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Times Advocate, 1997-11-05, Page 30Page 3Q Times -Advocate, November 5,1997 Prizes awarded for best Halloween costumes By Mary Peterson Centralia correspondent CENTRALIA - The sky was black and the rain fell on the trick - or -treaters as they walked through the streets of Centralia on Halloween. Later that evening, about 80 people gathered at the Centralia Community Centre to share in the fun of the annual party. Judges Carla Revington, Lloyd Rimmer and Dianne Andrews had a .difficult task selecting the best dressed. The costumes were great, and there was lots of fun and enthu- siasm. Winners were as follows: Best Halloween character - Marina Lather; Best homemade. costume (girls) - Cathy Conlin; Best home- • AUCTION CALENDAR Bob Heywood Auctioneer Res. 235-0874 Pager 235-3948 Sat. Nov. 15 at 10 a.m. South Huron Rec Centre, Exeter Dispersing a large offering from the estate of Mrs. Emma Campbell of Hensall along with additions from the home of Whitney Coates . and a London home. Full list next week., taZAW_iik7 made costume (boys) .- Luke Kennedy; Most unusual costume - Jeff Van Bergen; Best TV character - Jamie Van Vliet; Scariest costume - Chris Arnold; .Best dressed (5 and under) = Shawn Gorden Kennedy; Best dressed.(6 and over) - Justin Knee; ` Best animal costume - Stephanie Collings; Best in general - Jordan Hill. After the judging, the children and their parents enjoyed the hot dogs and pop served by the Cronyn family. - Minister. Heather Scott and Rev. Peter Scott will celebrate their wed- ding anniversary on November 9.' They were married one year ago at Centralia United Church: To mark the occasion,, nembers of Centralia and Zion West United Church con- gregations met at the manse on November 1 for a shivaree. The Scotts were surprised to find a group of people on their -lawn in the dark with noisemakers and fire- crackers. Everyone returned to the• church where Michelle Hern pre- sented the .couple with a dozen red . roses and an anniversary card. They joined in singing `For They are Jolly Good Fellows'. Refreshments and atime of visiting followed. Coming events On November 15,. Centralia United Church will host their annu- al turkey dinner at 5 p.m. and 6:30. p.m. Tickets are $9.50 for adults WANTED TO RENT Well drained productive land 'in South Huron, South Perth, Oxford & Middlesex Counties for the production - of processing vegetables. NABISCO LTD.; Exeter,' Ontario (519) 235-2445 ext. 244 or 245 • PROPERTY AUCTION of 2 storey house, double garage, on corner lot, 34485 Maln St. (Granton Une), Granton Ont. For Donna and Dave McLintock Wednesday. November 12, 7 o.nt, • PROPERTY: Consists of corner lot 132' deep x 66' wide. 2 storey house vinyl covered, 3 bedrooms, 2 pc. bath upstairs, kitchen with skylight and fireplace, dining/living room with fireplace, modern 4 pc. bathroom on main level. Carpets throughout except in kitchen. Oil furnace, gas heated hot water, water softener. Double garage 28 x 32; cement floor, paved drive. Satellite dish and small tool shed included. Town water on flat rate, own septic system. House roof has 25 yr. • shingles. • . • TERMS: Minimum bid $85,000.,'$8,000. down sale'night, balance 30 days. Sale subject to owners approval. •VIEWING: Sundays Nov. 2 and -9, 2-5 p.m. An excellent opportunity to purchase your own home in good state of repair at a_reasonable price. • Located in a small 'village just minutes North of London. Further info call Pave at 668-3464. Auctioneers: -Filson & Robson Phone/Fax: 666-0833 LARGE AUCTION SALE For the estate of Connie. West of Bayfield to be held at Richard Lobb's Auction Building in Clinton. Saturday. November 8 at 9 a .m, ANTIQUE GLASSWARE, ETC.: 5 Royal Doulton figurines, 25 pieces of Carnival glass, antique oil lamps, 2 drape pattern Aladdin lamps with glass shades, large offering of antique glassware and china. Canadiana glass, Limoge, Royal Doulton, royal Bayreuth, Cranberry, Occupied Japan, tea figurines, Royalty Pieces„bells;. granite ware, old bottles, butter print and bowl, Cornflower, Royal Copenhagen collector plates. Many related items too numerous to mention. FURNITURE: Antique baking table, dough box, miniature washstand, 2 reproduction dry sinks, fancy wicker baby buggy,. rocking chairs, pine kitchen table, 4 arrow back chairs, maple hutch table and chairs, large pine corner entertainment centre, wooden ironing board, 2 pine display cases, 2 Ice cream chairs, 3 piece bedroom suite, captains chair, maple doughbox, end table, sewing machine table, bridge lamp, . Galantl