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Times-Advocate, 1984-03-21, Page 31Pogo, 18A Times-Advocote, March 21, 1984 IIocIc.y feam vlctorlous, CWL entertains kusbands On Saturday, March 17 the Parkhill Jets should have worn uniforms. They met Watford for game number three in round two of their playoffs. The Jets were winning 2-0 after the second period ended. Billy Jennison put them on the scoreboard, assisted by Jay Davy and Jason Desjardine. Then David Maguire notched the second goal on a break -away, passed from Shane Green and Scott Eagleson. In the third period, Watford scored two goals tying it up. with only nine seconds left in regulation time, Watford scored, giving them four points and the win. On Tuesday, March 13 the Parkhill tykes travelled, to St. Marys. The tykes won 2-1, giving them another victory. Then on Sunday evening the tyke team played against their parents. Both teams were fairly even, with good passing and sportsmanship shown by all. During the March break, the Exeter Atom Crunchers won the "B" championship, in the Parkhill tournament on Monday. Exeter came out on top again on Wednesday, when their team won the Novice "A" championship in Parkhill. Midget "C" semi-finals The Parkhill Midgets "C" team are leading this semi- finals series, two games to one for the best three out of five games. Arthur lost the first game at home 6-5, then the Arthur team won last Fri- day night in Parkhill 5-2. On Sunday evening at 6:30, the Parkhill team captured their second win 8-5 at home and now travel to Arthur thiaFri- day night at 8:30 p.m. Anyone wishing to go to this game by bus, please contact Tye Barnes in Ailsa Craig, 293-3396. If necessary the fifth game will be homein Parkhill on Sunday, March 25, for the All Ontario Semi -Final Title. Guides and W.I. visit home On Monday, March 12, the Grand Bend Women's In- stitute and First Girl Guide Company along with their leaders Susan McKay, Paula Taylor and Marg Desjardine entertained residents of the Bluewater Rest Home in Zurich. The Girl Guides lit coloured candles represen- ting the nations of the world, and the history of Guiding was related. A number of live- ly action songs were enjoyed with Millie Desjardine leading everyone in the sing song. Doris Bestard gave a reading called "The Way I Am", followed by a reading from Brenda Love called "My Old Kitchen Apron". Mr. Fergus Turnbull thank- ed the two groups for their entertainment and a social time was enjoyed by all. G.B.W.I. meet The Grand Bend Women's Institute met on March 15 at 7:30 in the United Sunday School rooms. President Sharon Miller opened with the Ode and Mary Stewart Col- lect. Each member answered the roll call, "A country I would like to visit." During the business, it was decided to cater to dinners this summer, and menus are to be sent to those people that are interested. Jean Kading and Nola Taylor reported on their research for the Huron County Atlas, saying that several historical W.I. books will be donated to the Grand Bend Library. The R.S.V.P. seminar in Kirkton was discussed and the 4-H Hor- ticulture Club was explained. Mabel Gill was in charge of the Education and Culture Meeting. Members told where they went to school and what has happened to that school. The necessity of education in all walks of life was em- phasized. A letter from the missionaries, the Irwins was read aloud. Lunch was serv- ed for a social time. Wearin' the green Winners at the regular darts on Tuesday{ March 6 were Dave McLeod and Vilda Clark with first, and Mike Tataren and Joan Rath se- cond. On March 13, Vilda Clark finished first with Vern Gallant winning first for the men's darts. There is only four weeks left to play darts and two fun nights. On Satur- day, April 28, there will be a year-end banquet. Carolyn Desaulniers won ladies high' in the Friday night euchre, while Jim Cook won the men's high; Barb O'Neill and Gib Roane captured the low. The door prize was won by Alex Russell. At the cribbage games on Saturday, Jack Gurnell and Marg Hedley won first place and Gord Brown the low. Around 50 St. Pat's _celebrants attended the dance last Saturday night at the legion. Wearin' the green and winning door prizes were Bet- ty Harrison, Lottie Gaudry and Noel Westlake. Marion Horner and Willis Desjardine provided music for dancing and everyone enjoyed a hap- py time. 4-11 news On Thursday, March 15, the Grand Bend club met at their leader's home, Mrs. Loreen Gill. After they repeated the 4-H pledge, the roll call was answered with the names of familiar quilts. Combining Grand Bend DECORATING CENTRE Your Floor and Wall Covering Specialists VISA Hwy. 21 Grand Bend 238-8603 THE LAMBTON COUNTY BOARD OF EDUCATION Kindergarten French Immersion Regisration Kindergarten r istralion for children born in 1979 is presently taki g place in Lambton County Public School. Kindergarten French Immersion classes will be of- fered tentatively (depending