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HomeMy WebLinkAboutTimes Advocate, 1994-03-16, Page 8Page 8 Times -Advocate, March 18, 1994 ('()A,fA41 jpjr1iy Public speaking ►vl illi ei',s The Exeter Legion held its first public speaking contest two weeks ago. Legion president Greg Pfaff (left) stands with junior runner up Erin Robilliard of Exeter Public School, junior win- ner Karen Passmore of Usborne, storytelling winner Jenny Grimminck of Usborne, senior win- ner Michael Hodgins of Exeter, and senior runner up Sherry Cassell of Usbome. Progressive euchreparty planned By Carmel Sweeney ZURICH - The Zurich Golden Agers are sponsoring a Progressive euchre party at the Hay township hall on March 21 at 7:30 p.m. Admission at the door is $2.(X) which includes lunch. Everyone welcome. Baseball registration Baseball registration will be held March 17 at the Zurich Community Centre from 6:30 p.m. to 8:00 with a wide range of teams to choose from. If you're not able to sign up that night, phone Sylvia Smale at 262- 2410 as soon as possible. Coaches and helpers are needed for all teams. Volleyball tournament Twenty-four teams took part in a volleyball tourna- ment over the weekend at the arena and St. Boniface School gym. The 'A' championship went to the team of Kevin Masse; 'B' champs were thc team of Randy Geoffrey and the 'C' champs were Corey Gingerich's team. Agriculture Society meeting The Agriculture Society recently held their March meeting at the township hall with president Lloyd Ot- terhein chairing the business. A report was given by Margaret Deichert on the con- vention she attended in Toronto in February at the Royal York Hotel, along with husband Claire and last year's ambassador Kendra Fenwick. Plans are well underway for the upcoming '94 Zu- rich Fair that will be held on July 22-24. CBC program Mark your calendars for March 30 to watch the CBC T.V. program "Man Alive" at 7:30 p.m. as it will fea- ture Jesu Ashram in India with Bro. Bob Mittleholtz, a Zurich native, and Sister Ivana with a preview of the work they do with poor, sick and dying people. K of C St. Boniface K of C council iietu iiieu annuai uic:ei- ing in the parish hall March 9. Guest speaker was brother Brian McCabe on the topic of insurance. Financial secretary for the past nine years Bro. Harry Pennings has turned his job over to Bill Brand. The annual free throw basketball competition was held recently in Clinton for school kids. Congratula- tions to Brad Brown of the public school for being a winner. The Knights are planning for their annual Monte Carlo Night at the arena on April 8. All members arc invited to an intercouncil meeting with Seaforth on March 17 being held in St. Columhan . at 8:30 p.m. Skating carnival Zurich and area's figure skating carnival begins at 2 p.m., March 20 at the arena. The theme is "The Sounds of Music". Guest skater is pro Kathy Merrier. Admission at the door is $4.00 for adults and students ages 12 and under $1.00, preschoolers free. Easter egg hunt The Zurich Optimist Club are busy getting things ready for the second annual Easter egg hunt at the park April 2 beginning at 10:00 a.m. Mother's Time The next mother's time support group will be held on March 30 at St. Boniface parish hall beginning at 9:15 a.m. to 11:15 a.m. Special speaker will be Debbie Stewart, a public health nurse, with her topic on Diets and Disorders. Everyone welcome. Cost $3.00 per ses- sion with babysitting available. CWL St. Boniface C.W.L. held a meeting March 8. It was reported that nine ladies attended the recent retreat day held by Mt. Carmel C.W.L. Nominations and elections were conducted with the new slate of officers for the next two years being: Past president Audrey Smith, President Mary Regier, President elect Joan Regier, vice president Coby Van- deBoomen, recording secretary Cecelia Smith, corre- sponding secretary Cannel Sweeney, and treasurer De- nise Meidinger. Installation will be held on 'April 19 with Mass at 6:00 p.m. followed by a catered dinner in the parish hall. Zurich Women's Institute The Zurich Women's Institute held their annual quilting day in the Hay Township hall. Four crib quilts were almost completed. Some are to he taken to the Children's Hospital of Western Onta- rio. A potluck dinner was enjoyed by all. Personals Congratulations to Peter and Lee -Ann Overholt on the birth of their first baby, a little girl, Mallory, March 5, the I8th grandchild lot Willy and Martha Overholt of Zurich. Happy birthday wishes go out to Sharon Silverstein on March 15. The community welcomes to town Ray and Janice Hartman and family from RR #3 Zurich, who have moved into the former convent (house) on Mary St., while their son Tom Hartman and family have taken ,__ V YII UIG farm. Also, Charlie and Barb Jeffrey and two children have taken up residence on John St. in Zurich. Sympathy of thc community is extended to the fami- ly and relatives of the late Doris Meyer, a resident of the Spruce Villa Apartments, who passed away last week. Her funeral Mass will be held at St. Boniface Church on March 19 at 10:30 a.m. by Fr. Wronski. Congratulations to Fr. Matthias Wronski, pastor of St. Boniface Parish as he celebrated his 27th year in the priesthood last week. Ray and. Nadine Chong of Windsor spent Saturday and Sunday visiting with her parents Gord and Cecilia Smith of Zurich and his parents in Exeter. Best wishes for a speedy recovery are extended to Alfred Denommc and Patty Bedard who are patients in the hospital. Victor and Irene Hartman returned home on the weekend after spending a two-week vacation