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(on NOVEMBER 18, 2006 TIMES HERALD, PORT HURON, MICHIGAN 5B DAILY CALENDAR FOR A 10-DAY LIST OF EVENTS, CHECK OUT SPIN IN FRIDAY'S PAPER. I Today is the 322nd day of 2006. There are 43 days left in the year. On Nov. 18, 1928, Walt Disney's first sound-synchronized animated cartoon Steamboat Willie premiered in New York.

Today 8 a.m. Christmas Bazaar, to 4 p.m., Sanilac Restoration Branch Church, 2462 W. Sanilac Road (M-46), Elmer Township, 5 miles west of Sandusky. 9 a.m. Scrapbook Event, to 8 p.m., Thomas Edison Inn, 500 Thomas Edison Parkway, Port Huron.

9 a.m. Residents' Annual Holiday Bazaar, to 2 p.m., Medilodge of Yale, 90 Jean St. 9 a.m. Holiday Flower, Craft and Gift Show, to 3 p.m., New Life Christian Academy, 5517 Griswold Road, Kimball Township 9 a.m. Craft Show, to 6 p.m., Yale Veterans of Foreign Wars Hall, 4 E.

Mechanic St. 9 a.m. Fall Bazaar, to 3 p.m., Riverside Tabernacle Church of God, 3675 N. River Road, Fort Gratiot. 9 a.m.

Crazy Crafters Christmas Open House, to 3 p.m., 1880 Wadhams Road, St. Clair. 10 a.m. Bazaar, to 3 p.m., Washington Avenue United Methodist Church, 1217 Washington Port Huron. 10 a.m.

Cookie Walk, to noon, St. Paul's Episcopal Church, 115 N. Sixth St. Clair. 10 a.m.

Christmas Bazaar, to 3 p.m., Jeddo United Methodist Church, 8533 Wildcat Road, Jeddo. 11 a.m. Christmas Bazaar and Craft Show, to 4 p.m., Deckerville Community School, 2633 Black River Deckerville. No strollers before 1 p.m. 11 a.m.

Great Pumpkin Bazaar and Quilt Show, to 3 p.m., St. John's United Church of Christ, 710 Pine Port Huron. 1 p.m. 10th Annual Art Party, to 8 p.m., Studio North, 4756 Burtch Road, Lakeport. 1 p.m.

Mickey Mouse's Birthday Celebration, Yale Library, 2 Jones St. (810) 387-2940. 1:30 p.m. Chickens on the with local author Aunt Judy, St. Clair Library, 310 S.

Second St. Details: (810) 329-3951. 2 p.m. The Mystical, Magical Enchanted Rescue, for ages 1 to 12, Algonac-Clay Library, 2011 St. Clair River Drive.

Regis- OBITUARIES Special tributes purchased by family and friends To place an obituary: Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Call 985-7171 Saturday and Sunday, 5 to 7 p.m. Call 989-6225 John F. Halpin EAST CHINA TWP John F.

Halpin, age 70, of East China loving husband, father, grandfather, brother, son-in-law, and friend, passed away on Nov. 17, 2006 after a courageous battle with cancer. John was born in Marine City on December 24, 1935 to the late Harry J. Halpin and Jewel (Christian) Hahn. John married Grace Anne Gastineau, February 7, 1959 at Holy Cross Catholic Church.

John graduated from Holy Cross High School in 1953 and is a U.S. Army Korean War veteran. After serving his country, John returned to Marine City and sailed on the Great Lakes working on the ore carriers. John and DEATH NOTICES Daniel E. Armold 69 PORT HURON Daniel E.

Armold 69, died Nov. 16, 2006. Survived by wife, Rosemary. Visitation will be held Sun. from 12 to 3 p.m.

and 5 p.m. until service time at 7 p.m. in Jowett Funeral Home. Robert J. Gregory, 73 PORT HURON TWP.

Robert J. Gregory, 73, died Thursday, Nov. 16, 2006. Survived by wife, Jeanette. Memorial services will be held at a later date.

Cremation has taken place. Arrangements: Jowett Funeral Home. John F. Halpin, 70 EAST CHINA TWP John F. Halpin, 70, died Nov.

17, 2006. Survived by wife, Grace. Services: 12:15 p.m. Tuesday, Young Colonial Chapel Funeral Home, China Twp. and funeral mass will begin at 1 p.m.

at Holy Cross Catholic Church. Visiting: 4 to 8 p.m. Sunday and 2 to 4 and 6 to 9 p.m. Monday. Josephine E.

