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Home My WebLink AboutTimes Advocate, 1991-07-24, Page 9COMMIJNIJTY Times -Advocate, July 24, 1991 ANN i Five entries for the Zurich Fair Ambassador contest The Zurich Fair Queen contest is no more. Ambassador is the name of the game due to new CNE rules, but thus far the con- test is much the same. Friday evening one of these young ladies will be crowned as the Zurich Fair Ambassador and will represent the fair at the 1992 CNE. Final judging will take place Fri- day evening after the Fair's open- ing ceremonies, with the crown- ing expected at around 11 p.m. Patti -Ann Dickert, 17 sponsor: Zurich Optimists Joelle Beaver, 18 sponsor: Huron Ridge Flowers Dwana Foreman, 17 sponsor: Erb's Country Kitchen Aimee Gelinas, 17 sponsor: Seyler's Foodland Christa Keller, 18 sponsor: Parker&Parker Drainage 36th Annual Institute Rally By Muriel Lewis (RANTON - About 100 ladies from Middlesex County attended the 36th annual Institute rally held at the Appin Park Pavilion on Tues- day, hosted by the Middlesex West district with the theme "on the Jour- ney take Joy". The Middlesex County W.I. 4-11 Scholarship was won by Susan Wardell of RR 1, Ailsa Craig and the runner-up was Marianne Ladell, RR 2, Ildcrton. The Dorothy Futch- er Ontario W.I. Scholarship was awarded to Janyce McGregor, RR 6, Strathroy. Attending the Rally from Gran- ton W.I. were Nora Wisscl, Flor- ence McRobert, Muriel Lewis, Olive P. Hodgins, Florence Riddell, Elsie Dann, and Florence Bryan. At the Granton United Church on Sunday, Pastor Normalic Voekes message was Part 3 in the series about David the man, based on the readings from 2nd Samuel 12 and Epheslans 3. The vacation Bible school is be- ing held at the church July 29 to August 2. No regular services are being held at the St. Thomas' Anglican Church during July. Services re- sume again on August 4, at 11 a.m. Personals Janine and Ken French, Philip Hodgins, Estee ' and Andre Ran - court, Allison Wheeler and Lisa • Cachman, all from Granton, en- joyed the week at Forest Cliff Camp near Forest. Several from the Granton area attended the annual chicken barbe- cue at Brown's Church near Medi- na on Thursday, and were pleased to meet Rev and Mrs. Ellwood Morden, former Granton UC min- ister, presently of Hamilton. Dashwood by Bernice Boyle DASHWOOD - Doug and Kathy Mcisaac, formerly of Dashwood held their annual Stonehaven reun- ion Saturday. Ten couples from Dashwood were invited for the weekend to attend their reunion and open house. Their hobby farm is located on Highway #3 west of Tillsonburg. Doug has renovated the large stone house and Kathy has tasteful) dec- orated each room to compliment the character of the old home. Monday, Bernice Boyle attended the funeral of her late uncle, Victor Hugo Smith in Wyoming. His twin r} brother Oscar still lives on the Cen- tury Farm homestead near Wyo- ming. On August 4 they would have celebrated together their 92 birthday. Saturday, Joe and Marilyn Zim- mer attended the 25th anniversary of Bill and Barbara Landrey at their cottage near Tumbulls Grove. Joe i was thetbest man at their wedding. Wayne, Barb and Aimee Gibson of Lucan held a family reunion at their home on Sunday, for 50 mem- bers of the Gibson family. They also celebrated Leo Gibsoons 75th birthday. Page 9 127th annual Zurich Fair opens with fun for everyone By Carmel Sweeney ZURICH - Friday evening at 7:45 p.m. the 127th annual Zurich Fair will officially open at the community centre auditorium. Comic juggler Craig Douglas promises to bring the best in fami- ly entertainment. His acts include juggling bowling balls, knives and torches, all while atop his six-foot unicycle. The comedian began performing in 1984 at clubs and festivals, and has since performed at Yuk Yuk's, Hamilton Ti -cat games, in the Skydome and at the CNE. Douglas will interrupt his perfor- mance to introduce the fair queen contestants, and there will also be a Prince and Princess contest for children between the ages of 4-6. Mozart's Melody Makers will kick the dance off at 9:30 p.m. on the ice surface and advance tickets are on sale for $5, $6 at the door. You may contact Heather Klopp at 236- 4291 for tickets, or any fair board member. Several draws will also. be made throughout the evening until the queen is announced. The parade will begin on Satur- day