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Times-Advocate, 1983-08-17, Page 16Page 16 Times -Advocate, August 17, 1983 Sandcastle parade entries high Grand Bend Sandcastle Day Parade Master Eugene Grenier reports that this year's parade is shaping up to - be a great event. So far there are 35 floats and three bands lined up. The committee Thank -you set for Sunday. The annual "Thank You" to Huron Country Playhouse Members has been scheduled for the afternoon of Sunday, August 21. This year the for- mat for this event has been changed. A very special cabaret begins promptly at 4:00 p.m. and is free of charge to Members. Following immediately after the cabaret perfor- mance will be a delicious roast turkey dinner, courtesy of Cuddy Foods (London): with trimmings by the Huron Country Playhouse Board of Directors and tasty desserts provided by the Huron Coun- try Playh9use Guild. This event is being organized and co-ordinated by Mrs. Jill Waters, current vice- chairman of HCP. The second exciting event planned for August 21 is the annual cavalcade of fun fund- raising auction. This year's activities will commence with viewing and a silent auction from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. with the main auction starting at 7:00. Among the various items up for bids will be trips, theatre tickets, antiques; art (water colours, exhibition posters. serigraphs from Thielsen -Galleries), a 6 -foot salami, plants, merchandise and dinner anywhere in Lon- don with the CFPL personali- ty oft your choice. This year's Auctioneer will be Jack Riddell, MPP . for Huron -Middlesex. As a very special and ex- citing treat, the Southwestern Ontario Organization of Parachutists (SWOOP) will be jumping into the HCP front yard at 6:30 p.m. Anyone wishing further in- formation regarding either the Patrons' Day or Cavalcade of Fun Auction, please call HCP at 238-8451. under Laurie Mannell is offer- ing $700 in prizes for parade participants. The parade will assemble on 81 Crescent near the Post Office at 9:30 Saturday mor- ning (August 20) and cross the highway headingfor Main Street at 10 a.m. Prizes will be awarded at the Fraleigh band stand between 12:30 and 1 p.m. after the opening ceremonies. Mrs. Ella Mcllroy will cut the ribbon to officially open the competition. Local singer Don Baldwin will sing "O Canada". Three neighbouring wardens and three reeves will be present as well as MPs and MPPs from Huron and Lamb - ton Counties. , Mannell says he is expec- ting about 15 teams to com- pete in the main event - sand- castle building on the north beach. There will be prizes of $300 each for the most authen- tic castle, the most im- aginative castle and the best sand sculpture. The next three runners-up in the three categories will receive $100 each. All six teams will return to the beach Sunday morning to build for the grand prize of $500 and the Ontario Cup. The cup was donated by the Fraleigh family. In the air, Mannell has planned sky -diving shows, kite flying contests and a display by ultra light aircraft. On the water, there is plann- Church News There were two special musicial numbers at the United Church outdoor ser- vice Sunday morning. Mrs. Millie Desjardine, soloist, sang; "Free to go home," ac- companied with organ by Idella Gabel. Norman Tufts, a summer resident, played his ar- rangements (which he com- posed) of "Behold a stranger," and "Father we thank Thee," on the organ. Norm is an engineer with the Ford Motor company and has been involved in several special religious musical features including the Jazz Litwigy on C.B.C.'s Meeting Place. Rev. R. Peebles' medita- tion was on "The need of the hour." He says he believes the need of the hour is for the church and our spiritual needs. Continuing he said, come to the presence of God, we alt have great possibilities and potential. No one can be against us when God is for us. We should stand fast to the faith. He asked "Are we ready, willing and prepared to meet the challenge?" United Church Women's. one -day school. to be held at Central United, St. Thomas, August 23, 8:30 a.m. to 9:30 p.m. Registration $3.00. -Church of God news Rev. John Campbell's ser- mon topic Sunday morning was "God is not dead," taken from Psalm 115. He pointed