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Times Advocate, 1999-07-28, Page 2222 Blue Water residents picnic at Goderich beach ZURICH - The residents at Blue Water Rest Home have been busy over the past two weeks with var- ious activities. The resi- dents watched a movie promoting Huron County produced for the International Plowing Match. The video showed the villages and town in Huron County, what each location is noted for an scenes from the beautiful country- side. 'Meet Me In St. Louis'. was another movie the residents enjoyed. .A video about Amelia Earhart, 'The .Final Flight', caught the hearts. of the residents depicting her flight in 1937 from New Guinea to Howland Island, a 'flight in which she disappeared, but proved to be a ground breaker in aviation. 'A Portrait, -Forever Hawaii' was enjoyed on the big screen. St. Christopher's Beach, . Goderich. provid- ed the residents with -a gorgeous' day for a pic- nic. Ethel Moore, Clarence Gascho, Kurt Gebel, Dorothy Bapty, Carman Lovie, Hilda McAdams, Neil Mustard, Harry Maas and Margaret Hess were assisted= by 'volun- teers Kay Rydall, Maria Mathonia, Theresa Stark and volunteer driver Jim Purvis. The residents watched a large: freighter dock at the salt mines, sailboats gliding by, children at play and topped their day with an ,ice cream :cone t� beat the heat. Rev. Tracey Bahro, Carmel Presbyterian `Church, Hensall conduct- , ed Thursday afternoon. chapel _service with, the:. assistance of the Grade 9 and 10 classes from ..Zurich Vacation Bible School. Rev. Marilyn Townsend -Smith, Bayfield United Church • conducted the July 22 service. ' The Swinging Seniors with Andy Rau, . Clair Masse, Phyllis Deichert, Lois Hodgins, Bob Gilmore and Doug Insley entertained the residents on a warm: Saturday afternoon. Bob Hendrick, Robert and Emma Manson and Pam Estep assisted resi- dents Philippa Steckle, Clarence Gascho, Beatrice Rader and Neil Mustard. Volunteers Dennis Estep, Thea Vandenboom, Alison DeGroot and Carol Steckle assisted Philippa Steckle, Clarence Gascho, Beatrice Rader, Neil Mustard and Marie Gingerich this past -7- Sunday; The residents gathered in the auditorium to dis- cuss the origins of ice cream and the making of their favourite type of sundaes. The 1890's ice cream was invented ,and became very popular at the turn of the century to elevate mood, drive away depression and make you feel happier, Gone fishing was the theme and the place for the Men's Group at Naate's Trout Farm. Glen Thiel drove the fel- lows - Stewart Thiel, Neil Mustard, Dennis Charrette, Carman Lovie, Eben Weigand, Bill Burr, Harry • Maas with McBride and:son ,with They took a country road tour and they looked at the future site of the tent city 'at the plowing match. It was too warm a day for the fish to bite and the men will go back to cast their lines and tell a few long tales. The residents: had their beach ball bingo party in the courtyard.., warm day, willow trees, a slow flowing river, ducks and swans are a perfect setting for a picnic, and Stratford .Theater Park fit the bill. Volunteer driver, Jim Purvis,with volunteers_ Molly ` Gowdy:,. Snider, Betty. Oke a is Thea VanDerbotvr assisted Vera O'Brien, Bernice Cann, _Eben. Weigand, Esther Makins,; Stewart Thiel, Carman Lovie, Kurt, Gebel, Ethel Moore and Neil Mustard with their 'lunch and_, walkabouts. Ernest Hemingway was the topic for discussion, on July 21.. -Hemingway would have celebrated 100 years young on July 21. He wrote -Many -short stories and was a novel- ist, which included the book "The old Man on the Sea'. The residents shared their opinions on the favourite books they ;mad read and their favourite authors. A trip to Goderich ' to watch the Walt Disney parade was enjoyed by the young and not so young. Volunteer driver Glen Thiel, Thea Vandenboom, staff mem- bers Cathy Shantz and Jane Campbell assisted residents to the tent pro- vided for Seniors and Disabled Persons provid- ed by Doug Fines and the staff of Huronia/Medi-Ox. The residents dined on muffins, juice, coffee and fresh fruit provided by the kitchen staff along with plenty of ice water. Mickey, Minnie, Donald, Daisy, Pluto, Goofy and the Chipmunks, march- ing bands, pipe bands, dancers etc. made up the Disney Parade and the residents also watched the pre -parade. Exeter Tim tate Wednesday, July 28, 1999 Gardeners - it's time to get ready for flower show By Liz Samar MiNSALLCONWSPQMita HENSALL - The Hensall and District Horticultural Society's Annual Flower Show will be held, on August 11 this year. The compe- tition has opportunities for every kind of gardener, with classes for annuals, perennials, containers, arrangements, vegetables, and a kid's section. A list of categories and rules may be picked up at area locations. Phone 262-2715 or 235- 1459 for more information. At Hensall United Church, Pirie Mitchell's message on Sunday was "True Value". Mark Garlough was the organist. The greeter was Veronica Thompson. The offering was accepted by, Doug Cook and Garry A l I Irdice. Flowers were in memo') of Ron Mock given by Kay. Dennis; and Peg Mock also attended the service. The church office will be closed , for the rest of the sum- mer. Secretary Karen Jolly can be reached at 262-3207. A service will. be held on August 1 in the United Church, after which Pirie will be on vacation. Everyone is invited to services in Hensall Carmel Presbyterian Church starting at 9:45 a.m. The Friendship Circle will conduct a programme at the Blue Water Rest Home on August 10 at 7:30 p.m. Call Marg Cole before August 8. The group will meet at the church at 6:30 p.m. A large crowd attended Decoration Day at Hensall Cemetery. Pirie Mitchell was guest speaker and Mary Lou Dixon was the guest soloist. 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