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HomeMy WebLinkAboutTimes-Advocate, 1987-02-25, Page 12Times -Advocate, February 25, 1987 HAY MUTUAL ANNUAL — The board of directors and company agents pose• or a picture after t e 112th annual meeting of Hay Township Formers' Mutual Fire Insurance Co. Shown (back left) are agent Glenn Webb, directors Herb Beierling, Ian McAllister, Jack McGregor, Gerald Hayter, Arnold McCann, Cecil Desjardine, agent Don Campbell and (front) auditor Ted Johnston, agent Elgin Hendrick, v/p Carl Turnbull, secretary -treasurer John Consitt, president Howard Datars, agent Hugh Hendrick and direc- tor Stefan Pertschy. Cubs camp in Lucan Seventeen boys from the Zurich cub pack along with 27 cubs from Lucan spent from Friday to Sunday camp- ingin Lucan at the Scouts Hall. They slept indoors but did several outdoor activities such as hikes and walks on the nature trails, played different sport games, and passed tests for badges. Accompanying the boys were Akela Hubert Thiel and leaders, Catherine Beierling, Bev Desch and Cecil Regier along -with others from Lucan. This Saturday, February 28 is the annual Cub Car Rally that will be held' at S.H.D.H.S. in Exeter beginning at 11:00 a.m-and all the -cub packs nl HuronHuron County District will compete in this big event. St. Boniface ('WI. The February meeting was held at the Blue Water Rest home on February 3 in the form of a birthday party for the residents. A skit was en- joyed pertaining to the World Day of Prayer put on by Julie Becker and Mary -Lou Turkheim. The World Day of Prayer will be held on March 6 at St. Boniface Church. There were 31 members and four guests present for the meeting. A nice report was given by Helen Creces nn the recent regional deanery meeting her and Cecilia Farwell attended_ The National CWL Convention will take place in London, Ont. this year at the holiday Inn from August 14-21. St. Boniface -parish -will be having a- Day of Recollection on Tuesday, March 17 r St. Patrick's Day ► from 10:00 a.m. to 3 p.m. Bring along a brown bag lunch and refreshments_ will_ he served. - Father Goyeau from Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Parish will be our guest speaker. The play "The Three Bright Girls" will be put on in the school gym on Sunday, March 29. Plan to attend and you'll be in for a few laughs. The next meeting will be held on March 24. A delicious valentine lynch of decorated cupcakes were enjoyed by all. Lots of fun was had by all of us who attended the Sl. Boniface Parish P.T.A. skating party on Sunday at the arena. Even Fr. Mooney had his skates on and sure kept up to everyone on the ice I even passed a lot. Both the children and their parents - enjoyed the afternoon. Some also played a few games of cards in the audi4orium and delicious hot chocolate was served. Personals Mr. and Mrs. Mozart Gelinas Zurich, and Mr. and Mrs. Pat Tiede, London motored to Florida and en- joyed spending two weeks at Pine Island, plus a week for travelling and returned home safe and sound last Friday. Marie is now babysitting her two grandchildren in London for the next couple of weeks while parents, Marc and Cindy Gelinas are away on a Caribbean cruise along with some -friends. Congratulations to• Bruce and Eleanor Steeper of Parkhill who recently -celebrated their 50th wed- -ding anniversary on February 17 which was also Bruce's birthday. A family dinner Was held in their honor at Robindales in Exeter. Attending _ _weretheir datighTerDelores and Lou Schilbe, David and Irene Schilbe of Zurich, Jannette Lynch from Tillson- burg and Bruce and Linda Huntley and son Jarrad of London. Shelly Hay spent a few days in St. Joseph's Hospital. Herb Turkheim is coming along nicely after his heart by-pass opera- tion last week and is in University Hospital. Ambrose Denomme of Kitchener is spending a few days this week with his mother, Mrs. Juliette Denomme. Andrew- and Alida Rau returned hom recently after a nice six-week vacation in Florida with her niece, Lou and Richard Matta. at Port Charlotte, Florida. Arnold and Coby Vanden Boomen and Case and -Annie -Van Raay return ed home on Saturday after spending two weeks motoring to Florida. They went to several different places and visited with the Vermunts. The children of St. Boniface School have been taking turns from different grades going bowling at the local alleys all week (which is fun for them). On Friday morning a public speaking contest will take place in the gym at 9:00 a.m. Those attending the Annual Con- vention of the Ontario Association of Agricultural Societies in Toronto from last Tuesday, February 17 to 19 at the Royal York hotel were: presi- dent. Len Hoffman and wife Irene; past president, Norm Eckel and Margaret Deichert and Diane Thiel attended with