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Times Advocate, 1996-09-25, Page 14Page 14 Tines -Advocate, September 25,1996 A wet run for cancer research The Teny Fox Run in Zurich raised $1300 de- spite the weather. By Carmel Swaney Zurich correspondent ZURICH - In spite of heavy rain on Sunday, the Terry Fox Run in Zu- rich did well. Thirty people were out with their umbrellas and a total of $1300 was raised for cancer research. Captain Wendy Rowan organized the annual event. Hay Days '96 There are three remaining events planned as part of the Hay Days '96 celebrations. A family Hallowe'en skating party on October 26, 8 p.m. at the Zurich Arena is being sponsored by the Zurich Village Council. This is an excellent opportunity to wear a period costume or dress for Hallowe'en. Prizes will be awarded. There will be free admission with a nonperishable food item for Blessings Unlimited. A family games night is planned for November 15 at the Dashwood Community Centre. An outdoor Christmas decoration contest is being planned. Details will be printed as they are available. Fall hike There will be a fall color nature walk at the Bannockburn Wildlife Con- servation Area on Sunday, October 6 from 2 to 4 p.m. Photos needed The Zurich and District Chamber of Commerce is looking for photos with negatives and/or slides of the Zurich Bean Festival that might be used to promote Zurich and the Bean Festival. Contact Joan Karstens at 236- 7137. Canvass Members of the Knights of Columbus will be canvassing in the village of Zurich this week for the Arthritis Society. Foot care clinic The next foot care clinic will be held at the Maple Woods Apartments on October 7 from 9 a.m. to noon. Ladies Auxiliary The Ladies Auxiliary will be having their next meeting at the Blue Wa- ter Rest Home on October 1 at 7 p.m. Dues of $2.00 are to be collected. Bowling All senior citizens over the age of 55 years old are welcome to come out and bowl at the Town & Country Lanes in Zurich every Thursday after- noon beginning at 2 p.m. Line dancing Anyone interested in line dancing can join the group every Wednesday morning at 10:30 a.m. at the Community Centre. Brownies and Sparks If any girls aged seven or eight, missed signing up for Brownies, or for Sparks, aged five or six, they can still do so by phoning 236-7631 or 236- 4712 as soon as possible. Winner Larry Kipper of Zurich was recently the lucky winner of a prize from the new Exeter Co-op Do -it Centre, worth $3,000. Personals Sisters Therese Start (Toots) and Bern Denomnie of the Rau Manor Apartments enjoyed the weekend in Windsor visiting with family mem- bers. The annual Right for Life human chain of people will be held in Strat- ford on October 6 from 2:30 to 3:30 (rain or shine) downtown on Huron and Ontario Streets. Signs will be handed out to hold when you get there. Kevin and Kelly Gingerich (nee Talbot) were married at the United Church in Exeter on September 21 with a dinner and reception held at Oakwood Inn, Grand Bend. Kevin is the son of Jim and Ruth Gingerich, RR #2 Zurich. Bernadette Masse and Jeff Lockhart -were married on September 21 at St. Peter's Church, St. Joseph, with a dinner and reception held at Hessen- land Country Inn. The bride is the daughter of Louis and Catherine Masse, Zurich. Randy Regier and Angela Reid were married in Clinton on September 21 with a dinner and reception in Hensall. The groom is the son of Pat and Evelyn Regier, RR #3 Zurich. Happy birthday wishes go to the oldest resident in town, Margaret Hess, who was 95 years old on September 24. She is a very active person who lives in her own house. She enjoys people stopping to talk to her when she is sitting outside on nice days. John and Bridget Groot returned home recently after spending a three- week holiday in Holland, visiting with their relatives, her 9l -year-old mother, and their daughter Jeannie and family. - Happy birthday wishes go to Beth Sweeney of Toronto on September 27; Earl Flaxbard, who is 80 years old, on September 28; Dorothy Breakey and Earl Deichert on September 28; Jordon Skinner on September 16 and Nick Littlechild on September 15. Happy anniversary wishes go to Mozart and