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HomeMy WebLinkAboutTimes-Advocate, 1980-04-30, Page 18NOTICE GRAND BEND PUBLIC SCHOOL KINDERGARTEN REGISTRATION May 5, 1980 9 a.m.- 4 p.m, years of age on or before December 31, eligible for Kindergarten in September. the school 238.2091 for an appointment Fitchett Principal Children 5 1980 are Please call Car & Truck Rentals Low rates by the day, week, month "We've got your wheels" Located at... Thompson-Warner Plymouth-Chrysler Open 7 Days 11014PSON -WARNER Or 7 d.,0 hophi to ad with" GRAND BEND 23a-2391 111111111111111111111111111 il2t--111W Mary's musings BY MARY ALDERSON the bank where peopie, make the eftference Preparations are final for LioneseMmi 2A Tirne0-ACiVo a s, April 30, 1980. Swim program plans underway SKATING TROPHIES — Laurie Prout of the Exeter figure skating club was the guest speaker and presented the Christmas Place trophies to Lisa Hamather, Tracey Erb and Cnthy Brenner at the annual banquet of the Zurich-Grand Bend figure skating club, Staff photo Advice from Port Stanley About people you know • Mrs. Ervin Latta, of Waterloo, visited Wednesday at her sister's, Mr. and Mrs, Lorne Devine, and the girls visited their father Fred Weiberg, at Blue Water Rest home. RAINY DAY PLAYERS — Even wet weather couldn't keep these boys from playing outdoors. Matthew Venning, 6, and brother Timmy, 2, played in the rain while their mother shopped in Grand Bend Monday. They were supposed to wait in the car, mother said. T-A photo Grand Bend Chamber of Stanley in pursuing their Commerce has sought help idea of changing Civic from the village of Port holiday. The chamber would Sympathy of this com- munity is extended to members of the late Willis Gill's family. Funeral ser- vice was held last Wed- nesday for Mr. Gill, at T. Harry Hoffman Funeral 'home Dashwood: Pallbearers were Clare MacGregor, Walter Nicholson, Alan Walper, Gordon Brown, Gordon Mawson and Larry Grogran. Flower bearers were Glen Miller, Stan Lovie, Alex Turnbull, Ivan Hodgins, Keith Gill and Allan Hayter. Rev. H. Moore officiated and interment was at Grand Bend cemetery. United Church women served lunch and refresh- ments to more than 100 relatives and friends, following the service, in the S.S. rooms of United Church. Mrs. Susie Devine at- tended a birthday dinner, last Tuesday evening, for her youngest great grandchild. Gregory Hendrick on the occasion of his first birthday, at the home of his parents, Howard and Yvonne Hen- drick and family Grand. Bend Lioness Club met for itS monthly meeting on Thursday evening ,April 24, at the green Forest, President, Helen Elliott presided over the meeting which saw 35 Lioness in attendance, along with two prospective members and five guests from the London. East Lioness club. President Helen pointed out that Lioness is the biggest service club in the world with the Grand Bend Lioness club being the largest in our district, (Total membership at present is 45) Final preparations were made for Mini Vegas night which will be held May 3rd at Gord and Jean's. The price is $15.00 a couple which in- cludes a buffet dinner from 7 to 9 p.m. and a chance in the elimination draw. This year's prize is a week end for two at the Chelsea Inn, in Toronto. Tickets are available at Grand Bend decorating centre or at the door that night. The Lioness are also planning a bicycle rodeo which will be open to all area children. This will be held on May 10th at 10 a.m. at Grand Bend Public School. It is hoped that this will en- courage safer bicycling as children feel more capable of handling themselves while riding their bikes. Diane Bexton and Mary Roberts won the raffle gift this month. Orpha Club meets Twenty three members and friends of the Orpha Club, met Monday evening, at Mr. W.F.B. MacLaren's home, for their last meeting of this season, This was held in the form of a pot luck, cold smorgasbord supper. President Irene Kennedy opened reading a poem on "Spring", and saying grace. Two former members were present at this meeting. Mary Yeo, of Sarnia and Mrs. Lennea Statton, of White Rock, B.C. Members voted to send a donation of $10.00 to Bunny Bundle. Louise Wilson, reported the offering was $62.00. Irene thanked Rosie Grigg and her helpers for the crib quilts they had made to go to Lambton