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HomeMy WebLinkAboutTimes-Advocate, 1985-12-18, Page 28Page 8A (4 Times -Advocate, December 18, 1985 GB council conimittees named, all on p A list of appointments was finaliz- ed at the December 16 meeting of Grand Bend council. Councillor Barb Southcott was ap- nointed to the recreation committee and is responsible for the main park- ing lot attendants and looking after sign inspection. She 0.11 also be the new representative (6 the Ausable Bayfield Conservation Authority. Each member of council will serve on the planning issues. Deputy -Reeve Dennis Snider will continue to lead the public works department, as well as the Grand STUDY SOUTH BEACH EROSION — A group of concerned property owners and residents met at the end of lake Rd. on Monday morning to discuss the high erosion problems there. Deputy -reeve Dennis Snider, Bill Putherbough, Terry Gilmore, Lloyd Adams, Art Hodgins, Village foreman Jack Stanlake, and Ross Myers talked with Consulting Engineer, Roger tetham, from Letham, Jarvela, Lt'd. Children's Aid at .Orpha club. The ORPHA club met at Gertrude Flear's for a Christmas luncheon on Dezember 9 with 14 present. There were also two guests attending the meeting, Mary Giberson and Amy Jones of the Children's Aid Society of Sarnia. Irene Kennedy read "Christmas Every Day" and gave the blessing: Everyone enjoyed a lunch of sandwiches and Christmas goodies. A prize of the lucky cup was won by Yvonne Hale. It was decided that Christmas cards be sent to former members who are unable to attend the metings. Thelma Waldron read "A Way to See Christmas" and Eva Allister read "For Christmas". Mary Giberson and Amy Jones then described their work with the Children's Aid, and answered ques- tions. Marg Mason presented a che- que to the two ladies as a Christmas donation, which was gratefully received. Even after Christmas, the Children's Aid can begin on next year's stock, by taking advantage of buying toys and clothes at sharply reduced prices. Irene Kennedy thanked Gert Flear for hosting the meeting, and thanked all the members for their donations of crib quilts, sweater sets, and other lovely items. Aileen Ravelle'conducted a word game of scrambled titles to Christmas carols and Dorothy Cut- ting, Amy Jones and Olive Webb all got the answers right. In order to avoid the bad weather of January. the next meeting will be February 24 at tete home of Jean Prance. Marjorie Mason closed the meeting with a reading, "Christmas Eve" by Edgar Guest. Then all the donations were packed carefully to take back to Sarnia, and make some child's Christmas there a little happier. McCurdy-Huronope contest On Thursday even g the students from kindergarten to grade 3 of McCurdy -Huron Hope school presented their Christmas concert, "The Real Meaning of Christmas". The first of many "angels" that evening, Trevor Gregoire gave a very humorous reading, to start off the pro- ceedings. Then the kindergarten class came out to charm the audience with several carols and recitations 'C is for Christ child" to "Jingle Bells" like so many cherubs. The Huron -Hope students presented the puppets, 'The Kids on the Block", to sing 'Kids are Different" the theme song of a special group of angels. The puppets were introducedtbyArnold Mathers, superintendent of Programs of the Huron County Board of Educt. - tion. Four of the puppets performed for the assembly; Mark in a wheelchair with cerebral palsy, and Melody, an "average" student; and Valerie in braces, with spina bifida 24nd another who is overweight. It was a very moving presentation. The lights dimmed as a chorus of angels, garbed in white robes, with tinsel halos, glided in carrying tiny lights. As they sang "Noel, Noel" those traditional well -loved characters of the Holy Family and -the Friendly Beasts entered the stage to re-enact that Blessed Night. The tiny actors performed their parts well; the angel chorus sounded well,alnlost heavenly; and many a parent hastily wiped away a tear. The artists who painted the Bethlehem scenes did a beautiful iob too. The teachers are to be con- gratulated in organizing and directing the students in such a fine Christmas pageant, a credit to their parents and their school. Personals Marg Love, Grand Bend, is just beaming and for good reason too. She and Jim became the proud grand- parents of Thomas William Lave Last Friday. Wm. (Bill) Love, a great- grandfather, gladly welcomes his fourth generation family member. The first Grand Bend Beavers and leaders had fun making candy houses last Monday evening in the kindergarten room at GBPS. Noreen Croxford, Forest, joined