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Times-Advocate, 1978-11-09, Page 19Grand Bend council briefs Receive letters, delegates A request from Southcott Pines resident Ian Coles for information on the status of the Arbour Walk located in the area of Brewster street was received. Coles whose property abuts the now land locked walk-way requested infor­ mation about its ownership. Reeve Bob Sharen in­ structed clerk-treasurer to inform Coles, Southcott Pines Land Company owns the property in mention. A request from Mr. and Mrs. Leroy Keyes and Mr, and Mrs. Robert Keyes for the installation of light on the island leading into the Green Acres development was received with favour by council. A decision on the matter was deferred until the new year when street lighting plans will be finaliz­ ed. • A letter from Dick Manore criticizing the ero­ sion work done west of the bridge was received by council. Manore said the ga­ bion baskets protecting the property along the river narrowed the channel and could cause the erosion of the opposite side of the bank by the spring ice flows. A request to the Ontario Provincial Police for the use of their office space as a recreation facility will be made. The price for a new trac­ tor for snow removal could cost in the neighborhood of $10,000 difference. Tenders for the tractor will be put out in December. According to clerk­ treasurer Louise Clipperton a total of nine people cast their ballots at the advance poll held Saturday. Council was informed by the Liquor Licence Board of an application by Sanders Tavern to expand their din­ ing lounge. Council will ask the LLB for more informa­ tion. A letter from the lawyer of the purchaser of thevRed Gables Hotel asked the village if the building con­ formed to the zoning bylaw. The letter which came from the same firm of solicitors which the village retains, was re-directed back to the firm. Local church news United church Sunday, November 5, Grand Bend United Church celebrated the 51st an­ niversary of the present church building. Special guest speaker was Rev. J. Earl Burr from Parker Street, United Church in Sarnia. Earl and his wife Eileen are former members of Grand Bend U.C. His sermon topic was “Running away from God”, based on scripture from • Genesis 28. The choir was joined by several members of the Dashwood choir. The an­ thems were “Two Wings”, a Negro Spiritual, and “I see the love of God.” Rev. H. Moore conducted the anniversary service at Parker Street United Church, Sarnia, Sunday morning. NOTICE Township of Stanley taxpayers are remind­ ed that the second installment of the 1978 taxes are due on or before November 15, 1978. Avoid the penalty for late payment by remitting before November 15, 1978. Mel Graham Clerk Treasurer > Vote for CHARLIE SROKOSZ Four years as a coun­ cillor gives him the necessary experience to do the job. FOR REEVE IN BOSANQUET TOWNSHIP Mark your Y for Charlie Srokosz on November 13 NOTICE OF POLI Township of Tuckersmith A poll will be held in the Township of Tuckersmith to elect: 3 members of Council Polling Day will be Mon. November 13,1978. Polls will be open from 11:00 o'clock in the morning and will close at 8:00 in the afternoon at the following locations: Polling Subdivision No. 1 Edward Boyes Residence, Egmondville Polling Subdivision No. 2 Bethel Bible Church, Egmondville Polling Subdivision No. 3 Alex Townsend Residence, (Lot 40 con. 3 LRS) Polling Subdivision No. 4 Rena and Jack Caldwell Residence (Lot 9 Con. 11 HRS) Polling Subdivision No. 5 Huronview Polling Subdivision No. 6 Vanastra Community Church ADVANCE POLL Will be held for the purpose of receiving the votes of electors who expect to be unable to vote on the Regular Polling Day. The Advance Poll will be held in the Clerk's Office, Vanastra on Saturday, November 4th, 1978. The Advance Poll will be open at 9:00 o'clock in the morning and close at 8:00 o'clock in the afternoon. PROXY VOTING A person who has been appointed