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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Times Advocate, 2004-10-27, Page 31Wednesday, October 27, 2004 Exeter Times -Advocate 31 Village Prosperity Committee decides to cease all activity ZURICH — The Village Prosperity Committee met last Tuesday evening for the last time. The VPC began in 2000 as an enthusiastic volun- teer group with a man- date to develop economic resources through com- munity participation and co-operation; to establish a mutual working rela- tionship between business and the community; and to generate awareness throughout and beyond the region. The slogan of Believe in Zurich! Invest in Zurich! Take Pride in Zurich! Promote Zurich! Preserve Zurich! Work towards a better future for Zurich was also the group's goal. The VPC has come to the conclusion this com- munityi does not desire the same goals. So it is with sadness the group has decided to cease all activity. One project in progress – a quilt raffle to raise funds for the new Bluewater Community Centre Zurich Complex will be drawn December 5th. The executive is deliber- ating the disposal of the committee's assets. It is a generally accept- ed fact that you should have a minimum per- centage of support for community projects and 10 per cent seemed rea- sonable. In a village of 900 (not including the rural area surrounding the village) that would mean about 100. Early numbers of paid memberships gave mem- bers encouragement they were working for a com- mon goal. Members of the execu- tive say they certainly never expected that many to attend meetings, but other than the executive who attended without fail, they have had less than 20 people over the years attend meetings to offer input, feedback, sugges- tions or complaints. They offer a heartfelt thank you to those of you who have continually supported and volun- teered your time, talents and homes to community events and projects. The list includes four fantastic Christmas parades, one sparking July 1 parade (that was so cold it felt like it was in December), two Garden Tours, the Village Fare Cookbook, a Christmas House Tour, three Canada Day Celebrations, three Community Skating Parties, a Gingerbread House Competition, 3 Happy Easter Celebrations, two Fashion Shows, two suc- cessful Terry Fox Runs, seasonal draws, open houses, Christmas carol- ing, poster/flyer distribu- tion and newsletters to name the obvious. Thank you as well for your moral support to the cause and promotion of the theme. This notice is respectful- ly submitted by the VPC executive:president- Sharon Brokenshire, vice president -Francine Vanasse, secretary/trea- surer-Lynn Alderdice, and executive members - Vicki Wilder, Delores Gingerich and Shelley Miller. OPP seek man for attempted abduction NORTH MIDDLESEX — Middlesex OPP is looking for a man in a pickup truck who pulled up to a woman walking along McGillivray Drive in North Middlesex Oct. 19 at 6:40 a.m. According to police, the man quickly exited the truck, grabbed the woman by the coat and pulled her into the driver's side of the pickup. The woman was able to fight off her attacker and he departed northbound on Creamery Road. The man is described as white, 5'6"- 5'10" in height with a medium build wearing tan pants. The male sustained a facial injury during the attack and likely would have blood stains on his clothing. The dark full size regular cab pickup has an open box. Middlesex OPP is asking for public assistance in locating this man. Anyone with information should contact Middlesex OPP at 1-888-310-1122 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477(TIPS). McGillivray donates to hurricane relief McGillivray Central teacher Laurie Khawaja and students Meagan Geudens and Sarah McAlpine present Red Cross district branch managerAngieWoodcock with a cheque for $518.63 Oct. 20 raised by the school for hurricane relief. (photo/PatBolen) By Pat Bolen TIMES -ADVOCATE STAFF McGILLIVRAY — "Picture your com- munity flattened. What would you do?" This was the question McGillivray Central students heard Oct. 20 from a member of the Red Cross. Angie Woodcock is district branch manager for the London and Middlesex branch and St. Thomas -Elgin branch of the Canadian Red Cross. She was at the school to accept a cheque for $518.63 raised by students for hurricane relief efforts, which was organized by Grades 6 and 7 students. Woodcock briefed the students on the situation in Haiti and what the Red Cross is doing to help. According to Woodcock, the Red Cross now prefers to receive money rather than donated items. She said the money can be wired instantly and used to purchase exactly what is needed, usually from local sup- pliers, which aids in getting the econo- my going again. In the case of Haiti though, items had to be shipped because of the level of destruction which included even the local Red Cross building. She said one of the first needs in Haiti was body bags, with water purification supplies also being important. A month after the hurricanes, family members are still trying to locate rela- tives. To aid in this, the Red Cross has set up a Web site where families can regis- ter in order to locate each other. Woodcock said in the United States, 400,000 were left homeless by the hur- ricanes and 1,700 shelters were set up, making it the largest disaster in the his- tory of the American Red Cross. Locally, the Red Cross is working with county officials to help set up shelters for emergencies. Woodcock thanked the students for their contributions and encouraged