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GRAND BEND GRADUATES -- The graduating class of Grand Bend Public School celebrated their gradua-
tion at a banquet at Oakwood Inn Friday night. In the back row, from the left are Debby Sawyers, Barbie
Lawson, Shelli Finch, Leanne Jennison, Cathy Brenner, Julia Brown, Kim Boogemans, Diane Wood and Tracy
Welten. In the, front from the left are teacher Brian Morrice, Justin Perkitt, Vern lskauskas, Mike Kreutz-
mann, Hans Kreutzmann, Bill Young, Chris, Bressette and Principal Syd Fletcher.
To host county, rally
Granton WI hears district report
By MRS. E. SUMMERS
The Granton W.I. met in the
St. Thomas Anglican Church
Hall on June 21 Mrs.
Clarence Lewis presided.
This was followed by a
reading by Mrs. Lewis entitl-
ed "The People of God."
Mrs. Hamilton Hodgins,
District Director gave a very
informative report on the
North Middlesex District An-
nual meeting held at Poplar
Hill May 19.
• It was announced that the
County Rally will be held in
the Granton Community Park
on July 19.
Mrs. Lewis had some en-
quiries with regard to bus
trips. These were discussed.
The guest speaker was Mrs.
Stuart Shier of Kirkton who
spoke on her trip to the Holy
Land in February. This was
well illustrated by her pic-
tures and some souvenirs that
she had brought back.
A tasty lunch convened by
Mrs. Lewis and Mrs. Earle
French was enjoyed.
Personals
The 57th annual picnic of
the Niche! Family was held
on June 25 at the Parkhill
Conservation' Area. After a
delicious smorgasbord din-
ner. a sports program was
enjoyed.
Robert Millson of London
was elected president and
Patricia Harlton, secretary -
treasurer. David Weathson of
Glanworth and Larry
McClarin of Sarnia are the
sports committee for 1984.
Approximately 60 -5
Grand Bend
Senior Housing
Survey
Forms
are available from:
All committee
members
Grand Bend Clergy
Sandpiper
(Doreen's) Variety
on Main St.
They may be
returned to
Sandpiper Variety
or P.O. Box 674
Grand Bend
members of the Nichol fami-
ly attended.
Church news
On Sunday the congrega-
tion of Granton -United
Church celebrated their an-
niversary. They were joined
in worship by members of
Wesley United Church and St.
Thomas Anglican Church and
friends from out of town.
The Rev. Bruce Pierce was
in charge of the service and
introduced the guest speaker,
the Rev. Dudley Mosure of
Forest. Taking the text for his
sermon from Matt. 28, the
Rev. Mosure said "We revel
in new beginnings of our
church, but are we keeping
them going and are we
witnessing for Jesus Christ?"
Sunday School members
receiving attendance awards
'were the following children:
first pin, Wayne Geiser,
Heather Kirby and Michael
Kirby; third pin, Paula
Wallis; wreath, Angie Wallis.
Mrs. Leroy Bryan Sunday
School Superintendent paid
tribute to the Sunday School
teachers. and in turn receiv-
ed praise from the Rev.
Pierce for her contribution as
superintendent:
Flowers were placed in the
church in loving memory of
the late James Kerr by his
family. Special music was
provided by the choir.
The service concluded with
the observance of the Lord's
Supper, with the Rev. Pierce
conducting the ceremony,
assisted by the Rev. Mosure.
A time of fellowship was en-
joyed over refreshments on
the church lawn.
Picnic barbecue for
Kirkton Anglicans
By MRS. HAROLD DAVIS
Mr. and Mrs. Harold Davis
attended the Pym Reunion in
Exeter Park on Sunday:
Misses Kim and Sharon
Doupe returned home from a
weeks holiday in Texas where
Sharon met and visited her
pen pal of a few years.
Mrs. Ray Paynter returned
home after being in Kentucky
with a group of the Daughters
of the Nile.
Miss Evelyn Walkom of
Kitchener spent a few days
with Miss Ethel Copeland also
Mrs. Archie Mitchell of Lon-
don visited Saturday and at-
tended the beef barbeque.
