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HomeMy WebLinkAboutTimes-Advocate, 1986-01-22, Page 13, Times -Advocate, January 22, 1986 Peg• 13 WInt•r proa.tIonaI aetIvItI ..tII.d for rsr1 eounell A motion was passed by Grand Bend Council at their second J meeting, Monday night, which tray effect the resort's future winter population. Businessman Dave Sheppard, on behalf of the GB and area Chamber of Commerce, addressed coltncU on their (Chambers) proposed winter events. The proposal was for a winter weekend in the 86-87 season sometime from December to March. Sheppard said that as international company wW sponsor the event, and they have co-operation from a tour bus line company. Asno-pitchtournament was plann- ed with hopefully 12-14 teams to be entered. These teams from area small towns could compete, bringing fans and supporters to Grand Bend in the snowy season. Promotion for a snow sculpturing competition will begin next month. The chamber was granted permission from the village to Waylay an exhibi- tion sculpture piece on the front lawn if the Bank of Montreal approves. It was thought that a dance and/or a skating party could be ort Zed by one of the service Clubs in the village. Another Idea from the Chamber was toehold a cross-country ski competi- tion on weekends, leading to a final competition. One of the brewery com- panies would sponsor this event. NEW LOOK — Several ladies gave their aluminum patio chairs a new cover Thursday at the Women's Institute craft meeting. Here Loreen Gill, Jon Hayward, Doris Bestard and Laura Desjardine work skillfully on their choirs with the cording weaves. Lynn Desjardine - 238-8768 Roberta Walker - 238-2471 Women at Grand Bend try hand at craft work. The Grand Bend Women's Insitute held their January meeting in the basement of the United Church, Thursday. - Plans were finalized for helping at the Sportsmen's banquet and the first section of the home decor course. Roll call was answered with the 16 members introducingtheirtenguests. The meeting was turned over to Millie Desjardine and Doris Bestard. The ladies broke up into groups to learn different crafts. The in- teresting crafts were making a roll- ed hem, attractive designs to cover coat hangers, knitting, beautiful strip quilting, and weaving aluminum lawn chairs with coloured buffalo cords. Group leaders were Norma Walper, Jeanne Kading, Doris Bestard, Loreen Gill and Brenda Love. The meeting adjourned for lunch, served by hostesses Fern Love, Margery Mason and Marg Love. Catherine Junker reported that the next meeting will be held on Thursday, February 20th at 1:30 p.m. Busy time at Sauble Court • Mr. and Mrs. Wayne Fauihaufer, Timothy and Bradley, of Stratford, were recent visitors with her mother, Mrs. Olive Miller. Mrs. Ella Bailey was in Strathroy over the weekend to see her son and daughter-in-law Mr. and Mrs. Lou Bailey and family. Mrs. Winnie Eagleson, Parkhill, was a Thursday visitor with her cousin, Mrs. Marion Stuckey; while Glen Love was a Friday visitor with his mother Mrs. Fern Love. Mr. and Mrs. Gordon E. Lovie, Lon- don, and Mrs. Lillian Mellin, Corbett, visited with Mr. and Mrs. Clayton Lovie last Wednesday evening. Mrs. Elva Turvey wa4 in Burl- ington with her son and fai. ily for the weekend, The Dale Turvey family. Mrs. Katie Vincent entertained several ladies from Sauble Court to a delightfurafternoon tea last Saturday. Legion news The January 7 darts was poorly at- tended due to bad weather, but those who came had an advantage. Don Walker and Vern Gallant took the first prize, and Bob Chapdelaine and Shirley Gallant got second. There were 26 out for darts on January 13, and Pat O'Connor got the door prize. Bob and Lou Hamilton got first place and Vern, Gallant and Marie Blanchette took(second. The euchre games have begun again on Friday nights, so there were only three tables in play last Friday. Karoline Broga took the ladies high and Betty Harrison got the ladies low. Shirley Page won the men's high and Rollie Grenier got the men's low. The door prize was won by Alec Russell. Remember the Friday night euchre games, and let's see a good crowd there next week! Church of God On Wednesday evening, Rev. Bar- nhart conducted two Bible study classes. The Xouth group discussed the purpose of the church and how it can meet their needs. The adult Bible study was from Genesis 3-5, the fall of man, as they discussed why we need a Saviour. On Friday night the Youth group met in the Grand Bend school gym to play a little basketball and floor hockey, then they all returned to the church for hot dogs, hot chocolate and time for fellowship. Sunday