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Times-Advocate, 1984-04-18, Page 20Natural resources minister aided by area students Times -Advocate, AprlI 18,1984 Page 7A Resort selected for first symboflc planting of white pine in province The first three white pines trees to be planted in Ontario, as natural symbols for the celebration of the second cen- tury of progressive settle- ment in the province, were ceremoniously planted in Grand Bend, Thursday. Guest planters were seven students from three area schools, Ontario's Minister of Natural Resources the Hon. Allan Pope, Linda Pope and the Hon. Lorne Henderson. Henderson was instrumen- tal in obtaining30 (five foot) white pine trees for the com- munity. The first three were planted on the slope behind the new Grand Bend village hall. The rest will be placed around the community. Grand Bend School, Our Lady of Mount Carmel School and Stephen Central will receive three trees each. At the planting ceremony, Thursday, Grand Bend School was represented by Jullianne Rader and Scott Hayter. Tania Johnson and Jon O'Connor represented Our Lady of Mount Carmel t tC bELIGH T at and district news Lynne Desf ar din. VS -876C, rut ! e,ut ,ji ,..rant (in .�► ' ;� .r 'f,-�t;?nest ail lI(1ll1O 6�UL�t EUCHRE LEGION ANNOUNCEMENT — Vice-presidents of the Grand Bend Legion executive were together Friday, to announce a building expansion program, which will pro- vide Legion members with new space and will provide a community hall for citizens of Grand Bend. From the left, they are, Todd Desaulniers, Keith Crawford and George Gallant. legion moving ahead on recreation facility After several years of con- sidering the needs of Grund Bend for a community recreation hall, members of the Grand Bend Branch of 498 Canadian Legion are ready to begin construction on an addition to their 35 -year-old building. The addition will allow, on the lower floor, one-third more space for Legion activi- ty, and, on the upper floor, a space for community activity which will accommodate 225 persons at LLB() licenced events. The addition and renova- tion program began in 1983. Under president Art Rubery a building and fund-raising committee was established. Keith Crawford heads -the 1 i committee.Lambton- d- . lr dlesex MP Ralph Ferguson announced that there would be federal funding of $30,000 available for the expansion to help provide community space. Legion members are in the process of raising an addi- tional S70.0(r11. There have already been 1(i0 contribu- tions from persons in the (;rand Bend community Alhambra news" On Saturday night three couples from Algarva 168 Grand Bend, attended a past - grand -commanders Will in London at St fats ick's hall Those attending were Grand - commander Bill and 'Pone Vandenherk, Deputy Regional Director Philip and Roberta Walker and Sir Noble Ben WiendeLs and Sultanas Nelly Wiendels Everyone enjoyed a lovely buffet dinner, followed by the presentations to their various past Grand -commanders The evening concluded with a dance. Mt. Carmel PTA The meeting on April 4 at Our Lady of Mt. Carmel School was chaired by t"'A president Hill Uniac•. Ile an- nounced that the students will be performing the musical 'Oliver' on the evenings of May 2 and 3. Tickets are available for the perfor- mances. Please plan to attend what promises to to a great evening. On May 25 the next meeting . will be held as a fun and games night similar to the one evening enjoyed so much last year. The playground and equip- ment committee will to hav- ing a general repairs clay on April 14 from 9:00 a.m. to3:00 and are asking for volunteers. Teacher Matilda Martens introduced the guest speaker. Ron (Gadding from the Huron -Perth S.S. board Family Life ('o -ordinator, who spoke on the topic of com- puters. HF discussed the relative cost of the hardware and equipment, the wide variety of software and how much programs could best benefit the average family. Regular video games im- prove hand -eye co-ordination and often shows up in better hand -writing.- Other pro- grams offer home tutoring on any subject that a child may be having difficulty with. Some equipment such as video disks help older students in writing essays or research and data stories. (:ladling reminded parents that avariety of programs are available free through the I( ('.S.S. Board for home use. There was a lively question - answer period and then everyone was invited to in- vesligate the four computers in the gym. 