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HomeMy WebLinkAboutTimes Advocate, 1994-01-05, Page 6Page 6 Times -Advocate, December 29,1993 "�� 71 ,� r j- Engagement - Mr. and Mrs. Winston Shbpton wish to an- nounce the engagement of their daughter, Patti Lou -to Mr. Greg Dryden, son of A4r. and Mrs. David Dryden of Oakville, Ontario. The wed- ding to take place Saturday, January 8, 1994 at Exeter United Church. Following the wedding the couple will take up residence in Rio de Janei- ro where the groom is em- ployed by Coca Cola. • shames Road#UCW begin the new year THAMES ROAD - At Sunday's Thames Road United Church serve' -- the Responsive Reading was "Joyful Adoration" taken from the Green Service book. The choir sang "Songs of Joy" accompanied by organist Erin Kraftcheck and the children's hymn "Pass It On" was sung followed by the children's story. The Scripture lesson, Jeremiah 31: 7=14, Ephesians 1: 3-14 was read by Lorne Ballantyrfe and Rev. Jim Allsop read from the Gospel of John 1: I - 18. The title of Rev. Allsop's sermon was "Jesus: the word, the light, the life." The service closed with the singing of "Saviour, Again Thy Dear Name. _� UCW The Thames Road UCW will meet Ja,.uary 10 with Pat Ballantyne, Vir- ginia- Warwick, Anne Bray and Marg Stewart conducting the pro- gram.Roll call is "I wish I had time to....". Personals Get well wishes are extended to Bev Alexander who underwent surgery recently, and also to Betty Ann Lamport who also underwent surgery re- cently. Agnes Bray accompanied her brother-in-law and sister Mark and Elsie Strapp of London to Calgary where they visited Graham and Laurie Ben- nett over the Christmas holiday. Laurie is the Strapp's daughter. Lawrence and Val Kellett and Nicole of Edmonton spent the Christmas Holidays with his mother Hilda Kellen and they all spent Christmas day with Steve and Carolyn Knight and girls of Hensall. Lac is of activities to start new year Prize winner in Luctiii The draw for a rocking horse sponsored by the Lucan Masons Club 154 was won by Nancy Hindmarsh of Lucan. She is shown here with member Bryan Smith and Master Larry Lewis. 'Open house and birthday party in Zurich By Carmel Sweeney ZURICH - Everyone is invited to help Annie Finkbeiner celebrate her 90th Birthday at an open house to be held at St. Peter's Lutheran Church Hall on Sunday from 2-4 p.m. The Zurich Golden Agers will be meeting this coming Monday after- noon at 2 p.m., at the Hay Town- ship hall. They are also planning to have another card party, progres- sive euchre, at the Township hall on January 17 at 7:10 p.m. Admis- sion at the door will be $2 with lunch and all are invited. The St Boniface Knights of Co- lumbus Council are planning to have their annual bowling tourna- ment at the Town and Country Lanes in Zurich on January 15 at 8:30 p.m. Only 24 couples can par- ticipate and the cost is $30 per couple. To register call Doug De - bus at 236.4419. The St' Boniface PTA will be having a family skating party at the Zurich arena on January 16 from 2- 4 p.m., and everyone is welcome. Children in town had many acuv- ities to choose from over the holi- days including free skating, hot chocolate and popcorn provided by the Optimist Club. There were also many activities for those attending the New Year's Eve family night at the Zurich are- VARNA - The Varna U.C.W. meets Thursday, January 6 at 8 p.m. at the home of Margaret Hayter. Varna's Annual Church meeting will be held January 23 following the service. Goshen's will be held January 30. The Trends Youth Group have been discontinued but Miriam Jones has offered to lead the 10-13 year olds in Varna -Goshen. Jones would like to know what night would be appropriate for everyone and a volunteer helper would be ap- preciated. The New Year's Eve Dance held at the Complex sponsored by the Stanley Township Rec Committee was a success. The Rec Committee wishes to thank those who support- ed them and are meeting soon to get other plans underway for this coming year 1994! na. Recent meetings The Lions Club held their annual Christmas meeting and Ladies night on December 20, with a good turn out. Following the meal was a gift exchange and social. Invited guests included the recent winner of the Lions Club stag night Clar- ence Rau and wife Sharon. _The Lions made a motion to pur- chase 15 red hockey jerseys for the Pee Wee team along with 15 pair of stocking to match. Their most recent meeting was held at 7 p.m., on. Monday. Congratulations Congratulations to Pat Bedard who won $2,600 from a lottery just before Christmas. And to Donna Finch who was the . winner of the 5500 shopping spree at Seyler's Food Land before Christmas. The event was spon- sored by the Zurich Optimist Club. Also to town winners of the Christmas home decorating contest sponsored by the Chamber of Com- merce. First place was Fred and Audrey Haberer, honourable men- tion went to Jim and Veronica Bed- ard: Art and Pauline Miller, Doug and Betty -Anne O'Brien; and Karl Haberer. - Congratulations to Lloyd and Vera O'Brien who are celebrating their 70th 'wedding anniversary on Queensway news January 9,. And to Theresa and Dwayne La- porte on the arrival of their son Nicholas Dwayne, who was born on December 23. Birthdays Happy Birthday wishes go out -to Meagan Sweeney who will be 10 years old on