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HomeMy WebLinkAboutTimes Advocate, 1992-02-19, Page 21• Tlmp-Advotal s, February 19,1192 Page 21 Heritage Days Amon Hesse gives his rendition of Yellow Submarine during .Heritage Days at,Stephen • Central School on Monday. This . act was part of the routine put on by the grade five class. f to 00(1 6c1 ` [111111(.r i!"';, e o(1, . - .r tCl ,any your )(It)V thine; u 11()1 .1e.r hared aid hdd'> you lhal`�) a v(i.ry (loud sill i �;���;'. ► OUr ' I -. y wail ' r;y y 5ummqood,f it;c� B4sphen Grant (left) sings along as Krista Dearing and Jamie Becker attempt to spur the audience in a sing song with the help of a cue card. The demonstration was part of the grade four contribution to the Heritage Days assembly held Monday et Stephen Central School. Dining for Seniors hold Valentine's meeting ZURICH - An •excellent attendance of diners met Wednesday at the community centre. Tammy Antaya welcomed all and gave a reading a legend of the Valentine. Gerrie Fleischauer read a Valentine Poem, My Heart is yours on Vakntine's Day. Entertainment was provided by Lloyd Ouerbein on guitar, Max Ducharme on violin, and Jullieue Denomme who will be 90 in April, playing the piano. Their toe -tapping music was thoroughly enjoyed by all. Denomme was also joined by her family, around the piano, singing songs. Five tables of Solo and Euchre were enjoyed. Faith Tabernacle news CENTRALIA - On Friday eve - February 14, the Secret Sis- ters of Faith Tabernacle, hosted their annual `Family Crokinole tournament" at the Centralia Com - Masi Cesare. Winning the mast ! for the men was Pastor Bob w. least games: Ribble Mot - am, moat foe the ladies: Bonnie Ohre, least; Tandny Grohs% pasesisg•mystery box: Joyce May- ers. candy guessing: Bill Graham Sr. • Saturday evening the youth Group saNyed Akillialig hosted. by Youth for Christ at the Zurich Are- na. After skating, Pastor Kevin Rut- kdge spoke to the youth Woeg with music provided by local talent. On Sunday morning the children of Faith Tabernacle Sunday School were visited by Charity Chip 'n Dil- igent DMB, the loveable chipmunks. The Chip'n Date Scripture Rangers null be joining the Sunday School at the Hamill Arena, Friday, Feb - n y2Bst 7;30 for an hour of skat- ing: Bveryone is welcome for this family night of skating. • ueensway News HENSALL - Qtrseasway resi- dents benefited front a lively Bingo sesalon Monday afentobn with die trusty Kippen UCW providing as - anima and prizes. Rev. Phillips of the Varna - Goshen United Churches led wor- ship service Tuesday afternoon with Floyd McAsh as • keyboard player. Residents are singing _hymns -to -the -accompaniment -of or- gan, flute; accordion, or whatever they fancy and are really enjoying their new keyboard. Thursday, the creative juices were flowing as residents gathered for Valentine making in the activity room. There were countless verses composed, many beginning with that old standby, Roses are red, vio- lets are blue. Regular voluinsers Dong Insley and Joyce Pepper entertained resi- dents on keyboard, guitar ad piano for the Valentine's party Iriday -af- ternoon. Everyone enjoyed their af- ternoon of music, dancing and also the preview of the program resi- dents have prepared for the Volun- teer Appreciation party. This was a good -opportunity -for -the-residents to practise in front of an audience. They are looking forward to enter- taining at the Volunteer Apprecia- tion party. Coming events: February 20, 2 p.m., Volunteer Appreciation Party; February 27, 7 p.m., Birthday Party with entertainment by Jack Sim- mons and The Swingin Seniors. .UCW make Valentines AJ SA CRAIG - The Ailsa Craig United Church -Women put -their creative abilities to work when they met for the February meeting at Marg Tweddle's home. Mary Scafe who was in charge of the meeting provided scissors, paste and paper and each lady created a valentine to take home for someone special. Sylvia Thirl- wall had everyone using brain power to think up the names, of towns and villages to answer the questions in her place name con- test. In the worship service on love and friendship, Scafe pointed out that the only way to have a friend is to be one. Each 'Orson was asked to tell about some act of love that had been an influence on her life. Marg Tweddle, the president, presided for the business meeting. Gertrude Rosser and the Communi- ty Outreach group are planning to give a flower -to the sick and shut- ins on Valentines Day. Tena Stokes has several more quilts to be quilt- ed and would welcome new quil- ters. Mary Sutherland reported that the group's carrot pudding project had been successful and that there are still a few puddings left to sell. The president urged everyone t6 attend the World Day of Prayer Service on March 6 in the Auditori- um at Craigholme. The U.C.W. will not meet again until April 14. 