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The Times Advocate, 2006-06-28, Page 11Wednesday, June 28, 2006 Exeter Times -Advocate 11 United WayAmazing Race raises $14,000 By Scott Nixon TIMES -ADVOCATE STAFF HURON — The second annual Huron United Way Amazing Race fundraiser was another success, raising over $14,000. Nineteen teams of two took part in Saturday's county -wide competition, which saw participants testing their skill and nerve against a variety of challenges. Mary Brooks of Kincardine and her sister Sandi Brooks of Goderich took home the $1,500 top prize. "We're really happy," Huron United Way executive director Kim Payne said of the race. She said participants who competed in the first Amazing Race and on Saturday's said organizers "did a much better job this year ... it was a very smooth day ... It went really well." About 100 volunteers helped out with the day, Payne said. "It takes a lot of people to rim this." Participants had 34 stops along the way, the least favourite of which saw partici- pants searching inside 'cow patties' for film canisters which contained clues. "We did give them gloves," Payne says, "and there was a wash-up station, but they hated that one." At the Turkey Run Ranch north of Belgrave, competitors had to saddle a horse and ride it through an obstacle course. "Most of these people have never been near a horse, let alone on it, so it was really fascinating to watch them," Payne said. Competitors had to ride through a field of cows, feed a herd of longhorn cattle and rope and brand a calf (with paint, not a hot brand). A favourite of the competitors was target shooting at Maverick Paintball in Zurich. There were also water activities in Grand Bend, a hunt for a red bean inside a tub of white beans at Thompsons in Hensall and physical challenges at Exeter's South Huron Golf and Fitness Center. Things wrapped up in Goderich at Wicked Willy's Pub, in which participants had to search for fresh oysters in a horse trough filled with ice water and live lob- sters. Once they found three oysters, they had to shuck them and find people in Wicked Willy's to eat them. "You should have seen the look on their faces when they pulled out the live lobsters. It was so funny," Payne says, adding that DVDs of the day will be sold to the racers. Plans are already under way for a third Amazing Race. Payne said 12 teams have already signed up. Sisters Sandi, above left, and Mary Brooks, won Saturday's Huron United Way Amazing Race, competing in a variety of challenges across the coun- ty. Over $14,000 was raised, with 19 teams of two taking part.Above, Sandi and Mary search for a red bean in a tub of white beans at Thompsons in Hensall. Right,Vicki Bruinsma hits the rowing machine at Exeter's South Huron Golf and Fitness Center. Plans are already under way for next year's Amazing Race. (photos/Scott Nixon) Run raises $1,600 MIDDLESEX — The 21st Annual Law Enforcement Torch Run for the Special Olympics June 13, sponsored by the Ontario Association of Chiefs of Police raised $1,600 between Lucan, London Strathroy and Glencoe Detachments thanks to funds made through donations from businesses, people and local schools as well as money raised through T-shirt and hats sold. Const. Jim Flesher of the Strathroy Detachment says donations are still being accept- ed. To make a donation, contact Flesher at 1-888-838-2150 or visit the Ontario Special Olympics website at www. osoinc. coin POLICE BRIEF Prom party ends on sour note BLUEWATER — On June 3rd at approximately 11:30 p.m. Huron OPP responded to a plea for assis- tance at a residence on Claudette Drive in Bluewater. The owner of the residence requested assistance in shutting a grad party down. Originally only a few people were invited but word got out of the party and the whole prom was starting to show up. Police attend- ed and turned numerous limos and buses away, providing a strong presence in the area as unwanted partygoers left the area. A 20 -year-old male of Bluewater was arrested for trespassing and public intoxication. Register early for Zurich's Community Bible School running July 10-14 By Carmel Sweeney ZURICH CORRESPONDENT ZURICH - A Buck and Doe party was held for Jim Denomme and Cassandra Frescura on Sat., June 24 at the Zurich Complex. Jim is the son of Francis and Cindy Denomme of Zurich. The couple are being married in September. A surprise 25th Anniversary celebra- tion was held for Ted and Janet Soudant of Zurich on Saturday at Ironwood Golf Club with several relatives, family mem- bers and friends attending. Their anniversary date was on June 27. Rob and Tracy Rau and friends recent- ly spent a weekend hi Michigan at the Nascar speed races. Maverick Paint Ball in Zurich had a busy Saturday with 14 teams from vari- ous places having an "Amazing Race" to raise money for the "United Way". They stopped in Zurich before going on to their next challenge. The Bean Sprouts Nursery School held their graduation on Tuesday, June 20 at the Lutheran Church Hall. Tickets are available at Erb's Country Kitchen for a "Pop Star Tribute Concert" to be held at the Zurich Complex on Sat., Aug. 19, at 2 p.m. (doors open at 1 p.m.) The concert features the music of Hilary Duff, Avril Lavigne and Kelly Clarkson. For more information call 519-262-3250. We (Jerome and Carmel Sweeney) enjoyed a lovely dinner at Eddington's in Exeter last Friday evening on the occa- sion of our 44th Wedding Anniversary which was on June 23. We