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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Times Advocate, 2004-06-30, Page 31Wednesday,June 30, 2004 Exeter Times -Advocate 3 "1 Cash for physio South Huron fire chief John Morgan and Mayor Rob Morley presented awards for long-time service to South Huron firefighters at the June 21 council meeting. In front from left are Jim Jarrett (Exeter department, 20 years), Robert Pertschy (Huron Park, 20 years), Norm Hyde (Huron Park, 30 years and exemplary service award) and Jim Finkbeiner (Huron Park, 20 years); in back from left are Doug Lightfoot (Huron Park, 20 years),Terry Romph (Dashwood, 20 years), Brian Kipfer (Dashwood, 20 years) and Morley.The service medal for volunteer and full-time firefighters was established in 1985. (photo/Scott Nixon) Staff and customers at Exeter's Bank of Montreal recently raised $1,500 for phys- iotherapy equipment for South Huron Hospital. From left are bank manager Brian Mauer, hospital foundation chairperson Olga Davis, customer service representa- tive Darlene Lightfoot and commercial services officer Kim Love. (photo/Scott Nixon) Sibling Rivalry to compete in fiddle and stepdance championships By Mary Simmons TIMES -ADVOCATE STAFF TAVISTOCK — The members of Sibling Rivalry will be heading to Tavistock this weekend to compete in the 21st Annual Southwestern Ontario Open Fiddle and Stepdance Championships. The group includes 12 - year -old Sarah Van Allen, 14 -year-old Tyler Van Allen, nine-year-old Kyle Waymouth and 14 -year- old Kurtis Waymouth. Tyler and Sarah have an older sister, Rachel, who is also actively involved in step dancing and has a great interest in music. The Van Allen children, who live in Crosshill, are the grandchildren of Exeter resident Margaret Stewart and her late hus- band, Floyd, who had an active interest in fiddling and step dancing. "This likely accounts for their natural ability," says their mother, Donna. Tyler, Sarah and Kurtis have been dancing together for seven years and were joined by Kyle three years ago, taking lessons at Judy's School of Dance in Stratford. Sarah and Tyler have been dancing for eight years while Kurtis has been dancing for 11 years and Kyle for six. They all play the fiddle and enjoy dancing at retirement homes and community and school events. They all say they enjoy attending competitions, meeting new friends and camping out at events. Kurtis says he enjoys seeing how the elderly enjoy the entertainment. Sarah and Kurtis also teach part-time at Judy's School of Dance. The boys admit they are sometimes teased by other boys who ridicule them until they see them dance — then they are impressed. "Many girls are impressed and want to learn to step," Sarah says. "Once they try to learn, they understand how dif- ficult it is." The competition runs July 2-3 at the Tavistock and District Recreation Centre. Camping is available from June 30 to July 5 at the Fiddle Park for $15 a night or $70 for the whole time if pre -registered and pre -paid by 12 p.m. June 30. For more information log on to www.cyg.net/-huitema. Members of Sibling Rivalry, Kurtis Waymouth,TylerVan Allen, Sarah Van Allen Kyle Waymouth, are heading to Tavistock this weekend to perform in the Open Fiddle and Stepdance Championships. (photo/submitted) and Tickets on sale for chicken barbecue By Carmel Sweeney ZURICH CORRESPONDENT ZURICH - It was really nice to see so many people come out and enjoy Canada Day in Zurich last Sunday afternoon. The weather was beautiful for the outdoor supper. The music supplied by Country Connections was just great. The kids had fun getting their faces painted by a clown and John Earle. The decorated cakes were delicious. The Fleischauer Reunion was held at the pavilion in Dashwood on Sunday with some attending from the Zurich area. ZURICH NEWS Congratulations to Melanie McBride and John Drummond who were married on Sat., June 26. The outdoor ceremony was held at the home of her par- ents, Larry and Ann McBride, RR 1, Zurich with the din- ner being held at the Mennonite Church. Congratulations to Max and Margaret Ducharme who celebrated their 65th anniversary on Saturday with fam- ily, relatives and friends with an open house held at the Bluewater Rest Home where Max resides. Their anniversary is on June 27. A bus trip to St. Catherines on Fri., June 25 was enjoyed by several members of the St. Peter's Lutheran Church for the ordination of their new pastor, Ann Krueger. On Sun., June 27 following the morning ser- vice a thank -you lunch was held in their fellowship hall for interim pastor, Bob Hutchison, who for the past year and a half has been coming from St. Marys. They also welcomed Pastor Krueger. Jennifer Jeffrey spent almost two weeks at the home of her parents, Barb and Charlie Jeffrey last week. She was visiting from Edmonton. Congratulations to Julie Semple and Geoff Mauer who were married at Hessenland on Sat., June 26. Julie is the daughter of Keith and Susan Semple of Zurich. Plan to attend the next fair board meeting that will be held on Thurs., July 8 at the Bluewater Community Centre at 8 p.m. in the small room at the back. The Women's Institute will be having their district pic- nic in Crediton on Tues., July 6 at 12:30 in the park. Vacation Bible School for the children will be held again at the Zurich Mennonite Church from July 5 to 9 from 8:45 to noon. The outdoor pageant of The Promise will be held at the Forest Amphitheatre from July 2-4 and again from July 9-11 each night begin- ning at 8:30 p.m. Tickets available at the gate: adults $12 and kids $5. Bring a lawn chair and jacket for the evening. Tickets are still available around town for the elimina- tion draw and dance to be held with the Zurich Fair on Fri., July 23 with a good dancing band from Goderich called ReLoad. You could win $1,000 for last ticket drawn (includes lunch). The next Bean Festival meeting will be held on Wed., July 7 at 8 p.m. in the small room at the Bluewater Community Centre. Advance tickets for the annual chicken barbecue at the Zurich Mennonite Church on Thurs., July 22 from 4:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. are now for sale; adults $11 and children $5. There will be music from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Tickets available at C.G. Farm Supply, Bake Shop or at the church. The Grand Bend Nursery School is selling dinner -of - the -month raffle tickets. There are 10 monthly draws from September 2004 to June 2005. Lots of great restaurants taking part. Tickets are $10 each or three for $25 for info call 238-5555 and leave message. Wheelchairs and crutches available for loan in Hensall By Liz Sangster HENSALL CORRESPONDENT HENSALL - At Hensall United Church Bill Gibson and Jean Jacobe played the organ and piano music before the service began. Pastor Fred Darke gave the call to worship fol- lowed by the passing of the peace. Doug Walker lit the Christ Candle. The worshippers were greet- ed by Pat Veal with Eric Mansfield and Cecil Pepper attending the ushering duties. Pastor Fred Darke's message was `Choices'. Judi and Doug Walker read the HENSAL Scripture lesson. Jan Collins and Ann Marie MacGregor looked after the nursery. The Hensall Legion has wheelchairs and crutches to loan, for more infor- m a t i o n please phone Larry at L NEWS 262-2618. The descendants of Ernest and Mary Templeman and Jim and Dorothy Templeman met for a Cole, Annis, and Templeman reunion on Sun., June 27. About 75 family members gathered at the Mitchell Lions Park for games, reminiscing, and a potluck supper. POLICE BRIEF Men arrested for stealing a lawn mower LUCAN BIDDULPH — Two men were arrested June 21 after a witness reported a male taking a lawn mower from a residence on Coursey Line. The two males were taken into custody after a Middlesex OPP officer located the vehicle and found stolen property. Charges are pending.