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Times Advocate, 1997-10-01, Page 13Times -Advocate, October 1, 1997 COMMUNITY__ Page 13 Alzheimer awareness. Exeter. Villa resident Marjorie Adams, registered nurse Arlene Berend sen, Huron MPP Helen Johns and resident Anna Wilson get acquainted at the Alzheimer So ciety's Coffee Break at the Villa last week. The awareness -building coffee breaks were held throughout Huron County last week. Fifteen of 48 residents at the nursing home and 80,000 to 100,000 Ontarians have Alzheimer disease and related dementia, with that num- ber expected to increase by 50 per cent over the next 10 years as the population continues to age. Johns said she's glad to take up the cause. "This is my pet charity," she said. The Villa offers the Thursday Day Away program for those who care for Alzheimer sufferers. For more information on the program, call 235-1581; for more information on Alzheimer dis- ease, phone the Huron Alzheimer Society at (519) 482-1482. Hockey school organized for Zurich skaters By Carmel Sweeney • Zurich correspondent ZURICH - The annual Huron Country Farm Hiker Tour will he held on October 5 from 12 noon to 5 p.m. beginning at the Ausahle- Bayfield Conservation Authority at Morrison Dam, cast of Exeter. • Admission is a non-perishable food item for the food hank. Afterwards, tickets will he on sale for country I,rarvest supper at the Rec Centre in Exeter. For advance tickets phone Doris Weigand, 235- 0814. If you want more information, - phone Heather Klopp at 236-4291. Blue Water Rest Home adminis- trator Joe Risi and wife Martha, head nurse Barh Sheppard and hus- band Doug, and Stewart Steckle, chairman of the Board of Directors, attended the annual OAHNSS meeting and Cynvealion in Toronto on September 22-23. The theme was 'Key to the Future'. Members of the Auxiliary who attended were Dontia Klopp, Marlene- Gingerich, . Gladys Gingerich and Carmel Sweeney. They todk part in the 35th provin- cial Auxiliary anniversary. The Zurich and Arca Figure Skating Club put on a fashion show on Thursday evening with a good attendance. Several door prizes were won the the winner of the 50/50 draw was Mrs. Mell Douglas of Grand Bend, who won $73.50. The community centre was deco- rated for the theme "Fall into Fashion '97".. The next Ladies Auxiliary meet- ing will he held October 7 at 7 p.m. A reminder that dues are being col- lected. The ':Right to Lite"' will he hold- ing their annual Life Chain demon- stration in Stratford on October 5 from 2 to 3 p.m. along Ontario and Huron Streets to protest against abortion. A bus trip is being planned,for a ,pilgrimage to the shrine of Our Lady of Fatima in Youngstown, N.Y. on October 13, Thanksgiving Day. The bus leaves Stratford at 8:30 a..m. and cost $20 per scat. if you are interested in going, phone Elisabeth at 272-7233 soon. Hockey school is being held for children this week at the Zurich arena. The Women's Institute will he having their next meeting on October 6 at 7:30 p.rn. at the Hay Township Hall. Everyone is wel- come. The Huron District Fall Rally will he held at -9:30 a.m. in Crediton on October 5. For more information phone Ina Nceb at 236-4752. • A euchre party held at the Town Hall sponsored by the Golden Agers was a big success with nine tables playing cards. Winners were: Pink card - Louise Hayter and Josie Denomme; White card - Mozart Gelinas Sr. and Orlen Schwartzentruber; Lone hand - Louis Farwell. Door prizes were won by Evelyn McBcath, Orlan and Mozart. The next progressive euchre party will be held on October 27 at 7:30 p.m. The cost will he $2 which includes lunch. Zurich Minor Athletic Association is selling cash calen- dars for $20;Draws are corning up for the month of November, December, January and February. Phone.fran Bs:dard,_236-7716 or_ DebRegicr, 236-7765 or buy them at Schilhe's Pro Hardware. John Paul and Barh Rau, Mozart and Marie 'Gelinas Sr., Zurich and Rene and Alice Brochu, Clinton were among those who attended the K. of C. 4th degree Convention held recently. in September 19-21 at the Holiday Inn at Point Edward in -Sarnia:• The last Chamber dinner meeting was held at the Dominion Tavern with 15 present from various busi- nesses in the Zurich area. The two exchange students staying at the home of Lou and Delores Schilhc were special guests. The next meeting will be held on October 21 at 7 p.m. at Erb's Country Kitchen. Personals Greg and Susanne McCarthy (nee Smith) were married at Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church on September 27 at I p.m. with a din- ner and reception held in Zurich. The groom is the son of Carol and Ed Prang, Zurich. The couple will he living in Dashwood. Josh and Christie Masse (nee Bedard) were ' married on September 27 at Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Church at 3 p.in. with