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HomeMy WebLinkAboutTimes-Advocate, 1986-02-12, Page 24f Paye 12A Times -Advocate, Februo 12 1986 DRAW OF THE MONTH — Lucky winner of the GB lioness draw for a vacation in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico, was Marge Roberts, RR 2 Grand Bend. Bank employee Bonnie Erickson, center, drew the winning ticket Friday at the Bank of Montreal while Lionesses Sandy Norris, left and Betty Riddell, right, witnessed the event. Only 200 tickets were sold, yours may be next! Fire board 'makes plans Pinery officials help in promotion GB council received a delegation at its regular meeting last week from Pinery Provincial Park with future plans to promote Grand Bend. Park Superintendent Ray Bonenberg and Naturalist Terry Crabe outlined their entire operation, stressing that they are working close- ly with the area Chamber of Co1n- merce as part of the tourism promo- tion. Bonenberg added that the first, positive step was taken when he removed the motorcycle ban, and put a restriction on snowmobiles. Their main objective is to protect the natural beauty of the park. Pinery staff is trained internally to send tourists into the village area when the camp is full. When people visit here, we'll treat them right with fair exchange etc. he said. That way, they will return again. Bonenberg concluded his address by extending an invitation to council Lynn Desjardine - 238-8768 Roberta Walker.- 238-2471 Rec committee tackles work Winter frolic is set Swim Program, Busy Bee, Winter Frolic and HuronCountry Playhouse were some of the agenda items discussed at the recent regular meeting of the GB and Area Recrea- tion meeting. A motion was passed to appoint Nan Freele as chairman and Sandra Pilot as vice-chairman for the year 1986. Other members on the executive are Ila Kayes, Barb Southcott and Marsha Lemon. Their secretary is Christine Smith. A delegation was received from Pauline Lingard regarding the GB swipro am. With the proposedad- ditional week, at the Exeter pool, Lingard advised the committee that the bus rates would be increased due to the rising cost of insurance. She said that this increase will have to be abso'tbed by the parents. The committee decided to grant the swim program $500.00 depending on the approval of the village council members. Council will decide on the grant at the next regular meeting on the 17th of this month. Job description and guidelines were reviewed for the village's Busy Bee program. Forms were received from employees Kristyn Darling and Suzanne Finkbeiner, who advised that they would return again this year. It was decided that these -employees take a first aid course, which will be paid for by the committee. There will be a family winter frolic this Sunday, February 16, at the "Old Riverbed" in Grand Bend from 11:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. The GBand area firemen have agreed to volunteer their time to organize and work there. The rec committee will provide refreshments. No decision was made regarding the sunset passes for seniors to watch the sunset in the main parking lot. A complaint was received about having to pay the $2.00 entry fee. Council will discuss the matter, at their next meeting. Alhambra news The weather finally cooperated so that two very special outings could take place. On Tuesday morning, 11 students of the Huron Hope Nursery class and Development Centre, along with 10 teachers and aides from Huron Hope- McCurdy school, met at the Walker residence in Oakwood Park for a sleigh ride. The weather was mild and the rain held off until both rides were nearly finished. Then the children and their teachers warmed up with hot chocolate and cookies, and enjoyed some songs and stories before cat- ching the bus back to school. On Thursday morning, 19 students from the TMR classes at Huron Hope - McCurdy school and Satellite Classes at South Huron District High School plus eight teachers and aides, also came to the Walker residence in Oakwood for a sleigh ride. The kids took turns on the sleigh, drawn by tractor, or walked through the beautiful snowy roads of Oakwood. The weather was just perfect for the occasion, too. Then the whole group brought their lunches into the Walker rec room, augmented by hot chocolate, cookies, 4 4_. 4 d doughnuts and tarts, all supplied by the Alhambra. Once again there were songs, stories and, laughter around a cozy•fire to warm heart and hands before the bus came to take them all back to school. There is one more outing, a hayride and Lunch for the ARC Industries Adults. planned for February 21, weather permitting. That will be held at the Alhambra Hall. Members of the Algarva No. 168 will be happy to hear that Sir Nobel Eddie-Mommersteerg-who has been— quite ill in hospital, at St. Joseph's in London, is improving and expects to come home soon. members for a tour of the park and lunch one day soon. Reeve Herold Green heartily thanked the for the invitation and maps to the park facilities. Working together A proposed 1986 budget was approv- ed by the Fire Committee at a recent meeting in Grand Bend. WilliamKingdon, representing the Township of Bosanquet, suggested that the fire department set up their own fire account. Presently, the money is taken out of Grand Bend's general account. He felt that Grand Bend should Dot have to be paying all these fire accounts that way. It was moved by Kingdon, and seconded by Ken McCann, represen- tative for the Township of Stephen, that this new account be set up im- mediately. Each