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HomeMy WebLinkAboutZurich Citizens News, 1973-06-28, Page 12PAGE 12 ZURICH CITIZENS NEWS THURSDAY, JUNE 28, 1973 Golden Glimpses . m p . Last week was Senior Citizens week, and 1 believe from speak- ing to people from other centres that varying amounts of entert- ainment was planned over the past week in most of the Nurs- ing Homes, Homes for the Aged and Rest Homes, so perhaps a little more attention is being paid to our Seniors than once was the case. Perhaps our next thoughts will have to be alofig the line of realizing that we must not over-estimate the stem ina of our Seniors and instead of cramming all of our entertain- ments and activities into one week, remember them all year and spread our attentions acc- ordingly. Last week was a very busy one around our Home. Last Sunday evening the members of the Christian Reform Church, Exeter, gathered here and presented a delightful musical program, followed by a social time with residents, after which coffee was served. On Tuesday afternoon, anoth- er group of ladies attended afternoon tea at the home of Mrs. Grace McCracken , Grand Bend, and these ladies too ret- urned feeling elated with their visit. On Wednesday afternoon the Ladies Auxiliary of the Home entertained the residents here to their annual picnic. The afternoon consisted of a sing song under the direction of Miss Meda Surerus and Mrs. Martha Blackwell. A number of contests were conducted throughout the afternoon. Mr. James Murray .entertained the residents to old tyme music on his violin accom- panied on the piano by Mrs. Bill Masse. We are indeed grate ful to these people for taking time out in the middle of the afternoon to make the program more enjoyable for the residents. Following the program, a pic- nic supper was served complete with delicious salads and all the goodies you could imagine. On Thursday evening, Mrs. Orval Storey presented a prog- ram consisting of step dancing tapping and other dances along with piano and guitar instrum- entals. Mr. Nelson Howe play- ed the violin and was accomp- anied on the piano by Mrs. Feltz. The young people taking part were; Miss Gloria, Joan, REDI MIX CONCRETE (ALSO FORM WORK) McCann Const. DASHWOOD Ltd. . Phone 237-3381 or 237-3422 Elaine and Diane Maloney, Joane and Donna Feltz, Joanne Vorstenborsch, Sherry Storey, Barbara Feltz and Marlene Glan- ville. We enjoy having Mrs. Storey and her group of entert- ainers. Following the entertain- ment, refreshments were served. We regret that Mrs. Laura Ings is presently a patient in Seaforth General Hospital. The sympathy of residents and staff is extended to the family of the late Mrs. Charl- otte Schnell. On Friday afternoon there seemed to be a lull in entertain- ment so a bus ride was arranged for a number of residents. On Saturday evening, bingo was enjoyed. We welcome Mrs. Albert Dougall who has come to reside with us. The Sunday evening chapel service was conducted by Rev. Lloyd Kalbfleisch of Zurich. Mrs. Kalbfleisch presided at the organ. A trio consisting of Mrs. Earl Deichert and her two daugh- ters delighted the congregation. 0 You can't shake hands with a clenched fist. .41111 Kenya man studies bees A resident of Nairobi, Kenya, spent last week in Zurich with Mr. and Mrs. Bill Ferguson, working with Mr. Ferguson in the beekeeping operation. The purpose of the visit was for Geo- rge Abayo to study the beekeep- ing system in Canada, and take back as much knowledge as possible to his native Land. At the present time the bee- keeping business in Kenya is not too flourishing, and so the gov- ernment of that country has sent a team of top agricultural stud- ents to Canada to pick up all the information possible. Mr. Abayo has been enrolled in the University of Guelph since Jan- uary of this year. Although he would like to stay for a couple of years, his government is now enxious to have him come back and teach the bee industry to their people. According to Mr. Abayo, the climate in Kenya should be ideal for bees, and their crops all year round should be able to produce honey in abundance. The only bees presently in their country operate in log hives,. and the operation is not too suc- cessful. As well as observing all the operations at the Ferguson Apiar) in Zurich, Mr. Abaya also dug in and helped with some of the actual work in connection with beekeeping. He told the Citizen News that he enjoys Canada in the present climate, but was not too fond of the cold winter weather which greeted him on his arrival last winter. WORKING IN THE BEES - George Abayo, of Kenya, left, is seen here as he works along with the rest of the staff at Ferguson Apiaries. Centre is the proprietor of the local firm, William Ferguson, while on the right is Danny Schilbe. Mr. Abayo spent one week in Zurich at the Ferguson establ- ishment. Attention Farmers PIAN To ATTEND ILIIXL510IoJNI FIELD AY * See in action the exclusive one On Farm of Ralph Weber 1 '/4 Miles East of Dashwood THURSDAY, JUNE 28 10:00 a.m.,to 8:00 p.m. man hay operation, all new stakhand system. * Watch pulltype and selfpropelled windrowers cut and condition hay in fast curing windrows. * For the forage operator see the 2000-150 and 2000-100 in action. * Select the one for your power requirement. COME AND BRING A FARMER FRIEND C. G. FAR > SUPPLY 236-4934 ZURICH 236-4321