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HomeMy WebLinkAboutTimes-Advocate, 1986-07-30, Page 15BABIES UP TO FOUR MONTHS — Winners in class 1 of the ba contest at the Zurich Fair were Theresa, (left) daughter of Joanne and Mike Gallager, Crediton; Darren, son of Janet and Don Beaver, Zurich and Brent, son of Connie and Tom Keenen, London. BABIES FOUR TO EIGHT MONTHS — Winners in class 2 of the baby contest at the Zurich Fair were Meredith, (left) daughter of Debbie and Larry Denomme, Zurich; Justin Hay with mother Rhonda, Zurich and Jackie, son of Connie and Tom Keenen, London. BABIES EIGHT TO 12 MONTHS — Winners in class 3 of t e •ay contest at Zurich Fair were Jenna, (left) daughter of John and Mary Becker, Dashwood; Jamie, son of Tammy and Steve Bibby, Crediton and Justin, son of Janet and Ted Soudant, Zurich. BABIES 12 TO 18 MONTHS - - Winners in class 4 of the baby show at Zurich Fair were Jeffrey (left) son of Elaine and Don Beauchamp, Zurich; Christine, daughter of Rose and Dale Erb, and James, son fo Barb and Bob Reschke, Dashwood. TEST OF STRENGTH -- Ron Coolman, Centralia, (left) and Bob Oesch, Zurich, prepare to wrist wrestle under the watchful eye of judge John Becker during contests at Zurich Fair. Coolman won this bout. Ferguson Apiaries Hwy. $4 6etwoen Hensall and Zurich 236.4979 \mon. - Sat. 9:00 - 5:30 Closed Sundays 1986k Crop Clover Honey 10 :get Feelfre to brose aa taste of honey Times -Advocate, July 30, 1986 Page 5A Fair draws large number of entrants The annual Zurich fair was another big success over the weekend with good attendance at all the various events that took place. Beginning with the Friday night talent show and entertainment program which was at- tendctd by both young and old alike. Later on that evening a dance was held with the crowning of the 1986 Fair Queen - Sheila Denomme, Zurich, daughter of Matthew and Mary -Lou Denomme and sponsored by Mozarts Melody Makers. Several draws for prizes were made at the dance with the door prize going to Mary -Lou Denomme, who won a night at the Village Inn, Bayfield for two including breakfast (valued at $75.00). On Saturday the weather was real- ly nice for the parade and fair activities. Congratulations to all the winners of the Baby Show. Carmel Sweeney was the lucky winner of a large box of groceries (worth $30.00) from a draw made at the Huron County Federation of Agriculture booth. On Sunday many enjoyed watching the horse show. Winner of "the Advance" Special for the Champion Cook was Mrs. Janet Soudant of Zurich with 10 firsts, 10 seconds, and seven thirds for a total of 57 points. Runner-up was Mrs. Sheila Miller of RR 1, Dashwood with nine firsts, eight seconds, and five thirds, for a total of 46 points. Other winners in the baking and food section were Mrs. Emely Coultis, Varna, Mrs. Laura Pepper, RR 1 Zurich, Mrs. Hazel Corbett Hensall, Mrs. Anne Flaxbard, Zurich, Mrs. Helen Consitt Zurich, Joan Kam- merer Exeter, Mrs. Eileen Consitt Zurich. Winners of: Schneider Special - two crust -apple pie - Janet Soudant; chocolate cake - Janet Soudant and butter tarts - Laura Pepper. Ontario Bean Producers' Special - dish of baked -beans Eileen Consitt. Hess Jewellery Special - banana cake, Janet Soudant. Arva Flour Special - two crust cherry pie - Helen Consitt ; light cake - Sheila Miller; coconut tarts - Hazel Corbett and banana cupcakes - Hazel Corbett. Fry's Cocoa Special - chocolate dessert - Janet Soudant. Tasty Nu Special - dark fruit cake - Laura Pepper. Ferguson Apiaries Special - pickl- ed vegetables - Janet Soudant and relishes - Emely Coultis. Flower Special Winner of a gift certificate for din- ner for two from the Harbour Light Restaurant, Bayfield for winning the most points was Mrs. Joan Van Sligtenhorst, Zurich with seven firsts, five seconds, three thirds for a total of 34 points. Runner-up was Mrs. Elizabeth Riley, Hensall with five firsts, five seconds and four thirds for a total of 29 points. Top point winners in the Fruit and Vegetable Section were Mrs. Sheila Miller with 37 points, Louis Emke of Elmwood with 27 points, Laura Pep- per with 26 points, and Janet Soudant with 18 points. Arts and Crafts Of 20 exhibitors in this class, 10 were new exhibitors at Zurich Fair. Winning the Arts and Crafts Special, a gift certificate from The Captain's Cove, Bayfield, was Mrs. Marion Becker of Zurich with 20 points. Other top winners were Margaret McCowan, Seaforth, Dorothy Smith Zurich, Hazel Corbett, Hensall and Irene Thompson, Grand Bend. Wornens Institutes Five Women's Institute Clubs ex- hibited their display "The Best of Beans". The display from Hurondale Women's Institute was judged the • (1011en Otimp3e3 Although we have been experienc- ing extreme heat and violent elec- trical storms, still, when you look over the fields and see that some of the harvesting has been done, perhaps we had better enjoy summer while it is still around. Thank to Mr. Stephen Molnar, we have been enjoying some of his vegetables from