Times-Advocate, 1988-03-09, Page 22Times -Advocate, March 9, 1988
BOYCHOIR CONCERT - A large crowd enjoyed the bonus concert held in Grand Bend last Sunday afternoon.
Ushers for the Stratford Boychoir were Brad Page (left) and Dave. Maguire. They are handing programs to Jackie
Schotroff, Erwin and Luzia Schotroff of Grand Bend.
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Boychoir performs at United Church
The celebrated Strafford Boychoir
performed in the Grand Bend United
Church on Sunday afternoon, as a
bonus concert for the 1988 season
of the Grand Bend Concert Associa-
• tion. The church was filled with
children and adults, as Lillian
O'Connor introduced the group, un-
der the direction of Brian Emery and
accompanied by pianist Ralph
Topp.
The Stratford Boychoir, 35 mem-
bers strong, is composed of boys
nine to 14 years of age, from four
counties: Huron, Perth, Oxford, and
one from Waterloo, the majority
from the Stratford arca. The group
was formed in 1972, and has per-
formed in the past with the Canadi-
an Brass, with Maureen Forester,
and represented our arca at Expo '86
in Vancouver.
The program opened with a
bright and lively anthem which got
the audience up and ready. -
The boys brightened the church
in vivid red vests, white shirts and
black ties and slacks, and although
the halos might have been crooked
over freckles, rosy cheeks and shin-
ing eyes, they sound like a choir of
angels. Three traditional pieces ex-
emplified their musicality, purity
of tone, perfect diction, and a real
feeling fir the words, that brought
tears to a few eyes.
Conductor Brian Emery joined pi-
anist Ralph Topp for some piano
ducts that were perfectly delightful.
Young Scott Campbell, an alum-
nus of the choir, came back to per-
form musical selections on his vio-
lin, accompanied by his mother,.
Patricia Campbell. His "fiddle" mu-
sic was outstanding for a musician
of his age, and the crowd just loved.
it!
After the intermission, the boys
offered quite a variety of songs, be-
ginning with a hilarious piece "I
Bought Mc A Cat" by Aaron Cop-
land. They closed with "A Bless-
ing", based on the Irish blessing
"May the Wind be always at your
back..." and arranged by a Canadi-
an, Nancy 'Telfer.
It was a beautiful program, well
thought out and varied to please
everyone, which it did, as the con-
cert ended in waves of applause.
There was a reception for the boys
and the audience following the con-
cr' with sandwiches, cookies and
o' hnuLs pn vided by the Concert
Association. It was a very reward-
ing and enjoyable way to spend a
Sunday afternoon.
The Stratford Boychoir rehearse at
King Lear Secondary Public School,
in Stratford, but have several mem-
bers from this area. Jeremy Brock,
Matthew Godbolt, Gavin Poole,
Gavin Snell and Jeremy Straw are
all from Exeter. Jeffrey Denys is
from Kippen, and Donald Sills is
from Scaforth. They'll be touring
Eastern Ontario in July, and are al-
ways interested in prospective new
members. if your son (9-14) likes
to sing, why not contact the choir
at Box 412, Huntingdon Drive,
Strafford?
Golden Agers mbet
The Grand Bend Golden Agcrs
were treated to a music fest at their
monthly March meeting, held last
Wednesday afternoon in St. John's
Anglican hall. There were 28 mem-
bers and guests gathered at noon, to
enjoy a delicious pot luck luncheon.
Kadlecik development stalled
Steve Kadlecik attended Grand
Bend's regular council meeting
Monday night at. the request of
the Village in hopes of solving a
drainage problem which is hold-
ing up his development on Sau-
ble Road in Grand Bend, but the
developer left frustrated.
"We're back to square one --
exactly where I made my first
proposal and that's where we're
sitting right now," Kadlccik told
council.
In February, council agreed to
issue Kadlccik a "no -connect"
permit so that construction of
the condominium project could
begin immediately, but in order
to begin work, Kadlecik had to
sign a document which relieves
the Village of responsibility
should he run into higher costs
or other drain -related problems.
Kadlecik chose not to sign the
agreement.
Engineers retained by the Vil-
lage have stated that the propert
should be drained by a 14 inch
pipe directly into the slyer, but
Kadlecik requested that he be al-
lowed to drain the property into
a near -by catch -basin.
On the advice of engineer Da-
vid James of M.M. Dillon,
council refuses to allow Kadlecik
to use the catch -basin, reasoning
that the facilities currently in
place were designed to support a
single family dwelling rather
than an eight unit complex.
