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HomeMy WebLinkAboutTimes-Advocate, 1981-10-15, Page 21• Starting a new job is nerve-wracking. You worry about doing the right things, saying the right things, wearing the right clothes. You feel like a kid in grade nine all over again. You have to meet new people, make new friends, and learn new hpbits. You wonder if you'll ever fit in and feel comfor- t;sble. I For those of you who didn't know, 1 just went through all this. In September, I started a new job as an assistant editor with a company that publishes farm -related magazines. My boss - my editor, that is - certainly didn't do anything'to make me feel un- comfortable. In fact, he did the best he could do to make me feel at ease. There is no better way to feel comfortable with someone than to find out that they are not infallible. Yes, the best way to be able to relax with a new boss is to see him make a mistake. My editor is an agreeable sort, and just so that I could feel comfortable, he made a Mistake. " One week he told me that we would be travelling the following Tuesday to attend a "Corn Congress" - a special day put on by the people who develop seed cor- .corn. The day arrived and off we went on the two hour trip. Signs indicated that we were nearing the research farm. We came over a hill and• there were the plots of corn all carefully marked out; this was definitely the seed corn research farm. But something was miss- ing. Where were all the cars, all the crowds? We could only see one lonely man carefully mowing some grass. As we drove slowly by the gate, wondering where to park. my editor said, "Wouldn't it be funny if we came on the wrong day?" I picked up the invitation, which was lying on the seat between us: on the back was a,map to which we had been referring, I turned it over. It Heid September 23. !'Qiitekly Ftouched the date button on my watch. It said 22. "We did come the wrong day." I informed him. He laughed. stepped on the accelerator, and we drove home. without stopping. We laughed about it a cou- ple of times on the way, and decided to tell the rest of the staff back at the office that we had enjoyed the day so much. we planned to return the next day. Fortunately, my editor has a sense of humour, and he was able to laugh at the situation. It also helped me enjoy my new work. (I know he has a sense of humour, or I wouldn't print this.) • Anyway, when we finally did get to attend the corn Mary's musings By Mary Alderson congreitlil, it was very in- teresting. I learned everything you'd want to know about seed corn, I think. For example, population isn't the number of people who attend a seed day. Population means the number of plants per acre. While you mightthink it would be more profitable to squeeze as many corn plants as possible into a field, t'ain't so. I have seen living (actually it was dead) proof that the more plants you crowd in, the poorer your corn crop is going to be. Just a few facts to keep in mind when you plant the gar- den next spring. • I figured that during the recent International Plow- ing Match in Barrie, I would really be able to get to know my employers better. They announced that our head- quarters would be a small travel trailer parked on site in the tented city. Now; everyone knows that it rains at the plowing match. I'd really get to know the people I was working with if we were trapped in- side a small trailer in the rain. And sure ehough, it rained. In fact, it was so rainy and so muddy, that things were very quiet at the plowing match. What happened? They sent me home. 6ETTING ENERGY BACK - After donating blood at Thursday's clinic sponsored by the Ausable Nomads, Vicky Clarke of Shipka gets coffee from Ethel McMurtrie of the Nomads. T -A photo Churches observe Thanksgiving theme The United Church was .The very beautifully with autumn leaves, fruits and vegetables, gourds, corn stalks and flowers. Rev. H. Moore spoke on a Thanksgiving theme, and said in all things give thanks. Thanksgiving begins with dependence and sacrifice and involves a cost more HOW IS IT MOM? — Ruth DeBrum reads over some of daughter Melissa's work while at the Grand Bend Public School Open House lost week. 1}11 \ \;' i' d �t „I1�Ir'lrl! Carrying only the Finest in Natural Foods "We specialize in preparing Cheese Trays & Gift Baskets." Muffins Freshly Baked Daily Come into our siore and try our wide selection of natural ingredients for baking including Pastry, Bran, Whole Wheat, Soft & Hard Unbleached, Rye, Rice, Potato Low & Full fat, Soya Flours and GLUTEN FREE Bread and Pastry Mixes. We also have large assortments of dried fruits an d nuts, glaced fruits for Christmas Cakes, Spices, gourmet coffees and teas, domestic and imported cheese, papaya syrup concentrate for making juice and yogurts. WE have many cooking oils including apple cider vinegar safflower oil, olive oil, wheat germ oil and soybean oil. We carry pancake mixes, natural l 2 & 5 grain cereals, soya milk powder, non - instant buttermilk powder, whole wheat spaghetti, soya noodles, carob powder and chips, yeast, soup mixes, smooth and crunchy peanut butter, Greaves jam, natural crackers and potato chips and maple syrup. NB We also have natural beauty products and vitamins. BULK ORDERS ACCEPTED. 