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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Times-Advocate, 2002-11-27, Page 9By Carmel Sweeney ZURICH CORRESPONDENT ZURICH - Be sure to attend the Agricultural Society's annual meeting Nov. 28 at the Hay Township Hall begin- ning with a potluck dessert social at 7:30 p.m. Members are reminded to bring along $4 for dues and their committee reports from last year’s fair. Everyone is welcome to attend. It is soon time for the big "Lighted Christmas Parade" in Zurich on Dec. 1 starting at the Zurich Public School at 6 p.m. Come out early to get a good spot to watch it. Also bring along a canned good item (or two) for the Food Bank at Blessings Store. The parade theme is: "Just an Old Fashioned Christmas." If you want to enter a float call Vicki Wilder 236-7523, Sharon Brokenshire 236-4734 or Delores Gingerich 236-4934. Following the parade, children can see Santa at the arena, then watch an excit- ing fund-raiser hockey game. Cost is $5 for adults at the door. The game starts at 7:45 p.m. Bring along a warm blanket to sit on. It sounds like a fun-filled evening. Dress warmly and plan to attend. The parade is organized by the Village Prosperity Committee. Congratulations to Dot and Jim Bonvie of Zurich on the arrival of their fourth child, a baby girl, Morgan Ann, born Nov. 20. Students at St. Anne's High School in Clinton are taking orders for fresh cut Christmas trees as a fund-raising project for the Rugby team to go to England in March. If you would like one, call Justin Soudant in Zurich 236-4874 before Nov. 30. There will be a Christmas social for all the minister helpers at both St. Boniface and St. Peter's Churches Nov. 29 with a pot luck supper starting at 6 p.m. at St. Peter's Parish Hall. Meet our new priest, Father Thomas. The Lions Club is again holding meat draws and a 50/50 draw at the Dominion Tavern in Zurich every Saturday from 1 p.m. -3 p.m. during the winter months. Everyone is welcome to take part. Martha Neeb of London treated her mother, Ina Neeb of the Maplewoods Apartments to an early Christmas gift recently by going to see the Elvis Stoyko Skating Show at the new John Labatt's Centre in London on Nov. 16. Mike and Dianne Miller and family of St. Joseph attended the Sound of Music play in Grosse Pointe, Michigan, on Nov. 17. Their friend, Tim Reinman, played Captain Von Trapp. St. Boniface Catholic Women's League held their monthly meeting Nov. 19. President Joan Regier thanked everyone for helping at the Deanery meeting and Bazaar in our parish. Henrica Masse gave the treasurer's report and Mary Ducharme read the minutes of the last meeting. Carolyn Mathonia read the cor- respondence. Reports were given by Bella Soudant, Evelyn Regier, Patti Hunt, Jeannette Regier and Carmel Sweeney. Shut-in gifts will be delivered in December. A motion was made to donate $200 to the Sunday School class and to have a Chalice re-done. The Knights of Columbus will also pay for one. Thanks to Bella Soudant for making a new altar cloth for the chapel in the Blue Water Rest Home. A cheque for $500 was received from Blessings. There is a box at the back of the church to collect toys for the Christmas Bureau.A new kitchen convenor is required. Guest speaker, Penny Watson showed members how to make a beautiful Christmas arrangement. Helen Regier won the door prize. Meagan Sweeney was among those from St. Anne's School in Clinton who enjoyed a bus trip to New York City for four days last week. The students saw a Broadway play, "Les Miserables", Ground Zero, the Statue of Liberty and other sights. St. Peter's Catholic Women's League held their meeting Nov. 26 at the home of Lil LaPorte. The ladies collected for the Right to Life membership in the parish. President is Martha Mungar. The Optimist Club is sponsoring a pan- cake breakfast with Santa in Dashwood at Arc Industries on Dec. 7 from 8 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. A free-will offering will be accepted. The Ladies Auxiliary meeting will be held at BWRH on Dec. 2 at 7 p.m. Helpers are needed to decorate for Christmas at the Home on Nov. 28 and 29. We are happy to hear Jack and Ursula Wisniewski are not leaving the Zurich Pharmacy. We sure don't want to lose them. Starting in December their hours will be 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. Monday to Friday. Wednesday, November 27, 2002 9Exeter Times–Advocate The Exeter Lions & Lioness Clubs Present The Annual LIGHTING of MacNAUGHTON PARK, EXETER FRI., NOV. 29 7:00 p.m. • Carolling • Free Refreshments • Everyone welcome LIONS CHRISTMAS PARTY at the South Huron Rec Centre 1:30 p.m. - Children meet with Santa Claus • Free Candy Bags • McDonalds Treats and Refreshments 1:45 - 3:45 p.m. - Free Skating SPONSORED BY: The EXETER SANTA CLAUS PARADE Sat. Nov. 30 Beginning at 12:00 noon - PRIZES FOR FLOATS - Members of the Exeter Pentecostal Church will be collecting food items for the Christmas Bureau during the parade route. Please call ahead to register: AIM South Huron, 390 Main St.S. Exeter, ON N0M 1S6 519-235-4892 Meet AIM’s new chiropractor, Dr. Todd Russett at a PUBLIC INFORMATION SEMINAR MANAGING HEADACHES AND STRESS Wed. Dec. 4 - 7:30 p.m. AT THE AIM CLINIC DR. RUSSETT WILL DISCUSS THE PREVENTION AND TREATMENT OF HEADACHE PAIN AND TENSION, OFTEN PREVALENT OVER THE HECTIC HOLIDAY SEASON. Attend and receive a free initial assessment with Dr. Russett (OHIP charges will apply). Craig Irwin, Physiotherapist, and Jennifer Diamond, Registered Massage Therapist, will also be on hand to address your questions.Cathy Rau’s St.Boniface,Zurich Grade 4/5 class and their Buddies at the Blue Water Rest Home make Christmas tree decorations at the Home Nov.25.The 30 students visit their resident matches every Monday morning.L-R: Mackenzie Wilder,Curtis Regier and Bob Hedley make yarn and popsicle stick God’s eye ornaments and paper chains and springs with red and green paper.(photo/Sandra Forster) Helpers needed to decorate Blue Water Rest Home SStt..BBoonniiffaaccee BBuuddddiieess