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Times-Advocate, 1996-01-31, Page 12Page 12 Times -Advocate, January 31, 1996 COMMLJNITY New Legion members The Exeter Legion had 13 new members Join the Royal Canadian Legion. Back row left to right, Anne and Bill Armstrong, Doug Ritchie, Charlie Atthill, Jeff Lindenfield, Barb Fergu- son, Bill Parsons and Harvey Kennedy. Front, 1 to r, Susan Dolphin, Marina Morrissey, Marg Foster, Betty Bowerman and Fran Ritchie. Members vote on allocation of funds EXETER - The Exeter Legion had 13 new mem- bers join the Royal Canadian Legion on Thursday, January 25 at the general meeting. During the meet- ing the members voted to give the VON Palliative Care Program $250.00 from the Nevada Fund and also to donate $330.00 to the proposed Junior Achievement program for Huron County schools and $1200 to the Stephen Central Public School. These donations are from the Clint Hodgins Legacy Fund, which is to be used for youth programs. Mr. Hodgins was a local horseman, who at the time of his death made many donations to area clubs. The Branch holds weekly Saturday meat draws to assist the Huron -Middlesex Royal Army Cadet Corps, and these are open to the public. A special game of snow golf is planned for February 25 and all interested members/friends are to sign up by February 17 during the Branch Winter Sports Night. Euchre party held in Shipka Several attend annu- al Beef Producers meeting and dinner.... Annie Morenz SHIPKA - At the January 17 eu- chre party at Shipka Community Centre there were eight tables in play. Winners were: ladies high - Isobel Becker, ladies low - Velma Russell, ladies most lone hands - Theresa McCann. Mens high - Lorne Becker, mens low - Tom Carter, mens most lone hands - Harold Finkbeiner. Next euchre wi,l be January 31. Personals Sympathy of this area is ex- pressed to Eleanor Durie, her fami- ly and grandchildren, in the sudden death last Friday January 26, of her husband Sid Durie. They lived north of Shipka for several years while their youngest son Glenn at- tended Public School. Several men from this area at- tended the annual Beef Producers Association meeting and dinner, held January 17 at the Royal Cana- dian Legion, in Clinton. Annie Zielman, accompanied by her daughter Ruth Zehr and hus- band Jerry, their children Mandy, Anneka and Sam of Zurich have re- turned from a 12 day holiday trip to Florida. Rachael Turner, of London, spent some holidays with her grandpar- ents, Earl and June Rader last week. Belated happy birthday wishes this month to Gertie Stade. Earnest Morenz, of London, (for- mer resident of this area) lost his summer home at camp Ipperwash to fire last Saturday January 20. Hugh and Annie Morenz visited recently in Seaforth, with her sister Mary, and her husband Art Finlay- son on the occasion of Mary's 76 birthday. Golden Agers Grand Bend Golden Agers held an anniversary games night Janu- ary 24 at the Legion preceded by a pot luck supper at 5:30 p.m. Euchre winners were: ladies high - Emma Couckuyt, ladies low score - Mar- garet Adams, ladies lone hands was a tie between Hazel Norton and John Kelders. Mens high - Mary Moser playing a mans card. Mens low - Clayton Lovie, mens lone hands, a 3 way tie between Ron Dann, Cleve Brophey and Elda Ad- ams. Bridge winners were Bert Phil- lips and Elena Black. Solo winners were Cathy Junker and Ann Cann. Cribbage winners were Bert Pullen and Donna Cowan. Deadline for buying dog tags March 15 All dogs in Hensall are to be licenced. Liz Sangster HENSALL - Hensall residents are reminded to pur- chase dog tags by March 15, 1996 to avoid a late pay- ment charge. Tags are available at the Municipal of- fice. All dogs within the Village must be licenced. United Church news At Hensall United Church, this past Sunday, the prayer of approach and Lord's Prayer were given by the Worship Committee. The Old Testament Lesson was read by the Christian Development and Commu- nication Committee. Prayer was given by the Property Committee. The Children's hymn was "Rejoice in the Lord Always", and the Children's Story was "Every- one is special". The Old testament lesson was deliv- ered by the Membership and Sacrament Committee. Rev. Annen's message was "Jesus says Just Do It". Greeter was Joanne Rowcliffe and the ushers were Raye and Jean Jacobe. The New Santus begins next Sunday. Anyone needing a ride can call Kay Mock or Cecil Pepper. Confirmation classes meet after church February 18 in Pastor Annen's office. A Food Grains lunch is scheduled for February 22. The United Church Observer subscriptions are due by February 15. Call Pat Veal at 262-2329. s I Thursday Afternoon Ladies meet February 1 at 2 p.m. The Friendship Circle meet February 5 at 1:30 p.m. The new Board will be installed February 4. At Carmel Presbyterian Church, Rev. Dan Rou- shourne's message was "Building Barns, Postponing Life". Joyce Pepper was the organist for the ministry - of song. Harry Smith welcomed the worshippers. The Annual meeting will be held February 1 at 7:30 p.m. The P.C.W. will meet February 5 at 8 p.m. Sympathy of the community is extended to the Coop- er family. Zurich figure