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HomeMy WebLinkAboutTimes-Advocate, 1986-02-26, Page 14A troop, jib , St. Thomas; '-to. tb be c celled •lust week at the last regular meeting in February, Klue :to the dense fog. Stamers will attend. the neat meeting - to, negotiate his proposal , for helicopter rides in Grand Bend, r Council turned down a severance application of Philip Wacker, in the Township of Stephen. Council felt that based in the( GB Planning policies it was poor planning to allow a lot without the proper frontage onto a roadways. • It wa: nlit ►ed hl' Deputy -reeve Den- nis Snider artd seconded by CounciWir Barb Southoott that council advise the Liquor Licence Board of the present seating facilities at J. Dee's Restaurant on alit Main Street. The establistunent does 0o1 have any in- door seating, only outdoor, and in that case cornet il was opposed to the gran- ting of a Muer Licence of J. Dees. At an ear 'heir meeting In February council received a letter from the Lambton Health Unit reerleitniendkag that GB's' water supply fluoridated, After Reeve '• Harold Green checked with the Lake Huron water plant it was decided that it would be impossible,to add fluoride because the two adjacent townships of Stephen and Bosanquet would also be involved. A letter will be forward- ed to the parents of children in the GB Public School. It was also noted that the school children in Grand Bend ,have fewer cavities than in other OUTDOOR FUN — Residents and employees of Arc Industries, Dashwood, enjoyed a fun afternoon at the Alhambra Hall, RR 2 Grand Bend, Friday. Getti(pg prepared for another sleigh ride are Algal-va 168 members Cor Vandenberk; John DeGroot, Casey Backx, John Smits, Eddie Mommersteeg, Martin Kelders, Ben Wiendels, John Kelders and Philip Walker, ' Lynn Desjardine - 238-8768 Roberta Walker - 238-2471 Ontario St.. resident outlines .docking plans The Grand Bend Harbour Commit- tee held their monthly meeting Thurs;_ day in the rnnexici{ hail withaeldni members ,and secretary Barb McGregor present. The minutes for the previous' December meeting were approved with some discussion as to'whether three members were needed from council. Councillor Bruce Woodley was absent from this meeting and member Larry Whiting will look into the need for seven or nine people on the committee and how this should be composed. Lonnie Glower, 12 Ontario Street, was presented at this meeting, pro- posing to construct new docking facilities along the river of his proper- ty. He will be providing six or seven provisions for small craft, depending on the craft size. 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 He informed the harbour group that all electrical lines, sheet piling, deck- ing facilities and.stairwa\ has been provided. Also there is ample parking spaces available on the,For Goodness Sake lot. Harbour presented a motion to be approved in principle•providing that the river navigation safety is adhered to and approved by the Coast Guard, that the maximum beam width in each dock be eight feet, and that this proposal be approved by the Ausable= Bayfield Conservation Authority as well. Gower was advised to obtain ap- proval from the above two in writing. It was decided that a sub- committee will be made up among the fishermen. This new sub- committee will attend the Harbour meetings to discuss various pro. blems. Joe Green was named to be the chairman of the sub -committee and he will advise the office staff of the village when he will be attending a meeting. Tom Lawson was named the Har- bour chairman for another three-year term with Russ Lingard as vice- chairman. Internal Government Af- fairs will be handled by Harold Green,. staffing will be Russ Lingard and ap- pointee's business', with capital opera- tions handled by Dennis Snider and leases and buildil,ig permits being looked after by Lar. y Whiting for the / / / / / / I I / / / MEMORIES youll cherish forever IIII iSl....0001..