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HomeMy WebLinkAboutTimes-Advocate, 1986-08-13, Page 11Castles, kites, cartoon characters abound Times -Advocate, August 13, 1986 Page 11 Sandcastle Days features many attractions The passing parade of Sandcastle Day in Grand Behd Saturday was the colourful crowds sauntering up and down the main street interspersed with lots of costumed cartoon characters. Mickey and Minni Mouse had traffic backed up in froi .A: of the Grand Bend Emporium while celebrity seekers posed to have their picture taken with the favorite Disney duo. Down the street, Donald Duck 'and Goofie shook hands and cavorted with dozens of delighted kids of all ages. The Chocolate Mousse so brown and furry pratically created havoc in the children's sandcastle building area as the youngsters temporarily abandoned their projhects to gather around Chocolate Mousse for the can- dy treats. FIRST PRIZE WINNER — Jackie's Do -nuts and Muffins and the Pinedale Motel sponsored a winning team who took the $500 first priie in the sculpture category. Artist and horse trainer Jackie Schottroff drew the exciting design of two galloping horses in relief sculpture; then her team Barb Schottroff, Sharen Thiel of Zurich, Erika Mann from Shakespeare, and Traci Park from Parkhill went to work in the sand. - Even though the work crew had some technical difficulties inflating the mammoth bucket so familiar to the Colonel the Kentucky Fried Chicken plonked happily on through the sand on floppy rubber feet, distributing balloons and favours to the kids. Under the fluffy feathers was the new Grand Bend store manager Janet Hartwell with helper Charlene Smith. After a visit with all the animals, one came upon a "beehive" of activi- ty right at the foot of mainstreet where dozens of kids cavorted arm- ed with pails, shovels, margarine con- tainers, dixie cups and any shape of container they could find in mom's cupboard. This enthusiastic group of youngsters aged three to 12 produc- ed some very intriguing castles under the watchful eye of Suzanne Fink- beiner and Kristyn Darling from the Busy Bee Playground. Suzanne and Kristyn acting as both organizers and judges, had a hard time picking a winner. Every contestant was treated to a free pop drink donated by Tuckey Beverages and the winners -- The Junior Team Turret (tan Jean, Kyle and Josh Vermeulen, Adam Jean, Drew and Jeremy Anderson) receiv- ed ice cream cones at the Dutch Boy ice cream parlour. Second place win- ners were a team of brothers, Lucas and Joshua Lindquist, visitors from Moose Jaw at thelViurdock home HR 2 Grand Bend. Some good old rock and roll music supplied by the Garry Robertson Music Services kept things "boogyin" along with CKSL 141 Norm Borg at the mike. The noontime CKSL silver dollar scramble was really an excuse for those who were too shy to build sandcastles, to get down and dig in the :sand anyway. 1 While the adult teams ( ten teams of five members each) plied their engineering skills to some remarkable constructions - either castles or sculptures - with diligence, for four long hours before the judging, some pretty feverish soccer games between the parents and the various teams in the league provided exer- cise, comradeship and hysterical moments at the soccer field behind the legion. Meanwhile on the ball diamond Bill Uniac and his coaches Gord Brown, Jerry Vanbruaene, Gary Hugill, Brian Pearen, Joe Green, Judy Jen- nison, Sandy Vandongen, Suzie Turn- bull and Wreatha Green put the league softball teams through the Softball Canada Skills testing pro- gram. A hot dog lunch was provided by sponsors -Maple Leaf, drinks from Tuckey and awards and prizes from Spalding. Six Lioness volunteers sold draw tickets, accepted pledges and dona- tions as they raised money for chari- ty from a Rock-A-Thon staged in front .114 Mushrooms enjoy it! This summer will be recalled as a northern "rainy season". You know it's a mite too wet when there are mushrooms sprouting everywhere in early August! Unbelievable. The United Church Women held a very successful baking, craft and fresh vegetable sale Wednesday afternoon in Grand Bend. The tourist crowd