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August 2016 EMBRO
Issue 173
SALFORD SCHOOLS REUNION
Salford area Schools Reunion for SS Dereham # 1, 2 & 3. August 27,
2016. Join our Facebook page "Salford School Reunion" & reconnect
with old friends. https:// salfordonschoolsreunion.wordpress.com.
RSVP is appreciated.
INGERSOLL HARVEST FESTIVAL
Celebrate Ingersoll's rural roots & join us at one of the great community
celebrations taking place during the Harvest Festival Aug 17-21. The
celebration begins on Wednesday with the Kiwanis Rural Urban Night
& continues with the Chamber of Commerce Food & Wine on Thursday
& the Kiwanis Hot Dog Day on Friday. On the weekend, the celebration
moves Downtown for the BIA's Sidewalk Sales and to Centennial Park
for historical demonstrations, live entertainment, a variety of children's
activities, fireworks & more! For more information on admission, please
visit www.ingersoll.ca or call 519-485-0120.
NORTH DORCHESTER TOWNSHIP HISTORY
North Dorchester Township: Toil, Tragedy & Triumph 1800-2000 is now
available. Three volume set: $125. Cash, cheque, debit (credit at
Printer’s Plus location). Purchase your set at: Printers Plus! 4188
Catherine St, Dorchester, Mon-Fri, 9am-4pm. Flight Exec Centre, 2066
Dorchester Rd, Dorchester, Mon-Fri, 9am-4pm. Call for more options:
519-268-7819 or 519-268-6468.
THORNDALE GARAGE SALES
Village wide street sale and garage sales Sat, Aug 13, 8:30am-2pm.
YOU HAVE THE POWER TO GIVE LIFE
Every blood type is unique, and while all blood types are always
needed, sometimes there are shortages of specific types. When that
happens, knowing your blood type could help you respond and take
action to become a blood donor. That’s why your blood type isn’t just a
letter. Tell us what blood type you have! Find out more at
whatisaboab.ca. Give life donate blood...
St. Mary’s Pyramid Rec Centre, Mon, Aug 1, 4pm-8pm
Thorndale Community Centre, Tues, Aug 2, 5pm-8pm
Woodstock Community Centre – Goff Hall, Thurs, Aug 4, 1pm-7:30pm
Woodstock Community Centre – Goff Hall, Sat, Aug 20, 8:30-11:30am
Tillsonburg North Broadway Baptist Church, Fri, Aug 5, 5pm-8pm
Ingersoll Unifor Local 88, Mon, Aug 15, 5pm-8pm
Norwich Community Centre, Mon, Aug 22, 4:30pm-8:30pm.
ATTENTION CYCLISTS...
The Oxford County Cycling Advisory Committee sends a reminder that
all cyclists, regardless of age, should wear a helmet. Everyone’s head
and contents deserve to be protected!
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UNIONDALE FIREFIGHTERS
CHICKEN BBQ
Unionddale Firefighters chicken BBQ is Thurs,
Sept 8, 4:30-7pm at Brown's Corners - church
shed. Takeout available, adults $15 half chicken.
Advanced ticket sales only. Call or text Jeff for tickets 519-521-5833.
TOWNLINE CEMETERY DECORATION DAY SERVICE
Sun, Aug 14, 2pm. Guest Speaker Rev. Mary Dillon Minister at Putnam
United Church with Muterer Family Pipers. Everyone welcome. Bbring lawn
chairs. Located near corner of Rd 88 & 29th Line, Zorra Township.
KIDS - DO YOU LOVE TO SING?
Are you ages 8-16? If so, why not try the ICS Youth Singers? As a
member of the Youth Singers, you can participate in all 3 concerts, or
just one or two. Rehearsals on Monday evenings, 6-6:50pm at the Creative Arts Centre, Ingersoll, beginning Sept 19 for the first concert on
Nov 25. For more info, or to register, contact Trudy at trudylisa@hotmail.com or 519-421-5384. Visit www.ingersollchoralsociety.ca or find
us on Facebook.
ARTISAN CRAFT SHOW
Hosted by Preceptor Zeta Eta of Beta
Sigma Phi is holding our 2nd Annual Artisan Show on Sept 25 at 895 Ridgeway
Dr, Cowan Park, Woodstock, 10am-4pm.
This is a fundraiser & all the proceeds
from the door prize table will go to WDDS - Woodstock & District Development Services. Local artisan’s will be displaying: jewelery, rocks
& gems, stained glass, fall decor, original acrylic & garden decor. Additional vendors include: Jamberry, Mary Kay, Scentsy, Arbonne, ThirtyOne, Oragami Owl. Free admission.
ZORRA SKATING CLUB REGISTRATION
We hope that everyone is enjoying their summer. The
ice will be back in the arena in September & the Skating
Club will be ready to register your children for a variety
of programs. Registration will be Sat, Sept 10, 10-12pm
& Wed, Sept 14, 6:30-8:30pm at the Embro Arena. For
further information, please check our website: zorraskatingclub.ca, email Becky abgraves12@gmail.com
or zorraskatingclub@gmail.com. We are looking forward to another year of fun & learning on the ice! Interested in fall school: please check the website for our
upcoming fall school information.
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Village Voice - Embro - August 2016
ZERO WASTE – GETTING THERE….
"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
AN EXCHANGE WILL DO YOU GOOD
Now boarding for ISE flights to Geneva, Switzerland and Normandy,
France. At Gate C 35, ISE flights to Spain, Italy & Germany. In July,
several students from Oxford County had amazing experiences in Europe & currently are hosting their partners in our best summer month
at home, on nearby beaches & in other great local places. It’s one of
the possibilities through ISE Ontario. School year experiences are also
great. That is why ISE’s local volunteers will be holding a public information meeting for parents and students in grades 7-12 about the exchanges available to elementary and secondary schools. They are
inviting current exchange students to talk about their lived experience,
and will lay out for adults the process and advantages of student travel
with a non-profit. For more information for parents & students alike, call
519-456-5270 or email local volunteer bryansmith@iseontario.on.ca.
RURAL URBAN DINNER
The Kiwanis Club of Ingersoll, celebrating over 95 years of community
service, invites you to our 57th Annual Bill Hawkins Rural Urban Dinner
on Wed, Aug 17. Social 5:30pm, dinner 6:15pm at Ingersoll & District
Arena, Mutual St. Great food featuring BBQ beef & pork, silent auction,
door prizes, entertainment. Admission $35 adult, $15 child (16 &
under). Purchaser receives a $15 tax receipt with purchase of adult admission. Everyone is welcome! Tickets are available from any Kiwanian, Young’s Pharmacy, Lesser Brothers, Patina’s & Floral Occasions.
For info or tickets, call Kim 519-636-0320, kimoverton532@gmail.com.
As Oxford County has shown over & over, the drive to zero waste can
be demonstrated in multiple ways. Transition to Less Waste’s leadership at a major summer festival shows that massive reductions can
happen at events. Consider their model for your next gathering or
event. Consider too, their volunteers when you are looking for someone
to thank. The round table gathering of various charity stores to plan to
move big items off the curb, out of the dump & definitely out of the rain,
into the waiting arms of retailers & recyclers means that residential
waste can be vastly reduced & can generate value at the same time.
A chance meeting with an environmental manager from a prestigious
hotel in Toronto, - yes, that wasteful city has some with a soul – means
that we can share models where food, linens, décor, furniture can all
be directed where they are needed. Schools & hospitals are vast networks which can have huge impact on waste reduction. We are fortunate to have models there willing to share, to discuss and to ratchet up
their work again The drive to zero waste can be led by any of these
leaders, and by you. Zero waste, coming to a home, workplace and
town near you!
LEND A HAND AT HARVEST FEST
The Ingersoll Harvest Festival Committee is looking for volunteers to
lend a hand at this year’s Harvest Festival happening Aug 20 & 21.
Bringing the past to life – that’s our goal! And with your help, we can
make it happen! Volunteer opportunities are available in a wide variety
of areas, from set up & take down, to hosting activities & greeting visitors. Whether it is an hour or a day, every little bit of help is appreciated.
High school students looking for volunteer hours are welcome!
THE CHURCH IN LEFT FIELD
If you missed out getting a copy of "The Church in Left Field" the Story
of Beachville Baptist Church 1866-2016, there are copies still available.
Please send a request to oranjepleinknul@gmail.com to order your
copy for $10.
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SOFTENER INSPECTION &
TUNE-UP
Today Big Brothers Big Sisters does much more than match an adult
mentor with a child or youth. We are a leader in innovative programming to meet the needs of our families, volunteers & communities.
In-School Mentoring Do you enjoy volunteering at a local school? Ask
us about one of our most popular programs. Group Mentoring Do you
prefer volunteering in a group? In that case, this is for you. Couples
Match program Do you & your partner want to volunteer together?
Summer Match Are you a post-secondary student coming home for
the summer? We have a program specially designed for you. Recreation Match Do you want to share your passion for sports or being
highly active? You can commit as little or as much time as you have.
We're flexible & there's a program for you! Interested? Start something
today: Come share the fun! 519-485-1801, ingtburg@bigbrothersbigsisters.ca, www.sharethefun.org.
FOREST CITY DECORATIVE ARTISTS
We welcome anyone who has a desire to paint, whether you are a beginner or just want to join in. Monthly meetings on the 2nd Sunday of
each month. 10am open paint, 12:30pm FCDA update, 1pm class,
workshop or demo. Check out www.fcdartists.com, for more details or
call Karen 519-434-6361.
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FOLDENS CHURCH 150th ANNIVERSARY
Foldens United Church is celebrating its 150th Anniversary on Sun, Oct
30 at 10am, featuring special guest speakers, music, reminiscences &
historic displays. All are welcome & invited to help celebrate this milestone in Foldens history. Please join us following the service for refreshments & a time of fellowship to visit with your neighbours or catch
up with old friends.
CIVIC HOLIDAY BBQ & MOVIE NIGHT
On Aug 1, 6:30pm, you are invited to come out for a free BBQ, some
games & activities and a family friendly movie (title TBA) at Truth Community Church, 154978 15th Line (Banner Rd). Bring some lawn chairs
(if you plan on sitting for the movie...) and come have a great time!
Games & BBQ start at 6:30 and the movie will start at dusk. If you have
any questions, call 519-285-2112.
EMBRO MINOR HOCKEY REGISTRATION
Embro minor hockey registration is now open - please register by August 10 to avoid late fees. All registration details are on the website:
www.embrohockey.com.
LIKE TO SING?
The Ingersoll Choral Society begins rehearsals for its upcoming season
on Mon, Sept 12, in preparation for a fun Dinner Theatre in January 2017
at the Elmhurst Inn. New members are encouraged to come out & give the
choir a try! Rehearsals every Monday evening from 7-9pm, at the Ingersoll
Creative Arts Centre. Visit www.ingersollchoralsociety.ca or contact Holly
Langohr, Musical Director, holly.langohr@gmail.com or 226-984-1957.
Find us on Facebook!
THORNDALE FAIR AMBASSADOR PROGRAM
Leadership training, overnight travel, networking, cash bursary for all
participants, resume-worthy experiences... if you or someone you know
is between the ages of 17-22 and is interested in a fun & rewarding experience then the Thorndale Agricultural Society is inviting you to our
Fair Ambassador Info Night coming up Mon, Aug 15 at the Thorndale
Library at 8pm. This is an opportunity to hear from past Ambassadors
& get information about the competition before making a commitment.
This year's competition takes place at the Thorndale Fair Opening Ceremonies & Variety Night on Fri, Sept 23. Good luck to our current
Thorndale Fair Ambassador Lindsay Walker who will be travelling to
Toronto for the CNE Ambassador of the Fairs competition Aug 19-21!
If you can't make it to the info night or would like more information,
please send a message to the Thorndale Fall Fair Facebook page or
contact Laura Langford 519- 319-0214 or lj.langford@gmail.com.
