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HomeMy WebLinkAboutTimes-Advocate, 1981-12-16, Page 24Page 6A Times -Advocate, December 16, 1981 Twenty-seven in attendance, United Church women elect slate of officers at Iuncheon The U.C.W. meeting was held"in the S.S. rooms last Thursday afternoon and opened with a pot luck luncheon at 1 pan. Twenty seven ladies and friends en- joyed a bountiful meal, serv- ed on their new tables purchased recently. Rev. H. Moore conducted the installation of the new officers for 1982 as follows: president - Mabel Gill: past president - Clara Hamilton; vice-president - Elizabeth Norris: corresponding secretary - Eva Bariteau; recording secretary - Eleanor Durie; treasurer - Geri Wright; unit ass't treasurer - Hazel Broad; communications - Annie Morenz: stewardship and finance - Buelah Holt; World Outreach - Elaine Moore; Church in Society - Hazel Broad: Christian develop- ment - Nora Webb: pianist - Elaine Moore; manse com- mittee - Mabel Gill. Bertie Keyes and Elizabeth Adams: official board representative - Mabel Gill; leadership development - Olive Webb. Clara Hamilton and Olive Miller; flower committee - Norma Walper, Marg Love: social convener - Elda Adams; assistants - Elva Walper, Norma Walper: greeting card salesperson - Marjorie Mason. A Christmas program followed. opened by presi- dent. Clara Hamilton, welcoming all with Christ- mas meditation, thoughts and prayer. The Story of the Nativity was read by Eleanor Durie from Chapter two of Luke, verses one to fourteen. Elaine Moore read "The story of a Christmas guest," and old German story and legend adapted to poetry by Helen Steiner Rice. Several favorite Christ- mas hymns were sung, each preceded by a description and story of the author, by various members. "The Priceless gift of Christmas", was read by Clara Hamilton. Roll call was answered by bringing your favorite Christmas recipe. A short business meeting followed. The United Church Women met Monday morning to pack decorated boxes and baskets and deliver to shut ins. Couples Club meets Fourteen members of the Couples Club attended a Christmas dinner Saturday evening at the Dominion Hotel in Zurich. The group gathered afterwards at the home of Larry and Donna Lovie and in the social time played various games of crokinole, Yahtze and cards. Following this they had an exchanged of Christmas gifts. Couples in charge were Larry and Donna Lovie, Elsie and Leroy Keyes and Millie and Morley Desjar- dine. Beaconaires Club meeting Grand Bend Beaconaires Club members, met last Monday night December 7, for a pre -Christmas carry -in smorgasbord supper, at the Church of God with 36 in attendance. They had their annual election of officers.• President is Mrs, Vera Brown, of Southcott Pines, and secretary is Rev. R. Simpson of Grand Cove. The group enjoyed a sing song Of Christmas carols. Churchrof God news • The Christmas program was held Sunday evening at Church of God and featured a musical, "Christmas 2001." written by Flo Price, with 24 children and youth participating. The story *as about space children who heard Christmas music on earth and decided to come to earth in their time machine to hear the music and of God's love. Opening music was played by Lori Vincent and Laura Campbell. The kindergarten children presented a number with candles. The High School youths gave a choral reading and the Scripture story. The youth boys hand- ed out gifts, and the youth girls served coffee and donuts in the S.S. rooms after the program. The children all received candy bags. Anglican Church news Rev. Sutton continued with the thoughts of Advent in his sermon, Sunday morning at St. Johns. At this time, he said we must be thinking not only of the birth of Jesus and His life of ministering, but we should be preparing ourselves for His coming again - the final judgement. Rev. Sutton told us to look YOUNG MUSICIANS — Every Friday at the County branch library, Dawn Crabe hos a story hour for the youngsters, and music is part of the noon -hour event. From left to right back row, they are: Eric Clay, Troy Stellingsworff, Matthew DeJong, Allyson Spindler, Kelly Argent; Sarah DeBrum; Front row: Karen Lovie, Kyle Vermeulen, Jenny Sharen and Lise McKinnon. - Pinery Pak ready for winter Winter sports fans are busily preparing themselves for the snow and ice now approaching and the Pinery Provincial Park is ready to accept them for another season. The park is open seven days a week from 8:00 a.m. to 5 p.m. for cross-country skiing. Forty-two kilometers of trails, of varying levels of difficulty, run the length of the park in long loops and are double -tracked. Trails are always maintained tor safety and ease of use. For ice skaters and tobogganers, the hill and rink are both lit for use at night. The hours are from 8 a.m. to 10p.m., and both are open seven days a week. Snowmobiles are allowed in the park all week long from 8:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. when the snow base is not less than 15 cm (6 inches) deep. The park is open to general use such as snowshoing