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Times-Advocate, 1987-04-22, Page 12Page 12 Times -Advocate, April 22, 1987 e J r• SPECIAL GUEST SPEAKERS -- The Grand Bend Public School parent group speaker committee held an informative evening Tuesday in the school. Here Grand Bend members welcome guests from the Canadian Cancer Society. Lambton Unit. Left to right Sandy Stanlake, Rev. John Cruickshank, Mooretown, Nancy Rae Lovie, Al Grimwood, Sarnia Lambton chairman, and Lynne Desjardine. A new non-smoking clinic is being planned by the group for Grand Bend. Mow GOVERNMENT WEEK - As part of municipal government week, two members from the Township of Bosanquet visited Grand Bend Public School, Wednesday. Members of the mock council were clerk - treasurer, Lee Ann Peckitt, Carol McKenzie, Bosanquet clerk, and Councillor John Russell. Seated to discuss matters were Councillors Bill Jennison, Jason Desjardine, Reeve Kathleen Petch, Deputy -reeve Nicole Gill, and Councillor Jodi Becker. Defeated by female candidates were Brad Page and Mike Clay. Spring weather attracts throngs of kids to egg Iiunt Beautiful sunshine and warm weather enticed 473 children and over 200 adults out to the Lambton (County Museum on Saturday.morning tot_ t he annual Easter Egg Hunt. The event was sponsored by the Alrsable-Port Franks Optimists Club. Several prestigious personages were present as judges. including Len Bolton,Lieut .Gov.of the Southwester n Ontario Optimists and Bob Langstaff. Warden of the County and most im- portant of all. the Easter Bunny! There were plenty of activities pro- vided for the children besides the egg hunt, horse drawn sleigh, rides, a sing - a -long at the chapel with guitars and an Easter bonnet contest. Girl Guides were on hand to conduct games and provide more prizes. Lots of activity and fun for everyone, a perfect event for the Easter weekend. Ecumenical Service The Grand . Bend (Church of God hosted an Easter Ecumenical Service on Wednesday with over 90 ladies at- tending. They were welcomed by Lucille Vincent and Pat Desjardine gave the opening prayer. Millie Des- jardine led the singing, with Phyllis Desjardine as accompanist. A representative of St. John's Anglican Church read 1 John 4:7-11 from scriptures. and a lady from Greenway lTnited read "One Solitary Life". Eleanor Durie of the Grand Bend United read "Love of Loves". and Mrs. Doris Peebles led the ladies in-prayer__Roberta_Walker_from the_ Catholic Church, C.W.L. provided some special music, "Come Down Lord; ; and "1 Am The Resurrection and the Life." with her own taped accompaniement. Mrs. Evelyn Krueger of Owen Sound was guest speaker. pondering some of the scenes from Holy Week, asking the, audience "Were you there?' Had any of us ever been guil- ty of the failings of those around Jesus. betraying Him, denying Him, becoming one of a mindless mob? We cannot possibly repay God for the priceless gift of God, but we can live every day of our lives bringing glory and honor to God. our creator and Lord. A collection was taken up to be sent to the Scripture Union of Canada, which provides a wide variety of printed scriptural material, some of which will be used in a "beach" ministry" later this summer. Lucille Vincent gave the closing. After the service the ladies met downstairs for refreshments and fellowship. (Catholic news Holy week services began with mass on Holy Thursday evening at Immaculate Heart of Mary. Father Bart van Roijen, a seminarian in his first year of theology in school it _Calgary., Ile is a native of Amster- dam, Holland. After the Gloria on Holy Thursday, the organ is silent until the Gloria on Holy Saturday, at the Easter Vigil. Paul Dietrich was cantor. After the procession with the Blessed Sacra- ment. the altars were stripped and the congregational left in silence. The readers for Good Friday were Walt Costello and Mary Fran Gaiser. as they read the Passion of Our Lord. Denise Duchou was the cantor. All hymns were sung a cappella ( without music), including "Sing My Tongue" "Lord of the nce" and "Were You There" whi yas sung by Roberta •Walker, De is and Lydia Duchou, during th munion service. In his se on, Father Morrissey reminded the congregation that the crucifixion is a great mystery, but there can never be an Easter without a Good Friday. Christ on the Cross is a symbol of Eternal