double keyboard electric organ, leather Lazy Boy (new), pine bookcase 8 ft. long x 7 ft. high, oak office desk. OTHER: Wooden boxes with names, butter boxes, old tins, crocks, dolts, picture frames, sad irons, lanterns, wooden pulleys; ten toys, floor grates, old tools, wooden handle golf clubs, plus our usual large offering of misc. Items too numerous to mention. Preview Friday from 9 till 5 p.m. TERMS: Cash or cheque with proper ID. Auctioneer Richard Lobb 519-482-7898 Clinton Saturday, Nov 15 at 9 a.m. '87 Pontiac 6000 LE, furniture, antiques, appliances, at Lobb Auction in Clinton. COUNTY OF HURON Notice of Surplus Property for Sale The Council of the Corporation of the County of Huron has declared the following property to be surplus: Property on the N.E. corner of County Road 15, Part Lot 5, Concession 7, Hullett Township, Village of Kinburn containing approximately 0.5 acre. Zoned Village Residential 1. Written offers of purchase will be received until: 12 o'clock noon, Wednesday, November 26, 1997 Addressed to the office of the Clerk Administrator, County of Huron, Court House, Goderlch, Ontario N7A 1M2 The County reserves the right to accept or reject any proposal. and $4.75 for children six to 12 years of age. Anyone who can help bake pies or would like tickets, contact Alan Powe at 228-6557. U.C.W. members at Centralia and Zion West United Churches are reminded of their upcoming meet- ings•on November 6. Ruth Cooper from the Renascence Program and the Rural Response for Healthy Children Program -in Clinton will be guest speaker at Centralia. At Zion, the roll call is a tree decora- tion. Centralia women will host the 'Good Sam' program at the church on November 8. - Centralia Sunday School will hold a hot dog luncheon following worship on November 9..Donatio for the Mission and Service Fu will be gratefully accepted. Door-to-door poppy campaign begins in Hensall this week Kirkton United Church invites everyone to their 1997 Christmas Tour of five homes and the church • decorated by local individuals and businesses. The tour will.be held November 15 and 16. Tickets for this event are $10. Shelly McLeod has shoeboxes for the Operation Christmas Child program. Donations of items such as school supplies, .toothpaste, clothing, hygiene items and toys for distribution to children in some of the poorer nations around the world would be very.much appreciated. For more information, please call the 24-hour information line -at 1-- 800-303-1'269: =800-303-1'269. ns - Euchre results nd -Heywoods Restaurant was -a busy spot recently with 14 tables of. euchre players. High Hand winners were Fred Cook an.d Florence McRoberts, while the Special was won by Esther Hodgins. Grace Wurm and Percy Noels were Lone Hand winners. Pauline Worrell's Guest House The residents would like to wel- come Mark Perrier. On October`.22 a discussion was held at Caven Presbyterian Church in Exeter hosted by the Canadian Mental Health Association. On Thursday euchre and bingo was hosted by volunteers Rose and • Arnold Cunningham.. ' Jeff and Mark played floor hock- ey in Stratford on Friday evening, They are playing in Brantford on By Liz Sangster . Hensall correspondent ' • .. HENSALL - There will be,a pro- gressive euchre at the•Hensall Community Centre on November 13 at 1:30 p.m. Admission is $2 There will be 'prizes and coffee. 'This event is sponsored by the Hensall Sunset Seniors. • Op November 6 the Hensal Legion door-to-door • Poppy Campaign begins. On November 9 a Remembrance Day service will be held at th Carmel -Presbyterian Church at 9:45 a.m., followed by the laying o wreaths at: the cenotaph. On November 1 1, the: annua Remembrance Day banquet will b held at the Hensall Community Centre. The guest speaker will be Rev. Stanley McDonald. Ticket are $10 each and are available from Legion members. 'On November 15 a solo tourna ment and turkey raffle will be held at the Hensall Legion Branch Registration for the solo tourna Ment �t+ill take place at 12:30 p.m. Peter Scott, Executive Secretary London Conference, was the sues Speaker at Hensall United Church -November 8. The team is hoping to represent Ontario in the Special' Olympics. Mark-s'mother visited on-Sautrday. On Supday,-Brian e *Misner's Mom and Dad visited with him.. _ • • Arnold. Cunningham was 73 1 years old an November 4. He was surprised on Sunday, when 22 rela- e •lives arrived to celebrate his brith- -day two days early. Ticket Zurich Cubs p for prepare Scary times Haunting the house. Above, Adam Vanderveen, 12, and sis- ter Kriste! had a scary good time at Haunted