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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Times Advocate, 2005-04-27, Page 36Wednesday, April 27, 2005 Exeter Times—Advocate 35 Blue Water Rest Home recognizes volunteers Volunteers make the world go `round including more than 200 at Blue Water Rest Home in Zurich. Among those being recognized are Pearl Heimrich (at right), one of the oldest volunteers at age 90. Joining Pearl is one of the youngest volunteers, 1 8 -year-old Nicky DeBont. In photo at left, another group gets together for the April 20 event at the Zurich Mennonite Church. Back left to right: Eleanor Riley, Marlene Gingerich and Joan Regier. Front left to right: Cecelia Farwell, Marg Suplat, Mary Ducharme and Lucille Masse. (photos/Stephanie Mandziuk) Donation awareness is topic at CWL meeting By Carmel Sweeney ZURICH CORRESPONDENT ZURICH - Sarah Walker, daughter of Mary and Hub Thiel, RR 3, Zurich, has now completed her third year of nursing. She left April 27 to spend a month in Kenya with another girl from Guelph. They will be working in a medical centre through a volunteer program. In spite of the snow storm and no hydro on the weekend, events carried on just the same. Blessing Store celebrated their 20th anniversary in business with an Open House. Family members, rela- tives and friends helped Ursula Regier celebrate her 80th birthday on Saturday at the Township of Hay Hall in Zurich. After the Open House a generator was used to help finish up the party. Sunday was a busy day for bridal showers. A brunch was held at the home of Donna Hoffman in Dashwood for daughter Kelly who is being mar- ried to Ryan Gilmore in June. A bridal shower was held for Roxanne Regier Sunday, April 24 at the home of her parents Evelyn and Pat Regier of RR 3 Zurich with rela- tives, family members and friends ZURICH attending. Roxanne and Andrew McClenaghan are being married in June. Welcome home to Michael and Yvonne Hartman, near Bayfield. They spent the winter months in Florida. A surprise 40th Anniversary family get together and Sunday brunch was held at Hessenland in honor of Lennis and Marlene Bedard of Woodstock, fol- lowed by a social at the home of her sister, Lori Masse. The St. Peter's Lutheran Church Old Time Hymn Song with the Goshenaires, on Sunday evening was well attended. There are several churches in Zurich and Exeter area planning to host more of these events in the near future. The Zurich Cubs and leaders spent last Tuesday night's meeting at the craft shop of Bob Krueger making fish- ing poles. They are going to Morrison Dam to try the poles out. Come out to see the video on Brother Andre at the Blue Water Rest Home on Monday, May 2 beginning at 7 p.m. which is being presented by the St. Joseph and Area Historical Society. Happy birthday to Melissa Francis of Lucan who celebrated her birthday on April 25. Also to Marion Vanderhoek of RR 3 Zurich, who was 70 on April 26. NEWS Hospital` Auxiliary_ Rummage Sal Norm Whiting presents the items up for bidding in the South Huron Hospital Auxiliary rummage sale and auction. Bargain hunters searched for just the right deals on April 20 and 21 at the SHRC. For the last four decades the event has run twice a year raising between $8,000 and $9,000. (photo/Mike Johnston) It was a lovely evening at the Mennonite Church Fellowship Hall last week when a Volunteer Appreciation get together was hosted by the staff and residents of Blue Water Rest Home arranged by Patty Groot. The tables were decorated with pots of flowers. Everyone enjoyed the program and cheese cake. Little Allison Jane Millar, daughter of Craig and Lisa of Hensall was baptized recently at St. Boniface Church. Father Julius Kujur from Jesu Ashram Hospital in Darjeeling India is coming to St. Boniface Parish to speak on Sunday, May 15 at 9 a.m. Mass fol- lowed by a social in the parish hall. Father Julius has taken over the mis- sion work of Brother Bob Mittleholtz. Exeter South Huron District High School Drama Club is presenting a musical play "Return to Eden 2048" on May 4, 5, and 6. Tickets are avail- able now. Janet Soudant celebrated her birth- day on April 19. Blue water Rest Home Ladies Auxiliary is having their next meeting in the auditorium on Tuesday, May 3 with a program at 6:30 p.m. Come out and bring a friend. Huron Ridge Acres Spring Open House is Saturday, April 30, 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sunday, May 1, 1 to 5 p.m. Little Nicole Marie Regier, daughter of Bryan and Carol Ann was baptized recently at St. Boniface Church. Nine members of the Zurich Golden Agers attended the U.S.C.O. Zone 8 Rally in Varna at the complex on April 21. They were among 103 people to hear guest speaker M.P. Paul Steckle. Entertainment and door prizes were enjoyed. Some BX93 Elimination Draw win- ners were: Rob Watson of RR 1 Dashwood $300; Dan Durdin of Dashwood $1,000; Dan Brannon $2,000. If you would like to play Bridge in Zurich, call Mick or Kathleen Todoroff at 236-4623. St. Boniface Catholic Women's League met on Tuesday, April 19 from 6:30 to 7:30 pm. with 18 members attending. Following the meeting they were invited to the Lutheran Church to hear Carol Erb speak of her experience living in Afghanistan. President Joan Regier read the corre- spondence with thank you letters from the Smith Family, Esk-Omi Missions, Youth Group and Epilepsy, for our donations. Catholic Women's League are invited to Immaculate Heart of Mary in Grand Bend on May 3 to hear Janet Brady speak on Organ Donation Awareness at 7:30 p.m. following 7 p.m. Mass. Cecilia Farwell sent out 17 First Communion Cards to the Grade two children as well as other get well, sym- pathy and Baptismal cards. Quilt tickets will be ready for our next meeting on May 17 with the group of Deb Penning, Angela Watson and Evelyn Regier in charge. The Knights of Columbus is holding the Annual Pancake Breakfast in the parish hall on Sunday, May 8 for Mothers Day after the 9 a.m. Mass. The Zurich Agricultural Society met at the Township Hall on April 21 to make plans for the Fair in July, 2005. The theme being "Clownin Around". Start thinking about ways to dress up for the parade, floats, fun games and things for the children with clowns and balloons. The committees were working on various projects and a band for the Elimination Draw put on by the Lions Club. A cheque for $500 was received from the Bean Festival Committee. Help is needed in August to run the information booth. Heather Klopp is taking names for volunteers. Sympathy extended to local families ' es By Rhoda Rohde THAMES ROAD CORRESPONDENT THAMES ROAD - Owing to the storm and power outage there was no church service at which the Oddfellows and Rebekahs service was to have taken place. Quite a number of rela- tives attended the funeral of the late Bob Waters on Monday. Sympathy is extended to the Borland family. Bob was the husband of Lill (Borland) Waters. Quite a number of people from this area attended the visitation for the late Jean Mair at the Westview Funeral Home, THAMES London on Friday. Sympathy is extended to her daughter Joanne Fordham, family and relatives. Announcements The May meeting of the UCW will be held on Tues., May 10 with the Stewardship and Finance Committee namely Helen Webber, Marilyn Pym, June Stewart and Joan ROAD NEWS Skinner. Roll call "What Is Your Favourite Charity"? Lunch - Beatrice Dawson, Kathy Bray, Helen Kadey, Nancy Smith. Don't forget your item for the Food Bank next Sun., May first.