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Wednesday, October 25, 2006
Rabies vaccination clinic this Saturday at the Zurich Veterinary Clinic
By Carmel Sweeney
ZURICH CORRESPONDENT
ZURICH - There will be an "All Candidates" meet-
ing at the Zurich Complex Thurs., Oct. 26 beginning
at 7:30 p.m. Everyone is invited to come out and
hear what they have to say.
The next 150th Anniversary Committee meeting
will be Thurs., Nov. 2 at the Lutheran Church Hall
at 7 p.m. Those involved are asked to attend and
help plan for our next event.
A lovely open house was held for Gwen McKellar
last Saturday at St. Peter's Lutheran Church Hall to
celebrate her 80th birthday followed by a family
dinner with relatives attending from various places.
Gwen's actual birthday is in November.
May we offer our sincere sympathy to husband Lee
and the family and relatives of the late Rose Regier
of the Blue Water Rest Home who passed away Oct.
20.
In spite of the rain on Sunday over 20
members of the Gelinas and Sweeney
families took part in a walk for
"Epilepsy" in memory of Michele
Gelinas at Springbank Park in London. It was
arranged by her twin sister Melissa of Lucan.
There will be a Rabies Vaccination clinic at the
Veterinary Clinic in Zurich Sat., Oct. 28 from 9 a.m.
to noon at a cost of $25 for each cat or dog. They
must be on a leash or in a cage. Go around to the
back of the building.
The Ladies Auxiliary will meet at the Blue Water
Rest Home on Tues., Nov. 7 with a musical program
in the auditorium at 6:30 p.m. Please bring a cou-
ple can good items for our Fundraising Draws that
will take place at the Resident's Christmas Family
Dinner on Sun., Nov. 12. Dues of $5 will be collected
for next year.
Get your tickets for the upcoming Fall Supper at
the Lutheran Church on Sat., Nov. 18 Tickets are
$12 for adults. Call Bob, 519-236-4337; Karen,
519-237-3223; or Mary 519-236-4697.
Don't forget to turn your clocks back before going
to bed this Sat., Oct. 28. It is also a good idea to
change the battery in your smoke alarm!!
The children will be coming around door to door
trick or treating on Tues., Oct. 31. Be ready for
them with your porch lights on.
Congratulations to Len and Jean Leng of RR 2,
Zurich on the occasion of their 50th Wedding
Anniversary on Oct. 27. A dinner in London with
their family is being planned.
If you missed buying a box of Girl Guide Cookies
last week you can still buy one by calling Sharla at
519-236-7004 as soon as possible.
Welcome to town, Pam and Jeremy Siddall and
two children from Petrolia who recently moved into
the former home of Chris Dayman at Hesswoods
Sub -Division. They are living across the street from
her parents Randy and Vicki Geoffrey.
There will be another Blood Donor Clinic at the
Zurich Complex on Fri., Nov. 10 from 5 to 8 p.m.
The play "Peter Pan" will be in Goderich on Nov.
30, Dec. 1, 2, 7,8 9 and 10. Lisa Miller is playing
Peter Pan. She is the daughter of Mike and Diane of
St. Joseph. More information of time, place and cost
will follow soon.
The Zurich Fire Department are holding their
annual Food Drive on Sat., Nov. 4 from 10 a.m. to
noon. Put out your donations at the curb or take
them to the Fire Hall during these hours. All dona-
tions will go to Blessings.
Anyone wishing to go on a day bus trip to
Frankenmuth, Michigan on Sat., Dec. 9 are to call
Glen Thiel at 519-236-4060. Cost is $55 a person
which includes a delicious chicken supper and
Christmas musical at St. Lorenz Lutheran Church.
The bus will leave at 9 a.m. from the Lutheran
Church in Zurich.
Students of St. Boniface School are having a
fundraiser through a gift Catalogue called "Santa's
Little Helpers" Parents are asked to return orders
by Nov. 6 to ensure delivery for Christmas.
The Zurich Blue Water Skating Club are having a
'Try It Out Day.' Free Skating Lessons Sat., Oct. 28.
Can Skate and Learn to Skate for children at 11
a.m. Adults are invited to come out at
11:55 a.m.
A Halloween event with live bands is
being planned at the Maverick's Paint Ball Sports
Centre in Zurich on Tues., Oct. 31. This event is
sponsored by Smiley's Pizza Place where you can
purchase tickets. Doors will open at 7:30 p.m.
