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HomeMy WebLinkAboutTimes-Advocate, 1983-03-16, Page 11• i Page Huge fiock of white swans makes st.paov�1nr h 16a19.3 re rea The largest floc of Whistl- ing Swans ever seen in the area is spending a rest period on the Haig Farm, south of Grand Bend this year before they continue in their nor- thern journey., Considered among the en- dangered species, the big birds usually gather in greater numbers around Long Point, Lake Erie. For some reason they have chosen Grand Bend this year. Estimates range up to 8,000 birds. COITmPu RERO INCOME TAX RETURNS (any size) BOOKKEEPING ART READ Chartered Accountant (S 19) 238-2388 Grand Bend, Ontario 39Woodpark Cres Pinery Park naturalist, William Vandenbygaard, says that while they have been in the area in other years, he has never seen such a large gathering here. They spend the day feeding on corn in the fields and then go to the lake at night, when it is calm enough. Vandenbygaard said that other years the big birds would stay 24 hours at the Haig property, but because of tiv lack of water there, they OE using the lake this year. Homeowners have been amused by the odd honking noises in front of lakefront dwellings during the night. Because of the mild weather the birds_ are migrating earlier. They will nest in the far north of Canada during the summer. Women meet The Church of God women held their March meeting Thursday evening in the form of a European supper. The members had invited their daughters and friends as guests making a total of 33 in attendance. Some things on the menu were French meat, English trifle, strudel from Germany, Dutch land cakes and Greek apple pie. Roll call was answered by a white elephant exchange. Millie Desjardine showed slides of a World Mission Con- vention she had attended in Zurich, Switzerland in 1967, with views of other countries included. • Bible study coffee hour Eleven ladies met Tuesday afternoon at Mrs. Vera Brown's home in Southcott Pines. The group is beginning a new study hook on first and second Peter, on letters to people in trouble. Mrs. Nita Sinclair opened with prayer.. Millie Desjardine led in a hymn sii:g, and led the class discussion on how to handle troubles. There was much discussion in the group on the various u;als ana testings tnat 1.,nris- tians suffer today. Mrs. Irene Read closed with prayer. There will be no Bible cof- fee hour meeting in March school break week. Heaconaires The Beaconaires met Mon- day night at Church of God with 21 attending a carry -in supper. Mrs. Vera Brown was in charge of devotions and Mrs. Leota Snyder led in prayer. Mrs. Brown showed a slide presentation that included St. Paul's and Coventry Cathedrals in London England, and St. Giles Cathedral in Edinbtfrgh, Scotland. United Church women The U.C.W. met Thursday afternoon with 17 in' atten- dance. Eleanor Durie opened with the worship service and read an article on "Food for a hungry world," and said we learn how to respond through development and technology. Another reading Was, "Social diseases in church". She asked, "How does God measure man?" and the answer is by the way we treat our fellow man. The roll call was answered by "A world figure I admire, and why". The minutes were read by Jeanne Kading. Word was received by the group that Rev. Paul Webb, of Toronto, will come to speak on the U.C.W. annual Thankoffering Sunday -- in June. U.C.W. President, Elizabeth Norris chaired the busini.ss. New lighting for the back stairway was discussed. Several shut in visits were made in February. Elizabeth read the "Alert" newsletter. Marjorie Mason outlined a study of the South Pacific from Hawaii to New Zealand. She said there are 750 dif- ferent native languages spoken on