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HomeMy WebLinkAboutTimes Advocate, 1984-08-15, Page 16added, thus alleviating his water probleril. Head lifeguard Bruce Helm met in camera with council, following which Shareq an- nowlced that the beach patrol would be advertising to hire another lifeguard. The patrol will then look after 800 meters north of the presently patroll- ed area. That area was the sene of a drowning two weeks ago. Helm indicated he would also like to be notified when the OPP are dragging the lake for a body. It was announced that he has been hired to look after the bathhouse and parking lot at an additional fee. In other business, all reports were given and discussed, with the exception of Deputy -reeve Harold Green, who left his report locked up in the liquor store and had no keys. In his report, Sharen wanted council to send a let- ter to Laurie Mannell, re- questing an apology for itis re- cent statements made to the P.L.A. meeting. Green stated that his (Mannell's) dreams are a little bit higher than most but they are generally good ones. Councillor Bruce Woodley backed Green up, by adding that it was a private meeting and council has no say in it. Sharen was concerned that being a small community, these kind of statements reflect on everyone in town. Woodley concluded that there will be no request made on Mannell. The parking problem on 81 Crescent (to Post office) was addressed by Nader who stated that this street has had parking there for over 20 years. He feels that council are picking on him personal- ly. In a heated discussion Sharen declared, "You want us to provide parking for your own personal use, so that you can make money at the marina!" Wondley assured Nader that this is a dangerous one- way street and parking there is too risky. Green added that with the curbed bike path, drivers have to be cautious enough. It was pointed out to Nader, that the 1980 by-law book was misprinted as Sau- ble Rd. not 81 Crescent. The fire department will be notified that the Jaws -of -Life may be purchased this year, but the grant is effective in 1985. Barn dance planned Chip Bingo will be held on Thursday, August 16th at the Legion at 8:00 p.m. Come one and all to our barn dance, at Branch 498 R.C. Legion, on Saturday, August 25 at 8:00 P•m. Proceeds towards the building supplied by�Les Desjardineill and Marion Horner. Belated happy birthday wishes to Elizabeth Lawrence, who was 90 years young on August 9, from Legion members and residents of Turnbull's Grove. Guests at United Church A good attendance was out Sunday morning for the call to worship at Grand Bend United Church with Rev. Gor- don Pickell, taking his lesson from John 14: 1-14. Robert Southcott introduc- ed two guest speakers, George and Margaret Jenner, who enriched the service with their words and music. The Jenners' came from Cam- bridge, formerly from Saskatchewan. George played both the organ and ac - Please turn to page 17 TIGER POWER — The Grand Bend lions had a ferocious beast on their parade en- try at Sandcastle Day, but it failed to draw much fear from the crowd which lined the street to see one of the best parades ever in the resort. ALL ABOARD — Members of the Grand Bend Beavers, Cubs and Girl Guides were among the parade participants at Sandcastle Day. Cub leader Larry Taylor drives the entry along the route. Ausable team also win again Colonial s tak The Grand Bend Colonials defeated London Calabria 2-1 on the weekend to take over first place in the London and district first division soccer league with seven wins, two losses and one tie. After a scoreless first half, Tony Mennen converted a pass from Kevin Simmons to put the Grand Bend team out in front. After Calabria had tied the score and with five minutes remaining, Greg Ryan booted the winning goal. The Colonials will meet Woodstock Sunday at 4 p.m. at the West Williams field. Bill Mennen scored four times as the Grand Bend Ausable league team trounc- ed Lucan 7-0 to continue their winning ways in the first game of playoffs. They will be in Exeter at 1 p.m. Sunday to meet the Ex- eter Drillers in continuing playoff action. Josh Vermeulen counted the only goal as the Grand Bend squirts lost 2-1 to Exeter 11. The Grand Bend atoms dropped a 5-2 decision to Ex- eter (1 with Alec Russell and Jeff Lingard doing the scoring. Mike Clay picked up the hat trick to lead the Grand Bend mosquitoes to a 10-3 win over Nairn. Gary Relouw and Col- in Kobe each scored two goals and singles were added by Chris Isaac, Peter Donaldson and Shawn Glavin. Personals Mr. and Mrs. George Con- klin, Duran, Michigan, visited Wednesday, with their aunt, Mrs Susie Devine