County Childrens Aid at Sarnia. During the social time of the evening games of Court Whist were played. Winners were; High - Mary Yeo, Low - Marjorie Mason, Lucky Chair - Eva Bariteau, Orpha Club meetings will resume again on September 29, Catholic ladies meet Twenty three members of the Catholic Women's league met last Monday evening at the Alhambra hall. President Roberta Walker opened with the League prayer and a Bible reading. Minutes from the March meeting were read by Nancy Take Off Into The GREAT OUTDOORS MultI.Use Ramchargers Family Hardtop or Summertime Convertible (See one in our showroom!) Perfect for hauling a boat or trailer, out-of-the-way fishing or exploring trips — or lust plain fun driving! Stokkernians A thank you letter had been received by the ladies from their adopted family in India, Mary Mennen read a passage from the Catholic Family life book. Gara Peters and Nette Parchlarz will look after this next month. Roberta thanked all those who had helped at the Easter Ecumenical held at St. Johns Anglican church earlier this month, Roberta Walker and Dene Kelders were appointed delegates to attend the 60th annual C.W.L. Convention to be held in Sarnia May 6th and 7th, The ladies had received a letter from Sarnia C.W.L. which concerns allowing children under 16 to receive abortions and birth control devices without parents knowledge or consent. They were asked to let their.M.P.s know that they are not in favor of this. Plans were discussed for the C,W.L, group to attend a musical at Huron Country Playhouse this summer. The lklies have been asked to canvass for Flowers of Hope in the Grand Bend area. It was voted to send $66.00 to Development and Peace Concerns in third world countries and to send $22.00 to missions. Plans are underway to hold a pot luck supper, followed by a Tupperware party for their June meeting. New membership fee for 1981 will be increased to $5.00. During the social time a few games of bingo were played. Next meeting will be Tuesday May 20th. Church of God news Several Church of God members attended The family life film seminar, held Thursday and Friday evenings at Exeter High School. Special music at Church 9r God morning, service were two solos by Kathy Steckle, entitled "Mountain top," and "I am a servant." Kathy directed the evening service at Church of God and played piano for the singing. Kathy, who is attending the Alberta Bible Institute, is home on holiday with her parents, Mr, and Mrs. John Steckle, accompanied by her fiance, Lloyd. Moritz. ' Church of God youths met Friday night for a time of fellowship, and games at the public school gym and lunch, United church news The sacrament of baptism was held Sunday morning at Grand Bend United Church, when Amanda Dawn Jen- nison, daughter of Steven and Tammy Jennison, and Lisa June Jennison, daughter of Douglas and Brenda Jennison, were baptised by Rev. H. Moore, Flowers decorating the sanctuary today were placed in loving memory of Willis Gill by his family, and flowers from the Collins - VVillert wedding. Jim Love and Evaline Jennison were installed as Elders of Grand Bend United Church. Choir anthems were "Blessing", and "Praise the Lord", with flute ac- companiment by Dawn Crabe. The scriptures were Luke 13: verses 1-9. Sermon topic was "The will of God or the will of man." On Sunday evening, May 4th at 7:30 p.m. the Rev. Maurice Boyd will be guest speaker at Wesley-Willis Anniversary, Clinton. The congregation of that church invites you to worship with them at that time. There will be a Hi-Teen week-end camp at Menesetung, May 16th to 19th, with John Greenwood. $25.00 is the cost of the weekend, Rev. H. Moore has registration forms. decided to emulate Erma Bombeck. I'll let you know when Johny Carson wants me to be on the Tonight Show.) After the fun and games at a plastic container party, you get down to business. You hear about the new containers that no longer need burping, and you get to try the magic lids on the new juice containers. Before you know it, you've ticked off an ice cream holder, a left-over container (an old cottage cheese container will never do), a new container that separates your hot dogs in the freezer, and other items too numerous to mention. And thanks to you, your hostess is honoured with a huge set of plastic