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HomeMy WebLinkAboutTimes-Advocate, 1985-11-27, Page 16You could buy a Granny Mouse or a Mother Goose, complete with wire glasses, or see Laurie Mannell about a beautiful piece of antique silver. Those who didn't buy anything could at least leave there full of ideas on crafts of their own. The show was ample proof of the wealth of local talent we have to offer in such a wide variety ofcrafts. 1 Ive TV & Stere Bill Ive TV & Stereo Bill Ive TV & Stereo ome see us or Christmas Savings 20 Colour TV Yours for only $34995 Complete Stereo System, AM/FM, double cassette deck, turntable, digital clock radio, speakers Prises IN effect eati1 Des. 14, 1985 Open 7 days till Christmas 10-9, Sun. 12-5 ONIy $42995 LOW OVERHEAD = LOW PRICES BILL IVE TV & STEREO Antenna Installations & Repairs 28 Ontario St. S (Hwy. 21) Grand Bend 238-8033 We Service What We Sell Bill Ive TV & Stereo Bill Ive TV & Stereo UZIUMMIPLUIZTIL a 1j Page 4A Times -Advocate, November 27, 1985 Attracts record crowd Area artisans display work at Oakwood exhibition On Sunday morning you . could follow the crowd to the second annual Christmas craft sale, sponsored by Oakwood Inn. The parking lots were all jammed full of cars and inside the squeeze was even tighter as crowds of people came to browse, and W buy. Two things stuck you as you stroll- ed about the beautiful Christmas wonderland. the impressive variety and the exceptonai quality of the crafts being exhibited. One of the most beautiful displays was a table of hand -painted and bak- ed porcelain dolls, of all sizes and races, dressed in exquisitely' styled clothes of satins and lace, called "My Dolly and Me". The collection was made by Blanche Cleveland. of Alliston, who has won several prizes for her work in craft shows in Toronto. Eleanor Zaranl, of Dashwood, ably assisted by her daughter, Tif- faney, and Terry Nolan from London, had a wide array of pine cone baskets, decorated fans, mouse doorstops and lovely crocheted lace pillows. Darlene Abuda of London, offered a table of beautiful hand painted silk scarves, each one a unique creation. Valerie Martin of Grand Bend showed her expertise in designing crib quilts, kites, bibs and aprons, worked in bright colors and em- broidered with darling nursery motifs. A real winner was a pelican, whose pouch held pajamas or 10 small fish in different colors, to aid a child in identification of numbers and colours. Anne Ditchburn of Grand Benda'so had beautiful items for the Nurtery - wall hangings, bonnets, pillows and white bunny hand puppets - very cute. Diane Mc Lennan of Goderich of- fered "A Touch of Brass", hand engraved brass plaques, in a variety of styles and colors to commemorate weddings, new babies, and any other special events in one's -life. There were several beautiful tables of stained glass scattered among the exhibitors, ''Our Glass" of London of- fered birds, boats. clocks. Mirror frames and plant hangers. Scott Atkins specialized in unique window decorations, and hyo ladies -from Sar- nia showed a beautiful variety of animals, butterflies and boxes it stained glass. Ann Miller of Grand Bend has the most beautifully crafted collection of Care Bares to delight any child, of any age! Do you have a sweet tooth? Noreen Croxford of Forest was selling pecan tarts and handmade chocolates, but most people crowded around to place orders for her gorgeous and delec- table gingerbread houses, available in three sizes. Marlene Bartlett of Grand Bend was one of several talented ladies to show off her original sweater designs. She uses a variety of yarns, in both Grand Bend Lynne Oesjardine - 2:38-8768 Roberta Walker -.2:38-2171 ARTS AND CRAFTS — Sonya Shantz, Zurich, was Santa's helper the door selling tickets into the second annual show at the Oakwood Inn last Sunday. Margaret Bullen and son Evan, from RR 2 Zurich, seated on the left, hope to win the draw for the gingerbread house or -brunch for two being offered with the entry fee of fifty cents. at Legion group enjoy outing There were 14 out for darts at the Legion Tuesday evening, with John Daly and Nora Voisen taking first place. Peter Poli and Pat O'Connor got second place, and Pat was also lucky enough to win the door prize. On Saturday, :39 members of the Grand Bend Legion, plus some friends, left on a bus trip to visit several area Legions. The trip started at 11:30 a.m., and the group visited with other members at Wyoming and Corunna. While at Corunna, there was a lucky draw for a dinner treat - packages of pork chops - won by Bill