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HomeMy WebLinkAboutTimes-Advocate, 1981-12-09, Page 21e motel finishes six months' work The Pinedale Motel on Ontario Street In Grand Bend is now more ready than ever before for the annual flood of tourists, thanks to a massive capital addition to its facilities. At its open house Thursday night, Erwin and Luzia Schottroff welcomed countless visitors through their doors as the public came to see for themselves the fruit of a summer of labour to add 16 rooms, a kitchen, dining room, whirlpool and sauna, and conference rooms all under one new roof which now completely encloses the swimming pool. This now raises the lodging capacity to 42 rooms. There are already seven cottages on the premises. According to Mrs, Schottroff, the expansion followed two years of planning and preparation. We are always very busy here, and we know what our customers want. Our clientele is quite good." She estimated that 80 percent of them are repeat customers. Work started on June 2, with Continental Contracting from Burlington doing most of the work. Some sub - A PRETTY SIGHT - - The motel pool benefitted from a new deck and new pipes. Here, contracting was done, too. George and Susan Dunn pause for a moment while touring the new addition. Directly The chalet -like building behind them is the whirlpool. houses six double -occupancy Golden Age club has its Christmas dinner and meeting at local hotel Grand Bend Golden Age members gathered Wed- nesday afternoon at the Dominion Hotel in Zurich for their December meeting and a pre -Christmas supper. President Alex Hamilton welcomed everyone and opened the meeting with all singing 0 Canada. Minutes of the November meeting were read by Marjorie Mason. Forty six were in at- tendance at this meeting. An offering of 848.00 was collected and will be sent to "Care." Program preceding supper were a number of ,„„,„ „„,„,„,„„„,„,„ I„„„„,MINII1„,„„„,„„,,„„,„„„111111i{III111111111111111„„„,IIII Mary's musings N. BY MARY ALDERSON While readers of this column have heard a great deal about our beloved mutt, Pepper, there's another member of the family about whom you have heard little. I fear I have neglected Hamlet, my little green budgie bird. However's there's a very good reason why I haven't written much about Hamlet's activities. You see, Hamlet does nothing. Oh sure, he occasionally chirps. And he does eat a lot, for having an appetite like a bird. And he's certainly able to scatter his seed hulls far and wide. But other than that, he does nothing. He is not an entertainer, like some of his fellow budgies. Nor does he offer to assist with any of the household chores. My mother once had a budgie that would gladly help out with the sewing. He would perch on top of the sewing whenever she was using it. Each time she laid down a pin, he would swoop down and snatch it up, hop to the edge of the sewing table, and carefully drop the pin over the side. He'd sit on the edge, head cocked sideways over the side, and listen for the pin to hit the floor. This budgie was also fascinated with the needle moving up and down on the sewing machine. On several occasions, he almost had his tail feathers sewn into the seam of a dress. Another budgie I know will turn summersaults to please his owners, quite literally. This little acrobat does his best to entertain his family. But not Hamlet. I think he expects us to entertain him, I purchased Hamlet as a companion when I lived alone in a London apart- ment. He was a fairly good rodm mate - he didn't leave dirty dishes in the sink, he didn't smoke, and he didn't invite friends over for parties. And he served one very important function - he occasionally made noises in the night. You see, when you live alone, and you're in bed, and you hear a noise In the night It can be very upsetting. You find yourself sitting up in bed, eyes wide open, heart pounding, and ears straining. But if you have a budgie, and you hear a noise In the night, you can roll over, say to yourself, "It's just Hamlet," and go back to sleep. Anyway, those first few months, Hamlet and I got along very well. He would chatter in a friendly tone, and fly around my apart- ment. That first December 23rd, he helped me wrap Christmas gifts - pulling on red ribbons, and flying off with the brightly coloured bows. But we soon drifted apart, and I began to get the im- pression that Hamlet looked down on me. I shouldn't have given him such an aristocratic sounding name. He began to ignore me entirely, refusing to come out of his cage. When I got married and moved him into a new home, he simply had nothing to do with either Victor or me. He was very unap- preciatiye, too. In an at- tempt to cheer him up, I purchased him a new bamboo cage, but he chewed it to pieces. Soon he was back in his old chrome cage. I grew increasingly worried about his attitude, and attempted to have friendly conversations with him. But he ruffled his feathers and turned his back with a sarcastic chirp. I was puzzled by his scorn until I read a recent article in the London Free Press on bird care. Apparently, I have not been giving Hamlet the care he requires. According to the article, caged birds need more than just their basic seed. While our dog thrives on a diet consisting