HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Citizen, 2007-11-08, Page 7THE CITIZEN, THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 8, 2007. PAGE 7.
The third meeting for the
Wawanosh 4-H Club Home for
the Holidays was held on Monday,
Oct. 22 at June Robinson’s at 7
p.m.
The meeting began with the pledge
then the roll call which was “One of
my favourite holiday cookie or
candy recipes”. The recipe booklets
for the club were handed out. These
include favourite recipes and recipes
from past 4-Hers. Members read
about the famous German Christmas
cookies, candies and the origin of
candy.
Members started a Holiday Word
Search. They then saw examples of
cookie jars. One was painted as a
demo and the club members
were taught how to use stencils
properly.
When the members were done
painting, they could finish the word
search or add the cookie recipe to the
jar.
There were three different recipes
for the members which was one
recipe per three members.
The meeting ended with
refreshments.
The fourth meeting was held
on Monday, Oct. 29 at June
Robinson.
Roll call was “Describe one
holiday plant you normally have in
your home. The leaders talked about
some of the different holiday plants
– poinsettias, Christmas cactus and
ivy.
Achievement day is Dec. 1 at the
Community Living office in
Goderich.
The Awards Day is on Nov. 18 in
Seaforth at 2 p.m.
Members discussed Christmas
greens and how to keep them
healthy.
They were then reminded about
the “Before the next meeting
activity,” which is to make a craft
using a basket craft and bring it to
meeting six.
The craft activity this night was
painting a jack-o-lantern.
Wawanosh 4-Hers
get Christmas recipes
Pooches get pampered at new doggie salonWant Fifi looking fetching? Thenthere’s a new business in Brusselsfor you. Canine Cuties has opened on
Turnberry Street next to the
laundromat offering grooming and
clipping services for your pet.
Holly McCutcheon said being a
doggie stylist is something she’s
always wanted to do and finally
decided the time was right. She took
a course through ICS Canada, an
independent study program done
primarily on-line.
She also worked with an
experienced groomer for part of the
course two days a week for almost
two months.
McCutcheon said that a significant
portion of the course is on
behavioural issues. “There are five
categories and when you bring your
pet in the first thing I have to do is
decide what category I’ll be dealing
with.”
Or not, as in the case of the first
category. “I will not work with an
aggressive dog.”
The happy pooch will pretty much
accept anything she said, while the
submissive dog can be nervous,
while the fearful pup can be another
kind that’s difficult to deal with said
McCutcheon. “This is another dog
that’s likely to bite, but unlike the
aggressive dog may get used to the
environment over time. A lot are
fearful because there are different
sounds and smells. I try to put
myself in their place and think how
they’re feeling.”
Canine cuties, and cats, can be
treated to everything from nail
clipping to shampoo and haircut.
Each dog is bathed twice unlessthey’ve had a run in with fleas or askunk which will require a littleextra effort. “The most important thing isdrying,” said McCutcheon, who haspurchased a high velocity dryer to
allow brushing and drying at the
same time. I want the animal to
experience as little stress as
possible.”
Clients’owners may drop their pet
off or are welcome to stay in the
waiting room. “They can even come
back to the grooming room with
me,” McCutcheon said, “if the dog
allows it. They can be a bit like
children sometimes and behave
better when Mom and Dad aren’t
around.”
Canine Cuties is open from 9 a.m.
- 4 p.m. Tuesdays, Thursdays and
Fridays; noon until 8 p.m.
Wednesdays and 8 a.m. until noon
on Saturdays.
For now, McCutcheon said walk-
ins are welcome but as the
appointment book is filling she
recommends calling ahead if
possible.
“And if you want your dog done
before Christmas you should book
now.”
The number for Canine Cuties is
519-887-8222. Anyone with
mobility issues is invited to contact
McCutcheon, who will pick up the
pet and deliver it home again.
In addition to the grooming
business, the facility is being shared
with Yvonne Passmore’s Hot
Dawgs.
Training classes are being offered
on-site one night a week and
Saturday mornings. Call 887-8126
for more information or check the
website at www.hotdawgs.ca
Good grooming
Fergie gets a little shower from dog groomer Holly McCutcheon who has recently opened
Canine Cuties in Brussels. (Bonnie Gropp photo)
By Bonnie GroppThe Citizen
It is with great pleasure that the Board of Directors announces the
appointment of Jim Lynn as President & Chief Executive Officer of United
Communities Credit Union Limited.
Jim will be replacing retiring Dennis Wipp, current President & CEO who,
with 20 years of dedicated service, has built this organization into one of
Ontario’s most successful Credit Unions.
The Board engaged in a nationwide search for a senior executive with an
unwavering passion for service excellence, a commitment to Corporate
Social Responsibility and the financial acumen to deliver bottom-line
financial success. He understands the importance of the Credit Union’s role
as an innovative financial services provider, a co-operative, an employer,
and a contributing member of the community.
Born and raised on a dairy and cash crop farm near Exeter, Jim joined Heartland Credit Union (formerly
Clinton Community Credit Union) in 1998 as Operations Manager and was promoted to CEO in 2001. He has
served as Executive VP and COO since the successful amalgamation of Heartland Credit Union and
Woodslee Credit Union (corporately named United Communities Credit Union Limited) on January 1, 2006.
Jim has a strong history of public service including Rotary International, the Canadian Diabetes Association,
the Heart and Stroke Foundation, and as a Mentor for Young Entrepreneurs. Married with three grown
children, Jim plans to maintain offices and residences in both regions in keeping with the Regional focus of
our Credit Union business model. He will be taking up his new position on November 1, 2007.
UCCUL is Ontario's ninth largest credit union, with $570 million in assets under administration, 33,000
members, 191 employees and 10 branches throughout Southwestern Ontario. Both Heartland Credit Union
and Woodslee Credit Union are guided by a commitment to driving positive change and to improving the
quality of life in the communities where we live and work.
Amherstburg Belle River Clinton Essex Exeter Harrow Kingsville Leamington Listowel Woodslee
Woodslee Credit Union
announces the appointment of
Jim Lynn
President & CEO
519-887-8222
421 Turnberry Street, Brussels
Holly McCutcheon
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