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Home My WebLink AboutTimes-Advocate, 1996-02-21, Page 17White Wonder Early years students in Mrs. Dietrich's class at Exeter Public School had a special visitor on Thursday. The group is preparing a video for a class at a St. Thomas school about Exeter's white squirrel. As part of the video, White Wonder made an appearance and South Huron District High School student Catherine Wark presented the findings of her research project into the rare squirrel. Wark said there are between 25 and 65 white squirrels in Exeter. Zurich Cubs spend weekend camping They enjoyed hiking, skating and a camp- fire. Carmel Sweeney ZURICH - Sixteen Zurich Cubs and seven leaders spent Friday night camping tat Si., Boniface Schon) ,gym and Wen' spent Satur- day outdoors skating and hiking. They made lunch on a campfire in the bush. They also made some crafts and played games in the gym. On the March 3 weekend the Scouts and Guides will be celebrat- ing Lord and Lady Baden-Powell's birthdays by attending services at the various churches in town, wear- ing their uniforms. The Cubs are getting their home- made Kub Kars ready for the Dis- trict Event in Exeter March 2. The boys will have their Kars weighing in at their weekly meet- ing Tuesday night. On February 27 they have having a Kub Kar race at the Public School with the Hensall Cubs attending. The Zurich Beavers have their meetings on Tuesday evenings at the Lutheran Church Fellowship Hall. This month they are celebrating Heritage Day and Baden Powell's birthday. They are going bowling at the Town and Country Lanes on February 28. Bake sale Bro. Bob's bake sale was success- ful after the weekend Masses at St. Boniface Parish. The family of Gerard and Rose - Mary Ducharme were the lucky winners from tickets sold on a large fruit basket. The proceeds will go to Bro. Bob Mittleholtz in India. Fashion show Tickets are available for the "Re- flections of Hay" fashion show on Saturday night, February 24 at the Zurich Community Centre. Doors open at 7 p.m. with the program be- ginning at 8:00 p.m. Advance tick- ets cost $8, or $10 at the door. World Day of Prayer The World Day of Prayer in the Village of Zurich is scheduled for Friday, March 1 at the Mennonite Church, beginning at 2 p.m. This year's theme is "God Calls Us to Respond", written in Haiti. There will be a free-will offering. Day of Reflection A Day of Reflection is being sponsored by St. Boniface C.W.L. on March 5 with neighboring C.W.L. members invited. Guest speaker will be Fr. Rick Hurdle from Delaware. The day runt from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Mals will be in the church at 2 p.m. Women are asked to bring a brown bag lunch and coffee will be aervid. Youth group The first youth group meeting will be held at St. Boniface Parish Hall on February 22 from 7:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. for all students in grades five to eight. This will be a games meeting. For more information or if you w°� vldid like Ali �96�4 kphone kw. Wise The next progressive euchre par- ty will be held at the Township Hall on February 26 at 7:30 p.m. It will be sponsored by the Golden Agers. Lunch and a social hour will follow. Volleyball tourney A volleyball tournament was held at the Community Centre and the Public School gym on Saturday and Sunday with 14 teams partici- pating. 'A' winners were Josh Masse's team with the Mouse Masse's team as runnerups. 'B' champs were Ivan Bedard's team with runnerups Corey Ginge- rich's team. Third place finishers in the 'A' division were Peter Mathonia and his team. The next tournament will be held March 24 weekend. Road hockey Eleven road hockey teams played in the parking lot at C.G. Farm Supply over the weekend. Comforter tying session Women of the Mennonite Church held their annual comforter tying blitz Tuesday at the Fellowship Hall. The blankets will be sent to third world countries. The workers brought brown bag lunches but were treated to supper followed by a short meeting. Drop box If you arrive at the municipal of- fice to pay a bill after it has closed you can now drop the envelope in the library drop box shute on the wall. Senior DIne# A beef dinner and valentine des- sert was served to 70 Senior Diners February 14 at the Zurich Commu- nity Centre. The Centre was deco- rated in a Valentine theme of red and white. Faye Skinner, weicotrd every- pne, especially eiders frnm'\Sarnia, Hensel! and Dashwood. Janet Turner, Hensall was the 50/50 win- ner. Gertie Fleischauer read a poem "My First Valentine". Prizes were given to Marilee Ayotte wearing a red pant suit, Ina Neeb wearing a red dress, Earl Flaxbard wearing a red shirt and Harry McAdams with a red tie. 'The Invisible Web' was present- ed by a panel of six seniors from Sarnia, along with Janet McAllis- ter, London speaking on various health problems with the elderly, which proved interesting to the Diners. Personals Juliette Denomme was home for a few days last week. She has been spending the winter months with her children in Waterloo and Kitch- ener. The community sends best wish- es for a speedy recovery to Marg Munn, a patient in South Huron Hospital. Happy birthday wishes to Jill Geiger on February 14; and to six- year-old Mandy Mathonia, Hensall on February 20. Rachel Dawn Watson, daughter of Robert and Shannon, was bap- tized on Sunday, February 18 at St. Boniface Church by Fr. Wronski. Town residents welcome Mike and Wendy Masse (nee Risi) who moved on the the weekend from Hensall to the former home of Mrs. Minderlein on Main St. W. Mrs. Minderlein is now a resident at the Blue Water Rest Home. • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • a 2 ANNUAL MTING The annual meeting of the policyholders of the Usborne and Hibbert Mutual Fire Insurance Company wM be held in the Kirkton-Woodham Community Centre at 2 p.m. Monday, February 26 to receive and