a dinner and reception held in Exeter. The groom is the son of Jim and Lucia Masse, RR 2 Zurich and the bride is the daughter of Aubrey and Wendy Bedard of Exeter. A farewell party was held for Doris Schoch on Thursday at the home of Helen Geiger with several friends attending. Schoch will he moving to Windsor on Friday. Melissa Francis of Orleans, Ottawa, spent the past week with her parents Mozart and Marie Gelinas Sr. and relatives while hosting a Weekender clothing party. She also visited with daugh- ter Kristian, who is a student at the University in London. Husband Neil and son Aaron spent a few days and all returned home on Sunday. Jeanne Bedard, Windsor, and her sister Marie Noury from 'Leamington, spent a few days this week visiting at the home of daugh- ter and niece, Carmel and Jerome Sweeney. On Sunday evening, a family get-together was held for Jeanne Bedard whose birthday is September 21 and for Beth Sweeney whose birthday is September 27. 'Mark Noury also visited with a friend Blanche Ducharmc, and Jeanne Bedard vis- ited with Bedard relatives. Sympathy goes to the family and relatives of the late Anne Willert of Blue Water Rcat Home who passed away September 23. Nell and Gladys Gingerich recently spent two weeks visiting with their daughter Mary -Ellen and Neil Skinner in SherWood Park, Alberta. Their granddaughter 'Leah had been here for a two-week vaca- - tion and returned -home -with -them: ---- A surprise 50th birthday 'party was held for Wayne Keller on September 20 with friends and rcla- - fives attending. Happy birthday wishes go to Rick Masse on September 27; to Jeff Rothenberg on September 24; to his son Jacob on October 1; to Earl Dcichert on September 28;.and' to Rick Masse on September 27. Dennis and Sheila Jeffrey (nee Denomme) has moved into the for- mer home of Ken and Jean Gingerich on Edward St. The Gingcrich's have now taken up res- idence in the Mcidingcr Apartments on Frederick St. Roy and Pauline Ducharmc from Camlachie, along with their daugh- ter Deanne from B.C..were Sunday dinner guests with Blanche Ducharmc, RR 2 Zurich. Have a news tip? Call the Times -Advocate 235-1331 Memorabilia needed for church anniversary By Mary Peterson Centralia correspondent CENTRALIA - On October 2, Zion West and Centralia U.C.W. will hold their meetings at 8 p.m. All women of the church are wel- come. Zion women are to ask a friend to their meeting. World Wide Communion will be celebrated on October 5 at Centralia and Zion West United churches. On October 12 the Sacrament of Baptism will be cele- brated. Centralia United Church will cel- ebrate its 75th anniversary on October 19 at 2 p.m. Guest speaker will be Dr. James Guest. Guest musicians will include the Brandon and Brittain families, the Skinner. family, the Children's Choir and the Centralia Choir. A luncheon will follow the service in the church hall and everyone is invited. Anyone with memorabilia to dis- play, such as scrapbooks, photos, etc., please contact Sam Skinner, Clerk of the Session. Contact Donna Smith if you'd like to place flowers in the church for the 75th anniversary service. Choir members are needed for this service. If you like to sing, come to the church on Thursday evenings at 7 p.m: Euchre results At the euchre games in Crediton recently, Eileen Pullman and Mary. Scott were High Hand winners. Mary McCann and Ruby Beaver were Lone Hand winners. Low Hand winners were Doreen Lightfoot and George Adams, Worrell's Guest House CMHA Step Forward put on a very informative discussion on assertiveness at Caven Presbyterian Kippen WI discuss falls in the ,home KIPPEN - Kippen East W.I. held their September meeting at the home of Rena Caldwell with Phyllis Parsons as co -hostess. The roll call was answered by 11 members with a "Home Safety Tip". Grace Drummond introduced the guest speaker Connie Kuc who spoke on "Falls" in the home. One in three people over age 65 experiences a fall and women are twice as likely to fall as men. Did you know that 70 per cent of falls happen in the home, mainly the bathroom? Eight o'clock in the evening seems to be the most common time to fall. Put, away the scatter mats, make sure the bathtub has some type of hand hold and non slip material in the bottom. Keep the stairways clear of clut- ter and have handrails where needed for going up and downstairs. Dorothy Bell reported for the Sunshine. Grace Drummond will attend,the Conv,ention October, 23. Don't forget to get your recipes ready for the Cookbook to be published'for the Plow- ing Match. Country Rally at Crediton on October 6. Grace Drummond had her usual jokes and Helen MacLean had the Smile. • Grace Eyre had a,reading "Miss Autumn" and also an article about a lady that recycles plastic grocery bags and bread wrappers. She crochets them into centerpieces or mats. Phyllis Parsons