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HomeMy WebLinkAboutTimes Advocate, 1992-09-16, Page 11How have the reins of summer '92 affected your business What do you think? Grand Bend? 'fie` 1 .4661105. Judy Mason Gables Tavern "Our summer's been great. The weather has been a factor ..we've had great weekends...but during the week business has been down ...it's not Grand Bend. It's a combination of the weather and the economy." Jay Shervill Barefoot Pedlar "For us our business was equal with last year..it was a fairly good summer." Shervill said that being able to rent vide- os and sell magazines to rainy day customers was a definite advantage when they weren't in looking for suntan lotions. Annette Stover Saga Bound Books Stover agreed with store owner Luise Hoffman, who said that books was definitely the right business to be in for the summer of 1992 with all its rain. "Our sales are up," said Stover. "Of course you notice businesses are down during the summer." James Archibald Archie's Beach Company "When all's said and done it hasn't been bad...you just sell mine sweatshirts than t-shirts...You know Jt1Re sucked sewer water though. "The kids don't have the money. The kids are out of work." But Archibald said a "sale mentality" has kept businesses alive. "I don't think it's as bad as people say." Scott Bogart Humphries Beach Wear "The summer was down, not the economy so much...it was mainly the weather .,.you don't get the people coming up for the day. You get the cottages though. "It wasn't a total write- off, but it's not like I'm going to spend my winter in Florida...not that I do anyway." Alhambra Algarva #168 meet By Roberta Walker GRAND BEND - Order of the Alhambra. Algarva #168 of Grand Bend Bend held their third Annual Golf Tournament on Saturday', August 15 at Ancona Fair- ways. The tournament was the most successful thus tar. with 185 players signed versus 158 last year. Mens' best 18 "gross" trophy winner was Ted Hop- kinson with 67, and lathes best 18 gross was Tracey Claven with 79. Anna Hodgins, Gail Daer, Brenda Lewis and Bet Spicer formed the winning ladies four- some. Leo Van Geffin, John Van Gorp, John Tamming and Bob Lalich won the men's best foursome. There were also lots of prizes for "closest to the pin" on sev- eral holes, best low gross and low net in various age categories and for the longest drive. Prizes were all do- nated by area businesses and nearly everyone went home with some prize. Dinnerwas served at the Taxandria Hall in Arkona by the Sir Nobles and Sultanas of the Caravan, as eve- ryone enjoyed a barbecued pig with all the trimmings. On Sunday, August 30, the Caravan lost a valued ac- tive member in the person of Sir Noble Ben Wiendels. Members of the Algarva $168 held a special prayer service for him at Hoffman's. Funeral Home also at- tended by Alhambrans from London and Windsor. Fel- low Alhambrans served as pallbearers and joined the parish community of relatives and friends, filling the Immaculate Heart of Mary Church for his funeral Mass. Sir Noble Ben Wiendels was bused at the Pin- ery?"cemetery. The annual Alhambra Labour Day Collection was another successful fundraising event for Caravan #168. Collections were taken after all weekend Masses in Forest and Grand Bend totalling over $2100. All funds raised go toward their special charity for those children and adults m the community who are mentally and/or physically challenged. GB Catholic Women League By Roberta Walker GRAND BEND - The Catholic Women's League of Immaculate Heart of Mary Parish met last Tues- day in the Alhambra Hall. President Cathy Vrolyk presided and thanked all the members for their support in the summer fund- raising events. Over $16(X) was raised for CWL charities from two bake and vegetable sales and the an- nual quilt raffle a GIC investment will be coming due to purchase a new stove and refrigerator for the new Parish Centre kitchen. Get well cards were sent to two members - Grada Vlemmix and Mary Mennens, and sympathy cards to Annie Michaelaen,=l+Jdilie•Wien- dels and Betty VanHeyst. Vrolyk thanked Jean Mommersteeg and het ladies for serving lunches for two of the funerals Five members attended a pilgrim- age to St. Mary's Shrine this sum- mer. Three regional meetings will be held this fall, instead of the usual seven. ingersol-Huron-Perth areas will hold a regional on October 28, Wednesday from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.. in Woodstock at the Quality inn. Lon- don -Sarnia will be held in Saturday, October 