can- nisters. It's gratifying to know that because of your generosity, your hostess will never have stale potato chips on hand. Besides you would have felt guilty if the sales hadn't been high enough for her to "earn" those cannisters. Then comes the big question — who will hold the next party? You keep your head down and intently study the veins in the leaves of the plant on the end table beside you. The excuses come in from all directions. "I'll be too busy planting" -- that's a good one. "I'm into spring housecleaning" -- even better. Suddenly all eyes are on you, and you realize you're the only person in the room who hasn't said anything. "I don't have any friends to invite" you blurt out. Which probably explains why you haven't been invited to any plant, pot or needlepoint parties. * )1^ Not purchasing make-up at last week's make-up party was easy. My hairdresser husband carries a full line of top quality make-up in his shop. For me to purchase anything else would be unthinkable. But I didn'ttell the demonstrator that until I had undergone the full facial. Now my husband wants me to invite all my friends over for a demonstration of his brand of make-up and hair care products. For- tunately, I don't have any. Friends, I mean. like Grand Bend council to declare Civic holiday on a day other than the first Monday in August, preferably during the off- season. The village of Port Stanley declares Civic holiday in September so that all banks and services remain open on the first Monday in August for 'the benefit of tourists. Secretary - manager of local chamber, Bob Simpson, says that he received a reply to his request for more in- formation from the village of Port Stanley. Port Stanley council says that it receives full co- operation from the Brewer's Retail, the L.C.B.O. and the banks, as well as the other businesses in the village. The municipal government also told the chamber that it felt that. changing the holiday was beneficial to the village. Last month the Grand Bend chamber wrote a letter to village council asking them to not declare Civic holiday on the first Monday in August so that the liquor and beer stores would remain open. At the suggestion of councillor Keith Crawford, the village decided to regard the letter as an April Fools joke. Councillor Harold Green said that the liquor store would not remain open on Civic holiday because of union .contracts. Simpson says that many members of the chamber executive were not happy when council treated their letter as a joke. He says that the Chamber would like to see services remain open on that holiday for the benefit of tourists and particularly American visitors. Simpson says that he does not know what course of action the chamber will take in trying to get the municipality to change the holiday. He says that the problem will be discussed at the next Chamber meeting. Ova ,c.0(NeN1 X‘t9 CA ticE R The Grand Bend swim program is in the process or hiring three instructors for this summer,, according to program director Barbara SOuthcott, Mrs. 'Southcott says that three pools have been donated to the program for lessons. This season, lessons will be held at the pools, of Tony Relouw, RR 2, Grand. Bend, and Jerry Eagleson and Jack Eagleson, both of Southcott Pines. "People are so good to donate pool time. It's a real co-operative community effort," Mrs. Southcott said, Mrs, Southcott said that a swim program has been in operation for several summers. She says that many local people feel that it is important for 'their children to have swimming lessons because of the proximity to the lake. The program began many years ago with life guards teaching on a part time basis in the lake. It was later moved to motel or private pools because the weather forced too many cancelled lessons in the lake. Lessons for all ages and categories will be available. Classes last six weeks. They work in conjunction with both the Red Cross and the Royal Life Saving Society. They hope to teach from pre- beginners to bronze medallion. They also want to hold lessons for adults. Mrs, Southcott said that the Legion Hall has been made available for water safety lessons on rainy days. They also hope to have canoe lessons 'on the old river bed, in canoes supplied by South- cott Pines, Mrs. Southcott added that