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Times-Advocate, 1983-06-01, Page 16Page 16 Times -Advocate, June 1, 1983 CathoIIe; ladies •Ioct officers, guests of 11111, Lienees event The Catholic Womens League met Monday evening at the Alhambra hall with 32 in attendance. President, An- toinette Pachlarz opened with the League prayer. She also thanked Emma Couckuyt for preparing the program that the ladies presented recently for Bluewater Rest home residents. An invitation was received by the group to attend a din- ner party with the Lioness club of Grand Bend. Rose Van Bruaene explain ed the amendments to the C.W.L. Constitution. Raffle tickets were handed out for a hand made quilt to be raffled later this year. The dates of August 6-7 and 27-28 were set for the annual bake and produce sales to be held. Guest speaker was Andy Vrolyk speaking on gardening tips and care of trees and shrubs. A lovely display of knitted articles and other items came in at this meeting for their "Christmas in July" project to be sent to Northern Canada. May is Family Unity month and June is Senior Citizen month. The next meeting of the Catholic Womens League will be held June 14 for a pot luck supper, with their husbands and Senior Citizens as guests. The recently elected ex- ecutive of the Catholic Women's League is as follows: Director, Father Mor- rissey; president, Mrs. An- toinette Pachlarz; 1st vice pres., Mrs. Thea Stokker- mans; 2nd vice pres., Mrs. Annie Baltessen; 3rd vice pres., Mrs. Rose Van- Bruaene; recording secretary Mrs. Annie Grootjien; cor- responding secretary, Mrs. Madeleine Dalton; treasurer Mrs. Grada Vlemmix; past president, Mrs. Lia Vandenberk. Conveners and committee responsibilities: Spiritual development, Rose Van- Bruaene; Christian family life, Rita Smits and Annie Vandenbygaart; Community life Roberta Walker; Resolu- tions and legislations Marie Srokosz; Organization Annie Baltessen; Education Cathy Vrolyk. Mary Mommersteeg and Frances Relouw; Com- munications and public rela- tions Nancy Stokkermans and Carole Luther. Lioness club meeting Grand Bend Lioness Club members met last Thursday evening for a dinner meeting at Oakwood, with guests from the Catholic Womens League and the Order of Alhambra Sultana ladies. • Guest speaker was Rev. Jim Sutton, Anglican Rector, speaking about Senior Citizen housing of Grand Bend. He said a publicmeeting will be held at St. John's on June 23, to discuss Senior Citizen hous- ing with anyone welcome to attend. President, Sandra Norris chaired the business. About 400 children attended the bike rodeo held at Grand Bend Public school. The Lioness congratulate the winners, and thank all who helped. A money donation was made to Girl Guides and 3rownies. Upcoming events will be the beef draw to be held August 21 on Sandcastle day. A Fest dance will be held at Thedford arena on September 17. The Lioness club welcomed new member Anita Gruyaert from Stratfordville. Anyone wishing to join the Lioness club the meetings are usually held the fourth Thurs- day of each month. The next meeting will be held on June 16 at Sanders restaurant where the installs= tion of the 1983-84 officers will take place: The raffle draw was won by Karen Finch. Bible coffee hour Nine ladies attended the Bi- ble coffee hour held at Nancy Turnbull's home Tuesday afternoon. Opening prayer was given by Nita Sinclair and followed by a hymn sing led by Millie Desjardine. The lesson was led by Bet- ty Campbell from 1 Peter3: 13-22, continuing our thoughts on how to get along with one another. As Christ suffered for doing good, so may Christians today be criticized for standing up for their faith. But with a clear conscience and love for Christ we can always give an answer to anyone about the way we live, and why we desire to do so. Mrs. A. Brown closed with prayer. Bridge club news Five tables of duplicate bridge were in play Wednes- day evening at St. Johns Parish hall. First place