Mr. and Mrs. Dennis
Donohoe and Miss Heather
Urquhart of Mississauga
spent the weekend with their
parents Mr. and Mrs. Jack
Urquhart and John.
Mr. and Mrs. Gary Ballard
and Craig of Mississauga
spent the weekend with Mr.
Rea Stephen.
Mr. and Mrs. Burns
Blackler were dinner guests
Sunday of Mr. and Mrs.
Robert Dobson in London.
St. Paul's Anglican Church
congregation held their picnic
Wednesday evening at the
home of Mr. and Mrs. Burns
Blackler. It was in the form of
a barbeque after which a ball
game was en'o ed.
Tea Party wins
Times -Advocate, June 29, 1983 Page 17
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Yacht club Moses 100 mile race with 55 enfrants
Grand Bend Yacht Club,
with assistance from Labatts
and Oakwood Inn, hosted the
annual 100 race yachters at a
registration , party at
Oakwood Friday night. The
100 -mile race began Saturday
and ended Sunday morning.
Fifty-five boats started.
This year the course was
from Grand Bend to
Goderich, to Kettle Point,to
Grand Bend and Bayfield and
back to Grand Bend. Because
there .was no wind at
Goderich some boats didn't
finish.
Tea Party, a 39 -foot boat,
• skipped by S. Boston of the
Sarnia Yacht Club was judg-
ed best in the race. Second
was Nemesis, a 30 -foot vessel
also from Sarnia, skipped by
C. Lawerence. Third place
prizes went to the largest boat
in the race, Force, a 52 -foot
craft from the Port Huron
Yacht Club, skipped by Bob
Klebba.
During the presentation
ceremonies, Oakwood owner
and representative from
Labatts, David Scatcherd
presenjed a new loo trophy. It
is a four -foot high wooden
structure with the replica of
an ancient ship's wheel
mounted on the side.
The club presented Scat-
cherd with a painting of
Canada 1, for Oakwood Inn.
Canada 1 is currently in inter-
national competition racing
on the east coast.
In making the presentation
of the -trophy, Scatcherd said
that he and Labatts would
look forward to sponsoring
the Grand Bend 100 in the
future.
Personals
Mr. and Mrs. Roy Broad, of
Grand 'Cove attended the
McLeoud reunion, Sunday, at
Poplar Hill Park, with about
60 in attendance.
Congratulations to Mrs.
Loreeu Gill, on her more than
30 -year teaching career. A
retirement reception was held
for Mrs. Gill, Sunday after-
noon, June 26, at Stephen Cen-
tral 'school.
There were around 125
guests present who came
from Winnipeg, Toronto,
Parkhill, Exeter, London,
Georgetown, Hensel! and
Zurich.
Mrs. Gill and her family
were guests at a picnic supper
at Mrs. Gill's sister's, Wilma
and Sandy Munn of Hensel!,
Sunday evening.
Recent visitors with Alex
and Clara Hamilton, were
fired and Rita Hamilton,
Allen and Ronnie, of London
on Father's Day, Sunday.
A group of Grand Bend
Golden Agers met Wednesday
afternoon at St. John's Parish
Hall. The hall will be open
Wednesday afternoons for
any age group, who wishes to
drop in for games and recrea-
tion, courtesy of the Grand
Bend Parks and Recreation
board.
Mrs. Susie Devine accom-
panied by Mr. and Mrs. Elgin
Adams spent last week
holidaying at a cottage on
Lion's Head beach.
Mrs. Loreen Devine, ac-
companied by her aunt, Mrs.
Elva Willert, of Dashwood,
attended the wedding, Satur-
day, of their nephew, Randy
Weiburg, son of Mr. and Mrs.
Howard Weiberg, to Kathy,
- daughter of Mr. and Mrs.
tray t Doerrfer, ac tteaeemer
Lutheran Church in Waterloo,
with dinner and reception
following at the Polish Legion
Hall. in Kitchener.
Hugh and Annie Morenz
were supper guests Saturday
evening with Lorne Devine.
