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HomeMy WebLinkAboutTimes-Advocate, 1980-06-25, Page 20JUNIOR STARS — The Bluewater Motel 'team wheeled their bed to victory in an easy win at the Great Grand Bend Bed Race. Staff photo 4,41 learn outdoor living SMOKED FISH NORM DAWE, Prop. HWY. 21, ST. JOSEPH 236-7705 B B 0 0 0 B a B At The Playhouse GIANT FIREWORKS DISPLAY On Main Beach at dusk Monday, June 30 Family Fun Grand Bend. Style For further information contact Grand Bend and area Chamber of Commerce. Box 248, Grand Bend, Ont. -ft NOM 1TO 238.2001 1. (Tues., July 1 in case of inclement weather) Visit Grand Bend and enjoy: Safe, Sandy Beaches, Boating, Tennis, Golf, Camping, Restaurants, Entertainment, Amusement Cen- tres, Live Theatre, Zoo and shopping seven days a week including holidays. 5. To help make your Ontario holiday more fun, you should now have received home delivery of your very own "Ontario—yours to discover!" vacation guide which outlines, by region and by route, many of our province's holiday delights. Other handy guides,are yours for the asking: Accommodation. This booklet provides you with detailed information on where to stay. how much you'll pay, and what facilities are available. Camping. A booklet that tells you about the facilities at all private and provincial campsites throughout the province. Boating. A wealth of marine facilities with maps of specific water routes and things to see and do along the way. Fishing & Hunting. dntario is still one of the best places to fish and hunt, and this guide tells you where. Summer Events. Ontario is bursting at the seams with things to do and see. This booklet highlights the events and dates in June, July and August. For your copy of any of these publications, write: Ontario Travel, Queen's Park, Toronto, M7A 2E5. Or call collect: 416-9654008 Larry Grossman, Minister of Industry and Tourism William Davis, Premier Ontario The Fleet4ifooll Cabinets Truck stops at DISCOUNT DAVES BEND D = STORE ONLY 1 980 Mfr. ID is_ius7g. KITCHEN CABINETS & VANITIES- We're selling cabinets and vanities right off the truck. Also huge savings on stereo component stands and modular wall units. At closing time on Sat., June 28/80 the truck leaves and the sale is over. All sales strictly cash and carry. Wedding Invitations Personal Stationery & Address Labels HARWOOD DRUGS Ltd. !4.‘ 238-8540 Beside Post Office 22, 81 CRESCENT GRAND BEND, ONT. Palle 4A Times-Advocate, June 25, 1980 Grand Send church news Flowers decorating, the Sanctuary this morning were placed in loving memory of the late Mrs. Elfriede Alwine Siebert, another of (Charlotte) Mrs. H.T. Terry Gaudry, by the family, ' The Grand. Bend. Couples Club are holding a Lawn and Bake Sale on Saturday, July 5th,, on the church lawn. Any donations for same may be left at the Manse, or can be picked up by phoning the following: Larry Lovee - 238- 8395, LeRoy Keyes - 238-8042, and Don Weigand - 237-3418. Catholic church news The Catholic Womens League met last Monday evening at the Alhambra hall with 20 members and 7 guests attending. All enjoyed a pot luck supper at 7 p.m. President, Roberta Walker, opened with the League prayer and scripture. Minutes of May meeting were read by Nancy Stokkermans and a treasurer report given by Karen Smeekens, Thee Stokkerman's read a letter from the group's adopted family in India. An invitation was received from the Bornish C.W.L. to come and hear speaker Freida McDonald, of London, at the Sacred Heart school gym, speaking on her experience teaching illiterate adults. • The Christian Family Life topic will be given at the next meeting by Adrianna and Wilma Smeekens. Discussion followed on two bake sales to be held in August and a summer pic- nic. Ann Baltessen closed the meeting. The travel prize donated by Angie Backx was 1111111111161111111011111111.11111111111aluitimitwalliationinewujilitinnill111.1.11611111111611111.1.111.616.1111,11101.10.1.110.1.101011.11111.1011111111111111 11 a • Come and Celebrate just accepted the position of 1HOIAPSON -WARNER '141. People ft Deed Wtek artistic director at Theatre" ow? .kin GRAND BEND 238-2391 London for the upcoming season. S S a S a S S 11111111111111111011111111111111IIIIIIIIIIIIMMMIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIMUMMIII11111111111111111111111111M11111111111111111Mmi NORM'S BLUEWATER SMOKED FISH LOFT NOW OPEN The Sacrament of Holy Communion was held, Sunday morning at the United church. At this time the new Communion glass holders, for the side pews of the church were dedieated, The holders were purchased and installed by United Church Women, Rev. H. Moore's sermon topic was, "Church Mem- bership: Convenience or Covenant" Choir anthems were, "All Glory, Love, and Power to Thee," and "Precious Lord." Field Day Grand Bend Public School produced two winners at the Central Field Day in Forest last Wednesday. Barbie Lawson won the junior girls title at the meet and Dave Gratton took the bantam boys championship. Both were winners at Grand Bend public