from 8:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. all week long. It will be open Christmas Day and on weekends. Any questions about hours and resources available in the park should be directed to Park Naturalist Terry Crabe at 243-2220. Sunday, February 14 the Grand Bend Optimists will hold the annual Cross 1 ■ Unisex Hairstyling.1 Country Loppet and up to 750 skiers can take part this time. There will be six classes of races with trophies and medals for the winners. The Citizen's Poker Tour will also be held, in which each skier takes a card at each checkpoint along the trail. The skier with the best poker hand at the tour's end wins. All entrants will receive a Loopet Crest. GLAD TO BE HERE — Donald Campbell was one of 40 who registered to take part in the Christmas Vee decorating party at the County library Friday night. Librarian Dawn Crabe organized the event, and refreshments were included in the evening's work. 1,1111 SA 11 CountryClippe!s ( , 1/41 at the book of Isaiah chapter 61 verses 1-3. We do not all live those lives that are written in Isaiah, but if we did we would ling a com- pleteness that wqbld bring peacefulness and joy es- pecially at this Christmas time. Rev. Sutton feels that if we would reach out to the sick, those in trouble and the needy we would have the Peace and Joy everlasting. Coffee hour hostess today was Mrs. Marjorie Richardson. A Carol Service will be held at 7 p.m. Sunday evening December 20 at St. John's. United Church news At the Third Sunday in Ad- vent at Grand Bend United Church Rev. H. Moore dedicated the new curtain now hanging behind our cross. The presentation was made by Mrs. Paula Taylor, president of the couples club, whose members laboured in love in procur- ing, preparing and hanging the new curtain. The Accep- tance was given by Mrs. Elizabeth Adams, Clerk of Session. Rev. Moore's children's story was about "Gifts and Wrappers," and he said, "it is not the wrap that counts, it is the gift that counts." Scripture readings were taken from Isaiah 61:.1 and Luke 4: 16-32. ' Responsive reading today was from the Song. of Zechariah. Choir anthems were, "Jesus came the Heav'ns adoring," and no. 428 from the Red hymn book, "Every star shall sing a carol," with the congregation joining in on last three verses. Rev. H. Moore's sermon topic was "Sent with good news." He said Jesus came to bring and is still bringing good news. The hymns sung today were many of the favorite Christmas carols. Announcements Grand Bend United Church Stewards are asked to meet on Thursday December 17 at the home of Dennis Mathers, at 8:30 p.m. Death of well known summer resident A former well known summer resident here for many years, Harriet Ann (Terry) Fassold, of 141 St. ,. Julien Street, London, belov- ed wife of Walter E. Fassold, passed away at Vic- toria Hospital on Monday, December 7, 1981. Survived by one son, Brig. Gen. Robert W. Fassold of Ot- tawa, and one daughter, Mrs. Colin (Ruth Ann) Townsend of Vancouver British Columbia, also four grand children, Paul and Shawn Townsend, of Van- couver B.C. Mark Bertram, of Regina, and Mrs. Scott (Kim) Knudsen, of Edmon- ton. one nephew Dr. Terry Hulbert. Predeceased by one sister Mrs. Edna Hulbert (1947). Friends were receiv- ed at the A. Millard George Funeral Home, at 60 Ridout Street South, from 7 to 9 p.m. Wednesday evening. A private family service was held Thursday December 10, in the chapel with Rev. John Beaton. of Grace United Church officiating. Inter- ment was at Mount Pleasant cemetery. Personals Dinner guests last Monday evening with Ken and June Campbell of Pinedale, Grand Bend, were Dougal Clarke. RR 1, Hay, Irvin Stahl. of RR 1 Crediton and Lorne Voigt, of Crediton.- Sixteen rediton:Sixteen members attended the Playhouse Theatre Guild luncheon at 12:30, last Wednesday at Sanders Restaurant. Following the luncheon the ladies discuss- ed plans for next year's pro- jects. Next meeting is scheduled for January 27. Lorne and Loreen Devine visited Saturday evening with Hugh and Annie Morenz. Grand Bend Brownies club and their mothers staged a successful bazaar last Satur- day at the Legion. Mrs. Susie Devine was a guest Sunday with her grand and great grandchildren, Mr. and tors. Howard en- drick, June, Kathy, Dinise Steven stud Gregor' She attended the Christmas program at Crediton United church in which the children were participating, and Sun- day afternoon she attended a piano recital in Exeter at the home of Mrs. Laurie Kraftcheek where Julie, Kathy and Denise took part. Lunch refreshments were served after both of these events. Mrs. Devine was a supper guest with the Hen- drick family. The Grand Bend Sultanas wish to thank the people who braved the storm on December 9 to attend their wine and cheese party held at the Alhambra Hall. Also- Wishes" by Cathy Brenner thanks to the following were given. Scripture from places in Grand Bend focitLuke 2:1-20 was read by Kim' donating prizes: Farmer Fraser. The nursery class Bill's, Christms Place, number was, "The Angel's Tenderspot, Harwood visit," and "Angels, In a Drugs, Grand Bend Dry manger, Long, Long ago," Cleaners and Jackie's hair was by the Kindergarten class. The Primaryclasshad a reading "Peace on Earth", and a play "Christmas Spelling."