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HomeMy WebLinkAboutTimes Advocate, 1989-05-10, Page 34Page 34 Times -Advocate, May 10, 1989 Signing up - The. Grand Bend Nursery School held its registration for next year and had severs new members sign up. Jesse Kadlecik, 3, and his mother JO-anne, (right), sign up, as do Robert Mahoney; 4, and his mother Sharon May. Signing the kids up were Nursery School president Kim Case, left, and vice president Cheryl Englert, second from left. To fight waste site charges GRAND BEND - Village coun- cil, at their regular meeting last Tuesday afternoon, said they were going to fight charges laid by the Ministry of the Environment over the condition of the Grand Bend Waste Site. Ministry officials were at the site Monday and laid the charges, first stemming from an inspection made at the waste site at an earlier date. Three fines of 103.75 were laid for operating a waste site that is •improperly covered, operating a waste site that is improperly en- closed and allowing access, to the .. waste site while the attendant is not on duty. "I think it is appropriate to defend these charges in court because I don't feel they are justified," said reeve Bob Sharen. "We should see if we can get them to soften their approach". The firs] spection of the site . was done April 6, after receiving complaints from Fred Thomas, reeve of Bosanquet Township, after which the first offense notices were written, with a period for the vil- Trip of the month - Paula Thomas, left, pulls the winning ticket in the Grand Bend Lioness trip -of -the -month draw, as Paula Tay- lor, aylor, of - the Grand Bend Lioness watches. The winners was Mary - Anne Kettlewell of RR3 Appen and the trip was to Califomia. -weiglif"Efraw"RovretimirfeftlIfthe Zurich Five Pin . uowtrng R- sociation presents Pat Redman, of Grand Bend, the microwave oven she won from a draw by the association. The. association' sold tickets for the draw to support youth and adult bowlers at regional and provincial tournaments. The first prize was a 20" col- or television. lage to try and correct the problem. The tickets were finally completed and charges laid after the second in- spection last Monday, May 1. "We tried to correct the problem and we can't get the proper fencing overnight," said Sharen. At the meeting, Markham in- formed council after inspecting the site he was able to locate 11 of the 13 observation wells at the site, while the other two had been de- stroyed by developers. Markham also felt the charges were unjustified because he was in the process of installing the fence while the secondsite inspection was taking place and the person making the inspection would not stop and talk to him about it. 'We We have been making an effort to do what they wanted and that is why we feel the charges are unjusti- fied, especially when they won't even •stop and talk tows about it;" said Markham. ORPHA Club By Roberta Walker GRAND BEND - The ladies of the ORPHA Club met at Rita Lu- ther's home for a pot luck lunch- eon. There were 19 members and six guests, including two represen- tatives from the Children's Aid So- ciety, Janet Stireu and Helen Boyn- tan. The opening ceremonies included a short memorial service for 24 of their deceased members. Greta Lu- ther placed one daffodil in a vase for each deceased member, as Aileen Ravelle read their names. Dorothy Cutting said grace and everyone enjoyed a delicious smor- gasboard luncheon. Dorothy had a number.of riddles for the ladies and thanked their hostess. Janet Stirett explained some of the functions of the Children's Aid Society, and some of their fund-. raising efforts. One was a tree - lighting fund at Christmas in one of the Sarnia malls, where $1.00 turned on a light bulb. Helen Boyntan related examples of counselling she has done, and her job of transporting children from Sarnia to London or Windsor for care. Lorna Hindle thanked the two ladies on behalf of the ORPHA Club, for their good work, and for taking the time to come out to Grand Bend. Marge Mason present- ed them a check for $200.00. All the donations of clothing and knit- ting were on displry during the meeting; then packed away to be taken to Sarnia. The next meeting will be Sep- . tember 18 at Eva.Allister's home. It was decided that each member, would save $1.00 per month, for June, July and August, to