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HomeMy WebLinkAboutTimes-Advocate, 1983-08-03, Page 15New UC minister inducted at service The induction service for Rev. Robert Peebles, who conies from the Watford area, was held Thursday evening at Grand Bend United Church with over 100 attending. Rev. Robert Matheson of Thames Road conducted the service; Rev. Jim Forsythe of Exeter gave the sermon; Rev. Brian Elder, Crediton introduced Rev. Peebles and Rev. Norman Gibson, of Stratford performed the in- ducting ceremony. After the benediction, Bob Southcott welcomed the new minister and announced the greeters. Anna Eagleson, Greenway and Roy Johnson, Grand Bend brought greetings from the local ,:on- gregations. United' Church Women greetings came from Isabel Bullock, Greenway and Buelah Holt from Grand Bend. Rev. John Campbell, of Church of God brought greetings from the logit chur- ches. Father R. Morrissey from the Catholic Church, and Rev. Jim Sutton, from St. Johns Anglican Church were also preSent. Allan Walper spoke on behalf of the local municipali- ty and Mrs. Lula Finkbeiner of Exeter brought greetings from Huron Perth Presbytery. Marlene Brenner and Angie Venning sang a, duet, "All things new," accompanied with music by Idella Gabel. Rev. Peebles gave his response and said grace. A tastylunch was served in the S.S. rooms by the U.C.W. of both churches. In the receiv- ing line were Rev. and Mrs.. Peebles, daughter Carol, son Paul and wife Dawn, Me. and Mrs. Stuart Bullock and Elizabeth Adams. ' Door greeters were Eveleen Jennison and Joan Eagleson. Ushers were Elgin Hendrick, Jim Love, Ken Larmer and Stuart Bullock. Vacation Bible School About 45 children attended the vacation Bible School held last week at St. John'g Anglican Parish Hall for the local churches for children from age 3 to grade 8. They were divided into four age groups. Rev. Jim Sutton led in singing and worship; and student minister Greg Gibson told a Bible story. Helpers from the Church of God included Lori Vincent, as pianist, Susan RumbaU, Katie Vincent, Irene Read, Nita Sinclair and Elaine Vincent. Crafts, games. and refreshments were enjoyed each day. Clark Adams from the United Church was in charge of games. Other helpers were Eleanor Durie and Marlene Desjardine. Mrs. • Joan Dargent of St. Johns fixed refreshment drinks each day. The theme of the Bible School was Jesus is having a party and we are all invited. Parents of the children join- ed them about 11 a.m. on Fri- day for a piece of cake to celebrate and see the children's work. United Church news ' Due to weather, the United Church service was held in- doors today with many atten- ding. Special music was two solos by Mrs. Pat Britton, of Mitchell, a niece of Mr. and Mrs. Bob Keyes, of town. She sang "Majesty", and "It is well with my soul," accom- panied with piano by Mrs. Sharon Soldan. • Rev. Gordon Pickell, Goderich, conducted the ser- vice and spoke on a Medita- tion of, "Security - How do we 'find it?" He said sometimes our problem is to acquire and secure for selfish purposes and pointed out that Jesus chose the way of the cross. He said the way of sacrifice is the way of true life. This was the fifth and final service by Rev. Pickell. Each Sunday morning during the services he asked us to stand for a greeting session. of those behind and around us, which all enjoyed. Next Sunday August 7, our new minister Rev. Robert Peebles will conduct the service. Catholic Church news Father R. Morrissey spoke about the parable of the rich young man, from Chapter 19 of Matthew. He reminded members to keep their atten- tion turned to Christ. Our possessions are for the good of all mankind, but our greatest possession is our union with Christ. He said we must share to make the world richer in the sight of God. A very successful bake and produce sale was held at the Catholic Church after the 7:30 Saturday night mass and after the tJ and 11 a.m. masses on Sunday. CASTLE BUILDERS — Practising for the upcoming Sandcastle competition later in August are members of the Anderson and Jean families. They are seen building their castles on Sun Beach, Southcott Pines, Sunday: Junior members are from the left: lan Jean, Drew Anderson and Adam Jean. and district news Annie Moran: 237-3317. Final call for replies to seniors' survey Members of the committee organizing seniors housing in Grand Bend . have reported excellent response to ques- tonnaires made available to local persons interested in special senior housing in the village. Secretary Ila Kayes says that over 100 forms went out and two thirds of them have been returned, indicating strong interest for such hous- ing. To date, it looks as if a 30 unit complex would be feasi- ble for Grand Bend. Chairman, the Rev. Jim Sutton, has been in close touch with Central Mortgage and Housing and the group will begin interviewing engineeringand architectural consultants to plan the ap- MUSICAL UNDERWAY — Honk Stinson, Janelle Hutchison, Kim Worobec and David Nairn in Eight to the Bar, the third musical to be presented at Playhouse 11, the latest addition to the Huron Country Playhouse complex. Eight to the Bar opens July 23 and runs in rep with 18 Wheels and the Return of the Curse of the Mummy's Revenge until Labour Day. Photo by Brian Richman Eight to the Bar opens Stephen Witkin and Joey Miller's sensational cabaret musical Eight to the Bar opened July 23 in Huron Coun- try Playhouse's latest addi- tion Playhouse 1i. Eight to the Bar is a fast - paced show about four quirky individuals stranded in a bus depot coffee shop during a raging blizzard on New Year's Eve. Marshall, Ben, Honey and Shelley are facing crisis which are wreaking havoc in their lives. And not one of them is coping well with what is happening. The result is mayhem! What starts out as a gloomy situation erupts in a series of antics that help each of the four re-evaluate what is hap- pening and start out on a New Year with a brand-new outlook. Eight to the Bar premiered at the Charlottetown Festival in 1978 and has since been pro- duced at Neptune Theatre (Halifax I, Festival Lennox - 16 ;.1ain St. Hours: Mon.