Friday as well as Hel- ene Ducharme and the Gelinas twins Justine and Jacqueline. Birthday wishes are also extend- ed to Judy Voogel who celebrated a birthday on Christmas Day. Best wishes Best wishes for a speedy recov- ery are extended to Margaret Hess who broke her wrist Also best wishes for a speedy re- covery to Lloyd O'Brien who broke his hip. Visiting Douglas Klopp recently returned home after a five-week trip which included New Zealand and Austra- lia. Danny and Derek Masse are home in Zurich visiting their par- ents Visitors at the home of Danny and Cheryl Lalonde this past week were his parents from Ottawa. Many from the Zurich area were busy travelling during Christmas and New Yews including Neil and Melissa Francis along with Kristin and Aaron from Orleans, near Otta- wa, spent Christmas with parents Mozart and Marie Gelinas and rela- tives. Pat and Barb O'Connor from Lake Bluff, Illinois spent the past two weeks visiting with mother Gerry Kane. Glen and Marg Neeb and Lionel and Rebecca recently spent a few weeks in Florida and returned home in time for Christmas. Marion Becker spent a week at Christmas time with her son Don and wife Leslie. Jerome and .Helene Ducharme and family were visited by daugh- ter Tracy and husband Wayne Lockhart who came along with twins from Sherwood Park, Alber- ta. The Sweeney and Gelinas fami- lies celebrated Christmas Day to- gether at the Si. Boniface Parish hall. . The families of Peter and Theresa Bedard of Hensall held their Christ- mas dinner at the Dominion Tavern on Boxing Day as well as the fami- ly of Jerome and Helene Du- charme. As did Theresa Stark with her children and grandchildren from Windsor, St Thomas and Goderich. Earl and Anne Flaxbard held their annual family Christmas din- ner at their home on Boxing Day with their children and grandchil- Special events in Hensall HENSALL - The week before Christmas was filled with special events at Queensway! Lunch Club members of the month enjoyed grilled ham and cheese, and home- made blueberry pie. Rev. Mike Stahl from Exeter Pentecostal Church, and his wife held a beautiful Christmas service for us on December 21. Residents and volunteers enjoyed a delicious hot chocolate party. Everyone had fun creating their own drinks with marshmallows, whip cream and chocolate sprin- kles. Joyce Pepper played the piano for our Christmas sing song. As the snow was falling outside this seemed to put everyone into the Christmas spirit. On Christmas day, Santa Claus took time out of his busy schedule, to come into Queensway and deliv- er presents to each and every resi- Reflections at UC By G.B. Caslick - CEN'IRAL1 - A full church was the setting for the Christmas Eve Candlelight and Communion service held at the Centralia Unit- ed Church. Many favorite carols were sung between the readings and reflections read by the teenag- ers of the Zion West and Centralia Churches. Marjorie Johns accom- panied the Centralia choir as they sang the piece titled "Marys Boy Child". The collection was given to the children of Bruce Mills who lost their -possessions in a fire prior to Christmas. The Centralia UCW will meet Thursday, January 6 at 8 p.m. A Wednesday January 5, the church stewards will meet to discuss and plan upcoming events in 1994 and the official board will meet Wednesday, January 19 at 8 p.m. in the Centralia Church basement. The winners at the last euchre party held at Heywoods Restaurant were. ladies high - Florence McRoberts, ladies lone hand - Hel- en MacDonald. Men's high - Mur- ray Carter, mens lone hand - Adri- an DeBoer and the inbetween prize was won by Murray Wallace. Next euchre party at Heywood's will be on January 10 at 2:30 p.m. Every- one welcome. dent On December 28 residents watched a televised church service. Wednesday afternoon was movie matinee time, and many people were entertained with the movie called White Fang. Due to bad weather and the flu, the December Birthday Party was cancelled and will be celebrated sometime in January. Upcoming events: January 6, ,Sing song; January 7, Baking Club; January 13, Calvinetts. .. ............,....,............................ .-j' i • • • • • i • • • i • • i • 11 • •25, • Saile All Women's, Men's and Childrens St10.1�V�00�S off Reg. Prices Luggage By Samsonite or McBrine Specially Price.. Sets or single pieces • • • • • • Selected styles women's and children's Slippers 1/2 Price • 1 C- 'I, C -.II, S. 11. S....,11., c-,11. S41. Svtl. S -,ll, S-,4, S.. n , `; -!.. SIs(1. f co • ( _ • S4• Main St. 233 1933 h..r r • } Duality Footwear. Courteous SUnfit*r • } • r LF ( ,'._!.,S-',,c_.11.S.;t.,,..,f4S it. S-„;,S.,I:ti...,'; .•,':-•, 1. dren attending. The family of Tony and Adeline Denomme got together before Christmas at the Zurich Communi- ty Centre. Elizabeth Grainger spent the holi- day season in Alberta visiting with daughters Helen and Cathy and their families. The family of Clarence and Beat- tie Geoffrey enjoyed getting togeth- er for Christmas at the home of their son Jerome and wife Betty Geoffrey in Tillsonburg. The family of Ted and Janet Sou - dant enjoyed holidays in warm weather before Christmas. • A.XXILII, TEM END SALE To make room for 1994 models • Automatic Washers • Automatic Dryers • 30” Ranges • 30" Gas Ranges • 13 cu. h. 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