a voting proxy may apply to the clerk not later than 5:00 o'clock in the afternoon of Polling Day to receive a certificate to vote by proxy for the Polling Subdivision in which the person appointing the voting proxy is entitled to vote. J.R. McLachlan Clerk November 11 at 7:30 p.m. the Couples Club is staging a family night at the Grand Bend Public School gym. All the congregation and friends are invited to attend. There will be sing-songs, a film, games for all ages and refreshments. Plan to attend a fun filled night with friends! And remember if you have a favorite game, bring it along. We look forward to seeing you and your family that night. Hasti-notes containing an original drawing of Grand Bend United Church can now be obtained from any member of the Couples Club. Cost $2 a pkg. A sample card may be seen on the bulletin board. A special family service was held Sunday night at the United church led by Rev. H. Moore with grandparents, parents and children taking part. Scripture from St. Paul’s letter to the Ephesians was read by Clara and Alex Hamilton. The child’s appeal, prayer of all parents, by Jerry and Brenda Love and family. A reading, Grandmother’s, Grandfather’s by Ralph and Edna Marshall. A mother and daughter duet "His eyes is on the sparrow” by Irene Kennedy and Jean Weigand. “Beatitudes for the family and home”, by the Don Kobe family. Parent’s creed by Marlene and Fred Desjardine. A song “We have this moment”, led by Millie and Morley Desjardine. Rev. Moore’s meditation was on “Renewal of the Christian home.” Offering was taken by father and son couples, Le Roy and Scott Keyes and Sid and Glenn Durie. The choir assisted by Dashwood member sang “Rejoice in the Lord”, and “Renew Thy church.” Anglican church news Thirteen ladies attended the regular meeting of the ladies group, Thursday afternoon November 2 at the Parish hall. Meeting opened with a prayer for church workers. Blanche Morrice, presided,' in the absence of convener and co-convener. Thelma Brousseau was nominated to be the new convener. All members agreed unanimously and she accepted. Articles were brought in for the Christmas craft sale, sorted and priced. The euchre party held in October was reviewed, and the ladies decided to sponsor another one on the evening of November 30 with lunch and prizes as before. At the close of the meeting, tea and cake were served by lunch hostesses, Elizabeth Brownley and Irene Brock. Church of God Fourteen youth fellowship members met Friday " evening at the Church. Film strips were shown on the beginning of a series on young teens. After asummerrecess, the choir at Church of God, resumed Sunday. They sang “On to the goal”, which will be hymn of the month with the congregation par­ ticipating to all learn. Bowling scores Monday afternoon — Cove, town and country gals, Single and triple score to Hazel Broad S 164, T 425. The Benders — Tuesday afternoon (not available). Charlie’s Angels — Wednesday night, Our Gang — Corrie Relouw, team 2446, single 211; vs Good ones — Brenda Relouw, team 2358, Single 231; Hopefuls — Joyce Hodgins, team 2756, Single 259 vs Hi-Hopes, Fran Relouw, team 2428, Single 214; Hi triple, Joyce Hodgins 655. Bluewater Mixed league —- Thursday evening, Ladies, Mona Gaiser, single 204, triple 547; mens, Ervin Gingerich, single 196, triple 512, Saturday — Little league -Mixed, G. B. Gorillas, Jeff McCURDY STUDENT COUNCIL — The 1978-79 student council was named recently at McCurdy Public School in Huron Park. The executive consists of (back row) treasurer Tony Jones and publicity director Mark Stuckless. In the front row are president George Tomes and secretary Kari Hearn. Missing was vice-president Mike Walden. T-A photo Several from GB at Wl convention Attending the London Area Women’s Institute 64th annual convention at the Banqueter, London, Wed­ nesday were Clara Hamilton, Nola Taylor, Minnie Curts and Annie Morenz. With more than 300 attending it comprises districts of Middlesex