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HomeMy WebLinkAboutTimes-Advocate, 1982-10-27, Page 36s3 i 1 Poke 8A Times -Advocate, November 3, 1982 Lioness receive award for efforts Grand Bend Lioness Club members. were awarded a plaque for outstanding achievement in the last March of Dimes campaign at their regular meeting last week. In raising $2,000 they had the best per -capita record in Ontario. Lee Thomas chaired the campaign. The plaque was presented by Nancy Skinner, coor- dinator of the personal sup- port program in Western On- tario. She praised the club for their effort and for the number of ongoing projects. She said that Grand Bend was her second home, having been in the village every year since 1939. It was in Grand Bend where she contact the polio which permanently disabled her legs. She drove from London by herself to the meeting in Grand Bend in a specially equipped car and has attain- ed a great deal of in- dependence, in spite of her handicap, The Lioness group heard a talk about the Big Brothers and Sisters organization. Garry Eagleson 'and Lois McLelland presented a film about the organization. They are from the Exeter club. The area covered by the group is largely the South Huron District High School area. They are looking for a representative from Grand Bend to serve on the board of directors. There are two boys now in the -Grand Bend area looking for big brothers. The group matches members to children from the ages of 6 to 16 for the purpose of helping in one -parent families. In other business, Lioness Susan Baker said the youth committee was ready to go ahead with a baby-sitters course. There are 30 young girls enrolled in the.course. They will meet at the Public School, beginning November 1 and each subsequent Mon- day night until November 29 when they will receive graduation certificates. A nurse and an OPP officer will assist in the course. The committee has also ordered films to be shown to area children on Saturdays during the winter. There was a discussion about the popular "meals on . wheels" project. As yet they have not found'an establish- ment to prepare the meals. It was decided to continue to search for a solution so that the dozen or so needy persons could be accommodated. The group decided to pay a share of half the cost of a pro- jector to be located at the Public School so that the money raised could be match- ed with a Wintario grant. It was announced that a money - raising Tupperware party would be held at the Anglican Church November 17. . The raffle gift was won by Nancy Skinner. The 50-50 draw of $129.00 by the Lioness club was won Saturday by Pauline Lingard. Orpha club meets Ten ladies met Monday afternoon at Jeanne Kadin¢'s home, beginning with a social time of tea and fruit bread served by Olive Webb and hostess Jeanne. Dorothy Cutting read a Hallowe'en poem. President. Irene Kennedy chaired the businessand reported bundles of articles I-anded in from Velma Hulbert, of Clinton and Doris Hicks of Blyth, to go to Lambton County Children's Aid. in memory of their mother. Mrs. Etta Baker. Friendship and treasurer reports were given. Wool has been purchased for club work, and it was decided to buy some children's cothing and diapers. The November meeting will. be a pot luck supper at Mildred MacLaren's home at 6 p.m. Members are asked to bring all donations in at the November meeting. Dorothy Cutting read verses on happy old age, and Mildred MacLaren closed with a poem. Personals About 30 Grand Bend folks were on the Mystery butirip, Thursday. Leaving town at 8:30 they travelled north to the Bruce Nuclear plant. Isere they saw a film, and slides with commentary, followed by a tour of the plant. Everyone enjoyed a delicious noon meal in the Douglas Point cafeteria. Returning home a stop was made at .Tiverton at a Governmental Experimental nursery greenhouse where the manager specializes in growing tomatoes. Several boxes of tomatoes were sent with the group to be shared. Another stop was at the mall in Goderich to do a bit of shopping. The bus load arriv- ed back in Grand Bend about 5 p.m. Attending the 68th conven- tion of the London Area Women's .Institutes, last Wednesday and Thursday, at St. Marys from Grand Bend W.I., were Nola Taylor, Mabel Gill, Brenda Love, Doris Bestard, Norma Walper and Clara Hamilton. The latter was the voting delegate. Mrs. Janet Hiepleh, RR 2 Springfield, president of the Federated Women's Institute of Ontario, addressed the group of 350 members assembled on Wednesday. About 20 friends, relatives and neighbours called on Art Baker Wednesday afternoon on the occasion of his 98th bir- thday and enjoyed a cup of tea and birthday cake with him. Sincere sympathy is ex- pressed to the sisters, Mrs. Mary Barbour, Toronto, Mrs. Roy Flexr and Mrs. Clarke Kennedy, . and brother Herbert Hoggarth, all of Grand Bend, in the death of their brother, Donald Hog- garth at Westminster Hospital, Thursday, October 28. George and Marie Chowen, attended the confirmation of their grandson Wayne Hinz, Sunday, at the Lutheran. church in Brodhagen, and were dinner guests with Wayne's parents, Maxine and Arthur Hinz, George, Gary, Glen and Joanne at their farm home near Monkton. Elgin Adams is presently a patient in University Hospital, London. ' Rev. and Mrs. Glen Beach, of Welland spent the weekend with Mrs. Katie Vincent, at- tended the Church of God Thanksgiving'supper, Friday night and the Sunday morning church service. Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Sinkey of Strathroy, spent the weekend at their daughter's home, Hazel and Fred Willert. Visitors during the weekend with Clarke and Irene Ken- nedy were Mrs. Mary Broad - foot, of Kippen, Mary Lynn and Jim McGregor, baby James Keith McGregor and Brent Hamilton all of Owen Sound. 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Bette Gibbs, chairlady of the theatre's board of directors was there to receive the money and, artistic director Ron Ulrich thanked the group. Ulrich outlined the pro- gram for the coming theatre season. He said the season would open with On Golden Pond. There have been re- quests from other theatres in Ontario to use,the production and plans are to tour it during the summer: A mystery, a new -musical. a modern play will be :included in the sum- mer's program. He said they hoped to end the season with South Pacific. Fashion show coordinator Marie Homans and special events chairman Dave Shep pard, were at the meeting to ask for the Guild's help in a fashion show to be held in Ex- eter in the spring. Guild presi- dent Victoria McKenzie hoped the Guild would con- sider it a joint venture with the board of directors. Treasurer Betty Hoyles presented the • cheque on behalf of the Guild. The winning ticket for a weekend in Benmiller was drawn at Christmas Place in the village Monday. Winner was Margaret Turcan, Wind- sor. The winning ticket was drawn by vice-president, Ellen Couttes. Beaver club The Grand Bend Beaver group held their regular meeting Tuesday night in the form of a Hallowe'en party at St. John's Parish hall. The six best costumes were each awarded a silver dollar. Winners were: Warren Haist - as a pumpkin; Derek Twynstra - as Dracula; Trent Stellingwerff - as Superman; Michael Stanlake - as Winnie the pooh; Jeff Lingard - as Japanese karate man; ian Jean - as a Spaceman. At the Beavters next meeting. they and their leaders plan to tour the Ilayter's turkey farm near Dashwood. Bible coffee hour . Twelve ladies attended the Bible coffee hour, Tuesday afternoon at Mrs. Nita Sinclair's home in Southcott• Pines. The ladies are studying froth the hook. Praising God. Mrs. Vera Brown, teacher of the group said Christian praise is first our duty to God. after what God in Christ has done for us. delivering our eyes from tears and our feet from falling and our souls from death..if after that, we are not simply throbbing with gratitude and praise. then the stones of the street. stones of the houses where we live and the stones of the church where we worship. might well cry out against us. Praise is our duty to Gtid. Continuing. Mrs. Brown. said. it is our duty to own souls. Praise and service are great healers. When life grows sores and wounding and it is difficult to be brave. praise God: and if it is. hard to do it, make yourself do it and in the very act of praise the wound will begin to heal. Concluding Mrs. Brown told the group it is our duty to our brother man. Christian praise is contagious, one song begets another and the spark of i praise leaps from heart to 'heart and helps to lift the soul of the depressed and lonely soul. The real servant of humanity today is the man whose life breathes praise. The Bible coffee hour is nondenominational and is be- ing held every Tuesday after- noon at 1:30 p.m. Next meeting at Mrs. Nita Sinclairs home. All ladies welcome. Church of God Sunday morning at Church of God Rev.JohnCampbell's . sermon topic was, "What happens when the King returns?" from the parable of the pounds with Scripture reading from Luke 19:11-27. Rev. Campbell spoke of the faithful servant, the un- faithful servant and rebellious citizens.'Special music was a duet by Bob and Alex Desjardine. Members of the Church of God congregation attended the Reformation Rally ser- vice, held at the Pentecostal church in Exeter, sponsored by Reformed churches, Sun- day evening. At the Church of God week- ly Family night, Wednesday, the Mountaineers club had a Hallowe'en party and dressed in costumes. A film strip was shown on "Corky the Crow", masquerading as a pigeon, a parable from native. Games and lunch concluded the evening. • A Thanksgiving supper was held Friday night at Church of God for congregation and friends with about 85 attending. Two presentations were made to two young couples. Scott and Anita MacGregor and Pauline MacGregor and Alan VanDenlleuvel A film was shown on "Wild Country Africa", and how a Massai boy brought a white boy to become a Christian. Children and youth enjoyed a few games at the school gym. :Anglican church • Rev. J. Sutton spoke about setting aside this one day in the year to celebrate All Saints Day: On this day we remember those who have gone but who have touched us in some way by their ex- amples of hope and faith and NURSERY WITCH One of the less storey witches was on duty Friday during the Grand Bend Nursery School Hallowe'en party. Karen Rock wasn't about to cast anything but char. ming spells. love of family and others. Rev. Sutton also reminded us that this past Sunday was Formation day, the day in history when the church began again to worship in language that people understood: the Bible could be read from the lectern and people could pray in the church of .their choice. But he lamented the fact that this religion was separating neighbours, dividing families and children from their parents. The chur- ches are even now divided and going differentdirections. Rev. Sutton would like us all, and especially. we as Anglicans, to strive for a reunited church. We are one in our sacraments and teachings fr-pin the Bible. We should all ',have a joy in oneness. Have one Christ, one Church and one Faith. The Saints of today need to . proclaim unity, brotherhood and one church. Coffee hour hostesses were Mrs. Vera Morrison and Mrs. Muriel Hunt. The ladies group of St. John's will hold their November meeting Thursday afternoon, Nov. 4, at 2:00 p.m.. at the Parish Hall. United Church news "The calling of the Cross" was the meditation taken by Rev. H. Moore at the Sunday morning service. Alex Hamilton read the scripture from Mark 8:27-35. In verse 34 Jesus said, "Whosoever will come after me, let him deny himself. and take up his cross, and follow me". Rev. Moore told us the Cross symbolizes' our Lord's great love for us. The choir anthem was "Built on a rock". Rev. Moore's story for the children was about a little shoeshine boy who had only one hand. He said some of tis make excuses not to serve Christ, and we should remember the little shoeshine boy working with one hand. . Flowers were placed in lot,- ing memory of Donald Hog- garth by his family._ Next Sunday Nov. 7 is Grand Bend United Church Anniversary. At the 11:15 ser- vice. the Rev. Charles Scott, Chaplain at the London' Psychiatric Hospital, will be guest speaker, with special music by the combined choirs of Dashwood and Grand Bend. . At the 7:30 service, Syd and Ray Fletcher and flutists Dawn ('rabe and Lynn Tre maine will be bringing special music. Grand Bend U.C.W. after- noon unit will hold their meeting on Thursday, Nov. 18. I note change of date) in the church sanctuary at 1:30 p.m. Roll call: Bring articles • for Family and Children's Services. Don't forget the turkey sup- per at the United church, «'t'dnesday. November 10. The evening unit of U.C.W. met Monday evening October 25 in the S.S. rooms at the church, with ten ladies present. Their meeting began with a social period of coffee and cookies served by Eveleen Jennison. Leader. Evelyn Johnson chaired the meeting.' Joan Eagleson conducted a Bible study. on the theme of ."}lope", followed by devo- tions on the same theme by ;Janet Kobe.. ,k . Council seeks help Skunks are everywhere The big black -and -white summer patrols in the Village of Grand Bend have been replaced by little ones, it was learned at the Council meeting, Monday night. "You guys are going to have a real problem with skunks next year", said retiring councillor Keith Crawford. "They're all over the place", commented coun- cillor Dennis Snider. "You can see them walking down the streets at night". There was a decision to ask for help from naturalists in the area. The mysterious hole in the road surface of Main Street at Gibbs Park was on the agen- da for the third time. It had first been assumed that it had something to do with sewer construction, since it was near a manhole. However, neither construction persons, nor pavers nor the village foreman know how it .got there. "There's this bloody big hole in the road and we can't find out who put it there", said Reeve Bob Sharen. • On a more serious vein, council asked for endorse- ment from the ministry of the environment fora letter of opinion to be written by Grand Bend's liaison member Bill Sturdevant, backing up the village by-law that all run- off