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HomeMy WebLinkAboutTimes Advocate, 1995-11-22, Page 11COMMIJW[TY Bean festival workers thanked during free .smogasbord meal An appreciation din- ner was held Novem- ber 19. Carmel Sweeney ZURICH - Sixty-five people at- tended the Bean Festival Apprecia- tion Dinner at the Dominion Tav- ern on Sunday, November 19. All those who helped at the last bean festival enjoyed a free hot beef and turkey smorgasbord meal. Past president for four years, Doug Erb, handed over the books to new president Jody Durand. Secretary/ treasurer will be Cynthia Tripp. The executive is still looking for a first vice and someone to be in charge of the entertainment. If any- one is interested, phone Jody at 236-7374. Phone books Members of the Lions Club are busy delivering the 1996 phone books door-to-door in the Village. If you don't get yours, phone Lion president Louis Willert to see if there are any left. The Zurich and Area Figure Skating Club are also delivering phone books in Grand Bend. A reminder to put your old books 'in the Blue Box for recycling. Craft sale Due to bad weather, the craft sale at St. Peter's Church Hall was changed to this Wednesday, No- vember 22 at 7:30 p.m. Everyone is welcome. Personals Nora Corriveau of the Spruce Villa Apartments recently returned home after spending two weeks in London at the home of daughter Rose and John Kelley and visited with relatives in the area. Several members of the Zurich United Church went to Bayfield on Saturday as guests of St. Andrews church group, where they were en- tertained at a talent and fellowship night. Everyone is invited to an open house to help Percy Bedard Sr. cel- ebrate his 80th birthday on Novem- ber 26 at St. Boniface Parish Hall from 2 to 5 p.m. Best wishes only. It's nice to see Percy out for his walks every day. He also stops in for coffee and visits at J&L Variety Store with his several friends. Happy birthday wishes to Ann McBride celebrating her 40th re- cently; Marlene Bedard on Novem- ber 13; Bridge Groot on November 20; and Jordyn Louise Cooper, who was one year old on Novem- ber 10. Jordyn's parents, Tim and Donna Cooper held a birthday sup- per for family and friends. Mel and Mary Ellen Gingerich visited recently with their daughter Darla and Dean Miller in Michigan to celebrate their grandson's fourth birthday, Caleb Isaac, on Novem- ber 15 and for Grandpa Mel on No- vember 13. The children and spouses of Percy and Marie Bedard got to- gether November 11 to help them celebrate their 58th wedding anni- versary, at their parents' home. The actual date of their anniversary is November 17. Resident threatened by break and enter thief EXETER - Police have charged two males with breaking and enter- ing and one of them has also been charged with threatening a resident of a Main Street home on Nov. 13. Charges were laid in a break and enter at the Golden City Restaurant Nov. 13 including Break and Enter, Breach of Probation and Narcotics Possession. Thieves had attempted to steal food when police arrived at the scene. A break and enter also occurred at Campbell's Appliances on Main 13tr+eet on Tiwrsd4 The suspects smashed the front window and stole -- televisions, stereo equipment, disc players, an equilizer, cassette player, walkman and VCR. In Ailsa Craig jewellery and hockey equipment was taken from a res- idence on Friday. Also, the Zion Lutheran Church in Dashwood reported the theft of a VCR, two microphones and tapes a few weeks ago. On Nov. 14 the theft of 40 to 50 used batteries from the rear of a Main Street Exeter store was reported. On Friday the Zurich LCBO was robbed of three cases of Crown Royal and other assorted bottles of liquor. On Saturday Designers, of Exeter, had shirts, pants and slippers sto- len after the front door was smashed. Viiia residents present Christmas Bazaar and Tea EXETER - Residents of the Exet- er Villa have enjoyed a variety of activities during November. The Christmas bazaar and tea on No- vember 4 was well attended. Win- ners of the draw were June Essery, Shirley Passmore and Doreen Lightfoot. Remembrance Day service was conducted by Rev. Dan