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Issue 151 October 2014 EMBRO FISH FRY CARPET BOWLING It's an All You Can Eat Perch Fish Fry put on by the Embro & Zorra Agricultural Society. Nov 1st, at the Embro Community Centre. Food is served from 6pm-8:30pm. The band Movin', Grovin' & Verhoeven comes on at 9pm and the dance continues until 1am. Advanced Tickets are required Adults: $25, Kids 6-12: $10, 5 & under: FREE. Tickets are available at McKay's Food Market in Embro, from any Embro fairboard director or by calling Natalie 519-949-4978. Dance only tickets can be purchased at the door after 9pm for $5 (age of majority is required after 9pm). Starting Oct 7, 10am to noon at the Thamesford Arena, the Thamesford Lawn Bowling & Zorra Township will be sponsoring indoor carpet bowling. For a $2 drop in fee, you can try out this fun activity & increase the use of the arena hall. For more information, contact Tony Webb at 519-285-2734. HEIRLOOMS FOR HEART & HOME Mark Sat, October 25, 10am-2pm for the Heirlooms for Heart and Home sale. The Needle Craft Group of St James' Anglican Church, Ingersoll will be presenting their annual sale & silent auction of quality hand crafted items. Baked goods, preserves & lunch also available. WESTMINSTER CRAFT ORIGINALS SALE October 25th is the 16th Annual Westminster United Church, Thamesford Craft Originals Sale at the church hall from 9am-2pm. Get your Christmas shopping done early. We have lots of new vendors! Over 20 local artisans offering original work including baby items, greeting cards, Christmas decorations, Alpaca products, decorative items, homemade chocolate, scarves, pottery, jewellery & quilting. Book sale, baked goods sale and hourly draw prizes. Lunch & refreshments available. TRINITY CHURCH ANNUAL CHICKEN BBQ Join Trinity United Church for their annual chicken BBQ Sun Oct 19, from 5-7pm. Adults 1/2 chicken $16. Children (5-10) 1/4 chicken $8. Advanced tickets please call 519-485-0820 (office) or 519-485-4004. Take out available. WRAP YOU IN WARMTH SHOPPING DAY Oxford Manor Retirement Residence in Ingersoll is hosting "Wrap You in Warmth Shopping Day" on Sat Nov 1 from 10-3pm. SCOTT FINCH-DUATHLON CHAMPIONSHIP Scott Finch of Kintore won the Provincial Duathlon Championship right in his "backyard". The Provincials were held this year in Lakeside on Sept 14. Scott led the first 10 km run in 38:13, rode the 40 km bike course in 1:03:43 & finished with a 5 km run time of 21:13 to claim the overall victory in 2:04:24. Daryl Flacks from Windsor took 2nd place in 2:07:00 & Etobicoke’s Andrew McLeod was the 3rd place finisher with a time of 2:08:22. "It was great having some of the province's best duathlates competing on my home course. It was a great day for racing and I am thankful I was able to take the provincial title," said Scott. JCGraphics.ca THORNDALE DINNER THEATRE AUDITIONS Plans are underway for the 2015 Thorndale Agricultural Society Dinner Theatre. Auditions for Arsenic & Old Lace will be held Oct 21 & 23, 7-8:30pm at the Thorndale Library. Production dates are Feb 21-22, 27-28, 2015. For further information contact Jackie Malleck 519-461-0218 or [email protected]. THAMESFORD LIBRARY Basic computer classes have resumed on Tuesdays, 2-3pm. Any computer queries you have will be answered by Bob McDonald. It is a 'hand's on' class which is the best way to learn. Mah Jongg lessons have also begun for 6-8 weeks on Wednesdays, 1-3pm. Call 519285-3219 or email [email protected] to sign up. Ditto for chess club for kids & teens, book club and writing group. Other programs will be offered in the not too distant future. Drop by your library to view the 'Our World Rocks' display brought to you by Tony Redix. It really is a display of world rocks which you rock hounds will enjoy. It has been a pleasure to be your Thamesford Library supervisor for the past 9 years. However, it is time for me to retire & give a younger person this opportunity. Thanks to so many of you in the community who have made this a great experience. I have enjoyed getting to know patrons (not only their reading likes & dislikes) and working with various groups in the community. A library should be a main focus of any community and I trust I have helped to achieve that end. Thanks for all the great memories. My last day at the library is Friday, October 24. Please stop by to say hi & goodbye. Louise Alexander. POP CAN FUNDRAISER The Knox United Church / Zorra Community Mission Trip Team going to Peru in February 2015 is collecting pop cans as a fundraiser. Your donations can be dropped off in the bin behind Embro Feed & Supply or call Chris Cockle 519-475-4888 for pickup. All proceeds go directly to the orphanage. Thank you for your support. FALL FOOD TRUCK EVENT Attend seminars & get advice from Master Gardeners! Local Food Trucks! Strawberries still available, gardening advice, yummy eats. For more information visit: heeman.ca/foodtrucks. Oct 4,10am-3pm. ITOPA - MUDMEN On Fri Oct 24th at 7:30pm. Always entertaining & definitely unique. The Mudmen are a blast of Celtic energy whose members are known to be characters both on & off stage.Tickets are $18. ‘LIKE’ US ON Search JC Graphics © JC Graphics 2014 • Tel: 519-285-3249 • 800-624-4218 • Fax: 519-285-3239 • Email: [email protected] 140 Dundas Street • PO Box 400 • Thamesford • Ontario • Canada • N0M 2M0 THAMES CENTRE COMMUNITY CHOIR Thames Centre Community Choir will present a Remembrance Day concert at 7:30 pm November 11, at Chalmers United Church in Kintore. This event, which is part of the 100th Anniversary Celebrations of the Kintore church and commemorates the 100th anniversary of the beginning of WWI and 75th anniversary of the start of WWII, will feature familiar songs of the wartime eras, as well as settings of traditional Remembrance Day songs such as In Flanders Field. We will remember our former member & friend Dennis Rumble who passed away this past May by donating all proceeds to our Memorial Award fund at the music faculty at UWO which will generate an annual scholarship for deserving music students. For information on this event please contact Patrick at 519-283-9758. The concert will be repeated again at Dorchester United on Sunday Nov 16, 7pm. For info call Jane Busche at 519-268-3360. Tickets are $15. IN SCHOOL MENTORS Big Brothers Big Sisters is looking for mentors for our In School Mentoring program. This program is designed to provide girls and boys with a role model and a friend to talk to and share their experiences with, within school grounds. This program requires a weekly visit for one hour a week for the duration of the school year. We welcome all inquiries 519-485-1801 or check us out at sharethefun.org ST ANDREWS CHURCH, BROOKSDALE “To everything there is a season and a purpose under heaven” God plans our seasons and He knows our every need. Here at St. Andrew’s United Church in Brooksdale, we have a busy season upon us. Crops to be harvested, Anniversary Sunday and the beginning of our new Sunday School year. We welcome back the Sunday school children Sun Oct 5. This is also Worldwide Communion with Rev Richard Hryniw as our worship leader. As some of you may already know, Rev Douglas Peck is on a 6 month Parental Leave and during his absence, we are having a wonderful variety of speakers & pulpit supply. We also have folks you can contact for any reason. Their information is below: If you are experiencing a Pastoral Emergency, please contact the following trained Ministry Personnel: Rev. Judy Campbell cell 519-520-8718 or home 519-485-6528 [email protected] or Rev Richard Hryniw (requested you call home first) 519-283-6241 [email protected]. If you would like to enquire about anything going on at St. Andrew's United Church (Brooksdale) please contact the following: Brooksdale- Marlene Matheson 519-475-4508 Oct 5, 11am Worldwide Communion Oct 12, 9:30am Thanksgiving Service Oct 22, 7 pm ‘Variety in the Dale’ An evening of ‘good home grown entertainment’. Nov 2, 11am Brooksdale’s 131st Anniversary Gail Kavelman, [email protected] • • • • Replace Drafty Windows & Doors CALL FOR Foggy or broken thermal units FREE New glass shower enclosures E S TIMATES Windshield and chip repairs 68 Thames Ingersoll Independently Owned & Operated Franchise www.glassdoctor.com BURIED IN MAIL? If when you open your mail box you think there is enough mail to bury you, imagine Mr. Glen Murray, the new Minister of the Environment who has inherited the backlog of mail sent to his predecessor Mr. Jim Bradley. On one occasion alone, OPAL, Green Watch and The Oxford Coalition for Social Justice sent him a pile of 12,463 letters. We know too that others emailed letters & questions. Recently someone recalled the lovely “invasive species” postcards where a parallel was drawn between the destruction wreaked by Asian Longhorn Beetles on our trees or Purple Loosestrife and the danger posed to our water by dumps filled with garbage over or beside it. We mailed them. Mr. Bradley claimed not to have seen them. He certainly didn’t count them. Now with Mr. Glen Murray in office, we hope that the over 750 letters from community members which have been sent winging their way to him will cause him to stop and think about the opposition all across Oxford County & beyond to the dump proposal. In fact Londoners and people from other watersheds know that being downriver or being elsewhere for water does not exempt them from risks. Downstream communities have reason to worry about the effects on the Thames, a Heritage River. Those who live in the KitchenerWaterloo-Cambridge area know that what gets past onE set of officials often lands on them too. So people in other parts of Ontario are concerned about dumps over fractured bedrock. All those people have joined their voices to ours. Let’s hope Mr. Murray hears. The time is coming when the Ministry needs to decide what they will do with Walker’s application and the Terms of Reference they have submitted, revised and now seem to be revising again. We know what they should do; we also know that the Minister cannot be satisfied with it and needs to turn it down. KNOX PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH Annual Ham (hot) Supper & homemade desserts to be held Wed Oct 22 at Knox Presbyterian Church, Harrington. Cost is $14/person (5 & under free, 6-12 is 1/2 price). Sittings continuous from 4:30-6:30pm. Advance tickets only, please call Reta 519-475-4948, Sharon 519475-6069 or Helen 519- 271-8638. CALLING ALL SCRAPBOOKERS The Merry Striders are putting on their 12th Scrap-A-Thon in support of MS Oxford! Join us for a day of scrapbooking, food, fun and prizes! $35 for the day, includes lunch & supper! Ingersoll Pipe Band Hall 9am-9pm Nov 22. Email [email protected] to reserve a spot! 519-485-5471 Buyers of Corn, Wheat & Soybeans R.R. #3, Lakeside, Ont. N0M 2M0 • Up-to-the-minute Market Information • Competitive Pricing • Cash Purchases & Sales • Forward Contracts Offered • Custom Drying & Storage Toll Free 1-866-230-4662 Tel: 519-349-2243 GORDON MACKAY for MAYOR Township of Zorra Civic Corner Civic Corner appears monthly in the Village Voice to keep residents informed about upcoming meetings, notices & announcements and other important information. Please feel free to contact us with comments. The Township would like to thank JC Graphics for providing a venue for this valuable community service. UPCOMING COUNCIL MEETINGS: October 7, 2014 9:30 a.m. – Township Municipal Office October 21, 2014 6:30 p.m. – Township Municipal Office Check the Township Website for Agendas and Minutes at www.zorra.on.ca NOTICES AND ANNOUNCEMENTS: • Operates family dairy farm north of Embro with wife Jo and daughter Tricia • 2 term Councillor in Ward 4 (7 years) • Has been active on numerous farm, church & community organizations & boards • Writes Council News by Gordon MacKay in the Village Voice to keep the community informed PLEASE VOTE Your support would be appreciated Gordon MacKay 519-475-4424 [email protected] Install Gas & Oil Furnaces Furnace Service & Maintenance on ALL types of furnaces Air conditioner install & maintenance • Ductless Splits HRV’s • Humidifiers • BBQ Lines • Hot Water Heaters • Gas Dryer Hook Ups • Fireplaces www.formanelectric.com 519-284-0833 24 HOUR EMERGENCY SERVICE BID FOR KIDS’ SAKE Mark your calendars, Nov 28th we’re hosting our Annual Bid for Kids’ Sake and the 6th Annual Battle of the Hors D ’Oeuvres. Tickets are $30 each, call ahead to reserve yours 519-485-1801.Check out sharethefun.org for details about the event. HAUNTED VILLAGE HAYRIDES There is a monster in the woods of Upper Canada! It is almost time for Haunted Village Hayrides! Book your tickets for the annual haunting of Fanshawe Pioneer Village starting Oct 17. Frankenstein in Upper Canada: A play by Jason Rip. After the nameless monster has destroyed his family & his happiness, Victor Frankenstein pursues his creation North, traversing London township on the way. A bout of illness keeps both scientist & experiment in one place for a time. A missing chapter from Mary Shelley's ground-breaking and terrifying novel! Book on-line at www.fanshawepioneervillage.ca. Advance