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Times-Advocate, 1988-06-29, Page 27BEFORE THE SHOW - Talking together before the premiere performance. of "A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum" at the Huron Country Playhouse are (left) Bruce Woodley, president of the board of directors, artistic director Sandy Macdonald, Exeter mayor Bruce Shaw and Huron County warden Bob Bell. Graduation at Mt. Carmel GRAND BEND Thursday, June 23 marked the graduation exercises for the 1988 class of Our Lady of Mount Carmel School. The pro - gran, began with mass at the Moult Carmel Church, celebrated 'by Father G. Goyeau, who en- , joined the graduates to be proud of their faith and to grow in grace, able to meet the challenges of adulthood in their commitment to Christ. Principal Laurie Kraftcheck and teacher Mrs. Miotto-Wilkes pre- sented the diplomas to the stu- dents. Music for the service was provided by Mrs. Susan Kfaft- check. After the mass, parents and grandparents joined the graduates in a banquet provided by the grade seven mothers and daughters, in the school gym. Mr. Mike Ryan, trustee' on the Huron -Perth R.C.S•.S. Board, offered his con- gratulations and best wishes to the young people. Student Kim Wulterkens gave the valedictory address. Principal Laurie Kraftcheck and Mrs. Miot- to-Wilkes then presented the awards. The most improved student went to David Andres, and the con- geniality award went to Kim Wul- tcrkens, the David Koricina award, presented in memoriam by Mr. and Mrs. Koricina, for Athletics went to Sharon DeBruyn and Stephen Vandenberk, as best athletes. The Educational Incentive Award went to Julie Kaak. Mr. and Mrs. Kori- cina also presentedthe award for environmental studies (Geography and Science) to Casey Lesard. Sharon DeBruyn won the Histo- ry Award and Kerri-Lyn Rutten earned the French award. The award for Math Proficiency went to both Casey Lesard and Sharon DeBruyn. A special art award was given to Vannak -Troeung for ,his outstand- ing talent in art. Keri -Lynn Rutten also got the Knights of Columbus Award for highest standing (best marks) presented by Mr. M. Lar- kin. Each graduate received a trophy from the P.T.A., presented by past president Roberta Walker. A spe- cial award was given to a parent; Mrs. Lia Vandenberk, who had served on the P.T.A.for 11 years, presented by Roberta Walker in ap- preciation for all her years of ser- vice.. - Grand Cove brings home gold GRAND BEND - The annual Senior Gamcs were held on June 20 and 21 in Stratford, with 27 partici- pants from Grand Cove Estates. The results were outstanding with two gold medals, six silver medals and three bronze medals brought home by our local senior citizens. Grace Powell won a gold medal for -ladies' golf and will be going on to compete in the Actifest Finals in - Brampton in August. Abbey De- sprcy won a gold medal for table tennis. Vera Morrison and Rita Whilsmith each won silver medals for golf. While Helen Davidson and Joan Gosselin ,got their silver med- als for bridge. Gladys Livsey and Don Gibson paired up for a pair of silvers in shuffleboard. Roy Carey got a bronze medal for golf, Fred Struckett won a bronze for snooker and Tom Hindle brought home his bronze medal for table tennis. Norma Carey and Marg Baxter were the conveners for this amazing group of Olympians, who were one of 38 arcas represented in the Tri - County arca (Huron -Middlesex - Perth). The events, staged in various parts of -Stratford over two days, included bridge, euchre, snooker, table tcnnis, horse shoes, lawn bowling and golf, to name a few. Two competitors were allowed in cach category. Three of our ladies won gold and silver for golf, thanks, no doubt, to all that practice on the Oakwood Golf links! Congratulations to all the athletes, who competed and had fun doing it, in keeping the Olym- pic flame alive, regardless of the passing° of time, and staying young -at -heart. Grand Cove brought home the GOLD! Vacation. Bible School. July 11 GRAND BEND - Grand Bend Marine is nearly finished with ren- ovations and are planning a grand opening soon, but arc doing busi- ness already. The Vacation Bible School will begin on July 11 at the Grand Bend - Anglican Church, from July 11 to July 15. Teachers and helpers are needed to present the course to lo- cal youngsters. If you can help, Boats swamped at Grand Bend GRAND BEND - High winds whipping up waves six to 10 feet high made boating and swimming dangerous at Grand Bend on Sun- day. A 22 -foot sailboat ran aground south of the harbour entrance while trying to leave the harbour. It drifted ashore after its outboard mo- tor was swamped, and both people on board got off safely. While the sailboat was experi- encing trouble, a man and his daughter overturned in their Zodi- ak, but made it safely to shore. At the same time, a high- powered 32 -foot twin -engine speed- boat racing around on the waves was swamped, and sank an hour later close to shore. All threc male occupants swam ashore. "It was foolhardy to go out", commented Corm. Robert Shaw of the Grand Bend OPP detachment, noting that a very expensive boat was lost during the blow. Warnings had been issued by the Harbour Authority, and the crew of an auxiliary coastguard boat