school's field day previously. They 'were competing with students from all elementary public schools in north Lambton. Several other Grand Bend students took red ribbons in various events. OPP report Ontario Provincial Police at Pinery Park laid 16 charges under the liquor licence act during the week of June 15 to 21. There were 14 charges under the high- way traffic act laid. Six people were charged under the provincial parks act. They handled two trespass complaints. One missing person was investigated, and one theft was investigated. PETER WARNER President THANK YOU AREA CAR BUYERS, YOUR TERRIFIC RESPONSE TO OUR 10 DAY WINDSHIELD SALE WAS OVERWHELMING I assure you that our policy of bringing you the lowest prices posii- ble will continue. I hove instructed my staff io show me personally every offer THEY can't accept before it is refused. Our sole hos left us with a good supply of choice used cars and trucks - most very low mileage 'and priced right. So hurry for best selection, our exclusive SATISFACTION OR MONEY BACK guarantee on used vehicles makes buying easier and safer. REMEMBER If you don't get the T.W. Price, you'll never know if you're pay- ing too much. OPEN 7 DAYS Mon.-Fri. 9.9 Sot. 9.6 Sun. 12-5 won by Jean Mommersteeg. At the conclusion of the meeting a tupperware party was held. which was quite successful and realized a profit of $60.00, Hostess gifts were won by Lea Schepers and. Rita Smits. Next regular meeting of the group will be held Sep- tember 22 at .8 p.m. at the Alhambra Hall. Anglican church news Rev. G. Anderson's ser- mon, Sunday morning, at St. Johns Anglican church, was taken from the lesson of the writing of Luke, Chapter 15, verses 1-7, concerning the parable of the lost lamb- preparing Jesus to a shepherd. The congregation was reminded of the lawn sale on August 2nd. If anyone wiShes to donate articles, please phone 238-2074 or 238-2779. The coffee hour hostesses today were Irene Brock and Elizabeth Brounlee. Church of God Guest minister, Sunday morning and evening at Church of God was Rev. D.L. Howlett, of London Bible Society. Morning sermon topic was taken from first Kings, verses 1-13. Soloist was Marian Steckle, singing, "Through it all," ac- companied on piano by her son Doug. At the evening service Rev. Howlett showed a film, "Springs of Living water," about the country of Haiti. Music in the evening 'service was a solo by Alex Desjardine, "Tell me His name aaain," Grand Bend 4-H club, No. one, held their organization meeting at Rita Smits home, on "Outdoor Living." Leaders are Rita Smits and Margaret Smits. Officers elected were President - Rose Vandenberk, Vice President Teresa Baltessen, secretary - Joanne Smits, press reporter - Helen Vlemmix. Rollcall was answered by 10 mem- bers by telling, "What I hope to learn from this project." The girls completed a fitness test of sit ups, static hang, standing jump, 200 metre sprint and an obstacle and every Wednesday in August 10-12 a.m. The price for the whole series is $2.00, or ,25 cents for individual sessions. Wedding Kerry Flear, daughter of Mrs. and Mrs. Dennis Flear, of Godfrey, near Kingston, was married Saturday, to Howard Ho, son of Mrs. Ho *and the late Mr. Ho, of the Phillipines, at Grand Bend United church with Rev. H. Moore officiating, at 12:30 Bridesmaids were a cousin, Susan Flear, and bride's sister, Marie Flear. Best man was Gordon Flear and ushers were Bradley and Scott Flear. ' David' Flear, a great grandson of Roy and Gert Flear, was ring bearer. Wedding music was played by the bride's great, aunt, Irene Kennedy. Around 40 attended a wedding dinner at the Village Inn. Guests were present from Dorchester, Toronto, London 'and Kingston area, The young couple will be living in Calgary. Former Grand Bend man dies Funeral service was held, Tuesday at 2 p.m., for Delbert Mason, of London, from T. Harry Hoffman funeral home Dashwood, Rev. Harley Moore, of- ficiated, and interment was in Grand Bend cemetery. Mr. Mason is survived by one sister (Della) Mrs. Thomas Baird, and one brother Lloyd (Pat) Mason, and area folks boarded the bus at Grand Bend at 7:00 a.m. travelling south through Bothwell, Chatham Tilbury, Leamington and arriving at Point Pelee National Park at noon. All boarded the tour train, with a stop at a picnic area overlooking Lake Erie for our lunch break, From here a stop was made at the famous mile long board walk through the marsh. Many completed the mile long walk and others enjoyed the observation tower to view the area. The next stop was at Jack Miner's bird sanc- tuary and then to the Colasanti Cactus and tropical garden, which feature a tropical won- derland of exotic birds and gardens, domestic animals, flowers and plants, Travelling home by way of Wallaceburg and along the Blue Water route of St. Clair River where several huge boats could be seen. The supper stop was at the Ponderosa Steak house in Sarnia. A hymn sing was enjoyed on the. last lap of the journey home. A good time was had by all, and a perfect day