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Times-Advocate, 1983-11-09, Page 18GRAND SEND 9B'ers — Seen in an old photograph are members of an early football team who enjoyed the sport in o playing field in the village before the turn of the century. Members identifed have familiar names like Webb (Tom), Green (Cyrus), Oliver (Joe and Bill), Stebbins (Fred) and Desjardine (Eddie). Older members of the community, bearing those family names were unable to identify others in the picture. The games people played.:. By Pat Venton SPPA Historian Grand Bend had its own Grey Cup team 85 years ago. In those days, it would not have been necessary to hud- dle around the box with a beer in one hand and something fattening in the other. You could just put your coat on and go down to one of the local football fields situated either where the Grand Bend United Church stands or else on a • field close to the local cemetery. Although the football team did not then consider helmets and shoulder pads necessary, the players did have uniforms much like the ones the Ed- monton Eskimos sport, and they were a mighty handsome lot as they sprawled on the grass to have their picture taken. "When he was 92 Emery Desjardine was able to iden- tify only six of the players because he was only eight at that time. They all bore original Grand Bend names: Tom Webb, Cyrus Green, Joe Oliver, . Bill Oliver, Fred Stebbins,EddieDesjardine. If alive now, they would all be over 100 years old." "Of course, football was not their full-time occupation. Rather it was recreation after a busy day of barn -raising. Elmer Webb told me the rules of that game. Two teams rac- ed to see.which side could complete its half of the barn first. The winners chose a team for football and challenged the rest to a game. Jackie Parker, please note." "If you would rather go to the sulky races, you could wander down to the raceway where the Green Forest Motel stood and pay to watch the horses. It might be tricky I have always had "nighthawk" tendencies. I was the student who started homework at 10:00 p.m. and finished it at 1:00 or 2:00 a.m. Then I married a nighthawk who kept even later hours and those tendencies -were re - enforced. It's a bad habit - this business of not starting pro- jects until after The National and The Journal and the local news are all over. At mid- night we start baking bran muffins for tomorrow's lun- ches. At 1:00 a.m., we start such major operations as climbing into the attic to get out winter coats and boots. and put away water skis and life jackets. We are regular watchers of Johnny Carson and other late night shows. And we've forced these habits on our pets. Our spring spaniel, Pepper is accustom- ed to going out after midnight to play "fetch" wilh his ball. The first time my sister carne to our house to doggy -sit for us, she couldn't figure out why Pepper was so full if vim, vigour and vitality when she thought he should be settling down for the night Unfortunately we've forced our budgie birds to keep late night hours as well. Each night at about 12:30, the birds are given a dinner of seeds and fresh water, then they are • covered up for the night The next morning at about 7.30, 1 pull the cover off their cage The birds have about seven hours of sleep under their cage cover. Little did I know the damage 1 was doing. Recent- ly I was given a copy of a magazine entitled "Pets". In it was an article on caring for budgie birds. The article reads: "All birds need between 9 and 12 hours sleep every night. If deprived of this rest they may viewing the whole field (they raced through the woods) but the added challenge of avoiding trees at fall speed must have added to the excitement." "Another pastime which compares favourably to the Indianapolis 500 was the Ford Model T race to the Lake. Starting at the Brenner House (now Colonial), each driver revved to top speed to see how close he could come to the lake before bogging down in the sand. Elmer Webb says that Joe Brenner usually won, once getting within 15 feet of Lake Huron before he was stopped. A team of horses was on hand to pull the cars out. and district news Annie Morenz 237.3317 . Resort official upset as fox fee reinstated Lambton County Council's decision to return to granting a $20 bounty for adult foxes , and $10 bounty for pups has upset Grand Bend Deputy - Reeve Harold