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The winners of last week's Precious Blood School public speaking competition
display their certficates. Back row from left: first - Anne Gregus, second - Jenna
Coxon and third - Miranda Grenier. From row from left: first - Mark Dietrich, sec-
ond - Emily Sararas and third - Amber Overholt. _
Pizza night at Blue Water Rest Home
ZURICH - The residents of Blue Water
Res+ Home enjoyed the company of the
Auxiliary on Tuesday evening. A com-
mittee of Della Gashco,Carmel
Sweeney, Lottie Grenier,_ Marie
Denomme and Dorothy Breakey
arranged for music by Max Ducharme
and The Townliners consisting of Phyllis
' Deichert, George Mathonia and Max,
Gascho read "Through the Years",
Sweeney read "Her Valentine", and
Grenier read. "Valentine . Poems:"
Theresa Stark, Eleanor Riley, Mary
Ellen Gingerich and Ellen Smithers
helped serve the residents lunch.
Select Shoes for Seniors from Haydon
displayed the footwear for seniors in the
auditorium on Wednesday afternoon.
Dress shoes, running shoes and slippers
covered the needs of most of the resi-
dents. The residents were assisted by
their family, the adjuvant and three
sales personnel in choosing the right fit.
Rev. Brian Williamson, Lake Huron
Community Church, Grand Bend con-
ducted Thursday afternoon Chapel
Service with the assistance of his wife
Marlene as organist. Fr. Matthias
Wronski, St. Boniface Church,. Zurich
celebrated Mass.
In the evening the residents gathered
in the auditorium for some of their own
home cooking as they prepared their.
evening treat of homemade pizza.
Supplies of tomato sauce, ham, pepper-
oni, cheese, green pepper and pizza-
shell
izzashell were prepared by the kitchen and
the residents made their choice of selec- •
tion for the topping.
Friday afternoon Roberta Walker,
Varna entertained the residents in the
auditorium with the singing of Scottish
and Irish songs and the playing of the
violin. t _.
Saturday evening members 'of
Highbury Gospel Hall, London enter-
tained the residents with gospel hymns.
Volunteer Auxiliary members helped
serve lunch to the residents and their
guests.
The residents look forward to a trip to
Grand Bend on February 9 to view ice.
sculptures, a potluck supper with the
staff on February 10, Max Ducharme
and The Townliners February 1.3,
Valentines from the loved ones
February 14, Heritage Day February 15,
the Christian Reformed Choir February
16 and a birthday party with
Immaculate Heart of Mary C.W.L.,
Grand Bend on February 18.
Brunch to be held at Thames Road
By Rhoda Rohde
THAMES ROAD CORRESPONDENT
THAMES ROAD - Rev.
Marilyn Carter was in
charge of the regular
church service on Sunday
at Elimville.
After singing the Introit,
Rev. Carter gave greet-
ings, welcome and the
announcements. Judith
Parker led in the
Dedication of the new
hymn books "Voices
United" that were given
by Carman Herdman in
memory of his brothers
the late Amos and
Herman Herdman.
Rev. Carterr led in the
"Affirmation of Faith".
Rev. Carter lit the Christ
Candle with the assis-
tance of Robin McKnight.
She told the youth a story
"Thermostats and
Thermometers."
The choir sang "L Know
Where I'm Going" accom-
panied by the pianist Jean
Hodgert.
Rev. Carter led in the
Responsive Psalm: 122
from Voices United.
Bruce Delbridge read
the scriptutetesson.
The title of Rev. Carter's
sermon was "In Praise of
a Just Person". Marion
Cann and Judith Parker
received the offeringand
were also the�greeters as
well as Megan Parker,
Zinis Richardstiii re . 'a
Minute for Missions "`A
call to service."
Melonie Miller pushed
the loaded cart forward
for the food bank. .
The flowers in the
church were placed there
in. memory of Virginia
Warwick's father the late
Cameron`. Honderich.
Everyone said the
Commissioning. and
Benediction.
Life and work of the
congregation
The Sunday School
Youth Class is looking for
anyone who subscribes to
McLeans magazine to
donate the Via Rail ticket
savings voucher in the
February 1 issue for $5.-
$10. If anyone would be
willing to donate it, the
Youth Class would appre-
ciate it.
The Youth Class will be
sending Valentine mes-
sages before Church on
Sunday February 14. If
anyone wants to give a
message to a loved one
for a dollar, they will be
delivered after church
that day. Proceeds to go
the burn unit in memory
of Dennis Hutton.
"Once in a Blue Moon"
appreciation banquet for
adults. Everyone wel-
come,March 31
The Standing
Committee meeting will
be held on Feb. 10 at 7
p.m. followed by Council
meeting at 8 p.m. at
Thames Road.
