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HomeMy WebLinkAboutTimes-Advocate, 1983-05-25, Page 21HAM IT UP — Edith Coyle, left and Mary Harvey had fun on the Main Street of Grand Bend Saturday when they staged a white elephant sale for the Southcott Pines Leisure Life committee. They raised over $500. Arrange concerts Ted Jackson, secretary - treasurer of the newly form- ed Grand Bend Concert Association has reported that a series of six' concerts is alarmed for Grand Bend beginning in the fall. Grand Bend United Church has sanctioned the use of the main upstairs area. The church can seat upwards of 300 persons. The concerts will cover a wide range. of program material from classical to pops. The series is supported by the Arts Council of Ontario and is entitled Youth and Music Canada. The seven member Grand Bend association headed by president Dawn Crabe, has a target for about 200 subscrip- tion tickets. Prices for the season for one person will be $16, for a couple the price will be $32 and a family of any number may attend the con- certs for $36. A meeting of the group will be held Monday, May 30 in the library to set up sales terms. Institute twinned with Manitoba group Times -Advocate. May 25, 1983 Pape 5A Locally crafted stained glass window dedicated at UC service A new stained glass win- dow, crafted by Bob Johnson, Grand Bead, was dedicated by the Rev. Harley Moore Sunday morning at Grand Bend United Church. The 51 foot semi -circular window was made to go over the front church doors. Framed in three sections, the window has two descen- ding doves on the outside panels and a cross in the cen- tre. It was placed on the east side of the church to catch the morning light. The church couples club provided the material for the window. Johnson, who lives in Grand Coves Estates. has - been working with stain -glass art since he retired. He was unable to be at the dedication service, having suffered a heart attack a few weeks previously. It was fitting, that Sunday. on Pentecost this window. featuring the Holy Spirit descending as a dove, should be dedicated. . A letter from Mr. Johnson was reaa by Don Kobe. where he explained the meaning of the colors of glass, the cross and doves. Mr. Johnson was not able to attend the service because of illness. Rev. 11. Moore offered a special prayer for Mr. Johnson and Alex Hamilton. both ill, in University Hospital, London., A tape was made of the ser- vice to be sent to him in the Hospital in London. REGISTERING -- Mandy Smith, shown with her mother Kathy, registered for nursery school Wednesday at the Grand Bend United Church. Seen taking infor- mation are volunteer mothers Wendy Jennison and Tammy Jennison. By noon Wednesday, classes were almost full. Harbour head is milled over council's boat edict At the Harbour committee meeting Wednesday night. Chairman Tom Lawson said he wanted it to go on record that village council had let the committee down by withdrawing the offer to allow harbour personnel to use the village boat as a shuttle boat between the piers. Councillor Bruce Woodley said the boat was needed for enforcement of water regula- tions near the beaches and for •rescue work by the lifeguards. After a heated discussion. it was decided that the boat could be used ex- clusively by harbour people until the first of June and then some sharing arrangement might be worked out after that time. Boats will be charged this year for using the launch ramp on River Road. 'There will be a $3 single fee, a $30 seasonal fee and marinas will be charged $30 for the season. Docking fees at the municipal docks have been setat$6forboatsupto to feet, S8 for boats up to 20 feet and $10 for boats over 20 feet with an additional $2 charge for the use of extra hydro. Dr. Russell Lingard ex- plained the extension of park- ing to allow for greater use of the boat ramp and the har- bour building. Parking will he extended to behind the Manore Marine building and along the south side of River Road. They were ready to go ahead with gravel and grading at a cost of $1,000. Deputy -reeve, Ilarold Green, a new member of the commit- tee, said funds could be loan- ed from the village. Work has begun to repair and rebuild the launch ramp. The cement will be replaced by interlocking stone attach- ed to a backing which will be (FULL PROPANE SERVICE Birch Bark Trailer Park Hwy. 83. 