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Times-Advocate, 1979-12-12, Page 32• Merry Christmas from R.R. 1 Grand Bend 11ary & Bob Next to Lake Huron Water Supply Groceries, Crafts & Art Supplies Special Afghans, Quilts Reg. 75.00. No ws62 .50 Soft Cuddly Dolls '6.99 large, 4.99 small Open Dai ly 8 to 8 11111 41101kilSou s n d 1Tv n ued tos 7ay The Store also stuffed animals Practical Gifts For • Every rOtrirne On Your List IAV ARMSTRONG FUNERAL NOME PHONE 235.1220 BOB FLETCHER Lakeland Sanitation Services Grand Bend, Ontario RESIDENTIAL'- INDUSTRIAL - COMMERCIAL -WASTE REMOVAL - 24 HOUR SERVICE im Boyd Res. 238-8541 (Formerly Huron Sanitation) Bus. 238-8492 Times-Advocate, December 12, 1979 Grand Bend Don't Forget To Feed The Birds ... Stock Up Now On We Also Have BIRD FEEDERS To Keep Walks & Steps Safe DER-ICING SALT Exeter 235-2081. Exeter District Co-operative a CHARGEX VISA GB hockey Mariners tie both outings PRESIDENT HONOURED — Outgoing president of the Grand Bend and area Chamber of Commerce, Nick Carter, received a plaque from the new president, Gene Grenier. The meeting was held last Tuesday at the Green Forest. ONTARIO FUNERAL SERVICE ASSOCIATION The regular meeting of St. John's Anglican ladies met Thursday afternoon in the Parish hall with fifteen in attendance. Convener, Thelma Brosseau presided, and opened with prayer. The ladies were pleased with the success of the euchre party held last week. They plan to do an in- ventory in the Parish hall kitchen in January. A church vestry meeting will be held the second Thursday in January, and the ladies will supply a pot luck dinner. Lunch hostess, Lillian Best, served cake and tea at close of the meeting. Church of God news More than 40 attended children and youth night, Friday evening at Church of God. They viewed an animated film at the school gym titled, "The Gift," then broke up into groups for discussion. As an idea for working together, the children dusted pews in the church. Donuts and refresh- ments were served in the S.S. rooms. At the Church of God Sunday morning service, the HaroldVincentfamily took a special part in the service for "Christ Birthday," of- ferings, Lucille read the scripture, Michael and Michelle had speaking parts, Lori placed the banner of "Peace" and Harold led in prayer. At the Sunday evening service of Church of God, the ladies group had charge of the first part of the service led by Millie Desjardine, speaking on "Gifts of Christmas." Under the tree were small gifts with spiritual meaning which she commented on. A film and commentary on Japan was shown. United church news The annual White Gift service, with the theme a Festival of Lights was held Sunday morning at the United church. Assisting Rev. H. Moore, was Paula Taylor, who lit the second Advent candle. The Sunday school children and teachers at- tended and conducted the service. A treasure chest placed in front of the altar contained wrapped gifts. Young people of the congregation, Shellie Meecham, Steven Walper and Paul Love, each had speaking parts and in turn handed out the gifts for the children to unwrap. These gifts of love were a loaf of bread, representing "life", a white candle, "light", musical instrument of guitar, "celebration of joy," and balloon, "gift of sur- prise." Following this the children placed their white gifts in the box, followed by the congregation. Scripture reading was from. John 1:9-12. Choir selections were "Gentle Mary laid her child," and "No Crowded Eastern street." Grand Bend Sunday School concert will take place Friday evening December 14 at 7.30 p.m. On Sunday evening December 9 at 8.00 p.m. there will be Slide Presen- tation on Alaska at the Centralia United church. The slides will be presented by Walter Fydenchuk, and all proceeds are to go to the Abraham John family fund. Ecumenical service More than 80 attended the Christmas Ecumenical held at the Church of God Tuesday evening. All were welcomed by Mrs. Katie Vincent, President of Church of God ladies group. A hymn sing, led by Millie Desjardine of favorite Christmas carols opened the service. Mrs. Martha Geromette, from Greenway United read the Christmas story and a poem. Mrs. Blanche Morrice from Grand Bend Anglican, spoke of the Advent season and beginning of new year in Anglican faith. She read two poems "One wish for Christmas" and "Taking time." The Catholic church number was two solos by Mrs. Roberta Walker, "The secret of Christmas", and "Rise up Shepherd and follow," United Church women presented a play "This little light of mine." Reading parts were taken by Marlene Brenner, Hazel Broad and Elda Adams. This play was written by a young man in Saskatchewan for a Christmas eve service. It portrayed living in darkness until a candle lit up their lives. Church of God number was their choir singing "Gifts", All musical ac- companiments were played by Betty Campbell. Marilyn MacGregor read scripture from Luke. Rev. John Campbell, spoke on the topic, "What does Christmas mean to us?" He said Christmas means many things to many people, a time of giving, a time of peace. He closed with a quotation from Henry Van Dyke, If you can keep Christmas for a day, why not always? The offering of over $90.00 will be sent to help a needy family in the area. After the service, all gathered in the S.S. Rooms, for a most delicious lunch. Careless driving charges withdrawn Charges of careless driving against Gary Near, 20, of RR 1, St. Pauls were withdrawn in court recently. Near had been