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HomeMy WebLinkAboutTimes Advocate, 1991-02-13, Page 121 Page 12 Times -Advocate, February 13, 1991 COMMI1N[TY r Lucan horse owner celebrates victory LUCAN - Lucan horse trainer/ owner George Young won't look his gift horse in the mouth. Four seems to be the lucky num- ber for Young's four-year-old gelding Armrouge Young. The horse, sued by River Rouge of Seelster Farms, was driven by driver Carman Hie and won four - out -of -four races held in Flambo- ro, resulting in Armrouge Young's acclamation as Smirnoffs Horse of the Month. Armrouge Young's best showing took place on January 20, when he took the $10,500 Steel City Pacing Series final in 2:02.3. He equalled his lifetime best of 2:01 when he won on January 6, by two -and -a - half lengths in the second leg of the series. Armrouge Young earned $10,250 in the series, and to date has made more this year (over $12,000) then he did in 1990. Young said Armrouge Young has attained its' biggest purse yet and has received its first blanket. In the horse's 25 life -time starts, he has had 11 wins, took home six second -place awards and four third- place prizes for a total earnings of $23,500. Commencing February 17, Arm - rouge Young will be competing in the Directors' Pacing Series which Young says will be a much tougher test. There will be three elimination races, and the final run will net a $15,000 purse for the winner. . Young has been training horses full-time since 1970 on Lucan's race tracks, and Armrouge Young is one of five horses he owns. Horse of the Month - Lucan resident George Young's four-year-old gelding Armrouge Young was honoured as Smirnoff's Horse of the Month, for his four -for -four wins in January. Armrouge Young is seen here with winning driver Carman Hie. Owner/trainer George Young / Parish prepares for bingo to support Brother Bob By Carmel Sweeney ZURICH - The bingo to raise money for Brother Bob Mittle- holtz in India will be held Sunday, February 17 from 2-4 p.m. at the Zurich Community Centre. The event is sponsored by St. Boniface Parish and ladies are asked to bring along some cookies for the lunch afterwards. CWL Fun Night The third annual Catholic Wom- en's League Fun Night was held Wednesday evening in Seaforth at the community centre with over 300 in attendance. After a potluck dinner members were entertained kith songs and skits and several door prizes were awarded. Bean Festival There will be a meeting for the Zurich Bean festival committee on Wednesday, February 13 at 7:30 p.m. in the staff room of the public school. Valentine's Tea The United church ladies will be hosting a tea in their hall on Thursday, February 14 fron} . 2-4 p.m. World Day of Prayer Don't forget to attend the World Day of Prayer that will be held on Friday, March 1 at St. Boniface church. Mother's Time There will be meetings for moth- ers of pre-school and school aged children every other Tuesday morn- ing from 9:15 to 11:15 at the Zu- rich Mennonite church. Each meet- ing has a speaker and a time for socializing. The next encounter will be February 19 with preven- tion of sexual abuse as the topic. Baby-sitting is provided and those interested may call Mary -Ann Alles at 236-4337. The fee is three dol- lars per session. Zurich Scouts The Zurich Scouts went camping in Ailsa Craig over the weekend. 10 boys lead by Bob Smith and Mozart Gelinas Jr., together with other volunteers, enjoyed the vari- ous activities. Zurich Brownies The Brownies held their meeting in the gym of the St. Boniface school on Tuesday. The children held a surprise party for leader Julie Becker. The girls will celebrate Thinking Day on Friday, February 22 and will wear their uniforms to school. Bowling Tourney. The annual Knights of Columbus Bowling Tournament was held re- cently with 24 couples in atten- dance at the Town and Country Lanes in Zurich. Winners of the A Division were Don and Elaine Beauchamp while Paul and Angela Watson captured the B. Shrove Tuesday The annual pancake supper was held Tuesday to celebrate Shrove Tuesday at St. Peter's Lutheran church. Yellow Ribbons Those interested in showing sup- port for their troops can obtain a free yellow ribbon by asking Carol Steckle at Huron Ridge Flower Shop in Zurich. Winter Carnival Those needing a ride to Grand Bend's winter camival on February 16 can call Rob Vanderhoek at 236-7134. The bus will leave at 10:30 a.m. from the Zurich Public School. Personals Congratulations to John and Brid- get Groot Sr. on their 40 anniver- sary and to Leo and Hellen Creces on the occasion of their 25. Best wishes to Harold and Vera Thiel on their 49 anniversary. Wishes for a speedy recovery to Madeline Gelinas, a patient at St. Joseph's in London. The Masse family enjoyed a bus trip to Woodstock Saturday. Paul and Marie Cyr spent a few days with relatives in Ajax. Donna Merner spent last week visiting friends in Toronto. Local resident entertains U.C.W. Blyth announces new season BLYTH - The 