in Cuba. Anyone interested in attending the Catholic Rural Life Conference meeting in London at the Diocesan Centre on March 16 at 7:00 p.m. may phone Clare and Mary Faye Regier at 236-4139 if they need a ride. Anyone having news to report for next week can please send it to the Times -Advocate by noon on Mon- day as I will not be having a column duc to going away for two weeks holiday. Mt. Carmel CWL holds meeting By D. Hardy MT. CARMEL - Thirteen mem- bers were present at the March meeting of thc Mt. Carmel CWL. C. Revington opened the meeting with members reciting a prayer. Minutes and the treasurer's report were adopted as read. New business included informa- tion regarding the April 26-27 CWL convention to be held at thc London Convention Centre. At least two members will represent the Mi. Carmel council as dele- gates. Anyone wishing to attend the banquet and fun night (April 27) is to contact Jean Fleming by March 20. It was decided that elections will be moved up from April 1995 to February 1995. This year's are asked to be in soon. The focus for CWL councils for 1994-95 is Love. Petitions were handed out regard- ing serial killer trading cards for members ip get signatures. The group was also informed that as a church group they can no longer di- rectfunds raised through the sale of quilt tickets, bingos, etc (any- thing considered lottery) to anyone )c outside of Ontario eg. third world oppose government policy cg. Pro - countries or to any groups which life! PUBLIC NOTICE Heavy Equipment Registration The Ministry of Natural Resources is inviting owners to register their heavy equipment for hire or rent at Pinery and Ipperwash Provincial Parks from April 1, 1994 to March 31, 1995. Registration forms may be obtained from: Ministry of Natural Resources Pinery Provincial Park R.R. 82 Grand Bend ON NOM 1T0 Tel.: (619) 243-2220 For more Information, please contact Ken Armstrong at the above address. Registration forms are avallable.Monday to Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. All registration forms must be returned by 1:30 p.m. on Wednesday, March 30, 1994 to be eligible for this program. © Ontario Your Views Letters to the editor Public, or public works? "Let us proceed with residential and commercial growth and the social "frills" will eventually follow." Dear Editor: Adrian Harte, a comedian? I had never detected a sense of humour. His colurnn of 'March 9 should have been an "April Fool" column! He suggests an art gallery, museum, indoor public pool and expanded library as his future tourist at- tractions for Exeter. Exeter's only tourist attractions now are ironwood Golf Club, excellent automobile and farm equip- ment dealerships and the Rec Centre for hockey, ball, soccer etc. tournaments. If all these new tourists arrived, they could enjoy the hospitality of our fine "hotel -motel facilities"? and dine on donuts and fast food. It is only 30 minutes to the London Aquatic Cen- tre, London Art Gallery, Indian Museum and the Stratford Shakespearean Festival. All losers! Let us proceed with residential and commercial growth and the social "frills" will eventually follow. Ron Wessman Dining for Seniors EXETER - The Exeter Dining for Seniors celebrated February as Val- entine's Month. Tammy Antaya hosted the Dining programmes. Keyboard players for February were: Jean Hodgert, Josie Ryck- man, and Maxine Sereda. Draw prizes were won by Harold Beaver, Kay Green, Marion Dou- gall, Vi Tinney, Marjorie Dyckman and Doris Edwards. February I - Two poems were ready by Ruth Brock, "Next Year on the Farm" and "Older Delin- quents". A sing -song was led by Grant Mills and Pat Skinner. February 8 - Children from Tod- dler's Inn Nursery School enter- tained with song and recitations and thoroughly delighted the sen- iors. They even presented each sen- ior with a homemade cookie. Don't forget the hugs and kisses that carne along with the treats. February 15 - Mary Neil present- ed a display of antique postcards, pictures and articles of interest. How about a one cent postage stamp away back when? Neil also talked of several interesting events of yesteryears. February 22 - Gail Mason, Eileen and Lloyd McLinchey, Kay McIn- tosh and Jim Brand entertained with -their special musical and sing- ing entertainment. They always come with smiling faces, words of wisdom, and happy thoughts. Numbers In the TA Phone Book for Dlnney Fumlture and Dlnney Funeral Service were transposed The correct numbers are: Dinney Fumlture 235-0173 INOTICE Dlnney Funeral Service .�� 235-3500 icy P ES "Set" to your Specifications FLYERS RESUMES PROGRAMS • ;Z BROCHURES BOOKLETS VARNA - The Stanley Township Rec Committee are planning their annual canoe rally for April 10 with registration at 12 noon until 1 p.m. They will be asking for donations for prizes. Baseball registration is planned rfor Saturday, April 2 and A104 'from4' t0 a.m. until 12 noon agile Stanley Complex. The Teen Set Youth Group will meet Sunday, March 20 at 7:30 p.m. in the Varna Church base- ment. March 31, Maundy Thursday will he celebrated during the morning bible study at 10 a.m. in Varna. The Huron Perth Presbytery Pas- toral Oversite Committee will be visiting the Varna Goshen Pastoral Charge on Tuesday, April 5 at the Varna church at 7:30 p.m. It will be an open meeting to discuss the val- uable opportunity to affirm the life and work of the Pastoral Charge. Y A `. AND MORE! For more information please phone Deb Lord at 424 MAIN ST. EXETER • 23551331 L at would you do if you won? rg4A94.44.e. eite, Tteedcroi, And remember... Say yes to A ENCORE i,