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HomeMy WebLinkAboutTimes-Advocate, 1986-11-05, Page 29Ask Council support for winter carnival project. • Village council received informa- tion at their regular meeting on Mon- day night that their support was need- ed for the Grand Bend and area Chamber of Commerce to obtain backing from the ministry of tourism and recreation. Chamber member Susan Dunn and director of winter events, Dave Shep- pard, approached council for their support in dollars and man-hours. Al Sinclair, of MTR, told Sheppard that most of this support should come from the municipality. Dunn informed council that the response from the business communi- ty had been great. She said that 12 teams have already signed up for the sno-pitch action and eight exhibits of snow scujpture have registered so far. She said that at least ten other businesses have volunteered to open their doors for the week of February 9 to 15. The Colonials, John Musser has volunteered to steer the party at the public school. Would council matct4he business community with a $1000.00 donation?, asked Sheppard. He assured them this would not be an annual request. Councillor Bruce Woodley spoke up that he thought this event would be great for the village's off-season. Deputy -reeve Dennis Snider, offered BONUS DRAW WINNER — The Huron Country Playhouse executive held their fifth and final bonus draw last week. President of the board of directors Dave Sheppard presents the $1,000.00 cheque to lucky Mary Spindler of Riverside Drive. There are still some tickets left for the grand draw on a building lot in Southcott Pines. Final Playhouse draw at Oakwood November 15 Huron Country Playhouse board of directors held their fifth and final bonus draw last week. Year-round resident of Southcott Pines, Mary Spindler won $1000.00 and was quite surprised she said as she had never won anything before. This fund raiser by the board started at the beginning of this season and the final draw will be held on Saturday, November 15. This will be their final annual dinner meeting at Oakwood Inn at 6 p.m. Anyone may attend ,by calling •the Playhouse of- fice. The draw for the building lot on Lakeview Ave., in Southcott Pines will take place at this meeting. There are still a few tickets available for the lot draw. Winners of the previous bonus draws were M. Shepherd, London; Mary Lappan, London and part-time resident of GB; Col. Tom Lawson, London; Anne Biewer, St. Clair, Mich., and Mary Spindler from Grand Bend. For information on this last draw contact the playhouse. Ladies' groups meet UCW evening unit The Evening unit of the United Church Women met on Monday at the home -of Betty Flear, with 12 members and one guest attending. Irene Kennedy led the worship service. Betty Flear showed some slides and video tapes of her summer trip, in August, with her, husband Don, to Spence Bay, which is 1000 miles north of Yellowknife, beyond the Arctic Cir- cle. They were visiting their son and daughter-in-law, who are teachers in Spence Bay. They instruct the Inuit and Eskimos in life skills training - cooking, baking, sewing, woodwork- ing, etc. Betty and Don spent 10 days in Spence Bay, including a three day camping/fishing trip, when it actually snored a few flakes in August. After the pictures, Betty served the ladies some delicious caribou and arc- tic char sandwiches for lunch. An unusual taste treat, in keeping with their theme. Orpha club There was a meeting of the ORPHA Club at the residence of Dorothy Cut- ting last Monday, October 27, with ten ladies in attendance. Marg Mason opened with a reading "The Indian Version of Love". Dorothy Cutting read some jokes, and Irene Kennedy read "Want to Worry", and "Ponder These Thoughts". Irene thanked Dorothy for having the club at her home. The next meeting will be a Christmas Luncheon at Irene Ken- nedy's home on Monday December 1 at 1 p.m. Everyone is asked to bring their donations of clothes and money to that meeting, for the Children's Aid society. The ladies have already received a donation of knitted articles from formeranembers, Mildred Mac- Claren. The MacClarens were down to attend the 10th anniversary of the Grand Bend Lioness last week. Dorothy Cutting closed the meeting with "Things to be Thankful For", then served tea biscuits, cheese and tea during the social time. Bible studies Bible Study was attended by 18 ladies Tuesday morning at Sauble Court. Doris Peebles opened with prayer, followed by a hymn sing led by Millie Desjardine. From the workshop on heart trouble, they studied more on the chapter of the cheerful heart. "A Godly heart is a cheerful heart, therefore first we must get right with God". 