Mrs. Susie Devine attended
a piano recital Sunday after-
noon at Exeter Public school
when her three great gr. nd-
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Mt StMtt.,,up
-TOURNEY GOLFERS — Exeter businessmen Mike
Williamson and Doug Ellison participated in Wednes- -
day's Scatcherd golf tournament at'Oakwood Inn.
Discuss senior housing
About 35 attended a senior
citizen housing meeting
Thursday afternoon at St.
Come to the
* MARTIN AND DOWNS
tun
Thurs., June 30
1st Show - 6 p.m.
2nd Show - 8:15 p.m.
Advance Tickets $3.00,
At the Door $3.50
Sponsored by
Grand Bend Firemen
(Tickets available from any member) )
Grand Bend
Optimist Club
1st Annual
Perch Derby
Register before July 18th at
Rollie's Sports and Pier Booth
Grand Bend
Runs from July 9 to 31
Many prizes, all ages welcome
meats
Oge(
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Quit,
July 1 - 10,
11 - S p.m.
John's Parish hall.
Chairman, Rev. J. Sutton,
explained to the group how
much has been accomplished
and what there is yet to do.
The questionnaire forms are
now printed and are available
from any committee member
or the Sandpiper store
(Doreen's Variety).
The committee would like
them filled.ou and returned
no later the July 31.
Committee members are
Rev. J. Sutton, Ila Kayes,
secretary and representing
the Golden Age club; Murray
Desjardins - council; Mickey
Webb and Don Southcott, for
Southcott Pines; Elgin
McNab, for Beaconaires
club; Doreen Seguin for
community.
daughters Julie. Kathy and
Denise Hendrick took part
Susie was a supper guest with
the Hendrick family.
Sunday guests with Alvin
and Clara Statton were, Ray
and Kay Cooper, Exeter; Ella
and Willis Desjardine,
Shipka; Harold and Doris
Dustin and Russell and Diane
McGuffin, of Ilderton and
Bonnie Dugas.
The occasion was a picnic
supper to celebrate Ella Des-
jardine's birthday.
Anyone interested in a fall
colour bus tour to Gatineau
Hills, October 3, 4 and 5,
please phone Pearl Miller at
237-3554. Last day to sign up
to go is July 15.
GBYC PRESENTATION — Grand Bend Yacht Club Commodore Len Hume (left) is
seen presenting a painting of Canada 1, the yacht representing Canadian sailors
in international competition. Hume presented the picture to David Scatcherd, right,
representing Oakwood Inn and Golf Course and Labatts. A new trophy was donated
from Labatts.
NURSERY SCHOOL — Graduates of the Tuesday -Thursday morning c ass of Grand
Bend Nursery School are seen with their teachers, Connie Hodgins (left) and Sharon
Jacobe. In the back row from the left are Alan Jeffrey, Timothy Venning, Jennifer
McGee, Christina Rau, Elishia Denomme; in the middle row are Jonathan Lovie,
J.J. Anderson, Melissa Pergi), Amanda Weigand and Nicole Masse; and in the front
row are Bobi-Jo W itin. Jule'Diotte-Hume Cr stal I ennen . n. : r c _ adlecik,
GRADUATES — Morning nurseryschool pupils at Grand Bend graduate • in a
ceremony at Grand Bend United Church Friday morning. Bock row, left, Simon
Desjardine, Jennifer McGee, Timothy Venning, Troy Stellingwerff and Kerby
Schlegel. In the middle row ore Mandy Jennison, Christine Went, Alisha Jennison
and J.J. Anderson. Seated in front Sarah Bannister, Kyle Vermeulen, Jo Dee
Grasdahl. Absent were Timothy Scott and Ste.honie Christie.
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NURSERY GRADUATES --- The afternoon class of Grand Bend Nursery school is seen at the annual gradua-
tion ceremony Friday at Grand Bend United Church. They are, in the back row from the left, Karen Rock,
Amanda Dunn, Dannielle Von Bruaene, Mathew De Jong, Ryan Oesch, Tyler Fink, Lorna Hodgins and Jill
Baker. In the front row from the left are Bryan Denomme, Craig Scott, Jayne Westlake, Sarah De Brum, Eric
Glaskin-Cloy, Elizabeth Fitzgerald, Rebekah Vair. Missing was Bryan Wiersma.
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