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Times-Advocate, 1988-06-22, Page 27Times -Advocate, June 22, 1988 Page 15A Graduations this week By Carmel Svreeney ZURICH - The grade schtlols will soon be out for the summer months. The grade eight graduation will be held.at. Zurich Public School on Thursday June 23 with a dinner for the students, teachers and parents. - On Wednesday evening the grade eight students of St. Boniface School will hold their graduation ceremony beginning with massat 7:30 p.m. followed by a social evening at the'school. Twenty-one St. Boniface grade eights enjoyed their year-end bus trip to Ottawa last week along with their teacher, Mrs. Rideout. They visited the Parliament build- ings, the art gallery, and went on a boat ride on the Ottawa River, en- joyed shopping at the Rideau Centre and went to an Indian Reserve. All returned home tired, but very happy after a terrific time. Zurich Lions last mectinwas held at the Dominion Tavern on June 11 which was also ladies night. A gift .was presented to Lion, Norm Koehler by Wayne Melding- er on behalf of the club as he and his wife Cathy and children have recently moved to London. At the meeting on June 22 the last one before the summer, instal- lauun of officers was held for '88- '89 by Lion John Stephens of Ex- eter, with the following slate: past president Isidore LaPorte, president Carl Finkbeiner, first vice John Becker, second vice Joe Kenda Jr. third vice Doug Turkheim, secre tary Wayne Maidingcr, treasurer Ron Davis. The Lions' slo=pitch ball tourna- ment will be held June 24-26 in _ Zurich. Bean Sprouts The children from the Bean Sprouts Nursery School enjoyed WORKBOOT OLYMPICS - Hensall volunteer fireman Pete Zwaan ends up on the wrong end of his hose at the workboot olympics on Sunday. Zwaan was responsible for providing the water for the bucket brigade com- petition, but not all the water ended up in the tub. BUCKET BRIGADE - The Willert Connection team battle it out with the Nabisco Brand's Daze team in tough competition at the Hensel! Kinsmen, Workboot Olympics on Sunday. Donations sought for refugee teens By Susan . Hartman HENSALL - Please contact Diane .Gerstcnkorn 262-2446 if you have any of the following item:L.-aud- wish to donate them for the refugee family who are on their way here from a refugee camp in Thailand. All five members of this family teenagers ages 19, 18, 16, 15 a.... 14. They need single beds, dressers, bedding, towels, warm clothing, toiletry items and any other useful items. Cash donations arc also needed to purchase winter clothing. United Church Jerry and Helen Drysdale were transferred into membership at Hen- sall United from Trinity United in Huntsville. Audrey Christ* met worshippers, at the door and ushers were Wayne Scotchmer and Jim McGregor. Following the service next Sun- day there will be a reception in the Fellowship Hall to honour Belva Fuss. Belva is retiring as organist and choir leader. This is your op- portunity ; to thank Belva fQr her time, talent and faithful service to the church. Nursery School The Hensall and District Nursery School children took, a trip on the train from St. Marys to Stratford on Tuesday, June 16. Many. thanks to Sue Beard for organizing the out- ing, the bus driver who waited so patiently, the parent volunteers and to the children who behaved so well and made the trip enjoyable for -eve- ryone. Nursery School classes are over for the summer and will restume in September. • UC W Thc UCW met on Thursday even- ing with a dclicioys pot -luck picnic supper held on the church lawn. Kay Mock reported on the bale that was packed and sent to Mission Servtces in London. Thc Regional meeting will be in I-icnsall on October 24. The Devo- tion was given by Hazel Corbett followed by hymns. Hazel talked about how "All things come from Thee". Rev. Wright was the gucst speaker and he spoke about The Wonderful World of God. 'Thc September meeting will pc held on September 5 with a pdt- luck super. Bring your mother or grandmother. Diannc Gcrstcnkorn led the group in a few games and te- • lay races followed by a lovely even- ing pent out doors: Three Links Thc Three Links Scnior citizens met for their June meeting last Tuesday evening with president Evelyn Flynn in the chair. Evelyn reported that we raised nearly S150 frOfln the bake sale in- cludinv donations. Arrangements were made for the birthday party at 1-luronview on August 17, nine la- dies volunteered to make cookies. Thc Seniors enjoyed their lun- cheon -and concert at Huronview on June 8 when the Londcsboro School entertained. Fourteen mem- bers attended. A report of the nominating com- mittee was read by Ruby Bell. Thc next meeting will be h,eld on September 13 at 6:30 p.m. whcn there will be a pot -luck supper. Shuffleboard Shuffling scores for Tuesday, June 14 were John Pepper 463, Walter ' Knowles 445, Dorothy Brintnell 435, Annie Reid 424, He- len Anderson 409, and Gertie Moir 401. DIRECTORS - The Blue Water Rest Home directors for 1988-89 are "as follows: frontteft Gerard Ducharme, Jo- sef Risi, Paul Steckle, Anson McKinley, back left tan McAllister, Wayne Meidinger, Robert WOstlake, Mozart Geli- nas, and new directors Fred Haberer and Art Bennett. beating the heat last week by go- ing swimming at the horhe of Jen- nifer Miuleholtz and were treated to refreshments by her mom, Syl- via. They have four pools on the go. The nursery school staff held a year-end graduation ceremony ay the Township Hall on Thursday. 