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HomeMy WebLinkAboutTimes Advocate, 1996-09-11, Page 10Page 10 Times -Advocate, September 11, 1996 COMMUNITY Above, many former members came back to Crediton Zion United Church on the weekend to join in on the 100th an- niversary of construction of the church building. From the left are Sandra (Finkbeiner) Vandeworp of Louisevil/e, Ohio, Dorothy (Amy) McKay, London; Ruth (Ratz) Jeffrey, Hen- sall and Elsie (Gaiser) Hermann, Exeter. At left, members of the Crediton Zion United Church Home- coming committee Larry Raiz and Evelyn Pickering are shown with one of the birthday cakes. Anniversary celebrated in Crediton By Ross Haugh T -A Reporter CREDITON - Enthusiasm of the congregation and many visitors fea- tured the weekend Homecoming celebrations at Zion United Church in Crediton. Activities began Saturday after- noon with viewing of a large num- ber of artifacts and pictures de- picting 100 years of history of the building since 1896 when it was built and a tour of the church. A planned tour of the cemetery was postponed because of inclement weather. Saturday evening a delicious beef dinner was prepared and served by Dianne Finkbeiner and Ruth Haines and their families. This was followed by a program provided by local talents and some with past connections to the church. The nine number program in- cluded the old tyme music of Doug Lewis, Don Finkbeiner and Harvey Smith; a skit by Cheryl MacLeod and Lynda Steinacker, the Kick Brass quintette from Goderich DCI led by Jason Nakamura, music by Bob Heywood, a solo by five year- old Melissa McLeod, puppetry by the MacLeod fancily, a reading by Evelyn Pickering, an appearance by Harry Schroeder as the thin ding- aling and music and song from Krista and Sarah Hodge and Craig, Scott and Jaqueline Skinner. During the program, Bob Hey- wood switched from music to auc- tioneering and sold a Tammy Laye print Fox and the Butterfly. it was donated by Betty Laye and went to Dorothy (Finkbeiner) Lambie of Saskatoon for $330. Sunday morning the church au- ditorium was almost filled to capac- ity. Adding to the regular congrega- tion were many' visitors who attended the church for as many as 70 years ago. Two former ministers brought Time to register for skating programs There are programs for both youth and adults. By Carmel Sweeney Zurich correspondent ZURICH - The K. of C. Council of St. Boniface will be having their an- nual "Harvest Dance" on November 16 at the St. Columban Church Hall at 9 p.m. People are reminded to save their empty pop or beer cans for the K. of C. fundraising project for the bell tower. They can be dropped off any time at the home of Doug Debus or Ralph Smith. Draw winner Paul Morrison is the lucky winner of a mountain bike through a draw at Seylcr's Foodland, sponsored by the Kelloggs Co. Beavers registration Registration for Beavers, Cubs, Scouts and Venturers will he held Sep- tember 16 from 7 to 9 p.m. at St. Boniface School. Skating registrations To register your children for skating lessons, phone Carol Prang, 236- 4661 or Nancy Rae Lovie, 238-8385 as c<ron as possible. Lessons start on October 8 and finish in March. Members of the Zurich and Area Figure Skating Club are selling tickets for their fundraising project for $20 each. There will be an adult skating program beginning on October 19 for 10 weeks in Zurich. If you are interested, phone Carol Prang, Brenda Schilbe or Nancy -Rae Lovie. Beach party A good time was had by those attending the St. Boniface Youth Club Beach Party at St. Joseph last Friday evening for grades 5-8. They swam, played games and had a wciner roast. Free Gifts program Some merchants in town are sponsoring a community service "Free Gifts" program, offered to new babies, wedding couples or for special an- niversaries. For more information phone Carmel Sweeney, 236-4702. Ladies Auxiliary The Ladies Auxiliary met at the Rest Homme on September 3. Thirty-six members and one guest enjoyed a musical program, followed by lunch. President Donna Klopp welcomed everyone back after the summer months, and thanked all those who helped at the hotdog booth at the Bean Festival in August. The Auxiliary quilt was won by Carla Caldwell from Clinton. A minute of silence was held for two past honorary members, Vera Thiel and Connie Lewis. Reports were given by Mary Ducharme and Mar- lene Gingerich. The group are going to pay the remaining balance of $1,000 on the out- door awning at Blue Water Nursing Home. Membership dues of S2.00 will be collected at the October and Novem- ber meeting by Helen Otterbein. The birthday party will be held on September 17 at 7 p.m., hosted by the Crediton Women's Institute. The next meeting will he held in the freshly painted auditorium on Octo- bet 1 at 7 p.m. Draw winner Marilyn Kenda was the winner of the Zurich and District Chamber of Commerce "Get -A -Way Package" draw. They won two tickets for the Drayton Theatre and one night at Jacobstettel Guest House in St. Jacobs, and $50 cash. The next draw will be held on the first Saturday in October at Schilbe Hardware Store. The prize will be a weekend in Stratford with tickets to the Festival Theatre. Tickets can be obtained from any Chamber member or at various stores in town for $20. Draws will be made every month until August 1997. Terry Fox Run The Terry Fox Run (Walk) will be held in Zurich on September 22, rain or shine. Register that day at the Park at 1:30 p.m. with the walk beginning at 2 p.m. Volunteers