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Hensall kicked off
Fitweek last
Wednesday eve-
ning with a friend-
ly game of musi-
cal chairs and tug
of war. Above:
only three kids
were left in musi-
cal chairs with Da-
ryl Weiss and
Panayese Fragis-
katos, far below
declared the win-
ners. In the mid-
dle, Alex Irvine
heads up his tug
of war team.
"Curtain Calls" cookbook presented
The first copy of the
book was piped in on
a silver platter.
By Roberta Walker
GRANDND - Members of
the Huron ountry Playhouse
Guild rnct at Oakwood inn on May
25 for their monthly luncheon
meeting. Guild President Shirley
Platt chaired the business. The
highlight of the afternoon was the
official presentation of the new
cookbook "Curtain Calls". The
hook itself. the first copy, was car-
ried in on a silver tray by Oakwood
chef Frank Zipher, preceded -by a
Scottish hag piper Carl Mills, in
full kilt regalia. Such a grand en-
trance drew standing applause from
the assembled members, as the
cookbook committee chair, Mary
Margaret Prowse presented the
"fruits of the committee's labour"
to Guild President Shirley Platt.
She cul the gold ribbons, admired
the contents and congratulated the
committee for their months of hard
work. The "Curtain Calls" cook -
hook not only contains recipes
from Guild members, actors and lo-
cal restaurants, but also presents
historic tidbits and playbills of past
Playhouse seasons dating from its
opening play "Two for the Sec
Saw". The book is a treasure trove
of interesting facts, and illustrates
past play logos as section dividers
for the different food categories.
It's a perfect combination of deli-
cious recipes and delightful memo-
ries of plays gone by; an ideal gift
for someone, just waiting to be pur-
chased at the Playhouse Gift Shop
and a few select local outlets.
Members of the cookbook com-
mittee are: Mary Margaret Prowse,
chair, and Jacqui Krech, historian;
Mary Edwards -Metcalfe, Margaret
Clancy, Marg Thompson and Ro-
berta Walker. Bill Metcalfe acted
as a valued consultant on market-
ing and advertising.
Kay Stollard is now stocking the
Gift Shop with items for sale and
Musical Jamboree planned for Zurich
Zurich Firemen are
sponsoring the jambor-
ee along with a beef
and pork barbecue at
the Community Centre.
By Carmel Sweeney
ZURICH - A bike rodeo will be
held for children at the Zurich Are-
na this Saturday from 10 to 12 p.m.
sponsored by the Optimist Club.
The Zurich Firemen will be hold-
ing their annual fund raising event
on June 12 with a Musical Jambor-
ee at the Community Centre Pavil-
ion Park beginning at 1 p.m. Bring
your lawn chair.
They will also be sponsoring a
beef and pork barbecue in the Com-
munity Centre from 4-7 p.m. the
same day. Tickets are 58.00 for
adults and 55.00 for children.
St. Boniface School P.T.A. will
be holding their second annual Fun
Fair on June 12 from 1 to 4 p.m.
There are lots of interesting things
planned for the children and their
families such as a treasure hunt,
story -telling, face painting, crafts,
fish pond, limbo contest and
games.
The next K. of C. meeting will be
held at St. Boniface Parish on
Wednesday, June 8 downstairs in
the hall beginning at 8:00 p.m.
Three babies were baptized at St.
Boniface church on May 29 by Fr.
Wronski. Welcome to the parish
family Luke Gerard Pennings, son
of Gerry and Debbie; Ethan John
McCarroll, son of John and Denise;
and Patrick Michael McCauley, son
of Joe and Catherine.
The grade 7 pupils from St. Boni-
. face School spent Monday and
Tuesday at Camp Sylvan near Park-
hill.
Several school children from all
around the area went to Huron
Park Friday to see the aircraft dis-
plays and model planes in conjunc-
tion with the air show in Grand
Bend.
Correction
The meeting being held for the
'Minor Athletic Association on June
7 at the Arena is not only for par-
ents of the children playing base-
ball this summer, but for everyone
involved in sports in the communi-
ty. It begins at 8 p.m.
Personals
A bridal shower was held for
t K. Ili Schroeder on Sunday after-
noon at St. Peter's Lutheran
Church Hall, given by her aunts.
She received many useful, beauti-
ful gifts and everyone enjoyed
lunch afterwards.
Kelli is the daughter of Ron and
Sharen Schroeder, Zurich and fi-
ance of Dave Consitt, son of Bill
and Marjorie. The couple are plan-
ning to be married July 9.
Best wishes for a speedy recov-
ery are extended to those who
have been in the hospital recently:
Marilee Ayotte, Gerry Kane, Annie
Van Raay, Mary Richardson; and
also to Bill Bedour who is a patient
in the hospital. Best wishes also to
Marg Suplat who had surgery on
her hand.
Happy 25th anniversary wishes
to out to Phil and Patty LaPorte on
May 21 and to Dave and Marilyn
Durand on May 31.
Gordie and Jeanne Hay are cele-
brating their 39th anniversary on
June 4.
Leona and Clare McBride, Gode-
rich, celebrated their 40th wedding
anniversary on Sunday in Holmes-
ville with several friends and for-
mer band musicians.