out that 1, God is alive - glorify Him. 2, God helps us - trust Him. 3; God blesses us - fear Him. 4, God is worthy - praise llim. Special music was a solo by Marilyn MacGregor, "The new 23rd." At Church of God evening service a film "Out There" was shown and music special was a solo by Leeland Desjar- dine, titled, "Let's just praise the Lord." There will be no services at Church of God next Sunday. The Campbell's and members of the congregation will be at- tending services at the Free Methodist Church camp near Thamesford. Anglican Church news The theme of Rev. Jim Sut- ton's sermon Sunday morning was taken from the Gospel of Luke 12:49-53. He spoke of ttte possibility of the belief in Christ dividing families. Those of greater faith may be able to help other members of the family or friends and neighbours, by making their lives an example of faith in Christ. Though a person may have great faith. one must still discipline oneself to strive for greater faith. Coffee hostesses were Esther Gill and Dorothy Cutting. ed a coating display by about 100 boaters - plans are for a sail race to the water plant . and back. The new harbour building will be open for the public both days. Caterer Shirley Mitchell and Dock Master Steve Riddell will be in charge. As well Ms. Mitchell has volunteered to cook 150 pounds of beans to be served with Bavarian sausage on the beach. Prizes for sand building will be awarded at 2 p.m. Sunday. A photography contest will be included in the program. Open only to amateurs, it will include three categories; sandcastles only, sandcastles involving people and sandcas- tle day events. Photographs must be taken August 20 and 21 and may be .in colour, black and white or color slides. Entry forms will be available on the beach Saturday and Sunday. The contest will close September 21. Minderlein winner in perch derby Joe Minderlein, Zurich, was the big winner of the first an- nual perch derby organized by Grand Bend Optimists this year. He caught the biggest perch one pound and three- quarters of an ounce) and ended up with the biggest total catch. His prize was a rod and reel valued at $100 donated by Eugene Grenier of Rollies Sports. Jack Eagleson, Grand Bend, had the second largest catch. His prize was also a rod and reel presented by Grenier. Optimist president, Don Labelle, presented the third prize of $50 in cash to Herb Pfile, Grand Bend. Radios, donated by Radio Shack went to fourth prize winners. Shane Green, Billy Jennison, Jack Gray. The derby ran from July 9 to July 31. Fish were brought to Rollies Sports for weighing. Optimists were pleased with the event and hope to make it an annual affair in the Bend. FOR THE BIRDS -- A patch of beach, which would be normally crowded with swimmers on a sunny summer evening was largely occupied by gulls. last weekend as tourists heeded warnings of pollution in the normally clean waters of Lake Huron, Grond Bend. FINAL CLEARANCE SALE ALL SUMMER MERCHANDISE 500/0 OFF STARTING WITH MIDNIGHT MADNESS Thursday, August 18 10 a.m. -Midnight All Sales Final No Exchange - No Refunds Fall fashons arriving daily Suits • Dresses - Co-ordinates • merry rads FnsI Ioit boutique Open 1 Days A Week 10-6: PA Mitts South of Grand Bend on Hwy. 21 t1Yla t • • 3.. *e711}ra..,,,, TESTING THE WATERS — Grand Bend councillor Bruce Woodley and neighbor Mar - lie Thebodeau decided late Saturday that the water in front of their lakefront dwell- ings was ready for testing. They reported it pretty cool but quite clear. s�. rand Ben and district news Annie Merenx 237.3317 Golden Age Club president attends seniors convention Mrs. Irene Ward, president of Grand Bend Golden Age Club, attended the United Senior Citizens of Ontario an- nual convention held this year at the University of Windsor on August 8, 9 and 10. About 500 were in attendance. The mayor of Windsor, Elizabeth Kishkon brought greetings from the city. Speaker at the banquet Tues- day evening which was held in Cleary Auditorium, was Mrs. Margaret Birch. of Toronto, formerly provincial secretary of social develop- ment. Now she is assistant to Premier William Davis. During meeting talks the majority of seniors present are against cruise missile testing. Also under discussion was medicare. The city of