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HomeMy WebLinkAboutTimes-Advocate, 1983-05-18, Page 19Will dedicate church window on Sunday Times -Advocate, May 18, 1983 Page 7A Over 300 attend fashion event sta�ed bv resort boaters The newly refurbished ban- quet rooms at Oakwood Inn, Grand Bend were filled with 300 area persons, zingy music and models for the second an- nual Grand Bend Cruising Club fashion show Sunday. Fashions in the new muted and bright combinations of color were provided by the Sun Shop and Snider Marine, Grand Bend. Men's fashions and formal wear came from Bud Gowan, London and jewellery was provided by Anstett Jewellers, Exeter, Clinton and Seaforth. Victoria Day has always been my favourite holiday of the year. Waiting for that magic May 24 is more ex- citing than waiting for Christmas. Those of us living in resort areas see May 24th as the start of another summer season. I have often wondered if people living in other areas find May 24th as exciting. As one who loves summer, I eagerly anticipate the Vic- toria Day weekend. Perhaps I enjoy May 24th so much because I have many good memories of that holi- day while I was growing up. May 24th would be the first time we stayed overnight at the cottage that year: You see, we would have visited the cottage several times on Sun- day afternoons during the spring, but finally we would spend the night there. The first chore would be taking down the shutters off the windows. Someone inside the cottage would have to loosen the hooks while so- meone outside had to climb the ladder and take the shut- ters down. My job was to see that the shutters were all pro- perly labeled --such as "back bedroom, east window" - and then carry them in and stack them under the beds. First, though, mother would have reminded me to run the dust mop under beds. Once the shutters were off, we would have to fold up the newspapers that were scat- tered all over, covering the furniture. Sometimes it would COMPu PIEPIJ INVESTMENTS in leading trust companies BOOKKEEPING ART READ Chartered Accountant (519) 238-2388 Grand Bend, Ontario 39 Woodpark Cres Tracy Woods, Elegance School of Modelling, London, and a summer resident of Oakwood Park coordinated the show and late -arriving commentator was Bob Powers, CKSL, London. It was a fun two hours for audience and models with a 'fast-moving show featuring 40 outfits and 12 models. Models were Sandy Balmer, Judy Bowman, Tam- my Bowman, Paul Campbell, Joyce 'Hyde, Benta McFarlane, Dorothy Pear, Bruce Peat, Tony Relouw, Mary's musings By Mary Alderson take a reminder to fold up the newspapers carefully, or the purpose of spreading them out for the winter would be defeated. Clouds of dust would tumble from the paper and settle on the sofa. The pile of newspapers would be used to start a fire in the old fireplace -- but first you'd have to check and make sure birds hadn't tried to build a nest in the chimney. A fire would have to be built even in the warmest weather, to clear the damp, stuffy air out of the cottage. The next job was to go down to the lake for a bucket of water so that Dad could prime the pump and get the water system- going again. Finally, once all the work was taken care of (or sooner, if you could sneak away) you could go visiting and find all your friends that you hadn't seen since last summer, who were also at the cottage for the first time of the season. May 24th would sometimes mark the first swim of the season -- even if the lake was frigid. We'd put on our bathing suits, run into the water, plunge in, jump up and dash out. Then we'd talk about how warm it was and how good it felt. But we'd make sure we had a big, thick beach towel to wrap up in as we stood around on the sand, trying to keep our teeth from chattering. It took a lot of talking to convince mothers that you weren't going to catch your death of cold. May 24th -weekend would always wrap up with a fireworks display. It seemed to take forever for the sky to get dark enough for the fireworks. We'd have sparklers and the little red ones that went bang, and an old schoolhouse and a few big ones that burst high in the sky. Unfortunately, common sense tells me that not all Vic- toria holidays could have been as pleasant as my memories. The weatherman spoiled the fun with cold• temperatures, rain and high winds off the lake. But the good times must have outweighed the bad, or I wouldn't look forward to May 24th with such eagerness each year. Vertical and Woven Wood Window Drapes 1• 11 -•0 _ 25% Off All orders until May 28th GRAND BEND DECORATING and FLOORING CENTRE HWY. #21 238-8603 Sandra Richardson and David