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Huron Expositor, 2014-10-08, Page 88 Huron Expositor • Wednesday, October 8, 2014 Dublin postmaster retires after 36 years Locals making their usual stop at the Dublin post office are noticing a big change this week as postmaster Donna Paratchek worked her last day on Oct. 3. Celebrating her retirement Friday, customers were greeted with cake as they came in and said their goodbyes. Born and raised in Thorndale, Donna relocated to Dublin when she got married and hasn't moved since. A fixture at the branch for 36 years, she began her career at the post office working only four hours a week before taking on the role of fulltime postmaster 20 years ago. According to Donna, one of the perks of working at the post office is getting a chance to really connect with her customers. "You have your regulars who come in and chat, though it really doesn't matter what about," she said. "It's all local people and it's been great getting to know them." Now, along with her husband Jim, Donna hopes to spend her retirement traveling across Canada and the U.S. in the couple's motorhome. "We can go anytime we want now" she laughed, adding Jim has already been enjoying his retirement, after owning his own business for many years. Even though her time at the post office has come to an end, Donna says she's grateful for the connections she's been able to make within the community. "It's been great serving the people of Dublin for the past 36 years," she said, adding even though she may not see customers across the counter, she won't be going too far. "I'm really going to miss the people, but I know I'll still see them in town when I'm out and about." 9IrNOTICE OF VOTING 2014 MUNICIPAL ELECTION glop V F Notice is hereby given to the Electors of the Municipality of Central Huron that more candidates have been nominated to each of the following offices than the number required to fill such offices. Therefore, voting will take place as stated in this notice for the purpose of electing the holders of such offices: o COUNCILLOR EAST WARD o COUNCILLOR WEST WARD o FRENCH LANGUAGE PUBLIC SCHOOL BOARD TRUSTEE (One (1) to be elected) Conceil Scolaire de District du Centre -Sud -Quest (Three (3) to be elected) (Three (3) to be elected) VOTING INFORMATION NEW for the 2014 election will be Internet or Telephone voting only.There will not be any paper ballots or poll locations. Eligible electors will receive a Voter Information Letter (VIL) with full instructions on the voting process by regular mail.The VIL will contain your Personal Identification Number (PIN) that will gain you entrance into the Internet voting system or the telephone voting system. The voting system will go live on Friday, October 10th, 2014 at 4:30 p.m. and will end on Monday, October 27th, 2014 at 8:00 p.m. You may vote by Internet or telephone at any time during that period. For those eligible electors who do not have access to either a computer or telephone a computerized voting kiosk and telephone will be available for voting at the municipal office during working hours 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Monday to Friday starting October 14, 2014 and from 8:30 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. on Voting day October 27, 2014. If you require help, your VIL provides the telephone number of the Help Desk or you may call or attend at the Municipal Office,23Albert St., Clinton (519) 482-3997 during regular business hours, 8:30 a.m. until 4:30 p.m. If you do not receive a VIL by October 10, 2014, you may not be on the Voters' List or we have incorrect mailing information and you need to contact the municipal Office. Brenda Maclsaac, Clerk / Returning Officer Municipality of Central Huron .ea ort uronexsositor.co Whitney South, Huron Expositor Postmaster Donna Paratchek, who has been a regular fixture at the branch for 36 years, celebrated her last day at the Dublin post office on Oct. 3 „dke Smile Cookies are gone, but the smiles they've left in our community will last forever. Thanks to your support, Tim Hortons will be donating the entire proceeds to Eat & Learn - Huron Perth School Nutrition Program. LAT LEARN. © Tim Horton. 2009 sa= kittkl Tisst ilotto:A. Together W'th You, Making Good Things Happen.