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February 2015 EMBRO
NA MEETING
Issue 155
COIN CLUB
A fellowship of Narcotics Anonymous meets Friday nights at 7pm at St
Pauls Church, Thames Street, Ingersoll.
Ingersoll Coin Club meets every 3rd Monday at 7:30pm at Ingersoll
Services for Seniors. Features a brief talk on coins & coin auction.
WORLD DAY OF PRAYER
THAMESFORD LIBRARY
Friday, March 6, Celebrate the World Day of Prayer at Knox
Presbyterian Church, Harrington at 1:30pm.
KIWANIS CLUB, INGERSOLL
Kiwanis is a global organization of volunteers dedicated to changing
the world, one child and one community at a time. We meet on the 1st,
2nd and 4th Thursday of the month Sept-June at the Ingersoll Seniors
Centre. We have over 30 active members. Check us out on Facebook,
kiwanisingersoll.ca or call: Gary VanKooten 519-485-4310.
OXFORD COUNTY MS WALK
Luncheon & Progressive Euchre Tournament, hosted by: Team
Zvonkin as a fundraiser for the MS Walk held in May 2015. Sun Feb
15 at St. John's Anglican Church Hall, Thamesford. Luncheon starts
at noon & cards to follow. Cost: $15 per person in advance or $20 at
the door (advance registration preferred). Call Cheryl at 519-2853804. Prizes to be won and some fun to be had! Look for the Team
Zvonkin Fundraising Easter Bake Sale on April 4.
RECYCLE DAY ~ Don’t send it to the dump!
Plan to get rid of your unwanted clutter as part of this year’s spring
clean up. On Sat, April 11, 8am-3pm at the Thamesford Arena, give
the Thamesford Lions Club your waste electronics, metal & vehicle
batteries and we will divert them in an environmentally friendly manner... let’s keep the “JUNK” away from landfill! Proceeds from this
waste recycling day will support local community activities. Prearranged pick up services for smaller items will be available. Student
volunteer hours will be available. Watch for more info next month in
your Village Voice.
THAMESFORD MINOR BASEBALL
2015 registration for girls & boys, T-ball to Junior.
Sat Feb 7, 10am-2pm
Sat Feb 21, 10am-2pm
Wed Mar 4, 7pm-9pm.
In the lobby at Thamesford Arena. Every player registered by March
4, 9pm will have their name in a draw to win FREE REGISTRATION
FOR THE SEASON! EQUIPMENT EXCHANGE Do you have a bunch
of too-small shoes & ball gloves? Donate and/or exchange them!
Bring them to registration and we will make them available to other
TMBA players. Drop off your old stuff and pick up something that fits!
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Join us as we celebrate Valentine's Day
with stories, songs & a craft at our "Hugs &
Kisses" family story time Thurs Feb 12,
6:30pm. Please register in advance by calling 519-285-3219 or emailing [email protected]. Attention Thamesford teens
(ages 12+) why not ride out this Hallmark
holiday at our Anti-Valentine's Day Party
where you can seek refuge from all the
mushiness and "un-celebrate" Valentine's
Day with activities, snacks & more. This is
a drop in program Fri Feb 13, 6-7pm no
registration is required. Our monthly
Saturday story time will continue Feb 7,
10:30-11:00am. Still trying to figure out that eReader you got for
Christmas? Check out our eReader guides under the Quick Links tab
on our homepage (www.ocl.net). And don't forget Oxford County
Library patrons can download eBooks free of charge, contact the
library for more information. We would like to put together a collection
of games & puzzles that can be enjoyed at the library. If you have new
or lightly used board games, Lego or puzzles taking up space in your
closet consider donating them to the library. Not sure what is happening at the library check out our program calendar for up to date information (www.ocl.net/Branches-hours/Thamesford). We look forward
to seeing you in February.
HILLCREST LEGION BRANCH 119
1st Sunday of every month Roast Beef Supper 4-5:30pm $12
Mon 7pm Ladies Darts
Tues 7pm Euchre
Wed 1pm Pot Luck Euchre Wed 7pm Mixed Darts
Thurs 7pm Mens Darts
Fri 7:30pm Bingo
Sat Cribbage Pot Luck. 211 Thames St N, Ingersoll, 519-485-2580.
KEY CLUB
SPAGHETTI DINNER
The Kiwanis Key Club of the
Ingersoll
District
Collegiate
Institute will be hosting a Spaghetti
Dinner at Trinity United Church in
Ingersoll on Thurs, Feb 19. The
cost will be $10 for adults and $5
for children.
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Or call if you have any questions: 519-475-4471
CAMP TANNER DINNER AUCTION
The Camp Tanner Inc. Dinner auction will be held Sat, Feb 7, at the
Embro West Zorra Community Centre. Viewing is at 5:30pm, dinner
at 6:30pm. The meal is provided by Janice’s Fine Country Catering.
Tickets are $18 and are available from Sandra 519-475-4833 or
Sheila 519-349-2768. There is a silent & live auction including theatre
tickets, sports tickets, restaurant vouchers and many other items.
THAMESFORD FRIENDSHIP CLUB
Friendship Club will meet at Westminster Hall Feb 24, at 12:30pm.
Come & join us for a delicious potluck lunch, fellowship and a trip to
New Zealand through the eyes of Jonathon Glendon. Jonathon spent
a year there learning & experiencing this part of our world. All are welcome.
INGERSOLL HORTICULTURE SOCIETY
KIWANIS TRIVIA NIGHT
The Kiwanis Club of Ingersoll will be holding their February Trivia
Night on Feb 28, at the UNIFOR Hall. Any one interesting in entering
a team of 8 contestants please contact [email protected] or
519-485-4310.
THORNDALE PANCAKE SUPPER
St. George's Anglican Church, Thorndale is hosting their annual Ham and Pancake supper, Tues,
Feb 17, 4:30-7pm. Adults $12, children under 12
$6, preschool free. Tickets at the door & take-out
available. Everyone is welcome.
THE EAGLE HAS LANDED!
Multiple sightings of a pair of bald eagles perched high in trees along
the Beachville Road near the Quarry Lake have nature lovers all excited. Not only are eagles majestic birds, but their presence speaks to
the vitality of the ecosystem in and around the Quarry Lake itself.
Eagles are at the top of the food chain, which makes them an indicator of the health of other species, even if they contribute to the death
of some species: fish, ducks & other birds. According to baldeagleinfo.com, Bald Eagles can consume about a pound of fish in a minute.
Table manners are not their speciality. Actually, they are not picky
eaters either: they will also eat carrion – road kill, even deer they find
dead. Eagle watching & ice fishing are popular tourist activities in
British Columbia, according to the Star on Jan 17. Caution should be
exercised, especially after the recent thaw, for anyone thinking of ice
fishing. Some would even argue that by doing so you are competing
with the Bald Eagles for their food. Whatever the case, it will be exciting for residents of Oxford County to observe & photograph these top
predators and perhaps to invite friends and family from other places
to come see them too. Add Eagles to Oxford’s tourist attractions.
Ingersoll & District Horticultural Society meets Tues Feb
24, 7:30pm. We will have Connie Dam from William
Dam Seeds speaking. Her topic will be Seeds for 2015.
We meet at St. James Anglican Church Hall, 180
Oxford St. Ingersoll. Come on out for a great meeting, a
few laughs & bring a friend. All are welcome.
See you there.
Carson’s Services & Steel Repairs
Welding & Fabrication
Aluminum - Stainless Steel - Steel
PORTABLE WELDING
Bob Carson
519-475-4802
Cell: 519-532-0279
RR#2, Embro, ON. N0J 1J0 RD. 84, 844126
CHRIS’ CUSTOM
MANURE SPREADING
ROCK THE FUND BONSPIEL 2015
Sat, Feb 7, at the Woodstock Curling Club. Join us for this fun-filled
curling bonspiel with proceeds to our Endowment Fund providing
scholarships & summer camp experiences! $240 team ($60 each
player) for 4 - 4 end games. A charitable tax receipt will be issued for
a portion of your entry fee. Teams may be men, women, or mixed and
all must be 16+. Lunch and snacks included. Full details at
www.casoxford.on.ca.
CALL Chris Barnett
Home: (519) 475-4319 Cell: (519) 808-3877
RR#3 Lakeside, Ontario • N0M 2G0
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HAPPY 100th ANNIVERSARY 4-H ONTARIO!
Just West of
Thamesford on
Purple Hill Rd.
PURPLE HILL COUNTRY MUSIC HALL
Patsy Cline &
Loretta Lynn Show
Saturday
February 14th
A Show for You & Your
Sweetie!
www.purplehillcountyhall.com Call Anna Now! 519-461-0538
PURPLE HILL: ONLY IN CANADA OPRY SHOW!
The Purple Hill Opry was named by Larry Delaney, the owner & publisher of the “Country Music News”, an Ottawa based national country
music newspaper. “The Purple Hill Country Music Hall was founded in
this the Taylor Auction Centre. It is in this setting that country music
memories continue to be born. Hall of Famer & Juno Award winner,
fiddler John P. Allen says he loves playing at the Purple Hill Opry
House. It has become a performing destination for entertainers and
the Purple Hill Country Show Band always has the dedicated desire
to produce that “Special Show!” That is what makes the Boys of
Purple Hill one of Ontario’s premier show bands.” Taylor Auction
Centre, built in 1992, has seen several re-incarnations from household & cattle auctions to weddings & country music shows. The last
cow sale was held in 2010, at that time weddings were competing for
calendar space with the cattle sales. However, the weddings and
country shows have since pushed out the auctions of cows. The
Taylor Auction Centre is now home to many country Opry Shows.
Always the 1st Sunday of every month, Showtime 2pm. Great
Canadian talent and Anna’s famous roast beef dinners. From Country
Music Hall of Famers &
Juno Award winners to
Canadian Recording Artists
– you can see them all at
Purple Hill’s Country Music
Hall’s and Opry House. The
Kick-off show for 2015 is
Sunday, February 1st,
Showtime 2pm. See hometown, Canadian Recording
Artists Caroline Danowski
Burchill and Donnie Bentum
with singing Auctioneer
Heath Taylor will join MC George Taylor as they welcome 3 X
Canadian Step Dancing Champion Tiffany Fewster, popular
Recording Artist Eric Shain, “Fabulous Wayne Mack”, and 1st Nations
Hector Sturgeon from Chippewa on the Thames. Valentine’s Day
Special Saturday, February 14, 8pm. See Amberley Beatty starring in
The Patsy Cline & Loretta Lynn Show! Spend an intimate evening at
Purple Hill Opry with your sweetheart! Wine & beer will be available
for you and your Valentine. You Are In For A Real Treat! Enjoy dessert
with Amberley and her full band “The Riding High Band” with Fred
Lewis, Paul Newell, Bill Lewis, Dale Rivard and Kylie Joe Masson –
as Patsy Cline’s “Sweet Dreams and Loretta Lynn’s “Honky Tonk
Boys”. You’re Invited – It’s a one of a kind tribute show at the Opry!
Country Music Memories are Being Made Today! Phone Anna Now
519-461-0538
ONLY $25 /
person. Adopt the Purple Hill
Opry as Your Country Music
Home!
PURPLE HILL COUNTRY MUSIC HALL
4-H has been growing skills in community
members since 1915. Join us in celebrating at
events & opportunities all year long. The
Oxford County 4-H Association held its Annual
General Meeting Jan 30 at the Embro & Zorra
Community Centre. By the time you read this,
interested members & leaders will have participated in an organizing meeting for a
Community Project in celebration of the 100th
Anniversary, but you can still join us.
Brooksdale, Embro II and Thamesford 4-H Clubs are spearheading a
joint project which will offer a variety of ways to promote, support and
celebrate 4-H now. We plan to meet once per month, formally, but
there will be other participation opportunities, such as parades, building or crafting sessions. Setting our sights on Embro Fair, September
18-20, as our potential end date, we’ll see just what a group of fun-loving people can accomplish! For more information, please contact us
through Oxford 4-H.
