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HomeMy WebLinkAboutTimes-Advocate, 1983-06-22, Page 16Centennials win A 4-1 win over Grand Bend two weeks ago and a 2-0 win over the Exeter Drillers have enabled the Exeter Centen- nial soccer club to stay , undefeated with five wins and a tie to date. In the 4-1 win over Grand Bend played in Huron Park saw Grand Bend score the fust and only goal of the first half to lead 14 at half. In the second half Exeter took over with right winger Jerry Vandewalle relaying a ball past the Grand Bend Exeter club gets victory Exeter Big "O" bantams managed an 18-17 win over Clinton in Clinton, Sunday night. It was an exciting game as Exeter opened the scoring in the first inning with four runs. Tim Moore banged out a tri- ple. Bryan Quinn walked and both runs scored • on Scott Miller's single. Scott Heywood singled to score Miller, then stole second and came home on a passed ball. . _ _ Clinton retaliated with two runs in their half. Dwayne Coolman and Pat Hartman walked and scored on Dave Russell's single. Clinton scored to make it 6-3 at the end of two innings. Heywood scored after blasting a triple and crossing the plate on Darryl McCann's single. Clinton evened the count in the fourth with four runs on four hits and an Exeter error. Russell,' Miller and, Heywood each scored in the fourth on singles from Russell and Heywood and a triple from Miller's bat. - Clinton was held scoreless in the fourth then Coolman tripled and scored on Moore's single. Moore came home on an error to give Exeter a 12-7. lead. Clinton grabbed one run in the fifth. Scott Miller scored Exeter's lone run in the sixth when he singled then stole two bases and came home on a passed ball. Clinton retaliated with three runs on two hits and two errors. In the seventh inning one run crossed the plate on Pat Hartman's single. Quinn and Russell got free passes to load the bases with two out. Scott Miller came up With - his fourth hit, a grand slam home run. Scott Heywood followed with a triple before the side was retired. Clinton came back strong and scored six runs in the seventh. . Russell and Miller shared mound duties with Russell picking up the win and Miller the save. goalie from a pass from Ex- eter's other winger Shawn Rotteau. For the second weekend in a row left half John Flanagan scored on a long shot that caught thetop corner. Centre forward Paul Vandewalle scored the third with John Mickle on a goal mouth scramble scoring the find to finish the game at the 4-1 to Exeter. Last weekend a tight game between the two Exeter teams saw the first half end in a scoreless draw. The Centen- nials came close by hitting no less than four goal posts. The Drillers had their chances but goalie Blair Bur - bridge • and fullbacks Joe Laurie, Pete Cyipyha, Dave Holmes and John Rasenburg came up strong the prevent any goals. The Centennials had problems finishing their plays off and were lax in their fundamentals. The Centennials finally scored their first goal when John Muller scored on a re= bound from a direct kick by John Flanagan. The Centen- nials upped it to two goals when John Muller headed the ball in front to Paul Vandewalle who made no mistake in putting the ball past the Drillers goalie.' . Next game for the Centen- nials is in Exeter Sunday against Taxandria at 2 p.m. with the Drillers playing at 4 p.m. against Lucan. GB personals Shirley and Stu Pole, Marg and Bob Hedley, attended the past officers of Exeter ladies auxiliary banquet and dance at the Exeter Legion Satur- day night. The meal was prepared and served by Girl Guides and their mothers. Mrs. Hedley received her 30 -year pin. Guests with the Poles and Hedley's were Alex and Ina Russell of Turnbull's Grove. Father's Day Sunday guests with Mr. and Mrs. George David, were their three daughters Pam, Sherrie and Stephanie. and families of four grandchildren from' London. Mrs. Pat Williams, of Turn - bulls Grove is on holiday this week. A surprise dinner party was held at the Coach House for Alex and Ina Russell, for their . 35th wedding anpi iersary celebrated in June. The par- ty was given by their circle folk friends of the Grove that included Julie and John Stod- dard. Shirley and BilFOownie. Jack and Vera Ross, and Iris and Gerry O'Grady. A hearty start at Craigholme Craigholme nursing home's fifth annual Ileart Jamboree got off to a sunny start with a ribbon -cutting ceremony on the patio on Sunday, followed by a strawberry social featur- ing local as well as imported fresh berries. A full week of activities is planned to raise at least $600. Monday was the wheel chair-a-thon. taking a route through downtown Ailsa Craig as a first-time venture. Tuesday was the social, with music by Beechwood. On Wednesday members of the public are invited to drop in between 10 and 12 a.m. or 2 and 4 p.m. to have their blood