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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
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"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
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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. Mcllhargey then demon-
strated with various cameras, how
to load, unload, focus, etc. She also
answered many questions about
amateur photography. Further dis-
cussion included projects and field
trips. Arrangements were also
made for the next meeting and a
special thank you was offered to
leader Jean Mcllhargey and daugh-
ters for their hospitality.
Charlotte Mcllhargey was the
secretary and reporter.
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