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HomeMy WebLinkAboutTimes Advocate, 1991-04-03, Page 5CQMM 1 JWTTY Annual dart banquet held at Bend By Roberta Walker GRAM BEND - Awards were presented at the annual dart banquet celebrating another successful win- ter season for area dart fans. The trophy for high average for the whole season was presented to Ron Crown and Lou Hamilton. Rick Tiedeman got the high take-out with 140 points, and Emma Cou- chyet won it for the ladies with 81. Dick McLeod got highest score with 160, and Sheila Tiedeman won it for the ladies with 168, beating the guys. Jim O'Neil got most take outs with 120, and Shirley Leather - land got 58. Most fust place wins go to Jim O'Neil and Jean Ellison. Most second place finishes go to Ron Crown and Sheila Tiedeman. Perfect attendance goes to Rick Cross, Marilyn Hutchinson, Paula Cormier and Jack Hoffman. The all - season totals for Bullseye take-outs went to Bob Chapdelaine, Jim O'Neil, Ken Hudson, Ron Crown, and Sheila Tiedeman. A hearty thank you goes to the Legion La- dies for a delicious roast beef dinner served to the hungry crowd at the banquet. Afterwards, members en- joyed an entertaining night of sports with card games and yes, most darts! The meat raffle was held on Thursday this week, instead of Good Fnday. Winners were : Mary Lou White, Chuck Howard, Bob Brown (who won twice), and Ed Chamberlain, The Mystery draw was won by Mike Hoffman, visit- ing son of Comrades Jack and Pat Hoffman of Branch #498. Thanks to Comrades Jack and Pat for a deli- cious pot of hearty bean soup, served to the hungry crowd during the raffle. Hope everyone had a happy Easter, and the Easter bunny's treats didn't leave young- sters with too much of a tummy- ache. It certainly was a snowy, cold Easter this year - all the new Easter outfits were hidden under coats. The cool weather didn't stop the children from attending the annual Easter egg hunt at Lambton Heri- tage Museum on Saturday morn- ing. Over 250 excited kids swarmed over the museum grounds in search of eggs hidden by the sponsors, the Port Franks Optimists. There were prizes awarded for the Easter bonnet contest, the prettiest and the funni- est. A huge Easter bunny did make , his appearance, to the delight of all and there were hay wagon rides drawn by a team of bona.. It was a great family outing to celebrate Easter. The Grand Bend Chamber of Commerce is having a general meeting on April 9 at 7:30 p.m. in the Village office council cham- ber.s All interested parties are wel- come to attend Grand Bend Nursery School is hosting an Open House on Wed- nesday, May 1 from 7 to 9 p.m. in the United Church basement. Reg- istration for next September will be held on May 9, Thursday from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. Quite a few stores re -opened in time for Easter weekend like Clinchers and Periwinkles and a new clothing store, Randi's Fash- ions, on Highway 21. Crescent Cafe, a favorite lunch place for seniors, is on Wednes- day, April 10. It will be open Wed- nesday to Sunday from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. The two book stores re -opened this weekend Saga -Bound, the for- mer Book Store owned by Marsha Lemon, has been totally renovated�� by new owner Louise Hoffman of Exeter. Hoffman was the former owner of MacPherson's Restaurant in Port Franks. The store primarily offers new hard -cover and soft cov- er books, from classics and refer- ence to best selling fiction and science fiction. There's a children's section of books and toys, a selec- tion of games and an assortment of greeting cards. It's much more open and airy inside the store, since the interior walls were re- moved. "Between the Lines" owned by Kevin Sib has also undergone more of a variety store. They offer the moat extensive selection of Magazines in the area, and 4 wide variety of 'newspapers as well. There are used books, a wide as- sortment of children's literature and games. This year they'll take ad- vantage of their location so near the main beach by also selling can- dy. pop, and cigarettes, plus fire- works, with longer hours for open- ing. For all those fishermen out there, the annual Grand Bend Sal- mon Derby is coming, from May 4-12. 