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The Times Advocate, 2006-03-22, Page 24Resources Inc .naeaverin9 4L . ,vitil. paepiv who Novo eu.nplex need 24 Exeter Times—Advocate Wednesday, March 22, 2006 Announcements/Community Thames Road welcomes the healing of spring By Rhoda Rhode THAMES ROAD CORRESPONDENT THAMES ROAD — The March meeting of the UCW was held on Tuesday evening with 26 ladies present. The meeting table had an orange tablecloth on it with a shamrock plant, a pot of tulips and a statue of a little green man. A Happy St. Patrick's Day poster hung on the post, across the back of the basement were two beautiful daffodils in gold pots on high pedestals and a greenery plant. Helen Kadey welcomed everyone and opened the meeting with a poem "Ode To Healing Spring". Helen read "Customs of Other Countries For Spring" and "Spring Almost Here". The ladies sang "Walk Softly in Springtime" accom- panied by the pianist Marjorie Johns. The ladies put purple mantels around their shoulders and had spring clothes on. Kay Cunnington read the scripture Luke 19:1-9 and Lenten reflection and a prayer. Sharon Passmore and Helen Kadey received the offering with prayer by Kay Cunnington. The ladies sang "As Comes the Breath of Spring". Sharon Passmore put a St. Patrick's head piece on her head, and read the history of St. Patrick and every- one sang "When Irish Eyes are Smiling" Sharon read about the Shamrock, Leprechauns, Blarney Stone and The Irish Blessing which were very informative. Tickets were drawn for the tulips and shamrock plant and Grace Pym and Diane Jeffery were the winners. Kay Cunnington wore a green hat along with Helen Kadey. Sandra Rowe assisted setting up the meeting but was unable to be at the meeting so Sharon Passmore took her part. Joyce Fulton, vice president opened the business part of the meeting with a reading "The Lazy Persons Guide to Happiness". The UCW purpose was repeated in unison. The roll call was answered by "your favorite winter Olympic sport." The minutes were read and adopted. Joan Skinner gave the treasurer's report. Heads of the standing committees gave their reports. Doris Elford, Marjorie Johns and Grace Pym attended the Annual meeting of the UCW at Ontario St. UC, Clinton in February. They each gave interesting reports of the meeting. Virginia Warwick talked about Belaruse. The special events of the UCW will be held on April 5 at Central UC, Stratford. Everyone said the UCW prayer. A delicious dessert and beverage prepared by Joyce Fulton, Sharon Passmore, Virginia Warwick, and Marion Cann was partaken of which brought an enjoyable evening to a close. CHURCH SERVICE Dave Williams was in charge of the third Sunday of Lent church service on Sunday morning. An Easter introit was sung and Dave gave words of welcome while everyone shook hands. Dave Williams lit the Christ candle and gave the announcements and led in the Call to Worship responsively. Corey Smith led in the gathering prayer responsively. The gathering hymn "Spirit of God, Descend Upon My Heart" was sung. Dave gave the prayer of confession and hope. The Affirmation of our Faith - 'A New Creed' was read in unison. The children's hymn "When I Survey the Wonderous Cross" was sung. Dave told a story "The Golden Rule". The choir sang "I Know a Font" accompanied by the pianist Jean Hodgert. Psalm 19 was read responsively. Dave read John 2:13-22 and the title of his meditation was "Overturning the Tables and Upsetting the Apple Cart". The hymn of praise "Seek Ye First" was sung. Don and Janis Richardson received the offering. The dos- ing hymn "May the God of Hope" was sung. Dave gave the Commissioning and pronounced the Benediction. Everyone sang the closing chorus. ANNOUNCEMENTS The stewardship committee is organizing a visitation to take place during the month of April, to share the life and work of our church. Sunday School dates: April 9, May 14 and June 4 April 23 Food Grain Service at Exeter United Church. No service at Thames Road - Elimville. April 30 Confirmation service at 10 a.m. at Usborne Central School. This service will be celebrated jointly be Zion West, Woodham, Kirkton and Thames Road - Elimville United Churches. April 30 Community of local United Churches ser- vices at Thames Road - Elimville at 7:30 p.m. If you have an announcement or need to make changes to the bulletin please notify Sharon Passmore at 235-2708 or fax 235-2658 by noon on Thursdays. Music, video and more at Parish Hall on Thurs., March 23 By Carmel Sweeney ZURICH CORRESPONDENT ZURICH - Once again the Zurich Skating Carnival was a big success!! The theme being "Skate and Shout" with great music and costumes. Skaters both young and old, the executive, and anyone else, involved in making this a wonderful show are to be congratulated on a job well done. The Master of Ceremonies was John Becker. There were several win- ners from a penny table that had lots of lovely donated articles. The 50/50 draw worth $130 was won by Paul Bedard, Junior. The H.O.M.E. Bursary Show (skater of the year from each club) will be held at the Exeter Arena on Fri., April 7 at 7 p.m. Everyone is welcome to see this Ice Show. This year Amanda Kelland will represent the Zurich Club. Skater of the year for the Zurich Club is Jana -Lynn Ramer. The club is now preparing for their general meeting and awards ban- quet. It is chaired by President Heather Klopp and is to be held Sun., April 23 at 4:30 p.m. with a family pot luck supper. Get your tickets for the "BX -93" Elimination Draw and Video Dance