at 12:30 p.m., with this year's theme being Our Precious Envi- ronment, followed by the baby show at 2 p.m. Sunday features the mid-westem horse show at 12 noon, and the Knights of Columbus spaghetti dinner which will take place in the community centre from 3-7 p.m. Tickets will be available at the door or ih advance at $5 for adults, and $2.50 for children under 12. Phone Mozart Gelinas at 236-4981 for more details. Other events taking place include games for kids, a midway, pony rides, and face painting, and don't forget to support the 4-H club by watching the sheep -shearing. Evening of song Everyone is invited to an evening of word and song at the Zion Lu- theran Church in Dashwood on Sat- urday, August 10 at 7:30. A 50 - voice choir from Rochester, New York will entertain. Blue Water auxiliary Members of the Rest Home Aux- iliary are reminded of their next meeting Tuesday, August 6, at 7 p.m. in the auditorium. Each group Golden Glimpses ZURICH - Despite the intense heat and humidity which' we have • been experiencing, residents are still managing to participate in the activities planned for them. On Monday some of our resi- dents were guests at the home of Elva Metcalf for afternoon tea. Joint hostesses were ladies of the Bayfield Anglican Church. Resi- dents enjoyed a very pleasant after- noon and delicious refreshments. A mouth-watering meal of green beans straight from the garden of Aleida Hendrik was thoroughly en- joyed by the residents. They extend their thanks. The July birthday party was host- ed _by.the .Ladies of Hens&Presby-_ terian church on Wednesday eve- ning. An enjoyable musical program was presented followed by refreshments. Residents having birthdays during the month of July are: Henry Becker, Myrtle Deitz, Eileen Gemeinhardt, Edna John- ston, Lorne McBride, Elaine Mern- er, Lydia Regier and Oriole West- lake. On behalf of the Cleft Plate Asso- ciation and the staff of the home, we thank all who donated bakitig and made cash donations, as well as to those who attended the sale. The winner of the $20. gift certifi- cate from Denny's Drive-in was Martha Ducharme. Helen Geiger won the beautiful cake and Nancy Lovie, the hand knit sweater. Bingo was played on Friday eve- ning, followed by refreshments. Tickets are on sale here or from any member of the Ladies Auxil- iary for the beautiful Dresden plate quilt. The draw will be made on August 24 at he Bean Festival. Now OPEN Exeter Nursery & Landscaping 215 Pickard Rd., Exeter Phone 235-3383 Mon. - Fri. 9 a.m. - 9 p.m. Sat. 9 a.m. - 6 p.m. Sunday 12 noon - 4 p.m. Located beside MTS Farm Supply and Charterway Buses is to prepare something for the pro- gram. Bingo The lucky winner of $1,000 at the bingo Thursday was Pauline Miller of Zurich. The mystery prize worth $300 went to Anita Faber of Kip - pen. Pastor returns It's nice to see the Kuepfers are back in town until the end gust. Pastor CIa (• , wi e Amy and daughter Joy have been in South Carolina for the past three months, doing volunteer work with Habitat for Humanity. They have been building low income housing, and currently Pastor Clayton is working at a branch of that project located in Kitchener. The family will be leaving for a year's work in Virginia next month. Personals Congratulations to Louis and Catherine Masse on the arrival of their grandson, Travis Louis Jaques, son of Joanne and Steve. May we offer our sincere sympa- thy to the family of the late Allan Becker who passed away July 20. A joint baby shower was held Wednesday for Patti Groot and Carol Deichert at the Blue Water Rest Home by their co-workers. Several people from Zurich at- tended a bridal shower for Mary Catherine Memer, held in Komoka at the home of her sister, Patty Gray. Welcome to town Debbie Jeffrey, who recently moved into the Thiel apartments. Fresh Honey Honey Honey Mon. -Sot. 9 - 5:30 Closed Sunda erg xiewriatS g4 betwee Hwy • =,utrtch Hen 49'1! • ANNUAL SUMMER CLEARANCE Huge Selection Of One and Two -Piece Styles Junior, Biases, Women's Sizes From 5 To 44 V V A 4 Entire Stock of 1991 Brand Name Fashion Suits At Great Savings! Summer Beachwear, Sportswear And Accessories At Drastically Reduced Prices! * SHOP EARLY FOR BEST SELECTION * ALL SALES FINAL SALE STARTS FRIDAY, JULY 26 -10 A.M. SHARP the sun shop 83 MAIN ST.. • GRAND BEND • 238-2511 OPEN 7 DAYS A WEEK FROM 10:00 AM TO 9:00 PM