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Times Advocate, 1996-11-13, Page 21COMM 1 JtJITY Times -Advocate, November 13, 1996 Page 21 Tote your own trash *1 1 If rrro tF,. Exeter Pu s hoot students participated in several activities last week to mark Waste Re- duction Week. Pictured above from left are grade 1 students, Emily Wurm, Abbey Oke, Kath- leen Anderson and Zack Boyle who carried a plastic bag throughout the day to hold their trash. Other activities included a litterless lunch and a year clean-up. WI members discuss palliative care USBORNE TWP. - Hurondale Women's Institute met at the home of June Stewart on October 30 with 12 members and three guests present. President Marian Dougall opened the meeting with the Opening Ode and Mary Stewart Collect. Program chairman for the evening June Stewart, in- troduced the guest speaker Deanna Brock from the V.O.N. in Hensall on palliative care. She gave a very informative talk, showed a video and answered many questions concerning her work. Bernice Jeffrey and Margaret Strang gave humorous readings and com- ments. Fern Dougall gave the motto "A merry heart kills more germs than medicine." Roll call was answered with "A healthy change I've made to my lifestyle." Fern Dougall gave her report on the Fall Rally held in Londesboro. Nutritional diet was the main topic. Huron South are asked to donate crafts for the Er - land Lee Home in 1997. The rally will be held in Cre- diton next year. Ladies Day at the Royal Winter Fair is November 8. Bill and Fern Dougall were among the 250 people who attended the 50th anniversary of the Historical So- ciety at Brucefield recently. Four women from Huron - dale attended the Area Convention held at the St. Anne's Centre in St. Thomas. Marian Dougall reported on the day's events - a fashion show celebrating the 100th anniversary being the highlight. Fashions for each ten year period were given during the day. Area president Dolores Shapton from this district gave a message before retiring after two years in office. Gla- dys Egelton from Middlesex is the incoming president. Next year's convention will be held in the Embro area. Lois McFalls reported on the evening meeting. Three women were presented with awards - Fern Dougall from the historical heritage foundation, Gladys Rich- ardson for winning second prize on her place mats at the quilt show, and Irene Richardson from Perth adult education on becoming a lay minister. The district board meeting will be held in Hensall on November 5. Exeter senors meet EXETER - Exeter Senior Club met on November 5 for their monthly meeting. Opening with a pot luck supper at 6 p.m. The regu- lar meeting opened at 7 p.m. with Pres. Marion Frayne singing 0 Canada- followed by the Lords Prayer. Kate Ryan from Home Care -Day Care of Clinton then spoke to the seniors on what was available for them. She had some slides on what concerned seniors. Kate also gave out some forms for seniors to fill out on what they would like as they needed help. Birthday greetings were sung to Almira Ford and Alexandra Dzio- ba. Anniversary greetings were sung to Grace and Clayton Merner. Min- utes of the last meeting were read and approved, seconded by Shirley Wright. The treasurers report was given and approved as read, sec- onded by Chris Philip. Lila Ellis gave a report on the Zone Rally in Blyth. Our zone representatives, Gwen McKellar and Louise Hayter gave information on our zone and what they can do if any one needs help in their clubs. They are to visit each club and make a report to zone. Mary Neil gave some readings and also some jokes. There is an upcoming bus trip to the races on Nov. 16. The bus will leave the Legion lot at 5 p.m. Several draws were made and winners were: Eileen Rollings, Laura Sillery, Mildred Thompson, Sarena Liloborski, Percy Noels, Vera Armstrong. A card was read from Sandi Davidson thanking all those who helped at the Huron Community Service Fair. It was very much appreciated. The seniors christmas dinner tickets were on sale. Dinner is De- cember 2, at the Legion, at 6:30 p.m., price $7. Anyone wishing tickets call Lila Ellis at 235-0597. All sales final by Nov. 23. Frayne read.a poem and present- ed a skit, "Why We Wear an Apron". The names of the new slate of of- ficers