Love. The Easter Vigil began on Saturday evening, with Father Bart van Roijen, Rose Van Bruaene, Gary Peters and Stephen Vrolly as readers. After the procession with the new flame of the Easter Candle, the "Exsultet" was sung acappella by Roberta Walker-. The organ burst into music with the -Gloria of the Bells. The Junior choir t perfornwd several numbers with • choir leader Lylia-Duchou on guitar --at-communion. - In his serinon, Father Morrissey discussed the validity of the Resur-. rection, borne out by three truths, 1 r the fact of the empty tomb. 21 the transformation of the Apostles from frightened dejected cowards into con- ident, committed preachers, and 3i the (Christian experience across the centuries, through 20(N) years of per- sonal experiences of Jesus. indeed, Ile has truly risen, 'l'hree childreen made their First l loly Communion at the 11 a.m. mass on Easter Sunday; Laura Stokker- mans, (laughter of Martin and Thea Stokkermans; Tom Strong, youngest son of Mr. and Mrs. Barry Strong: brand Ben and district news Lynne Desjardine - 238-8768 Roberta Walker - 238-2471 and Crystal Mennen, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Tony Menne. Mary Fran Gaiser was reader at the mass, with Denise Duchou as cantor. The choir performed several special numbers Eternal—is His Mercy" and "Halleluia Chorus," atCornrtlunion Special thanks go to all the altar boys who participated in the various services during Iloly Week, to the readers, ushers, and especially to the choir, under the direction of Lydia Duchou, for providing such beautiful music. Congratulations to John Lawrence Hamel. son of . Rick and Jo -Anne ( McDonald r Hamel, who was receiv- ed into the Catholic community by the sacrament of baptism. . Also special thanks to the CWL who sponsored and hosted a very suc- cessful pancake and sausage breakfast last Sunday. with the help of two excellent chefs, Jerry Van- Bruaene and Marlin Stokkermans. (Community Bible study Twenty ladies gathered at Saublc Court for Tuesday morning's Bible study. Nita Sinclair welcomed ladies and opened with prayer. Millie Des- jardine led in a singsong. ----_} Doris Peebles was in charge of Bi- ble study on the book, "David and His Psalms". Members read i Samuel; chapter 20 which tells of the close friendship of Jonathon and David but also shows some of the barriers and risks they faced. But because of their love and faith in God their friendship and loyalty to one another grew in spite of Saul's jealousy. They also read Psalm 11 and although wickedness seems to be surrounding David he realizes that God is still in control. Let us remember that for our day and age. POPULAR SHOW A lot of hustle and bustle in Grand Bend took place at Rallies second annual fishing show on Ontario Street North. Left to right, Roy Jarvis, CKCO channel 13 Sarnia, owner Gene Grenier, Colin Stass, 1986 Pro Bass Classic Champion; and future champion David Stass, look over this sleek craft donated by Warner Auto Marine. Also in the show were vehicles by Grand Bend Plymouth -Chrysler and Pt. Franks Recreation Vehicle. Free draws were made for a fishing charter and four dinners at the Coconut Bay Restaurant, Grand Bend. Resort Women's Institute elect new slate of officers Jeanne Kading, Janet Desjardine, Pearl Hendrick and Marg Love were hostesses for a tasty dinner party recently held by the Grand Bend Womens Institute on Thursday. Doris Peebles led in the blessing of the food for the 28 people present at the dinner. After dinner, Loreen Gill and Catherine Junker, leaders of the course, took charge. They showed the key to quick and easy meals is organization, and told about time save menu planning, and accents on flavor and seasonings. how to store herbs and spices. and planning menus was discussed. Gordon Lightfoot, a butcher, was introduced by Ldreen. He demonstrated on the proper way to sharpen a knife and cut up a chicken. Some of the dishes prepared were chicken a la dejonnaise, chicken Italiano, chicken with rose mary and basil, vegetable stir fry, and beef Hungarian stew. Desserts such as peach cobbler, berry freeze and strawberries with yogurt were introduced. Willie Desjardine presided for the business meeting. Nola Taylor gave the district report, before the annual reports and election of officers followed. Past president, Nola Taylor; presi- dent, Millie