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Times Advocate, 1993-11-10, Page 19COM Donations being accepted to aid local farm family By Carmel Sweeney ZURICH - The community is be- ing asked to help out a local farm family who were struck by tragedy last week. Friends and neighbours who wish to -help John and Carol Finlay of RR2 Zurich who lost their barn to fire last weekend, can make dona- tibns at the Bank of Montreal in Zurich or at the Clinton Credit Un- ion in Exeter. The Finlays lost their century -ole) barn and most of their livestock in the blaze. St. Boniface The congregation is welcoming back Father Matthia Wronski who has been away from his St. Boni- face parish for the past six weeks on vacation in Europe. The annual CWL bazaar was a success on Saturday. Several peo- ple won prizes in the penny sale and at the merchant's tables. The quilt was won by Helen Overholt of Zurich, and the grocery hamper went to Alice Brochu of Clinton. A baby quilt made and donated by Marcella Overholt was won by CWL president Audrey Smith of Zurich. Lions The Lions Club Stag and Elimi- nation Draw will be this Friday evening at the Zurich Arena. Tick- ets are still available at J&R Varie- ty for $10, which includes all the beef burgers you can eat. The Lions and Optimist Clubs are ince again joining together to spon- sor the New Year's Eve Family Night at the community centre. The clubs promise more details are to come. Bake Sale The Blue Water Rest l-1ome is having its' annual Bake Sale and Tea this Saturday from 2-3:30 p.m. There will be draws on quilts and a decorated cake. Rest Home resi- dents will have their crafts for sale, plus a penny sale table. A "tuck shop" is once again open for business at the Blue Water Rest Home for the residents. With vol- unteers from the Rest Home Auxil- iary, the shop will be open Monday to Saturday 1-4 p.m. in the main lobby. Harvest Dance Saturday evening the Knights of Columbus are holding their annual Harvest Dance at the Zurich Arena, starting at 9 p.m. Tickets are still available and some will be sold at the door. Music will be by Mo- zart's Melody Makers. The Knights of Columbus will be holding their November meeting to- night. Louis Masse will be receiv- ing his 25 year membership pin and Clem Regier will be getting an hon- ourary membership card. Last month the group canvassed for the arthritis society and raised a total of $885. Chamber draw Glen Thiel of RR2 Zurich was the winner of this month's Chamber of Commerce draw. He won a va- cation package for four people at Collingwood, including accommo- dation at the Vacation Inn Resort. Farewell open house A farewell and open house for community will 'be ,held in honour .of Pastor -Stephen Alles and his family will be .held 'This Sunday from 2-4 p.m. at St. Peter's Luther- an Church hall. Alles will be leav- ing the parish for a new charge in the Ottawa area. Scouts The Zurich Scouts, Brownies, and Nursery School are asking for help with their fundraising efforts. Customers of the Zurich Valu Mart are asked to drop off their cash reg- ister tapes in the boxes provided in the store before leaving. Craft show The talents of several local wom- en will be featured at a craft show and sale this Sunday, from 1-5 p.m. at the home of Cheryl Lalonde at 23 John St. Everyone is invited to drop in. Personals LeeAnne and Jamie Regier of Zu- rich have a new baby girl born on November 2. Birthday wishes this week go to Vic Hartman, Coby VanDeBoomen and son Tony, and to Heidi Klopp and Cindy Gelinas. Mozart and Marie Gelinas spent a few days last week near Ottawa vis- iting their daughter and attended the confirmation of their grandson. Seniors Dining Submitted by Gerrie Fleishauer Fifty senior diners • met last Wednesday at the community cen- tre, including some special guests from Grand Bend and Tavistock. Entertainment was provided by Al- fred and Verna Ropp, Morgan and Mae Baer of Tavistock. Winners of progressive euchre Were Stewart Thiel, Leila Becker, and Ina Neeb. Sinn ts Junes -Advocate, November 10,1993 Page 19 SAINTSBURY - St. Patrick's celebrated the Holy Communion Service at 9:45 a.m. Sunday No- vember 7. Rev. Emery's childrens focus was about wars and Remem- brance Day and we too are to hold high the torch of justice for all, so that peace can come to all the earth. Sunday November 14, 24th after Pentecost (Year A) St. Pat - ricks will celebrate Holy Com- munion Service at 11 a.m. Scrip- ture readings to be Zephaniah 1:7, 12-18, 1 Thessalonians 5:1-11, Re- sponsive reading Psalm 76. The Holy Gospel Matthew 25:14-30.1 St. Patricks ACW meeting date is changed to Tuesday November 16 at 7:30 p.m. at the home of Ha- zel Eaton with Mary Davis and Heather MacGillivray as program leaders. Sincere sympathy is extended to Rose and Arnold Cunningham and family with the death of Rose's mother this past week from your friends at St. Patricks. Margaret Carroll, Suzanne Davis and Hazel Davis from St. Patticks attended St. Paul's bazaar on Satur- day. Suzanne Davis was guest Sun- day at the SOth Wedding Anniver- sary party for Uncle and Aunt Te- resa and John Glavin held at the home of their son and daughter-in- law Ken and Mary Glavin. Marylou Rumleski is spending a few days with parents Bob and Alexis Tindall. HENSALL - Residents at Queensway have been singing their heart out this week! On Monday afternoon, the women from the Bethel Reformed Church in Exeter helped with bingo, and then entertained with song. Joyce Pepper played the piano for some favourite tunes. Shirley Luther from the Salvation Army, was the special leader for church worship. She had people singing old familiar songs from Sunday School days. This brought back a lot of fond memories and a smile to eve- ryone's face. On Wednesday, a few people gathered together in the sunroom for a so- cial hour of tea and trivia. On Thursday many residents participated in games aftemoon; some played euchre, while others tried their skills at crokinole or checkers. Er- vin Greb and Laurence Falconer are still battling it out for first place in the checkers championships. The week was complete after an enjoyable Saturday afternoon movie matinee. The feature movie for this week was entitled "Fried Green Toma- toes." Upcoming events: November 11 - Remembrance Day Service; November 12 - Men's Cof- fee Hour; November 14 - bingo and Hymn Sing. Christmas Bazaar in Zurich ZURICH - Last Monday after- noon, prior to the five hour "black out," the residents of Blue Water Rest Home enjoyed the movie "Fried Green -Tomatoes" with Jessi- ca Tandy playing the leading role. Of course the generator kicked in to keep the residents with basic light- ing; however the kitchen staff had to pull out their rubber gloves and attacked the stack of dishes by hand. Automation is such a lovely thing when you have hydro! Last Tuesday evening the Home Auxiliary entertained the residents for their monthly meeting. Martha Ducharme, chairperson introduced her quartet guests - Alfred and Ver- na Ropp of Tavistock and Morgan and Mae Baer of New Hamburg who furnished delightful music. Al- fred also played harmonica and keyboard solos. Viola Ramer and Ina Neeb read poems and a lunch of breads and cheese was served by Neeb, Ramer and Gladys Ginge- rich. Bill Burr helped arrange the chairs for the evening. 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