was read. They will be in- stalled at the December meeting. The meeting was adjourned after the singing of "the Queen". Cadet describes trip to Scotland EXETER - The evening unit of Exeter United Church met in the ladies parlour November 4. Leona Morley, Pat Down, Helen Mickle and Barb Tiedeman con- ducted the worship service us- ing peace as their theme. The hymn "Let There Be Peace on Earth" was sung and several readings and thoughts on peace and Remembrance Day were given. Guest speaker Melissa Snell of Centralia spoke about her ex- periences as an exchange cadet in Scotland this past summer. A question period followed. During the business 31 mem- bers answered the roll call with a donation of an item for the ba- zaar. Helen Coates announced that baptism will be held No- vember 17 and Marj Tuckey noted that there will also be a children's art and craft sale fol- lowing the church service with proceeds to go to the M&S fund. Cranio Sacral Therapy a new health tecnhique This is an extended series featuring various health topics as they are presented each Wednesday at the Exeter Town Hall. By Angela Pickering TA Co-op order/ EXETER - 1 really believe that each of us has a wise part that knows how to self -heal," said Dianne Mummery at a health series meeting last Wednesday. Participants gathered to hear Mummery talk of a fairly new discovery in health matters; Craido Sacral Therapy. The therapy is a method of physical, mental and spiritual healing in a person's life. The cerebral spinal fluid around the cranium and spinal cord is constantly chaining in and out, causing a constant rhythm or Weaving motion through the body. A new study done by Osteopathic surgeon John 8. Upiedger of Palm Beach Florida, demonstrates Cranio Sacral rhythm does exist and is slower than the heartbeat and respiratory rhythm. It also proves that at certain times this rhythm will shut off as a natural way to self -correct a problem. Cranio Sacral therapists concentrate on the entire body. They first find the rhythm and treat the patient M necessary by gently applying 5 grams of • primate, to the body parts that are aching. In many cta•e,, an aching knee or a sole thigh is just a symptom of a larger problem elsewhere. Headaches are sometimes caused by tight joints or a restriction in the connective tissue. Tonight's 7 to 9 p.m. health session will be held at Exeter Town Hall, where Ruth Cooper will be talking to participants about stress management. Dianne Mummery, a registered massage therapist, talked to health series participants at a session last Wednesday about Cranio Sacral Therapy. Womens Institutes hold convention by Dolores Shaptoa ST. THOMAS - Come, celebrate the Century was the theme of the 82nd London Area Women's Insti- tutes annual convention at St. Anne's Centre in St. Thomas when 300 women attended. It was Febru- ary 19, 1897, when 101 women and one man namely Erland Lee formed the first Women's Institute at Stoney Creek, Ontario. Adelaide Hoodless, who had lost a son with contaminated milk was the speaker at the first meeting and spoke with enthusiasm and inspiration suggest- ed that women should have an or- ganization for women to study homemaking. An organization was begun but also it was the beginning of pasteurization of milk. Thus, it was time to celebrate and each of the 10 districts celebrated events in a special ten year period through- out the day with skits, fashion shows, sing song and the modern cow. The Associated Countrywomen of the World, Federated Women's Institutes of Canada, Federated Women's Institutes of Ontario, London Area, Districts and branch- es are all tied together working for Home and Country and our pur- pose for personal growth and com- munity action. Bob the Beaver portrayed by Lois Hodgins made a surprise visit to tell of the Canadian Project. Also an achievement. coach "Stand Proud Canada" from Travel Ven- tures of Kitchener which has 44 fa- mous Canadian pictures painted on it including Adelaide Hoodless. The coach arrived at lunch hour so people could walk around it to see how many of these images they could find. The term of office for Provincial Board members will be three years. Donations to the Children's Hospi- tal of Western Ontario are encour- aged and should be taken to