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HomeMy WebLinkAboutTimes-Advocate, 1983-11-23, Page 20Page 20 Times -Advocate, November 23, 1983 County to cover costs Plan oxtra t.sting of Lake Nuron water along 66 beaches At a meeting of Grand Bend Council Monday night, it was learned that Lambton Medical Officer of Health, Dr. Lucy Duncan, would request extra testing for the water along the shore of Grand Bend beaches in the next year, with the comty paying for the service. Council endorsed a motion from the Sarnia-Lambton Economic Development Com- mission to request lower taxes on liquor and tourist services in order to satisfy tourists coming to the area. It was suggested by council members that local mer- chants honor the exchange rate between American and Canadian dollars. Comments indicated that local mer- chants offered about 10 per- cent difference when the ex- change rate should be over 20 percent. There was consideration of a by-law which would enable the village to borrow from reserve funds at a rate mid- way between the savings rate and the prime lending rate. Clerk -treasurer Dianne Green Forest site sold One of the prime parcels of land in Grand Bend, which held The Green Forest Motel before it was destroyed by fire in 1981. hti :•a 'sold' sign on it. it will reportedly house a dining establishment and !Alb. The property, about one - and -a -half acres, is situated at the south of the village bet- ween highway 21 and the Ausable River. It holds ample space for parking boats on one side and cars on the other. Marilyn and Kevin Smook of Victoria, B.C. have made an offer to purchase the pro- perty from John Resch and Sons Ltd. Mollard will prepare such a by-law for the next council meeting. Council referred minutes of the Recreation Committee back to the committee with two amendments. The first was that an extra $500 for playground equipment should not be designated to the com- munity recreation field. The second objection from council came because of a Recreation Committee mo- tion that the committee should take over the organiza- tion of the Grand Bend swim program since their only ac- tive function was now with the Busy Bee summer day camp. Council felt that the program was being well organized by the interested group under chairlady Pauline Lingard. There was some discussion about the cost of the day camp program and councillor Dennis Snider suggested again that a small fee should be charged to the children. It •was decided to wait to see what grants might be available before setting fees for the program. Councillor Harold Green reported that a group of five persons from Belle River had spent time in Grand Bend to consider a harbour facility similar to that in Grand Bend. He said that the group was impressed with the operation of the building and harbour over the past summer. There was a motion to per- manently hire Clerk - Treasurer Dianne Mollard, thus ending a six-month pro- bationary period. A by-law was passed to Best soccer players honoured On Nov. 6, a large crowd of Grand Bend area soccer players and their families gathered at the Dashwood Hall for their annual banquet and awards night. After a buffet -style dinner, president Tony Mennen presented ap- preciation plaques to John Kelders for the use of his soc- cer field and to secretary Diane Kaak. He also presented all the coaches with a trophy. For the squirts team, who are also the B division champs this year, coaches Debbie Fields, Connie Kaak and Tracy Fields presented trophies to Jeff Lingard for M.V.O., most valuable of- fence), Brent Larmer M.V.D. (most valuable defence), and Trent Stellingworth M.I. )most improved). All the other players received in - FIVE MONTHS to as Griffin Thomas Furniture 40 Main St., Grand Bend 238-2035 - All winter through we will make cakes for you - Made from your choice of our delicious ice-cream flavours and homemade scratch cake Order Christmas Cakes now. Call anytime 238-8555 Leave your name and number and we will return your call dividual trophies and crests. Frank Smeekens and Mar- tin Vandenberk coached