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Times-Advocate, 1983-08-10, Page 14Page 14 Times -Advocate, August 10, 1983 ry- NEW EXECUTIVE — Soutjrcott Pines Park Association elected a new executive in July. They metfotheir first meeting Tuesday night at the club house in the Pines. Seen from the left are: post president Edward Iskauskas; treasurer, Betty Hoyles; second vice-president, Gail Lawson; president, Walter Costello; secretary - historian, Pat Venton and first vice-president, Billy Spindler. Church groups report success from bake, garden, craft sales Guest speaker Sunday mor- ning at Church of God was David Wilson, a young bible student from Texas who has been working this summer at a mission church, in Duluth, Minnesota. Reading from scripture of Romans 6, he said, Freedom to sin results in slavery to sin, whereas slavery to Christ results in freedom from sin. Special music was a duet, by Rev. and Mrs. John Camp- bell,,"Why should I worry or fret." At the Church of God even- ing service Rev. Campbell continued in a study on Philippians. Alex Desjardine sang a solo, "Willing to bear the cross." - ('atholic Church news .Father R. Morrissey based his Sunday sermon on the faith of Abraham. A deflini- tion of faith means betting your life on God. Abraham spent his whole life making a pathway of faith. Continuing, Father Mor- rissey said Abraham filled the spirit of venture. Taking a risk is part of life, so can we be wrong to take a chance on God? Congratulations to Peter Backx, son of Angeline and Jerry Backx, of RR 2, Grand Bend, who was married last weekend in Toronto to Michelle Azan, of Toronto, daughter of Mereis and Tony Azan. The ladies of the Catholic Women's League report that their bake and garden pro- duce sale, held the last weekend in July brought in more than $400.00. Thanks to all the ladies who participated. - Anglican Church news Rev. Jim Sutton spoke about faith this past Sunday at St. John's. He feels that the believers today find it very difficult to make statements of their faith. We, of the Anglican denomination find it even more difficult. Rev. Sutton maintains we must begin to struggle to make the opportunity to show our faith - it is a tough battle to show ourselves. He asked us the question - "Are we real- ly doing something about our mission?" Coffee hostesses were Mrs. Betty Hoyles and Mrs. Agnes Todd. United Church news Rev. W. Robert Peebles conducted his first outdoor service at Grand Bend Sun- day morning. The service opened with a hymn sing. Special music was three solos by Mrs. Roberta Walker, accompanied with organ music by Idella Gabel. Her numbers were "Joy -is like the rain," from the Ten Little Lepers, "Ava Maria," and the "Lord's Prayer". Rev. Peebles' meditation talk was titled, "The Three R's", repentance, reconcilia- tion and restoration. The scripture he used was Luke 15:11-24. This story was about the prodigal son. He told us the word of God is an relevant today as a newspaper printed last night. Southcott Pines news At the annual meeting in July, Walter J. Costello was elected president of Southcott Pines Park Association. He moved from first vice and clubhouse chairman to the president's post. He is a per- manent resident on Brewster South, having recently retired from Bell Canada. Stepping up to first vice- president is Billy L. Spindler, and the new second -vice is Gail Lawson, former Leisurelife chairman. Returned to office were Pat Venton, secretary, and Betty Hoyles, treasurer. First year board of direc- tors are Gerry Alger, John Bowman, Mary Harvey and Betty Hoyles. Personals Spending a few holidays with Mrs. Fern Love last 1 BATTLE WAVES -- The red flags were out to warn of dangerous swimming condi- tions at Grand Bend, Monday, but that didn't deter a large number from battling the waves and taking sorne duckings. NO FEAR HERE — Although seagulls may now be a little wary of major league baseball games in Toronto, they show no fear of Alton Turnbull, RR 1 Grand Bend, and his plow as he works on o field along Highway 83 on Monday. The furrows were a patch of white behind him as the gulls went looking for edibles that turn- ed over with the furrows. I,AMI3'I'ON IILRITAGE MUSEUM S MILES SOUTH Of GRANO SENO Hwy. #21 across from Pinery Provincial Park week were her grandson and wife, Mr. and Mrs. Brian Love and great grandson Keith, of Ottawa. Hergrand- daughter Brenda Love, of Hamilton, also holidayed a few days with her. Lorene and Jack Warren, daughter