are needed to help. Phone Wendy Rowan at 236- 4882. There are hats, t -shirts and buttons for sale. Following the Run, all participants will be treated to hot dogs and drinks. Personals Congratulations to Victoria Regier and Dan McCarter who were married at St. Boniface Church on September 7 by Fr. Wronski with dinner and re- ception held in Exeter. The bride is the daughter of Debbie and Eugene Regier, RR 3 Zurich. The couple will be living in Exeter. Braden Eldon Hulley, son of Doug and Mary, Hensall was baptized on September 1 at St. Boniface Church by Fr. Wronski. Also on September 8 at St. Boniface Church, the infant son of Phil and Connie Masse, Clare Joseph was baptized by Fr. Matthias Wronski. A buck and doe was held for Todd LaPorte and Kim Hoffman Septem- ber 6 at the Zurich Arena. Kim is the daughter of Bob and AnMarie Hoff- man, Dashwood. Todd is the son of Isidore and Paula of Zurich. The couple are planning to be married on September 28. A buck and doe was held for Cynthia Tripp and Mark Strickland in Zu- rich on September 7. The couple will be married in October. Dana Rowan is attending Conestoga College in Kitchener taking an ear- ly childhood education course. Happy anniversary to Martin and Cheryl Gelinas on September 5. Rick and Cathy Skinner spent Labor Day weekend near Owen Sound visiting his sister Barb and Rob Harnack. They attended the O.B.A. ball tournament that their son played in at Flesherton on Friday and Saturday. Greg and Jackie Lavery and two children from Victoria, B.C. spent last week visiting his parents Gord and Verlie Lavery. The family are in the process of moving to their new home in Trenton. Happy birthday wishes to: Cheryl Rowan on August 29; Darryl Rowan on September 8 and Dana Rowan on September 12; Cheryl Gelinas on September 6; and Tiffany Eybergen on September 7. St. Patrick's history reviewed By 11. Dads Saintsbury correspondent SAINTSBURY - St. Patrick's Morning Prayer Service was held Sunday, September 8 at 10:30 a.m. Rose Cunningham led the service from the Book of Alterna- tive Services. A processional hymn was "Blest be the tie that hinds", followed by the children's focus "Knowing Your Parish Community". Heather MacGillivray and her father Hugh Davis performed a duet '111e Church Ey the Side of the Road" as the children went to their class. Margaret Carroll read the lesson from the New Testa- ment Romans 13:1-10. Hazel Da- vis read the history of St. Pat- rick's Church from 1860 to 1996. Mary Davis gave a message about her 90 years of memories at St. Patrick's opening with prayer. Following closing prayers led by Rose Cunningham, the proces- sional hymn was "Faith of Our Fathers". Several former parishioners and friends were in attendance for the service. Courtney MacGillivray looked after the Sunday School. Sunday, September 15, St. Pat- rick's will celebrate the Holy Eu- charist and Service of Holy Bap- tism at 10:30 a.m. Recent visitors with Mary Davis were Madeline Tindall and her daughter Melonie Yungblut of Listowel and cousins Helen Mac- Donald, Marion Noels and Bessie Caldwell and on Friday Mary Da- vis was lunch guest with Jim and Janett Barker and Jean Richard- son who was vlsiting her parents from London. Edythe Mugford of Si• Marys and Marilyne MacKay of Embro were lunch guests with Ron and Margaret Carroll following Sun- day's church service at St. Pat- rick's. Travis and Starr Davis were weekend visitors with aunt and uncle Linda and Con Foran of Centralia. Michael and Suzanne Davis were lunch guests with parents Hugh and Hazel on Thursday. Mi- chael is celebrating a September birthday. Hazel Davis was lunch guest Saturday with her sister Joyce Simpson and nephew Darren. Congratulations to Harley Da- vis, winning the second place tro- phy in the 80 Beginner Moto Cross Races this weekend at the Paisley R.A.T. Tra& d greetings. They were Rev. Glenn and Mary Strome front Kitchener and Rev. Doug and Vange Warren from Bowinanville. Rev. Strome served the Evangel- ical'congregation from 1955-59 and Rev. Warren was at the Exeter and Crediton United Church charges and took over as minister when the two Crediton churches joined to- gether in 1969, after the former Methodist and United Church building burned on May 4, 1969. Unable to attend but sending let- ters of greetings were Rev. Brian Elder, Rev. J.V. Dahrns and lay minister Eugene Fox. The Joyful Noise musical group from Goderich provided most of the music for hymns and special numbers and Gloria Lukow of Woodstock rendered a number of solos. A homecoming choir was a valuable addition to the program. After the program, more than 150 of the congregation and visitors en- joyed a tasty lunch and spent a couple of hours in reminiscing and renewing acquaintances. Institute meets The motto for the regular Sep- tember meeting of the Crediton Women's Institute held on Sep- tember 5 was "If you cannot do great things, do small things in a great way." For the roll call the ladies de- scribed the highlights of their sum- mer. In charge of the program and lunch were Mary Kenney and Anne Cottel.and president Cheryl Mac- Leod demonstrated the art of can- dle making. Members were reminded of two upcoming events this fall. The dis- trict fall rally will be held on Mon- day, September 30 at Londesboro beginning at 9.30 a.m., and the arca convention is scheduled for Thurs- day, October 24 in St. Thomas. The Huron -Perth Women's In- stitute is sponsoring two short courses. 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