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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Times Advocate, 2006-10-11, Page 10Capsule Comments by Ernie Mliatello We hear of botox used for cosmetic purposes. It is also very effective for people that suffer from sweaty palms and feet. About 5 percent of Canadians suffer from this frustrating problem. The botox works by blocking the release of a chemical that tells the sweat glands to produce sweat. Cataracts can be picked up on routine eye examinations with your optometrist. Symptoms of cataracts include cloudy or blurry vision, colours seem faded, poor night vision, double vision in one eye, or a halo around lights that may appear too bright. If you haven't had your eyes checked recently, do it soon. Our kidneys are amazing organs. Healthy kidneys can filter a litre of blood every one minute. Kidney disease can be detected through blood tests. As with many diseases, early detection can halt or slow the progression. Doctors will check for kidney failure at your annual physical. Various nutritional supplements are appearing on the market with great claims attached to them. One is pomegranate juice. It's true it contains high levels of antioxidant polyphenols like blueberries, cranberries and green tea. However, like grapefruit juice it can interfere with the metabolism of some prescription drugs. Huron Apothecary Ltd. Phone 235-1982, 1•D•A• 440 Main St. Exeter PHARM ASSIST "YOUR HEALTH CARE PHARMACY" DEAN DUCHARME FOR MAYOR OF SOUTH HURON OPEN GOVERNMENT IMM INTEGRITY For more Information Visit deanducharme.ca Conference. There were many others attending from various places. Patty Groot is in charge of taking some residents of Blue Water Rest Home in Zurich on an Autumn bus tour around the area to see all the coloured leaves. On Fri., Oct. 13 some residents will be dining for lunch at J.D.'s in Bayfield. The Grand Bend Seniors Band will be entertaining residents on Oct. 13 at 2:30 p.m. in the auditorium. On Oct. 16 Corky and Friends are playing music at 2:30 p.m. Pat and Evelyn Regier along with Sister Mary Regier and Cathy travelled to Northern Alberta for the past three weeks. They visited with a niece, Maureen and Gary Fisher (nee Hartman), travelled to Vancouver, Victoria Island, Washington and through the states on the way home. The Sear's Catalogue Office is now open in Zurich at the Variety Store on Main Street. This replaces the Hensall Sears Location. You can stop in and pick up the sale cata- logue plus the Christmas Wish Book. Zurich Public School The students at Zurich Public School recently raised $336 for the Terry Fox Run. On Tues., Oct. 10, Kindergarten to Grade four classes went to the Fire Hall. They learned about fire prevention in the home, through a trailer which is designed as a house. The school is still collecting Campbell Soup labels. The next parent council meeting is Tues., Oct. 17 at 3:30 p.m. chaired by Claudia Martin. The Grade three class are going to Fanshawe Pioneer Village Museum of Archaeology in London by bus with their teacher and some parents. The monthly Men's Breakfast is at Erb's Country Kitchen on Sat., Oct. 14. For information call Jack Baker 519- 236-4845 as soon as possible. CWL The St. Boniface Catholic Women's League Parish Bazaar will be held on Sat., Oct. 21 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Everyone in the village is welcome to attend. There will be lots to do and see so don't miss it! A bake table, penny sale, tea room, crafts, draws, etc. Ruth Aim Flaxbard and her Aunt Mae Keeps of Fergus spent last week in the Dominican Republic and attended the wedding of a relative on Oct. 5 on the beach. The Cubs, Beavers and Scouts annual Apple Day is Sat., Oct. 14 Door-to-door sales start at 10 a.m. A hot dog lunch will be pro- vided for them at the Zurich Public School. After lunch the Scouts will be going door-to-door again collecting pop cans and beer bottles as a fundraiser for the Scout Jamboree being held in the spring of 2007. They will appreciate any you could donate to them. Francis, Cindy and Michelle Denomme spent from Sept. 13 to Sept. 20 in Calgary, Alberta. They attended the opening of the theatre season at Theatre Calgary and open- ing night of Mice and Men. Cindy's brother Dennis Garnhum is the artistic director of Theatre Calgary and also directed the play Mice and Men. They also took in a musi- cal while in Calgary as well as the Calgary Zoo, the Calgary Tower and the Olympic Park. While in the west they travelled to Lake Louise, Banff and the Columbia Ice Fields. Stephen Denomme of Your Choice for Prosperity a Accountability 10 TIMES -ADVOCATE Wednesday, October 11, 2006 Support the Cubs, Beavers and Scouts on Oct. 14 and buy an apple By Carmel Sweeney ZURICH CORRESPONDENT ZURICH - Do you have your ticket for the Zurich Agricultural Society District #8 annual dinner meeting? It is being held at the Blue