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HomeMy WebLinkAboutTimes-Advocate, 1988-04-27, Page 12Grand Bond 238.8484 Honsatl 262-2119 r Page 12 Times -Advocate, April 27, 1988 CLASSIC DESIGNS - The Grand Bend Lioness club held its 2nd annual fashion show last Saturday at Oak- wood Inn. Great fashions were modeled by Lioness Roxanne Marshall -Johnson (left) and Donna Hoffman (right) with all clothes and accessories supplied by Merry Rags owners Wendy Andrews -Elliott and commentator Johan- na Andrews (centre). Lynne Desjardine 238-8768 Roberta Walker 238-2471 News from GB churches Sunday morning service at the Grand Bend Church of God was opened by Rev. Desjardinc reading from Psalm 100 "Make a Joyful Noise Unto the Lord, All You Lands". Thc first hymn was the chorus "We Are Standing on Holy Ground" followed by a solo from George Winegarden "I Believe in a Hill Called Mount Calvary". A spe- cial offering was received to assist the building fund of the church and to help cover costs of the new ex- tension. 'l'hc pastor's sermon was taken from Acts 16; Paul's vision to go preach the gospel to the people of Macedonia. Arriving in the city of Phillippi, Paul met a woman named Lydia, a slave girl and a jailor. Each received the gospel message and each was instrumental in starting a church in their city. Witnessing for Christ undertaken by individual members will bring growth tc God's church. In the evening, 52 people trav- elled by bus and car to Kitchener to join with several congregations in s Artistic Design Decorating "The Look with a Difference" Interior - Exterior 271-5684 - Stratford *** Or try our Handyman Service No Job too Small We also install chimney s and sidewalks 12 Years Experience Free Estimates "Service of Song and Praise". The Beaconnaires.and the Youth Group of the church each took part in the service, singing hymns. On Wednesday, April 20, Mis- sionary Sherman Critscr, from Tan- zania, East Africa was speaking at the Church of God. He showed slides of his family service for the "Laying of the Cornerstone", so all friends of the church are welcome to attend. Refreshments will follow the dedication. Thc Bcaconnaires will have their monthly meeting on May 2, Mon- day at 6:30 p.m. The guest speaker will be Earl Ocsch of Zurich who will speak on his hobby of wood- carving. Millie and Morley Desjar- dine will provide thc music. UCW visit Listowel Twelve ladies from the Grand Bcnd United Church attended the Special Events Evenin, on April 18 at Listowel United Church, travell- ing up by bus with other ladies from the Huron -Perth Presbytery. About 400 ladies were present to hear guest speaker Helga Kutz- Harder of Toronto speaking about "Protection of Refugees, What the Church Can Do". United Church It was announced at Sunday's ser- vice, that Eva and Lloyd Fahncr, were celebrating their 50th wedding anniversary that afternoon. Best wishes were extended to the couple. Marg Desjardine and Dianne Rice welcomed everyone into this service. Rev. R. Peebles named his topic "Know The Truth --Be Free". It was based on the bible readings by Dianne Rice, from Proverbs 2:1-9 and John 8:25-38 (especially verse 32). He told the children that when THE HOME ENTERTAINMENT SHOWROOM TV'S • 14" •28" • 20" •33" • 21 • 42" IN STOCK VCR'S mom• On Screen Graphics • Remote • 4 prog./1 yr. time Stereo's • 28 watt • 50 watt Remote Control We service what we sell We have our own rent -to -own I Alien StubhAe OM Audio. & V idea 301 Main St., Exeter 235-1520 - teachers use a flannel board to ex- plain something, not one piece must be missing. Just like your life, you cannot leave out a piece to lead a full life. Everyone enjoyed the special music on thc overhead projector, accompanied by Adella Gabel at thc organ and piano. Catholic news This was the fourth Sunday of Easter at the Immaculate Heart of Mary in Grand Bend with the Pas- tor, Father Paul Beck, celebrant at all weekend masses. The reader at the 11 a.m. mass was Mary Fran Gaiser with Delores Tighe as cantor and Paul Dittrich, the organist. Philip Walker and Mary Fran were Eucharistic ministers and Roberta Walker sang a solo "Here I Am Lord" at communion. In his sermon, Father Beck ech- oed the gospel message that Christ is "the Good Shepherd" a sturdy, rough, loving shepherd who suffers, fights dies for his sheep. Amidst the problems of life, war, poverty, disease and even death, turn to Je- sus, the cornerstone of our faith, our own true Shepherd. Young Adam Keldcrs, son of Francis and Karen Kclders made his first holy communion at the 11 a.m. mass. He recti• ed a rosary from the CWL, a certificate and a warm round of applause to welcome him into the communion of thc church. Next Sunday, May 1 is CWL Sunday, to celebrate the Feast of Our Lady of Good Counsel, Patro- ness of the Catholic Women's Leor•tic The 11 a.m. mass will be est .ally for all CWL members. 