HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Times Advocate, 2006-05-31, Page 15Wednesday, May 31, 2006 Exeter Times -Advocate 15
150th anniversary meeting on June 7 The Fossil Guy comes to Lucan
By Carmel Sweeney
ZURICH CORRESPONDENT
ZURICH - The Zurich Lions
Club meeting was well
attended at Erb's Country
Kitchen on May 24.
Special guests present were;
Lion Dave Cole, District
Governor of Paris; Lion Thom
Herman, past Governor of
Guelph; Lion Ian Robb,
Cabinet Secretary of Guelph
and Lion Geo Haycock of
Woodstock. Awards were
presented to Lion Vic Dinnin
for 60 years of service; Lion
Richard Erb for 30 years and
Lion Carl Finkbeiner for 25
years.
Members saw an interesting
DVD about the Lions Club
work with the blind, and how
the used glasses help out
many people and children.
A surprise 50th Birthday
Party was held for Marc
Gelinas on Saturday, at Slo-
Pitch city near Dorchester
with a lot of friends and rela-
tives attending from various
places. Marc's birthday was
on May 18.
Come out and play
Shuffleboard at the Zurich
Complex on Thurs., June 1 or
Mon., June 5 at 1 p.m. Both
men and women are welcome
to come out and play for free.
Teams will be set up to play
one day a week after that at
$1.50 a person.
Our sympathy goes out to
the family and relatives of the
late Judy Otterbein of Exeter,
the wife of Wayne. Also to the
family of Maud Hoffman who
passed away last week.
Get your ticket for the
German Supper and Dance to
be held June 16 at the Zurich
Complex.
The Brownies are having a
ceremony on Wed., May 31 at
their meeting. This enables
them to advance to Guides in
the fall. Parents are invited to
the ceremony at the Lutheran
Church Hall at 6 p.m.
Judy and Lloyd VanHorn of
Zurich, Sam and Julie Regier
of RR 3, Zurich and parents
Frank and Doreen Regier all
enjoyed a week in Branson,
Missouri travelling by motor
home.
Several family members of
Earl Flaxbard from various
places visited for a few days.
John and Mary Jacobs of
Hensall recently attended the
Knights of Columbus
Convention held in Toronto.
Father Francis joined them
on the Sunday.
Happy 50th Birthday wishes
to Carol Prang on May 30. A
family get together was
recently held at Black Bush
School house.
The next 150th Anniversary
meeting will be on Wed., June
7 at 7 p.m. at the Lutheran
Church Hall. Members are
asked to return the money
from the tickets sales for the
German Supper taking place
on June 16.
The Agriculture meeting is
Thurs., June 8, 7:30 p.m. at
the Township Hall.
The next free bus ride to the
Bank of Montreal in Hensall is
Fri., June 9 at 9:30 a.m. at
the main corner.
A Foot Care Clinic will be
held Mon., June 12 from 8:30
to noon at Maplewoods
Apartments. Cost is $13 a
person and bring your own
towel.
Congratulations to Ryan
Morrison and Amy Bierling
who were married on Sat.,
May 27 in London. The
groom is the son of Paul
Morrison of Zurich.
Several friends and relatives
from Dashwood and Zurich
area spent last week in Prince
Edward Island to attend the
wedding of Blake Schade and
Sheri Shaw on Sat., May 27.
The couple will be living in
Ailsa Craig.
Zurich Golden Agers are
having a pot luck supper on
Mon., June 12, 5:30 p.m. at
the Township Hall. All those
who participated in the senior
games are invited.
The following are dates of
more Senior Games events:
Thurs., June 1, 10 a.m. -
Lawn Bowling in Stratford.
Mon., June 5, - Bocce in St.
Marys. Tues., June 6 - Golf in
Clinton. Wed., June 7, 3 p.m.
- Swimming at Vanastra.
Thurs., June 8, - Triathlon in
St. Marys (swim, bike, walk).
