Times-Advocate, 1983-12-28, Page 13•
CORRESPONDENT– Active Grand Bend resident Lynne
Desjardine will be writing Grand Bend news beginn-
ing this week. She takes over from Annie Morenz who
has announced her retirement from the Grand Bend
scene. For Grand Bend news, Lynne may be contacted
at 238-8768.
New correspondent
assumes GB duties
After over ten years of
reporting Grand Bend news.
Annie Morenz has written her
last news column in this issue
of the Times -Advocate for the
village area. She will continue
to write Shipka news as she
has for almost 20 years.
What she refers to as her
Grand Bend newsletter began
as a volunteer effort. Since
she was involved in communi-
ty activities in Grand Bend,
she offered to send accounts
of meetings to the newspaper.
"It just mushroomed." she
said.
Writing Grand Bend kept
her busy until the last mo
ment ul her Monday deadline.
Her coverage included
church news. Women's In-
stitute, seniors groups, ser-
vice clubs and the many odds
and ends passed on to her by
phone from a well-established
network of persons in the
community.
She says she's just going to
retire' from this part of her
writing and turn her hands to
some of the many crafts she
has enjoyed over the years.
"I give it up with regret
because I enjoy it so much."
Her letter -writing to 80 pen-
pals in 40 countries will con-
tinue though. She spoke with
one of her letter friends in
England, by phone over the
holiday season. From this
correspendence came her ex-
tensive doll collection which
represents many nations.
She has always been an ac-
tive member of Grand Bend
. United Church, the Women's
Institute and the Golden Age
Club and has always worked
as a public relations officer or
secretary of her groups. •
Her husband, Hugh, still
farms 75 acres of the original
150 the farm contained when
they first began farming in
the Shipka area. Annie is busy
preserving at harvest time
The couple journey to
British Columbia once a year
to visit their granddaughter
This year there was a birth-
day celebration for Annie's
65th year.
• Annie has turned her ter-
ritory over• with her blessing.
to Lynne Desjardine of Grand
Bend with the promise of lots
of assistance
* * *
New Grand Bend cor-
respondent from Grand Bend
for the Times -Advocate is
Lynne Desjardine. She will
take over from Annie Morenz
with the first edition in
January.
Lynne, an active member
of the Grand Bend communi-
ty, lives with her family. hus-
hand Gary and two sons,
Jason and Simon. just South
of Grand Bend in the Pinedale
subdivision.
She is ooh of the local
mothers who can be seen on
the road early in the morning
with a carload of small boys
heading for hockey practice.
She loves sports herself. and
plays volleyball with a
recreational group at the
school in the village She also
enjoys the Legion dart league
Presently, she is area Cam-
paign Chairlady for the Cana
dian Cancer Society. As well.
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She supplies part-time help at
the Grand Bend Post Office
and at the office of Sharen
Realty.
Lynne grew up in the farm-
ing area near Ilderton and is
a graduate of Strathroy Col-
legiate Institute After her
graduation she worked as a
secretary.
Beginning this week. Grand
Bend news should be phoned
to Lynne at 238-8768.
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As thisis my last newsletter
for the area, t would like to
say a special word of thanks
to many faithful friends who
reported regularly on church
happenings, club meetings
and your personal news. I've
enjoyed immensely these
years as correspondent for
the Times Advocate and the
Advance since it began
publication this year, for
Grand Bend and area news. I
am happy to know that so-
meone new and younger will
step in with a fresh new
approach.
Please support and report
your news next week to your
new correspondent Lynne
Desjardine at 238-8768.
May I wish one and all a
Peaceful and Happy New
Year.
Annie Morenz
No crashes
for district
in spite of treacherous driv-
ing conditions over the
Christmas holiday weekend.
there were no motor vehicle
accidents needing assistance
from the Ontario Provincial
Police in tLe Pinery area.
Highways 21, north of
Grand Bent' and 83, east of
the village ere closed to traf-
fic Saturday afternoon but
were reported sate by Sunday
night. The OPP step in to
assist when visibility is such
that snow ploughs cannot
operate on the roads.
in a recent campaign to
make area motorists aware of
the need for seat belts and
aware of the hazards of im-
paired driving. arca OPP in-
itiated a series of spot checks
Forest detachment Corporal
O. Whitesell, reported that
response from drivers to the
police effort was good and
that results of the checks pro-
ved to be excellent.