booking is recommended. MUNICIPAL ELECTION – OCTOBER 27, 2014 IMPORTANT ELECTION INFORMATION! *VOTER INFO A person is entitled to be an elector at an election held in a local municipality, if on voting day he or she is: a Canadian citizen; at least 18 years old; residing in the local municipality or an owner or tenant there, or the spouse of such owner or tenant; and not otherwise prohibited from voting. Please ensure that your information is accurate and on the Voters’ List by contacting the Township Office at 519-485-2490 or visit www.zorra.on.ca and select “Am I on the Voters’ List?” to make a request to verify that your name appears on the list. *CERTIFIED CANDIDATES As of Sept 12, 2014 these candidates were certified for Municipal Election: Margaret LUPTON, Mayor Gordon MACKAY, Mayor Ronald George FORBES, Councillor, Ward 1 (ACCLAIMED) Marie KEASEY, Councillor, Ward 2 (ACCLAIMED) Marcus RYAN, Councillor, Ward 3 (ACCLAIMED) Douglas MATHESON, Councillor, Ward 4 (ACCLAIMED) Graham HART and Bill McKINNON English Public School Board Trustees (ACCLAIMED) Marco D’ANNIBALE, Clifford ROACH and Jim TALBOT English Separate School Board Trustee Pierre LAMBERT French Public School Board Trustee (ACCLAIMED) Nicole ZINN-SCHADENBERG French Separate School Board Trustee (ACCLAIMED) NOTE: Your Election ballot will only show the offices which require a vote; MAYOR and ENGLISH SEPARATE SCHOOL BOARD TRUSTEE. All other offices have been acclaimed & do not require a vote. If you do not support the English Separate School Board your ballot will only have a section to vote for Mayor. *BALLOTS Delivery of Voting Kits, including a ballot, will begin the first week of October to those that are on the Voters’ List. Voters will receive a Voter Kit in the mail containing all of the materials required to place their vote by mail. The voter simply follows the instructions in their kit, deposits in the mail, BY OCTOBER 17, 2014, using the postage paid response envelope, and the ballots will be delivered to the Municipal Office for tabulating on Election Day. If you choose not to mail your vote or it is AFTER OCTOBER 17, 2014, you may drop-off your ballot at the Municipal Office (274620 27th Line) during regular business hours or place in the after hours drop box. All ballots, whether mailed or hand delivered, are placed into a sealed ballot box that remains sealed until Election Day. For further info please contact Karen Martin, Township Clerk 519-485-2490 ext 228 or visit: www.zorra.on.ca/Our-Township/Municipal-Election-2014 TAX DEPARTMENT Reminder: the 4th and Final Instalment of Property taxes are due Oct 31. Pay your property taxes: at the office, either by using cash, cheque or DEBIT, online or telephone banking. There is also still time to sign up for monthly preauthorized payment plan for 2015 for your property taxes. Kelly Hall, CMTC(A) AMCT Tax Collector/Deputy Treasurer [email protected] Your Council: Margaret Lupton Mayor 519-475-4443 Fax: 519-485-2520 Ward One Councillor Ron Forbes 519-285-3800 Ward Two Councillor Marie Keasey 519-285-2542 Ward Three Councillor Jim Verwer 226-688-5583 Ward Four Councillor Gordon MacKay 519-475-4424 Township of Zorra, 274620 27th Line, Box 306, Ingersoll, ON N5C 3K5 519-485-2490 Toll Free 1-888-699-3868 [email protected] TWITTER: @ZorraTownship Bits& Clips MARTIN - 50TH ANNIVERSARY Harry & Mary, together with their family invite you to join in celebrating their Golden Wedding Anniversary on October 11, 2014, from 2-4pm in the Beaty Room, Thamesford Library. Best wishes only please! 95th BIRTHDAY OPEN HOUSE for Jean Boynton Saturday, October 4th, 2014, 1:30-4:30pm at the Ingersoll Seniors Centre on Ingersoll Street. Gifts not expected, but your presence is welcomed. Please join us for this special celebration. THAMESFORD MINOR BALL-THANK YOU The Thamesford Minor Ball Association would like to thank our entire community for a successful 2014 season. Special thanks to Brent Reg Construction for helping us with our beautiful historic flagpole, Paul Beatty for his generous donation to our booth at North Park and the Thamesford Lion’s Club for their continued support. It has been our pleasure serving the youth of this community, keep your eye on the ball and we hope to see you in 2015! MARRIAGE - CLENDINNING On Sat. Aug. 16, in Didsbury Alberta, Joe Clendinning & Lindsay Hillman became “Mr. & Mrs.”! A reception for them will be held on Sat. Oct. 11, 8pm-1am at 444728 Cuthbert Road, Ingersoll (south of Sweaburg). For more information contact Pat 519-320-8789. BYOB & lawnchairs MT ELGIN UNITED CHURCH The congregation of Mt. Elgin United Church would like to welcome the Village Voice to SWOX. It is very exciting to have a newsletter dedicated to sharing info about what is happening in the township. Tuesday mornings Rural Café is open 9:30-11am at the Mt. Elgin Community Centre. Everyone is welcome to drop by for a coffee & cookie. You can also join in a friendly game of shuffleboard. Moms & Tots meets Wed mornings 10-11:30am at the church. Get to know other parents, enjoy play time & refreshments. There is no cost. On Thursday afternoons 1-3pm we host “Living Well” at the church. Play a game of cards or cribbage, visit with friends or talk to Trevor about health care concerns. Foot care is available by appointment with Stonebridge Community Services, call 519-842-3200. On Sundays we gather for worship & Sunday school at 10am. Come early & enjoy a coffee. Everyone is welcome. We will be celebrating worldwide communion Oct 5 & Thanksgiving Oct 12. A special presentation on Estate Planning will be held Oct 30 at 1pm as part of our Living Well program. On Nov 1 we are hosting “An Evening of Music” with the very talented Victoria Gydov. The Melody Makers from Tillsonburg will also be singing for us. Tickets are $20 and can be purchased by calling the church. On Sunday Nov 16, 1-4pm you are invited to drop by the community centre for our annual Taste of Country Christmas Craft & Bake Sale. ATTENTION ALL EUCHRE PLAYERS Starting Oct 1st Time: 7:30pm at St.John's Anglican Church Hall, Thamesford (no stairs to climb!). Everyone welcome & it will be every Wednesday evening. Please tell your friends and come out. Info 519285-2375. THORNDALE UNITED CHURCH BEEF SUPPER The Annual Beef Supper will be held Tues, Oct 21st at the Thorndale Community Centre, 4:30pm-7pm. Adults $15, Children 6-14 $5, Under 6 Free. Advance Tickets: call Bob & Darlene 519-461-0463. TAMHA HOCKEY MOM’S - THANK YOU Thamesford Area Minor Hockey Association and the Hockey Mom’s Committee would like to extenD our thanks and appreciation for everyone that attended our 3rd Annual Hockey Mom’s Pig Roast. It was a great night and we thank all for supporting MINOR HOCKEY. We also thank all that contributed towards the event because without your support we wouldn’t have been so successful. Special thanks to Widmer Farms, Miedema Meats (Embro), McLay Brothers, Oxford Mutual Insurance, Township of Zorra, Thamesford Scouts, Thamesford Lions Club, Special Event Tents, Thamesford Pizza, Fran’s Village Deli, Crime Stoppers, JC Graphics, McFarlan Rowlands Insurance as well as many community members and TAMHA Hockey Mom’s. THANK YOU. We also thank Virgin Radio and the London Knights Mascot for participating in our event. THANK YOU - BREKELMANS We would like to express our sincere thanks to the Thamesford & Embro Fire Departments for their quick response, friends, family, neighbours & community members for their support during & following our house fire. The donations of food, furniture & household items is greatly appreciated. Thank you so much Jason, Kathy, Joshua, Kody, Kelsey & Jillian Single Full Membership $425 Couple Full Membership $765 Friday Night Only $150 (all include HST & OCA fees) ALSO CHECK OUT OUR RATES FOR... • Ladies’ or Senior Men’s afternoons only • Students or Under Age 30 • Shift Worker Nancy Steinback, Membership Director 519-456-4030 [email protected] www.ingersollcurlingclub.ca CHRIS’ CUSTOM MANURE SPREADING THANK YOU - DAN FISHER Many thanks to all who sent cards, visited and called to see how I was doing after my hip replacement. Special thanks to the Thamesford Lions Club for the use of their equipment, they were a great help in my rehab. Dan Fisher CALL Chris Barnett Home: (519) 475-4319 Cell: (519) 808-3877 RR#3 Lakeside, Ontario • N0M 2G0 Thorndale IDA Pharmacy 519-461-0431 Prepare yourself for for the COLD & FLU Season ✔ All your over the counter needs ✔ ALL Home Health Care Items: • Stockings • Safety & Bath • Crutches • Ostomy F F O % 0 5 ALL All REXcts dUPu AST PWHrILo PLIES L S E Seniors Day 15% ✔Competitive Pricing Transferring Your Prescription is EASY! Open 6 days OFF The Last Wednesday of Every Month M-F til 6pm, Sat til 1pm FREE DELIVERY IN EMBRO When you feel sick, we bring you what you need to feel better! [email protected] 21831 Fairview Rd. RR#3 Thorndale ON. N0M 2P0 COMMUNITY EMPLOYMENT SERVICES UPCOMING EVENTS FOR ICAC Your job is out there. A consultant from Community Employment Services (CES) is available on Thursday afternoons, 1:30-4:30pm, to help you find it by preparing a resume, training opportunities & information you need to achieve your goals. CES wants to connect with people looking for work & employers looking for workers. Call Stephanie White at 519-485-6088 to book an appointment at the Thamesford Library. FREE program. “Insight” Exhibition Opening Reception Oct 19, 2-4pm. Pat Gibson: mixed media on glass layers & George Whitney: glass sculpture Beyond the Brush - Acrylic Techniques, Oct 10 & 17 Creating Texture in Rug Hooking - 2 Days, Fri Oct 3 & Sat Oct 4 Zentangle Inspiration for Free Motion Quilting, Wed Oct 15, 7-9pm Felted Knitting, Wed Oct 8 & Oct 22 Tips for Making T-Shirt Quilts, Wed Oct 29 7-9 pm Patchwork Essentials - 6 classes, Starts Tues Oct 7 Childrens Pottery – 4 Weeks, Sat Oct 4, 11, 18 & 25 Childrens Zentangle®2, Sat Oct 18 Childrens Colour Play with Alcohol Inks, Sat Oct 25 VON - ADULT DAY PROGRAM Our program provides seniors & adults living with a disability, an opportunity to enjoy a day of recreational & social programs with their peers in a safe environment. Daily attendance includes activities, guests & outings, all designed & developed by our Recreationist, a hot meal provided, exercise programs and so much more. Our PSW staff allows us to appropriately cater to any personal-care needs of clients. Our talented multidisciplinary staff confidently supports diagnoses such as Alzheimer disease, dementia, stroke, multiple sclerosis, mental health & developmental changes. Our day program not only provides a social atmosphere for clients but it provides respite for caregivers. Those experiencing difficulty bathing at home are more than welcome to take advantage of our therapeutic tub. Our technologically advanced accessible tub and professional staff, will provide you with the assistance you require. The Bathing Program is open to all Adult Day Program clients as well as those from the community. The bathing charge is not included in the Day Program fee. VON nurses are available to provide you with professional foot care during your Adult Day Program visit. Foot care fees are an additional cost to that of the Adult Day Program. For all other questions and/or concerns please feel free to contact: Robin Bryce, Program Coordinator, VON Ingersoll & Tillsonburg Adult Day Program 519-539-1231, ext 238. Dave Rutledge thames developments Design/Build • Custom Home & Renovations Impressed Concrete 519-536-0168 [email protected] Bus: Fax: ARLENE WRIGHT 1-800-264-0088 (519) 271-5900 (519) 271-6320 824 Ontario Street Stratford, Ontario N5A 3K1 [email protected] THAMESFORD LIBRARY COMMITTEE TPLAC We welcome you to attend the following events: Sat, Oct 4, 11am12:30pm, Bunny Warner will introduce participants aged 10 years and older, to Zentangle Doodling. Only 10 spots are available so register ASAP at the Thamesford Library. Cost is $8 per person. Sat, Nov 22, a children’s Christmas Craft workshop with Sasha Scott will be held at the library. Registration is required & can be made at the Thamesford Library for either the 10-11am session OR 11:3012:30pm session. Further information will be available in November. As details for future events are finalized, look for them in The Village Voice or on the Thamesford website. JC Train of Thought... You cannot plough a field by turning it over in your mind. ~Author Unknown MILLERS KEEP BED & BREAKFAST “Your Pathway to Rest & Relaxation” Central Air • Smoke & Pet Free 375782 Cty Rd 6, Embro 475-4437 • (877) 897-2108 Wayne & Mary Ellen Garner Farm • Auto • Home • Commercial Mary Ellen Garner Insurance 475-4437 THISTLE THEATRE …the little theatre with a big heart Having Hope at Home” written by Daniel S. Craig will open Nov 14-16 and 21-23. With a strong group of actors & a dedicated crew, buzz is already building that it will be another show worth seeing. A story with characters you know... On a winter afternoon on a dairy farm a baby is about to arrive. So are the relatives from the city. Modern medicine is about to meet midwifery head on. As tensions rise between 3 