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Home My WebLink AboutTimes Advocate, 1997-03-12, Page 26330/ 0 3OFF Sale Starts Wed., March 12th Open Friday Night till 9:00 p.m., Page 26 C'(?MMIINTTY Rotary Trail fundraising tops $100,000 GRAND BEND - Hank Krech, Chairman of the Rotary Trail Com- mittee, announced recently that the club has moved past the halfway mark in its drive to raise funds for the Nature Trail connecting Grand Bend and the Pinery. More than $100,000 of the $182,000 needed has now been pledged, with many donors expressing their pleasure at the fact that children will have a safe path along Highway 21 for walking or biking. In another development, Krech also announced that tenders for the construction of the trail are being released March 10 by the Town of Bosanquet. It is expected that an award will be made as soon as pos- sible so that construction can be completed by May 9. An official opening is tentatively scheduled for May 16, 1997. In the meantime, the Rotary Club of Grand Bend continues its fund- raising efforts. Sponsor forms are available at local banks, businesses and from any Rotarian. Pledges are being taken at $25 per metre, with a tax receipt issued by the Town of Bosanquet for any amount of $50 or more. All donations for metres are acknowledged with an attrac- tive certificate that makes a great birthday or Easter gift. The Nature Trail is a seven ki- lometer trail that runs along the west side of highway 21 between Grand Bend and the Pinery. Off- shoots are planned that run through natural areas, increasing the attrac- tiveness of the path. The project is being managed by the Rotary Club of Grand Bend with cooperation from the Town of Bosanquet, the Ministry of Transportation of Onta- rio, the Ministry of Natural Re- sources and other interested groups. A total of $182,000 will be needed to complete the project. Top crokinole player from Varna club Joe Fulop of Exeter took first place at a competition in Gode- rich. By Joan Beierling Varna correspondent VARNA - .The Stan Lee Club met at the Complex at 12:30 on March 4. After a potluck lunch and the meeting, games of euchre were, played. Winners were: Most lone hands Marg Hayter; Yellow high - Elmer . Hayter; Pink high - Ruth Johnston; Yellow low - Hugh McBride; Pink low - Louise Hayter. The next. meeting will be held April 2 at 8 p.m. Shuffleboard will be held in Var- na on March 20 with Hensall and Grand Bend participating. Forty-five crokinole enthusiasts from a seven -county area con- verged on the Huron County Mu- seum at Goderich on March 8 for singles competition. The tournament, hosted and orga- nized by the Varna Crokinole Club, was a revival of the spring break tournaments that the Museum had discontinued some years ago. Top player was Joe Fulop, Exet- er, President of the host club, while another Varna player, Raymond Beierling took third place. Tony Snyder and John Conrad of the Cameron Heights Club of Kitchen- er finished second and fourth. Mur- ray Wagler of St. Jacob's Club came fifth with two more Varna players, Ralph' Stephenson and Ivan McClymont tied for sixth. Highest standing woman player was Jennifer Wagler of St. Jacobs with Margaret McClymont and Margaret Hayter, both of Varna, close behind. Four St. Jacob's men Dan _Shantz, Reg Mader, Paul Schweit- zer and Lewis Sauder topped the consolation division. Refreshments were served by Bernice Reid and Mona Stephen- son of the Varna Club while Presi- dent Joe Fulop thanked the Mu- seum staff and management for their co-operation. Dinner organized to benefit Foodgrains . Bank GRAND BEND - March 2 .was Lent III at Grand . Bend United Church. Rev. R. Putman's sermon topic was "Cleaning Up the Clut- ter." with scriptures read by Bertie Keyes. In his story to the children, Rev. Putman told them they_ are closer to God without clutter in their lives. The choir's anthem was "0 come to my heart, Lord Jesus." A "Celebration of Soup" will be held on March 22 with proceeds going to the Canadian Foodgrains ,Bank. As part of Grand Bend con- giegation's 125th anniversary cele- bration, a group dinner night in March is being organized. Beta Sigma Phi hold meeting ST. MARYS - Leona Amos as- sisted by Elsie Witteveen were co - hostesses for 15 members of Alpha Tau Chapter of Beta Sigma Phi at Amos'• home in St. Marys on March 4. Lori Douglas a graduate of the Sheridan College Sign Lan- guage Communicator Course, spoke about her work with the deaf. The group all demonstrated the signing of the deaf alphabet. , Later during the business portion of the meeting the plans for Daffo- dil Day on April 4 were finalized by Maida Gaiser. A donation • has been made to the Big Brothers/Big Sisters Association Bowl for Mil- lions. One of our members, Donna Webster bowls in this fundraiser. The Ways and Means Committee raffled two homemade elderberry pies which were won by Bev Del - bridge and Elsie Witteveen. A deli- cious lunch was served by the host- ess. Dashwood W.I. DASHWOOD - Dashwood Women's Institute met at the hall March 4 for Tweedsmuir meeting convened by Maud Hoffman. The opening included a poem "Close- ness", the minutes of the 1st W.I. meeting March 23, 1953 and a membership contest. The Roll Call "What Do 1 consid- er a Landmark in Dashwood". A re- view of Dates and Locations in our town proved quite interesting. The Secretary and Treasurer's .reports were read. Members were reminded of the District Centennial Celebration March 31 with pot luck in Crediton Community Centre, also to reveal Secret Pal in April meeting. Reso- lutions in the Home and Country were read. Each one received a Neilson Dairy coupon and our Milk Recipe booklet. Program participation consisted of the motto "long Ago Memories about Baking Bread including a few anecdotes". Er`'n and Erla Steinman were guest speakers about the art of making bread. At the March 9 service at Grand Bend United Church, Rev. R. Put - man's sermon topic was "Children of the Light" with scriptures read by Elsie Keyes. In the children's time, Rev. Putman talked to them about light and darkness, and told them that Jesus is the light of every body's life. The choir's anthem was "God so loved the world." At the closing of the morning ser- vice. "Prayers of the People" was led by Edna Frampton. Flowers placed in the sanctuary were in memory of Douglas Gill. Grand Bend U.C.W. will meet March 13 at 1:30 p.m. The roll call will be "Name your favorite Psalm." The bi-monthly euchre games for Grand. Bend Golden Agers was held February 26, at the Legion hall with eight tables in play. Winners were: Ladies high score - Aileen Ravelle; ladies low score - Bertic Keyes; Ladies most lone hands - a tie between Hazel Norton and Dor- is Eagleson; Mcns high score - Ev. Richardson: Mens low score Clayton Lovie• Mens most lone hands - Mel Norton. The next euchre will be held March 12 at the Legion at 7:30 p.m.• Have a news tip? Call the Times -Advocate 235-1331 Stopovers as comfortable as your vacation. • FREE parking, 14 days • FREE airport shuttle (operates 22 hours per day) • Children under 18 stay FREE if sharing a room with parents • Children 6 and under eat FREE SIR. 'ial Rate '82 CDN. ADelta. 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