talo to IFie Septtrnbe lig itty seri $50.00 to the Bunny Bundle in London. The meeting closed with all. members joining hands and repeat- ing the "Mizpah Benediction". Two .Grand Bend music students play in International Festival By Jacqui Vandenberk . GRAND BEND - On W-ednesday morning, April 25, 1989, two • Grand Bend music students, Jenny Bumstead and Jacqui Vandenberk from North Lambton Secondary School, participated in an Interna- tional Festival held in New York City. Along with 70 other music students and five chaperones, they all boarded two buses and headed for New York. The 12,hourbus ride was long and tiring, with the majority of stu- dents either sleeping, playing cards or listening to their head phone cas- settes trying to pass the time. Fi- nally at 10 p.m. that evening we ar- rine at our Holiday Inn (New Jersey) for the four-day , throe -night accommodation. Thursday morning came up bright and early for most, with breakfast at 8 a.m. At 9 a.m. we boarded the bus and headed for our first sight of the Big Apple - Ncw York City. We entered Ncw York through the Lincoln tunnel and headed south along Park, where we met our tour guides. As we got off the bus for some pictures, we were swarmed by black street pedlars trying to sell Rolex and Gucci watches. We found our tour guides and left on a spectacular tour of lower Manhattan - the Brooklyn Bridge, Central Park, the United Nations Building, including the typical New York sights of bums sleeping on park benches and rows on rows of taxi cabs. We were dropped off at Radio City Music Hall (where the Rock- ettes became world famous) for a very interesting tour. The after- noon was free, so a group of us went to the Empire State Building for a gorgeous view;. even more beautiful in the evening. - The night lights of New"Yorg created a perfect setting as we got all dressed up to see the Broadway- performance roadwayperformance "into the Woods," which was great. On Friday we saw the Statue of Liberty via the {arid- day we scattered off to shop at Ma- cey's, Tiffanys and Bloomingdales. Saturday was an extremely busy day for everyone. We checked out of our hotels early and headed for the International Festival site. Both the Conccrt Band and the Choir received an "Award of Merit" in the competition! Afterwards there was a banquet held ' at the World Trade Centre Tor all the bands and clfoirs participating. . As midnight came, we had to leave this World City" only to look forward to that long ride home. Finally at 12:30 p.m. qn Supday afternoon we arrived safely in Forest, Ontario. With 72 enthu- siastic music students to look after, our chaperones are to be commend- ed.on a job well done. I think eve- ryone had a great time. Much thanks goes to Mrs. Karin Opper and Mrs. Dave Williams, our musical directors, for a superb job of organization. Congratulations to all who participated! Grand Bend church news By Roberta Walker Catholic news GRAND BEND - May 7 marked the Feast of the Ascension at Im- utaculate Heart of Mary Church on Sunday. father Paul Beck was cele- brant at all Masses. The reader at the 11 a.m. Mass was Jerry Peters, with Roberta Walker as cantor. Eu- charistic ministers were Bill Baltes- sen and John Kelders. Dolores Tighe directed the choir, .which sang "This is My Body" at communion. Fr. Beck took his sermon from Luke's story of the Ascension. When Christ ascended to Heaven, His visible task on earth was ac- complished. Now we must; as the disciples did, carry on, to bear wit- ness to Jesus on earth. Congratulations to Sarah Mi- chielsens and John Carl Smith, who were united in the Holy Sacra ment of Matrimony on Saturday. There was a meeting for high school students of the parish at the home of Father -Beck on Sunday af- ternoon. They viewed two films -. "You Drink, You Drive; You Die" and "Call to Service". The sympathy of the entire parish goes to Mrs. Madelaine Dalton, her children and grandchildren, in the death of Jim Dalton on Sunday morning. The funeral is Wednesday morning at 11 a.m., with mass at .the church followed by interment in Mount Carmel Cemetery. Visita- tion was Monday evening and Tues- day at -Hoffman's Funeral Home in Dashwood. In. CWL news, a group of mem- bers entertained at the Zurich Blue- water Rest Home for the April birthdays. Roberta Walker provided the program, with tape recordings, vocal