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HomeMy WebLinkAboutTimes-Advocate, 1986-10-15, Page 16Page 16 Times -Advocate, October 15. 1916 BANTAMS WIN TITLE — The GB bantam softball team won the championship "A" P.M.W. trophy, Sun- day. Standing in the bock row is.Jim Price, legion sponsor, with players Chris Stewart, Scott Boyd, Claude Dykstra, Rob Humer, Rob Peoren, Jarrett -Kobe, Coach Brian Pearen, and Bill Baird, team sponsor. Kneel- ing in the front is Todd Hayter, Fred Macey, Brion Baird, Brent Zubyk, Shaun Guillet, and Paul Prendergast. Missing was James Desjardine and Charles Gibbs. First concert coming soon Added bonus for borers Did you know that your (;rand Bend concert subscription tickets can be us- ed in Toronto' Concert goers who at- tend a Youth and Music subscription series anywhere in Ontario. are eligi- ble to attend any Youth and Musk Cushion Concert at the Roy Thomson Hall. In addition to the ever popular Cushion Concerts for young people aged eight years and up. Youth and Music now offers a special musical adventure for children aged five to seven •-- the (' C. junior' Both concerts are presented in the lobby of the Roy Thomson Hall. which fills comfortably with parents. children and cushions. It's a great chance to introduce small children to a concert experience. plus the oppor- tunity to meet the artist in an infor- mal setting. Both mornings offer great family entertainment. complete with soft drinks and donuts. so if you're in Toronto some weekend. treat your family to a Youth and Music Cushion Concert. For more in - fora mtion. call Toronto 1416) :164-2959 or your local group at 238-5393. Don't forget that the Grand Bend Concert Association are also offering two bonus cence rts. included in their subscription prices. the concert "Music for Christmas" features the St. Mary's Children's Choir. to be presented on Sunday. December 7. at the Grand Bend United Church. at :3 p.m. This children's choir was founded in 1981 by David and Suzanne Stratum. and Philip and Eileen Baldwin. tour dedicated teachers for the Perth County Board of Education. Eileen Baldwin has continued as sole conductor since 1984. The choir draws its membership from the Stratford. St. Marys and adjacent areas. pro- viding a great musical experience for boys and girls from age nine to 16. They perform two regular concerts. in spring and at Christmas. plus ac- cepting numerous other engagements during the year. touring schools and churches. They've also earned top marks in choir competitions. so it seems that we'll he in for a real treat this Christmas. The second bonus concert "Sound and image '87" will take place on Thursday. February 26. at the Grand Bend Public School. al 8 p.m. The Forest Excelsior Stage Band will per- form the first half of the concert. and that talented local photographer. Terry Crabe will present some of his outstanding photography of the Pinery Park flora and fauna. • The season is nearly upon us. so get your subscription tickets soon. ('all Lillian Newlon. 238-5393, or Joan Gosselin 238.8925. for ticket inlornia - tion. Then come out and enjoy the shows' Church of God Rev. Morris Vincent and his wife. son of Katie Vincent of Grand Bend. was guest speaker at several service's at the Church of God this past week. Rev. Vincent is pastor of a church in Morden. Manitoba. On Thursday evening, he spoke from Isaiah 6. on "seeing the Lord" and worshipping Him. There were two special musical numbers; Michael and Michelle Vin- cent sang the Way That He Loves and Leona Snyder sang The Handwriting on the Wall. Friday evening, Rev. Vincent cited Luke 3. to speak about the Holy Spirit. George Winegartin sang "He touch- ed Me" and Millie Desjardine also performed a solo. On Sunday morn- ing, Rev. Vincent spoke from Colos- sians 1. on thanksgiving and prayer in the church. Janet Desjardine sang a medley of four favorite hymns. ELEMENTARY OPEN HOUSE - Grand" Bend Public School teachers held an open house at the school Thursday to meet parents and discuss various courses. Here new teacher at the school Mrs. Rosan- na Millar, right. meets Grade 2 student Lisa, and Shaun Jennison's pc', ents, Doug and Brenda Jennison, on the left. FIRE PREVENTION WEEK - Thursday evening the Grand Bend and area Cubs gathered at the GB fire hall for a safety film and inspec- tion. Checking out the jeep are across the front Matthew Hayter, Dashwood, liom Karry, Adam Jean, GB., and Robert Miller, Dashwood: Driver -fireman Don Frear, beside Derek Kelders, Jeff Pat- terson, standing, and Murray McKay behind the windshield. Sunday afternoon marked another visit. Rev. Vincent spoke from Genesis 6. about Noah's Ark. The Rev. and Mrs. John Campbell former pastor of the Grand Bend church, paid a visit from their London parish. They sang "The ('hurch Triumphant" and "People Need the Lord." After the- service, special visitors and parishioners gathered together in the church basement for food and fellowship. Personals Mrs. Ralph Bailey of Sauble Court attended the wedding of her grand- son. David Bailey. son of Lou Bailey of Strathroy. The wedding took place in 'l'illsonhurg on October 11. Mrs. Minnie Curts accompanied Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd Waun of Sarnia to 'Toronto where they spent Thanksgiving weekend with Mr. and Mrs. Jack Warren. both of her daughters and sons-in-law. Mrs. Alva Turvey was in Hamilton with her son Dale and family for the Thanksgiving holiday. .She travelled there with her daughter and son-in- law. Mr. and Mrs. Bob Becker and family. of Southcott Pines, Mrs. Olive Miller was a Thanksgiv- ing visitor in. Stratford with her daughter Linda. Mr. and Mrs. l•'aulhauter and sons. The Aurora and Sarnia Love fami- ly. the Lobbs Clinton. and Betty 1)atars were all visiting with their parents Ross and Nola Love on Satur- day. 