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HomeMy WebLinkAboutTimes Advocate, 1998-04-01, Page 21A bridal shower was held for Dorcas (Dee) Gingerich of Toronto on March 28 at the Zurich Mennonite Church. Dorcas is the daughter of Lewis and Marlene Gingerich, Zurich and fiancee of Lloyd Tate. The couple are plan- ning to be married on May 23 in Toronto.. Jerry and Brenda Rader and two children, and Mary Lou. Erb returned home on Friday after a three week holiday to Florida. They enjoyed a cruise to three islands. John and Marilyn Geiger enjoyed spending the March Break in Florida at St. Augustine where they did some golfing. Unfortunately Mac and Jean Klopp had to cancel their 60th anniversary open house last Sunday due to Mac being in the hospital. He is doing okay now and the cou- ple will celebrate at a later date. • • , Your news( Letters to the editor Re, a point to ponder, Feb. 25, 1998 Let's say to our children; 'You will fear no evil, for I am with you.... Dear Editor: The writer relates a story about Johnny who didn't do as he was asked until the point of 'no re- turn' by a parent. A rehearsal of the previous night- ly routine. Not only Johnny's routine but the poor parents, as well. This is a text book example and unfortunately left open ended. How about this story? Sweetie, it's bed time in five minutes, what type of drink did you want to bring upstairs with you? After five or so minutes, glass of juice in hand, parent goes to get the child. But I would rather stay up for a few minutes, says Sweetie. I know, says parent, but if you do you'll be very tired and have a hard time getting up for school in the morning. Hand in hand both go upstairs, to read a story; sing a few songs and little sweetie gets tucked into bed. This also is a text book story but also reality. The main difference is that Johnny is getting blamed for something he does not control, his young immature body and mind. Poor Johnny prob- ably does not have deep dialogue with the parent(s) and if the example is anything, gets screamed at constantly. Johnny, pick up your socks! Johnny, look what you did, you spilled milk over my clean floor! I spend all my day cleaning up around here! No Johnny I can't read to you, not now, I have things to do! and on, and on. Johnny responds in the writers example, A No is a response, a lack of movement is a response. Do Johnny's parents deserve what they have created? Poor Johnny can't sleep well, gets up grouchy because of this lack of good sound sleep, creates more havoc and here starts the process. Little Sweetie, has good sleep, dreams of positive things, gets up in the morning, well mannered and here starts the process. Now the writer suggests that a no nonsense ap- proach to child discipline be administered, a refer- enced authors approach is not only wonderful but also Biblical (what does that mean?) he says. He also says, "1 am not advocating child abuse".(??) The books, Dare to Discipline and the New Dare to Discipline should be secondary to parents actions called, Dare to Love and the New Dare to Love and Love and Love... I am of the opinion that when a child comes into your life, you should surround that child with all the love and protection you can master... and then more! Let love by your guidance in discipline, not anger, not neglect, not control. David's writing, commonly called the "23rd Psalm" says in part, "I will fear no evil, for thou art with me; thy rod and thy staff they comfort me." A wonderful portrayal of David's love for his God. Let's say to our children; "You will fear no evil, for I am with you, my rod of love and staff of un- derstanding will comfort you... the rest of your life." Ponder this point J. Wilson Thompson, Centralia, Ont. How does your garbage grow? For those who participate in such offensive behaviour, the earth is not your personal garbage pit... Dear Editor: Here attached is my poem on my recent experi- ences of garbage pickup along Highway 4 in front of my farm. The poem is intended to be humourous but the topic is not. It is offensive to me (and I am sure to others as well) that people driving up and down the roads of this fair land would choose to toss their trash out into the ditches as they're driv- ing along. It's completely thoughtless. For the infor- mation of