House. Below, Volunteers Paul Morgan (in mask) and Kristine Pryde were among those trying to get a scare out of thrill seekers at the Exeter Optimist Club's Haunted House in the South Huron Rec Centre's Agriculture Building last week. The Haunted House was run by the Optimists and South Huron District' High School teachers and students will all proceeds going to- wards owards Optimist projects. By Carmel Sweeney • Zurich correspondent ZURICH - Winners from the first week of draws of the Zurich t Minor Athletic Association's cash calendar were: Kerri Gingerich, Joe Vermont, Kraig Gingerich, Beattie Rau, Sue Rau, Jim Turnbull, Cecile Meidinger and Ron Smith. They each received $50. If youwould like a cash calen- dar, call Deb Regier, 236-7765 or Fran Bedard 236-7716. They• are also available at Schilbe Pro Hardware Store. The -St. Boniface CWL bazaar this weekend was a big success.The winners of the draw tickets were: Carolyn Rau -(three boxes of gro- ceries); Melissa Francis ($50. money trec);Marjorie Meidinger (dressed country goose); Dorene Hartmen (fruit basket); Angela Watson, Dashwood (baby quilt). Youth club draws went to "James DeBus. Season hockey passes for the Zurich Arena are now available by calling Rick Gingerich at 236-4473 or 236-7765. They cost $25. Membcrs of St. Peter's Lutheran Church enjoyed a fall roast beef dinner at their fellowship hall on • Saturday. The Youth Club also held 'a bake sale. "Several :members from the Zurich arca and Hensall attended the fourth degree K. of C. installa- tion in Stratford on Sunday. There will be a Christmas Open House .November 5 and 6 at the home of Rebecca Wilder, RR 1 Zurich, from.9 a.m.. to 9 p.m. Everyone is welcome. The .Rest Home Auxiliary is hosting a bazaar, tea, bake and penny. sale on November 8 from 2 to 3:30 p.m.' Region,#3 meeting for Rest Home Auxiliary members and Home staff members will be held November 6 at the Spruce Lodge Home in Stratford with registration at9a.m, Mt. Carmel C.W.L. are holding a Christmas bazaar at the Dashwood. Community Centre on November 8 from 10 a.m. to I p.m. The Canadian Bible Society's Ecumenical -fellowship potluck lun- cheon will be held November 9 at the Mennonite Church at 12:30 p.m. The choir of St. Boniface will supply special music. Winners at the recent C.W.L. penny sale at St. Peter's, St. Joseph, for the raffle draws were: Brenda DeGroot (musical angel); Theresa Burne (stone planter); 801 McDougal (stone church bird- house). Nine members of the Agricultural Society attended the recent district 08 annual Joanne. Rowcliffe eave the announcements and welcome Mark Garlough conducted the min istry-of song including an anthem by the choir. The children had a special time. The greeters were Pat Campbell and daughter Erin. Jean and Raye Jacohe were the ushers Peter Scott conducted the service as Nancy Fraser had a commitment in Mississauga made prior to accept- ing the Hc41l charge. The Afternoon Ladies meet on. November 6 in the church parlours. Please note that there will he no choir practice on November 6. Hensall United Church will he closed on. November 9 to attend Remembrance Day service at Carmel Presbyterian Church. The scrvice'begins at 9:45 a.m. Masons of South Huron will be once again collecting good used or new coats to be.distrihuted by the Children's Aid Society. The coats will be from sizes six months to 16 • years. If you would like to donate coats. contact Doug Cooper at 263- 2823 or. Eric Mansfield at 262- 2008. • If you have any information for. the Hensall United Church bulletin please forward it to Karen Jolly by Tuesday. Phone 262-3207 or 262- 2935. The PCW of Carmel Church had a successful noon lunch last Tuesday. Carmel Presbyterian Church will be closed on November• 16 due tp Anniversary services at HensalrUnited. The Hensall and District Horticultural Society will meet on November 17 at 6:30 p.m. for their . annual potluck supper followed by the regular meeting at Hensall United•Church. There are still. some bulbs to plant, and if you would like to help plant bulbs please phone 262-2715 or 262-3431. Residents are reminded that parking on Village of Hensall Street: between the hours of 2-7 a.m.