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Home My WebLink AboutTimes-Advocate, 1986-04-30, Page 18April 30. 191116 Cancer Society big winners in record ride at Pinery M rais '8,000 as 24s bikors ii, ,id. Theta and Rik i reserve wsWd sing at 1 pmp.. whin 36 riiers The hrat, sway waist Nan s hit at lie Pinery Part ur■iurmkt hardaaem"ilie h ttppa 111112115 aBSEE — Eleanor Rader„ Army Roder„ Dosfrrsoodk; and Terri -Lynne Luther, with her mother Carole, 6nother Rabbi -in, and farther Larry f u dee r„ prepare for the lake -off ff of the Great Ride for Cancer_ The best etsasooett away was repented far the event as the Pinery Ptrovincialt Park. Pt. Franks Optimists helped organize alis awes* with lend Guides and Brownies. 1111EA>•e t1-0lBA10 — Two hundited and f—five bike ridlers set out for the 20 km. ride for Cancer oft time Plasma Prow.. Park Sunny, moa.. irk natLralist, Casey, Vandenflygaart, with the horn, starts tine riders rs mutt in groups mf about 30.. Over Illig013 was raised. • Women's Institute get twin sisters in P.E.I. The- GB Womenis institute met in flee Siandiuy S¢boell of Grand Bend Whited Church) on Thursday. A pot Ihak hinclieon wass, enjoyed with, 28 peophr present Alter err tthe opening of die meeting, Brendii Lave game a report on the dtitri li meeting and announced that Priaee &Ward Iklkndi is Grand dirndl s twining sisbar province. The district arm ail will be held in theGaR Angliaan Chumakon May IS in the tinning A committee of Bt end>a, L. e;. Dolma Maine;. Nola, Tay ler, andi Norma W leer was set up, Marlene 1.jpadine gave the "Did You Knave' IIMOW OPEN SAYS 1• sum -.p.... MAY. ,$Jt ..* Y Ii illowsmil Memel Deeerosting aaii' it IFietotring Centre Hwy- 21 Grand Shaved 2311861n The standing commmttee reports were presented followed by the elec- tion o8 officers, as follows: Presidient: Millie Desjardine; past president, Nota Tayliir; vice- ,prey., Brenda iLove; secretary,. Jann Russell; treasurer, Donna Lovie; district director. Nola Taylor, Clara Hiamilb$m; public relations, C serine Anther; book committee, Nola Taylor Karen Woods, Donna Lovie, and Chwa >iiamilton; pianist, Jeanne Crocker; auditors, Norma .Walper, 1L1uta Desjardine—, nominating com- mittee; Verna Lovie; Nola Taylor, and Brand direelas, Doris Btestard, Ruth M¢lhtosh, and Norma Walser. Lateen Gill will look after Citizen ships and World Affairs, Eva Allister the horticulture, family and con- sun>er affairs by Doris Bestard and the resolhtions by Brenda Love. The next meeting will be held on !Way 22 at T: 30 p m. The topic will be on horticulture. The South Huron District of the GB WUs public relations Feport was given by Catherine Junker. She reported on the '85-86 highlights for the institute. one being the 40th anniversary. A history book was compiled and 8 Grand Bend members were presented with life memberships. Sing Hymns An Ecumenical Hymning was held at St. Jbhn's Anglican Church on Sun- day afternoon at 4 p,m. to celebrate spring and praise God. An audience of about 50, assembled to hear the ecumenical, choir of nearly 25 hymns. Pool Tournament Singles Sot-, May 3 2 p.m. Garr anti Jean's Sam& Ser end Artadle. Grimed nen& A fades. $5.811 entry freer returned elf in prime ussonay- lagiser+pwion before 2 pea A GRAND REND NURSERT SCHOOL Open House Wed _ , May 7, 1:30-3:30 p.m. 3 0 year olds new to the school and interested parents 'registration May T 4 it 3•�r Alan Carverhill hosted the event, introducing the hymns and solos and explaining the backgrounds of some of the older songs. Doug Martin per- formed the solo "Wher'ere You Walk" and Roberta Walker sang "The Holy City". Alan Carverhill played the organ and directed the choir encouraging the audience to participate in "mak- inga joyful noise onto the Lord." Rev. Slmtto & pronounced the Benediction. Afterward there was food and fellowship offered in the church hall compliments of the Anglican ladies. ft was a beautiful way to herald the coming of spring. Catholic Church News by Roberta Walker The 11 a.m. Mass on Sunday was of- fered for