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HomeMy WebLinkAboutTimes-Advocate, 1983-05-11, Page 14Page 14 Times -Advocate, May 11, 1983 Family day marked by churches Legion name new officers; while resort seniors enjoy candy On May 2 Grand Bend Legion 498, held their election of officers for 1983-84. Past president, Bud Dur - din; president, Art Rubery; first vice president, Vern Gallant; second vice presi- dent, Todd Defaulniers; ex- ecutive, Bob thapdelaineand Keith Crawford; secretary, Lou Hamilton; treasurer, Er- win Holt; Sergeant at Arms, Chuck Howard; service of- ficer, George Gallant. Beaconaires Twenty seven Beaconaires met Monday evening at Church of God for a carry -in supper. Mrs. Laura McNab conducted devotions. A hymn Firemen plan circus The volunteer fire fighters of Grand Bend will he spon- soring an appearance of the famous Martin and Downs Circus on June 30 with two performances set for 6:00 and 8:15 p.m. at the school grounds. The Martin and Downs Cir- cus tours annually in Canada and presents one of the finest family performances under the big top. The fire fighters will announce in this newspaper the start of their ticket sale campaign. They receive a percentage of all tickets sold and the money earned from this project will go toward their many wor- thwhile community minded projects. Advance tickets will be priced lower than box office tickets and it is hoped that everyone in the area will sup- port the sponsoring organiza- tion and buy their advance circus tickets early. sing was enjoyed, also a new chorus "Singing your way home," which is the theme song of their new song book. Leila Finkbeiner accom- panied with piano. The visiting committee reported several visits. As part of a New Horizon grant, cassette tapes from Church of God services are taken to shut-ins. Elgin McNab gave an in- teresting report on seniors housing project. Plans were finalized for the bus trip to a Variety concert at Ryerson theatre, Toronto on May 14. As of Monday, May 2, there were eleven va- cant seats left. Anyone in- terested may phone Arnold Gaiser at 238-2783. In the social time games of crokinole, trionunoes and scrabble were played. Golden age club Grand Bend Golden Agers met Wednesday afternoon at St. John's Parish hall with 29 attending. The meeting open- ed with 0 Canada, followed by the Lord's prayer, the Senior Citizen song and a sing song of favorites with Jean Page accompanying at piano. Vice president, Hilda Ewener, chaired the business. Two, one -day bus trips were discussed; one to Cullen Gardens on May 25 and the other to the Geritol Follies on June 30. Ila Kayes gave a report on two meetings she attended on Senior Citizen apartment housing. She is secretary as well as representing the Golden Agers. Other. representatives are chair- man, Rev. Jim Sutton; Mur- ray DesJardin for council; Mickey Webb for Southcott Pines; Elgin . McNab for Church of God Beaconaires and Don Southcott. Considerable discussion Grand Bend Nursery School REGISTRATION Wed. May 18th, 1983 9:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. 1:00 p.m. - 1:30 p.m. For information call 238-2829 "WANTED" Donations of any sort For Branch 498 Legion, Grand Bend 1st Annual Yard Sale Burgerfest Weekend, June 18, 19 "Tables available" Pickups available For information call 238-2120• Country Market and Restaurant have purchased the services of Exeter Hawks Junior "D" star centre, Tony Underhill at the Hawks slave auction. TONY UNDERHILL Tony will be work- ing on Sunday May 15, 2-5 p.m. Country Market is located at Grand Bend, Hwy. 21 at 83. Come have your car filled and wind- shield cleaned by Tony. NOTICE Residents of the village of Grand Bend, Garbage Pickup for the summer schedule will begin the week of May 16, 1983 Plec►se note this on your calendar. The open days for the waste manage- ment site will be May 14, 1983 and Oc- tober 1, 1983, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Pickup days for Targe items of refuse (spring cleanup) will be May 24, 25, 26, 27 and June 1, 23, 1983. Dianne Mollard Clerk Treasurer Village of Grand Bend • J took place regarding all aspects of a housing project for seniors. The project would be owned by a non profit organization made up of Grand Bend people. A questionaire is being prepared, and a pick up and drop off point for this will be at Doreen's Variety Store or they will be available from any committee member. The highlight of the after- noon was a demonstration on chocolate moulding, chocolates with cherry cen- tres and turtles with nut and carmel filling, strawberry moulds and suckers of various kinds, given by Jean Gibson. Jean had taken a course this winter at McCalls in Toronto on candy making and cake decorating. She