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Home My WebLink AboutTimes Advocate, 1989-12-20, Page 47Alhambra group gets update By Roberta Walker GRAND BEND - Algarva #168, Order of the Alhambra, got an up- date of -the past month's activities. The annual Cash Draw Dance on November 17 was a great success, with better attendance than last year, and Arnold Martens, RR 2, Crediton, was the top prize winner of $2,000. Thanks to Chairman Ca- sey Bax for all his work. The Alhambra Christmas Party on December 3 was fairly well at- tended, in spite of bad weather. Harriet Vanderburgt and Dianne Miller provided musical entertain- ment for the children, with guitar, songs and stories, and were well re- ceived. They'd be happy to enter- tain at other children's parties as well. Santa Claus dropped in for a vis- it, of course, to hand out gifts. The Caravan would like to thank Sir Nobles John Smits and Marty Stokkermans an& their Sultanas, Rita and_ Thea, for organizing the event. On December 9, the Caravan par- ticipated in two new events. The Alhambra provided a Santa Claus and helpers for a Christmas Party for the Handicapped Children of Huron County, in Clinton. Grand Commander Ron Van Bree donated a cheque for $200 to the Huron County Toy Library, to the Family Support Workers there. In Thed- ford, the "People First'' Group held a fund-raiser, their first community dance, open to the public. It was a good first effort, but due to the weather and the Christmas season, was not as well attended as organizers hoped. The next dance will be at a less crowded time, perhaps spring, and the Alhambra will once again assist "People First" in organizing the project. Thanks to all Sirnobles and Sulta- nas who helped with these events, and a Merry Christmas! Lioness Club meets twice - By Roberta Walker GRAND BEND - The Grand Bend Lioness Club had two meet- ings rather close together, keeping members very busy. The November meeting at Sanders -on -:the -Beach i3l featured a "Gold Party" for mem- bers and guests to buy jewelry. They enjoyed a delicious turkey dinner at the restaurant During the business meeting, do- nations were made to Alzheimer's Research; to the Lake Joseph Cen- ter for the Canadian National Insti- tute for the Blind, to the Adopt -a - Dream Program and to the Sun- shine Foundation. On December 14 the Lioness Club met at Gail Simpson's home for a potluck supper, with about 20 in attendance. There was a report from some ladies who went to the Christmas Carol Sing at Grand 3 Cove Estates on December 10. 0 • The Lioness would like to thank the residents .of Grand Cove, who took that opportunity to donate toys o and food for the Christmas baskets to needy families. Thanks to all _ (those who supported the Lioness by 0 ordering cheese, the cheese has ar- rived and been distributed. Donations to the Lioness Christ- mas baskets have been coming in steadily from churches and clubs and generous individuals. There is even a drop-off spot in the lobby of the Thirsty 'Fox Restaurant, filling up a toy box there. The Lioness are now packing the baskets and will be distributing them to needy families on Satur- day, with the assistance of the Li- .ons Club. Thursday, January 25, will be the next meeting, a potluck supper at the Legion Hall at 7 p.m. All senior •s citizens are invited, as guests of the f I, o Lioness - please R.S.V.P. if you plan to attend. The Lioness Club needs some new members, to continue all their community work. Please consider o joining this great organization in °• 1990. Sensory Poem By Elishia Levasseur ° Grade 7 McCurdy PS O Sleigh bells ringing in the•sky St. Nick pulling on the rein ing Our early Christmas dinner cook- , The candy cane I just ate • The heat of the fire place on my hoes as I fall asleep Christmas Eve. • 1une dazzling star j guided the