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Zurich Citizens News, 1976-07-14, Page 9Golden Glimpses $ •1 BLUE WATER R EST HOME • TJ • The weatherman is giving us about every variety of weather that is reasonable for this time of year and the abundance of rain is keeping our lawns and flower gardens looking lovely and fresh, We welcome Mr. Scott Chand- ler, formerly of London as a new Resident. On Thursday afternoon several of our Residents enjoyed a bus tour of the countryside. It's a real treat for them to get out to see how the crops are growing and ' admire the countryside in general. Mr. and Mrs. Leroy O'Brien of Zurich took up residency in Maplewoods Apartments this week which means that the com- plex is now more than half occupied. On Sunday, July 18th, at 2:00 !, p.m. the public are invited to attend the Official Opening Ceremonies of the Maplewoods Apartments for Seniors. Many people have been inquiring concerning the opportunity to see the new building and we look forward to their presence on Sunday afternoon. On Friday evening bingo was enjoyed at the usual time followed by refreshments. Congratulations are in order for Mr. and Mrs. Peter Gingerich wo will be celebrating their fiftieth wedding anniversary qui- etly on Thursday, July 15th, here. at the Horne. On Sunday evening, the chapel service was conducted by Rev. Donald Beck of Hensall United Church. Mrs. Lenore Turkheim presided at the organ during the worship service. Citizens News, July 14, 1976 - Page 9 Huron Hockey School opens The 1976 season for the Huron Hockey School operating out of the Randall arena at Huron Park should be very successful again this year. Registrar Carol Somerville reports that the first session begins this Sunday, July 18 and will continue until September 3. Mrs. Somerville adds that the' only openings and there are only a very few are in the first three weeks. Any area youngsters wishing to register for any of the first three sessions should con- tact Mrs. Somerville at 228-6863. The first week will be a day program only. For several years professional hockey clubs have been sending some of their players for a little extra instruction and this year will be no exception. They will be attending the last two sessions beginning August 22 and 29, Heading the list of pros will be Dave "Inger" Williams of the Toronto Maple' Leafs. Also making an appearance will be five members of the Montreal Canadiens and three each from the New York Islanders and Philadelphia Flyers. Mrs. Somerville told the T -A over the weekend that she did not know which players would be coming from the Flyers but said Staff presents Family Night The variety program for Family Night was provided by members of the staff and was rated by the residents as one of the best. This was the first all staff program and as it was such "k tremendous success, we hope to have a repeat performance in the near future. Mrs. Jane Ladd arranged and introduced the program which included the following numbers: Monologues by Dorothy McGreg- or and Dorothy Valkenburg; piano solos by Donna, Joyce and Brenda Broadfoot; instrumentals Adana Wilson, Karen McGregor and Jo Ann Verhocf; readings Dorothy Scott and Homer An- drews; a vocal trio "The Blue- bells" Elizabeth Gibson, Barbara and Judy Carter. • Mrs. Bessie Elliott expressed the appreciation of the residents for the hour of fine entertainment. Twenty members of the "Over 90 Club" enjoyed a picnic at Pinelake Camp on Wednesday afternoon. Miss Mary Turner, who will be celebrating her 100th birthday in December, had the honour of being the eldest member present.' .The kitchen staff had prepared box Irma LaDouce at Country Playhouse Audiences were delighted last week with the Huron Country Playhouse presentation of Neil Simon's The Star-Spangled girl. This production was not only critically successful, but also drew large audiences. Area theatre -goers can attend a new Playhouse production this week — Alexandre Breffort and Marguerite Monnot's exciting Irma La Douce. Irma La Douce is the sophisticated musical which originated in Paris, was transported to London for a long run and set box offices afire in the U.S. Irma is a beguiling tart who becomes involved with Nestor, a law student. But Nestor's jealousy leads them down the long road of subterfuge and deceit. He disguises himself as a wealthy old man and takes the role of Irma's patron, in order to ward off all others. This plan backfires in unexpected ways, •and a murder,a trial and a jail sentence ensue before the young loversjfind ultimate happiness in family life. The title role is portrayed by Catherine Leckie, an experienced recording artist and night club entertainer. Miss Leckie also has extensive dramatic experience. 'Nestor -le -(ripe' is played- by David Dunbar who madehis first Playhouse appearance in You're a Good Man Charlie Brown. John Davies appears as `Bob' the bartender, who narrates the show. Mr. Davies, who appears regularly on the Wayne'& Shuster Comedy Specials, is best known to Playhouse audiences for his appearance as `Luckie' in last season's hit Dames at Sea. Other cast members include Peter Caldwell, Alden Jones, Peter Purvis. and James Saar, as well as Bob Landar, who doubled as choreographer. Patricia Carroll Brown directed Irma La Douce, and musical direction is by Barbara Young. Members of the London Symphony form the orchestra. Irma La Douce'will follow the usual Playhouse schedule of Wednesday to Saturday evenings at 8:30 (July 14-17) with a preview on Wednesday af- ternoon at 2:00, and a discount matinee Saturday at 4 p.m. This week will mark the official celebration of the Playhouse fifth anniversary season. You've heard it before: You've got to walk before you can run. It's true. So let's get mov lli'. lunches and the Walkerburn volunteers Rita Yeo and Willa Taylor helped with the activities. Many thanks to Bob and Shirley Elliott for the use of the facilities. Another first took place at the Horne on Thursday evening when the residents of Normal Care were entertained to a Bar -B -Que on the East lawn. Mr. Scotty Easton moved a vote of thanks to Mr. Archibald and his staff on behalf of the residents. The weather was perfect for the event and it is hoped to have one for each of the areas during the month of July. she heard a rumour one would be Dave Shultz. The instructional staff of the Huron Hockey School will again be headed by the three owners, Brian Gilmour, Ron Mason and Bill Mahoneyy. Ron Mason is well known in this area having played junior hockey in Seaforth. He is now the hockey coach at Bowling Green University. Previously he en- joyed a successful coaching career at Superior State in northern. Michigan. Bill Mahoney is a coach and athletic director at McMaster University in Hamilton and Brian Gilmour coaches at Cornwall. Also on the coaching staff this summer will be Rick Comley who succeeded Mason in Michigan and Reg Higgs, the husband of well known Canadian women golfing star Sue Hilton Higgs. The Egyptians once believed that the rising of the Nile River was brought about by a goddess' tears. LOCAL FEEDLOT STEERS .a 89 FULLY PROCESSED i►, O U R O W N 5, Headcheese r. SCHNEIDER'S Red Hots SCHNEIDER'S Meat Loaves LB. 894: 6 LB. BOX $4.75 BY THE LB. 85' LB. $ 1.09 Inquire about prices on sides and quarters of Local Feed Lot Beef. We will cut and wrap to your specification CUSTOM SLAUGHTERING BEEF MONDAY * PORK TUESDAY ‘11111611, IMESENIN Laporte Meqt qrket MAIN ST. ZURICH 236-4962 ..oGJ►loom-loC7CX oC3C90 IT'S FUN TO SHOP EXETER Exeter's merchants are getting ready for the biggest sale of the season. Fri. & Sat. — July 23 and 24 DON'T MISS THE VALUES We°re doing our best to make sure you enjoy this event MANY SPECIAL ACTIVITIES HAVE BEEN PLANNED FOR GOOD FAMILY FUN Sponsored by the "It's Fun to Shop in Exeter" Committee