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Bradley Page -Jr., a '13 year old comes across as a cool, composed and French-Canadian students on the for instruction, conversation and ex- forts; the Church is still a vital force
Oral Bend Public School student responsible young man. basis of not only academic ability but cursions; weekends are free time. tY
leaves today for Lac Beauport, Brad is one of 44 area students who on similarities of interests in sports Similarly, on July 17, the French It derives some of that vitality from
Quebec, armed with a borrowed 1858 will fly out of Sarnia to Quebec City and hobbies. students will arrive in Lambton cow► human effort, based on great saints
map of Quebec, a tidy little bank ac- on an exchange program under the Each student is billeted in the homety (Grand Bend area) for a two week and martyrs like Sts. Peter and Paul.
count for expenses, and an inquisitive auspices of the Lambton Board of of a similar student in the Beauport stay. There is more to life than the
mind. Education. The students, aged 13 to area for a two week visit. During that Brad, as a normal part of the public physical, for man is a spiritual being,
One could not call him excited; he 18 years, were twinned with the time alt 88 students meet every dayschool system, has been studying always searching for God, to give
French for three years. It was during some meaning and purpose to his life.
French clsas that the applications for The Church also draws vitality
this exchange program were in from her history, the power of God
traduced by the teacher Lori Finn- working through events, and the
Brad was the only student who ap gui�g personality of Christ Himself.
plied from Grand Bend but he was up Congratulations to Michael Flear,
against 142 other county applicants, infant son of Steven and Mathilda
and only 44 were successful. Of course (Martens) Flear,, who was received
a firm background in French was into the Catholic eommiunnty this pastneeded, but Brad feels he was chosen
on his other merits as well.
With considerable modesty, Brad
describes his awards and
achievements this year. He proudly
wears the large G.B. crest for his
jacket that indicates he holds over
80% average over the whole year. He
also won all-star sports awards, play-
ing on his school team in volleyball
and two -pitch ball. He says his best
subject is geogrpahy - he got 99% on
the finals.
Is he worried about being able to
communicate in French? Not really.
"I heard that nearly everybody down
there can understand and • speak
English anyway" he explained. He
would only be concerned (not afraid)
if he found himself in a situation he
couldn't handle himself, then the
language might be a problem.
Although Brad has travelled some
in Canada and quite a bit in the U.S.
he has never been in a place where a
foreign language is dominant. He
doesn't know what to expect as far as
French - Canadian food is concerned,
but he is eager tb learn and ex-
perience it all. Besides seeing
Quebec, Brad is looking forward to
the time when the group will go to
Canada's Wonderland as part of the
Ontario agenda. He will also treat
his companion to a day of fun on the
Grand Bend giant waterslide and all
the great things on the main street of
town.
All this is not being handed to these
students on a silver platter. In order
to raise funds to help deray costs, all
the students had to find sponsors for
a work-a-thon, six hours of time and
energy to St. Joseph's Hospital in Sar-
nia. They washed wheelchairs,
painted the lines in the parking lot and
did general clean-up. Brad has receiv-
ed donations from about 25 in-
dividuals and five organizations. The
Village of Grand Bend council voted
to support this young representative
of our community with a $50.00 dona-
tion. Bosanquet Twp., in which Brad
is a resident, turned down his request.
Grand Bend Lions Club presented
Brad with a $100.00 cheque this week
and other pledges are still to come.
Congratulations are extended to
this young student. He will surely be
enriched by this worthy experience,
and the community will in turn reap
the benefits.
CONTEST WINNERS— Reeve Fred Thomas, Bosanquet Township, presents cheques and crests to Jason
Desjardine, first, Nicole Gill, second and Dain Zubyk, third Friday in Thedford. These students all from
Grand Bend, won a flag designing contest.
