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HomeMy WebLinkAboutTimes-Advocate, 1985-08-14, Page 17WINNERS The team known as the "Colonial Turrets" made all the practice last week on the beach pay off for members Pat Breen, Tony Vermeulen, Jim Jean, Greg Spindler and Cam Anderson. The dragon and castle theme called "Camelot" won the $500 first prize for a sandsculpture by a team, as did their sculpture created last year for Sandcastle Day in Grand Bend. Ausable team wins Ieeigue chanipionship The Grand Bend Colonials. with in- juries to their goalie and two key players, could 'only manage a tie ill their game in St. Thomas on the weekend. Tied 0-0 at the ,half. St. Thomas came out strong and put one into the back of the net. Pressing to salvage a tie, Tony Mennen scored with thir- ty seconds left to play. Next game is August 25 at home to Sarnia Bluewater at 6 p.m. The Grand Bend Ausable team played their last two games of the regular season and took Three of lour possible points to give them the league championship. At home to the Exeter Centennials. Grand Bend scored three unanswered goals to shut out the Centennials 3-0. Goals scored were Frank Brenner. Bill Mennen and Mark Relouw. Continuing to play well, Grand Bend secured the league champion- ship by tieing the second place team Nairn 1-1. • John Van Leeuwen headed the ball into the net to give Grand Bend the on- ly goal they needed to tie and thus gain championship status. 'A "6-a-side'tournament is the next ation the Ausable team will see. The bantams did not play last week . but play again August 20 in Sarnia. The pee wees lost 7-1 to Lucan with .Jarrett Kobe getting the single. Next game is August 14 at home to Excler I. The Grand Bend mosquitoes con- tinued to play well tying Goderich 2-2 n an exhibition game. Cullin Kobe notched both Grand Bend goals. August 20 they play at home to Lucan Due to the long weekend the atoms had Monday off. Grand Bend i will be idle next week while Grand Bend II plays in Arva on August 19. The squirts won by default over Nairn II. A resulting "lungame" had Grand Bend winning over a mix of Nairn and Grand Bend players 2-0. Siomon Desjardine got both goals. August 22 they play in Lucan. - A correction should be made in last weeks report. Ben Kaak scored as well in their win over Bryanston. Legion News Just two more weel4 to go for Legion bingo on Thursday nights. All welcome. This Saturday August 17, from 5-8 pm. there will be another steak barbeque dinner. People You Know Ed Williams of Turt'ibull's Grove had a pig roast ( 142 pounds) in honour of his wife Pat's retirement. She was six years at Bank of Montreal in Lucan then 30 years in service at the Market Square Branch Bank of Mon- treal. London. Master of ceremonies was Alan Scott of Lucan,-who also helped carve along with Russell Britnell for the 135 people attending from many parts of Ontario. A most successful baked goods. crafts and vegetable sale was held last Wednesday on the United Church lawn by the U.C.W. ladies. Many thanks to those who helped in any Jean Dargent and Ev Horton; tied for third place were Dorothy Lightfoot and Flo Murray, with Millie Harney and Verna MacDonald. Games are held each Wednesday evening at 7:30. If interested in play- - ing, phone 238-2980 or 2:38-2951. - Lioness meet On Thursday August 8, the Lioness met at the home of Lioness President Donna Hoffman's for a barbeque and pool party. A short meeting followed with Lioness Donna reporting the commit- tee heads and committees for the coming year. The various projects were discussed. Guest for the evening was Lioness Joan Werboweski from Mt. Brydges. way. The family. grand.and great -grand----- (athotirt'hurch _news Immaculate Heart of Mary Church was honored by the presence of our Bishop John Sherlock this weekend. He celebrated the 9:00 a.m. service with the parishioners. Father Bob Morrissey said the Saturday evening and Sunday 11:00 a.m. Masses. The theme of his sermon was about Jesus, the source of Everlasting Life. No one wants