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HomeMy WebLinkAboutTimes-Advocate, 1983-05-11, Page 11PLANTS FOR SALE — Martha Mathonia, Lyda Gandier and Lottie Gascho were in charge of the plant display at Saturday's tea and sale at the Bluewater Rest Home. T -A photo. 'r BLUEWATER BAKING — Visitors to the Bluewater Rest Home bake sale and tea Saturday grabbed up most of the baking in the first 20 minutes. Shown with some of the leftovers are Carmel Sweeney, Mary Gingerich and Gladys Martin.T-A photo. YOUTH SELL BAKING -- Selling baking at the St. Peter's Lutheran Youth Group booth at Saturday's Zurich flea market were Sharon Thiel and Peter Miller. With us, your business could really go places. Bruce Gagnier, the representative for the Ex- eter Territory will be at the Devon Building on the 1st and 3rd Wednesday of each month We're FBDB, and our mandate is to encourage business development and expansion. If you need backing, and have a problem • getting it, try us. We offer financing, counselling, management training, and information about government assistance programs for business. Perhaps together we can get your plans moving. FEDERAL BUSINESS BANQUE FEDERALE LEVELOPMENT BANK DE Dt`-VELOPPEMENT Your success Is our only business. For appointment call 271-5650 Canada '7' oh (den ClimnpJed Although we experienced a very chilly day on Sunday, I am sure there were a great many warm hearted mothers surrounded by their families on Mother's Day. On Tuesday evening, the Ladies Auxiliary held their regular monthly meeting. The programme consisted of several tap dancing numbers by Janet, Barbara, Donna and Carolyn Regier. Angela Fleming played several selec- tions on her accordion, Mrs.. Annie Finkbeiner read two Mother's Day poems, .and Mrs. flatlet VanderBurgt pleased the audience with several lovely solos. - Following the programme, the residents and visitors en- joyed refreshments. Wellington Riehl is still a patient in South Iluron Hospital, Exeter. Mrs. Mary Spacek has returned from St: Joseph's Hospital, London. On Friday evening, bingo was played followed by refreshments. On behalf of the Ladies Auxiliary, we wish to thank all who patronized (he annual Mother's day tea and bake sale on Saturday afternoon, also all who helped make the day such a success by their donations of baking and other articles. We 'congratulate Mrs. Madeline Wisser of the Maplewoods Apartments on winning the Mother's Day cake. The Sunday evening chapel sevvice was • conducted by Rev. Harley Moore of Grand Bend. New man at ag office The Huron County branch of the Ontario Ministry of Agriculture and Food (()MAF) will be receiving an additional staff member. Huron's 'agriculture representative Don Pullen an- nounced to Huron County council at its May 5 meeting that John Bancroft, current- ly an agriculture assistant in the Ottawa Carleton area will be arriving at the Clinton OMAF branch in mid-June. Pullen was presenting his annual report to county coun- cil when he made 'the announcement. Bancroft, a native of Perth County, will be the 4-11 con- tact in the county. When we have provided against cold, hunger and thirst, all the rest is but vani- ty and excess: 'Times -Advocate, May 11, 1983 Reporter enjoys fashion show Page 11 Rapt Home bake sale, Initial flea rnark.t are succeuful The annual Mother's Day tea and Bazaar held at the Rest Home on Saturday was again a success. In only a matter of 20 minutes, nearly all the baking; pies, decorated cakes, tarts, etc. were sold out. The plant table and tea also went well. The lucky winner of a love- ly Strawberry Shortcake doll was' Madeline Wisser of the Maple Woods Apartments with the draw being made "by resident Mrs. Tetreau. Also thanks to Mary -Lou Erb for baking and donating the cake. Proceeds for the auxiliary totaled up to $326.26. Thanks to everyone ,who came and and helped to sup- port the homeand especially for all the donations brought in. Flea Market The first Saturday for the Flea Market at the arena for Zurich and Hay Township was a big success. The ice surface was full of booths with every description from food, clothing, antiques, collector's plates, etc. It was really worth while going down to see everything; and to meet a lot of people you know and don't know. So if you missed it Last week, be sure and come down this Saturday. It's from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and will run until September 24. You will be surprised to see how nice it is! Maplewoods News The May birthday party for the Maplewodds residents was hosted by Jean Burr and Madeline Gelinas. Birthday celebrants were Mrs. Peters, Mr. and Mrs. Bill Burr and Clarence Farwell. It was decided during the business session that Maplewoods would participate at the Flea Market. After several enjoyable card games, scrabble and crokinole, the hostesses serv- ed a