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HomeMy WebLinkAboutTimes-Advocate, 1987-01-14, Page 20Page 16 Times -Advocate, January 14, 1987 • NAME GRAND BEND'S PENGUIN — Steve Leggett; left, new manager of resort Kentucky Fried Chicken, and Dave Sheppard, right, director of Winter Carnival, welcome winter mascott ?? Penguin to Grand Bend. A name is being sought for the friendly bird. UCW now 25 years old Seniors get fascinating look at area's history. Twenty-five Grand Bend Golden Agers met Wednesday afternoon at St. John's Parish Hall. They were taken on a beautifully scenic trip through the Pinery Park, with a slide show presented by Case Vanden- bygaart, of the Pinery service. They saw winter scenery, sunsets, and wildlife - rabbits, foxes, deer, squir- rels and many bird. There also was the ski slope and skating area. Then they were taken back in time tothe early 1900's, when the main street of Grand Bend was a dirt road in the era of the Model T Ford cars. There was the old Lake View Casino, the Brenner Place, Pete and Mary Ravelle's store, Maple Grove, the old school and the first bridge being built across the river, using real horse power.! Next there were pictures from 1904: of .ttie_magnificent hotel at S. 'Joseph's, lovely , old homes, a brickyard, and a wharf dating from 1907, now all gone. There were even photos of the wrecked hulk of a ship from the Great Storm of 1913, in which 244 lives were lost on the lakes. Mr. Vandenbygaart was warmly thanked by Bertie Keyes, for his n and district news ynne Desjardine - 238-8768 Roberta Walker -238-2471 Anniversary is observe _ This is the 25th anniversary year for the United Church Women of Canada. To commemorate the special date, a program was written by Farne Graham, of the Saskatchewan conference. The monthly meeting was held Thursday afternoon with Nola Love conducting the special wor- ship service. .written by Mrs.. Graham. Norma Carey read scrip- tures from Psalms and Romans, and Marjorie .Sturgess read from Mark and Matthew, as Nola announced each section. Doris Peebles brought the message, recalling "the way it used to be," with Woolen's Missionary Society and the ,(' Women's Association, before combin- ing the two into the United Church Women in 1961. She repeated the UCW purpose, and discussed witness, study. fellowship and service. "Responding to God in Prayer," was led by Eleanor Durie. Several hymns were sung, accompanied by Irene Kennedy. which also tied -in with the theme. Three white candles were lit, each • with an accompanying story: one for the past by Doris Pearen, one for the present by Elizabeth Norris, and one for the future by Elva Turvey. Vice president Eleanor Durie presided for the business meeting. Beulah Holt presented the 1987 budget, accepted with only a minor change. Roll call was answered by 25 ladies, with good advice from the Bi - 4 ble for the new year. Thank you notes were read from several people who received Christmas baskets, or groups who had received monetary donations. The annual Huron -Perth Presbyterial will be held at Mitchell United Church on January 26. Visitation reports were given. It was decided to meet on Monday, January 19 at 10 a.m. to plan the 1987 year programs. Mary Walper_ and Nola Love served delicious lunch refreshments. Catholic news Father Vincent VanZupthen, from St. Peter's Seminary in London, was guest celebrant at all masses at Im- maculate Heart of Mary Church, on the weekend. He brought with him several seminarions to enjoy the weekend here in the Bend. For the 11 a.m. mass, Lydia Duchou was the cantor, Denise Duchou was the reader, and Paul Dietrich was organist. The communion hymn sung by the choir was "Peace is Flowing Like a River. St. John's Fisher School will be holding registration for junior and senior kindergarten children, on February 23 and 24. To make an ap- pointment for your child, please call 1-786-5201. There will be a meeting of the steering committee on February 3, at St. Joseph's school in Clinton, to discuss the idea of a new Catholic high school to serve this area. Grade 7 and 8 parents are especially invited to at - tend. for their information and their input. Church of God Sunday School opened the service at the Church of God this past week, followed by the morning service with George Winegarden as song leader and Michelle Vincent at the piano. She also accompanied her mother in a special solo. In the evening service they com- mended Richard Desjardine for sing- ing his entire selection without benefit of word.5,er notes, accompanied by his mother at the