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Times-Advocate, 1987-01-14, Page 18ij,ttt^T!)0i411- ^' (r%)?.k i%=•orrr, 2•017i)?-or%i o i1 i:slit ,','1lttfl !nun';.,1it1Tn' 'fffiil ttrtul ' iirtnl"; tram ffici `` )1 o VALUABLE COUPON •CLIP and SAVE -..ij is�; Present this Coupon and Save): $iOO off k� :� )il , (Ti i11';;'l'111111i.:I1111T1', IIIth1,,";11111I,;,';IIItI11;fIII111'r".Ilr� 111���x(71 1�':4111.ss j On Sofa Beds in Stock! Times -Advocate, January 14, 1987 4M BEND'S PENGUIN — Steve - Leggett, , left, new_ manager of resort Kentucky Fried Chicken, and Dove Sheppard, right, director of Winter Carnival, welcome winter mascott ?? Penguin to Gd Bid A name is being sought for the friendly bird. NAME- GRAND rane . • Seniors get fascinating look at area's history Twenty-five Grand Bend Golden Agers met Wednesday afternoon at St. John's Parish Hall. They were taken on a beautifully scenic trip through the Pinery Park, with a slide show presented by Case Vanden- bygaart, of the Pinery service. They saw winter scenery, sunsets, and wildlife - rabbits, foxes, deer, squir- rels and many bird. There also was the ski slope and skating area. " Then they were taken back in time to the early 1900's, when the main street of Grand Bend was a dirt road in the era of the Model T Ford cars. There was the old Lake View Casino. the Brenner Place, Pete and Mary Ravelle's store,Maple Wove; the old - school and the first bridge being built across the river: using'real horse power! Next itjere were pictures) 1904,. ofthe'magrfificent hotel at St Joseph's; lovelybJd homes,.a brickyard; and a wharf datirig from 1907, noW. all gone. There were even photos of the wrecked hulk of a ship frorp , the Great-Storrn of 1913, in which 244 lives weEe lost on the lakes: Mr. Vandenbygaart was- warmly' thanked 'by Bertie Keyes, for his UCW now 25 years old and district news Lynne Qesjardine - 238-8768 Roberta Walker - 238-2471 Anniversary is observed This. is the 25th anniversary year for the United Church Women of . .tyanada. '1'o commemorate the special date, a program was written by Farne Graham, of the Saskatchewan - conference. The - monthly meeting was held Thursday afternoon with Nola Love conducting the special wor- ship -service, written by Mrs. Graham. Norma Carey read scrip- tures from Psalms and Romans, and Marjorie Sturgess read from Mark and Matthew, as Nola announced each section. Doris Peebles brought the message, recalling "the way it used to be," with Women's Missionary Society and the Women's Association, before combin- ing the two into the United Church Women in 1961. She repeated the UCW purpose, and discussed witness, study, fellowship and service. "Responding to God in Prayer," was led by Eleanor Durie. Several hymns were sung. accompanied by Irene Kennedy, which also tied in with the theme. Three white candles were lit, each with an accompanying story: one for the past by Doris Pearen, one for the present by Elizabeth Norris, and one for the future by Elva Turvey. Vice president Eleanor Durie presided for the business meeting. Beulah Holt presented the 1987 budget, accepted with only a minor change. Roll call was answered by 25 ladies, with good advice from the Bi- ble for the new year. Thank you notes were read from several people- who received Christmas baskets, or groups who had received monetary - donations. The annual Huron -Perth Presbyterial.will be held at Mitchell United Church on January 26. - Visitation reports were given. I - was decided to meet on Monday, January 19 at 10 a.m. to plan the 1987 year programs. Mary Walper and Nola- Love served delicious lunch refreshments. Catholic news Father Vincent VanZupthen, from St. Peter's Seminary in London, was guest celebrant at all masses at Im- maculate Heart of Mary Church. on the weekend. He brought with him several seminarions to enjoy the weekend here in the Bend. For the 11 a.m. mass, Lydia Duchou was the cantor, Denise Duchou was the reader, and Paul Dietrich was organist. The communion hymn sung by the choir was "Peace is Flowing Like a River. St. John's Fisher School will be holding registration for junior and senior kindergarten children, on February 23 and 24. To make an ap- pointment for your child, please call 1-786-5201. There will he a meeting of the steering committee on February 3, at St. Joseph's school in Clinton. to discuss the idea of a new Catholic high school to serve this area. Grade 7 and 8 parents are especially invited to at- tend, for their information and their input. Church of God Sunday School opened the service at the Church of God this past week, followed by the morning service with George-Winegarden as song leader and Michelle Vincent at the piano. She also accompanied her mother in a special solo. In the evening service they com-: mended Richard Desjardine for sing- ing inging his entire selection without benefit of words or notes, accompanied by his mother at the piano. Millie Desjar- dine acted as song leader for the selected hymns, with Michelle Vin- cent at the piano, and Millie's hus- band Morley at the organ. ' In the morning service, Pastor Des- jardine used as his scriptural