'l'he meeting was well attended and very informative. Personals - Clayt and Elsie have returned home from their winter vacation in the south. Mrs. Jean Dykstra, of Southcott Pines, is a patient in University Hospital, London. Art and Eve Rubery of Bayview Subdivision, spent a few days with their daughters and families in Cambridge. Alex Russell Sr., London, spent the weekend with Alex and Ina Russell of Turnbull's Grove. More folks who have returned from winter holidays are Burton and Marg Green, Lloyd and Gert Eagleson and Millie Kane: Vera Harlow and G. Golden, 11r. and Mrs. Elwood Lemon, Bob and Cathy Southcott and Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence •Johnson. Mrs. Lillian Brown has been a patient in South Huron Ilospital, Exeter. Earl and Kay Weiberg, London, visited Thursday in town at his sister's. School. Stephen Central School was represented by Glenn Hayter, Wanda Turn- bull and Brent Love. In his remarks to village representatives gathered for the planting ceremony, Pope told the group that, not only was the white pine revered for its practical use by white settlers, but it was honored by members of the native six - nation confederacy as a sym- bol of peace and hope. White pine trees have grown naturally in the Grand Bend - Pinery area for many hun- dreds of years. Pope said that the planting at Grand Bend was the first of many plantings of white pine trees to take place throughout the province. He said that the project, which began three years ago, will see seven million white pine seedlings planted in Ontario during the bicentennial year. For the ceremony at Grand Bend, Henderson and Pope with wives Rita and Linda, flew from Toronto to Cen- tralia. They were escorted by an honour guard of Ontario Provincial Police to Grand Bend. Bicentennial Chairperson, Beverlee Harwood, organized the event and arranged a reception in the council chambers after the planting ceremony. Anglican Church news April 15, being Palm Sun- day, the congregation of St. John's by -the -Lake, par- ticipated in the passion of our Lord Jesus Christ. Rev. Sut- ton was the narrator with the members reading the various parts. Rev. Sutton's sermon dealt with the ease with which Jesus' disciples and friends turned against Him when He was condemned to be crucified. Jesus, through His humani- ty, understood tli condemna- tion by those who loved Him as He understands how we too, are pressured by a socie- ty that takes us away from proclaiming Jesus. Mary and Chuck Wallen welcomed the congregation and refreshments were serv- ed after theserviceby Edith and Doti Chisholm. United Cbureb A good numbs were out for Palm Sunday service when Rev. R. Peebles topic was "Your Decision." The scrip- ture was taken from Deut. 30:15-20, and Matthew 21:1-11, wherein in Jesus' time there was much shouting, singing and dancing in Jerusalem before Easter. Rev. Peebles believed it was a time when people made decisions; is our decision 16 reject Jesus or follow Jesus? "Hosanna in the Highest", was sung by the choir. Transferring to Grand Bend United were Mrs. Laura Flewelling and Mr. and Mrs. Robert Williams, all of Grand Cove Estates. Assisting Rev. Peebles was session member Betty Riddell. The children were told that a young boy forgot to take his flashlight to Sunday School class. Ile was unhappy and told his mother that he had a second chance to take it next Sunday. Jesus is the light we need to enter Heaven and we should ask Jesus in our hearts every day, at home, school and play. Jesus wants Me for a Sunbeam, was sung as the children left for classes downstairs. Ann and Doug Martin welcomed the congregation. This Sunday, April 22 will be the Easter Sunrise service and breakfast at 7:30 a.m. -and 8:15 a.m. Adults $3.50, children under 12 free and students $2.50 Play concludes On Tuesday Kevin Henry and Halina Crawford won first, with Mike Tataren and Vilda Clark second as the Legion dart play concluded. The annual banquet will be held on Saturday April 28th at 7:00 at the Pinedale Motel. Put your name on the list at the Legion before the 21st. Friday, the euchre group gave out the year's averages. Ladies high went to Irene McCann and the men's to Gib Roane. Jim Cook received the best attendance, with the low ladies going to Eva Fahner and men's to Joe Marauskas. The most lone hands was Wray Sweitzer. Vern Fischer and Judy Tucker won the playoff lows and Betty Harrison and Wray Sweitzer the playoff highs. Janet Chambers was the most improved player. Alex Russell won the door prize followed by Harold Smith, Todd Desaulniers, Eve Brown, Harold Smith, Bob Chapdelaine, Lawrence Obermeyer, Bob Brown, George Gallant, Buster Clark, Gord Brown and Peter Poli. Special thanks to the Col- onial Hotel, Designers Unisex, Anchorage Tavern, Harwood Drugs and Gifts and Pizza Delight, for their contributions. Howard Costigne and Kay Costigne won the cribbage honours, Saturday. Bible Coffee Hour Doris Peebles hosted 18 ladies Tuesday forthemorn- ing study. Nita Sinclair gave the opening prayer, followed with a hymn sing led by Millie