RECREATION IN ZORRA TOWNSHIP
Pickleball continues to be a great way to have some fun this summer!
In addition to our regular Monday morning sessions from 9am-11am,
we have also added evening Pickleball on Tuesday nights from 6pm8:30pm. Cost to play is $2. Come join us at the Embro Zorra community
Centre, you won't be disappointed! The Thamesford Area Swimming
Pool is the best place to beat the heat this summer with two opportunities for public swimming almost every day! We are still taking swimming lesson registrations for the last 2 sessions. Stop by the pool to
talk to out staff about registering your child to learn this important skill!
Aquafit is now at the pool! We have had a great turnout in July and look
forward to seeing more new faces as we continue in August. Join us
Mon & Tues at 7pm & Thurs and Fri at 8am. Have a great idea for
recreation, cultural, or artistic programming in your town? The Township
of Zorra Recreation Department is looking for individuals who would
like to facilitate a program with the Recreation Department this fall.
Ideas for all ages, abilities and interests are welcome. Contact
Stephanie at sstarchuck@zorra.on.ca for more information.
INGERSOLL 50+ ACTIVITY CENTRE
250 Ingersoll St, South, Ingersoll 519-485-3869, ingersollseniors.com
Annual General Meeting Tues, Sept 13
Program Expo Sept 6-16: Tour the front lobby where there will be displays promoting various programs the centre has to offer.
D.O.T. Club Dining out Together Club, a casual social club offering outings to various restaurants. Next DOT Club: Wed, Aug 24 reservation
for 5:30pm the Borealis Grille & Bar, 4336 King St., Kitchener (at Sports
World Crossing), right near Costco off of the 401. This restaurant promotes Ontario grown produce, www.borealisgrille.ca. RSVP by Aug 17.
Grand Experiences 12 person Voyageur Canoe Adventure: Thurs,
Aug 25 Paddle a 12 person canoe while enjoying the Grand River in
southern Ontario. This trip includes a qualified guide, instruction, tour
& riverside box lunch. Deadline to register: Aug 4 (first come first
served) Price: 79.95 + HST (50% deposit upon registering).
Walking Club Wednesday mornings at 9am for a brisk, refreshing walk
at various locations in Ingersoll & out of town. All levels of walking abilities welcome, you can be a turtle or a hare, there is always someone
to walk with. New? Call us Tuesday to let us know you will be joining
us. Call for a schedule of locations & any possible time changes.
BUS TRIPS A Day in Niagara Thurs, Sept 8. Enjoy lunch, shopping,
wine & chocolate tasting at our Annual Day Trip to this quaint town.
Register by Aug 17. Members: $60 Guests: $65 (lunch not incl.)
Fall Mystery Trip Wed, Oct 12. Our Annual Mystery Trip is always a
favourite amongst members & friends. This trip will be a tasty one!
New York City At Christmas Looking for a fun getaway to the Big
Apple (sightseeing, Broadway shows & more) Mon, Nov 28-Fri, Dec 2.
There will be a group meeting on Aug 25, 10am for those interested.
Pepper/Bid Euchre Lessons Learn how to play the next level of your
euchre experience (euchre knowledge is a pre-requisite). 2 sessions:
Fri, Sept 9 & 16, 10am-12 noon. Pre-registration by Sept 7.
Restorative Yoga with Balance Class begins Fri, Sept 9, 1pm with
Shelley. Register by Aug 22 at 9am. Limited to 8 participants
INGERSOLL SERVICES FOR SENIORS
Volunteers We are always looking for new volunteers to assist with
our various services. Drivers, handymen & handy maids, entertainers,
telephone reassurance, etc. If you have spare time & would like to help
fellow members of your community give us a call.
GROW Club is free & includes transportation! The Gardening, Recreation, Outdoor, Wellness (GROW) club is offered to older adults who
enjoy seasonal recreational activities such as gardening, baking, making preserves & doing crafts. Meal Programs Helping Seniors eat well.
If you are interested in joining us, we meet every Wed morning at the
Ingersoll Seniors Centre 9:30-11am. Please call for complete details.
Frosty Meals $6/ entrée, $1.50 / soup or dessert. Free delivery available. Meals are available for all diet types including gluten free, sodium
reduced, lactose free, diabetic & modified texture.
Meal on Wheels $7/day. Try our new & improved Meals On Wheels.
Hot meals delivered to your home Mon-Fri at noon hour by a volunteer.
75+ Diners Club $9 no tax, no tip! Free transportation. A hearty home
cooked meal with entertainment or programming.
Wednesday Lunch $8. A hearty lunch, including coffee & dessert. No
tax, no tip. Please call by Tuesday for reservations.
Handyman / Handymaid Service Small fee for service. Grocery shopping, transportation, yard work, companionship & cleaning.
Grocery Buddy Small fee for service. Let one of our friendly volunteers
pick you up and shop with you. They will even carry the bags in!
Foot Care Clinic $22, Join us on Tuesdays for our Foot Clinic. Need
foot care at home, we will come to your home for a fee of $25.
Transportation Small Fee for Service. Ingersoll Services for Seniors
provides transportation to older adults in Ingersoll & surrounding areas.
Assistive Device Loan Program Walkers, wheelchairs, bath & toilet
accessories and much more are all available. We also welcome donations of used medical equipment / assistive devices for our program.
Help with Forms Free, by appointment. We carry CPP, OAS, GIS and
passport forms, as well as have access to other government forms.
Telephone Reassurance Security checks can make all the difference
to an individual alone at home. If you or a loved one would like to talk
with a friendly volunteer once a day or once a week give us a call.
Just West of
Thamesford on
Purple Hill Rd.
PURPLE HILL COUNTRY MUSIC HALL
BLUEGRASS
REUNION SHOW
AUGUST
19 - 20 - 21
The Dixie Flyers &
6 Canadian Bluegrass Bands
Come out for the day or camp for the weekend.
purplehillcountyhall.com • 519-461-0538
BLUEGRASS OPRY REUNION
Courtesy of Marshall’s Tent & Canopy, of Granton for your comfort
under the big top tent. Come out for a day or camp for the weekend.
You’re invited! Tailgate pickin’ & camping. A weekend of camping in the
beautiful gardens of South Western Ontario. Bluegrass fans & friends,
make your plans to attend! Come see our Opry House and outdoor
stage, enjoy our many acres of lawns, complete with ponds & an antique steel bridge. Join us at Purple Hill for our annual bluegrass reunion! There will be lots of great food & refreshments available on site.
We are located 5 km east of London on Hwy 2 (Dundas St) and 3 km
north at 20903 Purple Hill Rd (southeast of Thorndale). Purple Hill Bluegrass Reunion will feature top Canadian bluegrass. Host band: New
Cumberland, Stay Tuned, Rescue Junction, The Nelson Family, Rhyme
& Reason, The Allen Family Reunion Band. Featuring the reunion of
the bluegrass legends The Legendary Dixie Flyers in concert. Weekend
pass $60, includes Fri, Sat & Sun camping, concerts - all events! Sat
all day pass only $25 per person. Sunday all day pass only $20 per
person. Saturday or Sunday evening pass $15 per person. Phone Anna
now 519-461-0537.
ROTARY CLUB OF INGERSOLL
We meet each Thursday at 12 noon at the Ingersoll Seniors Club. If
you are interested in a great service club, contact Lawrence Bennett
at 519-472-0369. You are invited to participate in the 17th Annual Rotary Club of Ingersoll Charity Golf Tournament to be held at The Ingersoll Golf Club on Fri, Sept 19 for a 10am shotgun start. The Rotary Club
of Ingersoll, celebrating over 25 years, holds the Santa Claus Parade,
the Annual Easter Egg Hunt at Victoria Park and our latest community
event - the Fishing Derby at the Rotary Pavillion in Smith’s Pond Park.
We also contribute to Habitat for Humanity, Alexandra Hospital Foundation, PlayRight Playgrounds, IDCI Scholars, IDCI Challenge Day and
many other local projects & international service projects of Rotary.
Home Inspections
by Dave Rutledge
Registered Home Inspector
519-536-0168
thamesdev@rogers.com
thames developments
• RESIDENTIAL /
AGRICULTURAL
• FRAMING
• RENOVATIONS
•ROOFING
• SIDING
• SOFFIT
2016 OXFORD COUNTY PLOWING MATCH
72nd Annual Oxford County Plowing Match & Antique Machinery Show
happens Sat, Aug 20, 9:30am-1pm at Faircrest Farms, 455148 45th
Line Zorra. Beef on a Bun meal at 1:30pm. For tickets call 519-4622430 or 519-469-3338.
EMBRO FAIR - FROM FARM TO FORK
Call to all organizations wishing to enter a display in the. Embro Fair this
year. Our theme is From Farm to Fork. Class 56 is non-competitive & depicts the fair theme or theme of your organization. Displays may measure
up to 5 ft and because of limited space it will be given on a first come first
serve basis, so pre-register to avoid disappointment. Class 57 is competitive & may contain up to 10 articles which include the areas of knitting,
needlework, flowers, arts & crafts, food, photography, fruits roots & vegetables, Christmas corner, sewing and surprise us. Please see the 2016
Embro Fair Prize List for more details. To pre-register or more information
call Mary Verhoeven at 519-485-2685.
519-301-6950
Jeff Weir
EMBRO ON.
Genie Lift
THORNDALE FAIR - YOUTH & SCHOOL
Youth Fair & School Fair Competition. Beat the boredom or fill those
rainy days by preparing your entries for the Thorndale Fair School Fair
& Youth Fair Competitions! See www.thorndalefair.com for a listing of
all categories (arts & crafts, lego, creative design & more!) or pick up a
copy of this year's Fairbook at Thorndale businesses.
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EMBRO FAIR EVENTS REMINDER
-From Farm to Fork Feature Video Competition—details on web site
-Road Hockey Tournament –rules & registration form on web site
-Jr. Farmers Tractor Skills
-Lamb carcass cuts & cooking demos
-Monster Ride Truck
-Monster Truck Shows
-Four Paws Flying Entertainment
As well as all our usual events & activities!
Fri, Sept 16 to Sun, Sept 18. www.embrofair.com
WEST OXFORD CHURCH HOMECOMING
Homecoming at West Oxford United Church on Sun, Sept 18, at 2pm.
Musical Guests: The quartet “A Capella” and Susan Barker-James.
GOSPEL MUSIC IN THE PARK
The 2016 Gospel Music in the Park program starts July 3, 7pm at Bonnie Mott Memorial Park, Canterbury St., Ingersoll. In case of inclement
weather, the concert moves indoors to First Baptist Church, adjacent
to the park. A free will offering will be received & a children’s program
with crafts & stories will be provided. Bring your lawn chairs.
Aug 7
Infinitely More Duet, St Catharines, ON
Aug 14 “Mercy”, Port Lambton, ON
Aug 21 The Crutchfield Family, Simcoe, ON
Aug 28 The Watchmen Quartet, Kitchener, ON.
Aug 28 The Watchmen Quartet, Kitchener, ON.
Country GEEK
Home & Agricultural
Computer Sales & Service
www.countrygeek.ca
In-Home or Drop-Off Service
Doug Turvey
519-475-4937 or 519-537-9037
countrygeek@xplornet.com
519-284-0833
P.O. Box 1801 St. Marys, ON N4X 1C2
formanelectric@rogers.com
www.formanelectric.com
ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS
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
Woodstock 7pm, Old Victoria Public School, 45 Delatre Street
London 11am Open Speaker Meeting, St Joseph's Hospital, London,
Monsignor Rooney Entrance - Enter Door off Cheapside St.
