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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Times Advocate, 2007-12-19, Page 7Wednesday, December 19, 2007 Times -Advocate 7 "judging of the Lights" Thurs., Dec. 20 By Carmel Sweeney ZURICH CORRESPONDENT ZURICH - Did you see that nice big limo going around town last Sat., Dec. 15? It was for the wed- ding of Jennifer Mittelholtz and Trevor Skinner that was held at St. Boniface Church with a dinner and reception at the arena in Exeter. Jen and Trevor are living in the former home of Lylyan Greb on Bismark St. in Zurich (as she is now a resident at the Queensway Nursing Home in Hensall). The bride Jennifer is the daughter of Ken and Sylvia Mittelholtz of Zurich. Josephine Denomme is now a resident at the Queensway Nursing Home in Hensall and I am sure she would like her friends to drop in for a visit! May we offer our sincere sympathy to the family and relatives of the late Archie Masse who passed away on Dec. 10. Our con- dolences especially to his wife Madge. Ivon Morris of St. Lucia has been visiting at the home of friends Lou and Delores Schilbe for the past three weeks. Tickets on the lovely Christmas quilt (crib size) at the bowling lanes was drawn on Dec. 5 with the winner being Britt Robinson of Crediton who is the grand daughter of Barb and Larry. The quilt was made and donated by Lori Armstrong with proceeds going to the Youth Bowling League. Christmas Caroling On Sun., Dec. 23 be watching for the youth club of the Zurich Mennonite Church as they will be going around town singing Christmas carols beginning at 6:30 p.m. Diane Klopp spent last week in Barrie doing some work there and visiting friends. The family of Harold and Doreen Dietrich held their Christmas get together and dinner at their home last Saturday. Leo Mar from the Philippines is presently liv- ing at the home of his mother Elena and Jack Baker of Zurich. Light up your homes The Chamber of Commerce will be having their annual "Judging of the Lights" on Thurs., Dec. 20 from 7 - 9 p.m. Be sure and have all your Christmas decorations turned on and ready for viewing that night. Elsie Straub of Moose Jaw, Saskatchewan recently visited with rela- tives in the area for the past two weeks and attended the Robinson Christmas party on Dec. 2 at the Zurich bowling lanes, hosted by Barb and Larry. Cindy Denomme trav- elled to Victoria, B.C. for 10 days in December to visit with her daughter Michelle. Michelle came home with Cindy to have a pre -Christmas visit with family and friends in the area and returned home to B.C. on Dec. 16. Live Nativity in Dashwood The Zion Lutheran Church's Live Nativity (Dashwood) will be held four times on Fri., Dec. 21 starting at 6 p.m. every half hour with the last per- formance at 7:30 p.m. Glen and Elaine Weido held their family Christmas turkey dinner at Erb's Country Kitchen last Sat., Dec. 15 with 19 peo- ple attending from various places followed by a social gathering at their home. Best wishes for a speedy recovery to Gord Hay of Exeter who is home from the hospital due to his sec- ond knee operation. The Lions Club and their wives (23 in all) held their annual Christmas dinner and gift exchange on Dec. 13 at Erb's Country Kitchen. Happy birthday wishes go out to Sandra Desjardine on Dec. 18 - Bob Krueger and Theresa Kester (both on Dec. 9). Happy birthday also to Ivan Bedard on Dec. 22, Bob Johnston on Dec. 23 and Laura Gelinas on Dec. 24. Unique Christmas light -up in Hensall By Liz Sangster HENSALL CORRESPONDENT HENSALL - Church services last Sunday were can- celled at Hensall United Church and Carmel Presbyterian Church due to inclement weather. The movie night held on Dec. 14 at Carmel Presbyterian Church was enjoyed by all. On Christmas Eve there will be a pageant of musical entertainment at Carmel Presbyterian Church, begin- ning at 7 p.m. Everyone is welcome to attend. Christmas wreath Tight up The annual Christmas tree lighting in Hensall took on a different flavor this year. Instead of a Christmas tree, we lit a large wreath with 300 mini -lights on it. This activity was arranged by the volunteer firemen in Hensall, and the Hensall Community Action Development Committee. It was very well attended with the largest crowd in three years. Songs were sung and a good time was had by all. The crowd enjoyed hot dogs (donated by local businesses). Santa came to visit and we are always pleased to make his acquaintance every