morning Rev. Barnhart spoke from Mark 3: 20-34, on the Uni- ty of the Church. A house divided against itself cannot stand, and Jesus is our basis for unity. The world is lost and suffering, and if we are not united, we cannot help them. We also show our unity when we treat each other as brothers and sisters in the Lord, and act like a family. The special hymn, "The Longer I Serve Ilim" was performed by Leota Snyder. There was no evening service this Sunday as most members attended the film "Deceived," shown at the United Church. United Church Mr, and Mrs. Alan Walper greeted members and friends as they met together for worship on Sunday mor- ning at Grand Bend United Church. Karen McKay and Susan Ratz were ushers for the day. Th scripture readings, taken from Ezekiel 3 and Luke 2, were read by Scott Keyes. The choir sang "Christ Grows More Precious To Me". In the children's story, Rev. Peebles reminded the boys and girls that you can't fool God. We may think that God doesn't see when we break His laws or are diobedient, but God sees and knows all. The topic of Rev. Peebles' sermon . was "What Now?" He used for his text the words from Luke 2, about the shepherds who praised God, hav- ing seen the infant Jesus. The Christmas message didn't and shouldn't stop with the Manger scene. The shepherds recognized the Babe as God manifest in the Flesh and then went out to spread the Good News. After praying and hearing God's Word we must also go out and tell others the Good News of Salvation, as our duty and responsibility. •A special program was scheduled for the evening, as a large number from various churches gathered in the church to view the film "Deceived," This provocative film examines the bizarre history of the Jamestown espisode in 1978 where so many cult victims died. There were nine United Church women from the executive at a meeting last Monday morning, held at the Church. They had gathered to plan the 1986 schedule for the UCW church programs. Bible Study The weekly community Bible study was held at Sauble Court last Tuesday morning, beginning with a hymn sing led by Millie Desjardine. This lesson, from Romans 14:9-23, was led by Janet Desjardine, on the theme of "Christian Duties; ; A Christian must regulate his freedom and try not to lead others astray. If our actions do not arise from our beliefs and convictions, then they are sinful and unacceptable to God. We should live each day with a healthy fear of God. Thirteen ladies attended the study, with Nita Sinclair giving the opening and closing prayer. People You Know A group of Southcott Pines and Grand Bend residents enjoyed a bus trip, Tuesday. They stopped first at the Oil Springs Museum at Petrolia, over to Port Huron for dinner at noon, then they stopped to shop at a mall in ,Sarnia on the way home. BEST MARKSMEN - - A Grand Bend team won the Legion trophy in the Zone A-4 dart tournament in Corunna last week. Presenting the Buster Clark Family trophy to the champions at Branch 498 is Vildo Clark, left to right, Bob Hamilton, Vern Gallant, Bob Chapdelaine and Keith Crawford. Sheppard assured council that he was not asking for funds, just their blessing on such events. He explain- ed that a mountain of snow for each sculpturing team would .be required and he hoped that the village works Crew could help out there. Also the use of some village property would be re- quired, such as the baU diamond beside the Legion. ' Leaving these ideas with council, Sheppard suggested as his slogan for the proposed weekend "Winter's A Beach! !" Everyone was in favor of these proposals. Secondly, Sheppard approached council to obtain their approval for an increase in their support to Huron Country Playhouse. He explained that Village support was below expectations. The Playhouse employs over 150 people, most of them locally and other ex- penses such as their water bill and in- surance are going up. The theatre needs council to start this ball rolling, he told them. Sheppard will also be approaching the recreation commit- tee on January 28 for their support to the Playhouse. Councillor Marsha Lemon sug- gested that if the village could donate one dollar per person, proportionate- ly that would amount to about $600. Deputy Reeve Dennis Snider who chaired this meeting in the absence of the reeve, asked Sheppard if the theatre's books were open for review, before council made a final committ- ment. He assured Snider that they were available and reminded him that the Playhouse was a non-profit organization. In other business, council granted a two per cent increase to MacDonald Sanitation for their service in the village. From April '86 until March '87, MacDonald will be paid a monthly Huron board setting goals The Huron County board of educa- tion is going to be taking an in-depth look at itself with the aim'of setting goals for the next three years of its term. 