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Times-Advocate, 1980-11-26, Page 21ONTARIO SCHOLARS — Trevor Kobe and Bill VandenBygaart were among seven students getting Ontario Scholarships at commencement ceremonies at North Lambton secondary school Friday night. Both Grand Bend area boys received their grade 13 diplomas. Bill won two other awards and Trevor was valedictorian. Staff photo Mary's musings BY MARY ALDERSON Opening tonewmall doors s business Financial assistance • Management counselling Management training Information on government programs for business See our Stratford Office (Representatives BILL SCHUTZ AND/OR BOB PEARCE AT: The Devon Building Main Street, Exeter ON: The 1st & 3rd Tuesday of each month. 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Staying below 90 kph uses about 20 per cent less fuel than speeding at 110 kph. 2. Accelerate smoothly and steadily. Sudden starts force too much fuel into the engine, fuel that just gets wasted instead of being burned efficiently. 3. Brake slowly and evenly. Antici- pate stops and ease up on the accelerator earlier. 4. Using the recommended octane grade for your car, avoiding un- Fifteen members, and three children attended. the Woolens. Institute November' meeting, held last Thursday afternoon at the Lake Huron 'waterworks. building. An interesting and informative tour of the building was given by Larry 1VIcLennan, Resolutions Convener, Mrs. Elgin Adams was in charge of the meeting. Roll call was answered by, "Name a place which receives their water supply from. Lake Huron". Mrs. Nola. Taylor reported On attending the fall board. meeting in Hensall. President Brenda Love conducted the business. Several members attended the London Area Convention held in St. Marys, Lunch hostesses were Lillian Brown, Olive Webb and Jean Sharen. 'C. W. L. meets The Catholic Women's League met Wednesday evening November 19, at. the Alhanibra hall With. 17 present. President, Roberta Walker, opened with .the League prayer and scrip- lure. The minutes of Qctober meeting were read by Nancy Stekkertnan and a treasurer report given by Nette. Pachlars, An invitation Was. received. by the ladies to attend the Christmas ecumenical at Greenway United Church Deeember, 9, The ladies plan to continue their sponsorship of "Save a Family", plan for their adopted family in India, with a financial donation of $130.00, also under the same plan to give $200.00 to a family in need in India, Earlier in November the group served lunch refresh- ments to the Alhambra dance andrealizeda profit of $250.00 . It was decided to give a $50.00 donation to the Lioness club for Christmas baskets for needy at Christmas. All, donations of wrapped gifts are welcome at St. Paul DeVincent for distribution for families in need at Christmas. Monday, December a will be honored as "Respect for life day", and remembered with, special masses on December 7. The travelling prize was donated by Jean Morner- seeeg and won by Nancy Stokkerman. The ladies will hold a short business meeting December 9 next month. Anglican Church news In the Anglican religion this is the end of the church year, and next Sunday is the beginning of Advent - the preparation in our thoughts for the birth of Jesus, Rev. G. Anderson based his sermon on Book two of Isaiah, chapter nine. Advent is a season to look forward, never backward. God's plan is laid out before us with a season of promise which begins with the birth of Christ. Coffee hour hostesses, following the morning service were Mrs. Reta Martin and Mrs. Hilda. Smith. Church of God About 45 children, youth and leaders met Friday night at Church of God. The children met in the S.S. rooms and finished their unit on Thanksgiving, and then enjoyed games at the school .gym. The youth met upstairs in the church for a study time on decision making, All joined together for a special lunch, with a farewell cake, for Deneen Barber who is leaving to live in Florida for several months. Eight Church of God people travelled Saturday, to Church of God, in Hartford to attend (C.D.C.L.) Centre for Developing Christian Leadership, on Creative teaching. Two of the teachers were Mr. and Mrs. Art Kreuger of Owen Sound. United church news Rev. H. Moore's sermon topic Sunday morning at the United Church, was "At the end of your hope." Scripture readings were from Isaiah Chapter 41, verses 8 to 20, and first chapter of Corinthians II, verses 3 to 11. Choir anthem was "That's why we are beautiful". The U.C.W. Annual Christmas bazaar will be held at the Parkhill United church on Saturday November 29, 11 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Lunch available. My husband did something the other day which he very seldom does. He locked his truck with the keys inside. It just isn't like Victor to make a careless mistake. On the other hand, that's something I used to do with great regularity. Luckily I haven't locked my keys in my car for the past year. (Tap-tap -- that's me knocking on wood.) When I was driving my old green Pinto — you may remember her, her name was Penelope -- I locked my keys inside at least once a week. But with some quick handy work and a coat hanger, I'd soon have the button up. Eventually I had a spare key made, and put it in one of those magnetic boxes and hid it under the hood, behind the windshield washer container. So that when I locked my keys in my car, I could easily retrieve a spare key. But things changed last year when I got my new Mustang. I call her Blue Betsy — because underneath that layer of dirt, She's a beautiful shade of powder blue. Betsy came