pressure taken. A bazaar. a flea market and a car wash will be held on Thursday afternoon, a car- nival for the residents and staff is planned for Friday. and Saturday the events wind up with another, car wish from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. Grade eight students from McGillivray Central School helped with the wheel chair- a-thon on Monday, and pupils from East Williams School will assist with the car wash and hot dog sales on Thursday. Participating in the ribbon - cutting ceremony were Ailsa Craig Reeve Don Shipway. McGillivray township Reeve Jack Dorman, vice prey idem of the residents' council Rachel Tuke, board member Malcolm McLean, director of residents' care Shirley ltodggon and activities direc- tor Edith Hodgins. GRADUATES —• Barbara Orr graduated from Fon- showe College on June 16 in the Health Records Technician course. She is former student of South rauron District High School and has accepted a posi-, tion in Sydenham District Hospital, Wallaceburg. Barbaro is the daughter of Jack and Mary Hogan, RR 3 Dashwood. 25* Exeter squirts play soccer A good first half of the se- cond squirt soccer game of the season brought the first goal by Steven Farquhar. After a brief skirmish Benji Parker scored a second goal. An exciting beginning to the second half with play moving up the field to near the Exeter 3 goat area. With a few tries on goal Dennis Ilodgins came up from behind to score the third goal of the game. Good defence by Melanie Phillips and Dennis Hodgins held off scoring by Exeter 3. The fourth goal was scored by Ryan Stuart on a long run from centre field followed closely by Exeter 3 players. A good game with good team effort by both teams. COPS AND KIDS — Gr• d Bend nursery school children had a fun time with OPP Constable Lyle Smith when they visited the police station, Thursday. They were issued with identification cards and fingerprinted and tested the comfort of police vehicles and jail cells. Donate to deaf, blind Install Lioness executive • Grand Bend Lioness club held their last meeting of this season, Thursday evening at Sanders Restaurant with 29 present for a dinner. Six Lioness members from Mount Brydges were present: • Lioness liaison, Jack Caf- feler, of District Al, of Mt. Brydges installed the new ex- ecutive for 1983-84 season. Lionesses Angie Venning and Janice Sawyers were given farewell gifts of a pin and flower corsage, as both will soon be leaving town with their families. President Sandra Norris chaired the business. A dona- tion of $200.00'was given to the home for the deaf and blind in the Brantford area by the Lioness club. Perfect attendance pins were given out for' one to seven years of attendance. Lionesses Cathy Hugill and Sharon Soldan won the raffle draws. A good time was had by all. F.cufireIt r' The first Q,t#inual Ecumenical Church service was held Sunday afternoon at Grand Bend Public School. Participating churches were Grand Bend Anglican, Church of. God, Roman Catholic Church and the United Church. Rev. H. Moore conducted the opening. Rev. J. Campbell announced the hymn sing. A trio, of Miliie Desjardine and Rev. and Mrs. Campbell sang. "Do You Know any Jesus?" Father R. Morrissey read scripture frem Corin- thians and led in prayer. Roberta Walker sang a solo. "The Holy ('ity." Guest speaker was Rev. J. Sutton from the Anglican Church, speaking on the meaning of ecumenical and our little differences. Rev. Moore closed with prayer. Catholic 1Vomen's league Twenty-seven members, their husbands and some senior citizens met Tuesday evening at the Alhambra hall. for a pot luck supper at 7 p.m.' President Antoinette Pachlarz opened the business meeting with the league prayer. An invitation was received by the groups from Zurich C.W.L. members to go on a bus trip to Midland on June 28. . The group voted to give $150.00 for the choir members to have an outing to Huron Country_ Playhouse. The group raised $606.00 this year for Flowers of Hope campaign. Father Morrissey talked to the group on how the church would be remodelled. They plan to raise money by selling tickets for a cash draw of $2,000. President, Mrs. Pachlarz presented Father Morrissey with a director's pin for his frist year anniversary. The remainder of the evening was spent in a• sdcial time of visiting. Next regular meeting will be held in September. Women's Institute meet • Grand Bend Women's In- stitute met Thursday for a noon luncheoreal Oakwood. There were 36 in attendance, with members, 4-1-1 leaders and visitors. Millie Desjardine, vice president chaired the meeting, and gave a humorous reading "Want to borrow a jack': " Happy birth- day was sung for Mrs. Rosie Grigg, who celebrates her 85th birthday in June. Guest speaker was Jane Muegge from Clinton, formerly known as Home Economist. now called "A rural organization specialist." She