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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Times Advocate, 2006-08-02, Page 13Wednesday, August 2, 2006 Exeter Times -Advocate 13 Exeter's Shoppers Drug Mart held a one-on-one Smoking Cessation workshop July 25.The free 15 to 20 minute consultations were designed to encourage people to quit smoking, even challenging them to choose a quitting date. Information and nicotine replacement samples were also given to those interested.Above, fourth year pharmacy student Sarah McCann waits for her first appointment. Shoppers Drug Mart hopes to hold this workshop again. (photo/Nina Van Lieshout) Proceeds to improvements from fish fry By Liz Sangster HENSALL CORRESPONDENT HENSALL - At Carmel Presbyterian Church Tracy Whitson-Bahro was the min- ister. Tracy's message was "Sowing Seeds, Jesus Style". Joyce Pepper was the organ- ist for the ministry of song. The offering was received by Al Hoggarth and Ken Pollock. The Hensall and Community Horticultural Society Flower Show was held on the evening of Mon., July 24 at Hensall United Church. Linda Hodgins was the judge for this annual event. Despite the dry weather there was a large variety of flowers, plants and vegetables on display. Bill Gibson and Les Hills tied for first prize followed by Sharon Munn and Liz Sangster. Susan Finch from Sun Shade Nursery was the guest speaker and illustrated her talk with a great variety of hostas and grasses. Liz Sangster introduced Susan and also thanked her and presented her with a gift. President Luanne Phair reported on the changes made to the downtown gardens. Door prizes were donated by Lucielle Beer, Sheila Davenport, Jayne Fragiskatos and Rita Van Wieren. Lunch was donated by Luanne Phair and Joyce Pepper. Betty Simmons and Lillian Beer served the refreshments. We are looking forward to our fall auction with Pirie Mitchell and Erik Jacobson of Parkway Gardens. Volunteers are needed for lunch and door prizes for the fall meeting. Hensall Union Cemetery Memorial and Decoration Day was held on July 30 with Mr Les Hills officiating. The service began with a musical prelude with Piper Roy Ellis. Bob Bell welcomed everyone to the service. Les Hills gave the call to worship. Hymns were sung and scriptures read. The ser- mon was entitled "What Grace". Matt Tremain of Grand Bend sang two solos unaccompanied. Bill Gibson introduced Matt who he heard sing in a church in Grand Bend recently. Larry Uyl of Hensall Legion Branch 468 spoke briefly and Stew Taylor placed a cross by the Legion plaque. Roy Ellis was the piper for the service. Rob Cameron was the organist for the service of song. Chairman of the Board Bob Bell read the Honour Roll. The service closed with benediction and a musical postlude. A large crowd attended this special service and viewed the repairs recently made to 27 monuments and foundations. 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. Only 300 tickets will be available. Proceeds are for community improvements. For tickets phone 519-262- 2045 or 519-262-2207. Glad Days in Zurich onThurs., Aug. 10 to Fri., Aug. 11 By Carmel Sweeney ZURICH CORRESPONDENT ZURICH - On Sun., July 23, Larry and Debbie Denomme hosted a gathering on the Home Farm for the direct descen- dants of Anthony and Adeline Denomme and their families, which included 90 members. Wagon rides, games and activities entertained everyone and a corn and pig roast, complimented by pot luck salads and desserts made a delicious meal. New babies to the family included Troy Langendoen, Hanna Jones, Robyn Denomme and Ava Lynn Sproule. Congratulations to newly engaged cou- ples Paul Rau and Elsa Fraser and Matt Denomme and Tamara Lee. Besides the many locals, family trav- elled from Collingwood, London, Lucan, Kitchener, Orangeville and Port Franks to attend with a special surprise visitor, Pam Regier arriving late in the afternoon from New Brunswick. They returned in time to attend another exciting event, the wedding of nephew Jarrett Jeffrey to Michelle Finkbeiner in Mt. Carmel and Exeter recently. Anne Primrose of Grass Valley, California is spending some time with her sister, Laurene Corriveau in Zurich. They attended the 90th birthday of brother Jack Broughton of Atwood. Also Jack and his wife Mary celebrated their 50th Wedding Anniversary at Listowel's Golf and Country Club on Sun., July 23. Bob and Linda Hendrick and girls Leeann and Julie returned home recent- ly following a vacation to Alberta. While there with the Seaforth and District All Girls Marching Band, they attended the Calgary Stampede. The marching band of which Julie is a part performed seven times after their appearance in the Stampede Parade including the Saddledome and Spruce Meadows eques- trian centre. On their only day off the band travelled to Lake Louise and Banff. The Hendrick family extended