Cindy and 'friend Diane of Toronto are spen- ding some holidays here to visit Lorene's mother, Mrs. Lawrence Curts. Mr. and Mrs. Tom Elliott, of Strathroy, visited Friday with Mrs. Fern Love. Mrs. Margaret Maven, of Guelph, visited recently with Buelah Holt. A most successful bake, garden produce and craft items sale was held Wednes- day on the lawn at the United. Church. It was reported that proceeds were more than $300.00: Robin and Lawrence McVittie, of Southampton, have returned home after a two week holiday at their grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence Johnson. Their other two grandchildren, Kevin and Karen McArthur of Port Elgin are still with them due to the 'illness and hospitalization of their father, Don McArthur. Laura Campbell spent'Civie holiday weekend with Lucille and Harold Vincent and fami- ly, camping at Lake Francis in the Owen Sound area. Members of the Golden Age Church are reminded of their August picnic coming up on August 17 at Port Blake Con- servation area (weather per- mitting). Meeting time 4:30, with supper at 5 p.m. Visitors during the week with Mr. and Mrs. Elgin Adams was their daughter, Pauline Hendrick, of Wyom- ing, and Betty and Herb Johnson of Huron Park. Mrs. John Campbell and Douglas returned home last Friday after they spent some time with Betty's mother, following the death of her father, Louie Walker, Pon- tiac, Michigan. Out of town visitors during last week with Lorne and Loreen Devine were her brother and wife, Earl and How the Other Half Loves is Kay Weiberg, of London, also a bit of a rnish-mash in set two nephews, Gary Latta and and organization but lots of Wayne Weiberg and great fun and laughs for the people nephew, Andrew Weiberg, all who continue to pack Huron of Waterloo. Country Playhouse. Mrs. Laura McNab is a pa- tient in University hospital, London. Philip and Roberta Walker are planning to attend the Alhambra Convention in Louisville, Kentucky, from August 13 to 17. Lorne and Loreen Devine visited Sunday evening at Zurich with Harold and Edith Widrick. Bridge club report Three tables were in play at the bridge game held Wendes- day night at St. John's Parish hall. First were Mary Ferguson and Harley Crawford, second was Hazel Gibson and Dorothy Childs. New players are welcomed. Games are held each Wednes- day night at 7:30 p.m. Four boaters rescued from lake Informal rescue group pays off When Grand Bend was unable to form a formal Coast Guard Auxiliary for search and rescue work, Harbour Committee chairman Tom Lawson rounded up volunteers from the Grand Bend Cruising club and Grand Bend Yacht club to work with local police in search and rescue. Cruising dub member, Tony Relouw, with OPP Con- stable Steve Reid, from the summer detachment, per- formed a dramatic rescue, in July during one of the biggest blows Lake Huron has had this summer. It was brought to public at- tention only after a letter of thanks was sent by sailboat owner, Ron Aiken, of Strathroy. Aiken, his wife and two small children were brought into Grand Bend har- bour at 2:3r' a.m. by being finally towed by Relouw in his power craft "Camelot". The lake was such that it took quite a time to attach a tow rope to the disabled sail- ing craft. Relouw said that Mrs. Aiken was in great danger on the bow of the sail- ing craft in trying to secure the line. The Aikens left Bayfield for Grand Bend in a fairly steady south wind, and, approaching Grand Bend, found that the engine of the boat was not operational. Ins pite of all sailing meneuvers , Aitken could not get into the harbour under sad. By the time they were rescued, they had been sailing for 14 hours. Relouw, one of six volunteers from the cruising club, received the call through the local OPP. Aiken had radioed for help when he realized he was in trouble and Search and Rescue Centre, Trenton, had referred his call to Forest and Sarnia and finally to the Grand Bend volunteer group. Relouw was called by the local police force and agreed to go out on the lake in his 36 foot power craft after meeting Constable Reid at the club docks. Once on the water Relouw said Sarnia was radioing for an update on the situation every ten minutes. They finally found the disabled sailing craft about two miles north of the Grand Bend harbour and only a -mile from shore. "It took us quite a while to secure a tow line" said Relouw. It was obvious- ly a very dangerous situation because of the raging lake and the darkness. Even without being