told the group about her work. This was the last regular meeting of thp Women's Institute until September. Bridge game Four tables were in play at the bridge game held Wednes- day night at St. John's Anglican Hall. playing the Howell movement. First, Marg Jeffrey's and Eve Horton; second, Hazel Gibson and Dorothy Child. New players are always welcome. For information phone either 238.8345 or 238.22D2. Anglican Church news r , r in the An li Church, a Sunday is.set aside called Theological Sunday. The summer student, Greg Gilson, spoke Sunday morn- ing about the importance of the community supporting Huron College. He reminded. us of the government cut backs, telling us if budget money for the col- lege is withheld, the highly skilled professors will be cut back and the whole communi- ty will suffer. He pointed out to us, without the help of'one man, he as a student would not be able to continue his education. He urged us to write to our government leaders to look at their budget allotment. as well as dig down in our own wallet for that little extra financial help. Rev. J. Sutton reminded us of the anniversary barbecue ua June 25, as well as anniver- sary service on June 26. Coffee hostesses were Mrs. Dorothy' Child and Mrs. Vi- vian Prober Church orGod news A Father's Day service was held Sunday morning at • Church of God. At this service the "Love Loafs" were received to help hunger relief_ for World Vision. Guest speaker was Elaine Clarke of Richmond Hill, who has been in charge of the TV Ministry for World Vision. She now travels more and reported on a trip to Kenya, in South Africa and conditions there. Special music was a solo by Mrs. Leota Snyder, titled. "A Memory." Personals Rev. and Mrs. John Camp- bell, Laura Campbell, Mrs. Katie Vincent. Lori Vincent and Mrs. Irene Read attend- ed the international Church of God Convention in Anderson, Indiana, last week. Lorne and LoreenDevine and two of their aunts, Mrs. Elva Willert, of Dashwood, and Mrs. Luella Willert, of Zurich, spent Sunday after- noon and were supper guests at Loreen's sister's home, Vera and Ervin Latta and family of Point Clark, CRAIGHOLME STRAWBERRY SOCIAL — Heart Jamboree Week at Craigholme Nursing Home began on Sunday with a strawberry social. Shown enjoying dishes of strawberry shortcake are Carol Drudge (left), wife of administrator Ken Drudge, daughter Krista, resident Stella Dorman and her son Jack, reeve of McGillivra suowt Going away ?... Don't forget to be a*Q Blood Donor before you go ! HEART JAMBOREE KICK-OFF -- A rib on cutting ceremony was held at Craigholme Nursing Home to officially begin the week-long Heart Jamboree events. Shown (from left) are board member Malcolm McLean, McGillivray reeve Jack Dor- mon, Aliso Craig reeve Don Shipway, vice president of the r.sidents' council Rachael Tuke, activities director Edith Hodgins and heart fuhd representative Beth Schroeder. Ready to dig Times -Advocate, June 22, 1983 Paae 15 CounciI lets contracts for new town hall Grand Bend Council has been finalizing plans in the past two weeks to get reconstruction of the old Post Office underway for a new town hall. At the Monday night meeting all ar- rangements except digging the hole for the foundation were decided upon. bon Labelle Construction Ltd. will install footings and concrete, masonry and in- sulation at a price of just under $16,000. Contractor for plumbing, heating and elec- trical work is L. W. Kleinstiver. His bid came in at about $24,000 and allowed a 2 percent discount on the basis of receiving all three contracts. Cecil G. Abra will move the building from its resting place on 81 Crescent to the new site to the south of the Bank of Montreal on the cor- ner of Highways 21 and 81. The village has been con- sulting with John Brock, ar- chitect. It is expected that the total bill for the new 24,000 square foot, two storey struc- ture will be about $64,000. There was a motion to pay Grand Bend PUC for the 10 -foot strip of land needed for the new fire hall. Purchase price agreed upon was $1,000. Clerk -treasurer Dianne Mollard reported that she had received a telegram from Small Craft Harbours saying that the keys to the new har- bour building would be turn- ed over to the village this week and that any problems should be reported in writing to Public Works Canada. There is still a missing sewer- link connection. Two tri -municipal projects will be officially opened Fri- day. The new fire hall, built for Grand Bend, Bosanquet and Stephen will be opened at 10 a.m. and the cemetery, to the south of Grand Bend will, be officially opened at 2:30 p.m. No decision was made about insulation and finishing of the old fire hall, which will become part of the public works space. it was decided to paint the building to conform with the exterior of the adjas- cent new fire hall. Deputy - reeve Harold Greep objected