4 , I It •1 Palm -Passion Sunday well -attended LUCAN - Palm -Passion Sunday service was well attended with Palm leaves handed out to worshippers as they arrived. Greeters were Alice and Kermit Thompson. Reverend Steve Shelstad and Reverend Susan Shelstad conducted Holy Commun- ion. Servers were Rob Brady, Dale Froats, Marj Parks and Sue Barr. The Dorcas Unit of the UCW met on Tuesday afternoon. The meeting opened with a sing song of hymns all about Jesus. The study of Gos- pel Culture and Media, took the form of story callings of Jesus. On Wednesday afternoon the UCW ca- tered to the lunch following the fu- neral service of the late Mrs. Vera Neil of Rochester, Michigan. The Friendshiop Unit UCW met on Wednesday night. The theme for the devotion was "Joy!" Terri McRoberts, from "Creative Affairs" demonstrated the art of flower ar- ranging making a beautiful Easter arrangement with fresh spring flow- ers. During the business, the up- coming church_ supper, catering for two weddings in August plus a 60th wedding anniversary in June was discussed. New banners have been displayed recently in the sanctury. UCW members, Gwen Grose and Marj Park made two in the Lenten colour of purple, depicting the cross and the crown of thorns embroidered in gold. Marg McRoberts and Kit Hearn used the Easter symbols on a gold background for their banner. These ladies are to be commended for their special handiwork. There are more banners in the making for the different seasons to come. The Fellowship group held their meet- ing on Wednesday evening with Wes Stanley speaking on his recent trip to Haiti where he was involved in getting a generator hooked up to a well so fresh water could be ob- tained. It was very frustrating work with some parts missing so the: job wasn't accomplished before it WAS time to leave for home. However, he did help to put a new roof on a school while he was there. During the business the group set a date for their garage sale and will also be in charge of the coffee hour on April 7th. On Maundy Thursday evening a pot luck supper was held in the Clandeboye Room followed with Communion by Intinction, con- ducted by Reverend Steve and Re- verend Susan Shelstad. Good Friday service was held at 8:30 a.m. Lay Readers, Phyllis and Rob Brady, assisted the ministers. Linda Froats sang a lovely solo. Following the service the youth group served a delicious breakfast to the many ear- ly worshippers. On Easter Sunday the chimes rang out from the bell tower and Easter lilies adorned the altar. The Anglican Lenten study held By Muriel Lewis GRANTON - Mr. and Mrs. Ross Westman were vacationing last week in Tennessee and North Caro- lina. Get well wishes to Florence Rid- dell who has been a patient in St. Marys Memorial Hospital since Saturday. .Larry Lewis of London spent Ester at his home in the village. The Anglican Lenten study was held at the rectory in Kirkton on Tuesday, March 26, when the viewed the film King of Give Yourself a Break series at the United Church was wound up with a Sedar Supper led by Pastor Normalie Voakes on Monday, March 25. Easter Sunday guests with Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Hodgins and John were Mr. and Mrs. Gary Waugh, Lois and Helen Herbert, John Hodgins and Rod Johnston, all of London, and Terry Playford and Andrew of Waterloo. At the St. Thomas' Anglican church on Easter Sunday, March 31, Rev. Beverley Wheeler's mes- sage was on the assurance of the gift of faith. The lessons were read by Muriel Lewis and the minister. Special music was provided in an anthem by the choir entitled This is Easter Morn with solo part by Mel- anie Beatson. A number from the St. Thomas' Church congregation attended the Maundy Thursday evening parish service at St. Pauls church m Kirk - ton. The Good Friday parish service was held in the evening at dr: St. Thomas' Anglican church, led by the Rev. Beverley Wheeler. At the Easter Sunrise service at the Granton United Church on Sun- day morning, Easter gratings were given by Bob Pincombe, an Easter Exercise by the class of Ann Ga- ren and Linda Blom, a meditation on the meaning of Easter by Diane Dietrich, the message by Ruth Cook prayer by John McColl, and scripture lesson by Pastor Nomnalie Voakes. Special music was provid- ed in a solo "Morning has Broken" by Jenny Blake, and anthems enti- tled My Lord What a Morning, the Mighty Triumph, I believe in Mira- cles, and