solos, and violin. She per- formed some of the material from her "Adventures In Music" program for school children. The residents were treated to cake and ice cream by the CWL. Lia Vandenberk, Cathy Vrolyk, Anne Grootjens and Roberta Walker , attended the CWL Diocesan Con- vention, on May 2 and 3 in Lon- don. A report on the convention will be in next week's news. Bible study An inspiring hymn sing opened the Bible Study last Tuesday morn- ing at Sauble Court, with 15 ladies in attendance. Doris Peebles led the discussion as they studied Lesson #8 "How Does God Give Us Con- tentment - No Matter What?", which was based on Philippians 4:10-23. Paul had learned the secret. of -being content in any and every situation, "whether well fed or hun- gry, whether living in plenty or in want" verse 12. He gave Godthe praise and thanks for his content- mens. Ethel Lennox closed with prayer. Another snow bird, Nita Sinclair, has returned to her home in South- cott Pines, and has rejoined the Bible Study Group. Church of God Sunday morning service at the Church' of God began with the singing "I Will Enter His Gates With Thanksgiving." The hymns were led by George Wineg'arden. Pastor Stan Desjardine read from the Old Testament, Isaiah 28:14- 19. Special music was provided by Leeland and Glenda Dcsjardine sing- ing "Someone to Care". The morn- ing message titled "Make Haste to - the Rock" centered around the theme of the firm foundation set up by God, who is Jesus Christ. This can be a secure foundation in life for each individual. The evening service was led by Bethany Desjardinc. Pastor Desjar- dine spoke from Psalm 36, talking about God's great, abundant love for thc world. A time of fellowship was enjoyed after the service. The Beaconatres had a delicious pot -luck supper on Monday, May • 1. Rev. Richard Simpson was their guest speaker. This Sunday, May 14, is Moth- er's Day. There, will be a special service to dedicate the new stained glass window in the- foyer of the church. On Thursday, May 11, there will be a church pot -luck supper with a guest speaker, Rev. James Chimba- lambala, pastor from Tanzania, East Africa. Grand Bend United Church -In the Grand Bcnd United Church, Rev. Ted Smits told the children the talc of a father and son going to town with their donkey. Each traveller they met criticized them "How lazy - How cruel - the son should ride the donkey - they both should ride the donkey.". Fi- nally a traveller said they should carry the poor donkey, and they ac- cidently dropped the heavy animal off a bridge, where it drowned. The moral? "By trying to please every- one, you please no one at all!" The -sermon was taken from Acts 1:11, in honor of Ascension Sun- day, "Men of Galilee, why do you stand looking up to heaven?" Christ has disappeared from their sight, and angels asked the disciples why they kept looking up? They had a lot to do, to found the Church of Christ, and though tempted to keep looking for Him, they had to get on with the business at hand. We too, must go on bravely, even though we- carry the scars, and re- sume out lives. • Next Sunday is Pentecost, there will be a Communion Service and reception of new members in- the church. . Golden Age Club host lunch By Roberta Walker GRAND BEND - Close to 100 attended the noon luncheon last Wednesday at St. John's Hall, host- • ed by the Golden Age Club, with guests attending from Crediton, Ex- Hensa", Zurich and Dash - d. ' The neal was delicious. The daffodils decorating the lunch tables were donatcd by Helen Stur- devant, Ila Kayes, and Thelma Wal., dron. . Everyone was entertained byan outstanding audio-visual presenta- tion given by Mac Campbell, a photographer from Godcrich. The first show was entitled "Autumn Splendor," of Northern Ontario scenery shown on a double screen with a music background. One un- usual picture featured the harvesting of cranberries. During a brcak, Nola Love and Carl Ncibcrgall en- tertained the folks with piano and guitar. The second show was of "Ottawa in All Four Seasons". There were beautiful tulips, the proud RCMP, the Peace Towcr, War Memorial, Houses of Parliament, the Art Cen- tre, 24 Sussex Drive, and lovely sunsets, all acgompanicd'by a com- mentary. Bchie Keyes thanked the guest. A number of door prizes were awarded to Alda Koehler, Velma Russell, and Martha Weigand of Dashwood; Leila Finkbcincr