Desjardine; vice- president, Brenda Love;secretary, -Laura Desjardine; treasurer, Donna Lovie; district director, Nola Taylor and Clara Hamilton; auditors, Norma Wolper, Ann Russell and nomination committee, Verna Lovie, Nola Taylor; program coordinators, Bren- da Love, Verna Lovie, Loreen 'Gill and Doris Bestard; public relations, Loreen Gill; convener; Jeanne Kading; curator, Nola Taylor; scrap- book, Janet Desjardine; pianist, Jeanne Crocker; and branch direc- tors, Catherine Junker, Doris Bestard and Ruth McIntosh. The May meeting has been chang- ed to Tuesday, May 19 at 7:30 p.m. (evening meeting). ' Late registration The Grand Bend and area Minor Softball Association will be holding a late registration this Saturday, April 25 at the GB Legion at 10:30 a.m. for additional info contact Bill Uniac. Good Friday service A combined gathering of the GB United Church, GB Church of God, Dashwood United and St. John's Anglican was held Friday afternoon at 2:30 in the resort United Church. Rev. Vipperman from the Anglican church gave the effective message, with help from Rev. Stan Desjardine and Rev. R.' Peebles. Special music delighted the congregation from the combined choir, accompanied by Idella Gable and A. Carverhill. Janet Kobe led the Easter sunrise service at 7:30 a.m. in the United Church to a good crown of early risers. Sue and Bob McKay, Fred Desjardine, Elsie Keyes and Dontla Lovie each performed parts of this service. Special music was provided by the children and couples club choir. Jean Weigand performed an Easter solo, accompanied at the organ by her mother, Irene Kennedy. A delicious Easter breakfast follow- ed, served up by the Couples Club and their family members. At 11:00 a.m. the many Easter lilies filled the sanctuary front once again, for a full church. A fitting "Resurrec- tion" topic was given by Rev. R. Peebles. ' The Zurich U.C. will be showing a film "Christiana", this Sunday April 26 at 7:30 p.m., in Zurich. Welcome. Get your tickets from UC session members, for the Schneider Male Choir. They will be coming to Grand Bend on Wednesday, May 27. Anglican Church Rev.. Walter V. Vipperman of- ficiated at both the 8:30and 9:30 a.m. services with Holy Communion on Easter Sunday at St. John's Anglican Church. Following the 9:30 service, the coffee hour was hosted by Mrs. Lillian Best and Mrs. Nola Taylor. At that time Mr. Ted Hunt express- ed the gratitude of the congregation to Man Carverhill, their organist. Mr. and Mrs. Carverhill have both serv- ed the church faithfully during their tenure here at the Bend, and are mov- ing to Hamilton. • Church of (;od "He lives, Ile lives, Christ Jesus Lives Today", are the words of the hymn sung to begin the morning wor- ship at the Grand Bend Church of God. The service was a celebration of the victory over death that occurred in Jesus' Resurrection. The congrega- tion greeted one another with the words "He is Risen". The old testa- ment reading, Psalm 96, was read by Richard Desjardine. The Beaconaires sang "i Believe in a Hill Called Mount Calvary". Ivan Sharrow read the New Testament, Matthew 28:1-10. Lucille Vincent's solo was "Because He Lives". Pastor Desjardine's messagae told of the Easter hope of Christ's Church being founded on these facts: 11 The fact the Empty Tomb, 2) The certain- ty of God's prophetic word, and 3) Our own personal experience of Christ's risen life. Both the Angel and Jesus have the same message for the women, "Go and tell". This em- phasizes the urgency of the task and its priority over our hesitations. - The church was decorated for Easter with 26 beautiful lilies, many placed there by members in memory of a loved one. As they entered the church, people were greeted by Jud and Beth Bumstead. The evening service was the Easter story told in picture, reading and song by several members of the congrega- tion. The story, in picture, was pro- jected on the wall, while Rev and Mrs. Desjardine read the scriptures. Ap- propriate songs were sung by the Beaconnaires; Joy Mason and Phyllis Desjardine, Millie Desjardine, arida girls trio (Michelle Vincent, Beth Des- jardine and Jennie Bumstead) and a boy's quartet (Jeff Bumstead, Daniel and Richard Desjardine and Michael Vincent ►. Next Sunday, April 26, at 3 p.m, there will be a special service to dedicate the newly installed front doors of the church. These