formal- ly under the umbrella of being an organized Auxiliary to Canadian Coast Guard, Grand Bend boaters hat,e rallied on a number of occa- sions. In the spring, fisher- man Joe Green pulled a large sailing craft into deep water from the south beach of Grand Bend; cruising club member, John Bowman ex- ecuted a similar task in July. There were two helicopter rescues by the American Coast Guard, one near Port Franks and one near Turn - bull's Grove. It has been estimated that each rescue cost in the neighbourhood of a million dollars. The helicopters are equipped with search lights which enable power craft to spot the disabl- ed vessels. In Lake Huron high waves, however, helicopters cannot lift persons from boats. In both occur- rences, it took land rescue units as well. Fishermen warn that south winds are often deceiving to casual boaters because of the buffer from Kettle Point. South winds on Lake Huron usually mean changing winds and high waves. Local fishermen, with their big tugs, are most wary of lake Huron when it's on the rampage. None of the local fishermen twigged to the idea of Coast Guard Auxiliary, in spite of the fact that they would be subsidized for fuel, damage to boats and would be fully covered by liability insurance. Harbour chairman Lawson organized the volunteer group COLONIALS LOSE The' Grand Bend Colonials were blanked 2-0 by Ingersoll this week, but, are still in a tie for first place in the first divi- sion of the London and district soccer league. The Colonials will be at the Portuguese field in London tonight, Wednesday in a Level Cup semi-final and Sunday at 4 p.m. they meet Sarnia Dante at Huron Park in a League Cup game. Spontaneous humor can be one of The benefits of a classical education. The mot- to of Glasgow University Union is Gradatim Vincemus — "We overcome by degrees." OOmPu READ INVESTMENTS in leading trust companies BOOKKEEPING ART READ Chartered Accountant (519) 238-2388 Grand Bend, Ontario 39 Woodpark Cres with the cooperation of Grand Bend summer "'detachment chief, Sgt. Garnet Starr. Lawson and his family were asked to assist in a rescue some years ago when their power craft was moored in Grand Bend. Gail Lawson re- counted last week the incident when a boat burped at night in the water near Grand Bend. The Lawsons were ask- ed by local police to help in the rescue. They found the burning craft and finally two persons in a life raft who they manag- ed to get on board their craft. Gail recounts that their three children, who were very young at the time, slept on the boat "through the whole thing." HELIUM BALLOONS ...Just For The Fun Of It • . 4„, I L. GRAPY Flewerg EXETER 235-2350 Hours: Mon.- Sat. 10 - 5:30 Sun. 12 - 5:30 • \ Men's and Ladies - all sixes (Sweaters not exactly as illustrated) (trEcii-E7 2012 FACTORY OUTLET 6 Main St. GRAND BEND 238-8007 b PLAY OPENS — (Left to right) Nicola Lipman, Larry Aubrey (standing), Peter Messaline, Jack Northmore, Annabel Kershaw (standing) and Peggy Mahon in Alan Ayckbourn's hilarious comedy How The Other Half loves opened at Huron Coun- try Playhouse on August 3 and runs until August 13. Photo by Brien Richman Plenty of fun and laughs in new Playhouse offering Except for one occasion, when actors got through the wrong doors entering the stage. they had it pretty well sorted out. • As the title indicates, it's a play about class strata, which ends up saying that humans are human, no matter what the circumstances. At times it's melodrama. at times it's Laurel and hardy - mostly, it's a hunch of good actors jumping imaginary ropes and going around in circles. Essentially it's a story about the wife of an "upper class-' and older executive, who is bored and has a one- night affair with an earthy employee of her husband - and the intrigue to cover up - F --MIR —MN IMO MRaNMI rt =MI5 MIN t Pinery Flea Market 1 3 miles south of Grand Bend 1 on Hwy. 21 1 1 1 1 OPEN 10 till 5 every Sunday till September 25 MENS MI MI5 RRA 1 1 1 with a few Agatha Christie "unclues" thrown in. • It's a story which could in- volve any community in arty country. Why the director chose to use British accents is anyone's guess. The story could have taken place in Ex- eter, Ontario or Oslo, Norway! Playwright Alan Ayckbourn, following Neil Simon, comes out second best for rhythm, timingand humour. Director Michael Boucher, who has directed two of the cabaret musicials, has a tiger by the tail with this play. 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