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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Times Advocate, 2006-07-12, Page 7Wednesday, July 12, 2006 Exeter Times -Advocate 7 Zurich's Agricultural Society finalizes plans By Carmel Sweeney ZURICH CORRESPONDENT ZURICH - Congratulations to Jarrett Jeffrey and Michelle Finkbeiner who were married on Sat., July 8 in Mount Carmel with dinner and reception in Exeter. The groom is the son of John and Lesley Jeffrey of R.R. # 2, Zurich. The couple will be liv- ing in Exeter. A Buck and Doe was held for Mark Ducharme and Barb Brannon on Sat., July 8 in Hensall. Mark is the son of George and Elaine Ducharme of R.R. #1, Dashwood. The couple are being married in October. An Engagement Party and barbecue supper was held at the home of Don and Sharon Gingerich, R.R. # 2, Zurich on July 8 in honour of their son Ben Gingerich and fiance Brianna Sickels who are being married in August. Pastor Phil Wagler, wife Jen and family spent last week on vacation. Members of St. Peter's Lutheran Church are having an outdoor service at Blackbush School House on Sun., July 16 at 10 a.m. Rain date is set for July 23. Our Community Vacation Bible School is Monday to Friday mornings at the Mennonite Church this week. There will be a program on Fri., July 14 for parents, fami- ly members and friends to attend. There will be a sup- per for all the volunteer helpers Monday at the Lutheran Church Fellowship Hall to say thank you for all their hard work, time and patience. It is good news to have two of the closed businesses open again; Parkside Drive -In and the Hotel (Smiley's Pizza). Emma Schilbe who is 101 years old is a patient in Exeter Hospital. It is nice to have Billy Watson home from hospital recuperating. A family get-together was held at the home of Deb and Steve Overholt on July 1 to celebrate daughter Ashley's 20th birthday. The family of Audrey Smith recently helped celebrate her birthday on July 2. May we offer our sincere sympathy to the family and relatives of the late Herb Turkheim who passed away last week. Actually it was in July of 1977, 29 years ago that I (Carmel) started to write for the Zurich newspaper with Herb being my first boss. The annual Smith Family reunion was held on Sat., July 8 at the home of Bob and Trudy Smith, R.R. # 1, Dashwood. The 54th Annual Merner Reunion was hosted at the home of Kathy and Mark Mcllwain in Exeter Sun., July 9 with 58 relatives attending. Kathy organized fun games for the many children. Ron Merner's famous Dashwood Sausage, pot luck salads and dessert was enjoyed. After an afternoon of fun and socializ- ing a short meeting was held with minutes and treasurers report given by Barb Reschke. Ruth Aim Merner gave infor- mation of next year's "55th Reunion " to be at the former home of Clare Merner where the first reunion was held. This will bring relatives from California, Ohio, Calgary and other distant places. The Zurich Mennonite Church is hosting an outdoor worship service at the pavilion by the park this Sun., July 16 at 10 a.m. followed by a bar- becue lunch. Bring your lawn chairs. In case of rain go to the church. There is a Blood Donor Clinic at the Zurich Complex Fri., July 14 from 5 to 8 p.m. In June, Carrie Eybergein of Grand Bend and two daugh- ters Brittany of London and Tiffany of Georgia attended the Merchant Marine Academy Commencement exercises in New York for Tiffany's boyfriend Michael. They also saw United States President George Bush at the commencement. Members of the Zurich Women's Institute attended the summer picnic in Exeter July 4 along with other Institutes. Congratulations to Sam and Julie Regier of R.R. #3, Zurich who celebrated their 25th Wedding Anniversary on June 27. The Zurich Agriculture Society met on July 6 to make the final plans for the Fair coming up on July 21, 22 and 23. The president is Hilda Lansbergen, secretary Marg Deichert read minutes of the last meeting and gave the treasurer's report. There will be pony rides, a jumping balloon, plus lots of games and activities both Friday and Saturday. Get your tickets for the Elimination Draw and Dance to be held on Fri., July 21. Tickets are available at Schilbe's Hardware, Erb's Country Kitchen and Rader's Variety Store. The parade starts at the Zurich Public School going straight through town to the Complex. This year there is no charge to the Fair. The Swinging Seniors enter- tained the residents at Blue Water Rest Home on Monday afternoon and Tuesday after Rural Roots played music and sang. On Wed., July 12 at 6:30 p.m. Tom and Rose Merrigan of Hensall are entertaining. The monthly Birthday Party will be held on Thurs., July 13 at 2 p.m. by the Kippen United Church. Fri., July 14 come out and hear the Grand Bend Seniors Band at 