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HomeMy WebLinkAboutTimes Advocate, 1999-12-08, Page 20NOP Mar 74.000. 20 Ext. Times -Advocate Wednesday, December 8.1999 Santa. Claus making a stop in Zurich on December 18 By Carmel Sweeney ZIBURimuthstoona ZURICH - Santa Claus is coming to the Zurich Arena on December 18 at 2 p.m. The Lions Club will be on hand to treat all the little ones to chocolate milk and free movies. Santa will be passing out candy bags to everyone and wanting to hear everyone's Christmas wishes. The Holiday Sounds of Christmas musical con- cert at the Zurich Mennonite Church on Sunday evening was filled to capacity. Entertainment was pro- vided by the gospel group "Middle Cross", South Huron District High School brass band, Blue Water staff honoured for years of service ZURICH - On Monday afternoon the residents of Blue Water Rest Home watched the Geritol Follie, a 1999 video series celebrating 25 years of singing and danc- ing by seniors in the Hamilton area between the ages of 60-85 years. The residents identified with the seniors and enjoyed their good humoured jokes. In the evening the residents listened to the piano recital of 10 young students of Sandra Regier. The students' par- ents and friends also listened as the young folks dis- played their talents. Gladys and the Merry Makers entertained the resi- dents on Tuesday afternoon. Leona McBride on trum- pet, Mozart Gelinas Sr. on guitar, Gladys VanEgmond on piano, Elgin Nott on violin and Keith Tyndall on drums provided Christmas music for the residents to put them in the holiday spirit. Wednesday afternoon the residents gathered in the auditorium for tea with a Christmas theme. Ann McBride assisted the residents with their refreshments and cookies. Retired United Church minister, Rev. Bob Peebles of Exeter conducted Thursday afternoon Chapel Service. Fr. Matthias Wronski, St. Boniface Church, Zurich led the Catholic service Thursday afternoon and Sunday. morning. The Zurich Connection entertained the residents on Thursday evening. Helen and Lloyd Otterbein, Eleanor and Art Horst played Christmas music on the piano, violin, guitar, dobra and rhythm instruments. Lloyd sang many songs he composed many years ago and songs that were aired on the radio during that time period. Bingo was held in the auditorium on Friday after- noon by Ann McBride. The staff and Board of Directors held their annual Christmas dinner at the Zurich arena in the evening with the meal prepared by Rini and Doug Erb of Zurich. Rick and Julie, a night club act from Sudbury amused the audience of approximately 120 people. Awards were given out to staff members for long term service: Kelly Webster, R.P.N. 10 years of service; Patty Geoffrey, Wendy Masse, Debbie Regier as Nurse's Aids, 20 years of service; Marlene Gingerich Dietary Cook, 20 years of service; Ervin Steinmann, Maintenance Personnel as 20 years of service; Alanna Adams, Laundry Operator, 30 years of service; and Verlie Lavery as a Nurse's Aid, 20 years of service. Those with 10 years of service received a pen and pen- cil set, those with 20 years of service received an inscribed silver tray, those with 30 years of service received figurines. The residents look forward to a birthday party with the Auxiliary December 7; Grand Cove Singers December 8; St. Boniface School, December 10; the Highbury Gospel Singers December 11; Dashwood Seniors on December 14; being entertained by the Cubs, Brownies, Beavers and Girl Guides December 15; Corky and Friends December 16; the St. Peter's Choir December 20; the Christian Reformed Church December 21; Mt. Carmel School Choir December 22; the Zurich P.S. Choir December 23 and a tour of lights December 23. The deer watch continues HURON CTY. — If you're heading north, watch out for 'dem deer. That's the message from Huron OPP Const. Don Shropshall after there were another 48 deer -vehicle collisions in the county in November. The total deer accidents in the county for the last 11 months rests at 209. Shropshall said most of the deer collisions took place in the north part of the county with some taking place in the central zone between Clinton and Seaforth. He is requesting all motorists to take special care during the early morning hours just before dawn and again during the hours just after dusk when 90 per cent of the accidents have happened. Shropshall added when you see one deer there are probably more since they usually travel in groups. Areas where you most likely will see deer