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HomeMy WebLinkAboutZurich Citizens News, 1981-08-27, Page 10Page 2 • Citizens News September 3, 1981 • Hungry bird whistles way home A very friendly yellow budgie called Pretty Bird managed to get back home again safe and sound after being gone for eight days. Its owner Marie Cyr, was looking high and low for her pet ever since it got out the door, and was lucky to have it found at the home of Neil Zurich Caramel Sweeiaey Walker (just outside of town) as it landed on his shoulder, probably because it was hungry. This talented bird whistles, sings and even talks! Ladies bowling starts The ladies' bowling league will begin another season on Monday September 14 at the local alley. Teams are still needed! So if you are in- terested in a night out of fun, please contact either Tony - Bedard or myself (236-4702) as our team, The Pin - Poppers are the executives this year. The men's league will also be starting on Tuesday September 15. Lutheran youth event Seven teen agers along with Mr. and Mrs. Wayne Keller and Pastor and Mrs. Jack Dressler spent four days the previous week in Kingston, going by van. tak- ing the a Lutheran youth event with people from all across Eastern Canada. The money raised for this trip was made by the youth group doing various projects themselves. Tap and jazz registration Any child that missed the Tap and Jazz registration at the arena on Saturday after- noon and are interested in taking lessons can still do so, by contacting Michelle Haberer at 236-4905. Any age from 4 years old up are welcome. The first class will begin the second week in September at the arena. Christmas in August It• sure looked like Christ- mas time on Sunday at the home of Mozart and Marie Gelinas•Sr. (all except for a tree) when their children, in- laws and grandchildren, (30 in all) got together to celebrate four birthdays. Having birthdays within the last two weeks, were one year old Derek Gelinas, son of Marc, London; 12 year old Kevin Sweeney son of Butch, Kippen; myself Carmel; and Brian Gelinas son of Mozart Gelinas Jr. who was four. The day included singing along to music supplied by various members of the family, a delicious smorgasbord supper com- plete with cake and ice cream and a whole lot of presents. It was also nice to have Dave and Melissa Beer home from Mission B.C. The 15th Annual Geiger Reunion was held on July 26 at the home of Larry and Janet McClinchey of Vanastra. The afternoon was spent in clot -chat, and a series of games conducted by the Beynan family. Over 50 sat down to a pot- luck supper supervised by Helen Geiger, Romayne McClinchey and Elaine Col- quhoun. A vote of thanks was extended to Larry and Janet for their hospitality. The next reunion is to be held at the Colquhoun's home near Staffa. Conservatory results The following pupils of Mrs. Dorothy Stade, have recently received their marks from 'the Royal Conservatory of Music of Toronto. Grade 2 Rudiments, Jacqui Taylor honours, Martha Klopp, Pass. Grade 6 piano Mrs. Marie Deichert, Honours. Becky McKinley also wrote Grade 2 Rudiments and her marks will be announced later when they arrive from Nova Scotia. Joseph's Hospital. Proud parents are Kim and Ron Crete, RR 1, Zurich. Mr. and Mrs. Art Miller spent last week with Mr. and Mrs. Neil Walker at their cottage on Partridge Lake, north of Parry Sound, and reported having nice weather and were able to do some fishing. Mr. and. Mr"s. bon Wallace, RR 2, Zurich are Abram and Connie DeMooy returned home Monday after visiting for 11 days, 'son Henry in Victoria and relatives, in La ley and the Vancouver area. Then on to Edmonton were they attended the wedding of their son on Saturday, August 29, Abram DeMooy Jr. to. Jacqueline Admiral and spent four days there. Mrs. Yvonne Hartman of Montreal spent last week PANCAKE FLIPPERS — Ervin Steinman and Bill Vandeworp show their pancake flipping skills during the Zurich Athletic Association breakfast at the recent Bean Festival. • Personals Congratulations to bride and groom, Betty -Lynn Koehler and Doug Eckel who were married on Saturday, August 29 at Carmel Presbyterian Church in Hen- sall with dinner and recep- tion held at the Hensall Com- munity Centre. Doug is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Eckel, Zurich