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HomeMy WebLinkAboutTimes-Advocate, 1986-04-02, Page 22Page 22 'Dimes -Advocaat, April 2, 1986 • WINNING SCIENCE PROJECTS — Placing first in t e Zuric Pub is Sc oo science fair were •ac eft Sherri Ferguson, grade eight biological, Jennifer Deichert, grade six biological, Derick McGee, grade seven physical, Justin Scott, grade seven biological, David Thiel, computer, and (front) Chris Gingerich and Jared Siebert for a joint project in grade six physical. Missing: Richard Gingerich, grade eight physical. SCIENCE FAIR RUNNERS-UP — Placing second or third in the Zurich Public School science fair were (back left) Paul Goldsmith, Jeremy Steinmann, Dann Thiel, John Luther, Susan McAdams, KeIIi McBeath and (front) Patti Miller, Chris Semple, Julie Crown, Natalie Brokenshire and Andrea Hendrick. Whistling swans sighted at Varna and Hiflsgreen by Mary Chessell A large number of whistling swans have been feeding just west of Hills Green, and a smaller flock was on the lake near the Stanley Township lakeside park on Sunday. It really sounded like spring last week, with the chirping of the many robins that are around this year, the mournful call of the doves and the noisy voice of the woodpecker. Our bag of suet at- tracted red -bellied woodpeckers and whitebreasted nuthatches during the bad weather and, after the last snowstorm, a village dog that was able to reach it from a snowbank. Craig McAsh, who plays for the Clinton Atoms, was missed in the list of area kids who play on champion- ship teams. Clinton Atoms took the B title at the Hensall-Zurich Tourna- ment and also won in Kincardine recently. The large amount of time available in our local rink, even with a short season, develops skating skills at an early age. George, Mary and Amanda Rich, former store owners, are moving to a small farm near Smithville this week. We wish them all the best in their new home. Update on Sesquicentennial Events- The Kick-off dance was an outstanding success. Those who came in old-fashioned dress added to the at- mosphere. Along With the music of Mozart's Melodymakers was some fiddle music and old-fashioned square dancing and waltzes. Thanks to Shirley Hill and her committee of Gerald,,nd Katherine Horton, Bill About people reit 0 Hope everyone had a nice Easter! The weather was just beautiful all weekend perfect for travelling and be- ing able to get together once again after our long winter. Some of the families that enjoyed Easter dinner together were Mozart and Marie Gelinas Sr., with their children, spouses, grandchildren and great-grandchildren attending. The family of Earl and Anne Flax - bard celebrated Easter together at their home along with her mother. Mrs. Mary Oesch from the Rest Home. The children enjoyed an Easter egg hunt outdoors. Miss Donna Merner of Toronto spent Easter holidays with her parents. Arnold and Belle Merner and relatives in the area. Ph1. ,ind Vonnie Overholt and fami- ly sp. •it e, nday with their daughter, Sand) . toey Overholt Jr. in Lon- don, ahs. I 'I ig Joey's birthday on Eastcl Mr. and A ul rw ttau sptitt Easter in Win, Family Easy and get- togethers *ere I , Id DI the homes of Mr. and Mrs. Clem Regier, Mrs. Dol- ly Jeffrey. Mr. and Mrs. John Paul Rau and Mr. and Mrs. Clare Masse. Lennisand Alma Regier of London spent a couple of days last week with her sister and husband, Adeline and Tony Denomme and visited with her mother, Mrs. Beatrice Overholt at the Rest Home. Julie Miller of Port Credit spent the holidays with her parents, Art and Pauline Miller and family. Howard (Mac) and Jean Klopp returned home recently after a love- ly six week car trip to Arizona. While there they enjoyed the visit of their son, Ron and Gloria Klopp and Aaron for a week from Keswick. Joe and Dolores Stanton and fami- ly of Troy, Michigan, along with Gail and Lee Debus and family of St. Paul's (near Stratford) spent the Easter weekend with their mother, Mrs. Florence Denomme. The Stan - tons also opened up their summer cot- tage near St. Joseph 0 and Sandra Rathwell, Jim Kirton and Willie Bunn, who were in charge of this particular event. Over 40 men have entered the beard -growing contest. Dropouts will be penalized, and clean-shaven men are also in danger of paying a penalty. Variety Show tickets are now available, with many already spoken for. Call these Hensall numbers for tickets: 262-5857, 5854 or 5367. Rehear- sals for Varna children begin next Sunday after church. The cooperation of parents is needed to arrange costuming, etc. If you wish to have your children participate, they must attend rehearsals from the beginning. Parr Line 4-11 Club The fifth meeting was held on March 24 at Eleanor Coleman's home. After a long discussion on a club name, the members decided on "Etiquette Manner Minders". President Robyn Norman opened the meeting with the 4-H pledge, then we told of a situation where we felt un - BIRTHDAY — Former Exeter resident Florence Gould, who now resides at the Blue Water Rest Home, Zurich, celebrated her 98th birthday this week. A decorative wall hanging she made is behind her. _widen ( itrnpJe3 What a beautiful exit for the month of March, and I am sure most people would agree that it was perfect Easter weekend. Residents who took advantage of the nice weather for visiting were Aaron Gingerich, Fred Teeter, Mrs. Fern Love, Mrs. Ruth Taylor, Alvin Steckle, Mrs. Marcella Dietrich, Mrs. Mary Gerber, Mrs. Ruby Hoggarth and Mrs. Marie Oesch. I am sure they all enjoyed the family get-togethers that were plann- ed for the holiday