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Hensall's Tinker Tots
make a big splash
itr_iCassandre Alexander is ready forboating at the Kicks Aquatic centre in Exeter. Swim-
ming was part of a field trip for students of Hensall's Tinker Tots nursery school on
Thursday momirlg.
'Attymysla Fl�Makates makes a spash Thursday as the Hensel) Tinker Tots visiting
Kicks Aquatic centre in Exeter.
Staffa
by Roberta Templeman
STAFFA - Roberta Templeman
auended the Perth South District
Executive meeting in Russeldale
last Tuesday, where plans were fi-
nalized for the 90th anniversary
dinner to be held in Kirkton Com-
munity Centre on April 8.
Art and Esther Smile have re-
tumed home from a holiday in Flor-
ida.
A family skating party highlight-
ed the anniversary party for John
and Roberta Templeman on Sun-
day. Skating was enjoyed by all
ages at the Exeter Arena followed
by lunch at the home of Don and
Darlene Ellison.
Preliminary rally in GB
By Roberta Walker
GRAND BEND - The 1st Grand Bend Cubs held their own prelimi-
nary rally last week in the Grand Bend school gym. Leader Larry Parks
reported the winners: first prize trophy, donated by Larry Taylor fami-
ly went to Gregory Parks. Second prize trophy, donated by Dennis
Mathers, to Chad Martens. Third prize trophy, donated by Velda
Clarke, to Ryan Chandler; all prizes for best speed. Dean Brown won
the Lion's Club prize for best design.
On Saturday, March 7, nearly the entire Grand Bend Cub pack com-
peted in the Huron District Kub Kar Rally, held at the Lucan Commu-
nity Centre. About 170 cars were entered in 'competition, and the
Grand Bend Cubs all placed in the top half of the field. Ryan Chandler
placed 15th for speed, and Gregory Parks placed 24th out of 25 spots.
Jonathan Forrester won third prize for "Boy Only" (no parents help)
design, and Dean Brown won third prize for most original design.
Next year will be Grand Bend's turn to host the Kub Kar Rally. Lead-
ers are already beginning to negotiate forthe rental of the "state of the
art" computerized 6 -land race track owned by Lucan.
'Learning to live wisely with creation' is theme
Dashwood's Calvary United Church
hosts 1992 World Day of Prayer
By Roberta Walker
DASHWOOD - 1992 World Day
of Prayer services were hosted by
the ladies of Calvary United in
Dashwood on Fnday, March 6.
Representatives of Grand Bend
area churches attended, from Grand
Bend United, Church of God, St.
John's Anglican and Immaculate
Heart of Mary Catholic. This year's
prayer service was written by the
women of Austria, Germany and
Switzerland, on the theme of learn-
ing to live wisely with creation.
Jane Newman was hostess of the
event. welcoming the ladies and
leading the service. Genic McCrae
provided musical accompaniment
on the church organ for the general
hymns and for soloist Roberta
Walker, who sang "Spirit of God".
Jill Stojkovic and Doreen Koop-
marts sang a duct "This is My Fa-
ther's World", accompanied by pia-
nist Helen Nadiger.
Guest speaker was the Crediton
United Minister, Rev. Jeannie
Udall. She began her homily by
quoting from Genesis about how
man had been given dominion and
stewardship over the whole earth,
and how badly we had abused that
privilege. We must reach out to
love our neighbours on global ba-
sis, reflecting on the interdepen-
dence of all nations.
She illustrated this by referring to
the impact of a free market price
for coffee, signed several years
ago. Coffee producers in South
America and Africa have been im-
poverished, wiped out. People once
' able to earn a living face starvation,
so that Europe and North America
get cheaper coffee. Now Canada
faces the elimination of marketing
boards, and say they'll be driven off
their land too. Which is more im-
portant, cheaper prices or a fair re -
tum to cover production of our
farmers?