Grand Bend students
win Bosanquet cest
Three area students from the ticipatory grief: denial, bargaining, Alec Hamilton. Special music was
Grand Bend Public School were depression, anger and acceptance. provided by the talented Prouty
honored at the grand opening of the For those depressed in spirit, he cited Family of Exeter - Dave, Beth and
new Bosanquet township offices Fri- the example of Elijah (I Kings 19) daughters Christa and Sally.
day afternoon. Sunday evening, Rev. Cecile Bar- The scripture reading was from
The students who entered a contest nhart spoke from Phillipians 2:12-18, Josuah 24:1-5, used by Rev. Peebles
held recently among three area on instructions to the church: obe- as his sermon text, "Choose ye this ..
schools, were Jason Desjardine, 1st; dience, stability in the faith and to day whom ye shall serve." Josuah
Nicole Gill, 2nd; and Dain Zubyk, 3rd. strive for harmony and humility. The had called a meeting of the Israelites
They trade designs for the Township youth group led the service, with to remind them of God's goodness and
of Bosanquet's new flag. Each one Michael Vincent, and Michelle Vin- protection over the years, and of their
received a cheque, township crest, cent at the piano. wanderings away from God. They
and a lapel pin. , had to make a choice, to serve the
Desjardine and Reeve Fred United Church God of their forefathers or to worship
Thomas unveiled the new flag in front Many visitors and friends attended foreign gods. The church today must
of a large crowd of wellwishers at the the first outdoor service at Grand answer this same question, so that we
Thedford office. The flag consists of Bend United Church. They were can get right with God, and be ready
red, white and blue colours with the greeted by Joan Eagleson, Clara and to spend eternity with Him in Heaven.
township crest design centered on the
white portion.
Thomas introduced his council, of-
fice staff, works department and the
sanitation members to the crowd.
MPP David Smith brought greetings
from the province, and Mr. Sid
Fraleigh-gave congratulations from
the federal government and
presented the council with a portrait
of Queen Elizabeth II and a Canadian
flag.
After a brief history of the township
and its members, everyone adjourn-
ed to the council chambers for a social
time.
Church of God
On Wednesday night, the Church of
God youth group attended their week-
ly Bible study with Rev. Barnhart.
They discussed Mark 5 and 6, on the
miracles of Jesus. The adults studied
Revelations I about how this par-
ticular book can offer comfort and
hope in troubled times.
On Sunday morning, Lucille Vin-
cent performed a solo, "No one Ever
Cared for Me like Jesus". Rev. Bar-
nhart based his sermon on Psalms
34:18, how God can restore the
broken-hearted and depressed in
spirit. Ile used St. Peter as an exam-
ple, From John 21:15-17, on how God
restored Peter when he was so
brokenhearted by his denial of Christ.
He discussed the various stages of an -
CREATES FLAG DESIGN — Unveiling the Township of Bosanquet's
new flag is Reeve Fred Thomas and student Jason Desjardine, 12,
who designed the flag. Desjardine won first prize in the flog contest
held recently among the three area schools, grades 6, 7 and 8
students. Jason was congratulated by the council, Dove Smith, lamb -
ton MPP; „Sid Fraleigh, MP, and invited guests at the official opening
riday afternoon.
Things are jumping
at local Legion hall.
The Grand Bend Legion has a very
busy calendar of events for July, but
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SALMON STACKER
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SPECIAL GUEST Doug Fluhrer, aboard his salmon stacker with
Jeff Grenier, showed Rallies Sports customers and office staff his
famous fishing charters boat. Holding the grand opening Friday at
the remodelled store is Pete Brenner, Gene Grenier, owner„ and Lin-
da Stewart. Fluhrer charters one of the most well-known 25 ft. salmon
tiaras on the Great Lakes!
first, congratulations to the winners
of the meat raffles for June. On Fri-
day, June 20, the winners `were W.