them with daughters Della and Tammy Crox- ford, for their graham crackek con- struction- decorated with different candy varieties. Lambton County Primary Consul- tant, Sharon McPhail, discussed some concerns of area parents at an infor- mation meeting in the school gym on Monday, December 9. She told the parents to contact P.F. Cassel, Supt. of Special Education, if more infor- mation is required about obtainitlg art aide. - The GB firemen and ladies enjoyed Christmas dinner on Saturday, December 7 at the Colonial. Before returning to the hall for games of cour't•.1whist, the group sang 'Happy' Birthday' 'to Colonial employees' twins, Jane Musser and Judy 1asen. �bsb FAREWELL LUNCHEON Students from grades 3 and 4 at GBPS honored visiting Japanese teacher Yoshiaki laniguchi, dressed in the traditional clothing, with a farewell lunch. GBPS teacher Brian Mor - rice cooked chicken teriyaki, with vegetables, rice, chicken and sauce. Taniguchi demonstrates how to use the chopsticks and sets the bowls on one of the homemade tables on the floor oa" Ma ND ;Sal oo gas CUP o.43 oea acs o4a - oho os" C oea oa" oa" oat wow: O.1w Ma n D A 3 3 Season's Greetings[ , 234-67390e i1 and ail the best for the New Year the from, management and staff Brian, Dave, John TOWN LINE COLLISION Inc Johnny's Gas Bar Variety (Division of Town Line Collision) Main St. Crediton smiras ism Ira Cheryl, Bonnie, John S�it% ' ar/% ow .t _ air C ellen! Crediton Coll today for on appointment Judy 234-6739 DA C•40 4140 CS.00 C•4111 ek43 ors"- t CMS o4!"SS.rarocam"oe"g oe"c•cos"oaoa±Noco, os" c Bible study coffee hour Eighteen ladies attended the Bible study last Tuesday morning at Sau• bie Court. Vera Brown gave the open ing prayer, followed by a hymn sing of Christmas carols. Millie Desjar- dine led the lesson from Romans 13:8-14 on the Chapter "How much do 1 Owe''" Everyone must submit himself to the governing authority, for there is no authority except that which (:m1 has established. The authorities that exist have been established by God ('onsequetly, he who rebels against authority is rebelling against what God has instituted, and those who do so will bring judgement down upon themselves. Nita Sinclair gave the closing prayer. Coffee and cookies were serv- ed at the close of the meeting. This was the last study period until after the holidays. Meetings will resume on January 7, held once again at the San- ble Court in January. People you know All the members of the Grand Bend Legion and residents of Turnbull Grove wish to extend their sympathy to Mrs. Ann David on the sudden loss of her husband, George David. Bend and area fire committee, sanita- tion, harbour and animal control. Councillor Marsha Lemon will sit on the recreation committee, finance and administration,,planning, and if necessary the senior housing. Reeve Harold Green volunteered to, speak with the housing chairman, Rev. Jim Sutton, to inquire if the Non -Profit Housing board would like a presen- tative from council. Green will also look after police liaison, by-law enforcement, P.U.C., planning and continue serving on the harbour committee. Councillor Bruce Woodley will re- main on the harbour committee, beach patrol and bathhouse, planning and the Chamber of Commerce. Each member will serve a one year term on these committees, at which time new appointments are made. Figures for council members' meeting pay were set with an in- crease of $5.00 per meeting. The reeve will be paid $70.00 up from $65.00. deputy -reeve $67.50 up from 62.50; and the councillors are paid 65.00 per meeting from the previous $60. Special meeting pay will be $27.50, $25.00, and $22.50 respectively for the three positions, an increase of $2.50 each. Council agreed approval to in- crease the Public Utilities Commis- sion officers' rates. It was raised $5.00 per meeting from last year. Deputy -reeve Snider reported on his meeting with a group of lake front property.owners and MNR contract consultant, Roger Lytham. , He Church news On Wednesday evening the adult Bible study group met, and Paster Barnhart led the uIscussion from James 1:5-8, "Wisdom in the Midst of Problems". The Youth Group had their Christmas party on Friday night, with parents sewing up turkey dinner and all the trimmings, Christmas carols sung with enthusiasm, and a fun fill- ed celebration for the holidays. Sunday morning, pastor Barnhart spoke from Luke 1:39-55 on the "True Meaning of Christmas", the special hymn by Lori Steckle was "Gloria, Gloria, Gloria Deo." On Sunday evening Mrs. Barnhart spoke from Matthew 2 on "Those who Missed Jesus". The Magi, the shepherds, those open to Him, found