Feb. 14 the Sunday
School invites the congre-
gation to come celebrate
Valentine's Day with
them after the service.
Feb. 17 the Sunday
School teachers meeting
is at 7:30 p.m. at Thames
Road.
Feb. 24 the Junior
Youth Group at Thames
Road from 6-8 p.m Pizza,'
and bingo party. Please
bring $5. and also note
the change of date.
"Lentscape" a Lenton
study series of seven ses-
sions from Ffeb. 15 to
March 29. Monday nights
at 7:30 p.m. on "Vision
TV" • beginning at
Margaret Stewarts.
Interested: Please contact
Rev. Carter, Marg Stewart
or Karen.Etherington.
The choir are hosting a
pancake and .sausage
brunch after church on
March 14 at Thames
Road.
The World Day of
Prayer serviee will be
held at Thames Road
Church on March 5 at 2
p.m.
There were 35 people in
attendance for the annual
meeting at Elimville
Church on Sunday.
Personals
The Usborne Guild con-
sisting of Jean Hodgert,
Ken Duncan, Harry
Jeffery, and Bill Rohde
played at Exeter Villa on
Thursday evening.
Sympathy of the com-
munity is extended to Bev
Hutton, daughters
Tammy and Tina, parents
Sandford and Marlene
Hutton in the passing of
Dennis • Hutton on
Thursday.
Sympathy of the com-
munity is extended to
Paul and Virginia
Warwick and Brett in the
passing of Virginia's
father in the late
Carmeron Honderich.
They attended his funeral
on Friday at New
Hamburg.
Bret Warwick celebrat-
ed his 8th birthday with
friends Saturday.
Robert and Kathy Bray
entertained on Saturday
evening in honour of their
daughter Kristy's 15th
birthday. Supper guests
were Floyd and Shirley
Cooper, Joan Cooper, Jan
cooper and Carson of
Elimville, Jim and Ruth
Dunlop and family of
London, Bob and Janet
Hulley and family of R.R.
Londesborough, Dan and
Nancy smith and family,
Agnes Bray of Exeter,
Vanessa Bray and friend ,
and Jessica.
Book exchange and puzzle
offered to area seniors
EXETER - January has
been a busy month for
Exeter Dining for Seniors
and staff.
January 5 John
Morgan,the fire chief
spoke on Fire Prevention.
The group watched a
video on fire safety rules.
The Zurich Connection
entertained on January 12
with a variety of songs
and instrumental playing.
Faye Skinner introduced
Margaret Hayter as the
new community support
coordinator who will be
working along side
Skinner.
With the weather condi-
tions on January 19 less
than desirable we decided
to cancel the dining pro-
gram and hand deliver
meals. Thirty-one meals
_ were delivered.
Card bingo was played
on January 26 with prizes.
going to the following:_
Helen Broderick, Marg
McBride, Joe Wilds and
Menota Smith. Birthdays
were celebrated for
Charles Mortley, Ruth
Arthur and Menota Smith.
Draw prizes for the
month went to: Marshall
Dearing, Isabel Kerslake,
Phyllis Case, Gertie
Verkerk and Humphrey
Arthur.
A special card and con-
gratulations went to
Bernice and Hubert
Cooper celebrating their
65th wedding anniver-
sary. A birthday card was
sent to Erma Dobrindt.
Erma and Gerry have
gone to London for the
winter months. A get well
card was sent to Stu
Bible study
group organized
in Grand Bend
McLellan.
Keyboard players for the
month of January were:
Maxine Sereda, Josie
Ryckman and Jean
Hodgert.
The foot care program
started on February 2.
Anyone interested in
booking an appointment
for March 2 give
Charolette a call at the -
office (235-0258).
A book exchange is set
up in the north hall.
Anyone interested in
exchanging books or read-
ing, drop by any time 8-5
p.m., Monday to friday.
A puzzle mat was pur-
chased and is set up with
a lovely winter scene puz-
zle. Any individual inter-
ested in helping to com-
plete this scene stop on by.
GRAND BEND - The
theme of the worship of
January 31 at Grand
Bend United Church was
'Wisdom of God' with Rev.
R. Putman in charge.
Scriptures were read by
Marilyn Beattie. The
musical presentation by
the choir was "Blest are
They".
Beginnlhg February 5• a
group will meet in the
church basement of
Grand Bend United
Church for Bible Study
beginning at 10 a.m.
The United Church
Women of Grand Bend
are running a booth sell-
ing soup, sandwiches and
pies on February 13 at
11:30 a.m. The cost is $5
for 13 and over, and $3
for children. Hot dogs are
available for children.
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