Kahn, 87 JACKSON, WY Josephine E. Kahn, 87, died Thursday, Nov. 9, 2006. Survived by children, Rory Heath, Pam Reum and Tim Kahn. Services: 11 a.m.

Monday, Kaatz Funeral Directors, Capac. tration requested. (810) 794-4471. 3 p.m. Buck Pole, to 7 p.m., Peck American Legion Riders Post 489, 5894 Cass Road, Peck.

(810) 378-5818. 4 p.m. Benefit Dinner, to 8 p.m., Gleason Butler Sharpe Veterans of Foreign Wars Post, 3128 Main Emmett. Benefits Joshua Sparling, a soldier injured in Iraq. Reservations appreciated.

(810) 387-4497. 6 p.m. Homeless Awareness Week Event, to 10 p.m., collection of money, nonperishable foods and blankets, Capac Food Center, 3433 Capac Road. St. Nicholas and St.

John's Catholic youth groups. 6 p.m. Benefit Spaghetti Dinner, concert and silent auction, to 9 p.m., Lake Huron Retreat Center, 8794 Lakeshore Road, Lakeport. Benefits Liberty Riders Inc. therapeutic horseback riding program.

6:30 p.m. Concert, doors open at 5:30 p.m., "An Evening With Patsy Cline," Sacred Heart Catholic Church parish hall, 310 N. Main Yale. Sponsor: Yale Senior Center. 6:30 p.m.

Concert, featuring Songs of the Sea with pianist Wesley Fishwick and baritone John Worthington, St. Paul's Protestant Church, 208 Orchid Harsens Island. 7 p.m. Musical, The Wizard of Oz, Algonquin Middle School, 9185 Marsh Algonac. 7 p.m.

Ten Short-Act Plays, Port Huron Northern Performing Arts Center, 1799 Krafft Road. 7 p.m. Texas Hold 'Em, open at 6 p.m., Lions Hall, 7285 Huron Bay Lexington. Lexington Lions. (810) 359-7729.

7:30 p.m. Wines From Around The World, to 9:30 p.m., Port Huron Yacht Club, 212 Quay St. Benefits Port Huron Minor Hockey Association Squirt Flags hockey team. Details: (810) 984-1720. 7:30 p.m.

Star Party, to 9:30 p.m., featuring an evening of star-gazing, Pine River Nature Center, 2585 Castor Road, Goodells. (810) 325-9106. 7:30 p.m. Play, Lend Me a Tenor, East China Performing Arts Center, Meisner Road, East China Township. 8 p.m.

An Evening of One Acts, Croswell-Lexington Middle School cafeteria, 5485 E. Peck Road, Croswell. his wife, Grace owned and operated the family party store Little Grocery located in East China for several years. John retired from the General Motors Corporation after working there for 30 years John was a lifelong member of Holy Cross Catholic Church. John was a past President of the Holy Cross Booster Club, past President of the Holy Cross Usher Club, Past Deputy Grand Knight of Council 856 Knights of Columbus in Marine City.

John is an honorary life member of the Knights of Columbus 856. John is a former member of the Southeastern Michigan Conservation Club. John volunteered many hours to various community causes throughout his life. He also was a current member of Holy Cross Alumni Association Continuing his legacy of giving, in death, John donated his corneas to Gift of Life. "Big John" had a love and passion for the St.

Clair River, freighters, boating, traveling, family camping trips, snowmobiling, hunting and plain old togetherness with family and friends. John's smile, laugh and sense of humor will be greatly missed by all who were "LUCKY THEY GOT TO SEE John is preceded in death by his parents, Harry J. Halpin and Jewel and Edward Hahn, along with infant children Bernadette and Mary. John is survived by Grace his loving wife of 47 years; children John (Mary) Halpin of Manistique, Cindy (Eric) Halpin-Kruger, of Harrison Township, Dan (Lynn) Halpin, of Casco; special mother-in-law (Grandma Gee) Meta M. Gastineau of Marine City; special Aunt and God Mother, Sister Joy Halpin, IHM, of Monroe; grandchildren Stephanie, Alli- Visitation: 10 to 11 a.m.

Monday. Karl L. Kennedy, 54 FORT GRATIOT Karl L. Kennedy, 54, died Nov. 17, 2006.

