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HomeMy WebLinkAboutTimes Advocate, 1989-10-11, Page 25Student council - Pictured here is the Grand Bend Public School 1989/90 Student Council and class reps. Front row, (left to right), Jennifer Shergold, Trent Stellingwerff (president), Josh Vermeulen (vice president), Teresa Petch (treasurer), Lisa Tumbull (secretary). Back row, (l -r), Jeremy Wilde, Troy Stelling werff, Jonathan Lovie, Kevin Shepherd, Sean Maguire. WI Christmas Craft Day Oct. 26 By Roberta Walker GRAND BEND - The frost may or may not be on the pumpkin but the color is beautiful on the trees, in shades of russet and gold, just in time for Thanksgiving. There is nothing so rewarding as a stroll down country lanes this time of. year in the crisp air beneath a pew- ter sky' flecked by marshmallow clouds. Your senses can drink in all those glorious colors to store away against the drab grey days of No- vember, before the leaves fall. Hope everyone had a happy Thanksgiving! A number of Senior citizens from the Grand Bend area enjoyed a bus trip to Toronto last week. They toured Toronto Harbour in a glass topped boat and dined at the Habour Castle revolving restau- rant. Grand Bend Women's Institute will be sponsoring a Christmas Craft Day on October 26 at the United Church from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. This Christmas, give gifts ,of good taste from your kitchen. There are lots of simple and inex- pensive ideas for you to discover; creative ideas to keep your gift giv- ing within your budget. Therewill be a collection of sweet and savory morsels to tempt any palate. Join in this evening of fun, an early -bird introduction to Christmas crafts, with lots of door prizes, recipes and treats. Gwen Dykeman of Centralia College will act as instructor. If you wish to register call, Doris Be- stard (238-2754) or Jeanne Kading (238-2771) by October 20. Cub Scout news By Roberta Walker GRAND BEND - There was a meeting for parents and leaders of the Grand Bend Beavers and Cubs last October 4 in the Grand Bend School. In conjunction with Farm - er's Market Day in Grand Bend on October 14, the Beavers and Cubs will he holding their annual fund raiser Apple Day. Residents are asked to be generous when they see the youngsters around town on Saturday as this money is used toward outings dur- ing the year, and badges required for the cubs. On Wednesday, October 18, new Cub Scouts will be presented with their scarves at official Investment Ceremonies of Wolf Cubs, from 6:30 to 8 p.m. at the Grand Bend. School. On Saturday, . October 21, the Grand Bend Beavers will be visiting the famof Philip Walker, for a na- ture walk and cider making. A Cub hike is planned for October 28 in the Pinery Park from 10 to 2 p.m. on Saturday. The next parents meet- ing will be November 8 in the Le- gion Hall at 8 p.m. - They really are "busy as beavers"! Granton residents on .the move By Muriel Lewis GRANTON - Mr. and Mrs. El- mer Harlton recently spent ten days on a trip to Visit their son-in-law and daughter Terry and Winnie (Harlton) Denison in San Antonio, Texas. Thanksgiving guests on Sunday with Nora Wissel were Mr. and Mrs. Allan Wissel and Scott and Fred Allan. A number of Granton area people attended the turkey supper at Wes- ley United Church last Wednesday Margaret Oakley recently spent a month with family and friends in Nova Scotia. Congratulations to George and Audrey Westman on the birth of their grandchild Sara -beth Westman on October 5, a 'daughter for Alex and Donna. Edna and Mary Wallis enjoyed a five day colour tour of Vermont re- cently. A Thanksgiving Harlton family gathering was held at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Jim Harding on Mon- day. Mr. and Mrs. Emerson Wallis spent the Thanksgiving weekend with son Kevin, Linda and Keith Wallis at Maidstone. John Herbert was home for Thanksgiving with his grandparents Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Hodgins. VIP School Grand Bend.Public- chobi recently` -completed ii 'v it (Value Influences and Peers) program for the grade 5-6 ". the assistance of the loci-QPP. This program allows < N., ,s confront problems they face As adolestents. Showing 'r ` his 1 sh irr - from the program is Jeremy