THORNDALE SENIORS
Feb 2 Thorndale Seniors Meeting, 1:30pm at the Thorndale Library.
For more information on this fun group, call Dorothy 519-461-0990.
Feb 6, 13, 20, 27 – Tai Chi, 11:30am-12:30pm at Thorndale Library.
Feb 27 Shopping Trip to Stratford, enjoy browsing at the “Festival
Marketplace” Shopping Centre. Depart from Dorchester 9am &
Thorndale 9:30am. The mall
offers over 45 stores including: Coles Books, Tan Jay,
Hallmark, Mark’s, Northern
Reflections, Payless Shoes,
Reitmans, Sears, Sport
Chek, Winners etc. The bus
will pick you up at a designated spot at 2:30pm.
Please sign up for this
excursion in advance. For
more info on these programs call 519-268-2025.
HUNTER & FIREARMS SAFETY
Ontario Hunter Education & Canadian Firearms Safety Course
Firearms Course: Feb 17-19, 5:30-10:30pm
Hunter Education: Feb 24-26, 5:30-10:30pm
Location: 160 King Street, Thorndale. Cost: $280 (includes all manuals and testing fees). Everything you need to apply for your
Possession and Acquisition licence and to buy your Hunting Outdoors
Card Apprentice Hunters (12-15yrs) and mentors are welcome to
attend. Contact: Brian Kerr [email protected] 519-521-6703
(phone or text).
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Fax: (519) 271-6320
824 Ontario Street
Stratford, ON
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[email protected]
Exercise and Brain
Health Research Study
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Dr. Robert Petrella and his research team at Western
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conducting a research study looking at how either a
standard exercise program or a standard exercise
program combined with mind-motor exercise,
impacts memory, thinking skills, and other health
outcomes in older adults.
If you are 55 years of age or older and answer
YES to the following question, you may
be eligible to take part in our study:
“Do you feel that your
memory or thinking skills
have gotten worse recently?”
Exercise programs will take place at a community location in
Woodstock. Classes will run for 60 minutes,
3 times/week, for a 6-month period.
There will be no fees associated
with the exercise program.
If you are interested
in hearing more about the study,
please contact our research office at
Parkwood Hospital: 519-685-4292 ext. 42315
INGERSOLL DISTRICT NATURE CLUB
Tues Feb 10, 7pm at Ingersoll Library Programme Room come &
learn about a new approach, being demonstrated in Ingersoll, to manage stormwater using simple solutions to reduce rate & amount of
water running off your property, lessening its impact on storm sewers
& water quality. This is a method using simple designs & landscape
features at lot level to manage runoff. Come hear from Teresa
Hollingsworth of Upper Thames Conservation Authority. For further
info. call Dave 519-842-6508 & check our amazing website
www.ingersollnatureclub.com.
INGERSOLL LEGION KARAOKE
Join us for Ingersoll Legion Karaoke night on Saturday Nights from 81. Come on out & enjoy and evening with your friends and meet new
friends. All welcome, open to the public, free admission, free fun!
Sales & Service of Farm Equipment
R.R. #1
Embro, Ontario N0J 1J0
Phone
519•475•4381
ZORRA HALTS NEW GRAVEL EXTRACTION
ERNIE HARDEMAN, M.P.P.
Oxford
Ontario
Constituency Office:
12 Perry Street
Woodstock, Ontario
N4S 3C2
Tel: 519-537-5222
Fax: 519-537-3577
Toll Free: 800-265-4046
[email protected]
From the air, Zorra Township looks pocked & pitted. It’s a landscape
which escapes view somewhat from the roadside because of the
mounded berms hiding the holes in the ground. Based on concerns
over the negative financial impact of pits & quarries on local budgets,
Zorra Township has moved a moratorium on new and expanded operation. The one-year, interim controlling bylaw also provides time for
Oxford County to review and update its Official Plan. These moves by
the township & county are wise. Some breathing room is necessary
while the Oxford Health Board & Public Health Ontario complete their
study of the health impact of air-borne dust and particulate matter.
Similarly, the Ontario government changed its regulations in 2014
which means that local governments need to review that document
and may need to alter their own rules. Finally, the Aggregate
Resources Act, the provincial law governing the interim use of lands
for pits and quarries (and yes, they are supposed to be only temporary, despite what most people would observe), their rehabilitation and
the effect of the industry on the economy, is also under review.
GREAT CLASSES AT ICAC
Great Classes at the Creative Arts Centre in February! No need to
hibernate for the winter months! There's a wonderful line-up of learning opportunities, for young and old, at ICAC in the coming weeks.
For Kids - 8 and up
Colour Play - using alcohol inks Sat Feb 28, 1pm-3pm
Quilling - creating with coiled paper strips Sat Feb 28, 9am-12 noon
The Art of Giving Thanks - card making Sat Mar 7, 9am-12 noon
For Painters
Mono-prints - Making an Impression Tues Feb 10, 3 weeks
Working with Acrylics - Colour Making Fri Feb 27, 1 day
Beginning Watercolours Sun Mar 8, 6 classes
For Potters
Learn to Pot - Call 519-485-4691 to be put on list for a beginner class
Beginners Hand Building with Clay Wed Mar 4-25, 6:30-9:30pm
For Quilters
Dancing Ribbons (non-traditional paper piecing) Sat Feb 21, 1 day
Twister Quilts Sun Mar 8, 1 day
Tips and Techniques Wed Evenings 7-9pm
Log Cabin Basics Feb 11
Freezer Paper/Needle Turn Applique Feb 18
Drafting Stars Feb 25
Combining Odd Size Blocks Mar 11
Toe-up Sock Knitting - rescheduled - call 519-485-4691 for dates
General Interest Classes
Writing An Artist's Statement Sat Mar 14, 9:30am-12 noon
Ipad Fundamentals Tues Feb 24, 6:30-8:30pm
For details of classes, names of instructors & fees, as well as the complete Winter/Spring Program (Jan-June), please visit our website
www.creativeartscentre.com. Why not also enjoy a February Sunday
afternoon visit to our Exhibition Gallery to view the works created by
the talented members of the Fibre Arts Group? The Centre is now
open on Sundays from 1-4pm (new time). All are welcome!
ZORRA SKATING CLUB UPCOMING EVENTS
The Zorra Skating Club’s 2015 skating carnival, ‘Temperature Rising’
will take place on Sun, Mar 15 with shows at 2pm & 7pm. Watch for
information about the Zorra Skating club’s possible upcoming spring
skating school in April.
1st THAMESFORD / 1st KINTORE SCOUTS
What a busy month January was. First I would like to say a huge
"THANKS" to our Cub Scout leaders & the Cub Scout pack for organizing our All-section camp at Bryson Center in London. The theme
was Knight's of Old, complete with games, crafts & a King's Feast.
Everyone had such a fun time! The Cub Scouts are now busy working on their Tailgate party for Valentine's Day with their Dad/Grandpa's
& they are also working towards earning their World Cubbing & First
Aid Badges. The Beaver Scouts just finished learning all about being
a knight in preparation for the camp. They are now busy working on
getting ready for our annual Valentine's Day Party. The Beaver's are
also excited to be going to Beaver Burr at the Thamesford Scout Hall
on Feb 7 with other Beaver colonies within the Mindaamin area. The
Scouts went to Camp Impessa with the 34th London Scouting troop at
our all-sections camp. They are busy planning a sleepover with the
34th London at the Thamesford Scout
Hall. They are also working on making camping bucket/stools & learning
some new lashing techniques &
knots. You can continue drop off your
pop can donations at the Scout Hall
on
Tuesday
nights
6-8pm,
Wednesday nights 6:30-8pm &
Thursday nights 6:30-8:30pm. Pop
cans can be dropped off in Kintore at
150 John Street at anytime. If you
would like to know more about what
Scouting has to offer you, please feel free to email Jackie at [email protected] or phone 519-283-6159.
WOODSTOCK COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTRE
Monday Mingle every Monday 2-4pm. Drop in to the Centre for assistance with resources, forms, etc. Or come by to mingle, play games,
and craft! Snacks provided each week.
Outreach Support & information. Any Tues, Wed, Thurs 9-11am. We
are here to help you with housing or transportations issues, advocate
for your needs, or find your way through procedures & red tape.
Street Outreach is 12-2pm on Fri throughout downtown Woodstock.
Therapeutic Knitting Group Every Tues 1-3pm. Learn this mindfulness
activity which can help you to decrease stress and pain.
Eating Disorders Support Group 4th Wed 6:30-7:30pm. Support for
those struggling with disordered eating. Drop-in group.
Eating Disorders Family & Friends Group 1st Wed 6:30-7:30pm. For
family members, friends. A drop-in group, no registration required.
Laughter Yoga Feb 11, 18 & 25, 6:30-7:15pm. Laughter Yoga uses
laughing, breathing & stretching to help ease your stress.
I Want to Like Me Feb 3, 10, 17, 24, 10am-12pm. A 4 week woman’s
group that will help you learn to love yourself for what you can do and
not what you look like. Increase your self-esteem & accept that you
are unique woman who takes up precious space - flaws and all.
Challenging Thoughts, Changing Feelings Feb 4, 11, 18, 25, 10am.
How do thoughts, feelings & behaviours interact & influence.
Eating Disorder Forum Feb 5, 7-8:30pm at WCI. Hear personal stories from individuals recovering from eating disorders & ask questions
of our panel of professionals. Free event.
Cooking on a Budget - Feb 5, 12, 19, 26, 10am-12pm. You will enjoy
this hands-on cooking class. Learn to eat well “on the cheap”.
Change Your Brain, Change Your Pain Feb 10, 10am-12pm.
Understand your chronic pain & increase self-care so you can sleep
better and better manage the physical & emotional aspects.
Family Adventures – Tillsonburg Feb 10 & Woodstock Feb 11, 4-5pm.
Calling all children & youth! Every program involves games, crafts &
often a messy kitchen! Adult accompaniment required.
Heart to Heart - Feb 18, 10-11:30am. Living with diabetes, high blood
pressure, high cholesterol can be difficult.
Spice It Up - Feb 24, 10-11:30am. Add flavour without adding salt &
sugar to your foods, all “on the cheap”.
Oxford Addiction Walk-In: Information & Treatment – a safe, supportive confidential place for information about substance use, abuse or
problem gambling. Woodstock: 1st Thurs of month 9-11am & 3rd Wed
of month 5-7pm at 35 Metcalf St., 2nd floor. Tillsonburg: 1st Tues of
month 12:30-2:30pm at Livingston Centre Ingersoll: 2nd Wed 5-7pm
4th Thurs 12:30- 2:30 pm at Nurse Practitioner Led Clinic.
Garden Fresh Box - Anyone can purchase a voucher for a box of
mainly local fresh fruits & vegetables while enjoying the savings of
bulk discounts & supporting local farmers! Now offered in Ingersoll,
Tillsonburg & Woodstock! Vouchers must be purchased by Feb 13 in
the town you want to pick up at. Pick up is Feb 24; a small box for $12
or large for $17. Also purchase online at: www.naturalz.ca. For more
info call: Beth 519-539-7447, Trevor 519-539-1111 ext 215 (WACHC)
or Donna 519-842-4447 (Salvation Army, Tillsonburg). WACHC: 519539-1111, Tillsonburg toll free: 1-877-522-1112, wachc.ca.
ROED ~ UNIQUE VALENTINE’S GIFTS
I know it’s what you’ve all be thinking about, isn’t it? In the midst of a
cold & frosty February, we pause to celebrate the relationships we
have with those we love. You’re probably wondering what Valentine’s
Day has to do with economic development. February 14 is another
one of those days that we can influence our local economy by shopping close by. When we buy in Oxford County, we keep dollars circulating in our community. We support business owners who then go on
to spend money within the community, including paying employees as
well as sponsoring community events & activities. The Rural Oxford
Economic Development Corporation would like to challenge you to
shop locally this Valentine’s. Avoid shopping online or driving to a larger urban centre to find that perfect gift. Whether it’s Tavistock,
Thamesford or somewhere in between, we want you to get creative &
think of the unique & wonderful gift ideas that are produced or sold
locally. Buy close by, shop locally, and see the difference that it can
make in your community.
