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HomeMy WebLinkAboutTimes-Advocate, 1984-03-07, Page 14Sweaters 1 2.00 Rugger Pants 10.00 Blazers 50.00 Velour tops 10.00 Dress slacks Shirts Rugger tops Top coats 15.00 8.00 10.00 50.00 Mho 14 Times -Advocate, March 7, 1984 Counc 11 asks resort inclusion in planning After some discussion at Monday's meeting of Grand Send council, members en- dorsed a request to County tanners 'to request that Bend be incbnted in the of other municipalities seeking assistance in replan- ning for the village. The pro- gram, called CAUSE, has been organized by the Cana- dian Association of Architects and is aimed in esthetically revitalising older areas of municipalities. Council and Tim Fraleigh, owner of beach property to the north of Main Street, agreed to set the date for a public meeting to consider an extension of temporary re- zoning in the beach area north of King Street. A temporary re -zoning, from medium -density residential, to commercial was granted Fraleigh over a year ago for a limited time to order for him to expand a parking lot into the R 2 zone. Reeve Bob Sharen explain- ed, that for an extension of the commercial zoning, the Municipal Act stipulated that notice to property owners would have to be given, and a public meeting held. Fraleigh asked for a two year extension on the change. Sharen asked Fraleigh to meet with council, and his father R. Paul Fraleigh, to finally determine the line bet- ween the Fralaigh property and the waterfront which would designate village property. ' He indicated that until the zoning question was settled there would be no final deci- sion on the property line. The public meeting will be held April 9 at 8 p.m. Council granted Fraleigh a refund from deposit money previously submitted for costs related to a site plan agreement. Carl Rood and LeRoy FOR HALF PINTS - A new children's store has opened on Highway 21 in Grand Bend at the entrance to Green Acres. T -A photo Action from the hocky rink After snow -storm cancella- tions last week, the Parkhill Jets travelled to Strathroy March 1, for round three of their playoffs. It was a dose back and forth game ending in a 1-1 tie, after seven penalties. Brad Page notched the Jets only goal in the se- cond period. Cal Hill tied it up in the third period and then Strathroy pulled their goalie, but were unable to score. This tie gave the Grand Bend/Parkhill team their 4th point, putting them into round two with Watford. Watford met the Jets last Saturday in Parkhill, the first period ending scoreless. In the second period, David Maguire put the Jets on the scoreboard on a pass from Shane Green and Brad Allan. Then, Jeff Farrington notch- ed their insurance goal, on a two-way pass from Jason Desjardine and Jay Davy. Watford scored one, then David Maguire notched his second of the game. Jay Davy scored the Jets fourth with an assist from Billy Jennison and. Farrington, giving the Parkhill team two points. In tyke action Saturday, the Parkhill team beat Alvinston 2-1. Brad Holden opened up the game, assisted by J.J. Anderson and Simon Desjar- dine. Then, Tyler Desjardine notched their insurance goal on a pass from Ran Walker and Kyle Vermeulen. Alvinston scored 1 and near- ly tied it up in the last minute of play. With the good coaching, the tykes now have six wins and only one loss. Women of Sweden Friday, March 2, about 70 ladies joined together at Grand Bend United Church, to celebrate the World Day of Prayer. Evelyn Johnson welcomed everyone with the call to wor- ship and this year's theme, "Living Water From Christ, Our Hope". Nola Love accom- panied on the piano with hymns and songs like "How Great Thou Art", and "Thank You Lord, On This Day", to the tune: Edelweiss. Marlene Brenner sang "Walking With Jesus". On this World Day of Prayer women of Sweden in- vite us to pray with Christians of every continent. From Dashwood United, Aldene Wolfe, Mrs. Sid Baker and Mildred Kellerman dramatiz- ed the Samaritan Woman and Jesus. Francis Kite and Ruth McIntosh spoke on living water in the Old Testament; sharing water was a mark of hospitality and kindness. Toni Vandenb-erk ani Wilma Smeekens, represnting the Catholic Church, spoke on liv- ing water in the new testa- ment; like longing for water in a dry and thirsty land, the people longed and hoped for the Messiah to come. Guest speaker, Rev. Robert Peebles, gave everyone a message on living water; ex- plaining "If anyone is thirsty, come to me and drink." Betty Campbell, Lucille Vincent and Katie Vincent ex- plained "living water for our day", by means of the Spirit our own thirst will be quenched. Loreen Gill, Laura Slewell- ing, Eleanor Durie and Nor- ma Carey spoke on hope for the future,. The Lord is my shepherd. He leadeth me beside the still waters". Lunch was served downstairs. The offering which totalled $112.80 is valued by Women's Inter - Church Council of Canada. Church of God Saturday, March 3, nine members of the Church