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HomeMy WebLinkAboutLakeshore Advance, 2013-10-16, Page 7Wednesday, October 16, 2013 • Lakeshore Advance 7 South Huron Hospital Halloween candy alternatives Foundation hires new Executive Director Lakeshore Advance Not unlike many small towns in Southern Ontario Exeter was without a hospital until 1953. Medical services were provided by a number of doctors Cifrom the 1870's onwards. As many as 10 / doctors practiced it, Exeter at one time, one of these, Dr. Hugh K, tyndman had a small hospital in rooms above his office on Main Street; this facility oper- ated from about 1918 to the mid 1920's. There were nursing homes, maternity homes, private hospitals and Doctors' offices. The South l luron hospital Asso- ciation owes its very existence to it group Of passionate people who saw the need for a local hospital and worked diligently gathering support and funds until the hospital doors opened in 1953. Formed in 1982, the South Moron I ospital Foundation was created to ensure access to health care anti equip- ment in our communities. Since then the Foundation has operated with a passionate and caring board of direc- tors, and has ran it very successful capi- tal campaign. "We are very proud of the contributions we have been able to make to our local community over the years, and we felt it was time to move the Foundation to the next level," says Pat O'Rourke, Board (;hair, "so the deci- sion was made to hire an experienced Executive Director;' Fortner Executive Director of the renowned Stratford Chefs School, Strat- ford, Ontario, Kimberley Payne's career has spanned several years of fund development and community building as the Executive Director of the I futon Ignited Way and Executive Director of the Tilbury Information and I lelp Gen - rine. A firm believer in asset based corn- . J.nunity development; Kimberley invests her time In organizations and people that recognize skills and talents and helps build on those assets to make a safer more caring community. A 1st Zurich Scouts Bottle Drive Fundraiser and Apple Day When: Sat. Oct. 19th, 2013 Time: gam — 12noon Where: Zurich Scouts, leaders, parent and friends will be canvassing door to door for your empty bottles and cans and distributing apples for Apple 1)ay. Any donations will be gratefully accepted. Mottles and cans run also be dropped off at the Zurich hall diamond park during the drive. 17uurk wnt fi,r all your support! Kimberley Payne recognized community connector and mentor, Kimberley has won Excellence in Public Education Awards on two dif- ferent occasions, and achieved the Stratford and Area (:hamper of (:m- nu'rce Excellence in Business Award for the Stratford Chefs School during her leadership there. Kimberley is not a stranger to the area, horn and raised in the Grand Bend area, and raising her five children mostly in Exeter and Kip - pen. "It feels a bit like full circle for me to he back working in Exeter/South I luron." Says Kimberley Payne, "'I his is where it all started, volunteering with Girl Guides, soccer, church. It fostered that desire to build the hest community ever. It feels amazing to be welcomed back and I am looking forward to see- ing all the familiar faces." "We are excited to have Kimberley join our tears) at the Foundation," says Lori Baker, Director, "and we are look- ing forward to building on the solid funding base and the excellent relation- ships we have worked hard to establish." New to Grand Bend and area? Had a New Baby? Getting Married? First 'l'inte Grandparents? Starting a Business? Be sure to call... :LCOME* AWN�*� Smelt 1930 Faye Van Oss 519-238-8048 1.866-873.9941 Welcome Wagon has free gifts and information on behalf of Grand Bend & area businesses. www.welcontewagon.ca Laura Rideout CSEP Personal Trainer Nutrition and Wellness Consultant It's that time of year again when we start to prepare for the ghosts and goblin's return on Halloween night. We all know how much the children love this holiday, but that doesn't mean we have to throw their health and nutri- tion to the side line. This year, instead of handing out the tradi- tional chocolate and candy, why not think out- side the box and try handing out an alternative solution. By now I'm sure most have heard about the child obesity pandemic that's spread- ing around North America, think of this as your chance to do your part! Afenlative Ideas: Small Change Black or orange Playdoh (homemade or store Nought) Glow sticks Silly bands Seed packets (flowers, vegetables ) Bouncy balls Necklace beads Halloween pens, pencils, erasers Halloween stickers or temporary tattoo's Raisin's, pretzels, gold fish, hot chocolate or cider packs Bubbles, sunglasses, magnifying glass, whis- tles (basically anything that's in the party favour section of your nearest dollar store) Here ars some Ideas you can do with the candy your child does bring home: Buy it back Trade candy for toys Candy experiment's (this work wells with ffr.z candies) Donate to whomever will take it So this Halloween as you prepare for your spooky guests, embrace your creative side, you just might end up with the best house on the block! 1 look forward to hearing how it went! Laura Rideout, is n Certified Personal l)ainer and Nutrition and Wellness Consultant at the Grand Bend Illness Centre. 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