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Home My WebLink AboutTimes Advocate, 1991-03-13, Page 24Page 24 Times -Advocate, March 13, 1991 Above - Melissa Masse per- formed a solo Saturday night at the Hensall Skating Camival. Top left - Dana Cooper is seen here in the second half of the Hensall Skating Camival held Saturday at the village's commu- nity centre. Left - The first half of the pro- gram's finale featured all the skaters who participated in the mini -shows and performed the solos. Full house once again at Zurich Carnival By Carmel Sweeney ZURICH - The Zurich and Area Figure Skating Club Carnival was once again a success on Sunday, with a full house of spectators. This year's production was entitled There's no business like ice busi- ness! Thanks to all the members and skaters of the club for a job well done and to Sheila Miller and her carnival committee. Bob Merner was excellent as master of ceremo- nies. Special guest skaters were a novice precision team from Strath- roy called Black Magic. Dinosaur Party There will be a program at the li- brary for the small children on Thursday, March 14 from 1:30- 2:30 p.m. called the Dinosaur Par- ty. Ladies Auxiliary The Ladies Auxiliary held their monthly meeting at the Home on Tuesday which began with games of bingo. Quilt tickets are now on sale thanks to Laurene Corrivcau and Bill and Jean Burr. The main topic was the Mother's Day Tea which will be held on Saturday, May 11, from 2-3:30 p.m. and will feature craft displays and sales from various ladies in the area. The next meeting will be held April 2 at 7 p.m. Senior Diners The Zurich Senior Diners met Wednesday. Tammy Antaya greet- ed everyone and, after table prayer, read a poem. Annie Finkbeiner won the door prize while entertain- ment was provided by Lloyd Ot- terbein with his guitar. The eve- ning wrapped up with games of euchre and solo. Agrkultural Fair The Zurich Agricultural Fair Board meeting was held March 7 With Margaret Deichert chairing the meeting with daughter Marg. A very interesting report was giv- en from the recent convention in Toronto. A workshop will be held in Clinton at the public school on Saturday, March 23 from 9:30-3 p.m. If interested call Margaret at 236-4130. The fair this year will be held in July. Ski Trip The grade eight students of St. Boniface school enjoyed going on a day trip to Chicoppee Ski Club in Kitchener Friday. Bus Trip Everyone enjoyed the trip by bus this past weekend. Doug Erb drove the occupants to Flint and Franken. muth, Michigan. Personals Best wishes for a speedy recov- Dashwood by Bernice Boyle DASHWOOD - The Dashwood W.I. Intemational meeting was held March 5. The roll call was to name a coun- try that starts with the first initial of your name. Members voted to give a dona- tion to the Dashwood Minor Athlet- ic Association. For the next meet- ing we need a slate of officers and a secret pal gift. The president, Katheryne Becker, explained the mono "How impor- tant is a country's flag" and the meaning of the flag's appearance and colour. Following a geography contest, thaw Irish program included the weight of a Blarney Stone, A Green Name quiz, Musical Hats, and Irish Bingo. In conclusion, the members read aloud Slip of the Lip tongue twisters. Personals Verna Becker's family visited her this weekend to help celebrate her 80th birthday which was March 1., The president of the Senior Citi- zens Good Companions, Ruth Stire, t invites all members to attend the pot luck dinner at 12 noon, Mon- day, March 18. It will be followed by an afternoon of bingo. An Allemand, formerly of Dash- wood, passed away Thursday, March 7. The Aliemands were for- mer owners of the Dashwood Lock- ers and Meat Market. Her funeral mass at Precious Blood Mission, Trivia Church, Exeter, was held Monday, March 11, with Father Frank Murphy officiating. Bob Hayter and his brother-in- law Joe Bruce, returned form visit- ing two weeks in Florida. Ken and Linda Genttner, Todd, Terry and Julie spent the weekend in Roseville and Frankenmuth, Michigan. ery to Doreen Denomme, a patient at Victoria Hospital in London. Stacey Jeanne Mathonia, daugh- ter of Ralph and Peggy, was bap- tized at St. Boniface on Sunday. Also baptized