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ZURICH CITIZENS NEWS
THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 23, 1972
Amber ;'ehe ahs
hear reports
The regular meeting of
Amber Rebekah Lodge was held
Wednesday evening in the
Lodge rooms with N.G. Mrs.
Irene Blackwell presiding and
being assisted by V.G. Mrs.
Aldene Volland. The roll call
of officers was taken with eight
officers absent.
The Vice -Grand reported
having sent a number of cards
to bereaved families and sick
and shut-in members. She also
reported that she had received
a substantial cheque for the
sale of magazines which goes
toward benevolent work of the
Lodges.
A report was read from Broth-
er Charles Hay reporting on
equipment owned by the C. P. T
Committee, wheelchairs,
walkers and crutches, which
are in continual use in the
community. Anyone getting
the loan of this equipment
must sign for same and will be
held responsible until returned
to Brother Charles Hay.
A donation was received from
Sister Mable Whiteman to be
deposited in the card and flower
fund. Much discussion was had
concerning the annual Christ-
mas party and on a motion
made by Sister Aldeen Volland
and seconded by Sister Vera
Lemmon, the Christmas party
will be held December 5 with
exchange of gifts among memb-
ers, the value of a $1. 00 or
more. The social and entertain-
ment committee are to be in
charge of the program.
Happy Birthday was sung to
sister Mable Whiteman and
Sister Leona Parke. After the
meeting a social hour was enjoy
ed in the lower hall with lunch
being provided by the Vice -
Grand.
Hensall Woman
hears report
Mrs. Moira Couper of Hen-
sall has completed a full rep-
ort on her summer's activities
as Coordinator for the Huron
County Children's Recreation
Program.
Mrs. Couper was a represent-
ative of the provincial govern-
ment and was working on a
kind of pilot project to deter-
mine if there was a usefulness
for such a service.
The following recommendat-
ions were made by Mrs. Coup-
er at the end of the summer
and presented to the members
of Huron County Council last
month;
That consideration be given
to planning for a permanent
Huron County Recreation Co-
ordinator to be implemented
in 3-5 year stages . Stage 1,
CORRESPONDENT ; MRS, JOYCE PEPPER
hiring of a Recreation Co-ordin-
ator for the summer; Stage 2,
increasing this to a full time
position; Stage 3, adding a tean
of 2 or 3 people for the summer
months; Stage 4, adding perm-
anent assistants as required.
The Co-ordinator would work
with communities in the devel-
oping, planning, organizing,
operating and evaluating of rec-
reational opportunities in arts,
crafts, drama, outdoor field
work, sports leadership and any
other activities as the need
arises; establish an extensive
natural and outdoor recreation
program to make good use of
river and lake shore systems and
other recreational lands in Hur-
on County; the co-ordinator be
given time during the year to
attend professional development
workshops to extens skills.
Popular resident
passes away
NORMAN E. COOK
Norman E. Cook, Hensall,
passed away in Victoria Hospit-
al, London, on November 14,
1972, in his 93rd year.
Mr. Cook was born in Zurich
and was the son of the late Mr.
and Mrs. Henry Cook who
started the Cook Milling Comp-
any in Hensall. When he was
14 years of age he operated a
bicycle business with his elder
brother, Cornelius. He worked
with his father in the installat-
ion and operation of electrical
plants in Hensall, Lucan and
St. Joseph.
On the death of his father,
he and his brother took over
Cook Milling Company and
started Cook Bros. garage.
He was president of the Milling
Company until 1964.
Mr. Cook was a member of
the Hensall United Church and
the last surviving member in
Hensall of the Forrester's Lodge.
He is survived by his wife,
the former Elizabeth Thompson,
two sons, Robert and Douglas,
Hensall; two daughters, Dr.
Norma Hopkinson, Lions Head;
Mrs. Gary (Eleanor) Corlett,
Toronto, and twelve grandchild-
ren.
The body rested at the Bonth-
ron Funeral Chapel where serv-
ice was held on November 17,
with Rev. Don Beck officiating.
Interment in Exeter Cemetery.
Pallbearers were Walter
Spencer, Lloyd Verner, Howard
Scane, Joe McLellan, Donald
Joynt and Bill Fairbairn.
Flower bearers were four grand
children, Carolyn Wilkin, Joan
Hopkinson, Cathy Cook and
Bryan Corlett.
Hockey Dance
SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 25
9;30 to 1 30
HENSALL COMMUNITY CENTRE
Music by "KEN SCOTT" Orchestra
TICKETS: $3.00 COUPLE (Available at door)
Refreshments
Available
Sponsored by Hensall Cascadians
Everyone
Welcome
Arnold Circle
The Arnold Circle of Carmel
Presbyterian Church met Mon-
day evening at the Church.
Vice-president Joanne Bell
presided and opened the meet-
ing with a poem entitled "Some
one in the Chapel." The wor-
ship session was conducted by
Mildred Bell and Shirley Mous-
seau giving thought to Rememb-
rance Day. The offering was
received and the Littlest coin
collected. •
Shirley Mousseau introduced
the guest speaker, Mrs. Hicks,
of Exeter, who showed lovely
slides of an African tour. Her
humorous commentary added
greatly to the enjoyment of
the pictures. Janice Baker
thanked her.
A secretary's report was read
and a note was read from Eric
Luther thanking the Arnold
Circle for canvassing for the
Blind. At next month's meeting,
a new slate of officers is to be
chosen. Mildred Bell made a
motion to exchange Christmas
gifts with the Sunshine Pal
with the value not to be over
$1.50, and Norma Stretton
seconded the motion.
Marilyn Campbell gave the
treasurer's report, and Janice
Baker reported for the flower
fund. The meeting closed with
the Lord's Prayer, and Joanne
Bell and Mildred Bell served
lunch.
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