Times-Advocate, 1983-02-09, Page 22Page 22
Times -Advocate, February 9, 1983
A GIFT OF LOVE — Shirley and Ivan Grigg (holding grandson Gregory Dunn) ac-
cept a jar of money from Colleen Carter. The ARC Industries employees gave the
Griggs $948.20 they rpised in a bowl-a-thon after the Grigg's'house was destroyed
in a fire.
Dashwood fire victims
assisted by bowlathon
Shirley Grigg has shed
many tears since a disastrous
fire last September 22 corn-
pletely destroyed the house
"she and husband Ivan had
called home for almost 19
years.
The million -dollar
Dashwood blaze began in a
warehouse next door shared
by ARC Industries and United
Plastic Components Ltd., and
quickly spread to the adjacent
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' LEADING TRUST CO.NPA.VIE
ART READ
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Ontario
39Woodpark Cres.
dwelling. The Griggs, who
were visiting 'a sick aunt. in
Michigan at the time, return-
ed home to discover they had
lost all their possessions.
Shirley's eyes filled with
tears for a different reason
last Thursday. In a brief and
moving presentation in the
ARC Industries cafeteria at
coffee break time; Shirley and
Ivan were handed a large
glass jar . completely filled
with bills and coins.
ARC employee Barbara
Maxwell made a -little speech
explaining the money had
been raised by a bowl-a-thon
and the jar contained $948.20.
In December more than 60
of the 72 ARC employees and
11 of their 12 staff members
(one had to stay behind to
answer the phone) piled into
three buses and drove to the
Town and Country Bowling
Lanes in -Zurich, where owner
Tony Bedard had donated the
use of the facilities for the
morning.
Everyone, including the bus
drivers, either bowled or
cheered, or both:
(At the Grigg presentation
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highest bowling score, and
fellow worker Paul Consitt
accepted a prize for collecting
the most money.)
Shirley and Ivan Grigg
were- visibly. moved by the
gift, and all it implied.
"This has been a dream
and a nightmare, Mrs. Grigg
said. "You don't know what
it's like until it happens to
you. Now when we hear of a
fire, we know what someone
else is going through."
The nightmare began when
the Griggs heard their bad
news at long distance. The
three-hour ride home was
frustratingly long,
culminating in the shocking
sight of their burned -out
home. That's also where the
nightmare ended, ' and the
dream began.
The Griggs ha'e been as-
tounded at what has happen-
ed since.
"Everyone, everywhere,
all over, has been so good to
us", Shirley said, listing some
of the events that came im-
mediately to mind.
While the Griggs were still
driving back from the US,
Ivan's employer Peter Haist
had found them a temporary
home, lent by Grand Bene
pharmacist Bill Harwood.
Ivan said Haist has been Very
generous whenever his
employee needed time off._
Neighbours Marilyn and
Glenn Rader gave the Griggs
a microwave oven to replace
the one lost in the fire.
Construction of a new home
began in late October, and the
Griggs remarked on the
speed of all the workers.
"They wanted to get us in
as soon as possible". Shirley
said.
Ivan and Shirley moved in-
to their not quite finished but
liveable house January 24.
The gift from ARC Industries
was used to buy a stereo set
which is prominently
displayed in the Griggs' new
home. It will be a Constant
reminder that though the
Griggs suffered a grievous
material loss, they gained
other assests no money can
buy.
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Dart winner also captures draw prize
Resort. seniors Wi enloy erqfts, g.nies
Grand Bend 4-H Club No. 3 a soap quiz, using for answer how to make bread flowers Personals
met Wednesday night for Dashwood, and Mr. and Mrs. and Elgin Adams.
part of the word of an animal and other types. Grand Bend and area Lloyd Willert, Dashwood Recent visitors with Mr.and
their first meeting on the new and a month in the year. Marian Reith, Ilderton, quilting ladies recently com-
course "Ontario Heritage" at Mrs. Peter McNaughton, of demonstrated alfalfa seed pleted quilting a quilt at Min -
Christine Boogeman's !tome. McNaughton Tours and sprouts, how to grow *and nie Curts home.
Leaders are Janice Peckitt Travel spoke to the group their use in salads. Each one About 30 attended the se -
and Christine Boogemans. Of about one day trips available attending got a printed in- cond session of a short course
ficers elected were: presi to seniors. struction sheet on growing tan."More cents than dollars,''
dent, Kim Boogemans: vice- In the social time games of them and a packet of seed. sponsored by Grand Bend
president, Kim Fraser; euchre, crokinole and Millie Desjardine, first Women's lnatituteheld Tues -
treasurer, Chris Booge vans; dominoes were played follow- vice-president chaired the day at Norma Walper's home.
secretary, Julia Brown; press ed by lunch refreshments. business portion of the The ladies paired up in
reporter, Julianne Rader. St. John's Parish Hall will meeting. couples and made casserole
At this meeting they made be open each Wednesday Lunch hostesses were Fern dishes, and met at Norma'a
cooked pumpkin soup; Indian afternoon this month at 1:30 Love, Olive Miller and Doris hpme for lunch to try the dif-
recipe, Irish soda bread, from p.m. as a dropin centre for Bestard. Marian Reith made ferent recipes.