East, Middlesex West and Mid­ dlesex north, Elgin East, Oxford South, Elgin West, Perth South, Huron South, Huron West and Oxford North. The theme this year was “The family in our changing society.” Presiding was London area president Mrs. Leonard Caffyn, RR 5 Ingersoll. Many interesting reports were heard in the morning and greetings from The Federated Women’s Institutes of Ontario, President, Mrs. Florence Diamond of New Hamburg. At the afternoon meeting, Mrs. Keith Hiepleh, First vice-president, Springfield, showed slides and com­ mentary on her trip to Nairobi, Kenya, last year when she attended the Associated Country Women of the World convention, held there. Skits and messages on food labeling from the Home Economists proved in­ teresting. Reporting for Middlesex was Mrs; Carol Crerar, for Huron, Miss Beatrice McClenghan and for Elgin, Mrs. Ruth Mar- cou. Presentation of Maryn Pardy Scholarship winners were awarded and Tweedsmuir competition winners announced. One of the winners of Maryn Pardy scholarship was a local girl, Ann Steeper, of Parkhill, daughter of Mr. & Mrs. Earl Steeper. Ann had completed ten, 4-H projects. The other winner was Marian Roth of Thamesford. Both girls' mothers were present for the award presentation and Marian’s two grandmother’s also. The president, Mrs. Caffyn informed that Marian’s grandfather also wished to attend, but was told it was a “ladies only” meeting. Both girls made a gracious thank you, and both said they thought the money would go toward books to further their studies. Special guest speaker, Wednesday evening was Miss Angela Armitt, Head of Extension Department, University of Western Ontario. In keeping with the theme, she spoke on communicating with the family, saying communication means not only talking, but listening. She kept the audience in stitches of laughter with her humorous jokes. Hay ter 114 vs The four Stooges, Joe Jeffrey 116; Strikers, ’Richard Brown, 188, vs Pointers, Danny Green, 149; Dreamers, Jim Jeffrey, 87, vs Angels, Kim Finch, 115; Rascals, Todd Hay ter 75, vs Scrappers, Steve Chapdelaine, 59. Playhouse is lauded Jacqui Manning-Albert, Theatre Officer for the On­ tario Arts Council, said to­ day she thought the Huron Country Playhouse was a really dedicated and hard working organization. Ms. Manning-Albert was referr­ ing to the ways and means by which the Playhouse raises funds to support its activities. The Art Auction netted $3,500, the -Beaux Art Ball made $725, the Lottery brought in $350, the Consign­ ment Auction made $600, the Spring Dance made $650. In addition to these ac­ tivities, the Playhouse Guild, a group of women volunteers whose purpose it is to assist the Playhouse, contributed $4,000 to capital operations during the 1977-78 fiscal year. The Guild raises money through membership fees and through various bazaars, teas, fashion shows, etc. The Playhouse raises about 20% of its entire budget each year, receives about 20% in various govern­ ment grants and earns 60% or over through ticket sales and concessions. Ms. Manning-Albert will be a guest at theHuron Coun­ try Playhouse annual meeting on Monday, November 27. RE-ELECT: Trio of birthdays marked at Shipka By MRS. HUGH MORENZ SHIPKA A triple birthday party dinner was held Sunday at the home of Mrs. Trellis Lit­ tle and Earl Stebbins, when Mrs. Mabel Desjardine celebrated her 82nd birth­ day, her granddaughter Carleen’s 15th and a grand­ son Phillip Little. Attending were Mr. and Mrs. Lea Desjardine, Thed­ ford, Mr. and Mrs. Maurice Desjardine and Carleen, Lee Desjardine and friend San­ dra, all of Huron Park, Mr. and Mrs. Bob Littlte and Leanne, St. Thomas, Mr. and Mrs. Phillip Little, Colleen Jennifer and Angela, Strathroy, Mr. and Mrs. Willis Desjardine, Mrs. Ruby Little, Wilmer and Doug Smith, Greenway, Mr. and Mrs. Ray Cooper, Ex­ eter. Zurich, also Mr. and Mrs. Roy Gibson and Mark, Crediton, and Mrs. Mac Windsor and Charles, Ex­ eter. Mrs. Jessie’ Ver Beem. Camlachie, and