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HomeMy WebLinkAboutTimes-Advocate, 1981-12-09, Page 331 WINS $1,000 FROM CHAMBER DRAW — John Consitt presents a $1,000 bill to Carl Thiel of Zurich, who won the Chamber's annual raffle. The draw was made at the chamber's Christmas meeting, Friday. BINGO WINNER — Lion's Club president Pat Bedard presents Madeline Gelinas with a $41 cosh prize at the Zurich Lion's Turkey bingo Wednesday evening. UON'S TURKEY BINGO — On the stage, Doug Erb and Claude Gelinas of the Zurich Lion's Club call bingo number for a full house at the Zurich Arena. Cash prizes and Christ- mas turkeys were up for grabs at Wednesday's bingo. _rnnnnnnnnunnutnnnnunnnur 10 all Emmanuel United Church Sunday. December 13 REV. B LAING B.A. B. Div. Organist Mrs. E. Grace Martin 11:15 8.m Worship Service 11:15 a.m. Sunday School 8:00 p.m. Christmas Ecumenical service at St Peter's Lutheran Church Wed Dec 9 - 8 p m. Choir practice at St Peter's Church Thurs. Dec 10 - 9:30 a m Bible Study Thurs• Dec 10 - 7 p.m. Choir Practice in our church Please join us. We extend a warm welcome to all St. Peter's Lutheran Church REV. JACK DRESSLER 0rgatfist Mrs. Christine Eagleson B.M A. Sunday, December 13 10:00 - Worship Service 10:45 - Sunday School There is a nursery for small children which is supervised during the worship service Everyone Welcome Zurich Mennonite Church Pastor CLAYTON KUEPFER Sunday, December 13 8:45 a.m. Worship Service 9:45 a.m. Sunday Church School 11:00 A.m. Worship Service 8:00 p.m. Community Christ- mas Program at Lutheran Church Wed. 8:00 - Bible Study d Prayer Service Thurs, 7:00 p m Adult Fellowship Sat. 2:00 p.m. G.M.S.A. Meditation Whdn the fullness of the time *b come, God sent His Son, made of a woman made under the law. Galations 4:4 Appraisal of jewelry collections needs expert's scientific help Jeweler David Anstett of Clinton was the guest speaker at the Zurich Chamber of Commerce's an- nual ladies night and Christ- mas party, Friday. Chamber member Robert Westlake introduced Anstett, citing the jewelers education in New York, Los Angeles and Lusanne, Switzerland and his degree as a gemologist. Anstett is accredited by the American Gem Society Westlake said, adding that of only 16 AGS accredited gem labs in Canada, the Anstett family chain has two labs. Presenting a slide show on colored gemstones, Anstett said it was "amazing nature would produce such a rain- bow of color". Gemologists divide the types of stones into four categories he explained. The first is the splendid gems which include diamonds, rubies, emeralds and sapphire. Anstett said it was common to build a collection of gems around a splendid gem..often a lady's engagement ring. The gemologist said the second class, the classic gems were more plentiful than the splendids, but could be more valuable and expen- sive. Beauty is in the eye of the beholder he said, citing opals, garnets and turquoise as examples of the classic gems. The most plentiful gems in the earth's crust, quartz variants, amethyst and tiger eye are know as fashion gems. Onyx and other quartz forms are plentiful but still very' beautiful Anstett said. The final classification is synthetic or man-made gems. Some people like the 'secret' of a synthetic stone, while others would only have the real thing in their collec- tions Anstett said. The artificial gems can only be identified by trained people with scientific tests Anstett added. A real stone can be up to 10 times more expensive than a man made jewel. As he spoke he related some of the history and mis- conceptions about gems. While often the same type of stone, gems are known by different names. A ruby for example is a member of the corundum minerals. If the stone is red Anstett said, it is called a ruby. If it is any other color, it is known as a sapphire. A torm of fashion -gem quartz is incorrectly called topaz and thus the more ex- pensive gem known as topaz is not well known. An amethyst in a wine glass .s supposed to limit in- toxication and the flash from an emerald is said to scare off snakes he noted. Though he had never put a gem in his wineglass, Anstett told of Cleopatra's collection of