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Times-Advocate, 1988-03-30, Page 9Times -Advocate, March 30, 1988 Page 9 ON FORM - Paula Watson gets it right for her solo routine as band lead- THEME FROM ANNIE - Elyshia Denomme completed a solo which in- er eluded the favorite "Tomorrow". EASY DOES IT - The elementary and basic girls try their hand at some big band music. Paula Watson led the routine for Sarah -Rae Lovie, Miranda Case, Jessica Verhoog, Pam Love and Katherine Miller. 65 skaters in Zurich Figure Skating Carnival Drainage projects begin in summer. Hay Township council acccptcd and approved tcndcrs for two major drainage projects to begin in the township this summer. The extension to the Becker - Bender drain will begin sometime in July. The lowest tender of 119,890 for the project was received from Robinson Farm Drainage Limited. The highest of the five tenders was S23,573.86. Tendering for the West Branch of the Black Creek Drain ranged from $73,150 to the accepted tender of $57,282 received from Hodgins and Hayter. A separate tender for work on culverts was acccptcd from 1lori- zontal Earth Boring in the amount of $13,600. The entire Black Creek project is expected to cost 5140,460. In other business, council ap- proved an. Official Plan amendment application from Tony Laporte who wishes to develop lots on land cur- rently zoned for agricultural use. The application will now go to the county planning department for further discussion whether the land east of St. Joseph can be redesignat- ed as urban. One factor in the deci- sion may be the availability of oth- er lots -presently vacant in urban areas. Stanley reeve Clarence - Rau, clerk -treasurer Mel Graham and con- sulting engineer Steve Burns ap- peared before Hay council to discuss future plans for extending the High-. way 21 water main' into Stanley Township. Discussed at the meeting were al- ternatives available to the town- ships for determining the size of the line and location of pumping sta- tions to boost the water pressure. No timetable for the projects has .yet been set. Hay council's consulting engineer Bruce Potter of B.M. Ross and As- sociates met with council concern- ing distribution of water scrviccs within Hay township. The idea of servicing the subdivi- sions of Green Acres and Greystonc Beach along with the'property. of Harvey Denomme was presented. After reviewing letters of objec- tion from property owners regarding the distribution of water scrviccs, council agreed to exempt a property owned by Lorne Klcinstivcr from waterworks assessment because it was determined to be an unbuildablc lot. Council also endorsed the City of Ottawa's resolution to the Associa- tion of Municipalities of Ontario to allow a property owner appealing his assessment access to copies of the assessor's working papers. March 30, 1988 has been declared by Hay council Tornado Awareness Day as recommended by the mini- stry ofthe solicitor general. The Ausablc-Bayficld Conserva- tion Authority. has determined its 1988 Levey assessment at a total of $230,049. Hay Township's share of this sum is S15,222. Mystery -comedy play next week Eleven ladies of the St. Boniface C.W.L. are busy practicing for their three -act mystery -comedy play Women In White that will be held on Sunday April 10 and Monday April 11. Both are at 7:30 p.m. in the St. Boniface school•gym. Eve- ryone in the community is wel- come to attend. Tickets will be available at the door - only $3 for adults and children SI. (Refresh- ments will be served aftcrwards.)'Be sure not to miss this evening of en- tertainment! C.W.L. Upcoming events of the St. Boni- face C.W.L. include the installation of officers for the next two-year term on Tuesday April 1.9 begin- ning with Mass at 6:00 p.m. Guest speaker vfill be Father.Mckenna, C.W.L. spiritual director of the London Diocese. A few tickets for the dinner are still available - if interested phone Bridget Groot at 236-4743. St. Boniface . Thirty-one pupils of Mrs. Fran Craig along with four mothers en- joyed spending the day in Godcrich last Friday as part of their V.I.P. school program. An interesting tour of the court house and a mock trial with the students and Judge Carter