charged as the result of a two car ac- cident on October 13 at the junction of highway 7 and Perth Road 28. The second car was driven by Rev. Harley Moore, a United Church minister in Grand Bend. Rev. Moore, his wife Elaine Moore, Irene Ken- nedy Minnie Curts and Eloise Eagleson all of Grand Bend were injured in the crash. Ontario Provincial Police at Sebringville say that Near was charged on October 18 following an investigation of the accident. Prizes donated by Lee Thomas Draperies and Bluewater Hardware for the December 1 Lioness draw have not been claimed. New numbers 862995 and 862812 have been drawn. The prizes can be picked up at Grand Bend Decorating. The following were win- ners in the draw: .Marlene Brenner - Grand Bend Dry The Grand Bend Mariners gained a tie in both South Huron intermediate hockey league outings this week. Thursday in Hensall the Mariners were held to a 3-3 tie by the Hensall Sherwoods and Friday night they played to a 7-7 deadlock with the Centralia Marauders. The Mariners will be back in action Friday night when they meet Kettle Point at Huron Park and Sunday they travel to Parkhill to meet the Merchants. In Thursday's tie with Hensall, Grand Bend scored the first and last goals of the game. The only goal of the first period came from the stick of Tod Sherk of Grand Bend on an unassisted effort at 6:35. In the middle frame, Rick Ingram tied the score for Hensall on a pass from Murray Connelly and Fred Campbell converted a pass from Brian Campbell to put the Sherwoods ahead at 7:06. The Hensall lead was short-lived as Rick Moody hit the mark for the Mariners at 12:25 with the assist going to Mike Desjardine. Fred Campbell put the Sherwoods in front again at 4:36 of the third period on a three-way combination with Brian Campbell and Lloyd Allan. Pete Gil notched the equalizer for Grand Bend with about 10 minutes left in the game. The assist was provided by Joe Falsetti. Need late rally In Friday's tie with the Centralia Marauders, the Mariners needed a three goal outburst in the third period to get back on even terms. Centralia scored the first three goals of the game in the first period and the Mariners could only get one score back. Mark Cronyn started the Centralia scoring with a power play goal at 2:32 of the first period with Rick Funston and Ron Funston assisting. Rick Moody was sitting out a tripping penalty. Less than a minute later, Rick Funston made the score 2-0 as he converted a pass from Mark Cronyn. Al the halfway mark of the period, Cec Nickles hit for the Marauders on a three-way effort with Blair Hearn and Dick Lord. The Mariners hit the scoreboard With four minutes left on a successful shot by Joe Falsetti. The assist went to captain Bob Lovie. Scoring came thick and fast in the second period with each team counting three times. Joe Falsetti chalked up his second goal of the night for the Mariners on a pass from Pete Gil, Pete Gill hit on passes from Joe Falsetti and Pete Gil and Tod Sherk was successful on a play started by Rick Moody and Bob Lovie. Captain Ron Funston was the first to score for Cen- tralia with assists going to Mark Cronyn and Rick Funs ton, Cronyn counted from Rob Funston and Hugh Wilson and Cec Nickles hit with passing help from Blair Hearn and Pete Glover. The Mariners struck quickly in the third period with two early goals to tie the score. The period was only 20 seconds old when Tom Sherk hit the mark with assists from Joe Falsetti and Pete Gill and a minute later Rick Moody converted passes from Mike Desjardine and Mac Richardson. Rick Moody put the Mariners into a 7-6 lead at 11:35 on an unassisted effort. The lead lasted for only 25 seconds as Perry Knee scored for the Marauders on a pass from Rick Funston. The Mariners took eight of the 15 minor penalties handed out by referees Brian Campbell and Wayne Cor- bett. He can help you with information as to the different ser- vices and their costs, and then he will confirm your arrange- ments in writing so that your family will know what you want. Among those concerns for the future is the matter of their plans for their funeral. The Ontario Funeral Service Association respectfully sug- gests that it is a good idea to visit your Funeral Director, and together talk these matters over quietly and calmly. Alone to make those decisions YOU should have shared? Today, more than ever before people are thinking and doing something about the future. C The Funeral Home in Exeter who is a member of the Ontario Funeral Service Association is: Prizes not claimed Cleaning, M. 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Township Of Stephen Invites You to the Official Opening of their Arena at Huron Park A real fun evening for the whole family Sunday, December 16 6:00 p.m. Broom Ball (Just bring your broom) 7:00 p.m. Opening Ceremonies 7:30 p.m. Public Skating with a Visit by Santa 8:30 p.m. Hockey Game - East vs. West These are the "GREATS" of the Township representing the East representing the West Wilmar Wein Jim Dietrich Larry Jones Bill Hoffman Frank Funston Bob Hoffman Bill McGrath Stan Lovie Bob Lammie Joe Arnold Bob Lawrence Bob Galloway Bob Pinter Doug Lightfoot Jim Glavin Jim Morrissey Wayne Glanville Bob Morrissey Gerald Dearing Don Dundas Roy Wilson Pat McKeever Harry Schroeder Dennis MacDonald George Snell Doug Russell Jack Conlin Eric Finkbeiner Tom Tomes Joe Regier Manager: Jack O'Neil Manager: Russell Clarke Coach: Alf Smith Coach: Howard Clarke With two great Officials Ross Haugh and Harvey Smith