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Home My WebLink AboutTimes Advocate, 1993-08-18, Page 9By Val Thomson Lessons from one small *Itten As usual, where tad a'ball game to. get to, we were in a rush, two of the four kids were oom- ing Menne. The youngest, who is 3, was hug- ging onto a kitten. "OK, Lauren, put the -kitty -down. It's time to go," i said. l'Bye, bye Moonshine. -1%13e back soon," La- uten4old the kitten. We climbed into the car -and as I backed up, I feltthis sickening little bump with the tires. As I backed:up further, I realized what it was. Moon- shine had:ctawled:underthe-oarand didn't make it out in time. -We went over totem and could only watch.helplessly:as he thrashed•about=and then -died. Tears wellediepin Jordan's eyes -and Lauren started to:cr'y. "1 want uloottishineback," she -sobbed. I felt ,terriblet like some son of villain. "I'm.sorry:but Moonshine.has died -and we can't-gethtmback." • Shewas quite:upset for.most=ofTetrip into townr and I feltrottcn-all'evening. -Theicidshave1ostothcr-teats=andthey've seen .calves:thathaoe:diectemdwen:oews;:but not in such:antabmptzandldraatic way:"1This-was agtite a Shock tohave the:kitten in your'armsane min- ute, then+to-see it:diethenext. leallhuppened so fast. Just:gots to show tow fragile life:aante. Asin.all-mistakesand tragedies, there"are les- sons toiie teamed. This incident served as a Te - minder to not be in such a rush. Now we:always eheck.undcr:the car before we:leave:and if.nec- essary, we .get .thc .garden hose.and:chase:any kittens .out foom .underneath. It:anly takes ainin- ,ute. - By taking.our time we. can:maybelavoid a 4wotse tragedy someday. A.'mymother4n-law 'said, "Just:bethankful it was a-catiand not a child.".Bearing the label of sleet :biter", <for.a:few 'days seemed very-minoriafterthat statement. The ehildren:got over the loss.of Moonshine fairly quickly,.as.children.do,:and.weeliscov- eered:after:gettingourlast frim: developed,zhat we even have apictu a of himlorrememberhim by. Forme it ttilLserveas ahatmtingreminder. 'This may sound a little far-fetched to have stemmed from the demise.of:one kitten, but I couldn't.heip dwelling:onxhepreciousness of t life_as it hangs by athread:fine idea:of being here one minute and gone the next got me think- ing about dt,.ng and saying certain things 1 had been meaning to do. So many times we pass up the chanbe to do simple things that could brighten up a person's life, like visiting, writing a letter, or lending an unexpected helping hand. And how many times have we wanted to ex- press our feelings to someone but didn't know how to go about it or never got around to it? It's never too late to say thanks for something, or to tell someone what they mean to you. Many people find it hard to talk face to face about such things but once someone starts the ball rolling, it gets a little easier. Or perhaps you are like=me and would rather write than talk. I find I can say just about anything with a pen. Communicating feelings is very difficult but so Important, and both the.giver:and the receiver benefit. Ifihere is.someone you've been -trimming to say something -special to, go ahead, make their :day, or yours toobecause life is precious, life is fragile,.and you may not_getanother chance. Muck tot ur-fiidge door is a poem that came from our:church bulletin -many -years ago. I'd like to share it withyou-anddedicate it in memory of Moonshine. • In'l'his Passinek itid A littlemores, A Bole more weed , -A little more giving, A little less greed. A littleinore smile, -A little -less frown, A little less.3cleking A -man -when he's down. A Ifttle-mtae tWe', A litde_tess A littlevaorelaughter, A iiitle less try. -A Halm:nom flowers On the pathway of life, And fewer onwraves At the:end ofihe:atrife. Author Unknown Editor's Note: Val Thcnttson.is a.Granton area farmer, homemaker andmatheroffouryoung children. She enjoys writing in her- pare time. Mark Coulthard "T IS FAIRY RING?" Fairy Rings are one of She most annoying problems in lawns. A Fairy Ring first appears as a circle of dark green. lush. last growing grass A brown dead ring of grass sur rounds this lush area Fairy Ring is a fungus The fungus rs contained warn the soil and survives as myoell. um. which are fungal roots The mycelium can penetrate more than 30 cm (12 i ncches) into the sod The fungus attacks a central pont and grows outward in the torn) of a ring Fairy Ring rs a very (taxon disease to Cori rob The turf can be removed and the under- lying soil can be disinfected and replaced. This method rs expensive. difficult and not anways eNective due to re-si4estakon A more practical method for Csntrolxg Fairy fling is 10 mask the problem You can achieve some success by poking a garden fork moth* ring and watering the area very heavily The wafer hoods the fungal roots and Cranes the fungal toxins away from the grass plants Fairy Rings are less noticeable in a well maut{a ned.Awn. L.awrw should be well Ienil- Ized and well watered to mask the symptoms of Fairy flog. Fairy Ring itt difficult