Times-Advocate, 1988-03-02, Page 15RECEIVE PORTRAITS - Grand Bend Public School principal Norm MacPherson (centre) holds Ole new Union
Jack flag donated by the Grand Bend legion branch 498. On the left is Wally Turple, ffire vice-pres., and Jim Price,
president of the Legion, on th6`right with the updated pictures of the Queen and Prince Philip.
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Lynne\Desjardine 238-8768
Roberta Walker 238-2471
Alhambra hosts hayride for ARC
Membcrs'of the Alhambra organi-
zation, Algarva #168, hosted their
annual hay ride for employees and
staff of ARC Industries in Dash-
wood. Over 65 employees, plus
staff, enjoyed a hot lunch of chili,
hot dogs, coffee and hot chocolate,
served up by the Sultanas and Sir -
nobles of the Alhambra. .
There was a surprise awaiting
them for the hay ride this year, as
Larry Mason of the Whipple Tree
Riding Stables provided a wagon
drawn by two -Belgian horses. Sir -
noble Philip Walker drove the trac-
tor for the other wagon, and every-
one took turns on the wagons as
they toured the Van Dongen subdi-
vision.
They could warm up in the hall
with more hot chocolate, coffee and
doughnuts, or dance to country and
western music while they awaited
their turn.a Everone had a great
time there was even a bit of snow
left for snowball fights!
After the buses of ARC employ-
ees left for home, the staff of ARC
lingered over a party of their own,
sponsored by Don Appleby.
Grand Commander Marty Kclders.
would like to thank all those who
helped to make the day such as
success.
Catholic news
All Masses for the second Sun-
day of Lent were celebrated by Fa-
ther Paul Bcck at Immaculate Heart
of Mary Church. Walt Costello
was the reader, and organist Paul
Dietrich was cantor during the read-
ings.
Father Beck's sermon was taken
from th;, gospel of Mark, thc
Transfiguration of Jesus. The Old
Testament reading concerned Abra-
ham, when he was asked lo sacri-
fice his only son Isaac to God.
Both of these readings seem very
mysterious. In the story of .the
Transfiguration, the Apostles final-
ly begin to sec the brilliance of
God in the presence of Christ, to
understand what Jesus means.
Abraham put his trust in God
and was rewarded with numerous
descendant... Lent gives us the op-
portunity to know Jesus better.
God's spirit is revealed in Christ,
who, like God asked of Abraham,
was sacrificed on the cross for us.
Everyone is welcome to come
Easter choir practice, each Thurs-
day evening aftcr the 7:15 p.m.
Mass. Stations of jhc Cross, fol-
lowed by $enedication, arc held
each Friday at 7:15 p.m. during
Lent.
Church of God
Rev. Stan Desjardine's sermon at
the Sunday morning service in the
Grand Bend Church of God was
titled "Restored For Service," This
is the story taken from John 21, of
Peter's challenge by Jesus, to feed
His sheep. Jcsus called Peter to
show his love for God through ser-
vice to Him. We too are called to
follow Jesus Christ in Service.
George Winegarden held the
hymn sing, and the Beaconnaircs
group sang the hymn "At Cal-
vary". There . was no evening ser-
vice, to enable people to attend the
opening night of the "Crusade for
Christ" with Evangelist Barry
Moore, held at Exeter High
School. The "Crusade for Christ"
will continue nightly services all
this week at 7:45 p.m. The pro-
gram is being coordinated by sever-
al local congregations.
The monthly supper meeting for
the Bcaconnaires will be held Tues-
day night this month, on March 8.
Rcv. Bob Peebles will be the guest
speaker. Members of the Church of
- God arc collecting _used postage
stamps, as a fund-raiser for mission
work. You may drop off any. old
stamps at the church or the parson-
age.
Untied Church
The door greeters for Sunday
morning services at Grand /Bend
United Church wcrc Ann .Russell
and Helen Sturdevant. The topic of
Rcv. Peebles' sermon was "beneath
thc Cross". The shadow of the
cross speaks to us of Jesus's pres-
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Ince. He spoke of how people with
physical infirmities, such as Fanny
Crosby, went above and' beyond
thcir duty, doing great things to
help those less fortunate: -
The scripture lessons from Isaiah,
53 and Ephcsians 2:8-22 were read
by Elizabeth Adams. The choir an-
them was "In the Shadow of the
Cross":
The children's story was about a
disobedient little boy who went
into a mill anti became entangled in -
the cogs of the mill wheel. A man
managed to save the child but lost
this own lifc in the procc'ss.Rev.
Peebles spokc of Jesus' life and
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About town
The 1988 Calgary Winter -Olym-
pics have come to an end, leaving
all Canadians with a justifiable
sense of pride. Our young athletes
worked very hard, and carried many
medals in the exhibition sports,
which augurs well for future medals
for Canada.
All those who took part will have
special memories to last them a
lifetime, including the torch bearers
from this area. Another formcr local
resident who participated is Matilda
Van Leewuen, daughter of Jerry and
Tillie Van Leawucn. Matilda, who
has lived in Calgary for a fcw years
now, auditioned last summer to be
the grand opening ceremonies. She
was onc of a group of 350 step-
dancers, doing their part to present
Canada to the world. Congratula-
tions, Matilda.
The World Day of Prayer ecumen-
ical services will be held on Friday,
March 4 at 2 p.m. at the Grand
Bend United Church. All ladies are
invited to attend. Our Lady of Mt.