Of (.311 drivers checked at one
time, there was only one im
paired driver, two Criminal
('ode violations and six
charges laid under the
Highway Traffic Act
The holiday weekend was
quiet Whitesell commented
that public reaction to the im-
paired driving campaign has
been good
Storm cuts church attendance, holiday visits
Times -Advocate, December 28„ 1963 Page 13
v l ins eadin assistod by so eraspreading Christmas cheer
Lions
aunt, Mrs. Elva Willert, of In euchre play, winners Cant Jestts doesn't arouse fear
Dashwood, Vera and Ervin have been Lou and Helen in uS, �y � for the future
Latta, Diane and Lorianne McXerlie, Jean Smith, Cathy Christmas is an expression
Latta, GaryLatta and friend . Junker and Jules De of God's love for us, a time to
Elizabeth Miller, all of Point Brabandere share with others and to give
Clark area. This latter group Evening unit meeting thanks. Today we celebrate
from Point Clark were Six ladies met Monday our freedom and we rejoice
scheduled to be everting December 19. During with one another that the
Devines on Christmaswith day evening
aevening Saviour was born unto us.
but due to roads closed north they
first visitedprt shutof ins. the Return The church was all readied
of Goderich, did not arrive un trig to the S.S. rooms, leader Lor Christmas with fresh paint
til Tuesday. Evelyn Johnson read scrip- and stucco. looking better
Rev. and Mrs. John Camp- lure from chapter Arte of than ever. Special thanks
bell and family started out Luke, followed by a poem goes to Martin Peels, Larry
Saturday to visit his parents from Ideals "A December Luther and Jerry Van
Camp -
and brothers in the Blyth area night, long, long ago The Bruaene who donated their
but had to turn back, due to meeting closed with prayer, time for several nights to
weather and roads. and they had coffee and paint the inside of the church.
With Clarke and Irene Ken- cookies for lunch. Please note that Friday is
nedy were their son Jim, of Legion news the Feast day of the Holy
Calgary, Alberta; Elizabeth There were 20 folks out to family. There will be a mass
Kennedy of Prince Rupert play darts at the Legion at 9 a.m . and afterwards all
B.C.; Jean and Don Weigand. Thursday night. Winners families will be invited to the
Jennifer and Amanda of were Harry Hamilton and front of the church for a
Dashwood area; Mary Lynn Vilda Clark: ruiners up Keith special family blessing.
and Jim McGregor, baby Crawford and Dee Rath. Next week is the Feast of
James and Brent Hamilton, Upcoming events at the Mary. mother of 'Cod, New
of Owen Sound. These latter Legion: January 1 - New Year Years Day A holy day of
four left home Saturday and Levee 2-5 p.m : January 2 - obligation and masses at the
were stranded in Mitchell
dart games: January 2 - usual regularPersonals time.
both Saturday and Sunday general meeting at 8:30 p.m.:
night. but arrived Monday January 6 euchre at 8:30: Glen Manley, of Southamp
afternoon in time for supper. January 7 - Zone darts for Ion passed away December 26
Duncan and Neva McVittie, members and January 14 - at the Owen Sound Hospital.
Robin and Lawrence, of cribbage games at 2:30 p.m. Many residents here will
Southampton, Beulah Holt Catholic Church news remember Mr. Manley as the
and Mrs. Aileen Ravelle with Celebrant for the Christmas family resided here for abput
Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence Eve service was Father 10 years. Mr. Manley was a
wnruenitorenx Johnson. Robert Morrissey. The former PUC hydro foreman
Aileen Ravelle spent church choir performed a in Grand Bend.
29T-�31 Christmas evening and sup beautiful carol service before Congratulations to Janet
per with Mr. and Mrs. Joe the mass began at 7:15 p.m. Allister, daughter of Frank
Green. Roberta Walker. sang "0 Ho- and Carol Allister who recent-
Southcott Pines news ly Night" during communion ly graduated from Conestoga.
After seven weeks of play. Father Morrissey express- College School of Nursing in
Fig's Choice leads the ed thanks of the parish to the Kitchener.
Southcott Pines dart league choir for their beautiful music Golden Age club members
with 23 points The Choice throughout the mass. Nor- are reminded of their first
throwers are Bill and Carol mally. there would have been meeting for 1984, coming up
Newton. John and Rea no seals left. but due to the on January 4 at St John's
Ansems. terrible ston.l some Parish hall at 1:30 p.m.
Tied for second with 20 parishioners could not come Drop-in visitors recently
with Lorne and Loreen
points are Double Outs, I Bill out.
and Mary Harvey. Bill and The central theme of Devine were Mr. and Mrs. I.