Monday
Ingersoll 1pm, St. Paul's Presbyterian Church, 56 Thames St, South
Woodstock 7:30pm, Grace Presb. Church, 50 Finkle St at Peel St
Thamesford 8pm, St. John's Anglican Church, 220 Dundas St, West
Tillsonburg 8pm, St. Mary's Catholic Church, 51 Venison St, W
Tuesday
Ingersoll 8pm, Trinity United Church, 118 Church St @ King St, West
Stratford 8pm 267 Queen Street West, St Mary's
Wednesday
Woodstock [Women] 7pm, Old Victoria Public School, 45 Delatre St
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
London 7pm Knollwood Baptist Church, 800 Cheapside St, London
Friday
Woodstock 8pm, Church of Epiphany, 560 Dundas St at Wellington
Stratford 10:30am Ontario Street Baptist Church, 230 Ontario St
London 7pm UNIFOR Hall, 606 First St, London
Saturday
Woodstock 10am, Church of Good Shepherd, 1023 Devonshire Ave.
Ingersoll 7:30pm, St. Paul's Presb. Church, 56 Thames St, South
Ilderton 10am llderton United Church, 121 Mill St, Ilderton
RECYCLE BICYCLES FOR CHARITY
Bicycles are needed in Africa & South America, where they provide
transportation to get children to school. We will clean & repair the bicycles, if required. For pick up call Ben 519-285-2111 or Hank 519-4850147. The shipping is handled through Canadian Food for Children
organization. For more info, visit www.canadianfoodforchildren.net/.
THORNDALE BLUEGRASS SOCIETY
Join us every Tuesday at the United Church in Thorndale. Bring your
acoustic guitars, banjos, harmonicas, fiddles and bass to this jam.
Everyone is welcome. Cost is $3, 7-10pm. For info, call Mildred
Pourchez 519-461-0452.
On The Road
Dozer & Loader Services
Post Holes • Fence Lines • Ponds
Laneways • Septic Systems • Sewer Hook Ups
ALZHEIMER SOCIETY
Alzheimer Society of Oxford offers individual support, information sessions & support groups in Oxford County for people with Alzheimer's
disease or other dementias and their family members & friends. For
confidential help please call the Society at 519-421-2466 or email
info@alzheimer.oxford.on.ca.
Do you have 2 hours a week to share? Are you interested in providing
a meaningful service to those with dementia? Consider becoming a
Volunteer Companion with the Alzheimer Society of Oxford. For more
information visit www.alzheimer.ca/oxford or contact Robyn at 519-4212466 or robyn@alzheimer.oxford.on.ca.
NETWORKING BREAKFASTS
Mon, Aug 8, Woodstock & Area Small Business Enterprise Centre invites all local entrepreneurs to our Networking Breakfast. Quality Hotel
& Suites, Ody's Restaurant, Woodstock. We begin at 8:30am & those
who attend will get an opportunity to speak for a couple of minutes
about their business. The cost is $10 cash only. Bring your business
cards & network with fellow business professionals. To pre-register call
Christine 519-421-2129 or smallbusiness@cityofwoodstock.ca. If you
are not sure whether you can attend, last minute drop-ins are welcome.
KIWANIS HOT DOG DAY
Kiwanis Hot Dog Day - free hot dogs & pop at the Thames Street
Gazebo, Ingersoll on Fri, Aug 19, 11:30-1:30pm. Donations are welcome for the Ingersoll School Lunch & Snack Program. Everyone welcome.
WOODSTOCK FAIR ~ AUGUST 25-28
The Woodstock Agricultural Society is proud to announce that the
180th Woodstock Fair is taking place August 25-28, Woodstock Fairgrounds 875 Nellis St, Woodstock. There will be a midway, competitions, entertainment, food & much more. There is something here for
the young & the young at heart.
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OPEN MIC JAMBOREE, MT ELGIN
The next open mic jamboree with the house band The Country Classic is
being held at Mount Elgin Community Centre on Sun, Aug 21, 1pm-5pm.
Come out for a relaxing Sunday afternoon of dancing, singing or listening
to great classic country music. Admission is $5. Following the jamboree,
you can enjoy a full course dinner at a nominal cost.
ADULT EDUCATION ~ SEPTEMBER 2016
Adult & Continuing Education in Woodstock & Tillsonburg will re-open
for registration Aug 29. Registration for adult high school day credit
courses is free. Self-study course registration begins Sept 6 & is $20
per credit. It’s time to earn that high school diploma! A high school
diploma makes getting a new job or promotion easier. Education is the
key to success in today’s job market. By earning your diploma, you are
setting a good example for your kids or grandkids. We look forward to
helping you achieve your education goals. Call 519-537-0109 for info.
MONSTER TRUCKS!
Sat, Sept 17, Embro Zorra Agriculture Society is hosting their first Monster Truck show. There will be 2 shows at 5pm & 7pm with a pit party
after each show. Meet the driver for an autograph session & pictures.
Admission is included in the entrance fee. Donations will be accepted
at the gate towards the Embro Zorra Agriculture Society.
THISTLE THEATRE ...the little theatre with a big heart.
Thank you to all the parents & friends who came to see the Dramarama
productions held at Thistle Theatre in the Town Hall in Embro recently.
Many congratulations to Artistic Director Jill Baker, assisted by Adam
Rigby & their counsellors Kaitlan McKay, Fraser Normand, Katarina
Baasner, Amber Fletcher & Counsellor in Training Serena DeanBoudrea for a wonderful 4 weeks of fun & training for our local youth.
Many thanks to Phoebe Campbell, Abby Cockle & Sara Stephenson
for their involvement in Dramarama, and for the support of the community. We are really happy to announce that Terry Todd from St. Marys
will be directing our fall show “The Nerd” by Larry Shue, which was cast
recently. We welcome back to our stage Lanny Hoare & Ann Jackson
from St Marys, locals Alec Bish, Doug Turvey, Rob Hargreaves & Peter
Johnson and Betty Bartram from Ingersoll. The show will be produced
by Peter Fleming & stage managed by Ann Parker. Show dates are
Nov 18-20 & 24-26. If you would like to be involved in this production,
please call Ed Williams 519-475-4722, email pfleming@execulink.com.
We would like to extend thanks to the Township of Zorra for refinishing
the main hall floor, and Marg Lupton, Doug Matheson & Doug Mills for
their support. For information about Thistle Theatre please contact
Chris Cockle 519-475-4201, cockle@xplornet.ca or www.thistle-theatre.com.
NA MEETING
A fellowship of Narcotics Anonymous meets Friday nights at 7pm at St
Pauls Church, Thames Street, Ingersoll.
Civic Corner
ZORRA HIGHLAND PARK GRADUATION
By Laura Green
Traditional bagpipe music filled the Embro Community Centre as Scott
Matheson piped the procession of graduates, staff & presenters into
the hall filled with proud family members & flashing cameras. Principal
Vivienne Bell-McKaig, welcomed graduates & guests to this special
evening on June 28, 2016. Anita Fraser representing Zorra Highland
Park Parent Council/Home & School Association also gave remarks.
Greg Willows, Grade 8 teacher, presented the Recognition Certificates
to the following students: Kaitlynn Barber, Hedzer Bergsma, Alexander
Bojanowski, Maisie Bracewell, Sara Campbell, Tyler Claxton, Mackenzie Cockle, Tyler Davis, Joshua Dowling, Brandon Fraser, Katelynn
Frizelle, Hunter Goodwin, Aria Hart, Mackayla Hayes, Kara Heather,
Bradley Markle, Leanne Martin, Jack McIntosh, Sara McNeill, Nicholas
Petrus-Froud, Griffin Smith, Haley Stears, Carissa Streatch, Ruby Van
Dam, Destiny Walker & Kenneth Wilhelm.
Mr. Willows also presented honours certificates.
Academic awards: Drama (Thistle Theatre): Mackie Cockle, Jacqueline
Witteveen Memorial Art & Music (Witteveen Family) Art: Carissa
Streatch and Music: Aria Hart, French (Margaret Lupton): Kaitlynn Barber, English (Brooksdale Women’s Institute): Tyler Davis, Mathematics
(Don & Sharon Smith): Tyler Davis, Social Studies (Allan & Anne Matheson): Tyler Davis, Health & Physical Education (Elgie Bus Lines Ltd.):
Mackayla Hayes, Male Athlete of the Year (Elgie Bus Lines Ltd.): Josh
Dowling, Female Athlete of the Year (Elgie Bus Lines Ltd.): Sara Campbell, Science & Technology (Harrington & Area Community Association): Ruby VanDam and Highest Academic (Ann & Dave Parker): Tyler
Davis. Other awards: Citizenship (Thistle Lodge No. 250): Hedzer
Bergsma, Perseverance (Zorra Caledonian Society):Sara McNeill,
Jean Hossack Memorial Award (Ken Minler): Tyler Davis, Katelynn
Innes Memorial Award (Margo & Rick Innes): Kaitlynn Barber, Arjen
Pelders Memorial Award (Mardine Pelders & Harry Van Egdom, Oxford
Farm Safety): Jack McIntosh, Cody Henshaw Memorial Award (Denise
Henshaw & David Green, Greenholm Farms): Griffin Smith and Principal’s Award (Vivienne Bell-McKaig, Zorra Highland Park PS): Aria Hart.
The Dr. Gordon Murray Scholarship by Rosalind Bradford to 3 students
– Kaitlynn Barber, Haley Stears & Ruby VanDam. Chosen by their
peers, Kaitlynn Barber & Sara Campbell were this years Valedictorians
and were presented plaques from Greg Willows & Bob Duplain. Kaitlynn Barber will be attending Ingersoll District C.I. and Sara Campbell
will be attending St. Michael Catholic Secondary School, Stratford.
Closing Remarks were given by Vivienne Bell-McKaig, Principal. A social time followed the presentations.
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:
August 9, 9:30am – Township Municipal Office
September 6, 9:30am – Township Municipal Office
September 20, 6:30pm – Township Municipal Office
*Check the Township Website for Agenda at www.zorra.on.ca
NOTICES AND ANNOUNCEMENTS:
Pool Fencing By-law
Please be advised that every owner of a privately owned swimming pool in
Zorra Township shall erect and maintain a fence completely surrounding such
pool in accordance with the provisions of By-law No. 23-08 known as the Pool
Fencing By-law.
No owner shall fill a privately owned swimming pool with water or allow water
to remain therein unless a fence has been erected in accordance with the bylaw.
Once the fencing has been completed to the specifications as outlined in the bylaw, the owner shall notify the Chief Building Official within 24 hours or by the
next business day so that an inspection may be conducted.
To obtain a full copy of the by-law which outlines materials, construction, general provisions, and enforcement please visit www.zorra.on.ca or the Township
Office at 274620 27th Line, Ingersoll.
If you have any questions, feel free to contact Mathew Paul, By-law Enforcement Officer or Mike Hughes, Chief Building Official at 519-485-2490.
Township of Zorra Memorial Trees
Memorial Tree Signs including name plaques have been erected in the Grace
Patterson Park, Embro Pond and Harrington Conservation Area. Memorial
Trees can be purchased at the Township Office for $40 through the Upper
Thames River Conservation Authority (UTRCA). Have your loved ones name
added to a sign or all three signs when you purchase a tree for an additional
$12.50+HST per name plaque.
For more information on the Memorial Tree Program please contact Ashley
Sage at 519-485-2490 ext. 228 or asage@zorra.on.ca
Fireworks
BEGINNER SYNCHRO TRYOUTS
Does your child love a team sport & love to skate? Come to our Beginner Synchro tryouts! For CanSkaters (Stage 4 & up) and StarSkaters
Wed, Aug 17, 6pm-6:40pm. Fee: $14/session. Woodstock Skating
Club, 381 Finkle St, Woodstock, woodskater@execulink.com.
HANDICRAFTS SALE
It’s not too early to plan for Christmas shopping. On Sat, Dec 3 the
Needle Craft Group and the ACW of St James Church, Ingersoll are
holding a handcrafts & baking sale. Please mark your calendar now.
HARRINGTON PORK BBQ
The Harrington & Area Community Assoc wishes to announce that,
after many successful years, we will no longer be hosting our August
Pork BBQ. We want to extend our thanks to all in our community who
assisted by working at this event & everyone who supported us by attending. We will be continuing to host events to raise funds for our community, and the restoration of the Harrington Grist Mill. Please watch
this publication for details. Thank you in advance for your continued
support.