Carmel Church will also be holding -
World Day of Prayer services for
their area. Please join women all
over the world as they unite in
prayer for peace and love.
The Grand. Bcnd Concert Associa-
tion will c , resenting a bonus
conccrt on Spnday, March 6, featur-
ing the renowned Stratford Boy
Choir. The performance begins at 2
p.m. in the Grand Bend United
Church. Tickets are available at the
door for non -subscribers; $5.00 for
adults, and $1.00 for children under
12. Come and hear thc beautiful
music from this 33 member choir,
to lift up your hearts for the com-
ing Eastcr season and spring.
Times -Advocate, March 2, 1988
Page 15
Bird w t Museum
It's time once again for hundreds
of species of birds to begin their
annual migration northward, and
one of the earliest birds to arrive is
the magnificent white tundra swan.
This species lands on the flooded
fields adjacent to the Lambton Her-
itage Museum and the Pinery Pro-
vincial Park near Grand Bend and
on some years can total 8000
birds. This location is a staging
ground where the birds stop to rest
on their lengthy migration from
the State of Delaware to the Canadi-
an high Arctic.
In addition to the swans them-
selves, up to 10,000 Canada Geese
thousands of bay and dabbling ducks
can be seen, often at close range as
they fly over the perimeter. roads.
The bog area is a favoured regional
resting site.
Due to the_ mild winter condi-
tions, the event has been moved for-
ward this year in.an effort to coin-
cide with the peak viewing period.
A special bird watching event is
scheduled for two Sundays, March
13 and March 20 from noon to 3 B oy c h o r c o n c e r
March
p:m.
On Sunday, March 13.on1y, Ross
tips The Lambton
Heritage Museum will present in-
formative films and background
about the lifc history of the swans
on both days. A special feature of
this year's show will be The Won-
ders of Waterfowl, an exhibit of
stuffed Ontario ducks prepared at the
Royal Ontario Museum. The dis-
play remains at the museum until
April 3.
Those wishing to attend the swan
viewing days should make thcir first
stop at the Lambton Heritage Mu -
scum on Hwy. 21, 5 miles south of
Grand Bend. A filth about the swans
will be shown and refreshments
available. Visitors will be directored
to the viewing site about a half
mile away where telescopes will be
set up and Pinery Park naturalists
and volunteers will be available to
help with identification of the wa-
terfowl.
Bring your binoculars and cameras
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and be a part of one of the greatest
wonders of natural history, here in
Southwestern Ontario.
Dart players
at Legion
*Mere were 20 dart players out at
the Grand Bend Legion Hall last
Tuesday night.. After a three-way tic
was played out, Delight Rath and
Al Gowing .won first place and Pat
Hoffman and Dave Lovie got sec-
ond. Kevin Henry won the door
prize.
Winners of the Friday meat raffle
were: Olive Lovie, Randy Thomp-
son, Marie Richard, Allan Prince,
and Renie Van Praet. Lou Hamil-
ton, Glen Bryson and Rcmi Van
Praet were the door prize winners.
Don't forget that important Gener-
al meeting coming up on March 7,
for nominations and awards.
Snider, Founding Director of the
Tamargack Raptor Rehabilitation
Foundation will display live hawks
and owls on his.arm, allowing ex-
cellent photo and learning opportu-
nities. These injured birds are kept
in captivity until their healing is
complete and they are ready for re
lease to the wild:- Mr. Snider ex-
pects to be able to release one or
more great -horned owls that have re-
covered from wing injuries while in
his care.
At the murcum on March 20,
Lambton Wildlife Inc. will conduct
a slide presentation with waterfowl
Sunday, March 6, at 2 o'clock in
the afternoon, The Stratford Boy
Choir will give a performance in
the United Church in Grand Rend,
as part of the seasonal presentations
offered by the Grand Bend Concert
Association.
This 33 member bog choir ap-
peared at Expo ';86 in Vancouver,
at the Stratford Festival Theatre
with jazz -pianist John Arpin, with
the Kitchener -Waterloo Symphony
Orchestra, with the National Arts
Centre Orchestra, with Maureen
Forrester, the Canadian Brass, the
Toronto Montague Strings, and in_
the.musical drama "Winthrop" by -
Istvan Anhalt, which was recorded
by the CBC and later broadcasted in
Canada and in the Boston area.
Their performance in Grand Bend
is a bonus concert for ticketholders .
and is also open to the public at
prices of $5. for adults and S 1. for
children.
Don't miss this opportunity to
enjoy an afternoon of exceptional
voices! For tickets phone: 238-
5507.
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CLOSING CEREMONIES - Stephen Central students enjoyed their closing ceremonies for their mini Olympics
just as much as everyone in Calgary. Here they parade the world's flags around the gymnasium before they low-
ered their Olympic flag and extinguished their torch.
Fifteen out to
Bible Study
There wcrc 15 ladies out for Bible
Study -at the Sauble Court last
.Tuesday morning. Vera Brown
opened with prayer followed by a
hymn sing. They began Lesson 11,
"Docs Confession Have Healing
Power?" from the Workshop on
David and Ills Psalms."
Psalm 32 was studied, in which
David admits deceit and shows that
he is forgiven sinner. Ile had 10 ac-
knowledge his sin, and in repen-
tance, turn from the sin, confessing
it to God. God promises to forgive
and forget the sins of he who sin-
cerely repents.
David expresses the joy of onc
who knows he is truly forgiven.
The discussion leader was Pat Des-
jardine, who also gave the closing
prayer, remembering the sick and
the shut-ins.
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