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Zurich Citizens News, 1976-10-06, Page 4Page 4 -Citizens News, October 6, 1976 "Hello — I'm working my children's way through school." Information please 10847 147 Street Edmonton, Alta. T5N 3E1 September 24, 1976 Dear Sir: I am working on the Hewitt Family History and am having great difficulty in trying to trace the family of George and Mary (Hewitt) Broderick. I found that George Broderick apparently died October 11, 1895 (born 1828) and am unable to trace Mary after his death. Her birthdate Septem- ber 10, 1828. She was the second daughter of George and Mary (Clements) Hewitt of Bright and Plattsville, Ontario. I have been able to complete three of her brothers' fa milies. I was wondering if by chance one of your readers would have heard of the Brodericks and could tell me about them. They are not related to the Exeter Brodericks as far as I can tell. Mary and George lived in the Zurich area. I would appreciate any information or addresses sent to me at the above address., Yours very sincerely, Pat Hewitt (Mrs. Wm. R. Hewitt) In,mun!zaI!on? Does anyone know anymore what is happening as far as the mass swine flu im- munization program is concerned? We doubt it. There have been so many changes in the plans over the past month — not to mention the past six months — that everyone, including district health units and doctors are in limbo. First off we Canadians weren't going to bother our heads about it; come what may we were to take our chances. Then it was announced the vaccine would be available to senior citizens, the chronically ill and for people aged between 20 and 50. Only those under 20 and the group between 50 and 64 were to leave the matter up to Lady Luck. Then we were informed the province was going to purchase enough vaccine to in- clude the 50-64 year-olds thus leaving only the youngsters under 20 out in the cold. Up until last week, those were the broad changes in the provincial program. Of course there were others which were of a more technical nature. To begin with, the swine vaccine in any form was to be ad- ministered only at special clinics to be set up by the district health units. Then at last word, we were told that individual doctors would be supplied with supplies of the com- bined swine flu vaccine and Victoria -A strain to administer to patients who regularly came in for flu shots. At the same time it was noted that both the straight swine flu vaccine and the combined swine - Victoria -A vaccine would be administered at the special clinics. Throughout this impossible confusion emanating from Queen's Park, we have nothing but praise for the Perth County District Health Unit. Dr. Susan Tamblyn, the medical officer of health, has been ex- ceptionally co-operative and patient and has somehow succeeded in keeping the public informed. That is, informed up until the middle of last week. After health units had reached the point of announcing the numbers of im- munization clinics and where they would be held, the provincial government again changed its mind. The latest word (we think) is that immunization will go ahead after Oct. 15 for those 65 years and over and the chronically ill but a decision regarding the rest of the population is to be made by the national advisory committee on im- munizing agents which will meet on Oct. 15. Government indecision — especially Queen's Park indecision — is nothing new, but when it applies to the public's health and welfare it is simply intolerable, And if we think we've been inconvenienced as a member of the public, just imagine how the medical people directly involved in the program must feel. It's a wonder they aren't all popping their blood pressure tubes. The Listowel Banner by Cathy McKinley 1 see the Huron Expositor has an editorial this week con- cerning the Goshen United Church outhouse. The Expositor feels it should be honoured as an historical site and kept in working order so future generations will be able to wonder at the way it used to be. While 1 have often heard the outhouse at our church refer- red to as a "site", I never really thought of linking the word with historical. However, it seems to be an excellent idea, after all, how many congregations that you know of can boast of having "a size to fit your needs"? I wonder if this could happen to anyone but me. Yesterday I was preparing a treat, fresh mushrooms fried in butter no Tess, All went well until I decided to :idd some seasonal to the mushrooms, just to spice them up a little. Opening a brand new tin of Allspice, I generously shook the tin over the frying mushrooms. It occurred to nye at the time that the spices looked rather dark, but it wasn't until the mushrooms had cooked just a few minutes longer that I began to realize something was defin- itely wrong. There was a very strange and rather revolt- ing odor filling the room. Worst of all, the odor seemed to be corning from my pan of mushrooms! Impossible I thought. However, after a few minutes more there was no doubt about it—my mushrooms stunk. I grabbed the Allspice off the cupboard and proceeded to look at the tin more closely. Yes, it said Seasonal alright I hadn't grabbed the wrong spice, but there was definitely something familiar about the odor permeating the room. Then it dawned on me. Of course I knew that smell, 1 had just never smelt it in conjunction with frying mushrooms before. I shook some of the so-called Allspice onto my hand, smelled it, took a taste and erased all doubt from my mind. What I held in my hand was unmistakably ground cloves. Not a delicate selection of flavor enhancing allspice, but the rather strong, almost sweet smell of cloves. If I ever get my hands on the salesman for that particu- lar spice company I think I'll make him eat the entire tin—my mushrooms were ruined, the stores were closed and supper was not nearly as enticing as I had planned. Not only that but 1 seem to have somehow misplaced that silly Allspice tin and knowing my luck I'll forget all about it until I want to sprinkle some on my next batch of butter fried mushrooms. As I drove into town shortly after 8 a.m. last Thursday morning there was a ringing in my head. As 1 had not been indulging in any nonsensical behavior the previous even- ing, I was somewhat at a loss to explain this ringing. That is, until I realized the ringing ended when I entered the office and returned if I stepped outside again. This definitely told nie the ringing was of an external not internal cause. It seems the new alarm system at the bank is a little overzealous. So far it has decided to ring early in the morning at least twice and keeps on ringing until the man who installed it comes to turn it off. As he does not seem to make house, or bank calls as the case may be, the alarm just keeps on ringing and ringing. It is with deepest sincere- ity that I wish the bank all the best of luck in getting the new system calmed down a little. One thing is for certain, our money is safe. With the sensitivity of this new alarm system, a burgler wouldn't stand a chance. ,Za[r46°©h MIGRR90 Published Each Wednesday By J.W. Eedy Publications Ltd. NACNA Member: Canadians Weekly Newspapers Association Ontario Weekly Newspapers Association Manager - Betty O'Brien News Editor - Cathy McKinley Second Class Mail Registration Number 1385 Subscription Rates: $6.00 per year in advance in Canada; 0 in United States and Forel • n; sin• le co• res 200'