The St. Boniface Knights of Columbus are once
again holding their card parties Progressive euchre
in the parish hall on the 4th Tuesday of the month
at 8 p.m. Cost is $3 at the door and everyone is wel-
come.
The St. Boniface Parish Bazaar was a big success.
Lucky winners of draws were: First prize a money
tree worth $50 went to Lisa Merner of Zurich.
Second prize a crocheted centre piece was won by
Simon Harburn. Third prize a grocery hamper went
to Audrey Smith of Zurich and Brenda Grenier.
On Mon., Oct. 30 a special speaker, Andy
Thibodeau will be at St. Boniface School from 10:50
to 11 :50 a.m. He will speak to grades 4 to 8 stu-
dents on a "Dare to Care" presentation.
During the winter months anyone wanting to walk
for exercise indoors can do so at the Exeter High
School from 7:30 to 8:30 a.m. or in the evening.
The St. Boniface Catholic Women's league meeting
was held on Oct. 17 with 20 members present fol-
lowing the Living Rosary with Mass for Vocations
said by Father John. President Deb Pennings wel-
comed everyone and reports were given by various
convenors. Bella and Carol Prang are in charge of
the White Ribbon Campaign now taking place at the
back of the church.
Right to Life Membership dues are $10 a family
ZURICH NEWS
Capsule Comments
by Ernie Miatello
The Pap smear was developed back in the
1940's by Dr. George Papanicolaou as a test for
cervical cancer. This test is still in use today and is
another example of early detection increasing the
odds of curing a cancer.
When taking your bedtime medications, ifs important to take them
with a lot of water and not lie down for five minutes afterwards. It's
important that the medication get right down into the stomach and
not halfway down which could cause irritation and possible
interruption of sleep.
Women are victims of a very disabling form of discrimination. Two-
thirds of Canadians with arthritis are women. Osteoarthritis affects
twice as many women as men and rheumatoid arthritis affects 2
and 1/2 times as many women.
Here's an interesting comment: Self-centred people who often
speak in the first person (I, me, myl have a higher risk of heart
disease than those who focus on things other than themselves. You
can draw your own conclusions on this one.
If you haven't been in our pharmacy before, we invite you to visit
soon. We are proud of our pharmacy style with its fast, courteous
and informative prescription service.
Huron Apothecary Ltd.
I.r1,s: Phone 235-1982,
440 Main St. Exeter
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and will be collected this weekend and again next
weekend.
The Catholic Women's League dues of $15 for
2007 will be collected at the back of the church on
Nov. 11, 12, 18 and 19. Those going away for the
winter months can give the money to their group
leader any time. Linda Steckle showed the ladies
how to make beaded bracelets. Some ladies will
attend the Deanery meeting in St. Marys on Sat.,
Oct. 28.
MUNICIPALITY OF
Municipality of
South Huron
NOTICE
OF ELECTION
ELECTIONS in the MUNICIPALITY OF
SOUTH HURON will be held on
NOVEMBER 13, 2006 for the offices of:
MAYOR
DEPUTY MAYOR
COUNCILLOR WARD 1
COUNCILLOR WARD 2
COUNCILLOR WARD 3
FRENCH LANGUAGE PUBLIC DISTRICT
SCHOOL BOARD TRUSTEE
FRENCH LANGUAGE SEPARATE SCHOOL
BOARD TRUSTEE
The Election will be
VOTE BY MAIL
A VOTE -BY -MAIL KIT will be MAILED to all eligible
electors on OCTOBER 16, 2006. Follow the instruction for
completing your Ballot and Declaration then
MAIL THE YELLOW RETURN ENVELOPE
ON OR BEFORE NOVEMBER 3, 2006
or
DROP IT OFF at the OLDE TOWN HALL MUNICIPAL OFFICE
322 MAIN STREET IN EXETER
at any time AFTER OCTOBER 16 and up to
8:00 P.M. on NOVEMBER 13, 2006.
ALL POST OFFICES WILL BE CLOSED ON
NOVEMBER 13, 2006 (ELECTION DAY)
DO NOT MAIL YOUR RETURN ENVELOPE AFTER
NOVEMBER 3 2006 AS IT MAY NOT REACH OUR
OFFICE IN TIME TO BE COUNTED,
PLEASE BRING IT TO THE OLDE TOWN HALL.
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