13rownles On May 31 a Brownie flying -up ceremony was held at St. Boniface School so six girls will now be ready for Girl Guides in the fall. The Zurich club hopes to join the•Guides in Grand Bend. If any girls wish to join up please phone Debbie Overholt at 236-4700. On June 7 the Brownies enjoyed spending the day at the Pinery Pro- vincial Park and going on a nature walk. On June 14 a joint end -of -the - season banquet was held at Zurich Public School along with the Bea- vers and Cubs. Personals An enjoyable five-daybus trip went to Montreal and uebec to visit the Shrines of St. Anne de Bcaupre, Cape De Madleine, St. Joseph's Oratory and to Notre Dame. Going along on this excit- ing trip were Virginia and Doreen Denomme, Madeline Rau, Mary - Lee Ayotte, Mary Ducharme and Annette Overholt and Fr. Gary Du- charme both of London. Best wishes for a speedy recovery are extended to Joe Kenda Sr. who is a patient in South Huron Hospi- tal and to Margaret Munn who has returned home. A horse show was held at the farm of John and Marilyn. Geiger, RR 2, Zurich last Wednesday even- ing which was put on by the 16 students who take riding lessons at the Geiger's. Lessons will begin again in August. Seniors' picnic ZURICH - The Zuricti Seniors town picnic held Wednesday June 15 boasted an attendance of 115 who turned out to hear music pro- vided by Mozart Gclinas Sr., Clare Masse and Max Ducharme, and to sample barbecued beef prepared by members of village council. Listed are winners of the many games and contests: guessing but- tons in a jar - Russell Granger; mystery box - Gert Durand, Maple - woods; oldest lady present - Laving Miller, 88, Maplewoods; oldest gentleman present - Lloyd O'Brien ,89, (who also spoke of his -experi- ence as first reeve of Zurich); most grandchildren - Madeline Gelinas, Maplewoods; couple who recently celebrated their anniversary - Mac and Jean Klopp; birthday closest to ,picnic - Rcta Thiel; baldest man - Ed Gascho. Numerous prizes were awarded to other seniors throughout the pro- gram. • DANCE SHOW - Parents of students in the Anne Mullen School of Dance were treated to a demonstration of their daughters' talents Wednesday as 44 girls from both the Exeter and Stratford clubs put on a performance at South Huron District High School. Classes begin again in the fall and interested parents can contact the Exeter Dance Committee's president Cindy Reaburn. Gorden ijlimpses ZURICHn Tuesday evening,_ the 23rd an al meets of the home was held. Aftcr the business part of the meeting, the Ladies' Auxiliary served refreshments to all present. Resignations from members of thc Board of Directors were: Mr. Lee Erb who represented Blake Mennonite Church, Mr. Michael O'Connor, representing the Zurich Chatrtyller of Commerce and replaced by Dr Fred Haberer; Mr. John Eck- el representing Goshen United Church and replaced by Mr. Arthur. Bennett. Extreme as the heat may seem, residents still enjoy their card games and other forms of entertainment during the afternoons. Some even feel the need for a sweater. On•Thursday evening, the ladies of Goshen United Church hosted the June birthday party. Residents en- joyed the variety program of music and readings followed by a delicious lunch. Residents having birthdays during the month of June and re- ceiving gifts were: Mrs. Marcella Dietrich, Mrs. Ruby Hoggarth, Mrs. Magdalene Jantri and Mrs. Norma Parkins. Several of the residents attended the Talent Show at Queensway Home on Friday afternoon and re- ported a very enjoyable time com- plete with refreshments. We wish to thank Mrs. Cecelia Farwell, Mrs. Catherine Shantz and Mr. Marc Chalut for supplying the transporta- tion to Hensel'. We thank Mr. and Mrs. 0.. Buck- land of London who have conti- nously been paying a subscription for the Dawn Magazine to be sent to thc home for the past thirteen years. The Sunday evening chapel ser- vice was conducted by Rev. Doug- las Wright of Hensel! United Church. SENIORS' PICNIC - A hundred and fifteen Zurich seniors, gathered to- gether under the pavilion to avoid the rain to celebrate their annual picnic with music and a barbecue prepared by village council. • HELRING OUT - Lil Baker.of the Queensway Auxiliary he ps serve the lob guests who visited the home Friday for a talent show. Guests came from Exeter Villa, Blue Water, HUronview, Seaforth and Maplewood to see the show which capped Senior's Month. A video of the show will be availa- ble for thqse who couldn't attend. Queensway Vjws HENSALL - Thc highlight of Monday was a bridal shower put on by the staff for Julia Knip in the Activity Room. Our wish for her is a beautiful wedding day and much happiness in her upcoming marri- age. On Tuesday afternoon Earl and Dorcen.Ocsch and Curtis and Mary Gingcrich all from Zurich led our church service. We certainly appre- ciated having them and arc hoping they will join us again. Friday morning the Activity room was a scene of much activity as res- idents made the final preparations for lunch at our aftcrnoon Talent Show; one of our "Senior Month" activities: We welcomed guests from Exeter Villa, Maplewood Manor, Seaforth Manor, Blucwater Rest liomc and Huronvicw. The +theme of "Seniors Month, Opportu- nity is Ageless" was proven true through talent that was very well presented by the seniors involve. We were pleased to have Tom and Alex Desjardine sing two numbers as well as a recitation by Alex. Mabel Crough of Maplewood Man- or did two humourous recitations. Lorne Johnston of Queensway sang the Gay Cabelero " and Lloyd McDougall whistled Mocking Bird Hill and Pretty Red Wing. Aaron Gingcrich of Blue Wateriest Home sang a bcautifu' solo unaccompa- nied by piano. Thc Queensway Choir sang several old-time favour- ites. The • program which. was thor- oughly enjoyed by everyone ended by singing, 'Till We Meet Again". Everyone certainly agreed that it was great to visit old acquaintances. Thank you to the Ladies Auxiliary members who helped serve lunch. Queensway coming events are June 24 from 2-4- p.m. our annual Strawberry Social with donations going to Alzheimer research.