his little garden plot. There is nothing like vegetables fresh from garden to table. Although it has been too hot for residents to go out in the bus, they are still busy with the other activities of the Home. The sympathy of residents and staff is extended to the family of the late Mrs. Rachel Amanns. Congratulations to Bonnie Keller, Catherine Shantz and Connie Risi for having successfully completed their medication up -date course for RNAs at Fanshawe night school. We welcome Mrs. Mary Spacek back to the Blue Water Rest home from the new nursing home in Exeter. Bingo was played on Friday even- ing followed by refreshments. The Sunday evening chapel service was conducted by Rev. Jim Sutton of (:rand Bend and Exeter Anglican churches. This was his farwell service and we wish him success in his new parish. Current Rate 1 0 '� % GSC 2 s year j Annual Rate may change Representing Trust Companies across Ontario Ron Keys Varna 262-6273 best. Other clubs participating were Grand Bend, Elimville, Dashwood, Zurich. A number of Senior Citizens ex- hibited their skills in needlework with an exhibit. Homecraft - Sewing Top winners in this class of exhibits with knitted, crocheted, sewn articles, liquid embroidery work, quilts, etc. were Mrs. Irene Thompson, Mrs. Irene Hoffman, Mrs. Marion Becker, Mrs. Anna Dolmage, Mrs. Hazel Cor- bett, Mrs. Elizabeth Riley, Joan Kammerer, Margaret McCowan. Poultry winners Champion Standard Male - Clifford Pepper, Dashwood and female - Clif- ford Pepper, Dashwood. Champion Bantam male - Lloyd O'Brien, Zurich, female - Michael Becker, Dashwood, Champion Pigeon - old - Donald Dear- ing, Exeter and young - Donald Dearing. Sheep An excellent show with exhibits in all seven classes. Winners were: Lin- coln - John Lee, Highgate; Oxford Downs - Louis Emke, Donald Dear- ing; Shropshire - Elmer Armstrong, St. Pauls; Leicester - Louis Emke; Dorset - Donald Dearing; Suffolk - Elmer Armstrong and Southdown - Elmer Armstrong, Louis Emke. Heavy horses Belgian - Tom Penhale Bayfield, Lorne Ross St. Marys, Arnold Young Goderich. Percheron - John Lyons, Londesboro. Commercial - Carl Annett, Wyoming. Haflinger Team - Ivan Winter, Vic- toria and Stewart Thiel, Zurich. Four horse hitch - Tom Penhale. Unicorn hitch - Arnold Young. Best dressed team - Carl Annett. Best matched team - Lorne Ross. Lady driver- Heavy horse team - Penhale's entry. Mid -western horse show Exhibitors accumulate points from this show and other shows for awards at the end of the year. Sixty-two horses entered with riders from Zurich, Exeter, Blyth, Goderich, Clinton, Lakeside, London, St. Thomas, Port Stanley, Mellbourne. Local winners were Steven and An- drew Geiger and Larry, Scott and Justin Merner. More results next week. July - paper drive Thursday Thursday is the monthly paper drrive again (as its the last Thurs- day) beginning at 6:30 p.m. Bridge club The bridge club girls who get together once a week, recently en- joyed playing cards and swimming at the home and pool of Lottie Gascho's daughter, Betty -Ann O'Brien. Farewell evening A nice farwell get-together and adult fellowship evening was had at the Mennonite Church last Thursday evening in honor of Wayne and Cheryl Nafziger and three children who are moving to Winnipeg in August to do mission work. The family are now liv- ing in the former Doerr house on. Goshen St. St. Boniface CWL The monthly meeting of the CWL took place August 22 with 27 ladies in attendance. Afra Van Wonderen read an inspiring poem "A Moment Of Prayer". Bridget Groot thanked all the ladies who helped with the quilting. Margaret Munn gave a report from the convention that was held in London. At the opening of the cconvention 800 were present. Bishop Sherlock spoke about the history of the League and asked the League for help in supporting refugees. A questionnaire has been published in our Canadian League magazine (page 35) and all members are urged to fill them out. Bridget Groot informed us of some upcoming events: - August 1 - Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament. Please sign the schedule in the church; - August 2, 3 and 9, 10 - Pie plates and boxes will be available at the church for the bean festival pies; - August 10 - Knights of Columbus are having a barbecue; - September 6, 7 - After the masses, a 20 -minute marriage encounter video at the school. Representation by Ray and Janice Hartman; - September 16 _ Next CWL meeting. The guest speaker will be Chris Lit- tle, d lawyer from Exeter, speaking on family law and - October 2 - Thanksgiving bingo at the arena. Proceeds will go to Brother Bob. Donna Dawe explained what the play "Three Bright Girls" is about. She will be directing as well as acting in it. Her enthusiasm for this project has aroused a good amount of in- terest. She still needs volunteers for props, costumes, sets and advertis- ing. Some actresses are needed. Father Mooney thanked everyone for the mass said for him in celebra- tion of his 30th anniversary. Forty Hours