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HomeMy WebLinkAboutTimes Advocate, 1984-07-18, Page 15F, Mary's musings successor to Henderson Reeve touted as possible By Mary Alderson From tfnle to time I use this column to air a pet peeve. This complaint isn't my per- sonal peeve; it's bothering a lot of other peeple, too. In fact, a couple of readers have mentioned : this to me, and suggested .that I write about this problem. So please bear with me while I do a little complaining. I am really fed up with the condition of Highway 21 bet- ween the Ausable River Cut bridge and Grand Bend. Anyone who drives this stretch of highway to work everyday as I do, will know what I Inean. This 13 kilometer section of pavement resembles a roller coaster ride. It is full of pot holes and patches. Frequent- ly drivers are held up by flagmen while the crew is pat- ching.more holes. And each time one area is patched, holes appear in another place. Now, I know what you're saying. It's really not that big a deal — everybody has to drive over rough roads at some time — it's not worth getting upset about because eventually the road will be fixed up and re -paved. Well, that's true enough. But here's the part that's real- ly upsetting: that road was gust re -paved last summer! The work began last June the old pavement was scraped off, and new pave- ment was put down. I have heard that sometimes the old pavement is recycled and put down again, but .I don't know if that was the case in this in- stance. Regardless of the pro- cedure, whatever was put down was certainty inferior quality. . The maddening part is that the road wasn't in bad shape when the construction began. In fact, it is far worse now than it ever was before. But drivers had to be patient all through the construction with frequent detours and delays_ Weput - up with the con- struction thinking how much smoother the road would be when the work was all done. - Finally the work crew moved on and we were left with fresh black pavement. It wasn't very long at ail before hills and valleys developed on the highway. The new pavement was cer- tainly not flat nor smooth. Then winter came. And as the weather gew colder, the pavement cracked and holes appeared daily. Regular drivers got to know the loca- tion of the giant pot holes there was one bad one jus near the Pinery gates where you.had to swerve to the righ to avoid falling in. Then jus a kilometer farther, you had to swerve left to miss another hole. Those of us with smal cars feared we'd fall in the holes and never be seen again. As soon as the snow cleared, patching crews began filling in the holes and drivers faced a new hazard. You never knew when you would hit loose gravel or fresh asphalt. The patching has continued on a regular week- ly basis all spring and summer. Of Course, with the patching goes the flagmen and the many delays waiting for trucks and equipment. Final- ly last week, big equipment was brought in and whole chunks of pavement were taken away and new sections put down - already these have developed waves and cracks. " It is bad enough for those of us who live in the area to have to drive over this mess, but it is worse now with summer traffic. I'm sure that this sec- tion of highway 21 has to be one of the busiest stretches of highway in Ontario with tourist traffic - and all those patches must present a hazard. But here's what is really bothering me - who is paying for all those repairs and pat- ching jobs? lfas the construc- tion company who did the work in the first place been held responsible for the in- ferior workmanship and poor quality pavement? Or is the taxpayer forking over more money to fix up a job that was never done right in the first place'' I wrote to our MPP Lorne Henderson about six weeks ago with my concerns about the inferior quality of the work that was done last sum- mer, the hazard of many pat- ches present, .and the huge costs that must be mounting for the repairs. - Ile wrote back immediate- ly and told me he would take it up with the Ministry of Transp.,rtation and Com, munications. As yet, I haven't received anything more, but I will let you know when I do. In the meantime, I have heard that the same method of paving is being used this sunimer on other highways in the area. I just hope your road doesn't end up like ours. • If the Conservatives can - find a good candidate to replace Lambton Tory MPP Lorne Henderson, he may retire. Henderson said that t there are a possible six Tories Who would be suitable, sug- t gesting Grand Bend Reeve t Bob Sharen as one. In an interview, Saturday. Sharen said that he certainly 1 wouldn't turn it down and was at first surprised to be nam- ed as a suitable candidate at this time. Presently, Sharen and Grand Bend council are in the process of trying to ex- tend the village's