generations, so does the laughter. It takes a baby to heal the family rifts in this heartwarming story of forgiveness & hope. This Canadian comedy was originated at Blythe Festival in 2003. Cast Carolyn....Meagan Hargreaves Russell (Carolyn’s Grandfather)....Chris Cockle Michel (Carolyn’s boyfriend)....Jeff Harmer Bill (Carolyn’s father)....Ron Marshall Jane (Carolyn’s mother)....Betty Bartram Dawn (Carolyn’s midwife)....Jolanda Van Der Eijk Behind the Scenes: Julie McIntosh is producing with a great crew. Sue Garner is back to direct. Stage Manager is Peter Johnson. We are fortunate to have Kevin Rutherford for Set Design, Ed Williams Sound Design, Sue Ballantyne-Topp Costumes, Norm Northmore Lighting Design, Phoebe Campbell Props. Set Construction is a team effort by Don Jordan, Don R. Campbell, Clint Dubuque, Harold Arbuckle & Chris Cockle. Together the crew works ‘theatre magic’. Most of these areas can use assistants. If you are interested in helping out with the show, please contact Julie McIntosh, Sue Garner, or any Thistle Theatre board member. We guarantee fun and a great learning and community experience. Tickets available from Chris & Nancy Cockle 519-475-4201 and www.ticketscene.ca. For more information about these & other aspects of Thistle Theatre, please take a peek at our website www.thistletheatre.ca. We are re-doing our website over the next few weeks, so if you want info that is not yet there, please call Chris Cockle at 519-475-4201. HELP WANTED Dr. Mark Nielsen, BSc., D.V.M. Dr. Matt Evans. BSc. (Agr), D.V.M. Thorndale Pharmacy 519-461-0431 Dr. Tammy Dray, PhD., D.V.M. Dr. Evelyn Purcell, BSc., D.V.M. 154865 15th Line, Thamesford, ON CUSTOMER SERVICE Tel: 519 285 2116 Fax: 519 285 3829 Part Time hours available Please email your resume to: Find us on Facebook www.bannerroadvet.ca Small animal medicine, surgery & dentistry. Thorndale IDA Pharmacy [email protected] 21831 Fairview Rd. RR#3 Thorndale ON. N0M 2P0 We use: 3 year canine rabies & distemper vaccines 3 year feline distemper & leukemia vaccines. Where Pets Are Family TRIVIA CHALLENGE On Nov 22, at 7:30 pm at the UNIFOR 88 Hall (formerly CAW) the Kiwanis Club of Ingersoll will be hosting their semi-annual TRIVIA CHALLENGE. This funfilled event has teams of 8 individuals vying for bragging rights & prizes donated by Ingersoll restaurants, as well as a Silent Auction table. Cost is $20 per player (with $10 tax receipt), or $160 per team. Come & join in on the fun. Funds raised go towards local Kiwanis projects... ie: Inter-Church, Salvation Army, school nutrition program, etc. For info contact Ian Robertson 519-535-2666 or [email protected]. RR#1 356636 Embro, ON N0J 1J0 Phone: 519-475-4502 • Fax: 519-475-0272 "CHIP-IN-FORE-KIDS" Oct 7, at the Ingersoll Golf Club, the Kiwanis Club of Ingersoll will be hosting their 9th annual "CHIP-IN-FORE-KIDS" Charity Golf Tournament. Proceeds go to the Thames Valley Childrens Centre in London, the Fusion Youth & Technology Centre in Ingersoll and the Kiwanis Club of Ingersoll. Team entry fee is $440 includes Tim Horton Chili lunch, Beef & Turkey dinner, 18 holes (shot-gun) scramble, and prize table plus silent & live auctions. For more info contact Paul Henderson 519-475-0275 or Ian Robertson 519-535-2666. GO GIRLS Big Brothers Big Sisters is looking for mentors for our Go Girls program. This a group mentoring program focusing on balanced eating, physical activity and Self-esteem for girls ages 12-14. Go Girls consists of seven mentoring sessions held over a 7-10 week period. We welcome all inquiries 519-485-1801 or sharethefun.org Grant 519-533-8094 Scott 519-533-7171 WANTED BICYCLES Bicycles are needed in Africa & South America, there they provide transportation to get children to school. We will clean & repair the bicycles if needed. For pick up call Ben 285-2111 or Hank 485-0147. The shipping is handled through Canadian Food for Children organization. For more information visit www.canadianfoodforchildren.net/ THAMESFORD FRIENDSHIP CLUB We welcome all those 55+ to join us as we enjoy our annual autumn trip. We will meet at Westminster Hall at 10am on Oct 22. The cost will be approximately $20. BETHLEHEM WALK Save the Dates: Nov 21, 22, 28, 29: Bethlehem Walk at Crossroads Alliance Church, Oxford Rd. 119 between Thamesford & Ingersoll. Visit www.bethlehemwalk.ca or find us on FB Bethlehem WalkCrossroads Alliance Church. OVER 50’S KINTORE Our fall season begins on Oct 21st at 12:30pm. We invite you to join us for a tasty potluck meal, good conversations & an interesting program. A friendly welcome awaits you. FALL DISCOUNTS AVAILABLE Call about Fall service specials for all makes MOWERS 519-349-2417 1-888-549-2417 [email protected] • 196878 Road 119, Uniondale www.rekequipment.ca Community Contacts Embro www.jcgraphics.ca Alzheimer's Society ........................................................421-2466 Canadian Blood Services ........................................888-236-6283 Canadian Cancer Society........................................888-939-3333 Canadian Red Cross ......................................................539-0265 Children’s Aid Society, Oxford County............................539-6176 Crime Stoppers........................................................800-222-TIPS Embro Fair Board ...........................................................475-4437 Embro West Zorra History Book.....................................475-4443 Embro & Zorra Agricultural Society ................................475-4437 Epilepsy Support Centre epilepsysupportcentre.com ...433-4073 Girl Guides - Thamesford ...............................................285-3749 Harrington & Area Community Assoc. . . . . . . . . . .519-475-0060 Horticultural Society - Ingersoll.......................................485-1808 - Thorndale www.gardenontario.org/site.php/tahs......461-1259 Ingersoll Services for Seniors.........................................485-3869 Ontario Early Years Programs.................................800-539-9800 OPP .........................................................................800-265-7191 Oxford County Federation of Agriculture.................519-852-8836 Oxford County Jr. Farmers .............................................469-3281 Oxford District Women’s WI . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .519-475-4502 Thamesford Snowmobile Club .......................................285-5014 Scouts - Thamesford ......................................................285-5835 Village Voice www.jcgraphics.ca ............................800-624-4218 Zorra Caledonian Society ...............................................475-4148 LIBRARY Embro Library ..............................................475-4172 Harrington Library ...........................................................475-6909 Thamesford Library ocl.net/locations/thamesford..........285-3219 SPORTS Baseball - Embro Minor Ball..........................475-4012 Thamesford (Minor)....................................................285-5521 Serving Your Community Since 1878 OUR COMMUNITY I-FUND 2014 ...Can help with your fund raising goals! We are looking to invest in the communities where we all work & live! Are you interested in sustaining the heritage of our communities? Do you have a community project that will benefit the quality of life in your community today & for years to come? Are you aware of any group or organization that could benefit from our financial assistance? If you have answered “YES” to any of the above the please contact our Head Office, An Agent or Broker, or our website at www.oxfordmutual.com for an application . Tell your friends! Deadline for submissions is Nov. 15th, 2014. 519-285-2916 www.oxfordmutual.com Local People. Exceptional Service! Thamesford Men’s Slo Pitch . . . . . . . . .519-268-2232 thamesfordslopitch.com Lawn Bowling, Embro ....................................................475-4729 Thamesford ................................................................285-2936 Hockey - Thamesford (Minor).........................................285-3401 Thamesford NBC League . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .519-639-4507 Thamesford Jr Hockey Club . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .285-3107 Zorra Girls Hockey . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .519-852-4509 Embro Minor Hockey . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .519-535-2620 Soccer - Embro (Minor) www.embrosoccer.ca ................475-0460 Thamesford (Minor )...................................................285-5408 Kintore (Minor)............................................................349-2120 Skating - Thamesford Skating Club .......................519-285-5556 - Zorra Skating Club ......................................519-475-4395 ENTERTAINMENT Beachville District Museum.........423-6497 Cuckoos Nest Folk Music cuckoosnest.folk.on.ca ........473-2099 Fanshawe Pioneer Village ..............................................457-1296 Ingersoll Creative Arts Centre.........................................485-4691 Ingersoll Theatre of Performing Arts (ITOPA).................485-3070 Purple Hill Country Music Hall . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .519-461-0538 Thistle Theatre, Embro . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .519-475-4201 SERVICE CLUBS Harrington Community Assoc........475-4097 Optimist Club, Kintore.....................................................283-6321 GOVERNMENT Hardeman, Ernie, MPP .....................537-5222 Zorra Township ...............................................................485-2490 SCHOOLS Zorra Highland Public School, Embro........475-4121 AJ Baker Public School, Kintore.....................................283-1098 HILLCREST LEGION BRANCH 119 1st Sunday of every month Roast Beef Supper 4-5:30pm $12 Mon 7pm Ladies Darts Tues 7pm Euchre Wed 1pm Pot Luck Euchre Wed 7pm Mixed Darts Thurs 7pm Mens Darts Fri 7:30pm Bingo Sat Cribbage Pot Luck 211 Thames Street North, Ingersoll, 519-485-2580. TURKEY SUPPER Dereham District Lions Club are hosting a Turkey Supper at the Mt Elgin Community Centre Oct 23. There are 2 sittings 5pm & 6:30pm. Adults $15, ages 5 - 12 $7 & under 5 - Free. For tickets call 519-4850418 or 519-842-9323 or 519-842-4986. THE INGERSOLL SPEED SHARKS Our 2014/15 season has begun! Our swimmers are back in the pool, gearing up for an exciting season of FUN, FITNESS & TEAMWORK! Registration is still available! Not sure if swim team is right for your child? Take advantage of the free 2 week trial period which allows you & your child to experience first hand the fun and fitness of competitive swimming. Registration packages & info can be found at: ingersollspeedsharks.ca or contact Coach Christie at ingersollspeedsharks@ gmail.com. A $50 deposit is due with registration. MUSIC & CELEBRATION An evening of Music & Celebration with Danish-born soprano Victoria Gydov will be held at the Mt Elgin United Church November 1 at 7pm. Making an appearance at the concert will be the Tillsonburg Melody Makers. Tickets are $20 and may be purchased by calling 519-4851637 or 519-485-2929. Proceeds from this event will go towards the ongoing Ministry of the church. Re-Elect MARGARET LUPTON for TOWNSHIP OF ZORRA T here u! for yo By the time you receive this I hope to have visited all residences in Zorra. If I missed you I apologize. Thank you to everyone who greeted me so kindly at the door and special thanks to those who were not home but took the time to call with their concerns, questions and support. You have made this campaign Questions or concerns? 519-475-4443 a very happy and rewarding [email protected] experience for me. DUMP 104 Commissioners St. E., Embro Ontario N0J 1J0 Tel.: (519) 475-4116 / Fax: (519) 475-6126 After Hours: (519) 475-4116 or 1-888-734-8888 A VOTE FOR LUPTON IS A VOTE FOR ZORRA WHAT DO I DO WITH ALL THESE APPLES? Mark Thurs, Oct 16. 