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HomeMy WebLinkAboutTimes-Advocate, 1983-09-21, Page 23• 11 Retired Exeter couple keep busy losulti of many creative hobbies adorn resort home A birthday quilt, appliqued with true -to -color reproduc- tions of the birds to be seen around the home of Elsie and Herman Hodgson, Grand Bend, symbolizes their ar- tistic creativity over the years. The quilt was design- ed by daughter, Barbara (Kocmur) for Herman's 75th birthday. At the top is a Great Blue Heron in flight —.at the bot- tom is a nuthatch - resplen- dent between are the many colourful birds of the area in proportionate sizes. It is symbolic because Elsie and Herman have been mak- ing fine handcrafted things for their own home, for their family and for friends, throughout their 47 years of married life. Elsie braided Soccer team goes on scoring spree The Grand Bend Ausable league soccer team went on a scoring binge Sunday after- noon blanking Lucan 10-0. Rob Mennen led the scoring attack with a four goal effort. Bert Vanden Bygaart and Guy Wilde notched two goals apiece and Joe MAmmersteeg and Sam Welten added singles. The Grand Bend Colonials didn't score as often, but, managed a 2:1 win over the London German Canadians in London and district first divi- sion play. After the opposition took a 1-0 first half lead, Tony Men - nen and Bill Vanden Bygaart booted goals to give the Col- onials the victory in the last half of play. Saturday, the Colonials will be in Woodstock for a 2 p.m. contest. In atom soccer play, Grand bend wLs eliminated in a Saturday tournament 3-1 by Nairn in a shootout after shutting out Exeter II 4-0 and Byron 5-0. In the two winning games, Colin Kobe scored three times while Jason Desjardine and David Maguire each scored two goals and single scores were booted by Matthew Anderson and Shawn Glavin. SEAMLESS EAVESTROUGH '°°°"`°SIDING Ask About Our SAVINGS • Stelco Shutters • Aluminum Storm Doors & Windows • Aluminum Awnings • The energy window roll shutters system • Renovations General Construction FREE ESTIMATES JIM DIa CK CONSTRUCTION DASHWOOD 237-3526 their first rugs and Herman complains that he kept losing trousers to those projects. Their home on Riverside in Grand Bend, contains the many facets of their creative endeavour. Woodworking is Herman's specialty but needlework is not a stranger to his fingers. Footstools and lamps, of cherry and walnut, are covered with needlepoint of his design and execution. He has worked with a varie- tyof woods, including red cedar found in this area. He's fond of the wild grain of the cedar and the 'character' given by the knots and colora- tion. Tables, lamps, footstools, candlesticks, bellows, vases, are all part of his repertoire. Elsie, having been chief seamstress for her three children, has concentrated on working with wool in the past. On the wall of their liv- ingroom is a very faithful reproduction of a Laweren Harris painting. She explain- ed, that to find the right shades of color, she wound strands of different colored wool together. She has cap- tured the feeling of the pain- • ting without the appearance of tapestry. Elsie crochets and knits and raises the best begonias in the area. Herman has beautiful roses which he shares with neighbors. Much of their creative pro- duction has been given to their children. Oldest is Marie Hunt, a home economist; se- cond is Barbara, who now lives in California with her own family — husbend Janez and children Marcus and Emily. Doug, a lawyer, who with his wife Susan lives in Toronto, will soon be the reci- pient of a beautiful new sweater; the front knitted by Elsie and the back by Herman. One of Herman's photographs of a Grand Bend sunset has been used by the area Chamber of Commerce on a post card for years. His color slides have been used for promotional material by Southcott Pines Parkland Ltd. Other photographic reproductions of landscapes and flowers hang on the walls It's Simply THE BEST! Once you've tried the BERNINA 930 electronic sewing machine, you'll never settle for anything less. Never