'There were 16 for dinner. all cooked and served in the Sauble Court kitchen and lounge with nine visiting after dinner. EGG PRICES UP The price paid to producers for grade A large eggs increased by at least one cent in all provinces but re- main at the same level as a year ago. the Canadian Egg Marketing Agency announced recently. Although feed costs were down last month, a decrease in the price paid to producers for eggs other than grade A large increased the conversion rate in ('EMA's pricing formula. Resort team takes title; top players get awards 'The Grand Bend Minor Softball Association held its annual potluck dinner at the Legion Hall Saturday night 9 president BW Uniac welcomed everyone and before giving special tribute to all the sponsors. Father Kohl. Morrissey gave the blessing. Seven teams and their parents plus one head table filled the Legion hall to capacity. Seated at the head table were a number of team sponsors, They in- clude The Cheryl Ann. Book Store. Pizza Delight. GB Legion members Marg and Bob Hedley. Xavier Boogemans and Dave Desjardine. , Don -Labelle Constr., Joe Green Fisheries. Sunshine IGA. GB Decorating. Green Haven Trailer Park. GB Women's Institute, Lioness and Lions. The Christmas Place. Col- onial Hotel. Warner Auto Marine. Peat Roofing. Video Max, Farmer Bill's Flowers. Spalding rep. Gary Bennett, Dave Scatcherd and the Oakwood inn. and the GB Rec Committee. Each team received league crests and personally signed pennants. Special awards were given to two players on each team. The Tiger Mites MVP (Most valuable player) award went to pitcher Murray McKay. MIP most improved) to Simon Desjardine, the Jay Mites MIP went to Josh Vermeulen. and Most Sportsmanlike I MSP► player award to Ian Jean. The "A" runners-up Squirts MVP award was wfin by pitcher Shane Green, while the MIP was Joey Larkin: Coach Judi Jennison presented. the PeeWee girls MSP award to Wanda Turnbull, and the Most Dedicated Player award was won by Leanne Peckitt. The peewee boys MDP award was won by Jason Desjardine and MIP to Brent Love: and the bantam boys MVP was Brent Zubyk and MIP Todd Hayter. The bantam team coached by Brian Pearan won the 'A' trophy when Parkhill forfieted Sunday for the fifth game in a tied series. The only other team to win and "A" trophy this season was the Tiger Mites coached by Jerry VanBruaene. Coach Suzy Turnbull presented each member of the T -ball team with a trophy. Uniac thanked the volunteer um- pires Darryl Gil, Don Labelle, Terry Brown, Gord Brown, Scott Keyes. and Bob Clay. for their help. as well as the GBMSA executive. Everyone was invited to watch the video of the canoe crossing of Lake Huron and then the DJ started the dance to end a good season! Registration for minor softball has almost doubled in 1986 in Grand Bend and the association was formed in the spring. With this growth there are plans to have two new teams next year, a squirt and bantam girls, with the hopes of a juvenile boys team in 1988. Church Women Meet The afternoon unit of the Grants Bend United Church Women met Thursday afternoon in the church basement with 27 in attendance. Nor- ma Carey was in charge of the open- ing worship service, on a Thanksgiv- ing theme. They sang two hymns ac- companied by Nola Love at the piano.. Norma read two articles from Reader's Digest. "Offer the Gift of What You Are" by Martin Marty. and "In All Things give Thanks" by Helen Mayes, with some passages that had guided her all through her life, especially Psalm 1W. Then Nor- ma read some Thanksgiving poems from a friendship book; and closed with prayer. Eleanor Durie. convener of stewardship and finance was in charge of the program. which includ- ed a humorous skit. Eleanor por- trayed Dr. May Helpyu M.D. Her pa- tients were Miss Fun and Fellowship by Beulah Holt, Mrs. All Rundown by Doris Perrim. Mrs. Rush Around by Laura F Jewelling, Mrs. Speakeritis by Norma Carey and Mrs. Self- Centredness by Nola Love. As Eleanor gaveeach one advice on their ailments. she said she'd be interested in hearing the results. Roll call was answered by a thanksgiving song or verse. Alma Prance was given a hearty handclap for the occasion of her and her hus- band's 67th wedding anniversary this month. They made final plans for the upcoming hot turkey supper on November 5. An invitation was read from Roberta Walker. on behalf of the Catholic Women's League, to attend their Thanksgiving Ecumenical on October 14. Hazel Broad reported on visitations for the month of September. Manuel Curls will be looking after free bus service for Grand Cove and Sauble Court, residents, who wish to attend the special anniversary services at the Greenway United Church on Oc- tober 19. The bus will leave Grand Cove at til a.m. The UCW members were remind ed to bring articles for Family and Children's Services to their November meeting. President Loreen Gill closed with a Thanksgiving prayer. Lunch hostesses were Nola Love and Mary Coxon• Bible Strndy There were 18 ladies out for Bible Study Tuesday morning at Sauble Court, in the lounge. The opening prayer was given by Nita Sinclair. followed by a hymnsing. From the workshop on "Christian Character'.'* the chapter of "Heart Trouble,'. they are studying a "Compassionate Heart". The lesson dealt with graciousness of speech, From portions of Psalms. Ephe- sians, and 1 Timothy, they were told to speak without lies or deceit. and not to hurt people by what one says. They should speak the truth at all times, and remind each other of God's goodness. A good rule to follow is "to see no evil, speak no evil, hear no evil." With gentleness and reverence, everyone can speak graciously. 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