7pm at Embro & Zorra Community Centre on your calendar & don’t miss Brooksdale Women’s Institute hands-on cooking (and eating!) workshop at the Community Centre main kitchen. We know you were carried away by the bounty of the apple orchard & are now looking at a bushel or more of apples! Come & learn prep & serving ideas to enjoy them through the days & weeks ahead! $5 at the door, please call Katherine at 475-6163 for more information. CLASSIC HORROR MOVIE HAUNTED HOUSE Please mark your calendars for Fusion Youth Activity & Technology Centre’s 9th Annual Haunted House Oct 24, 25 & 26 from 5:30pm9:30pm. Be prepared for a good scare as you carefully inch through our "Classic Horror Movie" themed Haunted House. Not feeling up for the fright? Don’t worry; there are lots of other family friendly activities for all age groups. Enjoy The Family Fun Zone with treats, games, face painting, crafts & pumpkin carving. Also, part of the fun is the Creepy Crawly Room, and our all new photo booth, capturing your kids in their amazing Halloween costumes at a cost of $5 for 1 digital image. Admission pricing to the 9th Annual Haunted House is FREE for 2 years & under, $2 for 3 to 5 years, $4 for 6 to 12 years, and $6 for 13 & over. A fun night out for the entire family with all proceeds going to Fusion Youth Centre programming. LADIES NIGHT OUT ZORRA FIRE AND EMERGENCY SERVICES Dynamic international speaker, author & radio show host Ruth Coghill, of 'Seasoned With Salt' & 'Words to Inspire', will be bringing us a message entitled "Woman of God" at out Ladies Night Out Fri Oct 24. at 7pm. Please join us at First Baptist Church, Ingersoll for an exciting evening including refreshments & door prizes. Your $5 ticket is available from the church office 519-485-3046. We are delighted that Ruth will be making her various books & teaching materials available. For more info, check out: www.wordstoinspire.ca. FASHION SHOW MUSEUM MUSINGS Oxford District Women’s Institute presents “Swing into Fall”, a fashion show featuring fashions from Eden Bella, Robert’s Ladies’ Wear & Joe Fresh (Zehrs). The show is at 2pm (doors open at 1:30pm) Sat Oct 25, at Knox Presbyterian Church (Riddell & Hunter St. Woodstock). Tickets are $10 each from Sheila Greason 519-349-2768, Eden Bella & Roberts (Woodstock). There will be refreshments, displays & door prizes. Proceeds to Operation Sharing & Oxford District WI. 2014 is all about time. To continue with this year's theme, the Ingersoll Cheese & Agricultural Museum has just opened a new exhibition entitled "Oxford in the Age of Innocence". This travelling display created by the Woodstock Museum National Historic Site examines the day to day lives of Oxford County residents in that time period just prior to the start of World War I - that so-called "age of innocence" before the hell & horror of the Great War became a reality. This display is one of many things being planned & coordinated by several museums, archives & historical societies in Oxford to organize 100 different events and activities between now and November 2018. By Remembrance Day that year everyone can look back and say that Oxford County has marked the 100th anniversary of WW1 100 different ways. To see some of those 100 events, go to www.oxfordremembers.ca. If anyone has ideas on how their group or association could participate, please contact me at the Ingersoll Museum 519-485-5510. The display marking 200 years since the War of 1812 ravaged this area is still on for a few more weeks too. Come learn more of the details behind this war between Great Britain and the United States; the war which was primarily fought in present day southern Ontario. Special thanks to the Archives of Ontario for the loan of their display. On a more joyous note, the Ingersoll Museum will be once again hosting the ever popular Pumpkinfest Sat Oct 18th between 12-4pm. There will be kids crafts & games, cookie decorating (while supplies last), face painting, storytime with Miss Gail from the Ingersoll branch of the Oxford County Library and the first 400 families can earn a free pumpkin to take home. As always, the Ingersoll Museum and our site partner the Oxford County Museum School are available for school programming, after-hour visits by special interest groups, or coming to your next meeting as a guest speaker. Contact us if you are interested in more details. CAMBROCOURT MANOR Come visit Cambrocourt Manor at their 25th Anniversary Open House on Sunday Oct 5 from 2-4pm. Anniversary Open House FALL / CHRISTMAS BAZAAR Sat, Oct 18, 9am-1pm at Flight Exec Centre Auditorium, 2066 Dorchester Road, Dorchester. Crafts, Treasures, Baked Goods (including frozen pies), Handmade Jewelry, Books & Puzzles, Knitted & Crocheted Items, Decorations, Wood Crafts, Lunch Counter (beef on a bun) and much more…. Proceeds go to the Lions Senior Centre For more information call 519-268-2025. AL-ANON Friends, families & adult children of problem drinkers find understanding & support at Al-Anon meetings. There are no dues or fees, we are self-supporting through our own contributions. Call 24 Hours 519-434-2613, www.al-anon.alateen.on.ca. Tues 8pm St Paul’s Church, 56 Thames St S, Ingersoll Wed 8pm First Baptist, 603 Adelaide St, Woodstock FREE SALES•SERVICE•RENTALS 3 Mths rental on all new rentals! 3 Mths rental on conversions from other companies! Basic install on all rentals & purchases! Call Dave at 519-349-2040 "We'll treat your water right." Quality Equipment from OXFORD MUSEUM SCHOOL The Museum School is doing their best to commemorate the Great War, along with Oxford Count museums, libraries and archives. We are pleased to present our exhibit, “Above the Battlefields: Homing Pigeons in the Great War”, which will open Oct 27 and un until Nov 30. “Before the advent of radio, pigeons were used to carry battlefield messages to their home coop behind the lines. Targeted by enemy sharpshooters, challenged by weather and driven by the need to find their way home, these simple birds were critically important to the war effort. Learn about pigeons and some of their missions and how the allure of these birds continues today. Our regular school programs are available & we look forward to hearing from teachers, home schoolers & Girl Guide leaders. On of the favourites is “Art Through The Ages”. It is a hands on program taking children into 3 eras of art, learning the historical significance of each & making their own art of that age. It is suitable for grades 3-6 & is only $5 per child. Why make a mess in your classroom when you can come to the Sherbrook Barn and have fun with art!º TOP PUMPKIN GROWERS IN ZORRA! By Laura Green “What are you going to do with your pumpkin?” asks the master of ceremonies Doug Turvey at the Opening Program of the 156th Embro Fair held Fri Sept 12th. “Make a Jack-o-Lantern” responded the 2014 Pumpkin Prince Max Matheson, whose pumpkin weighed 29.8 pounds. Pumpkin Princess Sarah Bean hadn’t decided yet, but her pumpkin weighed 29.0 pounds. 2nd & 3rd place winners were Bryer Fleming (18.7 lb), and Kassandra DeWit (17.3 lb) for the girls. Sam Donker (26.5) and Nathan Bean (21.9 lb.) were 2nd & 3rd place winners for the boys. Mr. Duplain won the Zorra Highland Park Teacher Award and his pumpkin weighted 8 lbs. There were 51 pumpkins entered this year. The special seeds & prize money are donated by Blyth Dale Sand and Gravel. The contest is sponsored by the Embro and Zorra Agricultural Society & opened to any elementary student in Zorra Township. THORNDALE SENIORS TAI CHI Oct 3, 10, 17, 24, 31 with instructor June Ross, Thorndale Library, 11:30am-12:30pm. MEETING Oct 6 Thorndale Library, 1:30pm, meeting followed by speaker/entertainment. Phone: 519-268-2025. ALZHEIMER SOCIETY OF OXFORD Alzheimer Society of Oxford offers individual support, information sessions & support groups in Oxford County for people with Alzheimer’s disease or other dementias and their family members and friends. For confidential help please call the Society at 519-421-2466 or email [email protected]. Do you have 2 hours a week to share? Are you interested in providing a meaningful service to those with dementia? Consider becoming a Volunteer Companion with the Alzheimer Society of Oxford. For more information visit our website at www.alzheimer.ca/oxford or contact Dana at 519-421-2466 or [email protected]. STOREY’S Major Public Equipment & Real Estate Auction When: Tues. Nov. 4th @ 10 am Where: 5075 Dundas St. E., Thames Center, On N0M 2P0 Questions: Call or Email us at 519-641-2844, [email protected] HIGHLIGHTS: Massive Assortment of Equipment for Multiple Industries, Over 100 Pieces of Heavy Equipment, Over 75 Vehicles, Over 50 Assorted Heavy Trucks, Boat, Landscaping Equipment, Welders, Generators, Trailers, Farming Equipment, Construction Equipment, Complete Auto Mechanics Shop PLUS Owner's Private Antique Crane / Shovel Collection & REAL ESTATE! ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS 24 Hours 519-438-1122 www.oxfordaa.com. Al-Anon 519-434-2613. The only requirement for membership in Alcoholics Anonymous is a desire to stop drinking. There are no dues or fees, we are self-supporting through our own contributions. Sunday Old Victoria Public School 10:30am, 45 Delatre St., Woodstock Monday As Bill Sees It 1pm St. Paul's Church, 56 Thames St South, Ingersoll Grace Presbyterian Church 7:30pm, 50 Finkle S. (at Peel St), Wdstk St. John's Anglican Church 8pm, 220 Dundas St., Thamesford Tuesday Caring & Sharing Group 8pm United Church, Main St., Burford Trinity United Church 8pm, King St W, Ingersoll Wednesday St. John's Church 8pm, Dover St., Otterville Church of Epiphany 8pm, Dundas & Wellingtion, Woodstock Thursday Church of Epiphany 10am Dundas & Wellington, Woodstock Dundas St. United Church 7:30pm, 285 Dundas St., Woodstock Friday Church of Epiphany 8pm, Dundas & Wellington St., Woodstock Saturday Church of the Good Shepherd 10am, 1023 Devonshire Ave, Wdstk St. Paul's Presbyterian Church 8pm, 56 Thames St. South, Ingersoll KARAOKE AND DANCE Karaoke & Dance at the Ingersoll Legion, Oct 4 & Oct 18, 8-1am. If you want to have a good time & meet some new friends come on out, great place to celebrate a birthday too. You don’t have to be a member to visit the legion, admission is free. KIRBY WATER Chlorine Removal Softeners Sulphur & Iron Removal Ultra Violet Systems 519-285-2731 SALES SERVICE Drinking Filters www.STOREYS.ca RENTALS Call Max Thamesford Trojans Jr. Hockey 2014-15 HOME GAME SCHEDULE Friday October 3 7:30pm N. Middlesex Friday October 10 7:30pm Aylmer Friday October 17 7:30pm Mt. Brydges Friday October 24 7:30pm Lucan Friday November 7 7:30pm Dorchester Saturday November 8 7:30pm N. Middlesex CUSTOM CORN PLANTING CUSTOM BALING CUSTOM SPRAYING Ben’s Cell: 519-808-3476 Bernie’s Cell: 519-521-2809 HUGE MEGA SALE OXFORD COMMUNITY FOUNDATION Harvey Beaty was the founder and owner of Cold Spring Farms, a turkey processing plant, with head office and main plant in Thamesford. Both Harvey and his wife Erma were very involved in their community. Harvey wishing to honour his community decided to establish the Harvey and Erma Beaty Fund with the London Community Foundation in 1994. Beaty felt this was a way to give back to the communities that had helped him build his business. The grant was designed to support organizations that have a registered charity number from Oxford and Middlesex Counties. A few years ago, Cold Spring Farms became a member of Maple Leaf Food Inc. and as part of the new ownership the Harvey and Erma Beaty Fund was reviewed to ensure that it met the corporate direction and philosophy of the parent body, Maple Leaf Foods Inc. The fund is managed by the London Community Foundation and they seek grant applications for Middlesex County and the Oxford Community Foundation seeks grant applications for Oxford County. Eligible grants are reviewed by a Donor Advisory Committee. The new criteria of the Fund is now targeted at food related grants, usually capital in nature and supporting those in our community who are struggling financially. Grants totalling over $20,000 were recently presented by Jean Carson, Office Facilities Manager of Cold Springs Farm, on behalf of Maple Leaf Foods Inc. and members of the Donor Advisory Committee. The monies were distributed as follows: • $17,500 to Fusion Youth Centre, Ingersoll to convert to a commercial training kitchen & provide a patio & working garden. • $2,850 to Heartland Habitat for Humanity for kitchen cupboards and appliances for one unit of the Woodstock build • $1,150 to Tillsonburg Senior Centre to host a series of cooking workshops for Seniors, focusing on nutritional meals on a budget. Grant information can be found on the Oxford Community Foundation’s website: www.oxfordcommunityfoundation.org. Everything, including the kitchen sink, will be on sale Sat Oct 4, 8am2pm, at St Paul’s Presbyterian Church, 56 Thames St S, Ingersoll. Sale items include: baking, antiques, clothing, vacations, silent auctions, oh yes and a lot of fun! ZOMBIES DON’T GET STALE, DO THEY? When organizer Rick Roach of Compass Group proposed November 1st as a date for a Halloween dance at Unifor 88’s Hall in Ingersoll, who could resist? Firstly, Friday night, when kids would go trick-ortreating would be done! Finding a friendly neighbourhood babysitter for Saturday night would be easy, and who wouldn’t be happy to let an energetic young adult help the little ones wear off their chocolate and candy-induced energy? Additionally, someone suggested that costumes would all be on sale since the date for this dance is actually All Saints’ Day. Someone else thought they could be reused from the kids (though size might matter). Or, costumes could be cobbled together responsibly by visiting local charity shops or consignment stores for astounding clothes, costumes and accessories to upcycle - truly a dump-fighter’s way to reduce waste. Finally, if you need to explain why you are headed to a Halloween Party in November, you could tell people that a real zombie would only get riper smelling & gorier looking a day later. All good! All should come join OPAL, fine friends and foul fiends at Ingersoll’s Arena 8pm-1am for some ghoulish good times and the wonderfully vivacious Wine Vinyl’s solid sounds. What if all your friends come? Will they be recognizable? COIN CLUB