Residents can set off consumer fireworks on their private property 2 days prior
to and 2 days following Canada Day, Labour Day and Victoria Day as long as
they are set off before 11PM. Friendly reminder for residents to let their neighbours know when they plan to set off fireworks. Fireworks can be sold in the
Township, 21 days prior to Canada Day, Labour Day and Victoria Day, as long
as the retailer receives an approved permit from the Township. Anyone who
contravenes this by-law may be subject to a $200 fine. Visit the Township website at www.zorra.on.ca to view the entire Fireworks By-law.
Embro Flyer
The Embro Flyer is Back! It is available for download on our website
www.zorra.on.ca. It will also be mailed out monthly to all Embro residents who
have an Embro address. Contact the Township office for more information!
Be sure to like and follow us on facebook and twitter to stay up to
date on whats happening in the Township of Zorra!
Township of Zorra
274620 27th Line, P.O. Box 306, Ingersoll, ON N5C 3K5
519-485-2490 or Toll Free 1-888-699-3868
Community Contacts Embro
www.jcgraphics.ca
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. . . . . . . . . . .519-475-0484
Horticultural Society - Ingersoll .......................................485-1808
- Thorndale www.gardenontario.org/site.php/tahs ......461-1259
Ingersoll Services for Seniors .........................................485-3869
Majorettes ................................................................519-485-1796
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 ...................................519-425-4514
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.519-475-0484
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
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SCEPTICS OF OXFORD UNITE!
“There is some scepticism” said one community member at a recent meeting with London area officials of the Ministry of the Environment, about
their willingness or ability to protect our community from the negative consequences of a dump in the Carmeuse Quarry in Zorra Township. Many
Ingersoll & South-West Oxford residents agree, some in much stronger
words. With reason, they doubt that the MOE currently offers adequate
care for the air we breathe, the land we crop, the water we drink. For comparison sake, take the pretty town of Elmira, not far away. There the local
community found that there was “No Guardian at the Gate” after local individuals & groups had long sounded the warning that dangerous chemicals were entering the water source. Long after the fact, while the
community continues to pay the price of piping in water – their wells all
tainted – a full book was written on the story. It’s a cautionary tale for all of
Oxford about the risks of contents of garbage & contaminated soils to be
dumped in our backyard, or worse, down our well. Any farmer would tell
you not to stack a manure pile beside your well. But MOE people believe
that if they test the water in wells around the stinking pile of trash, they will
be able to tell us when it is “trending” towards the aquifer from which we
drink. Will they? Will they stop the flow of water through limestone rock
that looks like Swiss cheese? If you are sceptical of their pat answers, you
might have an answer for them. Unite with local community members advocating that Mr. Murray, the Minister of the Environment stop the dump.
JOIN THE FUN AT EMBRO FAIR
From Farm to Fork Feature Video competition for all ages for Embro
Fair. Details on website: www.embrofair.com.
Embro Fair Baby Show entries are being accepted. Contact Allison
Wilks at 519-475-6201 or email: awilks.@hotmail.ca.
Ambassador Leadership competition is happening again at Embro
Fair. Contact Marian Sterk 519-872-1707 for competition details.
HABITAT FOR HUMANITY
Every child deserves a home from which to explore the world, and just
by shopping at the Habitat for Humanity Heartland Ontario ReStore locations, you can help us build safe, decent affordable housing. Volunteer, donate or shop at one of our 5 ReStore locations in London, St
Thomas, Woodstock & Stratford. Go to Habitat4Home.ca for details.
CANADIAN FOODGRAINS BBQ
BBQ for the Canadian Foodgrains Bank project called the Good Neighbour will be held on Aug 21, at Brown's United Church from 5:30-6pm.
BBQ pork & corn on the cob will be provided. Bring a salad or dessert,
dishes, cutlery & a lawn chair. Some of the Don Bentum's group will
provide entertainment. No charge, but a donation jar for the project will
be available.
ITOPA ~ INGERSOLL PERFORMING ARTS
Get your subscription packages now for the 2016/2017 season of
ITOPA! Email jgamea@hotmail.com and we will forward you a subscription package to fill out. It's that easy! Here's a sneak peak at our
upcoming season:
M*A*S*H A comedy. By Tim Kelly. Nov 11-13 & 16-20. M*A*S*H stands
for Mobile Army Surgical Hospital & joining it are 2 unpredictable madcaps, Hawkeye & Duke. They can’t be dealt with casually, however,
because they are also 2 of the best chest surgeons in South Korea.
They decide to wage a campaign to get a young Korean to the United
States & entered in a good school. The thread of this effort helps tie
together the pileup of comic adventures that will leave you laughing!
Always a Bridesmaid A comedy. By Jessie Jones, Nicholas Hope &
Jamie Wooten. Feb 10-12 & 16-19, 2017. In this comedic romp, 4
friends have sworn to keep the promise they made on the night of their
senior prom: to be in each other’s weddings... no matter what. Thirty
years later, these friends are still making the long walk down the aisle,
determined to honour that vow. If you’ve ever elbowed a stranger out
of the way to catch a bride’s bouquet, seriously questioned the mental
stability of the duo saying “I do” or been forced to wear the world’s ugliest bridesmaid dress, this play is definitely for you.
Over the River & Through the Woods By Joe Di Pietro. Apr 21-23 &
27-30, 2017. Nick is a single, Italian-American from New Jersey. His
parents retired & moved to Florida. That doesn’t mean his family isn’t
still in Jersey. In fact, he sees both sets of grandparents every Sunday
for dinner. This is routine until he has to tell them that he’s been offered
a dream job. The job he’s been waiting for that would take him away
from his beloved, but annoying, grandparents. He tells them. Thus begins a series of schemes to keep Nick around.
Do Black Patent Leather Shoes Really Reflect Up? A musical. By
John Powers. June 16-18 & 21-25, 2017. The original coming of age
musical involves the 1950s Catholic education of 8 Chicago children,
following them from the start of elementary school through the senior
prom & beyond. Along the way it touches on such topics as first confessions, puppy love, teacher’s pets, sex education classes & the importance of not wearing patent leather shoes as they could reflect up
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ST MARYS PYRAMID REC CENTRE
Looking for something fun to do with your grandchildren?
Mystic Drumz Fri, Aug 5, 1-2pm at the Pyramid Recreation Centre,
317 James St S, St Marys. Tickets $4 each & can be purchased at the
St. Marys Library, Early Learning Centre or the Pyramid Centre. Mystic
Drumz is famous for their interactive shows which introduce audiences
to cultures & rhythms from around the world. Children dance & sing to
a mix of international percussion instruments.
Mobility Services Hotdog BBQ Fundraiser Fri, Aug 5, 11am-1pm at
St Marys Foodland. St Marys Mobility Service provides transportation
to meet the needs of clients in our community & surrounding area. All
food graciously donated by Foodland Grocery Store.
Town of St. Marys Car Show BBQ Sat, Aug 20. Look for Home Support Services downtown & grab a bite to eat between 10am-2pm. All
proceeds support the Friendship Centre. BBQ features: back bacon
on a bun, orange juice & coffee.
Paint for Pleasure Wed, Aug 17 & 24, 1:30-3pm. Receive step by step
instruction on how to create your own painting. All materials provided.
Make & Take Pebble Bucket Tues, Aug 23 & Wed, Aug 24, 10am. Materials are provided.
A Few of My Favourite Things Dinner Party Wed, Sept 7, 5pm. Participate in our favourite things gift exchange (like Secret Santa), bring
something you love ($10 limit). This dinner party is inspired by the
Sound of Music. Purchase your tickets in advance only $12.
For any of the above programs or more information please call us at
519-284-3272.
NATURE CLUB PHOTOGRAPHY CONTEST
Enter the Ingersoll & District Nature Club 3rd Annual Photography Contest. This years' theme is "Go With the Flow in Oxford County" in celebration of our many waterways, lakes & wetlands and the natural
world they support. Please submit entries by Oct 11, 5pm (max. 6 per
person) in electronic or print format. Age categories: 12 & under, 1318 yrs, 19 yrs & over. Prizes will be given from local businesses & winning photos will be featured on our website & in local media. Electronic
submissions should be sent to ingersollnatureclub.gmail.com. Prints
to be sent with self-addressed, stamped envelope to Ingersoll District
Nature Club Photo Contest c/o 205 George St, Ingersoll, N5C 1Z5. Applicants should identify the location of each of their photos. If you
have any questions, contact us at
ingersollnatureclub@gmail.com or
check on our website where you
can also see last year's winners at
www.ingersollnatureclub.com.
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COMMUNITY SHOWER - McINTOSH
Community Shower for Julie McIntosh on Sunday August 7th from
1:30 p.m. to 4 p.m. at the Embro Community Centre meeting room.
Contact Sharry VanderHorn 519-475-4570,
Susan Garner 519-475-4990 or Kathy Fraser 519-475-4967.
if you would like to donate towards a gift.
MacARTHUR ~ THANKS
My sincere thanks to my family, friends & neighbours,
ambulance attendants, nurses and therapists since my fall on May 1.
Recovery is going well. Thanks again & God bless you all.
Phyllis MacArthur
THANK YOU ~ GILCHRIST
Dave and I would like to sincerely thank all who expressed
condolences, sent cards and offered support after the passing of my
mother, Tine Lisle (Teuntije Evegroen). Special thanks to our
neighbours for looking after our home while we were in Campbellford
and to my Thorndale Horticulture friends for your caring & understanding during these difficult years. Although we miss her greatly in
this world, we are comforted to know her pain is gone and she will
garden happily above while shining down upon ours.
Those who wish, may visit www.weaverfuneralhomes.com,
Campbellford Chapel; Tine Lisle.
Dave & Melanie Gilchrist (Dave’s Agri Help), Embro
THANKS ~ OXFORD EXCHANGE
The Oxford County Exchange 2016 Group would like to thank
Thorndale Farm Supplies Ltd. and their staff for hosting & helping
with the annual Community BBQ and bake Sale June 24. We raised
over $1,000 with generous donations from local suppliers, business
and farm owners and the continued support of local families in and
around Thorndale. We look forward to hosting our Alberta Exchange
delegates in July/August and the funds will help a great deal with
sponsoring our activities in Ontario.
THANK YOU ~ EMBRO VBS
I would like to thank everyone who in any way helped make this
year's Vacation Bible School such a success. A big thank you also to
all those who shared their animals with us. The children loved them.
Thanks again and we will see you again next year. Anne Hollis
ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES
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The 4-H Club to Club Exchanges 2016-Oxford County Delegation
would like to thank the following individuals & businesses that
contributed to our fundraising efforts this year. The money raised
helped us to provide our Drumheller, Alberta Exchange group with an
event-filled ten days of local tours and Ontario attractions. Special
thanks also to our chaperones Tim Harris & Jack Danen for helping
to making this experience truly memorable for the group.
Total Swine Genetics
BSC Animal Nutrition
Farm Credit Canada
Harnack Veterinary Corp.
Cargill Value Added Meats
Oxford District Women’s Institute
Micacchi Warnick & Company
Kiwanis Club of Ingersoll
Great Lakes New Holland
Elliott Grain Ltd.
McCutcheon Farm Drainage
Stratford Farm Equipment (London)
Oxford County 4-H Association
Kintore Optimist
Dr. Houston Dentistry Thamesford Three Brydges Automotive
Schultz Automotive
Princess Elizabeth Women’s Inst.
Thorndale Lions Club
Anna Lewis Women’s Inst.
Sommers Motor Generator Sales Thorndale Youth Optimist Club
Brown’s Women’s Inst.
Dewy’s Auto
Dairy Lane Systems
Chicken Farmers of Ontario
Ontario Harvestore Systems
Dr. Sonia Palleck Orthodontics
Wardway Farms
Liz Harrison
McIntosh Embro Transfer
VanOostveen Family
Thorndale Women’s Institute
Grieve Family
McFarlan Rowlands Ins.