dainty lunch. The evening closed with dancing 10 organ music played by Claude Gelinas. Spotlight on Fashion For those of you who miss- ed going to see the fashion -show in Exeter last Wednes- day it sure was a delightful evening. "Spotlight on Fashion '83" was terrific! Jim Swan from Morning Break, TV London, was the host. All proceeds went to the Huron Country Playhouse. It was nice to get a preview of all the lates-t fashions for the summer that were shown from Merry Rags of Grand'Bend. The in -look this year will be stripes. It was also great to see one of our own local ladies taking' part in the show. This was Joy Hogg of St. Joseph's and she was just super! Kest Ilome Meeting On Tuesday 21 ladies at- tended the auxiliary meeting at the Blue Water Rest Home with roll call taken by Verda Baechler. The secretary's report was given by Mary (Calvin) Gingerich in the absence of Anne Flaxbard. The auxiliary recently pur- chased some exercise equip- ment for the residents. Blan- che Bechard made some pret- ty roses out of ribbon to pin on each resident for Mother's Day at the bazaar on Saturday. The president, Margaret Gingerich made final plans for the bazaar and mentioned that the next meeting will be at 2:00 in the afternoon on June 7 followed by a picnic supper for the residents. • The group had made a pro- fit of $28.50 from Creative Cir- cle Kits and are still saving Zehrs tape slips. A lovely musical program and lunch had preceded this business portion. Mrs. Roberta Robertson of Vancouver returned home on Tuesday after spending a week with her parents, Jim and Joy Hogg at St. Joseph's. Mr. and Mrs. Robert Tyre of Winnipeg are presently visiting with her daughter and family. All were dinner guests. on Sunday celebrating Mother's Day at Jim and Joy's along with daughters Leslie and Debbie and their families and all enjoyed a special treat of Pacific salmon from B.C.. that Rober- to had brought along with her. Golden Agers The Zurich Golden Ager's enjoyed having lunch at the ARC Industries in Dashwood on Monday. This was followed by a special presentation made to Peter Deichert in recognition of being the oldest member of the seniors. at the age of 93 and was made an honorary member. The afternoon end- ed with o brief business meeting. ' Canvassers will be out dur- ing the next week or so collec- ting for Flowers of Hope Cam- paign for Mentally Handicap- ped. Please be generous and ready when someone comes to your door. Personals Weekend visitors with Joe and Maria Kenda Sr. were their daughter, Helena from London and friend, Lilly on Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. George Harvey of Redford, Michigan, spent last week at their cot- tage north of St. Joseph's. Forty hour devotions were held at St. Boniface Parish last Sunday, Monday and Tuesday. Assisting Fr. Mooney was Fr. T. Collins from St. Peter's Seminary. Anyone interested in going to Midland by bus on June 28 at $14.00 each phone Pearl Miller 237-3554. Dave and Marie Gelinas en- joyed a well-deserved rest from Tuesday to Friday and got away from it all, at the • Wheels Motor Inn, Chatham. Marie's parents came from London to look after the children. On Sunday, May 1 Mary and Curtis Gingerich and family all attended the annual SPECIAL SKATING AWARDS — Debbie Bedard and Sandra Datars at the front received a number of special trophies at Tuesday's annual banquet of the Zurich and district figure skating club. At the back are sponsors Kerry Dietz, Shirley Bedard of Shaw's. in Zurich and John Maurer of Agripress. T -A photo. • SKATING 14 BADGE WINNERS — Carol Dietz shown at the back presented the Ken Lewis trophies to badge 14 skaters at Tuesday's annual banquet of the Zurich and district figure skating club. Back, left, Terri Maurer,Kelly Mommersteeg and Roxanne' Overholt. Front, Colleen Keller, Christa Keller and Crystal Jones.T-A photo. Area priest ordained, celebrates first mass Several relatives and friends attended the ordina- tion of six priests on Saturday for the'Dioceseof London at St. Peter's Cathedral by Bishop Sherlock. One was Gary Ducharme, son of Gerard -and Mary Ducharme, RR 2 Zurich. On Sunday Fr. Ducharme was honored to celebrate his first Mass at 3' p.m. in his home parish of St. Joseph's which was followed by an open -house in the parish hall for the many people who filled the church. Then a din- ner- reception was held for him ire I lensall Community Centre at'fi:00. It was a very joyous and happy day for Gary • and his family. Fr. Ducharme will now serve as the associate pastor at St. Theresa's Church in Windsor. Personale Best wishes for a speedy recovery are extended to • Vera Thiel who is a patient in South Iluron Hospital; and to little Andrew Geiger who is a patient in St. Joseph's Hospital, London. (son of Mr. and Mrs. John Geiger. ) Mrs. Alice Iiaberer has returned to her