winners were Dorothy Childs and Hazel Gibson. Second place winners were Elsie and John Inglis. Anyone interested in friend- ly social games of bridge, during the summer, are welcome to attend. For further information phone either, Irene Ward at 238-8345 or Jean Gibson at 238-2202. Catholic church news Pentecost was celebrate at the Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church last Sunday. Father R. Morrissey said Pentecost is considered as the birth of the Catholic church. Pentecost completes the Easter mystery. The risen Christ gives his followers the Holy Spirit. God's Spirit comforts the disturbed and disturbs the comfortable. He is Christ's gift, powerful enough to forgive sin, unpredictable enough to appear where he will. He brings us unity, despite our differences. He sends us forth dispite our fears. ,The real miracle of Pentecost is the togetherness, the unity of the people, through the Holy Spirit. This past Sunday is known as Trinity Sunday which is the close of the Easter season. Parish activities of Im- maculate Heart of Mary Church: May 19 a Parish council meeting was held. Main topic under discussion was plann- ing projects for church renovations. Since last July, there have been 22 new families join the Parish, and there has been 32 baptisms, plus a good number of church family communicants. Spring cleaning day at the church was held last Tues- day, May 24. Volunteer parishioners who helped were Emma Couckuyt, Fran Bishop, Alidia Duchou, Mr. and Mrs. Case Vanden- bygaart, Mr. and Mrs. Willie Wiendels, Cera Peters and Rose Van Bruaene. The Catholic church seats 650 people and is usually fill- ed to capacity for every mass during the summer. Several families from the Grand Bend Catholic Parish, attended the P.T.A. meeting held Friday night May 27 at Mount Carmel. This was a fun and games night and includ- ed a fish pond, penny sale, white elephant table among other things. Contests and prizes added to the enjoyment. Rachel Smith and Fiona Walker celebrated their first NOTICE Notice to property owners DESTROY WEEDS Notice is hereby given to all persons in posses- sion of land, in accordance with the Weed Con- trol Act R.$.O. 1980, section 4, 14 and 21, that unless noxious weeds growing on their lands within the Municipality of the Village of Grand Bend are destroyed by June 30, 1983 and throughout the season, the Municipality may enter upon the said lands and have the weeds destroyed. Charging the costs against the land in taxes as set out in the act. The co-operation of all citizens is earnestly solicited . By order of council Municipality of Grand Bend Dianne Mollard, AMCT(A) Clerk Treasurer communion with their second grade class at Mount Carmel church on Sunday, May 29. Fiona wore her mother's first communion dress. . United Church news The choir loft at the United Church was filled Sunday morning with the Sunday school pupils and their teachers. They brought special music, in song, with Irene Kennedy accompany- ing at piano and singing led by Millie Desjardine. Sunday School superinten- dent, Marlene Desjardine presented S.S. Mission money to Clerk of the Session Mrs. Don Adams. Marlene con- ducted the presentation of awards, seals and diplomas to the S.S. children. Guest minister was Rev. Grant Mills, of Exeter. The scripture was taken from the 59th chapter of Isaiah. Rev. Mills directed his thoughts to the children about school days and Sunday School days, also about springtime when the flowers and trees have been asleep all winter, and come back to life. Flowers placed in church were in loving memory of Thomas Taylor, of Grand Cove and Telford Mon- tgomery of RR 2 Grand Bend, by their families. .Mrs. Sharon Soldan has presided at the organ this past two Sundays, filling for organist Idella Gabel. Next Sunday June 5 will be the U.C.W. Thank -offering service at 11:15 a.m. with guest minister Rev. Paul Webb, of Toronto. The Couples Club, Grand Bend will hold