26 Ontario St. Hwy 21 (just South of bridge) Grand Bend 238-8489 than thanks. The choir anthem was "Song of Thanksgiving." Rev. Moore told the children a story about fruit, vegetables and flowers. Instead of only one kind of each. God provides many varieties of each. An invitation is extended to the congregation of Grand Bend to join their sister church at Greenway next Sunday October 18, at 11:00 a.m. for their anniversary. A former minister, the Rev. A. E. Holley, of Waterloo will be guest speaker, and the Roger Quick family will be bringing special music, There will be no service of worship in the Grand Bend United Church. Ladies Community fellowship Ladies are invited to the upper room of the Exeter Town Hall for the October meeting at 7:30 October 15. Slide presentation by Wendy Hines of Arc Industries, and special music by guest speaker Marie McKinnon. Theme this month Paren- ting. Admission $1.00. United Church women meet United church women met last Thursday afternoon in the S.S. rooms. President, Clara Hamilton opened the meeting and welcomed all. Scripture was read by Alma Prance. Clara conducted a devotional on a Thanksgiv- ing theme. The first Thanksgiving dates back to 1621 when a Harvest Festival was held by the Plymouth colony. It was not until 1879 that Thanksgiving day was officially recogniz- ed in Canada. She told us that Canadians are classed as having the highest stan- dard of living in the world. She closed with a poem. A general Thanksgiving prayer was repeated in unison and Annie Morenz read a poem, "A day to remember". Roll call was answered by 13 ladies by telling, "Things tobethankful for". During the business, the upcoming hot turkey super to be held on November 4 was discussed. The Alert letter was read by Clara. Lunch hostesses were Fern Love and Liz Adams. Church of God news Church of God held their 32nd anniversary services Sunday. Guest speaker for both morning and evening services was Rev. Stan Des- jardine, speaking on a mis- sinary .emphasis theme. Questions and answers were part of the service. Stan and his wife Pat and their family are home for a year's furlough after four years spent in Tanzania. Special music at the mor- ning service was a solo, by Millie Desjardine. At the evening service Mex Desjar- dine sang a solo as did Lori Steckle. Flowers in the church sanctuary were placed in loving memory of Earl Vin- cent, by his family. More than 50 attended a pot luck supper, Friday night at Church of God. Rev. and Mrs. Stan Des- jardine showed slide pic- tures, of Tanzania with com- mentary, and questions. The offering taken will go to help Stan's project of try- ing to obtain 40 bicycles, as means of transportation for ministers in Tanzania. Church of God ladies serv- Questions need of committee Times -Advocate, October 15, 1981 Pogo SA , discuss winter carnival for resort The Grand Bend recreation committee discussed having a winter carnival this year, at its monthly meeting on Tuesday. One suggestion on the topic was that a committee be organized with each of the organizations in Grand Bend represented. Some of the ideas suggested were a torch -light parade, a sculpture contest, as well as cross country skiing. On the topic of the new recreation centre, the committee was told that the Lions has $29,000 to give to the building fund. A grant Crediton East By MRS. STAN PRESZCATOR Mr. and Mrs. Leonard Wein spent Monday with Mr. and Mrs. Alex Hamilton, Grand Bend. Jim Barnes, RR 4 Thed- ford and David Isaacs RR 3 Parkhill spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Stan Presz- cator and girls. Mr. and Mrs. Keith Brintnell andBradley Wright Exeter spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Arm- strong and family. Mr. and Mrs. Leonard Wein, Crediton, Mr. and Mrs. Jim McLeod and family, Mr. and Mrs. Bill Glenn and family, Huron Park and Gary Wein, Lucan spent Sunday with Mr. Marvin Wein, Cheryl and Rick. Mr. and Mrs. Harold Glanville, London spent Sunday wiyh Mr. and Mrs. Nick Lansbergen and girls. Louis Masnica is a patient in South Huron Hospital, Exeter. Miss Karen Foran, Blyth spent the weekend with her mother, Mrs. Robt England, Huron Park and visited Saturday with Mr. and Mrs. Stan Preszcator. has been applied for, but the village still has to raise $200,000. Jean Gibson gave the committee a report on a seminar In Toronto. She said she did not have an op- portunity to talk to people from other towns the size of Grand Bend, but some of the fund raising ideas discussed were good. One of these, she said, was a T.V. Ontario program which would teach sports such as cross-country skiing and sailing. The committee