the atom team who are the league champs this year. They presented trophies to Cullen Kobe foi M.V.O., Bill Jen- nison M.V.D. and Jason Des- quarden M.I. The ,mosquito team was coached by John Van Leeuwan and Joe Mom- mersteeg. Trophies for their team went to David O'Connor M.V.O., Rob Humer M.V.D. and Chris Isaac M.I. Each team player also received a London and District soccer crest. Coach Bill Vandenbygaart presented Glenn Hayter with the M.V.O. trophy, Darryl Glavin M.V.D. and Ron Mom- mersteeg with M.I on the Pee Wee team. The Grand Bend Ausable team, coached by Luke Mom- triersteeg gave trophies to Joe Mommersteeg M.V.O., Mar- ty Mommersteeg M.V.D. and Rob Mennen M.I. On the Colonial team, trophies went to Bill Vanden- bygaart and Pete Backx for M.V.O., Bill Vandenberk and Mike. Klijn for M.V.D. and Pete Guedens for M.I. Baptismal at Church of God A special baptismal service was held Sunday morning at Church of God. The following youths and adults followed the Lord in baptism, Douglas Campbell, Kimberly MacGregor, Marilyn MacGregor, Todd Rumball, Lori Steckle, Elaine Vincent avid Gordon Vincent. Rev. John Campbell based his sermon on Matthew 28:19-20. The music special was a duet by Rev. and Mrs. Camp- bell titled, "In My Heart." At the evening service, Rev Campbell spoke on the family as peacemakers. The congregation divided into groups and discussed Bible family relationships, about Joseph's conflicts and recon- ciliation. A hymn sing of old favourites was enjoyed by all. Church of God youths met Friday evening at the church for play practise for Christmas. During a break they had a pizza and games at the school gym and then resumed practice. Hotson L g t ng, Gran • Ben gb PARAGON FINE BONE CHINA FROM ENGLAND China r 30%OFF "" Patterns BUY. 8 1 5 pc. place Settings „ „ , -,1-----)w 1$, L: 30% Off - li,i,----idig Plus 1 FREE Teapot (6 cup) Sale now til. Dec. 3, 1983 Hotson Lighting& China Hours: Mon. - Sat. 9 - 5. Hwy. 21 north 238-8240 t Hotson L g t ng, ran • end 1 licence, regulate and govern hawkers and peddlers in the village. The maximum fine for violations of the by-law will be $1,000. Councillor Bruce Woodley questioned expenses of coun- cillors at recent conferences. Deputy -Reeve Green felt, as did Reeve Bob Sharen, that benefits from such con- ferences would save the village taxpayers money in the long run. There was a resolution to exempt Councillor Murray DesJardins from the three - month's absence restriction. Des Jardins has been in hospital because of a broken hip. He is expected to return to Grand Bend by Christmas. During the open discussion period when comments from the floor were invited, ratepayer Morgan Freel ex pressed the feeling that the issue of delayed sewer hook- ups for the Wondergrove pro- perty had not been discussed UPLIFTING - - Blue Water Rest Home adminstrator Joseph Risi and resident Mary Ravelle (formerly of Grand Bend) demonstrate the recently acquired wheel chair lift acquired through o bequest from the estate of the lote Arthur and Grant Edighoffer. �.. Grand e n and district newts Annie Morent 237431? Alhambra awards prizes The Alhambra held their cash draw dance in Thedford arena, Friday. It was very successful with one of the largest crowds ever attending this affair. The winners of the elimina- tion draw were as follows. Grand prize winner of $2000.00 was Jim Redman, of Southcott Pines, who was pre- sent at the dance to receive the good news. Second prize of $500.00 went to Ralph G. Hayter, of Thed- ford. Third prize of $300.00 went to Pete Warner, of Grand Bend; fourth prize of $100.00 to Jerry and Olga Bongers, of Forest. Hubert Vossen of Wa.iord won $75.00, Tom Smits of Grand Bend won $50.00 and there were 20 other winners of $25.00 each. The ladies of the C.W.L. provided and served a tasty lunch of fried chicken, salads. rolls and beverages. On Saturday. Grand Com- mander Bill Vandenberk and his wife Tony, Mr. and Mrs. Core Vandenberk and Depu- ty Regional Director, Philip Walker attended an Alham- bran organizational meeting in Windsor al the Knights of Columbus hall. After