2:30 p.m. Corky and Friends will be entertaining on Tues., July 18 at 6:30 p.m. Everyone is wel- come. The Zurich Library is hold- ing a free family story time every Tuesday from July 18 to August 22 for one half hour from 7:30 to 8 p.m. To regis- ter call 519-236-4965. All children must be accompa- nied by an adult. Tickets for the "Pop Star" Tribute Show to be held at the Zurich Complex on Sat., Aug. 19 at 2 p.m. are still on sale at Erb's Country Kitchen. Front seats sell for $20 a person, middle rows $15 and back rows $10. Flower show July 24 Capsule Comments By Liz Sangster HENSALL CORRESPONDENT by Ernie Miatello Celiac disease is characterized by a sensitivity to gluten, usually in wheat, barley and rye. It's classed as a genetic disorder and affects about 1 per cent of the population. The best treatment is to avoid gluten -containing products. The average person consumes about 150gm (about 5 oz.) of sugar per day. Much of this sugar is hidden in processed foods. Read food labels carefully to check for ingredients ending in "-ose" like fructose, sucrose, maltose, dextrose and lactose. They all refer to a type of sugar. Want to live longer? Win an Academy Award. A Toronto doctor has studied the relative life spans of Oscar winners compared to those who are only nominated. The winners live an average of 4 years longer than the loser. Oscar -winning directors do even better. They live an average of 4.5 years longer. The British Medical Association is recommending that doctors not wear ties anymore. The medical group suggested that ties can carry bacteria that can be transferred to their patients. Ties are seldom cleaned and often the same tie is worn every day. Perhaps this male fashion fixture is on its way out. HENSALL - At Carmel Presbyterian Church Tracy Whitson-Bahro was the minister with Joyce Pepper playing the organ. The offering was received by Al Hoggarth and Harry Moir. Congratulations to Helen Turner as she celebrates her 90th birthday. Helen is a long-time member of the Hensall and Community Horticultural Club. The Hensall Community Development Action Committee and the Hensall Fire Department will be presenting an "all you can eat" fish fry on Sun., Aug. 13 from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. at the Hensall Arena. Adults $12, children $5. For tickets phone 519-262-2045 or 519-262-2207. The Hensall and Community Horticultural Society will hold their flower show on Mon., July 24 at Hensall United Church. The guest speaker will be Susan Finch of Sun Shade Nursery. The sympathy of the community is extended to the family and friends of the late Bob Baker. Huron Apothecary Ltd. • �•A• Phone 235-1982, PHARM 440 Main St. Exeter ASSIST "YOUR HEALTH CARE PHARMACY" j Tribute Sunday and special music inVarna By Joan Beierling VARNA CORRESPONDENT VARNA - Visitors were wel- comed to worship at Varna Sunday morning. Gordon Hill gave an update on the Canadian Foodgrains Bank Project and reported that last year's beans have at long last been sold. The 2005 growing project brought in $1885.39 and with CIDA match- ing the final tally was a whop- ping $9428.35 for CFGB. Pastor Van Bergen preached on the Gospel message of Mark 6:1-13, where we hear Jesus was rejected as he preached in his hometown synagogue. We too often find difficulty and resistance to speaking our faith in our homes and communities but we are encouraged to be steadfast and share our faith experiences with others. The morning sermon ended with the congregation reading the hymn "We are pil- grims on a journey, fellow trav- elers on the road: we are here to help each other, walk the mile and bear the load." Next Sunday will be a Tribute Sunday and there will be special music for the service in Goshen. Everyone is always welcome! This year's Vacation Bible School theme will be `Welcome to Treasure Cove' where sand tickles our toes and balmy breezes blow! Come on and dis- cover the riches of God's Grace in Jesus. Starting Aug. 8 the VARNA kids will go on a four day Treasure Hunt, digging into scripture, which reveals the greatest treasure of all Jesus Christ. Registration costs $5 per child and are requested to be in as soon as possible. Please con- tact Sue Faber at 233-3252 or Pastor Elly at 233-3110. Don't forget the fish fry on Sun., Aug 6, the final dates for tickets will be July 25 and no tickets will be available at the door. NEWS Tickets are $13 per person and are avail- able at the corner store in Varna or from any member of the Stanley Recreation Committee whom are hosting the event. Anyone wishing to join the Varna U.C.W. in their Annual Dinner Theatre outing to Blyth Aug. 24 please contact Mona Stephenson at 263-5351. Congratulations to 12 year old Katie Sparling. 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