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The Times Advocate, 2008-07-09, Page 7Wednesday, July 9, 2008 Times—Advocate 7 Zurich Medical Centre meeting at the complex July15 By Carmel Sweeney ZURICH CORRESPONDENT ZURICH - The last Fair Board meeting was held in June at the town hall with a good attendance. President Hilda Lansbergen chaired the meet- ing along with secretary/treasurer Margaret Deichert who read the minutes of the last meet- ing. Elimination draw tickets are still available for $10 at Erb's, Thiel's Mercantile or the Variety Store. Purchase a ticket and you could win up to $100 at the fair dance on Fri., July 25 at 8 p.m. Anyone wanting a prize list booklet for the fair can call Margaret for one. Thanks goes out to Heidi Klopp who designed the cover this year with the theme being "Reach for the Stars." The Zurich Fair is from Fri., July 25 to Sun., July 27. CWL St. Boniface CWL held their last meeting for the summer on June 17 with 20 members, one guest speaker and Fr. Keller attending. President Joan Regier welcomed everyone and a spiritual read- ing was given by Martha Risi with reports given by Julie Becker, Cecilia Smith, Patty Hunt, Bella Soudant, Janet Soudant and Deb Pennings. Dara Hartman from Mt. Carmel Parish C.W.L. invited our league to go on a bus trip to the shrine in Merlin on July 23. Dara is now our new regional rep. for Huron -Perth deanery. Rosaries were given to all the Grade 8 gradu- ates on June 24 by the C.W.L. and K of C. Our league will have a booth at the Bean Festival on Sat., Aug. 23 by the bakeshop. Lori Laporte will be on holidays from the church office from June 30 to July 4. St. Boniface youth group and leaders went on a bus trip to East Park in London on July 3. The next CWL meeting will be on Tues., Sept. 16. Please give blood! There will be a Blood Donor Clinic at the com- plex in Zurich on Sat., July 12 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. No appointment is necessary. Helen McLean and daughter Betty -Jean Talbot of RR 1 Dashwood recently spent 10 days in Charletown, P.E.I. visiting with some in-laws. A buck and doe was held for Pam Meidinger and Shane Timmermans on July 4 at the Zurich Complex with several friends and relatives attending. Pam is the daughter of Wayne Meidinger and Denise. The couple are planning to be married in October. St. Peter's 1 35th anniversary St. Peter's Catholic Church (St. Joseph) was re- opened last Sunday as all the renovations were completed and weekend masses are back at reg- ular times again (Saturdays at 5 p.m. and Sundays at 10:30 a.m.). Everything looks so beautiful with new carpets, freshly painted walls, and the statues have been redone just so nice. Everything is ready for their big 135th anniver- sary celebration that will be held on Sat., July 12 and Sun., July 13. Congratulations to Bill and Nancy Becker of Dashwood who celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary at the Ironwood Golf Club near URIC Municipal Corner VOLUNTEERS NEEDED Five (5) Public Members for the South Huron Economic Development Advisory Committee The South Huron Economic Development Advisory Committee (EDAC) is being created to provide Council and staff both guidance and recom- mendations on matters relating to the attraction, expansion and reten- tion of business in South Huron. The Committee will actively assist the Council by fostering and promoting a positive community image, an enhanced quality of life and prosperity, viable urban and rural develop- ment and a healthy business environment for existing businesses. Applications are being accepted for five (5) community representatives from the general public, representing all areas of the Municipality to rep- resent five key economic sectors, namely, education, tourism, agriculture, manufacturing and retail merchants. A coy of the EDAC Terms of Reference is available at the Municipal Office or the municipal website. Applications will be accepted in writing until noon, Monday, July 21st, 2008. Applicants should include their reasons for applying, that they have read and understand the terms of reference for the Committee and are prepared to commit to regular attendance and participation at meetings between the Fall of 2008 and the end of 2010. Applications should be addressed to: Roy Hardy, CAO Municipality of South Huron P.O. Box 759, 322 Main St. 5., Exeter, ON NOM 1S6 Or by e-mail to: hr@town.southhuron.on.ca South Huron Municipal Office 519-235-0310 Exeter on Sat., June 28 which was also an engagement party for their granddaughter Candace Becker and Mark Soudant. The party was in the form of a golf tournament with friends and relatives attending. Candace is the daughter of Joe and Nancy Becker of Dashwood and Mark is the son of Ted and Janet Soudant, Zurich. The couple are getting married in August. The Zurich Library is having a teen games night once a month for kids ages 12 - 18 years old. The first one was held on Tues., July 8 from 6 - 8 p.m. Call the library for more info at 236- 4965 during their hours. Skating registration Bluewater-Zurich Skating Club will be holding registration for this fall and