Roushorne of Caven Presbyterian Church. Ivan Norris and his musicians were well received by a Targe group at the monthly birthday party. Also entertaining in the month of No- vember were the Max Ducharme • band, the Fellowship Singers, Dashwood, the Christian Reformed Church choir, and the Grand Cove Entertainers. Upcoming on Tuesday, Novem- ber 28, the Geri Fashions will set up shop from 10:00 a.m. until 3:00 p.m. Seniors from the community are welcome to come to the Villa to shop for clothing. The residents are looking forward to December and the Christmas ac- tivities. Carollers and entertainers are welcome to the Villa at any time. Call Nancy, 235-1581. NAItDUINI, tri Sac 11101111104.0 ChrYtmas le a wonderful swam II Ow wow 'NW year Ihs Christmas bei will hew s dlear..it dig lir you and hour farm. A slerfliortt Pimm In Rehr ted► hes died. The trouble Is that you jus! can't weld Ort retnhdwat that It le the mason to be lolly. Evs(me is slugging for that special person in their Mies, corned , wishing each other "Merry Christmas' - but you Orel anything but wherry. 1V* She pulling out the .Id Ismilier decorations and tree ornaments wilt Co toing back memories ofpy s gone by. be one of the most rerritndsm ,,.41 . ,616, lost. In such circumstances we rad Oat this le not just abbut Christmas. WI it about GRIM h •hot. fief that we experience Mend this txtstmas seasons, d admowlegifed all walltleted. can he • • very haAi M 'OW le the IstensINOWI OS ear leas. a MI6 6r Oft swim oferaeli f mita r,. Dan Iloule 370Iliam Street, Fxseer, Ontario (5150135-1220 (''Stmt Parking r.• Harvest dance A good time was had by those who went to the St. Boniface K. of C. Harvest Dance at the arena last Saturday night with music by Mo- zart's Melody Makers. All enjoyed a smorgasbord luncheon at midnight. Lucky draw winners were Marie Cyr who won a coffeemaker; Ken Mittleholtz won a hand -made, wooden magazine stand. The hall was nicely decorated with a theme of fall and harvest time. Bazaar Lucky winners from draws made at the recent bazaar held at St. Bon- iface Parish Hall were Gertie Fleis- chauer, who won a baby quilt made and donated by Marcella Overholt; Linda Regier, who won a doll and hand -made doll clothes donated by C. Lansbergen; Connie Masse and Betty Grenier each won gift bas- kets donated by Janet Soudant; and Rose (Lee) Regier won a wall hanging from Cecilia Farwell. Golden Agers The Golden Agers are now hav- ing their afternoon meetings the second Monday of each month at the Township Hall. At their last meeting all enjoyed hot soup and a bag lunch at 12:30. After O'Canada and the Lord's Prayer, the minutes and treasurer's report were read and accepted. The next tri -county meeting will be in Lucan Legion November 21. They will be having another card party on Monday, November 27 at 7:30 p.m. at the Hall. Times -Advocate, November 22, 1995 Page 11 Admission is $3.00. There will be lunch and door prizes. Everyone welcome. The December meeting will be at the Dominion Hotel at 4 p.m. with dinner at 5 p.m. Gwen McKellar conducted several games of bingo followed by solo and euchre. Quilters needed Quilters are still needed for the Hay Days quilt that is being created by the Women's Institute. If you can help, phone Ina Neeb at 236-4752, Kay Hay at 236-4632, or Mattie Smith at 236-4913. The quilt is set up in the Hay Township Hall. Senior diners • Zurich Senior Diners met No- vember 15 at the Community Cen- tre. Due to road conditions, enter- tainment was cancelled. Ina Neeb was the 50/50 winner. A poem 'Home Indeed' was read by Faye Skinner. Solo and euchre games followed. W.I. Women's Institute held their No- vember meeting at the home of Donna Merner. Greg Archibald from Bluewater Recycling Plant in Huron Park was the speaker. He showed the group what is accepta- ble and what isn't for the blue box- es. He also showed some recycled products. One was fibrefill used in jacket linings. He presented Donna Merner with a cotton and polyester T-shirt. The polyester is recycled plastic. The "December meeting will be a dinner at the Dominion Hotel December 4. 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