Lee Thomas) ; Bull Shooters Father Morrissey's sermon Bertoia, of Hawkestone, near
tJerry and Annette Alger. was the infant Jesus. Why did Orillia.
Ross and Lillian Myers) and God send a tiny infant to Callers Friday with Elgin
the M & Ms ( Dave and Dorin- redeem us' A baby brings na and Elda Adams were Les
da McLeod, Kris and Jean contention. he unites people in and Marjorie Adams, Exeter.
Mortensen). peace and joy The message and Jack and Hazel Corbett of
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Tops among the women for of salvation brought by the in- Hensall.
most wins is Rea Ansems a
with seven, followed by - -"
Lillian Myers. Annette Alger
Grand Bend Lions
delivered 20 boxes of food,
clothing ' and toys to needy
area families, Saturday.
Clothing and toys were sorted
and packed by the Lioness
club Tuesday and the Lions
purchased food and packed
the boxes Friday.
Apart from the items
donated by the Lions and
Lioness group and about
11,200 donated by the two
clubs, contributions came
from many others in the
village. Grand Cove Estates
residents' Association gave
substantial donations of items
and money. The Grand Bend
branch of the Canadian
Legion donated 1200. There
was a private donation from
David Sheppard and dona-
tions of food from churches in
the village.
Lions president Don Fraser
said that the'committee tried
to determine specifically
what each family would need:
As well as clothing and toys,
the clubs packed what food
would be enjoyed at
Christmas. Each family
recieved either a turkey or a
ham accompanied by those
foods traditionally eaten at
most Christmas feasts.
Each year, the clubs
receive recommendations
from social service groups in
the area in order to compile a
list of those families needing
assistance. The service area
of the Grand Bend group in-
cludes a distance outside of
the village in all surrounding
counties not serviced by other
Lions clubs.
Anglican Church news
Rev. George Anderson, of
Grand Cove, a former pastor
at St. John's, conducted the
Christmas eve service at 9
p.m. and the Sunday morning
service at 9:30. Holy Commu-
nion was celebrated at both
services by Rev. Anderson.
Rev. Jim Sutton of Exeter,
started out for the morning
Service, but turned back due
to the stormy weather and
road conditions.
At the Christmas eve ser-
vice Rev. Anderson spoke
from the scripture of Luke,
the story of everyone going to
be taxed. God's plan was pro-
phesiedby Micah the prophet
that Joseph and Mary would
be in Bethlehem for the birth
of baby Jesus who is the
Saviour of the world.
At the Sunday morning ser-
vice Rev. Anderson spoke
from the gospels of Genesis
chapter one and John chapter
one. John tells us that God
sent his son into the world to
be the Saviour of the world. In
verse 12 it says, but as many
as received Him, to them
gave The power to become
the sons of God, even to them
that believe on His name.
Saint John's by the Lake
was decoratedmost-lovely for
the Christmas season.
Traditional Christmas
carols were sung at the
services.
Church of God news
"No wonder they
wondered", was the sermon
topic, Sunday morning by
Rev. John Campbell, with
scripture from Luke 2 -
verses 17 and 18. Rev. Camp-
bell said, only God could have
dreamed the story of
Christmas. It is a love story.
First there was the love a
man and woman. Through
faith and love Joseph ac-
cepted Mary's position. Se-
cond there was the love of
woman for her child. This
love was with Mary from the
lowly birth to the crucifixion
and resurrection. Third is
God's love for us. No wonder
they wondered at the story.
Due to the weather the at-
tendance was fewer today. A
door to door carol singing that
was planned, was cancelled
due to the cold weather.
United Church news
Opening prelude organ
music was played by Clark
Adams, in the absence of
organist Idella Gabel.
Rev. R. Peebles meditation
was taken from John 3:-16.
about God's gifts. When
Jesus was born it was God's
gift to us. Our material gifts
wear out, but God's gift lasts
forever.
A number of Christmas
carols were sung, with alter-
nate readings of scripture in
between. Morley Desjardine
played the piano for the hymn
singing.
A small attendance was out
due to the bad weather. The
Christmas eve service for the
charge of Grand Bend and
Greenway, that was to be held
at Greenway, was cancelled
due to weather conditions.
Holiday visitors
Many folks in this area
stayed snug at home on
Christmas day. Many were
unable to travel to their
destinations, and others ex-
pecting visitors found them
unable to travel, due to the
cold and bhzzardy conditions.