the many islands. Eighty-five percent of the people are Christians. They have problems and values to share with the rest of the world. Elizabeth closed with prayer. Lunch hostesses were Lillian Brown and Fern Love. 41I club news The Country Connoiseurs, Grand Bend 4-11 club, number two, met February 28 for meeting four at Lori Hutchin- sons home. The members made anti pasta, middle eastern stuffed vegetables, apple pie, Greek style and mint tea. This meal was later eaten and was very good. The club ,did their book work while the meal cooked. The Mediterranean, Balkan, Middle East cooking was studied. SCHNEIDERS MARGARINE SOFT STYLE 1 Ib. TUBS FOR ( SUPER SPECIAL PARAMOUNT BRAND PINK SALMON DUNCAN HINES CAKE MIXES ASSORTED FLAVORS 520 g PKG. WHITE SWAN ASSORTED COLOURS BATHROOM TISSUE 6 ROLL PKG. 2 kg WESTCANE FINE GRANULATED WHITE. SUGAR ITZT ENRICHED WHITE, W. WHEAT OR CR. WHEAT ZEHRS BREAD r"-7FpgrSPECIAL AYLMER TOMATOES • 28 oz. TIN CHOICE QUALITY NUTRITIOUS AND POPULAR KELLOGGS SPECIAL "K" BURNS TENDER FLAKED HAM 184 9 TIN f.69 sreaat _, FACETTES FACIAL TISSUES WHITE - 400 SHEETS f.79 SPECIAL FROZEN 6 VARIETIES SCHNEIDERS MEAT PIES - 250 g PKG. OF 2 119 I SP!ECiAL I FAMILY STYLE 3 VARIETIES HERSHEY BARS 2 BAR BUNDLE f.49 LARGE SIZE 7 -UP OR DIET 7 -UP 750 mL BOTTLE PLUS DEP. L ECIAL MCLARENS 3 VARIETIES DILL PICKLES 1 LITRE JAR 149 SPECIAL UNSWEETENED 3 VARIETIES DELMONTE PINEAPPLE 14 oz TIN 79° SPECIAL 1 JOHNSONS BABY SHAMPOO 850 mL 3.99 GLAD NAND GARBAGE BAGS 40 , 4.69 KRAFT BRAND CHEESE PIZZA MIX 450 9 RM. -11 12E KELLOGGS RAISIN BRAN 800 g PKG. 2.69 1 SPECIAL ASSORTED VARIETIES NINE LIVES CAT FOOD STOCK UP' 6 oz. 1690 TINS SPECIAL I HOSTESS ASST'D VARIETIES POTATO CHIPS 200 q PKG. 119 KELLOGGS BRAN FLAKES 400 g PKG. '9,, ALL VEGETABLE PRIMO OIL 3 LITRE JUG 3.69 VARIOUS CHOICES NEILSON COUNTRY CRISP 1 SPEC AL 1 OUR OWN PRIVATE LABEL PEANUT BUTTER 500 g JAR 1.49 1 SPECIAL 4 CHOICE VARIETIES DARES COOKIES 7009PKG 2.39 [ SPEC'AL 1 STRAWBERRY OR RASPBERRY MRS. LUKES JAMS 500 mL JAR 1.29 SPECIAL FOR YOUR LAUNDRY BOLD 3 DETERGENT 12L-4.8kg 8.99 SPECIAL SUNPAC FROZEN ORANGE JUICE 12 oz TIN SPECIAL 1 2 VARIETIES SCHNEIDERS BUCKET,. CHICKEN 900 q 3.99 1 SPECIAJJ STRAIGHT CUT FROZEN 1.5 kg McCAIN FRENCH FRIES f.79 2258-9oz. 1.59 PECIAL ORANGE, PINEAPPLE. GRAPEFRUIT, APPLE MOTHER PARKERS VAC PACK COFFEE 3 GRINDS 1 Ib. PKG. ?.99 DELMONTE JUICES 750 mL 1 19 LitECIAL 1 FOR YOUR FABRICS BOUNCE SOFTENER 60 SHEETS 4.99 J,SPECIAL_1 SCHNEIRrRS iNDIVIDUAL SiNGLE CHEESE SLICES 500 g PKG. 2.79 1 SPECIAL j AYLMER CHOICE CREAM CORN CUT GREEN OR WAX BEANS GREEN PEAS lgoz 69f TIN LEICIAL 1 FOR YOUR BATH IVORY BAR SOAP 3 BAR 400 g PKG 129 T SPECIAL McCAINS PEPPERONI OR DELUXE LITE DELITE PIZZAS 375 9 2.19 1.49 AYLMER CHOICE FRUIT COCKTAIL 14 0: REGULAR TAMPAX MAXITHINS 30, 89°. 3.49 WELCHADE GRAPE DRINK 48 of 1.39 PAMPERS DIAPERS 24, NEW BORN PAMPERS DIAPERS 48, W1$TON$ NAMING OR 4.99 WIENER ROLLS 12 s 5.99 SCHNEIDERS B VARIETIES CHEESE STICKS 2509 SUPER TAMPAX MAXITHINS 30 �► NIGNLINER FROZEN 89 COD FILLETS 454 g 199 c#000SF ie Now o j, �• �s'�pA� THESE SPECIALS AVAILABLE ONLY IN: WE$TON$ RASPBERRY CREME ROLLS 283 9 3.99 DIETRICN$ FRESH BAKED APPLE STRUDEL 482 g 99NEILSONS FROSTSICLES PKG OF 12 WESTONS TASTY FRESHNEILSON$ CINNAMON BUNS. PKG OF 8 1.19. FUDGESICLES PKG ()F 17 HIGHWAYS #4 & 83 EXETER 1.49 139 179 179 i TRY OVEN IN-STORE BAKFSHOPS LEMON SUNKIST COFFEE CAKE 16 oz. 1.89 CHUNKY CHEESE BREAD 16 oz. 1.29 169 CHEESE STYLE ENGLISH MUFFINS 002. HONEYWHEAT ENGLISH MUFFINS 007. 