Jackson Family
Jakeman’s Pancake Fundraiser Hensall Co-op
Danen Family
Jim Walton
Sterkholm Farms
Swartzentruber Family
Kouwenberg Family
Betty Poel
Harris family
Hutchison Family
Thames Ridge Holdings
Thorndale Farm Supplies Ltd.
Kevin Pratten
Pro Rich Seeds
Green Family
Embro Highland Games
Parion Nutrition
Fleming Family
Wellburn AgroMart
Heeman's
Lakeside Women's Inst.
Canada Speedometer
Irvine & Pearson Families
Tavistock Veterinarians
Henry Van Ginkel Construction
CARD OF THANKS - ROBINSON
How do we begin to thank so many people for so many things when
a mailed thank you seems not enough? We have been overwhelmed
by the care & compassion of the many health professionals involved
over the years especially that of Dr. Marc Pariser & Catherine;
LHSC’s Victoria Campus 6th floor Blue Team and University Campus
Pacemaker Dept; Woodstock General Hospital ICU, CCAC service
providers & VON Sakura House. We also acknowledge the outstanding care & support provided by the Oxford Gardens staff. Special
thank you to Father Simard and organist/soloist Anne for the beautiful
funeral mass. We appreciate the Ingersoll Legion and the Women’s
Auxillary for providing the luncheon. We offer our gratitude for the
condolences received: floral tributes, generous charitable donations,
inspirational cards & kind words. A big thank you to Bob at McBeathDynes Funeral Home for the support & keeping us organized.
Together with you we share the loss of our husband, father, grandfather, great grandfather & friend. We will forever remember his unending love, his great sense of humour, his strong faith & generous spirit.
As Howard was often heard saying: “How Sweet It Is”.
Kindest Gratitude, The Robinson Family
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SUMMERTIME HARVARD FUN
Experience Canadian aviation history up close & personal at Tillsonburg Regional Airport. The all-volunteer Canadian Harvard Aircraft Association holds a Fly Day & Open House Sat, Aug 13 & it's annual
Wings & Wheels Fun Day on Sat, Sept 10. For more information visit
www.harvards.com or email info@harvards.com.
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MUSEUM MUSINGS
Ingersoll Cheese & Agricultural Museum. Thank you to everyone who
continues to support our bid to become Ontario's top small museum in
the Ontario's Choice Award competition sponsored by Attractions Ontario. We appreciate your enthusiasm, excitement, kind words, and of
course your votes! There is only one more month left to cast your ballots in our favour. Simply go to http://www.attractionsontario.ca/ontarioschoice, select the Top Small Museum category, click on our listing
& then scroll to the bottom & press Done. It's that easy & you can vote
as often as you like. One of the reasons for supporting the Ingersoll
Cheese & Agricultural Museum is the special exhibition currently on
view. "Patriotism & Production" examines how Oxford County fought
the Great War from the homefront between 1914-1918. To support this
exhibit there will be 2 special mini events happening on the weekend
of Aug 13 & 14. On Saturday head to the Ingersoll Rural Cemetery for
a guided tour of the final resting places of some of our local heroes
who fought for freedom in the First World War. Meet at the Veterans
Plot at 2pm. Then, on Sunday, head to Memorial Park for a Pipe Band
Tattoo at 2pm. Seven different pipe bands will parade from the Ingersoll
Pipe Band Hall to the Park, then perform for your pleasure. This event
pays tribute to the men of the Ingersoll band who enlisted in 1916 and
played for the 168th Battalion, Oxford's Own until they were dispersed
overseas to other units. One, William Collins, became Pipe Major of
the 21st Battalion while Tommy Johnson became Pipe Major of the
famed Black Watch during the years they were overseas. These 2
events will be followed by the annual Harvest Festival from Aug 17-21.
Come check out these exhibits, events this summer. You might even
see a Pokemon or two. We have it on good authority that there is a
"Gym" on site. And if you happen to hear a southern drawl this month,
and see motorcoaches from the United States in town, chances are
they are here to visit the museum.
THORNDALE FAIR
Magic in the Air from the Farm to the Fair! The Thorndale Fair is coming
up Fri, Sept 23-Sun, Sept 25. Mark your calendars for this fun filled
weekend! Animals, rides, musical entertainment, childrens entertainers,
demolition derby & much more! Keep up to date by liking our Facebook
page or check out our website at www.thorndalefair.com.
LOOKING FOR LOCAL FOOD?
Go Crop Touring. Croptouring.com is a great way to find local farmers
& farmer's markets in your area. Find a variety of local produce with
the easy-to-use interactive map. So, whether you are picking up groceries for home, visiting your sister out past London or up at the cottage, croptouring.com will help you find local food wherever you find
yourself. Are you a farmer looking to connect with local customers? Go
to the Contact Us page on croptouring.com and join for free.
EAT TO END HUNGER
STICH, those wonderful volunteers who prepare various & nutritious
meals for over 100 people hungry for food and/or company at a weekly
supper on Thursdays at the Legion, would like you to eat too. Eat well!
Eat with friends & family. STICH would like you to buy tickets to a fundraising Pig Roast on Sat, Sept 1 at Unifor Local 88 Hall in Ingersoll.
For more information, check the STICH Facebook page, or drop by the
Legion 118 on Thames St from 4:30-6:30 on Thursdays for tickets.
EAST NISSOURI 4-H ACHIEVEMENT DAY
CANTERBURY 2016 RAFFLE WINNERS
Licence #M323546, 2,000 tickets printed, drawn July 10, 2016.
1st: Scooter (value $1,000) donated by Louie Skater: won by F Bartram
2nd: $500 gift letter from Anderson’s Appliances: Lois Lindsay
3rd: $200 gift card from Elm Hurst Inn & Country Spa: Chris Coates
4th: $200 (4 x $50) gift card from Foodland, Ingersoll: Libro Sarra
5th: Candlelight dinner (value $100) from Dino’s Grillhouse: S Fleming
6th: A Pie a Month from Miss Ingersoll Restaurant; Janet Lobzun
7th: $75 gift card from Patina’s Gifts of Art & Craft; Ted Henry
8th: $50 gift card from Louie’s Pizza & Pasta; Beverly Pember
9th: $50 gift certificate from Floral Occasions; Linda Ulch
10th: $50 gift certificate from Louie’s Pizza & Pasta; Ron Ulch
11th: $40 gift card from Mango Salad; Garry Brownlee
12th: $40 gift card from Mango Salad: Kim Mott
13th: Large pizza & 1 lb of wings Ten Buck Pizza & Wings: P Reniers
14th: $50 gift certificate from Chuck’s Roadhouse: Mary Csenkey
15th: $50 gift certificate from Chuck’s Roadhouse: B Wallace
16th: $25 gift card from Tim Horton’s: Marjorie Martin
17th: Insulated travel bag Oxford OPP, Woodstock Print & Litho: T Ling
Bonus: $30 gift certificate from Coffee Culture, Ingersoll: Sam Duke.
You're Invited to the East Nissouri 4H Dairy Club Achievement Day!
The East Nissouri 4H Dairy Club is having their Achievement Day on
Sun, Aug 21, 12:00 noon. Hosted at the farm of Gerry & Debbie Roefs
(Roesbett Farms), 295883 29th Line Lakeside, south of Kintore side
Road 84. Our 4H members will be proudly showing off their showmanship skills & their calves that they have been working so hard with
throughout the 4H season. This year we have a group of 12 awesome
members in our club: Quinn Arts, Jorja Horton, Abby McCall-Perkins,
Dani Karn, Lili Smith, Sophie Pike, Isabel Pike, Cassidy MacDonald,
Porter MacDonald, Nathan Bruschetto, Iain Grieve & Grace McLeod.
We welcome everyone to attend to support our club members as they
show, or even to see what 4H & showing a calf is all about. You can
join as a 4H member next year if you are between the ages of 9-21
(before Jan 1, 2017), so come on out & see if this is for you! Some of
our members do not live on a farm, but are borrowing a calf from a
dairy farmer nearby to use as their 4H project. Interested, but not sure
where you can borrow a calf from? Ask us 4H Leaders & we can certainly help you out! We also have a food booth set up to fill up your
tummy & quench your thirst. For more information, please contact
Nicole Barnett 519-533-2208 or Racheal Kettlewell 519-320-8725.
Hope to see everyone at the East Nissouri 4H Achievement Day!
East Nissouri 4H Leaders: Nicole Barnett, Racheal Kettlewell, Katelyn
Fraser & Christine Baigent .
RUN THE DISTRICT
Run the District because you are a woman! Women run the world in
offices, at the wheel, at home, in politics, at desks, as creators & in
service to others - now it’s time to run London! Let girl power take over
as you race through the Western Fair District & out onto the street of
downtown London - just make sure you slow down for the Fire Fighter
Water Station! In support of London Abused Women’s Centre. Sun,
Sept 25, 10am. 3K or 10K available. Open to all ages & abilities. Walkers are welcomed. To register or volunteer visit: http://www.westernfairdistrict.com/run-district/events/women-run-london-0.
LIVING A HEALTHY LIFE WORKSHOP
Free “Living a Healthy Life Workshop” - coming this fall! Learn to live a
healthy life, even with a chronic condition. Topics include healthy eating, working with your healthcare team, managing pain & fatigue,
weight management & much more! Call 519-474-5694 for information!
KNOX UNITED CHURCH CHICKEN BBQ
Knox United Church, Embro chicken BBQ Wed, Sept 7, at the Embro
Community Centre. Dine in or take out, 5pm-7:30pm. Adults $16, 12 &
under $8. Tickets available until Tues, Sept 6. Call 519-475-4437 or
519-475-6201 or email awilks@hotmail.ca.
JC
Train of Thought...
Pick battles big enough to matter, small enough to win.
~Jonathan Kozel
INGERSOLL CREATIVE ARTS CENTRE
Summer is half gone! Looking for something interesting to do? Have
you stopped in at the Arts Centre to see the fantastic exhibition of beadwork by the ‘4 Sirius Beaders’ of Paris, Ontario? Their exhibition is entitled ‘Definitive Designs in Beadwork – A Unique Perspective by
Individual Artists’. It is well worth seeing! There are a few classes coming up in August. If you are a painter, or would like to try your hand at
painting, you might be interested in Wet-on-Wet Oil Painting for Beginners. 2 classes: ‘Hydrangeas’ Aug 9 & ‘Forest Hills’ Aug 23. These
classes run from 1-4pm. Registration deadline is 1 week prior to class.
By popular demand, we are repeating a fun class from last season
called ‘Toothbrush Rugs’ on Sat, Aug 13, 9:30-2pm. This is a Scandinavian technique & is a great project to use up outdated fabric. Coming
this fall: ‘Pottery Studio with Heather Smit - Drinking, Pouring & Serving
Vessels’ Sat, Oct 1, 10am-5pm, class limited, so sign up early! Don’t
forget to visit the Creative Arts Centre for some hands-on fun during
Hall’s Creek Festival of Creativity!
REAL ESTATE CORNER
When it comes to real estate, presentation is everything. When a buyer
walks or drives past a property that is being offered for sale, the initial
impression or first impression is everything. A seller only has one
chance to make a first impression. Every single detail from the curb in
must be attended to. The grass, shrubs & plantings must be trimmed
to appropriate proportions to compliment the architecture. All hard surfaces such as concrete must be in a clean, swept condition & free of
cracks. Any exterior woodwork such as decking must be freshly painted
or stained - these are all common sense indicators of the kind of "pride
of ownership" that a buyer is looking for. Once inside, the home must
be clutter-free & ready for presentation. So what does "ready for presentation" mean? In a nutshell, "inviting". One of the key roles of a realtor
is to help a seller prepare the property for presentation & this may involve the assistance of a "stager". If you are considering selling your
home, consult with a realtor a few weeks or months in advance to discuss the presentation of your home. Harold Matthews is a local real
estate broker & seasoned negotiator with Century 21 Heritage House
Ltd. Harold welcomes inquiries at 519-670-6780.