Devotion will be starting on November 29. Denice Dalton will teach an adult religion course this fall if there is sufficient interest. The ladies played bingo and a love- ly lunch was served. The door prize was won by Helen Creces.' It's our church's turn to deliver the meals on wheels during the month of August. If you can help, please phone Cecilia Farwell. Playground All the children attending playground are enjoying it very much. And are in their third week. Already quite a few are taking the swimming lessons on Wednesdays Guaranteed Investment Certificates o% i scar term Interest pard mnualls Minimum deposit MO Rates sublet, In change % IIhont fM11(e and Thursdays in Vanastra with their bus driver being, Glen Thiel. Last week the afternoon children made a visit to the Bake -shop and were treated to chocolate chip cookies. Games and crafts were enjoyed by both closes. They also had fun help- ing to decorate the fair float on Satur- day that they rode on in the parade. New arrivals Congratulations to John and Lesley Jeffrey (nee Hogg) on the arrival of Jessica Leigh -Ann, born July 24. Congratulations to Debbie and Steve Wilson on the arrival of Katlin Laura, born July 15. Debbie's mother, Mrs. Marie Ainslie from Oshawa spent the past couple of weeks in town helping out with the new baby and big sister Sarah. Visitors from Zurich It was nice to meet a young couple in town last Thrusday who were travelling through from Zurich, Switzerland. They received a few souvenirs from.Heimrich's store and the Municipal Office. Bingo winners The lucky winners at the Bingo last Thursday were; Mystery Game worth $175 Annie Finkbeiner, Zurich; the Jackpot prize of $1,000 was split three ways to Penny Robinson, Clin- ton; Carol Finlayson, Exeter; and Nancy Charrette, Exeter. Summer skating Kathy Merner has completed a month of summer skating lessons that were held in London at Thompson Arena. Bus trip Some senior citizens from Zurich, Exeter and Bayfield enjoyed a bus trip to Hamilton last Thursday where they went to the "Dundurn Castle", which was enjoyed by all, and said all the flowers arouhd were just beautiful. Summer library hours Now that the children are out of school and people are on holidays and relaxing at the beach, thought that you might like a good book to read from the library (or send the kids down for one). The hours are: Tuesdays from 3-5:30 and 7-9 p.m.; Thursdays from 3-5:30 and Friday the same as Tuesdays; Saturday from 10:00 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. In case some of the new people around and cot- tagers are wondering where the library is, it's onAlain St., downstairs in the Municipal Office, across from Shaw's. Our friendly librarian is Mrs. Flo Murray. Personals Ron and Sharen Schroeder spent most of the last three weeks (while on holidays) relaxing and enjoying the summer at their trailer home in Bayfield at Homestead Park. Ina Neeb spent five days last week visiting with Thirza Donaldson and other friends at Riversdale. Pam and Steve Bedour, London and little daughter Meghan spent some of their two weeks vacation visiting with their parents, Don and Donna O'Brien and Bill and Gloria Bedour and families both in Zurich along with friends in the area. The previous weekend (that hot and humid one) several relatives of Nan- cy and Bob Brown from Royal Oak, Michigan spent from )r`riday to Sun- day in town. They had afun weekend together, with some staying at their home, while others camped at the Zurich Pavilion. A baseball game was played on Saturday with the American team against the Zurich Old Rocker's (with the visitors winn- ing). All enjoyed a pig roast at the park afterwards with about 68 people attending. Laurene Corriveau spent last Mon- day and Tuesday in Kitchener and at- tended the funeral of her brother-in- law, the late Donald McLean, hus- band of the former Anastasia Corriveau. Dick and Barb Rau and family en- joyed spending the weekend at Bingeman Park in Kitchener in their mobile home. George and Mary Haggitt and son Pat returned home recently after a two week vacation motoring to Ed- monton where they visited with their son John. While their they en- countered a "snow storm". David and Melissa Beer and two children, formerly of Mission, B.C. (Vancouver) spent a few days in Hen- sall and Zurich visiting his mother, Mrs. Lillian Beer and her parents, Mozart and Marie Gelinas Sr. while in the process of moving into their new home in Ottawa. A family get- together was on Sunday. All enjoyed swimming and a barbecue supper. Deborah and Scott Kyle, Halifax, N.S. visited with their grandmother, Mrs. Alice Thiel over the weekend. While Don and Carol Kyle were spen- ding the previous week from Chilliwack, B.C. with her mother, Mrs. Alice Thiel and her brother, Doug and Lois Thiel and boys. SPECIAL SPEAKER June Prentiss (left) wife of ex -NHL player Dean Prentiss, was the speaker at the July meeting of Women Aglow in Zurich. 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