gave a secret recipe for carmel filling. The group en- joyed all the various candy creations for dessert at lunch time. Happy Birthday was sung to Melvin Mogk, for his May birthday. Next meeting will be a pot luck meal at 1 p.m. at the Parish Hall. Please remember to bring own dishes and cutlery. Bible coffee hour Eleven ladies attended the Bible coffee hour Tuesday afternoon at Nancy Turn - bull's home. Opening prayer was given by Nita Sinclair, and Millie Desjardine led in a hymn sing. Studying from the book on first and second Peter, tie members began a new discussion from 1 Peter 3:1-6, on how to get along with one another. This chapter is adapting and getting along with husbands. From verse one the ques- tion asked was "What kind of behaviour do you think would "speak" to husbands today?" The thoughts of the members were not to have too much emphasis on how we look and dress, but how we act, be calm and gentle, and have a clean spirit within us. How would you analyze your NOVICE SKATING CHAMPS — Liz Masse -presented the Tender Spot trophies to the top novice skaters in the Zurich and district figure skating club at Tuesday's annual banquet. Back, left, Shannon Keller, Dwana Foreman and Colleen Overholt. Front, Jodie McGee, Jennifer Overholt, Tracy Jeffrey and Jamie McGee.T-A photo. TOP FREESTYLE SKATERS - Missy Sandilands presented the Havasu trophies to the best freestyle skaters in the Zurich and district figure skating club at Tuesday's annual banquet. From the left are Colleen Keller, Shannon Keller, Christa Keller, Missi Sandilands, Crystal Jones, Terry Maurer and Douglas Finloyson.T-A photo. Colorful show on Sunday Museum features orchids On Sunday, May 15, visitors to the Lambton Heritage N1useunl south of (:rand Bend will be transported into the wonderful world of orchids. Exotic scents and vivid colors will lure visitors from table to table of attractively arranged orchids. some surrounded by waterfalls and lava rocks. In spite of the arra of mystery surrounding orchids, they are the ideal houseplants. Some of these popular flowers will he for sale for those who would like to try this exciting hohhy Contrary to the popular belief that orchids are very rare, one out of every six plants on earth is an orchid, with 25,000 - 30,001 species he- ing found in the world Forty- five of the ditierent species can be found 10 Lambkin" County and will be shown on screen that day at the rnl►Sell►n. • The slides are taken by well-known p''r)t(,grapher Dennis Rupert of Sarnia. Having won provincial cons petitions, they are sure to be an exciting addition to the show. Other alt8ctions will in- clude guest speaker, Martin Van Heusen. from the Royal Botanical Gardens in Hamilton, and a wildflower walk at the finery Provincial F'ark across the road. Open Weekends Only Sat. 10: - 5:30 Y Sunday 12 - 5:30 Men's and Ladles - all sixes Sweaters not exactly as illustrated 16 Main St. _Sf20/2., FACTORY OUTLET GRAND B( -N[) 238-8007 The (Intl(( Festival will 1'1111 Irani 1 1 1).111. %Vitt the Slide slim(. films and walks bring held continuously (lur- ing this time. Comr out and enjoy the view' spiritual wardrobe was discussed. In Proverbs 15, verse 1, we read that, "A soft answer turns away wrath, but harsh words cause quarrels." The lesson was led by Roberta Walker. Mrs. Katie Vincent closed with prayer. United Church news The title of Rev. H. Moore's sermon on Sunday morning was, "The home beautiful," with scripture from Mark 10:13-16. He spoke to us of how children are influenced by lives of parents in their home. In verse 16 it says, Jesus took children in his arms and blessed them, just as mothers do. Children need love and security in their lives and homes. Welcomed into the fellowship of the church were Mr. and Mrs. Alan Lambert, transferring from Leaside United, Toronto, and Mrs. Ruth McArthur, from Beamsville. Don Kobe gave a report of the April 26 meeting of Huron - Perth Presbytery he attend- ed, at Central United church in Stratford. Concerns of women were discussed he said, as well as U.C.W.s mak- ing posters to send to the World Council of Churches meeting to be held in Van- couver in July 1983. Choir anthems were, "The old fashioned home," and hymn 200, "Praise to God for things we see." Organ prelude music was played by Clark Adams. Door greeters were Glen and Sharon Miller. Flowers were placed in loving memory of Mrs. Harriet Hogg, by her daughters, Mrs. Harold Smith and Mrs. Robert Johnson. Also flowers in loving memory of Mr. Ar- thur Baker, by his family. Grand Bend U.C.W. after- noon unit will meet at the church on Thursday, May 12 at 1:30. Roll call: - "Where were you born, and tell about your childhood church." London Conference will meet at Central United