1.69 MONDAY, TVBSDAY a WIDNI$DAY 14 P.M. TNVRSOAY £ FRIDAY 141:00 P.M., SATURDAY St30.6 P.M., 1 The Country Connoiseurs held meeting five at Patti Love's home and (earned about Chinese and Indian food. The members made Kima with brown rice, peanut punch, west Indian ginger- bread. Final plans for the par- ty which will be held March 14 at Bonnie Turnballs home were made. Press reported by Heather Love. 4-11 club news Super Chefs, Grand Bend 4-H club number one, held meeting four at Rita Smits home. Roll call was to answer, "Name on of 65 varieties of. pasta." The leaders and girls made middle eastern stuffed vegetables, apple ple, Greek style, and mint tea, which they ate for supper. Party plans were discuss- ed. Reported by Thia Coeck. The fifth meeting of the Super Chefs was held at Nan- cy Stokkerman's home. Roll 11 call was to name a Chinese, Japanese, East or West In- dian dish. Food dishes made at this meeting were Kima rice, peanu t punch, and West In- dian gingerbread, which the girls ate for lunch. They were given Canadian food study books to read. These girls are planning a party for April 7th. Reported by Jenny Mommersteeg. VOLLEYBALL RUNNERSUP - The Grand Bend public school team won the run- nerup championship of the recent North Lambton girls volleyball championship. Back, left, Shelli Finch, Julia Brown, Cathy Brenner and Kim Boogemans. Front, Louise Lawson, Kim Fraser, Heather Bennett and Tammy Johnson. T -A photo Building ready next month Seekstaff for harbour Grand Bend Harbour Com- mittee announced at a meeting in the village Wednesday that they will pe accepting applications for staff for the new harbour TAKING SHAPE .- Gran. Bend's new harbour . welcome building, progressing neck -in -neck with the new fire hall will be ready for use when the big boats are in the water. It is faced with sand -colored brick and with an overhang of redwood FIRE HALL PROGRESSING - With completion date of the new Grand Bend, Bosanquet, Stephen fire hall a little over a month away, the building now has the two bay doors in place and has the appearance of being ready for action. building. Applications will be screened by the Grand Bend and area Chamber of Commerce. There will be three jobs created for students and one supervisory employee. The committee has expressed the desire to have the most com- petent staff available. They will be provided with uniforms. Chamber of Com- merce president, Brad Page will be accepting applications this week. It was also announced that the new building on River Road will be finished and ready for use on the target date, April 1. A UHF radio will be installed and licenced. At the meeting, Dennis Snider stated that work on the docks is progressing. Village docks will be numbered, the quarter deck is repaired and steps to the river have been rebuilt. New guard rails have been placed on River Road. Snider felt that having a marine -oriented business gave him a conflict of interest as a member of the executive of the committee. He represents the village. He asked to be on the advisory body instead of the executive. About people you know... Anglican church news At the Sunday morning ser- vice at St. Johns, Rev. Jim Sutton spoke of the parable of the lost sheep, and the lost coin and the prodigal son. Rev. Sutton pointed out that the story of the prodigal son could happen in our time. He feels that the lesson learned is forgiveness. God is ever forgiving if we go to Him with our .troubles and sins. We must accept our brothers and sisters under God's terms, not ours. Coffee hour hostess follow- ing the service was Mrs. Blanche Morrice. Each Thursday at St. Johns a Lenten service is held at 1:30 p.m. followed by Bible study. Church of God news At the Sunday morning ser- vice, Rev. John Campbell spoke on "How to face temptation." At the evening service the women of the Church of God were in charge. Millie Desjar- dine led a resume of a three month study that the women have done in their monthly