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The Times Advocate, 2008-05-07, Page 1111 Times–Advocate Wednesday, May 7, 2008 Students of the month Monthly winners — South Huron District High School recently handed out Student of the Month awards for March and April.Andrew Speir, second from left, was April's winner, for making an extra effort in homework resulting in growth and improvement in grades as well as for taking initiative, demonstrating responsibility and performing consistently well in all aspects of high school Iife.Winning for March was Stephen Clarke for being a mentor to other students.With Spier and Clarke are Susan McGregor and (right) principal Jeff Reaburn.The monthly awards are sponsored by the School Council. (photo/Pat Bolen) Catholic Education Week —The Huron -Perth Catholic District School Board celebrated Catholic Education Week April 27 to May 2 by participating in a project,"StuffThat Bus:' which allowed staff and students to come together, participating in a food drive supporting the local St.Vincent de Paul chapters.Above front from left, picking up donations from St. Boniface School are Corey Davidson (Precious Blood), Ben Plante (St. Joe's) and Rachel Peet (St. Marys); middle row areVaughn Dalugar (St. Boniface),TeddieVanhie (Mt. Carmel), Kristie Dietrich (Mt. Carmel), Hannah Simpson (St. Joe's), Madisson Vaneste (Precious Blood) and Joseph Keller (St. Boniface); back row are Genevieve Pitre (St. Marys), Stephanie Sluys (St. Joe's), Jen Scholten (St. Anne's), JulietVeens (St.Anne's) and Ryan Essex (St.Anne's).About 20,000 food items were donated to stay in Huron and Perth counties. (photos/Nina Van Lieshout) Bingo and silent auction for St. Boniface May 9 By Carmel Sweeney ZURICH CORRESPONDENT ZURICH - A lovely 50th wedding anniversary celebra- tion was held for Steve and Pat Meidinger on Sun., May 4 that began with mass at St. Boniface Church by Fr. Peter Poel with their five children and spouses attending along with 13 grandchildren coming from various places. Family members, relatives and friends were invited to the Zurich complex afterwards for a catered meal followed by an open house with music by Rural Roots. A Buck and Doe will be held for Mike Fisher and Kim Hulley on Sat., May 10 at the complex. Mike is the son of Rick Fisher, Zurich. The couple are getting married in August. A surprise party was held for Larry and Charmaine Keller of RR3 Zurich on Saturday night in Dublin. The couple were celebrating their upcoming 25th anniver- sary as well as their 50th birthdays. Congratulations to Pat and Connie Masse, Dashwood who celebrated their 25th anniversary on Sat., May 3 at the Dashwood Community Center with family, rela- tives and friends. The Muffin Time and Coffee Hour held at the Zurich United Church is finished and will resume in the fall. The weekly event raised money for various charities. Scouts Ten Scouts and eight leaders spent the weekend at Algonquin Park doing various outdoor activities to pass their badges. The dinner/drama held at the Zurich Public School gym last Saturday was well attended with the '50s theme "Return of Rock N Roley High School Reunion" drama and a delicious dinner It was a fun evening POLICE BRIEF LAMBTON — On May 5 a 69 -year-old Port Franks resident reported a possible cougar sighting on Patrick Street in Port Franks According to the witness at approximately 7:45 p.m. he was working on his trailer in his driveway. At that time, he heard some rustling in some bushes about 20 feet away. When he went to investigate, he witnessed a large cat walk out of the bushes and cross the laneway into another bush area. He then lost sight of the animal. The cat was described as two tone brown, light brown colour on top and a darker brown on the belly. The cat stood approximately 14-18 inches tall and was about three feet in length. The animal's head was described as being large with longer fur. The man indicated that he was sure it was a cat but had never seen one that large before. The ani- mal was not aggressive and briefly looked at the man before walking away. OPP have contacted the Ministry of Natural Resources regarding the sighting. with a lot of different things going on. Special thanks to the hard work and planning of Sharia and Tracy, the youth group and their many helpers. The money raised from this event will go towards their mission trip to Bolivia in August. Jeff and Rosie Rothenberg and Steve and Patty Geoffrey of Zurich along with Joe and Sandy Overholt of London recently enjoyed a nice warm week in Kissimmee, Florida (near Orlando). Nursery school open house The Bean Sprouts Nursery School is having an open house at the Hay Township Hall on June 4, 5, and 6 from 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. each day. Moms are wel- come to come out with their pre-school age children to meet the caregivers etc. for more information phone the school at 236-7361 any Wed. - Thurs. or Fri. morning when they are open. Fundraiser plant sale A perennial plant sale will be held at the Zurich Mennonite Church on Sat., May 10 outside in the park- ing lot from 8 a.m. to noon. Proceeds go towards the Heart to Heart ministry for women. If you would like to donate your extra perennials for this fundraiser please drop them off the night before or call Jenn Ramer 236-7823. After nearly 20 years of service, a friendly face will be gone from the local municipal office in Zurich. Cindy Denomme has taken the position of Deputy Clerk with the Municipality of Central Huron. Their office is locat- ed in Clinton. We will miss Cindy's smiling face and wish her all the best in her new job! A surprise retirement / birthday party was held for Sharen Schroeder, Zurich. On Fri., April 25 a limo arrived at the post -office in Dashwood on Sharen's last day of work. Her husband Ron along with two daughters Vicki and Mike Ducharme, Zurich and Kelli and Dave Consitt of Port Albert along g1 J Gaiser ,Kneale Ins. Broker Inc. EXETER - 235-2420 GRAND BEND - 238-8484 CLINTON - 482-3401 with her four grandsons were in the car. Friends gathered at the Rader residence in Dashwood and later they enjoyed supper at the Schroeder home. Reminder Zurich's large garbage pick-up has been scheduled for Mon., May 26 in the morning. This is a great opportunity to get rid of the things you don't want any- more. St. Boniface School Bingo and Silent Auction will be held at the Zurich Complex on Fri., May 9 from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. Everyone is wel- come. Community Soccer Don't forget about the info/prep meeting for coaches and referees this Wed., May 7 at St. Boniface School. Bring a soccer ball. Soccer starts starts Wed., May 14. Carmel and three of her daughters will be away to Georgia for five days so the next Zurich column will be May 21. MAY SALE On Until May 31st, 2008! CLASSIC DARK BLACK GRANITE Tablet 30" x 6" x 24" all polished Lettering for 2 people, choice of design, grey polished top base, delivery & taxes included. Cemetery fees & foundation extra. Just '1799 tax included. rvsu lk,t DAiL ilk tots B. BIJ}'e FLAT GRANITE MARKERS 20" x 12" x 4"or 24"x12"x4" Your choice of Grey, Pink, Charcoal, Pacific Blue, Dark Red or Classic Black Granites. Lettering for 2 people, choice of design from our catalogue, delivery & taxes included. 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