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HomeMy WebLinkAboutTimes-Advocate, 1987-03-18, Page 17SWEET TOUCH - Guide leader Paula Taylor demonstrates how to pour the glaze dunkers at Mr. Mugs Donut Shop last Tuesday even- ing. The girls learned the difference between cake andyeast varieties. Resort share jumps 48 percent Times -Advocate, March 18, 1987 Ouestlon authority levy hike Grand Bend council members agreed in regular session Monday night to ask the Ausable-Bayfield Con- servation Authority for an explana- tion_on the increase in levy for this year. Clerk Diane Mollard said the re- quest for the 1987 levy received by the village was for a total of $6,075. This is an increase of $1,993 from the 1986 charges which is a rise of 48 percent. A representative from the authori- ty will be attending the next regular meeting oT council slated for April 6 to clear up the matter. The only delegation at Monday's meeting was from the Grand Bend Chamber of Commerce asking for ap- proval of the date of the 1987 Grand Bend Burgerfest for June 18 to 21. While this year's event will again be and district news Lynne flesiar line - e39-87€6 Roberta Waiker - Z3$-7471 NEW MINISTER NAMED - Friday evening an official installation service God. Grand Bend. Chairman of the Board of Trustees, Harold Vincent congratulates Rev. Stan Desjar- dine, wife Pat (Lennox) Desjardine, and children Daniel, left, and Bethany on the right. Missing was eldest laugher Karen. wa s held at the Churc h of Minister gets inducted into his home church Rev.Stan Desjardine, a 'Grand youth group and Doug Steckle of Bend area native, has returned after Kitchener_ an absence of 25 years, to become the Pastor Roger Bitner, Toronto, minister of the church he attended as chairman of the board of trustees a youth. Harold Vincent, and - Pastor John Stan is the son of the late Howard Campbell, London, led the service and Wilma Desjardine of the "B" line with Pastor Desjardine responding to road. After graduation from South the charge. Rev. R. Peebles, of Huron District high School. Stan went GBUC, representing the ministerial to work for a bank in Exeter, which and community, welcomed the subsequently transferred' him to- Desjardines. Toronto. Work for the bank was The prayer of installation was given followed by a stint in the Department by Rev. Art Krueger, Owen Sound. of Highways office at 401 and Keele, with all the pastors and several Toronto. During this time, Stan knew God's call upon his life. leading him to dedicate himself to full-time Christian ministry. He spent four years study- ing • at Ontario Bible' College, graduating in 1968. it was at this Bi- ble College that he met and married his wife Pat. a Toronto elementary school teacher. • After graduation. Stan moved to London, where he- assisted Pastor Morris Vincent, at the Wharncliffe Road Church of God. Then the family moved to llagersville where they spent eight fruitful years of ministry. members gathering around the cou- ple. The service was led by Pastor Ken Demaere, Kitchener. with Morley Desjardine at the organ and Doug Steckle at the piano. A time of fellowship followed in the church basement. - At the Sunday morning service the Church of God congregation opened with the singing of Peace, peace. Wonderful peace. George Winegarden led the hymns that followed. The scripture was taken from colossians 3:12-17, upon which Pastor Desjardine based his message "The Transformed Life." Unity and ---------7---During this time their three children; -peace-should be our goats in relation -- Karen. Bethany. and Daniel were born. in 1977 the Desjardine family was accepted by the Missionary Board of the Church of God for service as mis- sionaries in Tanzania, East Africa. They spent nine exciting years in Africa. adjusting to the language, culture and a new way of life. The family returned to Canada last year. moving "home" to Grand Bend in the fall. They moved into the par- sonage shortly after receiving an in- vitation to take on the pastoral leader- ship of the church in December. Bethany and Daniel are attending Ex- eter High School, while Karen is a stu- dent at Humber College in Toronto. For Stan, it is an interesting and challenging opportunity to pastor the church that he attended as a youth; and where he has many relatives. ('hurch of God .On Wednesday the funeral of the - late 'Ella Desjardine was held at the Church of God. The ladies of the,. church served a delicious luncheon to over one huhdred family members and friends, who gathered to show their respects. The women of the church held their monthly meeting Thursday evening. The meeting theme was to share an excitement about the growth of the church around the world. The ladies learned about a church in Nai obi, Kenya, which when completed will hold Over 1500 -people; one of the 20, growing churches in that city. Anne -Marie Wilson, aB, lead a special interest activity, where she taught everyone how to crochet but- terflies tput on refrigerators. On Fry y evening the formal in- stallatio service for Rev. Stan Des- jardine was held with guests atten- ding from Toronto, London, Kit- chener, Blyth, Dundas, Owen Sound and Grand Bend. Special music was provided by a duet from Toronto. a ships. These will be achieved if we read our Bibles daily so that it is a part of our lives. In all of our ac- tivities, we are to bring honour to Jesus Christ. • United ('hurch Sunday at the GB United Church Hazel and Fred Willert were the door greeters before the service. Chris and Rob Pearen ushered the congregation to their seats. "Justification of the Cross" was the topic of Rev. R. Peebles sermon. What is the meaning of