Ingersoll Coin Club meets the 3rd Monday of the month at Ingersoll Services for Seniors at 7:30pm. Learn about the history of coins & participate in an auction of various coins. NA MEETING A fellowship of Narcotics Anonymous meets Friday nights at 7pm at St Pauls Church, Thames Street, Ingersoll. RICK ACKERTS Serving Oxford County’s 519-425-9996 FLOORING 160 Whiting Street Ingersoll N5C 3B3 NEEDS Since 1979 High Volume Inventory! Save Hundreds! WINTER BASEBALL SCHOOL REGISTER NOW FOR Winter Programs Starting the first week of November Go to our website winterbaseballschool.com for information and registration forms. Adults Slo-Pitch Teams Home Inspections by Dave Rutledge Keep your skills up, also conditioning while having fun. Now recruiting players for our Cocoa Beach Florida March Break Trip 2015 519-536-0168 [email protected] Girls fastball players 16-18 Boys Baseball players 16-18 ASSOCIATE MEMBER thames developments Call now talk to Don 519-425-0800 2-6 pm Christmas Bazaar Fundraiser at the Municipal Parking Lot beside the Royal Bank Thanksgiving Bounty Pumpkin Pie • Squash • Veggies • Decor at the Scout Hall in Thamesford on Saturday November 8 from 9am-3pm Last Market Day is Oct 9th 2 - 6 pm at Municipal Parking Lot beside Royal Bank, Thamesford JOIN US EVERY THURSDAY! The Scouts are having a BBQ & 14 vendors inside This fundrasier is to assist local Families with Registration and Uniform fees FREE ADMISSION BUSINESS ASSOCIATION What's Fresh Be sure to check out at www.Thamesford.org where we will update our list of vendors every week. Lots of Great Door Prizes! Stop by Glassford Motors in Ingersoll and let Brennan McFarlan WAXING ✁ $5 plus tax Eyebrow, Lip Or Chin 7 FOILS ✁ help you into the new or used vehicle you have always wanted! $25 plus tax with purchase of haircut Photo supplied by KarenCalder.com 30 SAMNAH INGERSOLL, ON N5C 3J7 519-485-0940 FAX: 519-485-4567 CELL: 226-973-3679 TOLL FREE: 866-706-3709 [email protected] Must present coupon for discount. Autumn Grantmyre Stylist / Owner 519-295-0125 137 Dundas Street Thamesford, ON N0M 2M0 FARM SUPPLIES (2003) LTD. & PET SUPPLIES October Specials Pro Plan Dog Food Canadian Made SAVE! $6 OFF Reg Price $59.99-$64.99 15 kg bag NEW Bekina Rubber Boots 2nd Annual Thorndale / Middlesex 4-H Club Fundraiser E Waste Collection Day Oct 23 & 24, 8am-5pm Sat Oct 25, 8am-Noon at Thorndale Farm Supplies F ully Licenced & Insured Larry Haynes 519-283-9605 519-317-1801 Kintore Ont. Over 25 Years Experience INGERSOLL DISTRICT CURLING CLUB Curling season is upon us. It is a great winter sport which can be enjoyed at any age & ability level. IDCC offers a full range of fun & competitive league play as well as a variety of special events. Our club "Open House" week is Oct 3-10. Join us for a tour of the club and to see what we have to offer. There will be "Welcome" curling & social events Mon Oct 6-Fri Oct 10. Free curling instruction is available. For more information please contact Nancy at 519 456-4030 or [email protected]. All Proceeds Donated to Local Thorndale Middlesex 4-H Dairy Clubs LIONS VILLAGE CANVAS FOR CNIB 197 King Street Thorndale 519-461-1490 1-800-896-7096 During the week of Oct 7-10, the Thamesford Lions will be canvassing the village for the CNIB. When we come to the door give generously. We will also be collecting used eye glasses for delivery to the third world where they might change someone's life. PIE DAYS - WE MAKE, YOU BAKE Thorndale United Church Ladies are making Cherry and Apple Pies again this year & for the same price $8. The pick up date is Mon Nov 17. You can place by contacting Susanne McCutcheon 519-461-9417. POWER SKATING IN INGERSOLL Improve your skating skills or learn new skills this fall in Ingersoll. CanPowerSkate is the only nationally regulated power skating program in Canada. It was developed by a team of hockey, figure skating & ringette experts to teach the fundamentals of power skating in a progressive & sequential manner. CanPowerSkate is an action-packed, high energy instructional power skating program geared to hockey and ringette skaters that focuses on balance, power, agility, speed, & endurance. Kaitlan Lavis will be instructing the CanPowerSkate program. She is currently completing a Masters in Coaching at Western University and focusing her studies on Power Skating & Skating development. The Ingersoll Skating Club will be offering a CanPower and a PrePower Skating program beginning Wed, Oct 8-Nov 26, 4pm at the Ingersoll Arena. Skaters of all ages & abilities are welcome. This is an 8 week program for $120. Registration will be Oct 4 & 5, 1-3pm in the lobby of the Ingersoll Arena. For registration information please call Josie 519-425-0748, Barbara 519-485-1039 or Ange 519-4855832 or email [email protected]. KNOX UNITED CHURCH The Knox United Church / Zorra Community Mission Trip Team going to Peru in February 2015 is collecting pop cans as a fundraiser. Your donations can be dropped off in the bin behind Embro Embro Feed & Supply or call Chris Cockle 519-475-4888 for pickup. All proceeds go directly to the orphanage. Thank you for your support. RECYCLE YOUR ELECTRONICS Thorndale / Middlesex 4-H Dairy Club Fundraiser. Recycle your used & unwanted electronics for FREE on October 23rd & 24th from 8am-5pm & Saturday, October 25th, 2014 from 8- noon at Thorndale Farm Supplies at 197 King Street, Thorndale. All proceeds will be donated to Thorndale - Middlesex 4-H Dairy Club (Leaders Dave Johnson and Andrew Elliott & Emily MacDonald). Items that are accepted are: TV’s, computer monitors and hardware, cell phones and audio devices. For a full listing visit www.recycleyourelectronics.ca or call Thorndale Farm Supplies at 519-461-1490 for more info or to arrange pick-up (for seniors). Please support the 4-H club members! The Village Voice DEADLINE for the November edition is... Oct 20th TEL: 519-285-3249 FAX: 519-285-3239 EMAIL: [email protected] WWW.jcgraphics.CA CLASSIFIEDS FIND WHAT YOU NEED NORWEX CHEMICAL FREE CLEANING PRODUCTS www.gerdaschryver.norwex.biz 519-475-6102 DAVE CROWLEY LICENSED ELECTRICIAN Farm - Residential - Industrial 519-349-2319 CRAFT OPEN HOUSE Quilts, Table Runners, Placemats, Scarves, Mitts and Afghans. Long Arm Quilting 9am–4pm Nov 15 5 Mason Dr., Ingersoll MARIE’S PAINTING Interior & Exterior Painting Find me on facebook Call 519-494-5254 MUSIC LESSONS • Guitar • Piano • Drums • Voice • accordion • Banjo • Ukulele • Keyboard • Mandolin • Bass Ingersoll Music Academy 40 King St. E, Ingersoll 519-485-1213 www.IngersollMusicAcademy.ca STUMPS REMOVED Grinding of stumps up to 4 feet high. Fence wire? No problem! Free estimates. John Conway 519-461-1839 CARING SERVICES FOR SENIORS By Kathy Chrysler, Personal Support Worker Call 519-532-7611 EGAN ELECTRIC For all your Electrical Needs Mike Egan @ 285-2514 [email protected] Anabel McKay 1902 - 1984 Anabel McKay was the cousin of Mr & Mrs JM McKay who lived at 164 Dundas Street.They donated the land upon which the “old library building” was constructed in 1934. Anabel became the librarian & continued capably in that capacity for 30 years. In 1965 the library became a branch of the Oxford County Library system & Anabel was able to acquire client requests. Anabel saw the enlargement of the library building, in 1973. In1974, she retired; her time & gracious help appreciated by the residents of Thamesford & the surrounding community. Anabel supervised a painting group, beginning in 1962 & provided encouragement & instruction for local artists for 20 years. She organized an annual art exhibition in Westminster Hall many years, which was well attended. This monthly feature is brought to you by the Village Voice as a way to get to know your community better! When the new Thamesford Library & Resource Centre opened, the Wall of Recognition featured many people who built our community. Each month we feature one of these people. Noteworthy ALL BREED DOG & CAT GROOMING Keep them Neat! Booking for October & November Offering Free Pick Up & Delivery in your area. 519-283-9758 LA-LA-LASAGNA! NIGHT The Woodstock Choralaires is presenting Lala-lasagna! Night, Fri Oct 24, 5:30-7:30pm at the Maranatha Christian Reformed Church, 735 Frontenac Cres. Woodstock. Adults: $15, Children 10 & under: $8. Vegetarian and Gluten-Free Options Available. For tickets call 519-686-4543, any choralaire or www.woodstockchoralaires.ca. OXFORD COMMUNITY CHILD CARE Oxford Community Child Care is a multi-service organization offering early learning & child care, licensed home child care, preschool, school age programs & is the lead agency for the Ontario Early Years program for Oxford County. Since our beginnings in 1987, Oxford Community Child Care’s mission has consistently been to offer developmentally stimulating programming, resource & support services for families with children who are infant through to school age. Our vision is to partner with community agencies & provide the leadership necessary to offer services that promote the healthy growth, development, and learning in children and their families in Oxford County. For more information, call 519-539-4419 or visit www.oxfordccc.ca. STOP & SHOP Embro United Church will be hosting a “Stop & Shop” Sat Nov 8 from 9am-2pm at the Embro Community Centre. Light lunch available, for more information call Gerda 519-475-6102. ALZHEIMER SOCIETY PRESENTS TEEPA SNOW For Family Caregivers Creative & practical tips for getting through the day. A renowned advocate for those living with dementia, Teepa has made it her personal mission to help families & professionals better understand how it feels to be living with such challenges & seeks to change and improve life for everyone involved. Course will be on Wed, Nov 26, 9am-12pm. Course is $30 early bird fee/$40 regular fee. *A support program will be available for the person living with dementia if required For Health Care Professionals Demystifying Resistance & Refusals -Understanding Behaviours & then Helping. This course will be Wed Nov 26, 1pm-4pm. Course is $40 early bird fee/$50 regular fee. Both courses will be held at Elm Hurst Inn, 415 Harris St, Ingersoll. Final day to register is Nov 17. Early Bird Rates Apply ON or BEFORE Oct 10. Please call for additional information 519421-2466 or 1-877-594-2368.Presenting Sponsors include Tillsonburg Retirement Residence, Oxford Manor Retirement Residence and Park Place Retirement Residence. REGISTER NOW PHONE: 519.349.2225 ONLINE: [email protected] EVENT INFO DATE: Sat., Nov 1, 2014 TIME: 9:00am - 11:00am LOCATION: Thamesford Library 165 Dundas St. (Hwy 2) SCOUTS FRE DeliveE ry 118 Commissioners St. Embro, ON N0J 1J0 Ph: 519-475-4572 Fx: 519-475-6557 519-462-1333 Mobile: 519-808-6088 Excavating RR#5 • 884670 Embro ON • N0J 1J0 Truck Repairs & Safetys Welding Wow, we have had such a great start to our scouting year with all the new & returning youth that we are in need of Beaver & Cub Scout leaders! If you are interested in joining us please let us know! I would like to say thanks to all the leaders & youth who came out to the Thorndale Fair to park cars on the Sunday even if the day started a little wet. You all did a great job. I would also like to say way to go as our float won 1st place for jr club/organization in the parade! The month of October will be a busy month. The Beaver Scouts will be going on a hike, learning about how animals get ready for winter and all about snakes! The Cub Scouts will be busy making crafts for an upcoming Bazaar at the Thamesford Scout Hall Nov 8. The money raised will be going to Sleeping Children Around the World. The Scouts will be learning Marksmanship in London with 34th London Scouts and finishing the building the new flower beds at the Scout Hall. We are also going to be having our all-sections Halloween party with Kennedy's Kridders joining us with all his interesting Kridders! This month also means the start of selling Scout Popcorn & Apple Day. Apple Day will take place on Oct 24 & 25 in and around the Thamesford, Kintore and Thorndale areas & popcorn will be available to buy for the month of October only. We also taking donations of pop cans.In the Thamesford area pop cans can be dropped off on Tues nights 6-8 pm, Wed nights 6-8 pm and Thurs nights 7-9 pm. In the Kintore area drop off is at 150 John St. anytime. If you would like more information on scouting or renting of the hall please feel free to call Jackie at 519-283-6159 or email [email protected]. FLU PROTECTION DAY On Sat Oct 18 at Red Thistle there will be 2 cold/flu presentations at 10am & 2pm by Homeopath Lorne Moyer. Free half hour evaluations by Lorne will be provided. Pre-registration required. Please call 5369991 for more information or to register. HISTORICALLY BOUND CUCKOO'S NEST 2014-15 CONCERT SERIES John Gorka ..........................................................................October 5 Kettle’s On......................................................................November 16 Joe Crookston................................................................November 30 Boreal - "Songs for the Snowy Season" ........................December 14 Advance admission $15, $18 at the door. Most concerts are at Chaucer's Pub, 122 Carling St, London. For more info call 519-4732099 or e-mail [email protected], Info at www.folk.on.ca. INGERSOLL HORTICULTURE SOCIETY Ingersoll & District Horticultural Society will be meeting to hear Evelyn Dreise of Cromerty Gardens speak on hypertufa makeover, fall review & spring hints for the coming year. We will be meeting Oct 28, at St James Anglican Church, 184 Oxford St, Ingersoll at 7:30pm. All are welcome & bring a friend. For more info call 519-485-3649. INSIGHT Join us at our next exhibit, Insight, featuring mixed media & collage artist Pat Gibson & glass artist George Whitney. Opening reception is Sun Oct 19, 2-4pm with the show running until Nov 16. Refreshments will be served and admission is free. For details: www.creativeartscentre.com or call 519-485-4691. Centre open M-F 9-12 & 1-4pm; S&S 24pm. A double feature to be enjoyed by all. CANADIAN BLOOD SERVICES Blood donors needed in Thorndale & Ingersoll this October! Please donate blood this month & encourage a friend, co-worker or family member to donate blood with you! Thorndale - Oct 7 Community Centre, 275 Upper Queen St, 5pm-8pm Ingersoll - Oct 20, Masonic Centre, 190 Thames St S, 4:30pm-8:30pm To book an appointment download the GiveBlood app, visit blood.ca or call 1 888 2 DONATE (1-888-236-6283). All blood donors are needed, in particular those with type O and A blood. The History of Embro and West Zorra: Copies available at Zorra Twp. Office; Beachville Museum, Embro Cheese House; Merrifields Book Store, Woodstock; Oxford County Genealogy Society, Woodstock; Stratford-Perth Museum and Stratford-Perth Archives; St Marys Museum, JC Graphics, Thamesford or email [email protected] or by calling Helen at 519-475-4874. $100 – 2 volume set. THORNDALE WI EUCHRE Thorndale Women’s Institute Euchre with light lunch and refreshments on Wed Oct 22. Light lunch at noon, euchre starts at 1pm at the Thorndale Community Centre. $7 per person. KNOX PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH Annual Ham (hot) Supper & homemade desserts to be held Wed Oct 22 at Knox Presbyterian Church, Harrington. Cost is $14/person (5 & under free, 6-12 is 1/2 price). Sittings continuous from 4:30–6:30 pm. Advance tickets only, please call Reta 519-475-4948, Sharon 519475-6069 or Helen 519- 271-8638 H ansford COMPLETE SERVICE Bruce REE Hansford R RR#2 Ing. ON N5C 3J5 REMOVAL Logging • Trimming • Chipping • Stump Removal • Asphalt Sealing • Fully Insured • Licensed Tel: 519-485-6481 Cell: 519-852-4099 No GMO’s No Neonicotinoids Make De Dell Seeds Your Choice for more nutritious feed, a healthier farm, and a better bottom line! Brad Cooper, Thamesford, ON 519-285-9922 519-636-2059 SOW IT, GROW IT, SHOW IT The next meeting of the Thorndale & Area Horticultural Society is Wed, Oct 8, 7:30pm at the Thorndale Community Centre. The speaker is Denise Hodgins who will be speaking about the Haskap Berries & hardy Fig Trees. There will also be a pumpkin decorating contest. Please bring your pumpkins between 7-7:30pm. Memberships are also available for $10, $6 for each additional member of the same household. Anyone buying a membership will be entered into a draw for a gift basket valued at $75. As always everyone is welcome to attend our meetings. For information about the pumpkin contest call Marilyn 519-461-1289 & for meeting info call Shirley 519-461-0855 or email [email protected], www.gardenontario.orgphp/tahs. WHAT’S HAPPENING AT TRINITY? So many people in our community have commented that it is such a shame to tear down a beautiful & historic building. While it is unfortunate, we invite you to recognize & celebrate that the vibrant faith community of Trinity United Church is not defined by its building. In this time of change, we continue to answer the call to seek justice, love kindness & walk humbly with our God, as we explore the possibilities for new & exciting ways to be the church. As demolition comes to a close, the building of our “New Wall” will begin. In celebration of this, we are kicking off our “Build the Wall Campaign.” The wall will be a beautiful brick façade, with 3 of the stained glass windows from the original structure installed & backlit. We are excited about this design, and know it will be a beautiful addition to our community and a way to honour & integrate our history as we move forward. As a member of the community, we invite you to support this project by donating to our “Build the Wall Campaign.” You may mail a cheque directly to the church (please mark “Build the Wall” in the memo line): 118 Church St, Ingersoll, N5C 2X6, or by contacting the office at 519-485-0820, should you need additional information. A Tax Receipt will be issued for donation $20 & over so make sure your donation contains your mailing address. We do hope you consider investing in our community by investing in our church. We look forward to your support & the opportunity to continue to share God’s love in Ingersoll & the surrounding area. CWL HOLLY DAZE BAZAAR The Catholic Women’s League of Sacred Heart Ingersoll invite you to come out to our yearly fundraiser the Holly Daze Bazaar on Sat Nov 8, 9am-1pm & Sun Nov 9, 10am-12pm at the Henderson Hall, John Street Ingersoll. Booths include: Penny Table – Crafts – Baking – Sewing – Green Plants – Country Store – Christmas Decorations – Draws and more. After shopping on Saturday visit our Tea Room for a homemade lunch. All proceeds will go to CWL mission and local projects. Thank you for your support. PARKINSON SUPERWALK Superheroes in Oxford County combined their super powers to fight Parkinson’s disease at the 3rd annual Oxford County Parkinson SuperWalk held at South Gate Centre. Their super-human efforts helped raise over $13,800! Parkinson SuperWalk is the largest national fundraising event for Parkinson’s. 110 communities across Canada, including 12 communities in Southwestern Ontario, joined the fight to find a cure. In Southwestern Ontario, our goal is to raise $500,000 with a nationwide goal of $3 million. Proceeds from the Parkinson SuperWalks in southwestern Ontario go to Parkinson’s research, education & the support services provided by Parkinson Society Southwestern Ontario (PSSO). Last year, PSSO funded (with our regional partners) over $1.27 million in innovative research through the National Research Program. PSSO also hosted education conferences & workshops with expert speakers, managed 35 support groups, provided The Parkinson’s Update magazine with a semiannual circulation of 5,500 and provided one-on-one support to individuals living with Parkinson’s & their family members. Parkinson’s is the 2nd most common degenerative neurological disorder after Alzheimer’s. It is estimated that more than 10,000 Southwestern Ontario residents and more than 100,000 Canadians live with Parkinson’s. It is cruel & unforgiving causing tremors, rigidity, postural instability, difficulty talking, walking & swallowing, reduced facial expression and in some cases, depression & dementia. The debilitating effects of Parkinson’s are felt not only by the person with the disease, but their entire family. It knows no bounds and can strike anyone - women and men of all ages, ethnic backgrounds and lifestyles. There is currently no known cure. Parkinson Society Southwestern Ontario is a not-for-profit charitable organization that exists to address the personal and social consequences of Parkinson's through support services, education, advocacy and research. ELEMENTARY STUDENTS CONTEST The Heroes of Zorra will be offering an opportunity for Grades 4-8 to participate in a contest that will enhance their knowledge of the history of Zorra and its residents who served our country over the years. Students are encouraged to use the Heroes of Zorra web site (www.heroesofzorra.ca) and other resources such as libraries, family members, local residents, etc. to gain more information on these local heroes. A sub-committee of the Heroes of Zorra has been created that includes past & present teachers and the individual contests will fall within this year’s current school curriculum criteria. The contribution of these teachers is very much appreciated. Grade 4 students will be asked to produce a media text; Grade 5 a flyer/poster: Grade 6 a pamphlet; and Grades 7/8 a 1 minute video. Specific details will be distributed through the schools early in October with the deadline for entries to be early November. Prizes will be awarded within each of the 3 elementary schools in Zorra and to an overall grand champion. We look forward to seeing the creative work that our local students produce and anticipate being able to display the winners on the Heroes of Zorra website under the “Youth” tab so that you too will be able to appreciate their efforts. JOSEPH SMIT CONSTRUCTION CUSTOM HOMES • RENOVATIONS • ADDITIONS DAIRY FACILITIES • DRIVE SHEDS REPLACEMENT WINDOWS & DOORS BY FENCES & DECKS • RESHINGLING CUSTOM DESIGNED & BUILT - SINCE 1988 - BOX 144, Embro, ON N0J 1J0 Phone: 519-475-4492 • Cell: 519-421-4965 Fax: 519-475-6127 Division of 911534 Ontario Limited HUNTER EDUCATION & FIREARMS SAFETY INGERSOLL LIBRARY Oct 21-23 and Oct 28-30, 5:30 to 10:30pm in Thorndale. To register contact Brian Kerr [email protected] or call/text to 519-5216703. Cos $280 for both courses includes all testing fees & manuals Register early as these courses will fill up quickly. We are now open at 10am and we are open on Sundays from 1-3 pm (excluding Thanksgiving weekend). Author Event: The Allergy-Free Cook Makes Pies & Desserts Wed Oct 15, 6:30-7:30pm. The Allergy-Free Cook, Laurie Sadowski, discusses gluten-free, dairy-free, egg-free, soy-free vegan baked goods, focusing on pies & desserts. Free program, register by Oct 10. Friday Movie Matinees - each Friday at 2pm FREE & for adults only. Oct 3 - A small harbor town is in dire need of a doctor. Village resident Murray French leads the search, and when he finds Dr. Paul Lewis he & the town employ tactics to seduce the doctor to stay permanently. Oct 10 - Fioravante decides to become a professional Don Juan as a way of making money to help his cash-strapped friend, Murray. With Murray acting as his "manager", the duo quickly finds themselves caught up in the crosscurrents of love and money. Oct 17 - A dying Doctor, who plans to check out on his own terms, takes a reluctant detour when he inadvertently winds up on the lam with an 'anything-but-normal' 22-year-old girl. Oct 24 - In a tiny, rural town Bernie Tiede is one of the town's most beloved residents. Everyone loved & appreciated Bernie, so it came as no surprise when he befriended Marjorie, an affluent widow who was as well known for her sour attitude as her fortune. Marjorie quickly becomes fully dependent on Bernie and his generosity. Oct 31 - Eric Lomax was a prisoner of war forced to work on the construction of the Thai/Burma railway during WW2. His experiences left him traumatized. Years later, he met Patti and fell in love. Discovering that the young Japanese officer who haunted her husband was still alive, she faced a terrible decision. Should Eric be given a chance to confront his tormentor? Would she stand by him, whatever he did? Art Exhibit! Check out our new art gallery in the adult section of the library. Each month a different Artist of Oxford will be featured. Right now we have works by Bunny Warner. Withdrawn from the collection. We are offering some individually priced vintage books, some rare, for sale. Ask at the desk if you are interested in purchasing any of these books. Seed Library Our goal is to support local food security & steward our region’s biodiversity. Locally-raised seeds are more resilient and better adapted to our soil and micro-climate. Please bring your seeds to the desk at the library, and sign up for alerts as to workshops & information about when the seed library will be open for “borrowing” in the spring. The more seeds, the more citizens who can experience the pleasures of growing their own food from local seeds. Try our Spiral Wishing Well! Donate your spare change, watch as the coins spin around in circles, faster & faster until they are a blur of speed as they descend the nearly vertical walls without falling over. It is all based on simple physics, and fascinating to watch! All donated coins will be used in refurbishing the children’s section of the library. Books for Babies (Evenings) A fun-filled half hour of stories, rhymes & songs for children aged 0-30 months & a caregiver. Thurs evenings 6:30-7:15pm Oct 2, 9, 16, 23, 30, Nov 6, 13, 20 Adventures In Learning For Homeschoolers/Home learners Ages 912 years of age. Fun & learning for children who learn at home art, games, literacy activities. Thurs 1-3pm Books for Babies (Daytime) Mondays 10:30-11:10am Oct 6 - 20 - 27, Nov 3 - 17 - 24, Dec 1 & 8. Tick Tock Time for Twos 30 minutes of rhymes, songs, stories and interactive play for your 2 year old. Child must have a responsible adult with them. Younger siblings are welcome to participate. Mon 11:15-11:45am Oct 6 - 20 - 27, Nov 3, 17, 24, Dec 1,8. Links to Literacy is a program geared to Adults with