1 John 1:19. In Eclesiastes 2:3-11, Solomon found that the pleasures of sin and love for riches, were all empty promises, and did not give him a cheerful heart. The right attitude in all things will show up in one's appearance, and draw ourselves and others to God. Nita Sinclair led the lesson, and closed with a prayer. Bible studies are held each Tuesday morning at 9:30 a.m. and all ladies are welcome to attend. the village's snow blower and also re- quested that council be informed as to what else their works department could do to help further. Reeve Harold green asked "What is your purpose for that week?" "To entertain the local residents here and to draw people into Grand Bend in the winter," was the answer. Sheppard added that with the high prize money, it was hoped to attract interest from sculpture teams outside this area. Maybe other surrounding municipalities would challenge. Councillor Barb Southcott told Diann and Sheppard that the village books were closed for '86, but she was sure council would budget this for '87. Councillor Marsha Lemon hoped that the chamber would commit themselves to the carnival for at least four to five years. She said that it could be a one-time event as the chamber executive changed. Sheppard told council that thousands of brochures will be ready by their annual meeting on November 25. It was suggested that a brochure be sent to other area councils to bring in competition. Council held off with the request for funds, requesting that the eight page plan be left with them for reviewing. In other business council decided to send a letter to Grand Bend Chrysler on 81 Cres., regarding the new cars/trucks being parked on village property. They are operating a com- mercial business from municipal pro- perty, and they should pay rent for it said Lemon. Correspondence was received from Helen Sturdevant regarding an ero- sion problem on her property at 44 Sauble Road in the village. She re- quested some stabilization of the river bank there; either by the village or the Ausable-Bayfield Conservation Authority. Southcott was to take care of this situation. It will be discussed further at a meeting tonight with AB - CA at 7:00 p.m. to go over floodline mapping, and a beaches strategy program. Council went behind closed doors at. 9:00 p.m. to discuss wages again after the regular agenda was quickly completed. CWL celebrate 65th anniversary On Sunday, October 26, Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Catholic Womens' League celebrated their 65th anniver- sary with a mass, dinner and a program. Celebrating the mass with Father Gary Goyeau, was Diocesan Director Father William McKenna, past pastor Mather John Mooney and resi- dent Father Hugh Fleming. Music was suppliedby the Mt. Carmel choir under the direction of Mrs. Cecile Muller, guitarist was Dan Overholt and Linda O'Rourke was soloist. Dara Hartman did the reading and gift bearers were Mrs. Gayle Cronyn, Mrs. Dorothy Hartman, Mrs. Philomene Hogan and Mrs. Mary Regier all 55 -year members. .About 80 people were present for a lovely sit down meal. Mrs. Helene Regier extended a welcome to all and Father Fleming said the grace before meal. During supper Mrs. Nell McCann made a toast to the directors, Mrs. Diane Kaak made a toast to the husbands and Mrs. Noreen McCann to the present executive. After supper Mrs. Jean Fleming in- troduced the head table, which includ- ed five priests, present president Mrs. • Diane Kaak and 13 past presidents go- ing back to 1948. Father William McKenna then spoke and brought greetings from Bishop Sherlock. Mrs. Marion Sullivan introduced the guest speaker, Father Gary Goyeau who spoke on the C.W.L. and Mrs. Mary Muller thanked him. A few piano selections were given by Mrs. Theresa McCann and Mrs. Linda O'Rourke. To finish the evening a skit was presented by six past presidents about "A.C.W.L. Meeting". The great actresses were Helene Regier, Marion Sullivan, Mary Muller, Nell McCann, Noreen McCann and Jean Fleming. The door prizes were won by Mary Hogan and Diane Kaak. Times -Advocate, November 5. 1986 Pogo 13A TRICK OR TREAT = T e Gran • Ben• Nursery Schoo e . a Ha owe'en party Friday for the afternoon class. On the left is teacher Sharon Kyle, top row Miranda Case, Brent Hoffman, Shannon Went, and Lindsey Jean. On the slide is Lori Pergel, beside Jennifer Roth, Andrew Bannister, witch Scott Musser, Katherine Miller, and assistant teacher Connie Hodgins. Missing was Sarah Breen, and Shawn Becker. a • q STEPHEN STUDENT COUNCIL — The 1986-87 student council at Stephen Central School was elected recently. From the left are president Jeff Sweitzer, vice-president Stacey Rader, secretary Shannon Henderson and treasurer Charmaine Pritchard. T -A photo 1 USBORNE STUDENT COUNCIL — The 1986-87 student council recently. From the left are president Jason Hern, vice-president and secretary Cheryl Ballant ne. at Usborne Central School was named Kerry Manders, treasurer Jeff Kerslake T -A • hoto ALL EYES — Children in the junior classes at Precious Blood Were shown a filmy Too Smart for Strangers" when Exeter Block Parent representatives Sue Anne Rosenberg and Exeter policeman