last year's fair queen, Miss Sheila_ Denomme-- - The lucky winners of last week's draw for the Chamber of Commerce's "trip of the month" draw were: Ray and Karen Mathonia who get -a one week trip to the Dominican Republic. Leo and Ann Regier from Beach Burg (near Pembroke) spent a few days this past week visiting with several relatives in the Zurich ar SKATERS — Fi teen skaters from the Zurich Figure Skating Club took part in the Glencoe Sweetheart invitational competition. All brought home trophies, and some also won medals. Shown (back left) are Elyshia Denomme, gold medal, Paula Watson, Janine Hayter, Andrea Hendrick, Chrystal Jones, Jule Hume, gold medal, Vicki Rau, bronze medal and (front) Julie Semple, Jason Wilson, silver medal, Kristin • McIntyre, Marcia -Lee Denomme, Krista Schilbe, silver medal, Shelley Miller and Joey Forrester, silver medal. Missing: Michelle Lynn Ducharme. Confused about which RRSP is right for you? Ask Standard Trust about a FLEXPLAN RRSP R Tax benefits today. . . while you take advantage of a better rate tomorrow. iglu now. _nay' financial inalit[ttttMtr'J'fc a ertising RRSPs - all offering pretty much.the same rate of interest. But that's today's rale. What happens if interest rates go up after March I - and your nwney is tied up at today's rate? You've lou 0111 on that extra interest. • Not if you open a Standard Trust Retirement Savings Account - the FLEX - PLAN RRSP Your money isn't locked in. It earns current interest rates each day the same as any savings account. Then. when interest rates go up. you can convert your FLEXPIANi RRSP into a Standard Trust GIC RRSP - m-esting your money for up to five years at a much higher rate of interest. in make your money make the most for you, at the hest time. So. don't just automatically buy an RRSP where you do your Nanking. Shop around. And make sure Standard Trust is on your shopping list. And compare these other Standard Trust standard features: NO. FEES Absolutely no administration: acquisition or redemption fees. APPLY BY PHONE Avoid last-minute line-ups. Vee do all the paperwork. You just come in and sign. - INSTANT TAX RECEIPT You get your tax receipt the same day you sign, so you can file your return the same day. - DEADLIINE MARCH 2 431 STANDARD TRUST Sicmhc•r nl ( Jrcels I h -pail In.urmce ( nrprinte n 386 Main St. S., Exeter or.eall the RV' Hotline 235-1060 Local skaters win medals Congratulations to all who won medals at the Sweetheart Competi- tion in Glencoe on Saturday, February 14. Fifteen figure skating club members competed and several cdme back with awards. The next big project on their agen- da is the skating carnival which will be held on Sunday, March 15 at 2:00 p.m. at the Zurich arena. This year's ._lheme...is_-Weather-on lee='- and •ttte guest M.C. will be Jay Campbell from C.F.P.L. T.V. London. Tickets are 83.00 for adults, 12 and under 81.50, and preschool chidlren are free. Plan to attend this spec- tacular event. Bingo winners The winners from'the last bingo on February 19 were: mystery prize of 8500 to Francis Ayotte of Dashwood and Flo MacCuspey of Goderich won $750 jackpot. The Lions club helped with the bingo. Dance A good time was also had by all those that went to the dance on Satur- day night sponsored by the figure skating club. Even though it wasn't a full house, the music and food sure were good. The lucky winners of draws were: Mr. and .Mrs. Jack Schroeder 8100; Mr. and Mrs. Glenn Hayter and Fred Ducharme 875 each; 850 went to Mr. and Mrs. Doug Johnson, Mr. and Mrs: Glen Millar and Mr. and Mrs. Larry Regier, and 825 each was won by Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Rau, Mr. and Mrs. Jerome Ducharme, Mr. and Mrs. Peter Regier and Mr. and Mrs. McClinchev. Paper drive The monthly paper drive. is on Thursday, February 26. Have bundles out at the road by 6:30 p.m. Family portraits The Bank of Montreal is having a professional photographer come to the Bank on Thursday, March 121r'om 5-9 p.m. to take family portraits. The offer is open to everyone, but you must. pick up a voucher at the Bank and phone for an appointment. Net income of $1,022,738 Good year for Hay Mutual Howard Datars president of the board of directors of Hay Township Farmers Mutual Fire Insurance Co., reported on a very successful year to the 112th annual meeting. With the balance sheets as of December 31, 1986, showing a net income of $1,022,738, Datars announced a five percent discount on rates on renewal business effective April 1. Smokedetectors and fire ex- tinguishers wig continue to be sold at cost, and extinguishers will be recharged free for policy holders. Manager John Consitt reported that the company suffered no major loss in 1986, something which had never happened before. He •predicted that reinsurance