HomeMy WebLinkAboutTimes Advocate, 1984-12-05, Page 27TALKING ABOUT GB EROSION — During Tuesday's fall annual meeting of the
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Concert at Varna SS
By Mary ('hessell
Sunday School superinten-
dent Blaine Stephenson was
the chairman for Varna's an-
nual Christmas concert at the
township hall, held on Sunday
following carol singing and a
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potluck lunch. The parents
teachers and audience were
rewarded with children who
obviously enjoyed entertain-
ing them. The littlest ones, in
their uninhibited way, prac-
tically stole the show, as Dan-
ny Rathwell rocked to the
Jinele Bell Rock and Michael
and Kara Stephenson danced in
rhythm with the music.
Recitations were given by
David Rathwell, "My Pro-
blem": Mark Webster.
"Helping Santa"; Cheryl
Stephenson. "The Spirit of
Christmas" and Brian }fill,
who complained "They
Blame it All on Me".
There were many musical
numbers, with Raymond
Keierling singing "Jolly Jot-
ly Santa Claus"; Tony, Mary
and Sandra C'oultis, with
some help from little B.J.
singing "It's a Marshmallow
World"; and Sheller, Cheryl
and Suzanne Stephenson sing-
ing "Silent Night".
Piano solos were played by
Mary Ellen Webster. Susan
Kirton and Krista McAsh.
with Krista's mother joining
her fora piano duet. David
Rathwell announced the
dance number when the lit-
tlest ones, Darcy and Danny
Rathwell and Michael and
Kara Stephenson marched to
the tune of "it Must... Be
Santa".
All of the Sunday' School
students were on stage for
several songs at the beginning
and end of the program, and
the way their faces lit up told
us when Santa appeared in
the doorway. Kara Stephen-
son quickly found a place on
Santa's knee while he handed
out the gifts. Other little ones
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had their pictures taken wit
him, too.
Julie Webster played t
piano for the carol singin
which was led by Dianne Ki
ton, and Shirley Hill and Jul
were accompanists for th
program. This new format f
the Christmas party, begu
last year, is very successfu
Parents are responsible fo
most of the program, and it
all over before nap time fo
the little ones.
Jacqui Taylor was th
leader for the special Whit
Gift Service at Varna churc
on Sunday. Members of th
senior Sunday School class
Nancy Webster, Robyn an
Leen Norman, Scott Kirton
Jim Hill, Darryn McAsh an
Greg Taylor were in the spac
capsule which visited
Bethlehem. Joseph and Mary
were portrayed by Paul Hit
and Krista McAsh, and
Shelley Stephenson, Susan
Kirton and Sandra Coultis
were shepherds.
Scott Kirton read scriptur
and lit the Candle of Promus
in the Advent wreath. Rev
Wilena Brown preached a
short sermon. We were pleas
ed to again have organ and
piano duets. with Shirley 1111
at the organ and Julie
Webster at the piano.
• We have, been very for
tunate to have such good
weather in November. Some
of us slowpokes finally finish
ed up the yard work during
the nice weather last week.
My brother and his family of
Sault Ste. Marie, Alio were
here on Remembrance Day
weekend for a wedding; left
for home just as it was star-
ting to snow here. They had tc
travel by way of Sudbury
where their son is a universi-
ty student. and drove into in-
creasingly had weather until
they found themselves in a
blizzard at Barrie. Many gas
stations became inaccessible
except by foot, telephones
had long lineups of travellers,
cars and trucks were in the
ditch. their engine was giving
thein trouble. and it took eight
hours to travel from Barrie to
Sudbury. The storm did not
affect the area north of Lake
Ituron.
Brian Chessell, who works
Iwo nights a week on Student
Security at York University.
found himself in the midst of
a major disturbance al a
dance attended by students
and others of one particular
racial background on Friday
night. Adult security was call-
ed in. but it was a very
volatile situation until Metro
Police arrived. when those in-
volved quickly dispersed.
None of the security staff.
which was outnumbered
about 104) to one. was actual-
ly injured. although at least
one participant in the fracas
suffered head injuries. When
it was over. they felt pretty
ihaken from the experience.
On tentative basis
Reach �greement on beach issue
Grand Bend council and council of (he various new
landowner Tim "tentative
Fraleigh have garage doors and prices for
reached a agree- the village works department.
ment" on several items on the It was decided that they
beach land dispute. The two would go to a nine foot door
parties met at a regular coon- with heavier hardware and
they have narrowed the gap,
cel meeting on Monday night. windows to match the new increases
Reeve Bob Sharen said that firehall located beside theSaIary but, it will take at least two depdrement. Councillor Den -
nus Snider, head of village i
more meetings before all the roads, added that ceiling fans held n a b e a n c e
details will be cleared up. An are also needed at the site to y
Ontario Municipal Board help with the heating system. Approval for elevating two
meeting was adjourned Snider put forth a proposal recdepartmentstaff members
earlier this month pending a to the other members about to a new position on the town's
possible resolution of a selling the largest truck as it
salary
disagreement over village r g g grid has been held in
plans to change the use of requires many repairs, and abeyance by Exeter council.