George Robert- son visited the school. Block Parents are grateful for the financial support of the Lioness Club, and the cooperation of the police. Annual party at Kirkton Kirkton Community Association held their Annual Hallowe'en Party at the Kirkton-Woodham Community Centre on Friday. Ray Switzer was master of ceremonies assisted by the president Dave Marshall. The judges were Mr. and Mrs. Leonard Thacker and Mr. and Mrs. Ross Tufts. The following are the results: Preschool and kindergarten - Best Hallowe'en; Tyler Dishman; Best Comic; Andrew Dishman, Nicole Zwaan, Matthew Denham; Best Representation; Crystal Marshall; Sabrina Westervelt; Best Patriotic; Jeremy Krziyzek; Grades 1,2,3 - Best Hallowe'en; Pauline Brandt; Kristy Dishman, Greg Young; Best Comic; Jacob Thomson, Sherra. Westervelt; Best Representation; Jeremey Westervelt, Holly Zwaan; Best Patriotic; Reggie Young; Kelly Regier; Best Couple; Jason Denham, Doug Chappell. Extra 4H discuss dairy products Name a cultured dairy product and how it can be used? This was the roll for Exeter I, 4-11 club, who had their fourth meeting at the home of Nancy Hines. The leader and members talked about cultured dairy products. Tips on buying and storing were discuss- ed and questions were answered. After this we went into the kitchen where Brenda Vanderlaan made a drink called "Fruit Smoothie". Cathy Coates and Carrie Lovie made "Whole Wheat Pancakes with maple butter". For dessert we had yogurt popsicles which Mrs. DeBoer had made at home. Oilers win two The Parkhill Oilers Novice A House league defeated the Lucan Jets on Saturday with a 4-2 victory. Goal get- tesr were Matthew De Jong with two, and Jimmy Watson and Triston Hat- field with singles. On Sunday they kept Exeter II off the scoreboard with an 8-0 victory. Goals were scored by Triston Hatfield and Jimmy Watson at two each, while Jay Truemner, Ian MacGregor, Eric Symons and Jason Morley con- tributed one each. An impressive win! Hallowe'en hotdogs Members of the Grand Bend Public School Parent Group provided a fun lunch time for the students, Friday. The parents have taken over the hot dog days each Friday so that the senior students will not miss classes. Cooking the dogs last week were a deep sea diver, a public works engineer (female), a handsome gorilla, and a bag lady. A big bird and a bunny rabbit were also wandering the halls. The students are still guess- ing who was behind those masks. Better ask the Clays, Stanlakes, Vermeulens or Stellingwerffs? Grades 4,5,6,7,8 - Best Hallowe'en; Katrina Brandt; Christian Brandt; Justin Krziyzek; Best Comic; Brian Switzer; Best Representation; Denise Ferguson, Steven Denham; Best Patriotic; Sheri Regier; Emily Van- bolhuix; Best couple; Jessica Blackler; Tiana Thomson. Adults - Best Hallowe'en; Keith Stephen; Best Comic; Cathy Regier; Best Representation; Helen and Tracy Shute; Best Patriotic; Bob Switzer. Youngest person in costume, Tyler Denham; oldest person in costume, Keith Stephen. Lewis appointed to debt review board Agriculture Minister John Wise has announced the appointment of more members to the federal Farm Debt Review Board for Ontario. Named to the board are Fred Lewis of Denfield, vice-chairman of the On- tario Corn Council and a Farm Fami- ly Advisor; Peter Epp, 56, of Leam- ington, a cash crop farmer; Barbara Cunnington, 45, of New Liskeard, whose family has a cash crop and beef operation; Jacob Froese, 61, a Niagara -on -the -Lake fruit grower; and Robert Eaton of Dorchester, a former member of the Ontario legislature who has considerable ex- perience in the agri-food industry. "The knowledge and experience possessed by these worthy individuals will be a significant addition to the Farm Debt Review Board as it con- tinues its task of helping farmers," Mr. Wise said. The board was established in August by the federal government to assist farmers in serious financial dif- ficulty. It has the power to examine farmers' financial situations and to provide for a stay of proceedings by creditors for up to 120 days. "I am confident the board will con- tinue to bring its expertise and sen- sitivity to bear on the examination of farmers' financial problems and on seeking alternate arrangements with creditors," the Minister said. Applications can be picked up at Farm Credit Corporation offices and. Agriculture Canada r - : Tonal offices. rr.4 A CHURCH BAZAAR — Helen Toornstra, Theresa Wynja and Betty Brand show some of the baking on sale at Saturday's Bethel Reform- ed Church bazaar. From the proceeds $800 is being donated to ear- thquake relief in El Salvador. T -A photo ANNOUNCEMENT Frank Verberne wishes to announce that he has purchased the APPLIANCE and AIR CONDITIONING BUSINESS of DON TRAVERS Ltd., Hensal I He looks forward to continuing the same high quality sales and service customers have enjoyed In the past. VERBERNE APPLIANCE AND AIR CONDITIONING SERVICE 262-3101 Shop 345=2262 Home 1