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Home My WebLink AboutZurich Citizens News, 1981-03-05, Page 2•P Page 2 Citizens Mows March 5, 1991 Zurich balloon reaches Connecticut A Zurich public school student, Dale Miller (son of Mr. & Mrs. Art Miller) received a long distance phone call 'on Saturday, all the way from "Bridge Water, Connecticut" from Greg Case. He found Dale's balloon that was let go from Zurich 'caramel SweescT Zurich after the Christmas holidays (celebrating the town's 125th anniversary) . The 19 year-old boy found it in a wooded area while he was out riding on his motorcycle! 4H The fourth meeting of the 4-H Zurich I, Fashion Freaks was held at the home of Mrs. Joan Regier last Tuesday el/ening. They were shown how to apply an iron -on fusible interfacing. Helen Regier (leader) then demonstrated how to put in a lapped zipper, followed by a quiz. The girls were assigned work to complete at home. Their next meeting will be held on March 2 at the home of Mrs. Mary Regier. Zurich Girl Guides Mrs. Smith, the Guide commissioner from Exeter, was present at the Girl Guide meeting on Wednesday evening when a special ceremony took place. She officially enrolled 11 girls into the first Zurich pack. After they recited the Guide promise, they were given their scarfs to wear. This was witnessed by leaders, Debbie Regier and Sue Hartman, as well u mothers and a few relatives. All enjoyed watching the girls do a skit and play some games. They are divided into two gr ' .: called the Daf- fodils a . ' Trilliums. Lunch and refreshments were served. Orders for Girl Guide cookies will be taken in the near future. Changes around town Mr. & Mrs. Leo Meldinger have taken up residence in one of their apartments on Frederick Street. Wendy and Mike Masse have moved into the former home of Billy Witmer on Mary Street. Figure skating Congratulations to all the members of the Zurich, Grand Bend figure skating club for their splendid performance of "Show Biz" at the carnival on Sunday. A lot of hard work and time went into this project, and all the executives and different committes and club pro's should also be congratulated on a job well done! A very good turn out was on hand to see the show. The winner of a draw at the door from ad- vance tickets was Janet Regier, who won a figurine and a salad bowl set. We also enjoyed the performance of 12 year old Anissa Gurchin who was the guest skater. Personals Best wishes for a speedy recovery are extended to Madeline Gelinas who is a patient in South Huron Hospital in Exeter. Thanks to all the ladies who helped me with my quilt last week! A spiritual weekend Cursillo retreat was made by Tennis Bedard and Don Denomme of Goderich and Jerome Sweeney Zurich part of a group, held in Guelph at the Loyola House, which they found was very in- s done interested in gig bowling on Thursday af- ternoon's from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. are welcome to join the Golden Agers at the Town & Country Lanes. Mrs. Florence Grice of Hamilton is presently spending a few weeks vacation with her daughter and family, Geraldine and John Hall at RR 2 Zurich. A reminder to the senior citizens that the next meeting will be on., Monday March 9 at 2 p.m. Cards will be played followed by a pot luck .supper. Everyone welcome! Ted and Jean Geoffrey along with ` their son and daughter-in-law, Doug and Darlene Geoffrey of Exeter returned home on Sunday by plane after spending a week's holiday in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. While there, they met friends, Frank and Doreen Regier and all enjoyed going to the dog races. There were six tables playing at the card party last Tuesday at St. Boniface School. The last one will be held this week. Our sympathy is extended to the relatives of Jud Q`\ c Dedomme, Kitchener, who passed away on Saturday. She is a granddaughter of Mrs. Juliette Denomme, of Zurich. Don't forget to attend .the World Day of Prayer, Friday March d at 2 p.m. held at the United Church. A wonderful tune was had by Florence Denomme last week as she along with her daughter Dolores, and son- in-law Joe Staton and their three children of Troy, Michigan went by plane to Florida la. belated (3urist- mas present to. Florence). They enjoyed going to such places as Sea World, Disney World and seeing Kennedy Space Centre, and reported having. nice sunny weather. Hubert and Marge Schilbe Zurich along with friend*,. Zurich united The morning worship last Sunday was well attended. Tracy Erb read the mor- ning lesson. • In her talk to the children Ms. Laing emphasized the fact that we must lay up treasures in Heaven, by practicing love and kindness while on earth. The topic for her sermon was "Lent and its meaning." One point she stressed was that during lent we should do some soul searching. We express a special thank you to Douglas Klopp who had been our organist during Jan. and Feb. while Mrs. Nita Oesch has had holidays. This past Sunday Mr. Nigel Gamble of London presided at the organ. Coming Events Monday, March 9, 8 p.m. Zurich Local board. Wednesday, March 11, 18 and April 1, 8, 15 "Learning for Lent" series for all area ladies, Thursday, March 12 Comm. meeting for Zurich spring ,crusade at Menn Church - 8 p.m. Friday, March 20 - 8 p.m. - Concert by Haiti Blind orchestra at Central United church, Stratford. PUBLIC SPEAKERS — Winners of the intermediate division of public specking at Zurich Public School were : first, KeIIi Schroeder; second, Martha Klopp; and as alternate Anne Deichert. The students will go on the next level competition in Hensoll. JUNIOR DIVISION -- Winners of public s O'Brien, first; Tim Westlake, second;.and as a pete again in Hensall. peaking at Zurich Public School were: Brent ternate Derrick Martin. The students will com- Doug Geoffrey Constructlon Homes, Renovations, Additions Farm Buildings & Repairs Aluminum Siding & Awnings Zurich 236.4132 Dcrytirn. Ezet.r, 233-2961 Ev.nings . • • • • , • • •• .. a I. •. r• O. .• O •r PERCY BEDARD Carpenter *Custom Built Homes *Renovations *Additions *Repairs *Free Estimates Phone 236-4873 After 6 Zurich Doug and Betty Riddell .of Grad Bend and George and Shirley Tieman, Dashwood, spent two lovelyweeks in the sunny south around the Tarpon Springs area. They enjoyed swimming, golfing and playing tennis. 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