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Home My WebLink AboutTimes Advocate, 1991-09-11, Page 9COMMl JN1TY Times -Advocate, September 11, 1991 Page 9 Village honours lake swimmer GRAND BEND - Saturday after- noon, the Grand Bend Cruising Club hosted a thank -you reception for the organizers and crews of the four boats which paced Dick Kloss during his marathon swim across tie lake two weeks ago. The Parkhill man crossed Lake Huron from Port Sanilac, Michigan to the Pinery in choppy and some- times stormy waters. The swim was also a fundraiser for the new Dick Kloss, Lake Huron marathon swimmer was presented From left are Bert Kloss, Dick Kloss, Grand Bend councillor with a village flag and a plaque on Saturday afternoon at a re- Bill Uniac, and reeve Bruce Woodley. ception for him and his family, his boat crews and organizers. Grand Covers prepare annual show By Roberta Walker GRAND BEND - The Grand Cove Players are into their final re- hearsals for "Encore, Broadway", ready for public consumption on September 16-17 at the Grand Bend Legion Hall. Doors open at 7 p.m. for early birds who want to get a good seat. The legion is also selling tickets, and all the proceeds from the September 17 perfor- mance will be donated to the new Grand Bend Public Library fund. This talented, energetic group of thespians have produced a new va- riety show each year, writing, act- ing, directing, scenery, costumers and all that goes with such a pro- duction. Each show has been a de- light, and the community is looking forward to another winning perfor- mance. Get your tickets early - it's always SRO. The Grand Bend Nursery School is still taking registrations or call 238-5585. The Starlight Drive -In is still open for busines on weekends, so you haven't missed a chance to see a movie under the stars yet this sea- son. Huron Country Playhouse has closed for the summer after another successful season, but Blyth Festi- val is still open for pe fotinanoes. The new Blyth play "Cornflower Blue" by Kelly Rebar will be going on tour throughout Ontario begin- ning September 17, and lasting un- til the end of October. It will then go on tour in Manitoba until De- cember 1. Registration for Grand Bend and area Scouts was on September 10, Tuesday, from 7 to 8 p.m. The girls registered at the Anglican Church and the boys at the Grand Bend school, where the groups will be having their meetings for the rest of the year. If you missed prelimi- nary registration, Zelda Inthout is leader of the Pathfinders, Josie Brittain is the leader of the Guides, Margrit Breuer heads the Brownies and Valerie Martins leads the youngest group, the Sparks. You may call Breuer at 238-5119 for further information. For the boys, Larry Parks is the leader for the Cubs and Marlene Lane heads the Beavers, or call Lane at 238-2899. Scouts and Guides organizations can provide a wealth of experiences in devel- oping skills, training, leadership, having fun and deepening friend- ships for your son or daughter. They also need assistants and vol- unteer parents to support these worthwhile programs - think Grand Bend church plans for new hall GRAND BEND - A growing par- ish requires more space, and paster Father Paul Beck of Immaculate Heart of Mary Church in Grand Bend, is planning the new parish hall to accommodate such growth. Designs are being drawn up for a parish hall adjacent to and connect- ed to the church building. 1t will be used for meetings, and Sunday school during Masses, youth in- structions and other counselling or teaching functions connected with the parish. The Order of Alhambra thanks the parish communities for their generousity - their annual collecLIMARZIPorr /461K - tion raised almost $2200, from Grand Bend and Forest at the La- bour Day weekend Masses. All funds raised go towards their chari- ty work with the mentally handi- capped of the community. Bible Explorers meet on Tuesday mornings at 10 a.m. at the home of Ed Tighe in the Beach O'Pines sub- division. Everyone is welcome as Father Beck leads the group in an exploration of Scripture. --Ten new candidates foi the priesthood have signed up from London Diocese at St. Peter's Sem- inary in London for the 1991 term. FRESH COUNTRY 1 29 BUNS Do: w•Vi DELICIOUS VEGGIE - 1.29 7 BREAD 440,oat THIS WEEK'S SPECIALS Tasty CHOP SUEY LOAF $2.29 Wholesome OATMEAL MUFFINS 6 for $1.99 BISMARK DONUTS 6 for $1.99 Prices in effect 't0 September 14th TastyNu ('hecsc 1loose rt W' hav,• ., v. t, or CANADIAN and IMPORTED CHEESES ON The Atnr Old Wits 8 Coloured Cheddar $4.99 Ib. Marble Cheese $3.9916. 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"As a medical doctor...and there were two of us on board...I can' be- lieve Dick did it," said Dr. Peter Englert at the reception. "I can't think of any one event that could have brought as much positive reflection on the village," said Grand Bend councilor Bill Uniac before he presented Kloss and his wife Bert with a plaque and flag from the village for their con- tribution. Uniac also thanked the organiz- ers, the support crews, the donors of food, local restaurants and busi- nesses, the Pinery Staff and the Coast Guard, all of which were in- volved in helping the marathon event. "The list goes on," said Uniac. "It's made the whole fundraising for the library simpler. It's shed so much light on it," explained Uniac. PRICE BREAKTHROUGH NO MONEY DOWN NO PAYMENTS TILL DEC./91 3 MONTHS INTEREST FREE • Sales • Service • Complete Installation • Free Site Checks VISIT OUR DISPLAY AT THE WESTERN FAIR AND CHECK OUR SPECIALS U i WASHERS $4FF • Lasts longer, fewer repairs 'Limited Offer! 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