the intentions of all deceas- ed members of the Catholic Women's League, on the feast day of their patroness, Our Lady of Good Counsel. Members of the C. W.L. served at the Mass as ushers and for the collection. Al Seneekens was lay Communion distributor, Yvonne Vandenberk was a reader and Roberta Walker was a reader and a cantor. At communion, Mrs. Walker sang a solo, Gormoil's "Ave Maria", and the choir sang "Pass It On". Father Morrissey's sermon dealt with the subject of life after death, something few of us ever really con- sidered as we are taken up with the hectic activities of life here on earth. Shouldn't we just wonder though, what heaven is really like? The Bible says very little about heaven except in the forms of poems or parables, but this much we can rely upon. Heaven will be a place of Intimate Relation- ship with God. face to face. "He shall wipe every tear from their eyes," like a mother, for Heaven is a place of love. The richest mansion can be an empty mausoleum without love, the poorest shack a palace rich in love. What joy awaits us all! A Marriage Encounter is planned to give married couples the opportuni- ty to examine their lives together. a weekend away from the tension and distractions of everyday life. This is a time for you and your spouse to rediscover each other and focus oft your relationship for an entire weekend. Every marriage deserves that kind of attention! Far more infor- mation call Bill and Betty Pond 438-7545 or Ray and Janice Hartman 237-3483. Cardinal Carter has written a let- ter to all the Bishops of Canada, pro- testing the recommendations made by the government special committee on pornography and prostitution which would make hardcore por- nography legal. He urges all caring persons to write their , MP, their Prime Minister and the Minister of Justice. John Crombie, to express their concern, bas Ike bin so all of the pip pm - 'idea dsappenrod by des end at the eve*. A kw hill fairshisnied riders had lo bested est as a eansequenee d tie beat, se early ibis year. Ote der whale itwasagreetdayfor the Great Ride and the organizers Peggy Smith and Lyes Docker ex- pect to realise over 11,000 from the money pkdged. CWLMeet The C.W.L. M Lwnaeuiate Heart d Marg held their April meeting Moo - day evening in the Alhambra ball with nearly *attending As part of a membership drive for the month of April, they began at T p.m. with a potluck supper. After the delicious meal, President Thea Stokkermans introduced the guest speaker, Ellen Vandenbygaart, daughter of C.W.L. member Annie Vandenbygaart, who spoke on the topic of nutritional osteoporosis in women. Miss Vandenbygaart works at the Health Unit in Sarnia. She presented a film about Osteoporosis, then answered questions about nutri- tion, dietary problems and vitamin supplements. Father Morrissey com- mended her for the excellent Then president Thee Stokkermans Balled the business meeting to order. Corresponding secretary Annie Grootjens read several thank -you notes about contributions, an invita- tion to St. Boniface C.W.L. on April 26, a letter from Diocesan C.W.L. presi- dent Frances Vrooman requesting letters to be written protesting the proposed pornography legislation. A letter from Rev. Msgr. Henry of St. Peter's Seminary, Landon, requested donations to furnish the Seminary rooms, but this donation was postpon- ed until the fall. Annie Grootjens then read three proposed resolutions to'be heard at the Diocesan convention in May, which the members had to vote upon. The resolutions dealt with opposition to nuclear weapons, a list of recom- mendations to aid farmers, and affor- dable housing for low-income people. After much spirited discussion on each of these, -the papers were assign- ed to three interested members for further discussion and investigation. They would then present the resolu- tions with a list of our C.W.L. recon- mendations to the president Tinea Stokkermans in time for the conven- tion on May 6. The proposed C.W.L. communion breakfast will be postponed until June I. Chairman