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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Times Advocate, 2004-12-01, Page 13Wednesday, December 1, 2004 Exeter Times -Advocate 13 Santa will visit with children after Sunday's parade By Carmel Sweeney ZURICH CORRESPONDENT ZURICH — Please note that the turkey bingo at the Zurich Complex sponsored by the Zurich Lions Club is being held Wed., Dec. 1 at 7 p.m. The doors will open at 6 p.m. so come and get your seat and pick out the lucky cards. On Sat., Dec. 4 there will be a food drive in Zurich organized by the Zurich Fire Department. You can put your bag of donations out by the curb at your house from 10 a.m. to noon. You can also drop canned goods off at the Zurich Fire Hall. Come out to the lighted Christmas parade in Zurich Sun., Dec. 5 at 6 p.m. Anyone wanting to enter a float in the parade call Vicki Wilder at 263-5343. Participants will line up for the parade on Walnut Street at 5 p.m. Santa will visit with the children at the complex follow- ing the parade. St. Peter's Parish/St. Joseph Catholic Women's League will be sponsoring a Christmas party in the church hall on Sun., Dec. 5 at 7 p.m. Those going are asked to bring along finger foods and non-perishable canned good items for the food bank. They are collecting items for the Huron County Christmas Bureau as well. Don't miss hearing the Seaforth Harmony Hi Lites (barbershop singers) who will be entertaining at the Zurich Mennonite Tues., Dec. 14 at 7:30 p.m. A social evening will follow the entertainment. The Zurich Blue Water Skating Club are now selling tickets as a fundraiser on four big prizes by the Ontario Skaters Contest. The draw is held in March 2005. Contact club members or call president Mary Becker in Dashwood. Best wishes for a speedy recovery to Lylyan Greb who is recuperating at Queensway Nursing Home in Hensall. Congratulations to Elda Bender of Blue Water Rest Home apartments who celebrated her 90th birthday on Nov. 26, celebrating with her family in London. A girls' night out and get together was held recently at Smiley'z Pizza and Pub in Zurich to help Jeanne Hay celebrate her birthday which was on Nov. 29. A family birthday party and supper was held for 12 - year -old Kacey Rothenberg on Saturday at the home of her parents Rosie and Jeff, with a few girlfriends attend- ing. Welcome to Zurich Welcome to Zurich Bob and Denise Heighington who have recently moved from Bayfield into the former home of Dorothy Breakey on Bismark Street. Breakey is now a resident at the Blue Water Rest Home. Also to Carol Gingerich who moved into the former home of Helen Geiger on Johns Street. Gingerich moved to Zurich from Afghanistan. Geiger is now living at the Blue Water Rest Apartments. Happy birthday wishes go out to Sally Desjardine (Big 50) on Nov. 27. Also to her husband (Dino) on Nov. 21 and Ray Weido on Nov. 22. Also to Riley at the hotel on Nov. 30 and Ron Oesch on Dec. 1. They all celebrated together on Friday night at Smiley'z Pizza & Pub. Congratulations to Dan and Shona Gracy of London on the arrival of their first child, Lauren Danielle who was born Nov. 23. Dan is the Grade 5 teacher at St. Boniface School. The staff had a baby shower on Nov. 30. Dog -tags for 2005 Dog -tags for 2005 for the Municipality of Blue Water are now available at the office in Zurich. If any new peo- ple living in the area are not on the list they can phone 236-4351, ext. 232 and talk to Bonnie or stop by the office and pick up the form and information on cost. If you do not purchase a licence before the end of February 2005, the cost will go up another $10. The dogs must have their annual rabies shot before they can get the dog licence. John and Marilyn Geiger recently returned home from Columbus, Ohio where they attended a quarter -horse show. They went on to Nashville for two weeks and Alabama for a few days. Marilyn and John are moving to Delaware. They will be missed by many of their Zurich friends as well as those involved with horse rid- ing at their farm. Huron Ridge Acres Greenhouse at RR 2, Zurich, Bronson Line, is having a poinsettia festival now until Dec. 15, Monday to Saturday from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. The Blue Water -Zurich Skating Club held their Christmas open house this past Saturday morning at the Blue Water Complex. The winner of the draw for the Christmas mailbox (which was made and donated by Lea -Anne Ramer) was Vickie Ducharme. The winner of the draw for the Tupperware Heat 'n' Serve (donated by Sharia Ciupak) was Jana -Lynn Ramer. Doreen Dietrich, Multipro, offered a door prize which was won by Margie Deichert. Annual meeting The Zurich Agricultural Society held its 2004 annual meeting Nov. 25 at the Hay Township Hall. There was a good turnout to hear the committee chairs' reports of the various events and competitions of the 2004 fair. This year's fair had some extra planning and scheduling because some competitions were held at two different sites. Everyone had some very good comments and also there were suggestions how improvements could be made. The financial statement showed that receipts and expenses were similar as in past years. The society thanks everyone who contributed towards the expenses of holding a fair and to everyone who volunteered to help on fair day. Thanks also to everyone who entered the various competitions and to everyone who attended the events. It was reported that approximately 140 chil- Tony Verberne receives a $500 cheque from Lion Peter Raymond as the final prize in the Grey Cup draw.The first quarter prize of $50 went to Donna Jones, the half time prize of $100 went to Linda Marsden and the third quarter prize of $150 went to Bill Vandeworp. (photo/Mary Simmons) fall Maintenance Service Lube, Oil and Filter Change Top -up of Washer Fluid Tire Rotation 95� Environmental handling charges may apply. Peace of Mind Inspection Provide Written Report on Findings dren participated in the children's games and crafts. This is one area of the fair that the society hopes to con- tinue in the future to encourage the youth of the com- munity to attend the fair. The Zurich Lions Club was thanked for their donation and their participation with the elimination draw. The 2005 fair will be held July 22 to 24 with the theme `Clownin Around'. The Ontario Association of Agricultural Societies (OAAS) Convention will be held in Toronto Feb. 17 to 19. There will be workshops, guest speakers, craft displays and competitions for youth posters that advertise fairs, quilts, cookies, and 60 per cent whole wheat bread. President Paul Klopp thanked John and Marilyn Geiger for their participation and help with the fair for a number of years. 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