'It was decided to withdraw the March meetings the women will be busy preparing for the Annual Roast Beef Dinner on Thursday, March 19. During the social time Mary Scafe served a lunch of sandwiches and tea. Catholic Women's League Catholic Weasels Leake Sy Resew Walker GRAND BEND - Eighteen members of the Catholic Women's League of lmmactdate Heart of Mary Council met on Tuesday at the Alhambra Hall. The modal; opened with a spiritual reading by An- nie Vandenbygaert, and was chaired by president Cathy Vrolyk. Christian Family Life Convener Lia Vandenberk reporter) that $268 was collected from the sale of Aro Life articles in December, and a check for that amount was sent to Lambton Right to .Life. Communications and Public Relations convener Roberta Walker gave a report of the Challenging Learning Needs Awaroness Work- shop she had helped to organize for local children, for Winter Car- nival. Our CWL is to detiverivteats on Wheels form March 2 to March - 30, organized by Tillie Van Leeuwen, Only five seniors are present- ly receiving meals. About 13 members are expected to attend the Deanery Fun Night on Wednesday in Goderich. A bus has been chartered for the use of all area councils. Work will begin soon on the quilt fora summer fund raiser. It was decided to purchase a doll and a dried flower arrangement as second and third prizes. The raffle will be held on Sunday, August 30, after 11 am. Mass and tickets will be printed 10 to a book, $1 each. Members signed a card circulated at the meeting to be sent to Jack and Wilma Smeekens who will be celebrating their 40th Wedding Anniversary while down in Florida. Members are asked to attend World Day of Prayer services to be held at Calvary United Church in Dashwood on Friday, March 6 at 2 p.m. Plans were made to hold a pancake breakfast for the parisn on March 29, the fourth Sunday of Lent, after 9 a.m. and 11 a.m. Mass- es. A small fee will be charged. The next Diocesan Convention will be held in Sarnia from Tuesday, April 28 to Wednesday evening, April 29, closing with a banquet. Bishop John Sherlock will be guest speaker for the event, to be hosted at the Canterbury Inn. Several invitations were received from the Sacred Heart CWL council in Parkhill: 1) To their second annual Euchre Party on Thursday, February 27 at the Leisure Club in Parkhill, at 7:30 p.m. RSVP to Lucy, 294-6413; 2) St. Patrick's Day, March 17 to a Mass at 6 p.m., followed by a supper and a guest speaker, RSVP to Joanne, 294-6741; 3) To their second annual Bowling Event at B&D Lanes in Strathroy on Wednesday, April 15 at 1 p.m., $5 per person. Please RSVP to Lucy 294-6413. Corresponding Secretary Josie Britton, who is the Guides leader for Grand Bend, gave an update on the Religion in Life Badges that area boys and girls are earning in the Scout/Guide program. About 20 youngsters are attending four sessions held by Father Paul Beck and Rev. Colin Stover, and will be presented with their badges at the special United Church Service on February 16. The Catholic young- sters will receive their badges next Sunday, and four Lutheran chil- dren are working with their minister for theirs. Due to schedule con- flicts, Josie Britton had to resign as corresponding secretary: Annie Grootjens will take her place. Rec director, manager get high marks - EXETER - The recreation di- rector and the facilities manager of the South Huron Recreation Centre have been given a "thumbs up" following their year end evaluation. Thursday night at the centre's board meeting, Lynne Farquhar and Cam Stewardson heard `.praises. from chainnan.Mike.Sol- dan and past chairman Dave Ur - lin. • "We have two 10 -year vete- rans here who know the building and know what's happening,' said Soldan. Stewardson recently received written praises from a touring group from St. Thomas who vis- ited the rec centre. Soldan pointed out that ten years ago, it was the board mak- ing all the major decisions and now, the staff has more imput on such matters as budgeting. "I think there is a lot of good things that will come out of this board in the next two years," said Soldan. He said he liked the idea of the rec staff having an open- door policy. The rec board has been asked to keep their budget to a zero percent increase this year and Soldan said the rec centre's aim is nit to make a profit but to provide recreation. If there isn't recreation, kids get in trouble." • In other news from the rec board meeting, plans are being made for a Canada Day celebra- tion which will be hosted by the rec centre and the Exeter branch of the Royal Canadian Legion. • Ice rentals will be increasing by five percent in September. Prime time will go from 569.50 to 572.75 while non -prime time, midnight to 4 p.m. will go from 535 to 536.75. • St. Marys Minor Hockey As- sociation