dispose of the Financial and Auditor's Reports; to elect Directors and to transact any business that might righty come before the meeting. Nominations will be received for the election of two Directors for a three year term. The Directors whose term of offior expires are Lome Feeney and Michael O'Shea, both of whom are eligible for re-election. URry Gardiner Prukbnt E.J. Caere • • • • • . • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • 0 0 0 4 ) • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • a • • • • • Blue Water Rest Home residents celebrate Valentine's Day ZURICH - The residents of Blue Water Rest Home enjoyed the after- noon movie "Bell of New York" with Fred Astaire and Vera Allen on Monday afternoon - good danc- ing music. Earlier Lottie Gascho had shared a video with the resi- dents her daughter Jeannette sup- plied of Robert Whittaker. Tuesday afternoon Bible Study was held in the Chapel by Rev. Gani Lazaro, Zurich United Church. In the evening members of St. Pe- ter's Roman Catholic Church en- tertained the residents for the Feb- ruary birthday party under the leadership of Dianne Miller and Harriet Vandenburgt. Miller played guitar for the 18 junior choir mem- bers. Ashley Rau gave a speech on Australia, Jill Brandon gave her speech on Shirley Temple, Danielle Durand and Meredith Denomme played piano solos, Chrissy Miller sang a solo and Vandenburgt and Miller sang "Chapel of Love". Sa- rah Denomme read a poem entitled "A Little Deed" and Giselle Durand sang "You Can't Stay in the River Twice". Margaret Adams and Alice Knowles received birthday gifts from the Auxiliary and sandwiches and pickles were served by Auxil- iary members ' Mary Ducharme, Cheryl Durand, Debbie Denomme, Mary Fickling and Jean Gingerich. Donna Klopp, Auxiliary president thanked the group for their evening of entertainment. Wednesday, St. Valentine's Day, the staff held a pot luck supper for the residents with a a 50s theme. 50's music was played throughout the home for the day. Patti Geof- frey reconstructed her cardboard werlitzer, and balloons, hearts, dancing silhouettes and musical notes decorated the main dining - room and auditorium. Tables were dressed with read or white plastic and 'checkered table cloths, records, tissue milk shakes, jelly beans and dinky cars of the 50s. Gladys and her Merry Makers provided back- ground music while Shannon Regi - Committee host guest speakers LUCAN - The Lucan and Area Heritage Committee celebrated her- itage day Monday by inviting two guest speakers to talk about the rich history of the area. John Leverton, a specialist on the Wilberforce Settlement and James Reaney from the University of Western Ontario history depart- ment,who has compiled 31 years of research on the Lucan-Biddulph area, addressed a dinner crowd Monday night at the Lucan Holy Trinity Church, Money raised from the dinner will go towards the Heritage Group. er and Kathy Steckle made straw- berry milk shakes for one and all from her soda fountain. All the res- idents and staff dressed for the oc- casion - full skits, crinolines, scarves, pony tails, saddle shoes, bobby socks, rolled jeans, rolled blouse sleeves (collar up), etc. The staff made their favorite dish and hosted one to three residents each to their table and helped serve the valentine invited guest. Invocation was provided by Ervin Steinmann, Maintenance Personnel. After dinner Gladys VanEg- mond, Elgin Nott, Harvey McDow- ell and Lloyd Otterbein returned to their instruments and the staff and residents warmed up the dance floor. Jill Geiger RN was hostess for the evening and announced the spot dances, hula hoop competi- tion, stroll, bunny hop polkas, and twist. Brenda Grenier, Debbie Re- gier, Geraldine Eckel, Kim Geof- frey, Lois Thiel, Cathy Shantz, Joan Regier and Barbara Shephard demonstrated the hula hoop, with Lois being the winner. Brenda, Margaret Mousseau, Ruby Fulcher and Jane Campbell were spot dance winners. The young, the not so young, and the seniors with walk- ers, wheelchairs or canes kept the dance floor crowded to their fa- vourite tune. Josef Rissi, Adminis- trator thanked the staff for their • hard work iq providing a delicious meal, beautiful decorations and an evening of fun (or tate residents. Everyone enjoy their evening, which seemed to en& far too soon for too many. At this day and age most dance floors are catered to DJs, how fortunate the home is to have a live band, especially consideiing some band members are young enough to well remember the 50s and are still providing the commu- nity with such a vital service. Well done! Thursday afternoon Chapel ser- vice was conducted by Rev. Henry Annen, Hensall United Church. Fr. Matthias Wronski, St. Boniface Church, Zurich celebrated Mass. Welcome to Eleanor and John Watson of Bayfield who are new residents at the home. Our best wishes to Joan Bedard and Baratte (Connie) Minderlein who are visit- ing South Huron Hospital, Exeter. A thoughtful gesture by Krista Inrig of Hessenland Restaurant. She brought the home a delicious tray of strawberry and rhubarb strudel, a nice homemade dessert for the residents to feast on. The residents look forward to a visit from the Christian Reformed Church on February 20 and the Zurich Mennonite Choir on Febru- ary 22. • WE RE YOUR R.R.S.P. HEADQUARTERS • And Compare Our R.R.S.P. Loan Rates! The Longer the Term of the R.R.S.P.: • / t,,, R.R.S.p Loans As Low As 1% Below Prime CLINTON COMMUNITY CREDIT UNION 48 Ontario Street 118 Main Street North CLINTON 482-3467 EXETER 235-0640 OPEN: MON to THURS. 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. FRI 9:00 a.m.-8:00 p.m. SERVING THE COMMUNITY SINCE 1952 HENSALL Exeter D STRICT Store CO-oPfRAT1YE AN Felt Uned Boots . 30% °" Special clearance on discontinued lines of work boots( Ught Bulbs 120 volt, 4 peck 60 w & 100 w. or 130 vok 2 pack 60 w & 100 w. 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