Sing and Rejoice. A breakfast followed in the lower church hall and the Masonic Hall. A Good Friday Tennebrae eve-. ning service was held at Granton United Church for the pastoral charge. The lessons were read by Becky Bryan, Ginger McColl, Peter Blom, Allan McRobert, Murray Fraser, Mary Waters and Amelia Jameson. Reflections on each of the lessons were given by Pastor Normalie Voakes. Two anthems "The man on the cross" and "For all My Sin" were sung by the choir and a sob you There?" by Madeline Hardie. society welcomes 10 newcomers By Vanessa Cook HENSALL - On Monday, March 18, the Hensel' and Distrix Horti- cultural Society held their meeting. It was new membership night and the society welcomed 10 new mem- bers into their group. Guest smoker for the evening was Shirley Robin- son from St. Thomas, who has judged at the annual flower show on several occasions. Robinson re- viewed the list of entries for the show, made some - recommenda- tions for some variation and then proceeded to danonsuaoe the art of water viewing. While she made it look easy we realized the talent in- volved in such a demonstration. Prior to concluding the meeting a tour of the Lake Haat Water Sup- ply Plant was planned for the MaAnyone interestedy invited conttact a member of the 'aHrticulhiral Society far further de - The winners at the Hensall Sen- iors card party were Miry Broad - foot, Gaven McKellar, Ricky Bell, Oulii) It's neat to PltcMln! Sadie Hoy. Lones hand winners were Joyce Willett and Emma Campbell. Winners of the draw were Evelyn Glynn, Genie Moir, Mary AnitaB Bengoughh� Campbell, Hugh McKay. Lucky cup winner was Stewart Blackwell. The high six game winners in • shuffleboard were Hugh McKay with a score of 472, Pearl McK�with a score of 471, Alice with a score of 434, Lorna Spencer with a score of 415 and John Pepper with a score of 392. Shuffleboard is every Tuesday at 1:00 p.m. CONVERT NOW .To a New Lennox Gas Fumace - With or Without Central Air Conditioning - And Make No Payment until September, 91 !!! mks LENNOX IMrOirtirleaiet BAILEY'S OF HENSALL LTD. Highway 14, Hensall 262-2020 Subject to credit approval. ti church was -filled with families and friends. Fred and Beth Cowdrey and girls, greeted the people. _ It was a special intergenerational service with the children remaining in thectuary for the entire ser- vice. Rosin= Barr, playing the pi- ano► joined organist, Chris Punter, for the hymns. The choir sang, "He Lives", and in place of the ser- mon a drama "The Ladybug and the Caterpillar," was presented by Jen- ny Dudleigh and Naomi Shelstad. The setting of the drama took place in a flower garden where the lady- bug and the caterpillar were friends. The caterpillar disappeared, much to the sorrow of her friend, only to emerge from her cocoon a few days later as a beautiful butterfly, sym- bolizing the joy of new life and helping us to understand the Joy of Easter through the resurrection of Christ. Flowers in the church were in loving memory of the late Cliff Culbert, Wilmer Blake and Mrs. Jean Ainslie. Upcoming - is the beef supper on April 11, to be held at the Lu - can Community Centre from 5 - 7 p.m. The quilters have a quilt in at the church this weer and would appre- ciate some help. Also - a reminder of the Red Cross Blood Clinic on Thursday April 4, 5 - 9 p.m. at the Lucan Community Centre. Tknes-Ad a cete, April 3,1991 Nutrition is the key - Centrally College of Agriculture and Technolo- gy food prep specialist Deb Campbell (let) is seen here sharing a laugh with Lir Herman of Clinton. Nine people took part In a nutri- tion utstion tour at Darling's Food Market in Exeter, Tuesday. 7_� Hensall CIvIc Corner Village of Hensall Municipal Student Awareness Program Duration: April 29 to August 30, 1991 Location: Hensall Municipal Office A university or college student, who is currently enrolled in and will be returning in September to studies in •business, public administration, economics, political science, law or computer science is required at the Hensall Municipal Office. Ideally, the candidate will have basic typing and accounting. Computer experience and the ability to communicate with the public are also assets. Please reply with resume by Friday, April 12, 1991 to the under- signed. ' Luane F. 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