browsed for bargains and delicious baked goods in the church basement and out over the yard. Many thanks to the ladies who con- tributed their time and talents. Rev. and Mrs. Stan Desjardine and family have arrived back in Canada after nine years on the mission field in Tanzania, Africa. Mr. Desjardine is the brother of Morley Desjardine, of Grand Bend. The family is plann- ing to take up permanent residence in Ontario. Mrs. Jessie Walz of Kitchener, who will be 91 years old in September, spent the weekend here in the Bend at the summer home of her d'hughter, Mrs. Dorthea Knights, visiting with other relatives in this area. ('hurch of God Rev. Barnhart conducted the week- ly adult Bible study on Wednesday evening at the Church of God. They discussed Revelations 2, on the church at Perganum, a compromis- ing church, who sought peace at any price amongst their members. On Sunday morning, Rev. Barnhart spoke from 1 John 2:3-11, on how to know God. We must obey His com- mands, to walk as Jesus walked; and to love one another. Sunday evening, Rev. Barnhart discussed the various promises made by God in the Bible, and how they are claimed through faith. He explained what it means to ask in Jesus' Name for what we want. Michael Vincent led the hymn sing of old favorites. , Catholic News Rev. Morrissey, the pastor, was celebrant at all the weekend Masses. The church choir performed at the 7:15 p.m. mass. At the 11 a.m. mass, Roberta Walker sang two solos dur- ing Communion, "You'll Never Walk Alone, and the Ave Maria, accom- panied by organist Paul Dietrich. Mary Fran Gaiser was the reader. in his sermon, Father Morrissey discussed the spirit of our times. as not the easy-going optimism of 100 years ago, but a thin veneer of op- timism, covering a deep reservoir of gloom. Pessimism and misgivings about the future are a sign of our times. The New Testament, by con- trast, is full of the spirit of hope. We are troubled by the knowledge of mankind's monstrous deeds in the past, and the threat of the atomic bomb in our future. Yet the writers of the New Testa- ment faced the future with hope, centered in God and His promises. God thru Christ, is a part of our history, and life on this planet is part of God's plan, for the goal of history is the Kingdom of God. Friday, August 15, is the feast day of the Assumption of Mary, which is still a holy day in many countries. Mass will be at 9 a.m. The pilgrimage dates for the Lon- don Diocese Marian Shrine at St. Mary's are August 13, 14, 15 with Mass at 11 a.m. and rosary, benedic- tion and blessing of the sick at 1.30 p.m. Once again, president Thea Stok- kermans of the CWL, would like to thank all the ladies who made the bazaar and bake sale last week so successful. The next CWL baking and fresh vegetable sale will4be after all masses on August 23 and 24. The drawing for the quilt, afghan and pillows and sweater, all hand made, will he August 30. Tickets are still .available. United ('hurch The guest minister at the Grand Bend United Church on Sunday mor- ning was Rev. Mervyn Love, a native son of this area, who grew up on the family farm on Hwy. 8l. Ile and his wife recently retired from Wyoming to live once again in this area. His ser- mon message was titled "Live Creatively" with scriptures from Luke 4:16-21 and 1 Cor. 3:5-12. Rev. LoVe told of watching the creative ingenuity of the sand castle builders over the weekend. 1k said, ' if we live as creatively as possible, it leads to greater satisfaction in life. Creativity is a learning program with three points; to choose to take the part, to make the most of cir- cumstances and unavoidable dif- ficulties, and to always live with faith in God. God is a basic partner in our lives, who give us new courage and WHISTLER'S MOTHERS Grand Bend Lionesses brought a new fund- raising event to Sandcastle Day called a Rock-a-thon. Many of the Lionesses and other individuals sponsored these enterprising ladies who rocked away the hours for charitable works. lioness Lorraine Blanchard in the background, was the delivering angel with lunch for Cathy Hugill, Kelly Hoffman, Mexine Peters, Marilyn Martens, Donna Hoffman and Joyce