Community Contacts Embro
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Alzheimer's Society ........................................................421-2466
Canadian Blood Services ........................................888-236-6283
Canadian Cancer Society........................................888-939-3333
Canadian Red Cross ......................................................539-0265
Children’s Aid Society, Oxford County............................539-6176
Crime Stoppers........................................................800-222-TIPS
Embro Fair Board ...........................................................475-4437
Embro West Zorra History Book.....................................475-4443
Embro & Zorra Agricultural Society . . . . . . . . . . . .519-533-3962
Epilepsy Support Centre epilepsysupportcentre.com ...433-4073
Girl Guides - Thamesford ...............................................285-3749
Harrington & Area Community Assoc. . . . . . . . . . .519-475-0060
Horticultural Society - Ingersoll.......................................485-1808
- Thorndale www.gardenontario.org/site.php/tahs......461-1259
Ingersoll Services for Seniors.........................................485-3869
Ontario Early Years Programs.................................800-539-9800
OPP .........................................................................800-265-7191
Oxford County Federation of Agriculture.................519-852-8836
Oxford County Jr. Farmers .............................................469-3281
Oxford District Women’s WI . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .519-475-4502
Thamesford Snowmobile Club .......................................285-5014
Scouts - Thamesford ......................................................283-6159
Village Voice www.jcgraphics.ca ............................800-624-4218
Zorra Caledonian Society ...............................................475-4148
LIBRARY Embro Library ..............................................475-4172
Harrington Library ...........................................................475-6909
Thamesford Library ocl.net/locations/thamesford..........285-3219
SPORTS Baseball - Embro Minor Ball..........................475-4012
Thamesford (Minor)....................................................285-5521
Thamesford Men’s Slo Pitch . . . . . . . . .519-268-2232
thamesfordslopitch.com
Lawn Bowling, Embro ....................................................475-4729
Thamesford ................................................................285-2936
Hockey - Thamesford (Minor).........................................285-3401
Thamesford NBC League . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .519-639-4507
Thamesford Jr Hockey Club . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .285-3107
Zorra Girls Hockey . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .519-852-4509
Embro Minor Hockey . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .519-535-2620
Soccer - Embro (Minor) www.embrosoccer.ca ................475-0460
Thamesford (Minor )...................................................285-5408
Kintore (Minor)............................................................349-2120
Skating - Thamesford Skating Club .......................519-285-5556
- Zorra Skating Club ......................................519-475-4395
ENTERTAINMENT Beachville District Museum.........423-6497
Cuckoos Nest Folk Music cuckoosnest.folk.on.ca ........473-2099
Fanshawe Pioneer Village ..............................................457-1296
Ingersoll Creative Arts Centre.........................................485-4691
Ingersoll Theatre of Performing Arts (ITOPA).................485-3070
Purple Hill Country Music Hall . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .519-461-0538
Thistle Theatre, Embro . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .519-475-4201
SERVICE CLUBS Harrington Community Assoc........475-4097
Optimist Club, Kintore.....................................................283-6321
GOVERNMENT Hardeman, Ernie, MPP .....................537-5222
Zorra Township ...............................................................485-2490
SCHOOLS Zorra Highland Public School, Embro........475-4121
AJ Baker Public School, Kintore.....................................283-1098
RICK ACKERTS
519-425-9996
160 Whiting St,
Ingersoll
Serving
Oxford
County’s
FLOORING
NEEDS
Since 1979
HOURS:
MON.-THURS. 8-5:30 FRI. 8-8 SAT. 8-5
EMBRO MINOR SOCCER 2015 Player Registration
The 2015 season is fast approaching! Registration for all players will
take place in the lobby of the Embro Community Centre:
Tues Feb 10, 6-8pm • Tues Feb 17, 6- 8pm • Sat Feb 21, 9am-12
COED Recreational divisions will be offered for players born between
1995- 2011
Peanuts Tykes 9U
11U
13U
15U
17U
21U
‘10&’11 ‘08&’09 ‘06&’07 ’04&’05 ‘02&’03 ‘01&’00 ‘98&’99 ’95,’96,’97
Tue
Tue
Tu&Th Tu&Th Tu&Th Mon,Wed Wed, Fri Fri, Sun
$55
$55
$100
$100 $100
$100
$100
$100
Team sizes are limited. Avoid the waiting list & register early.
Absolutely no refunds of your registration fees. Late fee of $20 will
apply to all registrations received after Mar 15. www.embrosoccer.ca.
email us at [email protected]. Club registrar can be reached
at 519-475-0460.
INGERSOLL SERVICES FOR SENIORS
Ingersoll Services for Seniors offers a wide variety of services assisting older adults in maintaining their independence.
Transportation We can coordinate transportation to & from your
appointments, social visits & errands all for very reasonable rates.
Remember that we offer transportation in the communities of Salford,
Kintore, Thamesford, Beachville & Embro as well.
Meals Are you needing a night off cooking or finding it more difficult to
prepare meals? Ingersoll Services for Seniors Frosty Meals or Meals
on Wheels are great options, nutritious & delicious.
NEW Meals on Wheel in Thamesford We are looking to expand our
Meals on Wheels program to clients in the Thamesford community. If
you live in Thamesford and would be interested in receiving Meals on
Wheels, please call 519-485-2269.
Foot Care Ingersoll Services for Seniors now offers in house foot care
services as well as appointments here at the Centre. Give your feet
the care they deserve (especially in in this dry weather!).
Help in Your Home Are you needing help with yard work, housekeeping, errands, odd jobs or personal care? Give us a call. Our Home
Help & Maintenance Services program will provide you with names of
trusted individuals who are able to help you at reasonable rates.
Assistive Devices We also have assistive devices available to loan
out for free, to anyone of any age.
Grocery Buddy
NEW Grocery Buddy service, have
your groceries delivered by a trusted individual, small fee for service.
Financial assistance or subsidy for
services is available for qualifying
individuals.
Contact Ingersoll Services for
Seniors for more information about
all of the services we have to offer!
519-485-2269.
Thamesford Accounting & Financial Services
INVITATION TO ATTEND AN INFORMATION SEMINAR FROM
DON’T LET YOURSELF BE
TRAPPED BETWEEN
CANADA &
THE UNITED STATES
How many days (personal or work) are you in the US? (Substantial Presence)
Do you hold any real estate in the US? (Cash or Equities - T1135)
Do you hold any US Investments?
Are you a U.S. Citizen?
CHANGES IN THE RULES / ENFORCEMENT OF LAWS AFFECT
MORE PEOPLE THAN YOU MAY REALIZE!
Date:
Time:
Location:
Tuesday February 24, 2015
6:30 pm sharp
Beaty Room, Thamesford Library
Guest Speakers:
Justin Thomas - Fidelity Investments Canada
District Vice-President
“CAPITAL MARKETS & U.S. SOLUTIONS”
Rhianna Goldhawk, CORPORATE TAXATION DIVISION
Thamesford Accounting & Financial Services
“P.F.I.C. and 2015 TOP TAX TIPS”
Darrell K. Dobbie, FINANCIAL ADVISOR
Desjardins Financial Security Investments Inc.
136 Dundas Street, Thamesford, Ontario N0M 2M0 519-285-2499
“2015 MARKET OUTLOOK”
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RSVP to Jean by February 18, 2015
at 519-285-2499 or
[email protected]
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*
WASTE DIVERSION IS GOOD FUN
Anyone who attended the first 3 giant swap meets called
TrashapaloozAHA would tell you they were fun. What isn’t good about
meeting friends & neighbours, finding great things you need, then getting them for free while knowing you are helping our environment.
April 11 will be even more good fun than past rounds. Zorra Township
will co-sponsor the event at Embro Community Centre. Meanwhile,
the Thamesford Lions will be holding a scrap metal, vehicle battery
and electronic waste collection. In the past, TrashapaloozAHA organizers have always looked for ways to divert those things too. Scrap
has been collected & sold. Electronic waste has been donated for
retrieval or recycling. What a great way for TrashapalooZaha to support the continual work of Lions to help the community! All scrap, vehicle batteries and old computers or televisions, will be given to them to
help them fund their programs. Both organizations are interested in
education around waste diversion. After all, what we do now becomes
our legacy. Nobody wants us to be buried in trash, our resources
wasted or our energy exhausted. The collaboration between the 2
events inspires us all in new efforts to clean up the environment, clean
out the shed or garage & to clear the yard. The organizers of the
Embro Event have made one other alteration, a name change: This
April 11th, the event’s title will capitalize the “z” in TrashapalooZaha,
making the mark of Zorra more evident.
INGERSOLL HISTORICAL SOCIETY
Please join us upstairs at the
Royal Canadian Legion, Thames
St N in Ingersoll for an evening of
discussion & learning. We feature
speakers & or artifacts relating to the history of the Ingersoll area. Our
meeting are held at 7:30om on the 3rd Tues of March, April, May,
June, Sept & Oct. Our annual dinner meeting is held the 3rd Tues in
Nov. Please mark your calendar for our meeting Mar 17. More information will follow in next month's Village Voice.
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FOOD ADDICTS IN RECOVERY ANONYMOUS
The only requirement for membership in FA is a desire to stop eating
addictively. There are no dues or fees, we are self-supporting through
our own contributions. There is a solution!
Saturday 10am The Rock Comm. Church, 1140 Nellis St, Woodstock
Tuesday 9:30am Church of Ascension, 2060 Dundas St, London
Wed 6:30pm World Gym meeting rm, 4465 Wellington Rd S, London
Thurs 6:30pm World Gym meeting rm, 4465 Wellington Rd S, London
Call Gayle at 519-537-5057 for more information or visit our website
www.foodaddicts.org.
CHARITY IN ACTION
The phone calls are frequent. The mail comes often. Charities, filling
in the gaps for services which governments no longer seem to support, beg for our donations in many ways. These same charities then
send you mail with gifts of various kinds to thank you for your support
of essential programs. If, like most people, you have a stack of
address stickers, gift tags & greeting cards from these grateful groups,
then there must be times you wonder what to do with them. This was
not the issue for local residents opposed to Walker’s dump proposal.
Rather, they took donated Christmas greeting cards and wrote messages to Glen Murray wishing him a happy holiday and us a dumpfree new year. The mail gets through! Apparently, the greeting cards
full of our hopes for safe drinking water, clean air & a safe environment
went directly to the Environment Minister’s office. Many a letter has
come back from the Ministry, most of them the work of civil servants,
who for all we know were the last to set eyes on people’s letters and
comments. In the case of the cards, though, it was different. The
Minister’s office received them, read them and noted who had sent
them. The fact that the Minister received the cards proves that our
efforts to get the Minister’s attention through letters, faxes, emails,
cards, phone calls and other communications has been successful.
Wouldn’t it be great to know just how many pieces of correspondence
Glen Murray has received from Oxford County? Just in the New Year,
it’s been thousands! Keep up the good work!
FOREST CITY DECORATIVE ARTISTS
Farm • Auto • Home • Commercial
Mary Ellen Garner Insurance
475-4437
Forest City Decorative Artists, FCDA, is an organization made up of a
group of people who love to paint. We offer a variety of classes that
are facilitated by knowledgeable & fun teachers.
Our classes consist of
acrylic, oil & water colors
with a variety of other mediums. We welcome everyone from beginners to
advanced to come out and
enjoy any of our classes. If you would like more information or to see
our upcoming classes please check our website www.fcdartists.com,
email [email protected], or call Karen 519-434-6361.