those who participate in such offensive behaviour, the earth is not your personal garbage pit. And pop cans don't biodegrade, neither does plastic. It's unsightly and unhealthy. It's disrespect- fil. Littering on the land must not be regarded as someone else's problem because it belongs to eve- ryone. Thankyou Sincerely, Joanne Rowcliffe, Hensall, Ontario How does your garbage grow? by Joanne Rowcliffe Into ditches, by fences, along the roadsides, in fields, on lawns and wherever they drive; from McDonald's and Tim Horton's, Subway Subs and Dixie Lee, too, it's their cups and burger wraps and bags that get strewn, This evidence of meals once eaten now tossed, it's hoped by the litterers for it soon to be lost. Smashed into bits are the tossed out beer bottles, accompanied by pop cans there in great volumes. Cigarette butts and packs add to the mix, along with cardboard, paper and lots of plastics. We gathered six bags of junk from along our roadside: it was disgusting and sickening - there was still more to find If you have decorated our roads with your gar- bage galore, be ashamed of yourselves and toss it no more! The earth is ours to preserve and protect, to cherish and care for - not to neglect. So when on your travels you decide to eat some- thing, remember that outside is not for your dumping. Don't throw trash outside onto the beautiful earth, for truly immeasurable is her absolute worth. Thanks from Huntington Society Huntington disease is a heredi- tary brain disorder which has dev- astating effects on the body... Dear Editor: The Huntington Society of Canada would like to thank the residents of your community for their sup- port of our "Motion '97" raffle. Tile winner, from Angus, Ontario, is the proud owner of a brand new 1998 Chrysler Sebring Convertible! Proceeds from the tickets sold on the car totalled over $22,000. Monies raised from this and other fundraising cam- paigns will support our programs in research, educa- tion, and individual/family services. We would also like to thank our sponsors Chrysler Canada and Via Rail for their generous support. Thanks again! Harriet McLoughlin, Director of Development Huntington Society of Canada Huntington disease is a hereditary brain disorder which has devastating effects on, both body and mind. The symptoms, which may include uncontrol- lable jerking movements and relentless cognitive and emotional impairment, usually appear between the ages of 30 and 45, and gradually worsen over the 10-25 year course of the disease. As yet, there is no cure. The Huntington Society of Canada is a national non-profit organization founded in 1973 to help in- dividuals with Huntington disease and their fami- lies. What's in a name? ",..these people were real people who were not merely role playing but were capable of personal and warm frankness. Dear Editor: No, I am not harking back to pedagogical years in an attempt to answer the question posed by Juliet in Bill Shakespeare's "Romeo and Juliet". Life, espe- cially a long one, has provided the answer to "What's in a name?" over and over through precept and example. "Who" merely identifies the holder of the name and the role that he or she is playing or has played in life, but the more important identity has to do with "What" that person contributes(d) to life and in what ways, and I don't mean financial. Over recent weeks John - or should he now be "Jean" Charest, has been wrestling with a challenge of changing his "who" designation to a new one in which his "what" potentials will be by far the more important. His decision to accept the new mantle may well prove the wisdom and courage of his choice and of the sponsoring group. He has already shown the strength to put aside old tics and biases in the interests of a greater possible good to a greater number. Let us join in hoping for a good outcome. From time to time over the years this writer has been thrown together with people who were known only as big "who's" to him to that time. i hope that it will not sound like name-dropping if I identify one or more of the personages involved. The wonderful thing that happened in each case, which at first was amazing, was the discovery that these people were real people who were not merely role playing but were capable of personal and warm frankness. During