Nancy Stotkermans pro- vided an update on the organization for the bazaar and bake sale on August 2. The next meeting will be Kay 26, at 8:30 p.m. • Church of God On Wednesday evening the youth group attended the Bible study. They discussed how to avoid hopelessness and despair from Proverbs. The adults studied Galatians, on the source and content of the Gospel. Saturday evening the youth group went roller skating in London at the Roller Palace, then went to the Lon- don Church of God for fun, fellowship and refreshments. On Sunday morning Rev. Barnhart spoke from Acts 16 on how to grow a church. First, use the resources you have available, expecting God to bless them. Then expect obstacles, and finally, look for opportunities amidst those obstacles. Michell and Michael Vincent performed a special solo for the service. Sunday evening the youth helped with tars survive.' To Bellloek reed the eel to worship, Richard Desjar- dine lud the singing, Wheel Vincent had a reading Mid Laurie Vincent played the piano. Rev. Barnhart's message was about `.`being only human, and prone to error, but bow wemust still try our bat." United Church At the Grand Bend United Church this week, Hanel and Fred Willard were. on hand to greet all those so recently returned from the south, who to fill the sanctuary. Don Kobe and Sid Dury were ushers. The scrip- tures were read by Dianne Rice. The topie of Rev. Peebles sermon was the Bible, as be reminded the congregation that God's word does speak to all and it is still relevant for today. The Bible points out how far we have strayed from God, how our lives have gone astray from His plan and purpose. Gods worth have conditions we must obey - "Take up your cross and follow me," and to love your neighbours; to be willing to go the se - cad mile, and to love God above all. We must put God's word into prac- tice in our lives, then we will truly be transformed ormed into the Christians He in- tended. The choir's special was "Will It be Your and Susan McKay and Rev. Peebles sang a duet, "In the Shelter of His Love." The Grand Bend United Church will be hosting an evening of beautiful music with the Ontario Bible College Chorale from Toronto, on Wednesday April 30 at 7:45 p.m. Everyone is welcome to come and enjoy the music. Bible Class Nineteen ladies were out last Tues- day morning to the Bible study at Sau- ble Court. An opening prayer and hymn sing preceded the study, which was led by Gwen Campbell. They finished the chapter on a "Contented Heart," from the workshop of "Heart Trouble". Enemies of the contented heart are worry, envy and bitterness. Worry demonstrates lack of faith. A positive action to combat worry is to take one day ata time. The way we live and A. John Hughes, C.D. Denture Therapist Box 8339 37 Green Acres, Grand Bend, Ontario (519) 238-5300 409 Baker St. (Rear) London, Ontario (519) 439-9386 accept trouble is a witness to others,i God wants us to be contented, and even U we do give in to worry, God � knows we can learn from our. mistakes. Janet Desjardine gave the cloud*' prayer. The meetings will continue,: the same time and place, Sauble Court, . . ., t the month of Ma GREAT RIDE — GB Girl Guide, Jodi Desjardine, RR1 Grand Bend, is all set for the Great Ride for Cancer at the Pinery Prov. Park Sunday afternoon. The sun- ny weather brought 245 riders out. for the fund-raiser. Take Out Open Fri.- Sat.- Sun. 9NCE67S 41 Main St. 238-2161 SPECIAL Small deluxe Pizza s5 Med. deluxe Pizza `7.50 Large deluxe Pizza '10.00 Opening Soon ((DOMINION made oYr name in hardware in - Grand Bend Re Opening Ce/eLrale with u2 GIANT FOXY PARTY Thurs., May 1; Fri. May 2; Sat. May 3 • Fireworks • Balloons • Clowns • Prizes • Fortune Teller • Free Munchies • Food Specials • Honky Tonk Piano • Special Drinks • Parking • Great Service • English Pub Grub • British Draft Beer • • Brunch Menu 11 a.m. - 2 p.m. • Family Dinner Special 4 - 9 p.m. Prime Rib of Beef $995 .b Kids Y: price Hours: Mon. - Sot.11 a.m. - 1 a.m. Sunday 11 a.m. - 11 p.m. 92 Ontario St., Grand send 238-5181 0