‘� 0 1 n / I I / / 1 / / / / Book Your Wedding NOW !!! next term. It was moved by Terry Crabe and seconded by.itngail teat the harbour accept the proposal from Warner Auto Marine. They will be leasing the window area of -the new Harbour building for the vacant Laundromat facilititj there. Warner was to be ad- vised dAthe proposal. The meeting adjourned at 10:42 p.m. with the next meeting set for March 20 at 7 p.m. 4-H club The new 4-11 group of 10 girls, under the leadership of Mrs. Gill, are study- ing "Etiquette in the '80's", and they. have had two meetings so far, each Monday night from 7 to 9 p.m. at Mrs. Gill's home in Grand Bend. At the first meeting the girls discussed th definition of etiquette - good manners, tact, having feelings for other people, and doing the right thing at the right time. They did some role playing for proper introductions, discussed how to be a good hostess, and learned about setting up an elegant buffet. To begin the second meeting, the girls held election of officers, with Lee Anne Jennison as president, Shannon Boyd as vice-president. Shelley Uniac as secretary -treasurer and Jac- queline Vandenberk and Roberta Mommersteeg as press reporter. This time the girls talked about good manners around the home - be- ing helpful, sharing, borrowing, being appreciative and considerate and tidy. They also discussed how to give and accept apologies, accountability to parents and use of the telephone. They used role playing to illustrate proper phone useage, and how to take messages. They discussed giving a party at home, how to write formal and infor= mal invitations, and thank you notes, and when they should be written. They finished off by practicing formal place settings at the table, and the ap- propriate behaviour for formal occa- sions versus informal settings, like a picnic. One of the topics the girls will be discussing next meeting, is a new name for their 4-11 club. Wonder what they'll come up with? ik areas. Council ob ected to the clanging of the one-way street in Gibbs Park to move in the opposite direction. It will remain as tt is, The' OPP were coo - suited' 00 this-lnattbr and told cil that tete many problems we= arise if the one-way direction was changed. Sanders-Oa-the-Beach'Will be advised. ogreIt was agreed after much heavy discussion that a , icy regarding payment for counvl for mileage etc. be set up. Clerk Dianne Mollard was Instructed to check with neighbouring villages for a com- parison rate. A convention policy was to be drafted for the next meeting. Council approved a grant by the Rec Committee for $500.00 to the GB Swim Program Transportation fund. Make plans for fairs The Grand Bend Women's -Institute met in the United Church Sunday School room on February 20. Nola Taylor, president, opened the meeting with the group repeating the Institute Ode and Mary Stewart Col- lect. It was announced that a stencil- ing evening would be held on March 18 at 8 p.m. This will be a part of the home decor class. Ruth 'McIntosh led the discussion Did You Know? She gave some time'- saving Zips on how to prepare ,bias binding, flowers and leaves, for assembly on an applique quilt, Arrangements were made for the Zurich and Exeter fairs. Also an entertainment night will be held at the Blue Water Rest Home on March 17 at 7 p.m. The roll call was answered by 16 members ztnd several visitors. Then, Verna Lowe gave the topic talk on citizenship and world affairs. The group was presented with many cur- rent events, such as education, unempldyment, pollution and things being done for and by the handicap• ped people. The meeting adjourned ' by repeating the W.I. grace, after which Edith Kennedy, Ruth McIntosh and. Nola Taylor served fruit bread and tea. Catherince Junker reported that the next WI meeting will be held on , Thursday, March 20 at 7:30 p.m. Bible study Fourteen ladies attended gm com- munity Bible, study Tuesday morning in Sauble Court. The opening hymn sing was led by Cecile Barnhart and the lesson leader was Doris Peebles. The study chapter this week was about "A Clean Heart". God wants His childern to have clean hearts, but all have sinned and fallen far short of what God would have them be. Sin is contagious, af- fecting and influencing others and rehdiiig to inoti1 kin, ahU'worst dl' sin cuts off't>iit' fetT6W'shi(i'vd1t i our heavenly Fathete'siho hatefelitici However, God will cleanse and purify these sinful hearts if we show- true contribution, repent our sins and seek His forgiveness. 