ST ANDREWS UNITED CHURCH
It has been said by some theologians that the presence of the Holy
Spirit is in inverse proportion to the number of people present at worship. This is absolutely true of church in Brooksdale. We're a little
church with a big history, and the Spirt is felt here in a big way. There's
no point in trying to say that in words; please come & experience God
with us in worship at a Sunday morning in the near future. We worship
at 9:30am every Sunday morning, with the exception of the first
Sunday of the month. On the first Sunday of the month worship begins
at 11am. Coffee hour begins 30 minutes before worship starts, and
that's when the Spirit really starts moving.
Sun Feb 1, 11am service Worship leader, Gail Kavelman
Sun Feb 8/22, 9:30am services with Anne Hollis
Sun Feb 15, 9:30am service with Jannie Law
Tues Feb 17, 6:30-8pm-Annual Pancake Supper. Donations toward
kitchen repairs.
Wed Feb 4, 7:30pm U.C.W. meeting
Wed Feb 25, 7pm “Variety in the Dale” an evening of fellowship, fun
and local talent.
Respectfully submitted by Gail Kavelman Sunday school teacher.
INGERSOLL ICE GIRLS HOCKEY
Join us for the Ingersoll Ice Girls Hockey Valentine’s Dance on Fri Feb
13 at Unifor Hall Ingersoll, 8pm-1am. D.J, light lunch, silent auction,
door prizes. Tickets $10, available from all hockey families or contact
Robyn 519-485-5915.
CONFERENCE PLANS TO STOP THE DUMP
Dynamic, well-known speakers are already committed to coming to
Ingersoll on May 1 & 2 to help Oxford residents in our fight to stop the
dump. In addition to Graham Flint of FORCE, a group which won an
exciting decision to preserve their community, Temara Brown of
CRAND will speak on her group’s efforts to make air breathable.
Downriver community group, the London Council of Canadians will
contribute a workshop led by renowned artist and activist Roberta
Cory. You may have seen her giant water-snake a year ago leaving
the Ingersoll Arena and heading for the Thames River. Just confirmed
too is a speaker from the Ontario Soil Regulation Task Force, Ian
McLaurin. His group, an umbrella group of community members, is
working to ensure that the public is aware of the “real dirt on dirt” and
that the provincial government will do something effective to restrain
the unregulated dumping of contaminated soils on prime farmland, in
parks and other public places. The conference will also feature local
dump-fighters who will lay out alternatives to dumps. Sustainable
practices and strategies for our community to preserve its wonderful places will be highlighted. The
Oxford Coalition for Social Justice heads the planning group for this conference event which will
kick off Spring with inspiring ideas, solidarity in
our community & beyond, as well as practical
strategies for us to achieve our long-term goal.
For updates visit the Coalition’s Facebook page.
Noteworthy
ALL BREED
Keep them Neat!
DOG & CAT GROOMING
Booking for February & March
Offering Free Pick Up & Delivery
in your area.
519-283-9758
Robert P.
Rivest
Funeral Director
246 Thames Street South
Ingersoll, Ontario N5C 2T7
Tel: (519) 425-1600
Fax: (519) 485-0150
E-mail: [email protected]
www.g ffh.ca
THORNDALE HORTICULTURE SOCIETY
The Thorndale Area Horticultural Society will resume regular monthly meetings in Feb. The meeting will be Wed, Feb 11, 7:30pm at the
Thorndale Community Centre. The speaker will be Denise Hodgins
who will be speaking on "mini gardens - the next step from fairy gardens". Our meetings are open to the general public so everyone is
invited to attend. "Lug a mug" for your beverage. Hope to see you
there. For information contact Shirley at 519-461-0855 or email
[email protected], wwwgardenontario.orgphp/tahs
"SOW IT, GROW IT, SHOW IT"
FIBRE ARTS GROUP EXHIBITION
The Fibre Arts Group will be showcasing the next exhibit at the Ingersoll
Creative Arts Centre. Connections will be having its grand opening Sun
Feb 8 from 1-4pm the show running until March 8. Refreshments served
& admission FREE! More info: 519-485-4691 or www.creativeartscentre.com. Open M-F 9-12pm & 1-4pm & Sun. 1-4pm (Closed Sat.).
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HOME STAR SERVICE
Assisted Living Support
solutions • care • compassion
“Helping you care,
for those who cared for you”
Please contact us for detailed
information on our Senior
Citizen care packages, and
online access to information
for your loved ones.
We look forward to hearing
from you. Sincerely,
Kevin Sageman, Sherrilynn Sageman
and Holly Warden
519-777-9636
www.homestarservice.ca
Caring for Oxford County,
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COMEDY & COCKTAILS
The Thorndale Agricultural Society once again presents, 'Comedy
and Cocktails - Thorndale Ladies Night'. This popular event takes
place Fri, April 10 at the Thorndale Community Centre starting at 6pm
with a Social hour, Silent Auction & Photobooth, followed by Dinner &
Yuk Yuks Entertainment. Tickets for this fundraiser sell out every year
and will go on sale Sat Mar 7, 10am at the Thorndale Library. Tables
available of 8, 10, 12 & 14 (limited number of each), individual tickets
also available. $35/ticket. Our Silent
Auction is an excellent opportunity to
advertise your business to almost 280
women & supports a great cause, the
Thorndale Fall Fair! For more info or to
donate to the Silent Auction contact
Amanda
519-671-2515
or
[email protected].
TRINITY UNITED CHURCH, INGERSOLL NEWS
THE WOODSTOCK CHORALAIRES IN CONCERT
Trinity United Church Ingersoll is offering topnotch entertainment by
presenting a performance of The Woodstock Choralaires. Mark your
calendar for 7:30pm, Sat, Feb 21. The performance will take place in
St. Paul’s Presbyterian sanctuary. Admission is $15. Tickets are available at Trinity Church office on King Street (519-485-0820), at
Patina’s, or by calling 519-266-6009. We want this to be a "Sold Out"
Concert so please help us out Ingersoll & area!
FEBRUARY DELI FOOD ITEMS
For the month of February the ladies will be in the kitchen making
Lasagna and Beef Barley Soup. Lasagna will be in two sizes: Small:
$7 Large (family size) $16. Beef Barley Soup: 2 cup $3, 4 cup $6. We
will start taking orders Feb 23. Orders can be made through the
church office: Hours 9:15am-12:30pm Mon-Fri 519-485-0820.
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Air conditioner install & maintenance • Ductless Splits •
HRV’s • Humidifiers • BBQ Lines • Hot Water
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Practice Your
Home Fire
Escape Plan
on Family Day
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“Everyone should know what to do
and where to go to get out safely.”
Install smoke alarms on every storey & outside sleeping areas.
Develop a home fire escape plan & discuss it with the entire family.
Show everyone 2 ways out of each room, if possible.
Check that all exits are unobstructed and easy to use.
Determine who will be responsible for helping young children or
anyone else that may need assistance.
Choose a meeting place outside, such as a tree or a lamp post,
where everyone can be accounted for.
In smoke, get low & go under the smoke to the nearest exit.
Call the fire department from outside the home.
Once out, stay out. Never re-enter a burning building.
You may have only seconds to safely escape your home.
Practice your home fire escape plan!
For more info contact:
Fire Chief John McFarlan, Township of Zorra,
519-485-2490 Ext. 240
ZORRA FIRE AND
EMERGENCY SERVICES
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Bus:
•
ARLENE WRIGHT
Fax:
1-800-264-0088
(519) 271-5900
(519) 271-6320
824 Ontario Street
Stratford, Ontario
N5A 3K1
[email protected]
SCRAPBOOKING FUNDRAISER
On Feb 20 & 21, Hi-way Pentecostal Church will be holding their 8th
annual "Crop For a Cause" Scrapbooking fundraiser. This fundraiser
will send a missions team to Port Gibson, Mississippi, over March
break 2015. There the
team will be "Hands of
Christ Extended" performing acts of kindness to
help increase quality of
life, through improvements to their homes,
increase in hope & encouragement. Ladies, come & scrapbook without interruptions, enjoy snacks Friday & 2 meals on Saturday, prizes
& valet service on arrival & departure! The cost for both days is $45.
The event is held at Hi-way Church, 584118 Beachville Rd, Ingersoll.
For more details please contact Jane Parker 519 485-1778 or
[email protected].
Civic Corner
Civic Corner appears monthly in the Village Voice to keep residents informed about
upcoming meetings, notices & announcements and other important information.
Please feel free to contact us with comments. The Township would like to thank
JC Graphics for providing a venue for this valuable community service.
UPCOMING COUNCIL MEETINGS:
February 3, 2015 at 9:30a.m. • February 17, 2015 at 6:30p.m.
All Council Meetings held at the Township Municipal Office
NOTICES AND ANNOUNCEMENTS:
Tax Department
The 2015 Interim Tax Bills were mailed the last week of Jan. They are
calculated on 1/2 of the taxes that were billed on your property in
2014. The bills are due Feb 27 & May 29. We accept INTERAC.
WHY NOT TRY PAYING YOUR TAXES ON-LINE?
Online or telephone banking is available for monthly, arrears, or regular instalments. All banks accept the Township of Zorra as a client.
To setup your property taxes as a bill payment through your online
banking, go to “add a bill” & search for “Zorra”. Select Zorra
Township Tax & enter the Roll Number from your tax bill as your
account number. Use your 15-digit roll number, excluding the dashes.
Example: If your roll number on your tax bill shows 011-090-256000000 then you would enter this as 01109025600. If an error occurs,
please add the extra four zeros at the end and try again.
COMMERCIAL & INDUSTRIAL PROPERTY OWNERS ONLY!
VACANCY REBATE PROGRAM
If your commercial or industrial property was vacant for a period of
up to three months in 2014, you are eligible for a vacancy rebate.
Applications are found on our website or picked up at the Township
Office. www.zorra.on.ca. The deadline for filing is Feb 27, 2015.
Any tax questions or inquiries, please direct them to Kelly Hall, Tax
Collector/Deputy Treasurer at 485-2490 ext 222 or [email protected]
Fire & Emergency Services
Friendly reminder that carbon monoxide alarms are mandatory in all
residential homes. Carbon monoxide detectors will now be required
near all sleeping areas in residential homes and in the service rooms,
and adjacent sleeping areas in multi-residential units. Carbon monoxide alarms can be hardwired, battery-operated or plugged into the
wall. Visit the Office of the Fire Marshal and Emergency Management
for further information.
Recreation Department
In 2014 the Recreation Department along with the Zorra Recreation
Advisory Committee discussed licensing Township facilities for the
sale of alcohol at weddings, buck and does and various other events.
Township Council have asked for the public to review the documents
and provide comment. Please visit the Township website at
www.zorra.on.ca to review the documents and send any comments to
Lisa Teeple at [email protected] by March 10, 2015.
Township of Zorra
274620 27th Line, P.O. Box 306, Ingersoll, ON N5C 3K5
(519) 485-2490 or Toll Free 1-888-699-3868
[email protected]
JOSEPH SMIT
CONSTRUCTION
CUSTOM HOMES • RENOVATIONS • ADDITIONS
DAIRY FACILITIES • DRIVE SHEDS
REPLACEMENT WINDOWS & DOORS BY
FENCES & DECKS • RESHINGLING
CUSTOM DESIGNED & BUILT
- SINCE 1988 -
BOX 144, Embro, ON N0J 1J0
Phone: 519-475-4492 • Cell: 519-421-4965
Fax: 519-475-6127
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THISTLE THEATRE ...the little theatre with a big heart
Please plan to join us Sat, Mar 14 at
the Embro Legion for our Annual
General Meeting. We will be having a
catered meal by Janices Fine
Country Catering and “ A Time for
Improv “ with Joan Veldman. By the
way... at our AGM you wont be
“roped into joining a committee or the
board”, as we get that all looked after
ahead of time. Just come out & join
us for a great meal, some fun entertainment and find out what Thistle
Theatre has accomplished in the past
year & what our future plans are. This year included in the price of
your ticket will be your 2015 membership. Tickets are $30 each and
can be obtained from any board member: Betty Bartram, Ann Parker,
Ed Williams, Chris Cockle, Harold Arbuckle, Phoebe Campbell, Sue
Langlois, Abby Cockle, Norm Northmore, Emily Walton and Sara
Stephenson. They are also available at the Embro Cheese House. We
are really excited to say that Jill Baker will be the Artistic Director for
DRAMARAMA our childrens summer camp. Children between the
ages of 7-14 years old are eligible. Dates this year are July 6-17 and
July 20-31. Notices will be sent out to past participants shortly and
Phoebe Campbell will be accepting applications in Feb. Cost will be
the same as previous years $150 per child per session. This programme fills up really quickly, so do not delay in sending in your applications. For more information please contact Phoebe519-475-6033 or
[email protected]. Plans are well under way for our 2015 fall musical My Fair Lady based on the book Pygmalien by George Bernard
Shaw with lyrics & music by Alan J. Lerner & Frederick Loewe. CoDirected by our award winning Directors Keith Garner & Joan
Veldman, Produced by Don & Sue Hilborn & Stage Managed by Linda
Murray & Norm Northmore. Auditions will be held Sun April 26 and
Mon April 27, 7pm at Thistle Theatre in the Embro Town Hall. For more
information, or if you would like to be involved in this production in any
way please contact Don Hilborn at 519-532-1522 or 519-535-0511.