Windsor and the Golden Age travel club made bus tours available to the delegates. Iren tepdrtedsee- ing the lovely rose gardens, also the Hiram Walker home, now a historical site. The new U.S.C.O president elected is Reg Screen, and vice president is Joyce King, of Toronto. . Mrs. Ward wishes to thank the club for sending her as their delegate. Personals Morley and Millie Desjar- dine, Richard and Kenneth arrived home from a motor trip west Thursday, where theyvisited her mother, Mrs. Lydia Jesske and other relatives in and around Medicine Hat. Alberta, also in Maple Creek area in Saskat- chewan. Millie said the temperature reached 104 rmn„m+rrtnu The Right 'Touch By JACK LAVENDER The easiest way to tell the difference between young plants and weeds is' to pull everything out. If they come up again, they're weeds. A true• , diplomatis always ready to lay down your life for his country. White collar worker: someone who carries his lunch in a briefcase instead of a Iunchbox. • • Many people con speak from experience -- others, for the same reason. remain quiet. R. . R Heard about the fellow who dropped a rubber band in the computer? Now it makes snap decisions. R . R• We'll help stretch your budget at Jack's Small Engine Repair Service = 107 Oueon St. Hensall262-2103 See us for expert ser- vice on your lawn and garden equipment. g ;mu mnttmmilrirrrrrrmi mumurR woo degrees Fahrenheit while they were there. Dr. Judith Brigham and her husband Burnett McGruder, of Louisville, Kentucky, holidayed recently at their summer cottage here. House guests with Jean Gibson for a few days last week were Violo Gawronski, Iris Sommorville, and Chilcotte Muir. Mr. and Mrs. Elgin Adams and Mi -s. Susie Devine were noon dinner guests, last Thursday, in Mitchell with Miss Edna Willert. Visiting this past weekend with the Adams were their daughter and son-in-law and grandchildren, Pat and Lan- ny Scrimegour, Angela and Jeff of London. Alvin and Clara Statton at- tended the 25th wedding an- niversary dance held at Dashwood Community Centre Friday evening for:Willis and Ella Desjardine.' . Grand Bend Golden Agers are reminded of their picnic coming up today August 17 to be held at Port Blake Conser- vation area ( weather permit- ting) to meet at 4:30 with sup- per at 5 p.m. Southcotl Pines news Chairman Mary Harvey, extends thanks to many volunteers for success of the "Hands -across -the -border," steak barbecue which follow- ed the Association annual meeting in July and raised over $400.00 for the club: thanks to Robert Bergmann for accordion music; Jack Stein, for arranging barbecues and cooking; along with Bill Harvey; Cam Anderson, Ken Lawton, Ed Iskaukas, Don Stephenson and Mel Gaiser for barbecues; to Kay Mannell, Peg Holmes, Blanche. Mor - rice, Madge Costello and Milvie Iskaukas for meal preparation. Over 100 attended the barbecue. Winner of the hat contest was Betty Hoyles. Bridge Club news e Five tables were in play at the weekly bridge game held at St. John's Parish hall. Win- ners were: first, Viola Gawronski and Iris Sommer- ville, both visitors from Toronto; second was Jean Gibson and Chilcotte Muir, the latter also from Toronto. Pollution helps museum Pollution in Lake Huron has been bad for swimming but a boon to the Lambton County Heritage Museum, says curator Bob Tremain. "1 sure wouldn't want to see that (high pollution levels) happen all the time, but it has sure helped attendance at the museum, Tremain said Sun- day as more than 40 antique and classic cars and dozens of families found their way to shady parking spots on the museum grounds to open the third annual antique car day Sunday. The show featured members' cars from the Forest City Historical Automobile Club, London; Chemical Valley Antique and Classic Car Club, Sarnia; Mercedes Benz. Collectors Club, Port Huron, Michigan; Classic Chevy Club of Sarnia and Radar Circle Car Club of Clinton as well as others. Hubert Thiel, of Zurich, drove his family in a 1929 Chevrolet sedan. The old auto gets about 30 miles to the gallon and that's not all bad, he said. "We just use it for family weekend trips and we get a lot of enjoyment from it." Harold Cudmore of RR 1, Hensel) came motoring to the show in the only 1914 -model Saxon remaining in Canada. He said