boundaries to the -south, so that the resort max' experience growth. SEASON OPENS — Playhouse II at the Huron Country Playhouse opened last week with the performance of Love In the Bock Seat. It will be performed until July 21 and will be followed by Billy Bishop Goes to War from July 25 to August 4. The cost for Love In the Back Seat is shown above. from the left. Marcia Trott, Hank Stinson (kneeling), David Nairn and Annabel Kershaw. frmstrong Armstrong floor fashion • Brand Name Carpeting and Vinyls • Benjamin Moore Paints • Wallpaper • Sundries • Vertical Drapes GRAND BEND DECORATING and FLOORING CENTRE _-- HWY.Ia2I 238-8603 The Reeve feels that he has given this project a good start and if he should move on to help his party, like the London mayor, he will certainly stand with us until there is a final • deeision in the matter. Personals Lindsey and Ric Chute have returned home after a week's vacation in the Montreal area. While there they attend- ed the wedding of Ric's sister, enjoyed a tour of the island and stopped on the way home in Ottawa to visit Lindsey's brother. Due to the damp cold weather on Wednesday, the Golden Agers held their July picnic supper inside at the Anglican Parish Hall. The Grand Bend swim pro- gram ends this Friday, July 20 at the Exeter Pool. Thanks to the Village of Grand Bend, Optimists, Lioness, S.P.P.A and a private donor for their help this year. The Grand Bend mites played an exciting game last week against the league leaders, Brinsley. In the sixth inning the score was tied at 17, then Brinsley went ahead 23-17 to end the game. With a full team next time, Grund Bend mites you can do it! Dave and Debbie Desjar- dine and daughters Lisa and Lori from Bramajea, spent last week in Grand Bend, .visiting family and -friends. Goal scorers against the Lucan mosquitoes last week, were Jeff Farrington and Cullen Kobe with two each: singles were scored by Mike Clay and Peter Donaldson. Chip bingo will be held at the Legion every Thursday evening at 8:00 p.m. On July 28 the Legion will have another steak BBQ and pub night on the grounds. Beware! There are some con -artists around town who are buying articles with a large bill and walking off with your change and the bill. Four different businesses have had this trick pulled on them so be on the lookout. Times Advocate, July 18, 1984 MOSQUITO SOCCER —'Grand Bend shoots wide on Lucan goalie Brian Lucan. The score ended in a 6-6 tie. Colonials win The Grand Bend Coloniajs regained their winning way this week in the London and district first division soccer league with a 3-1 win over London Portuguese: The -Colonial victory came on the strength of a three goal outburst in the last seven minutes of the game to over- come a one goal deficit. Tony Mennen led the Grand Bend club with a two goal effort. The Colonials will be back in action Thursday night at 8 p.m. when they meet the sarnePortugueseteam at the Cole Road field in London in Annual craft show, sale ,set for lambton museum On Sunday, July 22, the Lambton Heritage Museum invites you to share in the fun at the sixth annual craft show and sale. This show, which will rut] from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. will feature the handiwork of at least forty regional craftspersons. Pottery, woodworking, paper tole, leathercraft, needlework, and stained glass are only a few of the many crafts to be exhibited. Local craftspersons to at- tend this event include Dorothy Dietrich with baby items, Doug Pedlar with stained glass, Ida Lawrence with Indianbeadwork, Yvette Williams with baby and kit- chen items, and Pat Pullen with .dried flower arrangements. Admission for this event in- cludes entry to the museurn's two galleries and six outdoor buildings, which include our newly completed Blacksmith Shop. Refreshments will he available. The Lambton Heritage Museum is located on highway 21, five.miles south of Grand Bend. Catholic News Father Morrissey was on hand for all the weekend masses. His sermon was bas- ed on the gospel of the sewer and the seed. Jesus was on op- timist, not in the shallow. vague sense. hut in a personal commitment based on deep faith in God. A farmer has always been an optimist, a man of faith and hope that his work will result in a good harvest. Jesus could see that his gospel had taken root in some of his followers and would hear much fruit. Great causes. like seeds don't succeed over- nightthey need time to sprout and grow As we pray "Thy Kingdom come", we also need to be in- destructible optimists with a deep faith in God and pa- tience that knows how to wait Duplicate Bridge Three tables were out to play the Howell movement Wednesday evening at the Parish Hall. Verna Mac- Donald and Millie Harney finished in first place and se- cond was Joan Oargent and Eve lforton. If you wish to join us any