* is prohibited. Effective November I, violators will be tick- eted. Snowmobilers are reminded of By-law 010-93, in the Village of Hensall. Motorized snow vehicles are restricted from sidewalks, shoulders, boulevards, and private property. Use of Village streets, on direct routes in and out of the Village are required. Your co-oper- ation is appreciated. A reminder to Hensall property owners that property taxes are due November 15. Taxes are payable at the Village Municipal Office. • investiture annii t meeting will dinner/meeting at the Howick Community Centre on October 29. The Zurich Fair Board is holding its annual meeting at the Township Hall on November 20, beginning with a potluck, at 6:30 p.m. fol- lowed by the business meeting at 8. p.m. Winners of the recent euchre party hosted by the Golden Agers were: Pink cards - Marie Gclinas Sr. and Maureen Pemberton; White cards - Elmer Hayter and Hugh McKay;- Lone Hands Elroy Desjardine.. Several door prizes were won followed by a lunch. The next one is scheduled for November 24 at 7:30 p.m. at the Town Hall. The next seniors meet- ing will be held on November ID at 2 p.m. at the Town Hall. Please note the change of time for the win- ter months. The Lions Club is holding a din- ner/meeting on November 12 at 7 p.m. at the Dominion Tavern. The United Church held a special anniversary service on October 26 in Zurich with speaker Elly VanBergen. The Lazard family and the church choir provided the Music. They all enjoyed) a potluck meal afterwards. The annual "Right to Life" din- ner/meeting will be held in Stratford on November 6 at the K.- of :of C. Hall beginning at 6 p.ni. The speaker will be Dr: Richard Ganz. Tickets cost $13. The C.W.L. Fall Regional dean- ery meeting was held in Dublin at St. Patrick's parish October 29 beginning with Mass at 9 a.m. Guest speaker was Lorraine Scott, Stratford, a youth group leader with "True Love Waits." Five women from Zurich attend- ed, along withothers from parishes from Grand Bend, St. Peter's , Exeter and Mt. Cannel. The Beavers held their investi- ture night at their last meeting, October 28 at St. Peter's Lutheran Church Hall, with parents and grandparents attending. At their meeting this Tuesday, November 4, the boys learned the meaning of Remembrance Day with a visit from a Legionnaire in Hensall. Members of the Zurich Cub pack are getting ready for their investi- ture night at their meeting November 11. Parents and grand- parents arc welcome to attend at 8 p.m. at the public school. The boys are reminded to wear their uni- forms to school for Remembrance Day. An appreciation dinner for all those who helped at the August Bean Festival is planned for November 16 at the Dominion Tavern. it begins with a social hour at 5 p.m. with supper at 6 p.m. The • president w-with- president Jody Durand. If you are attending, please let Doug McBeath know at the Bank of Montreal before November 13. The bank is open until 2 p.m. each and 5 p.m. on Fridays. Seven members of the Boy Scouts went on a Huron District Baden Powell camping trip to the Parkhill Conservation area in October with leader Hub Thiel and other volunteers. Personals Fr. Wronski of St. Boniface Parish spent the past five weeks in Poland visiting with relatives and seeing holy shrines. While he was there, he attended a funeral and a wedding. Fr. Finn, London, and Fr. Pluta, Godcrich, said weekend Masses while he was away. Vcra O'Brien is now a resident at . the Blue Water Rest Horne. Best wishes for a speedy recov- ery to Marcella Overholt who recently had a knee operation; and to Martha Risi who was in the hos- pital. Sympathy goes to the family of Clem and Theresa Regier on the sudden toss of their son David Regier. who passed away in Kitchener this past week. Sympathy also to Joan and Paul Ducharmc as- her father died in Seaforth. Bernadette Denomme and Therese Stark spent last week visit- ing their families in Windsor and travelled to see their other sister, Sister Pierre in Pittsburg, along with David Stark and Stance and. Vera Bedard of Windsor. Martin and Cheryl Gelinas recently spend a few days in Collingwood on a trip they won through a draw held last September' at the -Western Fair in London. Melissa Francis, Orleans, spent a couple days at the home of her par- ents, Mozart Gelinas Sr. She came to do a clothing demonstration in London. Mary Regier (Ducharme) spent a few days this past week with her new baby visiting her mother Helene and relatives in the arca. Vesta Miller and Annie VanRaay of Dashwood returned home on Sunday after a 10 -day vacation vis- iting with their daughters in Texas. Vesta stayed with Vickie and Bob Hutchins and three girls while Annie stayed at the home of Joanne and Pete Jantzen and their two girls. •Kristie Miller attended the Ontario Students for Life Conference on October 23-26 in Toronto, along with approximately 500 other young people active in the Pro Life movement. She is the daughter of Diane and Mike Miller, RR 2 Zurich.