- Sat. 10 - 5:30 Sun. 12 - 5:30 Men's and Ladles - all sties Sweaters not exactly as Illustrated) Cd-Ezv_2 FACTORY OUTLET GRAND BEND • 238-f800' vi Ile, Northern Light Theatre (Edmonton), Muskoka Sum- mer Festival (Gravenhurstl, Theatre Calgary, Theatre New Brunswick (Frederic- ton), Open Circle Theatre (Toronto; and the McManus Theatre I London). Eight to the Bar will be run- ning in rep until September 3 with Is Wheels and The Return of the Curse of the Mummy's ttevenge Tickets are available at the Playhouse and at all regular HCP" outlets. INVESTMENTS in leading trust companies BOOKKEEPING ART READ Chartered Accountant (519) 238-2388 Grand Bend, Ontario 39 Woodpark Crea propriate structure and to look at building sites. The special questionnaire was prepared by the group after a survey from the ministry met with sparse response last year. The deadline for returning questionnaires has been ex- tended until August 8 to be sure that all those interested are able to respond. The forms may be returned to members of the committee or dropped off at Sandpiper Variety, Main Street, Grand Bend. • Bridge game winners Three tables were in play at the weekly bridge game held at St. John's Parish hall Wednesday evening. Winners were: first, Her- man and Elsie Hodgson; se- cond, Ev Horton and Marg Jeffries. Games begin at 7:30 and new players are welcomed. They played the Howell movement system this week. Church of God news Rev. John Campbell spoke Sunday morning at Church of God on Happiness with scrip- ture from Psalm 126. He said happiness is freedom to do God's will and become all that he has ordained for us to he. Happiness is fullness, a full life of power and service. Happiness is fruitfulness, our lives making a difference in the world as we labour for God. The evening service was led by . Alex Desjardine on a theme of Peace, for others, ourselves and God. About 35 from Church of God attended a family night Friday for a baseball game at the school grounds and a barbecue, Followed by fellowship at the church. On the July 10 weekend, Rev. and Mrs. John Camp- bell, their children Laura and Douglas, travelled to Mon- treal where Rev. Campbell conducted the morning Ser- vice in a new Church of God there. Both John and Betty _ shared their music talents with this new congregation. Mrs. ('ampbell spoke at the evening service. Following this, the Camp- bell's had a week's vacation, travelling down to New York, Pennsylvania, Indiana and with Betty's family in Pontiac. Evelyn '. (Desjardine ) Krueger, and her husband Art, of . Owen Sound, have flown over to Tanzania, Africa where they will visit her brother Rev. and Mrs. Stan Desjardine and family. Evelyn ( formerly of this area; is a delegate from Church of God in Ontario to a World Mission Cdnvention he- ing held in Naviobi, Kenya, from August I1 to 14. Anglican Church news (:reg Gilson, summer stu- dent from Huron College, spoke at the 9:30 a.m. service at St. John's Sunday. Mr. Gilson referred to the Gospel from Luke 12:13-21, which told the story of the rich young man storing grains and goods. Mr. Gilson feels we to- day seem to consider money making schemes more impor- tant than the Bible teachings and spreading the word of the Lord. Mr. and Mrs. Gilson were coffee hostesses following the service. • A most successful lawn and bake sale was held at the grounds of the Anglican Church Saturday. Turnbull's Grove news Alex Russell spent five days last week in St. Joseph's Hospital, London, and he is back at 'his' trailer home recuperating. Mrs. Pat Williams, London, holidayed for two weeks here in her mobile home. Mrs. Grace Lautenschlager, of Waterloo, spent two weeks at her trailer here. Mrs. Millie Blackwell, of London and Turnbull's Grove is presently in University Hospital and her friends wish her well. Betty and Einil Wydarney, London, spent five days here at their mobile home and celebrated Emil's birthday. Dinner guests with them were daughter Debbie and husband Gerry Sanders. Alex and Ina Russell, Marg and Bob Iledley, their nephew Rob Ar - hour and girl friend Darlene of London. Personals Elizabeth Kennedy, of Port Coquitlam B.C.. is home for some holidays with her parents, Clarke and Irene Kennedy. and other family members. When she returns in the fall to B.C. she will be administrator and supervisor of adult students in Prince Rupert. Visitors during the week with Lorne and Loreen Devine were June and Terry - Lynn Weiberg. Gordon and Bernice Weiberg, all of Waterloo and Cameron and Joyce Bean of London. Philip and Roberta Walker