- "Waiting for the bus," was presented by the Junior class. The Senior class sang.; "Prepare yourself," and .a reading "My Quest." The S.S. sang several Christmas songs. The dos- ing prayer was by Donald Campbell. All enjoyed refreshments in the S.S, room after the program. spot, also Roder's turkery farm, Arkona, The Forest C.W. L. and Biram excava- tion of Forest. A good attendance was out Sunday evening to the annual S.S. concert at Grand Bend United Church. "0 come, all ye faithful', was sung by the congregation as Sunday School students entered the sanctuary. Reading recitations "Because you are here," by Leanne Jen- nison and "Christmas 1 THE NEW EXECUTIVE — Shown above are the executive members of the Huron Country Playhouse for 1982. From the left they are: Ellen Coutts, Thelma Anderson, Marion Taylor, Al Coo, the president; Betty Hoyles, Ruth Lemon, Elia Douglas, Agnes Todd, NancyReid. The winner of the Ben Miller weekend for two at the Ben Miller Inn is Harry Edgar of Cam- bridge. The draw gives the winning couple a free weekend at the posh inn, including, meals and a room. Committee finishes 111, plans next year's work The Lambton County Museum Committee has asked curators Bob Tremain and Claire Bridges to in- vestigate the cost of conver- ting the oil museum in Oil Springs to propane heat and the availability of federal government grants to that effect. At its final meeting of the year last night in Wyoming, the committee heard that the heating oil tank at the Oil Springs Museum was leak- ing and needed replacement, which prompted Oil Springs reeve Owen Byers to suggest looking at propane heat. He felt there would be no charge for a new tank if propane was ordered. and that the system would be easily con- vertible to gas heat. In January. the Heritage Museum and Oil Discovery Museums will be hiring four promotion employees under the terms of a Canada Com- munity Development Grant of $34.000 awarded last month. Curator Bob Tre- main said he would keep the committee informed on the year-long project to adver- tise and promote the two museums. The previous meeting tried to find a new location for the roadsign for the'Oil Springs Museum. Since that time. the ministry of transportation and com- munications replied to their letter saying the sign could not be relocated as re- quested. By law, these signs must be 135 feet from the highway centerline and not less than 300 feetfrom an in- tersection. The sign in ques- tion was deteriorating and was poorly located. Heritage Museum curator Bob Tremain reported that his facility hosted the county museums meeting recently, with over 30 staff and board members in attendance. The delegates discussed the results of the 1981 special event days. The special event days for the new year are being planned now, he said. which will have six events running for twelve days. Co-operating with the Lon- don Free Press, the museum is hoping to bring the Shun - piker Tour to the county in early May. which will bring about 2.000 visitors into the area. The Ontario Career Action Grant awarded last month to the Heritage Museum has now been used up, and the employees hired under it, Marianne Haverkamp, has finished her two-month job and now has a full-time job somewhere else, he said. In his report, Tremain also listed the eight donations recently offered to his Grand Bend Brownies Rummage Sale Draw Unclaimed tickets 957432 957423 957403 957420 Phone Paula at 238-2368 aNterestetietteeraeriestetteeestertleteleeillettereeeerrelleeaettsfttratetrelleleeettletelettoSelltelettleFeliesier Mount Carmel Wishes nil a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year from Debbie Curtis your Mt. Carmel Hairstylist PHONE 237-3778 1 wEa.LET cS o FACTORY OUTLET Main S. Grand Bend Many Eye Catching IN STORE SPECIALS Just right for Christmas Gifting OPEN DAILY Mon -Sat 10-5:30 ,Sunday 12 - 5:30 9ii19iwAOVA 9NieWAOil 94liw001ONO Met %A414i001, #109411 10101iwpW►eatils ►gIM0 museum, of which he recommended accepting four. Fred Walden complained that while the nearby Pinery Park received 141 busloads of school children last year, the Heritage Museum was still trying hard to en- courage enough visitors to come in. He felt the County Board of Education should be made aware of the museum as a place for a day visit with classes. Walden also said he believ- ed there was too much power in the curator's hands to dispose of museum ar- tifacts. Wayne Kloske, coun- ty treasurer, said the county was in the process of defin- ing a policy for disposal of county property. The committee learned that there was a tractor available as a potential donation. Owned by a local farmer, it was used all over the country and in Ireland as well. Members agreed that while its age, 33 years, was not very old, its broad history made it attractive as an artifact. The committee moved to accept the tractor with its attendant