their holi- day by visiting with Linda's sister Janet and Richard Regier and family all of Calgary. They attended the baptism of Stephen Daniel McLelland grandson of the Regier's. The rest of the time they stayed in the Regier cottage in Canmore surrounded by the Rocky Mountains. The day trip to the Columbia Icefields was an exciting experience. Congratulations to Lloyd and Helen Otterbein of Exeter who celebrated their 65th Wedding Anniversary at St. Peter's Lutheran Church Hall on Sun., July 30 with an Open House that was attended by many friends and relatives. A family din- ner was also held at the Church Hall. A Buck and Doe was held for John Regier and Catherine Love on Fri., July 28 at the Complex in Zurich. John is the son of Charlie and Joan Regier of RR 3, Zurich. The couple are being married in October. A Buck and Doe Dance was held for Brad Brown and Julie Koricina at the Complex in Zurich on Saturday, July 29. Brad is the son of Bob and Nancy Brown of Zurich. The wedding is in September. A Buck and Doe was held for Tara Mass and Ben Dykstra on Fri., July 28 in Clinton at the arena. The wedding will take place in September. Tara is the daughter of Wendy and Mike Masse of RR 3, Zurich. Tickets are available for the family St. Boniface Parish Chicken Barbecue to be held on Sun., Aug., 13 from 5 - 6:30 p.m. from Knights of Columbus members, John Jacob (519-262-2013), at the back of the church after Masses or from Lori at the church office. The 14th Annual Mother and Daughter weekend was a lot of fun of July 29 and 30 in Zurich, hosted by Sharon Sims of London and daughter Rosi Rothenberg. Saturday afternoon was spent scrapbook- ing with 15 of us at Memory Lane. A first lime at scrapbooking for many of us. The end result turned out great and a lovely album was put together and given to Marie Gelinas. After a delicious pizza supper the games began until the wee hours of the morning with a lot of laughs. Following Mass on Sunday morning at St. Peter's Blue Water several had brunch at J.D.'s in Bayfield. Playground News Week three began with the children camping. Tuesday was Magical Mysteries Day, while Wednesday was space day. Thursday the children enjoyed going on a bus trip to Storybook Gardens in London. Wet and Wild Day was on Friday with a pizza lunch. Glad Days will be held in Zurich on Thurs., Aug. 10 and Fri., Aug. 11 at either the Post Office or Tasty Nu Bakery. If you are able to help out for a couple of hours selling flowers please call Mary Ducharme at 236-4068 as soon as possi- ble. Wayne and Nancy Lessard of Windsor and son recently spent the weekend with friends, Paul and Heather Klopp while they took part in the M.S. Bike Ride from Grand Bend to London for their third time. Farewell to Sidney and Viola Ramer who moved to the Nith-View Home in New Hamburg over the weekend. Welcome to Elaine Cologoun who recently moved into Maplewoods Apartments. A surprise family get together and pic- nic supper was held for Maddy Smith at her home on July 15 to help celebrate her birthday. The next Men's Breakfast at Erb's Country Kitchen is Sat., Aug. 12 at 8:30 a.m. with speaker being, pastor Tim Doherty of the Zurich Mennonite Church. Call Jack Baker for tickets 236-4845. Our Lady of the Rosary Shrine at St. Patrick's Church near Merlin will have Mass from Aug. 13 to 22 each day at 11 a.m. and ends by 3 p.m. Bring a picnic lunch. A good time was had by those going on a bus trip to 1,000 Island and staying at the Hill Top Lodge last week. Thanks again to Gwen McKellar for arranging the trip. Please keep saving your pop cans for St. Boniface Fund Raising Project. Drop them off at the home of Doug Debus in Zurich, Mike Miller at St. Joseph Garden Centre or John Jacobs in Hensall. Your support is very much appreciated. Roberta Robertson and her husband Jack Fraser have returned to their home in Vancouver after a two week visit in the St. Joseph are. While here they spent time with Roberta's parents Joy and Jim Hogg and her sisters Lesley and John Jeffrey and family and Debbie and Larry Denomme and family. Jack and Roberta were lucky to attend their great niece Robyn Lynette Marie Denomme's bap- tism at St. Peter's Church. Robyn is the daughter of Cathleen and Bryan Denomme. Day trips to Goderich, Bayfield, London, Sarnia and St. Jacobs kept everyone busy. A few days were spent travelling to Chicago by train to see a Chicago Cubs / Whitesoxs game at Wrigley Field. The I st Exeter Scouts were barbecuing hot dogs and hamburgers July 29 in the Exeter Parkette during the Exeter Business Association's sidewalk sale days. Cooking up a storm are from left, Brenda Hennessey, Patrick Gehan, Ben Case, Laura Gehan and Greg Mason.The scouts thank the community for its support for the fundraiser, proceeds of which will go to the scouts camping trip to Algonquin Park this month. (photo/submitted)