1 The opening prayer was offered by 'Gwen Campbell, and closing prayer. was given by Vera Brown. The meeting will be the same time and place next week, but there will be no study session on the Tuesday during March Break. People you know Dave and Debbie Desjardine, daughters Lisa and Lori, Strathroy, visited with relatives in Grand Bend on the weekend. They enjoyed several outdoor activities in the Pinery Park as well. A reminder to any Grand Bend parents interested in the Ontario Home and School meeting next Tues- day, March 4 in the public school gym. The Grand Bend volunteer fire • brigade answered a call early Satur- day morning in Gibbs park. The chimney of the home of Reeve Harold and Emily Green, had caught fire and was soon extinguished by the department. Catholic church Father Morrissey was celebrant at all masses on the weekend, for this Second Sunday of Lent. Father took his sermon from the gospel of the Transfiguration. Christ climbed the mountain full of grief and stress over the thoughts of His passion and death, but was changed into a figure of glory. Life can be full of stress, and we may be fearful that we can't cope with these demands. As Christ discovered the inner strength of God's spirit, we too must realize God's in- dwelling presence as a daily source of strength, Focus our thoughts- on God the Father to help push fear and anxiey out of our lives and cope with stress. • The next COR weekend, open to all parishioners between the ages of 17 to 21, will take place at St. Michael's school in Stratford on April 4 - 6. Please make the sacrifice of the weekend to deepen faith, discuss such topics as fear, lova,.,.and parent -teen rela enjoy 1-+� - 4\ Io-" age group Id the COR exp St. John ll' er , Por has. a junior kindergarten for children who be, four years old before December 81. 'ib enrolji call 786-5201. icor tbef.Aadies' of the CW14 the Sacred,Heart CWL in Parkhill,is in- viting all members to* play, "Stalag 17': followed by a Peony Sale on March 31 at 7:30 p.m. The CWL will be sponsoring a Bowl- ing for Cancer, held April 23 at the Zurich Bowling Lanes. Anygne in- terested may pick up pledge sheets at the back of church. • The World Day of Prayer will be on March 7 at 2 p.m. at _the Grand Ben& Church of God, sponsored by the Women's Inter -church Council of Canada and the 165 countries world Wide. Please take this opportunity to move toward a more important role for prayer in the life of our Christian community. The CWL will be- having a Day of Recollection on March 19 at the Alhambra Hall from 10 a.m .to 2:30 pap Guest speaker will be our pastor Father Morrissey, and other CWL groups have been invited. Please bring your own lunch and plan to at- tend this important and profitable .day Beginning this week, choir director Lydia Duchou will be forming 'a Junior Chir, to learn a Folk Mass. Ay students from Grade 1-8 are in- vitbd to join the' new choir and sing witb guitar accompaniment for the 9 a.m. Sunday Maas. Come and try! Church of God At the Wednesday night Bible study, Rev. Barnhart used a novel ap- prostt' tacho the unity the body of with the youth group to il- luot. Christ. Eacl}-,persOn was passed a ball of yat'n, to tie aroundtheir wrist, and relate' how they contribute to Rhe group, then pas the yarn to the next one. After everyone was linked, the yarn was passed and tied to the other wrist as each told what they needed from the group. The web thus woven bet- ween all of them` illustrates the unity and interdependence of the body of Christ. The adult Bible study was from Genesis 15 to 17 on the life' of Abraham, and how he was considered righteous 'because of.his beliefs. On Sunday morning, Rev. Barnhart spoke from Collossians 2:16-23 on freedom from legalism. Christ has set up free ftom having to attempt.a rela- tionship with God through the law, but rather through our spiritual relation- ship with Christ. On Sunday evening Rev. Barnhart used Mark 4:35-41 about Jesus calm- ing the storm. We have legitimate wants and heeds, but we don't have to panic, for we can rely upon Christ. Everyone participated inn hymn sing of old favorites'toend the service. TO PERFORM --- The North Lombton Secondary'School concert band will perform in Grand Bend pn Thursday. Director Tim. Hummel is shown here with Andy Ward who will perform a solo in the concert at the local public school for seoson ticket