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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Exeter Times-Advocate, 1976-09-23, Page 18• SQUIRT SOFTBALL CHAMPIONS—The Grand Bend squirts are the 1976 winners of the softball championship trophy pre- sented by McGillvray township, They are front, seated: Paul Kaempf, Bryan Kaaing, Darin Courtney, Dean Courtney and Ivan Chapdelaine. Standing, left, Allan Nichols, Dean Watt, Terry Brown, Bobby Nichols, Mark Boogemans, Richard Brown, Paul Love and Tod Tiedeman. The team's coaches at back are, left Gord Brown and Bob Chapdelaine, Doug Shipley, Jimmy .Winegarden and Randy Ford were absent, Photo by McKinley Resort team competes at Walton 'Before You Buy Give Grand Bend A Try . . • Benjamin Moore PAINTS • FLOOR COVERINGS • WALLPAPER • And Much Much More, Come In And See Us At GRAND BEND DECORATING 15 Main St. 238-8603 CM Bring Your Chargex & Master Charge Daily 8:30 to 6:00 Fridays till 9:00 A . YOUR ONE STOP DECORATING CENTRE • Church, Penetang. A teacher appreciation banguet was held, Thursday night, at the Church of God, when they honoured four who had served over 25 years, also honoridg the outgoing superintendent, Mrs, Verona Snider, co FIWY 21 OPEN ALL YEAR OUR CENTRAL LOCATION RAND BEND ji) JAMS MEDICAL NI CENTRE 0 HARWOOD DRUGS it POST OFFICE 9.5:30 CLOSED WED, & SUN, OFF SEASON 238-8540 NOTICE Third installment of Grand Bend Taxes due Sept. 30, 1976 (If you do not have a tax notice please contact Clerk's Office). • The first fall meeting of the Grand Bend Women's Institute was held Thursday afternoon at the home of president, Mrs, Nola Taylor, when 16 members and one visitor assembled for a pot luck luncheon. Roll Call was answered by "A verse from an old school book". A collection of old school books were on display, one dating to 1885. An invitation was accepted from Elimville W.I. to attend their Halloween masquerade, October 13 at Vsborne Central School. The W.I. fall rally will be held in Dashwood October 4. The area convention dates are November 9 and 10 at Tillsonburg. A collection of $18.50 was taken at this meeting to be handed in for Tag day for South Huron Hospital, Discussion followed on a craft fair to be held this fall, Mrs. Alec Hamilton, as Curator, spoke to the ladies about the sand dunes, south of Grand Bend and some along Lake Ontario that .are unique in the world. She also gave excerpts from a talk given by F.W.I.O. President, Mrs. Herb Maluske, at the Conference last spring in Waterloo. The meaning of words, communication and lack of it. The motto, "Our heritage is a priceless treasure entrusted to our care", was given by Mrs. Hugh Morenz. Hostesses were Ann Fassold, Jeanne Kading and Annie Morenz. Personals Robin and Lawrence McVittie, Southampton, have spent two weeiks with their grandparents, Mr.•, & Mrs. Lawrence Johnson, while their parents were on vacation. Sunday guests with Mr. & Mrs. Orville Farrell were Mr. & Mrs. Frank McKenzie, Lucknow, and Mr. & Mrs. Alvin Rowe, Port Huron, Weekend guests with Rev, and Mrs. Harley Moore, were his aunt, Mrs. Harold Robbins, of near Toronto, and his parents, Mr. & Mrs. Russell Moore of Nokomis, Florida. Mr. & Mrs. George Latta and Mr. & Mrs. Orville Farrell, were Friday night guests of their aunt and uncle, Mr. & Mrs. Jim Prance and celebrated Freda's birthday. Mr. & Mrs. Louie Walker, of Pontiac, Michigan, spent a few days with their daughter and family, Rev. and Mrs. John Campbell, Laura Lee and Douglas. While here the "Walker s" celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary. They all travelled to Blyth on the weekend where they had pictures taken, and were dinner guests with Rev. Camp- bell's parents, Mr. & Mrs. A. Douglas Campbell. Mrs. Mae Holt and Beulah Halt visited, Monday, at Sarnia with Mr. & Mrs. Jack Riddock. Rev. H. Moore was guest speaker Sunday afternoon at Dashwood Calvary United church cemetery docoration day service, Eight members of the United church women met last Thursday evening at Mrs. Joan Eagleson's home for an executive meeting. Mr. & Mrs. Jack Smith of Wiarton visited Sunday with her father