municipality agreed to pay $2000.00 with quarterly statements to be sent out for future in- stalments from the three municipalities. The fire department planned to pur- chase a used cube van this year. The present van is too small for all the equipment and firemen. The district fire marshall attended the GB fire practice in January, to test the department on the use of the Jaws of Life. They were advised that the grant could now be approved and would be forthcoming. The next meeting will be called when the department has decided upon the purchase of a cube van. Bible Class There were 14 ladies attending the Communal Bible study held Tuesday morning at Sauble Court. An opening prayer was given by Jean Dykstra. Millie Desjardine led both the hymn sing and the lesson. They began a new workshop titled "Heart Troubles" which deals with Christian character. Tuesday's study included an introduction to heart pro- blems of the spirit. Our spiritual lives need proper care; we need to grow by letting God purify our motives, thoughts and desires. The closing prayer was given by Katie Vincent. The meeting will be the same time and place next week. Couples Club Saturday evening several members of the Couples Club met at the Grand Bend— school gym for games of volleyball, followed by refreshments and a short business meeting. They will once again be hostin: an COMPLETE FUNDRAISING PROJECT — Tickets will soon be available for a draw on this beautiful "Dresden plate" with a picot edge quilt. Residents of Sauble Court gathered for a pot -luck luncheon last Wednesday to discuss future plans. Standing back in front of the quilt are Nola Love, Ada Dietrich, Fern Love, Hazel Lovie, Jeanne Kading, and Janet Desjardine. In the front is Olive Miller and Pearl Chamberlain. Absent was Ella Bailey. All of these ladies had a hand in completing the masterpiece. Golden Agers informed about government brief Twenty seven attended the Grand Bend Golden Agers meeting held Wednesday at St. John's parish hall. President lila Kayes opened the meeting with all reciting the Lord's Prayer. It was voted to send a money dona- 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, Chapter 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 Munici9,61 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 reasons therefore addressed to: Dianne Mallard, Clerk Village of Grand Bend Box 340, 4 Ontario Street Grand Bend, Ontario NOM 1 TO DATED at Grand Bend, Ontario, this 22nd day of January, 1986. DiANNE MOLLARD CLERK VILLAGE OF GRAND BEND tion of $25.00 to Huronview at Clinton. Happy birthday was sung for all February birthday celebrants. in other business, Nola Love told about the senior games being held at Dor- chester, on June 23 and 24, this spring. President Ila read a brief prepared by the United Senior Citizens of On- tario, on topics of health, housing, consumer issues, pensions and in- come, and current issues of horror programs on TV and victims of crime. This brief has been sent to the Honourable David Peterson, Premier of Ontario and his cabinet. Catherine Junker's group was in charge of the program. Clara Hamilton gave two readings, "if Your Heart is Young" and "Old Age can be Wonderful". Alec Hamilton read a "Faithful Dog Story", and "The Senior Citizen's Lament." Mrs. Junker conducted a contest which was answered by flowers, won by Mrs. Loreen Gill. Games of crokinole, euchre and parcheesi were enjoyed during the social time, and during the lunch hour, two table guessing games were played. in the first game, Mrs. Olive Miller guessed the number of valentine can- dies in a jar, and Iva Latta guessed the number of items in a box. The lunch tables were beautifully decorated in the valentines motif. RRSP TIME IS NOW! Competitive RRSP rates FLEXIBLE No Load Plans in Daily Interest or Guaranteed Deposit Accounts up to 5 years Common Stock and Bond Funds. also available Call: Ken Taylor, CLU Lucan - 227-1155 London - 433-3141 EQUITABLE LIFE OF CANADA Easter Sunrise Service at the Grand Bend United Cburch and serving a breakfast afterward. The clate will be March 30 and tickets will be available from any member of the Couples Club. People You Know A group of residents train Soutlicott Pines and Grand Bend enjoyed a bus trip Tuesday. The bus left at 10 a.m., stopping first at the Libbey-St. Clair Glass Factory in Wallacelburg. They enjoyed a noon meal at a restaurant in Dresden, then the next stop was Swain's Greenhouse near Kingsville. They arrived home shortly after 6 p.m) from a very pleasant outing. The sympathy of the entire com- munity is extended to Mrs. Susie Devine and Mrs. Elda Adams of Grand Bend, in their loss of a son and brother, Irvine Devine, who passed away last week. Sympathy is also extended to the wife and fammily of Arnold Kuntz of Grand Bend, who passed away recently. The family of Olive Miller, Sauble Court, gave her a surprise party last weekend in honor of her 72nd birthday. Paula Taylor and Carla have returned home from their vacation in the south, sporting nice tans. While there they visited her parents in Fort Myers and toured Disney World. Legion news On Monday evening, February 3, the general meeting of the Legon, held on a Zone Level, was opened by past president Keith Crawford. Twenty members received their Diamond Jubilee medals for years of loyal service in the Legon. They had been nominated by a special commit- tee for their contributions over the years, and Todd Desauliers awarded the medals to the recipients, with thanks for a job well done. There were 14 