the cross to you? The cross is open to anyone who listens. The choir sang the nld favorite 'yell Me The Stories of Jesus", followed by the children's story. Rev. Peebles told them that Jesus had time for children of all different colours. Everyone joined in singing Jesus Loves the Little. Children, red, yellow, black, and white. Then all sang "This is The Day". • There will be a lenten service tomorrow night at 7:30 p.m. and don't forget the annual pot luck supper on Wednesday, April 1. A special film, sequel to Pilgrim for Progress, will be shown at the Zurich United Church on Sunday, April 26. at 7:30 p.m. Legion update At the mixed Tuesday night dart ac- tion. Vilda Clark and Marg Hedley won eight out of ten games. Nice shooting, gals! in second place were Tom Humphries and Anne Fischer. Frank Allyn, from the Cove was the -lucky winner of the 50/50 draw. Dave Sheppard entertained the crowd on Friday evening with a great selection on the piano. Winners of the weekly meat raffle were Tony Gaudio, Frank Allen, Lee Jennison, George Gallant, and Doug Shepherd. George alstrw6trthe door prize. - Saturday some 36 dart players met at- the Legion. Players were from Forest, Thedford, ipperwash, and GB Legions. Mark Root, Mike Root, and Alex MacNeil and Don Wilton, all from the GB team, finished in first place. Art McClure, Blyth Legion. won the 50/50 draw. A big thank you to all the generous people who brought the delicious lunch. Also to Jean Chambers and Marg Hedley for the great stew on Friday night. - Don't forget to mark your calen- dars for Saturday. May 9. That's when the first spring barbecue will be held. LEARN DRIVING' TECHNIQUES -- The Grand Bend I 4-H club member Patti Desjardine watches as manager Steve Stellingwerff demonstrates the operation of battery cables to start a car. Leaders Brenda Love and Bonnie Hotson are leading the group in "Survival With Style". held on the beach in the same location as previous years, spokesman Ralph Dube and Bob Sharen suggested in future the site could be changed to the ball diamond area behind the public works building. As part of local government week which is set for April 13-17 council will be asking Grand Bend public school students to participate in a flag design contest. - Prizes of $25, $15 and $10 will be of- fered to the students coining up with. the best design for the village flag. Council will be replying to a recent letter from the Oakwood Park Association and asking that the lock on the park gates be left on until the two groups get together for a meeting. The first boundary adjustment meeting with village and the township of Bosanquet along with the chief negotiator and fact finder will be held un April 2 at 9 a.m.-at the Forest Golf and Country Club. Clerk Mollard said the purpose of this preliminary meeting is to "sit down and set the rules and time schedules for the next four, or five meetings." A letter from -the Ministry of 'Municipal Affairs informed council of changes in the. dates for the im- plementation "of Daylight -Saving Time for this year. Clocks will be moved ahead at 2 a.m. -on Sunday - April 5 and remain that way until the last Sunday in October. The village clerk told council that all applications had been received for the various summer positions. She said four of last year's lifeguard staff and -one of the public works employees wished to return. Three employees will be -needed for the parking lots and it is expected one -IMA student will be hired to assist the office staff. Eagles tie Hensall The Parkhill peewee Eagles faced a tough opponent in Hensall Wednes- day evening. In this exhibition game. goals were scored by Jason Desjar- dine,. Brad Page Jeff. Farrington, Rob Waters, and Justin Turnbull, Bobby Mollard played an excellent game in goal for Parkhill, due to the absence of regular goalie Jason Soldan. Personals Sympathy of the community is ex- tended to the families of the late Ella tKipfert Desjardine, Exeter. The funeral was held at the Church of God, GB., Wednesday, .. with pall bearers being grandsons, Garry Des- jardine, Louis Desjardine, GB. ; Larry and Ron Mason, Exeter; Grant Desjardine, Strathroy, and Allan Des- jardine, Tiverton. U.C.W. meet The afternoon unit of United Church Women met Thursday afternoon in the Sunday School rooms at the church. Hazel Broad conducted the opening worship service. Her theme was women, and how Jesus met all sorts of people. Jesus, as a Jew, dared to stop and talk to a Samaritan woman. She spoke of the trials of young women, those in middleyears and older years. We are all Christian seekers, and are judged by our words. acts and attitude. Marjorie Mason gave an interesting talk from the study book on native people. Many C nadian native In dians feel oppreson when their land is taken for explo ation of gas and oil. and the .lames Bay project. She told us that Aborigines in Australia. Africans, Indians have much higher unemployment. higher infant mortali- ty and a life expectancy of several less years that whites: They need help, not exploitation. She told a personal story of "Sophie", an Apache Indian in Chile. who went to school, trained as a Page SA secretary hut could not find work. Women want to participate, they worry about education for their children and struggle for the right of their own land. President, Loreen Gill presided for business. Roll call was answered by 14 with. My favorite winter past time. The 25th annual London Conference will be held April 6 and 7 at Metropolitan United Church. London.. 'invitations were received for two bazaars. Exeter United Church. March,21. and St. -Marys U.C. 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