Times-Advocate, 1985-02-13, Page 20Page 8A
Times -Advocate, February 13, 1985
New bathhouse hours
Council hears proposal for beach volleyball league
Grand Bend council met last Mon-
day night for their regular meeting.
The cotuncilchambers;were filled with
area businessmen and spectators.
Chris Potter, from London, ap-
proached council with his proposal for
beach volleyball. He outlined how this
port had become an exciting and com-
petitive sport in many tourist areas
throughout the world. Potter has
spent many summers visiting Grand
Bend and considered it a good place
for weekend leagues.
Deputy -reeve Harold Green said "I
think it's a good idea", and asked if
there would be an enforcement of
rules . Potter assured Green that he
would send council the league rules.
He proposed to start these games on
the June 15 weekend, ending them on
August 31 with championship finals.
Reeve Bob Sharen said Potter
+oUld be welcome to start even
earlier, so that it would help the
village's off season. Councillor Den-
nis Snider added that is would bring
extra parking revenue as well.
Potter was made aware of the need
for his league to obtain liability in-
surance, and that no drinking was
allowed on the public beach. He said
the two proposed courts could be
separated so. that more spectators
would be able to watch.
The second delegation for the even-
ing was Bruce Helm, head lifeguard
for Grand Bend. He wished to obtain
a final agreement on his new
bathhouse proposal for 1985.
Helm listed his new hours from
10:30 a.m. until 6:00 p.m. with one
half hour to clean at the end of each
day. On Sundays he proposed to open
one half hour earlier until 8:00 p.m.
He said that two staff members will
work together in the peak hours with
one in the morning and one late
afternoons.
Sharen asked if he cduld police the
area and have his staff do some gar-
bage detail as well. Helm hopes to
have installed two soft drink
dispensers and a float rental service.
The public announcement service will
have a time limit and was not finaliz-
ed at this meeting. Sharen told Helm
that he requires tenants liability plus
one million liability insurance. Coun-
cil authorized the reeve to send a let-
ter of reference for Bruce Helm.
For the fourth time since last
September, Chamber of Commerce
president, Gene Grenier, approached
council on the issue of Burgerfest.
Council had denied 13ermission • for
Burgerfest '85 only the week before.
Inspector McFadgen and Sgt. Gord
Adams Ridgetowd O.P.P. were pre-
sent to observe this meeting. Sgt.
Adams will be stationed in Grand
Bend this summer.
Grenier stated that most of the
chamber members are agreeable to
this event. As far as the beer tent is
concerned, he said there will be dou-
ble the security. Tickets will be sold
and only ticket holders will be admit-
ted. Sharen asked if food was includ-
ed and if the tickets limited- the
number of drinks. Grenier said that
the tent is licensed for 500 people and
that they have the same coverage as
any hotel does where insurance is
concerned.
SLEIGH RIDE — The Huron Hope T.M.H. class enjoyed a sleigh ride in Oakwood park on Monday morn-
ing despite the rain. With the group ore Alhambra members of Algarve 168 in the back Ted Relouw,
Martin Poels, John Kelders, Bill \(andenberk and Philip Walker. Also on the left is vice-principal Wayne
Nichols, and on the right, teacher Judy Mills.
Golden Agers
plan March potluck dinner
Twenty-nine members and two
guests attended the February Golden
Age meeting Wednesday, at the St.
John's Parish Hall in Grand Bend.
President Irene Ward presided for
the business. After the opening, a
sing -a -long of favourite songs was en-
joyed, accompanied by Nola Love at
the piano. Happy Birthday was sung
for Olive Miller for her February bir-
thday. It was decided to have the
ZONE WINNERS — Three Grand Bend Public School students have
won first and second prizes in the Royal Canadian Legion Remem-
brance Day Contest. Keith Crawford, 9, won second on his poster
of o city in ruins; Kim Crawford, 14, won first for her collage of war
time and third on her poem "Courageous". legion members for
district "A" in the back are Todd Desaulniers and George Gallant.
Missing was Claude Dykstra.
Seasonal Dockage
available for 1985
VILLAGE OF GRAND BEND
APPLICATIONS AT MUNICIPAL OFFICE
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THE LAMBTON COUNTY
BOARD OF EDUCATION
Kindergarten
French Immersion
The Lambton County Board of Education will offer
beginning French Immersion in Kindergarten at the
following schools in September 1985 -
Queen Elizabeth II P.S., Petrolia
Brooke-Alvinston P.S., Alvinston
Errol Road P.S., Sarnia
Cathcart Blvd. P.S., Sarnia
Places will be filled by students in the "home school
area" first, and remaining places will be available,
by lot, for children from other school areas.