were Michael Fraser Lansbergen, son of Tony and Jane, and Aaron Michael Stephen Bed- ard, son of Steve and Shelley. Hubert and Marge Schilbe re- turned home from a month vacation in West Palm Beach. While golf- ing, Hubert drained a hole -in -one at the Delray Beach Golf Club. Ralph and Audrey Smith returned home from five weeks vacation which saw them travel to Tampa and New Orleans. Louis and Cecilia Farwell spent last week visiting relatives in the Niagara Falls arca. ' Renee Sweeney is spending March Break in Kitchener with her sister, Carrie and Dan Eybergen, and nieces Tiffany and Brittany. Nicole Beauchamp is visiting for the week in Pembroke with her grandparents. YFC monthly rally By Vanessa Cook HENSALL - On Saturday, the Youth for Christ held their month- ly rally at Huron Centennial school. Rob Steckle took charge of the meeting as four teams were quizzed on Proverbs 16: 1-16. Verse 16 from this passage says "How much better is wisdom than gold, and understanding than sil- ver." Chris Helmkay entertained with music and was speaker for the eve- ning. Several of the young people gave their testimonies about their time at Winter Retreat. The next rally will be April 6 and the speaker will be Jeff Biejr- veld from Toronto, a missionary elect to Spain. The musical group High Power will perform. Shuffleboard The high five game winners in shuffleboard were John Pepper and Pearl McKnight, each with scores of 408, and Dave Kyle with 346. The high six game winners were Eileen Dowson with 386, Isabel Rogerson with 364 and Annie Reid with 336. Shuffleboard will again be held Tuesday, March 19. Hensall Horticulture Society The Hensall Horticultural Society is having a meeting March 18 at 8 p.m. at the Hensall United Church. It will be new members night and everyone is invited to bring a gift. TOWN OF EXETER MUNICIPAL STUDENT Atir AWARENESS PROGRAM Duration: Apr1I 29, 1991 to August 30, 1991 Location: Exeter Municipal Office A university or college student, who is currently enrolled in and will be retuming in September to studies in business, public ad- ministration, economics, political science, law or computer science, is required at the Exeter Municipal Office. Ideally, the candidate will have basic typing and accounting. Computer experience and the ability to communicate with the public are also assets. Please reply with resume by Friday, March 22, 1991 to the un- dersigned. Elizabeth Bell Clerk -Treasurer 406 Main Street, Box 759 Exeter, Ontario NOM 1S0 Hensall skating carnival delights Muppets on ice By Vanessa Cook HENSALL - The Hensall Figure Skating Club presented the Mup- pets on ice Saturday evening. The program opened with the theme from the Muppet Show per- formed by the canfigureskate group of skaters. The youngest members of the club led by Dana Cooper all dressed as chickens skated and did a simple dance number. We all know Miss Piggy loves Kermit. Kermit would have had a hard time choosing which one of the four little Miss Piggy's that skated would be his Miss Piggy. What happens when there are five cookie Monsters and only two cookies? No more cookies of course. This small group performed to Cookie Monsters favorite song "C is for Cookie". Stacey Reid, an amateur coach from the Clinton Figure Skating Club performed a solo. 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Coaches Jody Merner and Stacey Reid joined by Katie Rathwell, Leann Consitt, Kari Taylor, Dana Cooper, and Melissa Masse calling themselves The Rainbow Connec- tion skated to Kermit's song about :• rainbows. They were dressed in rainbow colors and carried rainbow streamers which added that extra special touch to their performance. Skating solos were performed by Dana Cooper, Melissa Masse, Katie Rathwell, Dawn Corbett, Tara In- gram and Jody Merrier. This tribute to Jim Henson couldn't have been any better. Jim Henson, creator of the Muppets, would have been proud. Don't let April get to you. H&R Block provides you with all the help' you need so you can meet the income tax filing deadline! H&R BLOCK Canada's Tax Team. Put us to work for you! 476 Main St. South, Exeter Devon Building 235-1153 9:00 to 6:00, Mon. to Fri. 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