Survived by father, Sherman. Arrangements are incomplete by Jowett Funeral Home. Shirley J. Kirkpatrick, 78 MARYSVILLE Shirley J. Kirkpatrick, 78, died Wednesday, Nov.

15, 2006. Survived by children, Thomas Mills, Jerry Mills, Patrick Retherford, Edgar and Eva. Private family services will take place. Cremation arrangements by Jowett Funeral Home. Vernon F.

Lytle, 85 LEWISTON Vernon F. Lytle, 85, died Thursday, Nov. 16, 2006. Survived by his wife, Frances. Services: 1 p.m.

Monday, Smith Family Funeral Home- South. Visiting: 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Sunday in the funeral home. Debra A. Mamps, 51 BURTCHVILLE TWP.

Debra A. Mamps, 51, died Wednesday, Nov. 15, 2006. Survived by band, Dennis. Services: 11 a.m.

Tuesday, Jowett Funeral Home. Visitation: 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Monday. Marquerite St. Denis Perry, 99 WILMINGTON, NC Marquerite St.

Denis Perry, 99, died CHURCHES CORNERS St. Nicholas and St. John's Catholic CAPAC A collection of goods for the needy will be from 6 to 10 p.m. today in Capac Food Center, 3433 Capac Road, sponsored by the St. Nicholas and St.

John's Catholic youth groups. They will collect cash donations, nonperishable food, blankets and other items. They will be distributed to the needy in support of Homeless Awareness Week, which ends today. For details, call (810) 395-8028. St.

Paul's Lutheran CASCO TWP. A candlelight worship service begins at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday in St. Paul's Lutheran Church, 5322 Palms Road. The program, "Let Your Light Shine," will be followed by fellowship.

An offering will be taken for the ELCA World Hunger Program. For details, call (810) 765-4808. Colonial Woods The International Symphony Orchestra will perform Herald The Season, at 7:30 p.m. Dec. 1, in Colonial Woods Missionary Church, 3240 Pine Grove Port Huron.

The concert features Handel's Messiah (Christmas portion), excerpts from Berlioz L'enfance du Christ and Charpentier's Midnight Mass for Christmas. The church will present its 2006 Christmas musical, Let Heaven and Nature Sing, at 7:30 p.m. Dec. 15, 16 and 17. The presentation features local symphony participants, the church choir and members of the drama department.

Admission is free. For details on these programs, call (810) 984-5571. Zion Community CAPAC There will be a community Thanksgiving service at 3 p.m. Sunday in Zion Community Church, 14952 Imlay City Road. Guest speaker will be Frank Turner, news anchor at WXYZ-TV channel 7.

A baked -potato lunch is scheduled from noon to 2:30 p.m. For details, call (810) 395-2112 or (810) 387-2336. Hospital auxiliary EAST CHINA A TWP. The St. John River District Hospital auxiliary is sponsoring a pro- gram, "Lights of Love," at 2:30 p.m.

Dec. 5 in the hospital lobby, 4100 River Road. There will be music, prayers and inspirational words by the Rev. Don Gotham. Deceased auxiliary members will be recognized, and a tree will be lighted.

For detail, call (810) 329-4896. First Congregational Rev. Dr. Robert O. Brown will be the guest pastor at the 10 service Sunday in First tional Church, 723 Court Huron.

The church will have Ecumenical Interfaith Thanksgiving service at 7 p.m. Tuesday. For details, call (810) 982-5038. St. Paul's Protestant HARSENS ISLAND A concert, Songs of the Sea, begins at 6:30 p.m.

today, performed by pianist Wesley Fishwick and baritone John Worthington, in St. Paul's Protestant Church, 208 Orchid Harsens Island. Proceeds of an offering will help the church buy a new furnace. For details, call (810) 748-9271. Assembly of God Port Huron Assembly of God is accepting donations of refundable cans and bottles, as an ongoing fundraiser to buy an electric lift for the handicapped at the church, 835 River Port Huron.

The goal is $7,000. To arrange delivery, call (810) 982-8503. St. John's U.C.C. Sunday is Harvest Home Sunday at St.

John's United Church of Christ, 710 Pine Port Huron. A fellowship breakfast will be provided by the men of the church at 9 a.m., for an offering. The congregation will welcome youth leader Diane Schneider. During the 10:30 a.m. service, a Thanksgiving food collection will be taken for Mother Hill's House of Hope.