costs will increase in 1987. The company has contracted to purchase computer equipment at a cost of $115,000, which will assist in the change to one-year policies effec-, About p, , you know Jim and Debbie Gavan of Sarnia were Sunday dinner guests with her parents, Louis and Josie Denomme. Anyone who likes to quilt is more than welcome to join the ladies of the Womens Institute at the quilting bee on Monday, March 2 afternoon and --evening at the Township hall AT potluck supper will be served. A few lucky winners from the Vegas tickets at the bowling alley recently were: Dena Inthout for $150 and Donna Webster won $100. The Valentine heart -shaped box of chocolates was won by Lisa Murray. Money being collected for the Big Brothers and Bib Sisters "Bowl for Millions' is to be handed in to Tony by March 16-22. George and Elaine Keller spent the weekend in Toronto and attended a convention at the Prince Hotel. The month of March is set aside for Diabetes and canvassers will be around to call on you for a donation. Captain once again is Eleanor Riley. "Brides to be" are invited to a bridal show on March 2 in Exeter (phone Welcome Wagon) or one in lfensall at the United Church on March 12, phone 262-2446. Happy Birthday wishes to Clarence Geoffrey -on -February 28, Eric Ihrig, two years oldon February 27 and Lee Regier on February 18. And to Marc Crane on February 23. He celebrated on Sunday with having some school friends over for supper after the skating party. Also on the 23rd was Kevin Regier and Eric Groot. Ross Johnston is now home from the hospital. Lottie Gascho is home recuperating from a recent shoulder operation. Charlie Rau is a patient in Victoria Hospital in London. Ina Neeb spent a few days in Exeter Hospital las week. . olden cltempSeJ Surprise! Surprise! What did Zurich and area do to wake up to six inches of new snow? Even the birds in the nearby bushes were protesting. The movies shown on Monday even- ing were "Springtime in Holland" and "The Mounties". Residents remark- ed that they were probably some of the best and most interesting that we have been able to get. The February birthday party was held on Tuesday evening with St. Boniface church ladies hosting the party. Everyone joined in singing a number -of- old-time songs accoriT- panied on the piano by Shelley Hoffman. A skit on World Day of Prayer was presented by Julie Becker and Mary - Lou Turkheim. Shelley Hoffman then played some piano solos. Residents having birthdays during the month of February were presented with gifts. Residents celebrating birthdays were Mrs. Margaret Adams. Mr. Joe Ferguson, Miss Ethel Hess, Mr. Doc Horn, Mrs. May Rowcliffe, Mrs. Hilda Stebbins, Mr. Fred Teeter Mrs. Hiraa Turnbull and Mrs. Ruth Warner. Following the program, refreshments were served. We are pleased that Mrs. Margaret Adams was able to return from South Huron Hospital, Exeter. The sympathy of residents and staff is extended to the family of the late Mrs. Ada McDonald. Bingo was played on Friday even- ing, followed by refreshments. The Sunday evening chapel service was conducted by Rev. Clayton Kuepfer of the Zurich Mennonite church. We Bring Out`Your Best! HOUR! Tres. 9 • •: Thurs. 9.6: Frt. 9 . 6: • Set. 9 • 12, S% Oft Sonar Owens perms. was i Cuts Thursdays only W.lY.le. Woken,. Deb's Coiffure Unser Nair Styles Zurich 2764849 Current Rates 1 year 812% No Fee R.R.S.P. • 5 year 91/2% No Fee R.R.S.P. RON KEYS VARNA Representing Trust Companies across Ontario 262-6273 tive at the beginning of this year. The high interest rates in the next few software programs are already in use years as it had when money was in - in 17 farm mutual companies. The vested in the early eighties at 16 to 20 transition to computer will take three percent. He said current investments years, Consitt said. are short-term. When asked where Touche Ross auditor Ted Johnston the company invested its money, he said the insurance business is best said government regulations suited to computer operation. It can restricted mutual companies to safe speedily calculate and generate investments such as GICs and federal reports, will greatly assist in auto in- and provincial and municipal bonds, surance file -keeping, and encourage All investments are kept to the expansion in volume of business by amount guaranteed by the Canadian allowing a company with a computer . deposit insurance program. to be more competitive. Consitt said he hoped to be able to In reply to a question about cost, reopen the automobile insurance pro- Consitt said its a computer had not gram again soon to other than been purchased, another clerk would farmers, but the company must have to be hired just to transmit data maintain the 51 percent farm to reinsurers. 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