meetings. Special music was a solo by Lori Steckle, "We have this moment today." Michelle Vincent played the offertory mum:. united Church news Rev. 11. Moore's sermon topic, Sunday morning was, "A close encounter with God". Rev. Moore asked "Flow do we find God?" Some of the points were endurance, courage of repentance and full trust in God. ile said we must serve God, rather than man. Choir anthems were, "Stand up, Stand up for Jesus", and "Jesus calls us o'er the tumult". The children's story was a Bible poem about Suint Peter. The Grand Bend Congrega- tional supper will be held Fri- day evening, March 18, at 6;30 p.m. Don't forget to bring your own plates, cups and cutlery. Personals Mrs. Pearl Chamberlain, Mrs. Katie Vincent and Mrs. ire ne Read returned home Monday night after a four week holiday in Florida. Mrs. Karl Ohmayer return- ed home last week from St. Joseph's Hospital, London were she had eye surgery. Fourteen seniors were out to St. John's Parish hall, Wednesday afternoon for fun and games. Mrs. Morris Vincent. of Morden, Manitoba, visited a few days here last week with her mother-in-law Mrs. Katie Vincent, before returning home. Rev. and Mrs. 11. Moore have returned from a holiday in Florida and while there, they visited his father, Russell Moore. Lloyd and Elva Walper have returned home after holidaying in the south. Mrs. Elizabeth Norris, of Grand Cove visited a couple days last weekend in Sarnia at her son's Mr. and Mrs. Jack Norris, Kathi and Scott. While in Sarnia, Elizabeth visited her cousins, Allan and Olive McRae. Pam Hendrick, of Wyom- ing, attending University at Ilarnilton, was a Sunday sup- per guest with her grand- parents Mr. and Mrs. Elgin Adams. Pam's parents Pauline and Don Hendrick are holidaying in Europe. Sunday afternoon visitors with Lorne and Loreen Devine were their aunt and uncle. Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd Rader, Dashwood. Callers through the week with the Devine's were llarold and Edith Widrick, of Zurich arca, and Hugh and Annie Morenz of Shipka area. Southcott ('Ines Featured in the charter issue of Who and Why, Lon- don, is Dr. John Morden, who enjoys his home on William St. According to John Morden, Principal of Huron College, success cannot be attained without love for God and one's fellow roan. "Without these two, a man is a failure, even if he gains the world", says Dr. Morden, who is in his 25th year of service to the college. The college in turn has honoured him this year by establishing a scholar- ship in his narne. Ile is wide- ly acclaimed by his col- leagues. "in the late '60s and early '70s when college presidents were turning over every few months in many places, John Morden did not just survive; he actually flourished," says Dr. George Black. Father Tom Harris, who has lived in residence during all of Dr. Morden's tenure, adds"He continues to be am- bassador of goodwill to the outside community in support of higher education, the Coun- cils of the Church, and the Alumni Association." Dart scores At the Tuesday night dart game at Grand Bend Legion the winners were first: Bob Hamilton and Chris Smale; second, Mike Tateren and Marlene Hamilton. The annual ham dart shoot will be held at Grand Bend Legion, March 18 beginning at 5 p.rn. Win event Marg lledley and Shirley Pole, of Turnbull's Grove area, Linda Weber and lsa Smith, of Exeter, members of the Ladies Auxiliary of Ex- eter Legion, won the District cribbage tournament held Saturday at Kincardine. They will move on to Pro- vincial level in tournament play at Colmer Cliff on June 4. On location or Studio Bart DeVries PHOTOGRAPHY • (OMMIRCIA( - PORTRAITS - wiD0P GS • GROUPS • PUMKITY Mo.Mry *ad laminating Telephone 235.1298 137 Timms Rd. Tall Exeter, Ont.