was a highlight of the day. After lunch at McDonalds they proceeded to the police station where two officers explained their duties and gave a tour of the build- ing. All the kids had their finger prints taken and saw the inside of a jail cell. Women's Institute • The Zurich .Women's Institute meeting has been changed from April 4 to April 25 at the town hall. Tickets for the 85th anniver- sary dinner to be held in Scaforth on April 19 should be ordered from Eileen Consitt before April 4. Call 236-4254. Personals Congratulations to George and Mary -Ann McCormick of London on the arrival of a baby boy, Bran- don Michael who was born March 24. Ile is a new grandson for Clem and Theresa kegler. Also congratulations to Dan and Julie Turkhcim on the arrival of thcir baby girl Amy born on Mon- day March 28. Marg and Glen Nccb recently spent a nice restful weeks holiday in the Dominican Republic at Porta Plata. While away daughtcr Bonnie Schenk and family attended to the family chores.. . On Saturday March 26 -a 90th birthday party was held in honor of Eugenie Bedard, daughtcr of Louis and Rachelle Denomme formerly of St. Joseph. This surprise party was given by her step -son Bruno Bedard in Tilbu- ry. EiTgenic also lived at St. Joseph many years prior to her marriage to Philip Bedard, and she is still a very active member of the society, play- ing bridge three times a week. Nap and Val Cantin were among several friends and relatives who attended this lovely celebration. Welcome home to Karmen Bed- ard. He is recuperating from surgery and arrived home last Friday just in time to celebrate his 21st birthday. Several friends and relatives dropped in to visit him with their best wishes. Earl and Doreen Ocsch recently returned home from .a nice three week vacation where they visited with friends in Phoenix, Arizona, and their daughter Wendy Oesch whd works with the Youth with A Mission group in Los Angeles. Wendy spent a week here in Zurich with her parents and visiting rela- tives, and returned to California last Thursday. A group of friends spent the school holiday in sunny Acapulco. From town were Mary -Ann Regier and Dawn McAdams along with friends from Grand Bend and Mt. Carmel. Welcome back home to Ken and Dorothy Breakey who spent the past six months in Wickcnburg. Arizona. . Returning home last Thursday from Phocnix, Arizona were Mac and Jean Klopp after a restful six- week holiday. Ron and Sally Dcsjardine and two boys arrived home on the weekend after spending the past two wccks in Yuma, Arizona visiting with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Elroy Dcsjar- dine. Little Kevin Joseph Ducharme was baptized on Sunday March 20 at St. Boniface church by Fr. Moo- ney. God -parents were Lori and Murray Armstrong of Exeter. Kevin is the son of Gerard and Rosemary Ducharme. Paper drive The monthly paper drive will take place again this Thursday March 31 starting at.6:30 p.m. Please don't forget to put them out. Gorden Cimpses Surely with the end of March, day light saving time and Easter all in one package deal for the week- end, spring will come in earnest and the winter clothing can be packed away. The movies shown on Monday evening were "Hard Oil and Ukraini- an Easter Egg". Cookie baking day is Tuesday af- ternoon and anyone within smelling distance makes a point of sampling them. The monthly birthdayparty was hosted by the Grand Bend Women's Institute. A very enjoyable program was presented and gifts, courtesy of the Ladies' Auxiliary were presented to the following residents celebrat- ing birthdays during the month of March. Mr. Jahn Soldan, Mr. Mil- ton Oesch, Mrs. Elizabeth Ginge- rich and Mr. Richard Creces. Bingo was played on Friday even- ing followed by refreshments. The Sunday evening chipel ser- vice was conducted by Rev. Sam Parker of Goshen and Varna United Churchds. Mr. John Warner presided at the organ during the worship ser- vice. THE ENTERTAINER - Krista Schi!be's routine• included music from the movie The Stin.. SPECIAL GUESTS - Kathy Merner. and Paul Arms were guest skaters at the Zurich Figure Skating Club's 1988 skating carnival, emceed by Gary Parsons from CJBK. 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