has sewing been so simple, so smooth, the result so impeccable. Everything you've dreamed of in a sewing machine with Swiss quality no other can match. Try it today! COME AND SEE THE AMAZING NEW BERNINA CUT ' N' SEW DEVICE Lets you cut, sew and overlock in one operation! INCREDIBLE VALUE Fully automatic BERNINA 801 with self adjusting tension, electronic control, and automatic buttonhole. Special $699 Valid until Sept. :to BERNINA See them at Fine Furniture 487 Main St., Exeter, Ont., NOM 180 (519) 235-0173 "Your Bernina Sewing Centre" of their Grand Bend home. bridge every week. The couple enjoy duplicate The Hodgsons began their BIRTHDAY QUILT — A quilt designed by daughter Bar- bara and made jointly with hermotherElsie Hodgson was given to father, Herman Hodgson on his 75th bir- thday. Unique, in that it pictures the many colorful birds seen around the Hodgson home in Grand Bend, it sym- bolizes the creative production of the Hodgson family. GB church news Rev. R. Peeble's sermon topic Sunday morning was titled, "Thank God for hope". He asked, "What gives Chris- tian people the courage to carry on," some people say what's the use of trying. Rev. P. ebles says it is the hope we have within. Christian faith gives hope to the lost. Choir anthem was, "Hear us, Holy Jesus". The children's story by Rev. Peebles concerned a man in China being paid his wages of seven coins. A poor, hungry man approached him, and asked for help and he gave him three coins. Later he gave the man three more coins. As the man rested his last coin was stolen. Rev. Peebles says God gives us six days to work and one day to rest. He told the children to remember the Sabbath and keep it Holy. The U.C.W. evening unit will meet Monday, September 26 at 8:00 p.m. in the church. Bring a friend with you. All ladies are invited and welcome. The flowers at the chancel. steps were placid by Mrs. Marilyn Pickering and fami- ly in memory of a husband and father, John (Jack) Pickering who died September 22, 1982. Catholic Church news Sunday morning mass was said by Father OFlaherty, of London. The sermon was by F'ather Fuerth,. also of London. In Father Fuerth's first ser- mon he dealt with the idea that we are all travelling along the road of life with Jesus as final :stination. We must travel lightly, unen- cumbered by the possessions of this world, as Jesus show- ed us to do by His example. We must concentrate on ac- cumulating spiritual wealth as we travel this road and not wander off in search of false riches and power. Father Cavanaugh will be saying Mass next week. Southcott Pines news A judge from the Canadian open in B.C. says entries in the Grand Bend sandcastle competition August 20-21, were "just as good", as the national contest on the west coast. That was music to the ears of Laurie Mannell, Lakeview, who put in over 800 man hours organizing the two-day event. Part of the 60 unit parade, the Southcott Pines Associa- tion float saluted sandcastle days with a miniature beach on wheels. Children playing on the display were tan. and Adam •Jean, Josh and Kyle Vermeulen, Jennifer Shergold. and Sarah Ban- nister. The float was prepared by Cam Anderson, Tony Vermeulen, David Bannister. The John Twynstras supplied and drove the trailer. Pines residents agree that Mannel deserves a medal for his work on the community event. Church of God At Church of God on Sunday morning, Rev. John Campbell spoke on "Christ's example of love", with scripture from John 13:1-17 and 34 and 35 Jesus showed his disciples by his example of washing their feet that we are to become each other's servants. He was willing to die on the cross for our sins., Rev. Campbell said Christ was trying to teach His disciples to love as He loved. This is the lesson that we as Christ's followers must learn Music special was a solo by Mrs. Leota Snyder. At the evening service Rev. J. Campbell's topic was on "Money talks". Music special was a duet with Mike and Michelle Vin- cent accompanied on piano by their sister Lori. Church of God women held their meeting Tuesday even- ing at the church