them to volunteer, saying "I hope to see some of your faces when you get a little older." Come out and join the Zurich Sparks or Brownies By Carmel Sweeney ZURICH CORRESPONDENT ZURICH - Tickets for the Right to Life dinner meeting in Stratford on Thurs., Nov. 4 are now available from Bella Soudant 236-4178 or Susan 236-7296. The Scouts will be coming around door to door selling apples this Saturday morning Oct. 30. A Harvest Fling is being sponsored by the Seaforth Harmony Hi- Lites on Fri., Oct. 29 at 8 p.m. Dance to the Scott Woods Band at the Community Centre in Seaforth. Tickets are $25 a couple. Call 236-4414 for more informa- tion. The Zurich Agricultural Society (Fair Board) meeting will be held Thurs., Oct. 28 at 8 p.m. in the small room at the Blue Water Complex. Directors and members are encouraged to attend and help plan next year's fair. Your ideas are needed. The tickets are going fast for the roast pork dinner on Sat., Nov. 6 at 6 p.m., at St. Peter's Lutheran Church hall. For tickets call Glen Thiel 236-4060, Bob 236-4337 or Doreen 237-3229. Cost $10 adults and $5 children. The scrapbooking weekend held at the Dashwood Community Centre from Friday to Sunday afternoon was another big success with women coming from various places. The parent/teacher open house was well attended at St. Boniface School last Tuesday. There was lots of pizza and chili to eat as well as baked goods and popcorn. The penny sale table had many winners with great items. Thank you to those who worked so hard to get it going and to those who donated prizes to raise money for the school. The next women's auxiliary meeting at the Blue Water Rest Home will be held Tues., Nov. 2 at 6:30 p.m. in the auditori- um. Please bring along a couple canned good items for a grocery hamper draw to be held at the family dinner on Nov. 7. The free bus to Hensall Bank of Montreal is runnin Fri., Oct. 29 from Blue Water Rest Home and Maplewood Apartments at 9:15 a.m. and at 9:30 a.m. in Zurich at the bank corner. There will be public skating in Zurich Sat., Oct. 30 and Sat., Nov. 6 from 1 to 1:50 p.m., and again on Sun., Oct. 31 and Sun., Nov. 7 from 5:30 to 6:50 p.m. Zurich Complex is having a free family skating night this Fri., Oct. 29 from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Turn clocks back Don't forget to turn your clocks back one hour this Sat., Oct. 30. The children will be around for their Halloween treats on Sun., Oct. 31. Be sure to have your porchlights on ready for them Best wishes for a speedy recovery for Lylyan Greb who is a patient in University Hospital. Congratulations to Shawn Durand and Becky McMillan who were married on Sat., Oct. 23 at St. George's Church in London with dinner and reception held at the Four Points. The groom is the son ZURICH NEWS of Dave and Marilyn Durand of RR 2, Zurich Sparks and Brownies Any girls aged five and six years still wanting to join the Sparks in Zurich can do so by calling Vicki Wilder or Colleen Cyr. The meetings are every Monday evening from 6 to 7 p.m. at the Lutheran Church hall. The Brownies, girls aged 7 to 8 years of age, meet from 6 to 7:30 p.m. at the Lutheran Church hall. To join call Sharla 236-7004 and Mary Lou Masse. The Brownies had enrollment night with parents attending and sold cookies last Saturday in Zurich. The musical comedy The Rev's Dilemma was held at Huron Country Playhouse II last weekend. The cast did a wonderful job and raised money for the Grand Bend United Church. Rev. Harry Disher was the main character and was terrific. Catholic Women's League St. Boniface Catholic Women's League meeting began with the Living Rosary Oct. 19 before Mass for Vocations. President Joan Regier welcomed 25 members in the parish hall. A donation was made to the Sunday School pro- gram. The White Ribbon Campaign was held at the back of the church. The Right to Life membership is on Nov. 13, 14, 20 and 21 at all masses. Julie Becker handed out tickets to sell for the parish bazaar on Sat., Nov. 6 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Come out and enjoy lunch, bake table, penny sale table and other things. Groups are reminded of a gift item for draws and a canned good for the grocery hamper. The Catholic Women's League put on the birthday party at the Blue Water Rest Home last week. Helpers are needed at the hall on Fri., Nov. 5 at 1 p.m. to set up for the bazaar. A letter was read from Father Francis about the pastoral plan in the diocese and asked for two represen- tatives from the League. Thanks to Joan and Mary -Lou Denomme for being on the planning group. The next meeting will be Nov. 16. Members played card bingo and then enjoyed lunch. The Village Prosperity quilt tickets are available at Noel in the Village. There will be a family Halloween party on Sat., Oct. 30, 7 to 10 p.m. at the Varna Complex. Cost is $15 a family. There will be pumpkin judging (bring one with you). Those attending are asked to bring along some cookies or squares for dessert. Hot dogs will be available. There was a big crowd at the Zurich Complex on the weekend to hear speak- er David Mainse from 100 Huntley Street. The Minor Athletic Association cash calendar draw will begin on Nov. 1 with daily draws to February 2005. Call Mary Ann Craner for tickets as soon as possi- ble at 236-7107. The winner's ticket is re-entered after each draw. Join the Blue Water Skating Club for lessons at the Zurich Complex by calling president Mary Becker at 237-3628. Remember there is a free try -out day on Sat., Oct. 30 for all ages. For times call Becker at 237-3628.