For more information about these and other aspects of Thistle
Theatre, please take a peek at our website www.thistletheatre.ca. We
are re-doing our website, so if you want info that is not yet there,
please call Chris Cockle 519-475-4201.
MINI PARAPAN AM GAMES
You’re invited to the Mini Parapan Am Games on Mar 19! This one day
Olympic style event is for children ages 4-12 with neurological conditions. It will take place at Saunders Secondary School. Opening ceremonies will begin at 9:30am. The day will be filled with exciting sports
opportunities including learning sports skills from local star athletes!
Friendly competition & new friends will be celebrated in a Closing
Ceremony starting at 3pm. For more information and to register,
please contact Tabitha at 519-433-4073; [email protected]
or visit www.epilepsysupport.ca/gameon.
INGERSOLL SENIORS COMING EVENTS
Ingersoll Senior Centre 250 Ingersoll St. S, Ingersoll 519-485-3869
WINDSOR CASINO: Wed, Feb 11, leaving the Ingersoll Sr. Centre at
8:40am. $23/person: includes bus transportation & buffet lunch OR
$15 Food Coupon or $15 slot play & 5 hours casino play.
2015 DAY TRIP PRESENTATION: Fri Feb 20, 10am. Join our hosts
“Great Canadian Holidays” as they reveal our Day Trip destinations
for 2015. Also included will be highlight of overnight & extended tours.
Break out of the March Cabin Fever! Join us for a day away – out of
the house as we arm-chair travel to “Kansas”
WIZARD OF OZ , DUNFIELD THEATRE CAMBRIDGE
Your day includes: Ontario Christian Gleaners: Today we travel to
Cambridge for a tour of Ontario Christian Gleaners. They are an interdenominational charitable organization with many volunteers who prepare, process & dry surplus produce into a nutritious soup mix &
donate it to relief organizations. While touring the facility, the volunteers love to share stories about the work they are doing. Enjoy a delicious Buffet Lunch at the Holiday Inn Cambridge in their Fireside
Lounge. Following lunch we are off to the Dunfield Theatre for their
presentation of: The Wizard of Oz: After a twister hits her Kansas
farm, Dorothy is transported somewhere over the rainbow & embarks
on an epic journey accompanied by a Scarecrow, Tin Man, Cowardly
Lion & her faithful dog Toto. Click your heels & venture down the yellow brick road for a truly magical theatre experience. Starring AJ
Bridel from CBC’s Over the Rainbow as Dorothy. Members: $103.
Price includes: Great Canadian Deluxe Motor Coach, Hot & Cold
Buffet, Matinee Theatre Tickets. RSVP by Feb 23.
PANCAKE TUESDAY LUNCHEON: Feb 17, 12 noon. Menu includes:
Pancakes, Sausages, Bacon, apple Pancakes & French Toast
Casserole and of course, Maple Syrup. $8/person. RSVP Feb 13.
CHINESE NEW’S
CELEBRATION LUNCH:
Fri Feb 20, 12 noon.
RSVP Feb 12. (we cannot
guarantee MSG free).
Has the winter months given
you cobwebs in your brain? Shake them out, with some invigorating
new information to energize your brain cells. Here are just a few of
our “General Interest Programs”:
CURRENT AFFAIRS: every Friday afternoon 1pm-3pm. Lively discussions and shared information on the world around us. Don’t just
live in your own bubble – burst it wide open!
HISTORY: Tuesday mornings 9:30am. As we get older, we realize
that what we were learning in high school was important! Our instructors bring history back to life, with new perspectives on the past.
EUCHRE, BRIDGE, BID EUCHRE & PEPPER: If you love your card
games – then we have at least one / day for you to choose from. Don’t
know how to play? Someone is always on hand to show you how (with
the exception of bridge, experience is required).
RECIPE CLUB: meets the 3rd Thurs of each
month. If you haven’t tried this – you are missing
out! This month we all sampled “Healthy Soups”
and we are following up in February with
“Anything Chocolate”! Next meeting is Thurs Feb
19.
BOOK CLUB: we meet the 4th Thursday of each
month
PEGS & JOKERS: every Thursday evening from 7-9pm enjoy this fun
card & board game. New players always welcome.
KNIT CHAT & CROCHET: Just an afternoon of sharing tips & stitches amongst friends. Every Thurs 1pm.
TRAVEL CLUB: Tues Feb 3, 1pm. Our guest speaker is “Sandra
McLellan” sharing her adventures to “Madagascar”.
(Note: most General Interest Programs have a small user fee)
2015-2016 MEMBERSHIPS: Memberships for the upcoming year are
now being received for “April 2015-March 2016”. For only $30 your
membership gives you access to a wide variety of programs, fitness &
fitness centre, bus trips, workshops, educational seminars, lunches,
special events, woodshop and MORE! “NEW” this year: all members
will receive a membership card to be shown at all programs & events.
EMBRO VALENTINE LUNCH
Valentine Lunch on Feb13 at Embro United
Church. $10, 11:30-1:00. Ham, Scalloped potatoes, baked beans & desserts.
HIGHLAND CEILIDH
Sat, Feb 28 at St. Paul’s Presbyterian Church, 6pm. Adult $20
Children (6-12) $10, advance tickets only. Tickets available by calling
the church office 519-485-3390. Includes: Beef & haggis on a bun,
coleslaw, baked beans, veggies, cake, highland dancing, piping, folk
music,
trivia,
Gaelic
storytelling & much,
much more!
OPEN MIC JAMBOREE
Sun Feb 22, there will be an Open Mic Jamboree at the Mt Elgin
Community Centre, 333204 Plank Line, Mt Elgin from 1pm-5:30pm.
The Country
Classic will
be the house
band
and
musician's
are welcome
to come &
perform with
the
band.
Admission to the Jamboree is $5 with musicians being admitted free
of charge. Immediately following the Jamboree you will be able to purchase a ticket for a full course dinner at a nominal cost. If you enjoy
classic country music, this is the place to be Feb 22.
Tony Kelly
Tony Kelly & his wife Pat came from Ireland in 1960 &
settled on McCarty Street, in Thamesford. Tony taught
electrical studies & was a soccer coach at high schools in
Ingersoll & Woodstock. From 1967, Tony was involved in
local politics, beginning when Thamesford was a police
village with its own governing trustees who dealt with
North Oxford Township, to the south & East Nissouri
Township, to the north. Ted Nancekivell & Harvey Beaty
were the two other trustees. They saw the amalgamation
of the Thamesford Water System & the integration into
the Township of Zorra. Tony went on to become
Thamesford’s councillor on Zorra Council & served until
2000 as a concerned & capable representative. Tony was
involved with the construction of the swimming pool in
1973 & the arena construction in 1975. He is a faithful
member of the Thamesford Lions Club & a long time
columnist & photographer for the Dorchester Signpost &
the Ingersoll Times.
This monthly feature is brought to you by the Village Voice as a way to get
to know your community better! When the new Thamesford Library &
Resource Centre opened, the Wall of Recognition featured many people who
built our community. Each month we feature one of these people.
THORNDALE LIBRARY
CLASSIFIEDS
FIND WHAT YOU
NEED
WANTED FIREWOOD
Dead ash trees, tree tops & downed trees
Phone 519-495-6676
CARING SERVICES
FOR SENIORS
By Kathy Chrysler, Personal Support Worker
Call 519-532-7611
EGAN ELECTRIC
For all your Electrical Needs
Mike Egan @ 285-2514 [email protected]
MUSIC LESSONS
• Guitar • Piano • Drums • Voice • Accordion
• Banjo • Ukulele • Keyboard • Mandolin • Bass
Ingersoll Music Academy 40 King St. E, Ingersoll
519-485-1213 www.IngersollMusicAcademy.ca
MARIE’S PAINTING
Interior & Exterior Painting
Find me on facebook Call 519-494-5254
DAVE CROWLEY
LICENSED ELECTRICIAN
Farm - Residential - Industrial 519-349-2319
REGISTERED MASSAGE
THERAPY
CranioSacral Therapy and Reflexology
Call Marjolyn at Egan Therapeutics
Thamesford
519-614-1080
Gift Certificates Available
STUMPS REMOVED
Grinding of stumps up to 4 feet high.
Fence wire? No problem! Free estimates.
John Conway 519-461-1839
February is Black History Month and in honour of this the Thorndale
Library will be hosting a number of activities. To kick things off, on
Wed, Feb 4, 3:30-4:30 pm local author Bryan Prince will debut his
new book ‘My Brother’s Keeper: African Canadians and the
American Civil War’ and discuss his other works. Everyone is welcome. For the entire month we will have on loan from the Buxton
National Historic Site a collection of artifacts. There will also be a
variety of ‘game stations’ for children, teens and adults to play with.
The library will be open special hours 10am-2pm for Family Day
Mon, Feb 16. There will be a variety of family friendly activities & a
Family Storytime at 10:30. Warm up with a snack before heading
home! Also, Family Day will be the launch of Thames Centre
Reads. Come find out which book has been selected for the entire
municipality to enjoy!
Bring someone you love to the library Sat, Feb 14, 10-11am for
Valentine’s stories, a make & take craft and a special treat!
Daytime Book Club will meet
Wed, Feb 4, 2:30pm. The book
for discussion will be your choice
by Alice Munro. A selection of her
books are available at the library.
Chess Club is held the 1st & 3rd
Wednesday, 6:30-7:30pm. Join
us to learn how to play or to hone
your skills with Robert Kavelman.
All ages and abilities welcome.
The Brush-up! Art Club takes
place Wed, Feb 11, 2:30-4:30pm.
We invite you to join other amateur artists to work on your current art project or to get inspiration to start a new project.
Storytime has a new day. Fridays at 10:45am following the OEYC
Play & Learn which starts at 10am. Bundle up your baby or toddler
for an hour and a half of fun with stories, rhymes, songs and play!
Thames Centre Seniors Tai Chi continues on Fridays at 11:30am
with June Ross. This hour long program is $4 pay as you go.
Free Family Movie Night will be held Fri, Feb 20, 7pm. Bring out the
entire family to enjoy a free showing of a recently released film on
our 10 ft. screen. Snacks will be for sale prior to the start of the
movie. Contact the library if you would like to know what’s showing.
The NFB Film Club showing of ‘Pink Ribbons Inc.’ takes place Wed,
Feb 25, 3pm. This feature documentary shows how the devastating
reality of breast cancer, which marketing experts
have labeled a “dream cause,” has been
hijacked by a shiny, pink story of success. A
group discussion follows the film.
Stitch ‘n Chat is the name of the program for
knitters & crocheters to be held on Wed, Feb 25,
7pm. You can work on your item while enjoying
a conversation and light refreshments.