with 14 in at- tendance. Roll call wa'; a scripture verse. President, Betty Campbell conducted the business. • Millie Desjardine led a pro- gram on "Pilgrimage of faith". She said how we cope with our own grief and loss is a very effective witness to the depth of our faith and to the faithfulness of God to bring us through. Irene Read gave some facts on nutrition. Lunch hostesses were Mrs. Ann Marie Wilson and her daughter, Debbie. Friday evening, 22 youths and leaders from Church of God met. They enjoyed games at the school gym. Back at the church Rev. Campbell led in devotions, and then they had a barbecue. Anglican Church news At St. John's Anglican church Sunday morning, Rev. J. Sutton took his text from Luke 16:13. No servant can serve two masters — God has given us time, money and talents. What has been given us is not ours. Jesus has hereby warned us that there will be an accoun- ting. As in business, Rev. Sut- ton said there is an audit com- ing. Are we ready? Lunch hostesses were Mrs. Vera Morrison and Mrs. Ted Hunt. Bible coffee hour Thirteen ladies gathered at Mrs. Nita Sinclair's home in Southcott Pines Tuesday mor- ning at 9:30 a.m. for the first meeting of the fall season Bi- ble coffee hour. An opening prayer was given by Mrs. Sinclair followed with a hymn sing led by Millie Desjardine. The study book is first and se- cond Peter on letters to peo- ple in trouble. Study today was led by Mrs. Verda Brown from 1 Peter 4:1-6, on how to endure suffering. ' Some questions asked were - How is a believer to arm himself for the conflicts of Christian life? To whom are you responsible for the way you live? How can realizing the fact that God is the Judge of all help you to withstand ridicule? Summing up we agreed that we must bear in mind that all Christians have to give an account of themselves to God. Jean Campbell gave a closing prayer. Meeting next week, same time and place. Sign at dining room en - ranee of a hotel: "NO SHORTS (ll{ BATHING SUITSALLOWED ('LEASE tEA1OVE BEFORE ENTERING... HELIUM BALLOONS ...Just For The Fun Of It married life in the Fairfield area on the farm of Herman's father, Lloyd. Herman con- tacted tuberculosis 14 months after they were married and spent over two years in a sanitorium. Elsie, who had taught at Eden school, spent those years farming, looking after parents and caring for their first baby. W. H Hodgson Ltd., an in- surance firm was formed in Exeter in 1941-42. In 1968, Mel Gaiser joined the firm and in 1965 Jim Kneale and Gaiser took over. The firm became Gaiser-Kneale Insurance and Real Estate. This year Herman is look- ing toward to the 50th reunion Crediton East By MRS. STAN PRESZCATOR Mr. and Mrs. Harry Lip- pert, Highgate visited Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Stan Preszcator and also visiting the Preszcators were Mr. and Mrs. Ed Chalmers and Joshua RR 1 Brunner. Mr. and Mrs. Stan Preszcator were Sunday guests with Mr. and Mrs. George Cameron RR 1 Brucefield. A bridal shower was held Monday September 12 for Valerie Finkbeiner. Helping her open her gifts were her at- tendants Miss Suzanne Fink- beiner sister of the bride and Michelle Manning of Burl- ington, cousin of the bride. Mrs. Gordon McRoberts gave a reading. A smorgasbord lunch was served. Saturday Valerie Fink- beiner RR 2 Crediton and Braden Whilsmith of St. Joseph's were united in marriage. Mrs. Arliss Caughlin B.C. spent the past week with Mr. and Mrs. Wilmer Wein and Paul, Mr. and Mrs. Paul Wareing, Crediton and with her mother Mrs. Aaron Wein, Exeter. A shivaree was held for Mr. and Mrs. Fred Bowers on Saturday evening who celebrated their 20th anniver- sary. Congratulations Fred and Lorraine. ' Times -Advocate, September 21, 1983 Page 7A of his graduating class from the Ontario Agricultural Col- lege (now the University of Guelph). Elsie says, with a wry smile, that he still cor- resonds to two of his old girl friends from those years at college. Herman steadfastly refus- ed to have a photograph taken in his home with his work. 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