had, a"Pork" contest and: Ruby remarks. Church recently which residents of Pauline Worrell's Guest House attended. The Club Huron, Doug Riehl and staff have been taking some of the residents on fishing trips on Lake Huron on a chartered boat. Jeff Westacott celebrated his 23rd birthday Friday with cake and ice cream. His mother took him out for supper. Rolland Rancourt cele- brated his birthday on Sunday. Several residents attended a Zion West anniversary service on Sunday. Ken Roth was surprised Sunday afternoon when his brother and his wife from Wellesley arrived with his sister and brother-in-law, whu are in their late eighties. They drove from Virginia, U.S.A. for the visit. Harry Dougherty Accounting Service Business Income Tax Preparation • Financial • Personal Statements • Farm • Payroll • Business. • Bookkeeping 85 Riverside Dr., Exeter Office 519-235-2156 r ShaCCB In TriAner-.gave courtesy -- Women's Ministries meet in Monkton for dinner EXEtER - The Women's Ministries of the Exeter Pentecostal , Tabernacle assembled for dinner in a restaurant in Monkton, September 25at2p.m. The group went to Phyllis Rennick's home following the din- ner to conduct their meeting.Jenny Kipfer presided over the meeting and led in a hymn accompanied by Marion Triebner on the organ. Shirley Prouty led in prayer. " The roll call was answered by the eight members present with a Bible verse on 'season'. Minutes of the last meeting were given by Prouty and Helen Kendrick gave the trea- surer's report. There wore seven letters read and Phyllis Rennick read an article enti- tled 'Simon Senior Says.' 11 was decided to send money to the group's Home Missionary, for her birthday; to a Brazil orphanage; an Argentina orphanage;, the India Question: Why prearrange a funeral? - Answer: Some people believe that planning for a funeral now will save others that responsibility later. They are providing guidelines for their survivors or alternately making arrangements for someone in their care. For many, the comfort of making decisions without the pressure of immediacy is enough motivation. HOPPER HOCKEY I 11 N I I: AI II () Ai 1 Bill Haskett Dan Houle • 370WIniam Street,in (519) 235-1220 Ontario volottStreet Parkin je die an 06 Yes! i would like a free copy of the brochure "The Time to Plan" Name Address Town Telephone costar Lose Boy's Home; and a feeding pro- gram in Mozambique. - , Phyllis Rennick gave the mes- sage of the afternoon and provided the lunch. PRESENTS .-.---- - "Murder Is Not A Pretty Picture MURDER MYSTERY , DINNER October 18, 1997 Limited Space • Reserve Early Professional actors. Call for information 228-9969 Centralia e-mail: the-shall-b-in.bb@s m • atico.ca NOMINATIONS HURON PERTH COUNTY ROMAN CATHOLIC SEPARATE SCHOOL BOARD MEMBER FOR Town of Exeter, and Villages of Bayfield, Hensall, Zurich and Townships of Goderlch, Hay, Stephen, Stanley and Tuckersmith Nominations for the above office must be made in person or by agent at the Township of Stephen Municipal Office in Crediton on or before Nomination Day, Friday, October 10, 1997. Nomination forms are available at the Stephen Township Office and must be signed by the candidate and ;nclude a $100. filing fee. Eligible nominations will be certified by the Clerk of Stephen Township. Nominations may be withdrawn up until 5:00 p.m., Tuesday, October 14, 1997. At that time, -if only one nomination has been certified, that candidate will be declared elected. If there are no certified candidates, nominations will reopen for one day only on Wednesday, October 15, 1997 between 9:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. Elections will be held if more than one candidate is certified. ADVANCE VOTE:•Saturday, November 1, 1997 between 10 a.m. and 6 p.m. VOTING DAY: Monday, November 10, 1997 between 10:00 a.m. and 8 p.m. FRENCH LANGUAGE NOMINATIONS FOR One (1) Member of the French -Language Public District School Board No. 58 is required to represent the electoral zone of Kent, Lambton and Huron Counties. For Nomination information, please contact your local municipal office or Brian W. Knott, City Clerk, City of Chatham, Telephone 519- 352-4500. One (1) Member representing the Counties of Lambton, Huron and Bruce on the French Language Separate District School Board No. 63. Nomination papers are to be filed with the clerk of the City of Sarnia, 255 N. Christina Street, Sarnia, Telephone 519-332-0330. Larry Brown, Clerk, Township of Stephen tole Let the Sun Shine In? For 10-50% less HONEYCOMB SHADES Silhouette Window Shadings. Beautiful by Sheer Design. In Silhouette window shadings, Hunter Douglas has created sheer beauty. With soft, silky fabric vanes that float behveen two shear facings, In full palette of designer colors to complement any decor. Beyond shades. Beyond blinds. 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