Wednesday night phone 238-2980 or 238-2526. United Church s All of the green benches were filled for Sundays out- door service at the United Church. Rev. Peebles spoke on "Without Sin". basing his word on John 8.1-11 He said th::t God hates sin but loves a sinner Instead of condemn- ing. Ile pardons and forgives; God leads. guides and directs This generation needs to hear the words "God loves you" said Rev. Peebles Special music was two solos "He Looked Beyond My Fault" and "How Great Thou Art", sung by Mrs. Susan Dunn from Dashwood, ac- companied by assistant - organist Theresa Mannon. Mrs. Millie Kane greeted everyone before the service. Flowers were placed in front of the alter by Mrs Geri Wright in memory of her mother, Mrs. 'Jenovefa Petratur. Coffee and juice was served at the close of the service. Anyone with any unused Bibles may bring them in for repair and they will be sent for mission work. The Bible School will run from July 23 to 27 at 9:00 a.m. until 11:30 a.m. at tl~ie Parish Mall. Everyone from ages 5-11 is welcome. Special Music On Friday, July 20 at 8:00 p.m., Roger Quick will be giv- ing a special concert at the Church of God. He is a con- verted man from the stage of singing. On Sunday morning, Pastor Simpson spoke on Paul's let- ter to the church concerning the Christian discipleship, taken from Mark 9. "Whom do men say that I am?" "What does it really mean to be a committed Christian? He who takes up his cross and follows me". In the evening service, the Beaconaires Club conducted the service. Mrs. Irene Read, president, led the worship. Alex Desjardine presented special music and also sang a solo. Katie Vincent read the scriptures, followed with a poem by Adena Desjardine. Pastor Simpson's message was on "Faith;' developed in four headings tt)Source (2 )Substance (3 'Strength and (4)Security of faith based on Hebrews chapter 11. ti What Every Family Should Know ONTARIO FUNERAL SERVICE ASSOCIATION Good grief! "Good grief" the ex- asperated expression of Miss Lucy van Pelt of the Charlie Brown comics is also the title of a book written be Granger Westburg which is required reading on almost every course on dying and death. Dr. Westburg says that it is possible to predict some of the things which will happen to us all when someone essen- tial to our way of life is taken away. There is a state of shock. we express emotions of hate, fear. bitterness and even get mad at God. There can come a sense of loneliness and isola- tion. There can be feeling of guilt. For the bereaved. there is that struggle to affirm reali- ty. to accept the fact of death. and the ability to accept thc loss with a spirit of resignation and strive to make a new way of life without the person lov- ed and needed. It is the role of the funeral and the setting it provided and the role of the funeral director with his experience and train- ing to make "Good Grief' possible. In the past few years there have not only been more hooks written about dying death and the funeral and more college courses on these vital subjects but the funeral direc- tor has had more opportunities to update his education and training in these areas. Of course. this will not make the funeral director a licensed psychiatrist or counsellor hut the funeral director of today realizes that he is a counsellor because of his unique position. Even more so than the clergy he is the person who is most active at the time of the funeral and secs his work as one of helping bring good grief to those who suffer a loss through death. He realizes the funeral is for thc living. While the dead body is the focus and the cause of the gathering and what will take place. it is the living who are served by the elements of the funeral, the social support, the confrontation. the ritual and the caring. The ambivilant might be heard to say "put me in a pine box in the back yard" or "toss my ashes into Lake Ontario". but there are more and more people who arc giving serious thought to the effect of their death upon the family members surviving and arc talking things over with their funeral director. Your OFSA funeral director is a man licensed to provide service and advice on funeral and burial or crema- tion matters. As an OFSA member he is expected to live up to a Code of Ethics. His adherence to the tenets of this Code will make him an outstanding pro- fessional in your area. Jerome Marcotte is an OFSA member who prac- tices funeral service in Wind- sor and Tecumseh, Ontario. Your area Ontario Funeral Service Members ore FUNERAL HOME IRV ARMSTRONG v .,,F m 1770 Ifidd BOB FLETCHER T. tzi�1utt anb inn FUNERAL HOME 223 Main St. Lucan 227-4211 MASCOT HELPS -- After a two -goal effort, Jeff Farr- ington takes time out to pat team mascot, "Bonaparte' Donaldson, from Michigan. 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