village council has been most co-operative, and that clerk Louise Clipperton has been very helpful with the organization of the program. Winners of the duplicate bridge game held last Wednesday' night in St. John's Parish hall were, north-south, Helen and Manning Jamieson, east- west, Mary and Jack O'Connor. Mr, and Mrs. Elgin Adams, and Mrs. Susie Devine, spent last weekend in London, with the Adam's daughter and son-in-law, Pat and Lanny Scrimeg our , Angela and Jeff. While in Landon they also visited Mr. and Mrs. Leonard Patterson. Mr. and Mrs. Roy Morenz, Glenda and Tammy, of town, and Sharon Morenz, of Boca Raton, Florida, were Sunday night supper guests in London with, Mrs. and Mrs. Ernest Morenz, Cheri and Michelle. Lawrence McVittie, of Southampton has . been holidaying this past week at his grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence Johnson. Mr. and Mrs. Art Webb, attended the 60th wedding anniversary, Saturday, of his brother, Mr. and Mrs. Edgar Webb, of St. Catharines. Rev. Harley Moore, ac- companied by Bob Southcott, attended Huron- Perth Presbytery meeting, a day last week, held at Thamesview United Church in Fullerton. cv - "Part•Time" ,t\ 4 X 4 Improves fuel economy FoldAlp Rear Nv' Bench Seat Handles cargo ar people with ease. At. Eye•Appeat Looks You'll be the envy of your neigh- bourhood. 1980 Dodge Ramchargers Mon,-Fri. 9-9, Sat. 9-6, Sun.12-5 certificate Area's Largest Selection Buying or Leasing Onr Prices Make It El OPEN 7 DAYS TAKE A TEST DRIVE . . . GET $50 When you cease to be a student and join the work force, your popularity in- creases. I noticed this when people started inviting me to par ties. For years, I was envious of my married or working girlfriends who were con- tinually attending a variety of parties. Because I was a poor student, I was never included. Then finally this year, the invitations started coming in. I attended my first -- uh — plastic container party. Last week I was even invited to a make-up party, Soon I hope to go to them all — the needlepoint parties, the plant parties, the soap parties -- even pot parties -- the kind you you cook in, not the kind you smoke. I had heard so much about the great fun my married and working friends had at plastic container parties. To begin with you play games and everyone relaxes. I remember well my first game at a plastic container party. Each of us had to kick off one shoe and put it in the centre of the room, then see how quickly we could retrieve it. It was a little hard to relax and have fun in a room full of strangers where everyone was staring at your big toe which was protruding from your panty hose. There were even prizes awarded after the games — some lucky ladies went home with a new plastic measuring cup or a plastic spatula. In her best seller "The Grass is Always Greener Over the Septic Tank", Erma Bombeck devotes an entire chapter to plastic container parties. Only she refers to theta as "Suckerware" parties. I wonder if she's talking about the way the plastic con- tainers burp out the air, or the purchasers, when she uses the word sucker. (By the way, Erma is my current idol. Fused to want to grow up just like Mary, in the old Mary Tyler Moore show. But my ambitions switched from television to radio when WKRP went on the air. I wanted to be a newsperson just like Daily or Les Nessman — not that I wouldn't prefer to look like Jennifer. Now that I'm into writing this column, I've Chamber seeking holidayswitch On Monday, May 5th Toronto Dominion in Grand Bend is mov- ing from temporary premises to a permanent location at 24-81 Crescent Street, To celebrate, Manager Jud Bumstead and his staff are holding an Open House on Wednesday, May 7th -from 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Drop in and join the staff for ,light refreshments and a look around the new branch. While you're there ask about ID's way of ser- ving.your banking needs. PINERY FLEA MARKET Open Every Sunday May 4th - Sept. 28 3 miles south of Grand Bend, Ont. Hwy. 21 238-8382 Come to our Open House BANKING HOURS: - Monday to Thursday 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Friday 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Come in and find out for yourself...that at Toronto Domi- nion people really do make the difference.