1'/2 miles East of Hwy 21 Open 7 days 9 a.m. - Dusk Honk for service Phone 238-8256 Campers and Teeters Welcome i Open Weekends Only Sat. 10: - 5:30 Sunday 12-5:30 Men`s and Ladles - all sizes Sweaters not exactly as Illustrated) 913 4_11E7 012 FACTORY OUTLET 16 Main St. GRAND BEND ?38-8007 ► laid on gravel. Work is being done by Shorline Maintenance. Sarnia. A letter was received from. the Forest detachment of the OPP indicating that they would, be enforcing small craft regulations as much as possible. Four area students have been hired to work from the harbour building under the Summer Youth Employment program. Supervisor. Steve Riddell was at the harbour meeting. Others hired are, Robert Gratton. Ro.<..nne Woods and Joseph Lynch. There was a request to Small ('raft Harbours to change the plumbing so that waste would run directly into the sewer system instead of into a dry well. Andrew Spriet and David Malek, of Spriet Associates. were at the meeting to ex - 'plain the first phase of the study on the harbour which was commissioned by the committee and financed with federal funds. They indicated that al this time there was no great need for further dockage for Tran- sient boats. Fisherman inc Green and Marina owner. f)ick Manure. corrected several figures concerning the number of fishing boats operating frnni (:rand Menlo and • the fish c'atc'h landed at dockside. Green agreed to meet with Sprier to gel the figures in line. The consultant firm has worked out com- prehensive mapping; oI the area. There was heated discus- sion about road allowances along both sides of he river. Secretary Wendy Christie will meet with Malik to help with the mapping of leased areas Green indicated that government bodies might he able to help the village in cleaning up the dock area along the McKay property west of the bridge on the south side of the river. A request will he sent to the Grand Bend Cruising Club to ask for volunteers and boats for auxiliary Coast Guard du- ty from Grand Bend. The committee is advert is ing for someone to install and operate laundry equipment in the space provided in the new building. Monday, parishioners Don Kobe and Larry Taylor in- stalled the window. Rev. H, Moore's Meditation talk -today was, • "Can Pentecost happen again?' with scripture from John 15:26-27, 16:4-11. Rev. Moore said on Pentecost Jesus returned. The disciples were then convinced that Jesus was no longer in his grave. Flowers placed in church were in loving memory of Mrs. Mae Holt, by her fami- ly. Mrs. Holt was a lifelong member of this area, and Rev. Moore paid tribute to her long service as choir member. Don Kobe and Mrs. Anna Eagleson accompanied Rev. Moore to London Conference, at Central United Church. Woodstock, May 13, 14 and 15. They gave a report, Sunday morning, in the form of a dialogue. Speaking on the theme •Loving in this world, Stewards of Vision," at Con- ference was Dr. Douglas Hall, professor at McGill Universi- ty. Montreal. He formerly liv- ed in •Ingersoll. Oxford County. A black South African minister, Rev. Allan Boesak, spoke Sunday. May 15 with an attack on apartheid.. - ('hurch of God At the Sunday morning ser- vice at Church of God, Rev. .John Campbell, spoke from scripture of Genesis 45, about the life of Joseph; where the brothers facing reality returned to tell their father that Joseph was still alive. The music special was a trio by Bet.. and Mrs. Camp- bell and their daughter Laura singing "God said it 1 believe it,- that settles i1," accom- panied with piano by Lori Vincent. After the .regular evening service Alex Desjardine sang, "The meeting in the .air." Following the service, a time of fellowship. short pro- gram and lunch was held for Rev. and Mrs. Morris Vincent of Morden. Manitoba, visiting here for a week, a surprise gift for their 25th wedding an- niversary from their con- gregation. Other guests in- cluded Rev. and illrs. Edwin .