piano. Millie Dei ar= dine acted as song leader for the selected hymns, with Michelle Vin- cent at the piano, and Millie's hus- band Morley at the organ. In the mornjng service, Pastor Des- jardine used as his scriptural reference, Romans 12: 1-8, with verse 6 as the text for a timely message about "Using our Talents". In the evening, Rev. Desjardine chose Luke _ 15: 1-10, the parable of the lost sheep. He stressed the shepherds concern over the tost sheep, his joy when it was found, and his desire to have all 100 safely within the fold, not just 99. He closed with a challenge to the church family to pray, find and befriend the lost. Sympathy is extended to the bereaved Thompson families and love and compassion to the sick and shut ins on the community. If we love God, as we say we do, let us demonstrate that love to others. DRIVE A LITTLE ri11:41 141'1 SAVE A I RRRRRRRRRRRRRRR LOT MORE!! INTEREST 24 Months 6.9%'— 36 Months 7.9% - 48 Months 9.9% — 60 Months ON ALL1986 -1987 Plymouth, Reliant, Dodge, Aries, D-50 Trucks, Dodge Dakota, Light Duty Trucks, Ram Vans, Ram Wagons Only Chrysler has the confidence to offer a 5/80 Protection Plan on all their best built North American cars and trucks. e 5/80 BEST BUILT, BEST BACKED' W), AMt PX A Y CARS AND 'AIX IC, fHR1]UR Grand Bend PL YM 0 (J TH CHRYSLER rn. 3U 81 CRESCENT GKRNI) REND 138-2372 fascinating presentation. Vice president Alec Hamilton presided for business. A thank you was read from ARC industries for a donation from the Golden Agers. It was decided that the ladies would make two quilts during the winter season. Happy birthday was sung for Iva Latta, with a January birthday. A nominating committe, made up of Beulah Holt, Jeanne. Kading and Catherine Junker was named to select new officers by June of 1987. Elizabeth Norris conducted a contest about snow, with Dorothy Cutting, Iva Latta and Annie Morenz collecting prizes for the most right answers. After a pleasant afternoon, the group in charge served refreshments. Bible study The Bible study resumed with 12 ladies in attendance Tuesday mor- nign at Sauble Court. Vera Brown ,opened with prayer and a hymn sing was led by Janet Desjardine. They began a new study from the workshop on Christian character, on the "Courageous Heart". To be courageous one must seek to know God's will for them and and to depend upon His leading, instead -of reacting in human fear or pressure. The courageous also calm their fright by acknowledging God's presence, and acting while trusting in the Lord, rather than panicking. Millie Kane led the lesson and clos- ed with prayer, especially remember- ing the sick and the shut-ins. Meetings are held each Tuesday morning at - . 9:30 a.m., in the Sauble Court Lounge, and all ladies are welcome to attend. – About town At last we have some snow, not very much, but• a start out of this drab, open winter. The organizers of the upcoming winter carnival will be hoping for a good deal more to come, as well as all s cr`ers a d kids of�tr ages with sleds. At least the mild temperatures are kind to the pocket book, when it comes to heating bills. Community sympathy is extended to Earl Thompson, his family and grandchildren, in the death of his wife. Irene, last week. The funeral SPECIAL SIGNATURE -- Grand Bend Public School student, Dave Maguire, grade 8, obtained a special Russian autograph over the Christmas holidays. Vladislav Tretiak, the famous Russian goalie signed Maguire's postcard while he was at the Edmonton mall. Maguire stayed with the Andersons in Regina for two weeks. service was. Fri ay, January 9 from the T. Harry Hoffman funeral home. with Rev. Peebles officiating, assisted by Rev. Stan Desjardine. Pall bearers were Keith Snider, Carmen Lovie, Alan Walper, Andrew Fenwick, Charlie Thompson and Norman Thompson. The U.C.W. women serv- ed lunch to about 75 family and friends in the church basement, after the services. Sympathy is also extended to Lorne and Loreen Devine in the death of her brother, Garnet Weiberg of Waterloo, last Friday. He died suddenly while returning home from Florida.. Donald and Barb Duffy, from Novi, Michigan spent the weekend at Joanne and Paul Maguire's in Southcott Pines. While here the Duf- fy's visited her aunt, Mrs. Theada Bruce, who is a patient at South Huron Hospital, Exeter_ - All of the resort Christmas lights._ with the exception of the large tree across from the PUC, will be left on for the upcoming winter carnival week in February. The village and the chamber of commerce will be shar- ing the hydro. 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