have been donated by Donna and Glen Thiel, in memory of her parents Rufus and Ruby Turnbull, and Donna's grand- parents Norman and Adelaine Turn- bull. At the same time the ne�Turn-. cross- in in the sanctuary, a gift from Mrs. Myrle Wattam and the late Rev. E. Wattam will be dedicated. Rev. John Campbell, a former pastor now in London, will be the guest speaker. Everyone is invited to join the ser- vice, with a lunch served afterward. Legion news _ There were 20 dart players out at the Legi i n hall on Tuesday evening with Tom Humphries and Marg Hedley taking first place. Tom Dug- gan and Joan Coeck got second, and Dave Lovie won the 50/50 draw. All the dart players are reminded to meet at the Sunset Restaurant on Friday. April 24, at 6:30 p.m. for their ban- quet. After dinner they will all return to the Legion for prizes to be award- ed, and possibly a few last dart games. Winners of the meat raffle, drawn on Saturday this week were: Anne Fischer, Barb MacNeil, Bob Voison Jr., Marjorie Quehl and Bill Lenk. Janet Chambers won the door prize. There will be a special meeting for all members on Monday; April 27 at 8 p.m. sharp, at the Grand Bend Legion. Please attend. About Town Grand Bend is beginning its transformation from a sleepy little village to a bustling resort town. Everywhere are sounds of hammer- ing, piles of branches and leaves, trucks arriving with vending machines and other supplies; as the owners remove winter debris and spruce up for business. You can even detect the aroma of french fries down around Cheryl Ann's, a surer sign of spring here than the Easter Bunny. The weather was glorious as that furry fellow made his rounds, bring- ing treats to the children, and a Hap- py Easter to all! The Grand Bend Lioness are spon- soring a Fashion Show by Merry Rags, on April 25, at Oakwood Inn din- ing room, at 2 p.m. The tickets are still available at Merry Rags and Grand Bend Decorating Centre, for $8.00 dollars apiece. Funds go to com- munity betterment. What a lovely way to plan your spring wardrobe! Don't forget that April is the month for the Cancer drive, so when the can- vasser comes to your door. please give generously! Catholic Women's League , Members of the immaculate Ileart of Mary Catholic Women's League met Monday evening with :14 in atten- dance, at the Alhambra Hall. presi- dent Thea Stokkermans presided. There wll be a Day of Recollection on May 12, at St. Peter's Parish Hall. St. Joseph's, from 10 a.m. - 3 p.m.. with Father Komiski as guest speaker. A leadership course will be available beginning May 19, from.7:30 to 9::30 p.m. every Thursday evening for 5 weeks. The classes will be held in St. Peter's Parish Hall at St. Joseph, with Mrs. Muriel Murphy of Goderich as course leader. The ladies discussed and voted upon two resolutions to be sent to the Diocesan convention in May, one con- cerning government subsidized day care and the other concerning pollu- tion control. An offer of funds was received from the Grand Bend Lioness, to assist the CWL in some, of their projects. Several suggestions for possrnre pro- jects included: supplementing the funds to local restaurants so that the meals on Wheels program can be con- tinued, sending five or six children to a summer camp; setting up a fund to finance the needs of the sick and shut- ins, like groceries, cleaning or flowers. Three ladies will be attending the CWL diocesan convention on May 5 and 6, to be held in Windsor, at the Holiday Inn, Roberta Walker. Rita Please turn to page 13 t' 'S' CHAMPS Winners of the Zurich ladies consolation howling trophies were last year's defending chomps. Bock row, left to right, Gleno Tripp, Kathy Moson, Betty Baker. Seated Kathy Winter, Peg Hunter-Duvar, and Linda Webber, all of Exeter. Missing was Barb Hearn and Ev Robinson. 1 BOWLING BEST '1* i These Grand Bend and area ladies won the 'A trophy at the annual banquet at the Thirsty Fox Wednesday even ing. "Barjars" members are Kathy Rupert, Joyce Hillman, Becky Hillman, and Marge Roberts. In the front row is Sheila Tiedeman, Mary Mennen and Suzy Turnbull. Missing was Dora Rood. INDIVIDUAL AWARDS At the annual bowling banquet lost week Wendy Jennison, Grand Bend, won the MIP award, while Linda Web. ber, Exeter, captured the high average trophy. Missing was Jean Dann, Grand Bend, high single and Barb Hearn, high triple score.