Scatcherd. Couples club meeting Twelve attended the Couples club meeting, held Saturday evening in the Sun- day school rooms at the United Church. The group saw a film by the Canadian National Film Board, entitl- ed, "Killing us Softly". This was about how advertising is cramming the image of women: The film pointed out some of the things in advertis- ing such as women clinging to men. After the film the group looked through magazines that proved the points in the film. Business time was spent on plans for their annual lawn sale coming up on July 2. Couples in charge were Don and Jean Weigand, Leroy and Elsie ,Keyes, Morley and Millie Desjardine. UCW afternoon unit Twenty-one ladies attended the UCW afternoon unit meeting, Thursday afternoon in the Sunday school rooms at the church. The meeting opened with a worship service conducted by Marjorie Mason on a theme of "Mother's Day". Marjorie read, "Peter Marshall's tribute to his mother", a poem titled, "My Mother's Apron", and a reading "Mother", by the author Marjorie Holmes. The roll call proved most in- teresting "Tell where you were born and about your childhood church." Most of the ladies were born in various parts of Ontario, but one was born in England and another in Quebec. Some childhood churches included Methodist,. Presbyterian, Baptist, Lutheran, Anglican, Evangelical and United. Presidedt Elizabeth Norris. chaired the business. Plans for the annual Thankoffering service on June 5 were discussed; thank you letters read as well as one from mis- sionaries Rev and Mrs. Don Irwin serving in Korea. The visiting committee reported several visits, and plans to have a buffet luncheon at the last meeting of this season in June. • Program was, "Church in Society", given by Elizabeth Adams. She discussed the creed that we repeat at Sun- day services, and spoke on "He cajls us to be his church." Union of Methodist, Presbyterian and Congrega- tionalists occurred on June 10, 1925. Each brought their own contributions. The United Church works with many churches overseas and spon- sors mission work. She clos- ed with part of an inaugural address by Abraham Lincoln. Bible coffee hour. Nine ladies met last Tues- day afternoon for the Bible coffee hour at Nancy Turn - bull's home. Nita Sinclair opened with prayer, followed by a hymn sing. Studying from the book lst and 2nd Peter on letters to people in trouble, on the chapter how to get along with one another The group studied 1st Peter 3:1-7, on husbands and wives. The group expressed con- cern for families, husbands and wives. A wife should not ignore personal appearance. God looks at our innermost Conduct bike event Lioness Club Youth Com- mittee chairlady Susan Baker organized a group of 40 Grand Bend children Saturday for a bike safety rodeo at the public school in the village. Helping her check bikes for safety and children for riding ability was OPP Constable Don Fraser of the Forest detachment, community ser- vices division. Susan worked the children through a safetycourse and Fraser checked for brakes, bells and reflectors on bikes and then awarded stickers to the children. spirit. Questions discussed in today's lesson were What does it mean in a marriage for the wife to be submissive? What is the alternative? What are the probably regults of each of these possibilities? Discussion thoughts were that husbands and wives should fulfill duties to each other and generously share everything. The lesson was led by , Roberta Walker. Ann Richardson closed with prayer. The group will meet same time and place next week. Church of God Rev. Richard Simpson, of Grand Cove, conducted the • morning service at Church of God, speaking on experiences in the life of Abraham. The music special was a solo, by Glenda Desjardine, titled, "Tell it again". A car load from Church of Godtravelled to Dundas,near Hamilton, Sundayevening, where Rev. Campbell•helped in the ordination of Pastor Ken Weidrick. • Church of God youths car- ried out a project, on Friday and Saturday, of helping peo- ple at odd jobs, such as washing windows and raking lawns. The Church of God women held their May meeting at the church Thursday evening. Roll call was answered by a poem. The theme of the meeting was Family Power - pulling together, and was led by Lucille. Vincent. This was in three parts - values, com- munication, (Particularly listening) and use of our time. President, Betty Campbell conducted the business and also gave a report on rebellion in teenagers. Betty had at- tended a convention in Detroit last fall, on this topic, and conveyed the speaker's ideas to the ladies.. Susan Rumball was the lunch