Times Advocate, 1989-07-19, Page 31Trying to stop line closure
BIDDULPH TOWNSHIP -
Councillor Paul Wallis declared a
conflict of interest and retired from
the meeting while other members
of Biddulptownship council ex-
amined a report on tax write-offs.
Application totalling $3,404.50 for
reduction in realty and business tax
were approved at the July 4 ses-
sion. Wallis returned to the meet-
ing.
Road superintendent Hugh Davis
told councillors he is having diffi-
culty maintaining the road surface
on the 4th Concession between
Highways 7 and 4. The crushed as-
phalt is not standing up to the
heavy volume of traffic on that
stretch of road. He was instructed
to obtain prices and alternatives for
repairing the road, and report back
at the August meeting. •
A letter is being. sent to the Na-
tional Transportation Agency in a
final attempt to forestall the sched-
uled closing of the CN rail line be-
tween St. Marys and Luean. Lo-
cal businssmen share councillors'
concern that closing the line would
have an adverse impact on the
township. Signators are the corpo-
ration of Biddulph township, the
corporation of the town of Lucan,
Langford Lumber and WG Thomp-
sonand Sons, Granton.
Clerk -treasurer Ray Hands was
asked to contact the Lucan clerk to
see if Lucan council is interested in
attending a joint meeting to hear
Peter McBirnie, reeve of West Nis-
souri, report on the information he
has gathered while investigating a
recycling program for West Nissou-
ri. There is a possibility the mu-
nicipalities could jointly enter some
type of recycling venture.
Hand passed on a query from An-
thony Giesen as to whether the
township would refund the remain-
ing balance of a dog tag cost, as he
had to put his dog down. Giesen
will be informed the municipality
will not consider making.partial re-
funds.
A bylaw was passed authorizing
the reeve and clerk -treasurer to enter
into a joint agreement with neigh-
bouring municipalities to engage a
joint chief building inspector. The
number interested in participating
should be known by the time coun-
cil meets again on July 25.
The resignation of Murray Fraser
from the Biddulph Recreation Com-
mittee was accepted with regret.
The Granton Lions were given
permission to hold three bingoes
Granton Park. The third is on July
20.
Village popular with
By Roberta Walker
GRAND BEND - . This is the
time of year when most meetings
are cancelled, as club members are
busy with other interests. In most
cases, that means "off on vaca-
tion", but for those who live in the
Grand Bend area, that often means
relatives and/or friends "dropping
in" for a visit.
The length of stay depends on the
size of your house and freezer - the
more capacity, the longer the stay.
That also puts a lot of Grand
Bend ladies to work in the kitchen,
churning out meals for multitudes
all summer long - unless you pray
for your kids to come down with a
communicable disease that effec-
tively clears out the company.
Farmers and gardeners pray for
rain, and sun -worshippers pray for
hot beach weather. Sounds like a
fairly God-fearing group? Perhaps,
but the young crowd that throngs
the Grand Bend streets on weekends
makes up for it.
So remember, it's not just local
businesses that become busy in the
summer; anyone with a house or
cottage in the area is fair game!
Andre and Rita Chartrand cele-
brated their Golden Wedding Anni-
versary on July 9. A party was held
at the Alhambra Hall for nearly 50
friends and relatives who attended,
coming from Cobourg, Cherry
Hill, Kirkland Lake, Cobalt and
visitors
Chaputhughes. Most stayed in area
motels and inns over the weekend
for a longer visit. Congratulations
to Mr. and Mrs. Andre Chartrand
for 50 years in marriage!
In Catholic community news,
Father Paul Beck returned from his
vacation on Friday, and celebrated
all the weekend Masses. He had
been visiting friends and relatives
in Holland and other pans of Eu-
rope.
For those who enjoy a Folk
Mass, the Saturday evening Mass-
es, during summer only, will be
provided with guitar Folk -Music,
by a summer visitor from the
Kitchener area.