voted to recommend to council that a slide projector and fixed ceiling screen be bought to be used in council chambers. Dennis Snider said the planning committee as well HEST FRESH Fresh, crispy apples are a favourite snack food in Ontario. And now is a good time to enjoy their sweet flavour, when they're fresh from the tree. Marketing specialists at the Ontario Ministry of Agriculture and Food remind us that most Ontario apples are also great for cooking. Basically, all varieties, with the exception of Red Delicious and Spartan can be used for cooking. These two varieties are best for fresh eating. When cooking with apples, the type of recipe helps determine the specific apple variety to choose. For example, for poaching or baking, it's best to choose a firm -textured apple that will hold its shape well. For these cooking methods, Northern Spy would be an excellent choice. On the other hand, for sauces and puddings, choose a softer textured apple that cooks down more quickly, such as the McIntosh. About people you know Mr. and Mrs. Tom Belt, of Milford Michigan. spent the weekend with his sister, Mrs. Eva Bariteau. United Church Women served lunch Tuesday after- noon for family and friends follwing the private funeral for Peter Ifbotor Murray. Interment was in Grand Bend cemetery. Anyone wishing to take a quilting course offered by Grand Bend Women's Institute in co-operation with the Department of Agriculture and Home Economics branch, please call Mrs. Doris Bestard at 238-2754 by October 17, for more information. Mrs. Annie Noakes and Mrs. Minnie Noaks of Hen- sall. visited Friday after- noon with Mr. and Mrs. Herb Hoggarth. Twenty ladies attended the weekly Bible coffee hoer held at Mrs. Vera Browrf's home in Southcott Pines, last Thursday morning. They will meet same time and place this week. The section of "Exercising God's power", and a chapter on "Spiritual character," will be studied. Elgin and Elda Adams, Hugh and Annie Morenz, visited Friday night in ed lunch refreshments for more than 70 family, relatives, neighbours and friends, following the funeral of Earl Vincent. Saturday afternoon. Anglican Church news Dr. Fox chose the 12th chapter of Luke verse 22, for his sermon this past Thanksgiving Sunday. He said people should put emphasis on remembering God's providence. These are anxious days. but our anxie- ty could he an emotional stimulation and exhilara- tion. Dr. Fox reminded that anxiety is sometimes a poison that threatens our lives. It depends on the situation and circumstances. Many people withdraw from life Jesussays we should see the world in God's light. We here. are blessed with abundances and comfort. The Bible calls us back to God. puts us on the right road. He is the provider, we must put our life in the right perspective. get our priorities straight and seek first theKingdomof God, and the rest will fall into place, and live one day at a time. Mr. and Mrs. Emlyn Cole served coffee in the fellowship hour, following the morning service. Southcott Pines with Marie and George Chowen. Grand Bend Women's Institute will meet Thurs- day, October 15, 7:30 p.m. in the S.S. rooms of the United Church. Topic will be "The year of the disabled", con- vened by Donna Lovie. The weekly bridge games were held in St. John's Parish hall last Wednesday evening with three tables playing the Howell move- ment system. Winners were first, Betty \Hoyles and Clarke Kennedy: second, a tie between Herb and Betty McGee. Madelon Wilson and Ted Hunt. Jack and Gloria Norris, Kathi and Scott, of Sarnia, were Friday night supper guests with Jack's mother, Mrs. Elizabeth Norris. of Grand Cove. as council would profit by being able to use it, and other organizations which use the chambers would be able to use it for a small fee, which could be used to cover maintenance charges and the cost of light bulbs and carousels. The estimated costs of the equipment was $60O to $600. The committee decided the mrrumum size of the screen should be 70 by 70 inches. The committee was responding to a suggestion by Mary Fickling from the Grand Bend Art Studio asking that a projector be purchased. Dennis Snider asked if the committee is necessary. He said he hates seeing people waste their time. He said the last time the committee had been ap- proached by a delegation was in the spring. JJ IIIIIIfIII1ti11fIIIiIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIflllnfflmftlllilli Snider said the Lions club is looking after the fund- raising for the new recreation centre, so the committee really doesn't have much to do with it. Jean Gibson asked if council can expand to cover the leg -work involved with the committee. She said when she does something for someone as part of the committee, and they are grateful, she knows they are going somewhere. Gibson said recreation cuts down on crime, mental health problems and provides a social outlet for people. 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