on enrolment) at: Errol Road School Lokerood Public School Queen Elizabeth ll, Petrolla Bosanquet Central Parents who wish to enrol their children may do so at the time of regular Kingergarlen Registra- tion at the school in their own residential area. Other schools moy be substituted or possibly add- ed to the list. Board approval has been given, at this time, only for four classes. In the event that your school's registration will not take place prior to April 19, 1984, please telephone Sandra Thompson of the Education Cen- tre (336.1500, Ext. 243) to indicate your wish to enrol your child in Kindergarten French Immer- sion. Selection of students will lake place from among those known to be interested before May 15, 1984. L.R. Boyd A.R. wells Chairman Director meetings five and six, the girls learned how to make pot holders, putting a border around a sample, and making loops for a wall hanging and frames for a sample. Members also learned how to use these instructions to make a cushion cover, cosmetic bag and a tote bag. They enjoyed two contests of mixed bag and famous quilt block quiz. The meeting ad- journed after they worked on the moon over the mountain samples and talked over projects. (By Leanne Jennison) C.W.L. On March 6, about 22 members and their husbands enjoyed a pot luck dinner at the Alhambra Hall. An- toinette Pachlarz led the league prayer and then thank- ed fund raisers for the Chemical Co. St. John's - Fisher School in Forest has asked for donations to pur- chase musical instruments. Madelaine Dalton read an interesting article on por- nographic material and how we should stop it. A passage from "Living, Loving and Learning", was also read by Madelaine, about caring for our children. For fund raising, a quilt will be drawn for first prize, a cushion for second and a purse for third. A craft and bake sale is being planned for August 4. April is Cancer month with the Bowlathon for Cancer being held on April 24. A wine and cheese party for members will be held on April 25 at the Alhambra Hall, for $5 membership. The meeting adjourned with the league prayer and everyone enjoyed cards and coffee. - United Church news Rev. Peebles message was "Finding and Facing -Christ", Sunday morning. He is con- cerned about people in the Christian community who can't agree on the difference between Christianity and religion. When you find Jesus and face Him, you're never the same. Dianne Riceread the scrip- ture from Isaiah 53:1-12 and John 1:35-50. The children were told to ask for help. Rev. Peebles told them that a little boy was cleaning up his yard, when he came across some branches that were too heavy for him. He asked his Dad for help to clean up the branches. Everyone has branches of stubborness, dishonesty and laziness in their way; Jesus will help if we ask Him. Transferring to Grand Bend United, are Douglas and Flora Annand and Doris Peebles. Don't forget the pot luck supper at 6:00 p.m. on Wednesday evening, with the O.B.C. Chorale musical pro- gram at 8:15. Church of God ' Friday evening, eight youths enjoyed an evening of swimming at the Pinedale Motel and then went back to the church for the fellowship and refreshments. Sunday morning, Rev.. Campbell took his text from 2nd Kings I and called it "Be sure Your Sin Will Find You Out". People are always transformed into an image of God they worship, he said. We all worship some kind of God and Ahab multiplied evil. It is important for us to multiply righteousness through our lives. Marilyn McGregor provid- ed some special music. Rev. Campbell read a heart - rendering letter from our pastor in Lebanon. Through all the bombing and bloodsh- ed, the church is filled to capacity each Sunday. "Apachee Fire" an. in- teresting film based on true life experiences was viewed by all last Sunday evening, put on by the church youths. More Grand Bend on page I6A FIRST ST. PAT'S — Finnegan's in downtown Grand Bend hosted about 200 persons at the first St. Patrick Day celebration Saturday. Patrons danced and sang and en- joyed a heady Irish Stew. Seen in the newly enlarged restaurant are, from tjie left: Bill Janssen, Finnegan proprietor Harry Roche, Mac Dunlop and Gar Johnston. Ice dam forms at piers The threat of river flooding in Grand Bend may not be over but, for the time being, cold weather is keeping the river frozen and stationary behind the huge. ice dam which has formed between the piers at the mouth of the river. The story was recounted by deputy -reeve Harold Green at Monday's meeting of village council. It began with ice for- ming in mounds as a result of heavy wave action. Behind it, the ice was thawing on the river and there was con- siderable run-off. Water was About 20 Seniors from Grand Bend, along with others from Dashwood, Ex- eter and Crediton were on the one -day bus trip last Friday. They travelled to the second annual Ontario garden and flower festival at the Hamilton Convention Centre. Seeing