Middletown, Jack Hay, George Sher-
man, Judy Roane and Shirley Pole,
with W..Middletown getting the door
prize. The winners for the June 27 raf-
fle were: Gordon Lazur, Roy
Hansford, Vilda ('lark, Betty Rodgers
and John Sweet. Ken Anderson won
the door prize.
In coming events, mark your calen-
dar for the bingo on Thursday, July
3 at 8 p.m. in the Legion. Friday
marks another me raffle, fro4-6
p.m. Saturday, *lilm y 5 is a steak
barbecue from 5-8 p.m. and bring out
your whole family because there's
kiddie food available too. Mol1day, Ju-
ly 7 is a general meeting at 8 p.ni.
Tuesday, July 8 is a surplse for all
Darters, so come to the Legion at 7
p.m. and be prepared!
There is a special event, a flea
market and bake table on July 12 at
9 a.m. with hot dogs, coffee and
doughnuts available for
refreshments. Members, please bring
their donations to the Legion by Satur-
day, July 5 for pricing, and remember
items for the hake sale.
A special dance is being planned for
August 2, from 9-1 a.m. at $4.00 a cou-
ple, with a live, eleven -piece hand, •
celebrating the music of the 50's and
60's. Don't forget this one!
About Town
School's out, the kids are home for
the summer, unless they have jobs,
and the long, hot, lazy days await us.
The beach beckons, the traffic ter-
rifies, and Grand Bend is open for
business. Have a wonderful summer!
Marg and Bob Hedley of Turnbull's
Grove, enjoyed a round trip train ride
to Calgary, leaving April 22 and just
getting home June 13. While out west,
they celebrated their 45th wedding an-
niversary on June 4, and Bob
Hedley's 75th birthday on June 5.
They enjoyed a long visit with their
daughter Brenda, and Bob Winhold in
Calgary, toured a dozen or so Legions
while there, and generally had lots of
fun. Brenda came back to Grand
Bend for a surprise birthday here for
her dad, and visited for ten days. Soon
the Hedleys will be gone again, for a
visit with her mother in Brampton.
Mr. and Mrs. Hugh Love have
returned to their home in Regina after
visiting with cousins in this communi-
ty. A family get-together was held in
the Sauble Court Lounge, when 31
enjoyed a pot luck dinner. Several
other cousins joined the group later
in the afternoon, coming from
Parkhill, Arkona, West McGillivray,
Ilderton,Exeter, London and Chesley,
as well as Grand Bend.
Catholic News
Sunday marked the Feast of Sts.
Peter and Paul in the liturgy at Im-
maculate Heart of Mary, Grand
Bend. The pastor, Father Morrissey,
celebrated the Saturday evening and
9 a.m. Sunday Masses, but there was
a special guest celebrant for the 11
a.m. Mass, Bishop Sherlock, of the
London Diocese. Martin Vrollyk was
the reader, Lydia Duchou was the
cantor, and the choir performed
"Pass It On" and "It's a Long Road
to Freedom" at Communion.
Father Morrissey's sermon was
derived from the quote "This is the
•rock on which I will build my church,
and the gates of hell shall not prevail
against it". Two thousand years have
passed, and despite Satan's best el-
g'
Th anYou
A big thank you goes to all
our friends for the surprise
10th anniversary bash at
Oiakwood. Special thanks go
to Richard and Lori for the
yummy dinner and to Nic
and I.R. for their rendition
Happy Anniversary. We d
a great time and count
ouselves very fortunate to
have such terrific friends.
Thanks again.
Wendy & Mark Heywood ,
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week through baptism. Congratula-
tions also goes to Angela and Jack
Morrissey, who will be celebrating
their 50th wedding anniversary on
Saturday, July 5, with Mass at 4 p.m.
All of their friends are invited to
celebrate the Mass with them.
Since June is Senior Citizens Month,
the C.W.L. will be going to Chateau
Gardens on Tuesday, July 1 to run
bingo and serve a light lunch.