'At its January 13 meeting, the school board decided it would go on a retreat this spring. Prior to that however, a committee made up most- ly of new trustees will review the board's procedures. Director of education Robert Allan, who made the recommendations to the school board, said the purpose of having the new trustees review the existing procedures would be to make them familiar with the material. However, trustee Joan Vanden Broeck of Colborne Township said the new 'trustees have never dealt with the procedures. "I don't think it would serve a useful process," she said. But to accommodate her concerns, the board added one experienced trustee to the committee roster besides the new trustees. The board's vice chairman John Jewitt, was already named as chairman of the committee. Dennis Rau of RR 2 Zurich was named as the experienc- ed trustee. The goals for the next three years will be set in a retreat setting, but no further details have yet been made. rate of is,o15. A p motion `m authorising Clerk Dianne council obtain quotes from both of the local banks for the nett- two year term. Presently,Ote arranganetis are beim handl by the Toronto - an, but are now up for review and the Bank -of MootreaLWiahea an opportunity to offer its servtees. It was moved by Counel or Barb Snutheott, seconded by Lemon that the clerk go ahead with the closing and sale of a portion of Kitchener Avenue. The notice will be posted at six different places throughout the village. Council adjourned with the next regular meeting set for Monday, February 3.. South trip enjoyed, but g�od To be home By Roberta Walker Dateline: December 31, 1985, Charleston, North Carolina. The day dawns warm and sunny in the 60s, perfect for a day of sightsee- ing, so after a hearty breakfast, we continue our tour of Charleston. The Historic Charleston Foundation, founded in 1947, is responsible for the restoration and preservation of many beautiful old homes, and we get an op- portunity to see two of them. Most old Charleston homes erelong and narrow, one room wide, two or three rooms long, and three stories high, for maximum ventilation in that hot climate, and most homes also feature an elegant piazza or balcony on the south west side to catch the late afternoon breeze off the water. The Nathaniel Russell House (1808) has many unusual features of early Adam architecture. An unsupported or free -flying oval staircase spirals between the three stories, each floor composed of three rooms, one oval, one square and one rectangular. This lovely home is complemented by some of the finest funiture, silver, china and paintings of the period. The Edmondston-Alston House (1828) still remains in the Alston fami- ly, built as a spacious mansion for a rice planter. Decorated in the Creek Revival style, it is filled with the original elegant furnishings collected by the Alston family over the years. Although our little boy was a bit restless, the rest of us really enjoyed - the trip through time to those earlier days of gentility, maintained, of course, by a huge household of servants. From there we stroll down to Market Street, a wide road with a series of old roofed, open -sided buildings down the center. Today they house an enormous flea market, where one can buy anything from an- tique jewelry, to Bon -Zai trees, T- shirts or grass baskets, woven and attld by old black women in long Wises, their head wrapped in ban - datum.. 200 years ago, this street would have been lined with carts and buggies, as the servants and their mistresses chose the freshest meat and produce to grace the lavish din- ing tables of the wealthy aristocracy of old Charleston. From Market Street we hire a mule -drawn carriage for a tour of the city. The driver explains the reason for alt this well-preserved history. First of all, General Sherman miss- ed Charleston in his bloody march to the sea, sparing some of the finest antebellum mansions from total destruction. Then after poverty enveloped the South in the post -civil war, recessions and depressions kept the people of Charleston from levell- ing these old buildings in urban 91111111111111111111111111mtimIN11111IIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIII111111IIIIUI1111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111MIL Welcome to 1 Family Heirlooms Boutique Winter Sale Of savings 20.50,00ff 50% Quality 130%.ff • in stock quick-sew200/. • VIP or Yours Truly 100% cotton materials, off • Knitting Yarns and Patterns Quilt Batts 50% off Remnants Here's your chance, register now for classes in knitting, quilting, crocheting and sewing starting in February. 