Ezra Webb and also with Mr. & Mrs. Art Finkbeiner. Other visitors with the Finkbeiners during the weekend were Mr. & Mrs. Jack McKenzie, Windsor and Mr. & Mrs, Charles Fink- beiner, of Florida, Mrs. Lynne (Garry) Desjar- dine and Brenda Desjardine spent three days in Toronto last week. They enjoyed their stay at Holiday Inn, shopping and CN Tower excursions. ALL IS LOST People who don't enjoy life as they journey along are the losers every day they live. Page 18 Times-Advocate, September 23, 1976 Grand Bend WI display old books The Grand Bend squirts baseball team played Saturday in the second annual tournament at Walton. In the first round Grand Bend beat Chepstow by a 3 to 2 score. Mark Boogemans hit a single and brought in Grand Bend's first run. Dean Watt had a triple in the fifth inning, Bobby Nichols hit a single in the seventh and stole home. This proved the best game of the day. In Grand Bend's second game they were beaten by Sebringville with an 8 to 4 score. Dean Courtney of Grand Bend hit a home run in the fourth inning. Sebringville won the Don Achillen Memorial trophy. The Grand Bend squirts coaching staff wish to thank the village of Walton for the in- vitation and the reception they received from the tournament organizers. This tournament was scheduled for Labor Day weekend but one of the tour- nament organizers, Don Achillen, was accidentally killed and the tournament postponed to September 18. sic( sPEcr4c&„ at the DON'T MISS OUR NEXT BIG Grand Bend's favourite entertainment • I With the churches New members gjoining the United church membership on Sunday morning were Mrs. Velma Huff from Exeter United '-...Shurch, Mr. & Mrs. Harvey Webb of First United Church, Timmins and Mr. & Mrs. Ralph McKinnon of First Presbyterian MR. AND MRS. JOSEPH TERPSTRA Our Lady of Mount Cthmel Church was the setting for the August 14 wedding of Miriam Rosenberg and Joseph Terpstra. The bride is the daughter of Elizabeth and Marinus Rasenberg, RR 3, Zurich and the groom's parents are Johanna and Nicholas Terpstra, RR 3, Brussels. Rev. J. G. Mooney officiated. The maid of honour was Ellen Greb and the bridesmaids were Caroline Rosenberg and Rosemary Terpstra. The best man was John Dekroon and guests were ushered by Adrian Rasenberg and Nick Terpstra. Janice Baersen was flower girl and the ring bearer was Paul Van Bakel. After a wedding trip to the Collingwood area the couple will take up residence at RR 3, Brussels. Elect slate at Thames Road By MRS. WILLIAM ROI4DE The election of officers took place as follows: president, Brenda Hodgert; vice president, Brenda Ballantyne; secretary, Bev Mellenger; press reporter, Laurel Hodgert; treasurer, Pauline Pym. Mr. & Mrs. Harold Robinson and Jan of Toronto spent the week-end with Rev. Barry and Mrs. Robinson. Mrs. & Mrs. Arnold ,Cann and Mr. & Mrs. Rick Parker were guests at the Taylor-Parker wedding on Saturday in Hensall United Church and the reception and dance at the Clinton Com- munity Centre Saturday evening. Rick Parker was an usher and Mrs. Parker was a bridesmaid. Mr. & Mrs. Glenn Jeffery, Alan and Connie were guests on Sunday with Mr. & Mrs. John McLauchlan of London. Mrs. Muriel Miller of Seaforth, Mr. & Mrs. Don Johns and family, Mr. & Mrs. Ken Johns and family of Staffa, Mr. & Mrs. Earl Rock of Walton, Mr. & Mrs. Fred Johns and Mr. Herb Bibby were Sunday guests with Mr. & Mrs. Barry Miller. The occasion was the birthdays of Kenny and Shelly Miller. Mr. & Mrs. Reg Hodgert, Grant, Brenda and Scot & Brian Dougall were Sunday evening guests with Mrs. Isabelle Cann, Exeter. Thirty-five people attended the Fellowship Group meeting at Elimville on Sunday evening, Mrs. Marty DeJonge welcomed everyone and Rev. Barry Robinson read a Scripture Lesson. Rev Wesly Ball of Gorrie spoke on his work as a chaplain in a maximum security prison and his views on some of the con- troversial issues of crime and punishment facing us today. The first 4H meeting "The Cereal Shelf" was held on Monday evening at the home of the leader Mrs. Judith Parker. Janet Bray is her assistant. 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