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HomeMy WebLinkAboutTimes-Advocate, 1984-05-23, Page 14PRESENT MONEY — Antoinette Pachlarz and Nancy Stokkermans pass Lynne Des- jardine a cheque for $1,345 for the Grond Bend cancer canvass. The two ladies on the left were representing the local CWL who raised the money in a bowlathon. Bertha Baltessen topped the bowlers with pledges of $323. Colonials go on spree, trounce Pefrolia crew The Grand Bend Colonials went on a scoring spree Sun- day as they blanked Petrolia 10-0 in a Level I Cup game with seven players sharing in the scoring. Tony Mennen was the leading scorer with a three goal performance. Nick Vandenberk was next with a two goal effort and single goals were booted by Alex Haragate, Bill Van den Bygaart, Dave Michielsen, Kevin Simmons and Frank Brennan. The Colonials return to Lon- don and district first division play Sunday at 4 p.m. when they meet Calabria at the West Williams field. Practices are underway for the Grand Bend minor soccer teams. The squirts work out Monday' at 7 p.m. at Grand Bend, the mosquitoes at the same place and time on Tues- day. The pee -bantam club gets together Thursday at the Klondyke and the atoms time is Saturday from 1 to 2:3Q p.m. at Grand Bend. Legion Elections were recently held at the Grand Bend Legion which produced the following results: Keith Crawford, president; Vern Gallant, first vice-president ; Sid Durdin, second vice- president; Judy Roane, treasurer; Lou Hamilton, secretary; George Gallant, service officer; Chuck Howard, Sergeant -at -arms; Art Rubery, past president. The executive members are Bob Hamilton, Borden Clark,. Bud Durdin, Tony Gaudio and Robert Chapdelaine. Chamber of Commerce During the last Grand Bend and area Chamber of Com- merce meeting, a film was shown on the Katimavik organization. This is a government sponsored group that gives young people a chance to travel and work across the country, spending time in each major region of Canada. The Chamber of Commerce also discussed plans for mak- ing the major weekends in the Bend'. (Burgerfest, Canada Day, Sandcastle Day) for family oriented by providing a "kiddieland" with rides. The Optimists Club had planned a Family Day on Sandcastle Saturday in August as well. This would in - ,chide food being served and events like a Junior Super- cross.competition, children's tractor pull and adult tricycle races. Now' village The new Grand Bend village hall opened to "Pomp and Circumstance" on May 18, an appropriate day, as it was the beginning of the Vic- toria Day weekend, the "of- ficial" start of the summer in the Bend. The project, which began with the transferring of the old post office to a site next to the bank of Montreal, was in progress for about a year and among the well-wishers were Ralph Ferguson, MP for Lambton-Middlesex and the Hon. Lorne Henderson, MPP for Lambton. Ferguson presented a pic- ture of Queen Elizabeth and Prince Philip to Reeve Bob Sharen as a gift for the new hall. Both Ferguson and Henderson commented on the growth and success of the Grand Bend area. The master of ceremonies for the event was Roy Johnson, the P.U.C. commis- sioner and Rev. Peebles gave the invocation. James Dalton spoke on behalf of the former reeves and he congratulated the past and present councils for their hard work and dedication. Reeves Fred Thomas of Bosanquet and Alan Waiper of Stephen also offered con- gratulations as did Rev. Jim Sutton, chamber of com- merce president Gene Grenier and the warden of Lambton county, Barbara Horner. The special guest at the event was Greg Morris, the cabinet director for in- tergovernmental relations for the state of Michigan. Morris said that it is the Great Lakes that bond his area and ours together and that his govern- ment is committed to keeping the Great Ickes clean. Mor- ris also presented Reeve Sharen with a gift for the new hall. Sharen spoke on behalf of the council and thanked many of the area businesses for their help and cooperation. He then, with the help of Ferguson, Henderson, Mrs. Horner, Johnson and Morris, cut the ribbon to officially open the new village hall. After the ceremony people toured the new building and refreshments were served. Bible Coffee Hour Nineteen ladies were out for Bible Study at Bertha Keyes' home in Green Acres Tuesday morning. The opening prayer was given by Nita Sinclair, followed with a hymn sing led by Betty Campbell with everyone participating. Doris Peebles led the study on the Beatitudes from Mat- thew 5:9, "Blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be called son of God." A couple of questions under discussion were, "Are the peacemakers facility offkially opened referred to make peace in all the league prayer. Madelaine bleak and dark .things are, $131.00 for Multiple Sclerotic. situations - spiritual and Dalton led in one decade of God is still with us. We should First Grand Bend