has put in a request for, six hours of ice time for next fall. The rec board said they will discuss the possibility of renting non -prime hours. • Urlin said the board has to start going after business instead of waiting for business to come to them. He suggested a divider being put in the community hall. • Under capital projects for the upcoming year, Ken Oke had a list of three ich included fenc- ing for the wn bowling greens, buying : • r t end loader and pure • heaters. Of • • it :was decided not -to pursue 'the fencing the entire greens but maybe putting up about 5500 in fencing for a por- tion of the area. "Times are tough, if,t1(ey Want to put up a fence they (bowling club) can do it," said Urlin. "I've checked with the police and there are no complaints." • Other capital projects being considered in the future are pav- ing the tennis courts and repair- ing the arena roof which could cost up to 540,000 • New energy efficient lights have been installed in the com- munity centre and Stewardson estimates a savings of 510,000 per year. Cub Kar Rally upcoming By Vanessa Cook HENSALL - February 20, at the United 'Church, there will be a Par- ent and Son Banquet. Scott Murray has joined as a leader for Scouts and Liz McAus- Ian has been invested as a Beaver leader. - Caourittee reports Hensen Beavers had a five senses night, snow art and painting night. The Beavers are saving stamps for the CMB. The Cubs went on an ob- stacle course using their compasses while doing star and badge work. They will be attending the Kub Kar Rally in Lucan in March. The Scouts combined with Ven- tures and made 5 130 selling 50/50 tickets at the Kinsmen hockey tour- nament. They are doing badge work, planning a campout and bot- tle drive. • Next meeting will be March 5, at 8:15 p.mi. at Hawaii Public School. The Three Links Seniors of Hen- sall met last Wednesday with seven members present. Irene read a poem "Old Memories". Vera Smale and Dorothy Brintnell were charge of euchre and lunch. Winners of tee .cards were: Mar Cole, Hilda Payne, Mary Broadf and Evelyn McBeath. Lone Hands - Pearl Taylor. The next card party will be Feb- ruary 25 at 8 p.m. Lunch is provid- ed. Luca and area students fared very well in the recent Royal Canadian Legion poster and poem contests for Zone. r4-5. In front from the left are first prize winners Shannon Pettyplece, Sarah Jinimez, Paula = Malin and second place finishers Marla Barker and Rose Damen. Back, left, Lucan L - ion or; : nizer Tin? Carter, Amanda Liley, Branch president Carl Rummell and Ja min O'Shea, Drop in action EXETER - Amid much merri- . ment a growing group of Exeter residents are learning to carpet bowl at the Lion's Club Youth Cen- tre. Every Thursday morning shortly after 9 a.m. carpets are unrolled, bowls are assembled and anyone wishing to learn the sport is given a short instruction session and rolls a few bowls. By 10 a.m. teams are drawn and a game is in progress. Pete McFalls and team members Gloria McFalls, Helen Hindle and Helen Roberts scored a one point victory over Roy Smith and team Leona Hem, Phil Hem, and Ed Roberts. However Roy and his team - Len McNaughton, Nelson Squire, and Helen Hindle came back to defeat Pete and team mem- bers Bea Ballantyne, Phil Hem and Muriel Marshall by a score of 8-7. In the non bias bowl competitions Wilma Davis and Muriel Marshall were winners over Len McNaugh- ton and Bea Ballantyne in the first game while Marshall Dearing and Leona Hem won over Wilma Davis and Gloria McFalls in the second game Over in the North Hall a keen game of dans was taking place be- tween Marion Frayne and Doris Edwards. By 11 a.m. several had gathered for Tai Chi exercises con- ducted by Charles Mountford. At 11:30 we all gathered in the North Hall for coffee and since it was Valentines Day we had good- ies as well. Marjorie Johns took over at 1 p.m. to demonstrate flow- er arranging. Cards, games and crockinole are available at all times - do join us at the Lions Club Youth Centre any Thursday. GpIden Agers meet ZURICH - The Zurich Golden Agers met Monday afternoon with 24 in attendance including visitors Anna Keys and Margaret Elliott: Ile hall was decorated in a Valen- tine 'theme. Vice-president Cecelia Farwell opened the meeting and secretary Ina Noeb and treasurer Gruen McKcikr gave their reports. Card Secretary Eileen Consiti reported sending out one get well card. Happy Birthday was sung by Luella Willett and Lee Regier. Ce- celia Farwell read a poem Why do I Walk. The quilt donated by Freida McAdams is being quilted at the present time in the Seniors' room. Everyone joined in saying the' Seniors' Payer.. tyary Jacobi con- ducted a Valentine Love contest. Eileen Consist read a poem on Love. Guest speaker Anna Keys spoke of her interesting trip abe and her husband enjoyed. for five weeks last summer. 1