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HomeMy WebLinkAboutLakeshore Advance, 2011-03-23, Page 5Wednesda , March 23, 2011 • Lakeshore Advance 5 Comoumlty Spring is in the air in Zurich 'mel Sweeney w..eshore Advance Approx. 125 ladies attended the CW1. Diocesan Lenten Retreat held at Precious Blood Church in Exeter on Sat., March 12 with therne "Jesus and the Woman of Samaria" with guest speaker Laura Reilly of Stratford. Father Matt George, our spiritual leader for the league said mass in the church. Following was a delicious lunch of Irish stew. The morning and afternoon sessions reflected on quiet, peaceful water should through music represent- ing water at the well. It was a very meaningful and rewarding retreat. Two ladies from St. Boniface and two from t. Peter's (St. Joseph) CWI. attended. The robins are back again which means its a sure sign the spring is not far away. About 30 senior youth of the Mennonite church were among a group that made a winter retreat from March 11 to 13. They also had a dodge ball tournament at the Mennonite church hall on Wed., March 16 during the school break. Personals Lauren Haberer frorn Ottawa spent a few days recently with her parents Steve and Michele Haberer at Parkside Subdivision. Our sympathy goes out to the family and relatives of the late Marcella Overholt who died on March 5. A big 60th surprise birthday party was held for John Jeffrey on Sat., March 12 at the complex with several friends, family and relatives in attendance. Sun., March 13 was a nice day for travelling to Grosse Pointe, Michigan for Carmel Sweeney along with datighters Beth, Carrie, Meagan and Heather and granddaughter Heidi as we visited at the home of Tim and Marie Reinman where we enjoyed a delicious brunch. The main reason for our trip was to attend a live play called "The Dixie Swim Club" which was really good and funny at the same time. The scene was at a rented cottage where five ladies would meet once a year every August. Marie (nee Boyle) was one of the cast. On our way home, my sister Carol Butler joined us for supper and we had a nice visit with her too. A buck and doe was held at the rec centre in Exeter on March 18 for Lindsay Regier and John Miners. Lindsay is the daughter of Sam and Julie Regier, RR3 Zurich. The couple are planning to be married in June. Richard and Monica Gingerich and family spent four days recently at South Bend, Indiana visiting his brother David and Rachelle Gingerich and children. Enuna and Justin Tate of Barrie spent the March break with their grandparents Marlene and Lewis Gingerich. 'Iheir parents are Dorcas and Lloyd 'Rite. Ed and Dorothy Smith recently spent a week in London with their three grandchildren while parents Jeff and Donna Smith were away to Cuba. Gloria Bedour is now a resident at the rest home in Zurich and would be nice for her friends to stop by and visit her. May we offer a speedy recovery to Bridget Groot who is recuperating after a bad fall. Welcome to town, Joe deBont and Caresse Bedard who have recently moved into the former Regier home on Goshen St. North. 'the engaged couple is planning to be married in September. A surprise tea was held on Sat., March 19 at the home of Janette Gingerich to help her sister-in-law Monica Gingerich celebrate her 40th birthday on the 21st. The vent was only attended by ladies and girls. A good time was had by four couples recently on a 9 -day vacation to Arizona and going to such places as the Grand Canyon, Phoenix and Sedona. Those going on the trip were Gary and Betty Regier, Ray and Karen Mathonia, Phil and Connie Masse, all from the Zurich area. Along with Ken and Deb Mathonia of London. They also visited with Bernie and Annette Denomrne near Phoenix, Arizona. From the countryside John Russell Special to Lakeshore Advance The news of the devastating effects of the severe earthquake, aftershocks and tsunamis that rocked Japan recently came to me while I was enjoying the last weekend of the Brier in London. At a sporting and mostly social event of national importance, you might think that in talking to many of the celebrants, one or two might mention Japan instead of the usual dump of snow we had just received. Nope, just the snow and the button call in the ninth end without a measurement. No surprise, Now my interest in curling was mostly that of the armchair variety until my mon-in-law Andy Henry, formerly of —Forest, started managing events for the Canadian Curling Association. So being able to remember Ernie Richardson and his family, Brier champions from the sixties was something that I didn't realize was an asset until