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HomeMy WebLinkAboutTimes-Advocate, 1987-09-23, Page 23CONCERT ASSOCIATION EXECUTIVE --- Another season will soon be starting with special music con- certs. Membera include in the front row Dawn Crabe, Provincial Rep., Edna Frampton, secretary, Carol Anne Bonenberg, president, and Irene Kennedy, director. Back row, Audrey Haberer, Zurich rep., Puck Merkies, publicity, Nan Freele, operations and Roberta Walker, publicity. Missing is Lynne Desjardine, youth co-ed., Ken Rainham, Lillian Newton, Joan Gosselin, and Jean Cassidy. Grand Bend WI begins fall season The fall activities of the Grand Bend Womens Institute began on Thursday evening of last week. Eigh- teen ladies net in the Grand Bend United Church. President Brenda Love opened the meeting. Humorous responses were given to answer the roll call. as members recalled amusing predicaments that they had experienced. The tall rally at Londesboro on Oc- tober 5 and the Annual ('onvention on October 15 and 16 were discussed. A thankyou note was received for WI donation to the Butler project. Invita- tions were read aloud for "Agriculture in the ('Iassroom" at Clinton and the "Huron County) Ilistorical Society" at Mt. Carmel Donna Love gave the treasurer's report, after which it was decided to set up a bake and produce table at the Farmers' Market on Saturday Oc- tober 17. Brenda Love had several in- teresting items in her "Did you Know" time'' An inspiring reading "After Every Storm a Rainbow is Born" was given by Doris Bestard. She reminded everyone that our misfortunes might . not be so overwhelming if we watch- will be all about. A team of UC lay, ed for the rainbows. men and women will be staying in GB . Ann Russell read an interesting ar- to share their leadership with us. ticle "Why the House is a Mess". The Graham told the children about the ladies then divided into five groups baby monkey who didn't listen to his and created masterpieces out of parents. He crept outside one night to materials in paper bags. A few the river where a large crocodile bit thoughts were expressed on how off his tail. "Don't go near the river", criticism is given to us and how we ac- said Mom and Dad. sept it. a Next Sunday. Mrs. Janet Johnston, A sing -song was led by Millie Des- Parkhill. will be present to speak jardine who soloed "One Day at a about their experience in a lay Time" before many favorites were witness mission. sung by -everyone, accompanied by - The UCW fall regional will be ,Jeanne Crocker at the piano. celebrating their 25th anniversary on A unique lunch of Friendship tea, Tuesday, September 29 in GB UC at Russian tea, and donuts was served 6:30 p.m. The Irwins will be speakers. by hostesses Doris Bestard, Verna Special thanks to the GB Couples Lovie, and Ruth Hendrick. Club for their great renovating pro- t'('learns about witness mission ject in the UC Sunday School rooms. Rev. Charles Graham, London, was It is much brighter downstairs now. once again leader of the service at GB Personals United Church last Sunday. Marg and Jim Love. GB. His message "What do you have in celebrated their 35th wedding an - your home"? was based on 2 Kings niversary last week. Their children 4:1-17 read by elder Don Kobe. He told and grandchildren accompanied of a poor widow who only had a little them to the service on Sunday morn - pot of oil. Elisha made more oil for ing at the GBUC, where some her to sell to make ends meet. beauiful• floral arrangments were Kobe spoke on what the upcoming placed on - their behalf. "Friendship" weekend in October Congratulations! Varna, Goshen UCW hear first-hand of conditions in Brazil By Joan Beierling Varna United Church Women were pleased to be the guests of the Goshen women for their September meeting to hear Lorelei Robinson tell of her ex- periences as a Rotary exchange stu- dent in Brazil for a year. Her mother, Margaret, gave a short introduction of conditions in Brazil telling us that the Methodist Church there works in partnership with our church in saving souls and saving bodies. In Rio de Janeiro there is day care for children and other social pro- grams. University students are employed to help with these. In most of the country, however, there is