Interested parents are invited to attend information
sessions as follows at 19 30 hours:
Queen Elizabeth 11, Petrolia - Monday, February 18
Brooke-Alvinston - Wednesday, February 20
. Errol Road, Sarnia - Tuesday, March 5
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March meeting in the form of a pot-
luck dinner. It will be at 1:00 p.m.,
everyone to bring their own dishes,
cutlery and food.
A reading on "Snowmobilers" was
given by Beulah Holt, followed by
Jeanne Kading reading "Valentine
Memories". Bob and Mary Taylor, of
Grand Cove Estates, presented a
world tour, via pictures and
commentary.
The tour started off in Rome, Italy
and then went to Africa. In Kenya and
Nairobi they saw unusual animals,
ostriches, elephants and wild pigs.
England and Wales was the next stop
scenes.
Vancouver B.C., was the scene of the
acquarium, Capilana, Stanley and
Victoria. In P.E.I. there were
beaches, fishing boats and the Cabot
Trail. Some pictures of the Pinery
• Park and Sandcastle days ended the
presentation.
Jeanne Kadings' group was in
charge of the program and lunch. The
remainder of the time was spent play-
ing games. Lunch refreshments end-
ed a happy afternoon.
GB United Church
Sunday morning. Richard Rice
received the Religion in Life Cer-
tificate from Rev. R. Peebles. This is
part of Richard's badge work in the
Cubs. "One of the more pleasant tasks
of my job", said Rev. Peebles.
Rev. Peebles asked the children
what the word "homogenized"
meant. Ile said that people should be
the same wall all the way through;
not sour or toothick on top! Elizabeth
Adams read the scriptures from 1
Samuel 7 and Matthew 3, wherein he
based his topic "Questions and
Answers". Diane Rice interviewed
Rev. Peebles on the topic of
evangelism.
Adele Gebel accompanied the choir
at the piano for their anthem "Come
sing Alleluia, Amen."
()n Sunday evening, February 24.
there will be a lenlen service at 7:30
p.m.
Coffee hour
There were 14 ladies at the Tuesday
morning Bible study. at Nita Sinclairs
home in Southcott Pines.
Millie Desjardine led a hymn sing
before the study. "W'hat is my credit
rating with God ?", based on the
fourth chapter of Homans. was the
topic.
Betty Campbell gave the closing
prayer and special requests were
remembered. The meeting will be the
same time 9:30 a.m.• and place next
week.
Church of God
On Friday, the youth group and
their leaders spent the clay making
and packaging candy. it will be sold
as a fund raising project.
On Sunday morning Pastor ('amp
hell spoke on the topic "There are no
Exceptions." Ile said that each born-
again Christian is given a spiritual
gift to build up the body of Christ He
elaborated on the gifts of wisdom.
knowledge. and faith.
On Sunday evening 30 people
travelled to the Blue Water Rest
Home, Zurich, to take part in the
weekly service. The choir and several
young people sang a few numbers.
Pastor Campbell spoke on Psalm 40.
Afterwards. some of the group met
at the Rumball home in Dashwood for
a time of fellowship.
Legion update
On Tuesday. ,January 29 there was
a large turn -out for the mixed dart fun
night. Halina ('rawford and Bob
Hamilton won first. with Kay Allen
and Bill Fischer close behind
Toni Humphreys won the door prize
at the euchre party nn Friday night
Ladies high was won by Irene
McCann, men's high a tie Kizer
Masse and Lawrence Obermeyer.
ladies los' Grace Masse and men's
low Gord Brown
On February 5, Val LaBelle and
Bob Hamilton threw the best darts of
the evening, followed by Brenda
Mathers and Garry Desjardine.
(Despite Lou's great effort).
On Thursday, the Grand Bend
Legion were guests at Ipperwash for
darts. Thanks to the camp for a fun
evening and delicious lunch.
Karolina Broga won the ladies high
on Friday evening at the euchre par-
ty. Lawrence Obermeyer won the
men's high, with Janet Chambers and
Joe McCann playing the low cards.
Tom Humphreys won the door prize.
Yes ,., • 1- -, nksto-
all thosew who have worked so hard
to make it ready for the Valentine's
party Saturday evening. Thirty-five
members and guests enjoyed the
music provided by Tony Gaudio. Vern
Gallant won the chocolate heart draw.
On February 13 members are in-
vited to play darts at the Southcott
Pines clubhouse. On February 15 the
euchre will be downstairs.