Jesus that Christmas but the Pharisees, the High Priests, King Herod, missed His coming entirely - Christ didn't fit their pre -conceived notions of a "proper" Messiah. After- wards everyone enjoyed a hymning, and fellowship time. Catholic Church news Sunday was Gaudete of Rejoicing Sunday, the third Sunday of Advent ,and one of, the parish families assisted Father Morrissey in lighting the candles on the Advent Wreath. Parishioners brought in their dona- • tions of toys, food and money for needy families, and placed them around the Nativity scene at the altar, either before Mas or after the offer- tory during Mass. to a large pile of donations had accu mulated by the end of the weekend Masses, and Father Morrissey will certainly be able to put them to good use. In his sermon Father Morrissey ex- amined the substance of our belief in God. Despite the many ugly situations to see or read about, one can still ap- preciate the beauty of creation and the finest efforts of men, in art or science, so most people acknowledge the existeQf God. Congratulations and welcome to the Catholic community, Matthew Kelders, son of John and Vickie (Gooding), who received the Sacra- ment of Baptism this past week. The sympathy of the parish is extended to Lydia Ducpou, on the death of her father, John Hemmeryckic and to Maureen Denomme, on the death of her father John Devlin. Both died very suddenly this past week. Next Sunday, December 21, there will be a Communal Celebration of the Sacrament of Confession at 2 p.m. Father Morrissey encourages all parishioners to come as a family and have their relationship with God heal- ed in this Holy Season of Christmas. There will be several priests available in the church, to avoid waiting too long. Confessions will also be available on Wednesday night at €t. Mary's and St. Joseph's in Strat- ford and next' Sunday night in Parkhill. Please try to get to one of them, especially here next Sunday at 2 p.m. McGillivray council The Inaugural Meeting of McGillivray Township Council was held on Monday, December 2.Clerk Shirley Scott administered the oath of office to Reeve Charles Corbett, Deputy Reeve Jacob Lagerwerf and Councillors Allan Cunningham, Wesley Hodgson and Norma Thompson. Reverend Richard Anions of Parkhill gave the invocation and ad- dressed council on the ethics of good judgement and its impact on council and the community. Council approved one year appoint- ments to several boards. Middlesex County Ploughman's Association, Cunningham; North Middlesex Com- munity Centre Board. Hodgson; McGillivray Athletic Association. Cunningham and Thompson; Ausable-Bayfield Conservation Authority, Thompson; Staff Rela- tions, Corbett and Hodgson. The whole council will form com- mittees on planning, roads. water- works and personnel to review policies and formulate programs. discussed the Shoreline 'Assistf(nee Act with the ratepayers, suggesting that three groynes be installed along the shoreline. These steel sheets, 100' long will cost $25,000.00 each Sea walls along the property fronts are extra. Snider approached council for their approval on assisting this program since the village owns 36' of walkway between the other lots. This is known as the south beach located at the end of Lake Road, running north and south.. Properly owners Bill Putherbough, Terr-y Gilmore, Lloyd Adams, Art Hodgins, Wm. Sharrow rep. John Holmes and village foreman Jack Stanlake are planning to meet again to come up with a common proposal. Letham suggested cost sharing on a l ening percentage of frontage basis. Damage is resulting from high winds hurling waves against walls that are there now, washing everything away. There is barely any beach left. Snider said that the work should be completed in the winter if possible. 'The formation of ice along the water's edge helps to hold the water back from shore. Council decided to have the village lawyer give his opinion on the topic. After much discussion on the pur- chase of a new village truck, it was decided to go over all tenders more thoroughly before making a final decision on a deal. Council adjourned at 9:40 p.in. The next meeting in the new year will be on Monday, January 6, at 7:00 p.m. r•d -lend and district news Lynne Uesjardine - 236-8760 Roberta Walker - 238-2471 • SNAN That all persons live in a state of dignity, share in all elements -of living in the community`and have the opportunity to par- ticipate effectively. Published by the Public Education and Atvareness Committee South Huron and District Association for the Mentally Handicapped — Box 29, Dashwood, Ont. 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