accompanied by their Please turn to page 19 4 Grand Bend & Area SENIORS LAST CALL for Housing Surveys for those interested in Seniors Apartments. Pick up and return at Sandpiper Variety by August 7. rte ----------t)>...... i i■ i Pinery Flea Market 1 1 3 miles south of Grand Bend II 1 on Hwy. 21 1 OPEN 10 till 5 every Sunday I I till September 25 ! SiallialanaMMINIMPAMMIL Times -Advocate, August 3, 1983 Page 15 People sI..ping in cars, yards prompts cdII for strict.r law Grand Bend's Planning Board died last week without even a whimper. At the last meeting for the board there were not enough members present for a quorum. Under tilt new municipal Planning Act, such hnardr were finish- ed as of August 1. At the regular meeting of the village Council Tuesday, there was discussion about the formation of a new nine- persqn advisory committee to be comprised of council members and four others. The four spaces have yet to be filled. Councillor Bruce Woodley inquired as to what could be done about tourists sleeping in parked cars. Deputy -reeve Green mentioned persons sleeping in vehicles on the beach, front lawns and even in the deck chairs on his Gibbs Park property. Reeve Bob Shaken sug- gested that the village could use a better defined bylaw concerning tourists accom- modating themselves casual- ly on the streets and on private property. Woodley also brought up the question of thefts from parked cars and asked that there be a cautionary warn- ing to tourists to lock cars at night. Then there was the question of litter. Green asked that village crews clean Main Street all the way to the front of stores on the street. Sharen suggested that citizens be more aware of the problem of litter. He asked that the Pro- perty Lovers Association spread the word to owners and residents and that families be more aware of the need to automatically pick up litter in the area of the north beach. ' Woodley reported that mer- chants on Main Street were using public litter containers for commercial garbage. Then the question of charges for garbage pick-up was discussed. It was sug- gested that commercial rates should be increased. Coun- cillor Murray Des -Jardins was in favour of raising residential rates. On the Recreation Commit- tee's recommendation to in- stall a new unit of playground equipment in the -Eilber Street.parkette, council decid- ed that the equipment should go in the park on 8l Crecent, and, that on the recommenda- tion of day camp directors, more simple equipment should be placed in the Eilber Street location. Clerk -treasurer Dianne Mollard reported that the ce- ment will be poured for the lower floor of the new town of- fices. There was some discus- sion about the foundation walls. Council gave the go- ahead for engineering inspec- tion to be sure of uniform stress factors. Sandcastle chairman, Laurie Mannell, outlined his plans for the August Ontario Open Sandcastle Competition and asked for village support. Council agreed to have workerts clean the beaches and Main Street early Satur- day and Sunday mornings (August 20 and 21). It was also agreed tt close Main Street prior to the parade Saturday and to allow extra parking attendants and extra parking in the area of the main beach. There was con- sent given to use the proper- ty behind the Fire Hall for overflow parking. Tongue-in-cheek, Mennell offered his services to the village as a parking consultant. It was reported that there are about 50 owners in the village yet to hook into the sewer_ system. There was a recommendation that they be urged to connect by November "1 to avoid pro- blems with frost to the system. There was a report that the Grand Bend Cruising 'Club has coordinated a search and rescue emergency group with the Ontario Provincial Police. To date, one sail boat, with four passengers, has been helped into the harbour by Cruise Club member Tony Relouw. The tactics of a police boat manned by RCMP and OPP- checking for proper boating equipment and for illicit li- quor were questioned by Green. He indicated that one person had been. improperly charged as being intoxicated while boating. It was suggested by other councillors that, because of the number of needless ac- cidents in the water; the patrol might be justified. Legion news The Royal Canadian Legion of Grand Bend wish to thank Bill Peckitt of Pizza Delight, for the refrigerator he gave them. Thank you Bill, on behalf of all Legion members. ' A reminder that Legion dart games begin again in September on Tuesday nights. BEACH PARTY — A thousand or more persons enjoyed Grand Bend's first public beach party for the season Saturday afternoon. Sponsored by CKSL and Labotts, the party featured music by Gorey Robertson Music Services, volleyball and frisbie games. Persons of all ages were seen dancing on the beach in front of the old Casino property. • ,Motel & Cabins • 18 Hole Golf • Unique Gifts • Pro Shop • Dining Room • Banquet & Meeting Facilities • Sandy Beach • Lively Pub with entertainment AKWOOD INtV RESORT, GOLF & COUNTRY CLUB On Lake Huron shores Grand Bend 238-2328 Ifit's from Anstett's it says, `you're special' For your special day - special matching wedding bands from Anstett Jewellers A perfect pair, our matched wedding bohds now available in nseny styles, three ore photographed above. 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