Catholic news
Next Sunday, February 17, Bishop
Sherlock will be in Grand Bend to
celebrate the 11:00 a.m. mass. lie will
also administer the Sacrament of
Confirmation to 15 adult parishioners.
Everyone is welcome and the C.W.L.
will be serving coffee and cookies
right after the mass.
Lent is just two weeks away. There
will be classes in religion for all high
school students every Tuesday night.
A special movie for the whole famly
every Wednesday night and instruc-
tions in the (ptholic faith every
Thursday and Friday.
Although Easter is a long way off,
Lydia Duchou and Margret Breuer
would like a few helpers to make
Easter eggs. ('all 238-5119 for info.
There is a new home opened in
Thedford for unwed mothers. Today.
when abortion is so easy to get, these
girls deserve some help. Please leave
any baby clothes in good shape at the
hack of the church.
About the people you know
The G. B. ('oncert Association will
hold their bonus concert next week on
Saturday. February 23 at 8:00 p.m.
Harold McGonigal celebrated his
birthday in Turnbull's Grove last
week. Nineteen friends gathered for
a party. Everyone enjoyed a lovely
"Canada Bread" truck cake provid-
ed by Erin Shepherd.
Congratulations to Elva and Dennis
McIntyre on the birth of their
daughter last 'Thursday in St.
Joseph's Hospital, London.
Art and Betty Haist have returned
home from vacations in the sunny
south and are sporting the bronze
look.
The Parkhill tykes downed Watford
4-3 in a game, Saturday. Simon Des-
jardine scored twice, with Matthew
DeJong and Shane McGuire adding
singles. Assisting those goalgetters
were Jimmy Watson and ian
Mac(regor.
The afternoon unit of the UCW will
meet this Thursday. February 14 at
1:30 p.m. at the church. Roll call is to
bring a pie server for the church
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The new hours proposed were from
noon until 5:30 p.m., reopening at 8:00
p.m. until 1:00 a.m. Sharen stated
that they went to an earlier hour in the
past, because of the noise complaints.
Councillor Doreen Seguin said she
thought it was too late, as did coun-
cillor Bruce Woodley. Green made a
counter -proposal for the Chamber.
The hours were shortened from 1:00
a.m. to be 8:00-11:00 p.m., cutting off
,only two hours a night. Snider voted
no to any Burgerfest as it gives the
village a bad image he said. Grenier
replied "Thanks for your time" and
left the council chambers.
In other business the various com-
mittees in the village were given new
members as some terms had expired
at the end of December 1984.
On Harbour, Russ Lingard was re-
appointed for another term; Larry
Whiting was appointed to replace
Shirley Mitchell. On planning, Charlie
Srokosz was appointed to replace Ted
Hunt; and on recreation, Mae Piggott
has been reappointed.
Council voted in favor of a new
policy regarding tax information and
assessment on properties in the
village. A fee of $7.00 will be imposed
for tax certificates, while planning in-
formation will cost $10.00. Tax
registration fees will cost $100.00; and
any assessment information for prior
years etc. will be charged a fee of
$15.00 per hour. Clerk Dianne Mollard
said there has been a large number
of.requests by telephone for tax infor-
mation. With the new fees being im•
-
posed cpuncll hopes to eliminate any
unnecessary demands.
Aid fire victims
Loreen Gill, of Gill Rd. in Grand
Bend, was not just a neighbour, but
proved to be the best neighbour
anyone could ever want. Last week,
on Monday night at 12:38 a.m. the
G.B. firemen were summoned to 47
Gill Rd. in the village.
An improperly connected wood
stove caused a fire to break out in the
rented home. Occupants Marg and
John Robertson and infant son Casey
were outside in the freezing
temperatures. Their neighbor, Mrs.
Loreen Gill, had invited Marg and the
week-old baby into her home just
before the fire brigade arrived.
Mrs. GUI ran outside and told one
of the firemen that the baby was not
responding the way she thought he
should. An ambulance was summon-
ed immediately and they called a doc-
tor to examine the infant. Mrs. GUI
said that he just wouldn't wake up.
She feared that he might have inhal-
ed some smoke. After the baby was
checked again on Tuesday morning at
the medical centre, Mrs. Gill said that
everything was okay.
When i talked to Loreen on Thurs-
day morning, she said that the
Robertson family were staying with
her until they find another place to
live.
Owner of the house J.P. Ducharme,
has considerable work to do to fix
damages to the attic and roof area, as
well as smoke and water damage.
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