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HomeMy WebLinkAboutTimes Advocate, 1984-12-05, Page 20Page 8A times -Advocate, December 5, 1984 INVESTMENT NIGHT — Nine new Beavers were invested Monday evening by "Daisy" Jane Walker from Ailsa Craig. In the back is Blake Scbade, Derek Rader, new leader "Rainbow" Paula Thomas, Reid Turner and JJ Anderson. Front row is Jason Sheppard, Kyle Vermeulen, Tommy Maguire, Jonathon Lovie and Brian Lovie. Missing was David Lemon and Timmy Scott. rand Ben and district news Lynne Desjardine 230.8760 Grand Bend man picked accommodation director At the recent annual con- vention of Accommodation Motel Ontario Association at the Waterloo Inn, a new slate of officers was elected for the coming membership year. Lynn Jacklin, president Beacon Motor Inn, Jordan Station, was elected presi- dent. He is widely known in the industry, not only for his activities in A.M.(i.A. but also for his keen involvement in other tourism associations. Other officers include Bill Morrison, Otonabee Motor Inn. Peterborough. past presi- dent: Iain Gilmour. Pinewood Inn, Barry's Bay as first vice president; Ron Cassidy, Cataraqui Motel, Kingston, second vice president; Stew Oickle, Marto Motel, Parry Sound as treasurer; Vic Henderson, Peterborough, as executive vice president. Erwin Schottroff of the Pine Dale Motel, Grand Bend, was named one of 10 directors of the association. The A.M.O.A. was first formed in 1949 as the Ontario Tourist Courts Association. In 1962 the name was changed to the Ontario Motel Association and in 1980 the name was changed to the Accommoda- tion Motel Ontario Association. The Association _ has en- joyed a constant growth in membership from 309 in September 1977 to 803 members in 1984. Registration Kindergarten registration will be held for regular kindergarten and french im- mersion kinder. (optional) on Monday, December 10 from 1:15 p.m. until 5:00 p.m. AH Catholic schools in Huron and Perth counties. ( Mt. Carmel, St. Peters, and St. Boniface. ) PAINTER DISPLAYS — Puck Merkies, professional artist on the left, shows her pain- ting called "Rocky Shore" to Grete Bakker and Jurgen Kaschper from London. Merkies held her two day viewing at the local Cinderella Cafe in Grand Bend over the weekend. Work on display here Artist displays talents Local artist I'ue•k Merkies held a two day show in (:rand Bend over the weekend. An neniarie. owner of Cinderella Cafe. on 81 Crescent in the ‘illagc. hosted Merkies for the even, Born in the Netherlands and receiving her degree in visual Arts at the 1'('%V in London, Merkies displays her talent in her painting She combines her interest in Chinese philosophy of pain ting with her profound love of nature This combination gives her work a distinctive approach to contemporary Canadian art Some of her work can be viewed at Hilda's Gallery in Sarnia. The Bayfield Gallery. in Bayfield. in the summer months and Hang I 'ps in Lon- don. Merkies has also had shows in Stratford and two years ago she worked at the art auction held at the Iluron Country Playhouse. Merkies has taught in Fan- shawe College in London and holds a regular class each Wednesday in the municipal office in Grand Bend She paints various scenes from the beautiful ('anadian nor- thland of Georgian Bay. ()wen Sound and Lake Iluron areas. Her work is also exhibited in the eastern I' S and the Net herla nds Think Christmas! Think DOULTON! Think Village Guild Bayfield Open weekends to Christmas 10- 5 • Chamber speaker urges group to meet challeng.s- The annual meeting of the GB Chamber of Commerce was held at Oakwood Inn last Monday evening. After din- ner, Bev Harwood read a list of new members, which was quite impressive. Tom Lawson Jr. introduced the guest speaker, his father, Col. Tom Lawson, past vice- president of the Canadian Chamber of Commerce. Col. Lawson spoke briefly on his involvement of his roots in the Grand Bend area. He also pointed out some good activities of the Chamber. Work together, keep good organization, meet the challenge to go ahead, and keep working to make Grand Bend a year round communi- ty, were his main highlights. Lawson said we are privileged to have the provin- cial park, Lambton Heritage Museum, the lake, beach, Grand Cove Estates and a unique Main Street at a right angle to the beach. New officers are: past president, Brad Page; presi- dent, Gene Grenier; vice- pres., Nick Carter; 2nd vice- pres., Mae Morenz; treasurer, Gerry Kurtz and