Wilde, front, Terry Divine from the U ' Bonnie Durcharme from the Lioness Club who helped, pay for the shirt and teacher David Douglas. S'!iooI VIP program - ► the 1988-89 sch irand Bend Public Schox,. ' i, .s sem (1 V.I.P. pro- gram fui (irade 5-6 students. This program, Values, Influences and Peers, allows students to con- front and discuss issues that all ad- olescents face. With the assistance of the O.P.P., in this case Consta- ble Terry Devine, the classroom teacher, Mr. David Douglas, pre- sented 12 lessons over a six-week , period. Such issues as peer pressure, drug concerns, social interactions, family dynamics and self-esteem arc discussed in the comfortable classroom setting. With this ammunition, the stu- dents will be better equipped to meet negative influences in socie- ty. The Grand Bend Lioness Club as- sisted with the purchase of T-shirts for the 25 participants in the pro- gram. At St. Thomas' Anglican Church on Sunday, October 8, Rev. Bever- ley Wheeler celebrated the Eucharist and spoke about a trusting more confident Christian faith increased by a discipline of prayer. The les- sons were read by Scott Hodgins and the minister. At Granton United Church on Sunday Rev. Bruce Pierce entitled his sermon A lesson in Thanksgiv- ing - Blessed be His Name. The les- sons were from Numbers 10 and Luke 17. Paula Wallis was the bulletin steward. Rev. Pierce baptized Dana Loreen, daughter of Raymond and Pennie McRobert. U.C.W. Unit one met at Amelia Jame - son's home on Thursday afternoon, October 5. A hymn was sung and president Doreen McRobert gave the lesson thoughts on "Can you afford it" based on Proverbs 16, verses 20 to 24. She also gave a program presentation on Thanks- giving. The business discussion included plans for the bazaar in October and the Thespian Choir in November At the close of the meeting, supper was served by the hostess. Unit 3 met at Joan Hayden's home on Tuesday evening, October 3. April Bryan and Joan Hayden convened the program when the group listened to a tape of Susan Druxler entitled the Perfect Image. Susan speaks about her own life and how losing weight changed her way of living. President Margaret Bryan led the business when plans were complet- ed for the October 21 bazaar. Lunch was served by Elizabeth . Garrett and Ruth Coo1c,._ ;�,,, av".nf garrtes- ,.s 1� - ft}ui -w . tiu>:;te ry ` ha eid—et atrble C.nwor once a Dann on Thursday evening, Octo- month, beginning on October 26, ber 5. The leader Marilyn Hum- from 2-4 p.m. Ron Dann will be phrey opened with Psalm 47 and a making arrangements for another meditation on being thankful and "leisure" or amateur status bowling expressing thanks. team to join those on the "Senior Betty Dann read an article about_.Game&" bowling -team. The Woin the Puritans and closed with _en's Institute will be- catering the prayer. Each one present told about Christmas Dinner party for the sen - something for which they were iors at the December 6 meeting. tnaniuui. Times -Advocate, October 11, 1989 PagO 26 News from Grand Bend churches By Roberta Walker GRAND BEND - Seventeen la- dies attended the Bible study and coffee hour la.st Tuesday morning at Sauble Court Lounge. Eleanor Durie called the meeting to order and they opened with a lively hymn sing. They continued their studies from the book "Women Who Believed in God". They stud- ied about Rahab and Mary Magde- lene. Rahab and her household were the only ones saved from destruc- tion in the whole city of Jericho. She said "Our God is the Su- preme God of Heaven," and by faith Rahab believed in God and His Power. Mary Magdelene was a faithful follower of Jesus, after Je- sus had cast seven devils out of her. In those days, Jewish culture did not permit women to learn from Rabbis. Grand Bend United Church GRAND BEND - Pastor Colin Stover was in charge of the Sunday morning service at Grand Bend United Church. The sermon was "Stop and Smell the Flowers" which was based on Jesus' encounter with the ten lepers in Luke 17:11-19, while each leper was graced with a blessing from God when healed, only one re- turned to praise God and give thanks. We, like that one man who re- turned, are also graced by God's blessings and those blessings be- come deeper and richer when we, like him, also