hospi- tal by Marlene Archer, Stratford, appointee so that women's insti- tutes have credit. Six books of Tweedsmuir books are microfilmed while your membership organizer encouraged membership and set- ting goals. Program Co-ordinator gave ideas on the new focus "Safe and Healthy Communities." The evening program consisted of hearing a message from Presi- dent of Federated •Women's Insti- tutes of Canada, Charlotte Johnson. Johnson spoke about the work of the Women's Institute and about the Bejing conference of which she was a delegate. A silk rose was giv- en to the following for accomplish- ments to: Irene Richardson for be- coming a Lay pastoral minister, Ilene Chesterman for receiving the Hazel Stiles scholarship, Marlene Demaray for honorable mention of the tea towel design, Gladys Rich- ardson for winning second prize for placemats at Milton Quilt Show competition, Fern Dougall and Margaret Philips for genealogy awards. The Maryn Pardy Scholarship was won by Jonathon Lee, Otter- ville while Colleen Dalton, Luck - now won the Dorothy Futcher scholarship. The Helen McKercher scholarship was received by Bren- da Coleman, Belmont. The closing ceremonies included challenges with endless possibili- ties if we only let our visions lead the way, the Women's Institute prayer was sung and the flame of the candle extinguished for a very succesful convention. Funfest garage sale Volunteers display silent auction items at the South Huron District High School Panther Funfest Garage Sale on Saturday. From left is Jodie Baker, Sonja Brittain, Jean Mason and Kathy Hayter. The funfest raised a total of $4,500 toward school projects. 'Bingo games at Queensway HENSALL -,Queensway Nursing Home's Volunteer Auxiliary met Monday morning. Plans for special events in December were discussed and plans are underway. In the af- ternoon, Bethel Reformed Women of Exeter provided assistance and prizes for bingo games. Residents enjoyed a hymn sing with the wom- en following bingo. Shirley Luther led worship ser- vice Tuesday. In the evening "the Christian Reformed Singers" pro- vided a program of song. Residents love the singing in harmony and special readings often done by Mrs. Zandberpen. Breakfast Club filled West Wing with delightful aromas Wednesday morning when eight rest home resi- dents attended a session. Thursday afternoon a quiz ses- sion was held. In the evening they had a taste of Christmas with "Lit- tle House on. the Prairie" video "Christmas at Plum Creek". Over $16,000 collected during trail fundraiser GRAND BEND - In an effort to raise funds for the future seven km Ro- tary Nature Trail, which will extend along Highway 21 from Grand Bend to Pinery Provincial Park, a fundraising auction featuringcomedian Char- lie Farquharson was held at the Huron Country Playhouse Saturday night. Also included in the entertainment line-up for 450 participants were Grand Bend and Bosanquet school choirs singing tunes such as 'The Lion Sleeps Tonight' and 'Splish Splash.' Special auctions included selling waste containers as well as the first and last trial metres and benches. The first trail 'diamond' metre was auctioned at $1,050. Farquharson also donated $1,000 to the cause.' Coming events Geri Fashions, November 15, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.; Clare Masse and Andrew Rau in the Rest Home Lounge November 15, 7:30 p.m. Bridges built EXETER - Approximately 30 Brownies, Sparks and leaders gath- ered at the Youth Centre in Exeter on Oct. 30 for a hallowe'en haunt- ed house fun night. The event, however, had more to do with building bridges than about celebrating hallowe'en. The activity organized by Kathey Ford and Mary Walker -Thiel from the Huron Park Brownie Pack was part of a program initiated by Girls Scouts Canada designed to intro- duce the younger Sparks, ages five and six to the Brownies, ages sev- en and eight. Ford said getting the girls to in- teract together in a fun and social environment helps to break the ice by introducing the younger girls to the Brownies and perhaps gain some insight of what it's like to ad- vance to the next level. Teddy at the bazaar The Exeter United Church bazaar provided fun for everyone on Saturday - even Teddy. From left Is Norma Cockwlll, Barb Tledeman and Diane Carson.