Water Complex on Tues., Oct. 24. Advance tickets only. Call Marg at 519-236-4130 or Hilda at 519-236-4149 as soon as possible. There is a social hour and viewing of displays from 6 to 7 p.m. The meal is being served at 7 p.m. at a cost of $20. Belated birthday wishes go out to Vicki Ducharme on Oct. 3. A lovely flower arrangement arrived at work from her husband Mike. St. Boniface St. Boniface Youth Group held their first Fall meeting on Oct. 5 with several parents attending. The evening was spent playing some games. They will get together again on Thurs., Oct. 19 from 7-8:30 p.m. and plan to have a "screamin' good time. The Quilter's Guild will be meeting on Mon., Oct. 16 at the Township Hall in Zurich at 1:30 p.m. Everyone is welcome. The next Golden Agers meeting is on Mon., Oct. 16 at 7:30 p.m. at the Township Hall. Bridget Groot is presi- dent. We will miss seeing Mary Gingerich at the Tasty Nu Bake shop. She is retiring after working there for 30 years. A special wedding anniversary Mass was held at St. Peter's Cathedral Basilica in London on Oct. 4 to celebrate various years of married life. It was officiated by Bishop Fabro and several priests along with our Father Peter Pole. Among the couples celebrat- ing their 25th Wedding Anniversary were; Martin and Cheryl Gelinas and Ted and Janet Soudant from St. Boniface Parish. After Mass refresh- ments were served in the school. Marlene Gingerich spent from Sept. 26 to Oct. 2 in Milwaukee Wisconsin attending the Algow International ZURICH NEWS POLICE BRIEF Bluewater victim unaware of identity theft BLUEWATER — A 28 -year-old Bluewater woman contacted Huron OPP Sept. 27. The victim had received a phone call from American Express confirming her new credit card application. The victim advised that she had never applied for one and has since learned that she is the victim of identity theft. Technology left your business behind? Everyday,your business faces a host of new challenges. You need to stretch your resources as far as possible. How do you invest in technology that results in real productivity increases and competitive advantages? The answer is simple. Call us now. 1 866 936 4021 "As a lifelong resident of Huron County and an experienced Information Technology professional,/ will help your business see real returns on Information Technology investment." 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Wedlvian; TRUST THE PROFESSIONALS! 237-3124 Abbotsford British Columbia was visiting with his mother, Josephine Denomme at the Maplewoods Apartments. He attended the wedding of Bryan and Diane Durand on Sept. 22. DREW ROBERTSON DEPUTY MAYOR SOUTH HURON 2006 MUNICIPAL ELECTIONS VOTER INFORMATION NOTICE On November 13, 2006 Municipal Elections will be held in your municipality. Your Municipal Clerk administers the elections. This brochure is designed to provide you with information, which will assist you in voting. OFFICES TO BE ELECTED In this election you will be selecting the following representatives for the period December 1, 2006 to November 30, 2010: Municipal Council: MAYOR (Tom McLaughlin - Acclaimed) DEPUTY MAYOR (Perry Caskanette - Acclaimed) COUNCILLORS – WARD 1 (Wayne Hall –Acclaimed) WARD 2 (Paul Hodgins - Acclaimed) WARD 3 (one to be elected – Doug Anderson or Alex Westman) Public School Board: Trustee – English (Two to be elected) Trustee – French (One to be elected) Separate School Board: Trustee – English (One to be elected) Trustee – French (One to be elected) WHO MAY VOTE? Any person who on Election Day meets all of the following qualifications is eligible to vote: 1. Is a Canadian citizen; and 2. Is at least 18 years old on Election Day; and 3. Resides in the municipality or is the owner or tenant or spouse of the owner or tenant of land; and 4. Any person not prohibited, by law, from voting. ADVANCE POLL An advance poll for all three wards will be held at the Township of Lucan Biddulph Municipal Offices on Saturday, November 4th, 2006 from 12:00 pm Noon to 8:00 pm. and Wednesday, November 8th, 2006 from 12:00 p.m. noon to 8:00 p.m. REGULAR POLLS Voting day this election is Monday, November 13th, 2006 from 10:OOam. to 8:OOpm. at the Lucan Community Memorial Centre for Wards 1 & 2 and the Granton Fire Hall for Ward 3. CAN I APPOINT SOMEONE TO VOTE ON MY BEHALF? If you are unable to attend a voting place on any of the dates set for voting, you may appoint someone to act as your "proxy". This allows you to appoint another eligible voter to attend the voting place and cast your vote on your behalf. In order to appoint a proxy you must obtain an appointment form at the office of the Municipal Clerk. Once you fill it out, the person voting on your behalf must attend the Municipal Clerk's Office with the signed form so that the Clerk's Office may certify the appointment. Please contact the Clerk's Office to obtain detailed information regarding the appointment of a proxy.