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Home My WebLink AboutTimes Advocate, 1994-02-02, Page 6• • Non -Surgical Treatment of Varicose Veins and Spider Veins with Sclerotherapy Injections done by Mario M. Cauchi M.D. and Lorraine M. Cauchi R.N. Doctor Referral not necessary Initial consultation - free For appointment call 27 Bruce St. West, Goderlch 524-4121 • 0 • Page 6 Times -Advocate, February 2, 1994FAA/1I 1 ` ' Volunteer of the week ATimes Advocate community feature Melinda Nethercott Melinda Nethercott is one of the original volunteers with Youth Involvement at South Huron District High School. The OAC student helped organize the program three years ago. The volunteers help special needs students to be more ac- tive in school events. "All students should have the same chance to be social," she said. "Last year we went to hockey games and had picnics in the park." Nethercott has also done volunteer work at a group home, with guides as well as a Sunday School teacher. She also be- longs to a number of youth groups and 4-H. Creditor news Institute meets, United Church holds annual CREDITON - After being postponed a week because of stormy weather, members of the Crediton Women's Institute met at the home of Dolores Shapton on January 26 for their regular meeting. President Margaret McClure was in charge of the meeting and the pro- gramme was presented by Dolores Shapton and Mary Kenney. The roll call was a verse about time which is of great interest to many. A discussion followed on wise use of time. With another storm in progress, Bruce Shapton's efforts were needed to clear the laneway to allow the ladies to go home. Thanks, Bruce. Church annual The annual meeting of Zion United Church in Crediton was held Mon- day night. opening with a potluck supper. In his annual minister's report, Rev. Ed Laksmanis said, "Our church is one made up of people who really care. It's a family with heap and a church that feels. Each of the many groups in the church tries to reach out beyond itself. The heart that you have is not only one of compassion, it is also one of strength and courage and perseverance. This past December as we faced what seemed like an insurmountable financial shortfall, each of you gave as you could, and so together we overcame it. I am proud to be a part of this church and I am looking forward to 1994, where we as a family will continue to struggle and grow, and where we will continue to do great things for God." ZURICH - Last Tuesday eve- ning members of the Christian Re- formed Church visited the Blue Water Rest Home and entertained the residents. Many of the church members were still suffering from the popular flu bug but those able to attend brought their best voices. Steven Poortinga played the pia- no for the chorus to sing many fa- vourites - "Jesus Shall Reign" and "God Be With You Till We Meet." Peter Visscher read the poems "God's Love" and "There is Peace in the 23rd Psalm." Annie Zanber- gen read the poem "Centre of Fire." Everyone enjoyed meeting with the visitors and eating home- made cookies and refreshments. Thursday afternoon Father Mat- thias Wronski, St. Boniface Church, Zurich celebrated mass. Remembering our villages -Dearly missed and never replaced By David Hern WOODHAM - The 'for sale" sign before Art Barley's Wood- ham Machine Co. beckons a deep sadness from me now as I pass it. Cancer quickly claimed Art near- ly a year ago and our fano wm- munity has lost a vital repair busi- ness and a very special man too. for years. we farmers cherished Art Barley's friendship and skills. Indeed it is truly sad now that we didn't ever tell Art how special he was to us when we could have done so. It is man's weakness. One cannot remember Wood- ham village without mention of his unique craftmanship and the "yarns" told in his shop. For over 20 years, farm and village folk saw his shop as a refuge where time was shared in a low-key manner. With CBC radio playing in the background, we'd gather to share ideas, help make repairs or dust unwind from the hectic pace of the outside world. In Art's shop, people mattered and time just happened. An air of perma- nence was evident among his old cast machinery. Art left us as a solid God- fearing man who truly walked what he talked. HiS�,. frugality and self-reliance werei remarkable. His meek understated'manner and rare inner peace were an inspiration. His consistency was so predicta- ble. Like H.D. Thoreau, Art be- lieved life here was precious, not a hardship but rather a pastime, if one walked simply and wisely. Art could easily have excelled in school and chose to be a machin- ist for the sheer love of it. Like an artist he was driven to innovate and create. His legacy lingers lov- ingly throughout the countryside in his remarkable craftsmanship and repair work. In my inind's eye I still picture Art as though he were still present. His black bib overalls. small moustache and small frame often leaned close to the furnace as hc'd offer a coy grin while "spinning a yarn". He spoke slow- ly, wisely and always in kindness. We who appreciated his dry wit and extensive learning were en- riched by having known such a quiet special and generous friend. Art thrived on