and Marilyn Ilammond of London and Pat O'Connor r her lucky week and Stewart Pole, who won two packages. Then the intrepid 19 were off to the Chatham Legion, where they mel more old friends. dined in area restaurants and attended a dance there. with music by the "Clansmen" It was Scottish night at the Chatham Legion. The Chatham Pipe Band per- formed twice during the evening. complete with young girls dancing the highland Fling and the sword dance. The bus left Chatham around 12::30 a.m. and everyone arrived tired but happy after a full day of fun and friendship. hack in the Bend by :3 a.m The next general meeting at the Legion will be Monday. December 2 at 8 p.m. ()n December 14 will be the Christmas dinner and dance. a turkey dinner with all the trimmings, for $2' 00 a couple, or $8.00 for dinner and $i.00 for the dance per person.,Tickets are available at the bar or from the Legion executive. ('ome to the party and enjoy the toe -tapping tunes Of the Lite and Easy Band from Exeter. People You Know Marlene and Wayne (bates of Thamesford came to visit Stu and Shirley Pole this weekend. and join- ed them on the Legion bus trip on Saturday. Then on Sunday. Marlene and Shirley had a fable display in the ('raft Show up at Oakwood Inn Shirley and Stu also welcome the ar- rival of a new great nephew. born in Calgary'. Alberta. this past week A. John Hughes, C.D. Uenhu•e 'Therapist Box 819 37 Green Acres, Grand Bend. Ontario (S19) 238-5300 409 Baker St. (Rear) London, Ontario (S19) 439-9386 colours and textures to create each item, for a stunning fashion effect. Lee Thomas, of Grand Bend specializes in fancy aprons and bibs for toddlers and Cabbage Patch dolls. Anne Klungel and Barb Sheppard of- fered a variety of baby blankets, quilts and children's sweaters, all beautifully knitted or crocheted. Carole Thar, of Grand Bend weaves grape vines into baskets and wreaths, then ornaments them with small stuffed teddy bears and ducks or rag dolls. Ross Uttley) of London has a fabulous collection of hand carved wooden ducks in various sizes - some polished to gleaming petrtection, others painted to seem almost real. There was candle -wicking, raffia dolls, Raggedy Ann and Andy dolls, choir singers, beautiful pillows of every fabric and description, pine cone wreaths, mittens and af:hans. SECOND ANNUAL SHOW — A good variety of items were on sale at the Oakwood Inn's second annual arts and craft show, Sunday. Judy Crown and Ethel Desjardine, Dashwood, left, show their crafts and baking to Christmas shoppers Ethel Watts, Strathroy, and Susan Desjardine, Port Franks. The snowmen and cone wreaths were popular gifts. • Aea Ams Ates Aea Atm Oer nes AGs Ae:3 ema Ae , Ad t',4,12,43 Ates c) Q,a3 CU:3 NO Aass 41G3 AGS Aer Ai( 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 Y2S�11�ASOaCC 1 OPEN 7 DAYS A WEEK 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. Visit Santa every Sat. & Sun. till Christmas 1 p.m. - 4 p.m. Teddy Bears - cuddly - collectible and musical We're sure to have one to please you. Hwy. No. 21 South in Grand Bend, Ont. 238-2245 qa nientr;eiki411,4e nieliernire niiiMepis►Qi6+AaAifAIWOtiiDAAACsWmWA WO4.0Wes Viass 3 3 3 3 3 Factory Sold Sale Further Price Reductions ■50'80 -% Off All Sales Final Open 7 days a week Mon. - Sat. 10:00 - 5:30 Sunday 12:00 - 5:30 Sweater Shop Grand Bend 'r i .• • c e r i c e : i . c i . r r r � . e � ,• . r , r c r r .• c r . . , r c . . r r r ,• . ,• r r . r 04:0 :04:0 �.�44:044:01'4444444:0 44:04:0:014 :044:04:041:04:0:0. .0 0.0404:040:0 0.0 0 0 0 061 . 'swa` 4 Ith 413 HAVASU Trading Post Jellybea Nov. 30th to Dec. 31st Every purchaser is a winner at this sale — Here's How It Works — Everyone (who buys) gets 10% off the Retail Price. Now, everyone has a chance to draw from the pot... The pot contains 500 chances and there are 31 black jelly beans your draw . - = additional 40% from the total purchase 119 red jelly beans your draw = additional 15% from total purchase 175 yellow jelly beans your draw = additional 10% from total purchase 175 orange jelly beans your draw = additional 5% from total. purchase Each time pot reduces to\250 chances we will add 250 new chanes in same proportion as above. 4IM'ASU Trading Pot Grand Bend AH Canadian Craft Shop Phone 238-8300 Open each day (including Sunday. during December 10 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. — Closed Christmas Day — 2 n •. Moccasins • Woven Purses • Indian Prints • Indian Dolls • Wood Carvings • Hooked Mats • Enamel Plaques • Men's Mitts • Place Mats • Leather Jewellery • Silk Scarves • etc., etc.