Charlie
Farquharson here July 23
GRAND BEND - Olde Charlie
rarquharson's Testament... And
Magic Lantern Show, originally
produced at Neptune Theatre, Hali-
fax, Nova Scotia, is on the road in
1989 and can be seen at Huron
Country Playhouse on Sunday July
23. This quickly raced revue of sto-
ries from the Old Testament will be
delivered with a ticklish punch by
the Farquharson clan at 2:30 p.m.
and again at 7:30 p.m. Canadian
Frank Peppiatt, creator of Hee Haw,
one of the greatest success stories in
American television, has collaborat-
ed with his college sidekick Don
Harron, to present this musical en-
tertainment for the whole family.
As well as being the main crea-
tive force for Hee Haw, Frank Pep-
piatt has written material for such
well known personalities at Johnny
Grand Bend 4-H club
holds six .meetings
GRAND BEND - Hi, 4-H fans!
Meeting five of the 4-H club "Let's
Landscape" was held on July 6 at 7
p.m., at the home of Marg Patter-
son.
There was a discussion on types
of fertilizer, and how and when 10
fertilize. The members learned
about the importance of Nitrogen,
Phosphorus, and Potassum, all con-
tained within fertilizer.
Next they heard about insects and
disease, and how they affect trees
and woody plants. Marg Patterson
provided live samples of pear slugs,
maple bladder, mites and saw fly
caterpillars. They discussed harmful
environmental problems for trees.
Now for the exciting part of the
meeting. What's one thing you
should Never let kids from 12-16
do? Answer: Pruning. After a short
discussion on how and when to
prune, the club got some hands-on
experience. Fortunately, after the
meeting, the plants could still be
saved!
On Thursday, July 13 at 7 p.m.,
the Grand Bend II Sodbusters met at
Sue Gill's home for the final meet-
ing of the 4-H club "Let's Land-
Aftfter learning the basics of land-
scaping, and doing an individual
project, it was time to learn how to
add the finishing touches. This in-
cluded a session on edging, water-
ing and weeding then the members
completed their books.
Afterward the leaders set up a re-
view game for the members to
play, proving how much they had
learned in six meetings! When the
final meeting ended, it was time to
put our "green thumbs" to work for
the summer.
Press reporter
Karen McKay
'Run For Your Wife'
already 97% sold out
WifRAND BEND - Run For Your
e, the Ray Cooney farce which
previews at Huron Country Play-
house July 18 and opens July 19, is
already 97 percent sold in the first
Week of its two week run. Box of-
fice manager, Kathy Shade said
that, in her five years working in
the box office, she has never seen a
show sell -so quickly.
n Tad Yon*. M'-4fc.ic thectnry
of a London taxi driver who has one
wife andflat in Wimbledon and an-
•tr-r.- 3
_ 4"r4"i ►�t dtT'F �riYil .�i'-"7i::'�P'�::"kx.:.
Ian Deakin plays the hack who
grows increasingly desperate once
the secret of his double life be-
comes imperiled. He lives his dou-
ble -life successfully because of a
flawlessly -worked -out schedule. But
then goes to the rescue of an old
lady being mugged and his best -laid
plans go right out the window - en-
ter, farce.
Christopher Barry plays a friend
and neighbor ui Lc;akin'tmt --
tempts to assist the bedeviled,,
4-trtniat el'1ir7 *1311i: --
Shelley Peterson and Linday
•
BLYTH FESTIVAL - 'Perils of
Persephone - July 28 ( rush .Feats
only), Aug. 2.Sticks and .Stones -
July 20 (rush sets only), 21 (rush
scats only). The Right Onc July 19
(rush seats only) 20(matinee, rush
seats only), 72 (nigh seats only), 27
(rush seats only). Dreamland - July
25 (preview), 26,27 (matinee), 29
(matinfe), 29,31, Aug. 1. Unless
otherwise indicated, all performances
are at 8:30 p.m. matinees are at 2
p.m. Box office 523-9300/9225.
DECORATION DAY AND ME-
MORIAI. SERVICE - Hemet'tin=
"- ion Cemetery, Sunday, July 30 at 2
p.m. 29,30•
BELLE RIVER FIDDLE SING-
iNG CONTEST - August 3,4,5;6.
Campsites available, $7,500 prizes
featuring the Leahy Family, Box 10,
Belle River, Ontario NOR 1 A0 or
Call (519) 728-1767.
HURON COUNTY CATTLE -
MANS BEEF BBQ AND
DANCE, Seaforth Community Cen-
tres, Wednesday, July 26. Music by
• Beechwood. Barbecue 5:30 - 7:30.