Thurs., June 8 - Tennis in
Exeter.
Visitors at the home of Bob
and Heather Redick recently
were daughter Kim and hus-
band Anibal of Toronto and
granddaughter Viviana. They
spent a few weeks in Zurich.
Now that summer has
arrived it is time for the
weekly barbecue lunch on
Saturdays outside at Jerry
Raders Homestyle Catering
from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. It is
great! Come out and listen to
the music as well.
'The Fossil Guy', Bob O'Donnell of London visited Lucan Library last
Saturday showcasing different fossils like a
mammoth teeth,
carbonized
insects, coprolite
(dinosaur poop)
and a 28 -inch
fossil fish with
teeth in its jaw.
O'Donnell
attracted many
children and
most parents
stayed to listen
to O'Donnell's
hour long pre-
sentation.
Above,
O'Donnell holds
up a wolf skull.
(photo/Nina Van
Lieshout)
Participant Ina Russell, right,"enjoys" taste testing a sour dill pickle, given to her by Exeter Adult Day Centre
staffer Rosie MacGregor at a recent "Let's Get Pickled" theme day at the centre. Participants take part in vari-
ous activities that stimulate both mind and body throughout their day at the centre.They are also able to join
in on special day trips such as an upcoming Midwestern Day gathering of all Huron County Day Centres in
Brussels in June and escorted shopping trips. Call co-ordinator Anne Rollings at 235-4600 for more details.
(photo/submitted)
mummified king cobra, wooly
SURFING THE STRESS WAVE
Next Workshop in Exeter:
Thursday, June 1, 6:15 - 9:30 p.m.
South Huron Hospital
$50 per person, includes Relaxation CD
You can learn to relax and cope better, to reduce
these symptoms of stress, anxiety and depression:
• Sleep problems
• Fatigue, lack of energy
• Muscle tension
• Headaches
• High blood pressure
• Frequent minor illnesses
• Increased chronic pain
• Feeling anxious or panicky
• Irritability, easily angered
• Emotional over -reactivity
• Low self-esteem
• Feeling overwhelmed
• Poor concentration & memory
• Inability to enjoy life
To register, and to inquire about insurance coverage,
contact:
Dr. Kate Partridge, Psychologist
234-6838
South Huron Hospital, Exeter
Confidential Individual Sessions also available
Municipality of South Huron -'
Summer Programs 2006
Kirkton Woodham Swimming Pool \ =�-
229-6522 and Exeter & District
Swimming Pool 235-3169
Registration: Wed., June 7 6:30 - 8:00 p.m.
Kirkton-Woodham Lessons -
Community Centre Hall in Kirkton &
Exeter Lessons - South Huron
Recreation Centre in Exeter
Wading Pool Opens on Sat., July 1 - Weather
permitting $1.00/child/visit or purchase a
Season's Pass for $20.00/youngster. Operates
7 days a week, 2-4 pm weather permitting.
Summer Playground Program
Registration: Wed., June 28
1-2 pm & 6:30-7:30 pm
Agricultural Building at the Rec. Centre
%Playground phone: 235-2361
�E mail: southhuronplayground@hotmail.com
10th Annual Exeter Dodge Truck Rodeo 45
August 11,12 &13 - Show Time: 2 pm
'• Saturday & Sunday - Show goes rain or shing4
0 Activities for the entire family throughout the
4 week -end. Dodge Olympic Challenge on Friday •
evening followed by entertainment under
ie tent provided by Randy Satchell & The Boysq
i • Vendor/refreshment area - access free to public
Saturday & Sunday • BX 93 video Dance on Arena Floor"
• • • Country Style Brunch =-
Bessie Bingo • Camping & lots, lots moret
Summer Program Brochures are now available at the South
Huron Recreation Centre or on line at
www.town.southhuron.on.ca for further information
call 235-2833 or E-mail us at shuronrec@town.southhuron.on.ca'
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