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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Times Advocate, 2005-09-28, Page 9Wednesday,September 28, 2005 Exeter Times -Advocate 11 Muffin and coffee time beginsTues., Oct. 4 By Carmel Sweeney ZURICH CORRESPONDENT ZURICH — A stag and doe was held for Ryan Morrison and Amy Bierling on Sat., Sept. 24 at the Blue Water Complex with friends and relatives attending. Ryan is the son of Paul Morrison of Zurich and Judy. The couple will be married in the near future. Congratulations to Colleen Wilds and Eric Reymer who were married on Sat., Sept. 24 at Precious Blood Church in Exeter. Dinner and reception was held in Kirkton. The bride is the daughter of Diane and John Wilds of Exeter and granddaughter of Bill and Maddy Smith of Zurich. The couple are living at RR 1, Woodham. Several from Zurich area enjoyed going to see the Tribute Show, Legends of Rock & Roll, held at the Exeter High School last Thursday evening. Funding went to the Alzheimer's Society. Happy birthday wishes go out this week to our daugh- ter Beth Sweeney (Boyle) of Grand Bend on Sept. 27. To our neighbour Earl Flaxbard who is 89 years old on Sept. 28. Also to Dorothy Breakey at the Blue Water Rest Home who is 90 years old on Sept. 28. A family get-together and 85th birthday party and supper was held for Laurene Corriveau in Goderich last Friday at the home of her son, Ron Corriveau and his wife June. The next Zurich Lions Club dinner and meeting will be held at Erb's Country Kitchen on Wed., Sept. 28 at 7 p.m. with special guest attending. Best wishes for a speedy recovery to Erla Smale and Irene Hoffman who are both home recuperating from recent knee replacement operations. The muffin and coffee time will begin for the winter months every Tuesday morning at the Zurich United Church on Oct. 4 from 10 to 11 a.m. in their parish hall downstairs. Both men and women are invited to come out. The Diners in Zurich will be having their Thanksgiving meal together on Wed., Oct. 5 at the Blue Water Complex at noon. If you want to join call 236-4632 before Monday. On Sunday, Carmel along with daughter's Heather and Beth and grandsons Michael and James Boyle trav- elled to Windsor for the day to help Carmel's mother (Jeanne Bedard) celebrate her 84th birthday by attend- ing Mass at St. Alphonsus Church at noon with Father Gary Ducharme, followed by dinner with other family members. On the way home we stopped in Tilbury to visit my aunt and uncle. The next blood donor clinic at the Blue Water Complex in Zurich will be held on Sat., Oct. 22 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. St. Boniface School will be having their parent/teacher Open House on Thurs., Oct. 6 which begins with Mass at 5:30 p.m. followed by supper in the gym. There will also be a penny sale and baked goods table. Monique Hartman is council chair person again this year. A big Thank You goes out to all the firefighters from Zurich, Dashwood and Bayfield who worked so hard and long hours all night last Wed., Sept. 21 to put out the large barn fire at the home of our son-in-law and daughter, Paul and Heather Klopp at RR 2, Zurich. They lost over 350 pigs in the fire. Welcome to town Jeff and Jocelyn Steckle who have moved on Goshen Street, north of the Brideau family. On Sun., Aug. 18 a barbecue was held at the home of Francis and Cindy Denomme for their son Joe. After a short stay in Whistler, British Columbia, Joe will be travelling and working in Europe for the next few years. Family and friends gathered to wish him well in his travels. A total of $528 was raised for the Epilepsy Society at the recent wedding of Renee Sweeney and Alex Letchford in memory of her Aunt Michele Gelinas who died on Aug. 31/05 in British Columbia. Donations were made by family members and friends wanting to kiss the bride and groom. The St. Boniface Catholic Women's League meeting began with Mass or Vocations at 6 p.m. on Sept. 20 fol- lowed by a delicious potluck supper in our parish hall with a good turnout and two priests who helped Joan to present a 27 -year service pin to Alida Hendricks and 50 -year pins to Viriginia Denomme and Marjorie Meidinger who were there. Group leaders will be collecting membership dues early from people going away for the winter. A donation was made for the Cor weekend. The Life Chain will be held in Stratford on Sun., Oct. 2 from 2 to 3 p.m. Call Bella Soudant for a ride or more information. The Right to Life dinner is on Nov. 23 in Stratford. The White Ribbon Campaign will be held at the back of the Church on Oct. 15 and 16. Our parish bazaar is set for Oct. 29 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. It is the Catholic Women's League turn to put on the birthday party for the residents at the Blue Water Rest Home on Oct. 25 at 2:30 p.m. The Deanery meeting will be held at Precious Blood Church in Exeter Oct. 26. The next Catholic Women's League meeting will begin with the Living Rosary on Tues., Oct. 18 with Mary Regier and Mary Ducharme's group in charge. The door prize was won by Theresa Regier. The South Huron Veterinary Clinic is having a rabies clinic for cats and dogs on Sat., Oct. 8 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. The cost is $25. Please go to the back entrance and have pets on a leash or in a cage. Exeter Pentecostal gets new pastor By Pat Bolen TIMES -ADVOCATE STAFF EXETER — The new pastor of Exeter Pentecostal Tabernacle (EPT) is settling in quickly after arriving in Exeter in July. `Pastor Rod' Chaulk, 38, has been a pastor for 16 years, and was previously hi Brampton for five years. He is married to wife Karen with kids Samuel, Joshua, Daniel and Abigail. Chaulk said after EPT interviewed several differ- ent pastors, he was asked to come and preach on the May 24 weekend. Chaulk was accepted as the new pastor after a vote was taken. Although he had never been to Exeter before and only to London twice, Chaulk said he and his family love the community. "Everyone is fitting in," said Chaulk. "In a large city you're nervous even letting the kids go to the library." He describes himself as not a formal pastor, but instead prefers sermons using multi -media formats such as Power Point and items such as buckets full of rocks "in illustrated ser- mons." When not working, Chaulk enjoys fishing (he is look- ing for a fishing buddy) and com- puter graphic design. "Our goal is to be a blessing to the community. We want EPT to be known for the church that loves the community." Chaulk said EPT wants to be more active in the community, including a float in the Christmas parade. As well as Brampton, he has been based in Florida, Toronto and Staynor. He will also be leading tours to Israel three times a year. Chaulk added he is hop- ing to be in Exeter for a long time. "My heart's goal is to marry the grandchildren of the kids that are here today." Rod Chaulk When it comes to water, the expectations are clear. If your drinking water is meant for public use, you must know for certain that it's safe. Owners and operators of certain drinking water systems must now comply with the requirements outlined in Ontario's drinking water systems regulation (Reg. 252/05, June 2005). If the general public has access to your drinking water, whether it's via taps, washrooms, drinking water fountains or showers, this regulation affects you. Some establishments included are restaurants, service stations, churches, arenas and seasonal residences (such as campgrounds and communal cottage developments). Clean, safe drinking water is vital to our health. Do your part to protect the quality of drinking water in your community. Tap into drinking water systems Regulation 252/05 for complete information. www.safewater.ene.gov.on.ca 1-800-565-4923 Protecting our environment. Ontario Paid for by the Government of Ontario