Willi Verberne spent last
Wednesday in town visiting with
Coby Van de Boomen.
Dennis and Winnie Hutton and
family have recently moved to Ed-
ward St.
Joe Risi returned home from a
two-week holiday visiting with his
sisters and relatives in Switzerland.
Happy birthday wishes go to Mo-
zart Gelinas Junior on May 31.
Barb O'Connor from Lake Bluff,
Illinois is presently visiting with
her mother, Gerry Kane while recu-
perating from a recent operation in
the hospital.
Karl and Mary Regier attended
the graduation ceremonies of their
daughter Annette on Friday after-
noon, May 28 at Wilfred Laurier
University in Waterloo where she
received honours in Business Man-
agement.
Jim and Marjorie Love, Kathy
Steckle, Mike, Helen and Warren
Regier, Stephanie Peters, Zurich;
Elaine and Gord Hampton, Missis-
sauga, and Doris Sararas, Water-
loo, attended the graduation cere-
monies for Carolyn Love at
Wilfred Laurier University May
28.
A wedding shower was held for
the recently married couple, Lisa
and Rick Kuepfer, son of Clayton
Kuepfer, at the Mennonite Church
on Sunday.
Mozart Gelinas Sr. took part in
the re -opening ceremonies of St.
James Church in Seaforth on Sun-
day with the fourth degree honour
guard of the Knights of Columbus.
Bishop Sherlock officiated.
Martha Klopp and friend spent a
week's vacation in Atlanta recently
and attended the Comdex show (a
computer show) while there.
Hubert and Vesta Miller and
daughter Vicki and family from
London recently spent two weeks
during May in Florida. They
stopped in for a visit with friends
Carrie and Dan Eybergen on their
way through Georgia.
Willy Kilpatrick of Scotland re-
cently spent two weeks visiting
with his sister-in-law Sadi and Ted
Klopp in Zurich and other relatives
in the St. Catherines area.
Mary Romaniszyn of the Blue
Water Rest Home enjoyed spend-
ing four days in London last week
with her sister Joanne and Bill
Merner.
Congratulations to Stacy Hicks
and Steve Rau who were married at
Wesley -Willis United Church on
May 28. A dinner and reception
was held at the Township Hall in
Varna with many friends and rela-
tives attending. He is the son of
Clarence and Sharon Rau of RR 2,
Zurich.
Thames Road UCW to meet June 6
Members to bring a
flowering annual for
roll call.
THAMES ROAD - Rev. Jim All-
sop 'was in charge of the Trinity
Sunday Church Service on Sunday
at Thames Road United Church.
The Responsive Reading was
read from the Green Service Book
"The Lord of the Seven Thunders",
Psalm 29.
The choir sang "One Day at a
Time" accompanied by organist
Erin Kraftcheck.
The children's hymn "God Secs
the Little Sparrow Fall" was sung
and Rev. Allsop told the children's
story.
Diane Jeffery read the Scripture
Lesson Isaiah 6:1-8, Romans 8:12-
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consignments are coming in. Craft 1
donations arc appreciated from all
members, and one more captain is
needed for summer store staffing.
Nancy Thomas invited all those
who participated in the Bridge
Marathon to attend the Bridge
Luncheon at the Red Gables on
Monday, May 30, at 12 noon.
Pat Venton is Chair of Catering.
She thanked all those who brought
food for the Tourism Brochure
Swap at the Playhouse. Members
arc asked to donate cookies or
squares for the Grand Opening of
the Playhouse 1994 Season on June
10. His Honour the Lieutenant -
Governor is expected to attend. All
donations are to be brought to the
Playhouse 11 entrance before 5 p.m.
The June meeting will be at Oak-
wood Inn, and again in August.
The August meeting will be a spe-
cial event to honour all the past
Guild presidents, with a presenta-
tion by Historian Barb Smits.
17. Rev. Allsop read from the Gos-
pel of John 3:1-17 and the title of
his sermon was "Loved, Forgiven
and Freed".
The closing hymn was "Glory Be
to God the Father".
Coming events
Sunbeams season wrap up is
June 2 at 9:30 a.m. They will be
meeting at the Exeter Fire Station
for a tour and then on to Victoria
Park for a play and picnic snack. In
the event of rain they will he stay-
ing at the fire station for a snack
and craft.
The Junc meeting of the United
Church Women will be held June
6. The program committee is Mari-
on Cann, Dorothy Duncan, Marga-
ret McCarter and Jo -Ann Rowe.
The roll call is 'Bring an annual for
the church's flower beds. Group C
is providing lunch.
Communion Service will be held
at both churches on Sunday, June
5. Elimville's service is at 10 a.m.
and Thames Road's will be at
11:15 a.m.
The Sunday School Anniversary
will be held on Junc 12 at 11 a.m.
The Triple Trio of Exeter high
School will assist with the music.
Elimville Sunday School Anni-
versary will be held June 19.
Personals
Rachel, Tyler and Sarah Van Al-
len of Crosshill spent the weekend
with their grandparents Floyd and
Margaret Stewart.
Angela Williams of London
spent the weekend with Rick, Kar-
en, Derek and Robyn Etherington.
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