HISTORICALLY BOUND
Historically Bound: The History of Embro & West Zorra: copies available at Zorra Township office; Beachville Museum, Embro Cheese
House; Merrifields Book Store, Woodstock; Oxford County Genealogy
Society, Woodstock; Stratford-Perth Museum & 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.
BEACHVILLE MUSEUM
Summer hours for the Beachville Museum: Mon-Sat 9:30am-4:30pm,
Sun 1-4:30pm. 519-423-6497, www.beachvilledistrictmuseum.ca.
Featured Exhibit: The Marjorie Cropp Exhibit is open at the Beachville
Museum! Stop by & see the extraordinary tales & stories of an exceptional Beachville citizen, published author & early recycler! Coming up
in September is the new exhibit: Prominent Families of Beachville!
Day Camp 2016 The Beachville Museum Day Camp is nearly full,
hurry to register! The camp runs until Aug 26 & features a different
theme each week including: Wacky Water Works, The Magical World
of Disney, Little Chefs & Hogwarts Magical Museum! Camp is available
for children ages 5-11, $25/day or $100/week. For more info & to register, please call 519423-6497 or email bmchin@execulink.com.
Annual BBQ This year, the Beachville District Historical Society Museum’s Barbecue will be held on Fri, Aug 19, starting at 5pm! Get tickets and come by for a fun evening, with a menu of: baked beans, baked
potatoes, roast beef, corn on the cob, pie, pop & coffee. For BBQ tickets, contact Eleanor 519-423-6776.
HARRINGTON HALL FOR RENT
Harrington Hall, corner of Victoria & Albert Streets in Harrington is available for rent. Great for parties! Call Heather 519-475-0060 for details..
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Starting to think about winter? Good news!
Ingersoll District Curling Club is gearing up
for another fantastic season. Curling is a
great winter sport which can be enjoyed at
any age & ability level. IDCC offers a full
range of fun & competitive adult league
play as well as a variety of special events.
Our junior program for ages 8 & up is also
extremely popular. We offer free curling
clinics from September through March. Please refer to our website for
ongoing updates. www.ingersollcurlingclub.ca. If you would like a personal response to questions please contact info@ingersollcurlingclub.ca
or call Nancy at 519-456-4030.
FALL FOWL FEAST
Knox Presbyterian Church, Embro presents a Fall Fowl Feast on Wed,
Sept 28. 3 sittings: 4:30pm, 5:30pm & 6:30pm. Tickets advance only
from Al & Anne 519-475-4909, adult $15 & child 6-12 $7, child 5 yrs &
under are free. Hot turkey supper with all the trimmings & dessert table.
ROAD HOCKEY
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Sat, Sept 17, 10am-1pm at Embro
West Zorra Community Centre. It is
sure to be a good time! Novice, Atom,
Peewee, Bantam age groups. Maximum of 6 players / team & minimum of
4 players / team. Be a part of the fun at
your local fair. Visit www.embrofair.ca
for more information and registration
forms. Registration deadline is Sept 12.
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VON DAY PROGRAM
Our program provides seniors & adults living with a disability, an opportunity to enjoy a day of recreation & social programs with their peers.
Daily activities include; guests, outings, exercises, music, crafts, games
and much more. All programs are designed & developed by our recreationist based on the needs of the clientele. A hot meal is provided
along with snacks, tea & coffee. Our PSW staff allows us to appropriately cater to any personal-care needs of all clients. Our talented multidisciplinary staff, confidently supports diagnoses such as Alzheimer’s
disease, dementia, stroke, mental health and much more. Our day program not only provides a social atmosphere for clients but it provides
respite for caregivers. Caregiver support takes place monthly at the
Adult Day Program sites. This service is free of charge for caregivers
within Oxford county looking for peer and professional advice. VON offers a therapeutic bathing program at each Adult Day Program site.
This program is open to Adult Day Program clients as well as those
within the community that may be experiencing difficulty bathing at
home. For more information, questions or concerns please contact:
Robin Bryce, Program Coordinator, VON Ingersoll & Tillsonburg Adult
Day/Caregiver Support Program at 519-485-4753.
FESTIVAL OF CREATIVITY
Just try it! The only expectation is self-discovery. Think back to when
you were a kid & someone handed you a coloured pencil, a musical
instrument or a lump of clay for the first time? You were so excited at
the thought of trying something new & you had no expectation of the
outcome. Did you ever wonder what it would feel like to carve soapstone, throw a pot on a pottery wheel or carve wood? Did you ever
wonder what it would look like if you tried painting on a canvas, making
jewellery or arranging flowers? Did you ever wonder what it would feel
like to try a lot of things that we think are only for creative people? Oxford Creative Connections will transform Centennial Park in Ingersoll
into a colourful wonderland full of sights, sounds, smells & creative experiences on Sept 10 & 11, (11-5pm) rain or shine. We may even turn
some of our visitors into future artists. This festival will showcase some
of the best fine art, literature, food & music that this area has to offer.
The festival will include 2 days of craftsmen, artists, musicians, chefs,
writers & historians all sharing, showing & inspiring. Attendees may
choose to participate in free introductory courses such as wood & stone
carving, bark carving, pottery, jewellery, painting, flower arranging or
just observe the creative process. You may even take a free guitar or
banjo lesson. The festival is designed to bring out the artist in everyone,
regardless of experience or ability. Whether your interest is in art, cooking, music or writing or just observing, you will be entertained. Enjoy
free live concerts outdoors & soak up the day with your neighbours!
The Halls Creek Festival of Creativity is family friendly so bring your
kids or grandkids. Celebrate the joy of learning (by doing) at our annual
festival of Discovery Workshops. We have created a collection of creative opportunities including the materials, tools & facilitators who will
make it comfortable for everyone to come out & have fun, feel new sensations & enjoy live music. Hands on discovery sessions are offered to
adults (14+), and there are many activities to enchant the children in
the Children’s Village as well. We provide an opportunity to celebrate
the work of amazing, creative people & to discover the creative thinker
in each visitor. The Festival invites you to immerse yourself in a fantastic environment full of amazing things to see & do. You can even be
part of the art - experience & engage in group art projects such as the
Giant Mural. See. Do. Taste. Be entertained at the Festival of Creativity. www.hallscreekfestival.com.
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•Ingersoll •Thorndale
•South West Oxford Township
THORNDALE LIBRARY
Used Book Sale happens as part of the village-wide yard sales Sat
Aug 13, 8am to noon. We will be accepting donations of gently used
books & DVDs to include in our sale from Sat Aug 6 until Fri Aug 12
during our regular open hours.
TD Summer Reading Club continues until Sat
Aug 27. This year’s theme is grow WILD! There
will be daily activities & fun things to do at the library. Ask for your copy of our Programs &
Events Guide. Each child will receive their own
booklet to record what they read over the summer & a sheet of stickers. There will be weekly
prize draws & special programs to add to the
fun.
littleBits is the name of the special program Wed Aug 3, 2:30pm. Kids
will have a blast building with these! Each littleBit performs a different
task: littleBits fit together magnetically & connect to a battery, providing
endless possibilities for creation. Space is very limited for this program
so please register early. Part of our TD Summer Reading Program.
Epic Scavenger Hunt for ages 11-17 finishes Sat Aug 6. Be sure to
return with your list of quests to fulfill to be included in the final draw
for a $15 Indigo gift card.
School Bus Storytime returns this year Fri, Aug19, 11am. Not only will
we read a story, but parents & children will get to ride on a real Elgie
School Bus. Elgie staff will review bus safety too.
OEYC Play & Learn and Storytime programs continue through the summer. Join Lisa & Erin from the OEYC at 10am for play geared at children birth to age 6 & Laura at 11am for all ages stories, songs & more!
For more information please contact the library at 519-461-1150 or visit
us at 21790 Fairview Rd. or our website www.library.middlesex.ca.
VISIT SUNNY CHERNOBYL?
In his brilliant environmental travelogue, Andrew Blackwell invites us
to accompany him on “Adventures in the World’s Most Polluted Places”.
Beachville, Centreville & Ingersoll residents can imagine this much to
their revulsion & disgust as they contemplate Walker’s proposed dump.
In his visit to Fort McMurray’s tar sands & huge holding ponds (which
leak, by the way) of polluted waters, Blackwell comes across the Oil
Sands Discovery Centre, which is billed as a “family-friendly museum”
where excited children will call “Come smell the oil!” Worst of all, the
centre is deviously clever & works. Blackwell even exhibits some admiration for the spin doctors who conceived of this place which should
be a horror show. It represents, “some of the best industrial propaganda
in the world” he says, adding “which I mean as a compliment” because
“you try writing the brochure for Mordor”. Tolkien’s place of death & destruction is familiar enough to us all that we would find it impossible to
praise. Not everyone would. Blackwell’s delightful book gives multiple
examples of people whose job it is to make us believe that black is
white, that pollution is promise, and that if we’d just go away & be quiet,
they will take care of us. Not likely. No Oxford resident can want Andrew
Blackwell to add us to his list of the most polluted places on the planet.
That is why we need to reject any idea of pouring 17 million tonnes of
garbage into our home in the same way as we would be very wise indeed to turn down any offer of a guided tour and/or sample of local
foods from a place like Chernobyl where lack of foresight has cost the
population & the planet untold losses. Let’s not add Ingersoll to that
sacrifice area, to the MOE’s “Zone 3” or the designated degradation
region.
HARRINGTON CEMETERIES MEMORIAL DAY
The annual memorial day service for the Harrington cemeteries will be
held at Knox Presbyterian Church, Harrington on Sun, Aug 21, beginning at 11am. Guest minister is Rev. Robert Sinasac. Special music
from John. Lunch will be provided following worship.
INGERSOLL LIBRARY!
A Musical Interlude! During the summer we take a break from our
adult Friday Movie Matinees, but during the 1st week of August, we will
be screening 4 new movies with a musical theme:
Miles Ahead Tues, Aug 2 - I Saw the Light Wed, Aug 3
Born to be Blue Thurs, Aug 4 - Sing Street Fri, Aug 5
Please note: Movies matinees are at 2pm, free, & for adults only.
Movies are subject to availability & we may need to offer a substitute.
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LADIES BALL HOCKEY LEAGUE ~ THORNDALE
If you are interested in getting together for some fun & exercise, come join
the Girls with Balls - Thorndale Edition, ladies ball hockey league. This is
a rec league for women 18+ and we do have lots of players on the + side
of the age groups, so it really is great for all ages. We play Friday nights at
West Nissouri Public School in Thorndale starting Oct 14, until April 2017.
Games are either at 7pm, 8pm or 9pm (with the exception of school closure
days). League fee is $75 which includes your team shirt & a banquet at
the end of the year. At this point we have 6 established teams, which is the
maximum for teams, but most teams are looking for players to top up their
rosters. So this is a great opportunity to also meet up with new people.
Please visit our website www.gwbthorndale.org or like us on Facebook at
Girls with Balls - Thorndale Edition for all of the latest and greatest info.
THORNDALE FAIR HOMECRAFT COMPETITION
Do you make the best chocolate chip cookies or the best salsa? Looking
for an excuse to finally make all those crafts you pinned on pinterest? Have
a fresh quilt or painting you'd love to show off? Check out this year's Fairbook or www.thorndalefair.com for a listing of all the ways you can participate in the Thorndale Fair Homecraft Competition. Categories include:
baking, canning, arts & crafts, sewing, quilting, photography, fine art, antiques, fruits & vegetables, horticulture & more!
THAMESFORD SKATING CLUB
We are looking forward to our 2016/2017 skating season! We will be offering programs for all levels & interests, with lots of
fun events planned throughout the season. Registration will be at the Thamesford Arena coatroom
on: Sept 14, 5:30pm-8:30pm & Sept 17, 9am11:30am. We hope to see you there! If you would
like more information, please contact Lesley at
519-285-5088 or thamesfordsc@gmail.com.