out for Tuesday night darts, with Tom Carter and Halina Cawford winning first place and Bill Fisher and Marg Hedley getting se- cond. Shirley Gallant won the door prize. Owing to the bad weather on Friday night, the euchre games were not very well attended - better luck next week. There will be a Valentine winter —barbecue -and -dance -at the -Grand Bend Legion on Saturday February 15 from 5 to 8 p.m. Tickets are $7 per person,with good food, prizes, danc- ing and fun, so bring your sweetheart, who'll just love to have a good time! United Church The Sunday morning service at the Grand Bend United Church was well attended, and they were greeted at the door by Morley and Millie Desjar- dine. Syd and Glen Durie were the ushers. The flowers in the chancel were placed by Mrs. Susie Devine and Ms. Elda Adams, in loving memory of a son and brother, Irvine Devine, who passed away last week. The scriptures were read by Mrs. Elizabeth Adams. The choir sang "Without Him I Could Do Nothing". In the children's story Rev. Peebles told them about William Carey and Albert Schwitzer, two great men who developed their talent and used them to help others, in service to God. The boys and girls were encouraged to do the same with their own lives. Rev. Peebles continued in his series of sermons on the Apostles' Creed a with the phrase "I believe in God the Father,- Creator of Heaven and earth", and he asked the question "What does this mean toyou?" Belief in God is Universal. We have ac- cepted this from Childhood and have experienced it upon seeing a beautiful sunset, a full blown rose, or a newborn baby. God is our heavenly father who loves us, disciplines us when we are disobedient, and yet gives us the free moral choice to obey Him. He does not prevent suffering but goes through it with us. God is a person to be known, one with whom we can have fellowship through the medium of prayer. The first Lenten service will be held on Wednesday evening at 7:30 p.m. The afternoon unit of the UCW will meet on Thursday afternoon, at 1:30 p.m. February 13 in the Sunday School rooms of the Church. Roll call is to be answered by "Little things that make life beautiful." Church of God Last Wednesday evening the youth group hada study on self esteem. Self esteem is built upon being a child of God, not on looks, job, achievements nor grades. The adults had a Bible study on Genesis 12 about Abraham. Paster Barnhart presented a method of Bible study called the "Six W's - Who, What, Where, When, Why and Wherefore (so what? )" On Friday night the youth group went skating and tobogganing at the Pinery Park. After getting frozen cold, they returned to the church to thaw out with hot dogs and hot chocolate. Sunday morning Pastor Barnhart spoke from Philippia ns3: 12 to Chapt. 4:1 on Christian Growth, which needs to continue all through life. People can be mature Christians, but never perfect Christians in this life, and our citizenships is not here on earth, but in heaven. A solo was performed by Glenda Desjardine, "Someone to Care." On Sunday evening, a group called "Image" gave a concert of Contem- porary Christian music. Image is a group of talented young people from across Southwestern Ontario. The choir members include Kelly Huaghland, Anita Gingerich, Doug Steckle, Harold Metzek, Dwayne Martin, Dave Chrest, Dave Gackstet- ter and Jim Sturtzingder. These young people have dedicated their lives of the ministry of music and the congregation thanked them warmly for their performance, Ladies, please don't forget the Women of the Church of God meeting on Thursday night at 8 p.m. at tke Church. CathdIc church news Father Vincent Van Zuphthen was the celebrant for all weekend masses at Immaculate Heart of Mary Church. Father begain his sermon by commenting that very few would want to take on the job as head of the Canadian Post Office- itis a thankless task. It was also a good thing that Jesus never gave Peter a job descrip- tion of his life and death as head of Christ's Church on earth, for he pro- bably wouldn't have taken it. Instead, Peter was led day by day, by the teachings of Christ, unsuitable as Peter was, to be molded into the rock upon which Christ could build His church. Christ leads us into His presence gradually, as with Peter, over a period of a lifetime, in preparation for an eternity with God in heaven. Remember; the; Lord ts with' ," t1Y help us become worthy of our final posting, in heaven. Lent begins this Wednesday, with Mass and Ashes at 7:15 p.m., follow- ed by instructions into the Catholic faith. On Thursday evenings, there will be Mass at 7:15 p.m. followed by religion classes for all high school students. On Fridays, there will be Mass at 9 a.m., and Stations of the Cross followed by Benediction of the Bless- ed Sacrament on Friday evenings at 7:15 p.m. Please make an effort to attend these Lenten services as a family in preparation for Easter. There will be a CWL meeting on February 17 at 8 p.m. at the Alham- bra hall, with a guest speaker, Mrs. Rosemarie Evans. She is a nurse from the Homecare Infant Stimula- tion Program in Huron County, and will bring a film along. Mrs. Evans will be speaking first, with the business meeting following, so all members are asked to be prompt, and bring any interested friends as well, for a very educational evening. The registration dates for Regular Kindergarten classes are - Mount Carmel school, February 17 from 9 a.m. to 12 noon, and St. Boniface school, March 6 from 9 a.m. to 12 noon. 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