\Vahan. of London. - A group of Church of God youths went roller skating in London, Friday evening. then snacked at tficfonalds. . Anglican ('Burch news tt'hitsunday'Was celebrated al Sl. John's Church this past Sunday. Whitsunday 'or the day of Pentecost as it is sometimes called, was the Iine when the I loly Spirit fill- ed a gathering of Jewish Hien. In our time we may feel the same spirit within us. Let us recognize it and accept it and make us witness our faith in a different way, either close by orNin far away realms. Let us respond to the test and be lifted up and glorified in the truth. ('of fee hour host esses following the morning service were Freda and Rill Barber, of (:rand Cove.. Women's Institute meet - Fourteen members and six visitors attended the «'ome'n's Institute meeting held last 'Thursday evening in the Sunday School rooms a1 1'niled ('hunch. The topic was Horticulture (vin veiled by Donna Levin. The motto she spoke on was. Look for a lovely thing and you will find il. It is not far... She showed ;r slide presen- tation of flowers, front the Royal Botanical gardens in Hamilton, gardens in the Caribbean, But chart gardens in Victoria, B.('., plus a varie- ty of orchids. (toll call was answered by. "Nance your favorite flower " President. Sharon Miller was in charge of the business. The group discussed the Horan South Women's In- stitute, articles for fair competition. (:rand Ilend.W.I: has twinn- ed with a Women's Institute in Bussell. Manitoba. The member's made a scrapbook and sent it to Manitoba. Now the (;rand (lend members arc enjoying a scrap book from the Manitol branch, with new ideas. recipes and crafts. For the June meeting the ladies are lenlalively plann- ing a luncheon at Oakwood. Lunch hostesses were Eleanor Hayter and Norma Waiper. Duplicate Bridge Five tables were in play last Wednesday evening at St. John's Parish Hall for the weekly duplicate bridge games. First place winners were Nan Cummings and John In- glis. Second place winners were Jean Gibson and Irene Ward. Throughout the summer, games will be held weekly, at 7:30 p.m. at St. John's Parish Hall. Anyone interested are welcome to come and play. For further information phone Irene Ward at 238-8345 or Jean Gibson at 238.2202. Bible coffee boar Ten ladies were out to the Bible coffee hour at Nancy Turnbull's home last Tuesday afternoon. Opening prayer was given by Nita Sinclair. A hymn sing was led by Millie Desjardine. Roberta Walker led the last of the study on 1 Peter 3:7. Questions discussed were, "How practically can a man give his wife honor or status?" and "How does the atmosphere between husband and wife affect the spiritual life of each?" The study on 1 Peter 3:8-12 was led by Betty Campbell. Questions discussed on this was "What qualities should characterize the fellowship between Christians (verses8 and 9) Why? Summing up Peter's letters of advice to these Christians are the following thoughts. Unity, sympathy for others which is the opposite of selfishness, brotherly love, compassion, humility - awareness of our utter dependence on God, forgiveness - because God has INSTAL WINDOW — Grand Bend United Church members Larry Taylor (left) and Don Kobe are seen with the new stained glass window which they were installing Tuesday above the door of the church. The window was crafted by parishioner Bob Johnson. It was dedicated during' the Sunday morning service. OPP -begin summer service The 22 -person force of the - summer detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police moved into.Grand Bend Mon- day last week. In command is Sgt. Garnet Starr on• loan from his home detachment in Markdale. The three supervisory cor- porals are Rick Sawyers from the Pinery, Garry Martin, Goderich and Mel Schultz, Sombra. Of the constables this year, two are women; Nora Sullivan, St: Thomas who has returned for the se- cond season) and Linda Selent, Peterborough. Sgt. Starr, who has been ex- posed "lo a lot of different police departments," says that his officers, will assist village officials in the enforce- ment of village by-laws. An anti -noise by-law was put in- to practice last year as well as a minimum standards by- law. Starr suggests that health authorities can be helpful in controlling bad situations in cottages. Ile comments that beach resort areas have generally improved since the sixties and with the quality of per- sonnel in the detachment it "should make for a good summer." When questioned about jurisdiction of the detachment he said that while the loan- daries of investigation were within the village proper, the officers would answer calls of an emergency nature elsewhere to help settle pro- blems quickly. Formal in- vestigation would be carried obit by the detachment of the other jurisdiction. A familiar officer in the detachment