recently. By saturday night I was the designated driver for a group of thirty sornethings and was able to enjoy the last blowout in the Brier Patch or party central, as I called it. Among the many celebrants 1 talked to, the group that stood out was a curling team from Ottawa. They were just thirty and included 2 mechanical engineers, 1 computer engineer and a history major (job unknown). Going back to my Japan aside, as the conversation started to get interesting, I mentioned the quake and the computer guy said, ya, 1 saw it on u -tube. I said not one person had mentioned it to me in conversation for two days, had he had the same experience? He said that no one had but he had been facebooked about friends there, had made links to u -tube videos and had received various tweets on the subject. Well l had to ask. Is this the norm for you and your friends when it comes to current events? The answer was surpris- ing in its candidness. Ile said that they did not know a life without the Internet and for them information was a contin- ual flow, picked up in bits and bytes from various sources throughout the day. 1 its regret was that all information, social, personal, public, civic, technical was treated this way by him and others and the amount, flow and importance were just part of an ongoing deluge. He said, as a generation we have become by necessity, cynics because of the volume of info received and the choices needed to be made on this volume in real time. He said, they as a group, decided to start curling, a mindless endeavor for them, to get away front the constant din of their electronic connectivity and be in the moment with something real. I was impressed and we went on to discuss Newton, figs or otherwise, the evil genius of Bill Gates and Saint Jobs of I -pod, the relationship between the boomers need to own all the jobs and don't they get who their keepers will be and that old chestnut, why youth is wasted on the young. My faith in our future leaders was restored and we all agreed that we did indeed have a great deal of empathy for the Japanese as well as the freedom fighters in the Middle East. And that's how I seep it this week. Spring is in the air and that is not flowers I smell Michelle Gattis Special to l.r.keshore Advance Well spring is in the air and for all of you that think of spring flowers, warm weather and getting out in the sunshine it is a great time of year. Now for all those like me and have wonderful furry companions, the first thing that we think of is "OH MY GOD, how many land mines do 1 have out in that yard?" Well I know from great experience that there is a shovel, a wheel barrow and rubber boots in my future for this lovely time of year. For those in the same boat, I hope that you will find this article a help. There are many things to consider when you are looking out your window 'nulling over your attack plan. The "Ah,1 will just leave it and let the rain wash it away" attack plan comes with health issues for your family, the dogs and neighborhood animals. Poop carries bacteria that are not good for hurnans or animals and cause health issues and in some cases with animals - death. It also is not good for the ground water when we let it seep in. Let me make some suggestions that will make this job a little more pleasing and safer for all. 1) The obvious pick it right awaj - though not first choice when it was minus 20 out. So start this now. 2) 'There are companies out there that will come in and clean up the whole area. They quote by size of yard and number of dogs. And my attack is # 3) A good iPod, shovel and wheel barrow. Now what do you do with it after you pick it up. There are products out there that are compost bins for dog poop; it works Just like a garden composter. This allows you to not have it lying around waiting for garbage day, and it is a great way to keep the environment safe. It breaks it down and neutralizes the bacteria and is safe for all. Now as for being a good citizen there are rules for picking up after your loved one when out in public. This makes for a clean community and makes you are good neighbor. There are also fines when caught not pooping' and scoopin. l.ambton Shores By-law 37-2009 section #7 states: No person shall fail to remove excrement left by his/her dog in any place within the Municipality other than the premises of the owner of the dog. 'Ihis citation can cost you $101.00. So be good to the environment and to the community and remember to scoop after your furry walking companion poops. line lakeshoreadvance.com Get all of your news, sports and more. Serving Grand Bond and surrounding area