Exceptional Needs. It will give individuals a positive environment to cultivate friendships in the community while expanding their horizons through literacy and music. The program format will be opening with a song of welcome. Gail will play her amazing drum and the individuals will be able to sing and or play along with instruments. We will be reading from a chapter book who has penned a series about Canadian History that is engaging. Also due to the various developmental levels of the participants Gail will also read a picture book that is linked to the chapter book reading. Mondays for 6 weeks (excluding Thanksgiving Oct 13 & Nov 10) Mon Oct 6, 20, 27, Nov 3, 17, 24, 1:30-2:30pm. SAVE AJ BAKER - OCTOBER 14th IS THE DAY! The Trustees will have a debate & make a decision regarding our wonderful, successful, rural one-hallway school. We are nearing the end of our very long road that we have all travelled together as a community, strong & true! What's left to do, you ask? Please call or email Trustees. Reinforce what your friends, family & neighbours told them on presentation night. Then, come out to the board office on the 14th in your yellow & blue & show everyone what AJ Baker means to you! Watch our facebook page for up to the minute details & thank YOU for your support. It means the world to us & our kids saveajbaker.com, Facebook: Save AJ Baker School. WESTMINSTER PRESENTS - NUNSENSE 2 Westminster Church in Thamesford presents the hilarious sequel Nunsense 2. November 6-9. Ticket sales begin Sat Oct 4, 9:30am11:30 at Westminster Church, 115 George St. Thamesford. After Oct 4, call 519-285-3037, 519-285-2767 or email [email protected]. WINTER WONDERLAND BAKE & CRAFT SALE Woodingford Lodge Winter Wonderland Craft & Bake Sale will be held Sat Dec 6 from 9am -1pm at the lodge. Tables are $25 each with proceeds going to resident programs. Please call Jen for more information at 519-485-7053 ext 2309. YULETIDE BAZAAR & LUNCHEON Knox Presbyterian Church 59 Riddell St, Woodstock is holding their Yuletide Bazaar & Luncheon on Sat Nov 1st, 10:30am - 2pm. Bake table, crafts, attic sale, gift baskets & outside vendors! Luncheon 11am-2pm, eat in only. Meat lasagna, salad, roll, dessert & beverage $7 at the door. Wheelchair accessible. HALL FOR RENT, THORNDALE The Thorndale Masonic Lodge is available to rent for functions large and small. We can accommodate 50 to 100 people. Call Scott Ivins for more info. 519-461-0785. ERNIE HARDEMAN, M.P.P. Oxford Ontario Constituency Office: 12 Perry Street Woodstock, Ontario N4S 3C2 Tel: 519-537-5222 Fax: 519-537-3577 Toll Free: 800-265-4046 [email protected] INGERSOLL NATURE CLUB’S PHOTO CONTEST Deadline: Tues, Oct 14. Our first annual photo contest is designed to engage eager photographers of Oxford County in the beauty of nature. Submit your best photo showcasing the beauty of Oxford County to [email protected] or mail (or drop off) a print to Compass Partnership, 132 Thames St S, 2nd Floor, Ingersoll, N5C 2T4. Remember to include your name, postal code or email address, age category (Ages 0-9, Ages 10-18, Ages 19 and over) & location where the photo was taken. Please note that there is a special category for photos taken in the Lawson Nature Reserve. Everyone who enters gets a free membership in the Ingersoll District Nature Club. For more information visit www.ingersollnatureclub.com. SWEABURG UNITED CHURCH BEEF SUPPER inc. Family Owned & Operated Since 1969 683507 Rd 68 • Highway #2 MANY VARIETIES & SIZES up to 25ft tall of Shade & Ornamental Trees to choose from for your Fall Planting Call or Stop By... ...we have what you are looking for! On The Road 519-619-3531 Dozer & Loader Services Post Holes • Fence Lines • Ponds Laneways • Septic Systems • Sewer Hook Ups Monday to Friday 8am-6pm Closed Sundays 1 40 519-485-3081 RR#2 Lakeside, ON • N0M 2G0 The OPEN Saturday 8am-5pm 31st line On Oct 22 from 5-7pm enjoy a Beef Supper at Sweaburg United Church. Adults are $14, children aged 6-12 are $5 and under 5 are free. Tickets are available at the door. Garden Centre Landscape Contractor Village Voice IS GROWING AGAIN... NOW SERVING South West Oxford PUTNAM BEACHVILLE SALFORD SWEABURG MT ELGIN BROWNSVILLE RR #3 & 7 TILLSONBURG NOW REACHING 3,049 MORE HOUSEHOLDS Ingersoll Serving: Since 2012 519-285-3249 Thamesford Since 1980 Embro Since 2002 Thorndale Since 2008 [email protected] CHALMERS UNITED CHURCH, KINTORE RESIDENTIAL • COMMERCIAL • AGRICUL TURAL • PV SOLAR AGRICULTURAL P.O. Box 1801 St. Marys, ON N4X 1C2 Andy Forman Master Electrician Licensed Electrician Triple Phone: 519-284-0833 Fax: 519-284-0457 Cell: 519-852-5495 (Emergency) Email: [email protected] www.formanelectric.com J Haulage RESIDENTIAL SEPTIC TANK PUMPING R.R. 3, Lakeside, Ontario N0M 2G0 BRAD BALL 519-475-4168 Cell: 519-808-0197 Bus: 1-800-264-0088 (519) 271-5900 Fax: (519) 271-6320 PETER DYKSTRA 824 Ontario Street Stratford, ON N5A 3K1 Sales Consultant [email protected] “To everything there is a season & a purpose under heaven”. At Chalmers United Church Kintore, we have had a very busy season of preparation, planning & celebrating the 100 year anniversary of the church building. We held a very successful concert which highlighted music from the past 4 decades, we brought together people from many of the musicals & we worked together, to bring to fruition a plan... God is so good to us, and He blessed our anniversary weekend with so many wonderful moments. If you missed the weekend, we are sorry you did. If you were there, we are so pleased that you were a part of it! Thank you to our amazing choir leader Barbara Irvine, who worked tirelessly to bring together the music from 4 decades, and the voices from many. Thank you to the Chalmers United Church Choir, who put many hours into the planning & practice of the songs. Thank you to Jane Henderson for organizing the tickets, the emails, the details of who goes where! Thank you to all the volunteers who came that weekend & supported us while we worked our way through many years of memories. Thank you to a team of six people, George & Janet Quinn, Alec & Florence Steele and Dan & Louise McLennan for your work in getting our church rooms ready for the weekend. Thank you to our property & finance committee leadership throughout this process, for doing an excellent job at delegating & organizing the bigger picture. There are so many people who did so much for us. Thank you to Margie McLeod for dressing our lunch tables & making them look so inviting, your gift of hospitality is truly from God himself. Thank you to the entire 100 years committee for meeting regularly & putting this special weekend together & bringing us to this point in our church life. Cookie bakers, t-shirt sellers, tables up & down, coffee, tea, lunch preparation by Fran’s Village Deli, phone calls, emails and I am sure the list goes on, from the bottom of my heart, may each of you know how thankful I am that you are a part of all things Chalmers. God Bless you all for your ongoing love and support for Chalmers Kintore! As some of you may already know, Rev Douglas Peck is on a 6 month Parental Leave & during his absence, we are having a wonderful variety of speakers & pulpit supply. We also have folks you can contact for any reason. Their information is below: If you are experiencing a Pastoral Emergency, please contact the following trained Ministry Personnel: Rev. Judy Campbell cell 519-520-8718 or home 519-4856528, email [email protected] or Rev Richard Hryniw - (requested you call home first) 519-283-6241, email [email protected]. If you would like to enquire about anything going on at Chalmers United Church (Kintore) or St. Andrew's United Church (Brooksdale) please contact the following people: Kintore - Gail Kavelman 519-28306408 or Kay Calvin 519-475-4229, Brooksdale- Marlene Matheson 519-475-4508. Thurs Oct 2, 7pm Kintore Coffee House resumes for the year with hosts George & Janet Quinn. This is a great evening of fun & fellowship with lots of local talent & an opportunity to try your hand at a new song, or reading or even towel folding if that is your talent! Sun Oct 5, 9:30am Traditional Sunday Service Worldwide Communion with Rev Richard Hryniw & Patti Bell as our musician. We will have the coffee on at 9am and church will begins at 9:30am. Thurs Oct 9, 7:30pm UCW Fall Thank Offering Meeting We will discover Laughter Yoga with Leader Gail Kavelman. Sun Oct 12, 11am Thanksgiving Sunday Service with Rev Richard Hryniw as our worship leader & Barb Irvine leading the Chalmers United Church Kintore Choir. Our choir is back after a well deserved rest & we look forward to their harmonies & melodies. Tues Oct 14, 21, 28, 10:30am Our Bible study continues with Rev Richard Hryniw. Wed Oct 15 & 29 Choir Practice 7-8:30pm Sun Oct 19, 11am service with Guest Speaker Larry Ball from Kintore. Thurs Oct 23, 7pm Recipe for Health with Joyce Baker & friends. An informative evening of quick and easy meal ideas. Sat Oct 25, 2pm High Tea with our UCW. Join the United Church Women for “high” tea. Bring along your favourite teacup & tell why it is special to you. Enjoy tea, dainty snacks & visiting. Sat Nov 8, 10am-2pm. Kintore One Stop Shopping Day Event For more information please call Joyce Baker 519-283-9611. Country GEEK Richard Fleming Home & Agricultural Computer Sales & Service TREE TRANSPLANTING In-Home or Drop-Off Service Trees For Sale • Lawn Rolling Phone: 519-485-2917 or 519-851-2168 Doug Turvey 519-475-4937 or 519-537-9037 [email protected] www.countrygeek.ca Free Estimates LADIES BALL HOCKEY LEAGUE Sales & Service of Farm Equipment R.R. #1 Embro, Ontario N0J 1J0 Phone 519•475•4381 If you are interested in getting together for some fun & exercise come join the Girls with Balls - Thorndale Edition ladies ball hockey league. This is a rec league for women 18+ and we do have lots of players on the + side of the age groups, so it really is great for all ages. We play Friday nights at West Nissouri Public School in Thorndale, games are either at 7, 8 or 9pm (with the exception of school closure days). League fee is $75 which includes your team shirt & a banquet at the end of the year. At this point we have 6 established teams, which is the maximum for teams but most teams are be looking for players to top up their rosters. So this is a great opportunity to also meet up with new people. Please visit our website www.gwbthorndale.org or like us on Facebook at Girls with Balls Thorndale Edition for all of the latest and greatest info. SUCCESSFUL AGING EXPO…HAVE FUN…STAY YOUNG Day’s Agenda Welcome & Opening Remarks: Mayor Ted Comiskey & Ernie Hardeman, MPP Trade Show Opens 10 am-2pm Café Opens Ingersoll Inter Church Committee 10:45 Nordix Pole Demonstration Nordix Pole Canada 11:00 Consumer Education Ministry of Consumer Affairs 11:15 Carving Demonstrations Ingersoll Senior Centre Carvers 11:30 Health Benefits of Maintaining a Healthy Weight Sarah Ellis, RHN Ingersoll Pharmasave 11:45-12:45 pm Zen Pro Vibration Machine Demonstrations Ingersoll Senior Centre 12:45 pm You and Your Pet 1:00 pm Get Your Money Ministry of Finance 1:30 pm You and Personal Safety Lisa Naracsik, Oxford OPP 2:25 pm Hula Hoop Fitness Demo Ingersoll Senior Centre 10 am All Day “Mini” Market: Garden Fresh Boxes, Apples, Pies, Fall Produce RV Display by Ace Auto Group Complimentary coffee/tea/water Lunch Café Computer Café open all day for mini-tutorials and tech questions Door Prizes FREE Draw Just West of Thamesford on Purple Hill Rd. Purple Hill Entertainment PURPLE HILL COUNTRY MUSIC HALL Sun. Oct. 5 - “Carroll Baker & the Baker Street Band!” See Carrolls ALL New Country Classics Show! Sun. Nov. 2nd We remember our Canadian Boys Sacrifice over seas. The Purple Hill Country Show Band Welcomes 5 Headliners including 3x Canadian step Dancing champion Tiffany Fewster Purple Hill Country Opry Show! 1st Sunday of every month with Roast Beef Dinner! Only $40/ person www.purplehillcountyhall.com Call Anna Now! 519-461-0538 PURPLE HILL OPRY FALL LINE UP After the Good Brothers, Caroline Danowski Burchell & Guy Melanson knocked the ball out of the park on Sept 7 to open the fall schedule of shows at Purple Hill Country Opry, the powerful lineup of Canadian country stars continues on Oct 5 when Carol Baker and the Baker Street Band, another powerful lineup, headline an all-new show for the Nova Scotia-born songbird. Carroll Baker is a 5 time winner of the Juno Award for Country Female Vocalist of the Year and a member of the Canadian Country Music Hall of Fame (1992), also a Member of the Order of Canada (2009) "for her achievements as a Canadian country music singer and songwriter." Carroll’s string of 528 weeks (more than 10 years) on the country hits chart from October 1970 through August 1982 is unmatched by any other Canadian artist. During that golden span, 31 consecutive Baker singles reached the charts, 14 of them soaring to No. 1, including 12 consecutive singles. The fall lineup of all-stars continues Nov 2 when Joan Spalding, the First Lady of Bluewater Country Music, who will head the Nov 2 “Stand up and be Proud” playbill. The Dec 7 headliners at Purple Hill