hostess. Anglican church Rev. Jim Sutton reminded the congregation that this past Thursday was the .celebration of the Ascension Day of Jesus Christ. Ascen- sion Day, coming at the same time as our spring, when we all have hopes and aspirations and dreams of a better world, but at the same time remembering our loved ones who have passed on and those who have cares and troubles makes us think again of what church is all about. The true Faith of God's spirit will pull people together and give them a clear ,understanding of where they are going. In the spring of the year in the Anglican church, there is a gathering of clergy and lay -people called Synod. They meet every year, in this Huron Diocese to outline and plan for the services and op- portunities for peoples in their charge. Rev. Sutton prayed for them to give them wisdom in their decisions. Coffee hour hostesses following the morning service were Mrs. Muriel Hunt and Mrs. Vera Morrison. United Church news The service at Grand Bend United on Sunday morning was in charge of the session. The Call to Worship and In- vocation prayer was read by Glen Miller. The pastoral prayer. was by Joan Eagleson. The sermon topic, "A moral compass," was given by Fred. Willert, with scripture from John 14:1-6. This scripture tells us about Jesus going to prepare a place for us. Fred asked, "Why do we attend church?" and about our relationship with Christ. The fear of change of a new life style can _cause apprehension. We should put aside our fears, as Jesus said, "Let not your heart be troubled." A Bible story about Jesus was read for the children by Leanne Jennison. Eveleen Jennison and Betty Riddell BIKE SAFETY — Constable Don Fraser, Forest detachment social service division, checked about 40 bikes and riders Saturday at Grand Bend Public School during a bike rodeo staged by the Grand Bend Lioness club. Coordinator of the event was Lioness Susan Baker, seen at left in the background. More events at Playhouse set Fund raising successful The first two special fun- draising event for the 1983' season at Huron Country Playhouse have both proved to be unqualified successes. For the 200 diners who at- tended the sumptuous Italian feast at Tony's Banquet hall in London on April 16, the meal truly defied description. Seven superbly prepared Italian dishes tantalized the eye and utterly overwhelmed the taste bud. A very special treat on that evening was the presence of Aggie Cekuta whose voice thrilled everyone. Aggie, it will be remembered, has ap- peared in several Playhouse productions including The Music Man as well as in Strat- ford's The Mikado. Aggie's accompanist and arranger for the evening was Michael Mulrooney who will be in residence as the Music Director for all three musicals to be mounted on the new Playhouse 11 stage. The evening's festivities were co-ordinated by HCP Board Member Mrs. Audrey Harris of Komoka. The second fundraiser was the spectacular "Spotlight on Fashion '83" held May 4 at the South Huron Recreation Cen- tre in Exeter. The magnifi- cent array of women's fashions from The Merry Rags Boutique of Grand Bend, men's fashions from both Bud Gowan and Ray Davis of London. shoes by Copperfields of London and accessories by Anstett Jewellers of Exeter truly amazed the eight hundred au- dience members who crowd- ed the arena. To top off the evening's entertainment was the very special choreography by Tracy O'Neill. Additional thanks also go to Silvanas of London for Hair Design. to Skintree of London for make-up and to Country Flowers of Exeter for floral arrangement and balloons. The Fashion Show was co - Open Weekends Only Sat. 10: - 5:30 16 Main St. Sunday 12 - 5:30 Mon s and ladles - all sizes (Sweaters not exactly as illustrated FACTORY OUTLET GRAND BEND 238-8007 It's a hoot! 133 picture perfect playgrounds for you to discover. Ontario Provincial Parks ® (iffy of Hm Ain w Pm* NsAwal w7 row ogWrvw. ontulo For information, call toll free: 1-800-268-3735 ordinated by another HCP Board Member, Mrs. Marie Homans of Grand Bend. Other special events plann- ed for the coming months are: Monte Carlo Night on June 4, a Men's Golf Tourna- ment to be played at The Oakwood Golf Club in Grand Bend and followed by a Beef Barbecue at the Playhouse on June 15,' the Gala Opening Night with both dinner catered by The Oakwood and a performance of On Golden Pond at the Playhouse on June 29 and the annual Calvalcade of Fun Auction on August 21. For further information on these events, contact the HCP offices at (519) 238-8387. received the offering. Choir anthems were, "Will it be you?" and "Jesus, name of wondrous love," from the red