to major expenditures on the building tor this year. There were the annual bunch of objections in connec- tion with Burgerfest weekend. Reeve Bob Sharen com- mented that the village must either relax standards or en- force them regularly. He referred specifically to com- thercial trailers on the beach. A Rothmans yan, selling cigarettes on the Fraleigh property, closed its opera - PUC foreman busy with awards, raccoons Grand Bend PLIC foreman, Stan Love ran the gamut of experiences in the last month, from receiving a safety award to restoring hydro in the wee hours on a Sunday morning to rescuing a family of raccoons. At Tuesday's meeting, he reported that his crew had received an award for 11 accident -free years from On- tario Hydro. A driver nipped - a hydro pole on Morenz Lane the Sunday before the Decoration at cemetery A'good attendance was out to the Grand Bend Cemetery Decoration service Sunday. Speaker was Rev. R. Simp- son, of Grand Cove, and special music was presented by the Dashwood band. Mr. and Mrs. Clarke Ken- nedy spent a couple of days in Toronto last week with Mrs. Mary Barbour and helped her celebrate her birthday. Dr. Judith Brigham, of Louisville, Kentucky, has been spending some holidays at her summer home here. Mrs. Doris Bestard attend- ed the school girl reunion Saturday afternoon at the United Church hall in Hensall. All the girls were either taught in grade school, high school or Sunday school by Miss Irene Douglas, who now resides in Chateau Gardens, London and who will be 90 years old in September. Most of the girls present were pupils of 50 and more years ago, and many of them are grandmothers. meeting. Lovie reported that the incident occurred at 2 a.m. and that the power was restored to the area by 5 a.m. As for the coons — Secretary -Treasurer Orion Gunning heard a noise above the ceiling in the meeting/ room of the PUC building and upon investigation saw a small raccoon foot poking out between the ceiling tiles. It appears a female coon had decided to use the roof vent as a front door to her new • nest and delivered three babies above the PUC ceiling. It was Lovie to the rescue! While mother coon scurried out the vent, Lovie lifted the babies from their nest and placed them outside. The mother coon waited un- ttl dark and moved her fami- ly elsewhere. Meanwhile there are a few tiles missing in the meeting -room ceiling of the PUC. offices. In other business, it was repol4ed that billing has been finished for all village residents, whether they have hooked into the water system or not. Except for (hose wishing an extension and in- tending to hook in. a flat rate will be charged. A contract between Southcott Pines Park Association and the PUC to arrange for the SP group to use hydro poles for some television cable was discuss- ed and revised. The Associa- tion will use about 35 poles. The Commission seta rate for 1983 at $7.50 rental,: per pole, and will come to some agree- ment with the Association for tree -trimming costs. tions when council members cited a breach of village bylaws. There were once again parking problems on the back streets. One particularly bad spot was on the crest of the hill at Oak Street, where it was felt that emergency vehicles could not get through. ';Where there's danger to citizens, 1 won't hesitate to have cars towed away. The problem is, it would take five tow trucks go- ing constantly," Sharen said. It was decided to put three markers in the lake in front of. the beaches warning boaters of the villages jurisdiction of the water off shore in an effort to keep boats away from swimming areas. Fines up to $1,000 may be imposed. Green reported that the lease for the airport land was ready and that as soon as the lease was signed, the federal funding for resurfacing to the longest runway would be for- thcoming. He asked if council would help pay the yearly lease fee. Council turned down the suggestion. Councillor Murray DepJar- dins reported that the ques- tionnaires forseniorshousing were ready and some had beenreturned to Doreen Seguin at Sandpiper Variety. He said there would be a public meeting to discuss the project at the Anglican Church at 1 p.m.Thursday June 23: Canoe races Continued from page 14 Cadieux and Pat McLaughlin. Windsor. • The best in amateur were Bob Kruys and Cindy Gard, Glanworth: John Thompson and Peter Juknys, London: Ken Fisher and Rick Pogeson, Glanworth and Steve and Jeff Wise, Clinton. Couples winners were Gary Hawkins and Karen Cowen, Brussels; Cathy Armstrong, London and Joe Farwell, Zurich; Robin Novack and Len Healy, Brucefield and John and Kim Norwood, - Ah'inston. r. NEW EXECUTIVE — Grand Bend Lioness Club installed its new executive at a meeting held at Sonders Tavern, Thursday night. In the front row are from the left: Linda Arnold, second vice-president; Karen Wallen, presi- dent; Sandra