to eliminate but Fairy Ring auppresaron rs practical and effective Next NWk: Why Fail f-erbbzei is Important EXEiER EXETER 235535 � • -3 235-3535 WE CARE FOR YOUR LAWN SEE US FOR ALL YOUR LAWN INSECT NEEDS: • ANTS • EARWIGS • CHINCH BUGS • GRUBS • ETC: • CALFOR A FREE LAWN INSPECTION AND QUOTATION Capsule Comments with Ernie Miatello Researchers are working on a method of producing an artificial tan that actually protects the skin from the sun. It involves taking a drug called melano- cyte -stimulating hormone. It sounds good but it still is a few summers away from becoming a reality. Chamomile, an herb that is usually brewed and taken for its relaxing ef- fects, •is related to the common ragweed plant. People for whom rag- weed causes allergies, should avoid chamomile since it could cause the same reaction Over 2:5 million Canadians suffer from athletes foot each year. This fungal infection of the feet starts between the toes, a nice moist and warm place. To avoid this malady, keep your feet dry, use footwear that is made from natural materials to allow the feet to breathe, and champ your shoes and socks daily. s• Systemic Lupus Lrythernatosus is a disease involving a breakdown in the body's'immune system, and affects the skin, joints and various body organs. Some lupus patients aro quite sensitive to fluorescent lights and may suffer fatigue, headache, joint pain, skin itch and nau- sea. We encourage your questions about medications and we like to take the time to talk to you. Give our brand of pharmacy a try. "Your Health Care Pharmacy" s t cin i t. . Times -Advocate, August 18,1993 Page 9 Immaculate Heart of Mary Church Spsdsl guest in Grand Bend 'Ey Roberta Walker GRAND BEND - Auxiliary Bish- op of Windsor, Frederick Henry was the spatial guest at Immaculate Heart of Mary Church in Grand Bend on Sunday. The Bishop was chief celebrant at the 11 a.m. Mass, with the pastor, Father Paul Beck. in his homily, Bishop Henry spoke of justice and fidelity, and the need for a deep commitment to peace. Choir Director Dolores Tighe served as cantor, and soloist Rober- ta Walker sang the "Ave Maria" and the "Ave Verum Corpus", in honour of the Assumption of Mary. After the Mass, the entire congre- Centralia news By Mary Kooy CENTRALIA - Sympathy is ex- tended to John and Mary Horn and family following the death of their granddaughter Wendy Nicole Horn ofLondonin her ninth year. The Centralia U.C.W. will nieet -at the United Church on Thursday, August 26 at 8 p.m. at the church. A bridal shower will be held at aha -church on September 2 at 8 Ten. for Mary Lou Tasko-bride elect. Cotigratulatia ns 'to Fred *td MaryEllen Oroves:onrthe birth -of "thein first:child -asst. Mr. and Mrs. Harry 'Warren of Newfoundland vent a week with her sister Vi and 'Percy 'Knee. -and family. Brent and Jean Caslick, Gregory and IDanny spent a couple of in 'Toronto and enjoyed a -Mine Jay _game while there. Mary Walker entertained rela- Mves and friends on Tuesday to cel- abrate Sarah's birthday. Grandpar- !ents Gordon and Georgina Simmon of Woodstock were there to cele - irate. Visitors with Mary Kooy on Friday were Linda Holcombe of St. Thomas, Carol °Mills.of:Exeter and granddaughter, of Seaforth and on Saturday -evening I accompanied Brent Caslick to Hensel! where we attended the 60th wedding anniver- sary of Sim and Mary Roobol at the United Church. ti gallon was invited to stay for a spe- cial service, as the Bishop blessed the new parish centre. He hoped that the hall would be filled with the spirit of love and Christian fcllotvship, and a celebra- tion of the life of the parish. Father Beck thanked all those parish mem- rs who contributed their ideas, talents and dollars, to make the hall a reality. Special guests included representatives of the firm of Kyles, Garratt and Marklevitiz; Ar- chitects. Douglas Bender of the contracting firm was unable to at- tend. - When the service was completed, luncheon was 'served by the ladies bf the-C.W.L. A funeral Mass was held on Sat- urday for Joe VanDongen. Tie sympathies of the parish comma/P[- ty are extended to Lee and Sandra VanDongen and the entire family, soh, daughters, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. The Catholic Women's League held a very successful bake sale on Civic Holiday weekend raising over $440, and another baking, vegetable -sale is planned for Au- --gust 48,--49, .after all weekend 'Masses. The CAVA:. mefribers of Forest 118s invited the Grand Bend council 44O4a golf tournament in Arkona on `September 1. Call Elsie VanBrec for information. We're .glad you asked... Acifre ({4y6), > 34,7 Funeral Home Limited _370 William Street, Exeter, Ontario 1 ••ful.t. r IASKF'f-1 1(319) 235-1220 non rl.r;'rcl it?It WHAT TO DO WHEN DEATH OCCURS OUT-OF-TOWN When a loved one dies out of town, making tuneral arrangements may seem more difficult They don't have to be. We are experienced at handling such situations and can help you through this trying period with a minimum of diffi- culty. 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