plow. Mary's musings SY MARY ALDERSON Cactus, Clarabelle. Died suddenly at her home at RR 2, Grand Bend. Beloved wife of Clarence Cactus. Predeceased. by one son, Carmichael. Death mourned by many friends: John Dieffenbochia, Ivy Plant, Fern Plant, Violet Plant and others. Donations to the Root Rot Society gratefully accepted. Ni. you aren't reading the obituaries by mistake - this is Mary's Musings. And it's true - we've had a tragic death in the family. ' The Cactus family - Clarence. Clarabelle and Carmichael - came to live 'with us two and a half years ago. and they quickly became an important part of our family. They were a wedding present from some very good friends and they arrived in their own large but cosy copper pot. It was cool the night they arrived. and they had been on a very long trip in the back of a pick-up truck. We feared they would be chilled, but as the evening progress- ed. it became apparent that the Cactus family were not nearly as cold as our friends, who had to ride in the back of the truck with them to make sure. they didn't take a tumble. Clarence, Clarabelle and Carmichael were soon quite at home with the rest of our house plants. But they stood head and shoulders over a tropical jungle - quite literally. Clarence stands over five feet tall, while Clarabelle was about four feet tall, and young Car- michael was a foot and a half tall. The Cactus family provid- ed great entertainment at parties. always at the centre of attention. Their height, size and picky exterior amazed all visitors. Then. alas tragedy struck. Young Carmichael developed a horrible dis- ease. Ugly black blotches spread like cancer over his skin. which usually had a healthy green glow -between the spikes. Fearing the disease was contagious, we isolated Car- michael.. and quarantined him to a separate pot in another corner of the house. The cause of Carmichael's illness soon became ap- parent - he had a drinking problem. For some time, poor Car- michael had been drinking water to excess - a young cactus. it seems, should only take in very little water. It was too late for Car- michael to quit. His disease spread to the upper parts of his body. Although it is a controversial issue, and a difficult step to' take, we decided it was time for euthanasia. We took fate in our own hands, and ended Carmichael's life. As it turned out, it was the right decision to make because when we removed him from his pot, we found his roots were completely rotten. There was no hope for recovery. Carmichael was given a suitable funeral and buriel in a green gar- bage bag. His parents, Clarence and Clarabelle, were of course, shattered. But they went on bravely, and we thought perhaps a change of scenery would do good for them. We moved their copper pot over to the window, where they could have a view of the out- doors. And although we didn't mention it to them, we thought that the sunlight from the window might dry out their soil and prevent them from developing a drinking problem. We also cut back on the number of drinks we offered them. They were only given a small drink every six months or so. Clarence and Clarabelle adjusted well to their new surroundings, considering their age. If it's true that cacti only grow an inch a year. then Clarence is about 60. while Clarabelle was in her forties. Just when we thought everything was going well, we noticed a black spot appearing on Clarabelle's skin. The next morning, she had toppled over - she had collapsed in the night. It all happened so fast. Company was coming to visit that afternoon, and I decided that I just couldn't have a corpse lying in the living room. I pulled her from the pot. That left a big, gaping hole and averylonely' looking Clarence. In one last attempt at revival. I laid Clarabelle on the cutting board, and am- putated her lower limbs. Her top half appeared healthy, so I stuck her back in the hole, hoping she might just take root and survive. But the disease had spread, and after a few days it became apparent that we did have a corpse in the liv- ing room. We are baffled about Clarabelle's drinking problem - we just don't know where she got the excess. And poor Clarence looked so lonely standing off to one side in that big copper pot. We decided he needed a mate. Carlene moved in. It's a mixed marriage - Carlene is afuzzier, skinnier cactus. But she has moved into the copper pot, along with her little baby, Chrissy - a tiny, green shoot. and her parents. Cuthbert nd Constance. We're hop.ng Clarence will live on. Let's face it. if he can survive liv- ing with in-laws, he can sur- vive anything. Fashion Two Twenty For free delivery of alt your skin care and cosmetic needs Call Ann 238-2650 (after 6 p.m.) A T he Worids Greatest Grandma Islay Douglas During the Christmas Season more than ever, Our thoughts turn gratefully to you, our Grandma, Who spent countless hours making beaded wreath sparklers for our store We say simply but Sincerely With All Our Love David and Kristie Mclndoe Mel and Helen Douglas On Highway 21 South in Grand Bend Where it's Christmas all year round