refused to go out while conditions were so hazardous. call Rev. Stan Desjardine at 238- 2142. The Beach Ministry will be conducted form August 8 to 12. Please keep these dates in mind. One dozen local senior citizens competed last week in the Senior Games,, held in Stratford. There were four from Grand Bend com- peting in euchre and bridge, and eight from Dashwood. Two of the Dashwood men won third place, a bronze medal, for horseshoes pitch- ing. Everyone stayed to cnjoy the banquet afterwards. Many thanks to Nola Love, Sauble Court, who or- ganized the group from Grand Bend. - In the Legion- news, the winners of- the Friday Mcat Raffle were Shirley Pole, Pearl Patton, Judy Roane, Clyde Fortner and Chuck Phelps. Ev Cowing won the mys- tery prize. - Next Friday they'11 be serving up ham and cheese on a bun, so plan to stay for lunch. July 23 marks the grand opening of the new Legion facilities in the upstairs rooms. They'll be celebrat- ing with a beef barbecue and a dance, so get your tickets, available now at the Legion hall. CRANI) AREA 5 1pct. a CENTRE n clkf THOUSANDS" row MEDICAL CENTRE - London Life representatives Norm Tait (left) and Larry Johns met with Grand Bend Medical Centre finance chairman Ted Hunt on Wednesday to give a donation of $1.000 towards the Medical Cen- tre's extension: The 1970 building has been doubled in size by this addi- tion on the back at a cost of $112,000. Hunt says $84,000 of that total has been raised to date. AIDS t -shirt draws heat GRAND BEND - A T-shirt with the slogan "AIDS .. kills fags dead" has raised the ire of the AIDS Committcc of London. The shirt, sold by Grand Bend businessman Nick Carter, has been removed from the shelves at the urging of the London group. John Gordon, a councillor on the AIDS Committcc, and Betty Anne Thomas, executive director for the group came before Grand Bcnd Council Tuesday night to ask the village to take steps to insure the shirts don't reappear on local store shelves. "Not only is it in bad taste and very offensive, it is very close tb breaking the Human Rights code," Thomas said. Gordon, who has tested HIV pos- itive to AIDS, told Council he and a friend had been upset at the sight of the T-shirt. "It was really hard for us to see this hanging up in public," he said. Gordon approached Carter and asked him to stop displaying the shirts. Carter explained that it was just a gimmick left over from last season's stock, but took the shirt down. "But my sense was that as soon as I turned my hack, it (the shirt) would go back up again," Gordon said. Purchasing one of the $17 shirts as evidence, Gordon was told that thfec others had been sold that day. Gordon and Thomas asked that Council act to insure the shirts would not be sold in Grand Bend again, noting the kiosk which hous- es Carter's business is leased from the village. While Council declined to make a motion to that effect, Deputy Reeve Dennis Snider assured the delegation that they would speak with Carter about the matter. Councillor Bruce Woodley vouched for Carter, saying that if the businessman had removed the shirts, he wasn't likely to put them up again. The AIDS Committcc of London, among other things is a watch -dog organization on the look -out for de- rogatory material. They hope to promote a more compassionate atti- tude toward AIDS victims. The group plans to contact the makers of RAID insect spray -- the product which is parodied by the T- shirt -- and alert them of the situa- tion. Carter was unable to remember who had sold him the shirts. Times -Advocate, June 29, 1988 Page 15A News from Grand Bend churches Church of God GRAND BEND - A day of cele- bration was held'at the Grand Bend Church of God on Sunday, June 26. The new addition to the front of the church building was dedicated in an afternoon service. On Sunday morning George Win- egarden led the singing with Morley Desjardine playing the organ and Michelle Vincent at the piano. Spe= `tial music was provided by Wendy Patterson arid Karen Desjardine from Toronto who sang "No Other Plea" and "May This Be The Place". Rev. Roger Bitner, from Fairview Church of God (Toronto) was dressed in 1880's period clothes, portraying Daniel S. Warner, an ear- ly pioneer of the Church of God, who established a church in the Nia- gara area in 1888. This is the 100th anniversary of the beginnings of the Church of God in Ontario. The dedication service at 3 p.m., was attended by many friends from the community. Rev. Campbell brought words of greeting and congratulations as Chairman of the General Assembly of the Church of God in Ontario. In his message Rev. Bitner challenged the congregation to open wide the doors of the church and the doors of our hearts to invite and welcome_ new people into our midst. A litany of dedication was ready • by Pastor Stan Desjardine with re- sponses by the congregation. Pastor Cambell recited the dedicatory prayer. The benediction was given by Rev. Bob Peebles. After the service, a delicious meal" prepared by the ladies of the church. The congregation is very pleased with the work done by Kadlecik Construction in building the 28' by 28' addition to the front of the church. The new part was skilfully integrated with the old, to give the appearance of one complete