Green. And he voiced his opinion at the coun- ty meeting last week. The incidence of rabies in the county. has risen in the past few years but Green in convinced that the bounty idea is just to give hunters more money, rather than to eliminate rabies in the county. "They get $45 now for a fox pelt. That's enough incentive for hunting foxes. The pelts are ready in the fall, they're not going to shoot them in the summer" (when the human population is more likely to be affected by the dreaded Mary's musings By Mary Alderson become sick or neurotic." Well, I've known that my budgies are rather strange for some time - but I certainly didn't know they were neurotic and that I had made them that way. I've had Hamlette for -over six years now. When I bought her, I was told that she was a he, and accordingly, I named him Hamlet, hoping he would become a great orator. Well, he didn't become a speaker, nor was he a he. Four years later when it was definitely determined that Hamlet was Hamlette, I went out and bought a boyfriend for her, Shakespeare 1 realized that llamlette had suffered through this identity crisis, and I thought a man around the cage would cheer her up. f was wrong. Having lived alone for four years, she had no intention of sharing her cage or her food. If Shakespeare gets to the seed cup before her, she gives him a sound peck on the head. If he sits in the perch beside her, she yanks on his tail feathers. Most of the time they just ignore each other. But let them out to fly around the house and they're each other's best friends. If Shakespeare flies to the living room curtain rod. Hamlette is right beside him. They dance together, rub beaks and make cooing noises to each other. You'd think they were love birds. But back in the cage and they're fighting again Crazy, eh? I just thought they were weird birds, hut now 1 know they're neurotic. caused by lack of sleep. So the other night I put the cover over their cage at 8:00 p.m. Five minutes later there was loud squawking, feathers fly- ing and seeds scattered wide. It was the worst fight they ever had. 1 guess it's too late for corrective behaviour. disease). Green is annoyed that hunters with hounds will go after families of foxes in the spring - just for the bounty money. "They'll dig them out and get $20 for the mother and $10 each for six to eight pups." He comments that the pups don't inherit the disease. "Now if they'd put a boun- ty on skunks!" he said. Skunks are also carriers of rabies and the village of Grand Bend and surrounding areas has been overpopulated by the confident little black and white creatures for the past few years. Orpha Club meets Twelve members of the Or- pha Club met Monday after- noon at Dorothy Cutting's home. Beulah,Holt opened with a poem "Prayer for Peace". President, Irene Kennedy, chaired the business. Fern Love brought in two crib quilts and all members are asked to bring in items to the next meeting to pack for Children's Aid at Sarnia. Irene read "Count your Blessings", and jokes from Reader's Digest, and closed with "This God foresaken land." Next meeting will be a pot luck luncheon at 1 p.m. at Gert Flear's home. Hostess Dorothy, assisted by Alma Prance and Mildred MacLaren served tea and sweets. Golden Age club Thirty two members at- tended the Golden Age meeting at St. John's Parish hall Wednesday afternoon. The meeting opened with all singing 0 Canada and saying the Lord's prayer in unison. The Senior Citizen song and a number of old favorites were sung accompanied by Jean Page at the piano. President, Irene Ward, con- ducted the business. It was announced that St. John's hall will be in use as a drop-in cen- tre on Wednesdays till the end of the year, courtesy of Grand Bend Parks and Recreation Board. The December meeting will be at 12:30 for a Christmas dinner meal on Dec. 7. Olive Miller's group was in charge of program and lunch. Martha Geromette read the life history of Col. John McCrae, and nis famous poem, "In Flanders fields." Dave Sheppard entertained with a medley of piano numbers, and sing along tunes. Nola Love read a few humorous jokes. Lunch refreshments closed a happy afternoon. Bible coffee hour The Bible coffee hour ladies met Nov. 1 at Mrs. Vera Brown's home in Southcott Pines. Nita Sinclair opened with prayer and conducted a short business meeting on choosing the next study book. Betty Campbell