directors, Joyce Morden, Er- win Schottroff and Lloyd Morden. Kevin Snook moved that the annual dinner meeting elec- tions were closed and the meeting was adjourned. Orpha Christmas meeting The Grand Bend Orpha club held their December meeting in the form of a pot- luck luncheon. All 19 members gathered at the home of Irene Kennedy on Monday in Grand Cove Estates. Irene opened the meeting with a Christmas grace and everyone enjoyed a delicious lunch. The business was con- ducted afterwards. On the suggestion of Mildred McLaren and Greta Luther, Christmas cards are going to be sent to former members. A story entitled "The Good Neighbours" was read by Elsie Desjardine. Irene read a questionnaire on talking it over. Articles purchased at Sears were checked and all articles donated were collected and will be sent to the Children's Aid Society. The draw for a Christmas ornament made by Norma Desjardine •was won by Marlene Brenner. Marlene then led a sing -song accom- panied on the piano by Irene Kennedy. "Chestnuts Roasting on an open fire" was rendered by Marlene. Mildred thanked Irene on behalf of the club for hosting their meeting, and the next meeting will be held on January 28 at Gertrude Flear's. Legion Branch 498 The Grand Bend Legion will hold their annual Christmas get-together this Saturday. December 8. Tickets are available at the bar. Vern Gallant and Marg Hedley topped the mixed dart players last Tuesday evening in the legion. Karoline Broga won the door prize on Friday night at the euchre party. Janie Grenier won the ladies high and Elzer Masse won the mens high. Eva Fahner and Bill Peckitt took the low cards of the evening. Coffee hour The Bible study was held Tuesday at the home of Min- nie Curts in Green Acres, with 16 present. . Doris Peebles led the study from Romans 1:18-32. One question from the first workshop was "What things or people are you tempted to put in God's place". Mrs. Vera Brown in Southcott Pines will host the last meeting on Tuesday, December 4. After the holiday season. study will resume in January 1985. Mystery supper Eighteen youths and their leaders from Church of God met Friday night for a mystery supper. After a scavenger hunt and games, the youth ordered their food from a disguised menu and hoped they would choose the right menu and utensils. To finish the evening, they broke a lovely star tinata and en- joyed the candies from inside. The WCG presented a skit on Sunday morning entitled "Listen...the Angels Sing!" This was an introduction into the Christ child's birthday of- fering scene. Pastor ('amp - bell also used this as his ser- mon title. The girls group sang "Ile started the Whole World Singing". In the evening the London Church of God joined in a bap- tismal service here in Grand Bend. Those baptized were Karen and Christine Rum - ball. Lori Vincent, Susan Young and Edith Smith. Catholic Advent Season Father Morrissey was celebrant at all the weekend masses. His sermon dealt with the coming of Christ in Advent. We must use this time to prepare for His final coming. Today, we begin the season of advent in the church year. This is a season of prepara- tion: Christmas is a celebra- tion of "love" and the only way one can truly celebrate love is to have a heart and mind that is free to open and receive and give love." As Christians, we use the advent wreath to anticipate the feast of light and life. (In the nativity of the Saviour.) We add one light on the wreath each Sunday in ad- vent. We think of the darkness of Adam's sin and watch the growing hope and light. Father Morrissey is mak- ing a personal retreat at Our Lady of Lourdes Shrine in France. He will be landing in Holland late Sunday to spend some time there first before heading to Lourdes for five days and then to return home. Don't forget our request for used eyeglasses. The box is at the back of the church. An ap- peal for canned goods and toys etc. for this weekend Dec. 9th is being made. Every family is asked to give either canned goods, wrapped gift for a child or money to buy the necessities for some needy family. Please be generous. CWL) On Saturday, December 8, a Right to Life mass will be observed at 7:15 p.m. in the Grand Bend church. (precious feet and Christmas cards will be available) On Tuesday December 11 there will be a meeting in the Alhambra Hall at 7:30 p.m., followed by a Christmas par- ty at 8:30 with the husbands invited. Lunch groups I and C. On Wednesday December 12 at 8:00 p.m. the