Tourism in some countries, gob-
bles up scarce agricultural land,
mountain meadows, rain forests,
precious marshlands for hotels,
stores, cottages, restaurants - enter-
tainment. Agriculture, plant species
and wildlife suffer, water tables
lower, sewage increases, and de-
mands for power ,skyrocket. Short
term service industries benefit, but
without environmental planning the
land is often destroyed. Are beauti-
ful wildlife areas only to be consid-
ered "underdeveloped real estate"?
Do we really need a mall in a forest
or on a mountainside?
The third concern was arms re-
duction, begun in 1983 with the
SALT talks, and a letter from
World Day of Prayer with 46,000
signatures.
Many letters, pressure from lob-
bying groups for peace, and count-
less hours of prayer from women
all over the world. and the Berlin
'Wall is down, the USSR is no
more, and the proliferation of nu-
clear warheads is decreasing among
larger nations. Much remains to be
done. through prayer, and by help-
ing and sharing with our neigh-
bours to save this beautiful Earth.
What each one -of us does really
matters.
About 5156 was collected, to be
sent to various projects on educa-
tion, family violence, child care,
wife abuse, support for pregnant
teenagers and job training skills,
here in Canada, and similar projects
all over the world. World Day of
• Prayer is observed in over 170
countries, and in over 3,000 com-
munities across Canada.
Hayride
for ARC
employees
By Roberta Walker
-GRAND BEND - Algarve
1168, Order of the Alhambra,
held its annual hayrick for em-
ployees and staff of ARC In-
dustries on Saturday, March 7
at their Alhambra Hall, south of
Grand Bend.
The Sir Nobles and their Sul-
tanas prepared and served a hot
lunch of chili and hot dogs,
with plenty of coffee and hot
chocolate, and doughnuts for
dessen. The rain held off for
most of the afternoon, so both
adults and the members' chil-
dren could enjoy several tractor
pulled hay rides. Over 40 adults
and a dozen kids threw wet
snow or used squirt guns to
heighten the fun, so everyone
came inside soaking wet, de-
spite lack of rain, and everyone
had a great time.
ARC employees and staff al-
ways look forward to this annu-
al event, a great example of
community integration and
sharing.
On Sunday, the Simobles of
Algarva #168 held an Apprecia-
tion Breakfast for their Sulta-
nas. By happy coincidence, it
was also International Women's
Day. Each lady received a cor-
sage and was treated to a deli-
cious brunch, cooked, served
and cleaned up by the men, for
a change. Everyone will have to
pitch in later this year, 10 Look
for the 25th anniversary cele-
bration of the Grand Bend cara-
van. They are expecting a large
crowd of Sir Nobles and Sulta-
nas from across Ontario and
from several U.S. states to at-
tend the festivities.
St. Patrick's dance this weekend
By Roberta Walker
GRAND BEND - Don't forget
the Saint Patrick's Day Dance on
March 14, held at the Huron Park
Recreational Centre. The fun starts
at 8 p.m. as part of the Stephen
Township Sesquicentennial cele-
brations. Meet your neighbours and
be tlrish for a night!
The Winter Carnival Committee
is having its wrap-up meeting on
Wednesday, March 11 at 8 p.m. at
the Grand Bend Legion. All volun-
teer groups are invited for final in-
put on this year's event. Chairman
Dave Sheppard is probably think-
ing ahead now about next year's
Winter Carnival plans already.
Winter Break starts on Friday and
although some families will go on
vacation, there will still be lots of
children playing around outside,
out of school for a whole week.
Please remember to watch out for
them when you are behind the
wheel, and keep the holiday safe!
Granton Lions Club holds 50's dance
GRANTON - The Granton Lions Club held their
annual 50s dance at the Kirkton Community Centre
on Saturday night with music by B & L Stereo of
Granton.
The Lions Club is also organizing a Canada Day
celebration at the park with all community organiza-
tionsiaking part.