winter's skating programs on Sat., July 26. Visit us any time after the Zurich Fair parade until 3 p.m. at the Bluewater-Zurich Arena. Be sure to check out our new programs and times for this year! For further information please contact Kathy Steckle at 519-236-4080 or camkat@hay.net Family members and friends are invited to the closing program for our Community Vacation Bible School this Friday night (July 11) at the Zurich Mennonite Church starting at 7 p.m. Don't forget to keep saving your empty pop cans for St. Boniface Church building fund. They can be dropped off at any time by the door at the home of Doug DeBus, Zurich, John Jacobs, Hensall or Mike Miller of St. Joseph. Best wishes for a speedy recovery goes out to Marjorie Meidinger who is now home from the hospital. Also our prayers and best wishes go to Maria Gelinas in Victoria Hospital. Mike and Vicki Ducharme spent a week at Family Paradise Campgrounds in a cabin near Sarnia recently. A family reunion was held for the decedents of the late Nora Corriveau on Sat., June 28 at the pavilion in Dashwood with relatives coming from various places. Happy retirement! At the end of the school term on June 26 it was also the last day for Glen Thiel to drive the school bus. After 35 years on the job he has retired! He will certainly be missed by all of the parents and children. A surprise 25th birthday party was held for Cindy Crete on June 28 at the home of her mom Kim and Mike Clarke in Zurich with family mem- bers attending to help her celebrate (the actual birthdate is July 16). Welcome to town Lynn Conliffe from Thunder Bay who has recently moved to the Stone Meadow Condos subdivision. Lynn is happy to be closer to her mother Yogi Garnhum and a sister Cindy Ducharme in Zurich. Kimberly Garcia and daughter Viviana of Oshawa were recent visitors for a week with her parents Bob and Heather Redick; who are also anxious to be grandparents again in September. Medical Centre update H NEWS Municipal Corner CLOSING DATE EXTENDED MUNICIPALITY OF SOUTH HURON INVITES PROPOSALS FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF A STORAGE BUILDING WITH AN ATTACHED LEAN TO REVISED CLOSING DATE FRIDAY JULY 11, 2008 AT 12:00 NOON The Municipality of South Huron is requesting proposals from qualified contractors for the design and construc- tion of an attached enclosed 24' x 40' storage building with an attached 24' x 16' lean to. The Municipality requires that the building to be engi- neered and constructed before the end of December 2008 (prior to the expiry of 2008 budget) Packages including specifications may be picked up at the Olde Town Hall Municipal Office at 322 Main Street South, Exeter. Sealed Proposals, on the forms provided and Clearly Marked as to Contents may be mailed or delivered to: Municipality of South Huron 322 Main St. S. PO Box 759 Exeter, ON NOM 156 Lowest price will not necessarily be accepted, Proposals will be evaluated on Contractor's prior performance, proposed comple- tion date and functionality of the proposed building. South Huron Municipal Office 519-235-0310 There will be a meeting at the Bluewater Complex to hear about the progress of the fundraising campaign and new building etc. for our medical centre on Tues., July 15 at 8 p.m. Come out and support those on the board of this committee. A birthday celebration was held for Audrey Smith, Zurich and her sister Reta from Kitchener on Sat., July 5. Also spending the weekend were two other sisters Wanda from Kitchener and Sister Margaret Dodge (a nun) from Sault Ste. Marie. Along with Audrey's daughter Karen Dalton of Richmond Hill. A good time was had by all. Annette Stephan and four children from Tokyo, Japan are spending their summer holidays again in the area near Stratford. They will be visiting with her parents Mary and Karl Regier Sr. and in-laws Sandy and Jack Stephan all of Zurich; along with family members. Husband Mark will join them later. Outdoor church service On Sun., July 13 the Zurich Mennonite Church worship service and gathering will be held out- doors at the Zurich park/pavilion at 10:30 a.m. (weather permitting) followed by their annual bring and share picnic lunch afterwards. Everyone is welcome! Linda Reaume Design Consultant Bob Smyth Design Consultant West Coast k i t c h e n s... 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I -. 11 Study Area Grand Bend STF Public Information Centres to obtain public and agency input on the recommended design option will be held on: July 15, 2008, 4:00 to 8:00 p.m. (informal drop-in session) Grand Bend Public School Gymnasium 15 Gill Road, Grand Bend and August 16, 2008, 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. (informal drop-in session) Dashwood Memorial Community Centre 158 Centre Street, Dashwood If you have any comments, questions or concerns, please contact: Peggy Van Mierlo-West Janet Smolders, MCIP Director of Community Services Dillon Consulting Limited 9575 Port Franks Road Box 426, London, ON N6A 4W7 R.R. 1, Thedford, ON NOM 2N0 Tel: 519-438-6192 Tel: 519-243-1400 Fax: 519-672-8209 Fax: 519-243-3500 E-mail: jsmolders@dillon.ca E-mail: pvmwest@lambtonshores.ca