were accom- panied by our daughter and son-in-law Heather and Paul Klopp who were also celebrating their 22nd Anniversary on the same day. Beth Sweeney and Joe Boyle of Grand Bend and two sons, spent the weekend at a cottage up north with friends as they were celebrating their 8th Wedding Anniversary which was on June 26. Joan Regier of Zurich along with a cousin from London recently spent a weekend in Sudbury attending a rela- tives wedding. St. Boniface Catholic Women's League held their last meeting for the summer on June 20. President Deb Pennings chaired the meeting with 23 members in attendance. Pat Meidinger gave the treasurers report; Theresa Kester and Kathlene Roulston, correspondence sec- retaries gave their reports. Convenors were Bella Soudant, Julie Becker and Carol Prang. Guest speaker, Andrea Gingerich spoke on Naturopath. The parish barbecue supper will be held on Sun., Aug. 13. Our Quilt tickets will be sold on Bean Festival Day. Joan Regier thanked all those who gave to the Dr. Simon collection recently. The ladies passed a card around to sign for Father Mooney's 50th Anniversary. Deb informed what groups are to work at the Bean Festival pie booth on Aug. 26. Three more members have taken the Safe Food Course. Henrica Masse won the doorprize. The September meeting will be a pot luck supper. Three couples from the area spent last week at Chesley Lake at a Mennonite Church Retreat. Eliminations Draw and Dance tickets are available for the Zurich Fair on Fri., July 21 at the Zurich Complex spon- sored by the Lions Club and Agricultural Society. Cost is $10 and available at Erb's Country Kitchenor various club members. You could win up to $1,000. Bill and Maddy Smith of Zurich, their daughter Diane and husband John Wilds and Earl and Marg Horner of Exeter enjoyed a trip to Ireland. What a big turn out Sunday evening for the Hymn Tyme and Gospel Music by Jessy Dixon of Chicago. This was part of Zurich's 150th Anniversary celebration. Freewill donations went to the Blue Water Rest Home to Buy a Bed. A new Canada Flag was purchased and raised by all the Scouting Groups in Zurich for the Bluewater Complex. Andre Dominic Jeffrey son of Dennis and Sheila was baptized at St. Joseph St. Peter's Church recently. The Zurich Community Bible School for children from Kindergarten to Grade 10 will be from July 10 to 14 at the Mennonite Church from 9 a.m. to noon. Call Sandra Regier for more information 519-236-7599. Seven Brownies and one Spark, along with their leader, Sharia Ciupak and helper Sharon Lucas spent the weekend at Camp Keewaydin where they earned all five of their Canada Challenge Badges. They also learned about the Winter Carnival in Quebec; fishing in the East; the mountains in the West and Inuit's in the North. John and Mary Jacob's of Hensall had his two brothers and their wives from Holland visiting for the past two weeks. While here they travelled to Michigan, Mackinac Island and Sault Ste. Marie. Happy birthday wishes to Kevin Pole on June 29 from his Grandma Shirley. The family of Nora Corriveau held their annual reunion on Sat., June 24 in Dashwood at the outdoor pavilion. Katie Fox was among a group of 24 people who travelled to Israel from April 30 to May 9 with the Centralia Faith Tabernacle Church. She enjoyed the trip and the people she went with. Last week my daughters Beth and Meagan, grandsons Michael and James and myself spent a day in Windsor visit- ing my mother Jeanne Bedard and other relatives. A bridal show was held for Loretta Regier recently at the home of her par- ents Mary -Faye and Clare Regier of RR 3, Zurich. She is the fiance of Derek Mclaughlin. the couple are being mar- ried in July. Eileen Regier, daughter of Clare and Mary -Faye is home visiting from Australia. The Bayfield United Church ladies are putting on the Blue Water Rest Home Birthday Party on Wed., June 28 at 6:30 p.m. At the home on Fri., June 30 at 2:30 p.m. there will be a sing -a -long with Ron and Audrey. A family outdoor get together was held on Sun., June 25 at the former home of Clem and Theresa Regier in Zurich. The Village Bookshop's 2006 Scholarship Award goes to Laura Coleman of Zurich. Ms. Coleman, a senior at St. Anne's Catholic Secondary School, plans to attend Nipissing University in North Bay this fall to initi- ate a degree in English Literature and History. She has also applied to a pro- gram, called Orientation to Teaching, which allows for experience in the class room from day one of post -secondary school. In Ms. Coleman's words, "Teaching students English is my ulti- mate goal, and I will bring an unwaver- ing amount of commitment to my edu- cation." Coleman was invited to attend The 5th Annual Bayfield Writers' Festival as a special guest during which she was recognized and awarded a cheque for $250. Congratulations Laura. Zurich results of the District Senior Games are as follows: Gold Medalists - Joe Regier, Bill Coleman, Floor Shuffle; Lottie Grenier, Gwen McKellar, Euchre; Bonnie Cronin, Swimming Sprint. Silver Medalists: Bill Coleman, Shorty Caldwell, Solo; Thea Vandenboom Doris Hamilton, Floor Shuffle; Gwen McKellar, Doris Hamilton, Crokinole (sticks); Bonnie Cronin, Swimming Prediction. Five Pin Bowling Team, Elaine Weido, Robert Horner, Bill Coleman, Glen Olcen and Pat Olcen. All the above participants played for Zurich. Gold Medalists will advance to Hamilton for the Actifest Games in August. Congratulations,good luck and thanks to all who participated.