and cousins Elgin and Elda Adams, (:rand Bend. Robin and Lawrence McVittie, Southampton have been holidaying these past two weeks with their grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence Johnson. The children's parents, Duncan and Neva McVittie, have been at an international square dancing convention in Win- nipeg. They travelled in a group, stopping at major cities of Thunder Bay, Sud- bury and Sault Ste. Marie to put on square dancing demonstrations on their way west. Lorne and Loreen Devine attended thier nephew's wed- ding last Saturday, Gary Lat- ta, sone of Irvin and Vera Lat- ta, Point ('lark, married Liz Millar, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. .lames Millar, Waterloo at Pine River Page 16 • tunes -Advocate, August 15, 1984 • TURNER TOUCH? — Cloy Hoornstra, of Midland, Mch., won the $irst rize for the individual sculpture in the Sandcastle Competition at Grand Bed f Here, he appears to be providing the famous "Turner touch" to the posterior of his sleeping beauty. Local team captures R•Id.t. voice conc•rn ov•iboacli h Several residents of GrandBend appeared at Tuesday's session of council to express concern over the condition of the local beach. Joseph Nader, a member of the Property Lovers' Associa- tion, termed it a "dirty, filthy beach." He said that he has found old used beach cleaner whi is being repaired by village works department He ended his plea for saction by noting "If you fi a clean beach, you leave clean; but if you find a di beach, you tend to leave ylitter also." Reeve Bob Shren co mented that he has picked litter at times from the bea and said that if every visit did his/her share, the wouldn't be a problem. Morgan Freele, pointing Sharen, said he would among the first "to follow leader" down to clean th beach. Clerk Diane Mollar assured the numerous peop that there have been thr men working three hour each day for a total of nin man-hours cleaning th beach. She added that somehe grass cutting has been le go so that more time couldspent on beach cleaning. Mae Piggott offered he ervices to the village by say ng she would cut the graor $500 next year and tha he money saved could be pent on beach cleaning. It was suggested by Nan reele that the sand being emoved from the main ach should be sifted in me way so that it could re- ain on the beach and not be ted away, leaving too many ones. Mrs. Kudrenecky, presenting the Grand Bend tepayers' Association, was hand to give council a che- e, saying the group would e the money used for the ach cleaner fund. The group disbanded in 4. She was thanked by council the donation and the fund w stands at $408.37. Harold Skinner approachedncil, displaying diagrams numerous dirty catch sins on Walker and mwood streets in the core a. She said they hadn't n cleaned for at least two rs. uncil assured him that all ch basins would be clean- mmediately and that the eet corner in question uld be rebuilt and a curb an ch the ome nd it rty our m uhor re at be our le ee obe as kin of castle hon orsbe so to st The second annual Ontario open Sandcastle competition was a huge success. Over 40 entries in the parade started the events off in fine splendor down main street. Parade organizer, Gene Grenier, was very pleased with the response, adding that the Mocha Temple Band from London and the Camp Ipper- wash Cadet band provided color and music for the spectators. Trophies were handed out at 4:00 p.m. at the bathhouse despite the rising winds, leav- ing a smaller crowd. Best classic car trophy went to the Alhambra entry, best individual adult was Shane Burley dressed as a baby, best individual child was awarded to Matt Woods as a Sandman and the best band award went to the col- ourful Mocha Temple Masonic Band from London. The Cub/Beaver/Girl Guide float captured the trophy for best children's float depicting a camping scene, best theme trophy went to McIntyre TV with the Princess Kristi castle float, and the best business theme trophy was awarded to the Blue Water Motel displaying hundreds of balloons, flowers etc. playing the tune "It's a Small World' a favorite of many. When the hour-long parade was over, everyone agreed that this was biggest, best parade for such a small com- Beach castle, and 3rd prize of munity, with high hopes for $100.00 was captured by the next year. Inmates. CJBK judges for the Sand- "Castles of Your Mind" castle competition were Carol category using your imagina- Ford and Matt Drake, Lon- tion, was won by Moses don, both enjoying the Billagot, Sarnia, and Art sculptures very much. With Smith, St. Thomas. The the high winds blowing sand twosome sculptured a Large around, builders had more