Loading...
HomeMy WebLinkAboutTimes-Advocate, 1985-09-11, Page 19ANOTHER ERA — Proudly displaying the authentic style hand -made clothing of the 18th century French fur trader are Lyle Sweet (left) and Tom Warshefski from Port Huron, Michigan. Both are members of the 4 Square Sportsman's Assoc. - Buckskinner Club in Jeddo, Mich. Sweet's head gear is coon skin and he wears on Indian beaded necklace. The half-moon brass necklace is the type that would have been awarded by the Indians in recognition for some outstanding feat. Concert series set for GB audiences The Grand Bend Concert Associa- tion has announced its 1985/86 concert line-up presented through Youth and Music Canada/Jeunese musicale du • Canada. The Devonian Duo, flute and piano, launches the concert season on Wednesday, October 30 in the Grand Bend United Church at 8 p.m. Au- diences praise the duo's fresh and ex- citing approach to programming, which spans the music from Bach to the popular jazz suite for flute and piano by Claude Bolling. Besides per- forming in several foreign countries, flutist Susan Hoeppner has perform- ed in recitals with the celebrated Flutist James Galaway. Pianist Robert Kortgaard has performed with several Canadian orchestras in- cluding the Toronto Symphony. Delegates from various centres throughout Ontario chose the artists for this season when they met at the beautiful Kempenfelt 'Centre near Barrie in June 1985 for the YMC Sum- mer Conference. Delegates represen- ting the Grand Bend YMC this past June were Yvonne Clay, Ted Jackson and Dawn rabe. Every y r, Youth & Music Canada conducts auditions throughout Canada seeking young new talent. A panel of recognized adjucators selects a numbtr of musicians and ensemblet who in turn perform in these showcases for delegates from sponsoring centers at the annual Summer 'Conference. The second fall concert features pianist Linda Marie Ippolito, 1983 win- ner of the prestigious International Stepping Stones category of the Cana- dian Music Competition. Miss Ippolito has performed on radio and TV and with many orchestras including the Toronto and the Montreal Symphony Orchestras. The unique ensemble Chalumeau, composed of clarinet and string quartet, will perform the third con- cert in the YMC series. The group ex- hibits masterly of the classical and romantic repertoire and is always received with great audience enthusiasm. The fourth concert of the 85/86 series is in the capable hands of Per- cussionisticks; an exciting percussion quartet. Their program will include calypso, jazz and ragtime music as well as inventive arrangements of classical compositions. Adults as well as children will enjoy the perfor- mance of the Percussionisticks on a variety of instruments ranging from xylophones, gongs, bongas, to tam- bourines and. bells. The Grand Bend Concert Associa- tion has again added two bonus con- certs to the regular four concerts in the series. The NLSS Concert Band will perform in February. Subscribers can enjoy dance tunes from the big band era, movie themes from the 80's, ragtime music from the 20's as well as traditional music for band by composers such as Leroy Anderson. The fabulous vocal trio The Genes will entertain subscribers on May 1st. Young and old alike will enjoy the Genes. This exciting brother and sister trio combines jazz, pop and classical influences to create some of the most original vocal arrangements heard today. The Genes are also tour- ing with Youth and Music Canada. Over the years Youth & Music has helped launch the careers of some of Canada's most renowned artists such as Maureen Forrester, Louis Quilico, the Orford String Quartet, Repercus- sion and Ofra Harnoy, to name a few. And the tradition continues! Don't miss seeing the rising stars! Buy a subsciption now. Adults $22, students $10, families $50. Call 238-2071 or 238-2499. Catholic church News Father Morrissey, was celebrant at all the Masses this weekend. Owing to the extreme heat in the church, he dispensed with the sermon this week. Lucky for him or us or both?? Father wants to thank all of the choir, especially organist Paul Dietrich and choir director Lydia Duchou, for their tremendous job in making the liturgy so beautiful for the summer services, thanks also to the CWL who contributed the ticket money to send the choir members to see the "Sound of Music", a just" reward for their work. Congratulations to John Vandenberk, son of Mr. and Mrs. Bill Vandenberk and Yvonne Vanden Ouweland, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Vanden