17 at Taxandria Hall in Ar- kona. An invitation was received from the Forest CWL to join in a golf tournament on September 16 at Arkona Fairways. The fall regional meeting for all CWL presidents will .beheld on -September 26 at Seaforth St. James. The annual CWL Fun Night is scheduled for February 9, 1993 to be held at the Knights of Columbus Hall in Stratford. The next meeting will be an- nounced for October 13 or 14, de- pending on the date of the Thanks- giving Ecumenical. All members are asked to bring pennies to roll for the collection for the Esk-Omi Mis- sions in the North. In parish news, congratulation3eto Matthew John Relouw and Cathe- rine Anne Market who celebrated their Wedding Mass this weekend. Congratulations to Mr. and Mrs. Frank Cammaert who celebrated a Mass of Thanksgiving for their 50th wedding anniversary last Tuesday with all their children and grand- children. 1IIIIIIIIHIIIII11111111111111111111111111111gIIIl111IIIlllluuunnn1111111N1111111111111111111N1NN1Ni1NI11111N11111111111NHNIi111111111111111fl11111111f1111N1111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111C Canon te CIJIJJRLASEB DOP/EB INSTANT COLOUR COPIES TT+++ 1 Enlarge family or team photos to8 1/2x 11 or even 11 x 17 instantly with outstanding results Ideal, for business presentation materials , , even colour transparencies -,30030 0/ 424 Main Stmt Exeter 2351331 IIU1NiINIINIIIINIIIIIIIIMIUIIIII lllllllllllllll tl 11 l l l l l l I i I I IIU I I IIIIIIIIIII II IIIIIIIII IIIIIIIIIIII IIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIINIIIHIIIINIINNIIIIINIIIII IIIIIIIIII II 99(9999 VIII I INlllllllllllllllllllllf IIINII GB news GRAND BEND - The time schedule reverted back to 11:15 a.m. from 11 a.m. during the summer, at Grand Bend United. Organ prelude by Idel- la Gabel was "Holy Spirit, Truth Divine". Pastor Cohn Stovers sermon topic was "Family album". The choir anthem was "0 Brother Man.' A dedication and reconve- naming of Sunday School, prior to the beginning of class- es for fall and winter was held. Beef pot pies, prepared by United Church Women will be available for pickup on Tues- day, September 22_, starting at 3:30 p.m. Cost $1.60 each. To order pies, please call Zoie Raithby, 238-5525. Personals A number of Grand Bend and area Girl Guides are look- ing for a leader - someone who likes camping and hiking and • spending time with girls, ages 16 to 19. No experience neces- sary. Call 238-8283 if interest- ed. Community sympathy is ex- prcssed to Pastor Colin Stover, his wife and family, in the re- cent accidental death of Colin s sister-in-law, Jeanette Stover. Get well wishes to Olive Webb who is convalescing at her home. Congratulauons to Frank and Mary Cammaert, for their 50th wedding anniversary. The Grand Bend Golden Age club presented them with a gloxinia -plenelastwveek. Murder Mystery Dinner By Roberta Walker GRAND BEND - The Communi- ty Living Association of South Hu- ron is sponsoring a "Mansion Mur- der Mystery Dinner" to be held at the Grand Bend Legion on Satur- day, October 24. In keeping with the fall season, everyone attending will be asked to wear a Hallowe'en costume. Cock- tails will begin at 7 p.m. followed by a harvest home buffet es. cider, apples, and mincemeat pies and lots more. Keep your eyes open for clues as the mystery unfolds, and�y to solve thecrimeinap t by Grand Bend's famous actress/ playwright Barbara Wheeldon. A D.J. will be there to provide some special scary sound effects and play dance music for the rest of the evening. Tickets will be sold on a number of prizes generously donated by area businesses including a week- end package from Ellison Travel, two tickets vouchers for tie 1993 summer season at Blyth Festival and Huron Country Playhouse and items or services from Earl's Taxi, Casual Industries, Oakwood Inn and Becker's Wood Products. The bar will be operated by the Legion for the evening where you may buy your dnnk uckets. This festive event is a fundraiser for the local Community Living Association to support their work with those in the cotnmusity who are mentally challenged. Ticket price for an evening Of murder, madness, dining and denc- ing is $40 per person with a $20 charitable tax receipt upon request. Tickets arc on sale at Ellison Travel and Earl's Taxi in Exeter, at Keating's Pharmacy in Seaforth, at William's Hairstyling in Hensel] and at Barefoot Pedlar in Grand Bend. For further information please call the Dashwood office 237- 3637. 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