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COME OUT & TRY MAJORETTES
Ages 6 & up, starting September 14. Try it free for 3 lessons at
Thamesford Public School. Wednesday evenings at 6:15pm, $25 per
child or $35 per family for a month. Most outfits are supplied. We go in
parades & competitions. Any questions, call Teresa 519-485-1796 or
triley58@hotmail.com.
IN THE NEWS?
It’s nice to be newsworthy! Ingersoll surely is, what with the Hall’s Creek
Festival of Creativity, the massively successful Canterbury Folk Festival, brilliant athletes & an occasional argument with Toronto about
garbage. National networks covered a group heading for a showdown
with the wastrels in the Toronto Waste Management Committee. TV
Ontario posted on its webpage. It’s less reassuring, however, when you
discover that the names of allies who bring knowledge of the law and
the impact of pits & quarries to us are being monitored by provincial
government spies. It might remind you more of stories you have heard
from Communist bloc countries or repressive South American regimes.
But, it is our Ontario. To assist in making the government aware how
many thousands of people are opposed to any new dump in Oxford
County, send an email to Glen Murray at minister.moe@ontario.ca asking him to turn his attention to the 67,000 letters sent to him from all
over Ontario and especially from Oxford asking him to stop the dump.
Were he to announce that, it would be in the news!
FUNG LOY KOK TAOIST TAI CHI
Locations: 467 Dundas St, across from Museum Square in Woodstock
138 Huron St, Embro at the Legion
Taoist Tai Chi® Open Houses:
Sept 12, 7pm, Sept 14, 1pm & 7pm, all at 467 Dundas St, Woodstock
Sept 14, 10am in Embro at the Legion.
Taoist Tai Chi® New Beginner Classes Start:
Wed, Sept 14, 10am in Embro • Tues, Sept 20, 7pm, Woodstock
Wed, Sept 21, 1pm, Woodstock • Sat, Sept 24, 9am, Woodstock
THAMES CHOIR ANNUAL PORK BBQ
Mark your calendars for Thurs, Aug 25 to attend the Annual Pork BBQ
hosted by the Thames Centre Community Choir and held at the Thorndale Community Centre. The meal
includes barbecued pork, roasted
potatoes, fresh corn on the cob,
coleslaw & homemade dessert. Tickets are $16 and sittings are at 5, 6,
and 7 o’clock. Tickets for children 512 yrs. are $6 and children under 4
yrs. are free. Take-out dinners are
also available. Contact choir members for tickets or call 519-461-1679.
Tickets may also be purchased at
Ace Hardware in Thorndale.
INGERSOLL SENIORS FITNESS
POWER SKATING REGISTRATION
Come in out of the heat & stay fit for summer:
Fitness & Yoga Schedule July 4-Aug 26
DROP-In Program FIT Cards sell for $33 for 6 classes; $66 for 12
classes; & $99 for 18 classes. You can select from 18 drop-in classes.
Check out our website at www.ingersollseniors.com for the schedule.
Drop-In classes everyday Mon-Fri 9:30am.
Specialty Classes: OsteoFit (BoneFit) Fridays 9:30am.
Membership Only Centre Mon-Fri 8:30-3:30 (some exceptions)
Membership Only Fitness Orientations Call Shelley to book
September fall fitness schedule Sept 6-Oct 28
NEW - Barbell Muscle Classes Get strong using barbells & changing
the weight resistance. Wed 9:30am & Thurs 5:30pm.
NEW – Restorative Yoga with Balance This class will improve your
balance while offering long, relaxing stretches on the floor. Registered
program beginning Fri, Sept 9, 11am
Men’s Circuit Class returns: Wed 10:30am
Coming this fall: Yoga Retreat & Diva Day! Call the Centre or checkout the website for details!
The Ingersoll Skating Club will again be offering Power Skating this fall
beginning Wed, Sept 21 for 12 weeks. There will be a Pre-Power and
a Can-Power group. This program is from 4-4:45pm at the Ingersoll &
District Memorial Arena. CanPowerSkate is an action-packed, high energy instructional power skating program geared to hockey & ringette
skaters that focuses on balance, power, agility, speed & endurance.
Skills, techniques & conditioning drills are taught in a progressive format that emphasizes how the skills apply to game situations. Registration will be Sat, Sept 10 & Sun, Sept 11, Sat, Sept 17 & Sun, Sept18
from 1-4pm in the lobby of the Ingersoll Arena & also, on Wed, Sept 14
from 6-7pm. For further information please call Barbara 519-485-1039
or Angie 519-495-7088 or email ingersollskatingclub@outlook.com.
Looking forward to another year of fun & learning on the ice!
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MARIE’S PAINTING
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shades, lights, jewellery, much more.
August 5, 3-7pm, August 6, 8-10am
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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!
Sat - 10am The Rock Community Church, 1140 Nellis St, Woodstock
Tues - 9:30am Church of Ascension, 2060 Dundas St, London
Thurs 6:30pm Church Latterday Saints, 615 Baseline Rd E, London
Call Gayle at 519-537-5057 or visit our website www.foodaddicts.org.
Carson’s Services & Steel Repairs
Welding & Fabrication
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
Aluminum - Stainless Steel - Steel
PORTABLE WELDING
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519-475-4802
Cell: 519-532-0279
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Farm Safety
Safe Storage:
Spontaneous Ignition of Crops
Causes Fires
• Before Storing: Provide proper ventilation
• Ensure crops are well-dried and properly cured.
• Make sure wet grains are below the safe
moisture content before storage.
• Check for spontaneous heating hazards,
eg: manure pile.
• Repair leaking roofs & openings to protect stored
crops against wetness.
During Storage
• Inspect daily for signs of steaming, irritating
odours, wet areas and "flues" in the
hay for several weeks.
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, al-anon.alateen.on.ca, al-anon.org.
Sun 7:30pm Tillsonburg - Avondale United Church, 60 Harvey St
Mon 7:30pm St. Mary's - St Mary's Hospital, 267 Queen St W
Tues 8pm Ingersoll - St Paul’s Church, 56 Thames St S
Wed 8pm
Woodstock - First Baptist, 603 Adelaide St
Fri 8pm
London - Colborne St United Church, 711 Colborne St
Thurs 1pm Stratford - St Peter's Lutheran Church, 115 Cambria St
Sat 9:30am London - St Joseph Hospital, 268 Grosvenor St
TOUCH A TRUCK AT EMBRO FAIR
Come out to the Embro Zorra Agriculture Society’s Fall Fair Sept 17 &
18 for our annual Touch a Truck event. This is a fun, very hands on
event that lets kids of all ages get up close & personal with vehicles of
every shape & size. Come on out & check out the fire truck, tractors,
police car, ATV & so much more! This is all included with the price of
admission which is free for children under the age of 10. For more information contact Christine, kramer.family.94@gmail.com or 519-4754537.
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WOODSTOCK ART GALLERY
mreid@cityofwoodstock.ca, www.woodstockartgallery.ca
On July 20 the Woodstock Art Gallery hosted the celebratory reception
for Visual Elements 58: Annual Juried Exhibition alongside the launch
of Cathy Groulx: Painting Life and beyond the bush garden featuring
the work of local artists Tyler Muzzin and Samuel de Lange. Visual Elements: Annual Juried Exhibition is a celebration of talent that surrounds & supports the Woodstock Art Gallery. Now in its 58th year the
exhibition predates the formation of the Woodstock Art Gallery. Out of
77 submissions, 23 works were selected by the jurors; local artist Cathy
Groulx, contemporary art dealer Olga Korper and internationally recognized sculptor John McEwen. “Being a juror for the Visual Elements
exhibition was a pleasure. We agreed to disagree on some works and
the choice for the overall winner was very easy and unanimous” comments Olga Korper, who runs one of Canada’s most influential commercial art galleries in Toronto. Korper’s impressive roster of artists
includes John McEwen, whose public sculptures are found across
Canada, most notably in front of the Air Canada Centre. Of the selection process McEwen reflects “A big group exhibition submission
makes an often private meditation or activity public. Consequently I'd
like to congratulate all the entries who summon the courage to enter
this meeting place of opposing forces.” Rising star Mercedes Schuster
won Best in Show and sculptor Anita Granger, painter Angela Lorenzen
and print maker Ralph Heather each won a Jurors’ Choice award. Examples of McEwen’s impressive sculptures are located in the WAG
front lobby and Cathy Groulx’s work is featured in a solo exhibition of
11 paintings inspired by the natural landscape. Considered a treasure
of Woodstock, Groulx will be giving an artist talk on Sept 14, 7pm about
her painting practice. In the
community gallery is a special immersive exhibition
project by Tyler Muzzin and
Samuel de Lange that explores the way in which we
encounter the natural landscape through history, art
and being out in the wild.
Both artists where born and
raised in the Woodstock
area and have recently received their BFA from the University Guelph. As a means to keep the
Woodstock Art Gallery’s permanent collection active, a new selection
of works focusing on prominent historical painter Florence Carlyle’s
time in Paris are currently on display in the Dr. Leonard Reeves Permanent Collection Gallery. Admission to the Woodstock Art Gallery is
free & open to all. Hours: Mon-Sat, 10am-5pm; closed Sundays.
THE END OF SUMMER
At some point in August, we all contemplate the end of summer, and
with season’s change, we think we might just go through the closet,
the cupboard, the shed, the basement, the garage, the storage locker
& shed & find some things we no longer need. Indeed, though the end
of summer is scarcely the time to shed clothes as cooler weather is
coming, it is time to think about giving many things a 2nd life. The Tshirt which, though wonderfully familiar, no longer fits & has a couple
of holes, could be a cleaning rag for washing the car or at home. Or, it
could be donated to a local charity for cloth reprocessing, thereby taking on a second life & providing social benefit for the charity. The
dishes, pots & pans, glassware & gadgets which you have decided not
to use again, could be sent off with a college or university-bound child
or neighbour. Or, they could be brought to a swap meet. The tools from
the basement could go in the shed; the chairs from the dining room
could go into a storage locker to make room for new ones around the
table. Better yet they could come to the Masonic Lodge on Sept 17,
when the calendar says summer will soon end, to be donated at
TrashapaloozAHA to someone who needs or wants them, while you
meet friends, learn about local groups who are working 365 days of the
year to divert waste from dumps, and stock up on things you desire,
free. For more information on TrashapaloozAHA see also www.opalalliance.ca
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
OXFORD REMEMBERS OXFORD’S OWN TATTOO
You are invited to the tattoo organized by the Ingersoll Pipe Band in
consultation with the Ingersoll Cheese & Agricultural Museum. This
special gathering of the bands will take place in Ingersoll on Sun, Aug
14, 2pm at the Yvonne Mott Memorial Park. The Ingersoll Pipe Band
has invited several regional bands to participate & we have received
confirmation of attendance from the following bands: The Stratford Police Pipes & Drums; Cambridge & District Pipe Band; London Fire
Fighters Pipe Band; Huntingford Highlanders Pipe Band; The Royal
Scots O' Mocha Pipes & Drums; the London Mocha Shrine Oriental
Band; and, The Ingersoll Pipe Band.
EMBRO LIBRARY
Embro Library still has a lot of fun to pack into summer before it ends.
If you haven’t had a chance to sign up for the Summer Reading Program there is still time! Stop in & see us, we’d love to hear about what
you have been reading. Children ages 2-5 and their caregivers are invited to Paint with Karen on Wed, Aug 3, 10am, please register for this
program. At 2pm on the same day drop by the library to help us celebrate Curious George’s 75th birthday. Oxford Early Years presents
Story Time at Embro Memorial Park (corner of St Andrew & Argyle) on
Fri, Aug 5, 10am. If you like story time, join us Wed, Aug 10, 10:30am
for a half hour of stories, rhymes & songs. Please register in advance.
