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Home My WebLink AboutTimes-Advocate, 1987-12-09, Page 26CHRISTMAS CONCERT - The St. Boniface School choir held their Christmas program at the school on Wednesday evening. Front row from left: Beth Sweeney, Mary Gingerich, Donna Watson, Heather Klopp, nas, and director Teresa VanRay. Middle row: Mary Ducharme (left), Mar- go Ducharme, Aimee Gelinas, Gus Soudant, and Jerome Sweeney. At the back are Nicole Beauchamp (left) and Renee Sweeney. - Theresa Koster, Heidi Soudant, Cheryl Pole, Julie Gelinas, Shantel Geli- Lions collect $1,359 for C.N.I.B. At their dinner' meeting on No- vember 25 at the Dominion Tavern there were 19 members of the Zu- rich Lions Club present and two guests. Special speaker for the even- ing was Anne Barrett, chairman of the "Block Parent" program in Zu- rich. It was reported by Lion ,Kevin McKinnon that the club collected S1,359 for the C.N.I.B. recently. A $100.00 donation was sent to the Friendship House in Huron County, and $250.00 will go to the Christ- mas Bureau. Friday December 18 will be the Ladies Night Christmas dinner and party at the Hotel. Each one is to bring a gift to exchange. Last Saturday we enjoyed a nice staff party in Goderich with a deli- cious dinner at the Bedford Hotel followed by a dance at the arena. Personals - The family of Charlie and Made- line Rau had a nice day together on Saturday December 5 when they had their pre -Christmas dinner at the Stanley Complex in Varna. Every- one present (71 in all) enjoyed visit- ing and even Santa was there to hand out gifts to all the children and. adults. Last Wednesday the tenants of the maple Woods Apts. had their monthly Birthday Party and get- together in the Common Room. All present enjoyed spending the evening singing Christmas carols, playing a few games of cards and 24laylcrob 1Nrs. Carmel Sweeney Phone: 2364702 os WINDOW PAINTING - Patti Miller and Jason Schilbe, grade eight stu- dents at Zurich Public School try their hands at painting the windows of the Tender Spot grocery store in Zurich. Students from the school have deco- rated many town windows with Christmas themes, including the windows of the school itself. triiirkiN0-12k0144#-WaMIWO.W4512.iirMi44.fttIk TRADITION TREAT I: 11 See the sparkle in the children's eyes when they see this gingerbread house. 1 Order today For Gift giving or for your own family treat A special treat in every house FERGUSON3 APIARIES Wo'ro locaf.d on HWY. 84 BETWEEN HENSALL AND ZURICH Wo'ro Open Mon. -Sof. 9 a.m.-5:30 p.m. Closod Sunday 236-4979 having a nice lunch. Recently they also had their annual Christmas din- ner at the Dominion Tavern. , Congratulations to Jimmy Regicr and Marlene Feeney who were mar- ried on Saturday December 5 in Kitchener with several friends and relatives attending from the Zurich arca. The groom is the`Son of Pat and Evelyn Regier, and the couple will be living in Barrie. Mrs. Gen Doyle recently returned home after spending three weeks vi- siting with her daughter Evelyn Hurson and family in Roxborough, Montreal and going by train. Mrs. Pearl Gingerich is presently spending a couple of weeks with her daughter and son-in-law, Patty and Clive 011ies who have recently moved to Fort Erie, and helping to take care of her new little grand- daughter Kristen Elizabeth 011ics who was born on November 29. The family of Russell and Doro- thy Oesch enjoyed spending the day together on Sunday with a pre - Christmas dinner held at the Stanley Complex in Varna, Recently Ted and Janet Soudant and her parents Russell and Dorothy Oesch spent the weekend in the States and attended a relative's wed- ding. Times -Advocate. December 9 1987 Paas 11 A Pot -luck tonight Tonight, Wednesday December 9, a potluck supper is being held at St. Boniface School gym beginning at 6:00 p.m. for the C.W.L. mothers and their children. Following the meal a special puppet show will be the entertainment for the evening presented by Marian Doucette from Goderich. Then Santa will be on hand to pass .out treats to all the little ones. - On Wednesday December 2, the kindergarten and grade one classes from St. Boniface School spent the afternoon at the Lambton Museum near Grand Bend. Members of the St. Boniface Christmas Choir are to be congratu- lated on a job well done and the ter- rific two hour-long performance they presented. at the school last Wednesday evening. They also spent the day on Sunday entertain- ing the residents with their singing at the nursing homes in Zurich and Hensall, and at the Hospital in Goderich. This years Christmas concert by the pupils of St. Boniface School will be presented on Tuesday De- cember 15 in the gym (use the side door). They will have two perfor- mances that day, one at 1:15 in the afternoon an the other at 7:30 p.m. Everyone is most welcome. The public school will be holding their Christmas concert on Monday afternoon December 14 at 1:15 and again