Christmas Ecumenical will be held in St. John's Anglican church. Lunch groups D, E, F. As you have noticed, we ac- quired a new painting at the front of the church. It shows St. John the Baptist being baptised by Jesus in the river Jordan. It is not an oil pain-' ting due to the cold temperatures in the church during the week. The painting is done in egg tempera. This means egg yolks and natural pigments. Until the 15th cen- tury, all paintings were done this way. (eg. The Last Sup- per by Leonardo deVinci) PRO LIFE – A letter from our Bishop has been received, asking us to write today to ask the attorney general officer to appeal the verdict of the jury on the Morgantaler case. He may make his decision this week. The address is: The Honorable Roy McMurphy, Attorney -General of Ontario, Parliament Buildings, Queens Park, Ontario M7A 1 A2. Candles in Advent The first Sunday in advent was celebrated at the GB United church Sunday morn- ing. Jim and Marg Love were greeters for the congregation at the door. In the candle lighting ser- vice, Elsie Keyes and Diane Rice took part, with Scott Keyes lighting the first can- dle. Rev. Peebles' lesson was called "Outreach of Christmas" based on II Chronicles 30:6-10 and Acts 11. He told us that the outreach of Christmas is world wide and .we should reach and help others. The children were given a special talk on advent and the mean- ing of Christmas and being a Christian. Everyone from the nursery class up to the elders presented their white gifts in- to the baskets placed at the front. Baptised at this service was RED CROSS COURSE — A three week Red Cross course was completed last Thursday by sixteen Grand Bend residents. Here teacher, Nan Goens, right, from Thames Valley in London, shows Vicky Desjardine and Tracy Soldan (victim) how to carry an injured person. NMI TNNE YOUR BREATH AWAY,; Pre -Christmas Sale Excellent Selection of Men's and Ladies Sweaters to choose from Hours: Mon. - Sat. 10 - 5:30 Sun. 12 - 5:30 noVi os 16 Main St. FACTORY OUTLET GRAND BENE) 238-8007. Cl Christopher Donald Oluf Dur - din. Clerk Betty Riddell presented the baptismal cer- tificate to the parents. Personals Leanne Jennison and Kathy Brenner were ushers at the second concert held in the Grand Bend United Church Wednesday evening when the Bowkun Trio performed. Welcome back to Grand Bend is extended to Janie and Rollie Grenier, who have taken up residence in Grand Cove Estates. Happy birthday to all who have December birthdays. Money is featured in your nea' future and a Gemini figure will ' be }n your scenerio. The following Grand Bend residents have completed a Red Cross course held in the GB Public School over the past few weeks. Receiving their certificates were Joanne Maguire, Linda Allister, Tim and Mike Bird, Steve and Jeannette Stellingwerff, Marg and Vicki Desjardine, Lloyd and Mrs. Morden, Sharen and Tracy Soldan, Julie Rader, Nancy Gill and Karen and Tammy Humer. r • Antiques • Collectibles • Books (old/ rare) cCgtullys 4poourf ,1 Bayfield - The Square -- • We do framing • We buy items of interest • Open weekends throughout winter • Phone: 565-2793 RATE ADJUSTMENT For The Village of Grand Bend Due to the higher cost of providing service, the Grand Bend Public Utilities Commission has found it necessary to increase its electrical rates for 1985 as of January 1st. Ontario Hydro has found it necessary to in- crease the wholesale rate to municipal utilities an average of 8.5% in 1985, and in order to meet this additional cost as well as increases in material etc., the utility must increase retail rates by approximately 8.5% overall. Subject to approval by Ontario Hydro. NEW MONTHLY RATE TO CUSTOMERS Effective on all consumption used on or after January 1, 1985. Residential v Kilowatt HourSer(KWHIices consumption Cost Per KWH 1st 250 KWH 8,4¢ All additional KWH 4 654 MINIMUM MONTHLY BILL $5.Q0 General Services 1st 250 KWH 8 4C Next 12,250 KWH 4.950 All additional KWH 3.45c MINIMUM MONTHLY BILL $5.00 Grand Bend Public Utilities Commission 14 Ontario St. N. Grand Bend, Ontario P.O. Box 250 NOM 1TO ***************** SPECIAL HOLIDAY HOURS To help make your Holiday Season easier and less hectic, we are extending our post office hours so that we can better serve you. In addition to our regular business hours, we will be open during these dates and times: SATURDAY, DECEMBER 8,15 9:00 a.m.-12 noon MAIN POST OFFICE 26 SAU N DERS ST. EAST CANADA POST CORPORATION We're moving ahead.