Mrs. May Beer, Pinery area, visited Thursday afternoon with An­ nie Morenz. Mr. and Mrs. Don Baker and Jamie visited Friday evening in Stratford with Mr. and Mrs. Ken Baker Jr. and family. Henry Becker returned home Thursday from St. Joseph hospital London, where he had been a patient 10 days, recovering from surgery. Times-Advocate, November 9, 1978 CONTINUES Nov 9 -Nov 17 Store Closed Nov. 12 and 15 SAVE 20% TO 50% OFF Personals Mrs. Annie Morenz, ac­ companied by other members of Grand Bend Women’s Institute, attended the 64th annual London area W.I. convention, Wednesday at the Banqueter, London. Mrs. Milton Sweitzer is visiting in Welland this week with her mother, Mrs. Elsie Comfort. Donna Baker, Sarnia, spent the weekend here at her parents Mr. and Mrs. Ken Baker Sr. Sunday night supper guests with Mr. and Mrs. Doug Russell, Connie, Alex and Elizabeth were Mr. and Mrs. Ken Baker Jr., Bonnie Tracey and Shellie, Strat­ ford. Sunday visitors with Mr. and Mrs. Arnold Keller, were two of her sisters Mrs. Russell Lee and daughter Linda Lou, Port Huron, and Mrs. Eleanor Brown, Crediton East By MRS. STAN PRESZCATOR Mrs. Sam Lawson, RR Ex­ eter is a patient in St. Joseph’s Hospital, London. Mrs. Harold McCallum, RR 1 Walton visited Monday with Mr. and Mrs. Stan Preszcator and Mrs. Mary Thornton. Master Robert England Jr., spent a few days with his grandparents Mr. and Mrs. Stan Preszcator. Barbara Preszcator and Brian Lovett, Goderich visited Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Larry Preszcator and family and Mrs. Stan Presz­ cator. EVERYTHING IN THE STORE This even includes our large selection of Jeans and Cords LEVIS - CARHARTS - G.W.G. SCRUBBIES (Foxy) - H.I.S. Store Hours 10 to 6 (SALE HOURS ONLY) CHARGEX VISA | ON MONDAY, NOVEMBER CAMPBELL FOR EXETER COUNCIL GRAND BEND PERSONALS The Lambton County library will be closed Saturday November 11 on Remembrance Day. The library will also be closed Wednesday, November 15, 1978, when librarian, Mrs. Bessie Knight and her assistant Mrs. Adelle Chapman will be attending a workshop at County Library headquarters in Wyoming. Mrs. Olive Penfound of near Auburn visited Sunday with Mrs. Mae Holt. Lawrence Johnson is home after a 21 day bus trip to California. Mr. & Mrs. Lawerence Curts attended an Open House, Saturday afternoon for the 50th wedding an­ niversary of Mr. & Gordon Woodburn at home in Corbett. Rev. and Mrs. Campbell and other relatives in this area attended the wedding, Saturday, of David Snider to Lisa Van Elswyk at Church of God in Kitchener. David is the son of Mr. & Mrs. Russell Snider. Mr. & Mrs. Jack Riddoch, Sarnia, visited Sunday with their aunt and uncle Mr. & Mrs. Lawrence Johnson. Jeanne Kading and Nola Taylor from Grand Bend Womens Institute attended the home decorating short course held Tuesday at the South Huron Rec Centre. Rev. & Mrs. Harold Dobson, Fonthill, near Toronto, a former minister of Grand Bend and Green­ way United church now retired visited friends here Friday. Mrs. their John HERB TURKHEIM TO THE HURON COUNTY BOARD OF EDUCATION REPRESENTING HayTownship, Hensall, Zurich and the North Half of Dashwood • 6 Years experience on the present board • Served 2 years as Chairman - 5 Years on Executive Committee • Served 2 years as a Director on the Ontario Public School Trustees’ Association • 6 Years perfect attendance at regular board meetings LET EXPERIENCE KEEP WORKING FOR YOU I On November 13, Re-elect Herb Turkheim FOR FURTHER INFORMATION, OR TRANSPORTATION TO THE POLL IN ANY MUNICIPALITY, PLEASE CALL 236-4075 CRAND BEND CLOTHINC 47 Main St. Grand Bend Phone 238-2358 MHNHHMMBNMNI Dedicated to ■MNMMMi — Representing your individual interests — A professional approach to town government V’1 for the youth of•Working with and Exeter •Resolving conflicts with the new official town plan * Extra portion! Extra serving! Extra taste! Take a good look at the value and you'll agree. SEAFOODS " SALAD CHICKEN Di\je Tec Sn ’ 235-2665