will be 2 Canadian country music hall of famers Marie Bottrell & Wendell Ferguson. THAMESFORD LIONS Mark your calendar for Oct 18th for the Lions Roar Dance Night featuring music from the 50's 60's & 70's. Tickets $18 each or 2 for $35 at the Thamesford Arena doors open at 7pm music starts at 8pm. The bottle collection for October will be on Saturday the 4th at Macs Milk between 10am-2pm. Bring your empties and donate the deposit to the Thamesford Lions community activities. Ever thought about joining the Lions Club? The camaraderie is excellent and it is a great opportunity to give back to the community. Dinner meetings are the 1st Monday and business meetings are the 3rd Monday of the month. Visit our web site at http://eclubhouse.org/sites/thamesford/ We are also on Facebook now. COUNCIL NEWS BY GORDON MACKAY This has been a slow month for council news with holidays and the 2nd council meeting in September being cancelled so we can all go to London to support the AJ Baker ARC presentation. We hope that all the hard work that many in our community have made will have a positive result. Zorra council is in what is called a Lame Duck Period as of Sept 12 (nomination deadline day) and will continue to Dec 2 which is the 1st meeting of the new council. This happens when it is clear that 75% of the old council will not be returned. This will be the case in Zorra as 2 new councillors have been acclaimed. This limits councils decision making process & turns the powers over to the Chief Administrative Officer during this period. The Embro Fair was disappointed that I believe for only the 2nd time in their long history the parade had to be cancelled. Thanks to all the volunteers who made all the other events successful. In what is shaping up to be a very late fall, be aware of slow moving vehicles beyond the daylight hours trying to get crops off. Have a safe and enjoyable fall. Yours Sincerely, Gordon MacKay AHA MOMENTS IN SWOX (and elsewhere) Residents of Southwest Oxford are perhaps more familiar with TrashapaloozAHA than other parts of Oxford County because the inaugural giant swap meet was held at Foldens about a full year ago. Using a vacant public building meant to hold 3 dump trucks or things of their size, members of OPAL and the Oxford Coalition for Social Justice invited residents to have that AHA moment when they realized that things found lurking in the shed, basement & garage might take on a new life in someone else’s care. So, about 5 times on a sunny June day, the building filled & emptied as people brought in their kitchen wares, building supplies, garden accessories, clothing, books, odds & sods. The idea was that nothing should go to waste and especially not to a landfill. The concept is about how we can change ever so slightly how we see & dispose of things to help with Oxford County people’s number one priority: Stop the dump. The attempt to quantify how much came & went is complicated by the fact that not everything being donated made it into the building. Sometimes people would see things arriving, like the rattan furniture set on a trailer, which would make an immediate truck-to-truck or trailer-to-trailer transfer. Not only did this first “free-store” in Foldens set the standard for trunk-to-trunk exchanges, it generated the idea of support for permanent agencies who take in the unwanted and use them to fund their training. Loaded vehicles left TrashapaloozAHA for GoodWill in Woodstock & Ingersoll’s Fusion Youth Centre. This fall, when TrashapaloozAHA 3 was being planned for Sept 20, it was taken for granted that the ReStore would be there to talk about their programs for building houses, giving families a hand up and training volunteers. GoodWill would take a more active role, sending people to explain their education programs & how donations benefit the community all year long. Fusion Youth were told to be not so shy: they should explain their program more and perhaps also take more electronics for use or recycling as the day went on. The collective good seems like a good thing to the planning committee. Naturally the planning committee has expanded, bringing in the Ingersoll & District Nature Club to take an active role too. So, The Oxford Coalition for Social Justice and OPAL are proud that the concept has grown in Southwest Oxford, that Ingersoll’s participation saw the gigantic space of the arena fill & empty multiple times and that Zorra Township’s leaders have mused multiple times about the possibility of replicating TrashapaloozAHA events in several communities. Our grandparents would say “Waste not, want not” and today we know that to discard something as waste is to destroy valuable goods which could gain in value if assembled in creative ways. Could that old saw horse and planter box be hammered together to make a raised planter for cascading blooms or hanging strawberries to harvest in the spring? Not wanting to waste any opportunity, TrashapaloozAHA’s planning committee jumped at the opportunity offered by the Lions to use the wonderful Pavilion in the Sweaburg Ball Park and salivated at the thought that the breakfast sandwiches provided by the volunteers from the baseball team would help support them too. That brought TrashapaloozAHA back to Sweaburg for Sept 20. TrashapaloozAHA started with an “AHA” moment & spawns many new ways to think about consuming & reusing objects. While SWOX has hosted it twice now, the question is “Who’s next?”. Carson’s Services & Steel Repairs Welding & Fabrication Aluminum - Stainless Steel - Steel PORTABLE WELDING Bob Carson (519) 475-4802 Cell: (519) 532-0279 RR#2, Embro, ON. N0J 1J0 RD. 84, 844126 R&R RESTORATION If you want it cleaned or stripped... Church WE CAN • Wood • Steel • Brick DO IT! • Antiques • Cars • Stone Almost Anything! Featuring the NEW IBIX Cleaning System. Environmentally Friendly Call for a FREE quote... 519-285-8263 or 519-520-5774 STONECROFT FOLK-2014 FALL LINEUP Opening the season on Sunday evening Oct 5 is a great double bill featuring 2 talented female performers. Hilary Grist (backed up by her husband on guitar) is known as a talented storyteller whose strongest instrument is her voice. Sharing the evening will be Christa Couture, an established singer/songwriter with a sharp-shooting wit. Sat Nov 1 will feature Dorchester native Emily Flack. Daughter of a Leahy, niece of a McMaster, Flack has been on stage since childhood. She plays keyboard but brings fiddle & accordion with her in her band. The 3rd in the fall series features well-known Maritime talent: Lennie Gallant bringing a number of new tunes to his Stonecroft repertoire. For information or to order tickets contact Kevin and Allyson at 519423-6797, via email at [email protected]. The Stonecroft website www.stonecroftfolk.com offers links to the various performers. Single seats are $25 (advance only) or a season's pass is $60. THAMESFORD SKATING CLUB Missed registration? It's not too late to register for the fall skating session. 10 week learn to skate programs start Oct 7 & 11. Sessions run Tues from 5:45-6:10pm & Sat from 11:15-11:40am. Contact Teresa, 519-285-5556 or [email protected] or visit our website, www.thamesfordskatingclub.com for more information. Our coaches will help prepare your child for their future in any skating sport. ART IN THE HEART Ah, we are in the glorious month of harvest colours. Do you collect interesting leaves as you take a stroll in the showers of coloured leaves in October? I remember having pressed them in phone books when I was younger, to be just a little bit disappointed when I found them later a little crumbly & not as brilliant as they had been. So, last year I tried something different. I set my autumn jewels (leaves) on the scanner bed & scanned them... it works! You may save these images to use later for artwork or adornments in your scrapbooking pages. Have you been to the Ingersoll library recently? Wonderful improvements have been made for viewing artwork. They now hang in a new location. As you come in you’ll want to head to your left past the adult book sections right to the back wall where there are at least 12 hangers supporting fine art works. We have Mary-Anne Murphy from Oxford Creative Connections to thank for this new excellent hanging system. Each month another artist is able to display their works there. Please promote the Artists of Oxford and check it out. You may even want to leave a message at facebook.com/ArtistsOfOxford. Mark your calendars for Sat Oct 25, the Annual UCW’s Craft Original’s Sale will start 9am at Westminster United Church (Hall), Thamesford. You’re sure to enjoy this event as you can whittle down your Christmas shopping list, pick up a few hostess gifts & enjoy lunch with a friend. You may also win one of the hourly door prize draws. Hope to see you there! Email me with any questions you may have about any of these events at [email protected]. Bunny Warner Knox Presbyterian Church 115 St. Andrews St, PO Box 159, Embro Tel 519-475-4816, Worship Time: 11am Knox Presbyterian Church Harrington Box 8, RR #3, Embro, Oxford Cty Rd #96 Visitors Welcome Worship 9:30am Everyone Welcome! St. Andrew’s United Church Brooksdale Rev. Doug Peck 519-872-6011, Call for an appointment Worship 11am 1st Sunday of the month, 9:30am all other Sundays Sunday school available for ages 3-14 years For Sunday school info contact [email protected] Christ Anglican Church Lakeside Sunday services 9:15am Chalmers United Church Kintore Rev. Douglas Peck, cell 519-872-6011, Office hrs: M&Tu 9-12pm www.kintorechurch.com For church bookings email [email protected] Church Service - 1st Sunday of month - 9:30am (with coffee) All other Sundays - 11am (followed by coffee time) Sunday School during 11am services MON Knitting & More 9:30am & 6:30pm WED Ontario Early Years 9:30am Oct 2 Coffee House, 7pm Oct 9 UCW meeting 7:30pm Oct 14 - 21 - 28 Bible Study 10:30am Oct 23 Recipe For Health 7pm Oct 25 UCW High Tea Knox United Church Embro 519-475-4060 116 Kincardine St., Rev. Andrea Allan Child & Youth Leader: Janice Costa Worship: 10:30am Nursery & Sunday School provided All are welcome! email: [email protected] Office Hours: Friday 9am-1pm Truth Community Church Join us Sunday mornings for our 10am Worship Service Nursery care & children's program provided during the Worship Service. See our website for up to date location details. For more info, contact Pastor Shawn Robinson [email protected]. www.truthcommunitychurch.ca OCTOBER Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday NOVEMBER... 1 2 Nov 1 Nov 1 Nov 1 Nov 1 Nov 1 Nov 4 • Mah Jongg at Thamesford Library • Euchre at St Johns • Thorndale Library Book Club • Twirlers at TPS • Employment Counsellor at • Bingo Ing Legion Thamesford Library •AA 285 Dundas, Wstk • NA St Pauls, Ing • Thamesford Market • Mega Sale St Pauls •Boynton Open House • Zentangle at Thamesford Library •Heemans Food Event • Klomps Fall Sale 7 8 9 10 11 • Carpet Bowling at Thamesford Arena • Computer Classes Thamesford Library • Zorra Council • Chip In Fore Kids • Mah Jongg at Thamesford Library • Employment Counsellor at • Euchre at St Johns, Thamesford Thamesford Library •Thorndale Horticulture • Twirlers at TPS • Bingo Ing Legion • Martin 50th Anniv. • Clendinning Party • AA St Pauls, Ing 18 Health Makeover Event Oxford Manor Shopping Day Embro Fish Fry Victoria Gydov concert One Stop Shop Event Storey’s Auction, Thamesford 5 6 • Stonecroft concert • Curling Club Open • Purple Hill Opry House this week •Cuckoos Nest concert • Cambrocourt Anniv. Open House 12 13 THANKSGIVING 14 • AA 45 Delatre, Wdstck 19 20 •Trinity BBQ, Ingersoll • Coats for Kids • ICAC Opening • Coin Club, Ing Exhibit •Banner Gospel Music Village Voice Deadline 26 • Thorndale LIbrary Evening Book Club 4 15 16 17 • AJ Baker saved? • Computer Classes Thamesford Library • Euchre Ing Legion • Thorndale Library Story Time • Mah Jongg at Thamesford Library • Euchre at St Johns, Thamesford • Cooking with Apples • Employment Counsellor at Thamesford Library • NA St Pauls, Ing 21 22 23 24 • Mudmen ITOPA 25 • Zorra Council • Thorndale Beef Supper • Thorndale Auditions • Kintore Over 50’s •Thorndale WI Euchre • Employment • Mah Jongg at Counsellor at Thamesford Library Thamesford Library • Sweaburg Beef Dinner • Coats for Kids • Euchre at St Johns • Thorndale Farm E• Thmsford Friendship Waste Collection Day • Scouts Apple Day • Louise retires from Thamesford Library • La La Lasagne • Youth Dance • Bingo Ing Legion 29 31 HALLOWEEN 27 ELECTION DAY 28 •Fusion Haunted House • Coats for Kids 3 • Computer Classes Thamesford Library • Euchre Ing Legion • Ing Horticulture • Hunter Education • Mah Jongg at Thamesford Library • Euchre at St Johns, Thamesford • Twirlers at TPS IN AN EMERGENCY DIAL 911 30 • Thorndale Library Family Movie Night • Thamesford Lions Roar Dance • Ing Legion Karaoke • Cribbage Ing Legion • Ing Pumpkinfest • Flu Protection Day • Scouts Apple Day • Westminster Craft Originals Sale •Fusion Haunted House • WI Fashion Show • Employment Counsellor at Thamesford Library • Thorndale Library Spooky Stories O.P.P. 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