of God travelled to Kitchener for their annual business meeting at Pioneer Park. Based on Ist Kings 19:19-21, Rev. Campbell spoke on, "What Will I Pass On?" He said that Elijah passed on a mantle to Elisha, so we can pass on our faith. On the other hand, Elisha made his own commitments as we must have commitments to Christ and have faith in him to make changes in one's life. Leota Snyder sang, "If 1 Could but Tell All the Glory". Bible coffee hour Tuesday, 14 ladies were out for Bible study at Nita Sinclair's home in Southcott Pines. Prayer and a hymn sing preceded the lesson led by Millie Kane on the Beatitudes. From Matthew 5:4, "Blessed are those who mourn for they will be comforted." How is the grief caused by the death of a loved one, like the grief caused by our separation from God`' Without a Heavenly Father to pray and talk to, one is devastated. Crying tears can be a blessed. release to some. There will be no meeting next week in the March break, but resume on March 20 at the home of Vera Brown. Help Children's Aid The Orpha Club met February 27 in the home of Beulah Holt, with nine mbmbers present. Irene Ken- nedy presided and read an ar- ticle called "A Farmers' Prayer". After the business was conducted, members signed a sympathy card for Eva Allister. • The club decided to buy some children's clothing at the Beehive, for the Children's Aid and Beulah Holt will look after it. Each member is ask- ed to bring their donations to the next meeting. Beulah read an interesting story titl- ed "Tale of a Monkey", followed by a reading "A Sure Cure" by Dorothy Cutting. Dorothy won a surprise raffle gift which was a handy wallet -shopping bag. Irene thanked their hostess and Susie Devine closed with prayer. Lunch'was served by the hostess with help from Marj Mason and Edna Man- .nel. Next meeting will be at the home of Alma Prance, March 26 when Dorothy and Edna will be in charge. "Dolly" wins Ladies High Friday evening Dolly Par- ton (Bob Chapdelaine) won ladies high at euchre, with men's high captured by Les 0 Desjardine; ladies low was Vilda Clark and .men's low ,Joe Muraskas. Door prize ' was won by Shirley Glanville. Bus Clark took the high in cribbage and Jack Gurnell the low last Saturday. A St. Patrick's Day dance will be held this Saturday, admission $1.00 and music will be sup- plied by Willis Desjardine an Marian Horner. Caught napping Door greeters last Sunday .. morning were Ann and Doug Russell. Rev. Peebles message was called "Who God Is". based on Psalm 139:1 -end, read by Doug Mar- tin. Rev. Peebles asked ques- tions and received answers from the congregation that God is the creator of the universe, our heavenly Father and the holy spirit that reaches out to others. Rev. Peebles said "I believe the need of nations is spiritual and we need to know who God is. Secularism and huhianism are creeping in; terrorizing the community'. The choir sang "Whosoever Meaneth Me". Flowers in the church were in memory of John Allister„ by his family. Maryand Tom were two children who didn't do their chores when Mother went shopping. Mary read a book and Tom played with his dog. Rev. Peebles told the children not to be "cau,,ht napping" but to be ready when Jesus comes home. Next Sunday March It will be the celehration of Commu- nion. Volunteers are needed for the Combined Choir, come out Wednesday evening for practise. Anglican news Rev .1 Sutton's sermon was based on Matthew 7:21.29, wherein Jesus speaks of building one's house on a firm foundation. Rev. Sutton said the importance of building our lives on the foun- dation of God. Without the strength of God in our lives, like a poorly built house, our lives can easily disintegrate. Hostesses Sunday were Nola Taylor and Ruth McIn- tosh. Tuesday March 6, the men of the congregation are hosting a pancake breakfast' from 9 to 11 a.m. Personals Casey and Dina fnthout returned Saturday from a months' vacation in Holland. A highlight of their trip was attending the 50th wedding anniversary of Dina's parents, Albert and Tina Mer- ingo, of Rolde. There were more than 100 friends and relatives attending the celebration. While overseas. the In- thouts' attended a reunion of the inthout family in the Vlagtwedde area with about 40 attending. Dina reported good weather with the crocuses and snow -drops in bloom. Tentatively, the cancelled Parent -Son banquet, for Beavers, Cubs and Scouts will be held in Dashwood, this Wednesday, March 7 at 6:30 p.m. Phone your leaders for more information! Keyes, members of the Pinery Cemetery Board, brought the financial state- ment and budget to the meeting. They asked that Grand Bend allow $1,200 to the board for next year's operating expenses. Rood said that Bosanquet township had granted that amount and that they would approach Stephen for the same -amount. Sharen sug- gested that, instead, the village buy five plots for future indigents. He said they would refer the request to their budget and inform the group in the near