1 here is a reunion being planned for all Sisters of St. Joseph of the Diocese of London at Mount St. Joseph, July 30, 31 in London. Please contact Sister Ann MacDo- nald 948-1542 or ask Father Beck. Finally, the new choir director, Delores Tighe is asking anyone, old or young, male or female, to con- sider joining the church choir. We need new members - don't be shy! Call Delores at 238-8947 or Father Beck 238-8556. A. John Hughes, C.D. Denture Therapist Boz 839 37 Green Acres, Grand Bend. Ontario (519) 238-5300 409 Baker St. (Rear) London, Ontario (5 19) 419.9.186 Best interest Guaranteed Investment Certificates lOs • subject to change 6aiser•Kneale Insurance Brokers Inc . Exotor 235.2420 Clinton 489-9747 Museum curator talks to WI Members of the Grand Bend Women's Institute socialized over a delicious potluck dinner, when they met at 12:30 on Thursday, April 21. Robert Tremain, curator at the Lambton Heritage Museum, showed a series of slides depicting life in Grand Bend in the early 1900s. Some buildings shown were the Casino, Brenner House, Imperi- al Hotel, •Lakeview House, Ra- velle's Place, Elsie's Ice Cream Bar and Merry -Go -Round, and the pic- nic grounds where gala events on July 1 attracted crowds of 15,000 people. Eighty percent of the pictures of early life here were taken by Mr. Joseph Senior, a well-known Exeter photographer. His pictures were unique because at a time when most subjects posed and stood sedately in straight lines, he took very infor- mal pictures of vacationers as they enjoyed the natural attributes of the resort, sand, sun, beach, lake and pine trees. Tremain was given permission to use two photos from the WI Tweed- smuir History Book, to copy and use in the book the Museum is selling. The members voted to give $30 to the Exeter Fall Fair to sponsor a 4-11 section. Donna Lovie read the minutes and the treasurer's report. A report on the 85th anniversary of the South Catherine Junkcr. The members were reminded that the district annual is to be held in Hen - salt United Church on May 19. Verna Lovie presented the slate of officers for 1988-89, and plans were made to visit the Blucwater Youth Centre at Goderich on May 17. About people you know Visitors are beginning to return to the 'Bend for weekend trips, as one can see by the number of cars in town now. Local businesses contin- uo to spruce up, renovate, expand, all in time for that magic 24th of May weekend date. Workers are sticking to a frantic time schedule at Oakwood, where the winter has seen several beautiful new buildings appear - now the electricians and plumbers are work- ing round the clock. The landscap- ing and sand clean-up will be the last, of course, and you wonder with seemingly so much left to do, if they'll make the deadline. Good luck, gentlemen. Over at the Whipple Tree Riding Stables all the horses are back in their stalls, ready to hit the trails. There's a new, bigger parking lot and a concession stand with cold drinks and special T-shirts. The Starlight Drive -In opened up last weekend too, for those who en- joy the larger theatre of the night sky. riends and neighbours of Jesse Tiedeman, mother of Rick and Dan- ny Tiedeman will be pleased to hear that she has successfully undergone major surgery at St. Joseph's Hos- pital last week. She'll be out of In- tensive Care shortly, and in hospi- tal for a few weeks yet, so she'd appreciate your cards and letters or a visit when she feels -better. On to shaggy .dog stories - have you lost or misplaced a beautiful, friendly large Golden Retriever? Beth Nicholson and her family seemed to have acquired an extra dog in Grand Bend, and although he's a lovely animal, they'd like to hear from the owner. Please call 238-8708. The members of the Huron Coun- try Playhouse Guild will. be meet- ing at Oakwood Inn on Wednesday afternoon, with a luncheon and fashion show. The clothes will be provided by The Sun Shop. For all the children, tidy up your teddy bears for the "Bear Show" concert on May 1, Sunday after- noon at 2 p.m. Bring your favourite adult and your best bear w the Grand Bend Public School for the final concert of the season. Brenda Love, program co- ordinator, then viewed the high- lights and major activities of the past year and introduced guest speaker Marion Dougall, a provin- cial board director. She explained the structure of the WI branch, dis- trict, provincial, national and world-wide. Using a question and answer format, she discussed short courses, programs, community projects, scholarships, changes for '88-89, and "clean water for all". Attend annual awards night A large number of area people at- tended the hockey awards night for all the North Middlesex players in Parkhill last Friday evening. A number of upcoming novice players had a great season. Jona- thon Lovie recorded a number of shut -outs in goal, and successfully played out as well. The novice Oil- ers received a most -sportsmanlike team award from Milverton As- soc., and Tommy Maguire won the best shooter trophy, while Wayne Conway won the best goalie award. 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