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HomeMy WebLinkAboutTimes-Advocate, 1982-03-24, Page 17Sus titu to oranges fo . a Florida trip Janttiery's increase ,in postal rates not stem- med the fl of public relations ma rial (i.e. junk mail) which, fills my mail slot to capacity every week. In ttictthi week it brought two itfms o interest which tend 4 refut criticism of the pos rates Tlx first as a letter from the tarso Legal aid plan. In a3ocenk package, they sent preprinted hand-out and nstead of the normal pr relel�se, they sent a bla letter head. e people at the music de rtment at Mohawk Co ge did them one better. T sent a college envelope, st ped department of m ic, labeled for the Ci zen's News and pr cesstd with 30 -cents e. he only problem was that it as 4n empty envelope. Now 1f the college has money to throw around, I'd willingly take the 3centa cash off their hands and they could keep their envelope to actually send a letter. U every one who sends me the Sunshine Turnpike through the central part of the state. As you first enter the 300 - odd miles of the state con- trolled road, your nostrils Miscellaneous Rumblings By Rob Chester mail would send me cash instead, I could be the one on my way south.. My brother-in-law was selling Florida oranges as part of a church fund-raiser and just the smell of them made my heart ache for warmer weather. I however remember the long drives to Florida and the most horrendous part is N • 1 IN EXETER ewis Music of London, a family own - d and operated business; have bran- hed out to Exeter and we look forward o meeting you at our new location in entre Mall. r I uitars, amplifiers and accessories for I • II instruments. EWIS MUSIC CENTRE MALL 235-1667 r r are greeted with the over- whelming aroma of orange blossoms. After' about Mile 100 the • Ural. is wearing off. The warmth seems mocking cause you're still miles from thelbeachend acre upon acre of orange groves surround you. After about 900 miles the sickly -sweet smell of oranges is nauseatipgly familiar. There seem to have been miles of endless being highways and even yet more orange groves. The beach is still miles awe SKATES SOLO — One of the competitive solo skaters in Sundays carnival presented by the Zurich and area figure skating club was Kathy-Merner. T -A photo. Times -Advocate, March 24, 1982 Pogo 17 Commitment the topic for Zurich LCW Twenty-two members and one visitor were present for the March meeting of Lutheran Church Women. Mrs. Lenna Turkheim, Mrs. Elda Wagner and Mrs. Mae Davidson presented the topic "Commitment" A commitment is action, risk, and doing something more than participation - it means following through. After group discussion the leader gave other members their views on the real life situation they discussed. Margaret Deichert presided for the business meeting. She thanked ladies who helped at the World Day of Prayer service, held in our church. Elda Wagner reported for the kitchen committee', five dozen cups and saucers had been received. Donna Klopp said that the Work-a-thon was a great success and thanked ladies who helped. A quilt and a baby blanket had been given to the Denys family. Edith Hohner our contact person for the "New to You Store" reported a successful opening and also asked for more volunteers. Marg Deichert was ap- y• But suddenly you're there) Len ten theme continues r. . The miles behind are ■ forgotten as you flop your I white body down on the sand. r Somehow, peeling a fresh r Florida orange, the dull part of the trip is recalled with O humor andlonging - only the beaches really matter and the smell of the orange reminds you more of surf, sand and .sun than endless miles of orange trees. The annual trek south also makes one question the current state of the economy. While half .the population is cursing interest rates only slightly louder than they curse the cold, the other half is in transit or basking in the sun. Reviewing this column you may be inclined to think its title Miscellaneous Ram blings in particularily apt. Not so. All these thoughts are tied closely together: I'm trying to figure out a way to mail myself to Florida - and get someone else to pay the a ge f' ,• 1 r 1 r 1 11 1 1 va as sir i[ariri i viol. do ifti"1t1`1iris at hi ltll(f nn ■ e Family .Bucket Secia only 72S Pickup a bucket of I Kentucky Fried Chicken /at a very special price. Only $8.50. iIt's a perfectly delicious deal for 15 pieces of plump and tender chicken. Made with the Colonel's original It eape of 11 different herbs and spices. The Family Bucket Special from Kentucky Fried Chicken. Ktntuck9 fried 227 Main St. N. Exeter The Colonel's taste is best. By MRS. E. SUMMERS GRANTON dialogue was conducted by Rev. Smith on the series on missions, this. week's theme At the United Church the was "Missions mean self Rev. Elwood Morden con- offering." Flowers were ducted the worship for the placed in the church in fourth Sunday in Lent, and loving memory of the late continuing with his Lenten Mrs.' Winnifred Anderson, set; mon series on words from sister of Mrs. DonRoloson, by the cross chose the theme "A her family. Sen who remembered." This A social hour followed the referred to when Jesus saw service in the church hall. his mother standing near the The Rev. Greg Smith cross with one of the conducted the Lenten Bible disciples, and said "Woman Study at the home of Mr. and behold thy Son" then He • Mrs. Kenneth Hodgins on turned to the disciple saying, Thursday evening -March 18. "Behold thy mother. C.G.T. news In other words Jesus was The Granton CGIT met at saying "Take care of my the United Church on mother." Even in; his agony Wednesday evening, March Jesus was concerned for his 17. mother and wanted to see Plans were discussed for her cared for said Rev. the Easter Sunrise Service Morden. • and breakfast which is. In the children's story they sponsored by the youth were told how important it is groups. to tell the truth. Plans 'also made to Flowers were placed in the host an ool's party for c a 1w.Lq sg:metnery-ett 31seMilt the Ulu to Mrs. Winnifred Wo i e Anderson by her family and . news from the 25th wedding an- The pot luck supper and niversary celebration for euchre sponsored by the Mr. and Mrs. Jim Riddell, by Granton W.I. was very well the family. attended as all the tickets At St. Thomas Anglican were sold. Church the Rev. Greg Smith Prize winners for the was in charge of the morning progressive euchre which prayer service and was the followed the supper were: celebrant of the Holy ladies high score, Jean Mills Eucharist, assisted by John of Lucan; lowlscore, Eileen Herbert. The first lesson was .Summers, Granton and for read by Mrs. Ron Hardie and the men, high score Harold the second by Steven Ready. Talbot, Granton; low score, In place of a sermon . a Rob Harloff, Granton and l lady or gent lone hands, Percy Williams of Lucan. Personals Congratulations tai Mr and Mrs. Jim Riddell on the occasion of their twenty-fifth wedding anniversary which was celebrated on Saturday with a family and friends Party Sincere sympathy is ex- tended to the Don Roloson family in the loss of Mrs. Roloson's sister, the late Mrs. Winifred Anderson of London who passed away in the University Hospital, London on Sunday, March 14, 1982. It's Our pointed as our voting delegate. The Town and Country Homemakers fourth Annual meeting, Banquet on April 7. Twenty five dollars was donated to the Diabetes Association. The Youth will be serving breakfast again after the Easter Sunrise Service and anyone wishing to donate jam, coffee cake, etc. are to get in touch with Donna Klopp. Anyone wishing to put flowers in the church for the Easter Service should contact Leona Turkheim. 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