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2 Zorra Now | Spring 2025 Zorra Now | Spring 2025 3 Message from the Mayor So much has changed since I last wrote for the Winter Zorra Now. A provincial election, a federal election next week, and a US Presidential election, we are entering a period of change. While international relations, trade, tariffs, and the economy may face challenges, Zorra’s strong financial management over the past years has positioned our municipality well to navigate these times. The Township will also be impacted directly or indirectly by tariffs and costs will go up. We are committed to minimizing future impact on residents and will work diligently to manage costs effectively. Our proactive approach ensures that we can adapt and continue to provide essential services to our community. Together, we will weather these changes and emerge even stronger. At times like this a small community(s) like Zorra can be a strength. We need to pull together, shop local, support each other. Buy from your neighbour, and look out for them. For Zorra Council, like you, the challenges have changed; so we will change to meet them, but the goal is the same: let’s prioritize a vibrant, prosperous, engaged, and environmentally conscious community. #Canada #elbowsup As always, feel free to contact me on any issue: Marcus Ryan Mayor, Zorra Township (and Warden, Oxford County) email: mryan@zorra.ca Phone: 1.519.425.2338 Zorra Now Magazine is published electronically and paper copies are available at all Township Facilities. If you have any questions or comments or would like to advertise in the magazine, please contact: Karen Martin, Director of Corporate & Protective Services Township of Zorra 163 Brock Street, PO Box 189 Thamesford, ON N0M 2M0 Ph. 519-425-2305 Toll Free 1-888-699-3868 kmartin@zorra.ca www.zorra.ca COMMUNITY EVENTS & SERVICES MAGAZINE 4 Township Department Information 20 Zorra farm equipment company is well-respected across Ontario 22 Township Contacts 23 Community Contacts 24 Township Community Information In this issue... 25 Lions Club 26 Oxford 4-H Club 27 Hometown Hockey in Thamesford 28 Beachville Museum 29 Heritage Committee 30 Thistle Theatre For up-to-date library information and ho urs call your local branch or visit DISCOVER YOUR OXFORD COUNTY LIBRARY Oxford Reads: Our 2025 Shortlist titles have been announced! This year’s nominees are: • Adrift by Lisa Brideau • At a Loss for Words: Conversations in an Age of Rage by Carol Off (Community Pick) • Life in Two Worlds: A Coach’s Journey from the Reserve to the NHL and Back by Ted Nolan • The Spoon Stealer by Lesley Crewe (Community Pick) • We Spread by Iain Reid Visit www.oxfordreads.ca to cast your vote. Brainfuse is an online homework help resource for students in grades K-12. Offering help with math, reading, science, social studies, history, geography and language arts, the resource uses professional tutors who communicate with students using an interactive whiteboard to write, draw, and copy/paste text or images relating to homework problems. Access this resource with your library card number and PIN. 1000 Books Before Kindergarten: Reading and sharing books with your child from the moment they are born helps them to develop pre-reader skills for kindergarten, form a positive attitude towards reading, and encourages bonding. Any child from birth to five years can participate for free. Visit www.ocl.net/programs-events/1000-books-before- kindergarten for more information. Ox on the Run, Mobile Library Unit: Did you know that Ox on the Run stops in Kintore every other week? Pick up your holds, browse collections, or ask for tech help. Don’t forget our Summer Reading Club starts in June. All Oxford County Library branches will feature special performers, crafts, and other activities all summer long. For up-to-date library information and hours, call your local branch or visit www.ocl.net.