and Betty Lynn is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Glenn Koehler, Hensall. Also congratulations to John (Jay) Schwartzen- truber and Sarah Pimperton who were married at the United Church in Exeter on Saturday with their dinner and reception held at the Rec Centre. The groom is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Orlen Schwartzentruber of Zurich. Best wishes for a speedy recovery are extended to Mrs. Myrtle Hay who is a patient in S t . Joseph's Hospital. Mrs. Theresa Stark and her niece. Louise Regier spent a week in Calgary Alberta visiting with the former§ son and family, Tim and Heather Stark and two boys and the latter's brother, Richard and Janet Regier and family. Also en- joyed seeing various places as Banff and Lake Louise. They arrived home last 'Wednesday tired, as it took them 17 hours due to a plane delay. Jane Oesch and Carrie Sweeney enjoyed last week camping near Pembroke at Camp Mishawa where they had a lot of fun and made several new friends. Congratulations to Harold and Doreen Dietrich who celebrated their 25th wed- ding anniversary on Sunday August 30 with a family dinner at the Friar's Cellar in London. Gord and Jean Hay are hapl)y to announce the arrival of their grand- daughter who was born Tuesday August 25 in St. happy to announce the arrival of their grandson who was born on Wednesday August 26 at St. Joseph's Hospital to parents, Anita and Darryl Alexander of Kincardine. Welcome to town, Steve and Debbie Overholt and daughter Who have moved into the former home of Mrs. Eickmeier at the east end of town, The couple were formerly living in Ex- eter. Farewell to Jim and Cathy Bardawill and son who mov- ed to Hensall on Saturday. Taking over their apartment in Zurich at the east end of town, is Dan Turkheim. Congratulations to Donna and Steve Hunter on the arrival of their second child, a girl Melissa born recently. The couple live across the street from the Lutheran Church The second bridal shower was held on Sunday at St. Boniface school gym for Rose -Mary Meidinger for approx. 35 relatives, mostly members of the Ducharme family, as she is the fianpee of Gerard Ducharme. She received many lovely gifts and all en joye4 a nice lunch. Mr. and Mrs. David Jen- nings of Rio, Wisconsin visited.with friends, Mr. and Mrs. Ken Breakey from Fri- day to Monday of this past week. Lost and found Left, at the arena, during the summer playground - was a girls white sweater - which can be picked up at Heather's house. and this week in tqwn visiting with her mother, Mrs. Juliette Denomme and mother-in-law, Mrs. Theresa Hartman plus several members of her family. And being joined by her husband Michael for a few days, also daughter Lori who is going back to school at the Univer- sity of Western Ontario in London again this . year. Don and Betty Oke return- ed home after a lovely two week vacation, with their son Wayne and daughter-in- law, Debbie Oke in Calgary. Al and Linda Moran and daughter from Toronto spent the weekend with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Allan Gascho. Returning home with them was Linda's sister, Maura for a week or so. Kevin and Kim Sweeney spent from Sunday night to Tuesday with their grand- mother, Mrs. Evelyn Schroeder. A lovely three week trip was had by Lloyd (Ted) and Sadie Klopp to Scotland, visiting with the latter's motherandseveral members of her family. Also enjoyed seeing, the Isle of Skye and various other places. They had a pleasant flight both coming and going. Reeve Fred Haberer and his wife Audrey attended an association of municipalities of Ontario conference for three days last week, held in Toronto at the Royal York. They found it was very infor- mative. Zurich United news Holy Communion was observed on Sunday In her message Rev. Laing again based her . talk on Paul's letter to the' Colossians. We must be rooted in Christ before the church can be built up. Paul admonished the Colossians to be filled with thankfulness. Are we always thankful for our many blessings? Our sympathy is with Mrs. Hey. whose daughter Mildred Donovan passed away last Sunday. Mrs. Myrtle Hay is in St. Joseph's Hospital London. Mr. Ottwell Todd is also ‚ItT I,, � s tip -- , pal Qui Tower. s. 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