the car, built in Detroit, sold for about $395 new, according to advertising of the day. The price to- day..."You can't buy it." Cudmore said an in- teresting feature on the old two-seater model is that it had rack and pinion steering, now touted as a big feature by modern automakers. Tremain estimated about 1,500 persons attended this year's show which also featured games for youngsters and tours of the museum. Ausable wins The Grand Bend Ausable league soccer team won the six -aside tou:-nament with five victories over the past two weeks. The Grand Bend team started their winning steak a week ago by defeatng Exeter 10-5 and Lucan 3-1. In Sunday's final outings, GB won 5-4 over Nairn, 9-3 against Taxandria and 9-5. over Exeter. The Ausable league playoffs start Sunday with Grand Bend travelling to Nairn for a 4 p.m. start against Taxandria. The Grand Bend Colonials were not so fortunate losing to Coratioin Level Cup playoffs and to Sarnia Dante iris League Cup action. The loss to Sarnia was 4-3 in penalty kicks after the two teams battled to a 2-2 tie in regulation time, Tony Men- nen and Dave Nolan were the Colenial marksmen. The Colonials will be back to London and district first division play in Delhi Sunday night at 8 p.m. The Grand' Bend pee wees won Monday night 2-1 with Darryl Glavin and Joe Kaak doing the scoring. Colin Kobe and Billy Jen- nison scored as the Grand Bend mosquitoes played a 2-2 tie with Exeter 1. Another 2-2 tie occurred Monday night between the Grand Bend and Nairn atoms. Getting one goal each were Steve Vandenberk and Shawn Glavin. The atoms will be hosting Nairn Monday night at the Klondyke field. The squirts with Jeff Lingard scoring both goals lost 3-2 to Nairn. They will be at home Thursday night to Merton. cDmPU READ INVESTMENTS in leading trust companies BOOKKEEPING ART READ Chartered Accountant (S 19) 238-2388 GPand Bend, Ontario 39 Woodpark Cres • Motel & Cabins • 18 Hole Golf • Unique Gifts • Pro Shop • Dining Room • Banquet & Meeting Facilities • Sandy Beach • Lively Pub with entertainment AKWOOD INN RESORT, GOLF & COUNTRY CLUB On Lake Huron shores Grand Bend 238-2328 The Lambton County Board of Education SCHOOL OPENING ANNOUNCEMENT 1982-1983 "Welcome Back To Your School!" ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS: Forest, Central, Woodside, Kinnaird, Grand Bend, Bosanquet Central, Warwick Central, Aberarder, and Errol Public Elementary pupils, other than Kindergarten, will commence school at 9:00 a.m. on Tues- day,September 6, 1983, and will complete a half-day session. All classes will be dismiss- ed at noon on September 6, 1983. That ofternoon has been designated for professional activities for the teachers in the elementary schools and classes for the trainable retarded. For further informotion about registration, etc., parents may contact the local school principal during the week of August 29 - September 2. The Kindergarten Early Identification Program requires that if you have not previously registered your child, the school must be contactedbetween August 20 - September 2. You will be notified at that time of the starting dote for your son or daughter at Kindergarten. In Forest, kindergarten to grade 4 pupils will enrol at Central Public School, and grades 5 to 8 at Woodside Public School. Students living north and east of the Pinery entrance will attend Grand Bend Public school. The same bus schedule as last school year will be continued for all schools, with necessary adjustments in the first week of school. . SECONDARY SCHOOLS: Secondary schools, will operate a regular school program on Wednesday, September 7, 1983, beginning at 9:00 a.m. and dismissing at the end of classes in the afternoon. Tuesday, September 6, is a Professional Activity Day for curriculum development. NOTE: North Lambton Secondary School - Buses will run the same routes os last year starting Wednesday. Any grade 9 or new student to the area, please contact Ker- nohan Bus Lines (786-2391). At Lambton Central Collegiate Vocational Institute, student photographs will be taken cad the time of registration on 'August 31 and September 1 9:00 to 11:30 a.m. and 1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. G. Cole, Chairman A. R. Wells, Director of Education.