lakefront property. Employee relations com-
Fraleigh's property fronts replacing it with a large
trailer for such things as gar mittee chairman Gaylan
the beach area northwest of bage pickup. He requested Josephson presented a report,
Main Street and runs right to other members to have ideas Monday, recommending that
the water's edge. The parking for the next meeting about rec director Lynne Farquhar
lot area near this beach was hiring out village snowplowing and facilities manager Cam
approved at an earlier OMB and grasscutting. Snider Stewardson be moved from
hearing in October this year. hopes that this will leave the grade seven up to grade nine
Sharen said that discussingworks staff more time for on the grid.
the agreement publicly other necessary work that has He said, in answer to a
been neglected in the past. question, that he was uncer-
"could jeopardize the discus Councillors Bruce Woodley tain as to the actual pay in-
sions", meanwhile the village and Harold Green have iii crease that o
awaits for the next meetings. dicated willingness to accept represented, but explainedmitve
Southcott Pines resident the bath house proposal put was between $2,000 and $3,000
Charlie Srokosz approached forth by head lifeguard, in round figures. The grade
council to obtain an easement Bruce Helm from London. If nine salary range is $21,000 to
on his site plan. Srokosz has all mebmers agree they will $24,000, Josephson reonrim
purchased a property in the inform Helm within the next The recommendation was
village on Ontario Street and two weeks, as he awaits coup- endorsed by the rec hoard of
hopes to have it ready for a management and had been
business in the spring. Coun- cil's decision in the matter.
uin h Seguin asked Helm met with council after based on a survey conducted
cthe last meeting to iron out on recreation officials in eight
Srokosz if there was a loading some details within his pro- area towns.
zone and parkland dedication P Councillor DorothyCha
which are required for anypvsal. Sharen and Seguin also Chap
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which
a eutablisomelike Helm's ideas adding that man moved that the matter
The property this could set the agenda for be tabled in view of the fact
p perty located north of g three members of council
the main intersection alread • any future bath house
has ample y were missing.
p parking space.
Srokosz plans to add the re-
quired amendments and then
his site plan agreement will
be complete to enable im-
mediate work to begin.
A reserve fund for the
water system under the
jurisdiction of the Grand
Bend Public Utilities Com-
mission was set up. This by-
law will establish working
monies to meet any deficit in
the future. Nigel Bellchamber
of Ministry of Municipal Af-
fairs and 'lousing spoke with
Stan Pearch of the MOE and
informed council that approx-
imately $10,000.00 could be us-
ed for this reserve fund.
Larry Whiting informed
employees. Helm is adding for herself and assistant Chris
the bath house proposal to his Smith. Both employees have
regular lifeguard duties. 10-12 vacation days to use and
Clerk Dianne Mollard plan to take them off over the
prepared holiday statements winter months.
Pee wee Kings
still unbeaten
The Parkhill Kings pee wee the game 6-1 for the Kings.
hockey team have won all Page, Darryl Timmermans,
their league games this and Desjardine gave assists
season. Last week they to the third period marksmen.
travelled to Strathroy to meet In a weekend tournament
the Whalers. held in Mt. Brydges, the
Kings didn't fare so well.
Petrolia blew them away at
8:00 a.m. Saturday morning
9-0. Then the team was
defeated by Muncey.
The Parkhill tyke team
hosted Strathroy on Saturday
morning for their first game
of the season. In a close
ill
In the final period, fighting Grand Bend goal -getters
and unattentive referees were Matthew DeJong and
caused six penalties. Simon Desjardine. The tykes
Parkhill's Trevor Vincent then met their parents for a
scored a hat trick and Brad fun game ending also in a 5-4
Page added one more ending score for the Dads.
Billy Jennison opened the
scoring from the blue line
from Kevin Eagleson's return
pass. Shannon Desjardine
notched one unassisted goal to
end , the first period 2-0.
Strathroy's only goal came in
the second period from Dan-
ny Lewis and John Grogan.
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The change, if approved.
would be effective this Ecom
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When asked for reasons
why the two were being
elevated in the grid system,
Josephson said it was partial-
ly due to the fact the two had
been hired at too low a salary
in the first place.
Fergusson a
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The 33rd Annual meeting of
the Clinton Community Credit
Union was held November 28
in Clinton. President John
Levis reported to the 98
members in attendance that
the Credit Union's assets had
increased by 3.2 million
dollars with a dividend rate of
nine percent being paid on
members' shares.
The past year has seen the
Beginning Farmers
Assistance Program become
well established with several
young farmers being assisted.
Clinton Commmunity Credit
Union has been approved as
a Canada Mortgage and
Housing Corporation lender.
With a CMHC mortgage only
a 10 percent deposit down is
required instead of the usual
25 percent.
For those members who
have investments in the
Registered Retirement Sav-
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age or older the Credit Union
offer Registered Retirement
Income Funds or Annuities.
Lavis reported the sad loss
of 53 members during the past
year.
James Schnaar represen-
ting the auditing firm of Ward
and Mallette gave a very
thorough financial report.
Schnaar complimented the
Credit Union on another suc-
cessful year and in closing
stated to the members that
their Credit Union was one of
the most financially sound
Credit Union's that they
audit.
In a highly contested elec-
tion for board of directors;
Gerald Fergusson owner of
Pryde-Monuments became
the first member from the
Exeter area to be elected to
the board. Fergusson, with
his financial knowledge and
computer understanding, will
become a valuable represen-
tative on the board of direc-
tors for the Exeter Branch
members. John Levis and
Mason Bailey were re-elected
for another three year term.
Re-elected to the credit
committee for another three
year term was Richard Lobb
and Jim Hunter.
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