on Tuesday evening at 7:00 p.m. Everyone is welcome to attend both of these events. Christmas Dinner Twenty-two Golden Agers bowl- ers met Thursday afternoon Decem- ber 3 at the Town and Country Bowling Lanes. Ed Strachan and Reta Wright won the bowling priz- es. A Christmas crossword puzzle- followed. uzzlefollowed. Prizes were also given to Lyda Gandier wearing the most red, and Nora Heard the most green. Lucky chair was Eileen Consiu, and Barba- ra Strachan had the lucky saucer. A delicious Beef Dinner was served to the bowlers by Marlene and Tony Bedard. Members of the Zurich Women's Institute had their Christmas lun- cheon on Monday at the Dominion Tavern, with a good turnout. A lovely baby shower was held for little Amber -Leigh on Sunday December 6 at the Township Hall which was attended ky several friends of her mom, Marilyn Kenda. Amber was also present (or the oc- casion, and received many useful and nice gifts. On Tuesday December 1, the La- dies Auxiliary to the Blue Water Rest Home held their annual Christ- mas meeting and party for the resi- dents. They were treated to some singing, and a special demonstration by Earl Oesch who brought along some of the lovely wood carvings he has made of various animals, birds and ducks. He is very talented and did a fine job! (You can also see some of his carvings downtown in Mrs. Hesse's store window.) Following this, Santa Claus ar- - rived and handed out gifts of 1988 calendars to all the residents. A nice lunch was served to everyone. Twenty-eight members answered the roll call for the meeting after- wards. And Mr. Risi thanked us for our valued help throughout the year and especially at the last big Christ- mas dinner. Verda Baechler and Ina Neeb so kindly volunteered to be the next quilt conveners. The meeting was adjourned by Cecilia Farwell. Best wishes for a speedy recovery is extended to Ina Neeb of the Spruce Villa Apts. who is a patient in South Huron Hospital, Exeter. Happy Birthday to Mrs. Nora Corriveau of the Spruce Villa Apts. on Sunday December 6. A little sur- prise birthday cake and social for her was organized by some of the ten- ants in the Common Room. The family of Claude and Made- line Gelinas celebrated their pre - Christmas together on Sunday with a delicious dinner at the Dominion Tavem. Kids - don't miss going to see Santa at the Tender Spot in Zurich on Thursday night between the hours of 6-9 p.m. #`#I#I#3#I#`#?#`#3 grirc #'#.cca :$'$'ftwine'ff'#'#> cinci'oriccozi :cipi `cricripprip.r.# cric#'1g#Ir'#g#'#'#`#•:roti•.#'#'#?#'rincinrs Presenting The Times -Advocate's first ever CHRISTMAS WINDOW & STOREFRONT DISPLAY CONTEST Showing off for Christmas Is a wise business investment Yes your know a good window/store front display increases prospect interest, product aworeness/acceptonce and walk-in traffic. You already know a good store front sells!! Now consider the impact town -wide. Your good showing adds to the total spirit of our Community. A spirit that shouts 'Christmas is alive and well, and best found in your town whether it's Exet- er, Hensall, Zurich, Grand Bend or Dash- wood. Your involvement stimulates a great sense of Pride in your community. Your participation helps encourage local resi- dents to keep their consumer dollars at home where it will do the most good. And)/ your imagination will help establish your place for miles around as the place to 'Must see, must shop' at Christmas time. LET'S GO FOR IT! In ,'continuing effort to do our part, The Times -Advocate will offer trophies to the best window/store front efforts of the season. One trophy will be awarded for each of 3 categories (see right). Plus our 'Grand Prize' trophy will be awarded for the Best Christ- mas window'/store front. Join the Fun! Spiff up for Christmas! It's positive. It's progressive. And even if you don't win a trophy... we all win! • HARD GOODS • SOFT GOODS • SERVICE ORIENTED THEME: *YOUR CHOICE... HARD SELL, SPIRITUAL. AESTHETIC. ETC. Ames - Serving South Huron, North Middlesex VOC & North Lambton Since 1873 ATTENTION READERS WE INVITE YOU, TO BE "THE JUDGE" You Could Win IN MERCHANDISE One Of Three....$25 00 CERTIFICATES BASE YOUR JUDGING ON: ✓ NEATNESS & ORGANIZAT'ON V IMPACT ✓ IMAGINATION ✓ SPECIAL EFFECTS (use of Colour, Material Lights, etc.) ✓ GENERAL APPEAL (It's whether you like It or not that really counts) HERE'S HOW TO ENTER: Print the nam•(s) of the Business(es) you think have the Best Christmas store front andbr Window Display in tot Communi- ties mentioned allow List them in order of preference Base your judging on the coterie listed above, but remember it's whether you Ind sppooling that really counts' THEN..Bring or Mail you entry to the T -A no later than Mon. day, Dec 14. 1987 If your entry is drawn from those re- ceived .YOU WIN' There will be a total of Three Winners in •11I LIMIT ONE ENTRY PER PERSON On your mark Judges. 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