emeralds and her encounter with the asp as evidence the old tales didn't always work. Some gems were known in ancient times the jeweler pointed out, referring to an- cient Chinese jade carvings, but he added new stones were also being discovered. A stone known as tan- zanite was discovered in the African state of Tanzania as recently as 1968. "Political stability is play- ing havoc with the gem world," Anstett said refer- ing to traditional source countries in Africa and South East Asia where war has curtailed the gem trade. He noted too that due to laws of conservation African ivory is "virtually not in ex- istence at a commercial level." Most of the stones Anstett Jewelers sell are acquired through travel the jeweler noted. He said they try to get as close to the source of the gems as possible to purchase the stones loose and then mount the jewels in settings themselves. When asked how a jeweler's mark-up affects the price of appraisals Anstett said the price of the appraisal was at replace- ment cost. We look at an item he said, identify and grade it, and then decide what it would lemyti Poster winners named Lualzave nicew Mrs. Carmel Sweeney Phone: 236-4702 Bake saleraises funds .for The ladies of the Men- nonite Church would like to say "Thanks" to everyone in the community for making their recent craft and bake sale a big success. For their efforts a total profit of $581. will be sent for the refugees in Somalia. Auxiliary Christmas lunch The ladies auxiliary held their December meeting last Tuesday at the rest home with a good attendance. As it was their Christmas party Santa was there to hand all the residents a present, followed by a lovely lunch of sandwiches and Christ- mas cookies. Poster winners The poster contest for the Seniors attend rec party Over thirty area seniors attended the Recreation Christmas party in Stanley Township hall on November 25. There were eight tables of euchre, with high prizes go- ing to Miss Jean McEwan and Mrs. B. Stephenson, con - Varna by Matr7 Chemed! solation prizes to Mrs. Scotchmer and Mrs. R. Turner. Lone hand prizes were won by Mrs. M. Broad - foot and Mrs. Ida Godkin. The large number of door prizes were won by Mrs. Ruby Webster, Mrs. Hill, Mrs. Alexander, Mrs. G. Coleman, Mrs. McClinchey, Mrs. M. Reid, Mrs. Thelma Utter, Mrs. Edna Cox, Mrs. Eileen Con- sitt, Mrs. L. Penhale, Harry Baker and Ken Stewart. Christmas tree bonfire Dates have been set for the Christmas tree bonfire - January 8, and the Winter Carnival - Saturday, February 6 at 7:00 p.m. U.C.W. potluck Varna United Church Women held their annual potluck supper last Thurs- day evening, with eleven former members joining them at beautifully decorated tables. Eleanor McAsh was surprised with a decorated cake in honour of her birthday and the singing of Happy Birthday. President Doris Wilson opened the meeting which followed with the poem "Birthplace" and welcomed the guests. She reported on the November executvie meeting. Helen Taylor was appointed to Community Friendship, replacing Zurich Rec Hockey December 3 Scores C.G. Farm Supply Black Hawks - 7 The Tenderspot Bruins - 4 Don Food Market Jets - 8 Zurich Wood Products Red Wings - 4 Team Standings W L T Jets 5 0 0 Bruins 3 2 0 B. Hawks 2 3 0 Red Wings 0 5 0 Leading Scorers Name R McKinnon R Schilbe B Hoffman K McKinnon K Clarke G Zirk D Cressman J Smitts J Bedard D McClinchey R Desjardine R Wiedo M Haggitt D Eckel J Becker R Bedard T Nieland S Grainger M Vanderburg GF 40 44 23 14 GA 13 20 34 54 TP 10 6 4 0 G A TP 8 10 18 14 3 17 8 9 17 7 9 14 5 8 13 5 7 12 5 7 12 5 7 12 7 4 11 6 3 9 5 4 9 6 3 9 4 5 9 0 9 9 3 5 8 2 5 7 2 5 7 2 4 6 1 5 6 Beatrice Taylor. Dates were set for the dessert euchre, Wednesday, April 21; plant sale. May 1; anniversary supper, September 22, and thank -offering meeting on October 7. A decision was made to br- ing articles for Dr. Bridgman's work in Zaire and Angola to the January meeting. Included in the list are school supplies, vegetable seeds, knitting and crocheting supplies, layettes, dress materials, good used clothing and medical supplies. Detailed lists are at the back of the church for those who missed the meeting. Marjorie Stirling