Desjardine. Gwen Campbell led the lesson with some questions being discussed on "How can we work for righteousness in the neighbourhr$d, schools, families, and communities? How can we work for righteousness in our na- tions?" Closing prayer was given by Clara Hamilton. Meeting will be the same time and place next week. All ladies welcome. Church women meet Twenty-two ladies attended the meeting of tfte UCW Thursday afternoon. The call to worship was given by Elizabeth Adams on an Easter theme opening with a reading on the meaning of Easter and prayer. The program on World Outreach was given by Eleanor Durie. This is a department of the United Church of Canada, which shows how Christians can help one another. The Nestle's boycott has been discon- tinued, but will be renewed if necessary. PresiderJt Elizabeth Norris, presided for the business and the roll call was answered by a good book you have read recently. An invitation was received to attend the Zurich UCW meeting on May 3. Let- Pf-:OpC'£� • Country Market & Restaurant Hwy. 21 & 83 Imported Dutch Cheese and Groceries now in stock .ra O%off Vertiflex Drapes =Ma Hwy. 21 Grand Bend a) VISA 238-8603 ters of thanks were read from missionaries, the Irwins in Korea, the gteajardines in Tanzania. Each told about their work and families. Lunch refreshments were served by Fern Love and Nola Mrs. Susie Devine, who Love. During the lunch the celebrated her 87th Iltirthday group sang happy birthday to April 9. FIRST WHITE PINES — The first white pine trees, symbols of Ontario's bicentennial celebration, were planted in Grand Bend in a ceremony, Thursday. Seen helping with the planting is the Hon. Allan Pope, Minister of Natural Resources for the province. With him, in the foreground are Wanda Turnbull and Glenn Hayier, represen- ting Stephen Central School. In the background, the Hon. Lorne Henderson (Lambton) is flanked by Grand Bend students, Scott Hayter and Julianne Rader and Tania Johnson and Jon O'Connor, representing Our Lady of Mount Carmel School. Playhouse unveils children's program Huron Country Playhouse this week announced a very special entertainment series for young theatregoers. This series will feature three outstanding events guaranteed to thrill and amaze the young in body and the young at heart. Leading off the series on Ju- ly 10 will be Brian Glow the magician. Brian is master of Canada's largest magic pro- ductions. He has performed internationally in the United States, Western Europe and Africa and, in 19e5 will be touring in Japan, Hong Kong and Australia. His fresh material and inventive ap- proach leave both children and adults smiling and speechless as well as roaring with laughter at his wit, his charm and his mystifying tricks. On July 24, Child's Play Productions will present The Polka Dot Door Live. What child is not familiar with Humpty and Dumpty, Marigold and Bear? Now is their chance to see their favourites in person at HCP. It's a splendid and exciting show which, of course, also in- cludes The Polkaroo! Finally, on August 21, Children's Hour Productions present the special children's musical BUT I'M JUST A KID, an up -beat original show with a multitude of special ef- fects and songs such as "Haircuts" and "Going Into Grade One". From the ex- plosive start of the show un- til the last mist fades, the children are given an earful' and an eyeful of one of the most dynamic shows ever mounted for their ears and eyes. All three children's shows will be sold on a subscription of ten dollars (one ticket for each show) or on an in- dividual show basis at $4.00 each. Each show will have two performances . For fur- ther information, please con- tact Huron Country Playhouse. Bunny hops to museum The Easter Bunny is ex- pected to make an ap- pearance at the Lambton Heritage Museum for a special childrens' day, Satur- day, April 21. This will be the third year that Easter Bunny has taken time out from his hectic schedule to visit the 500 children that attend the Museum's annual Great Easter Egg Hunt. The day's program, spon- sored by the Grand Bend Op- timist Club, includes several egg hunts, an egg decorating contest, egg -on -a -spoon race, and an egg game for parents Colourful ethnic Easter eggs will be on display and available for sale. Festivities begin at 11 a.m. sharp with the Easter Bunny expected for a hotdog lunch. Children under 12 are admit- ted free to the event. Pinery Cemetery LOTS FOR SALE Services tri -municipal areas of Grand Bend, Bosanquet and Stephen. townships. 1983-84 RATES Single resident $150.00 Non-resident $ 180.00 Cremation Tots $85.00 Contact LeRoy Keyes, 238-8042 after 6:00 p.m. Agulkejile` $is. 111' Look For Our Opening Specials on Good Friday! 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