equipped with door lock buttons which are hidden half way down the door in the arm rest. And even if you could reach them, they don't have a head to pull on. Plus, the windows are sealed tight -- there's no way a hanger could sneak in there, the way it would with Penelope. Another problem. Betsy's hood release is on the inside. A spare key in a magnetic .box hidden under the hood does no good whatsoever. I simply made up my mind that I had to stop locking my keys inside my car, Knock on wood again, I haven't done it for the past year since I got Betsy: By the way,' Betsy celebrated her first birthday the Ether day, by proudly clicking up 30,000 kilometers on her odometer. She's covered a lot of ground in a year, even in metric. Anyway, as I was saying, it was Victor who locked his keys in the Bronco this time, which is unusual for him. Now, those of you who are faithful readers will remember that he locked himself out of his truck last Christmas. But that wasn't his fault. You see, the policeman was giving him a speeding ticket when our dog, Pepper, who was in the truck, jumped on the button and locked the door. A friend gave Victor a ride home, and they broke into the house, knocking over the Christmas tree while getting the spare key. It wasn't one of Victor's better days. I was surprised when he phoned home to say it had happened again. He was fed up with the advice onlookers were giving him, and he wanted me the bring the spare set of keys to him in Forest. Smugly, I replied, "Don't panic, I'll be right there," As I was hanging up the phone, I heard his voice, "Don't forget‘ to bring the keys." I raced towards the cup- board where we keep the spare keys. But on the way, I passed my dresser mirror, and noticed that I had some spots on my T-shirt. I decided to change my clothes, wash my face, comb my hair, and put on a dab of fresh make-up. Then I jumped in my car and headed to Forest. When I saw the red and white Bronco sitting by itself on Main street, my stomach knotted. I forgot to bring the spare keys. So much for being smug. 41: 41( Later -- There is, indeed, an all- powerful being with a sense of humour who takes no notice of people knocking on wood. I wrote this column Friday afternoon. When I went home from work that day, it was already dark. I left the headlights of my car on while I went over to unfasten Pepper from his chain. When I went back to my car, I found the door locked with my keys, groceries, and all, inside, Don't ask me how it happened.- The house was locked up tight. Luckily the neighbours were home, and Cindy let me use her phone to call Victor. He was on his way home from work, and soon I was able to get in the house for my spare car keys. Fortunately, the battery in my car wasn't dead, even if my headlights were on for 20 minutes. Patti Davis, was .given the highest marks in general Shop,. Merit Award, for the shop classes. GRADE 12 GRADUATES — John Valeeuwen and Colleen Sharen were among several Grand Bend area students at commencement ceremonies at North Lambton Secondary School Friday night. John received an award for Mathematics, while Colleen won an award for English. necessary idling and using an automatically timed block heater in winter are other easy ways to cut down on energy use... and cost. For more information on energy conservation in the home or in the car, write to: Ministry of Energy, GMS Box 37, Queen's Park, Toronto, Ontario M7A 2B7. Life is good, Ontario. Preserve it. Conserve it. Robert Welch, Minister of Energy Ontario William Davis, Premier Several Grand Bend students were among those receiving diplomas and awards at North Lambton Secondary School in Forest Priday night, Trevor Kobe of Southcott Pines and Bill VandenBygaart of R.R. 2, Grand Bend received Qn. tario Scholarships at the commencement ceremony, The scholarships are presented to those students who had an 80 percent or better average in grade 13. There were a total of seven students receiving Ontario scholarships, Trevor Kobe also gave the valedictory address. He related several amusing in- cidents that took place dur- ing his five years at high school and recalled many good memories. He was given a standing ovation by his classmates. Trevor is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Don Kobe. Bill VandenBygaart was .the recipient of two other awards. He was given the F.W. Savage Scholarship for his cOntribition to the school's extra-cirricular ac- tivities while a student at N.L.S.S. He also received the Randy Chatterson and difocato.o, Novembor 20, 1980 Page, $A. N0SCoitrirtorcemelt Area .student valedictorian Gary IVIaCDonald Memorial trophy for combined scholastic proficiency with athletic contributions, The trophy was donated by the Ontario Provincial Police Association branch number one. Bill's parents are Mr. and M r s Case VandenBygaart. Colleen Sharen of Southcott Pine's was given the Rotary Club, of Forest award for the highest stan- ding in combined grades 11 and 12 English, She is the daughter of Mr. 'and Mrs, Robert Sharen, John VanLeeuwen receiv- ed the Forest Rotary Club award for the highest stan- ding in grades 11 and 12 Mathematics. His parents are Mr. and Mrs, Jerry VanLeeuwen of R.R. 2, Grand Bend, There were 29 different awards and scholarships, given out during the program. A total of 28 students were given honour graduation diplomas for completing grade 13. There were 117 students receiving graduation diplomas for completing grade 12. Ten students were granted cer- tificates of training. For the first time in the history of the school, a girl, ?Vii0 Energy Ontario 1 I