and Lyn- da Postill, assisted by Doris Wilson, led the worship, with the reading of the Christmas scriptures interspersed with carol singing and accom- panied by quiet organ music by Marjorie. Myra Postill sang the Coventry Carol. She shows considerable promise of having her father's talent for singing, although she has not started voice training yet. The filmstrip "Merry Christms, World" was shown, depicting present- day situations of people from different backgrounds, including some with social problems. The meeting concluded with the singing of Silent Night in the darkened church and prayer by Mar- jorie. The Sunday School Christ- mas concert is on Sunday afternoon at 2:00. Everyone is welcome to come and see the children perform. Zurich Buckeyes vs Exeter Mohawks Sun., Dec. 13 2:00 p.m. Zurich Arena school children regarding the Chamber of Commerce Christmas "festival of Lights contest" was won by Kathy Merner, Anne Deichert and Laurie Forrester from the Public School; and Janet Regier, Gerard Regier and Joanne Verlinde of St. Boniface School. And a reminder to those interested - The houses and stores will be judged on Sunday December 20, for Christmas decorations. Mt. Carmel hosts C.W. L. meeting A very nice time was had by all who went to the C.W.L. pot luck supper at the Mt. Carmel parish on Tuesday. All enjoyed a delicious meal followed by a short business meeting, with 22 from St. Boniface answering the roll call along with others from St. Peters, Grand Bend and Parkhill. Santa Claus was also present to pass out gifts to lucky prize winners. The main attraction of the evening was a funny play put on by the Mt. Carmel ladies entitled. "Penelope, The Pride of the Pickle Fac- tory"' Chamber of Commerce Christmas, ladies night Members of the Chamber of Commerce along with their wives enjoyed a turkey dinner and Christmas party at the hotel Friday night with 56 in attendance. Following the dinner and speeches a slide program called - Rainbow of Gems was shown. The lucky winner of a $1,- 000.00 bill was Carl Thiel, Zurich. The evening ended with a game of bingo and prizes. Disney films A Walt Disney children's film called North Ave. Irregulars will be shown Saturday December 12 at the Grand Bend Public School at 1 30. Children 50 cents and Adults 75 cents. Personals Jim and Marg Kendall a family of St. George (near Brantford) were Sunday r-: - Doug Geoffrey Construdlen Home, Re"o•,++'ons, Add,,,on, form eudd'ngs & Repro„ Afumrnum &d,ny d Awnings Zurich 226.1432 GayM,e• t■srsr. 235.2561 rtvMings cost to replace or remake a similar item and sell it in the store. He noted that everybody in business has a mark-up and the costs of running the store have to be figured into a replacement cost. Inflating the cost of a piece of jewelry for in- surance reasons doesn't work he explained since the owner would then pay higher premiums and would only get replacement if the gem is lost or stolen. Old European c u t diamonds are irreplaceable Anstett said as the stones are just not available. In the case of an antique item the appraisal is "not necessarily a replacement cost, but the cost of a similar antique of similar size and similar quality". Anstett stressed having a qualified gemologist ap- praise the gems. Even with his extensive training he said he could not just look at a jewel and state its worth - it would have to be tested scientifically by a qualified person. In thanking Anstett for his presentation, Mike O'Connor said it was reassuring to know about the training and reputable product the jeweler offers. Chamber president John Consitt presented honorary certificates of membership to Oscar Greb and Keith Westlake for being involved with the chamber for 30 years. While preparing for Zurich's 125th anniversary this summer Consitt said he had been reminded of the chamber's founding in 1951. In the Christmas ac- tivities, the wives and ladies of the chamber were toasted for their support Fred Haberer led in Christmas carols, and after the jewelery presentation, bingo games to win Christ- mas cake and turkeys were played. Carl Thiel of Zurich was the winner of the chamber's draw on a $1.000 bill. Somalia dinner guests with