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Home My WebLink AboutTimes Advocate, 1994-02-23, Page 8Page 8 Times -Advocate, February 23, 1994 C 0 MM uNrTY j1iilW1 Winter Olympics Stephen Central Public School held their junior winter olym- pics with activities and competitions related to our own olympics. Shown above is Mr. Brand's grade 4/5 class trying to hold the skiing position for two minutes. Back, left to right, Darren Marziali, Matthew Brannon, Ca- rie Pertschy and Mark Laye. Front, Ryan Hoop- er. Jonathon Brand, Krista Hodge, Miranda Knowles and Shane Van Rompaey. Snowshoe skill competition was tried at Stephen Central Public School during their junior winter olym- pics last week. At right, Lindsay Green tries to beat her opponents' time. Thames Road United Church First Sunday of Lent service THAMES ROAD - Rev. Jim Allsop was in charge of the First Sunday of Lent Church Service on Sunday morning. The Responsive reading was taken from the Green Service Book "The Lord Our Teacher" Psalm 25. The choir sang "Now I Belong To Hini" accompanied by the organist Erin Kraftcheck. The childrens hymn "This Is My Father's World" was sung and Rev. Jim told the children a story "Good News and Bad News." Gerald Cunnington read the Scripture lesson, Genesis 9: 8-17, I Peter 3: 18-22. Rev. Allsop read from the Gospel of Luke 11: 1-13 and the title of his ELW brave weather for meeting EXETER - The Evangelical Lutheran Women held their regular meeting on February despite the weather causing them to cancel guest speaker Bev Brown. Seventeen members and one visitor braved the elements. Business was conducted followed by Audrey Haberer and helpers. Luella Willert and Bonnie Schenk presenting devotions with the Valentine theme of Love with readings and hymns. To fill in the space reserved for guest speaker, Phyllis Deichert showed slides of winters put', along with some travel slides. Those present were reminded of World Day of Prayer on March 4 at St. Peters Lutheran Church Zurich; also of our annual workathon on March 8 starting at 9 a.m. sermon was "The Lord's Prayer." The closing hymn was 'Open my Eyes That 1 May Sec." Life and work of the church On February 24 the Messengers will meet at Thames Road at 7 p.m. Graduation ceremonies will he held for those moving out of Messengers. Everyone please bring a styrofoam meat tray. This Sunday will be the communion service. The Sunday School children will remain downstairs for the beginning of the service and will then join the congregation for the last 20 minutes of the service for communion. Gt1,„„ . t _loin us for... ki/wi,Ft -1,1;3; Almc term 5liedrart WEDDING OPEN HOUSE • Many wedding designs on display • A chance to view our rental items available for your wedding V Wedding Invitations from Sunset & Forever Yours (International Artcrafts) SATURLM f1 , 2.6 9a.m.-3p.m. FREE DRAW Fon BRIDES -To -III Creative Affairs 175 Main St. Lucan, Ont. 227-4707 Rest home enjoy sing along ZURICH - Monday afternoon the residents of Blue Water Rest Home gathered in the auditorium to watch the video Prances about a reindeer and a little girl. In the evening members of St. Pe- ter's Catholic Church, with chair- person Mary Ducharme entertained the residents for their February Birthday Party. Those celebrating their birthday during the month of February are Margaret Adams, Eth- el Hess, Joseph Kenda and Everett Haist, who is 101 years young. A variety of entertainment in- cluded Harriet Vanderburgt and Dianne Miller, who played guitar for the 16 voice Junior folk choir. Stephanie Rau, a grade eight pupil, read her speech on U.F.O.'s. Jill and Julie Brandon sang a French duet they had learned at their French Immersion School in Gode- rich. Jillian Masse, Ashley Rau and Christie Miller all played piano so- los. Natalie Vanderburgt sang "All We Need is Heart". Many of the residents' favourite songs were sung - "We are Companions on This Journey; This is a Holy Day; Joy is Like the Rain; I Cannot Come to the Wedding." Vander- burgt and Miller sang duets "There is Love; I Walk with Love." The auditorium was decorated with val- entines and fancy cupcakes and re- freshments were served by C.W.L. members. Tuesday evening members of the Christian Reformed Church visited the residents with an evening of song with pianist Joyce Pepper. Poems were read by Peter Visscher and Annie Zandbergen read "A Friend is a Gift of God." The Dutch song of the evening was "Daar Ruisht Langs De Wolken Eenlie- fleke Naam" and many favourites "The Old Rugged Cross; Amazing Grace; I Heard the Voice of Jesus Say" were sung. Pastor Annette Smith, interim minister at St. Peter's Lutheran Church, Zurich conducted Thurs- day afternoon Chapel Service. Fr. Matthias Wronski, St. Boniface Church, Zurich celebrated Mass. Our belated congratulations to Harold and Vera Thiel who cele- brated their 52nd wedding anniver- sary on February 