hymnal. Coming events in the UNited Church Sunday, May 22, will be a special Sunday at Grand Bend. A stained glass window will be dedicated during the service. During the following week it will be installed over the front entrance of the church. Sunday, May 29, presenta- tion of Sunday School awards during the servide. Sunday, June 5, UCW Thankoffering with guest speaker, Rev. Paul Webb. Flowers of Hope They are already out! The Flowers of Hope canvassers have started their door-to- door campaign. Your liberal donation will allow the board of directors of the South Huron and District Associa- tion for the Mentally Han- dicapped to enrich the lives of the people they serve. When a canvasser knocks on your door please open your: mouth with a welcome heart with compassion wallet with a donation. Personals More than 40 Grand Bend and area folks from Crediton, Dashwood, Exeter and Shipka went on the one day bus trip Saturday to the show at Ryerson theatre in Toron- to, presented by the Hustler Young Men's Bible class. The trip was sponsored by the Beaconaires club of Church of God. The show cast is made up of more than 60 people, soloists, dancers, chorus and end men. They sing many varieties of music and present several humorous skits. The spoof of, "On Golden Duck Pond," was hilarious. This was the 34th year this Bible class has presented the "Hustler,Show Programme". More than 4 organizations are helped through proceeds of these concerts. After the show the group went to Ed's Warehouse restaurant for supper. On the way home the bus passengers were entertained with mouth organ selections by Tom Desjardine and several musical talented folks led in a sing song of hymns and old time favourite songs. All enjoyed a happy day's outing' Grand Bend Women's In- stitute will hold their May meeting in the Sunday school rooms at United Church on Thursday evening, May 19 at 7:30 p.m. (Note change of time from printed in program booklet). The meeting will be convened by Donna Lovie on Horticulture. Nola Taylor and Jeanne Kading arrived home Friday after a three-week bus trip holiday- to- California. Side trips included tours to San Francisco, LosAngeles, Hoover Dam. Grand Canyon, Salt Lake City, Mormon Tabernacle, Disneyland and at St. Louis Missouri they saw the "Gateway to the West" built along* the Mississippi river which they found quite inspiring. As the bus stopped at Jeanne's home to let them off, her driveway was filled with cars. A group from Grand Bend Golden Age club with whom Jeanne and Nola played weekly games of Uno through the winter, had gathered to welcome them home with a pot luck supper. Sunday visitors with Fred and Hazel Willert were her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Sinkey of Strathroy. Rev. Harley Moore attend- ed London Conference at Cen- tral United Church, Woodstock last Friday, Satur- day and Sunday, May 13, 14 and 15. Rev. John Campbell spent last week in Anderson, In- diana attending the annual meeting of Bopyd of Missions. Southcott Pines news Super'fashion show was a sell out! Staging, decor and space were superb - and even some clothes had special significance - at Leisurelife show, April 22. Togs..included sports creations by Cindy M. Venton, daughter-in-law of Jack and Pat Venton, Parkside, who manufactures the CMV line out of Clarksburg. Over 120 heard Linda Ben- nett describe fashions modell- ed by Betty Stein, Betty Rid- dell, Mary Harvey, Milvi Iskaukas, Pat Kading, Judy Bowman, Angie Venning Carey Eddy. Marie Petch, Tracey Woods, Sandy Balmer, Sherwood Eddy, Cam Anderson and Tony Vermuellen. Barb Balmer, Lakeview staged the Sun Shop show with items 'from Snider Marina. Lennie Vermuellen and Mary McPhail organized the event. Dave Bannister provided poster design. Area projects get provincial grants It was announced by the Honourable Lorne C.Hender- son, Provincial Secretary for Res( urces Development, that the Ministry of Labour has approved grants for three Lambton projects under the COED program as follows: 1. Birch Pine Park, to build a bakery. Gross project cost *27,149. Federal/Provincial Contribution 517,446. This will create three jobs and 48 work weeks. 2. Seven Winds Marina, to repair and upgrade facilities. Gross project cost 583,510. Federal/Provincial Contribu- tion $41,400. This will create four jobs and 144 work weeks. 3: Rock Glen Family Resort, Arkona. Install elec- tric service to 32 campsites. Construct toll booth and pic- nic tables, repair and install fencing, landscaping and upgrading. Gross project cost 566,147. Federal/Provincial contribution $33,074. 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