praise and thank God. So we should focus our energies on giving God praise and thanks to receive a deeper blessing. The Sarnia-Lambton Health Unit wishes to do a "Seniors Health Pro- motion Survey" to examine the health behaviour of peoplee 55 or over. The interview will take one hour of time. If you wish you may add your name to a list that people will be se- lected from, at random, and confi- dentially (your name will not ap- pear on the questionnaire). You may not be selected, but many names are needed to ensure ran- domness. If you want to help, just phone your name, address and telephone number to Mrs. Mary Feniak at 344-5293 or 344-5254. Please do it soon; the interviews begin at the end of. October. Catholic News GRAND BEND - The altar was beautifully decorated for Thanksgiv- ing Day by CWL member Margaret Schooley at Immaculate Heart of Mary church. Father Paul Beck was Golden Agers entertain guests By Roberta Walker GRAND BEND - More than 30 members of the Grand Bend Golden Age Club met on October 4 at St. John's Anglican Church Hall. Pres- ident Loreen Gill opened with a pocm of thanksgiving and intro- duced five guests from Pine View Trailer Park who are interested in becoming new members. The Fall Rally will be October. 18 at Blyth; anyone interested may phone Nola Lova or Loreen Gill. Ron Dann introduced a group of gentlemen from Grand Cove Estates who perform "Barbershop Quartet" material. They sang very well to- gether after receiving rave reviews from their recent "carousel" revue. Plans were made for the Farmer's Market on October 14. There will be a booth set up in Beulah Holt's front yard with crafted items, bak- ing and white elephant "treasures". Congratulations to Jim and Alma Prance on their 70th Wedding Anni- versary. There will be an Open House at the United Church in their honour on Saturday at the United Church, where they'll receive flow- ers from the Golden Agers. The Club will be trying a "Fun During the business, discussion tit the bazaar was the priority. Mrs. /ann read a poem entitled anion and Mrs. Humphrey served lunch. Unit five met at the home of Florence Bryan on Tuesday after- noon, October 3 commencing with a pie dessert and beverage served by the hostess. In the absence of the president, Mary Wallis chaired the meeting, opening with a poem "Hymn of Praise'. Psalm 23 was read, also a reading Harvest of Light and the hymn Come ye Thankful People was read in unison. The general meeting program on October 12 and the bazaar on the 21st were discussed. Mrs. Wallis closed the meeting with a reading "Summer now is Ended" and the Lord's Prayer was offered in uni- son. celebrant at all weekend Masses. Plus a special Mass of Thanksgiv- ing on Monday at 10 a.m. The reader for the 11 a.m. Mass was Mary Fran Gaiser, joined by Philip Walker to serve as Eucharis- tic Ministers during Communion. Roberta Walker was Cantor, and Dolores Tighe directed the choir in two communion hymns, "Come With Me Into the Fields" and "Thank You Lord". In his sermon, Father Beck spoke of the celebration of weddings and anniversaries as a symbol of faith- fulness over the many years. "The upright man will live by his faith- fulness" and such people will often say they had done so more than their.duty. Bishop's Campaign envelopes have been sent out to support the work of the Diocese and our pastor encourages generosity, to meet our parish assessment. Grade 10 religious instruction will begin at St. Boniface school in Zurich; for all high school students interested in this accredited course. A C.O.R. weekend for young peo- ple will be held from Friday No- vember 17 to Sunday November 19 at St. Robert's School in London. Thanks to all CWL ladies who at- tended the Ecumenical service last week at Greenway Church. Don't forget the CWL Penny Sale at St. Peter's hall in St. Joseph on Octo- ber 22 at 7 p.m. The next CWL meeting will be October 16 in the Alhambra Hall, beginning with a rosary and rolling pennies for thefisk=Qmi Missions. The business meeting begins at 8:30 p.m. and don't forget to bring your pennies. Ecumenical Service GRAND BEND - A Thanksgiv- ing Ecumenical Service was held at Greenway United Church on Octo- ber 2. Hostess Iva Lagerwerf wel- .comed the ladies who attended, from various