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HomeMy WebLinkAboutTimes-Advocate, 1980-04-09, Page 20Play Huron Country Playhouse had little success last week when they went to the grand Bend Chamber of Cenunerce with two requests. The Chamber turned down a request from the playhouse to use their tourist in- formation booth as a ticket, office. Secretary manager Bob Simpson said that the proposal had to be turned down for two reasons- -first, because the employee in the booth is paid by the South Western Ontario Travel Association (SWOTA), and therefore has to supply only PUBLIC SPEAKERS — Winners in the public speaking contest at Grand Bend public school are Barbie Lawson, who spoke on Petrolia, Mark Boogemans who told about his trip to a movie studio and Vern Iskauskas who spoke on the Bermuda Triangle. T-A photo Everyday low prices siiverwoods ' 2% BAG MILK 3qt. 1 .78 Westons WHITE BREAD 2/97( Can. No. 1 Creamery BUTTER lb. s1 .65 f42012110 )7° Golden Yellow BANANAS 24 oz. U.S. No. 1 CARROTS MEIMEDDIMUMME Can, No. 1 Coupon valid Thurs. April 10 and Friday CREAMERY April 1 lly6 p.m. to 9 BUTTER 95N lb. Limit one coupon item per $20 food order excluding cigarettes and tobacco. Westons Thin or Regular SANDWICH BREAD 24.z. 2/$1 Facial Tissue ItKimilEVIIEX 68( 200'9 Shamrock Brand BREAKFAST BACON 500 gr. 984 Save 80C pkg. 21111S11111113111111Nt Fresh Country Cut CHICKEN..51r SAVE 504 lb. Limit 2 family packs per coupon MOM 11111111111111 1111111111111 S.erittors play games Maxwell House INSTANT COFFEE 1.48 Chopmans ICE CREAM 2 litres 9 9 C 1 0 02, Fresh Ont. Pork LEG SCHNITZEL ,:5 1.98 Save Save 90a lb. SALE HOTSON LIGHTING Phone - 238-8240 1 Mile North of Grand Bend on Hwy. 21 CABLE LAMPS Buy 1 at Reg Price Get its mate at 1/2 price FIXTURES 10-50% off all Ceiling fixtures 30% off Paragon & Royal Albert China 5 piece place setting only of in-stock patterns Sale Starts Apr. 10 — 19th SENIOR CITIZENS Oplaw 0000 ON 1OIS0A0S PO ANT PIRSON AS YPAIK OF A0001 OWN 0000 re*StNi Allen OP Inca 60VOKHINT IONIC a Wellet. PDPerav U.10 SAVE 6% CASH OeSCOUNI ON TOUR PincHASS ON ANT IUISOAY Excluding Cigarette' nd orlon of loaf BABY BONUS CASH 1000 pAruir AllOrr•NCP CHP0o. Al ON reN000SP0T AHD SAVE 6% 0,00 Ofl 0000 TOOK Excluding igcnollos nd Manors of Sul GRAPEFRUIT Pantry Shelf Pieces & Stems Mushrooms 6/994 Sandwich Bags Sant Flush Toilet Bowl Cleaner Dietrichs Scone rolls ie eat Saltines Florida Red or White •AsiA RICT NEWS 'AN TWO MORE REASONS TO SHOP AT 238-2512 GRAND BEND Price Effective April 9 to April 15. Irk a' Tr Fresh Ont. Pork LEG ROAST • , ,b.78t SAVE 504 lb. whole 101 10 Ot 101 01 .10 Regular FRESH GROUND BEEF I b. al 38 'SAVE 504 lb. —onn‘iii—nxinn•NA 4.4 ..4antillIt41.;..ii ; 7 ,P994, 29 ritnai.Actvigatif April, 9,19810 Churches mark Easter, s conduct quiz mse loses two bids., weekend. Last summer 30' flags were put up on. Poles along Main. Street with a. few scattered along highway 21. This summer an additional 20 will be put up to fill in along the highway. A fireworks display will be put on by the Chamber on Sunday, June 29. If poor weather forces thp can- cellation, the fireworks will _0 w be held the next night, which is the Canada Day holiday, "'" Chamber members made Plans to spruce up the tourist booth at its new location, It was decided that the booth should be painted and stained, and a new sign erected. Shrubs and land- scaping will also be added, The chamber discussed the need for more public washrooms in the village. Simpson said that this is an ongoing problem, and once, sewers are operational, it may be alleviated. Members from SWOOP (South Western Ontario Organization, of Parachurists) came to the Chamber meeting to discu'is plans for Burgerfest. As part of the festivities, the jum- pers will be putting on a series of precision parachuting. GRAND BEND STORE HOURS Mon., Tues. Wed. Thurs. & Fri. Sat. Sunday 8 - 6 8 - 9 8 - 6 9 - 5 TELEPHONE 238-2512 Lake Huron fresh fish. 2/99t Bremner 2 lb. pkg We reserve the rig_ht to limit quantities. No 6% refund on <Woodland special, FILL HER UP.— One of the main problems which faced firefighters in their extinguishing of a fire at Pinery Provincial Park, Sunday, was a lack of portable water units. While a member of the Pinery fire department looks on, a volunteer pours water from his disabled unit into the operative unit. T-A photo THE TEND SPOT Ar-^%.,.