all the pretty spring flowers in bloom was a nice change from winter. A shop- ping hour in Jackson Square, and a side trip to the Ben Veldhuis Cactus greenhouse at Dundas, completed he day in the Hamilton area. The supper stop was made at The Barn Restaurant in London. Rev. and Mrs. Glen Beach, of Welland, visited friends in town last week. Mr. Beach is a former pastor of the Church of God. Last Friday afternoon many area students and parents enjoyed a leisure swim, sauna and whirlpool outing at the Pinedale Motel in Grand Bend. On Tuesday evening March 13, the Grand Bend Brownies toured the local Fire Hall and viewed the film provided by firemen Larry Taylor and Larry Whiting. Everyone finished the tour with hot chocolate and cookies. Community condolences to Mrs. Harry Gill and family, on the death of Aldy Gill last Friday. VANDALISM Grand Bend resident, Shirley Mitchell, returned from the south this year to find that her 'Huron Street home had been burglarized and vandalized. Liquor and coins were missing, contents of drawers strewn about and contents of bottles shaken around at random. To top it all off, there was another skunk in residence under the house. Police have been in- vestigating several break-ins in the area this winter. Annual Meeting Bosanquet P.C. Association Thurs., Mar. 29, at 8 p.m. at Ravenswood Community Centre Guest Speaker Lorne C. Henderson MPP, Lambton Everyone welcome Members, please bring light lunch creeping into the lower buildings. Experts from three govern- ment bodies, an army engineer, and a dynamite ex- pert, could offer no solution. Then nature took over and put the situation on hold for the time being. What the predicted south-east winds and rain for Wednesday will do is anybody's guess. There wasa report at Mon- day's meetng which indicated that village officials are work- ing with the Ministry of the Environment to prepare an unused portion of the dump site to handle future waste. Councillor Doreen Seguin, reported that the senior's housing project is progress- ing. It has been reported that a land package is in the pro- cess of being organized by the group. Zoning changes will be considered at a public meeting next Monday evening. Counciljor Bruce Woodley, reported that there were four full-time beach patrol staff returning this year. He has yet to hire one part-time per- son and staff for parking and bath house. Clerk -treasurer Dianne Mollard; reported that ap- plication has been made for a Summer Canada Grant for students to staff the harbour building and the launch ramp. There was discussion about placement of `no parking' signs at corners in the north- west section of the village. Councillor, Dennis Snider, calculated that it would cost about $8,000 just to sign the corners. There was a by-law authorizing the use of over $19,000 for street repair. Catholic Church news Father Morrissey at all weekend masses, told the gospel was concerning the transfiguration of Christ. A bright cloud overshadowed Him and from it the voice of God the Father was heard. All of us carry a dark cloud with us of some grief, illness or adversity, that if we listen, God will speak to us from that cloud. Then, our faith w ill be strengthened and our cloud will be changed from. darkness to brightness. Congratulations to Robbie Luther and Danny Rader, who received Jesus for the first time on Sunday, in holy communion at the 11:00 a.m. mass, in the company of their families and grandparents. Please take note of the mass time at Lent, mass on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday at 7:15 p.m., mass on Friday at 9:00 a.m. and Stations of the Cross with Benediction on Friday even- ing at 7:15 also. Please try to be present with your whole family for the Wednesday night mass, followed by a short discussion. Every Tues- day night at 7;30p.m., all high school students will be meeting at the rectory for one hour with Father Morrissey. Every Thursday evening there will be convert instruc- tion classes. Please take note that the Day of Recollection is today from 9:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Other parishes are in- vited to the Alhambra hall, bring your own lunch and cof- fee is provided. This is our holy year celebration, so try to attend. Any member interested in at- tending the arcual convention in Sarnia, on May 8 end 9, please call Antoinette at 243-2647. before Monday, March 26. The next COR will take place on April 8, 7 and 8. If you, ar between the ages of 17-21, is an excellent weekend help you in sear- ching for v lues and ways and means of celebrating you life. NOTICE The Grand Bend Progressive Conserative Association • has scheduled a meeting for the purpose of electing an executive for the association. The meeting will be held Monday, March 26, 1984 at 8:30 p.m. at the Grand Bend Council Chambers and all interested parties are urged to attend. R.J. 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