WW II the Rt. Hon. Mackenzie King, Prime Minister took in his birthplace, Kitchener, on one of his "Good Will" tours. The schools of the area were asked to prepare and exhibit subject projects and routine work at various grade levels. As county Inspector I was much involved and when the time came for the P.M. to visit the exhibit he was turned over to the R.C. inspector and myself as guides. The hall was cleared with only R.C.M.P. officers at the doors and the three of us by ourselves. After the first few moments of viewing and satisfying ques- tions of honest curiosity about particular units, we continued on a comfortable man-to-man basis, until we emerged from the centre door to face a battery of reporters and photographers. i met Jean Chretien differently but in a private way. He was visiting a London book shop which was featuring his recently released hook to be auto- graphed for purchasers. As the same shop had a book or two of mine on the shelves i was invited along with other local writers to a pre -public session where each of us had a few minutes in an across -the - desk situation with Mr. Chretien. (He was then not the P.M.) He was good at putting one at ease with his own at -ease manner and questions regarding our- selves. Another very informal and unarranged meeting with a "Who" occurred in Scotland when a friend and i were setting in early evening to play the old golf course at St. Andrews. A gentleman asked if he might join us at the first tee. We introduced our- selves by first names and he rejoined by asking us to call him Cy, which turned out to be Lord Cyril, a big dairy farmer from Sussex. I think he beat us both, but at no time did he treat us as commoners. So that is the way it is, in my experience; people are memo- rable and should be so, because of what rather than who they are. Bonne chance, M. Charest! Gerry Dobrindt, Exeter Times -Advocate, April 1, 1998 Page 21 Coaches needed for Zurich baseball teams By Carmel Sweeney Zurich correspondent ZURICH - The Exeter Figure Skating Club are hosting a preci- sion showcase featuring precision teams from the region, to be held this Sunday from 2 to 4 p.m. at the Rec Centre organized by coach Kathy Merner. Tickets can be pur- chased at the door. If anyone missed signing up for the baseball season, they can still do so by phoning Frances Bedard at 236-7716 as soon as possible. There are teams for Mites to Midget. Coaches are also needed. The Seaforth Harmony Kings will be putting on their annual Barbershop Show in Seaforth at the high school on April 4 at 8 p.m. • The show will feature a choir from Mitchell High School and a quartet called "Past Time". Tickets are $I0 for adults and $5 for children and can be purchased at the door. The Zurich and Area Figure Skating Club will he holding an end -of -the -season awards night and family potluck supper at the arena on April 5 at 4:30 p.m. The next foot care clinic will be held at the Maple Woods Apartments on April 6 from 9 a.m. to 12 noon. The Women's institute will meet on April 6, beginning with lunch at noon in Dashwood at Allen's Restaurant. They will return to Zurich for their meeting at the Blue Water Rest Home. The Ladies Auxiliary meeting will be held at the Home on April 7 at 7 p.m. Members are reminded to bring a canned good item. A full house enjoyed the Golden Agers Euchre Party on Mach 23. High score prizes were won by Louise Hayter and Louis Farwell, with second prizes going to Shirley Martene and Tony Marterte. Pearl Taylor and Gwen McKellar shared the most lone hands. Door prizes were won by Cecelia Smith, Sheldon Wein, Doris Hamilton and Orlen Schwartzentruber. The next euchre party will be held on April 27. • Personals Best wishes for a speedy recov- cry goes to Nelson and Mabel Riley, both at South Huron Hospital; to Bill Lcibold; and to Stewart Thiel who is in a London hospital. Happy birthday wishes go to . Juriette Denommc of Blue Water; Rest Home, who will be 96 years old on April 3; to Marion Sweeney on March 25; to Joe Overholt Jr. on March 30; to Chantel Gelinas on March 31; and to Brittany Eybergen who will be 12 years old on April 5. - Don and Joyce Kirk have a new granddaughter Amanda Gail Edith, who was born on March 13 to par- ents Dave and Tracy Kirk. Sympathy goes to the family of