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Home My WebLink AboutTimes-Advocate, 1980-05-28, Page 19misico:14101 GUEST VEAKER VISITS* The Rev. Robert Witmer of Goderich talks to John Moore of Grand Bend, during a luncheon -in the Uniteci.Church basement. Mr, Witmer spoke at the church Sunday, He is soon going -to Japan to work as a missionary, Staff photo Public schoolc news Decorah? your horn with Dutiful CUSTOM DRAPES Choose the fabrics and the styles you want and Barb Whiting will custom nioke your drapes for you. Youcon also choose matching bedspreads and pillow shams, WHITING'S WAREHOUSE Main St. Exeter 235-1964 (NOW! IS THE BEST TIME FOR YOU TO BUY LUMBER ▪ DAVE CONKLIN To Bring You Lower Prices; We Bought Over 11 MILLION BOARD FEET OF LUMBER ... AND YOU'LL PAY MUCH "LESS FOR LUMBER NOW AT DISCOUNT DAVE'S -WE GUARANTEE IT! As you know, fewer*new homes are being built this year. As .a result, the entire North American lumber market is experiencing a major price decrease! We, at Discount Dave's, are currently paying as much as 40% LESS for lumb e r than we did last sum- mer. And we intend to pass the savings on to you! Furthermore, we bought over 11 million board feet of the finest lumber we could buy! And we bought it for less. So take ad- vantage of lower prices. Shop and save at Discou= ovce' Dave's! Pres. Discount Dave's LOTS OF FREE PARKING A DIVISION Or exied4e... LUMBER CO LTD Grand Bend DINI NG ROOM OPEN DAILY 5 p.m. - Midnight Try our new LONDON PIZZA 9 Baby S2 00 17 Small $3 00 14 Mr'd S4 On .16 X large $S 00 PHONE 238-2161 WE NAVE • Hard Cover Books • Paperbacks • Children's Books & Toys •Games for All Ages • Gifts • Good Selection of Magazines THE BOOK STORE 21 Main St. Grand Bend Phone 238-2508 The coffee hour was prepared and served by Irene Wilkinson and Joan Cole. Church of God News A group of ten boys and their leaders met Saturday evening al Church of. God. They played a ball game till dark. Back at the church, Doug Steckle conducted a. devotional on "Trust." The AAmoit4'..4 —irlefetr*N.N..0 ow.ory mtmel eapen.r Liopess. plan fish fry, flonitinci.te .exetutive. HORSEMAN SHOP — Laverne Jackson of Wyoming brought harnesses, saddles and several tools from his shop inWyoming to the pioneer day held at the Lambton Heritage Museum on May 25. Mr. Jackson started his shop five years ago as a retirement plan but finds that he's doing repairs eight hours a day. The Grand Bend Lioness Club held its monthly meeting on ThUrsday May 22 at the Green, Forest Motel, President Helen Elliott presided over this final regular meeting with 4Q members present, The club's. June meeting will be held at Oak-Weed inn and will , in- clude the installation of new officers for the upcoming 1980-81 year. The major awn for discussion was, the "Great Fish Fry," which will be held ' on Sunday June 22 of B,urgerfest weekend, The meal of fresh fish and salads will be served from 11 a.m. to 6p.m. in the big tent on the beach, " Final committee reports were also given at this meeting and it was agreed that the club had spent a • ,most successful year. This month's raffle gift was won by Lioness Sheila Teevins, Catholic Women meet The Catholic Women's 'League met Tuesday evening at the Alhambra hall, with nineteen in at- tendance. President Roberta . Walker presided. The meeting opened with the League prayer and scrip- ture. Minutes and a treasurer's report was giVen. by Nancy Stokkerman, The Christian Family life contribution was a reading, on disabled children given by Nette Pachlarz. Roberta 'reported on at- tending the C.W.L. 60th annual convention, held at Canterbury Inn, Sarnia, that she and Dean Kelders had attended earlier this month. Thirty tickets have been ordered for "Annie get your gun," for Tuesday, August 26 at 8:30. Members are asked to phone Huron Country Playhouse to reserve their seats together. "Christmas in July" will be featured at the June meeting when members