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HomeMy WebLinkAboutTimes-Advocate, 1987-12-22, Page 34Page 14A Times -Advocate, December 22, 1987 HERE COMES SANTA - The Grand Bend and area Chamber of Commerce members hosted their annual Christ- mas party for children at the Grand Bend Public School Saturday afternoon from 1:30 until 4 p.m. Some of the chil- dren were enjoying the activities playing with Grand Bend's Penguin (Terry). The Chamber supplied candy bags and cartoons for everyone. r A Christmas message There are a few treasured moments of the feast comes through, and the .each Christmas when the real spirit madness of the holiday season slips •J Cfg Cig aiul everything good for Christmas: Thanks from us to you. Closed Dec. 25 to January 4 FRANK AND KAREN HUMER AND FAMILY TERMS • Cash, Mastercard Grand Bend Decorating Forest 786-6761 and Flooring Centre. Hw . No. 21 Grand Bend 238-8603 1111111111.. HAPPY IIOLIDAY • There's no better time to wish our friends, and customers the best! Merry Christmas! Thank you for your patronage Closed Dec. 25,16, Business as usual t. Aicintgte TV. & APPLIANCES R.R. 2, Grand Bend 238-8270 8:30 A.M. to 8 P.M. — After Hours By A ntment Drop M and see our wide selection aside to reveal the true magic of Christmas. One such time for me is during a grade school concert, particularly if one of our own is up on stage. Amongst all the parents is an air of excitement, and some apprehension, as the curtains part to reveal tiny elves, miniature angels, or three wee kings striving to say their lines with dignity and not trip over their robes. The entire audience hangs on each word - you can feel the warmth of support (Come on, you can do it!). Then the play is ended and our youngsters proudly take their bow as applause fills the auditorium. The earlier air of parental anxiety is replaced with a communal feeling of love and pride. These are our chil- dren, ALL of them; the light of our world today, and the hope of our world tomorrow. The Christmas magic shines clearly. On Christmas Eve, the church is packed to celebrate the birth of a child, Baby Jesus. The beautiful sound of the carol service fills the air, as each congregation renews the promise of the Light of the World, who came to Bethlehem 2000 years ago. The peace and joy of Christ fills the Church, as the adult choir sings those lovely, haunting, glorious songs we all know and love. Thc wee voices of the junior choir pipe their childish treble and draw a tear to the eyes of some, reminding us that "unless ye become like little children, you will never enter the kingdom of heaven." Heaven is here on earth tonight, in the beauty of the service, as each pastor blesses his flock. Listen to the Christmas magic - you can almost hear the an- gels sing. The best time for me on Christ- mas day comes late, after the presents are opened, when the shrieks of delight and excitement die down, and the wrapping paper is picked up, returning the room to a semblance of order. It comes after the huge turkey dinner, whcn the kitchen is tidy and evcryonc sprawls contentedly in the living room. There comes a moment, particularly if relatives and friends arc there to share it, when a feeling of peace and joy fills my heart. For the moment, no one is ar- guing over a toy, the adults arc re- laxing, relieved that most of the hustle and bustle is over, and I look around the room at the people I love most dearly in all the world. Again, however fleeting, that moment of Christmas magic fills the room. When does it happen for you? While singing carols around the pia- no, or carving the turkey as your loved ones crowd the table? Is it in the joy shining in the faces of your children (or grandchildren) as they open their presents? Whenever it comes, may you all find a special moment of Christmas magic this year, and a Merry Christmas to eve- ryone! r raga - Let's Get Together at l aChristmas to keep the) f festive season free from fire. Grand Bend Fire Dept. Fire Chief gl Prosper Vanbruaene s iftept optwnaw•' .tombs a met WI enjoy dinner at hotel The Colonial Hotel, Grand Bend, was the setting on Thursday, De- cember 17, as 28 members and guests of the Grand Bend Women's Institute enjoyed a delicious Christ- mas dinner. r , Doris Bestard, Katherine Junker, and Ruth McIntosh were in charge of the festivities and planned a pro- gram which was enjoyed by every- one. Winners of a "Merry Christ- mas" contest were Janet Desjardine and Joan Love. Bestard then enter- tained the group with a reading which brought back old memories. .Itwas entitled "A Christmas Con- cert in a One -Room School." President, Millie Dcsjardine, then led the singing of many favorite car- ols and Christmas songs. Donna