hunger, deprivation, problems caus- ed by multi -national companies, high unemployment, unfair land practises, extremes of poverty and riches, and no social programs. As an incentive to Lorelei to work hard in high school, her mother pro- mised her a year's vacation if she finished her five-year course in four years. She did, bttt was accepted as an exchange student by the Goderich Rotary Club. She is now a student in languages at Western. Lorelei lived in Recife. where she was parented by three families. Most of her family pictures were of her first family, who did a terrific job of help- ing her to adjust to a new language and culture. After spending a day sur- rounded by • classmates whose language you don't understand, one tends to withdraw for a few hours. There were 73 in her class in a room about half the size of our classrooms. The atmosphere is relaxed, and because students' families pay their tuition, it is left to them to pay atten- tion or fail. They have frequent par- ties, too. It took Lorelei only three months to learn Portuguese. Emotion during their election cam- paign .ran so high that many, in- cluding Lorelei, were confined to their homes for safety. Nearly everyone on the street carried a gun at that time. She lived in an upper-middleclass area. These were no bugs, a great deal of fruit is eaten, and plaids do the housework and cooking. , After the first few months, Lorelei did a lot of travelling. The principal crop in her province was sugar cane, all cut by band. In'the interior there had been no rain for two years and the ground was bare, except for plots that were watered daily. A farm she visited had goats. horses and cattle. Cactus, when it drops its needles, is fed to animals. Lorelei attended the Passion Play which is presented in the biggest out- door natural stadium in the world. In April she was on a 21 -day tour. The city of Salvador was very dif- ferent from Recife. It is an old city with a large Negro population and cobblestone ,streets. The second- largest city in Brazil is Rio de Janeiro. There, at the top of a moun- tain is a huge statue of Christ which is illuminated at night. She visited Sao Paulo, also Brazilia, the new capital city which is built in the shape of an airplane. There were pictures of her holding a sloth, a baby alligator and an anaconda snake. She had a riverboat tour, too Ity the end of the year, she felt at home in Recife and was a little reluctant to leave. Anna Keys played organ music as a prelude to the worship service, which began with the prayer hymn "Spirit of the Living God" in three- part harmony, sung by a ladies' ensemble. President Margaret Hayter welcomed the many guests and the meditations concerned Brazil. Barbara Ann Parker played a flute solo while the offering was being received. The meeting concluded with an autumn poem by Margaret Robin- son, a hymn, and a social time over lunch. Anniversary service Varna Church was filled to capaci- ty on Sunday for Varna's Anniversary Worship Service. Rev. Sam Parker led with the call to worship. Special music was by the "Vocal Agreement" singing "Let The Lower Lights Be Burning" and later they sang "Just a Little Talk With Jesus". Barbara Ann Parker played the flute, accom- -panied by Floyd McAsh on piano, while the offering was received. Rev. Parker introduced the special speaker, Mr. Earl Pitts from Youth With a Mission. Ile lives in Cam- bridge. His message was on "Living in the Kingdom of God". Rev. Sam ended with commission- ings and the blessing. Youth group is cancelled for Thurs- day September 24. Sunday September 27 Rev. Woodall will be speaking at both churches as Rev. Sam Parker will be guest speaker at Ontario Street United Church Anniversary Service. Tuesday, September 29 Goshen is hosting a bridal shower for Jo -Anne McBride at Goshen Church at 8 p.m. Remember ladies, Wednesday, September 30 the U.C.W. fall rally is in Bayfield starting at 6:30 p.m. with dessert, a singsong at 7 p.m. and speaker at 8 p.m. Thursday October 1 the Varna UCW meeting will be held with Jane•David- son speaking. Piano results Piano results from the Royal Con- servatory of Music have been receiv- ed by the pupils of Marjorie Hayter and are as follows: grade 8 • Janet Coleman - honours; Mark