reference, Romans 12: 1-8, with verse 6 as the text for a timely message .about: "Using our Talents". In the evening, Rev. Desjardine chose Luke 15: 1-10, the parable of the lost sheep. He stressed the shepherds concern over the lost sheep, his joy when it was found, and his desire to have all 100 safely within the fold, not just 99. He closed with a challenge to the church family to pray, find and befriend the lost. Sympathy is extended to the bereaved Thompson families and love and compassion to the sick and shut ins on the community. If we love God, as we say we do, let us demonstrate that love to others. , DRIVE A LITTLE FURTHER . ..... .......... ......... ..... SAVE AWHOLELOTMORE!1 INTEREST 24 Months 6.9% — 36 Months 7.9% — 48 Months 9.9% — 60 Months ON ALL1986 -1987 Plymouth, Reliant, Dodge, Aries, D-50 Trucks, Dodge Dakota, Light Duty Trucks, Ram Vans, Ram Wagons Onhi Chrysler has the confidence to offer a 5/80 Protection Plan on an their best built North American cars and trucks. J BEST BUILT, BEST BACKED' m-yroi nmirocAu r11R` AM) 'Plick.S a:14 Grand Bend PLYMOUTH CHRYSLER iro. 30-81 CRESCENT GRAND BEND 238-2372 4 1 • fascinating presentation. Vice president Alec Hamilton presided for business. A thank you was read from ARC Industries for a donation from the Golden Agers. It was decided that the ladies would make two quilts during the winter season. Happy birthday was sung for Iva Latta, with a January birthday. A nominating committe, made up of Beulah Holt, Jeanne Kading and Catherine Junker was named to select new officers by June of 1987. Elizabeth Norris conducted a contest about snow, with Dorothy Cutting, Iva Latta and Annie Morehz collecting prizes far,.the most -right answers. After, a pleasant afternoon, the group in charge served refreshments. �' •:. Bible ytu ' Thl', Bible study: resumed with 12 ladies in,•attendanare"•Tuesday mor- -`iiigrt at -Sauble ,CoUr(, Vera'Brown opened with prayer and a hymn "sing was led by Janet Desjardine, They began a new study from the workshop on -• Christian character. on the `"Courageous Heart". - To be courageous one must. seek•to :know God's will for them and and -to.. depend upon His leading, instead -of reacting in human fear or pressure. The courageous also calm their fright by acknowledging God's presence, u14 acting while trusting in the Lord, rather than panicking. Millie Kane led the lesson and clos- ed with prayer, especially remember- ing the sick and the shut-ins. Meetings are held each Tuesday morning at 9:30 a.m., in the Sauble Court Lounge, and all ladies are welcome to attend. About town - -At last we have some -snow, not ver_y_much,-but-a start -out -of -this drab, open winter. The organizers of the upcoming winter carnival will be hoping for a good deal more to come, as well as all skiers and kids of all ages with sleds. At least the mild temperatures are kind to the pocket book. when it comes to heating bills. Community sympathy is extended to Earl Thompson, his family and grandchildren, in the death of his wife. Irene, last week. The funeral SPECIAL SIGNATURE ---- Grand Bend Public School student, Dave Maguire, grade 8, obtained a special Russian autograph over the Christmas holidays. Vladislav Tretiak, the fornous Russian goalie signed Maguire's postcard while he was at the Edmonton mall. Maguire stayed with the Andersons in Regina for two weeks. service was Friday, January 9 from the T. Harry Hoffman funeral home. with Rev. Peebles officiating, assisted by Rev. Stan Desjardine. Pall bearers were Keith Snider, Carmen Lovie, Alan Walper, Andrew Fenwick. Charlie Thompson and Norman Thompson. The U.C.W. women serv- ed lunch to about 75 family and friends in the church basement, after the services. Sympathy is also extended to Lorne and Loreen Devine in the death of her brother, -Garnet Weiberg of Waterloo. last Friday. He died suddenly while returning home from Florida.: Donald and Barb Duffy, from Novi, Michigan spent the weekend at Joanne and Paul Maguire's in Southcott Pines. While here the Duf • . fy's visited her aunt, Mrs. Theada Bruce;> who is a patient at South "Huron Exeter. All of the resort -Christmas lights, with the exception of the large tree across from the PUC, will be left on for the upcoming. winter carnival week in February. The village and the chamber of commerce will be shar- ing the hydro. SALE 20% off our factory discount prices Store Closes for the season Sat., Jan. 31/87 Hours: Mon. - Sat. 10 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. Sun. 12:00 - 5:30 p.m. jio/2__ FACTORY OUTLET l 16 Ma,n St. Grand Bend238-8007 Dominion Securities 344 Andrew St. S., Exeter, Ont. 235-2231--- Jrnvite3 /O1( 10 alien" tr a SEMINAR ON RRSP s and SUCCESSFUL INVESTING on Wednesday, January 14 7:30 p.m. PINEDALE HOTEL (Banquet Room) Grand Bend Topics will include: • Suitability of RRSP • Types of RRSP investments • Getting money out of an RRSP • Personal financial analysis • Mutual funds • Common and preferred shares Reservations not required, but in order to arrange seating, a phone call 1 -800-265-3478 confirming attendance, would be appreciated. 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