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HomeMy WebLinkAboutTimes Advocate, 1991-10-09, Page 11Times -Advocate, October 9, 1991 Page 11 ``� •it •04 • i v. -•1V ,,.`- - • r Marguedte Flnkbelner from Crediton and Barbel Finkbelner from Balersbronn, Germany look at a family photo album. Barbel visited a lot of Finkbeiners in the Crediton area and was amazed with all the local names that were the same as in her homeland. Finkbeiner tracks- family to Canada 1 By Ray Lewis CREDITON - Genealogy is a subject which fascinates many people. Nearly everyone is in- terested in tracing their line of ancestry from one generation to the next, and some go to great lengths. Barbel Finkbeiner is one example. Barbel is a young legal secretary from Germany. Two years ago, in her homeland, she met up with Gwen Nienkirchen, a resident of Cochrane, Alberta and native of Crediton. Through conversation, the two women discovered they had the common surname of Finkbeiner, and both families had roots in Germany to the Black Forest area of Baiersbronn. "Then she and her husband invited me to come to Canada to meet with more Finkbeiners," said Barbel. "So, now I am tracing my family." Last year, Barbel travelled to Edmonton where she met up with Gwen Nienkirchen, and later with her brother Brian Finkbeiner. This year, after a stop in Cochrane and Victoria, British Columbia, she has made the trek to Crediton. "It's just like home here," laughed Barbel, as she thumbed her way through the names in the phone book under Crediton. "Many of the surnames are the same as if I was in my hometown." Last week she visited the home of Dick and Deb Lord, the latter being originally a Finkbeiner. Barbel had the pleasure of meeting several members of the Finkbeiner family in the area, and especially enjoyed a trip to the home of Reg Finkbeiner, whom himself has spent many hours tracing his ancestry. For instance, the first Finkbeiner to settle in Crediton was Michael in 1847. "He had so much information,"said Barbel. "It was wonderful to follow his family tree." Although many of the Finkbeiners in the area are from a different line, the two families have found that they are related through the Haist family. The experi- ence has been very profitable for Barbel, and her par- ents were especially enthusiastic about the excursion. "They were very happy for me to come to Canada," said Barbel. "Everyone in Germany speaks of how great Canada is and how lucky I am to be travelling here." Last Friday, she spent the day travelling through Port Elgin, as well as the Pinery and area in search of more members of the Finkbeiner family, before journeying back to Cochrane yesterday. Given her choice, she said she would welcome the opportunity to move to Canada, and would love to settle in Alberta near the foothills of the Rockies. "It's very much like home." Dashwood WI meeting By Bernice Boyle DASHWOOD - The Dashwood Women's Institute meeting Tues- day, October 1 was held at the Community Centre. The members honoured the mem- ry of the late Flossie Willert with t poem and a minute of silence. The President Katheryn Becker onducted the business announcing he 4-11 club - "Milk Makes it Bet - ;r" begins October 7. The London ,rea convention delegates Gloria eierling, Katharyne Becker will a to Norwich on October 10. The W.I. short course for the fall Ideas for Christmas, to be held in linton on October 29; example: ) Christmas gift baskets, (b) Mop +lis, (c) Bows and Dolls, and (d) owers for Christmas. There will be two euchres, Octo- r 16 and 30 at the centre. I'he program was introduced by convener Mary Weber. Guest raker Jim Keller who is the phar- icist at the Zurich drug store gave loly :ommunion eld in 'entralia By Mary Kooy CENTRALIA - At the United lurch on Sunday the sacrament of )ly Communion was held. Call to arship was led by Melissa Snell id Act of Praise by Stacey Udall. le users for the month of October e Bob and Robert Tindall. On Wednesday evening the Cen- alia Stewards meet at the church . 7:30 p.m. On Thursday evening to Ministerial meet at 8:30. Next Sunday will be Thanksgiv- ng in Worship. Bring your week - rid company to the service. The first euchre of the fall season was held at the community centre on Monday with prizes going to High score, Bernice Squires, Mur- ray Carter, Lone Hands, Jean Hem, Jean Noels; Low score, Dorothy Bullock, Charlie Rollings. Next euchre October 12 at 8 p.m. Thanks to all who attended the Fourth Annual Balloon Craft and bake sale at the church, also other garage sales in town. extensive information on drugs. Also, slides were shown by Fiona Walker, Grand Bend and Marianne Eagleson, Exeter of their tour of Spain. Lunch was served by Mary We- ber, Mildred Kellerman and Luella Tieman. Good Companions The Good Companions Senior Citizens are to note the change of date for the October meeting. It will be October 28 at 7:30 p.m. at the centre. The fall rally for all Seniors will be held at the Clinton Legion hall, Tuesday, October 22. Registration between 12-1 p.m. PerstMak Harry and Frieda Hayter returned from three weeks vacation in Eu- rope. They accompanied Earle and Dorothy Vandahl of Grand Bend who were visiting their son, Major Doug and his wife Sarah and two boys in Lahr, Germany. The couples were guided through all the interesting places in Germa- ny, Switzerland and France. i NOTICE OF NOMINATIONS TOWNSHIP OF TUCKERSMITH Nominations will be received at the Clerk's office by the Clerk of the Township of Tuckersmith in the period commencing on Oc- tober 8th and concluding on October 11th at 5:00 p.m. for the position of: A. Reeve, Deputy -Reeve and three Councillors for the Township of Tuckersmith. 