Walker - pass: grade 6 - Nancy Webster and Krista Rathwell - honours; Sherri McLachlan - pass; grade 4 - Christine Kemp - honours; Krista McAsh and Jody Horton - pass. Grade 3 - Kelli Rathwell - pass; grade 2 - Tyler McGregor - honours and Mark Cooper - pass. Personals Laura Roy is the student president at Conestoga College, Guelph Cam- pus. this year. She takes business ad- ministration , and materials management. llarold Peck just recently found a balloon at the corner near his shop in Varna. The balloon came all the way from Milwaukee, Wisconsin. A child's name was on it from a Lutheran Church. Harold sent a reply back. Dorothy Ostrom has just arrived home after a three- week visit with her daughter, Ann Neilson in her new home in Montreal. Alec and Mary drove out and brought her home. Times -Advocate, September 23, 1987 Page 7A Taxi service a possibility Ron Walker, a representative of Earle's Taxi Service, approached Grand Bend council at the regular meeting Monday night with a request that council hack a plan to brang a taxi and shuttle service to the village. Walker asked council to submit' a letter to the licensing bureau suppor- ting the idea of a taxi service. ('tlun cil responded favourably to the idea, carrying a motion to send a letter. Walker is hoping to establish a shut- tle service for senior citiiens and campers fit the area as well as a year- round taxi service. He and the company, which is based in Centralia, are receiving op- position from ('harterways and Lang's Bus company and have retain- ed legal council on the matter. Accor- ding to Walker, the company does not wish to run tour buses, but would like to have the option to conduct tours on request. The 14 passenger shuttle buses would run twice daily, bringing isolated people into the village. Cottages a disgrace Grand Bend resident Shirley Mit- chell filed a complaint against two cottages on the corner of Pine and King St. Monday night. Mitchell call- ed the cottages "a disgrace", citing old couches, bedsprings and broken glass around the structures as the reason for her complaint. Mitchell also told council that she was upset over a zoning by-law which prohibited her from using her residence as a bed and breakfast loca- tion. She said that she could see no dif- ference between a bed and breakfast at her cottage and the rental of the cottages around her. Reeve Harold Green explained that little could be done according to the bed and breakfast bylaw which takes population density and parking space into account. Green added that he would mention Mitchell's complant at a coming planning meeting. Mitchell brought a missing 'no parking sign' to the attention of coun- cil..The .agn originally stood near -the corner of Main St. and Huron. Park- ed cars make safe turns difficult at the corner, according to Mitchell. - blouse moving Barry Robinson, a London resident. approached council with a request to move a house from 81 Cresent St. to a lot on Gill Road. Robinson met some opposition from council members who are hesitant about granting a permit after a recent incident in which a house was moved and then left unfinished. Council- requested that' Robinson post a bond and place a time limit on the construction period. Rollinson was a not willing-- to place a bond to guarantee the work because he was unwilling to tie up his money. He also pointed out that he would not be re- quired to place a bond on a building permit. Council decided not to rule on the matter until they had -time to consult with a building inspector in hopes of coming to`an agreement favourable to both sides. Guide registration at Ailsa Craig By Doug Mc\air Nancy McGregor, Rural North District Commissioner for Girl Guides of Canada has started her new position with registration Tuesday night in Ailsa Craig Presbyterian Church for the Ailsa Craig Movement. The girls will be out selling calen- dars to raise funds which keep the movement active throughout the year. So open your pocket txx)ks when they knock on your door. This year's leaders are Pathfinders - Marilyn Barbe and Bet- ty Allison: Guides - Suzanne Smalley and Nancy McGregor: Brownies - Joan Teahen and Marilyn Oak Sunday September 20. Ailsa Craig United Church hosted a very suc- cessful brunch