Pilgrimage Days at St. Mary's
Shrine, Our Lady of the Rosary, are
August 14 through 19 with Mass at 11
a.m. and procession at 1:30, followed
by Benediction for Religious
Vocations.
QUEBEC EXCHANGE — Just days before leaving for Quebec with
the group of 44 Lambton county students, 13 -year-old Brad Page is
presented with o cheque for $100 by Grand Bend Lions Club secretary
Steve Kadlecik. These donations are to help defray costs of the trip
and other expenses when Brad is host to the French-Canadian ex-
change student in Grand Bend.
Harbour group told
ramp revenues up
Harbourmaster Dave Gill reported wake from motorboats too rough in
that proper staffing schedules have the river, and the undertow and
been instrumental in increasing backwash on the north side of the pier
revenues from ramp use, up con- too dangerous, permission was uiven
siderably for the same period last to operate the vehicles off the south
year. beach, transporting patrons across
In a letter read at the June 23 Har- the river in their own boat. •
bour committee meeting, the Grand Cam MacMillan was given no oh -
Bend harbour staff were commended jection to running his proposed
for their courteous and friendly ser- parasailing venture provided he do so
vice to boating visitors. from his own platform anchored 1000'
Even with the considerable expan- or more from the shoreline into the
sion that has been effected in recent lake and that the powerboat remain
years, docking spaces, both transient well outside the marked swimming
and seasonal, are scarce. Last fall the area. Liability insurance or a tran-
village purchased the Van Laughton sient traders licence would not be in -
property and thus increased their volved as the business would be out -
dock space. side the village jurisdiction.
In May of this year, Lonnie Gower The deed and long awaited fence
put forth a proposal Jo add an, addi-. along the base of the Adam's proper-
tional 40' of docking to that which is ty by the south basin are to be com-
already in place behind For Goodness pleted by July 15. The Harbour com-
Sake. All committees involved have mittee'woted to join the many other
given approval. Additionally, The businesses in Grand Bend and par -
Thirsty Fox is now proposing rental ticipate in the CFPL-TV London
docks behind their property. It should advertising scheme. These 30 second
be noted that all this applies to power commercials already being aired will
craft, since sailboat masts are run once a week for ten weeks for
generally too high to pass under the $265.00 per unit. Multiple units can be
Hwy 21 bridge. .urchased.
The problem of not enough slips for
seasonal dockers who have applied
for space was discussed. Reeve
Harold Green spoke strongly to the
decision not to change the policy on
the number of seasonal dock spaces,
vs. transient docks. "The Village does
not wish to be considered as being in
the business -- of competing commer-
cially" he explained.
Not wishing to be accused of unfair
pricing practices, a considerable
amount of time was once again spent
discussing the price to be charged for
a litre of motor oil. Harbour presented
a schedule of prices in the minutes of
May 15. This in turn was referred to
Grand Bend 'council, where it was
discussed again at length, then refer-
red back to Harbour with suggestion
of a policy of doubling all rates (costs I
May 20.
Yet another discussion ensued at
the June 23 Harbour meeting and
finally it was decided to offer motor
oil at "the going rate".
Two proprietors of water sport
businesses appeared before the com-
mittee. Jet-ski rentals run by Brad
Collins was finally given the go ahead
by council, on the advice of the town
solicitor, that the two million liabili-
ty insurance requirement could be ad-
justed to one million. Finding the
ANNOUNCES RETIREMENT —
Percy W. Hitchcock, B.A.,
C.G.A., F.C.I.S., P.Adm., will be
retiring on June 30 after 23 years
of teaching at North Lambton
Secondary School in Forest, and
Albert College, Belleville. Mr.
Hitchcock is a graduate of
U.W.O. and has been a guidance
counsellor and Business Educa-
tion teacher. Percy plans to
devote more time to the church,
a little golf, and some travelling.
He and his wife Joan live in
Pinedale Subdivision, Grand
Bend, where they have resided
for the past 15 years.
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