holders. School band performs The North Lambton Secondary School Concert Band is scheduled to perform as fourth in the concert series sponsored by the Grand Bend Concert Association on Thursday, February 27 at 8 p.m. in the Grand Bend. Public School. This is a bonus concert for season- ticketholders. Due to a limited space only those who have season tickets or are parents of the performers will be able to attend. The NISS Band consists of 50 players under the direction of Tim Hummel, music department head at NLSS in Forest. A variety of music has been plann- ed for the Grand Bend concert, in- cluding big band music, selections from Jesus Christ Superstar, a trumpet trio, Buglers Haliday. The band's director, Tim Hummel, also conducts three other schoolbands and two community bands(Two stage bands and four concert bands) one of them the Forest Excelsior Band that performed in the Grand Bend Concert series two years ago. Since then the Band has performed in Chicago, Toronto and New York, and is scheduled to play at Expo -86 in Van- couver this year. Hummel obtained a Bachelor of Music and a Bachelor of Education from the University of Western On- tario. He was born and'raised in Sar- nia, where he attended Northern Col- legiate, a school well-known for its music program. Mr. Hummel is tak- ing a sabbatical for one year (1986-87) to pursue a Master of Education in administration. One of the soloists featured in the upcoming performance in Grand Bend is grade 13 student Andy Ward, one of Tim Hummel's students, who has been playing the trumpet for seven years and played in the London Kiwanis Music Festival 1985. He plac- ed an 81 mark. During the summer months Andy attends the Interprovin- cial Music Camp in Parry Sound. On occasion, he has taught music (trumpet) to students at St. John Fisher School in Forest. Andy hopes to attend UWO next September to work towardw his Bachelor of Music. Pianist Cyndy Metcalfe, who per- formed in Grand Bend in a bonus con- cert last season, also plans to attend Western this coming fall. Cyndy represented the Grand Bend Concert Association at the World Congress in July 1985. She will play oboe in the NLSS concert. Bart DeVries PHOTOGRAPHY on location or studio .call' ' ) 137 Thames Rd. East, Exeter Phone: Bus. 235-1298 9:00 • 5:00 Res. 235-0949 after business hours / / / / / / .' By MRS. STAN PRESZCATOR Scouts Honored The topic at Zion United Church was taken from Galatians 2:15-21 and. Luke 23:39-43 titled "Christ's Promise To A Penitent Thief". The Cubs, Scouts and Beavers led in the church parade. Eight of them were given Life Certificates o( Religion. Choir practice will be 8 p.m. follow- ing an appreciation supper for the choir. SKATING PARTY — The Grand Bend Beaver Colony held their an- nual skating meeting Monday after it had been cancelled three times due to inclement weather. Standing on the ice at the Old Riverbed is the group with lenders Bob lovie, Paula Thomas and Tammy Jennison. Personals In University Hospital, London, is Mrs. Charles Sims. In South Huron Exeter are Irving Stahl, Eldon Smith, Milton Sweitzer, Ross Haugh, Gerald Wilhelm, Shelly Parsons and daughter Laura. In Stratford Hospital is Michael Lightfoot. Mrs. Barb Dun- das has returned home from St. Joseph's, London. On Wednesday, February 26 a Public Speaking Contest will be held for area elementary schools. R will he 8 p.m. at Crediton Com- munity centre sponsored by Crediton and District Social Club. Fdn raising dance is March 8 at Huron Park rec centre. Music by Beechwood. Tickets available from any Social club members. Marg Struck owner manager of P.J.s Roadhouse Restaurant has the opportunity of entertaining for lunch on Thursday 40 residents of Bestview Health Centre, Sarnia. Entertainment was supplied by Doug Lewis and friends. The staff enjoyed the opportunity of giving the residents of the centre their attention. P.J.s are looking forward . to serving the residents again soon. ' Mr. and Mrs.' Stan Preszcator visited Saturday evehing with Mr. and Mrs. Harold .Patterson, Dashwood. Some of the senior citizens of Crediton spent a couple of days at Dashwood Community Centre quilting. Tickets will soon be available. Coming soon March 17 St. Patrick's Day there will he a ham supper at Crediton Community Centre.