•0 Ang New Season Fresh Lamb Mitchells Pure Apple Juice Libbys In Tomato Sauce Spaghetti Libbys in Tomato Sauce Aiphagetti BAG MILK FERTILIZER 44 lb $4.8 8 100% Pure Northern About 36 golden Agers from town. and country met Wednesday afternoon for their regular meeting in St, John's Parish, hall. President, Alex Hamilton read a ,pgem 'taster is coming,' Meeting opened with 0 Canada, Senior Citizens song and a sing song of favorites, with Vera. Kuntz providing piano music, It was announced the zone. Rally will be held in flenialt on. April 30. Bus trips were discussed. A tentative date for the .annual one day bus trip was 3 qt. munity centre. Speaker was Rev. Jim Sommerville of Compassion, from London. Soloist and song leader was Gary Karvel. United church news About 80 attended the Easter Sunrise service at 7.30 p.m, and the breakfast at 8.15 in the S.S. rooms, planned and served by Grand Bend couples club, Sunday morning. Rev. H. Moore and the • congregation read responsively the. Litany, "Healings from the empty tomb:" Anthems by the Couples Club choir were 'The Wonder of it all," and "Up from the grave He arose." Readings given were "Only the Gardener," by Elsie Keyes, "Nearly 2000 years ago..." by Jan Kobe, and "Life goes on," by Paula Taylor, Solos rendered were "He touched me," by Jan Weigand" and "Because He lives," by Millie Desjardine. The United church sanc- tuary was decorated with Easter lilies for the services held Sunday. Rev. H. Moore's sermon topic was "He is not here... He is Risen!" A lovely display case for the United Church Com- munion ware, was dedicated this morning in memory of the late Allan Miller, by his family. The Grand Bend Stewards are asked to meet on Wed- nesday evening, April 9th, at the church. Orpha club Fifteen 'members of the Orpha Club met Monday afternoon at Gert Flear's home. Louise Wilson presided in the absence of President, Irene Kennedy. Marjorie Mason read an opening poem "The day before April." Thank you notes were read from Sarnia Children's Aid and two of the members. A display of the ladies winter work was brought in which Will go to the Sarnia Children's Aid. Items con- sisted of 8 crib quilts, pyjamas, nighties, knitted articles and diapers. The ladies plan pot luck supper on April 21st, 6:30 p.m. at Mrs. W.F.B. MacLaren's home. Next regular meeting will be September 29, at Irene Kennedy's home. Meeting closed with an Easter poem by Minnie Cues. Lunch hostesses were Eva Bariteau and Susie Devine. Personals Mrs. Susie Devine was feted at a birthday dinner in honor of her 83rd birthday, Sunday, at the home of her daughter, Elda and Elgin Adams. Attending were her grand and great grand- children. Don arid Pauline Hendrick, Pamela arid Paul of Wyoming. Lanny and Pat Scrimegour , Anglela and Jeff of London. All ladies from the local churches are reminded that the Easter - Spring Ecumenical is being held Thursday evening April 10 at St. Johns Anglican Church at 8:00 p.m., being jointly convened by the Catholic and Anglican ladies groups. Mr. and Mrs. Keith MacLaren, Exeter, and Mrs. and Mrs. Jim MacLaren, Clinton, were dinner guests Wednesday, with their sister, Mrs, Raymond Kading. Jim Kennedy, of Toronto spent the weekend with his parents Clarke and Irene Kennedy. The Grand Bend Couples Club held a work meeting at the church Saturday evening, in preparation for the Sunrise service and breakfast. Give the Gift of Life at the Red Cross Blook Clinic' on Thursday April 10th 2:30 - 4:00 p.m. and 5:30 to 8:00 p.m. at the North Middlesex District High School, Parkhill. Art and Norah Webb are back at thei Green Acres home after wintering in Florida. Marie and George Chowen, of Southcott Pines, visited Tuesday with her mother, Mrs. Alice Aikens, at Hillside Nursing Home, near Mitchell. On their way home they travelled round by Goderich and were supper guests with their friend, Mrs. Elsie Keyes. United Church Women will be meeting Thursday af- ternoon, April 10 at 1:30 p.m. The Huron County Dairy Princess will speak and show -a film. Roll call to be an- swered by a shower of tea towels for Camp Menestung. All ladies welcome, Winners of the duplicate bridge game last week, held every Wednesday evening at St. John's Parish hall, were north-south, a tie, between Irene Ward, and Jules DeBrabandere, and Helen and Manning Jamieson, east-west, Joan Gosselin and Evelyii Scott. The Grand Bend Sunday school is planning, "Reunion 80," on June 8th. At this time all former members and teachers will be invited. Please advise Elsie Keyes at 238-8042, of anyone who would be interested in at- tending. Recent visitors with Mrs. Susie Devine were Mr. and Mrs. Ray La Fond, Toronto, and Mrs. F. Turple, Port Franks. The visitors also called to visit an aunt in Dashwood. Brent