Morden. strength. • Special music was provided by the 14 -piece Dashwood band, led by Harry Hoffman, with assistance on drums and organ by Jean Crockerd. They played opening and closing music, a variety of selections, to the delight of the congregation. Coffee and cookies were served after the service. of Kadlecik construction on Main St. This novel way to rajse money was dreamed up by Lioness Marilyn Martens who was joined by her fellow workers Cathy Hugill, Donna Hoff- man and her daughter Kelly, Maxine Peters, and Joyce Morden. Even the sky was filled with colour and activity as Darryl Farquhar, a resident of St. Joseph and owner of the Queen St. mall jewellery, gift and "Go Fly A Kite" store demonstrated at least six different types of kites at the same time. Dragons streamed overhead. Space discs twirled, deltas soared and stunt kties with 50 foot streamers dipped and dived to the ex- pert's touch. Unfortunately the wind dropped and the real pro (Darryl's dad) was forced to cancel his stunt kite display. Keep watching the beach we may catch the show yet, on a win- dy day. Ted Hunt from Grand Cove Estates and his fellow judges - Vera Morrison, and Edith Chisholm from the Cove, Larry Cole of RR 2 Grand Bend and Southcott's Ian Martindale deliberated long and thoughtfully on the Sandcastel Day winners. First place castles went to the somewhat more unusual structure built by "The Hour Glass" team from London. Se- cond went to Team Turret '86 those veterans from former years, and third was awarded to none other than the Chocolate Mousse sponsored team. In the sculpture category, the team from Jackie's Do -nuts and Muffins, (Jackie and Barb Schottroff, Sharen Thiel, Erika Mann that dangerous lady with the spray cannister, and Traci Park) won the judges' decision with the first place winning sculpture of wild horses in relief. Paul Dawkins of international renown took second and the comically named Idiots from Bus 2, headed by Mike Shensay won third prize with "Sandy". Twenty four children and five adults stuffed themselves with delicious ice cream until their teeth froze in the last event of the jamp- packed day. Chili Willy's sponsored the event with Tammy Bondarchuk keeping the time clock ticking while two unknown heros kept their heads deep in the freezer unit serving up bowls of Ault Dairies ice cream. Up to four bowls were devoured in this ice cream eating contest in three minutes by 13 year old Brian Hernacki, with Jon Hebden running a close second. Brian's brother Paul upheld the family tradition winning the plaque in the under 12 age group with his brother Mike as a runner up from the first heat. This family won't need dessert for a week, but what a way to keep cool. Organizers Mel Dpuglas and Laurie Mannell and all the members of the Chamber of Commerce are to be com- mended for their inexhaustible efforts to make Sandcastle Day '86 a success. Legion plan dart event Winners of this Friday's meat raf- fle, were Orval Hildebrandt, Norma Baird, Georgina McHenry, George Gallant, and Ron Landry. Bill Lenk won tete door prize. Attention darters! Legion members have an invitation to play darts on Wednesday evening with the Ipper- wash dart club. The bus will be leav- ing Grand Bend Legion at 7:45 p.m. on Wednesday, headed for Ipper- wash. Good luck. There are three more weeks left for bingo on Thursday evenings at the Legion, and for the meat raffles on Friday. s SCRAMBLE — Being so close to the ground, one of the earliest lucky ones to find a silver dollar in the sand was 19 month old Samuel Rankin. Ten silver dollars were buried in the sand by Radio C.K.S.L. and as more and more people scrambled to find them the contest went on and on. While dad looked after the silver dollar, Samuel modeled his prize sunglasses for his mother Cheryl Rankin from Lucan. S A L E A E A S 1 E A E A 1. E S A L Cr) Q J W N Q J W en < ...t e1.1 lad v FINAL CLEARANCE SALE 50 % off entire summer stock Starting Thursday, Aug. 14 with - Midnight Madness from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. Open 7 Days A Week Fridays Till 9 S A 1. E A E A E A 1. 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