year. Our thanks go to the folks who took time on a very cold and windy night to make this tree -lighting the best one yet. On Dec. 11 the Hensall Fire Department held a very successful food drive in the village, collecting non-per- ishable food items for the Food Bank. The Hensall shuffleboard scores for Dec. 12 are as fol- lows: (4 games) Joyce Pepper 405, Charlotte Norton 299. (3 games) Joe Stephens 432, Dave Woodward 416, Lorraine Alexander 341, Cecil Pepper 316, Harry Pennings 311, Donna Smale 242. POLICE BRIEF Open liquor found in vehicle with grandkids BLUEWATER — On Dec. 8 Huron OPP officers were conducting a RIDE check in Hensall when a 50 -year-old South Huron woman was stopped with open liquor in her vehicle. The woman was operating the vehicle with her son and two grand- children. A roadside Alcotest demand was made and she failed. She was arrested and brought to the Exeter Detachment where she provided two samples of her breath. Both tests confirmed that she was over the legal limit of 80 milligrams of alcohol. She will appear in Exeter Court Jan. 24 to answer to one Criminal Code charge of driving with over 80 Milligrams. P Capsule Comments by Ernie Miatello Depression affects up to 15 - 20 per cent of adolescents. Signs of depression can include irritability, loss of interest in activities, low self-esteem, low energy levels, impaired concentration, sad moods and sometimes suicidal thoughts and behaviours. If you are concerned that your child is experiencing depression, seek medical help right away. During this holiday time of year, try to get out and walk more to offset all the extra calories taken in by eating all those holiday goodies. A brisk half-hour walk can burn 200 calories. The British Nutrition Foundation estimated that on average, we consume up to 6,000 calories during Christmas Day of which the main dinner accounted for as much as 1400 calories. Better make it a one- hour walk. Alcohol consumption also adds to our calorie intake. Restrict alcohol to a maximum of one drink per hour and eating while imbibing. Food slows down the absorption of the alcohol. Try drinking one glass of water between each drink of alcohol and dont "free pour" your drinks. Measure your alcoholic drinks. We don't want to sound too grim, but University of California at San Diego researchers found that people are more likely to die of a heart attack on Christmas or New Year's Day than any other day of the year. This is due to overindulging, shovelling snow, or just being too busy with socializing to seek medical attention. ALL OF US AT THE PHARMACY WISH YOU ALL A VERY HAPPY AND SAFE HOUDAY SEASON. Huron Apothecary Ltd. Phone 235-1982, 440 Main St. Exeter t "YOUR HEALTH CARE PHARMACY" j Exeter Decor Centre is closing December 21/07 due to my retirement. May I extend my appreciation to all our faithful customers over the last thirty-one years of business. To our great staff for their conscientious work and friendship since 1976, which I value very highly, "Thank you": Without the constant support of my family, it couldn't have been done. Partners Paint and Paper have purchased our Para Paint line as well as wallpaper etc. and we ask that you consider them for your future requirements. Wishing everyone a wonderful Christmas and a healthy & prosperous New Year. All of us at Holtzmann's FiCloODILA,ND. would like to wish you and your families all of the Best Wishes for a very Merry Christmas and a Happy and Prosperous New Year. Thank you for being so understanding during our renovation and thanks too for all of the positive comments we have received since finishing. We look forward to serving your food shopping needs in 2008. HOLIDAY SHOPPING HOURS Friday, December 21st - 8:00 AM - 9:00 PM Saturday, December 22nd - 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM Sunday, December 23rd - 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM Monday, December 24th - 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM Christmas Day - CLOSED Boxing Day - CLOSED Thursday, December 27th - 8:00 AM - 9:00 PM Friday, December 28th - 8:00 AM - 9:00 PM Saturday, December 29th - 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM Sunday, December 30th - 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM Monday, December 31st - 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM New Year's Day - CLOSED Sincerely, Norma I/(1OLTZMANN'S FOODLAND 227 MAIN ST., EXETER WE DELIVER 519-235-0212