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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Times Advocate, 2004-07-07, Page 31Wednesday,July 7, 2004 Exeter Times–Advocate 31 Free bus service to Hensall's bank on July 14 By Carmel Sweeney ZURICH CORRESPONDENT ZURICH - The Mennonite Church held their worship service outdoors at the Zurich Park last Sunday morn- ing with a very good turnout. Following the service there was a potluck picnic lunch. Due to the rain the children's games and family carnival was held in the fellowship hall. Congratulations to Leonard and Dorothy Bowman (Dottie) who celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary on Sunday at St. Peter's Lutheran Church Fellowship Hall. Several family members, relatives and friends attended the open house and dinner following. The cou- ple live in Florida and are in Zurich for a couple weeks visiting with her sisters. Fri., July 9, everyone is invited to attend the Community Bible School program at the Mennonite Church that begins at 7 p.m., (freewill offering). It is always nice to see what the children have done all week at Bible School. Thanks to all their volunteer helpers. A supper on Mon., July 12, will be held at the United Church for the volunteers. If you have not been to see the outdoor musical play The Promise held in Forest at the amphitheater, you can still do so this weekend from July 9 to 11. It starts at 8:30 p.m. Gates open at 7:30 p.m. with a $12 admis- sion at the gate, $5 for children. Best wishes for a speedy recovery goes out to Josie Denomme who is a patient in Stratford Hospital. Please note that there has been a change of dates for the free bus service to the Bank of Montreal in Hensall. The next ride will be on Wed., July 14 and again on Fri., July 30. The ride leaves from Blue Water Rest Home at 9:15 a.m. and from the corner by the hotel at 9:30 a.m. We had a really nice Canada Day get-together and barbecue supper at the home of Mike and Kim Ryckman in Dashwood last Thursday. A bridal shower was held recently held at the home of Clasina deBont in honor of their daughter Adriana and Darrell Weber who are being married in August. Our Lady of the Rosary Shrine in Merlin at St. Patrick's Church will have Mass on July 13 and 16 at 11 a.m. each day, then again from Aug. 13 to 22, followed by a Rosary Procession and Benediction until 3 p.m. Bring along a lawn chair and bag lunch. A lovely bridal shower was held for Tammy Restemayer on Sun., July 4 at the home of Joan Regier. Tammy is engaged to their son Rob Regier; they are being married in October. Tickets are going fast for the chicken barbecue at the Mennonite Church on Thurs., July 22 from 4:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Advance tickets at $11 adults and $5 for chil- dren, for sale at Gingerich's Farm Supply, Tasty Nu Bakery or at the church. Zurich Minor Athletic Association is hav- ing hockey registration for the winter on Thurs., July 8 from 7 to 9 p.m. and again on Sat., July 10, 9 to 11 a.m. at the Blue Water Community Centre. For more information call Kim McKinnon at 236-7757. The Zurich Community Yard Sale and Fireman's Breakfast will be coming up on Sat., Aug. 14. We went to see Swing at the Huron Country Playhouse and enjoyed it very much. It is running until July 17, so don't miss it. A family get-together was held at the home of Bob and Linda Hendrick recently to celebrate the baptism of Lee Ann. It was held at the Mennonite Church along with five other youth under the direction of Dennis Estep. Clare and Margaret Deichert or RR 1, Zurich recently enjoyed a two-week vacation on a group tour to Newfoundland and other places. The Zurich Agricultural Society will be having their Fair Board meeting this Thurs., July 8 at 8 p.m. at the Blue Water Community Centre. Please bring tickets and money for the draw. Recent visitors at the home of Hilda and Marien ZURICH NEWS Painting of Hensall railway station to be auctioned on Nov 6 in Hensall `Hensall Station,' a painting by London artist Maurice Siverns, will be auctioned off at the Christmas Fantasy Auction at the Hensall Community Centre Nov. 6. Limited edition prints are also available. (photo/submit- ted) HENSALL — An original painting by London artist Maurice Siverns will be offered at the Hensall United Church Christmas Fantasy Auction Nov. 6. `Hensall Station,' painted in 1976, is of historical interest because of its subject matter, the railway building which ceased to exist within a year of Siverns completing the painting. Local historians believe the structure was torn down, but a notation on the back of the painting states the station was destroyed by fire in 1977. Siverns began his pro- fessional art career in the early 1970s and exhibited at Stratford's 'Art in the Park' for many years. His back- ground in education later proved invaluable for assisting talented beginners to exhibit their art at London't Springbank Park. The inspiration for the painting arose from repeated viewings of the scene, which always attracted Siverns on his way to his summer cot- tage on Lake Huron. The watercolour was POLICE BRIEFS Cigarettes stolen from grocery store ZURICH — Staff of the Zurich Foodland Grocery Store contacted Huron OPP June 30 at approximately 8:45 a.m. over the theft of cigarettes. According to police, at approximately 8:30 a.m. someone entered the grocery store while staff was busy towards the rear of the building. The lone male then grabbed an armful of cigarette cartons from a display near the front. He fled the store to a waiting vehicle. The vehicle, similar to a medium size blue Chev Astro van, left the scene at a high rate of speed, westbound on Main Street. A citizen attempted to follow the thief, but was almost struck by the dri- ver when the person drove into a dead end street and reversed back towards them. The driver was last seen heading southbound on Bronson Line in South Huron. The thief is described as a white male in his late -30s to mid-40s, of average height with short brown hair . Huron OPP is continuing their investi- gation. If you can help solved this crime, call the local OPP or contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477(TIPS). Males arrested LUCAN-BIDDULPH — On June 21, Middlesex OPP reported two men were arrested in connection to a theft of a lawnmower from a residence located at Coursey Line in Lucan-Biddulph. sold at 'Art in the Park' in Stratford and has remained a one -owner painting for almost three decades. Recently, the owner generously presented the work, still in its original frame, to Hensall United Church to assist with fundrais- ing efforts. In addition, the painting will be reproduced for sale in limited edition prints, thanks to agreement by the artist, who is now retired. `Hensall Station' will be offered on auction at Hensall Community Centre Nov. 6. Limited edition repro- ductions of the original watercolour are now available For more information contact Judy Mock at 235-2233 or Lucielle Beer at 262-2180. Exeter and Surrounding Communities If you are: •Moving •Marrying •Having a baby •Retiring •Starting a Business CALL COME1111 WLAGON for your free gifts & information on behalf of Exeter's Community - minded businesses Faye Van Oss 228-7053 Vanderhoek of RR 3 Zurich was her brother, John and Datha Penner from Kentucky who enjoyed going to see Niagara Falls and Grand Bend while here. They also visited with relatives in Stratford. Terry Zehr returned home recently after spending the past six months away to various places doing volunteer work with the Youth Mission International organization in Mali and Bamako. He spent some time also in British Columbia. Travel time was 45 hours between the two places. Mick and Kathlene Todoroff spent a week camping with their trailer home on Manitoulin Island along with some family members from London. Has everyone signed their name to the letter being sent to Carol Mitchell in Clinton regards to keeping the nurse practitioner (Annie) here in Zurich at the doctor's office? If not, do so as soon as possible before July 15. Talk to Brenda at Dr. Hurley's office for more informa- tion and call 1-800-668-9320 to complain. `Celebrating 140 Years' is the Zurich Fair theme. The fair events start Fri., July 23 and run to Sun., July 25. The official opening is at the Blue Water Community Centre at 7:30 p.m., Friday, followed with entertain- ment and an elimination draw and dance with the band, Reload. Tickets $10 and lunch. Sat., July 24 the parade starts at noon from the Zurich Public School. Babies on Parade begins at 2 p.m. (not a competition) for ages 0-12 months. There are lots of activities going on all day long on Saturday for both the young and old (no admission). On Sun., July 25 is the Open Speed Horse Show at 10 a.m. at the Zurich Pavilion grounds. A Band Jamboree at 1 p.m. with supper at Blue Water Community Centre from 6 to 8 p.m. There is also a rollerskating/roller blading party. 0, IIAPPY \\R8DV8TIQf1! Graduate Congratulations, Phil Revington, obtaining his B.Sc. Engineering degree from the University of Waterloo in Chemical Environ- mental Engineering. Employed at General Motors, Oshawa, as Plant Environmental Coordinator. Best Wishes from Dad, brothers Matt and Wes, grandparents Don and Betty Revington, Uncle Dave, Aunt Liz and family and family friend Terry Thomson. Graduate - Caroline Koricina, daughter of Joe and Maiy, graduat- ed on June 17, 2004 from Fanshawe College with Honours in Medical Radiation Technology. Caroline is presently employed as an X-ray technologist at South Huron Hospital, Exeter and St. Joseph's Health Care, London. Congratulations and best wishes from your family and Adam Avon : Distant Schools Report C.J Maitland The Ontario Government committed $50 million in annual funding for the 2003 - 2004 and subsequent school years to help school boards ensure quality education and student success in remote, rural and Northern Boards. Boards are required to publish a report for parents and taxpayers on the use of these funds by June 30th of each year, explaining how the funds have been used to improve supports for the schools that meet the eligibility criteria of the new funding. A copy of the Avon Maitland Distant Schools Report is now available at: www.yourschools.ca For further information call: 1-800-592-5437 www.yourschools.ca