mermaid with her difficulty than last year. "billygoat" lover. The Bran - Former world champ, Paul dyBuck Inn won second prize Dawkins, had little success and the third prize of $100.00 with his entry, due to the was awarded to the course sand and windy condi- Bluewater Ski Club from Sar - tions. Organizer, Nick Carter, nia, with a huge sculpture of handed out cheques for con- "Snowsnake" with skis. test winners. Clay Hoornstra, from In the "King of the Castle" Midland, Mich., was thrilled category, the Colonial Turrets to win the best Individual captured 1st prize with their Competition with his "Sand - breathtaking castle. Builders dream" entry. Hoornstra was were Cam Anderson, Pat sponsored by Roanes Variety, Breen, Jim Jean, Paul Grand Bend, and added that Maguire and Tony the $500.00 makes the whole Vermeulen, all of Grand trip worthwhile, as last year Bend; 2nd prize of $300.00 he won third place which on - went to the Sanders -on -the- ly covered his expenses. re Ra on qu lik 197 for no cou of ba El are bee yea Co cat edi str wo TOP ENTRY — The Blue Water Motel won first prize in the business category of the Sandcastle Day parade at Grand Bend, Saturday. Balloons festooned the entry which depicted "it's a Child's World". • The L,umbton County Board of Education SCHQOL OPENING ANNOUNCEMENT 1984 - 1985 "All who have meditated on the art of governing mankind have been convinced that the fate of empires depends on the education of youth". - Aristotle ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS: Forest, Central, Woodside,Kinnaird, Grand Bend, Bosanquet Central, Warwick Central, Aberarder, and Errol Public Elementary pupils, other than Kindergarten, will commence school at 9:00 o.'i. on Tues- daySeptember 4, 1984, and will complete a half-day session. AH classes will be dismiss- ed at noon on Tuesday, September 4, 1984 That afternoon has been designated for professional activities for the teachers in the elementary schools and classes for the trainable retarded. For further information about registration, etc., parents may contact the local school principal during the week of August 27 - 31. The Kindergarten Early Identification Program requires that if you have not previously registered your child, the school must be contacted between August 27 arid August 31. You will be notified at that time of the starting dote for your son or daughter at Kindergarten. In Forest, kindergarten to grade 4 pupils will enrol at Central Public School, and grades 5 to 8 at Woodside Public School. Students living north and east of the Pinery entrance will attend Grand Bend Public school. The same bus schedule as last school year will be continued for all schools, with necessary adjustments in the first week of school. SECONDARY SCHOOLS: Secondary schools, will operate a regular school program on Wednesday, September 5, 1984, beginning at 9:00 a.m. and dismissing at the end of classes in the afternoon. Tuesday, September 4, is a Professional Activity Day for curriculum development. NOTE: North Lambton Secondary School - Buses will run the same routes as last June starting Wednesday. Any grade 9 or new student to the area, please contact Ker- nohan Bus Lines (786-2391). At Lambton Central Collegiate Vocational institute, student photographs will be taken a' the time of registration on August 29 and 30 from 9:10 to 11:30 o.m. and and 1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. L.R. Boyd, Chairman.A. R. Wells, Director of Education. United Church. They enjoyed a reception following the wed- ding• at the Kincardine Kinsmen Pavilion. On Friday, Betty and Emil Wydraney held a corn and pot luck supper. Joining them were Jean, Janet and Art Chambers, Eva McGonigal,. Eddie .Williams, Ann and George David, Doris and Dot Mitchell, Gertrude Hornsey, Marg and Bob Hedley, Inga and Al Schitte and Betty's niece Ilene and Llo d Lake e first and sons Jeff and Danny. Playoff games for Grand Bend mites baseball team, will be played on Tuesday, Aug. 14 at home (6:30 p.m.) and tonight in Shipka same time. Happy birthday to I.M. Quin, another Leo from Grand Cove Estates. The Grand Bend Beach Patrol thank Jeff Fournie, London, working here for the summer, for his donation to their fund for 1985. CLOWNS PERFORM — Among those taking part in Saturday's Sandcastle Day parade were Gord Brown and Xavier. Boogemans who elicited Tots of loughs with their antics. @mSVong Armstrong floor fashion • Brand Name Carpeting and Vinyls • Benjamin Moore Paints • Wallpaper • Sundries • Vertical Drapes GRAND BEND DECORATING and FLOORING CENTRE _. HWY. #21 238-8603 *2ayi START' `" WITH MIDNIGHT MADNESS Thursday, August 16 10 a.m. -Midnight