the meeting the two couples at- tended the dance held at the same hall for all the Alham- bran's and their guests November 25 to 27, Mr. and Mrs. Core Vandenberk and the Philip Walker family will be attending the Alhambra Great Lake Seminar held in Perrysburg, Ohio, at the Holi- day Inn. Lunch hostesses were Nola Taylor, Karen Woods and Laura Desjardine. Beaver news First Grand Bend Beavers held their annual Western night on Monday. Beavers and their leaders came in costume. Winners were chosen by applause. First prize, Jason Clay as cowboy; second, Eric ('lay as an Indian chief; third, Simon Desjardine as an Indian brave; runners up were Adam Jean as Indian brave, Matthew DeJong as a cowboy and Ian Jean as a sheriff. The Beavers and leaders are planning Investment night for their next meeting on November 28. Bible study The weekly Bible coffee hour was held Tuesday mor- ning at Mrs. Vera Brown's home in Southcott Pines with 11 ladies in attendance. A hymn sing was led by Millie Desjardine, Mrs. Nita Sinclair gave an opening prayer and led the lesson on "How to Grow Up Spiritual- ly" from 2 Peter 1:12-21. Some questions asked and discussed from Peter's letters to people in trouble were: If you have been a Christian for a long time of what may you need to be reminded? How does Peter pro..e that his readers had not been told a bunch of fairy tales? What is the difference between myths (fables) and Scripture? Doris Peebles closed with prayer. The . meeting next week is at the same place beginning at 9:30 a.m. All ladies are welcome. Catholic Womens League The C.W.L. meeting was held November 15 at the Alhambra hall with 28 members present. President Antoinette Pachlarz presided. The C.W.L. will be purchas- ing religious articles to put on sale at the back of the church. A display case is being made for this purpose. A discussion of Christmas gifts, cards and donations to be dispersed over the holiday season was held. The ladies were reminded about the first aid course on Monday November 21 to be held at the Alhambra hall from 6:30 to 8:30. All ladies were asked to, bring their grocery tapes to church so they can be counted tor the final tabulation. There will be a special Mass at 7:15 p.m. Thursday December 8 for the Feast of the Immaculate Conception for the intention of the Pro - Life movement. All members are asked to attend. Father Morrissey address- ed the ladies on the topic of the church renovation before the end of this month.. Father Morrissey asked the ladies to take on the project of refur- bishing the station of the Cross plaques. This will include the cost and labour of providing pine frames, staining, matting and repainting. Everyone was in favour of supporting this wor- thwhile project. The next meeting will be held December 6 at 8 p.m. in the Alhambra Hall. This will be a Christmas party with husbands invited to attend. After the meeting all the ladies adjourned to the main room where Mrs. Brenda De - Jong, of De,tong's clothing store had set up a display There was a wide variety of clothing for sale from slacks and sweaters. jogging suits to warm robes and lovely dresses. C.W.L• members from neighbouring parishes at- tended and everyone had a good time trying on and buy- ing new clothes library news A display of creative tree ornaments and a demonstra- tion on making inexpensive tree ornaments, will be held at Grand Bend library Mon-, day, Dec 5 at 10:30 a.m. Free admission. To register phone 238-2067 or 243-2054. United Church Women United Church Women met Thursday afternoon in the S.S. rooms at the church. Fern Love opened the • meeting with a worship ser- vice. She read poems "Show Me The Way", "Do You Just Belong" and "Remem- brance". Hymns were sung accoinpanied by Nola Love at the piano. Scripture was read by Elda Adams. Fern closed with a reading "No Time For God," and prayer. President Elizabeth Norris chaired the business meeting. Roll call was answered by 19, bringing in article for Fami- ly and Children's service and a scripture v..rse that brings you peace. Elizabeth announced that we had cleared