their annual lawn and bake sale on Saturday, July 2 at the church. The Stewards are asked to meet Thursday June 2 at 8:00 p.m. at Grand Bend U.C. Awards (books) donated by the Couples Club and given out were "Puzzles of Good Samaritan" to Judd Desjar- dine, Brian Lovie, Jill Russell, Tina Venning and Simon Desjardine. "Record and Biblical Story" to Ken- neth Desjardine. "Child's Bi- ble" to Matthew Venning and Richard Desjardine. "Tic Tacks" with United Church Crest on to Steve and Jeff Mathers. Diplomas were given to Murray McKay, Karen McKay and Patti Desjardine; 2nd year seals to Brian Lovie, Judd Desjardine, Jill Russell, Alisha Jennison, Amanda Jennison; 3rd year seals to Simon Desjardine and Tim Venning; 4th year seals to Karen Lovie, Ryan Taylor, Jeff Patterson, Matthew Yen- ning; 5th year seal to Carla Taylor. Sixth year seals to Clark Adams, Michelle Lovie, Jodi Desjardine, Susan Keyes, Elizabeth Russell, Lorna Miller, Kenneth Desjardine, Jason Desjardine and Sarah Patterson. 7th year seals to Matthew Miller, Richard Des- jardine, Cullen Kobe, Billy Jennison and Jarett Kobe; 8th year seals to Scott Keyes, Connie Russell, Alex Russell; lith year seal to Leanne Jennison. Anglican Church news A report of the Anglican Synod held in London, May 15, 16 and 17 was given prior to the 9:30 a.m. service at St. John's church, by Blanche Morrice, lay delegate and John Brock, alternate lay delegate. Sunday, May 29 Was Trini- ty Sunday the first Sunday after Pentecost. Rev. Jim Sutton spoke about Proverbs 8:22-31. Th;-; is the passage talking .,ut "w'sdom". Trinit nor Centuries has been difficult to explain, but Rev. Sutton spoke about it as the Father, the Creator, being a loving God to whom we pray. Then Jesus as the Saviour, He lived and died for us and the Holy Spirit is liv- ing in the midst of all people. Unity can he all people - a wholeness and oneness. God is in us in everything we do. Look at who you are and how your life is coming together. Trinity is wisdom, love and might. Mrs. Joan Cole served cof- fee refreshments after the morning service. The ladies group of St. John's will meet Thursday June 2 at 2:00 p.m. at the Parish hall. Church of God At the Sunday morning ser- vice at Church of God Rev. ,John Campbell spoke on Jacob, father of Joseph with scripture from Genesis 46. Jacob said fewandevil have been the days of the years of my life. Rev. Campbell spoke about the things that happen- ed in Jacob's life, and how easy it is for us to blame the whole world for our problems. God can be counted on to come through. The music special was a duet by Marian Steckle and Lucille Vincent, singing "Fill my cup Lord." A special service of worship was held Sunday at Church of God evening to honor Alex Desjardine for his long years of Christian service. Rev. E. Wattam, of London, spoke and they had poetry readings, music and singing. Many of Alex's relatives and friends in the community attended. He was presented with a cer- tificate and a gift of Bible commentary. Fellowship and lunch refreshments followed the service in the S.S. rooms. A musical evening was held Friday at Church of God, with the "Joy and Inspiration" quartet from Fairview Church of God in Toronto. The quartet comprises three students from York Universi- ty, a young lady native of Trinidad, and they were ac- companied by their pastor Rev. Roger Bitner. Sunday afternoon, a carload from Church of God attended ordination service for Rev. Ken DeMaere, at 5th Avenue Church of God in Kit- chener. Rev. John Campbell participated in the ordination. Rev. and Mrs. Campbell knew Ken when they lived in Alberta. Personals Those from this area on the one day bus trip to Cullen Gardens at Whitby last Wednesday were rill Love, Fern Love, Hilda Ewener, Marjorie Mason, Dorothy Cutting, Katie Vincent and Edna Woodburn. This trip was sponsored by Dashwood Seniors. Our first stop was at Edwards Gardens Civic garden centre in Toronto where Mr. Cullen