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Times-Advocate, 1999-03-17, Page 7Wednesday, March 17. 1999 gaster Ta» s A touch of history Fourty-five Exeter Public School Gr. 6 students were treated to a slide show and exhibit of items from the London Museum of Archeology last week as part of a Native unit in their social studies course. Seen here examining a box of artifacts are, clockwise from bot- tom left Clint Homuth, Justin Stacey, Justin Bender, Nathan Tgahrt and Patrick Alber. Old timers hold weekend tourney Sy Cannel iiv.a»r natimagozwatma ZURICH - The First Zurich Scouts went camp- ing last weekend at Cord Hills near Varna. The boys carried in their own gear to the camp on Friday night and out again on Sunday. They tried cooking eggs in an orange skin, and put up a zip line. The Beavers visited the Hay Township Telephone Office on March 9. They will not meet this week because of March Break. The Has -Beans Old Timers hockey tourna- ment was held last week- end at the Zurich Arena. Twelve teams took part. There were eight teams in the over 35 years division; and four teams in the over 45 years division. The Boys Peewee Local hockey team travelled to Hanover for a weekend tournament. On March 19 to 21 the Rec Hockey League will be holding a tournament at the Zurich Arena. Joe Regier has retired from the position of custo- dian at St. Boniface Huron Country Playhouse concerts GRAND BEND - Three live concerts of big band music, coil itry charm and musical thr 3tre will be on stage at H .iron Country Playhouse this summer. The series starts off with the Glenn Miller Orchestra on June 27 at 7 p.m. Relive (or experi- ence) the good old days as this outstanding orchestra brings the sounds of the 30's and 40's to the stage of Huron Country Playhouse. This 22 piece orchestra, originally formed by Glenn Miller back in the 1930's, will perform such songs as "In the Mood", "Sweet Eloise", "Little Brown Jug" and the ever popular "Chattanooga Choo Choo". Next up is the Canadian Correction South Huron District High School Gr. 10 art stu- dents painted the window of the former Mckerlie- Millen building on,Main St. in Exeter at the request of Carlson Wagonlit Ellison Travel, not the Gr. 9 class as was reported in' the Mar. 10 Times -Advocate. The T -A regrets any con- fusion this may have caused. country singer, Charlie Major! Major's fans have come to know and love his songs because they're honestand immediate - they're about anyone's joy and everyone's pain. With a fabulous new album _ Everything's Alright, it will be a concert you won't want to miss on July 11 at 7 p.m. The Famous People Players returns to The Playhouse with their brand new show: Leave the Porch Light On pre- sented by Scotia Bank. This production is an inspiring musical celebra- tion of "The famous People Players" - a 25th anniversary retrospective of this world -acclaimed troupe as seen through the eyes of Chole (the main character), sent there to perform commu- nity service for breaking the law. This is a great musical experience for the whole family! This pre- sentation takes place on July 25 at2p.m.and7 p.m. Tickets are now on sale by calling the Huron Country Playhouse Box Office at j519) 238-6000 or 1-800-706-6665. Tickets are $25. for adults and $15. for youth. You may also subscribe to all three concerts for only $60./adults and $30./youth! Join is for live entertain- ment this summer!! CONGRA11JLA1IONS! London City Chrysler Jeep is proud to welcome MIKE STECKLE to our Sales and Leasing team MIKE STECKLE 1 For all your sales and leasing needs! Visit Mike at 1835 Dundas St. East Between Clarke Rd. and Highbury Phone 679.2489 • Fax 451-8210 1400668-2489 School this past week. Peter Becker will now be doing the job: Women of St. Peter's Lutheran Church held their annual quilting bee and supper in the parish hall on March 9. The Youth Club 'of St. Boniface Parish held a meeting, Thursday night. Each member brought items for Sister Susan Glaab for her work help- ing women on the streets in London. Ten -year-old Jacqui Rader of Zurich will be attending a Youth Bowling tournament in Hamilton on March 20- 21. She is the daughter of Rose and Brian Rader. The Lions Club had a good turnout at their din- ner/meeting at the Dominion Tavern on March 10. It was a "Prospective Member Night" and Lions brought their wives and guests. Guest speakers were Bruce Murray and Jim Loucks of the St. Marys Club. The oldest and longest Zurich Club mem- ber, Lion Vic Dinnin was also present. Some members will be attending the convention in Kitchener from April 9 to 11 along with Lion president John Becker. Personals Edgar and Ann Steinbach spent the week- end in Mississauga visit- ing their daughter Karen and Clark Jones and granddaughter Selena. Mozart and Julie Gelinas Jr. spent most of last week away, going from Midland on March 3, then to a convention in Ottawa. He visited his sis- ter Melissa and Neil Francis in Orleans. Fr. George of Russia spent a few days in the village last week visiting his friends Fr. Wronski and Fr. Morris at St. B�nifa 'tory. Haply )th birthday wishes go to Leona Corriveau in Windsor. She is a former Zurich resi- dent. A surprise birthday party was held recently at the Staffa Town Hall for Jean Armstrong. Her actual birthdate is March 10. Her niece Darlene arrived from Camrose, Alberta, and friend Mary - Lou. They have spent the past week visiting with Jean. Paul and Joan Duchartne have returned from a two month holiday in Florida: Happy birthday wishes go to Sharon Silverstein, London on March 15: Congratulations to' Terry (Boomer) and Lisa Geoffrey on their new- born little girl Kayla. POUCE BRIEFS TUCKERSMITH TWP. — A 25 -year-old Exeter man received minor injuries after a two -car collision on Hwy. 8 on March 9 at about 10:15 p.m., Huron OPP Const. Don Shropshall said. Exeter's Jason Fox was westbound on Hwy. 8 in Tuckersmith Twp. in his white '85 Honda Civic when he lost control due to Light know and heavy slush on the road. Fox's car slid into the eastbound lane and hit a red '88 GMC pickup driven by Christina Gordon, 18, of eaforth. The Fox vehicle received severe damage.; ., le the Gordon vehicle':: i mod- erate damage: Ncicharges were laid due to the road conditions. We'll continue to look atter your electricity needs. 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