Beaver be ready, willing and Colony spent their May 14 prepared to do what God meeting filling bags with lit - asks. ter from the Grand Bend "God Lifted Me" was the Public School yard and choir anthem. Rev. Peebles Medical Centre gounds. On told the children a story about May 26, Beavers are remind - "Bright in the Corner Where ed to be at the school at 9:00 You Are". It was about a Sun- a.m. if they plan to attend the day School class who met Benmiller Camp for the day. under the stairs. We should The ' North Lambton try to be happy even though Chapter FGBFI will hold things are not always the their dinner meeting this Fri - best, and in so doing, make day at 7:00 p.m. in the others happy. As the children Pinedale Hotel -Motel, with left for classes downstairs, guest speaker Bruce Srigley everyone sang "Jesus Bids from Atwood. Us Shine". Many Canadians rejoiced Flowers were placed in the with the Edmonton Oilers sanctuary were in loving Saturday night when they memory of Mrs. Mae Holt by brought the Stanley Cup back her family. to Canada. The Couples Club met on Saturday evening May 12 in rVillage Flea Market the Sunday School rooms. Saturdays, May 26 Janet Kobe read some in- to September teresting articles on Mother's P Day. Everyone joined in to do 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. some repair work on the Buyers and Vendors chairs for the church. welcome. Phone 238-2396 Larry and Donna Lovie, or 238-2407. Wondergrove Fred and Marlene Desjardine Roller Rink and Don and Jan Kobe serv- `23 Main St. Grond Bend f ed lunch refreshments. political?" the rosary. A report on the Since all Christians are CWL league convention in called to live in peace and be Sarnia was given by Annie .peacemakers, what personal Baltessen. qualities enable us to make Helene Regier was peace? The closing prayer was given by Irene Read. Orpha club A pot -luck lunch was en- joyed at the home of Mrs. Mildred MacLarens last month with 15 members pre- sent. Irene Kennedy read the "Blackbirds Sing a Sweeter Song" and then said grace. Irene thanked Mildred for having the lunch in her home and the penny collection was counted, proceeds going to purchase cards for the ill and birthdays. Marj. Mason and Jeanne Kading will conduct the next meeting on September 24 at Eva Allister's home. A letter of thanks was read from the Children's Aid in Sarnia, followed by a poem out of the friendship book. Mabel Gill donated a figurine which was won in a draw by Gert Flear. Eva Allister donated three prizes, won by Alma Prance, Loreen Gill and Olive Webb. C.W.L. On Tuesday, May 15, 28 members of the Catholic Women's League met at the Alhambra Hall opening with presented with a certificate of merit by London Diocese Council with the inscription "In grateful recognition and appreciation of faithful and exceptional services." Roberta Walker gave a small talk and everyone who participated in the Bowlathon were thanked by president Antonette Pachlarz. Grand Bend now has 80 members; Rose VanBruane explained the duties of con- veners. Lunch was served by A group. Plants were donated by Tilly Van Leewan and Cathie Brolyk. The next meeting will be on June 19 at 7:30 p.m. with mass, meeting and bingo at 8:30. All senior citizens from the parish are encouraged to attend this meeting. United Church At the service Sunday mor- ning, Rev. Peebles sermon was entitled "What Do You Desire?" with scriptures Personals from John 5:1-15. He address Irene Kennedyhad ed this question to the con Mother's diner in gregation and said he feels Day that many want to see the Jasper, Alberta. Celebrating congregation growing in a with her were husband spiritual renewal and Clarke, daughters Jean, regeneration. No matter how Elizabeth and Mary Lynne, and son Jim. The family members were visiting Alber- ta to attend Jim's graduation from the University of Calgary Medical School. On Sunday and Monday, they travelled from Calgary to Jasper, stopping to tour in Banff and Lake Louise. The highlight for Irene was a ride to the snow-cap' summit of a mountain on the Jasper tramway. - Congratulations to Mary Morrice on opening a branch travel office in her home in Southcott Pines. Grand Bend Lions hosted area youngsters Thursday night at Oakwood Inn for din- ner and movies after. The fresh carnations sold r' hereon May 11 and 12, raised 1181481002111110 s CUT RIBBON — The new Grand Bend village hall and office facility was officially opened, Friday. Joining in to cut the ribbon were, from the left, Greg Morris, Lambton-Middlesex MP Ralph Ferguson, Lambton warden Barbara Horner, Lambton MP Lorne Henderson and Reeve Bob Sharen. FIREMEN RE -ORGANIZE — Due to the recent death of Grand Bend fire chief Harry Hamilton, the department has been re -organized. Prosper Van Bruaene was elected as the new chief, and somb other members assumed new positions as well. From the left are members of the department: first captain