to die, even if we have accepted physical death, we yearn for a life beyond the grave. In today's gospel,.Jesus offers all of us the Living Bread, His Flesh, for the Life of all Mankind. St. Paul warns us against those things which destroy life: anger, malice and bitterness toward others. As true children of God, we must encourage kindness, compassion and forgiveness; those things which lead to Life Everlasting. Thursday. August 15 is the Feast Day of the Assumption .of Mary, so there will be a special Mass in her honour at 7:15 p.m. Please try to attend. • There is a reminder to all C.W:L. members to return all ticket books for the quilt draw to Mrs. Toni Vandenberk as soon as possible. Church of God A former pastor and his wife, Pastor and Mrs. %Valtam were of Church of God for both services. in the morning service Douglas Steckle presided at the piano. Pastor Wattam chose for his theme "Amaz- ing Grace". In the evening he chose to share Bible truths on the subject "God's Solution to the Sin Problem". Mrs. Wattam provided a special number with Lori Vincent presiding at the piano. Sunday, August 18 a missionary family will be with us for all serrices. On Monday they will be -leaving for the week of (.'amp Meeting at Thamesford where they will also be sharing experiences and messages. If you are in the Thamesford area. please feel that you are welcome to attend the meetings there. as well as an invitation is extended to join with the church family at any or all ser- vices each Lord's Day if you are vaca- tioning in the Grand Bend area. Farewell to the Anderson family It was a farewell party to remember. Last Friday evening. August 9. the Grand Bend Mosquito soccer coach Martin Vandenlerk and his wife Lia. hosted a farewell get- together in honor of one player. Matt Aderson. Anderson will be leaving Grand Bend at the end of August to join his family, who have just recently moved to Regina. Sask. - Matt remained behind to finish the season's soccer and baseball games. After a cool splash in the pool, the soc- cer team of skinny-dippers enjoyed a wiener/marshmallow roast ht' an open fire pre area by team -member Steve Vand Berk. Anderson was presented with an in- scribed plaque from the team and coach. Centreman Cullen Kobe made the presentation saying that the team will miss Matt. About 100 friends joined a farewell party at the Southcott Pines clubhouse earlier, on July 13 for Lin- da and ('am Anderson. They receiv- ed life memberships from the S.1'. Association. Linda has very mixed feelings about moving as she was born and raised in (he resort village The well-known family have been very active in our community, par- ticipating in all local sports. cubs. AP beavers. hockey. baseball and soccer AT SALE The annual summer fund-raising bake and croft sale on to name a few. The community the lawn of the G.B. United Church offered o great array of hand wishes Linda. Cam. Matt. Jeremy. crocheted articles for sale. U.C.W. member Eleanor Durie (left) and Drew and .1.I all the best in their new U.C.W. president Elizabeth Norris talk with Grand Bend holidayers future and will certainly miss each Christine Bertrand and her children Anne Marie and Nicole Renee one. Remember this is just farewell. from London. and not good-bye!! children of Mrs. Susie Devine. numbering about twenty, met Sunday for their annual picnicc at Port Blake Conservation area. Ervin and Hedy Devine hosted this years get together. United Church News Many visitors were present al -the outdoor service of the United Church Sunday morning. Special music was provided by soloist. Mrs. Mildred Davies, of Windsor, with two numbers. "Turn your eyes Upon Jesus" and "He smiled on me." She received hearty applause for the congregation. Guest minister, Rev. G. Pickett, of. Goderich spoke to us on the medita- tion theme. "Are you listening?" Ile said we have cause to reflect on our Christian faith. Jesus is the answer to many questions and our prayers do make a differencce. We all need to work and pray for peace. Summing