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Home My WebLink AboutThe Times Advocate, 2008-08-20, Page 8Wednesday, August 20, 2008 Times -Advocate 7 43rdAnnual Zurich Bean Fest starts Friday By Carmel Sweeney ZURICH CORRESPONDENT ZURICH - Congratulations to Doug and Sharon Kyle of RR 2 Zurich who recently celebrated their 25th anniversary on Aug. 6. A celebration was held in their honour in July outdoors at their home with sever- al relatives and friends attending. A baby shower was held for Roxanne McClenaghan (nee Regier) recently given by her friend, Renee Sweeney in London with everyone getting a chance to meet little Ruby. Jody Schilbe of Calgary recently spent a week in the area with members of her family and parents Gordie and Jeanne Hay in Exeter and in-laws; Hubert and Marge Schilbe Zurich. Congratulations go out to Melanie Regier and David Levison who were mar- ried on Sat., Aug. 16 in Toronto with sev- eral relatives attending from the Zurich area. The bride is the daughter of Cecil and Wanda Regier of RR 3 Zurich. The couple will be living near Zurich. Several relatives from the area attended the wedding of Jeremy Denomme and Louisa Bestard on Sat., Aug. 9 at St. Luke's Church in London with dinner and reception held in Thorndale. The groom is the son of Paul and Madeline Denomme who live in London and cottage at the lake. Pam Regier and fiance Joe McNeill of New Brunswick spent last week with her parents Pat and Evelyn Regier at RR 3 Zurich. And all enjoyed going to Niagara Falls. Also Pam and Joe attended the wedding of her friend Melanie Regier in Toronto last Saturday. Leo and Irene Hoffman spent the past two weeks going on a bus trip out east with Ellison Travel from Exeter. The family of James and Patty Hunt went camping near Owen Sound all last week and visited his parents who live close to there. Fair Board celebrates A delicious volunteer appreciation sup- per for the Zurich Agriculture Society (Fair Board) was enjoyed by many last Wednesday at the home of director Paul and Heather Klopp, followed by a short meeting by president Hilda Lansbergen and Margaret Deichert. We were happy to receive a cheque for $1,400 from the Lions Club from the Elimination Draw. Our next regular meeting will be held on Thurs., Sept. 25 at 8 p.m. at the Town Hall. The annual district #8 dinner / meeting is at the Legion in Clinton on Tues., Oct. 28 at 6:30 p.m. Zurich Mennonite Church An open house from 2-4 p.m. will be held at the Mennonite Church Hall on Sun., Aug. 31 to help Seleda Steckle cele- brate her `100th birthday'! She is cur- rently a resident at the Bluewater Rest Home. Several families of the Kingsfield Clinton and Zurich Mennonite Church enjoyed going camping for the weekend at the Old Homestead in Bayfield. On Saturday evening others joined them for a bonfire, sharing stories and singing songs. The Seaforth Harmony Kings (barber shop group) are planning to have their 25th anniversary show with the "Ballagh Bunch" on Sat., Sept. 27 at the public school gymnasium in Seaforth starting at 8 p.m. sharp. Advance tickets are $12.50, call 238-2973 or $15 at the door. Children under 12 years old are free. A family get together and supper was held at the home of Mary -Lou Denomme Sat., Aug. 16 with several coming from various places. The Monday night ladies bowling league will soon be starting again on Mon., Sept. 8 at 7 p.m. for all those wanting to join in on the fun and exercises. Call Barb at 236-4923. New people in the area (Zurich, Hensall, Dashwood, etc.) are most welcome. We are not a competitive group - just call it the ladies' night out! Ladies Auxiliary The Ladies Auxiliary held their last meeting at the rest home with a great musical program by Rural Roots. A good attendance was held for our meeting. Stacey informed us of all the events going on for August complete with a campfire at Patty Groot's and lunch at Woodland near Bayfield and a picnic lunch by the beach in Goderich (to name only a few things.) Recently the auxiliary purchased some new equipment for the beauty shop with the main item being a portable hair dryer for the residents. Volunteers were asked to sell quilt tickets at our Bean Festival booth near the bake shop this Sat., Aug. 23. Please note that all returns of money and ticket stubs are to go to Hilda Lansbergen. The annual region #3 meeting will be held at the Spruce Lodge Home in Stratford on Wed., Sept. 24 beginning with registration at 9:30 a.m. which costs $10 person for the day with lunch. If wanting to go call Carmel 236-4702. The Alzheimer's Coffee Break will be held at the rest home on Thurs., Sept. 18 beginning at 2:30 p.m. with a speaker in the auditorium. Everyone in the commu- nity is invited to attend! Our next meeting will be held on Tues., Nov. 4 at 6:30 p.m. Actifest Senior Games 2008 Thirty-six participants from Huron - Perth -Middlesex District 29 took part in Actifest Senior Games 2008 in London at the University of Western Ontario this past week from Aug. 12 - 14. There were 1,500 participants from all over Ontario taking part. From Zurich - Jack and Joan Powell - bid euchre, Harvey and Charolotte Norton -euchre, Audrey Smith and Bill Coleman - cribbage. Gord and Cecilia Smith - 3 km walking. No medals from this group but it was reported that this was an excellent three day event! Bean Festival this weekend! You won't want to miss the 43rd Annual Zurich Bean Festival this weekend! Vintage car cruise on Friday night with fireworks; all day street market on Saturday with main stage entertainment. Homecooked bean and pork chop dinners are served from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. in front of the Bean Festival Kitchen. Check out the official program in this week's issue of the T.A. for all the exciting details! End of summer —The Exeter Library Summer Reading Program wrapped up for the summer on Friday with a barbecue in Victoria Park put on by the Exeter Lioness. In back from left are Lioness Marie Nethercott, Elaine Pinder and Ann Thompson with Maxine Hyde from the Exeter Library. In front are Ben Turner, Erin Oke, Scott Turner, Clarissa Turner, Claire Rodgers, Mackenzie Oke and Cassie Maier. (photo/Pat Bolen) Terry Fox Run Sun., Sept. 14 EXETER — This year's Terry Fox Run in Exeter is slated for Sun., Sept. 14 at the MacNaughton Trail. The annual cancer fundraiser starts at 10 a.m. and runs until 2 p.m. Last year's Exeter run raised $15,158.66, a 72 per cent increase over the money raised the previous year. Exeter Terry Fox co-ordina- tor Ann DeVries said the increase was listed in the provincial newsletter, as was a picture of local fundraising team "Len's Day." 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