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Home My WebLink AboutTimes Advocate, 1997-02-12, Page 9CQMIVI (]1V7T'Y Draw winner announced in Zurich Robert Becker won tickets to the Grand Theatre. By Carmel Sweeney Zurich correspondent ZURICH - Robert A. Becker of Grand Bend was the winner of the February draw of the Chamber of Commerce. He won a weekend for two and tickets to the Grand Thea- tre plus $50 spending money.. The next draw will be 'on March 1 to Deerhurst Resort in Huntsville. A progressive •euchre party held by the Golden Agers at'the Town- ship Hall on January 27 'had eight tables in play. Winners of the pink cards were: Marie Gelinas Sr, Zurich and Gla- dys Peck, Varna. Winners of the white cards were: Emil Becker, Dashwood and Marie Cyr, Zurich. Lone hands were a tie between Mo- zart Gelinas Sr., Zurich and Isabel Rogerson, Hensall. ' Lucky draws were won by Philis Deichert, Catherine Becker, Dash-. wood, Mozart Gelinas Sr. and Ross McDonald, Varna. The next card party will be held at the hall on February 24 at 7:30 . p.m. The Canadian Foodgrains, Banka is having a roast beef luncheon at the United Church in Hensall on February. 27 from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Tickets are available. for $6 per person.from Drysdale Appli- ance in Hensall, 262-2728 or from Ian McAllister,. 236-4034, RR. 1 Zurich. ' . - The Grand Bend Winter Carnival - fashion show was held at the Le- gion last Friday night with standing room only left in the hall. Master of ceremonies was Dave Sheppard ' who officially opened the l 6th an- nual Carnival along with mascot` - Ben Guin. - February is Heart and Stroke • Month. Volunteer canvassers are needed in the village of Zurich. if you can help phone -Captain Cyn- thia Strickland at 236-7114 ,as soon as possible. The next Chamber of Commerce meeting will be held at the Domin- ion Tavern on February ' 18 with dinner at 7 p.m. - The Girl's Club met at the Men- nonite Church last Thursday eve- ning • and made some Valentine crafts, candles and cookies. The St. Boniface Youth Group met the same night. Some went bowling at the Town •and Country Lanes and others went to the Parish ' Hall to hear Sister Susan speak on • vocations. • The Lions Club will be having a ` dinner/meeting.at the Dominion Tavern tonightFebruary 12 at 7 p.m. . All Lions and guests are wel-' come to plan their upcoming Elimi- nation Draw and fun night on March 7, at the Zurich Community Centre. Tickets are available at $10 each from Lion Club members, President Louis Willert or at J&L Variety Store. This includes all the beef burgers you can eat. Draws start at 7 p.m. On February 26, St. Boniface School Council are having an open meeting in the gym at 7:30 p.m. All parents are welcome to attend. St. Boniface Parish will be hav- ing a bake sale to raise money for Bro. Bob Mittleholtz in India after all Masses on February 15 and 16.., A donation box will be available if you are too busy -to bake. A pancake supper was held at Si Peter's Lutheran Church Hall on Tuesday evening as Ash Wednes- day and the beginning of Lent starts February 12. The Golden Agers held their Feb- ruary meeting on February 10 at 2 p.m. "in the Township Hall. The next card party will be held on Feb- ruary 24 at 7:30 p.ni. The Hay Days '96 Committee are hosting a wind-up party at the Zurich' Community Centre. on April 18 at 9 p.m. to'thank those volun- teers who helped- throughout last year's celebration. .To attend, this dance -and luncheon, contact your committee chairperson before Panther Profile By Bill Kline • The Valentine semi -formal is tomorrow night. It is called "Smoo- chit' Pamplemousse" for some strange reason. It starts -at 7:30 p.m. . and rusts until 11 p.m. -so the grade 9's can get a goodnights sleep. Tickets aro on sale in the main'foyer at lunch and cost $6 for•singles and $10 for couples. You can't wear shoes into the gym because the. •floor was redone for the basketball and volleyball teams. - Welcome Night takes place tonight: All grade 8 and 9•students-and their parents are encouraged to attend the Welcome Night and Course Selection information evening at the high school for information ses- sions, tours and refreshments. Teachers, councillors, and administra- tors will be happy to answer questions and concerns. Information ses- sions for grade 8's are in the large gym from 7 to 7:30 p.m. while • ' sessions for grade' 9's are in the small gym at the same time. On Monday, the Pep Rally' was held. All school organizations were recogni zed.' • Ryan Parker will try and lead the Midget.Boys Basketball team to their first -win of the season. Their current effort is 0-7 despite strong tcam.efforts. Good luck! The South Huron Recreation Centre will be hosting a National Coaching Certification Program Theory Level I Course this April. The course covers important principals in coaching such as planning, sport safety, skill analysis, growth and development and also helps the coach understand why athletes participate. • This two day course helps prepare the coach to teach skills and design safe, enjoyable and challenging practices. • Course information: •.Saturday, April 5 