which was held after - church. The Stewards organized the brunch which .fed over 60 people. Home fries, eggs, sausages, bacon. pancakes and syrup was the menu.:1 lovely tray of fresh fruit and home Naked muffins put the finishing touch to the brunch. Paul and Dylis Roy, RR 1 Ailsa Craig hosted an .Open House and Swim Party Saturday. The couple also had a wedding anniveryary which was included in the celebration with about 50 friends. neighbours. and relatives. Congratulations to Bruce and Janice Karr of RR 2 Lucan on their 25th wedding anniversary. Their daughter Heather had arranged the surprise open house for friends. neighbours and relatives on Sunday to come and meet the families and wedding party. Nice weather co- operated and bag piper Bob Itamilton added a special touch to the couple's day. Walter Sila-erson. Ailsa Craig's famous World Wildfowl Bird Carver has notched another win. On September 19 weekend at Livonia Michigan, Walter'sArcticLoon that has won four firsts in three shows has won North American Wildfowl Carv- ing Championship first on Loon and Confidence. Congratulations. It's too had the loon on the new dollar wasn't this champion bird since theArctic Loon is the oldest bird. Guess we'll have to settle for the common loon un- til someone misplaces this mint die. "Time out for Women" held their first meeting at the Anglican Church in Ailsa Craig on September 15. The objective of the group is to allow the women of the community to meet in both an infotmative and informal manner. Babysitting services were available at the Presbyterian Church. At Tuesday's meeting. guest speaker Vicky Crawford demonstrated and lectured on 'Creativity' from your own back yard. We were very pleased to have a tur- nout of fifteen women for this first meeting. At the October meeting the guest speaker will be from Ploughshares. Anyone wishing more info give San- dra Anderson a call at 293-3437. (00),rfr ADULT STUDENTS NIGHT SCHOOL COURSES LAMBTON COUNTY BOARD OF EDUCATION All classes begin the week of October 12, 1987 at Sarnia Collegiate -Institute and Technical School (S.C.I.T.S.), 275 Wellington Street, Sarnia. Registration will take place on Monday, September 28, 7-9 p.m. and Tuesday, September 29, 7-9 p.m. in the cafeteria at S.C.I.T.S. COURSES TENTATIVELY SCHEDULED* Courses will be offered on the basis of sufficient enrolment and may be withdrawn after registration for lack of numbers. THE LAMBTON COUNTY BOARD OF EDUCATION CONTINUING EDUCATION FOR ADULT INTEREST COURSES COMPUTERS -BEGINNERS FEE: S30.00 Hours: Tuesday, 7:00.9:00 p.m. 8 sessions This course is designed for the student with no previous knowledge of computers. You will become familiar with the parts of the computer, keyboarding functions, basic commands, and how the computer relates to our present society. WORD 'PROCESSING FEE: $35.00 Hours: Monday, 7:00-9:00 p.m. 10 sessions Take this opportunity to improve your present skills by lear- ning this most extraordinary development in office technology. Emphasis on practical work using AES & Wang equipment (Word Perfect and Display Write 4 available.) TOLE PAINTING - BEGINNERS FEE: 520.00 (supplies extra) Hours: Tuesday, 7:00.9:00 p.m. 4 sessions A. Oct. 13, 20, 27, Nov. 3 - B. Nov. 10, 17, 24, Dec. 1 Learn to paint on wood, tin, and furniture, Decorate your home with unique designs employing this traditional folk art craft. Information regarding supplies provided at registration. WATERCOLOUR FOR ADULTS FEE: 525.00 (supplies extra) Hours: Wednesday, 7:30-9:00 p.m. 8 sessions NOTE: This course will be offered at Bright's Grove Public ,School. Information regarding this course and required supplies for opening night may be obtained by calling the instructor at 869- 2022. AUTO MECHANICS FOR LADIES FEE: 530.00 Hours: Monday, 7:00-9:00 p.m. 8 sessions This hands-on course will enable the participant to understand her automobile. She will learn' the theory of mechanical operations allowing her to do a running maintenance. THINGS YOU CAN DO BEFORE YOU CALL THE PLUMBER FEE: 510.00 October 13, and October 15 7:00-9:00 p.m. A two -night workshop to help you handle partially blgcked drains, emergency procedures, etc. A question•and•answer period conducted by a licensed plumber, and, hands-on