"One of the worst things about
this town is that nobody worried
about it (drainage) 20, 30 and 40
years ago," Deputy reeve Dennis
Snider told Kadlecik. "People
have to realize that things have
changed in Grand Bend and it's
never going to be the same.
"We're going to do things
right and its going to be expen-
sive."
As far as financing the drain-
age project is concerned, reeve
Harold Green said that eight
units didn't justify the cost for
the Village, estimated at roughly
$20,000.
To that, Kadlccik asked: "To
what point does the developer ad-
here costs?"
It was suggested that the engi-
neers for the two parties meet
and decide on an appropriate plan
for the drainage system.
Kadlecik agreed to the propo-
sal, but expressed his displeasure
over the added delays.
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Grand Bend may get personal water vehicles
At their last regular meeting,
Grand Bend Harbour committee ac-
cepted in principle a proportion to
establish a personal water vehicle
(PWV or jet-ski) rental business at
some point on the river this sum-
mer.
The proposal was put forward by
Jamie and Chris Doherty and Doug
Blacker of Hully Gully. They hoped
to conduct the business from a pon-
toon boat which would house and
transport five rental units.
The delegation explained that the
pontoon boat would be divided into
three main sections: a ticket arca, a
PWV area (where _customers are
given safety and operation instruc-
tions), and a ramp arca where -the
vehicles would be launched.
The group also plans to have a
rescue/chase zodiac runabout for rea-
The tables were decorated with the
traditional St. Patrick's Day theme.
As the meal was cleared away, they
were entertained by a small orches-
tra, made up of Jeanne Crocker on
Piano, Don Kobe on violin and
Carl Niebergall on the banjo.
President Loreen Gill opened the
business. They enjoyed a singsong
of old favorites, especially Irish
melodies. Loreen told the group
about services available to senior
citizens in Lambton. A speaker will
be arranged for this topic at a later
meeting. It was also decided that the
club would entertain in May.
Catharine Junkers' group was in
charge of the program and she read a
story about St. Patrick. Then there
was more toe -tapping, sing -along
music with the orchestra, winding
up with a few hymns.
Carl Niebergall sang a solo
"Down By the Railroad Tracks", ac-
companying himself on the banjo.
The music lasted nearly an hour.
The meeting closed with a contest
to find the most words in the letters
of SHAMROCK, won by Loreen
Gill.
Kids Today workshop
"Women Today" sponsored a
"Kids Today" workshop on Satur-
day, February 20 at the Women To-
day office in Clinton. The work-
shop titled "Creating Our Space"
attracted 10 children and eight
adults, organized by Carol Casey.
Pauli Sommer facilitated the open-
ing session in which the children
"brainstormed" idea about toys,
crafts, books and other things they
would like to see in the Kids Today
room presently being organized.
The children helped to make cush-
ions with Carla Elliott and put
some finishing touches on furniture
which they arranged in the new
room. Pauli showed them how to
make puppets too, as the room real-
ly began to take shape and come
alive with the input from those
most involved - the children who
will be using the facility. They
wound up with lots of good ideas
for future directions and projects .
if you and your children would
like to take part in future activities
with Kids Today, call Woman To-
day at 482-9706 or write to Carol
Casey, Blyth, (General Delivery)
NOM 1110. Get involved!
Catholic News
This was the third Sunday of Lent
at Immaculate Heart of Mary
Church, with Father Paul Beck as
celebrant at all weekend Masses.
Carol Luther was the reader and Ro-
berta Walker the cantor at 11 a.m.
Mass, with Paul Dittrich as organ-
ist. Delores Tighe directed the choir,
and the Communion Hymn was
"Sing of Mary, Pure and Lowly".
Philip Walker and John Kcldcrs
were Communion Distributors.
In his sermon, Father Beck asked
"What Arc Your Priorities?" What
is important to us as members of
the Christian community? The Res-
urrection of Christ; the Eucharist;
respect tor Mary, mother of God; -
the social teachings of the Church,
like the right to life, to. earn a de-
cent wage, to form unions, etc.
There is also the importance of the
10 Commandments, which we must
live in a positive way, for our own
well-being.
Remember that Stations of the
Cross are held each Friday night
during Lent, at 7:15 p.m., followed
by Benediction. All parishioners arc
encouraged to attend. Confessions
will be heard before all Masses dur-
ing the week and on Sunday. There
will also be Communal Celebra-
tions of Penance across the arca:
Grand Bcnd, Sunday March 20 at
7:15 p.m.; Parkhill, Monday,
March 21 at 7:30 p.m.; Mt. Car-
mel, Friday, March 24 at 7:30 p.m.
and Forest, Tuesday, March 29 at
7:30 p.m. Please try to take part.