For details, call (810) 984-5031. St. Paul's Episcopal The Rev. Raymond Orth will be the guest priest at the 10 a.m. service Sunday in St.

Paul's Episcopal Church, 3201 Gratiot Port Huron. For details, call (810) 434-3480. Crossroad Christian Center FORT GRATIOT The congregation will celebrate Thanksgiving with a fellowship dinner after the 10:30 a.m. service Sunday in Crossroad Christian Center, 4330 Pine Grove Road. On Dec.

17 there will be a combined Christmas program, Bethlehem's Morning, at 10:30 a.m. The Christmas service will be at 10:30 a.m. Dec. 24. The New Year's Eve service will be at 10:30 a.m., with a fellowship dinner following.

For details about these services, call (810) 385-7526. First Presbyterian The Rev. Linda Cochran, interim associate pastor, will preach at the 9 and 11:15 a.m. services Sunday in First Presbyterian Church, 811 Wall Port Huron. The adult education class, "What Do Presbyterians Believe Presbyterians and Worship," continues at 10:15 a.m.

The class will be taught by the Rev. Robert Perdue. The "Faith in Fabric" class also continues, led by Andrea Cansfield. For details, call (810) 985-6191. Jehovah's Witnesses PORT HURON TWP.

Dan a.m. Boksan will be the Congrega- 12:30 p.m. Sunday Port vah's Witnesses the 2761 Yeager St. For Blue Church Your Guide Lutheran TRINITY LUTHERAN CHURCH SCHOOL Pastor. Missouri Robert Synod H.

Mann WORSHIP SERVICES SUN. 8:30 A.M. 11:00 A.M. Nursery Provided Griswold 984-2993 Ongoing School Registration 984-2501 PRESCHOOL THRU 8TH GRADE Hearing people for this life and the Assist FAITH LUTHERAN CHURCH Pastor Timothy Eichberger Missouri Synod Sam Samsell Family Life Susan Samsell Music Offering: Caring Stephen Ministry Chris Troxel Youth Sunday Sunday Family Bible Hour Stone at LaSalle 985-5733 WHEELCHAIR ACCESSIBLE (818) 985-5546. Bible Study A Bible study session begins at 4 p.m.

today in the Arbors of St. Clair Apartment Clubhouse at Military and 16th streets in Port Huron. Part II of "Using the Word of God to Diffuse Anger," will be presented by Sister Helen Yancey. Outlines and reference materials will be available. For details, call (810) 434-2789.

Grace Episcopal Linda Crane will be ordained into the deaconate of The Episcopal Church during a service at 11 a.m. today in Grace Episcopal Church, 1213 Sixth Port Huron. The Rt. Rev. Edwin Leidel, bishop of the Diocese of Eastern Michigan, will preside.

The Rt. Rev. Todd Ousley, bishop coadjutor of the diocese, also will participate. The combined choirs of Grace and All Saints Episcopal churches will perform. The service is Leidel's last ordination before he retires in December.

For details, call (810) 985-9539. Singles Christian Fellowship The Blue Water Area Singles Christian Fellowship will have its annual Christmas dinner at 6:30 p.m. Dec. 9 in Black River Country Club. Cost is $18.

Prepaid registration is due Dec. 1 and can be mailed to Colonial Woods Missionary Church, 3240 Pine Grove Port Huron, 48060. For details, call (810) 984-5571, Ext. 37. First United Methodist The mens club at First United Methodist Church in Port Huron is having its sixth annual Coats For Kids Drive through Monday.

Donations of new or used coats, hats, glove, mittens, boots and other lightly-used clothing will be collected. Christmas-decorated boxes have been placed in the following locations: Kroger in Port Huron; Kroger in Port Huron Township; Kerr Albert Office Supply in Port Huron; Big Boy Restaurants in Port Huron and Marysville; Four Star Restaurant in Marysville; Continental Coating in China Township; Cargill Salt in St. Clair; Blue Water Sports Dome in Fort Gratiot; Discount Tire in Fort Gratiot; Goodyear Tire in Fort Gratiot; Fetterly Tires in Port Huron; Belle Tire in Port Huron; Wally's Food Center in Marysville; Firestone in downtown Port Huron; Eastern Michigan Bank locations in Fort Gratiot, Lakeport and Port Huron; and the church, 828 Lapeer Port Huron. Financial donations also may be mailed the church. For details, call (810) 985-8107.