Lovie read the minutes of the last business meeting. Brenda Love thanked the members who helped with the Meals on Wheels during the month of November. She re- minded them that they would be re- sponsible again for the month of April. A social time ended this Decem- ber meeting with best wishes ex- tended to one another for the festive season. Oakwood News Oakwood is busy with one party after another, as are all the restau rants and inns this time of year. There was a great party for all the staff on December 14 that lasted till the wee hours. Santa even came to that one, and STAYED to absorb the Christmas cheer. Oakwood hosted a Christmas par- ty for the children on Saturday, with treats, carols around the piano, vio- lin music, and of course, a visit from Santa Claus. There were even hayrides through the park - a beauti- ful, fun afternoon for all. thanks to the Oakwood staff. About Town Due to the blustery, stormy weather over Tuesday and Wednes- day, some children in the area had no school on Tuesday, or were sent home early on Wednesday. Another casualty of the storm was the Christmas concert at Mount Car- mel, which was cancelled for Tues- day, and finally postponed until school resumes in January. Some concerts, like McCurdy's, were merely rescheduled the next day so everyone could still enjoy the chil- dren's performances. The Grand Bend and area Fire De- partment members held their annual Christmas dinner at the Colonial Hotel this year. After a delicious dinner, everyone returned to the fire hall for a social time and card games. Drs. L. O'Connor, P. Englcrt, B. Glaskin-Clay, and W. Albus, and their entire staff at the GB Medical Centre, dined at The Thirsty Fox last Friday evening for their annual Christmas dinner. Maybe next year, Santa is Sick by Greg Glanville Stephen Central Once upon a time just three days before Christmas, Santa told Mrs. Claus that he was sick. Santa looked worried because he did not know how he would get . the presents to the kids. Mrs. Claus went to the phone. She was phon- ing Scrooge but he was sick too. Mrs. Claus phoned every body she could but they were scared of height. Now Mrs. Claus was wor- ried too. Now there were only six hours left. The elves were loading the sled then she thought that she could deliver for Santa. Santa said "you saved Christmas". Letter to Santa by Krista Schilbe Zurich P.S. Dear Santa: What are you doing right now? I would like to know how your rein- deer fly? What arc your elves doing now? I would like for Christmas: a computer, talking Alf and a new bike. I know you can't bring me everything but please would you bring me one thing please! CHRISTMAS EVE By Gerry Guerts Grade 3 Mt. Carmel I am the cat sitting beside the warm fire on Christmas Eve wait- ing for Santa Claus. I am on the rug sleeping with Christmas things all around me. Plop! Santa came at last. It was 10 o'clock in the mom- ing. Santa was snowy white and a little black from the coal. He put the toys around the beautifully deco- rated tree. It was Christmas morning and the three children rushed downstairs to see what they got from Santa. One of the children looked out the win- dow and saw that it was a white Christmas and I the cat got a nice warm white quilt from Santa. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year Marius 8 Steve Martens Brick & Stone Mason Grand Bend 1-238-2777 Box 1126 .evamei eiret.wert.wormowont.i++ Tony!!! Best wishes for a speedy recovery are extended to Dan Dalton, RR #2, Grand Bend, after his recent accident while at work last week. The Parkhill Novice Panthers played to a 1-1 tie against Belmont last Friday evening in their first Sil- verstick game. Lyle Vermeulen scored the goal by Parkhill. CWL invite husbands to Christmas meeting Thc Grand Bend Catholic Wom- en's League met in the Alhambra hall on December 14 for their Christmas meeting. While their, husbands socialized and played cards in the main room; -some 30 CW,L members attended the business meeting in another room, chaired by President Rose Van bruaene., The CWL is planning to order special CWL crests to put on the Grand Bend club signboards at each end of the village. President Rose -Thanked all those ladies who worked at the Alhambra Cash draw dance; the four ladies who braved bad weather to attend the Greenway Church Christmas Ecumenical; the three members who attended the potluck dinner and penny sale at Watford, and all the CWL members who attended the special mass on December 8, in honor of Our Lady. She particularly thanked Lia Van- denberk and Cathy Vrollyk, who at- tended the Dec. 8 Mass at the Ca- thedral in London, celebrated by Bishop Sherlock. Toni Vandenberk has the Christ- mas baskets ready to be