Wise Men to Our Saviour on that holy night. so long ago. May the eternal radiance of this Hallowed season guide you to peace and contentment.1 . • g Reverent thanks. • 1 SHERWOOD (EXETER) LTD. 1 1 150 Thames Road, E., Exeter 235-0743 ,„61,L_* ''+►e•�" 'rte4Vvaibill/0:11V;) 14,1,i(:. '4V( operating from the OLCO Gas Bar Woodham 0 °o The management and staff at MTS Farm Supplies Inc. wish all our cus- tomers the merriest Christmas and the Happiest of New Years. Its been. our pleasure to serve you. MTS FARM SUPPLIES INC. and ° IN EXETER On Hwy. 83 at 215 Pickard Rd. sib• Le 229-8000 235-2808 (44AW•-: PA 07.0/W*,(% ouionis Born A Blessed Spirit touches heaven and earth recalling a miraculous story of Love and Birth. In reverence we pray for your happiness and say thanks for the gift of you' friendship. Times -Advocate, December 20, 1989 @47 Dashing through the snow - Whipple Tree Farms on highway 21 just south of the Pinery Park was offer- ing sleigh rides through the back woods Sunday, just in time to get people in the Christmas mood. Many people from all over took advantage of the cool weather to take the half-hour ride. A Beaver visit By Roberta Walker GRAND BEND - The First Grand Bend Beavers ended their season with a very special visitor. Santa Claus popped in for a wee visit ,and took time to talk to each of the Beavers and give them a lit- tle gift. The Beavers all thanked Santa by reciting their Promise. Bubbles (Marlene Lane) thanked Santa for taking a few minutes out of his busy schedule, and she presented him with a cheese basket to take home to share with Mrs. Claus and his elves. Before Santa left, he dropped off some presents for the Cubs, as well. Then the Beavers enjoyed cookies and drinks provided by Mrs. Janice Oke. Th'; First Grand Bend Cubs have been busy working on their "green star" tying knots, discussing' the founder of Boy Scouts; Lord Ba- den-Powell, and learning !to read road maps and compasses. The boys abandoned their studies on Thursday for a bit of outdoor fun, games in the snow at night, complete with flashlight! They came back inside to warm up with refreshments and found the presents Santa had left the Cubs the night before. Just a reminder that Cubs will be on Monday nights instead of Thurs- days, starting on January 8, 1990, same time and place, Grand Bend School, 6:30 to 8 p.m. At this time I would like to wish everyone a very merry Christmas and a healthy New Year. Yours in Scouting, "Bubbles" Marlene Lane r• Our warmest wishes for a safe, happy holiday season aryl prosperity and peace in the next year and always. We look forward to serving you in 1990 FROM THE MANAGEMENT, STAFF AND DIRECTORS 'OF EXETER DISTRICT CO-OP ERRY CHRISTMAS & A HAPPY NEW YEAR II a Thank you for your patronage in 1989 We look forward to serving you in 1990 C.G. Iarm Limited Sales and Sorvlc• - Repair Phon• 236-4934 236-4321 Box 39, 22 Main Str•ot E., Zurich Ont. • Mr►ain411•40.naraw 0wr11w►611.a11.w.aW►Wellitewr►aW►gw 011.11116, 1 • . During the holiday season more than ever, our thoughts turn gratefully, to those who have made our progress possible. In this spirit we say, simply but sincerely,(Tkank, you and Best TVishes for the Holiday Season and a Happy New year. BILL, BOB, & STAFF ,:miii; vii a mh roll FARM EQUIPMENT LTD. = Exeter — Dashwood m hii.1111ii11 r• Our warmest wishes for a safe, happy holiday season aryl prosperity and peace in the next year and always. We look forward to serving you in 1990 FROM THE MANAGEMENT, STAFF AND DIRECTORS 'OF EXETER DISTRICT CO-OP ERRY CHRISTMAS & A HAPPY NEW YEAR II a Thank you for your patronage in 1989 We look forward to serving you in 1990 C.G. Iarm Limited Sales and Sorvlc• - Repair Phon• 236-4934 236-4321 Box 39, 22 Main Str•ot E., Zurich Ont. • Mr►ain411•40.naraw 0wr11w►611.a11.w.aW►Wellitewr►aW►gw 011.11116, 1 •