must go through the sewer system. This was in response to a request from Sanders Tavern to allow water from an ice machine to be run into a dry well. It was reported that the Eilber Street Parking lot is now fully paid for and that there is a little over $3,000 to go into term deposit for future parking needs. Sharen sug- gested that more thorough ac- counting be made of daily receipts both from parking and from boat docking. Snider said he felt that boat docking Was handled better this past season than ever. Council gave a deadline ex- tension for sewer hook-ups to W.P. Gerald for houses on King Street. Gerald has been attempting to have the houses demolished. He was given un- til 'the end of April 1983. It was concluded that not much could be done about the Gibbs pole in the road in Gibbs Park, since it was on the lot line. There have been complaints from Sanders Tavern about difficulty get- ting delivery trucks through to the back of the establish- ment. However, on a trial run-through, the fire truck was able to maneuver through. On a request from Harold Klopp, owner of Gables Tavern, for a minor variance in zoning to allow three apart- ments for summer employees above the tavern, council thought that the present zon- ing would allow the construc- tion. It was decided to refer the question to planners for clarification. A decision was made to meet with Stephen and Bosan- quet to clear up questions of joint participation in both cemetery and fire hall questions. Honey Electric, the com- pany doing repairs to the traf- fic lights, suggested more. maintenance. Also suggested was either a flashing light in the off seasons or discontinua- tion of the advanced green light in the off season. Coun- cillor Harold Green thought that flashing•lights would be a good idea. Ministry of transportation and com- munication will be contacted for approval and funding. Crawford reported that 12 local and area persons were hired on a work incentive pro- gram to be employed at the Pinery Provincial Park. The program is for those who were drawing unemployment insurance. If hired by a municipality, they could have salary subsidies, over and above - - unemployment benefits up to $200 a week. In- terviews were conducted last week. A request from Public School Principal, Sid Flet- cher, for financial assistance to help purchase playground equipment was considered. There was a decision to re- quest the PUC to consider removal of an 80 -foot oak tree, partly on.townproperty and partly on the property of Todd Desaulniers, Elmwood Street, which Desaulniers felt was about to fall on a neighbour- ing cottage. Council decided to pay for a 5250 credit at the Book Store for books to go in the nature library at Pinery Provincial Park in appreciation of time and dune grass for thebeacl- on the north side of Main Street. There was an amendinent of the official plan to allow Peter Becker a new zoning (C1.11 for his property where the Village Inn formerly stood. 17 A report by Jean Gibson, who recently attended the 1982 Man -Environment 1►n- pact Conference in Hamilton, was brought to council. She said she was impressed that people were envious of us because of Our good environ- ment. She said the conference provided those in'attendance with background itjformation about where "you can reach out for testings". She said that a group froth Environmental Studies at the University of To No were available to test Luke Huron with regards to the Douglas Point Nuclear Development. Sharen asked her to look into the possibility, she had sug- gested, of hiring environmen- tal students from the Univer- sity of Waterloo, on their work terms, using available government grants., There was some dibcussion about re -locating theold post office and about construction of a foundation. At this point boundary lines of village pro- perty must be• more clearly established. before .lenders are called. PLAN SKIT The "Nature Nuts", Grand. Bend 9-H club number three held their last meeting Mon- day evening at Linda Allister's home. The girls and leaders finalized plans for their skit for Achievement Day. The girls have reported en- joying this 4-H course on "More outdoor living." Leaders of this club are Janice Peckitt and Christine Boogemans. Press reported by Kim Boogemans. u' a- _ MEM a d bag $100 worth o groceries! Y /// u.l 0 One touch of the Auto Sensor Control defrosts... cooks... and even keeps food warm automatically! ❑ Exclusive "Cook -A -Round" Magnetic Thrnjable con- tinuously rotates foods so . they cook evenly. DIMENSION 3 Microwave magic plus convection roasting for deliciously browned results. ❑ Exclusive "Cook -A -Round" Magnetic.Thrntable con- tinuously rotates foods so they cook evenly. 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