fri- day and are presently visiting Pearl's sister, Mrs. Norma Desjardine. Last Saturday the three ladies attended the wedding and reception for Pearl's nephew and Susan's cousin, Lee Desjardine, son of Mr. and Mrs. Maurice Des - COSTUME WINNERS — Judged best for costumes at the Grand Bend Lioness an- nual costume party were from the left Jeanne Barter, Lee Thomas, Joan Gayle and Jean Flover. Grand Bend Lioness Club hosted Ailsa Craig and Mount Brydges clubs for the monthly dinner meeting. Get quick action Harbour dredged again Grand Bend Ilarbour Com- mittee was quick to react to a call for assistance from local fishermen after lake currents during the latest "blow" cams - ed the habour to be silted so that the big tugs could not navigate out of the river. As a result of the joint ac- tion of fishermen. harbour committee, Small Craft Har- bours (Department of Oceans and Fisheries) and Pubic Works Canada, the silt was cleared the day after the re quest for help. Friday a machine with a bucket and drag -line was on the north pier clearing a path for the fishing boats. Harbour chairman, Tom Lawson, reported the action at the meeting of the commit - tee, Thursday night. Among other business at the Thursday night meeting was a discussion of the Grand Bend Yacht Club lease and fees owed for past docking There was also some discus- sion about the Yacht Club Grand Bend United Church Anniversary Sunday, November 6 11 a.m. Dr. George Goth c rr„kr�. (hors -0 .,, ...,,._, Spec nI MUSK by G•nnd Rend and fktshr,00d C;k(r•. 7:30 p.m. — Rev. Robert Peebles Guest Solas? - Mrs P0? Hr,tt„n Refreshments and fellowsh,p ,]Iter se,vre Fowl Stopper Wed Nov 9- 5 to8pm (Drx),sOpen 4p Adults t6, 5-12 yrs . S3, under 5. free starting marker buoy, which apparently confuses summer tourists. • It was reported that a delegation from Bayfield was in Grand Rend to find out about the past summer's ac tivities with regards to the operation of the harbour building by the committee. Deputy -Reeve Harold Green said that the Bayfield group was impressed by the pro- gress of Grand Bend. cniarucranirumiarliFillini~ li "Security is a Clean Chimney” The burning season is in full swing, so call Garry Desjardine or Keith Crawford in Grand Bend for your chimney check-ups We sell all Lakewood Stoves and inserts as well as the most advanced catalytics "Glass screens available" End of Season Sale Now on Hundreds of quality sweaters for ladies and men at savings up to 50% We will be closing for the season on Jan. 29 16 Main St. c1L 7 \;1101). FACTORY OUTLET GRAND BEND 2 18 800/ jardine of Huron Park, to San- dra, daughter of Mrs. Evelyn Schroeder and the late Ed- ward Schroeder of Zurich. The wedding was held at Zurich Lutheran Church with reception following at Dashwood Community centre. Mrs. Loreen Devine and Mrs. Rosie Grigg attended the wedding, Saturday of the former's niece Judy Weiberg, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Earl Weiburg, of London, to Robert Major, of Elliot Lake. The wedding took place at Our Saviour Lutheran Church, London, with dinner and reception at the Ukrainian Country Club in London. , Hugh and Annie Morenz, visited Saturday afternoon and were supper guests with Lorne Devine, while Loreen attended the wedding. Barry and Betty Hamilton, of Ottawa spent the weekend with his parents Alex and Clara Hamilton. Joining them all for dinner Saturday were Brad and Rita Hamilton, Allen and Ronnie, London. Elgin and Elda Adams and Mrs Susie Devine, visited Saturday in Mitchell with Miss Edna Willert. On their way home they stopped in Ex- eter to visit Les and Marjorie Adams, and alsu at South Huron Hospital to see Mrs. Hazel Corbett. Harold and Edith Widrick, of Zurich visited Sunday evening with Lorne and Loreen Devine. Murray DesJardins is presently a patient in Univer- sity Hospital, London, having fallen and fractured his hip last Saturday. Grand Bend DECORATING CENTRE Your Floor and WaII Covering Specialists VISA Hwy. 21 Grand Bend I 238-^603 Notice to Grand Bend Property Owners IN THE MATTER OF Section 39 and 15 of The Planning Act (R.S.O. 1980, c. 379), -and- IN THE MATTER OF an application by the Corporation of the Village of Grand Bend for approval of its Restricted Area By -low 6048/83 -and- IN THE MATTER OF a reference to this Board by the Honourable Claude F. Ben- nett, Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing on a request by Jack E. Davis on behalf of Richleigh Investments Limited for consideration of the following part of Amendment Number 2 to the Official Plan for the Grand Bend Planning Area: Those lands described as port of Lot 405, Plan 25 in the Village of Grand Bend Minister's File No. 38 -OP -0147-2 APPOINTMENT FOR HEARING THE ONTARIO MUNICIPAL BOARD hereby ap- points Monday, the 21st day of November, 1983 at the hour of two o'clock (local time) in the afternoon at the Council Chambers, Town Hall, 44 Main Street, Grand Bend, for the hearing of all parties interested in supporting or oppos- ing this application. If you do not attend and ore not represented at this hearing, the Board may proceed in your absence and you will not be entitled to any fur- ther notice of the proceedings. In the event the decision is reserved, persons taking part in the hearing and wishing a copy of the decision may request a copy from ;he presiding Board Member, or, in writing, from the Board. Such decision will be moiled to you when available. DATED of Toronto this 7th day of October, 1983. D.G. Henderson Secretary. * * * * * EXPLANATORY NOTE OFFICIAL PLAN AMENDMENT, 4'2 AND BY-LAW 6048 of 1983 The purpose of By-law 6048 is to implement the Amendment No. 2 to the Official Plan for the Grund Bend Planning Area. Amendment ,42 removed the "Environmental Protection" designation of the Official Plbn from many pro- perties which, according to on engineering study prepared for the Ausable-Bayfield Con- servation Authority, are no longer located in the floodplain. These properties were redesignated to other land uses. In one case, o property was added to the floodplain by the engineering study and accordingly, Amend- ment 42 redesignated it to "Environmental Pro- tection". This By-law implements Amendment No. 2 by rezoning the affected properties in ac- cordance with the new land use designations of Amendment No. 2. This By -low generally applies to lond abutting the Ausable River and Lake Huron in the village of Grand Bend. The Location Map and Schedule "A" shows more particularly the land affected. By-law 6048 of 1983 conforms to the Official Plan of the Grand Bend Planning Area, in ac- cordance with Amendment No. 2. Dianne Mallard, Clerk Treasurer Village of Grand Bend 1