Party to be held on Sat., April 22, 9 p.m. at the Zurich Complex sponsored by the Minor Athletic Association. Tickets are available at Erb's Country Kitchen, Rader's Variety Store or Minor Athletic members. The next free bus ride to the Hensall Bank of Montreal is Wed., March 29, 9:30 a.m. from the cooking with memories BY DEBBY WAGLER I HAVE FOUND THE PERFECT SQUARE FOR GET TOGETHERS, FUNERALS, WORK TREATS OR A FAMILY SPLURGE! THIS IS AN ASSEMBLE- IN- 5- OR- LESS TYPE RECIPE, BAKE, COOL, CUT AND EAT AND YET THE TASTE IS AMAZING! I MAY USE IT FOR MY CHRISTMAS BAKING NEXT YEAR IT IS JUST SO GOOD! ENJOY. TOFFEE NUTTY SQUARE 1/2 cup butter 1-1/2 cups of graham cracker crumbs (or chocolate cookie crumbs or 1/2 and 1/2 ) 1 can sweetened condensed milk 1 pkg (200 g) toffee bits 1 cup semisweet chocolate chips or milk chocolate chips 3/4 cup chopped pecans 3/4 cup sliced almonds Place butter in a 13 by 9 inch baking dish and bake at 350 till butter melts. Layer cracker crumbs and remaining 5 ingredients in the order given. Firmly press mixture in dish. Bake at 350 for 20-25 minutes till lightly browned. Cool completely in dish on a wire rack. Cut into squares. WOW!! main corner in Zurich. Any children age 10 years and under, who would like to play soccer in Zurich this summer are to call Karen Mathonia 236-4310 or Andra Brand 236-3889 as soon as pos- sible to reg- ister. Once again I (Carmel Sweeney) enjoyed my annual March Break holi- day. A chance to get away for a rest and spend time visiting with my relatives. This year I travelled by bus to Sudbury where I stayed with my aunt Madeline Arbour for a week in Chelmsford, also visited with a cousin Lucille and Dan Sweeney and family in Sudbury. The weather was sunny but they still have lots of snow. St. Boniface/St. Peter's Youth Group will be meet- ing at our Parish Hall on Thurs., March 23 for music, video and more. From March 31 to April 2 there will be "Cor" in Dublin for youth between the ages of 15 and 20. For more information or to register call Mike and Dianne Miller at 236- 4479. A wedding reception was held for Jamie and Jackie Hoffman on March 11 in Exeter for friends and rel- atives to attend as the cou- ple were married on Feb. 2 in the Dominican Republic. Jamie is the son of Jim and Donna Hoffman of Dashwood. Lewis and Marlene Gingerich recently spent a weekend in Barrie visiting their daughter Dorcas and Lloyd Tate and children. Best wishes for a speedy recovery to Hubert Miller of Dashwood who is now home from hospital recu- perating. Joe and Martha Risi recently spent two weeks vacationing in Florida. They also visited Zurich friends who were also vacationing in Florida. The Lions Club next meeting is Wed., March 22, 7 p.m. at Erb's Country Kitchen. Guests will be from the St. Mary's Lions Club. The Exeter Skating Club Carnival will be held Sat., March 25, at 6:30 p.m. The theme being "The Amazing Race." Tickets are available at the door. The Golden Ager's Progressive Euchre Party is on Mon., March 27 at 7:30 p.m. in the Township of Hay Hall. Admission is $3 a person. ZURICH NEWS A Red Cross Babysitting Course will be held at St. Boniface School on Sat., April 29 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Students over 11 years of age may attend. The Zurich Brownies enjoyed a field trip to Ice Cultures in Hensall before the March break. They found it very interesting. The next 150th event is an "Easter Egg Hunt" for the children on Sat., April 15 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Hay Township Hall in Zurich sponsored by the Zurich Lions Club. Several South Huron District High School stu- dents from Zurich area were among those who went on a school trip to Costa Rica during the March Break. Please keep saving your pop cans for St. Boniface Building Fund. They may be dropped off at the home of Doug Debus in Zurich, John Jacobs in Hensall or Mike Miller in St. Joseph at the Garden Centre. Your help is very much appreciated. Police respond to youths playing near ice HURON — Huron OPP responded to a call of youths playing on ice. Police request parents dis- cuss the dangers of play- ing near ice or fast flowing streams. Ice is never a 100 per cent safe and during the winter and spring thaw, ice and waterways become a serious danger for children. FREE WORKSHOP: Ability Awareness Training Wednesday, March 29, 2006, 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. Ability Awareness Training is about educating the community regarding the abilities of persons with disabilities and the barriers persons with disabilities experience in their day-to-day lives. The training will provide information and enhance relationships. Who should attend: Service providers, caregivers, businesses, service clubs or anyone interested in increasing their awareness of persons with disabilities. Registration is required. Space is limited. Baby Sitting Course Saturday, March 25, 2006, 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. Cost: $25.00 per person, Materials included Power of Attorney Workshop Wednesday, March 29, 2006, 6:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. No Cost Should you want to learn more about opportunities at Connect such as community kitchen participation, volunteering and workshops or to register Call Connect Q 519-235-4275 Anyone may participate regardless of means or ability. are located in the basement of n of South Huron Hospital just inside the Anne St. entrance. There are also volunteer opportunities in support of the community kitchen.