son, Ashley and Kyle Halpin; sisters Grace (Chuck) Wiseman of Lake Placid, FL, Suzi (Alan) Koch, of Marine City; brother, Andy (Barb) Hahn of East China; special sister-in-law and broth-in-law Marie and Jim Krause of East China. John is also survived by his special dog and companion along with many wonderful nieces, nephews and cousins. Services will begin Tuesday at 12:15 p.m. at Young Colonial Chapel Funeral Home, China Twp. and a funeral mass will begin at 1 p.m.

at Holy Cross Catholic Church. Interment will be in Holy Cross Cemetery. Visiting hours are Sunday 4 to 8 p.m and Monday 2 to 4 p.m. and 6 to 9 p.m. A rosary will be said Monday at 6 p.m.

Memorial donations may be directed to the Fr. Al Sadler Holy Cross Memorial Foundation. Frank Krasnicki ST. CLAIR Frank Krasnicki, age 80, died Nov. 16, 2006 at Medi-Lodge in St.

Clair, Michigan. He was born on January 28, 1926 in Detroit, Michigan. He is survived by his daughter, Janet (Dan) Steel; grandchildren, Jason (Susan) and Corey (Erin); great- grandchildren, Lauryn, Ava and Kaitlyn. He was preceded in death by his wife, Alice. Visitation will be held Sunday from 2 to 9 p.m.

at the Wasik Funeral Home 49150 Schoenherr Shelby Twp. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Monday at the Funeral Home. Burial will take place in Resurrection Cemetery, Clinton Twp. November 10, 2006.

Survived by daughters, Lois Hanlon and Judy Perry. Memorial Service: 11 a.m., Monday, Nov. 27, 2006 at KarrerSimpson Funeral Home with visiting at 10:30 a.m. Louis C. Petho, Jr.

92 MARYSVILLE Louis C. Petho, Jr. 92, died Nov. 16, 2006. Survived by daughters, Yolanda Haynes and Karoleen Gofton and son, Louis Petho, III.

Services: 10 a.m. Monday in St. Joseph Church with visiting at 9:30 a.m. Arrangements: Karrer-Simpson Home. Marie C.

Pink, 93 GRAND RAPIDS Marie C. Pink, 93, died Friday, Nov. 17, 2006. Survived by son, Thomas p.m. Sunday, in the funeral home.

A. and daughters, Susan Kloka and Cynthia Santarelli. Services: Mass 11 a.m. Tuesday, in Holy Cross Catholic Church, Marine City. Visiting: 2 to 4 and 6 to 9 p.m.

Monday, Bower- Rose Funeral Home and in the church 10:30 a.m. Tuesday until the time of Mass at 11 a.m. Joseph A. Zelonis, 60 PORT HURON Joseph A. Zelonis, 60, died Wednesday, Nov.

15, 2006. Survived by children, Joseph, Brian and Tim. Services: 4 p.m. Sunday, Jowett Funeral Home. Visiting: 2 to 4 The Times Herald welcomes all church news for Churches' Corner.

All news should be submitted in writing by mail to Times Herald, Box 5009, Port Huron 48061-5009, fax (810) 989-6294 or e-mail at no later than noon Wednesday for the following Saturday's publication. Items will be run once. There is no charge. Church dinners will appear in the Daily Calendar on the Kiosk page. speaker at in the JehoKingdom Hall, details, call Water To Local Directory Methodist NORTH STREET UNITED METHODIST 4580 North Road North Street 385-4027 SUNDAY SCHOOL: 9 a.m.

MORNING WORSHIP: 10 a.m. Nursery Available Elevator Available REV. William P. McBride Catholic ST. EDWARD PARISH SCHOOL, LAKEPORT M-25, just north of State Park picnic grounds) Masses: Saturday 5:00 pm; Sunday 9:30 a.m., 11:30 am www.stedwardonthelake.com FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH The Rev.

David G. Gladstone Lapeer Avenue at Ninth St. 985-8107 BARRIER-FREE FACILITIES "Lilies, Birds Apples" Worship at 9:30 Sunday School Contemporary Service 11:15 Nursery Available Service on Radio WHLS 1450 9:30 A.M. Christian Science FIRST CHURCH OF CHRIST, SCIENTIST Sunday Service Sunday School .10:30 A.M. Wed.

Evening Meeting (1st 3rd .7:00 P.M. READING ROOM 3514 GRATIOT AVE. -Just South of Holland.