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The weekend's snowfall was
welcomed by area outdoor sports en-
thusiasts, but probably no more than
by those in charge of Grand Bend's
upcoming winter carnival.
"Winter's A Beach" will be held on
February 14 and 15 and the "flagcship
event" will be a snow sculpture com-
petition unlike any other in Ontario.
It is patterned after Quebec City's
well-known competition and
organizers will provide an 8' x 8' x 8'
clock of snow for each team. Those
teams will be com-
three-member
SPREAD WORD — Promotion of Grand Bend's upcoming winter car-
nival has taken many forms in the past couple of weeks and was
given a big boost on Friday when snow sculpture experts Ted and
Tyler Hayes created this work of art at London's Argyle Mall. The
project took a day and a half to complete. Ted and his team won
the national competition in Quebec City in 1985 and placed fourth
as Canada's representatives in the international event that follow-
ed. The carnival Penguin, who will get a name this week, poses
beside the creation.
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peting for the Moison trophy and
11,500 in prizes.
There will also be 9750 in prizes of-
fered in a sno pitch ball tournament.
Other events planned include a
cross-country ski-a-thon, part of
which has actually been underway
since December 13 at the Pinery
Park, snowshoe tour of Southcott
Pines, a children's party at the public
school and a kids' skating party on the
old river bed on Lake Road.
A steak barbecue will be held at the
Legion Hall on February 14 and that
will be followed by a sweetheart
dance at the hall.
Winner of the name -our -mascot
contest will be selected this week. The
5'8" Penguin has been busy during the
past few weeks promoting the event
along with his sidekick, Mr. Chicken.
The latter is from Kentucky Fried
Chicken who are providing 1100 worth
of prizes to the lucky area child who
submits the winning name for the
Penguin:
Chairman of the winter carnival is
Dave Shepperd and coordinators of
the various activities and others
engaged in the organization work are
Gerry Kurtz, Marilyn Snook, Susan
Dunn, Terry Crabe, Marie Crowe,
Judy Roane and Bob Sharen.
Pee wees tournament in London
The Byron Optimists held their an-
nual hockey tournament at the West
Lions -Kinsmen arena Saturday and
Sunday.
The Parkhill pee wee Eagles
trounced Belmont in the first match
with a score 9-0, then lost out in the
semi-finals to a tough London Seven
Dwarfs team. Jason Desjardine and
Brad Page each scored a hat trick,
with singles added by Bobby Mollard,
Piet Vlaaboor II, and Scott Eagleson.
Assists to these goalgetters went to
Page, Desjardine, Mollard, Justin
Turnbull, Chris Hodgins and Jamie
Eagleson.
The Parkhill Atom B team also par-
ticipated in this same tourney in Lon-
don. The atoms brought home the
consolation trophy on Sunday to
Parkhill. Players from this area are
Andrew Sharen and Brent Larmer.
In a fundraiser draw held at the
arena, two local ladies were the lucky
winners. Sharon Soldan won 175.00
and Debbie Wisemen won a new pair
of hockey gloves.
Fire call
The Grand Bend fire brigade was
summoned to a fire at RR 2 Grand
Bend near the Pinery Park last Tues -
FINISH SKI TRAILS — Students from grades 5-8 in Grand Bend public school hosted a ski lappet at
the Pinery Provincial Park Thursday. Some of the spotters and skiers were Cullen Kobe, Jason Soldan,
Bobby Mallard, Dain Zubyk, Kathleen Petch, Leanne Peckitt, and Nicole Gill. In the back is Steve
Chapdelaine and Fred Smith.
ENJOY OUTDOOR FUN — Students from McCurdy;Huron Hope School spent Thursday afternoon in
Oakwood Park where they went for sleigh rides through the snow. Here some of them enjoy a camp-
fke and songs with Sultana Louise Vandenberk, Alhambra members John Keiders Sr., and Cor
Vandenberk at the Walker residence in Oakwood.
Alhambra act as hosts
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It's the time of year for sleigh rides,
and the snow finally arrived to make
that possible. The members of the
Algarve No. 168, of the Alhambra,
staged their annual sleigh ride for the
handicapped children of McCurdy
School.
'On Thursday afternoon, 13 pupils
and -seven teachers arrived at the
residence of Philip Walker in
Oakwood Park. A roaring bonfire was
available to keep them warm while
the sleigh was pulled into place.