Evening Book Club will meet Thurs, Feb 26,
7pm to discuss the book Sisters in the
Wilderness by Charlotte Gray. Copies are available at the library.
For more information please contact the library
at 519-461-1150 or visit us at 21790 Fairview
Rd. www.middlesex.library.on.ca.
AL-ANON
Friends, families & adult children of problem drinkers find understanding & support at Al-Anon meetings. There are no dues or fees,
we are self-supporting through our own contributions.
Call 24 Hours 519-434-2613,
www.al-anon.alateen.on.ca.
Sun 7:30pm Avondale United Church, 60 Harvey St, Tillsonburg
Tues 8pm St Paul’s Church, 56 Thames St S, Ingersoll
Wed 8pm
First Baptist, 603 Adelaide St, Woodstock
Dave Rutledge
RR#1 356636
Embro, ON N0J 1J0
Phone: 519-475-4502 • Fax: 519-475-0272
Grant
519-533-8094
Scott
519-533-7171
MUSEUM MUSINGS
Calling all sports fans! Sports has played a significant role in many
peoples' lives over the years & the Ingersoll Museum is currently honouring that role with its newest exhibition entitled "You're A Good
Sport". On display until Apr 18, this exhibit features numerous photographs & artifacts from the museum's collection as well as items representative of past inductees of the Ingersoll Sports Hall of Fame.
Come see the track suit worn by Olympic diver Ken Armstrong during
the 1976 Montreal Olympics and his Commonwealth Games silver
medal, or the autographed baseballs from different provincial championship teams which hailed from Ingersoll. If you or someone you know
is a member of the Ingersoll Curling Club, or are planning to attend the
Provincial Tankard as a fan, this display will be of interest. Feature
items of the exhibit are the exquisite Thomas Seldon Trophy which
was first presented to the Curling Club in 1905, and the wooden carrying case for curling stones. There is even an antique wooden curling "stone"! Do the names Goose, Bummer and Lefty bring back
memories? If they do, you will want to visit the display. If these
monikers are unfamiliar to you, then you should drop in to find out who
these people were. Ingersoll & area has a rich history when it comes
to sports and it encompasses more than just the Ingersoll Reems, the
Ingersoll Marlands and the South Oxford Rural League, or the Climate
Control Juniors or all the many men's & women's baseball teams.
"You're A Good Sport" also looks at horse racing, roller skating,
lacrosse and even boxing and bowling. A visit to the museum may
bring back memories & spark some thoughts of other people or teams
which should be inducted into the Sports Hall of Fame. Nominations
will be accepted this year for the next round of inductions this fall. For
more info on this display & museum activities, call 519-485-5510.
WHAT HAPPENED TO JAKE?
My neighbor's dog, Jake, a 10 year old British Black Lab dog wearing
a collar & tags was hit by a vehicle on the evening of Dec 22/14 on
Oxford Rd 96 in Harrington. Jake did not come home on the evening
of Dec 22/14. On Dec 23/14, one of the owners came home from work
in the early afternoon. Jake was not home. Usually, he is at home.
The owner went to look for Jake in the neighborhood. Not far from
their residence, Jake was found on Oxford Rd 96 in a ditch. Jake's
stomach & lungs were filled with water from the ditch. Jake was very
weak from the injuries & tried to take a sip of water. He was unable to
swallow the water properly. Jake was hit on the evening of Dec 22nd
and not found till the next day, Dec 23rd, in the early afternoon. My
husband came home from work that day & spoke to the owner, Rick.
We live directly across from the owners. I would like to find out what
happened on Dec 22/14. Was the accident a hit & run? or did someone hit Jake and not realize he was hit? Jake was a very nice dog.
Sociable & kind. He introduced himself, a few days after we moved in
to our home in Harrington. Jake would come visit our dog Feynman
on a regular basis. If anyone witnessed the accident or may have
information regarding the accident. Please contact me at
[email protected] or the local OPP. Would really like to know
what happened. Jake was a really nice dog.
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INGERSOLL PUBLIC LIBRARY
Friday movie matinees: Friday matinees are at
2pm, free, & for adults only. Movies are also subject to availability, and we may need to offer a
substitute if the film is unavailable.
Feb 6: The 100 Year old Man who climbed out the
window and Disappeared (Swedish, with subtitles) Runtime 100 minutes.
Feb 13: The Judge. Runtime 143 minutes
Feb 20: This is Where I Leave You. Runtime 103
minutes
Feb 27: St. Vincent. Runtime 103 minutes
February/March Events for Children at
the Ingersoll Library
Family Literacy Evening Thurs Feb 12,
7pm. Join Miss Gail for lots of family fun;
stories & sing-a-long songs with Paul
Droog, celebrated children’s entertainer.
Paul was such a huge success last year
that we made sure to invite him back! For
families with any age children.
Regular weekly programs resume the
week of February 2.
- Teens Tues Feb 3 & 17, 4-5:30pm
- Learn to Love Your Library for Home Schooled children ages 4-8 is
held Tues, 2-3pm. Registration is necessary.
- Adventures in Learning for Home Schooled children ages 9-13 is
held Thurs, 1-3pm. Registration is necessary.
March Break Madness is back at Ingersoll Library:
Mon Mar 16, 2-3pm Lego for ages 7-12 years. Drop in & bring your
own bucket of Lego & create. All Lego is responsibility of the owner.
Movie Madness Mar 16 - 17 - 18 - 19, 3:30-5pm for ages 7 and up
(under 7 must have a responsible adult with them).
Tues Mar 17, 2-3pm Mad Science program for ages 8-12 years, only
20 spaces available. No registration necessary, however the door will
close when the maximum number has been reached.
Books, Books & More Books Wed Mar 18, 2-3pm for ages 4-8 years.
Bring a cozy pillow & blanket and hang out in the program room listening to Tumblebooks
on the large screen.
Must be accompanied
by a responsible caregiver.
Thurs Mar 19, 2-3pm
Mad Science program
for ages 8-12 years only
20 spaces available. No
registration necessary,
however the door will
close when the maximum number has been
reached.
ZORRA TOWNSHIP ~ GRAVEL PITS
The Council of the Township of Zorra passed an Interim Control Bylaw to place a moratorium on new or expanded gravel pits & stone
quarries for a one-year period in the Township of Zorra located south
of Rd 74. The by-law will prohibit the Township from processing any
new zone change applications, new or expanded gravel pits, or stone
quarries while a policy review is carried out on the current mineral
extraction provisions in the Oxford County Official Plan. This section
of the Official Plan considers policies & review criteria to be applied to
proposals for new or expanded quarry and sand & gravel licenses.
This includes ensuring compatibility with the natural environment, settlement areas & agriculture. Township Council has taken the step of
passing an interim control by-law after experiencing frustration with
the lack of coordination & management of aggregate extraction
through the approval regulator, Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources
& Forestry. A recent provincial review of the Aggregate Resources Act
failed to address how the government would assess the cumulative
effects of noise, dust, truck traffic & the overall social economic issues
of impacts of concentrating multiple aggregate operations in a small
geographic area like those found in aggregate rich regions of Zorra
Township. The Township of Zorra is home to 48 licensed sand, gravel
and quarry operations that cumulatively cover approximately 2,730.95
ha (6,748.08 ac) of land. Taken together, these 48 licensed operations
are approved for a maximum annual extraction of over 25.4 million
tonnes of material. For comparison, this area would cover over 27%
of the area of the Town of Richmond Hill and over 10% of the City of
Mississauga. The policy review study is expected to be completed
within a one-year time frame as permitted in the Planning Act. The
study time frame may be extended for an additional year if needed to
complete a more thorough review. “The Township recognizes the significant role the aggregate industry has played in Zorra’s development. However, Council’s priority is to put into place a review process
that takes into account the various impacts on citizens that live in
close proximity to multiple aggregate operations. We realize that Zorra
is an aggregate rich municipality; however, our citizens have placed
their trust in us when it comes to protecting their health and well being, and
we are obligated to act in their best
interests.” - Margaret Lupton, Mayor of
Zorra Township. “The Township has
been lobbying the government since
2006 to put a process in place that
takes into cumulative impacts: we had
hoped the review of the Aggregate
Resources Act would have done so. It
is our position that valid concerns
raised by Council were ignored, which
left the Township no choice but to carry
out its own review that aims for more
stringent development standards.”Ron Forbes, Deputy Mayor of Zorra
Township.
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CHALMERS UNITED CHURCH
“Hear my cry, O God; listen to my prayer. From the ends of the earth
I call to you, I call as my heart grows faint; lead me to the rock that is
higher than I. For you have been my refuge, a strong tower against
the foe. I long to dwell in your tent forever & take refuge in the shelter
of your wings. For you, God, have heard my vows; you have given me
the heritage of those who fear your name. Increase the days of the
king’s life, his years for many generations. May he be enthroned in
God’s presence forever; appoint your love & faithfulness to protect
him. Then I will ever sing in praise of your name & fulfill my vows day
after day.” Psalm 61
Have you ever felt so overwhelmed with life... with daily tasks, with
meetings, with deadlines, with stuff? In Psalm 61 David is crying out
from a place of darkness, distraught & defeated. David calls out to
God, the rock to which he refers, David looks to God to help him overcome his strife. These past 4 months at Chalmers United Church in
Kintore, have been very busy, very active & very different for many of
us. Rev Doug Peck has been on a parental leave, which put on our
plate, the task of filling not only the pulpit on Sundays, but the tasks
to which we were accustomed to Doug looking after. Not to say, it hasn’t had some very busy moments, but we turned to our Rock, we
prayed together, we planned together & we called on God to help us
with all that we had to do. Here we are in February & looking back
over the past months, we are different, we are stronger, we have overcome what some may have thought impossible, we have put our feet
on the path that Jesus calls us to follow and we are ready for new
adventures, new connections, new relationships & most importantly
we have discovered that the words to the song is true “I am the
church, You are the church, We are the church together; all who follow Jesus, all around the world; We are the church together”. Our lives
at Chalmers are filled with so many blessings, and we have much to
be thankful for. We will look ahead to Lent, Easter, and the many seasons of the United Church with the hope, peace, joy & love that we
discovered in our Advent journey. May you feel the blessings of our
Lord Jesus Christ in your life, and know that we at Chalmers welcome
all of you and look forward to having you with us on our journey.
Respectfully submitted by
Gail Kavelman Worship Committee Member.
ICAC ~ NEW WEEKEND HOURS
New weekend hours starting Feb 7th at the Ingersoll Creative Arts
Centre. Open on Sundays from 1-4pm (closed Saturdays). For info:
519-485-4691 or www.creativeartscentre.com. Weekday hours M-F 912pm & 1-4pm.
ZORRA CALEDONIAN SOCIETY
The Zorra Caledonian Society Annual General Meeting Mon Feb 23,
at the Embro Legion. Any one interested in becoming a member of the
Society is encouraged to attend. For information please call Jamie
519-475-4033 or [email protected]. Cost $20 per person.
"Every life is worth remembering,
every family deserves our very best"
Helen & Bill Friesen
Please feel free to contact us 24 hours a day.
177 Dundas St. W., P. O. Box 152 THAMESFORD, ON N0M 2M0
Phone: (519) 285-2427 Fax: (519) 295-0103
BEACHVILLE LEGION BRANCH 495
General Members Meeting 8pm
Feb 4
Feb 22 Sunday Brunch 10am-12:30pm All Welcome
Got some spare time? We are looking for volunteers to help in all
areas of operation. Call for details. You don’t need to be a member.
Students: Call us to serve your community hours.