delivered to the sick and shut-ins of the parish. Dina Kelders has counted up the♦ cash register tapes and turned them in to the IGA and Tenderspot for tabulation. It was decided to donate the money raised from this project to Pro -Life. Our CWL will be cooperating with the St. John's Anglican ladies to serve a hot,lunch at the Winter Carnival in February, and we'll also be catering lunch for the Growers Dance in early March. The quilt for next summer's bazaar will be set up at the home of Wilma Smeekins, in late winter. A sweater and an afghan will also be made by members for the bazaar raffle prizes. Members were encouraged to write letters to their MP and MPP protesting the liberalization of abor- tion laws in Ontario. It will be our CWL's turn to host the Easter Ecu- menical, in late March or early April. Also in March, the CWL will once again provide a free pan- cake breakfast to all members of the parish on Palm Sunday, March 27. Father Beck thanked all the CWL ladies for their support, especially to Toni Vandenberk, who made the tabernacle curtains, and to the CWL for the donations to purchase more Christmas wreaths for the Church. He also mentioned that the church roof had to be replaced due to leaks, and new carpeting was installed at the rear of the church. President Rose presented Father Beck with both Christmas and birthday gifts from the CWL, as his birthday was Dec. 13. The meeting was adjourned, with no meetings planned for January or February. The next general meeting is slaked for March 7, 1988. After the business, the ladies re- joined their husbands for. visiting and refreshments, while the CWL entertained the group with a "special" fashion show. The fashion show co-ordinator (and writer) was Mary Christa Masse (Roberta Walk- er), whose ensemble (a sheet, wreath and garlands) evoked the spirit of Christmas present. She in- troduced the lovely models, "Bouncing Betty" (Nancy Rae Lo - vie) who wore a spring -covered dress, a pill -covered hat and purse. "Bonnie the Beach Bunny" (Nancy Stokkermans) sported bunny ears and tail, plus a well stuffed T-shirt over her swim suit - a real hit with the gentlemen! Suzanne Summerday (Yvonne Vandenberk) wore a sun- dress (covered with suns) sun- glasses, and a straw (drinking -type) covered hat. Sally the Swinger (Sal- ly Johnson) wore an outfit perfect for Oakwood Gold course, swinging her putter in a Tee-shirt, track -pants and golf ball shoes and visor. Carol the Career Girl (Carol Lu- ther) was ready for a day's work in a (bunk) checked suit, (plastic) alliga- tor shoes, horn (beep, beep) rimmed glasses and a top (shirt) hat. Newsy Nora (Cathy Vrollyk) was the well- read type in a newspaper -covered dress, press hat, penny (covered) loafers and a clip board. Tomboy Toni (Annie Baltessen) loved camp- ing life in her burlap dress, hair up in a (hamburger) bun, rubber boots, and a pail -flowered purse. "Gardening Gloria" (Lia V.anden- berk) kept losing her veggies in an outfit that can't be beet! She wore broccoli stalkings, potatoes and a cabbage -leaf covered hat - a real head for vegetables! Darling Daisy Mae (Annie Groot- jens) sported a Sacks 5th Avenue gown (garbage bag) with a real 14 carrot necklace, and a one -carrot ring and earrings. "Belinda was the Belle of the Ball" (Rose Van bruaene),io end the show in her long cotton -ball (covered) gown, (dog) bone necklace and (magazine) pictured hat. It was a hilarious show, enjoyed by every- one. At the end of the evening, Fa- ther Beck was presented with a huge Dutch birthday cake which rapidly disappeared. Merry Christmas. We hope the holidays bring you peace and happiness. Thank you for your patronage over the past year and we look forward to serving you in the coming year. Hwy. 21 and intersection No. 83, Grand Bend 238-2374 Revision of Rates for the Village of. Grand Bend The Grand Bend Public Utilities Commission hcis been ad- vised by Ontario Hydro that it will be adjusting the wholesale rate to the utility by 5.1% effective January 1, 1988. In order to meet this additional cost as well as increases in • local costs, the utility will Increase the retail rates to their customers by 4.0% This adjustment will increase a monthly residential bill with a consumption of 1000 kilowatt hours by S2.37. NEW MONTHLY RATE TO CUSTOMER Effective on all consumption used on or after January 1, 1988. Residential Services - J(jlowatt hour (KWHt consumption Fist 250 KWH Al additional KWH Minimum monthly bill $9.50 General Service - First 250 KWH 'Next 12250 KWH Al additional KW -I Minimum monthly bill $9.50 Cost oer KWH 9.900 5.300 9.900 5.830 4.030 GRAND BEND PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION 14 Ontario St. N., Grand Bend