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HomeMy WebLinkAboutTimes-Advocate, 1987-04-15, Page 12AUCTIONEERS 4 Page 12 Times -Advocate, April 15, 1987 Block Parents branch organized A Block Parent group has been formed in Zurich. Initiators Anne nor - Tett and Rosemary Scott invited (IPP Cpl Dave Woodward. Tuesday, to at- tend the charter meeting held in Zurich Public School to outline the history, purpose and function of Brock Parents. Woodward said the Block Parent program is strongly endorsed and en- thusiastically supported by the OPP. The London organization Was set up through the efforts of an ()PP officer and a member of the London police force after a number of incidents of children -being picked up and molested. The red and white sign prominent- ly displayed in the window of a Block Parent_ volunteer home signifies a place whL•re a frightened or ill child can find help. Woodward said very few incidents of child molestation occur whenever Block Parents move into a communi- ty. 'There have been no problems in the Zurich area, he added, but cau- tioned against complacency. Woodward described the Block Parent program as one of the best "net hods of crime preventing, noting that it a crime is not committed. we are all winners". Rosemary Scott showed a film "Safe Strangers" depicting some of the situations in which Block Parents ca n provide assistance and reassurance: to a lost child, a s. BLOCK PARENTS A Block Parents group was formed in Zurich through the efforts of Anne Barrett (centre) and Rosemary Scott. OPP Cpl. Dave Woodward attended the -charter meeting to explain the purpose of Block Parents, and promise full support from the police. Mrs. Carmel Sweeney Phone: 236.4702 Fabulous Draperies Sensational Sheers Beautiful Bedspreads Exceptional Wallcoverings Creative design. and guaranteed quality at a fair price. Come and talk to the professional designers in our new showroom. You will be pleasantly surprised RAINTPEE DESIGN 403 MAIN ST .SOUTH. f30X 716 EXETER. ONTARIO NOM ISO 519-235-2310 teenager being harassed by the driver of 4 cruising van, a youngster who has fallen off her bike, and a young man who finds a way around peer pressure and avoids a potentially unpleasant situation. Lois Godbolt, a founding member of the Exeter chapter of Block Parents, was on hand to answer questions. She said any responsible citizen aged 16 and over who has been screened by the police can be a Block Parent. Lois said that often children need help in the hours from dinner to bedtime, so working couples can be Block Parents, as. can senior citizens. Lois stressed the importance of be- ing available when the sign -is in the window, and the equal importance of taking it down even if you are in the back yard and may not hear the door bell. She said the sign should be in a secure spot like a window, and not tucked into a screen door where it could be taken by an unauthorized parson. Block Parents are not expected to provide food or drink, toilet facilities, transportation or first aid. They are not required to leave home to break up fights or actively engage a dangerous person. Block Parents do offer help' to children alarmed, by strangers or vicious animals, or those 111, bullied, lost, involved in an accident or caught in severe weather conditions. Anne and Rosemary will be publicizing the program, and asking tor• volunteers. Lions ('lub president Louis Willert confirmed that the Zurich and District Lions club is providing $150 to the Zurich Block Parents to cover initial expenses such as the Block Parent signs. immeamema Auxiliary plans May tea, sale Last 'Tuesday, April 7 the Ladies Auxiliary to the Blue- Water Rest Home. lieId theii nu)nthly_meeting and— program in the auditorium which was decorated for Easter. Members of St. Boniface choir sang special Easter hymns that they are preparing for this Holy weekend at the Easter vigil. Afterwards delicious decorated cup- cakes were served for lunch. Twenty-seven members of the Aux- iliary answered the roll call. Presi- dent Mary -Lou Erb conducted the meeting. The main topic on the agen- da was about the upcoming "Mother's Day Tea", bake sale and quilt show that will be held on Saturday, May 9 at the Home from 2-4 in the afternoon: Anyone wishing to display a quilt or afghan is to bring it there by 11:00 a.m. on that day and have it marked with your name and who it was quilted by along with the name of its pattern. ' Blanche Bechard once again has made the roses out of ribbon for all the residents. They are really nice and colourful. A scrapbook of the Auxiliary's 20th anniversary was put together by Marlene Gingerich and will be added to in future years. 'I'he birthday party for April was held on the 14th by the Zurich Men- nonite Church ladies group. Seniors rally Several Golden Agers from town enjoyed going to the Spring Rally (Zone 81 in Dashwood last Tuesday held at the Community ('entre and were among the 16 communities at- tending the Senior Citizens' event. Zurich 11'1 Kay Hay chaired the April W1'.1" meeting. Annie F'inkbeiner read two poems, "Infinite" and "Once and On- ly Once'. Roll call vas wear your badge or pay a fine. This was the annual meeting and a past president, Mrs. Lorne Klopp in- stalled the following officers: presi- dent Mrs. Harold Smith; first vice Miss Kay Hay; second vice Mrs. Louise Ivanchenko: secretary Mrs. Ina Neeb; treasurer Mrs. Harold Thiel: program coordinator Mrs. Keith Westlake. During the year the Institute gave money to Farland Lee Home. Pennies for Friendship, Children's Aid Bur- sary, Historical Society, Zurich Fair. 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Any dona- tions would be appreciated. - Sunrise breakfast There is going to be an Easter Sunrise Breakfast at the Community ('entre on Sunday, April 19 at 7::30 a.m. sponsored by the Mennonite Church. This will be followed by the Re-enacting of the Resurrection. 'Pickets are now on sale for $3.50 for adults at 236-4046. Bowling tournament A couple of carloads of bowlers and their fans spent Saturday and Sunday in Oshawa as they took part in a tour- nament there. Some going from Zurich were Tony and Marlene Bedard and Cheryl Pole. The team came in third which was pretty- good. Banquet A good time was had by all who at- tended the hockey banquet and dance held al the arena on Saturday night. .A delicious roast beef supper with all the trimmings was prepared by Jerry Rader and his staff. Music for the evening was by a D.J. Prior to the supper; several people got together at the home of Pat and .lane Bedard. Baptisms Corey Michael Ducharme. son of Mike and Vicki of Hensall was welcomed into the family of God al St. Boniface Church on Sunday. April 5 with godparents being Kelli Schroeder and Charlie Ducharme. Ashley Marcella Ingram, daughter of Dir. and Mrs. Richard Ingram. RR 2 Hensall. was baptized the same day with her godparents being grand - another ,\las. Marcella Overholt and Wayne Overholt. The readers write Continued from page 11 to encourage the developing talents of young people across Canada. Many thanks go to the editor of your paper for assisting our organization in this worthy endeavour through the ex- perience gained in these concerts, some of these young musicians are able to perform on the world stage, in the U.S. and abroad, proudly representing Canada. By working together in our com- munities through Youth and Music we can continue to make these achievements possible: Roberta Walker Publicity and Press (rand Bend Concert Assoc. 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