Loading...
Zurich Citizens News, 1976-11-03, Page 14Recommended os ADULT ENTERTAINMENT Page 14 -Citizens News, November 3, 1976 Lions want to build areha The Grand Bend Lions club is spearheading an effort to build an arena and communtiy centre. Lions treasurer Dave Nelder attended Monday's council meeting and received complete moral support from the village. Nelder said his club is presently "trying to secure property for recreational pur- poses." He added, "Our club is behind this proposed project 100 percent. While we will be spearheading a drive to even- tually build an areena, swimming pool and curling club, the first step is to obtain suitable property," Nelder said'two particular sites were now under study. One is Severn Park, a 28 acre property located about a mile south of Grand Bend on the east side of Highway 21. It is owned by the Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources. The Lions club spokesman said representatives from his group would be meeting on Thursday, November 11 with Minister of Natural Resources Leo Bernier, Claude Bennett, Minister of Tourism and Labton MPP Lorne Henderson regarding possibility of acquiring the park property to establish recreational facilities. The GB service club would hope to be able to secure the land on a long term lease basis. The second possible site is the former Desjardine farm, less than a mile north of Grand Bend on the east side of Highway 21 in Stephen township. It is currently owned by Southcott `Pines Parkland Limited. Nelder said, "The Desjardine property consisting of about 22 acres for our purposes would probably cost us about $22,000, but we are not afraid of finan- cing." When asked about cost of the proposed project, Nelder replied, "We haven't got that far yet. The first step is to acquire property and then set our priorities, but the club solidly set on an arena as the first on the list." Answering a question from councillor Bob Simpson, Nelder said, "Yes, we have contacted the Grand Bend Chamber of Commerce and a number of other organizations and they are behind us all the way. In fact, the Chamber indicated they would be willing to divert profits from the Buffaloburgerfest each year to recreation purposes." Nelder said the park property south of Grand Bend would be an ideal location. He continued, "It is a good picnic area now and being close to Pinery Provincial Park we should be able to co- ordinate winter activities." "I feel that the Severn Park property could be made available to us. All we need is public sup- port and also that the the village. ownership of the property would be eventually turned over to Grand Bend." Councillor Simpson added, "We have to keep in mind that it would be "our baby" along with the Lions as far as maintenance is concerned." Deputy -reeve Rollie Grenier said, "Maintenance will not be easy", but councillor Bill Baird added, "It will be easier for Grand Bend because of the in- volvement of more groups." Nelder said his group received favourable reaction from Bosanquet township. He added, "We went to them because the property is located in their municipality, but we want it to belong to Grand Bend." No conflict Grand Bend council learned Monday night from their solicitor that there would be no conflict of interest by Reeve Bob Sharen in discussing the village's new ' zoning bylaw and objections to it. In a letter to council, Peter Macaulay said. "Reeve Sharen as shareholder of Ausable Holdings would be the same as BAKE AND RUMMAGE SALE—The students at the Zurich public school had their Hallowe'en party in the morning and then held a bake and rummage sale at noon. As you can see, TOO SCAREY FOR WORDS—Paula Sawyers, left and her sister Debbie were totally engrossed in the happenings on stage at the Grand Bend Lions club Hallowe'en party for the children on Saturday night. There were movies, prizes for costumes and of course bags of candy for everyone. Photo by McKinley any ratepayer having a com- munity interest in the new zoning bylaw." The suggestion of a conflict of interest was made by Don South- cott of Southcott Pines Parkland Ltd. at a council meeting two weeks ago At that time Southcott said Sharen as a member of an in- vestment firm purchasing properties in the village should not be allowed to take part in discussion of objections to the zoning law. Macaulay's letter concluded, "In our opinion there would be no conflict of interest if Reeve Sharen participated in discussions regarding ob- jections." Later in the meeting Sharen said he had received the same opinion from his own solicitors and those of the Ministry of Housing and the. Ontario Treasury and Intergovernmental affairs. Sharen concluded, "We should drop the matter right here.." OPEN DAILY Saturday Nov. 6 "Silver Dollars" Green Forest Motor HoteI • YOUR HOSTS "PETE" and "CAROLE" DEITZ HIGHWAY 21 -- GRAND BEND attendance at the rummage sale was very good and the pop- corn balls sold like hot cakes. Photo by McKinley Household tight bulbs up to 25 -watts . Larger sizes must be without protection from the weather shielded or they will break. can be used outdoors DER CH 5 Programs subject to change without notice. Last Night NOV. 4 THURS. rtrWi 'THE OTHER SIDE OF THE MOUNTAIN' A UNIVERSAL PICTURE 11.03' LEE WALTER & HARRY VAN GO TO N.Y. RecoEnmended' as :ADULT ENTERTAINMENT RUMPLESTILTSKIN SAT., NOV. 6 Starts 1:30 One Showing 8 p.m. SMALL TOWN IN TEXAS & SQUIRM ADMITTANCE R,ESTRICTED'' o .1„0.13 If ruU a .a 03 ovu ATTENTION Showtime for Fri. & Sat. unknown NOV. 1 Q .. 1 3 WED. - SAT. WED. - THUR. 8 P.M. or "SILENT MOVIE” RICHARD IS THE RETURN • OFA MAN CALLED HORSE" Watch your paper for more information or phone Park Theatre.