Tickets $10.00 per person available
4 from local directors or 887-6186.
29,30c
Times -Advocate, July 191989
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Carson, Jackie Gleason, Sid Cessar,
Dinah Shore, and Judy Garland.. He
wrote for long-running television
series like The Steve Allen Show
and The Perry Como Show, and he
has won numerous emmys for his
work in American television.
Don Harron (Charlie Farquharson)
began his career, at the age of 10,
speaking at banquets, and by age 11
had made his radio debut. He first
acted at Stratford in its first year of
operation and has had a hand in al-
most every facet of Canadian televi-
sion since it inception in the early
50s.
Harron first introduced Canada to
the character "Charlie Farquharson"
in 1952 at the Spring Thaw Re-
view, a show that Don has been in-
volved with since its creation.
"Charlie" has worked in reviews
and television, resides at conven-
tions, has made a number of al-
bums, is the author of seven best
selling books and he completed 17
' seasons as a star of the long run-
ning TV series Hee Haw, and still
finds time to participate in over 100
charitable functions a year.
Appearing in the show with Don
Harron are Mary Trainor, Rosemary
Radcliffe, Jane Luk, and comedian
Bill Carr. Tickets can be purchased
by calling the box office at 238-
2451.
Kelly -Miller
circus coming
GRAND BEND - For the chil-
dren of Grand Bend and area Circus
Day will be Thursday, August 3
when the Kelly Miller Brothers
three-ring circus comes to the Port
Blake Conservation area for two
performances at 4:30 and 7:30.
Billed as one of America's clean-
est and finest tented organizations it
is sponsored by the Grand Bend and
Area Chamber of Commerce where
members are now selling tickets.
Tickets are: In advance $6.00
adult, child under 12 $4.00, at the
gate: Adults $7.00, child under 12
$5.00. Available at Chamber of
Commerce office, the Barefoot Ped-
lar, the Basket Case, Half Pint
Childrens Shop, Klondyke Trailer
railer Park.
the confusion, include two detec-
tives' played by Sinton Joynes and
Gerry Pearson, a newspaper reporter
played by Peter Pownall, and a
swishy frock -maker played by
Bryan Foster.
In Run Fpr Your Wife,R a y
Cooney has set up a classic sex -
farce situation, ingenious in its'
juggling of misunderstandings,
zany plot convolutions, double-
entendres, and white lie heaped
upon white lie:
Cooney, who began as an actor
and still performs occasionally in
his own comedies, has written or
collaborated on around two dozen
comedies, among them Not Now,
Darling, and Move Over, Mrs.
Markham.
For tickets and information call
the box office at 238-8451.
Peach recipe
Peach Yogurt Fondue: Puree On-
tario Peaches and combine with yo-
gurt and liquid honey to taste. Serve
as a dip with chunks of fresh fruit
and cubes of pound cake.
ark,
nor
esgi tcentenn ai
official slogan
USBORNE TOWNSHIP -
"Usborne and You in '92" will be
the official slogan for Sesquicen-
tennial celebrations in the town-
ship. The winning entry selected
by the Sesquicentennial Committee
was submitted by Rick and Karen
Etherington.
Usborne council decided at. sty,!ir
regular July 4 meeting to notify
the ministry of transport of their
concern about the reduced visibility
for drivers turning onto Highway 4
from Usborne caused by the place-
ment of sideroad identification
signs on the highway road allow-
ance.
The ministry of the environment
will be advised that negotiations
are continuing with the landowner
adjacent to the Kirkton waste dis-
posal site regarding the purchase of
land for a buffer zone.
The building inspector reported
that eight permits with a total val-
ue of S113,000 were issued in
June.
Bible school on the beach - The Grand Bend United Church, Church of God and St. John's Anglican
Church worked together to make Bible studying fun for youngsters by working on the Grand Bend
Beach. Shown here are (I -r) Brent Darling, Paddy McCann and Laura Best in their group study time
discussing David and Goliath.
Vacation Bible School on beach
By Roberta Walker
GRAND BEND - A vacation
Bible School was held on the north
beach at Grand Bend from July 10
to 14, for children aged 4 to 13.