Ouweland, who were united in matrimony September 6. Congratulations also go to Margaret and Warner Schoeley on their new baby girl, a sister, for her, three proud brothers; and to Nette and Stan Pachlarz with a new baby boy. There will be a CWL executive meeting this Thursday, September 12 at 8:30 p.m. at the home of Nancy Stokkermans. Times -Advocate, September 11, 1985 Meet at Heritage museum Buckskinners have colorful show An interesting weekend event held at the Lambton Heritage Museum September 7 and 8 was the Buckskin- ners' settlement. They slept in teepees, cooked over campfires and dressed in authentic style costumes. The era is 1740-1760. The aim is to research and demonstrate as closely as possible the type of life some ear- ly adventurers lived when they came to North America and settled among the indians. The men were not "courier du bois" but were the French free trappers who encamped and hunted fur - bearing animals such as bear and deer, on Indian lands. They adopted much of the Indian way of life and methods of survival including hous- ing, clothing and tools while adding their deadly musket to the arsenal. Muskets and rifles are the common interest that draws most of today's Buckskinners together. There are a few Buckskinner Clubs scattered throughout Southwestern Ontario and are joined in meets and competitions by individuals whose hobby is owning and perhaps hunting with these anti- que guns. Clubsin the United States are more plentiful and place greater accent on the whole authentic ap- proach with complete costumes and tee -pee tents. It was through Sarnia resident Chuck Lamb, who is a member of the 4 Square Sportsman's Association - A Buckskinner Club in Jeddo Michigan - that this group were invited to establish the settlement at Lambton Museum. The tee -pees are canvas now but constructed in the Indian style and decorated with skulls of wild cattle or bison. Members go on camping and hunting trips or trap shooting and claim they can be comfortably warm inside at 70°-73° even in winter storms with wind chill factors of 30 below. Most wear Iong trousers, vests, shirts and jackets made from deer skins, from animals they have hunted, skinned, cured and sewn in- to garments themselves. The decora- tions on these outfits are usually bands of Indian bead work. Several men displayed long tresses of human hair either attached to a shoulder strap or on their hats. This peculiar custom used to repre- sent the wooing and winning of girlfriends as a conquest - now it is a more gentle aproach of talking a young daughter or friend with long hair into allowing them to snip out a long curl. In the muzzeleloading rifle shoot Karen Long from Croswell Michigan readily displayed her more than 10 years of experience with a direct hit on one of the clay pigeons positioned on the axe target, using her renegade 54 calibre rifle. The men certainly sat up and took notice. Her husband David, a blacksmith by trade made his own replica 40 cal. percussion Kentucky Long muzzle loader for competitions. Other tournaments of skill involv- ed ..knife throwing and tomahawk throwing. Fifteen year old Stephen Yule of Lucan outclassed Bob Wargnier (president of the Jeddo 4 Square Club) by firmly embedding the tomahawk dead centre of the 3x4 inch card target. Stephen had been practicing in other competitions this summer, such as at Woodstock's Buckskinner Club in August.. The sparse but enthusiastic crowd of spectators were also treated to a demonstration of willow basket mak- ing by a woman from the Kettle Point reserve. The traditional and fancy In- dian dances were performed by col- ourfully costumed members from Kettle Point accompanied by the chants of the drum band from Sarnia. Golden Age Club Meet Thirty three Golden Agers attend- ed their first fall meeti : in St. Johns TOP SHOT -- Wearing the familiar touque of the French fur traders, Chuck Lamb of Sarnia wins his trophy with his shot. The prize is the lead weight at the end of the string he hos just severed. Lambton Progressive Conservative Assoc. Upcoming Leadership Convention pelegate Selection Meeting Tuesday, September 24, 1985 8:00 p.m. Wyoming Legion Hall TRIES LUCK — Although he tried his skill at throwing the tomahawk, Don Cartwright of Auburn feels more of home in area and provincial matches with his transition period flint -lock ri- fle. He is an active member of the Ontario Muzzleloading Associa- tion Club in Exeter. A. John Hughes, C.D. Denture Therapist Box 839 37 Green Acres, Grand Bend, Ontario (519) 238-5300 