Ireland, Maple baked apples, seniors, or any age group, in- and brought with her crepes, • Brenda Love had a display
a French recipe, and terested in fun and games. and the lunch committee of several different kinds of
Anglesey eggs, a Wales Everyone welcome. ladies brought the filling for beans in jars, also plates
recipe. them. of many kinds of garnishes,
Eleven girls are attending Women's Institute All enjoyed a happy, learn- and Norma had samples of
this club course. A goodattendance of about init afternoon. several varieties of fruit she
30 were out to Grand Bend Dart game scores had dried, for the ladies to
Golden Age Club Women's Institute meeting, Dart score winners at sample.
The Grand Bend Golden held January 20 in the Sunday Grand Bend Legion on Mrs. Olive Webb arrived
Agers met Wednesday after- School rooms at the United January 18 and 25 were - first home Sunday after a three
noon at St. John's Parish hall church. This ,.% as their annual (18th) Mike .Tartaren and week holiday in the area of
with 28 in attendance. Presi- craft meeting, plannqed by Lynn Desjardige (25th) Mike Bradenton, Florida. While
dent, Irene Wahl chaired the 'Mabel Gilt and' Eleanor Tartaren and Marg Hedley. there she visited with her
meeting. Happy Birthday was Hayter. - Bob Chapdelairie and Lou sister-in-law and nieces, also
sung to January celebrants. A display of hand made Hamilton placed second on with John and Eva Allister, of
Jeanne Kading's group' was quilts and hand painted pie- both nights. town who are vacationing in
in charge of program and she tures in oils were enjoyed. February 1 scores were that area.
opened with a humorous joke. Other crafts demonstrated first - Gene Grenier and Liz While Olive was on holiday
Nora Webb read a poem "It and discussed were china Chapdelaine, and second she became great grandma
can be done," by Edgar painting, tatting, Christmas Kevin Henry and Dee Rath. for the fourtha time, when a
Guest; and a Thought for the decorations, smocking and Not only did Dee Rath win baby boy was born to her
day on Swap. quilting by machine and at darts but she also won the grand -daughter, Darlene and `
Contests were conducted by plastic canvas needlework. Legion 50-50' draw and David Carter. The baby was
Aileen Ravelle, answered Martha Weigand, became a new grandma all on named Tyler Mervyn.
orally, an alphabet riddle a_nd Dashwood, demonstrated the same day!. Sunday afternoon visitors
with Lorne and Loreen
Devine were two of their
aunts, Mrs. Luella Willert,
Zurich, Mrs. Elva Willert,
News from the churches
In his sermon this Sunday
morning Rev:.J. Sutton con-
tinued with his theme of our
ministry in the church with
the text, "Here am I Lord,
send me."
Just as Isaiah wondered
what he had to offer God, so
we wonder what we have to
offer both in our every day
-world and in our church life.
Thus we have counselling ser-
vices. to help us find the job
that suits our talents as well
as give us enjoyment.
So like Isaiah we must
search for the way in which
our gifts can be used io,the
service of God. We know we
have received gifts from
Christ crucified and now we
must offer our talents in the
ministry of His Church.
Although we may feel unwor-
thy we should realize that
God, through forgiveness,
equips us to use our talents -
no matter how small - in His
service just as He didlsaiah.
And so our smallest tallent
will become great in His eyes,
and we will all be able to work
for the benefit of the church
and mankind.
Coffee hour hostesses were
Elizabeth Brownlee and Irene
Brock.
The men of St. Johns
church will be serving and
preparing a pancake
breakfast on February 15,
from 8 to 10 a.nt. at St. Johns
Parish Hall.
Church of God
"Encourage one another"
was the sermon topic Sunday
morning, by Rev. John Camp-
bell at the Church of God. The
scripture was taken from 1
Thessalonians 5:11.
The music special was a
solo by Leota Snyder, "You
must open the door."
Eight Church of God youths
attended a provincial youth
rally, Saturday at Toronto.
The leader for the day was
Rev. Seig Pudel, of Kitchener.
United Church news
The choir contribution Sun-
day was a solo by Doug Mar-
tin, singing the very lovely
"Lords Prayer."
Rev. H. Moore spoke on
"Persistent prayer " The six
elements of prayer are
praise, thanksgiving, confes-
sion, intercession petition and
commitment. He said we
should pray and not lose
heart. The scripture from St.
Luke was read by Harold
Patchett,,
The children's story by Rev
Moore was on loyalty and obe-
diepce. He- told' them two
stories, one about th Duke of
Wellington, and another about
"Grey Friars Bobby," a
faithful dog who waited at a
cemetery 14 years for his
master. A statue has been
erected for this famous dog.
United church afternoon
unit ladies will meet Thurs-
day afternoon at 1:30 at the
church. Roll call to be
answered by "A thought for
today."
Last Sunday January 30,
those transferring member-
ship to Grand Bend United
were Mrs. Norma Carey,
from Rexdale, Mrs. Millie
Kane, from Quebec, both
residing in Grand Cove,
Susan and Bob McKay, from
North Street United Church in
Goderich.
Eight United Church young
people met Sunday night with
Rev. H. Moore. Marilyn
Walper gave a reading and
prayer. Topic discussed was,
"Use of language."
Due to school exams in
March their next meeting will
be April 10.
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