skaters compete for medals Several skaters com- peted at the H.O.M.E. competition in Dor- chester. Cannel Sweeney ZURICH - Members of the Zu- rich and Area Figure Skating Club have been going to competitions re- cently. . Krista Schilbe, Zurich and Sarah - Rae Lovie, Grand Bend, won med- als in London recently. This past weekend, several mem- bers of the club took part in the H.O.M.E. Competition in Dorches- ter. On Friday night, January 26, Krista SChilbe won first place in the provincial qualifying gold ladies di- vision. Sarah -Rae Lovie came in second in the provincial qualifying senior bronze ladies division. The two girls will compete in the Western Ontario championships in Ingersoll on March 23. At the H.O.M.E. competition in Dorchester on January 27, Megan Gingerich and Jamie Eckel came in fourth place, both from Zurich. Jeff Miller, Dashwood, came in second. Also competing were Jane Sim- mons, Alysa Few and Kim Powell. Their results were not known at press time. The younger group of skaters are getting ready for the "Futures Com- petition" in Strathroy on February 25. Their skating carnival will be held at the Zurich Arena on March 17, with theme "Holidays on Ice". Fun night The C.W.L. Fun Night will be held on February 7 at the Mitchell Community Centre at 6:30 p.m. It will cost $1.00 per person. Women from St. Boniface Parish are to meet at the Church for a ride at 5:15 p.m. They can bring a dish for the potluck supper, along with their own plate, cup and cutlery. If you plan to attend, phone Mary Re- gier, (4035) by the end of January. WI The next Women's Institute meeting will be held at the Blue Water Rest Home on Monday, Feb- ruary 5 at 1:30 p.m. Members and visitors are welcome. Stamping workshop A Valentine's workshop on mak- ing your own cards with rubber stamps, will be held February 4 from 1 to 5 p.m. There be several techniques shown and a variety of stamps to work with. For more in- formation and to register phone Bonnie at 236-4691. Youth dance An Optimist Club Youth Dance will be held at the Zurich Commu- nity Centre on February 16 from 7 to 10 p.m. for children aged 11 to 15. It will be supervised. Brownies and Sparks The Zurich Brownies have their meetings at St. Boniface School gym on Tuesday evenings with leaders Nicole VerOude, Julie Becker, Carol Prang and Janet Thiel. On January 31 the group will be working on their Scientist badge at the Exeter Lion's Club Youth Cen- tre, along with Brownies from oth- er areas. The Sparks, a group of five and six-year-old girls, have their meet- ings once a week with their leaders Bonnie Schenk and Ruth Zehr. Skating party Members of St. Boniface School and Parish enjoyed a skating party at the Zurich Arena on Sunday af- ternoon, along with free hot choco- late, sponsored by the P.T.A. group. Baby food labels The Optimist Club sends a re- minder that they are collecting Heinz baby food labels until March 15. They can be dropped off in the box provided at the entrance of the Municipal Office. Girl's Club The Girl's Club will be travelling to Bayfield on February 1 to skate outdoors, weather permitting. They will enjoy hot chocolate at Alli- son's afterwards. Scouts and Beavers All third and fourth year Scouts spent the weekend at Black Oak Lake with four leaders, Jim Zim- merman, Eugene O'Brien, Mark Taylor and Bill Stauttener. They hiked 3 1/2 miles on snow shoes to reach the cabin from the road. They are planning a camping ad- venture to pass badges on February 9-10 at Gord Hill Winter Camp. Scouts from various places will • • • also attend. The Beavers hold their meetings at the Lutheran Church Hall on Tuesday nights. Senikrs A successful progressive euchre party sponsored by Zurich Golden Agers was held Monday evening, January 22 at the Township Hall with 11 tables in play. Winners were: High, Emil Becker; Second high, Lee Regier; Lone Hands, Sheldon Wein. Door prize winners were Helen McKay, Jeanette Turner, Maude Hoffman and Gwen McKeller. The next euchre party will be held Monday evening, February 26 at 7:30 p.m. at the Township Hall. There will be lunch and door priz- es. Zurich Senior Diners met Janu- ary 24 at the Community Centre with 42 attending. Meda O'Brien was the 5W50 winner. A poem 'My Feathered Friends' was read by Gertie Fleischauer, who also con- ducted a card bingo game with prizes going to the lucky winners. Solo and euchre games followed. Personals Happy birthday wishes go out to: Elze Groot who turns 40 on Janu- ary 28; Cecile Meidinger on Janu- ary 25; Tootie Merner; Glenn Wei - do who turns 70 on January 26; Dan Eybergen, Georgia, on Janu- ary 29; Stacey Mathonia, Hensall, who turned five on January 23. The following three babies were baptized at St. Boniface Church on January 28 by Fr. Wronski: Kaitlyn Danielle, daughter of Dan and Karen Masse, Zurich. Godparents are Lisa and Rob Ped- lar of Shipka. A family get- together was held at the Pedlars' home afterward. They also cele- brated Lisa's birthday on January 29. Tyler Alexander, son of Dwayne and Joe Overholt, Exeter. His God- parents are Joey and Sandra Over- holt of London. 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