is Corporal Rick Sawyers, who will spend his last tour of ditty supervising one of the shifts in Grand Bend. Sawyers has been working from the Pinery Detachment, which looks after Grand Bend in the winter. Ile received his two new stripes in May and will be moved to Essex in September. This will be his tenth sum - "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 mer in the Grand Bend area. He was a minor hockey coach and served as president of the Grand Bend Lions Club in 1982, having been a member for five years. The same year he was Lions president, his wife Janice was president of the Lioness Club. The Sawyers have two daughters. Debbie 13 and Paula 10. Debbie began kindergarten at Grand Bend Public School and will graduate this year. Sawyers said the ten years in Grand Bend is the longest f he has ever lived in one place. Both Starr and Sawyers praise the selection process of the force. Sawyers said that a prerequisite for success as an officer is caring. "Friendly respect goes a long way" he said "and being able to talk to people on their own level — be they eight or 55." When it was commented that his community involve- ment would be missed, he said "There are lots of young guys coming along all the time." OPP READY -- Sgt. Garnet Starr who heads the 22 per- son Grand Bend summer detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police is seen in Grand Bend Saturday with newly appointed Corporal Rick Sawyers, right, who was supervising one of the weekend shifts. Sawyers, who has been with the Pinery detachment for almost 10 years, was moved to Grand Bend for the summer. Antique Engine Festival Featuring: Gas and steam powered engines, also a special exhibit from the On- tario Science Centre. Sunday, May 29 Noon til 5 p.m. I,A M I3TON I ILR ITA(iL MUSEUM S MINS SOUTH Of ORAND BIND 243.2600 Hwy. #21 across from Pinery Provincial Park 1.' forgiven us we can forgive others. The closing prayer was given by Nancy Turnbull. The meeting next week (May 31) will be the last for this season and will be at Nita Sinclair's home in Southcott ''Coes. Personals Mr. and Mrs. Roy Flear, Mr. and Mrs. Don Flear, Mr. and Mrs. Clarke Kennedy and Earl Finan and Mr. and Mrs. Ross Desjardine and Mr. and Mrs. Wally Desjardine all of Grand Bend and Mrs. Mary Barbour, of Toronto, attend- ed the wedding Saturday, of a grandson and nephew, when Mark Flear, son of Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Flear, was married to Synthia Simon, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Albert J. Simon, all of Lon- don, at North Park Communi- ty Chapel at 11 a.m. Recep- tion was held at Grosvenor Club. Mr. and Mrs. Dennis Flear, of Godfrey, Ontario, spent the weekend here with his parents Mr. and Mrs. Roy Flear and attended the Flear- Simon wedding on Saturday. Sympathy of this communi- ty is expressed to all family members of the late Mrs. Mae Holt, who passed away May 18, 1983, in her 92nd year. The funeral service was held Friday afternoon from T. Harry Hoffman Funeral Horne, Dashwood. Rev. H. Moore officiating with inter- ment in Grand Bend cemetery. Pallbearers were Don McArthur, Duncan McVittie, Alan Walper, Don Holt, Jack Riddock and Verner Sorensen. United Church women serv- ed lunch refreshments after the service to relatives and friends in the S.S. rooms at the United .Church. Brenda Love, of Hamilton spent a day last week with her grandma, Mrs. Fern Love. More Grand Bend news on 9A COi11Pt, HERO INVESTMENTS in leading trust Companies BOOKKEEPING ART READ Chartered Accountant (519) 238-2388 Grand Bend, Ontario 39 Woodpark Cres THE LAMBTON COUNTY BOARD OF EDUCATION PUBLIC MEETINGS School District Study Committee for North. East and Central Lambton The School District Study Committee will hold open, public meetings on the following dates: Wednesday. May 25, 1983 Wednesday. June 1, 1983 PLEASE NOTE THAT THESE TWO MEETINGS WILL BE HELD AT EAST LAMBTON SECONDARY SCHOOL STARTING AT 7:30 P.M. Meeting agenda information will be available ih the Main Office of the study schools and at the Receptionist's Desk at the Education Centre, 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 Com- mittee at 8:45 p.m. at each meeting. Information about the Committee and its delibera- tions will be given out at each meeting. H.G. Cole Chairman A.R. 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