Mad Science will be stopping by Wed, Aug 17, 1pm. Make sure to sign
up so you can experience the “Great Big Burp.” Drop by between
10am-12pm on Fri, Aug 26 & help us celebrate a great summer at our
Summer’s End Party. Tel: 519-475-4172, email: embrolibrary@ocl.net
OXFORD COUNTY MUSEUM SCHOOL
The Museum School will be participating in Harvest Fest with the Ingersoll Cheese and Agricultural Museum on August 20 & 21. Our special activity will be making medicine bags with our summer student, a
member of the Anishinabek (AKA Ojibway) Nation. Please join us for
this unique opportunity to share a cultural activity with some of
Canada’s First Nations people.
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COUNCIL NEWS FROM MARCUS RYAN
Recently there have been reported Bear & Cougar sightings in SW Ontario. Certainly up here "in the north" of Zorra near Wildwood I think the
responsible thing to do is assume there are bears (& cougars?) around,
there certainly are coy-wolves. But we don't need to panic, people up
north & out west have lived with big wildlife for a long time, with relatively few problems, & we can handle it too. Rd 78 reconstruction has
begun. This is a long term project that will only be completed over the
next few years as it is done in stages to minimize disruption. In June
AEDs were installed in Thamesford PS and AJ Baker PS by Zorra Fire
& Andrew Stoddart’s Legacy #11 Forever. AEDs have now been installed in ALL Zorra Schools thanks to Cara & her family! At the June
Zorra Recreation Advisory Committee meeting in the Thamesford District Recreation Centre I got a lesson in Pickle Ball. It was fun & apparently many people agree: its very popular in TDRC & growing in
Embro.The Embro Highland Games were a great time again, every
year I end up spending much longer there than I plan to. The Thamesford Swimming Pool is a great success this year. There are some new
staff, lots of new programming, new convenient ways to access it with
pay as you go cards. Check out the Township website or the Thamesford Swimming Pool FB page. On June 29 it was my pleasure & honour
to present the first Save AJ Baker Community, Perseverance Award.
This is a new award that will be presented annually to an AJ Baker student, in any grade, who exhibits the quality of perseverance in any aspect of school life. The recipient must have "persevered in pursuit of a
goal & receives the award regardless of whether or not the goal has
been achieved. The award is for the spirit of perseverance, not the
achievement of goals." The presentation of this first award was dedicated to the memory of Jane Henderson, a proud member of the Kintore community who persevered both personally in a struggle with
cancer, and on behalf of her community in the fight to Save AJ Baker.
The spirit of this award is Jane's perseverance, our community's perseverance, not the achievement. Sometimes the fight is the thing.
Sometimes you fight for something because it's the right thing. If you
lose, you fought a good fight, you set an example for others, you were
true to yourself. You can't win them all, but you can always fight. This
year’s recipient is certainly in good company with Jane. The first recipient of the Save AJ Baker Community, Perseverance Award is Austin
DeBoer. Quotes from teacher about Austin: He puts forth his best effort
on a consistent basis. Even when having difficulty understanding something, he perseveres to conquer the task. He takes as much time as it
takes to complete an assignment. He will work during school time &
take work home until it is completed & expectations are met. Even if
he struggles, he does not let that stand in his way. He has had a banner
year with his efforts. Quote from Austin’s parents: This has been a turn
around year for Austin. Also, in case you missed it, in an alternate universe, June 29 would have been the last last-day-of-school at AJ... but
it wasn’t!
As always you can reach me at: Marcus Ryan, Councillor Ward 3, Mobile: 519-301-1634, mryan@zorra.on.ca, FB: Marcus Ryan - Zorra,
Twitter: @marcusryanzorra, Blog: marcusryanblog.wordpress.com,
www.communityschoolsalliance.ca, FB: Community Schools Alliance.
HEATING & COOLING
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Maintenance on ALL types of furnaces
Air conditioner install & maintenance • Ductless Splits •
HRV’s • Humidifiers • BBQ Lines • Hot Water
Heaters • Gas Dryer Hook Ups • Fireplaces
www.formanelectric.com
519-284-0833
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246 Thames Street South
Ingersoll, Ontario N5C 2T7
Tel: (519) 425-1600
Fax: (519) 485-0150
E-mail: mcbeathdynes@bellnet.ca
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THORNDALE & AREA HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY
We resume regular monthly meetings starting Wed, Aug 10, 7:30pm at
the Thorndale Community Centre. The speaker will be Liam Kyewski
of Wild Life Gardens and the topic will be “Rain Gardens”. Everyone is
welcome so bring a friend with you & also lug a mug for your beverage.
The Green Thumb Garden Tour that was held on June 25 was a very
successful fundraiser. Thank you to the business community for sponsoring the event which allows us to continue with projects in the village
of Thorndale. Of course the event needed host gardeners who allowed
us to come into their gardens. Thank you. Also, thank you to the many
volunteers who helped out at the gardens. The weather was great
which also helped with the attendance. For information about the meeting call Shirley 519-461-0855 or email thorndalehort@gmail.com.
www.gardenontario.orgph/tahs. Also check us out on Facebook.
“SOW IT, GROW IT, SHOW IT”
KNOX UNITED CHURCH, EMBRO
We are open throughout August with services at 10:30am led by Rev
Andrea Allen. You are welcome to slide into a pew & worship with us.
Our Sunday Service is one hour, never longer, and offers a chance to
reflect & know a loving God. While all is calm upstairs, our major renovations in the lower level are in full swing as we ready our building to
better serve the community of Zorra. We are called to be a caring people & our ongoing mission & outreach work focuses on local & international. We encourage everyone to ask for just 25 cents to be added at
checkout in Oxford county grocery & drug stores to help with Operation
Sharing. Our Sow A Row campaign supports the Canadian Foodgrains
Project, that helps feed needy people in developing countries. As you
read this, our Vacation Bible Event will have come & gone, and many
children will have had fun & togetherness for a week. Remember, our
little streetside library is brimming with books for adults & children, free
to take, exchange. Already, the collection is changing week by week
as people stop by & make use of this village reading spot curbside at
the church.
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Chlorine Removal
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RENTALS
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SALES SERVICE
Ultra Violet Systems
Unionddale
Firefighters
Church
Crossroads Alliance Church 519-485-4440
194552 Regional Road 119, www.mycross.ca
SUN
Bible Study: 9am, Prayer 9:30am, Nursery 10:30am,
Coffee Fellowship 10am
SUN
Service 10:30am, Citrus 10:30am, Inside Out Kids 10:30am
Truth Community Church
BBQ
Thursday, September 8, 4:30-7pm
Brown's Corners - Church shed
Takeout Available • Adults $15 Half Chicken
** Advanced Ticket Sales Only**
Call or Txt Jeff for Ticket 519-521-5833
154978 15th Line, Thamesford, www.truthcommunitychurch.ca
Pastor Shawn Robinson 519-285-2112, tccthamesford@gmail.com
Affiliated with the Fellowship of Evangelical Baptists in Canada - Central Region.
10am Worship Service. Nursery care & children's
SUN
programs provided during the Service.
WED
Youth Group 7-9pm
SAT
Young Adults Group 7:30pm
Chalmers United Church Kintore
Rev. Douglas Peck, cell 519-872-6011, Office hrs: M&Tu 9-12pm
www.kintorechurch.com
For church bookings email gailkavelman@aol.com
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 and More 9:30am & 6:30pm
TUES
Parent/Child Drop-in 9:30am
MON & FRI VON Exercise for Seniors Program 11am
Choir practices will resume so if you would like to join us, please contact Barb Irvine 519-461-0480 for dates & times.
Banner United Church Pastor Mary Dillon
602800 Road 60 at junction of Line 15, Zorra Twp. 519-425-1174
SUN
Worship 11am, with concurrent Sunday School
No services July & August
Aug 28 Cemetery Decoration Service, 10:30am
Mary Ellen Garner
St. Andrew’s United Church Brooksdale
375782 37th Line
Embro, ON N0J 1J0
519-475-4437
1-877-897-2108
Fax: 519-475-6955
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 gailkavelman@aol.com
Knox Presbyterian Church Harrington
Box 8, RR #3, Embro, Oxford Cty Rd #96
Visitors Welcome
Worship 10am Everyone Welcome!
Aug 21
Harrington Cemeteries Memorial Day service
Knox United Church
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519-475-4060 116 Kincardine St., Rev. Andrea Allan
facebook.com/knox.embro Office Hours: Thursday 9am-1pm
Sunday School Coordinator: Margaret Ball
Worship: 10:30am Nursery & Sunday School provided
All are welcome! email: knoxunited@xplornet.com
Knox Presbyterian Church
115 St. Andrews St, PO Box 159, Embro Tel 519-475-4816,
Worship Time: 10:30am
AUGUST
2016
Sunday
Monday
1
Tuesday
Wednesday
• Movie Ing. Library
• Men’s Circuit class at • Donate Blood,
• Donate Blood,
Ingersoll Srs Centre
Woodstock 1-7pm
Thorndale 5-8pm
•Walking Club, Ing Srs
• FA, London
• Paint with Karen at
•Bluegrass, Thorndale Embro Library
• OsteoFit class at
• Mystic Drumz,
St Marys
• Barn Sale
• Barn Sale
9
12
13
• Gospel Music in Park • Networking Breakfast • ICAC Painting Class • Men’s Circuit class at • FA, London
• FA, London
• McIntosh Shower
•Bluegrass, Thorndale •Walking Club, Ing Srs
• Zorra Council
•Thorndale Horticulture
• Thorndale Village
Garage Sales
Ingersoll Srs Centre • Toothbrush Rugs
• Darts, Bchville Legion class at ICAC
• NA, St Pauls
• Cdn Harvards Fly
Day & Open House
14
20
8
15
10
• Men’s Circuit class at
Ingersoll Srs Centre • Harvest Festival
• Paint class St Marys
• Mad Science,
• FA, London
Embro Library
• Rural Urban Dinner
19
21
23
24
26
• Gospel Music in Park • Donate Blood,
• Harvest Festival
Norwich 5-8pm
• Jamboree, Mt Elgin
• ICAC Painting Class
• Pebble Bucket class
St Marys
• FA, London
•Bluegrass, Thorndale
• DOT Srs Club
• Thames Choir
• Paint class St Marys
Pork BBQ, Thorndale
•Walking Club, Ing Srs • Woodstock Fair
• Pebble Bucket class
August 25-28
St Marys
• FA, London
28
30
31
29
• Gospel Music in Park • Adult Education
registration opens
• Woodstock Fair
17
11
• Townline Cemetery
Decoration Day
• Donate Blood,
• FA, London
• Gospel Music in Park Ingersoll 5-8pm
• Tattoo at Memorial
Park, 2pm
• Thorndale Fair
• FC Decor Artists
Ambassador info night
22
16
4
Saturday
6
7
3
Friday
5
• Donate Blood,
St Marys 4-8pm
2
Thursday
18
• Beachville Museum
Annual BBQ
•Kiwanis Hot Dog Day
Village Voice
Deadline
25
• FA, Woodstock
• St Marys Car Show
• Sidewalk Sales
• Fashion Show,
Leaping Deer
27
• Salford’s School
Reunion
• Darts, Bchville Legion • FA, Woodstock
• NA, St Pauls
• Woodstock Fair
• Woodstock Fair
1
• FA, London
• Men’s Circuit class at • Eat to End Hunger
• FA, London
•Walking Club, Ing Srs
IN AN EMERGENCY DIAL 911
O.P.P. DIAL 1-888-310-1122
Shop Local ~ It Makes a Difference!
Elgie Bus Lines Limited
Heartland Farm Mutual
519-461-1227
Transporting students safely throughout
Zorra Township
519-285-2916
Thamesford Accounting
& Financial Services
Property, casualty & auto
519-285-2499
Income tax & bookkeeping services
Van Beek Nursery & Garden Centre
JC Graphics
Klomp’s Landscaping Inc.
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