weekend. Movies shown last Monday evening were "Heavy Horses" and "The Mounties and their Horses". On Tuesday evening, the Christian Reformed choir of Exeter area visited the Home and brought the Easter message in song. Bingo was played on Thursday evening. The feature prizes of chocolate bunnies were won by Mrs. Mabel Glenn, Mrs. Ruby Hoggarth and Mr. Tiny Thiel. Following -the bingo, refreshments were enjoyed. Interdenominational communion was administered in the chapel on Good Friday afternoon by Rev. Bob Sinasac of Dashwood and Zurich United Churches and Rev. Clayton Kuepfer of the Zurich Mennonite Church. We wish Mrs. Genevieve Ducharme and Mrs. Oriole Westlake, both hospitalized in general hospitals, a speedy recovery. The Sunday evening chapel service was in the form of Easter music per- formed by the choir of the Zurich Mennonite Church. comfortable. We discussed our im- age, what we should wear at a formal, semi -formal, and school dances, and how to show consideration to those around us. We then played "The Man- nerly Move Game Our leaders ask- ed us questions and we gave the most appropriate answer. Press Reporter 'Julie Consitt Draw winners The lucky winners of two large chocolate Easter bunnies from a draw at the bowling alley last week were Jim Smith and Dale Ridley from Grand Bend who bowl on the mens' teams. Visit sugar bush The grade two and three class of Sister Maureen, along with some parents, enjoyed going to Schilbe's sugarbush in Bayfield last Wednesday. Easter weekend A sunrise service and breakfast was held at St. Peter's Lutheran Church on Sunday morning which was prepared by the youth group as another one of their projects to raise money for a trip to Saskatchewan in August. The Mennonite Church celebrated Easter in a different way this year, beginning on Thursday evening with a drama of the Lord's Supper. Friday was a drama of the Trial and Crucifixion which ended on Sunday morning with the Resurrection. Then the congregation enjoyed an Easter brunch held in Varna at the Stanley Complex. Zurich United Church members joined the Dashwood Church for a sunrise service, followed by breakfast at Calvary United Church in Dashwood. St. Boniface Church as well as St. Peter's (St. Joseph's) held a very Ho- ly and busy Easter season, beginning with Holy Thursday. This celebration included the washing of the feet. Mass was followed by Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament until midnight. Good Friday was a day of fasting and abstinence. The service began at 3:00 p.m. with the Veneration of the Cross and Holy Communion. Holy Saturday with Easter Vigil at 9:00 p.m. began in the darkness, and everyone had candles representing the new fire. There was also the Blessing of the Easter Water and Renewal of Baptismal Promises. During the ceremony there were two new members received into the - church, Lori Regier with her sponsor, Helene Regier, Mary Ferguson with sponsor, Janine Masse. The Easter choir under the direc- tion of Theresa Van Raay was just beautiful! (A rewarding result of a couple months practise). Thanks to Father MacDougall who spent the Holy Week helping out Father Mooney. Regular Masses were held on Easter morning. Seminarians Gerard Bedard and Paul Riley assisted Father Bensette during his busy schedule. St. Peter's UWL St. Peter's C.W.L., St. Joseph's, held their meeting and elections on march 18 at their parish hall. Follow- ing is the new slate of officers for the next two years: Past president- Mary Ducharme; President- Rose Regier (Joe); President elect and 1st vice - Sharon Durand; Secretary- Diane Miller; Treasurer- Lori Masse. Membership- Barb Jeffrey; Chris- tian family life- Lill Laporte; Com- munications and publications- An - Financial . Planning INVESTMENTS b INEU ANCE AGENCY LTD. hiuuuciul 4'co1 r•c-4,4rrlcrieh 1-800-265-5503 nette Denomme; Parish activities - Evelyn Jeffrey and Marjorie Overholt and Community life and Spiritual development- to Vanderburgt and Theresa Bydtpatby We offer our sincere condolences to the family and relatives of the late Steve Watson (son of Paul and Angela) Whitt sudden death due'to an accident last week. A large funeral was held on Thursday. Monsignor Bourdeau (formerly of St. Joseph's and Bayfield for many years) passed away last Thursday and several from the Blue Water at- tended his funeral in Tilbury on Monday. Recovering Best wishes for a speedy recovery are extended to Madeline Gelinas in Stratford Hospital due to her second knee operation. services Raymond Denomme is a patient In University Hospital. John Paul Rau spent a few days in Exeter hospital last week. Youth group helps The United Church youth group were out on Monday helping those around town who needed some win- dows washed, leaves raked or whatever job needed doing! Has Beans return Hubert and Marge Schilbe and Larry and Louise Merner returned home on Friday from an extended trip to Switzerland. On Sunday Gerald and Cathy Shantz along with Ron and Judy Watts of Shipka returned home. They enjoyed seeing more places in Switzerland, also going to Italy and the southern part of France. New arrival Congratulations to Steve and Janet Durand on the arrival of their baby boy, born Saturday, March 29. .t 5: Mrs. Carmel Sweeney Phone: 26.4702 ON TO COUNTY COMPETITION — Chosen to have their projects entered in county competition were Zurich Public School science fair winners Derick McGee (left), Justin Scott, David Thiel and Tim Miller. Missing: Andrea Hendrick and Richard Gingerich. t�. 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