Father Beck is still looking for
someone to do housekeeping and
cooking for him at the rectory in
Southcott.Pines. Help!
sons of safety. The zodiac would be
in radio contact with the base pon-
toon boat.
The delegation told the committee
that they have been in contact with
the OPP, the Canadian Coastguard
and lawyers as well as Mark Dar-
ling, the operator of a similar oper-
ation in the area.
The Harbour Committee, favoura-
ble to the proposition, made a num-
ber of suggestions, among them
that the delegation re-evaluate the
portion of the water they have cho-
sen to operate in. The committee
suggested that they move farther up
river to avoid rough water, and that
they use the south pier, incorporat-
ing a taxi service from pier to pier.
The delegation was informed that
they could not sell tickets from the
pontoon boat because they are re-
quired to operate from a "structured
building". A "transient trader fee"
of S300 may apply as well.
"If Mr. and Mrs. Doherty can find
a suitable location to operate their
business, an agreement will be pre-
pared for them for the next meet-
ing," the committee report states.
Harbour rates approved
Harbour Committee submitted
the following Harbour rates to
council for approval, which they re-
ceived: Launch ramp -- S4.00 to
S5.00; Seasonal pass -- S50.00 to
S60.00; Commercial -- S100.00 to
S150.00; Dry dock -- S100.00;
Windsurfer storage (when installed)
-- S50.00 per board; Pump -out --
S10.00; Transient dockage -- .50 to
.70 cents per foot; Government pier
-- .10 cents per foot.
Bible study draws 16 ladies
There were 16 ladies out for
Bible study last Tuesday morning
in the Sauble Court Lounge. Vera
Brown opened with prayer and Mil-
lie Desjardine led the hymn sing.
The ladies continued their study
•on Chapter 11 "Does Confession
Have Healing Power?" with two
psalms of David, where he praises
God for His help and salvation in
times past. He expresses the joy of
a forgiven sinner in Psalm 103,
and prays for God to shepherd his
people in Psalm 28. They also
studied II Samuel 13 which showed
how David's family suffered for
their erring ways. This challenged
the ladies to live a. Godly example,
before their own families. Pat Des-
jardine was discussion leader and
closed with prayer.
Due to the school break, there
will be no Bible study meeting on
March 15, but session will resume
as usual the following week.
World Day of Prayer
The Grand Bend United Church
Women hosted the World Day of
Prayer on Friday, March 4, for all
the local churches. Doris Peebles
and Elizabeth Norris welcomed the
ladies and opened the service, orga-
nized this year by the Women of
Brazil, on the theme "Open
Doors".
Celebration of the World Day of
Prayer now stands on the threshold
of its second century, as more and
more countries around the world
join together for a special time of
prayer.
All of the local churches partici-
pated in 'the service. Edith Chi-
sholm and Dorothy White repre-
sented the Anglican, church, St.
John's by the Lake. Alice Tiernan
and Maida Gaiscr represented'the
ladies of the Dashwood United
Church. Carol Luther, Rose Van-
brauene and Roberta Walker who
performed the solo "Calvary" came
on behalf of the Catholic ladies of
Immaculate Heart of Mary church.
The most moving part of the ser-
vice. was a play about the lives of
Ruth and Naomi, of the old testa-
ment as God opened doors for
them. Katie Vincent was narrator
and Janet Desjardine and ttlillic
Desjardine took the parts of Naomi
and Ruth. Millie also sang
"Whither Thou Gocst". They were
from the Grand Bend Church of
God.
Idella Gabel provided musical ac-
companiment on the organ for all
the hymns, as well as for the two
solos. During the offering time
Idella performed some beautiful
pieces on the piano. After the ser-
vice, the ladies adjourned to thc
church basement for refreshments
and good fellowship.
S126.00 was collected on behalf
of World Day of Prayer, while will
join all the monies collected on this
day to assist with a wide variety of
programs across Canada, including
the YWCA, thc John Milton Socie-
ty, the Toronto RAPE Crisis Cen-
tre, National CGIT and the Wom-
en's Inter -Church Council of
Canada.
Gays in the ministry
Rev. Yeebles topic last Sunday
entitled "God's Wrath and Love"
showed the congregation how -they
am now loved. "Today God loves,
us, warns us, so take heed," he
said. "Tomorrow watch out for
God's wrath of your sinful ways".
He quoted the biblical verse from
Leviticus 20 about gay practices.
God is against the sin, not the per-
son, he said.