409 Baker St. (Rear) London, Ontario (519) 439-9386 Parish hall Wednesday afternoon. the Senior Citizen song and other favorites were sung accompanied by Nola Love at the piano. Guest speaker Rev. R. Peebles was introduced by Alex Hamilton. He spoke on giving thanks, from the text of Ephesians 5 verse 20. He said he recently spoke to three couples who have returned from Africa, and they told him how much they appreciate their home and country of Canada, after viewing conditions in Africa. Vice President Alex Hamilton chaired the meeting. Minutes were read by Marjorie Mason and the treasurer report given by Olive Webb. "Happy birthday" was sung to all who had July, August and September birthdays. The group made plans to have a table at the farmers' sidewalk sale day October 12. the Zone 8 fall rally will be held October 17 at the Com- munity Centre west of Varna. A bus trip is planned to Elmira area for September 28. Jeanne Kading's group were in charge of program and she opened with a reading, "The best part of vacation." Beulah Holt read from Highways and Byways "Let melive in the house by the side of the road." Aileen Ravelle gave a reading on a lit- tle boy just starting school. Games of crokinole, euchre and solo rounded out the afternoon follow- ed by Lunch refreshments. Church of God Each year has for each of us another birthday, so Promotion Sun- day has its place on the Church Calen- dar. Sunday, saw some move on into another class and also some receive tokens for perfect attendance. In the Morning Worship Service, Alec Desjardine offered a prayer of dedication for our new pastor and his wife, Pastor and Mrs. Barnhart, and asked God's richest blessing to rest upon them as they laboured in the Vineyard of the Grand Bend Church of God. The Pastor chose for his theme "The Growth of a Church". Lori Vin- cent presided at the piano and accom- panied Marilyn MacGregor as she san$ a special number. In the evening, Morley Desjardine presided at the piano, also accom- panying his wife and himself in a duet. The pastor began a series of messages on "Worship" taking for his Scripture Psalm 100. Don't forget ladies - be at the church Thursday, September 12 - 8 TOP GOLFER — Harry Finnegan of the famous restaurant on Main St. of the same name presents the golf trophy to winning low scorer Constable Dave Stankevich at the annual OPP end of the summer activities. Upcoming Events October 18 Italian Night in the dining room Seven courses $40 per person including wine, tax and grat. November 14 2nd annual Medieval feast Advance ticket sales only * * ¥ * New Year's Eve Tickets now available For reservations and information please call 238-5181 Page 7A p.m. for our first fall monthly meeting. Lastly we (the church family) offer you Pastor and Mrs. Barnhart, our congratulations and best wishes and trust that God will richly bless you and the church during your time, hopefully years, that you will be with us.. We're glad that you are settled in. We trust that you'll enjoy Grand Bend as your new home. United Church News There was a good attendance out for the Sunday morning United Church service. Rev. R. Peebles message was titl- ed, "An open door." The scripture lessons were read by Doug Martin. Rev. Peebles asked, "What is the church here for?" and said it was im- portant to have a solid faith and win- ning people to Christ. We should recognize the church as a lay move- ment. In Christ, God provides all our needs. He suggested we pray for God's guidance as we begin the fall season. The choir sang two anthems. Bob Southcott was door greeter. Personals Jack and Alma Riddoch and Beulah Holt spent a few days recently travell- ing by camper to Utica, New York, to visit their aunt Mrs. Adelaide Dodds. Members of the U.C.W. afternoon unit are reminded of their first fall meeting on Thursday afternoon September 12 at 1:30 p.m. at the church. The Bible coffee hour will begin Tuesday a.m. 9:30, September 17 at Nita Sinclair's home in Southcott Pines. The group will be continuing a study on Romans. All ladies welcome. AliELTS rxzznIA 41 Main St., Grand Bend 238-2161 Lic. under L.L.B.O. GRAND BEND CARPET CLEANING Tony Gaudio Phone 238-2831 The Thirsty Fox Announces Winter Hours Sept.15 to Mid May Pub Thurs. - Sat. 12 p.m. to 12 a.m. Sunday 12 p.m. to 10 p.m. Dining Room Friday & Saturday Evening 5:30 to 8:30 Special Features Sunday Brunch Cosy fireplace , English draught Catering now available 92 Ontario St. S., Grand Bend 238-5181 Many thanks for your overwhelming support. Marilyn and Kevin Snook