led a hymn sing. The lesson was led by Irene Read from 2 Peter 1:1-8, on a new chapter , "How to grow up spiritually". There were 17 in attendance. Questions and answers discussed "What does it mean to have a faith of equal stan- ding with the author?" We felt fellowship would be one way. "Define peace and grace". Some answers were that grace is the Lord giving what we don't deserve. Peace is in- ner calmness in yourself. We need grace for trials and we trust more as we ex{ erience grace. A Christian life is not static, it is ever growing. "What two things will God's promises enable us to do?" It will enable us to bear fruit and become disciples. God gives us power, but we must use it. Pearl Chamberlain closed with prayer. Meeting same time (9:30 a.m.) and place next week. Legion news Eighteen attended the weekly dart game held Tues- day night at the Legion. Win- ners were: Keith Crawford and Olfa Tataren; runners up. Gene Grenier and Eva Taylor. Ten tables of progressive euchre were in play at the Friday night game at the Legion. Ladies' high, Jean Chambers; ladies' low, Eva Fahner; men's high, Wray Sweitzer, men's low, Aldy Gill. Door prize won by Lorne Obermeyer. Preceding the weekly euchre game Friday, Nov. 11, there will be a coffee hour and chili served from 5 to 8 p.m. Twenty five Royal Cana- dian Legion members attend- ed the Catholic church Sun- day morning for Remem- brance Day Service. Legion members will meet at 10:40 a.m. Friday, Nov. 11 for service at the cenotaph on Oak street. Jacqui's Hair Shoppe Open Mon., Wed., Thurs., Fri. & Sat. Girls and Guys Haircuts and perms Tues. & Thurs. Evenings. Jacqui Resler RR 1 Grand Band 238-8003 Times -Advocate, November 9, 1983 Page 17 PLA air concerns at council session A significant portion of the regular meeting of Grand Bend Council was spent in dealing with minutes and a letter from the Grand Bend Property Lovers Association, Monday night. In a letter to council, the organization had asked for a full explanation for the gran- ting of sewer hook-up delays to Wondergrove Cabins, own- ed and operated by Robert Simpson. In this matter, council explained that Simp- son was paying full frontage charges "as if he were using full sewer hook-ups for all of the cabins but that council had granted the delay to allow him time to keep him from financial difficulty. In connection with this mat- ter, council explained that there had been many variances granted because of circumstance according to in - di% tdual problems. The PLA was placed on the agenda as a delegation but declined to be a delegation - and declined to keep parliamentar; procedure during the meeting - insisting on dialogue from the floor. Gavel in hand, Reeve Bob Sharen ruled Morgan Freele out of order vocally on several occasions but permitted the dialogue. Sharen particularly ob- jected to information in the last minutes of the group which criticized council for, among other things, not being Personals Huron Country Playhouse Guild held their draw on Oc- tober 31 for a weekend at Ben - miller. The draw took place at Christmas Place in town in the presence of executive members and was made by Tory McKenzie. Winner was Kim Gammage, 6 Christie St. London. Several town and area folks have left to spend the winter months in the south. Friday, Nov. 11, Remem- brance Day there will be mor- ning service at 10:45 a.m. at the cenotaph. Murray DesJardins has been moved from University Hospital, London, to South Huron at Exeter. Sunday supper guests with Leroy and Elsie Keyes, Scott and Susan, were Kenneth and Pat Britton, their children Janet, .Jessie and Lisa, and Herb Britton, all of Mitchell and Mr. and Mrs. Bob Keyes. Pat Britton was soloist at the United church evening an- niversary service. Mrs. Eleanor Ritchie, of Sarnia, spent Sunday with her mother, Mrs. Lawrence Curts. Don't forget the hot turkey supper being served tonight at Grand Bend United Church, Nov. 9, 5 to 8 p.m. Adults $6, children 5-12 years $3 and 4 years Lnd under free. For "take nut" dinners phone Paula Taylor by noon at 238-8732. Doors open at 4 p.m. Mrs. Susie Devine, accom- panied by Elgin and Elda 'Adams Spent a couple of days last week at Susie's grand- daughter's home, Pauline and Don Hendrick, at Wyoming. Presently visiting with Morley and Millie Desjardine, Richard and Kenneth are Millie's mother and sister, Mrs. Lydia Jesske, of