is where ush Is adjac flet to the road on both sides, swampy amd low areas near streams. and the Seaforth Harmony HiLites barber- shop ladies group. The proceeds of the evening went.to the Food Grains Bank. Refreshments were served in the fellowship hall afterwards. Two members of the Zurich Figure Skating Club, Heidi Klopp and Jessica Hall, took part in the Delhi Invitational Skating Competition on December 5. The United Church Ladies in Zurich will be having their monthly meeting on December 8 at 7:30 p.m. in their parish hall. The Foot Care clinic will be held at the Maple Woods on December 13 from 8:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. The cost is $10 per person and each partici- pant is to bring a towel. All the Christmas lights and decorations around town are beautiful at night - it's worth a drive around town. St. Boniface Parish is collecting empty pop cans for the Building r und. A truck load will be soon going to be recy- cled. Pop cans may be dropped off at the home of Ralph Smith or Doug Debus in Zurich or John Jacobs in Hensall. • The annual agricultur- al dinner/meeting was held at the Hay Township Hall on December 1 with 18 members present. President John Geiger welcomed everyone. Membership fees of $4 per person are being col- lected for the year 2000. Please pay Margaret as soon as possible. A farewell card was read from Jerry and Diane Thiel who have recently moved to Owen Sound and will be missed by the Fair Board. The Society is in desperate need of new members and directors. A report from the recent District #8 dinner/meeting in Mitchell in October was given. Committee reports and the annual report were also given. The Youth Group of St. Boniface Parish will be entertaining the resi- dents of Blue Water Rest Home on December 9 at 7 p.m. They will perform Christmas carols and skits. The St. Boniface, Mt. Carmel and Precious Blood schools appreciate the volunteers and com- panies who donated time and materials and food to the booth at the Plowing Match last September. The Blue Water Rest Home staff Christmas dinner/party was held at the Zurich Community Centre on December 3. The Zurich Optimist Club is holding a Youth Dance at St. Boniface School gym on December 10 from 6:30 to 9 p.m. for those in grades 6 to 8. Admission is $3 at the door. The Sparks, Brownies and Guides held a meet- ing at the Mennonite Church on Monday night with some doing Christmas crafts and others making cookies. On December 15 they will be singing carols for the residents of Blue Water Rest Home. At their last meeting, the Zurich Scouts played basketball and learned how to light and run camp stoves and lanterns. They also did badgework. Scouter Francis Hartman helped out. They played doctor dodge ball before closing and had a Court of Honour meeting. At a previous meeting the Scouts went swimming in Vanastra. Personals A retirement party was held for Richard (Dick) Bedard at the Dominion Tavern on December 3. Best wishes for a speedy recovery go- to Isabelle Gascho who is home recuperating from a recent hip operation. Daughter Carol is visiting from Ottawa to help out. Best wishes also go to Sadi Klopp who under- went a triple heart by- pass operation recently. The Women's Institute held their Christmas meeting on December 6 at 12:30 p.m. with din- ner at the Town and Country Bowling Lanes. Joe and CarolynRau and Charlie and Tamie Ducharme spent last week vacationing in Cuba. Happy birthday wishes go to Stephanie Gelinas on December 4; to Sandy Stephan on December 5, and to Leo Meidinger who was 70 on December 5. Nora Corriveau had a busy weekend at the Spruce Villa Apartments as several family mem- bers came to visit. The family of Theresa Hartman held their Christmas dinner at St. Boniface Parish Hall on December 4 with 22 attending, along with her two sisters from Windsor and Essex. The family of Clare and Lucille Masse held their Christmas dinner and get-together of i December 5 at -,_St; Boniface Parish Hall with approximately 85 rela4 tives attending • • • • • asf• •,,,,61.• • : .. • •vis tr • • • • • • • • . • ••c, rafts 4' ti : More • • . • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • •r• • NL • • • • • • • • • ylii:iR'Sii�ic+�t-:H-4`i�'+'•�Gi'•-Xy'�-'•%�i�'ir.•:•.: • • • • FRIDAY, DEC. 1 NT • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • •• • • • • •• • • • • • • • • • • ?l.?' • - cf: '41.1" • •• • •• STOR:WID:::: bk. 42420%o OFF .4411 • • . • • . 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