are asked to bring in knitted articles of hats, scarves, mitts and sweaters which will go to help un- derpriveleged children as a / mission project to the North West Territories. The boat people ' being sponsored by the Grand Bend and Forest Catholic churches are in need of a good used freezer and garden hoes. Can anyone help? All tickets on the quilt being raffled are to be in by Auguest 24, Next meeting will be June 16, with a pot luck supper and members are to invite a friend. A tupperware party will be held after supper. Meeting closed with prayer. The door prize gift donated by Madeline Dalton was won by Angie Backx. Anglican Church news Canon James conducted the service at St. John's by the Lake, Anglican church, Sunday, because the regular Rector, Rev. George Anderson is vacationing in Europe. • On the Whitsunday in the Anglican faith, Canon James compared God to the magnitude of the ' Rocky Mountains. He told us , the "permanence," the "majesty" the "stability" and the eternal beauty of the mountains is like theglorious Faith in God. Many week end residents and holiday visitors from United States attended the service enjOyed pizza for lunch. Upcoming next Sunday June I. will be special children's day services featured at both morning and evening, lathe evening a film "$tolen Watermelon"- will be shown. United Church News Guest minister at the United Church Sunday morning service was the Rev. Robert Witmer, Mr. Witmer is a -native of Goderich, Ontario. In 1969 he went to Japan as a teacher of English, and after two years became involved in a coffee house ministry. In Japan he met and married his wife Kelko and together they decided to return to. Canada so that Robert might seek ordination in the United Church of Canada, On Thursday May 15 he was ordained as United Church minister at the meeting of London Conference held in Wesley Knox United Church, London. In a. few weeks, he and his wife and children, will be returning to Japan where he will begin his ministry in a'rural area, Rev. Witmer gave an inspiring sermon on the importance of Christian faith and summed it up by telling us to take up, our Cross and follow Jesus. Scripture readings were from The Epistle, 1 Cor. 1:18- 31, and The Gospel, Mark Choir anthems today were "Blessings" and "Take my life and let it be," with flute accompaniment by Dawn Crabe. A presentation of Mission and Service Certificate of Merit, from United Church Headquarters in Toronto, was made by Rev. H. Moore, to Mrs. Clarke Kennedy, 'Chairman of the Mission and Service fund for Grand Bend Pastoral charge. This 'achievement was made by exceeding the national average of 7.2 per cent. This church's donation to mission• and service was 21.3 per cent. The Grand Bend Session meeting scheduled for Wednesday June 4 has been postponed until Tuesday June 10, Personals , Passengers boarding the bus at • Grand Bend, for the three day Rochester Lilac Festival tour were Katie 'Vincent," Jean Sharen, Marjorie Mason, Nola Taylor, Dorothy and Verna • • MacGregor of Parkhill, Nola Gerry of Strathroy, Floyd Enright of town. . This trip included a stop at Niagara Falls, and a visit to Sonnenburg Gardens, which featured statues of classical figures, water fountains, streams, reflecting ponds and a 40 room stone man- sion, Next they went to Highland Park to view flowers and lilacs. They also saw the planetarium, the world's only computerized facility, which cost over three million dollars to build. On day three, they visited the Eastman-Kodak com- pany where 28,Q00 people work in more than 194 buildings spread over 2000 acres. Following the service of worship at Grand Bend United Church, Sunday morning a' social hour and lunch was served by United 'Church women. This was an opportunity to meet Rev. Robert Witmer, who was accompanied by his Mother, Mrs. Jean. Wiftner, of. 0)0001. Dtte to the illness of one of the Witmer's small children; his wife Who., and the