Julie Gelinas Jr. on Septem- ber 29. Congratulations to Donna and Bob Finch (nee Turkheim) on the arrival of their third daughter, Sarah Lynn, born September 11. Beginning September 24 the Zurich Cable T.V. channel will be changed to #20. Congratulations to Joanne and Doug Finlay (nee Regier) on the arrival of their first baby, a girl, Alexandra Adella, born September 18. Greta Kerswill from Akron, Ohio spent the weekend with her sister An- nie Finkbeiner, while daughter Myrna and Dave Roberts stayed with Herb and Donna Klopp. They all helped another sister, Gertrude Sitter, cele- brate her 89th birthday on Saturday in Thedford at the home of a son George Sitter, along with family members and Emma Schilbe from Zu- rich. Anneka Zehr, Zurich, who is six year old, took part in the horse show on Saturday at the Exeter Fair and came home with first and second place rib- bons for two events. Esther Steckle of Cleveland, Ohio spent the weekend with her mother Seleda Steckle at the Blue Water Rest Home Apartments and while there she and family members attended the Shantz family reunion in Kitchener on Saturday. 4H members learn photography tips By Muriel Lewis Granton correspondent Several from the Granton area at- tended the history meeting for the Biddulph Township book on Wednesday evening, September 18 at the municipal office in Lucan. A large crowd attended the Van Lieshout sale in Granton on Tues- day night, September 17. Many from Granton and area en- joyed the Fish Fry sponsored by the Masons at their hall on Sunday evening, September 22. Granton W.I. members were guests with Clandeboye Women's Institute on Wednesday, September 18 at St. James Parish Hall, Clande- boye. Special speaker was Jackie Wells, director of the H.O.M.M.E. program. Becky Kindree took charge of the luncheon and euchre at the Lions hall in the park on Friday, Septem- ber 20. Prizes for high score went to Elizabeth Fuhrer and for lone hands to Muriel Lewis and every- one received consolation prizes. McNaughton Tours of Ilderton hosted a social evening for the Yu- kon -Alaska bus trip group held at the Bethel Church on September 20. At the Granton United Church on Sunday, September 22, Pastor Nor- malie Voakes entitled her sermon "Fair Enough" based on the lessons from Exodus 16, Philippians 1 and Matthew 20. The United Church Ball Challenge at the park has been n-scheduled.for.Saturday, Septem- tier 28 at 3 p.m., having been rained out on the previous date. At St. Pauls Anglican Church in Kirkton on Sunday, September 22, the Rev. Glenda Meakin's message was about God's generosity and that His loving kindness is equal for everyone. The lessons were read by Robert Parkinson, Mary Blackler and the minister. Olive Hodgins was the hostess for the Granton Women's Institute meeting on September 17 which started with a dessert tea. The program topic was Cultural Activities and the motto was "Don't meet trouble half way, it is quite capable of making the entire journey." Elsie Dann gave a short synopsis of two special books "The Celestine Prophecy" and "The Tenth insight" which she had read recently, both by James Redfield. She opened the program with a reading "The Land of Magic" read a story "The Fair Lady" and closed with a poem"God Bless You." Muriel Lewis gave a reading • "September" and chaired the meet- ing when the roll call was an- swered by naming a good in life that is free. Business included dis- cussion about the London Area Convention and the Farmhiker's Tolson October*. ablfatlo'tts wet‘ made to the Granton Cemetery and the 4-H Club and the correspon- dence included other upcoming ac- tivities. On Wedncsday, September 18, the Granton #1 4-H Club began the project 'Exploring Photography' at the Mcllhargey home. The meeting was opened with the 4-H pledge and the leaders are Margaret Bryan and Jean Mcllhargey. Ten mem- bers are participating and after in- troductions, Cheryl Harrigan was elected president, Charlotte Mcll- hargey vice president and the sec- retary will rotate among the other members. The roll call was an- swered by what picture would you take if you only had one choice. Angela. 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