struc- ture. The addition provides a Large foyer arca plus a pastor's study and a bal- cony/Sunday School room on the second floor. New carpeting was also laid in the sanctuary and the platform re- vamped. Ramps were built inside and outside to accommodate the handicapped. A new steeple was erected on the roof, to crown the ap- pearance of the church. The congregation rejoices at the completion of this beautiful -new ad- dition and welcome their friends to come and worship with them. Catholic news In his sermon for the weekend masses at Immaculate Heart of Mary Church, Father Paul Beck spoke of death and God's will for us. Taken from readings from wis- dom and the gospel of Christ, rais- ing Jairus' daughter from the dead is not the "will of God" for us. Ac- cording to the book of Wisdom, "God takes no pleasure in the ex- tinction of the living." In the light of the resurrection, death is not the ,,and.- be not afraid, for we are imper- ishable, made in the image of God. The cantor for the 11 a.m. mass was Paul Dietrich, the organist. Choir director Delores Tighe led the choir in "Be Not Afraid" at com- munion. Reader Rose Vanbruaene was also eucharistic minister, with her husband Jerry Vanbruaene. There will be a bake sale after each mass next weekend, July 2 and 3, put on by the Catholics Wom- en's -League Ladies, please remem- ber to bring your baking! There is a pilgrimage from Park- hill to Midland Martyrs Shrine on July 24, leaving at 7 a.m. '$15 per person. Please phone Carol at 294- 0049 or Alice at 232-4592. There is also a pilgrimage to St. Marys Shrine at St. Marys, Ontario Policing having positive effect at Grand Bend GRAND BEND - The diligence of by-law enforcement officer Keith Crawford and his assistant Mark Morrissey are having posi- tive effects in Grand Bend. "People seem to be very aware that charges will be laid and they're co-operating with us," Crawford told Grand Bend Council Tuesday -,night at their regular meeting. He was referring largely to noise and parking violations. While he noted that there were still a few "hot spots" in the vil- lage, Crawford indicated that for the most part, businesses were closing at the appropriate time and parking problems were being avert- ed by continual ticketing. Crawford praised the officers manning the Grand Bcnd OPP de- tachment this season. "This bunch you've got in here this year are pretty keen," Crawford said, noting they are very co- operative. , "I think people are actually be- ginning to realize that they can't come into Grand Bcnd and do as they please." It was noted that Council will not deal with parking ticket ap- peals after July 1, In the future, ap- peals will be addressed in provin- cial court. on July 2, 13, 16 and August 13 or 22 with mass at 11 a.m. Call Lia at 238-8303. United Church Rev. Robert Peebles preached his farewell sermon to a full church last Sunday morning at the Grand Bend United Church. The topic of his ser- mon "Move forward" was based upon scriptures from Exodus 14:10-- 18 and Philippians 3:12-21. As Moses led the Israelites out of Egypt, they had ,three choices: sur- render to the Egyptians, perish in the Red Sea or to go forward. Rev. Peebles said we have to exercise our faith and obedience, trusting in God, but we have to take the first step. The choir anthem was "Come Thou Almighty King": Scriptures were read by Joan Eagleson, the door greeters were Doug and Ann Martin and the ushers were Sid Du- rie and Bob McKay. The children's story was about faith. Rev. Peebles told the children that faith is believing in someone or something. The flowers in the sanctuary were place in the memory of Mrs. Art (Jessie) Finkbeiner. . At the close of the service, Clerk of the Session Dianne Rice read a farewell address to Rev. and Mrs. Peebles and their, daughter Carol. As Sue Pearen pinned corsages on Dor- is and Carol, Rev. Peebles opened a tin of butter tarts (his favourite). On behalf of the young people of the church, Chris Pearen presented Rev. Peebles with some tape cas- settes and a special plaque then Bob McKay presented a beautiful clock as a farewell gift. Both Robert and Doris thanked the congregation for all their fond memories of the Grand Bend arra. Lunch was served to about 100 people in the Sunday School rooms after the service with the sister con- .grcgation from Greenway joining in Christian fellowship. Work bee There will be a work bee at Grand Bend United on Thursday, June 30 at 7'p.m. to put.out the benches for the outdoor services, which will be- gin on July 3. Next Sunday July 3, the Grand Bend seryice will begin at 11 a.m. for the first service with in- terim. minister Rev. Ted Smits. Please note the time change, from 11:15 a.m. to 11 a.m. sharp. Yard sale There will be a yard sale on Satur- day July 2 at 9 a.m. on the Grand Bend Church lawn, sponsored, by the Couples Club. If you have any items you would like picked up phone Larry Lovie at 238=8395, by Thursday, June 30. An organist is needed to play the porablc organ for the outdoor servic- es duh July 24 and July 31. Please contact Norman Wilde at 238-8346. ACCOUNTANT -PUBLIC NORRIS, HOMtTTII, TAYLOR PINI ER & McNEILLY Chartered Accountants Main St Exeter. 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