Thurs night Euchre 7pm Friday Night League Darts 8pm
February: Friday Night Suppers 5:30pm
Feb 6
Chili Pasta Bake Feb 13 Stuffed Chicken
Feb 20 Hot Turkey Sandwich Feb 27
Beef Stew
Planning a party or family get-together? We supply the bar and entertainment… You supply the people. Call Ray for details. HALL
RENTAL: Banquets, Weddings, Family Gatherings. Open Thurs 6:30,
Fri 4:30, Sat 3:00. Ph. 519-423-6363, [email protected]
http://sites.google.com/site/rclbr495beachville. Working together in
the community with “Beachville Parks & Recreation”
EMBRO MINOR BALL ASSOCIATION
Wanted: Ball Players dusty, dirty, enthusiastic, big smiles, no chewing
tobacco please. Registration Dates for 2015 Minor Ball, Girls and
Boys ages 5 and up can register for Learn to Play (Blast Ball) to Junior
Tues, Mar 10, 6-8pm at Embro Community Centre
Sat, Mar 28, 9-1pm at the Embro Community Centre
Sat, Apr 11, 9-1pm at the Embro Library
Learn to Play born in 2009 and younger
Tyke
born 2007, 2008 • Atom born 2005, 2006
Lassie/Squirt born 2003, 2004 • PeeWee
born 2001, 2002
Bantam born 1999, 2000
Midget born 1997, 1998 plus up to 4 players born in 1996
Junior
born 1995, 1996 plus 1992 - 1994
We expect each family to volunteer to run the Food booth at least
once during the season. The profit from the booth (approx $1,500
annually) is re-invested in equipment each year for your children. Any
registration questions or anyone interested in Coaching or becoming
a Board member please call 519-475-4012.
Country GEEK
Home & Agricultural
Computer Sales & Service
In-Home or
Drop-Off Service
Doug Turvey
519-475-4937 or 519-537-9037
[email protected]
www.countrygeek.ca
Happy
Valentine’s
Day!
The
Village Voice
DEADLINE for the
March edition is...
Feb 20th
TEL: 519-285-3249 FAX: 519-285-3239
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Bits & Clips
EUGENE CLENDENNING
We would like to express our sincere gratitude to all of our family,
friends & neighbours for your thoughtful expressions of sympathy &
support during our recent bereavement. Thank you for the flowers,
donations, food, cards and kind words in memory of Eugene.
Special thanks to Rev Mary Dillon, Linda Knox, the pallbearers,
Banner United Church, and all others who contributed to
the service that was a loving tribute to Eugene's life.
Thanks also to the Brock & Visser Funeral Home in
Thamesford for all their understanding and assistance.
We will always remember your thoughtfulness.
The Eugene Clendinning Family
HUTCHISON
I wish to thank those who sent cards of support & encouragement at
the time of my hip replacement. Thanks for telephone calls,
hospital visits & family support. Thanks to the Woodstock General
Hospital staff for a successful operation.
Jack Hutchison
HISTORICALLY BOUND
Historically Bound: The History of Embro & West Zorra copies available at Zorra Twp. Office; Beachville Museum, Embro Cheese
House; Merrifields Book Store, Woodstock; Oxford County
Genealogy Society,
Woodstock; StratfordPerth Museum and
Stratford-Perth Archives;
St Marys Museum,
JC Graphics, Thamesford
or email
ewzhistorybook
execulink.com or
by calling
Helen at 519-475-4874
$100 - 2 volume set.
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HAPPY BIRTHDAY & ANNIVERSARY STERRITT
FREE
Happy 80th Birthday Jean Sterritt on February 14, 2015
and also Happy 62nd Wedding Anniversary Jean & John Sterritt
on February 14th.
Love your family
INGERSOLL & DISTRICT INTER-CHURCH COMMITTEE
Our committee would like to express our sincere thanks to all
businesses, schools & individuals who assisted in making our
Christmas Hamper Program for the year 2014 a great success.
For the day of Distribution we extend gratitude to the following:
Mt. Elgin Fire Department Ontario Provincial Police
GM Management / Unifor Local 88 Lion's Club - Thamesford
Ingersoll Scouting TFT Global
Members of the public who unselfishly gave up some personal time
to help make this event happen.
Thanks to the local businesses who allowed us to place our
collection kettles on their property:
LCBO Giant Tiger Independent
The following businesses provided assistance by collecting food,
clothing or allowing us to place food & toy collection boxes at their
places of business:
Alexandra Hospital Atlantic Packaging Bank of Montreal
Beachville Post Office Community Centre Victoria Park
CIBC Ingersoll Dr. Awadia Dental Office Giant Tiger
Glassford Chrysler Harris Heights Public School Herbal One
Ingersoll Chiropractic & Rehabilitation Ingersoll Home Centre
Ingersoll District Collegiate Institute Ingersoll Foodland
Ingersoll Girl Guides, Sparks & Brownies Ingersoll Senior Centre
Ingersoll Library Ingersoll Machine & Tool (IMT)
Ingersoll Paper Box Ingersoll Pharmasave Ingersoll Public Library
Laurie Hawkins Public School McKim Home Hardware
Micacchi, Warnick & Company Miss Ingersoll Family Restaurant
Oxford Manor Oxford Mutual Insurance - Thamesford
Pharmasave – Thamesford Rochdale Credit Union
Roots to End Hair Studio Royal Bank of Canada - Ingersoll
Royal Bank of Canada – Thamesford Royal Roads Public School
Searles Motor Products St. Jude's Catholic School
TD Canada Trust Thamesford Library Tim Horton's Ingersoll
Tim Horton's Thamesford Tremblett’s Independent Grocers
Sincerely,
George Harry - Chairperson, Ingersoll & District Inter-church
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North Oxford History
To buy or pre-order a history book call Pauline at
519-485-0578.
The cost of the book will be $75.00.
Reserve your copy of the book today.
Make sure you get your
copy of our history.
The North Oxford
History Book Committee
Stag & Doe
Matt Ross & Pamela Pilkey
Saturday March 14th 2015
Embro Community Center
104 Commissioners St. E., Embro Ontario N0J 1J0
Tel.: (519) 475-4116 / Fax: (519) 475-6126
After Hours: (519) 475-4116 or 1-888-734-8888
Prizes for best dressed ✾ Music ✾ Dancing
✾ late lunch provided! Age of majority required.
For tickets please call
519-282-5269 or 519-535-1889
VON - ADULT DAY PROGRAM
Our program provides seniors & adults living with a disability, an
opportunity to enjoy a day of recreational & social programs with their
peers in a safe environment. Daily attendance includes activities,
guests & outings, all designed & developed by our Recreationist, a hot
meal provided, exercise programs & much more. Our PSW staff
allows us to appropriately cater to any personal-care needs of clients.
Our talented multidisciplinary staff confidently supports diagnoses
such as Alzheimer disease, dementia, stroke, multiple sclerosis, mental health & developmental changes. Our day program not only provides a social atmosphere for clients but it provides respite for caregivers. Those experiencing difficulty bathing at home are more than
welcome to take advantage of our therapeutic tub. The Bathing
Program is open to the community. VON nurses are available to provide you with professional foot care during your Adult Day Program
visit. For all other questions and/or concerns please feel free to contact: Robin Bryce, Program Coordinator, VON Ingersoll & Tillsonburg
Adult Day Program 519-539-1231, ext 238.
ART IN THE HEART
EMBRO LEGION
Join us for breakfast Sun Feb 1 &
Sun Mar 1,9-1pm. $6 Adult $4 kids.
Comedy Night Feb14 $20 pre ticket includes
Pizza, 3 Comedians. For tickets call 519-6150569. Advance tickets only.
ATTENTION ALL EUCHRE PLAYERS
Every Wednesday 7:30pm at St. John's Anglican Church Hall,
Thamesford (no stairs to climb!).
Everyone welcome. Please tell
your friends and come out. Info
519-285-2375.
February is a shorter month & daylight hours start to lengthen a bit.
It’s a good time of year to take in a few art shows or attend art classes. The Ingersoll Creative Arts Centre has a list of “classes” on their
website creativeartscentre.com. And while you are there, click on
“what’s on where”. You’ll see Art in the Inn is at the Elmhurst Inn in
their gallery hall displaying current works by featured artists within the
area. Next check out the woodstockgallery.ca Here too displays are
up and art classes for children & adults available. Check their winter
hours first. Have you been to the Westmount Mall in London recently? If not, you may be in for a pleasant surprise. It is called For the
Love of Art London Ontario. It is located on the 1st floor within a store
location that has been wondrously converted to a place to view & purchase creations from an unlimited variety of art, from artists in this
area. What a wonderful idea to find art in a mall. But enough of looking at other folks art. Valentine’s Day is just ahead. Pullout some
watercolour paper or a small pad of acid free card stock and create a
Valentine for someone special in your heart or even someone in a
nursing home that you know needs a visit. You could even make a
couple or more! For ideas, well, you could draw with pencil and add
red coloured pencil enhancements, or pull out your water colours and
let the colours flow.
What about some
Zen Tangle style art
with black pens on
white paper with red
accents!! Enjoy creating the art in your
heart during these
winter days. If you
have any comments or questions please contact me at
[email protected].
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Christine Kramer
Jayne Whetstone
Deborah Dowling
Kathy O'Neil
Jose Donker
John Simons
Maurice Vanbavineckhove
Gerard Roy
Ron Hill
Katrina deWit
Ray and Helen Whetstone
Dave Hammond
Lisa Vandersar
Jessica Willison
Candice Langdon
Joe Smit
Chris and Holly Powell
Greg Smith
Matt Robotham
Randy Stewart
Laurie Hawkins
Garry Honcoop
Megg Baker
Heather Yeck
Karrie Skillings
Mary-Ann VanDam
Dave and Ter Taplay
Kelly Campbell
Jenifer Fries
John Turner
Ron Bos
A.Nywening
Allison Fraser
Margaret Figg
Grant Stewart
Jeanette Eaton
Steve Innes
Tara McIntosh
Nancy Kropf
Wilks Family
Teresa Simmons
Scott Baker
Cheryl McNaughton
Jose Donker
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Habitat for Humanity Heartland Ontario was established in 1993 as
Habitat London and expanded to Oxford Middlesex & Elgin counties
in 2012, then into Stratford-Perth in 2014. We are a non-profit, nondenominational Christian housing organization. We welcome partners
without discrimination to help us build simple, decent, affordable
homes with low-income families. 100% of the ReStores revenue supports the administrative costs of
Habitat for Humanity Heartland
Ontario. We believe that by offering
a family a hand-up, not a hand-out,
we empower low-income families to
become successful homeowners.
Habitat Heartland Ontario is an affiliate of Habitat for Humanity
Canada, who works with corporate,
individual & faith-based donors &
volunteers to help low-income families realize a more stable future
through our home ownership program. For more information about
Habitat For Humanity, please visit
us at habitat4home.ca or call 519455-6623.
STEVE CARVER
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Painting
Hardwood & Laminate Flooring
Ceramic Tiles
Kitchen & Bathroom Renovations
Decks & Fencing
CARVER
HOME MAINTENANCE
AND RENOS
519-280-9198
[email protected]
Small jobs welcome.
COMMUNITY EMPLOYMENT SERVICES
Thursday afternoons 1:30-4:30pm. Your job is out there. A consultant
from Community Employment Services (CES) is available on
Thursday afternoons to help you find it by preparing a resume, training opportunities & information you need to achieve your goals. CES
wants to connect with people looking for work and employers looking
for workers. Call Stephanie White 519-485-6088 to book an appointment at Thamesford Library. FREE program.
EMPLOYMENT
ASSISTANCE
Dr. Mark Nielsen, BSc., D.V.M.
Dr. Matt Evans. BSc. (Agr), D.V.M.
Dr. Tammy Dray, PhD., D.V.M.
Dr. Evelyn Purcell, BSc., D.V.M.
154865 15th Line, Thamesford, ON
Tel: 519 285 2116 Fax: 519 285 3829
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Small animal medicine, surgery & dentistry.
We use: 3 year canine rabies & distemper vaccines
3 year feline distemper & leukemia vaccines.