Church, Woodstock, May 13, 14 and 15. The session will be in charge of the services of wor- ship on Sunday, May 15. Church of God Rev. John Campbell's ser- mon topic Sunday morning at Church of God was, "Making marriage and home secure." Scripture was from Luke 14: vers.e 28. Rev. Campbll used a rope as an example, ex- plaining how all the little cords are intertwined to make it secure, such as our lives. The music special was a solo by Lori Steckle, "For those tears 1 died." Flowers were given out to all girls and ladies with special ones to those over 70. Three carloads from Church of God attended, "Ladies day apart," held Saturday at Mennonite col- lege in iiitchener. Ariglican Church This was Rogation Sunday at St. John's. Rev. Jim Sutton chose as his text, "For He did good and gave you from Heaven rains and fruitful seasons." Ile referred to this time of year when we are busy planting seeds, which is an act of faith in God's promise. in'our every day life our ac- tions are seeds whose fruit we may never see or know, but which may have far reaching results. So too, our mothers in their actions in the home plant seeds of faith trusting in the promise of God. Thus, the packet of seeds, which were blessed and given to each member of the congregation are symbols of something we would like to begin, trusting in Orchid Festival • Displays • Wildflower Walks • Speakers, Films May 15, - 4 p.m. 1 LAMBTON HERITA( I MUSEUM 5 MILES SOUTH Of GRAND RENO 24 .7600 Hwy p21 across from Pinery Provincial Park a living God, yet never sure of the fruit they will bear. Coffee hour hostess follow- ing the morning service was Mrs. Lillian Best. The Board of Management of St. John's will meet in the Parish Hall on May 11, at 7:30 p.m. Thirteen members of the ladies group of St. Johns met Thursday afternoon in the Parish Hall. Discussion was held on the annual lawn sale to be held July 30 this year. Lunch hostess was Blanche Morrice. Southcott Pines news In April activities an Easter egg hunt attracted 25 children. Nearly 50 people en- joyed tips on gardening in the Yachters plan event Grand Bend Yachters held their annual spring dinner dance at Oakwood Inn, Satur- day. In a brief business discussion, they decided to use international flag coding for their races this year. Past Commodore, John Warren, offered his boat as a flag ship. River permitting, the sail past will be held next Satur- day morning. The colorful show is a tradition when members pay tribute to their commodore by sailing past with dipping or fluttering sails. Commodore Len Hume will be receiving the salute in his sailing craft Red Cloud. Grand Bend Cruising Club presents Fashion Regalia '83 on Sun.,May 15 in the new Oakwood Banquet Room at 2 p.m. Couples welcome Tickets $5.00 each. Call 238-2324 Pines by Andy Vrolyk of Greenwood Nursery, Thed- ford at the Sunday brunch (helpers: Eva Nancarrow, Marie Petch, Kay Mannell, Peg Holmes, Gail Lawson, Betty Stein, Madge Costello, Angie Venning. ) Spring building starts in the Pines: Chalet for the Dr. W.F. Kivlichans, London, on Lakeshore; bungalows by Peter Twynstra, Grand Oaks; Betty Ann Shore, London, and Coyle's Viceroy, both on Lakeview near club. Attention COmPt, MAO INVESTMENTS In leading trust companion BOOKKEEPING ART READ Chartered Accountant (519) 231-23811 Grand Bend, Ontario 39 Woodpark Cres 1 Grand Bend and area residents This is your ihvitation to enjoy the ex- cellent shopping in ,Exeter Thursday, May 19 is Exeter Excursion Day and the Exeter Mainway merchants are offering free bus transporation fromGrand Bend to Exeter and back. Be sure you take part in the free draw for passengers. Grand Bend Pickup points are at the main intersection and at the entrance to Grand Cove Estates. TWO CONVENIENT TIMES Leave Grand Bend at 1 p.m. return at 5 p.m. Leave Grand Bend at 5:45 p.m. return at 9:30 p.m. f THE LAMBTON COUNTY BOARD OF EDUCATION PUBLIC MEETING SCHOOL DISTRICT STUDY COMMITTEE FOR NORTH, EAST AND CENTRAL LAMBTON The School District Study Committee will hold open, public meetings on the following dates: We Meeting Completed 983 Wednesday, May 11, 1983 Wednesday, May 18, 1983 Please note that these three meetings will be held at East Lambton Secondary School Starting at 7:30 p.m. Meeting agenda information will be available in the Main Office of the study schools and at the Receptionists's Desk at the Education Cen- tre, 200 Wellington Street, Sarnia, the day before the meeting is held. Questions and comments from the public either oral or written will be received by the Study Committee at 8:45 p.m. at each meeting. Information about the Committee and its deliberations will be given out at each meeting. H.G. Cole, A.R. 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