first began his gardening venture. All enjoyed the tour to see the lovely flowers with added attractions of miniature village, covered bridge, peacock den, miniature amusement park and many others. They enjoyed lunch snacks in the glass roofed restaurant and browsing in the gift shop. Leaving Cullen gardens at 3 p.m. the next stop was at Scarborough town centre for shopping and supper. On the way home they en- joyed a singalong of favourite old timers led by Nola Love. The group left Dashwood at 8:30 a.m. and home again by 8:30 p.m. All enjoyed the day's outing. Twelve members of Grand Bend Women's Institute at- tended the District Annual held last Thursday at Crediton. Voting delegates were Brenda Love, Sharon Miller and Cathy Junker. Grand Bend branch con- ducted the "In Memoriam". Brenda Love gave the reading part and Millie Des- jardine sang, "The Lord's Prayer." Dr. and Mrs. A. Brown, of Southcott Pines are home after a six-week holiday in Scotland and England. Mrs. Andrey Tetreau, of Lambeth visited an evening last week with Loreen and Lorne Devine. Sunday visitors with Devine's were Earl and Kay Weiberg of London. Audrey's mother, Mrs. Elsie Bestard, accompanied her, and visited with Mr. and Mrs. Tom Desjardine. Mr. Susie Devine attended the Confirmation Sunday of her great grandson, Bill Vandeworp Jr. at Dashwood Lutheran Church, and was a dinner guest at a family din- ner at her granddaughter Elaine and Bill Vandeworp's home in Dashwood. Mens and Ladles - all sixes Sweaters not exactly as Illustrated) s� GETS EXEMPLAR DEGREE — Barb Ballantyne of the Xi Gamma Nu Sorority chapter receives her Exemplar Degree from president Mary Jane MacDougall and vice- president Linda Johns. T -A photo. Riverview Institute hosts 4-H clubs and: mothers By ALICE DICKENS Aliso Craig Thursday evening, May 19, president Mrs. Chas. Harmer of l;iverview Women's In- situte, welcomed two local 4-H clubs, mothers, leaders and Institute members. This was a real experience for both groups. To begin with the Crewel Embroidery class (made up of Insitute members) showed the runn- ing stitch and french knots which was !earned during last winter's sewing class. The town group led by Mrs. Dawson (Beth) Macgregor and Mrs. John (Catherine) Cornett demonstrated "Bread dough" made in various con- tainers. How practical to find reuseable containers, such as jello moulds, egg cups, cookie cutters and candy dishes etc. in your kitchen to use. The finished product proved very attractive. Cutting the toe • nails straight and wearing correct size shoes are important hints we learned from the skit "Ouch" My Aching feet" skit presented by the club girls led by Mrs. Geo. (Bea) Lee, and Mrs. Jim (Thelma) Marshall. The president presented the four leaders with`a corsage and praised them for their ex- cellent leadership. Each club girl introduced her mother, herself and told the number of clubs she had attended. Mrs. Cindy Van- burgt, having attended 26 clubs, was given a gift as well as Kim Paff, being the youngest club member. Mrs. Wm. Sutherland knows her vegtables as she won the most names of "the vegetable contest". A reading by Mrs. Harmer was enjoyed. Anniversary at Woodham By MISS. JEAN COPELAND Woodham The annual Sunday School anniversary wa., held on Sun- day with Rev. J. W. Siebert of Stratford as the guest speaker. Three anthems were sung by the choir. Miss Margaret Parkinson, RN. has accepted a position at University liospital London and commenced working last Monday. Mrs. Ellis Strahan and Miss Jean Copeland were guests at the Woodstock Horticultural Society Centennial banquet and meeting held in the Fair- view Centre, Saturday evening. Miss Jean Copeland was a guest Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Dave Davis and Jason, London. THE LAMBTON COUNTY BOARD OF EDUCATION PUBLIC MEETINGS School District Study Committee for North, East and Central Lambton The School District Study Committee will hold