stimulating ideas and discussion. He taught every- one it is what we value, not what we collect, that makes us happy. We arc ultimately accountable for our actions. It is sinful to waste material and human resources. It can truly be said Art put hack more into the system than what he ever took out. How few can ever say that? After his mother died, Art con- tinued living alone just a bike ride across 23 highway The villagers knew his generosity and resource- fulness firsthand. He provided electricity in blackouts, shared garden produce from his prized organic vegetables and mulched their leaves. He became a con- stant in these fleeting times. There is a sad irony to An's passing. Time has claimed a friend who was so steady we thought of him as timeless. He gave our community so much, yet he always wanted so little for himself. If more locals had taken the time to really know this vil- lage icon they'd have been en- riched forever. Yes, to some, Art was out of time. History will likely 'validate this, however. I have a hunch he was ahead of his critics rather than behind them. Blessed are the meek. 1 fondly write of Woodham, my community, because it is typical of villages nationwide, struggling against great odds to survive in this already too -centralized world. It has its story to tell and Art Bar- ley was close to the village's heart. We've lost the mill. black- smith, ahbattoir, garage and now machine shop. The global econo- my is a false God. Think about it. Yours truly, David Hern Adult Drop -In news January 31 Carpet howling 3 games played Ray Hodgson 3 wins, score 40 Ray Smith 2 wins, score 43 Marion Dearing 2 wins, score 36 Myrtle Gusso 2 wins, score 29 Marshall Dearing 2 wins, scoot 25 Peter McFails 2 wins, score 22 Cribbage S games played Shirley Snell was high with a core of 730 while Stewart Black- well was low. Thirty-two people attended the poor boy luncheon. Thanks to all those who made pies and the lasag- na. 1 • • 4,1 In the evening the residents gath- ered in the auditorium to make homemade pie and reminisce over different pie tales which had af- fected their lives over the years. Lawrence (Paddy) Bedard, Ruby Bell, Eleanor Brown, Barbara Plumb, Annie Martin and Rose Merner are busy helping Cathy Shantz prepare letters to he mailed for the March of Dimes canvass- ing. Which goes to show, you are never too old to lend a helping hand. Best wishes for a speedy recov- ery to Loreen Devine who is visit- ing South Huron Hospital, Exeter. Yes folks, keep those old panty hose and sponge pieces rolling into the home. The craft room is a buzz with activity, getting ready for the next bazaar. Following is the slate of officials approved at Monday's meeting: Elders - Ross Pickering, Douglas Lightfoot, Larry Ratz, Earl Neil, Wayne Ratz, Irene Haugh and another UCW member. Trustees - Lloyd Bender. Ross Pickering, Jim Finkbeiner, Doreen Lightfoot, Ervin Ratz, Alfred Smith, ,Byron Clarke, Ban Ridley, Joanne Pickering. Stewards - Douglas Lightfoot, Mike Pickering, Dianne Finkbeiner, Har- ry Schroeder, Wilmar Wein, Fred Bowers, Donald Finkbeiner, Joop Gro- tentraast, Bruce Hodge, treasurer Ross Haugh - Ushers - Ross Haugh, Dianne Finkbeiner, Allan Brand, Michael Lightfoot, Wilmar Wein, Bruce Hodge, Chad Pickering, Gary Skinner, Doug Lightfoot. Ted Wales, Gary Beaver. Cemetery Trustees - Gerald Schenk, Harry Hirtzel, Claire Schwartz. Lloyd Roeszler, Treasurers - Nola Faist and Donald Finkbeiner; Recording secretary - Harry Schroeder; Presbytery Lay Delegates - Lori Van Valken- goed, Cathy Skinner; Church Auditors - Deb Hodge, Dianne Finkbeiner. Nominating Committee.- Dianne Finkbeiner, Donald Finkbeiner, Doreen Lightfoot, Bruce Hodge, Jeanette Wales, Barbara Ratz; Benevolent -Fund - Doreen Lightfoot, Grace Morlock; Communion Committee - Deb Hodge and family. Minor hockey The Stephen Minor Hockey 'Monte Carlo Night' will be held this Satur- day evening, February 5 at Huron Hall, Centralia College. Capsule Comments with Ernie Miatello Ever hear of "airplane ankle"? It's a pooling of the blood in the legs due to reduced circulation. It can happen to people on long flights when they can't straighten their legs for long periods of time. Normal movement of leg muscles helps blood move up the legs. Exercising toes and ankles every 1/2 hour during the flight helps this situation. (or travel first class!) Here's a good one: Self-centered people who Often speak in the first person ("I", "me", "my") have a higher risk of heart disease than those who focus on things other than themselves. The outer layer of your skin, the epidermis, renews itself totally every 28 days. (Ever wonder what happens to alt the old stuff?) Interesting statistics: Two of the indicators of a healthy nation are the number of doctors and number of hospital beds per 1000 citizens. Those numbers are 2.2 doctors and 16.1 beds/per 1000 Canadians and 2.38 doctors and 5.3 hospital beds/1000 Americans. The healthiest nation is Japan with 1.64 doctors and 15.9 beds. Educating people in the proper use of medication saves healthcare dollars. As pharmacists, we enjoy the educational aspect of our job. We invite you to talk to your pharmacist. 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