demon- stration will leave you feeling confident in handling unexpected plumbing events. ADULT MASTERS SWIMMING• FALL SESSION October 5 - December 18 (10 weeks) WINTER SESSION January 4 - March 11 (10 weeks) SPRING SESSION March 21 May 13 (8 weeks) LEVEL COST Advanced 540.00 Fall Session (Limit: 25) 540.00 Winter session 532.00 Spring Session Beginner 540.00 (Limit: 25) 540.00 532.00 S25.00 PreMaster 525.00 (Limit: 20) 520.00 • Fall Session Winter Session Spring -Session WORKOUTS AVAILABLE Mondays 7:15.8:30 p.m. Wednesdays 7:15.8:30 p.m. Fridays 6:458:00 p.m. Mondays • 8:35-9:35 p.m. WednesJays 8:399:30 p.m. Fridays 6:45.8:00 a.m. Fall Session Winter Session Spring Session Tuesdays • NOTE: Age prerequisite 20 years and over This course is offered at S.C.I.T.S. Detailed Informatipn provided at registration. 7:308:30 p.m. ENGLISH AS A SECOND LANGUAGE Evening classes are provided for adults wanting to team the English language. All evening classes are held at St. Clair Secondary School Mondays and Wednesdays, 6:309:30 p.m. Levels of instruction range from Beginner to Advanced. For further information contact Mrs. M.A. Miller at 339-0491 or 332- 1140. Day classes are held at the Sarnia •Family Y, Monday to Friday, 9:30-11:30 a.m. and 11:00 a.m. 3:00 p.m. Telephone Mrs. U. Joshi at 344 8815. Registration is continuous. "Lambton County Public Education in the traditibn of yesterday, in touch -with today, in trust for tomorrow!" • NANCY BENTLEY, CHAIR11MAN. DR. A.R. WELLS, DIRECTOR. r 1 MEN'S PHYSICAL FITNESS - VOLLEYBALL FEE: 530.00 10 sessions (Oct. -Dec.) Hours: Thursday, 7:00.9:00 p.m. - Men's Volleyball - two courts available. Beginner's and experienced levels of play. Additional infor- mation provided at registration, or, by calling the instructor at 336-5851 after 5 p.m. • CREDIT COURSES No fees are charged for credit courses. Course Evening Time Mathematics - Grade 12 Monday & Wednesday 7.009:00 p.m. Chemistry - Grade 12 Tuesday & Thursday 7:009:00 p.m. English Grade 12 Tuesday & Thursday 7:00.9:00 p.m. Basic Keyboarding • Grade 11 Monday & Wednesday 7:00.9:00 p.m. Physics - Grade 11 Monday & Wednesday 7:009:00 p.m. Basic Accounting - Grade 11 Tuesday & Thursday 7:009:00 p.m. Basic French (Conversational) - Grade 11 Tuesday & Thursday 7:00-9:00 p.m. History • Grade 11 , Monday & Wednesday 7:00.9:00 p.m. Information r•garding th• Night School Program may b. ob- talnad by contacting the Night School Principal, Mrs. Carol. Ann• Bisn•tt• at S.C.I.T.S.'336.6131. ADULT LEARNING CENTRE • CREDIT COURSES Adults wanting to learn secondary school credits (general level) in the core subject areas should register at the Adult Learning Centre, .136 N. Christina Street, Sarnia. Instruction is individually provided by qualified teachers. Morning, afternoon or evening sessions are possible. Registration is continuous. Please call L. Berger at 336-1500, Extension 255 for further details. ADULT LEARNING CENTRE • - • ENOLISHIMATHEMATICS Programs are available for adults who want to improve their basic skills in English and/or Mathematics to a secondary school entrance level. Morning, afternoon, or evening sessions are possible. Registration is continuous. Programmes are provided in the following locations: • LOCATION PERSON TELEPHONE Sarnia - 136 N. Christina L. Berger 3361500 Corunna • Hill Street School Connie 8623121 Forest - Library Nancy . . 899-4751 Petrolia - L.C.C.V.I./Library Vickie 336.8753 Walpole Band Office Tom 6272751 Kettle Point Band Office Charlie 7862125 Chippewa Band Office Peggy 3443360 Please call for further details. ENGLISH AS A SECOND LANGUAGE Evening classes are provided for adults wanting to team the English language. All evening classes are held at St. Clair Secondary School Mondays and Wednesdays, 6:309:30 p.m. Levels of instruction range from Beginner to Advanced. For further information contact Mrs. M.A. Miller at 339-0491 or 332- 1140. Day classes are held at the Sarnia •Family Y, Monday to Friday, 9:30-11:30 a.m. and 11:00 a.m. 3:00 p.m. Telephone Mrs. U. Joshi at 344 8815. Registration is continuous. "Lambton County Public Education in the traditibn of yesterday, in touch -with today, in trust for tomorrow!" • NANCY BENTLEY, CHAIR11MAN. DR. A.R. WELLS, DIRECTOR. r 1