5.2 Call Heirlooms 519.238-5493 Located at 45 Ontario St. N., Grand Bend E 9fitlIIIIl11111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111t1111111Illlllllllllltllllllllllllll$1111111117 Corporation of the Village of Grand Bend Public Notice TAKE NOTICE that the Council of the Corporation of the Village of Grand Bend proposes to enact By -Laws pursuant to Section 298 of The Municipal Act, R.S.O. 1980, Chopter 302, to stop up, close and sell an unopened road allowance known as Kitchener Avenue and more particularly described as follows: Commencing at the corner of Lots 46 and 13 abutting Centre Street, and continuing the entire length of Kitchener Avenue to Oak Street, Village of Grand Bend. AND FURTHER TAKE NOTICE that the Council of The Corpora- tion of the Village of Grand Bend shall consider the proposed by-laws at its regular meeting on Monday, March 3rd, 1986, at 7:00 p.m., Grand Bend Municipal Council Chambers, 4 Ontario Street, Grand Bend, and at that time the Council will hear in person or by his counsel, solicitor or agent, any person who claims that his land will be prejudicially affected and who ap- plies to be heard. Applications to be heard by Council may be made in writing with reosons therefore addressed to: Dianne Mallard, Clerk Village of Grand Bend Box 340, 4 Ontario Street Grand Bend, Ontario NOM 1TO DATED at Grand Bend, Ontario, this 22nd day of January, 1986. DIANNE MOLLARD CLERK VILLAGE OF GRAND BEND • renewal and they were still used as living quarters. Finally in the 1940s a combination of prosperity and the pride of the Historical Societies began to reclaim these run-down derelicts and return them to their former days of glory. Our guide pointed out the colorful row houses near the harbor, which were inhabited by pirates and date iirior to the Revolution of 1776, The ci- ty was actually founded in 1670, and nearly 800 buildings remain from before the Civil War, having surviv- ed fires, hurricanes, gun bombard- ments and a devastating earthquake in 1886. Our carriage trots past "Cat- fish Row," the setting for Gershwin's "Porgy and Bess," and past two familiar buildings our guide explains were used as settings for the recent TV mini-series "North and South" The most beautiful mansions face the harbor near Battery Park, where the wealthy merchants could stand on their balconies and watch for their ships. Later we all walked along that harbor - you can even see Fort Sumter far out on an island there, fired upon by feisty little South Carolina to signal the beginnings of the Civil War so many years ago. Our final stop is just outside the ci- ty, at the Boone Plantation. We park the car togaze in awe at the huge, twisted live oak trees festooned with spanish moss, that line the magnifi- cent 34 mile entrance to the mythical "Tara". It truly is a thrill to see the mansion and grounds immortalized by Scarlet and Rhett, and realize that this is still aworking plantation with 140 acres of pecan groves.. Boone Hall was founded in 1681 aS a cotton plan- tation of 17,000 acres, worked by over 1,000 black slaves, although it's down to 700 acres now. I am still tempted to whistle "Gone With the Wind" as we tour the grounds. Now we head back to Charlotte and our hotel to spend a quiet New Year's Eve with the children. Over the next few days we have a great time visiting with my sister and brother- in-law. All good things must come to an end, however, and all too soon it's time to pack up the car and head north toward home. I wish, not for the first time, that they lived closer to us, but they seem to love it down here and I can't blame them - the South is lovely. But we all miss our white Christmas and I would miss the change of seasons too, in our own beautiful area. Home is where the heart is, and to that is what we alta return; home, school, work, and a new year upon us, Happy 1986. Boil up a Soup Bay eaves 10 gr. 791 Parsley 15 gr. 591 Marjoram 15 gr. 391 Ground Savory 55 gm.1191 Celery Salt 55 gr. 49 I Curry Powder 20 gr. 694 • Pepper White, Black, Lemon Selection of over 70 spices OXO Cubes 18/1.99 • OXO Soup Bases • White Beans • Split Peas • Kidney Beans • Christie Premium Plus Sleeved1 Biscuits 1 • Kraft Peanut Butter (in your own container) Crunchy or Smooth 1.15 Ib. Mon.. Set. 3:20 Cee.ed Sunda), f I ,r • orgasms. Apiaries Hwy. 64 between Hansell d Zurich • 236-4979 • • 1 1