more than $2200.00 at the hot turkey sup- per. Thank you letters were read from Lambton County Children's Aid at Sarnia and Huron County Crisis .Centre. An invitation was read for the afternoon U.C.W. to at- tend the evening unit U.C.W. meeting on November 28 at 8 p.m. to see a film. Plans were discussed for a pot luck lun- cheor for the December meeting. We are asked to bring a friend, own dishes and cutlery. Clara Ilamilton read the nominations committee report as follows: past presi- dent, Mabel Gill; president, Elizabeth Norris; vice- president, Loreen Gill; recor- ding and corresponding secretary, Jeanne Kading; treasurer, Geri Wright; unit assistant treasurer, Hazel Broad. Mrs. Norris closed with prayer. Lunch hostesses were Clara Hamilton and Annie Morenz. legion news Twenty-four players were out at the Legion Tuesday night for the dart games. Win- ners were Lou Hamilton and Gene Grenier, runnersup Dorrinda McCloud and Harry Ilamilton. A door prize was won by Olga Tataren. Wednesday evening more than 30 gathered al the Legion for dart games with players from 1pperwash camp. This was a fun night and a good time had by all. Lunch refreshments were served. The door prize was won by Gene Grenier. The Legion darts turkey shoot will he held at the Legion on December 2 from 5:30 p.m. on. The Friday night euchre will be held as usual at 8:30 p.m in the upstairs at the Legion. Ten tables of euchre were in play at the Legion on November 18. Winners were; high lady, Sharon Graham; high man, Archie Patrick; low lady, Caroline Desaulniers; low man, Jack Gumell. The door prize was won by Vern Gallant. Cribbage games will begin at the Legion, Saturday November 26 at 2:30 p.m. All interested players are invited to come. openly in council. He reiterated his comment of the last meeting, "I think you made a mistake in that deci- sion you made and it will come back to haunt you." Thele was open discussion about the problem of stray cats in the village. Snider commented that one resident was feeding "about 18 cats" and that there had been com- plaints from sumer tourists about the odours from the group of felines. Shirley Mitchell com- mented that she had tried in vain to get rid of skunks bur- rowing beneath her house. These questions were largely unresolved before the end of the meeting. SOUTHCOTT PINES Property transfers: The Craig home on Pines Parkway to Jack and Doris Teahen, London; the Weren- ski home on William to the David A. Durnfords, Thorn - dale; homesite on Riverside to the Robert Galpins, Ottawa. Fourth new home on Beaver Dam Crescent is be- ing erected by Peter Twynstra. Karen Bexton; Christie, won several prizes in the Sandcastle Days photo con- test, sponsored by Harwood Drugs. Ass'n past president Ed Iskauskas has been appointed to Grand Bend planning committee. Huron Country Playhouse attracted over 50,000 admis- sions to its '83 season. Grand Bend has repaved the portion of Lake Road covering both Pines en- trances, which also were resurfaced. Turnbull's Grove Visiting several days here recently with Helga and Herb Wegerich, were their son and wife and family, Peter, Bon- nie and Eric Wegerich, from the Calgary area. While here they will be visiting other relatives in Ontario. More Grand Bend news on page 27 MINDWRIS 11101111E YON BREW Away! Pre -Christmas Sale Excellent Selection of Men's and Ladies Sweaters to choose from Hours: Mon. - Sat. 10 - 5:30 Sun. 12 - 5:30 lT`CZtE't LQf FACTORY OUTLET 16 Main St. GRAND BEND 238-8007 Entire remaining fall inventory in- cluding Highland Queen Kilts and reversible skirts; CMV fleece separates; Domestic and imported sweaters - all reduced to half the original selling price '/s Price Final 4 days closing for the winter, Sun day Nov. 27. Open Thurs. - Sat., 10 a.m. - 5 p.rn., Sunday 1 p.m. - 5 p.m. All sales final Re -opening April '84 MASTER CARD -VISA ACCEPTED the sun shop 63 MAIN STREET - GRAND BEND - 238-2511 wf Armstron REGAL CANDID The Never -Before * Floor �r A never before installed price for a limited time only GRAND BEND DECORATING and FLOORING CENTRE HWY. #21 238-8603