8. One member to the Huron County Board of Education for the Township of Tuckersmith and the Village of Hensall. C. One member to the Huron -Perth Roman Catholic Separate School Board for the Township of Tuckersmith and the Town- ship of McKillop, and the Town of Seaforth. Each of the members so nominated, if elected are to serve a three-year term, 1992, 1993 and 1994 commencing December 1st, 1991. The required Nomination Forms may be obtained from the Clerk's Office and must be completed, filed with and accepted by the Clerk by the above deadline. SHOULD AN ELECTION BE REQUIRED: the same will be held on Tuesday November 12th, 1991 be- tween the hours of 10:00 a.m. and 8:00 p.m. ADVANCED POLL on Saturday, November 2nd, 1991 and Wednesday November 61h, 1991 between the hours of 10:00 a.m. and 8:00 p.m. The last day for filing forms requesting additions, correction, or deletions has been amended to Friday October 11th, 1991. For further information regarding the procedures under the Election Act, contact the undersigned. J.R. McLachlan, Clerk -Treasurer, Township of Tuckersmith 421st Avenue, Vanastra, Ontario NOM 110 482-9523 Thanksgiving supper in Crediton CREDITON - The Sacrament of Communion will be observed next Sunday morning at Zion United Church in Crediton during a special Thanksgiving service. The official board of the church will meet on Wednesday, October 16 at 8 p.m. Senior choir practice will be held this Wednesday night at 8 p.m. Explorer and CGIT girls will meet next Tuesday, October 15 af- ter school. Subscriptions for the United Saintsbury by H. Davis SAINTSBURY - Sunday, Octo- ber 13 St. Patricks will celebrate the Holy Communion. Service at 11 a.m. with Scott Jefferies reading Lessons Genesis 3: 8-19 and He- brews 1: 1-4, 2: 9-11. The responsive reading is Psalm 90: 1-12, the Gospel Mark, 17-30. The service is the 21st Sunday after Pentecost and is World Food Day. Pam Greenlee is to be server and Margaret Carroll is lay assistant. Sincere sympathy is extended to Wayne and Cheryl Carroll and fam- ily from the congregation in the death of Cheryl's grandfather from Sarnia. Friday evening a bridal shower was held at St. Patrick's for Kim Aukland whose marriage to Leslie Cunningham, son of Arnold and Rose, will take place October 19, 1991. Mary Jefferies welcomed the guests and the bride introduced her attendants and family members. After opening her gifts Kim thanked everyone and hostesses Mary Jefferies and Hazel Davis. Visitors with Hugh and Hazel Davis during the weekend were George Miller of Flint, Michigan, Nancy Kerby and Larry Jewell both of Farmington Hills, Michigan, Mi- chael and Suzanne Davis and fami- ly, Ralph and Joyce Simpson, Nan- cy and Darren at London, Ross McFalls, Bob and Heather MacGil- livray and family. Hazel Davis attended open house at Centralia College recently. Her niece Nancy Simpson is a student. VISSCHER FARMS COUN THY MARKET Open Mon. - Sat. 9 - 5, CLOSED SUNDAYS Potatoes $6.00 for 50 Ib. bag Apples $10.00 bushel Empires, Macs, Spartans, Deli- cious and Mutsus, Spys Squash, Pumpkins, t Broccoli, Cauliflower, Cabbage Fresh apple cider ( $3.75 per jug Orders taken now for Brussels Sprouts 3 miles west of Exeter on Hwy. 83 Phone 237-3442 Church Observer are now being taken by representative Irene Haugh. The deadline is October 13. Sunday School superintendent Harry Schroeder reports one teach- er is still needed for the nursery class. Members of the UCW are collect- ing bundles of clothing with a dead- line of October 31 and still accept- ing receipt tapes from area grocery stores. Don't forget the annual Thanks- giving turkey supper at the Stephen township community hall in Credi- ton tonight, Wednesday beginning at 5 p.m. All proceeds to hall reno- vations. Members of the Crediton Wom- en's Institute are reminded of the change of date of this month's meeting to October 22. 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To nominate an individual or a group of young people, for the Ontario Junior Citizen of the Year Award, please contact your newspaper or the n.C.N.A. at (416) 844-0184. Nominations, for this year's awards, will he accepted until October 31, 1991. Every nominee will receive a certificate and up to 12 individuals and one group will be the recipients of a plaque presented by the Lieutenant Governor of Ontario, an Ontario Junior Citizen of the Year lapel pin, $200.00 and a family portrait with the Lieutenant Governor. NOMINATION FORMS - are available by contacting your Community Newspaper or O.C.N.A. (416) 844-0184. ONTARIO w JUNIOR CITIZEN OF THE YEAR AWARDS a joint community protect of Canadian ('an dun Airiln .Intcrr>:N�xtll