up he said "More things are wrought by prayer than this world dreams of." Idella Gabel presided at the -organ and coffee and cookies were served at the close of the service. • Bridge - There were four and a half tables of bridge in play last Wednesday night at St. Johns Parish hall, playing the Ilowell movement. First place went to Mary Ferguson and Madelon Wilson: second place to BAKE AND CRAFT SALE - Wednesday afternoon the UCW annual bake sale vias a great success in spite of threatening rain. Within - half an houi all the baked goods were gone. Here Doris Peebles (left) helps Grand Bend resident Jean Mabee pick out a bouquet of dry silver dollar plant. ��Y; ,. • Times -Advocate, 'August 14, 1985 Page 5A Sandcastle program attracts big audience A tiny princess in her castle, Lil' Spaz in dry dock and a rotund beard- ed Arab in funny shoes with turned up toes all marched down Main Street to the tune of "When the Saints Go Mar- ching In". It's 11 o'clock Saturday morning and Chamber of Commerce president Gene Grenier leads off the annual Sandcastle Days parade in his elec- tric blue Corvette sports car. No one noticed the color of the car, because the beautiful London girl Terri Taylor - Miss Burgerfest of 1985 - was waving and smiling from her "throne" atop the back deck of the open convertible. A Highland Pipe band set the pace for the colourful parade of Dutch Boy Ice Cream kids, a bubble gum pink Volkswagen held up by balloons, a tiny tractor pulling a whole Green Haven Trailer Park and a Thirsty Fox Pub to mention just a few of the fun floats. The Busy Bees - looking very much like Busy Bees - from the Playground won the prize for the best children's entry while the Green Haven Trailer Park float was voted the best entry by a business. Little Kristi Maclntyre ► Maclntyre Electric) high in the turret of her "sand castle won the best th,me catagory. Wielding a glittering silver 'sword the leader of the Moccd (Shriners) Oriental Band from Londe!' entertain- ed everyone with his band of exotical- ly costumed. Arabs and snake charmers. Midway in the parade the Cadet Band from Ipperwash camp marched smartly along, followed later by a Highland Band from Petrolia, then the Blue Water Buc- caneers fife and drum band from Sar- nia ended the parade. The sunny morning gave way to a hot humid overcast afternoon that made sandcastle building a little easier this year than in the past when it has been either too windy or too cold. - In all there were 14 entries in the sculpture competition and hundreds of people flocked to the beach to watch them work. The Garry Robert- son Music Services from London kept spirits high and feet dancing while the A WINNER The beautiful maiden in her "sandcastle" tower is Kristi McIntyre of Grand Bend. Kristi (actually McIntyre Electric) won the prize for the best theme float in the Sandcastle Day Parade. Bible school at Crediton Mr. and Mrs. Charles Browning Sr. spent a couple of weeks with their son Mr. and Mrs. Allan Browning and girls in White Rock British Columbia. Vacation Bible School for Zion United Church is being held Monday to Friday August 19-23 from 9 am. to 11:3(1. All children are welcome. We are looking for a treasure, so come help find it. Also we are looking for three stuffed animals, turtle, par- rot and a seagull. 'if you have any phone Mary Elder 234-6748. Sunday services at Zion United Church were taken from Exodus 16:1-8, 13-15. John 6:26-40 and.the ser- mon was Sixty Seconds•after Salva- tion, of how.a change in your life take:; place. Flowers were from the weddings of Kerslake -Pickering and Tole -Cable Church next Sunday will be held at 10:30 in the pavilion at the Crediton ball park. it is part of the Summerfest activities. Lets have a good turnout. A bridal shower was held Thursday evening at Zion United Church for Cheryl Payne bride -elect. A funeral service was held for Mrs Bruce Watts, the former Edna Amy of Hamilton. Wednesday. Mrs. Watts is Mrs. Marguerite Finkheiner's aunt Mr. and Mrs. Brian Finkbeiner of Edmonton