While half of the group enjoyed a
tour of Oakwood park, bouncing
through wooded trails with the jingle
of sleigh bells, the other half went for
a nature hike and down to see the
frozen lake.
Afterwards, everyone crowded in-
to the Walker's rec room for
doughnuts, coffee and hot chocolate.
They sang new songs, old favorites,
and examined some pet rats.
Grand Commander Cor
Vandenberk, his Sultana Louise, Sir
noble John Kelders, and Sirnoble
Philip Walker posed for photos with
the children. On January 29, there will
be another sleigh ride for about ten
pupils from the Develpmental Centre
at McCurdy, also at the Walker's
home.
For the annual ARC Industries
adults, a hay ride is being planned, to
be held at the Alhambra Hall, on the
Klondyke Road. This time the tractor
will pull a hay wagon, instead of a
sleigh, to allow for changes in the
weather. The rides are always great
fun for everyone involved!
The men of the Alhambra held a
very successful glass turkey draw,
with Sirnobles Tom Vlemmix and
Martin Stokkermans as cochairmen.
First prize of eight bottles, or glass -
turkeys went to Philip Walker of
Grand Bend, six bottles to Verna
Stefanik of Thedford, four bottles to
G.A. Shaw of London, three bottles to
Peter VanDinther of Watford, two
bottles to Rob Mennen of GrandBend
and one bottle to Fred Gibson of
Dashwood. Hope all the winners are
thirsty!
day evening. The chimney of the
home of Bob and Nancy -Rae Lovie
had caught fire, and a passer-by
phoned in that flames were shooting
four feet out of the top of the chimney.,
Firemen soon had it under control.
At sportsmen's dinner
The Grand Bend Women's Institute
held their regular meeting on Thurs-
day, January 15. They decided to send
ten volunteers to work as txptesses at
the annual sportsmen's dinner in
Exeter.
Loreen Gill was in charge of this
meeting. The topic was on citizenship
and world affairs. Loreen showed two
films on the beautiful country in
Prince Edward Island, which is
Grand Bend's twinning sister In-
stitute for 1967.
It was learned that 1987 is the 90th
anniversary of Women's Institute.
There will be a celebration held in
North Bay this July.
The roll call to name a place in On-
tario that you would recommend to
visit, was answered by 14 members
and three guests. Lunch hostesses
were Donna Lovie, Millie Desjardine,
and Minnie Curts.
The next meeting will be held on
February 19 at 1:30 p.m. in the United
Church basement. After the opening,
members will be visiting the Blue
Water Nursing Home in Zurich, and
Chateau Gardens in Parkhill for the
rest of the afternoon.
Legion news
The Tuesday night darts games
were held with 20 people taking part.
Dave Lovie and Vivian Wilton took
first place, and John Coeck and Vilda
Clark got second. Vilda Clark also
won the 50/50 draw. Isn't there
anyone out there to give Dave a run
for first place for a change?
At the Friday evening meat raffle,
Roy Hansford won twice and Joe
Muraskas won twice, with John
Teevens picking up one, and 'Alex
Leatherland getting the door prize.
Under coming events, the next
general meeting will be February 2 at
8 p.m. There will be a steak barbecue,
and Sweetheart dance on Valentine's
Day, February 14, for 120.00 per cou-
ple. Individual tickets may be pur-
chased at 17.00 per person for the
steak dinner and 13.00 per person for
the dance, available at Finnegan's
Restaurant, Barefoot Pedlar and at
the Legion.
Please purchase your steak
barbecue ticket prior to February 10.
so arrangements can be made. The
tickets are now on sale.
United Church
The sacrament of Holy Communion
was observed at Grand Bend United
Church this Sunday, with Mr. and
Mrs. Clayton Lovie being transferred
from London into the church
membership. Rev. Peebles used as
his..scriptuu'e Matthew 26, with his
communion text "As often as you do
this, do it in remembrance of me."
Why should Christ give His life for
us? The answer can be given in two
words, love and sin. It was "because
of God's great love for us" John 3:16
and "because of sin", Isaiah 5:3. Man
had sinned and God provided a solu-
tion giving His only son as a sacrifice
to atone for our sins, to give us the gift
of eternal life. Are we ready to res-
pond in love, with total commitment,
and to tell others of His great love?