weatherwise, Driver, Norm Walper was thanked for his patience and good driving and he received a hearty handclap. Mrs. Patricia King, Toronto, attended the wedding, Saturday of her nephew Howard Ho, to Kerry Flear, and visited with Irene and Clarke Kennedy. both of Grand Bend, also a number of nieces and nephews. Predeceased by one sister, Irene, and brothers Emery, Mansel, Roy, Edward, Arnold and Lawrence, Pallbearers were six nephews Stephen Baird, Tom Baird Jr., Paul Mason, Peter Mason, Bill Snell, and Jerry Lamontagne. Everyone in Grand Bend is happy to see summer weather arrive, and at Huron Country Playhouse, they're particularly pleased. Last week's rain and cool temperatures made things uncomfortable for the actors and actresses who were rehearsing in the old barn for the opening of Private Lives tomorrow. Rain clattering on the roof of the old barn made it impossible for them to hear each other at times, and cool winds were felt through the cracks in the walls. But director Bernard Hopkins says he is happy with the staff . at the playhouse - "They bring us cardigans, coats, hats, gloves and hot soup." Hopkins is directing Private Lives having come to the playhouse from Theatre London where he recently directed the much talked about Equus. He has With Mary Alderson Hopkins says that despite the cold weather, rehearsals for Private Lives have been going well. • Starring in the production are Irena Mayeska as Amanda Prynne, Ian White as Elyot Chase, Sharry Flett as Sibyl Chase, and Anthony Bekenn as Victor Prynne. Playhouse goers will remember Ms. Mayeska as Mrs. Manningham in last summer's production of Angel Street. She has played in all major theatres in Canada, including the title role in Mayor Barbara at the Shaw Festival. Ian White played in Theatre London's Equus this spring, and has several credits in Canada, England and Rhodesia to ,his name. Sarnia native Sharry Flett has played in several Canadian theatres, and CBC television productions, She was in the tv movie Drying Up the Streets and has just finished filming a television movie After the War, Anthony Bekenn also played in Theatre London's Equus, and has recently been playing in theatres in Hamilton and St. Catharines. Private Lives is the first play to be offered at Huron Country Playhouse two times. James Murphy produced it during the early years of the playhouse. This year marks the 50th an- niversary of Noel Coward's writing of Private Lives. In honour of the 50th year of Private Lives, two area couples celebrating their 50th wedding anniversaries have been invited to attend opening night. • Board members Bill and Jill Waters are taking Mr. and Mrs. Valentine Becker of Dashwood and Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd Lovell of Exeter to dinner and then to the play tomorrow night. As well, members of the South Western Ontario Organization of Parachutists will be making precision jumps at the playhouse Thursday evening. A reception marking opening night will be held and refreshments served. course The second meeting was held at Rita Smits, Thursday evening. Roll call was an- swered by, "A hint for cooking outdoors." Outdoor cooking was demonstrated as the girls and leaders cooked their supper outside. Reported by Helen Vlemmix. Grand Bend 4-H club two met last Monday evening at Tina Martens home with six girls attending. They went to the beach, made a camp fire and cooked tea biscuits and a banana boat. Reported by Marilyn Walper. Library news Lambton County library in Grand Bend will be spon- soring a summer program for children, ages 8 to 12 years. S.Li.C., Summer library club, will be presenting crafts, stories, games, films, songs and puppets, every Thursday in July, 10 -12 a.m. Kevin Dale Gallagher, of Burnaby B,C. was baptized, Sunday morning, at Grand Bend United church by Rev. H. Moore. Kevin and his mother are are holidaying here at Kevin's grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Victor Abbot, of Grand Cove Estates. Mr. and Mrs. Pierre Rammeloo, and Cory, of Blyth, visited Sunday with Lorne and Loreen Devine. Weekend guests with Mr. Eva Bariteau were Mr. and Mrs. Tom Belt, of Milford Michigan, Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Perkins and Mr. and Mrs. Burt B'Angelo, all of St. Clair shores, Michigan. Winners of the duplicate bridge game held last Wednesday night at St. John's Parish hall, with five tables in play were, north- south, Mary Ferguson and Helen Davidson, east-west, Hazel and Hoop Gibson. Summer visitors welcome, The 'games are held weekly, Recent visitors with Mrs. Susie Devine were cousins Mrs. Emma Brown, London, Mrs. Edna Whiting, Sault Ste. Marie, Mr. and Mrs. Andy Patton, of .Nantin, Alberta and friends Glenn and Dot Desjardine. Mr, and Mrs. Jim MacLaren, of Clinton, visited on the weekend with his sister, Mrs. Raymond Kading, The Beaconaires Club, of Church of God, sponsored a one day charter bus trip last Monday. Fifty Grand Bend Folks around town GRAND' BEND i • .1; • 16 immiljtolibill•;•11•1111i loW ful h. di