children were Unable .to ' come to. Grand Bend, Mrs, Margaret Maven, of Guelph is visiting this week with Beulah. Holt, Mrs. Laird Hendrick is a patient in University hospital, London, • Vern Ridley who has been a patient at South Huron hospital,. Exeter, returned home. • Seven tables were in play at the weekly duplicate bridge game held last Wednesday night at St. John's Parish hall. Winners were north-south, Nancy and Griff Thomas, east-west, Jack and Mary O'Connor. Summer visitors. and. holidayers are welcome to ,come. • Rest Wishes are extended to Kim Hendrick and. James Pinder, son of Mr, and Mrs. James Pinder, Exeter, who were married Saturday May 24 at '3:30 p.m, ' at Grand Bend United Church. Sunday Visitors with Lorne and Loreen Devine were her brother Gordon Weiberg; of Waterloo, cousins Mr. and Mrs, George McArthur, and friends Mr, and Mrs. Harold Sloan of Wallacetown. Gordon also , visited his father Fred Weiberg at Blue Water Rest home. Colonials lose to-Tax, .en winning .streak FISHERMAN'S COVE OPEN NOW FROM 11:30 8:00 p.m. everyday Kit Monday-, sent in to the Education Centre at 200 Wellington be presented to the public at thed Bend B' did better than their mentors, the school tonight and The B's beat Lucan 4-3 in a Streets Sarnia before June 2. tomorrow night. The show is closely fought match. Nick The education committee under the direction of Vandenberk score three will consider all these teacher John Moore, times for the B's while Bill' concerns at their meeting on. , June 4. A final text book list for the fall term will be established after that. Grand Bend Public School is going to be well represented at the Young Authors Conference at. Lambton College, Sarnia, on June 3. Attending the conference and reading from their own creative writing will be Harold Johnson, Shawn Rayson, Michael Bressette, Jeff Mathers, Steve Mathers, Steven Lingard, Jim Ansley, and Cathy Norris. Several alementary schools in Lambton County will be attending the con- ference, according to principal Betty Fitchett. Also at the conference, Grand Bend public school will be presenting their version of Anne of Green Gables. Anne of Green Gables will Located et.:. Thompson-Warner Plymouth-Chrysler Open 1 Days Concerned parents can find out 'what their children will be reading in school next year. The , Lambton County P oard of Education has repared a list of text books that they are considering for use next year in'both elementary and secondary schools. Residents of the north Lambton area can view the' list at North Lambton Secondary School in Forest. Forms are available to be filled out by anyone with concerns about the text books. The forms must be Grand Bend Colonials. Mennen counted once. Soccer team.tasted defeat Practise for the yOunger for the first time this season, players and girls continues They lest to the Arkona on various nights of the team,, Taxandria, 2.1. Dave week. Nolan scored the only Grand Bend. goal. Last summer the Colonials only lost one game during the entire season and playoffs, This year they were Continuing their winning streak with regular league games as well as taking a tournament trophy, §pokesnian for the team Tony Mennen said that the Colonials just didn't seem able to get the ball past the Taxandria goalie., Mennen said .thut the unexpected loss would be good for the Grand I Bend team, and prevent •Textbook list available from becoming too lt • ' acen . comp This. season's new team, FISH & CHIPS CHICKEN & CHIPS SHRIMP & CHIPS LIGHT LUNCHES Eat In or Take Out Grand Bend 63 River Road 238-2025 PIZZA DELIGHT GRAND OPENING — New owners of Grand Bend Pizza Delight Janice and Bill Peckitt look on as John McHugh of Pizza Delight, Toronto and Grand Bend Reeve Robert Sharen make the draws for winners of free pizzas and desserts. Monday-Thursday 11 a.m. - 12 midnight Friday-Saturday 11 a.m.- 2 a.m. Sunday 11 noon - 10 p.m. Highway 21 South Pick-up and Eat-in 238-8330 •