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HomeMy WebLinkAboutZurich Citizens News, 1981-07-15, Page 5Citizens Neves, July 16, 1981 Pogo Delegates to hearspeakers on La Leche topics La Leche League in Huron County south has been holding meetings in Exeter this summer and will con- tinue -through until Sep- tember at the home of Diane Banks on Main Street. This month our local league will send three delegates to hear health Hensall Bertha McGregor leaders from around the world speaking at the eight Interpational Conference of La Leche League in Chicago, Illinois. La Leche is an International Organization which offers information and encouragement to mothers who want to breast-feed their babies. "Leche League": Leading the Renaissance of breastfeeding for 25 years." the Thetne for this con- ference. It expresses the part this organization has played in "Bringing Back" breastfeeding as over 50 percent of newborns are now being breastfed. The three day conference, featuring over 150 sessions, focusing on the physical and emotional well-being of children, will be one of the special events during LLL's 25th anniversary year. Guest speakers will in- clude pediatricians psychiatrists allergists, nutrionists and others with particular expertise in related fields. Ashley -Montague, PHD, noted anthropologist and author will discuss "Growing Human and Growing Young." "Current breastfeeding Research" will be presented by Dr. Mariana Meifert and Dr. William Crook warns of the effect of food and food asitivtes. Dr. Penny and Andrew Stanway from London, England, authors of "Breast Is Best" will highlight the opening night programme. Other international guests include Dr. Horst Schetilid from Munich Germany, who will report on the "Long Tenn Benefits . of -breast- feeding" and Dr. Tony Myers of Health and Welfare, Canada will speak about "Every Child Deserves the Best— A case for breastfeeding in the modern world." La Leche League In Huron County has been active for over four years with three groups and leaders in and around 'the area. Informal meetings are held in member's homes monthly to acquaintthoseinterested with the physical, psychological and practical aspects of breastfeeding and the Nursing relationship. The Huron County Board of Health can give anyone interested the dates of the next meetings throughout the county, and telephone numbers of the leaders. Queensway News The staff and residents of Queensway Nursing Home are most grateful to Bill Gibson who so kindly en- tertained residents at his home on Monday last, also thanks to Rev. Hargraves who was in charge of the Church service. Wednesday a group of residents took a bus trip to Komoka Nursing Home at which over 400 Senior at- tended. Everyone enjoyed it very much. Spirits were high and laughter loud and hardy on Wednesday July 1, when three of the residents: Nell Kendrick, Louise Scyrmegour, and Wally Crich celebrated their bir- thdays which are in June. They had a party and picnic on the back lawn and a Variety of games were played even the Admistrator gave all a laugh when he tried to pin the tail on the donkey. The ladies of Zurich Mennonite Church provided a delicious supper for which the staff and residents are most grateful. Men's high bowling score was Neil Regan with 159 and ladies Mary Patlmer, 104. Morning worship at Carmel Rev. Kenneth Knight conducted morning worship in Carmel Presbyterian Church on Sunday .when members of the Hensall United Church joined for their morning worship. Rev. Knight spoke on the MR.AND MRS.D000LAS OESCH On June 6, Ruth Esther Fox and Douglas Carl Oesch were un- ited in marriage at the Zurich Mennonite Church by Rev. Clayton Kuepfer. The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Eugene Fox of Zurich and the groom's parents are Mr. and Mrs. Carl Oesch, also of Zurich. The bride was accompanied by her maid of honour Ruth Gingerich, bridesmaids Debbie Thiel and Margaret Prins and flower girls Julie Prins and Cynthia Prins._ Standing up with the groom were his best friend Jeff Oesch and ushers Greg Thiel and Steve Fox. After a honeymoon at Banff and lake Louise Alberta the couple will be residing in Bayfield. Photo by Jack Doerr message "A Matter of Choice." his text being taken from Joshua, Chapter 24, Verse 15. Mrs. Blanche Dougall presided at the organ in the absence of Mrs. Taylor. Flowers were placed in the Church in loving memory of he late Alex Mousseau and Father P. Mooney officiated. Interment was in St. Boniface Cemetery. Cleric in hall of fame The Rev. William Young, a former minister at Hensall and later chaplain of the On- tario Agricultural College at Guelph; has been Inducted WHERE'S THE FIRE? -- Hensall 01.mcillor Minnie Noakes appears 'too well dressed to be fighting- fires. She dressed in period costume to help Zurich celebrate their 125th anniver- sary. Edward Corbey by their families. The Service next Sunday will be at 10:15 a.m. Loster Funeral Miss Mary Marie Loster passed away at the Queensway Nursing Home on Monday July 6, in her 80th year. Surviving is_ a sister Mrs. Anne Knight of Irraca, Alberta. Predeacesed by two brothers and three sisters. Funeral service was held from the Westlake Chapel of Michael P. O'Connor, Zurich to St. Boniface Romari Catholic Church for the celebration of the funeral mass. Wednesday July 8th into the Ontario Agricultural Hall of Fame in Milton. Through a keen sense in agriculture, Rev. Young was perfectly suited to his posi- tion as chaplain at the College and he counselled hundreds of students. Through his years of work with Junior Farmers, he touched the lives of hun- dreds more. Persona Is A postponed family gathering was held at the home of Donna and Ross Corbett on Sunday in honour of the latter's father John's birthday. Mr. and Mrs. Don ZURICH FAIR July 18 12:30 Children's parade best decorated bicycle best decorated tricycle best comic couple best comic costume best fancy costume best fancy float best comic float best children's organization or club float Theme " The Past Years" Pre -Register at Hay Twp. Fire Insurance Office by July 17 • APPLIANCE REPAIR Large or small, we'll fix them all... Our repair imparts will Immo your appliance In tip top shape fast. Call us to- day. 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