area churches. Marlene Tur- ner provided piano accompaniment for the hymns. From the United Church at Grand Bend, Sue McKa,y and Carrie Eddy performed the duet "Come to God's Temple," accompanied by pianist Irene Kennedy. Millie Dcsjardine was the soloist from Church of God, singing "To God be the Glo- ry" (Tribute) also accompanied by Mrs. Kennedy. Representing the CWL ladies of Immaculate Heart of Mary, Roberta Walker gave two readings on "Friends" and "Thank You God, For Colour" from a book by Marjorie Holmes. Maida Gaiser from Dash- wood ashwood United gave a reading "Why Should I Be Grateful?" About $90 were collected from ARC Aid in London to help the un- derprivileged. Guest speaker was Mrs. Millie Mathers from Parkhill of the Pinery Baptist Church. She spoke on the theme of John 4, the tale of Jesus and the Samaritan Women at the well, titled Jesus Holds the Keys to a person's Inner- most Needs." Barriers of race, sex, caste and morals separated them, but Jesus still spoke to her. After the service, the ladies ad- journed for refreshments and a social time of Christian fellowship. 70 years. 70th anniversary - James and Alma Prance of Grand Bend cele- brated a rare moment on Saturday when they met with friends and relatives who came to mark the couple's 70th anniversary. The pair were married in the Grand Bend United Church manse in 1919 by Rev. Carrier and they have lived in the village since 1936. "It seems like a long time, but it goes quite quickly," said Alma. The Prances have one daughter, Irene Desjardine, eight - randchildren, 13 great-grandchildren, and two great -great grand- children. 1 All about crokinole GRAND BEND -•The game of crokinole which was invented more than 110 years ago is gaining popu- larity after a drop for a few years in the 1950's. . Thellwsl rgence of crokinole is due Bart to the icseai'c`fi `rr ' i"it`' siasm of a Lucan area man. Wayne Kelly has spent a lot of time over the past three years in re- search and found the first board sur- faced in Perth county in 1875. It was made by Echardt Whettlaufer, a wagonmaker and painter for his five- year-old soh: The original board 'now is in the Joseph Schneider 4. Haus Museum in Kitchener. Kelly has the world's largest col- lection of crokinole boards, now more than 60 in total. He has also written The Crokinole Book which is available at Western Ontario He will be in Grand Bend on Sunday, October 15 from 2 to 4 p.m. at The Book Store at 21 Main street to not only autograph his book, but answer any ques- tions on the. subject. it you have an old crokinole board and want to know how old it is, bring it along. Piano dedicated at Cromarty CROMARTY - A highlight in the life of Cromarty Presbyterian Church occurred this year with the purchase and dedication of a piano to be used in the church auditori- um. The Dedication Service began with an organ and piano prelude by Betty Lou Norris, organist, and Carol Ann Scott, assistant organist, on the piano. The hymns were sung accompa- nied by Betty Lou on the organ and Eva Laing on the piano. Jean Carey gave a short history of the purchase of the piano and Trevor Elliott handed the scissors to Mrs. Evelyn Horne, who cut the ribbon. Mrs. Horne is a former organist who left a sum of money to the church to be used for a piano fund. Mrs. Horne then played the beau- tiful "Bless this House" on the pia- no. Trevor and Sarah Elliott and Carrah Templeman then favoured us with piano solos. A mixed quar- tette of Marie Chessell, Cathy Elli- ott, Christopher Scott and Hugh Norris sang 'Cling to the Bible, My Boy". The Junior Choir sang "Jesus Bids us Shine", and the Senior Choir sang "In My Heart there Rings a Melody". An orchestra with Karen Miekle on, guitar, Hugh Norris on banjo, - Ivan Norris on violin, Eva Laing on ,piano, and Betty Lou Norris on or- gan, played several sacred numbers to wind up a very musical Dedica- tion Service. A social time was en- joyed by all in the basement follow- ing the service. About town Sunday dinner guests with Lyla Rader were Jim and Linda Coates, Mississauga; Dale and Lisa Carter, Elora; David and Patricia Kirk, London; Ray, Gail, Sarah and Mcl- onie Radcr, St. Marys; Donald, Karen, Scot and Andrea Rader, Zu- rich and Clarence and Laurccn Deibel, Exeter.