1991 Blyth Festival season has been an- nounced, and all of the five plays will be world pre- mieres. Two Brothers by Ted Johns opens June 13. Woven into a tale of two brothers who lead seemingly different lives is a satire of the federal govern- ment, free trade, and material- ism. Johns is also the author of Garrison's Garage. Opening June 20 is Barber- shop Quartet by Layne Cole- man - a comic look at a small town through the characters who pass through the local barbershop. On a more serious note fol- lows End .of the World Ro- mance An adaptation for the stage of Margaret Lawrence's pow- erful novel The Stone Angel opens on July 18. With dra- matization by James W. Nich- ol, this play brings Hagar Shipley to the stage as a pro- duction developed and co- produced with Theatre Passe Muraille in Toronto. Cornflower Blue, which opens on August 8, is from the same playwright who brought Bordertown Cafe to Blyth's stage three seasons ago. Kelly Rebar has created another prairie town filled with "intriguing characters,, mystery and wonder". Corn- flower Blue also makes use of the music of composer Mi- chael Taylor and will be go- ing on a tour of Ontario later in the fall. Exeter 235-3355 London 645-7939 Strathroy 245-6255 1 By Rhoda Rohde THAMES ROAD - Margaret Miller welcomed everyone to the February meeting of the United Church Women last Monday, in the church basement. Miller gave the themes Peace and the Call to Worship. Judith Parker read the Scripture lesson Mica 4: 3-5. Marion Cann and Parker gave the Meditation. The group sang Let There be peace on Earth. Leona Cottle and Parker received the offering with prayer by Miller. The poem A Quest for Peace was read by Cot- tle. Parker called on John Miner who showed slides and gave a commentary of his trip to Cuba in 1989. After the presentation, Cot- tle presented Miner with -a gift. Janis Richardson opened the business part of the meeting with the poem A Smile. Minutes were read and adopted, and the reports were received. The U.C.W. received an invita- tion from Centralia, to join with thcm for their meeting at 8 p.m., on April 4. The Westminster weekend is to be held in London from May 31 to June 2. The World Day of Prayer ser- vice will be held at Christian Re- formed Church, Exeter, at 2 p.m., on March 1. Reverend Sheila Macgregor will be the guest speaker. The U.C.W. decided to purchase 35 books enti- tled Songs for a Gospel People. Richardson gave a re of the Huron -Perth Pres al annual meeting held recentlyat Parkview United Church, Stratford. Group C. under the leadership of Pat Ballantyne and Doris Simpson served a delicious lunch which brought an informative evening to a close. Dorothy Heard of St. Marys, vis- ited Hilda Kellett, last Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd Knight of Exeter, were supper guests of Bill and Rhoda Rohde, last Saturday. Coming events Board of Managers' meeting will take place at 8 p.m. in the church on February 13. Ash, Wednesday Bible Study will take place at 8 p.m. on Febru- ary 13, in the Manse. One evening only - everyone welcome. The Pastoral Care and Oversight Committee of the Huron -Perth Presbytery would like to meet with the Thames Road and Elimville Pastoral Charge on March 6 at 8 p.m. The committee is interested in meeting with the official board and any other interested individuals. Exeter Villa worship services will take place at 2:30 p.m. in the Exeter Villa on February 2/. the church women will assist Reverend Macgregor. The Manse committee meeting will be held at 8 p.m. at the manse on Valentine's Day. A special Intergenerational Ser- vice with both Sunday Schools will take place on Sunday, February 17. The Elimville service will be at 10 am., and Thames Road's service will beat 11:15 a.m. The Messengers will meet at 1 p.m. in the church, on Monday, February 18. The Official Board Meeting will be held at 8 p.m. in the Elimville Church, on Wednesday, February 20. Bible Study group will take place at the Exeter Villa at 2 p.m. on Thursday, February 21. There will not be a meeting on Valentine's Day. Seniors host potluck dinner LUCAN - A potluck dinner was hosted by the Lucan seniors on the first Thursday of February. Plenty of home -cooked food was served to a good -size crowd. After the dinner, Mujiel Cobleigh played a number of Bangs until the meeting began. Dean Gibson welcomed everyone to the meeting, and Mary Kooy sang the national anthem. Jackie Wells of the Palliative care Unit of Middlesex County spoke on their work and the need for dona- tions. Most of their patients are elderly, terminal cancer patients who want to stay in their homes. Voluntce are sent to assist them and support the family during stressful times. The Unit will be hosting a dinner/ auction to raise funds in the near Maple Syrup Taking orders now Kestle's Honey Farm Denfield Rd at Clandeboye 227-4978 Afraid of lower interest rates? Put tbem to work for your RRSP. 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