open, public meetings on the following dates: Wed' MEETING COMPLETE9X83 Wednesday, June 1, 1983 PLEASE NOTE THAT THESE TWO MEETINGS WILL BE HELD AT EAST LAMBTON SECONDARY SCHOOL STARTING AT 7:30 P.M. Meeting agenda information will be available in the Main Office of the study schools and at the Receptionist's Desk at the Education Centre, 200 Wellington Street, Sarnia, the day before the meeting is held. Questions and comments from the public either oral or written will be received by the Study Com- mittee 'at 8:45 p.m. at each meeting. Information about the Committee and its delibera- tlons will be given out at each meeting. N.G. Cole Chairman A.R. Wells Director of Education 1 A great deal of interest was shown by the adults as we ex- amined the club books, crewel and Japanese em- broidery, and other hand made items, as well as "Food for all seasons" items. Beth showed us how she compiled the clubbookof her daughter, Wendy, with the list of two club meetings followed with the certificate. (You can see that Beth was a relative of the late Ruth Garrod who would have done likewise.) To complete an enjoyable evening, tasty desserts were served. We, the Institute again thank the 4-11 club leaders for the time and talents given in leading the clubs. Remember the dessert Tuesday, June 7 at 1 p.m., followed by euchre in the Masonic hall sponsored by the Institute. ' To celebrate the 119th an- niversary of the Ailsa Craig United Church Sunday, Jack Burghardt, M.P. delivered a timely, thought-provoking message entitled "An Oppor- tune Time". He reminded us the past is gone, the future lies ahead, therefore now is the time. A "full -house" made up of forme!, members, visitors, neighbouring churches com- prised the audience. The choir rendered several anthems adding to the ser- vice. Springtime flowers graced the front of the church. Taking up the offer- ing were Heather Karr, Heather Maguire, Christine Sutherland and Mary Ann Parkinson. Following the service, a tasty smorgasbord meal was served. We werehappy tohave Mrs. (Fred) Ida Bice, .93, from Craigholme Nursing Horne, at the service and luncheon. June 12 is Carlisle Anniver- sary at 11 a.m. with guest speaker Canon Chas. Brown taking the service. June 19 - Communion and Baptism with Rev. Mather at the three points. More euchre at the Masonic hall on Wednesday eve June 8 at 8 p.m. There were 12 tables in play last week spon- sored by Craig Lodge. Jack Whitmore and son, Rob, spent a few days in England recently. Several seniors went by van to the N.M.D.H.S. to see the Musical which was quite enjoyable. Visiting recently with Miss Belle Stevenson was Mrs. Frank Benner, Tillsonburg. Saturday morning, bright and early, several seniors at- tended the quilt sale at New Hamburg. Visiting with Mrs. Alice Hodgson were Mr. and Mrs. Bob Woodward of London. Fourteen ladies from Riverview Women's Institute attended the District Annual meeting hosted by Col- dstream and Keyser bran- ches at Poplar Hill Baptist Church, May 19. Ms. Adrian Glasier, Gadsby, Albertp, Mrs; Eleanor., Jensen, Stettler, Alberta and Mrs. Patrick Chapman of Red Deer, Alta., (daughters of the late Mr. and Mrs. Egerton Rea, R. 6 St. Marys), visited recently with Mr. and Mrs. Wes Watson (Lillian Kennedy) of London, as well as with Mrs. Alice Dickens, and Mr. and Mrs. Lyle Harrison, Ilderton. Grad Bend DECORAT CE TRE Your Floor and Wall Covering Specialists le Hwy. 21 Grand Bend 238-8603 Card &Gift Shop • Coloured nylons • Bibicure Hair removal, Foot conditioner • Summer colours of nail polish, and lipstick • Suntan needs • Sunglasses 20% Off Make up by • Faces • Bonnie Bell • Maybelline GRAND BEND Telephone (519) 238-8540 Michelin is offering a cash rebate with the purchase of 4 tires. Owning the superior quality of MICHELIN tires was never so advan- tageous. And the MICHELIN $50 rebate offer makes all the difference... Bib -Bib -Bib Hurray! 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