and Sunday, April 6, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. (both' days); • ' . ' - - • South Huron District High School, Room 77 • $60 fee (includes manual and workbook) • minimum of 15 participants required to proceed • all participants must be 16 ygars of age and over • participants must pre -register and pre -pay at the South Huron Rec- reation Centre office, weekdays 9-12 and 1-5. Until next week...Bill •Kline T`I/111'11/TW7TIIT77''! TIIE CANAdiAN MCI WAS AppROVEd by PARLIAMENT ANd ON FEBRUARY 1 5, 1965 pnoctAIMud by HER MAJESTY TETE QUEEN. IT'S MY 32Nd BIRTHDAY! JUSTFLYITEH! Mil pmjouseof flag makers to the world Flags For All Nations And Occastons Custom made flags, banners and pennants Flag Pole Sales and Installations All sewn on our premises In Forest by Expert Flagmakers 61 King St. E., Forest On 786-6300 Fax 786-2317 1-800-668-3202 Ilk iiidiii►iiiiiiAL, 2ii 1 March 1. Dog tags are soon due in the Vil- lage of Zurich for 1997. Any own- ers with new dogs that aren't on . the list from last year are to call Carmel Sweeney as soon as possi- ble at 236-4702. A dance is being held at the Dashwood Community Centre on Saturday night, February 15 at 9 p.m. It will cost $15 per couple with music by Dr. Darrell. The Zurich Women's Institute will be having a 100th anniversary' meeting and program at the Hay Township Hall on February 19 at 1:30 p.m. to celebrate the begin- ning of the Women's Institute.. Dashwood W.I. will be their guests. All past and present mem- bers are invited to attend. The public school Advisory Council are sponsoring a skate -a- than . at the arena on February 12. for students and their families. Money raised from, the sponsor sheets will go towards the school's . playground restoration project._ ' There will be free popcorn and hot chocolate available. • The Zurich and Area Skating Club is busy getting costumes, mu- sic, and props ready for their up- coming carnival on March 9 at 2 p.m. This year's -theme is -"The Olympic Dream". The Exeter Skat- ing Club will be having their carni- val at the Rec Centre on March 2. Tickets will soon be on sale at the High School in Exeter to see "The Lion King" from February 26-28 and March 1. All seats are advance and cost $5. A Youth Leadership Ministry -weekend was held at Regina Mun- di College in London February 1 and 2 with. seven attending from the area of St. Boniface and St. Pe- ter's Parish, St. Joseph. .. An Auxiliary meeting was; held at the rest home on February 4, be- ginning with a musical program by Max Duchae and his group along rmwith•Lois Hodgins, Crediton calling some square 'dances. Mini Pearl was also on hand. President Martha Risi welcomed the 24 members and three visitors present. A quilt is.set up in the resident's Common Room and everyone is in- vited to come out and work at it. Region (#3) meeting. is being held at the Blue Water Home on April 23. • February 19 is the Birthday Party hosted by the C.W.L. Grand Bend women. Aprons and mitts are needed for the Tuck Shop. The next meeting is On March4. • Personals A surprise 85th birthday party was held for (Lloyd) Ted Klopp on .February 2 with some relatives helping him celebrate. The actual date of his birthday is February 4. Bernadette Denomme recently spent two weeks vacationing in Bradenton, Florida with friends. Rachael Dianne Regier, daughter of Chris and Sandra was baptized on :February 9 at St: Boniface Church by Fr. Wronski along with Madisson Clarissa, daughter of • Darcy and Terri-Vanneste Ken and Arlene Seyler enjoyed a week's vacation recently in Can- cun, Mexico. Happy 13th' birthday wishes go to Megan Gingerich on February 7. Friends helped her celebrate by go- ing to a show and supper in Lon- don. - Happy: birthday 'to Sylvia Nceb on February 10 and to Laurent For- rester on February 3. Irene Hoffman ,-spent a couple weeks in Kitchener helping her daughter Barb and granddaughter Alexis. " A speedy recovery is wished to Josephine Dietrich; Clarence Geot- frey and. Grace Masse,'who are.pa- tients in Exeter Hospital, - Beattie - Geoffrey is , presently spending some time in Huronview. • Marianne and Fred Ducharmc. RR 2 Zurich, had twins born on January 29, a girl, Shawna Marie, and a boy, Lukas Fredrick: . Happy Valentine's -Day on ,Feb • - ruary 14! • . - Times -Advocate, February 12, 1997 Page 9 Have a news tip?' Call the Times -Advocate 1876 NOTICE OF ANNUAL MEETING Established 1876 The 21st Annual Meeting of the Members will be held in the OFFICE BUILDING OF McKILLOP MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY . 91 Main Street South, Seaforth, Ontario on Wednesday, February 26th - to receive and dispose of the 1996 Financial and Auditor's - Reports. . - To elect 3 directors. The retiring directors -are: Alex Townsend, Don McKercher, Lavern Godkin. All are'eligible for re-election. - to transact other business that may property crime before the meeting. - Any person wishing to seek election or re-election as a Director must file'his •intention to stand for election in writing with the Secretar, of the Company at least Seven days In advance of the Annual Meeting. 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