the latter's brother, Gordie and Cecilia Smith and family. Little Sarah Patricia Van Aaken, daughter of Judy and Frank Van Aaken (nee Ducharme) was baptized on Sunday at St. Boniface church. Officiating was Fr. Paul Mooney, with God- parents being Gerrard and RoseMary Ducharme. It was followed by a nice supper for 19 at the baby's home. Attending were grandparents, aunts and un- cles. A pre -Christmas dinner was had by the Wessing girls. their husbands and children from Sarnia i21 in all ► on Sunday at the Domi- nion Tavern along with their parents, Madeline and Claude Gelinas of Zurich. Quimby Hess and daughter Jane of Toronto visited on the weekend with mother and grandmother Mrs. Marie Hess. Mrs. Hess is now home convalescing after being in the hospital. Congratulations to Mrs. Erma Gascho who celebrated her 90th birthday on Saturday with her two children and their spouses, Allan Gascho, Zurich and Mrs. Marjorie Witmer of Listowel. With her six grandchildren and nine great grandchildren, all enjoyed dinner at the Dominion Tavern. The U.C.W. ladies held their December meeting in the afternoon last Thursday in the form of a dessert luncheon afterwards. A surprise birthday party and dinner was held for Mrs. Nora Corriveau Times -Advocate, December 9, 1981 Page 1 7A HONORED FOR 30 YEARS — The Zurich Chamber of Commerce presented honnrnry membership certificates for 30 years of membership to Oscar Greb and K,eth Westlnkn. Shown presenting the certificates are chamber president John Consitt Greb Westlake and 1982 chamber president Bob Fisher. NATIVE PRINTS ON DISPLAY — A collection of Inuit and Canadian Indion prints is currently on display at the Zurich library. Zurich's librarian Mrs. Roder shows one of thn collection. The prints will be on display until December 17. OPEN HOUSE - - Ruth Zielmon purchases a wicker basket from Pearl Gingerich at Thursday's Open House at Share Craft Inc. in Zurich. T -A photo Golden Glimpses No doubt the little skiff of snow we've had has helped to put people more in the spirit of Christmas. and we thank the different organizations who have been bringing in treats for the residents. Films were shown on Mon- day evening followed by refreshments. The annual Christmas par- ty sponsored by the rest home auxiliary was held on Tuesday evening. Mozart Gelinas. .Jr.. John Farwell and Mark Harman favoured with guitar selections. Mrs. Grace Martin played several piano solos and accompanied the residents in singing Christmas carols. Mrs. Mary Ducharme read the Christmas story and Mrs. Louis Farwell gave a reading "The Christmas Wish to the Residents from the Auxiliary". Santa Claus arrived bring- F.: ring- ▪ nnnnnnnnmmm�nlnnmrnnnmtrmlmrmmummrmnmm�rnnnmmulmm�nuunit TASTY NU BAKERY & CHEESE HOUSE E • Freshest bread * rolls * pastries * cookies * donuts and over 60 varieties of Canadian and Imported Cheese ▪ Zurich 236-4912 - Seaforth 527-1803 Munnunmmmnumuomumuunimmot atumumnumminlnminiimmi mlunnn w �..�..r Antenna B & T Sobs & Service Installation and Repairs Delhi Towers T.V. and C.B. Antennas VARNA, ONTARIO Brian McAsh 482 7 129 If no answer ca11482-7157 ing with him the sack of gifts for all the residents. Follow- ing the program. a delicious lunch was served. On Thursday afternoon. the grade 6 children from St. Boniface school presented a musical program and presented each resident with a little Christmas favour. We regret that Mrs. Louise Denornme is a patient in South Huron lfospital. Exeter. Residents who were out visiting during the week were Mrs. :Agnes Sillerv. Mrs. Eva Thompson. Mrs. Beatrice Overholt and Mrs Mabel Jaques. Rev. Clayton Kuepfer had charge of the Sunday even- ing chapel service The young people of the church presented a Christmas skit )% 1 ' e \�;1 PERCr BEDARD Carpenter *Custom Built Homes *Renovations *Additions *Repairs *Free Estimates Phone 236-4873 After 6 Zurich Zurich Lions Club Annual New Years Dance,' ' Zurich Community Centre Music By Bluewater Playboys Thurs., Dec. 31, 1981 Dancing 9 p.m. - 1 a.m. $40.00 per couple t Includes hats, horns, novelties � lunch and refreshments Call 236-4182 for tickets & information ET p., . :.y Fes:: < `;" • io• l Wi/ /// ' / /An y