In the children's story, Rev.
Peebles reminded them of all the dif-
ferent people required to build a
church. He also spoke of all the dif-
ferent talents and abilities required to
carry on the work of the church. Each
person with their individual abilities
is needed to carry on God's work.
Door greeters were Norma and
Alan Walper, Dianne Rice and Ann
Russell. The annual congregational
meeting is Thursday evening,
January 29, with a pot luck supper at
6:30 p.m., followed by the meeting.
Bible study
The interdenominational Bible cof-
fee ho s held Tuesday morning
at le Court. Several ladies brav-
ed the snowy roads to come, with 21
in attendance. Nita Sinclair called the
meeting to order and gave the open-
ing prayer, followed by a hymn sing.
They finished the chapter on a
"Courageous Heart" from "A
Women's Workshop on Christian
Character", Heart Trouble".
Christians can encourage each
other, comfort the frightened, be pa-
tient and look for good in others. "If
we trust and have confidence in
Jesus, God will give us peace." Millie
Kane led the lesson and closed with
prayer for the sick and shut-ins. Then
they all repeated the Lord's prayer
and sang "A Mighty Fortress is Our
God". The ladies thanked the Sauble
Court Association for allowing these
metings to be held in their comfor-
table lounge each week.
Any interested ladies in the com-
munity are welcome to attend.
Each person with their individual
abilities is needed to carry on God's
work.
Door greeters were Norma and
Alan Walper, Dianne Rice and Ann
Russell. The annual congregational
meeting is Thursday evening,
January 29, with a pot luck supper at
6:30 p.m., followed by the meeting.
Bible study
The interdenominational Bible cof-
fee hour was heldTuesday morning
at Sauble Court. Several ladies brav-
ed the snowy roads to come, with 21
in attendance. Nita Sinclair called the
meeting to order and gave the open-
ing prayer, followed by a hymn sing.
They finished the chapter on a
"Courageous Heart" from "A
Women's Workshop on Christian
Character", Heart Trouble".
Christians can encourage each
other, comfort the frightened, be pa-
tient and look: for good in others. "If
we trust and have confidence in
Jesus, God will give us peace." Millie
Kane led the lesson and closed with
prayer for the sick and shut-ins. Then
they all repeated the Lord's prayer
and sang "A Mighty Fortress is Our
God". The ladies thanked the Sauble
Court Association for allowing these
meetings to be held in their comfor-
table lounge each week.
Any interested ladies in the com-
munity are welcome to attend.
Church of God
Sunday School opened the worship
service at the Church of God on Sun-
day, with morning service at 11 a.m.
Pastor Desjardine was assisted by
George Winegarden, with Michelle
Vincent at the piano. The special
number was performed by Mrs.
Leota Snyder.
The pastor continued his study on -
Colossians 1:9-14, emphasizing Paul's
manner of praying and his purpose of
prayer. The key word, taken from
verse 9 is Prayer. We should pray for
specific things and ask for great
things to happen, but God's qualifica-
tions require that Christians should
strive to please God and to lead a life
worthy of the Gospel story. The mor-
ning service ended with the hymn
"Near to the Heart of God."
In the evening service, Michael Vin-
cent led the hymn sing. The Pastor
chose three booksol scripture. taken
to develop his message: Genesis 15:5
and 6; 18:9 and 10; Jeremiah 32:2 and
Matthew 18:22. The theme was three
things that we think are improbable,
impractical and impossible, il-
lustrated by the song "Got any rivers
.you think are uncrossable?"
Please remember the annual
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business meeting at the Church of
God on January 28. We ask God's
blessing to rest upon all who are sor-
rowing, all who are sick, and the shut-
ins, whether at home, in nursing
homes, or in hospital.
Catholic News
Father Vincent Van Zuphthan was
guest celebrant at Immaculate Heart
of Mary Church this past weekend. At
the 11 a.m. Mass, Annie Baltessen
was the reader 'and Denise Duchou
was cantor, with Paul Dietrich at the
organ. The choir performed the
"Breton Fisherman's Prayer" and
"Here I Am, Lord," at Communion.
