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Home My WebLink AboutThe Times Advocate, 2006-05-10, Page 1514 Exeter Times -Advocate Wednesday, May 10, 2006 An April 15 barbecue hosted by Exeter's M&M Meat Shops raised $940 to go towards South Huron Hospital's purchase of a Picture Archiving Communication System (PACS). PACS is one of the hospital's major projects over the next couple of years and will involve new electronic x-ray and ultrasound equipment.With PACS, x-ray and ultrasound images can be viewed and read anywhere by radiologists — they do not have to be on site. Images can be sent to places like Stratford, London,Toronto and Owen Sound in a matter of moments.As a result, patients will benefit because South Huron will receive their reports back much quicker. If a patient needs to be transferred to another facility, he or she can be transferred knowing the doctor at the other end already has the x-ray to make a diagnosis before the patient's arrival. Pictured above from left are South Huron Hospital Foundation board members A Jean Downey, Peter Ivatts, board member and M&M Meat Shops owner Odette Pelletier, board chairperson Matt Clarke and hospital chief executive officer Debra Hunt.The hospital thanks everyone who took part in the barbecue. (photo/Scott Nixon) Lucan Beavers Brett Starr (left) and Brett Hodgins pictured with Scouting Registrar Bev Anderson (left) and Beaver Leader Terri Ellison, were helping to clean up Lucan Saturday morning along with the Scouts and Guides as part of Pitch-In-Lucan.(photo/Pat Bolen) Check out all the upcoming events happening around Zurich By Carmel Sweeney ZURICH CORRESPONDENT ZURICH - A Blood Donor Clinic will be held at the Bluewater Complex in Zurich on Fri., May 12 from 5 - 8 p.m. Here is your opportunity to help save lives. On Sat., May 13 friends and relatives of Albert Deichert are invited to an Open House to help celebrate Albert's 90th Birthday at St. Peter's Lutheran Church Hall from 2-4 p.m. ZURICH NEWS May we offer our sincere sympathy to the family and relatives of the late Meda O'Brien who passed away at the Blue Water Rest Home on April 28. Congratulations to Chris DeGroot and Krista Dearing who were married on Sat., May 6 in Mount Carmel. Dinner and reception was held at the Zurich Complex. Chris is the son of Bill and Brenda DeGroot of RR 2, Zurich. The couple will be liv- ing at St. Joseph. There is a Buck and Doe for Michelle Finkbeiner and Jarrett Jeffrey, son of John and Lesley of RR 2, Zurich, this Fri., May 12 at the Exeter Rec Centre. The couple are getting married hi July. There is also a Buck and Doe dance (Hawaiian Luau) at the Zurich Complex on Sat., May 13 for Chad Desjardine and Becky LaBadie. Chad is the son of Ron and Sally Desjardine of Zurich. The couple are getting married in September. In April a few members of the Zurich Mennonite Church went on a Mission trip to Colombia. On Sunday they shared their experiences with the congregation. Free tickets are now available to the Special Hymn Time with Jessy Dixon at the register a team for this event please contact the Rest Home at 236-4373 or pick up sponsor sheets. The next meeting for the 150th Anniversary is Tues., May 16 at 7 p.m. On May 1 Margaret Deichert, Carmel Sweeney and President Hilda Lansbergen of the Agricultural Society attended the District 8 workshop held in Seaforth with Gayle King, director from the Bayfield Area. The Ladies Auxiliary held their meeting at the Blue Water Rest Home on May 2 with 15 members attending. Everyone enjoyed the program put on by the Senior Mennonite Choir called, "The Time of Our Lives" directed by Dorothy Dietrich. The Bakeless Bake Sale was very successful and will help to pay for some massage therapy for the residents along with the money made from the Tuck Shop Cart. The Women's Institute and Laura Coleman are in charge of the Tuck Shop Cart. Hilda brought the quilt to display at the Home. Tickets are now available. Thanks to Agnes for all her help. Patty Groot handed out the May Calendar of events. The St. Boniface Knights of Columbus are having card parties at the home on the second Tuesday of each month at 7:30 p.m. National Denim Day for Breast Cancer hosted by Dorothy Dietrich is on May 16. Mary Ducharme sent out 23 birthday cards to residents and six sympathy cards since the last meeting in February. The Auxiliary will meet again in three months, on Tues., August 1. Blue Water Complex on Sun., June 25. To put your name on the list call Norma at Blessings or Pastor Ann at the Lutheran Church. Nearly 100 children have signed up to play soccer in Zurich at St. Boniface School yard beginning on Wed., May 17 every week from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. There are eight teams registered. If you would like to be a volunteer coach please call Karen Mathonia at 236-4310 or Andra Brand 237-3889. Have you noticed the lovely banner hanging up at XL Imaging made by Rob Rau to celebrate Zurich's 150th Birthday this year? Tickets are now on sale for the German Supper and Dance that will start off the Home Coming weekend on Fri., June 16 at the Bluewater Complex at 6:30 p.m. catered by Jerry Rader and staff. Entertainment by the Black Forest Band will be from 7 to 11 p.m. Tickets are $30 and can be purchased from committee mem- bers: Joyce McBeath 236-4717; Steve Haberer 236-4905; Allen Brokenshire 236- 4734; They are also available at Erb's Country Kitchen. Pearl Heimrich has taken up residence at the Blue Water Rest Home. A Mother's Day breakfast will be held at St. Boniface Church Hall (downstairs) on Sun., May 14 from 9:30 a.m. to noon. Cost is $5 a person and $15. a family with children under 12 years old. It is sponsored by the Knights of Columbus. Little, Rachel Lynn Ducharme daughter of Rob and Christa Ducharme was bap- tized at St. Boniface Church recently. There is lots of entertainment coming up at the Blue Water Rest Home. The Praise and Worship Team will be singing on Wed., May 10 at 6:30 p.m. The Grand Bend Seniors Band is entertaining on Fri., May 12 at 2:30 p.m. On Sat., May 13 the Bell Ringers are entertaining the residents in the auditori- um. Geri Fashions will be at the Home on Mon., May 15 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Martin Gelinas will sing and play guitar for the residents on Tues., May 16 at 6:30 p.m. The next free bus ride to the Bank of Montreal in Hensall is Fri., May 12 from the main corner at 9:30 a.m. St. Boniface School Bingo and Silent Auction on May 4 was a big success. A huge Thank You goes out to all those who donated items for the sale and to Don Beauchamp for calling the Bingo and to all those who helped in any way. It was just a great community spirit. John and Helen Consitt and family members enjoyed a week in Florida recently and celebrated Jeff s 40th Birthday on April 26. Plans are well underway for Zurich's 150th Celebration parade to be held on Sat., June 17 at 11 a.m. with three bands coming. To register for the parade call Vicki Wilder as soon as possible at 263-5343. Following the parade is the Blue Water Rest Home Bed Races on the Main Street for the "Rest Well Campaign". To Exeter Public students were talking to the ani- mals May 3 as they pre- pared for their produc- tion of Dr. Dolittle they performed at the school May 4.Above from left, Teagon Florence, Mackenzie Fulton, Jake Miller, Sheena Forrester and Trevor Skochinski were the pirates in the play while below, Kayla Hansen, Alyssa Stephens and Tiara Allsopp show off their dancing skills. (pho- tos/Pat Bolen)