of Ex- eter; Gwen McKellar of Zurich; Ron Seamen of Grand Cove; and Clayton Lovie, Claire Hamilton, Eileen Higgins, and Ron Dann, all of Grand Bcnd. Several other folks received bouquets of daffodils. A- short business meeting was presided afterward, by President Lo - men Gill. Carl Ncibcrgall gave an update on the Tri -County Senior Games (Huron -Penh -Middlesex) be- ing hosted by South Huron. Dates open to go to Huronvicw for the Annual Noon Meal and Program arc June+2,13, and 16. If weather permits, the June meet- ing will be a picnic mcal at 12:30 p.m., held at Catherine Junkers home in Southcott Pines. Please bring your own lawn chair, food and cutlery. The United Senior Cit- izens of Ontario Convention will be held in ThundcrBay in August. It was noted to give a financial do- nation to thc Senior Games. Council briefs GRAND BEND - At their regular meeting last Tuesday afternoon, vil- lage council passed a resolution giving its support to the Chamber of Commerce to look into the for- mation of a business improvement arca They also passed a by-law ap- proving the hiring of three students as parking lot attendants for the summer months. * *- * * *` * In his report, deputy reeve George. Kadlecik said he has been receiving complaints from merchants about the talk of forming a business im- provement area encompassing the whole village. Council had earlier voted to pass a resolution giving its approval for the chamber of com- merce to look into the possibility of forming a BIA in Grand Bend. "This will be bulky and unwieldy and will cause more problems than solve," said Kadlecik. He also said his study of the roped off area at the beach is pro- cceding as planned but added noth- ing will be accomplished for this season. * * * * * * Aftcr a month of trying, -council finallyy has received somc quotes on renovating the bathhouse. Johnson Plumbing, of Grand Bend, submit- ted a quote of S4,756.47, for the work. They claim to bcawarc what work has been done to renovate the bathhouse, but arc not sure what to do if any hidden work should arise later. Council that advised it would like the work. to begin as soon as possible because they would like to have the job finished by the Victor- ia Day weekend. Council also decided to put out tenders to the Bank of Montreal and Toronto Dominion Bank to deter- mine which one would give the lower price for all of the village's business. The village tenders for their business every year. Speaking Spanish - SHDHS students whp attended a Spanish immersion weekend were (back left) Angie Bell, Beth Desjardirle, Michelle Vincent, Louise Aug& Marcie Ellison, Barb Tiernan, Janet Mowat and (front) Jeanette Leibold, Chris Taziar, Marnie Walker,. Darren Boyle, teacher Dianne Heathering ton, Christina Shepherd and Jody Becker. Students By Barbara Tieman BRANTFORD - iHola! Some Spanish students from South Huron District High School and North Park in Brantford spent April 20 to 22 on a Spanish Immersion Week- end in Brantford. The purpose of the retreat was to improve their speaking skills in Spanish, as well as to have lots of fun. When we ar- rived at App's Mill we played some games to get to know each other, followed by a "sing song" at the campfire. The following morning we en- gaged in exercises that quickly woke us up. During the weekend immersed in Spanish different groups prepared Spanish food for all of our meals. Also -on Friday, we made up little skits that were presented that night in front of some visitors. . Mrs. Ankerman, Mrs. Hcathcr- ington's High School Spanish teacher from Toronto was an excit- ing surprise guest. Student teachers Angela D'Ambrosio and Maria de Pace also helped out. In our spare time we could play Spanish board games or many other activities, but we were encouraged to speak Span- ish as much as possible. During the weekend we were re- warded for speaking Spanish with "pretend" money Irom Mrs. Hca- thcrington and Ms. Steward.. This money could be used at an auction which was held on Saturday. We hid on dbjects that we couldn't actu- ally sec and then we had to show the rest of the group what we had bought. The weekend wrapped up with a Kangatoo Court presided over by Mr. Ilcathcrington and a closing ceremony where certificates were presented. We would especially like to thank the EMA Foods in 'Exeter for their generous donation of fruit.