Hamilton spent the weekend with his Kennedy grandparents. Mr. and Mrs. Roy Flear visited Sunday at their son's, Ken and Sheila Flear in London. Week end visitors with Mrs. Eva Bariteau were her niece and family, Mr. and Mrs. Larry Shelton, Paul, Colleen and Jimmy. Mr. and Mr. Roy Morenz, Glenda and Tammy, were supper guests Sunday, with Glenn and Judy Thurman, Dania and Stacey. set for June MIL The lovely quilt which the Golden Age ladies had quilted was on display, Program felltures were a reading of how Easter was in 1912 by Elda Adams, Eva, Barteau read some humorous jokes. Matt Relouw played several mouth organ selections. A reading "Motor romance," by Marie Chowen provided hearty laughter. The balance of the af- ternoon , was spent playing Bingo. winners were Susie Devine, Vera Kuntz, Liz Relouw and Letta Taylor', BAYFIELD STORE HOURS ' Mon to Thurs. 9 to 6 Friday 9 to 9 Sat. 8 to• 6 Sunday 9-5 TELEPHONE 565-2791 C 4-Hgirl The "Macrame Marionettes", Grand Bend 4-H club number one, held meetings three and four, Tuesday evening at Marilyn Walper's home with 15 at- tending. • Meeting three roll call was, "How a room reflects your likes and personality." Discussion was on how your bedroom looks and a quiz on what your room is used for. The girls did a chart on how their bedroom is furnished and decorated 'filled in with pictures. Roorti measurements were to be completed and they began work on a free choice article. Meeting four roll call was, "Describe how the furniture in bedroom reflects its use." Furnishings, arrangements and floor plans discussed. The girls are to draft a diagram of their room. Next meeting will be at the town hall. The "Better Bedsides"4-H club number two, met for meeting seven at Trish Vandenbygaart's home last week. A quiz was held on macrame, color schemes and how to arrange fur- niture. Discussion followed on their project for Achievement day. Home assignment is to finish up the Record books. Anglican Church news The ladies group of St. Johns held their regular meeting, last Thursday afternoon with 15 in at- tendance. Hilda Smith was welcomed as a new member. Convener Thelma Brosseau presided for the meeting. She read a report from a church magazine concerning help for Northern missions in Canada. It was suggested that St. Johns ladies group join Trivitt A.C.W. of Exeter in helping missions. It was decided to postpone more euchre parties until early next fall. Discussion plans centred on the Easter Spring, ecumenical to be held at St. Johns onApril 10 at 8:00 p.m. A lawn sale will be held again this summer on Saturday August 2nd. Rev. G. Anderson will be showing slides at the May meeting. Church of God news Church of God members gathered Thursday evening for a Maundy Thursday service when the ordinances of the church were observed. Church of God children met Friday evening, and the youth and adults attended a "Good Friday" service. A special feature for the Good Friday and Sunday morning service was a cross erected at front of the church and the visual effect of lights focussed on the cross, and bouquets of flowers. Sunday evening service was cancelled at Church of God, as several car loads attended the Faith and Life Crusade at Zurich Corn- tourist information,, and secondly, because chamber thinks the booth should be used only to assist tourists. Simpson also cited lack of parking space as a reason for not allowing the booth to become a ticket office-. He said that the chamber does not want to upset their neigh- bours with an increase in traffic, The Playhouse's request for exclusive use of the chamber's sign at the Bank of Montreal, corner was also turned down. Last summer the playhouse had to use of the sign to announce their attractions en a full-time basis. Chamber decided that the playhouse would only be given the use of the sign if no one else wants, it. The portable sign was put up for the purpose of an- nouncing community events, and is, not to be used for anything commercial, Simpson said. The chamber decided that non-profit groups within the village would get preference for the use of the sign, In other business the chamber decided to erect their flags immediately following the Victoria Day Syrup Maple 14 oz. 14 oz. 48 Oz. 88( 2/9 8 2/9 84 I Limit one coupon item per $20 food order excluding cigarettes and tobacco. Tenderspot garden centre is now open for our customers' convenience. We have 4 fertilizer spreaders far use withany purchase of fertilizer. Green Up 7-7-7 Silverwoods 2% Coupon valid Thurs. 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