Mrs. Susie Devine and
Elgin and Elda Adams, were
with Don and Pauline Hen-
drick, Pam and Paul, at
Wyoming. Other family
members attending the
Christmas- gathering were
Pat and Lanny Scrimegour.
Angela and Jeff, of London,
and Ed Hendrick of Crediton.
Mrs. Elizabeth Norris, of
Grand Cove in Sarnia, with
her son and family, Mr. and
Mrs. Jack Norris, Kathi and
Scott.
Barry and Betty Hamilton,
left Ottawa Saturday morning
to spend Christmas with his
parents, Alex and Clara
Hamilton. They got as far as
Stratford, and were storm
stayed overnight. On Sunday
they followed a snow plow
from Stratford to Elginfield.
and into Barry's brother
Brad's, in London. They ar-
rived in Grand Bend in time
for supper Sunday. Barry and
Betty's daughter, Debbie,
phoned Sunday night from the
North West Territories to
wish them all "Merry
Christmas", and a "Happy
Birthday" to Grandma Clara.
Visiting with them all on
Monday were Brad and Rita
Hamilton, Allen and Ronnie.
of London.
The Ottawa folks left for
home on Tuesday.
With Rev. and Mrs. R
Peebles and Carol, were their
sons and family Paul and
Dawn of Toronto, Kenneth
and friend and little Kenneth.
of Lucan.
Christmas guests with
Lorne and Loreen Devine
were Dave Hetherington and
Cindy Burke, Gordon
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ice which formed after the first cold snap two weeks ago. Over night, the river
was frozen and there was 50 feet of humpy ice from the shore into the lake. last
year, fishermen cleared the harbour most of the winter.
Pinery among the parks
offering winter activities
Cross-country ski trails, a
natural ice skating rink and a
toboggan hill - these are some
of the facilities that await the
visitor to Pinery Provincial
Park this winter. The park is
one of the best and most con-
veniently located recreatior
areas in southwestern Ontario
for experiencing a winter
outing.
"in response to public re-
quests, we've installed a
special telephone line this
year from which people can
get an updated report on the
winter conditions," says Jim
Bass, park superintendent.
"By calling ( 519) 243-3099, a
person can find out about the
condition of our trails and
other facilities by way of an
accurate recorded message."
The park's main winter at-
traction is the 42 kilometre
cross-country ski trail which
is professionally groomed to
a high standard to meet the
demand of even the most avid
and serious skier. The trail
has been designed in a series
of loops of varying difficulty,
so that novice skiers can also
enjoy the trail at their own
level of ablity and fitness.
Three shelters with fire pro-
visions and toilet facilities are
also located along the trail
system.
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quiet pine -oak forest over
gentle slopes, and offers some
of the best cross-country ski-
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There are also 22 kilmetres
of snowmobile trails which
are open when the ac-
cumulated snow depth is
greater than 15 centimetres.
Snowmobiles are restricted to
designated areas on the
park's road system.
The focus of the winter ac-
tivities program is a heated
chalet just inside the park
gate. Adjacent to the chalet is
a large natural ice surface for
skating. If speed and flying
snow are more to the visitor's
liking, the toboggan hill near
the chalet can offer an ex-
citing challenge. In addition,
a fire pit is in operation each
weekend for those who like to
picnic and to warm
themselves.
On Saturdays and Sundays,
cross country ski rentals are
available at the park store.
Also on weekend, hot drinks
and snacks are available at
either the store or chalet.
The complete hours of
operation of the winter
facilities in Pinery are as
follows:
Cross country ski trails -
Monday to Friday 8:00 a.m. to
4:30 p.m.; Saturday and Sun-
day 8:00 a.m. to dusk:
Winter Activities Area
(skating rink and toboggan
hill) - daily from 10:00 a.m. to
10:00 p.m.
Snowmobile Trails - daily
from 8:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m.;
Park Store and Ski Rentals
- Saturday and Sunday from
10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
The cost for entering the
park during the winter is 12.50
per car per day
CORkECTION
The gremlins were at work
on one headline in the
Christmas edition of the
Times -Advocate.
The error appeared on page
13 in relation to stories about
a bursary being set up in
memory of (Helen) Jean
Sharen, a former teacher at
Grand Bend Public School,
and news of a federal grant
for the Happy Days
Campground.
One word was omitted from
the headline and it should
have read: Establish bursary
in memory of former
teacher: Campground gets
assistance".
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