future. Rood explained that the trees planted by Boy Scouts last year at the cemetery had mostly died because of the sand base and lack of water. Many changes in commercial Grand Benders are excited about commercial changes in the village these days. Two Main Streeters, The Fur- niture Store and The Beehive have changed hands, there will be,a new tea room at 81 Crescent, a specialty children's shop and a trend- setting Tudor pub on highway 21. West of 21 highway, on Lake Road a condominium development is taking shape. Just 11 days short of his 35th anniversary on Main Street, Griffin Thomas will hand over the keys to the Furniture Store to John Widesman, a professor at University of Toronto, who will name the establishment Beach Front Stores. Widesman will take -overApri 257-- - . - .... Across the street, to the east, Lloyd and Virginia Guillet, will take over the operation of the Beehive and the Sears franchise from Ralph and Marie McKinnon. The McKinnon's have been in business on Main Street for 12 years. They have moved with their two daughters, Lisa and Ruth, to Sarnia. Renovations to the Grenier residence on 81 Crescent, across from the Post Office, are underway. The Cinderella Tea Room will be opening soon to add -to the commercial popularity of the Crescent. Cathy and Garry Fusick are renovating the' former Haist residence at the corner of Highway 21 and the en- trance to Green Acres. Their Half Pint store will cater to families with children from infants to age six. They are being assisted by Cathy's parents, Bill and Bev Har- wood, owners and proprietors of Harwoods Drugs and Gifts. The Fusicks will reside in Grand Bend. They have a two-year-old son, Kyle. Kevin and Marilyn Snook, formerly of British Columbia, hope to have their Tudor -style pub and restaurant, The Thirsty Fox, situated on Highway 21, open for the May 24 weekend. The new building, situated on the site of the burned -out Green Forest Motel, will have seating capacity in the pub for 90, in the diningroom for about 45 with added tables on a wrap-around porch. 'There will be accommodation for five guests in the upper story. - The first phase of a con- dominium development in Old Orchard Park, by Jack and Joan Eagleson. is well underway, with cement blocks laid to the height of the first of two stories. George Kadlecik Construction is the major buildoir. Focus on the whistlers The I,ambton heritage Museum is planning a family oriented special event that capitalizes on one of the greatest wonders of natural history to be experienced in Lambton County. Every spring, almost 10,000 whistling swans land near the museum as a stop -off on their mass migration from the State of Delaware to the high Canadian Arctic. The museum hopes to in- troduce visitors- to the fascinating birdwatching that can be enjoyed in North Lambton when the waterfowl arrive. In addition to the swans, over 20,000 Canada geese, and up to 30,000 ducks can be seen, depending on weather. conditions. To complement the natural history theme, the Heritage Museum and Pinery Provin- cial Park, have collaborated to provide a half-hour feature film, titled 'Return of the Swans', naturalists with telescopes to interpret the waterfowl, a slideshow titled 'Birds of Lambton County', and plenty of hot chocolate. The 'Return of the Swans' runs two Sundays, March 11 and 18 from 1 to 3 p.m. He suggested a need for water in the near future. Council granted a request from the Bow Hunter's Association to cross the dump site property in the annual bow hunt next fall. Councillor, Bruce Woodley, objected to any encouragement to assistance roaram hunters. Deputy -Reeve, learned that a representative Harold Green was in favour of from the State of Michigan the request. It was decided to would join area political post the site with the ap- representatives at the official propriate signs which would opening of the new Village state that access was Hall In mid-May. The North restricted to those with Lambton Secondary School special permission. Band will also be present. In other business, it was Village Foreman, Jack Stanlake, reported that a new hydraulic study, under the direction of the Ministry of the Envirot:unent, would be -undertaken at the waste site to determine the direction of the flow of underground water. He said that a grant of up to $3,000 was available. Woodley read a letter from a ratepayer asking for coun- cil's help with a neighbour who feeds up to 25 stray cats during the summer months. A similar letter was received late last summer. Councillors were at a loss to know how to deal with the problem. GILIE11111111111G swwv1c.7 LOGO' • Sweaters 10.00 Bf ouses 10.00 Assorted Slacks 10.00 Skirts . 8.00 Jumpsuits 1 5.00 Knee Socks 1.00 Dresses • 18.00 Jeans 10.00 Housecoats 15.00 Blazers 20.00 Leg Warmers 3.00 Dresses Blouses, Jeans 10.00 6.00 7.99 Cords Sweaters Jumpsuits 8 Track suits h 7.99 7.00 10.00 Shirts 5.00 Rugger pants 10.00 j \ 3! a 370 MAIN ST., EXETER 235-2162 4