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Times-Advocate, 1999-02-03, Page 17Wednesday. Fabruary 3, 1999 ius.nr.Mdveakte 15 7— Mark yout calendar for the beril happeiiings in Lucan Biddulph LUCAN BIDDULPH -- The • Lucan • Area Heritage Society' .has two dates to remiember. Heritage will hold its fourth annual Heritage Dinner in honour of Heritage Day on Feb. 16 starting at 7 p.m. at Holy ,Trinity Anglican Church. • On the plate will be ham, scalloped potatoes and . homemade desserts. - The guest speaker is Sheila Johnston, = the author of Buckskin and Broadcloth. Johnston will speak on Native poet Pauline Johnson. Tickets cost $15 with • • all proceeds going to Heritage. For tickets or more information, call Muriel Culbert; 227-4766. Heritage, in partner - years Bilph years and. pians to be•busy during Ills' retirement. shi200p 0with Celebrdduations Zurich Public School teacher Larry Weido spent his last day in the .classroom on Friday. He has a long list of hobbies to pursue. retires 0414 t;ught at Zurich Public School for 31 By Kate Moak TIMES -ADVOCATE STAFF ZURICH — For 31 years, Larry Weido __ has been driving from bis home near V Dashwood to Zurich Public School. On Friday morning, he made his final trek as teaphpr with thea Avon" Maitland Uistr nt chool Board as he reached the board's 85 factor (when a teacher's age and years of service add up to 85), allowing him to retire. The school was buzzing Friday as stu- dents, former teachers and staff were 1 wishing Weido well: His retirement plans came as a shock to many but Weido said_ he only found out about reaching the 85 factor at the beginning of the year::: Weido took stock and decided now was'the time to. retire "It's been a wonderful, rewarding career," Weido said, adding the years lbave flown by. He had high praise for students who ',-.have passed through his cloom and said st�ts succeed whe y believe they' arfdo well. . Weido has a long list of hobbies to pur- sue including painting, cruising, fishing, et skiing ;and snowmobiling. He'd also like to .help the school with its environ- mental activities and assist teachers when they attend the Ausable Bayfield Conservation Authority's Sylvan Conservation Program.. "The kids keep you young," he said. Weido is also pondering some business ventures including Internet web page Jeremy Brock from Exeter took over the reigns from Weido on Monday morn- ing, teaching Gr. 5/6 as well as science and art for other grades. Dining for Seniors has new co-ordinator Stark, Orland Swartzentruber, Nora Corriveau and ' Leo Hoffman. ZURICH - Forty-nine seniors enjoyed dinner with the new co-ordina- tor, Margaret Hayter at the arena on January 20. 0 'Canada` and grace were sung and the 50/50 draw was won by Rose Regier. The entertainment was by Carol Gascho, Mildred Gingerich• and Kay Wise from Hensall Queensway. Gascho conducted a short contest. Gingerich and Gascho sang a duet "April Showers" and Wise read a valentine story and a poem. Gascho read sev- eral jokes and led in a sing -song of well known songs, ending with "Till We Meet Again". Hayter thanked the Queensway group for providing the program. Senior Diners also met. on January 27' with 46 people present. Harry McAdams won the 50/50 draw. Hayter asked that any- one with a January birth- day to come forward and "Happy Birthday" was. sung for Rita Snyder and Orland Swartzentruber. Penny sale winners were Kay Hay, Carl Finkbeiner, Marie Cyr, Ina Russell, Dolly Jeffrey, Verda Baechler, Theresa J rLette WITH SAVINGS t D1SCONfsioisMTR�1�G Prioes in effect from February 1- February 14,1999 Extra Strength� Dristan -24�s $4 Hot Chocolate -» Hershey's 59 9149 Lux Bar Soap 3 Bar Pads -2109 990 Y&S Twiztlers •a o -3009 . • 990 Ai- mTooaste =100 Polident TWO,-lO4� • Playtex Tampons reg super, r, babypowder only ...499 � We have a peat assortment of Valentino Candy a Imp Selection of Yam Cards from • Committee, is holding An Awesome April Auction on April 10 at Lucan ' Community • Memorial Centre: The event features a live, silent and raffle auction along ,with a booth With homemade food. Heritage_ .DtWititti ' k e Afi n - "there ' will 'be • some- thing for everyone of all interests" including arts and crafts, antiques, trips, 'original art, afghans, dinners, oil changes and:cbildren's Those interested in items. donating items can call The doors open at 10 the Heritage Museum, a.m. with atictlofs 227-0756: starting at 11 a.in: t r.. ism lug NS MUM EMS Special Rate 9 CDN 1I)elhi ,x':111 i - I afia(ia &I • 1 Does your Cupid like Books? The Times Advocate has fully restocked shelves V Children's Historical Humorous If Sports V Birds & Wildlife Health II Puzzles Cookbooks 40 4111 41. 41. 4. 40 • AIR Eti4111 • TIMES -ADVOCATE 424 Main St. Exeter NOM 1S6 519) 235-1331 r Fax 235-0766 e-mail: talieody.com.