Norris, past president, Marilyn Martins first vice president; tee Thomas, secretary. In the back row from the left ore: Koren Humor, first year director; Nancy Gill, second year director; Susan Baker, third year director; Marjorie Roberts, bulletin editor; Joyce Morden, Lioness tamer; Ruth Dunlop, Lioness twister; Betty Riddell, treasurer. Rehearsals for light musical start An enthusiastic group of young performers assembled at Huron Country Playhouse in Playhouse 11 Wednesday to begin rehearsing for the three light musicals to be perform- ed in the caberet setting throughout the summer season. Director of two of the shows, Michael Boucher. wvho worked under artistic direc- tor Ron Ulrich in B.C., arriv- ed a few days earlier, having travelled across Canada directing and adjudicating for players, who will perform continuously in all three shows, were assembled and ready to get at it. Priest to open cemetery in Father Morrissey's ser- mon Sunday morning he pointed out how some people give God thanks in time of plenty but turn away 'from Ilim in bitterness during hard times. We must remember to in- clude Christ in our lives, especially during times of suf- fering. We are Truly united with Him. He wished all fathers "Happy Father's. Day." There was a congratula- tions in bulletin to Robert Kloske and Barbara Caughey who were recently united in marriage. Father Morrissey has been asked by Grand Bend village council to give official bless- ing at the opening ceremony of the new Pinery Cemetery beside Alhambra Hall, June 24. Kim Worobec, who • was among the original piing players in 1980 and 1982 and also played in The Music Man, joins the group for this season. David Nairn, who co- starrled in Butterflies are Free last year. is back as a cabaret player. New faces are Hank Stinson and Janette Hutchison. Back-up must will be keyboard. played by Malrooney with drums and a Kass guitar. Boucher is feeling good about the healthy. attitude United Rev. H. Moore's meditation Sunday morning was, "Show ILS the Father," with scripture from Luke 15:1-3 and 11-32. Rev. Moore said this 'Sunday is set aside to honour our ear- thly father, and no matter how far we have strayed our Heavenly Father is eagerly waiting for us to come home. Our concept of God as being a God of justice, and a God who loves, was brought to us by Jesus Christ. Rev. Moore spoke of the prodigal son and other para >les and said there is joy in Haven when the lost is found. Choir anthems were, "Blessed holy Presence," and "1 feel the winds of God today," with the congreg.:tion joining in last two verses. Mrs. Irene Kennedy presid- ed at the organ in absence of regular organist, Idella Gabel. titowers in the church sanc- tuary was an arrangement placed in loving memory of Franklin Kobe, and David Junker, by Mr. and Mrs. Don the past few weeks. He praised Ulrich's choice in casting the group. "They're well tempered and very talented, realistic and hard workers and everyone is on the same energy level," he commented. Wednesday. musical direc- tor for Playhouse 11, Michael Malrooney was reworking the s& lie for the opening produc- tion, Eighteen Wheels, stage manager Marrilee ilouston was trying to find the (prop) bar and was told it was still church Kobe and family. The family of the late Evelyn Whilsmith, placed flowers in church in her memory. The members of Greenway and Grand Lend congregation are invited to the Grand Bend Sunday school r oom following the morning worship services on June 26 for lunch. The Grand Bend United Church Sunday school picnic was held Friday night at Port Blake Conservation area, with around 50 in attendance. After supper. sports games of kick the slipper, peanut scramble and walking in Dad- dy's shoes, was held for the children. Adults enjoyed relay races, The evening clos- ed with ice cream cones for everyone. Visiting on the weekend with Mrs. Laurence Cutts was her daughter and son-in- law, Lorene and Jack Warren of Toronto. wet with paint and the toward theatre in Canada these days. "it's so exciting to 'see so many young Canadians writing plays and wanting to be playwrites", he said. He's also enthusiastic about the caberet concept at Playhouse 11 - a new concept for this part of the country. He said that people may have to discover the easy atmosphere and the informality of the con- cept where audience may sip on something cool and socialize with others around them as well as have a more intimate, relaxed association with the performers. The trucking show '8 Wheels, accompanied by country and western music wilt preview July 1 and open July 2. Members of Grand Bend and area Chamber of Com- merce have been invited to the opening performance. comPu RE1 o INVESTMENTS in leading trust companies BOOKKEEPING ART READ Chartered Accountant (319) 23S-23$$ . . Grand Bend, • Ontario 39 Woodpark Cres t