the late Nornia Siebert who passed away suddenly on March 24; and to the family of Clem Jeffrey who was buried this past week. Don and Donna O'Brien , Melinda Gingerich, Paul and Dorothy Ducharrne and Dot. Hess have all returned home from the sunny south. BUD'S DRIVING SCHOOL St. Marys, Ontario Course Begins April 15, 1998 S.H.D.H.S. Exeter 3:30 p.m. New Drivers, All Ages D.S.A.O. Approved Course To Register Call (519) 284-3348 Community Wed. Lucan Centre 1 Bingo April Bingo starts 7:30 p.m. Regular Game $1000 Jackpot Game 53 calls or less $1200 bonus Special Easter Bingo 6 April 8 Total prizes $3000 Due to the licence regulations, no one under 18 allowed to play Licence #537495 Strong effort Almost champs. Trent Taylor, right, of the Exeter Novice Bombers team gets the puck past the Mount Brydges de- fender during first period action of Saturday's Lambton/ Middlesex 'C' final at South Huron Rec Centre. The Bomb- ers lost 2-0 to end what coach Ross Bryson called a "great season." (photo/Kate Monk) Do you have any divets for the T -A? The Times -Advocate debuts this Sports Divets column this week and we're looking for your input. Sports divets are sporting tidbits that may not warrant a full story on their own but are still important for our read- ers to know about. ltems- such as coaches required, upcom- ing tournaments, special events, individual and team accom- plishments, etc., will be featured. if you have a divet for the T -A, phone 235-1331, fax 235-0766 or E-mail ta@eedy.com and fill us in! It's Stephen women's - - slo-pitch, not futsal HURON PARK — Despite what you read in Divots last week, there will be no women's futsal in Huron .Park but there will he women's slo-pitch. The Stephen Township Ladies Slo-Pitch League is looking for more teams for the '98 season. So far teams from Dashwood, Lieury, Centralia and two from Crediton have signed on for this season but more arc needed. For more information about the league or to enter a team, phone Marilyn Riley at 235-0496. Hensall Sr. A 3 -on -3 tourney ,on Saturday HF,NSALL — Those with a thirst for Sr..A hockey action can quench the craving at the Hensall 3 -on -3 tournameat at Hensall Arena on Saturday from I I a.m.-9 p.m. Tournament organizer Steve Bedard said most of the teams are made up of local players. The event is a benefit in Bedard's hid to Corm a Sr. A club for Hensall next season. The Horses Are Back At Mohawk Come out and watch this weekend on the big screen. FREE PIZZA Friday & Saturday 8 pm - 10- pm RACING 7 Days a Week Hwy. 8 West. Clinton 482-1234 Coming events ZION UNITED CHURCH in Crediton is sponsoring a Time and Talent Auction on Friday. April 3 at the Stephen Central School gymnasium. Viewing of.ahout 140 items begins at 5:30 p.m. with the salt starting at 6:30 p.m. 14 LIBERATION CHOIR CONCERT St. George's Anglican Church. 99 Woolwich St., Guelph. Saturday. April 4. 8 p.m. Wheelchair accessible. Advanced tickets S10. at the door. $12. Director: Willem van Suiidam. Organist Lucas Chorosinski. Soloist Colleen Greidanus. 13. 14' EASTER PRESENTATION, Sunday. April 12 at 7 p.m. at Centralia Faith Tabernacle; Saturday, Apnl 18 at Seaforth High School at 7 p.m. Presented by A.C.T S. of Faith Ministry Team. Free will offering. For more information contact 236-7211. 14.16 HOT BEEF SUPPER sponsored by Lucan United Church, Thursday. April 16. 5 to 7 p.m. at Lucan community Centre. A great feast followed by delicious homemade desserts. Adults Ldvance, S9.50: children 5.12 years 54.00; preschool free. Adults at door $10.50. Advance available until April 12 at Lankin's Shell, Creative Affairs or by calling Betty. 227-0720. 14.15,I6' BELARUSSIAN TF -A ROOM AND BAZAAR, Saturday. April 18. IO a.m. to 2 pin.. Exeter Legion. Free admission, silent auction, raffle. bake and rummage tables. pocket lady. Tea room (take-out available). Canadian Relief Fund for Chernobyl Victims in Belarus (CRFCVB) Huron County group. 14.15,16' YUK YUK'S ON TOUR, Saturday, April 18, 1998 at Lucan Community Centre Cocktails 6.7 p.m., roast beef dinner 7-9 p.m., Yuk Yuk's show 9-11 p.m.. dance p.m. -1 a.m. Entertainers are David Merry, Tim Nun and Shannon Laverty. Tickets S20 each available at Clarke's Food Market, Luca') or call Wendy Hardy at 227.4166 Sponsored by Lucan Irish '6' Hockcy Club. 14c