apartment at the Rest Home after being away for a few weeks to her daughter's in Kitchener where she was recuperating after being ill. Little Brian Egan of Utica, Michigan spent two weeks with his grandparents, Victor and Irene Hartman while -his mom and dad, Gary and Theresa were away on a trip to Arizona which they were lucky to win for one week. They went on to Mexico for a week; returning back in time to spend Mother's Day with Irene on Sunday. A family get-together din- tier was held Sunday at the HURON MOTOR PRODUCT$ GM SALES — SERVICE — LEASING I. Now Located At: 316 Main Street Exeter. Ont. Pleura note our new tel.phon. numbs .4 319334363 General Repairs Parts and Accessories Pontiac Buick Cadillac GMC Trucks Dominion Tavern celebrating Mother's Day for Eleanor and Bill Lawrence with their children coming from various places such as Kitchener, Lucan and Goderich. Varna contributions up in cancer appeal By MARY CHESSEL The Canadian Cancer Society canvass in the Varna area showed a generous response, with donations up 100 dollars over last year, a 33 percent increase. The women who gave so generously of their time to canvass their neighbourhoods were June Webster, Margaret Hunt, Mona Stephenson, Joyce At- chison, Ruby Lefaive, Janet Webster and Shirley (Mrs: Wayne) Taylor. The McAsh family has presented a plaque in memory of John and Myrtle McAsh to ..Varna United Church. Bill and Floyd represented the family in the unveiling and dedication on Sunday. It is located on the wall over the pew where they normally worshipped. Next Sunday is Rogation Sunday. Don and Carol Langford will be the guest speakers at Varna church. They are involved in world relief work, and those who heard them at the hall last fall can assure you they are good speakers. Visit gallery Members of Varna U.C.W. were treated to an interesting and informative meeting with Leda McAlister in her art gallery north of Bayfield on Thursday evening. 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' OPEN: Weeknights 7:00 - 9:00 p.m. Saturday and Sunday Noon • 6:00 p.m. PHONE: 262.5349 R.R. Z. Zurich t' repellants, and jewel weed is an antidote for poison ivy and bee stings. Vegetables and flowers filled her little greenhouse at one end of the gallery. She had a display of jellies and herbed vinegars, and herbed cheese for sampling. Margaret Hunt arranged the meeting with Mrs. McAlister. Maureen Hayter and Lor- raine Taylor led in the Mother's Day worship service at the church prior to the Bayfield trip. Of particular in- terest were Maureen's recollections of how her mother had influenced her. Bernice Reid presided for business. Margaret Hayter reported proceeds of $246 from the dessert euchre and bake sale. Julie Webster again has the -contract to mow the church lawn. An invitation from BrucefieldU.C.W. to at- tend their Visitor's Day on June 8 was accepted. A Huron County Health Day is being held at Ontario Street Church this Thursday, May 12. A bale of good used clothing, magazines, etc. will be packed near the end of May. Donations for it may be left in the churchbasement. Bender Reunion held at Hid- den Acres Camp at Shakespeare. Gail and Leo DeBus and family of Stratford spent the • weekend with her mother Mrs. Florence Denomme. All were supper guests on Sunday for Mother's Day at the cot- tage of daughter Delores and Joe Staton on the Blue Water. Their home is in Detroit Michigan. Emmanuel United Church REV. B. LAING B.A. B. Div. , Organist Mrs. E. Grate Martin Wed. May 11 - 8:00 p.m. The'Schneider Male Chorus in concert at the Church Sunday, May 15 11:15 a.m. Sunday School 11:15 a.m. Church Service Rev. George Anderson will be the guest speaker. Our minister will be at London Conference in Woodstock. Wed. May 18 - 9:30 a.m. Workbook of Living Prayer -- Final Session Everyone welcome Zurich Mennonite . Church Pastor ' CLAYTON KUEPFER Sunday, May 15 8:45 a.m. Worship Service 9:45 a.m. - Sunday Church • .School 11:00. a.m. - Worship Service Commissioning Service Thurs. evening 8:00 p.m. Ascension Day Service Topic - What challenge does Christ's ascension bring to you? Meditation Another Mothers Day is here Bringing joy and pleasure new. On this special day, Mother dear, 1 want to remember you. In kindly loving thoughts of you And with the faith you still import The rose I give to you today . Is the love that's in my heart. ' Cleo. M. Shaffstol. • . St. Peter's Lutheran Church REV. CARL ONOFRIO Vice Pastor Organist Mrs. Christine Eagleson.B.M.A. Sunday, May )5 10:00 a.m.. Worship Service 10:45 a.m. Sunday School There is a nursery for small children which is supervised dur- ing the worship service. ' Everyone Welcome Remember the saying "You don't have anything if you don't have your health". It's true. tl �, WE ARE YOUR GARDEN CENTRE f r all Seasons!! 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