10. Welcome back to Peggy Leger and Alfred Denomme of Maple - woods Apartments who were visit- ing South Huron Hospital, Exeter. Saturday afternoon the residents gathered in the front foyer to greet the newly married couple from Zu- rich Mennonite Church, Ervin Steinmann, Maintenance Person at B.W.R.H. and Ida Steinmann, daughter of Mary Martin, a resident at B.W.R.H. Ushers, Jason and Jer- emy Steinmann accompanied the Capsule Comments with Ernie Miatello February is Heart Month in Canada, a good time to review some of the risk factors for stroke and how to avoid it... High blood pressure is a leading cause. Have you had your blood pressure checked lately? High blood pressure produces no symptoms. Have it checked soon. Smoking can double or even triple the risk of stroke. To put It bluntly, if you smoke, quit. People with diabetes are 2-3 times as likely as the general population to have a stroke. Be sure to follow your doctor's advice regarding diet and medication. Age and gender are two other risk factor The older you are, the greater the risk. Also men are more prone to stroke than women. Blacks are 60% more likely to suffer a stroke than Caucasians. They are also more prone fn high htnnri preemie Finally, family history is another predictor. Although strokes are not hereditary, they seem to occur in several members of the same family. It could be because high blood pressure and atherosclerosis do run in some families. Perhaps it's because children pick up the bad life style habits of their parents. Wearing a seat belt has reduced the number of traffic deaths. Paying attention to the risk factors of stroke can reduce stroke deaths. Heart disease and stroke are still the number one killers of Canadians. HUI On Apothecary ! t d "Your Health Care Pharmacy" PHONE 2351982 440 MAIN ST., EXETER, ONT. couple along with Holly Steinmann who was maid of honour. Nieces and nephew of the bride, Jennifer Hamilton, flower girl and Pamela Hamilton and Michael McBride as candle lighters warmed the hearts of the residents in their green velvet attire. The residents congratulated the newly married couple and sang "Oh Perfect Love" before they headed out for their reception at the Zurich Community Centre. JOHN D. BLACKWELL Former resident tops class at. Dalhousie Library School John Blackwell of Antigonish, Nova Scotia, recently graduated from Dalhousie University in Halifax with his Master of library and Information Studies degree. He is the son of David Blackwell and the late Lillie Miller of RR. 2, Hensall. He was named "most outstanding' student in the 1993 graduating class at the Library School and was nominated for the Faculty of Graduate Studies Gold Medals. He was also invited into full membership in Beta Phi Mu, the International Library Science Honor Society, "in recognition.of distinguished scholastic and professional achievement in library science." During his time at Dalhousie, Blackwell held the prestigious H.W. Wilson Foundation Award (given by the H.W. Wilson Foundation of New York City) and a Killam-assisted Faculty of Graduate Studies Scholarship; as well, he received the Lorna Inness Prize for "the highest grade in the Collections Management course." While a library student, he also completed a practicum at the Nova Scotia Legislative Libratl, worked part time in the Reference Department at St. Mary's University Library, and participated in special consultative projects at the Atlantic School of Theology Library and at the Grace Maternity and Izaak Walton Killam Children's Hospital library. Rhr kwrll aicn hnirk ripgreec frnm rhr University of Western Ontario and Queen's University, and has taught history at Queen's University and St. Francis Xavier University. His wife, Dr. Laurie Stanley -Blackwell, is an associate professor in the History Department at St. Francis Xavier University. He has accepted a position as a computer systems and reference librarian at the Angus L. Macdonald Library, St. Francis Xavier University, where he is also acting librarian of the rCoady International Institute. • • • 1, Brides -to -Be Plan to attend the RNelcome Won Bridal Party Monday, March 7, 1994 7:00 p.m. SOUTH HURON REC CENTRE, EXETER • Adrianne's Wedding Gowns • Colesce Lingerie - Betty Thomson • Ellison Travel & Tours • Exeter Times Advocate • Howie Johannes Disc Jockey • Lifetime Cookware - Mark Heimrich • Stedmans Join Us and the Following Sponsors • Beverly Hills Weight Loss Clinic • Country Flowers • Dinney Furniture • Exeter Big V • Ferguson Apiaries • Jewels by Park Lane - Linda Finkbeiner • Seip's valu-mart • Sugar & Spice Chocolates • Rud Gowan Formal Rentals • Country Trcnditions • Eclipse Hairstyling • Exeter Decor Centre • Greeting Card World • Ice Culture • Mary Kay Cosnrehcs - Frances Fletcher • William Mason Photography h tutu�i e�oim� on 235-0814 or •..c. r910 235-2828 Please call for your invitation Door Pri:es