Pancake suppers were the order of the day on
Shrove Tuesday. Some from Granton attended one
for the parish at St. Paul's Anglican Church in Kirk -
ton. The Granton Youth Group also sponsored a pan-
cake supper at the United Church.
Personals
Congratulations to Kevin and Karen Dann on the
birth of their daughter Marlee Crystal.
At the St. Thomas' Anglican Church on Sunday the
Reverend Stephen Emery celebrated the Eucharist.
The sermon took the fort of a role play of the devil
conducting the conference of demons trying to put
down Jesus. In the face of great temptations in the
world today, faith in the Holy Spirit is the everlasting
saving grace.
Deanna Beatson was the reader and Wilma Davis
of Exeter was the guest organist.
The Ash Wednesday evening service on Wednes-
day was held at St. Paul's Kirkton for the parish.
The Anglican Bible study was held at the rectory
in Kirkton on Thursday afternoon, led by the Rever-
end Stephen Emery when the .theme was the Promise
of God.
At the Granton United Church on Sunday, Pastor
Nonmalie Voakes entitled her sermon Days of
Lengthening Light.
Granton Sunday School Awards for December,
January and February were presented as follows: di-
plomas to Alison and Jason Wheeler and Greg Bi-
lyea, 2nd Seals to Katie and Tyler Riddell, Samantha
Grant and Catherine Cope; 3rd Seals to Tiffany
Blom and Matthew McRobert; 8 -year bar to Jennifer
Blake; 10 year bar to Susan Bryan, perfect atten-
dance to Andrew Bryan.
UCW
Unit one met on Thursday afternoon, at the home
of Madeline Hardie. The hymn Beneath the Cross of
Jesus was sung and the president Doreen McRobert
gave lesson thoughts on the theme Remember me to
God, closing with prayer.
Business discussion included arrangements for the
next meeting and tentative plans for a mother and
daughter banquet in April.
Madeline Chose Older, yes, and getting better as the
program theme and gave ten good reasons to welcome
your next birthday.
Unit three are having a work meeting at the church
on Thursday morning, March 12 instead of a regular
meeting this month.
Unit four met at the home of Elsie Dann on
Wednesday evening. After the opening devotions, the
World Day of Prayer was discussed and the family
night being sponsored by Unit 5 on April 1st was an-
nounced. Elsie was in charge of the program when she
read a story about Dr. Seigel in B.C. who looks after
the babies of mothers on drugs. A poem "ln His Face"
and a story titled "the Children talk about God" were
followed by prayer. Lunch was served by the hostess.
Unit five met last Tuesday afternoon, at Verneta
Baker's home in St. Marys. The president Margaret
Spence opened the meeting with a poem "meditations'
and the hymn "There is a Green Hill far away" was
read in unison. Margaret read "There's no time limit
on wishing" and during the business the program for
the general UCW on April 14 was discussed as well as
plans for the family night on April 1.
Florence McRobert continued with the program
reading a poem on sprind and two St. Patrick's Day
poems. The meditation theme was "We live by faith
not sight", followed by prayer, and a reading "Arc you
soft soaping God". Margaret closed with a poem
"March in here" and a Lenten prayer.
World Day of Prayer
The World Day of Prayer service was held at Wes-
ley United Church on friday evening. It was prepared
by the women of three countries in central Europc.
Austria, Germany and Switzerland on the theme Lis
ing wisely with creation. Members from the Granton
United, St. Thomas' Anglican and Community Bible
Churches also attended.
Leaders and readers taking pan were Carolync Wal-
den, April Bryan, Cathie Wessman, Edith Easton.
Ruth Loveday, Helen Stanley, Joan Dishman, Pat
Harlton and Marilyn Humphrey.
Pastor Norm. talic Voakes read the lesson and was she
piano accompanist. Slides on Creation with back-
ground music were shown by April Bryan. Special
music was provided in a solo by Lynda Hodgins when
she sang "I sec the Love of God". The offering was re -
ceivod by Ruth Parkinson -and Hilda Grose.
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