Where Pets Are Family
ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS
The Thorndale Agricultural Society
ARSENIC AND OLD LACE
Presents a dinner theatre production of
Written by Joseph Kesselring
Feb. 21 6:30pm • Feb. 22 12:30pm • Feb 27 & 28 6:30pm
$35.00
Preview Feb. 19 $10.00 (no meal)
Presented at the Thorndale Community Centre, Upper Queens St, Thorndale
Advanced tickets only available at Thorndale Ace Hardware
(cash or cheque)
for more information call Jackie 519-461-0218
or Thorndale Ace Hardware 519-461-0280
RESTORE ~ HABITAT FOR HUMANITY
The Habitat for Humanity ReStore located at 1058 Parkinson Rd in
Woodstock, is open to the public & sells quality new & gently used
building supplies, home furnishing, appliances & décor. Shopping at
the ReStore is tax free & is a socially conscious decision, as revenue
generated is used to fund the administration costs of Habitat for
Humanity. That means 100% of money donated to Habitat goes directly to building homes for low-income families. As well, shopping at, or
donating used items to the ReStore is an environmentally conscious
decision, as much of what is sold is product that would otherwise end
up in a landfill. Shop, donate or volunteer by calling 519-421 0003, and
help to end poverty in your community! Store hours are Tue, Wed, Fri
9-5, Thur 9-6, Sat 9-4.
On The Road
519-619-3531
Dozer & Loader Services
Post Holes • Fence Lines • Ponds
Laneways • Septic Systems • Sewer Hook Ups
RR#2 Lakeside, ON • N0M 2G0
24 Hour Helpline 519 438 - 1122, www.oxfordaa.com
The only requirement for membership in Alcoholics Anonymous is a
desire to stop drinking. There are no
dues or fees, we are self-supporting
through our own contributions.
Sunday
Woodstock 10:30am, Old Victoria
Public School, 45 Delatre Street
Monday
Ingersoll 1pm, St. Paul's Presbyterian
Church, 56 Thames St, South
Thamesford 8pm, St. John's Anglican
Church, 220 Dundas St, West
Tuesday
Ingersoll 8pm, Trinity United Church, 118 Church St @ King St, West
Wednesday
Otterville 8pm, St. John's Church, 23 Dover Street
Tillsonburg 8pm, Christian Reformed Church, 150 Concession St, W
Woodstock 8pm, Church of Epiphany, 560 Dundas St at Wellington
Thursday
Woodstock 10am, Church of Epiphany, 560 Dundas St at Wellington
Woodstock 7:30pm, United Church, 285 Dundas St, West
Friday
Woodstock 8pm, Church of Epiphany, 560 Dundas St at Wellington
Saturday
Ingersoll 8pm, St. Paul's Presbyterian Church, 56 Thames St, South
WHERE ARE WE?
It’s about time we knew where we are in the MOE’s process for
Walker’s application to put a dump into Carmeuse’s quarry near
Beachville. While all indications in the Code of Practice were that the
Minister’s decision would have been made quite a while ago, it
appears that it will fall into the new Minister’s lap. Look out, Glen
Murray. At time of press, no decision on Walker’s Terms of Reference
has been made public. A decision, when it comes, will merely tell us
what needs to be studied in an Environmental Assessment by government and independent scientists. It’s pretty easy to figure that out: air,
land and water. So, it is a wonder that the decision to reject Walker’s
proposal’s threat to all of these hasn’t happened yet. Scientists have
been engaged for a long time now in examining the effects which a
dump will have on our environment. Further, after much insistence
from local councils and residents, Ministry of the Environment staff
have added a requirement for a Health Impact study. That too should
have been a consideration from the start. Allied groups opposed to the
dump remain hopeful that the Minister will not be, in the words of the
official policy, “satisfied” by the documents from Walker. That could
and should lead to an outright rejection of their plan. If not, the Minister
has the right to ask for a far more thorough examination of the impact
on environmental and human health. Such a study would involve a
major expenditure of time, money and energy by scientists, things that
could be saved if the Minister chooses to believe his own staff, community group’s scientists and the tens of thousands of letters from
people in Oxford and across the province. Glen Murray, “No” is the
way to go on this one!
JC
Train of
Thought...
Who, being loved,
is poor?
~Oscar Wilde
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Forman
Church
P.O. Box 1801 St. Marys, ON N4X 1C2
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Iron Removal
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RENTALS
Call Max
519-285-2731
SALES SERVICE
Pure Drinking Water
519-485-3046
"A great place of worship for everyone"
235 Thames St South, www.fbcingersoll.ca
Pastor - Rev. Alan Adams [email protected]
You can find us on You Tube and like us on Facebook
10:30 Sunday Morning Family Worship
Tues
7pm Prayer & Bible Study
Wed
7pm Youth Ministry Grades 6-12
First Baptist Church
Knox Presbyterian Church Harrington
Box 8, RR #3, Embro, Oxford Cty Rd #96
Visitors Welcome
Worship 9:30am Everyone Welcome!
Reynolds Creek United Church
519-425-1174 7180 Hamilton Rd., Putnam, Pastor Mary Dillon.
Worship time 11am, Sunday School 10:15am
Truth Community Church
Join us Sunday mornings for our 10am Worship Service
at the former St Joseph School, Thamesford
Nursery care & children's program provided during the Worship
Service. For more info, contact Pastor Shawn Robinson [email protected], www.truthcommunitychurch.ca
Christ Anglican Church Lakeside
Sunday services 9:15am
Knox Presbyterian Church
115 St. Andrews St, PO Box 159, Embro Tel 519-475-4816,
Worship Time: 11am
Mar 6
World Day of Prayer
Chalmers United Church Kintore
Rev. Douglas Peck, cell 519-872-6011, Office hrs: M&Tu 9-12pm
www.kintorechurch.com
For church bookings email [email protected]
Church Service - 1st Sunday of month - 9:30am (with coffee)
All other Sundays - 11am (followed by coffee time)
Sunday School during 11am services
MON
Knitting & More 9:30am & 6:30pm
Feb 1
9:30am service, Worship leader Gail Kavelman
Feb 3
10:30am Bible Study “Joy” (book of Philippians)
Feb 5
7pm Koffee House hosted by D’Arcy & Judy Irvine...
A Night at the Oscar’s”
Feb 8
11am services with Anne Hollis
Feb 10 9:30am OEYC Play and Learn
Feb 11 7pm “What to do with our Church Committee” meeting
Feb 12 12:30 noon UCW potluck and program
Feb 15 11am service with Jannie Law
Feb 17 10:30am Bible Study “Joy” (book of Philippians)
Feb 17 12:30pm Over 50’s potluck and speaker program
Feb 22 11am services with Anne Hollis
Feb 24 9:30am OEYC Play and Learn
Mar 1
9:30 am service at Kintore, Worship Leader Gail Kavelman
Mar 5
7pm Kintore Koffee House
Mar 6
12:30pm World Day of Prayer Potluck Lunch & Program
Mar 8
11am service with John Huiser
St. Andrew’s United Church Brooksdale
Rev. Doug Peck 519-872-6011, Call for an appointment
Worship 11am 1st Sunday of the month,
9:30am all other Sundays
Sunday school available for ages 3-14 years
For Sunday school info contact [email protected]
Feb 17
Feb 4
Feb 25
6:30-8pm Annual Pancake Supper.
Donations toward kitchen repairs.
7:30pm U.C.W. meeting
7pm “Variety in the Dale” an evening of fellowship,
fun and local talent.
519-485-4440
194552 Regional Road 119, www.mycross.ca
Please join us Sundays: Sunday Bible Study: 9am
Prayer 9:30am Nursery 10:30am Coffee Fellowship 10am
Service 10:30am~ Citrus Sun 10:30am ~ Inside Out Kids 10:30am
Crossroads Alliance Church
Knox United Church
Embro
519-475-4060 116 Kincardine St., Rev. Andrea Allan
facebook.com/knox.embro Office Hours: Friday 9am-1pm
Sunday School Coordinator: Margaret Ball
Worship: 10:30am Nursery & Sunday School provided
All are welcome! email: [email protected]
FEBRUARY
Sunday
Monday
1
• Purple Hill Opry
• Embro Legion
Breakfast 9-1pm
• Ingersoll Legion
Roast Beef Dinner
2
Tuesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
4
5
6
• Men’s Curling
Championships
until Feb 8th
• Thorndale Srs meet
• Thorndale Blood
Donor Clinic
• Ing Srs Travel Club
• Ingersoll Library
Teen program
• Thorndale Library
Author Bryan Prince
• Cooking on a
Budget, Woodstock
• Thorndale Library
Seniors Tai Chi
8
9
10
11
12
13
• ICAC Fibre Arts
Opening Exhibition
• Ing Srs History Class • Ingersoll Nature Club • Thorndale Library
• Story Time at
• Valentine Lunch,
• Embro Soccer regist
Brush Up Art Club
Thamesford Library
Embro United Church
• AA, Ingersoll 1pm
• ICAC Mono Print
•Thorndale Horticulture
• Family Adventures, • Ing Srs Casino Trip • Ingersoll Library
• Ingersoll Library
Woodstock
Family Literacy Night Movie Matinee
• Karaoke Ing Legion
• FA meeting, Wdstk
• AA, Ingersoll 8pm
• Purple Hill show
15
16 FAMILY DAY 17
21
• Euchre Tourney for
Oxford Walk for MS
22
3
Wednesday
• Camp Tanner Dinner
• Thamesford Minor
Ball registration
•NA meeting, Ingersoll • Karaoke Ing Legion
14
18
• Ingersoll Blood
Donor Clinic
• Westminster
Pancake Supper
• Firearms Course
• Embro Soccer regist
• Zorra Council
• Al-Anon, Ingersoll
• Thorndale Library
• Ing Srs Recipe Club • Scrap for a Cause
Chess Club
• Arsenic & Old Lace, • Ing Srs Day Trip pres
•Laughter Yoga, Wdstk Thorndale
• Ing Library Movie
• Chess Club,
• Key Club Dinner, Ing
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• Karaoke Ing Legion
• Choralaries concert
•Scrapbook Fundraiser
• Embro Soccer regist
23
24
25
28
•Scrapbook Fundraiser • Zorra Caledonia
• Beachville Legion
Society meeting
Brunch
• Open Mic Jamboree • Parent / Tot Skating
Thamesford Arena
• Hunter Ed. Course
• Thmesfrd Friendship • Thorndale Library
• Ing Horticulture
NFB Film Club
• ICAC ipad class
• Eating Disorders
• Thamesford
Support, Woodstock
Accounting Seminar • Zorra Caledonian
1
2
3
• AA, Ingersoll 1pm
• Al-Anon, Ingersoll
19
7
20
26
27
• Thorndale Library
Evening Book Club
• Thorndale Seniors
• Karaoke Ingersoll
Shopping Trip
• Highland Ceilidh
• Beachville Legion
• AA, Ingersoll 8pm
Beef Stew Supper
•NA meeting, Ingersoll
• Ing Srs Book Club
WEDNESDAYS THURSDAYS
• Ingersoll Legion
Pot Luck Euchre
• ICAC Quilters Tips
• Euchre, St Johns
Thamesford
IN AN EMERGENCY DIAL 911
• Ingersoll Legion
Mens Darts
• Ing Srs Knitting Club
• Employment
Counsellor at
ThamesfordLibrary
MARCH...
Mar 6
World Day of Prayer
Mar 7
ICAC Kids Card Making Class
O.P.P. DIAL 1-888-310-1122
Shop Local ~ It Makes a Difference!
Van Beek Nursery & Garden Centre
Accent Interlocking Pavers • 519-285-2153
Stephen Graham
Free Estimates - Any Size Job
Elgie Bus Lines Limited
519-461-1227
Transporting students safely throughout
Zorra Township
Klomp’s Landscaping Inc.
519-485-3081
From Blueprint to Greenscape
519-284-0254
Landscape Contractor
Design & Installation
Oxford Mutual Ins. Company
Thamesford Accounting
& Financial Services
519-285-2916
Property, casualty & auto insurance
519-285-2499
Income tax & bookkeeping services
JC Graphics • 519-285-3249 Printing & Promotional Items
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