Don Flear, Jerry VanBruaene, chief Prosper VanBruaene, Dwight Sheppard, deputy chief Stan Lovie, Larry Whiting, captain George Winegorden, Gary Desjordine, troining of- ficer Larry Taylor, Jack Stanloke, Xavier Boogemans and Clayton Mothers. Rev. Campbell in States for week Churches welcome simmer visitors Rev. R.G. Simpson, formerly of . World Vision, spoke on Sunday morning at Church of God on the transfiguration. Ile said that it was proof of life after death, because Moses and Elijah appeared after Christ. Rev, J. Campbell sang "1 Believe in a hill Called Mount Calvary." Rev. Campbell spent last week at the annual retreat and meeting of the mis- sionary board of the Church of God in Anderson, Indiana. Ile is a member of the Board of Directors. Sunday evening, the film entitled "The Answer" was shown it is a true life story of Stanley Tam, author of God Owns My Business. • Church filled Father Morrissey celebrated all the weekend masses at the Catholic church. Does the gospel ask too much of us with such a narrow path to fotlow and then burden us with guilt when we fail'? We are severe- ly tempted by the things of this world, but Jesus assures us that there are many rooms waiting for us in Heaven. Our hearts are troubled by our faults and weaknesses, but the gospel addresses us in our sinful human nature, to tell us that Christ is aware of our problems. We must have the CA JOANNE'S i HOME HAIR CARE it0a J Hairstyling For The Whole Family lir i Day & Evening Appointments S„i� Duality Perms Only $25.00 ,It 9 Cuts Only $4.00 Phone 238-8218 " if Sit t�. 4 Miles South of - 1 if 41, Grand Bend on Hwy. 881 ' \ 1,-- 411 • Prop.: JoAnne Pickering 0 40'+ '+446 hope and courage to follow Christ, the way, the truth and the life. Father Morrissey would like to welcome back all the summer residents to be with us for another season. Bottles of holy water are now available at the hack of the church for every family to take one home. Over the next few weeks, we will be having confirma- tion in our schools. Father Morrissey has been asked .to give two retreat days to two of the schools this coming week. There will be 10 parishioners who will be receiving confirmation at Our Lady of Mt. Carmel School. The CWL would like to welcome the following new members: Susan Lovie, Marie DeKort, Cindy Max- field, Sharon Srokosz, Judy Wilson, Paul: Van Osch, Helen Jamrozinski and Adela Sierpien. Today, throughout our Diocese, we are celebrating what is called Land Sunday. This provides us with the op- portunity to reflect on God's gift of nature and our respon- sibility as stewards of the resources of the land. Chris- tian stewardship of earthly goods in a modern society, should involve a genuine desire for the practice of justice with regard to the land. The church has always recognized the need for private ownership of land, for the family farm, the ability of PECK APPLIANCES "IN THE HEART OF DOWNTOWN VARNA" • FILTER QUEEN SALES & SERVICE • VACUUM CLEANERS - (Sales a service to Most Makes) •FM COMMUNICATION SYSTEMS (For Farm £ Business) • WHIRLPOOL APPLIANCES • WOODS FREEZERS •CENTRAL VACUUM SYSTEMS • INSECT & FLY KILLING UNITS (For lndoor 4 Outdoor Use) •GIFTS & MANY MORE ITEMS VARNA, ONT. 482-7103 producers to maintain themselves in supporting a rural community. Since near- ly 60 percent of the best agricultural land lies mainly in the London Diocese of southwestern Ontario, it is fit- ting that we hold Land Sun- day in this Diocese. (Office of Bishop Sherlock, London. ) Inquest date is established An inquest will be held June 6 into the death of Goderich OPP Constable Bruce Crew who was killed last September when a car he had stopped after a high-speed chase was struck by a town police cruiser. A detachment spokesman said the inquest called by cor- oner Dr. Raymond Flowers of Clinton will begin at 1 p.m. in the Goderich court house and is expected to last two or three days. Crew, 47, a 22 -year OPP veteran, died when a car he had stopped on Huron Coun- ty Road 18, about four kilometres east of Highway 21, was struck from behind by a Goderich town cruiser driven by Constable Peter Mason, a native of Exeter. We are open for another season Pinery Flea Market Open May 6 to Sept. 30 Every Sunday 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Dealers Welcome Be sure and come out • 3 miles south of Grand Bend, Hwy. 21 Phone Bob Sandercott 238-8382 Grand Bend Firemen Fund Raising Do your spring clean-up early! We will be pleased to accept your dona- tions for our Yard Sale Sat., June 9 10:00-a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Call for pidcup to Prosper's Garage 238-2451 Drc.p off point at Grand Bend P.U.C. Proceeds for Jaws of Life Exterior Paint Sale Top of the line only Hwy. 21 Grand Bend €11#4 V/Srl 238-8603 Hotson Lighting and China Grand Bend 238-8240 now is te time to buy 40% Off Suggested list price. Limited time offer Sale ends June 2/84 1