are visiting with friends and relatives here. Mr. and Mrs. Bill Armstrong celebrated their 13th wedding an- ninversary Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. Keith Brintnell Exeter celebrated with them. Mr. and Mrs. Stan Preszcator were Sunday supper guests with Mrs. Mary Bird, Goderich. See you all at Summerfest this week -end. if you can work in any way phone Phyllis Collett 234-6388. Mrs. William Wilds. Crediton and Mr. and Mrs. Doak. Goderich return- ed home from visiting Mr. and Mrs. Brian Wilds and family in Calgary. artists molded and carved their im- aginative creations. Castles. Tibetian mountains. and fatasy "drip" landscapes competed with a multitude of reclining human bodies, in every shape from a paun- chy cigar -chomping cynic ("Life's a Beach" ) to an exquisite sea maiden ( "She Sells Sea Shells" ► with a en- tangled knot of bodies in between ('The Morning After the Night Before") . The best team effort went to the Colonial Turrents ($500), second prize ($300) to the Sarnia Highlanders and ($100) third prize to the Sandfrogs team. Paul Dawkin's "Sandman's Magic" won first prize for the sculpture done by an individual, second prize went to Moses Bilagot of Sarnia. and the third individual sculpture was "She sells Sea Shells" by Clay Hornstra from Midland Michigan, sponsored bk Roanes Variety store on oak Street. Barely had the judges made the awards when the clouds burst with pouring rain and washed away these fantasy creation of the mind. The shifting sands of time must be telling how temporary life is - already these dreamers are planning a new and better sand sculpture for next time. FROM SARNIA — The Blue Water Buccaneers from Sarnia decked out in period costume provided delightful fife and drum marching music as the lost of four bands in the Sandcastle Day Parade on Main St. Grand Bend. i THE TOWNSHIP OF TUCKERSMITH FLOOD PROTECTION Notice of Public Meeting Tuesday, August 20th, 1,985 8:30 p.m. MUNICIPAL OFFICE, VANASTRA PARK A Public Meeting will be held for input into the council of Tuckersmith's proposal to petition the Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources for a reduction in the Regulatory Flood Line. At the present time this line is based on the "Hurricane Hazel" Flood Line. It is proposed to reduce this to the 1: 100 Year Flood Line, with the corresponding reduction in the flood plain area. Flood Plan Maps are available for study before the day of the meeting at the Township Office. PLEASE COME AND EXPRESS YOUR VIEWS J.R. McLACHLAN CLERK—TREASURER TOWNSHIP OF TUCKERSMITH GMB 117, R.R. 5, CLINTON, ONTARIO NOM 1L0 Three Fun -Filled Days Fri, - Sat. - Sun. Aug. 16, 17, 18 Friday, August 16 6:00 Gates Open 7:00 Opening Remarks 7:30 Talent Show & Junior Miss Crediton Princess 9 - 11 Main St. Jug Band Saturday, August 17 8 - 11 Firemen's Pancake Breakfast 9 - 4 Western Horse Show 10-? Bake Sale 12:30 Giant Parade 2 - 4 Bingo 5 - 7 Beef B.B.Q. Dinner (Baked potato, cole slaw, rolls, pies and beverages) ADULTS: $6.00 UNDER 10: $3.50 3 - 6 Wayne and Jerry 7:00 Chain Saw Competition 9:00 Open Dance - Beechwood Sunday, August 18 10:30 Interdemonindtional Church Service 12:00 Gates ,Open Midway Opens 2:00 Bingo All weekend - Midway Home Coming. displays and films at the hall Bessie Bingo Dunk Tank Admission buttons 51 in advance (52 at the gate). Good for all three days. Continuing entertainment in Pavilion with "Black'well Sideroad", "Cheyenne" with Johnny Wurm Bring Lawn Chairs This ad sponsored by Crediton Summerfest Committee, Huron Coun- try Playhouse, Brandale Arabians, Glanville Auto Wreckers, A & H Food Market, Harry Holman 8 Sons, Earl Lippert Trucking Ltd., Susan's Greenhouse 8 Nursery, Alfa -Laval Dairy Equipment, P.J.'s Roodhouse Restaurant, Ellison Travel 8 Tours, Stephen Printing Ltd., Goldies, Townline Collision, Tuckey Beverages, Crediton Garage, Flo -Rite Easvestrough, Roszeler Trucking, G.L. Slaght Plumbing 8 Heating, A 8 K Service Centre, Ban -Weld Saw 8 Blade, McDonald Sanitation, Johnny's Gas Bor.