Reflecting upon the words of Isaiah,
Father Vincent explained that nor-
thern Israel in those days, the Galilee
region, was considered the land of
darkness, the land of the heathen,
much inferior to the Jews near
Jerusalem. But that land of darkness
saw a new light. Jesus, born to the un-
saved. Jesus chose poor, unlettered
fisherman, for his disciples, to follow
Him and become fishers of men.
Jesus comes into our darkness and
poverty, calling us to be transform-
ed into His disciples of the Good
News. He calls us to Him just as we
are. with all our strengths and
weaknesses, our flaws and sins, to
respond whole heartedly and become
His messengers.
The sympathy of the parish is ex-
tended to Betty Van Heyst. whose
mother. Anna Van Loon, passed away
on January 23. in Alexandria.
TO PERFORM — Pianist Esther Gonthier and violinist Julie Triquet
will appear at Grand Bend United Church on February 4 for the next
Youth and Music Concert sponsored by the Grand Bend Concert
Association. The show gets underway at 8:00 p.m.
Award winning duo
to present concert
The Grand Bend Concert Associa-
tion is proud to announce the third
ensemble of the 1986-87 Ontario tour-
ing season of Youth and Music
Canada. Julie Triquet, violinist and
Esther Gonthier, pianist, will be per-
forming at the Grand Bend United
Church on Wednesday, February 4, at
8 p.m.
Both a polished pianist and
violinist. Ms. Triquet studied at the
-Quebec Conservatory of Music, the
Meadowmount School of Music in
New York and at the Curtis Institute
of Music in Philadelphia where she
graduated in 1986 with an Artist
Diploma. She has won many awards
in music, including Canada Council
Awards, and as a performer of
unusual strength and flair, has ap-
peai"e&. ith many Canadian.
American and European orchestras.
Pianist Esther Gonthier has receiv-
ed Bachelor and Master of Music
Degrees from Laval University,
arousing great interest as both ac-
companist and accomplished soloist.
She has received many prizes in
music competitions and performed
chamber music as well. Currently
Ms. Gonthier is an accompanist for
the CBC, and teaches music at Laval
University.
This award winning duo will pre-
sent a one and one-half hour program
of music for violin and piano, to
delight their audiences. All those with
season tickets, get ready for the next
in the series, and keep February 4
open - it's sure to be a night to
remember.
About Town
Here we are in the deep. dark
doldrums of winter. especially for
those who don't particularly enjoy
getting outdoors for winter sports.
One way to brighten that gloom is to
"eat out" at a different dining place
than your old kitchen. We are for-,.
tunate to have more choices available
then ever this year, in Grand Bend.
If you prepfer to enjoy shopping and
a leisurely lunch, you may try the
ever popular Cinderella Cafe, or the
new Mr. Muffin place, near the Ken-
tucky Fried Chicken. The Mr. Muffin
offers chili or hearty soups, along
with delectable baked. goods, and is
open all day, to provide a light sup-
per. Jackie's Donuts and Muffins are
also open all day, so you may enjoy
a snack, or take home several dozen
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Special
Young People's
Bible Hour
Fridays 7 - 8 p.m.
commencing
January 30th
Gospel Hal(
Grand Bend. Hwy. 21
All welcome
Come and enjoy Bible -
games, stories, songs and
prizes
for information
or transportation call
238-5339
for the family breakfast.
Buddy's Restaurant is a new. bright
option, similar to Pinedale
Restaurant, both offering good home
cooking at reasonable prices. t By the
way, the 'fries' at Buddy's are
great!). Enjoy a pub atmosphere? At
Finnegan's Irish Restaurant you can
enjoy delicious fish that hasn't been
deep fried! The Thirsty Fox offers
haute cuisine like pheasant. huge
salads. and English pub staples like
steak and kidney pie. At both of these
pubs you can visit. play darts, and
spend the entire evening. if you wish.
For Pizza lovers. there is always the
Pizza Delight, including lasagna and
minestrone soup. open late for snack
attacks. The Anchorage offers good
food at good prices and you can play
pool while you wait.
Oakwood Inn presents a delicious
menu in elegant surroundings for
anything from a ski party to an an-
niversary celebration. Quite a list! As
you can see, there is no excuse For
moping at home over a TV dinner -
give the cook a night off ano enjoy the
variety here this winter in Grand
Bend.
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-Grand Bend, Ontario
(519) 238-5300
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