Don Kobe read the scriptures
from hebrews 10:26-31 and 11
Thess. 1:6-10. The choir sang the
lovely anthem "I Love The Name
of Jesus."
Flowers in the sanctuary were
placed in memory of Louis Camp-
bell, of Grand Cove Estates, who
died last week.
A Good Friday service will be
held on April 1 at 2:30 p.m. in the
Grand Bend UC. It will be a com-
bined service with St. John's An-
glican and the GB Church of God.
On March 13 and 20, Rev. Chas.
Graham will be speaking in Grand
Bcnd UC. Hc is from London.
Don't forget choir practice on
Wednesday evening at 7:00 p.m.
The UCW will meet on Thursday
at 1:30 p.m.
Fred and Hazel Willer( were door
greeters for this first Sunday in
March.
Legion news
There were 22 out for dart games
last Tuesday at the Grand Bend Le-
gion, Ron Crown and Delight Rath
won first prize and Jerry Curns and
Ruby Maxfield broke a four way tie
for second place. Jim O'Neil won
the door prize.
\\'inners of the Friday Meat Raffle
were Glen Bryson, Val Labelle, Lou
Hamilton, Bob Ilcdley a.id Cecilia
Hughes, John Crow, Bob Wall, and
Al Summcrscales won doorprizes.
On March 11, at the regular Fri-
day Meat Raffle, there'll he a special
treat for St. Patrick's Day. Irish
Stew on a bun will be on sale for
S1.00 a serving, so come out and
enjoy yourself.
About town
The snow is rapidly melting, and
the sun shines bright and warm.
Even if there is a flurry or two of
snow left, winter's back seems to be
broken and spring is in the air. Can
the first robin be too far away The
March school break starts next
week, so those of you who will be
travelling have a good safe trip. The
children arc already getting restless
in the schools, eager for a brief va-
cation.
- Three couples from the local Al-
hambra, Algarva no. 168, attended a
Grand Commander's Ball in Mac-
Gregor, near Windsor, on Saturday.
The Grand Commander of the Grand
Bend Club, Marty Kcldcrs and his
wife Debbie, Sir Noble Philip
Walker and his sultana Roberta, and
Sir Noble Cor Vandenbcrk and hie
Sultana Louise went to a Mass, din-
ner and dance at the Knights of Co-
lumbus Hall there in MacGregor.
The fifth annual Past Grand Com-
mander's Ball honored William
"Bill" Cassidy and his family.
Several Regional Directors and
other officials joined Alhambrams
from Windsor and Detroit caravans
to enjoy the festivities, with good
food, great music and warm friend-
ships as they reviewed another year
dedicated to helping the mentally,
handica . . in our communities.
THE STRATFORD BOYCHOIR - Performing in Grand Bend last Sunday was this wonderful group of young
men. With them is conductor Brian Emery and pianist Dr. Ralph Topp, Ailsa Craig.
Parkhill atoms win in OMHA
The Parkhill atom hockey team
won the OMHA playdowns for the
south district last Friday night. Al-
though the team lost to Mt. Brydg-
es in this last game, they finished
in top place overall, advancing
them into the all -Ontario. Coach
Mike Chalmers was pleased with
the team's performance, despite
some illness and injuries through-
out the playdowns.
Players from this arca on the
atom team are Warren Haist, Jamie
Chalmers, Michael and Christopher
Stanlake, and Josh Vermculen.
The atoms lost out to Lucan last
Sunday in the Shamrock playoffs,
prohibiting them from further
playoff action.
Panthers win two games
in OMHA playoff action, the
Parkhill novice travel team won
both games last Sunday to advance
into the finals in Lucan, on April
3.
in thcir first game, Parkhill
trounced Exete'r with a convincing
5-1 score. Shane Maguire was in
net for the winning novices. Simon
Desjardine scored three times, with
singles added by Casey Wall and
Mark Maguire. Eric Symons played
well defensively.
In their second game, Parkhill
edged Belmont in a sudden death
overtime period. With a final score
of 6-6, both teams were extremely
exhausted. Parkhill managed to win
it when Justin Michelson put a goal
upstairs into the Belmont net. Des-
jardine connected for another hat
trick of the day, Jay Treumner
scored twice and Matthew DeJong
added a single. Assisting these goal -
getters were Jimmy Watson, Sy-
mons, Desjardine, DcJong, Brian
Wicrsma, and ian MacGregor.
In playdown action, the Shamrock
team have now won tight out of
eight. They play Belmont twice this
week for the Zone championship.
Parkhill has to win one game or tic
both to advance to the all -Ontario.
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