Medicine Hat, Alberta and Mrs. Ida Hoffman, of Kelowna, B.C. concerned with pollution. At this point, Deputy -Reeve Harold Green entered the arena with a firm "H anyone in this village is concerned with pollution, he is," (mean- ing Sharen.) During the exchange, Sharen gave a quiet comment to the group, saying "your role as a property pressure group is much too important to bP wasted on petty matters. There was also a complaint of 'in camera' sessions held after every council meeting. UC marks anniversary Dr. Goth packs The United Church was fill- ed Sunday morning to welcome Rev. Dr. George Goth of London, guest speaker for the 56th anniver- sary service. His message topic was titled, "Tears, Laugh, Love and Thrills." Drawing from permnal ex- periences in his 50 year ministry; thoughts on famous authors and world politicians, he said there is a place for laughter in the Christian spirit; Salvation must come through the Christian gospel. Jesus died to set men free. he said we should be sensitive to mankind He recalled the two world wars and said the next -war would mean the end and that power corrupts. He recalled at an early church he served the total offering was $2.00, and at a church service he at- tended in Russia, where two baskets were passed, one for • offering and one for requests. He said most requests were for peace. Dr. Goth spoke of his love for the country of Canada and God. His message was filled with humorous phrases that brought much laughter to the congregation. At the close of his sermon he was given a hearty hand clap by all. The choir was assisted by several choir members from Dashwood United church. Choir anthems were, Let us stand for Jesus, and, All my Joys. At the children's story time today, Rev. R. Peebles talk- ed to them on the value of books. Math, spelling and history are all important, but the Bible tells us of God's love for us and the world. Greeting at the door wer Glen and Sharon Miller. United Church evening anniversary service Guest soloist at the 7:30 an- niversary evening service was Mrs. Pat Britton, of Mit- chell. She sang three numbers, I wish you Jesus, Here Comes Jesus, and My House is Full. Rev. R. Peebles meditation message was titled, "Trees or Shrubs," with scripture from Psalm 1. He compared people to trees and shrubs. Trees planted by a river of water are intolerant and reach up to the sunshine of God's grace and presence. People, like shrubs, are those who con- form, put up with things and are tolerant. People who deny the Holy Spirit know nothing about the word of God. Rev. Peebles said we should live, walk, sing and act in the presence of God. The combined choirs of Grand Bend and Dashwood United Church sang the an- thems Sing to the Lord a Joyful Song and Will it be You? Lunch refreshments were served to about 70 at the close of the service. Church of God news Rev. John Campbell spoke, Sunday morning on the topic "Making disciples." The Bible says Jesus is the only way to God. After we ac- cept Him as our Saviour, then the great commission com- mands that we go into all the world and make disciples. The music special was a solo by Marilyn MacGregor, singing, Paas it On. Friday evening at 8 p.m. Art and Evelyn Krueger, of Owen Sound will be speaking about their trip to Tanzania, where they attended the World Conference of Church of God in Nairobi, Kenya. Everyone is welcome. Last Friday evening about 80 attended the annual Thanksgiving supper at the Church of God. A short wor- ship preceded supper. After the meal a wedding gift was presented to newlyweds Sharon and Mark Laye. As the ladies cleaned up the dishes the youths and children enjoyed games at the school gym. Ten young folks attended the Youth for Christ, last Saturday evening at Brucefield, held in the form of a Hallowe'en fun night. Anglican Church news Using Luke 20:27-38 as his text, Rev. Jim Sutton sug- gested that similar to Sad- ducees we question what is the eternal life which we aspire to. He felt that we could liken it to the loving relationship we may have one with another, only in a greater magnitude. Coffee hostesses were Mrs. Marjorie Richardson and Mrs. Mary Wallen. Anglican church ladies held their November meeting Thursday afternoon at the parish hall, with 11 in atten- dance. Convener, Edith Chisholm, chaired the business. The ladies discussed their project of helping girls at