of everything from Fritos corn chips to chocolate ice cream, poor Hamlet has never been served a treat. According to this article, budgies or parakeets should eat almost everything a person eats. They should be given peeled apples, grapes, spinach, broccoli, hard boiled eggs and cheese. The author goes on to say that birds should be given a warm bath two or three times a week. Hamlet hasn't had a bath in five years. I guess you'd get a little grouchy, too, if you hadn't had a bath for that long. The article also stresses that newspaper should not be used in the bottom of the cage - the ink may be toxic. Hamlet is now in a cage Tined with paper towel. He was served apples and celery last night - and maybe on Saturday night, he'll have a bath. But now I know why he's treated me the way he has - revenge! Christmas Carols sung with Vera Kuntz accompanying on piano. Nola Taylor read "The Christmas Story," and "Special Treat", followed by a humorous reading about "The day after Christ- mas."A guest, Marie McKinnon, sang two solos, accompanying herself on the guitar "The Huron Indian Carol," "Twas in the noon of wintertime," which was written by a Jesuit Priest, and followed with, "What child is this?" Jeanne Kading gave a reading on "The three monkeys sat in a coconut tree." Mr. and Mrs. H. Iredale gave each one present a bag of candy, fruit and nuts. Library news Fun for the whole family. A tree decorating party will be held at Grand Bend library Friday, December 11, 7:30 to 10:00 p.m. To register call 238-2067. Limited to 60. Films for children The Grand Bend Lioness are sponsoring Walt Disney films at the Grand Bend Public School once a month through to"April. The second film to be shown will be on Saturday, December 12, at 1:30 p.m. and is titled, "North Avenue Irregulars." These movies are open to everyone. Pre-school children must be ac- companied by an adult. Price of admission is 50 cents for children and 75 cents for adults. There will be refresh- ments sold: pop for 45 cents and chips ft( 35 cents. Please bring your children out to these films for an enjoyable Saturday af- ternoon of entertainment. Orpha Club meets Twenty-four Orpha Club members met at Mildred MacLaren's home, last Monday for a pre -Christmas turkey dinner with all the trimmings. President Irene Kennedy opened by reading "Spirit of this season." In the social time following, the ladies played games of Court Whist. Winners were: high - Edith Manore; low - Aileen Ravelle. A display of the group's work of children's clothing, knitted articles and a quilt were brought in, and these will be delivered to Lambton County Children's Aid at Sarnia. A draw for a Christmas tablecloth was won by Jeanne Kading, and a prize for a birthday nearest Christmas waswonby Alma Prance. Next meeting 1s on January 25 at Jeanne Kading's. Woman's Institute meat Grand Bend Women's Institute held their December meeting last Thursday in the form of a charter bus trip, on a McNaughton tour bus, when 38 members and friends left at 8:30 a.m. travelling south east with stops at Coyle's factory outlet, and Wedge cheese house. They had lunch and made a shopping trip in the Norfolk mall in Tillsonburg. After lunch they visited the Kernlea greenhouses, with 20 acres under plastic. They saw many lovely poinsettias and other plants, also the In- dustry of wreath -making. After a stop for coffee in Tillsonburg town centre, they left for home, arriving at 5 p.m. This meeting was planned by Mrs. Glen Miller, convener of Agriculture and Canadian Industry. Church of God news Church of God ladies met Friday evening at the church for a "carry in," Christmas supper with 31 in attendance. The ladies brought the first course, and teenage girls, as guests, brought desserts. An exchange of Christmas gifts was enjoyed. An unexpected guest, Pat Desjardine (home on furlough from Tanzania), was presented with a quilt made by the church ladies. A program on "The sixth sense of Christmas", was given by Millie Desjardine. Several of the ladies had reading parts on the other five senses. A car load of young people and Rev. J. Campbell at- tended the "Youth for Christ" talent program held at Brucefield on Saturday evening. Lori Vincent and Laura Campbell, played two piano duets. Rev. Campbell was the guest speaker. The annual "White Gift" service was held Sunday morning at Church of God. Rev. J. Campbell spoke on "Your ministry," with Scripture from second chapter of Philippians verses 5 to 7. rooms, eight single rooms, an executive room, and a honeymoon suite. The executive suite has a jacuzzi bath and more sumptuous furnishings than the regular rooms. The honeymoon suite has more space, deluxe furnishings and furniture, and is accented by a roomy, mirrored bathroom with a large, heart -shaped bathtub. A lounge area adjacent the pool will be licensed to serve liquor. According to the village clerk's office, the building permit issued on May 19 for the project listed estimated costs at 8180,000. The Schottroffs bought the motel four years ago after leaving Stratford, where Mr. Schottroff was meat manager for Loblaw's store. GREETINGS r•ISI.4 Pei/ 6.44 4,47111P.• gr uNs, 1==1 91423 Nov'78 May your season be aglow with peace and goodwill. 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