The five sessions drew about 25
children each day, conducted in the
afternoon from 1:30 to 3 p.m.
Three area churches organized the
sessions - the Church of God, with
Rev. Stan Desjardine, United mini-
ster Rev. Colin Stover and Rev.
Duke Vipperman of the Anglican
Church, St. John's By the Lake.
Rev. Vipperman led the sessions
and provided live music with his
guitar.
The puppets and other materials,
like song sheets and scripture read-
ings were supplied by Scripture
Union. There was a different theme
for each day: Be Wise, Be Obedi-
ent, Be Forgiving, Be Brave and Be
Ready. There were about eight oth-
er adults, from the three churches,
to assist in instructing the various
age groups.
A few local children joined the
vacationing tourist youngsters each
day. Everyone had a great time in-
cluding the adults, so they'll be
sure to, repeat the Bible School
next year!
Grand Bend United Church
Pastor Colin Stover welcomed a
large crowd to the outdoor service
at Grand Bend United Church on
Sunday at 11 a.m. Special music
was provided by soloist Roberta
Walker, who sang "Here I am
Lord" and "Like a Shepherd" to re-
corded accompaniment. Idella
Gable played organ music for the
general hymns.
Rev. Stover titled his sermon
Centralia
by Mrs. Tom Kooy
CENTRALIA - A joint service at
Centralia United Church will be
held Sunday at 10 a.m.
A Bible School at the Faith Ta-
bernacle will be held August 21,
22 and 23. You will be informed
later as to time.
The sympathy of the community
is extended to the family of the late
Orland Squires. He passed away af-
ter a lengthy illness at South Hu-
ron Hospital on Saturday. The fu-
neral took place Monday at
Dinney's Funeral Home.
A family and friend get together
took place at the home of Norman
and Kay Tripp recently in honour
of their son who recently graduated
from Centennial College.
Dashwood
by Bernice Boyle
DASHWOOD - the third Annual
Haugh Reunion was held at Jack
and Maxine Gaiser's farm north of
town with 70 people in attendance.
• Games, visiting and getting
. , rtth'rYr the after-
noon followed by a picnic pot'(ucit'
supper at'the Dashwood Communi-
ty Centre.
—Family tree books were handed
zttt•co -41,40:{,:t.oL at::..or the {ate :Irk
hann Haug -(Jahn -Haugh) and Mary
Hohnet. Relatives came from New
Liskeard, Kitchener, Kingsville,
Toronto, Brucefield, Decker.,
Mich., Palatha, Florida.
Other local visitors with Jack and
Maxine and Don and Maida Gaiser
and families were Mr. and Mrs.
Emery Gaiser, Exeter; Mrs. Nola
McEwen and Joyce Pederson, Ailsa
Craig and Paul Pletsch from Fer-
Saintsbury
by Mrs. Heber Davis
SAINTSBURY - Carol Greenlee
was hostess on Tuesday to the chil-
dren and mothers of St. Patrick's
Sunday School at a pool party and
pot luck lunch.
Marylou Tindall of Mississauga
finished her year of teaching and
came home to visit her parents re-
cently.
Mabel Needham is home from
hospital. Saturday Alma Godbolt
of Exeter took Mabel out for
brunch at the Country Mouse. ,
"Good Fences Make Good Neigh-
bours.
In the story of the Good Samari-
tan, a lawyer asks Jesus "Who is
my neighbour?" He was seeking a
definition, to establish exceptions
to the rule, so he could erect fences
against those outside. Robert Frost
said "Good fences make Good
Neighbors." but Jesus Christ said
that everyone is our neighbour.
Fences of class distinction and
prejudice must be torn down, not
just those we like, but even those
we don't know yet.
Next Sunday, July 23 Brenda
Balselon and Trudi Bomath will be
providing the special music.
Sue Ann Schroeder, soloist, will
be singing on July 30 for the out-
door service.
Refreshments are available after
the service each Sunday.
Rev. Stover thanked the Board
for fencing in the manse side yard,
and Bob McKay, Bob Illman, Lar-
ry Lovie and Art Johnson, who
provided the labor.
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And
The
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* TONY STEFFLER of Formosa
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celebrate our 39th.
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