St. , Monica house in Waterloo. A general meeting and pot luck supper will be held November 24. Lunch hostess was Edna Mennell. Catholic Church news Members of the Grand Bend Royal Canadian Legion Branch 498, Girl Guides, Brownies, Cubs, Scouts, Rangers and leaders, attend- ed a Remembrance Day ser- vice at Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic church, .3unday. Father R. Morrissey welcomed all and his sermon dealt v `'h the .oprc of life with God. First, he said, we must remember that all life is a gift from God and therefore more precious. Secondly, life on this earth has a definite purpose. God has given each of us a mission to serve Him. Third, God Is our companion in life and therefore we should re- joice that our God is not a God of death, but a God of resur- rection and everlasting life. So let us rejoice and em- bark on this adventure in Life with God. Renovations will begin at the Catholic church later this month. To this, councillors agreed that the sessions Were necessary. Councillor Dennis Snider commented that the sessions were usually short, were not used to discuss per- sonalities, and, were impor- tant for the business of church Friday November 11, Cana- dians pause for a moment on this day to remember those who died in war and pray for victims of aggression and in- humanity throughout the world. This is the day to pray for peace, to consider what we are doing as individuals, as a community and as a na- tion to bring God's peace into the world. This is the day when a believing community should rededicate itself by prayer and action to the ideals Jesus gives us in the Beatitudes. More Grand Bend News on Page 22 • gIT Lights QoorzFL< 30" !! f * Table lamps * Floor lamps * Fixtures * Bathroom Swags * Swags * Pole Lamps Salo Ends November 30, 1983 OTSON LIGHTING rs: Mon. - Sat. 9 - S. Hwy. 21 north 23e-8240 Hotson Li . hting, ran • Bend council. His contribution to the discussion was that he was "sick and tired of criticism" and felt that as an elected representative he had an obligation to defend the ac- tions of council. The business of the meeting involved two motions. One of them was to approach the Ministry of the Environment forfunding for interceptor catch basins for the filtering of bacteria from storm sewers. The other was to ask the Lambton County health authorities for student workers to do daily testing on beaches in the summer. The latter step, Sharen ex- plained, might enable the village to be forewarned about impending pollution so that steps might be taken to correct a problem before it could become extreme. There was a by-law passed which authorized the clerk and the reeve to enter into an agreement for a Canada Works project with Pinery Provincial Park. Since these projects must be agreed upon by a municipality, the project Please turn to page 22 THAT'll TAI YOUR BREATH AWN! Pre -Christmas Sale Starts Nov. 10 Excellent Selection of Men's and Ladies Sweaters to choose from Hours: Mon. - Sat. 10 - 5:30 Sun. 12 - 5:30 16 Main St. 2.o`2 FACTORY OUTLET GRAND BEND 238-8007 Grand Bend DECORATI NG CENTRE NEW Regal Candide now available VISA Hwy. 21 Grand Bend �J 238-8603 VILLAGE OF GRAND BEND NOTICE OF A PUBLIC MEETING ON A PROPOSED ZONING BY—LAW AMENDMENT TAKE NOTICE that the Council of the Corpora- tion of the Village of Grand Bend will hold a public meeting on Monday, December 121 1983 at 7:00 pm. at the Municipal Office to consider o proposed amendment to the Village's Zoning By -low pursuant to Section 34 of the Planning Act (1983). The proposed zon- ing by-law amendment is as follow: Trailers and Mobile Homes - are not permit- ted, other than those specifically allowed. Sed and Breakfast Establishment,- permit- ted in certain zones and are subject to certain restrictions. Temporary use, building or structure - Allowed for no more than 10 days per year, provided the use is permitted in the by-law. ANY PERSON may attend the public meeting and make verbal or written representations in favour of or in opposition to the proposed amendment. Additional information is available between the hours pf 9:00 o.m. and 4:30 p.m. at: Village of Grand Bend Municipal Office 44 Main Street GRAND SEND, Ontario (238-8461) or Lambton County Planning Dept. 789 Broadway St. (Hwy. 21) Wyoming. Ont. (845-3303) Doted at the Village of Grand Bend, this 1st day of November, 1983. Dionne Mallard, Clerk