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Times Advocate, 1996-11-20, Page 15�1. • Times-Advi,4ate, November 20, 1996 Page 13 How do you feel about the pro sec ry school Laura You- mans Exeter 'l think it's wrong be- cause stu- dents will be a disadvantage compared to the students before them." Stewardson Crediton "There will be double the amount of peo- ple competing for university. 'They're basical- ly paying for their fifth year of high school as their first year of universi- " Jenny Rowe Exeter "I think that the last year is important to help the kids grow up before they go off to universi- ty of college." Rob Turner Exeter 'i feel that our age group will be the last tru- ly educated generation In Ontario be- cause of the Harris cut- backs." Trees planted at ` Maplewoods Apartments ZURICH - The residents of Blue Water Rest Home were visited by the Auxiliary on November 5 under the leadership of Mary (Calvin) Gingerich. Calvin Gingerich, Doug Oesch and Jill Ramer entertained while Maria Mathonia and Viola Ramer did readings. The residents enjoyed cupcakes and muffins for treats. Sue (Stretton) Muller and her family visited the Home on No- vember 7 for a piano recital and dance. She is one of the talented sisters of Nancy Campbell, an RNA at the home who also serves the ca- pacity of part-time adjuvant. Gladys and her "Merry Makers" visited the Home on November 8 and the Auxiliary held their Bazaar on November 9. Stewart Thiel. a tenant of BWRH Apartments en- joyed the many well wishes on No- vember 9 at his 80th open house at St. Peter's Lutheran Church Fel- lowship Hall. Beatrice Rader had many family and friends from near and far help her celebrate her 80th birthday on November 10 in the au- ditorium. The residents, watched Remem- brance Day. •services. on the big Scouts and Guides will organize carol -sing and food drive EXETER - Christmas carolers aim to put will put Exeter shoppers in the yule -tide spirit this holiday season. The Exeter Business Association will support a carol sing organized by the Ausable District Girl Guides and the Exeter Scouting Move- ment, scheduled to take place on Dec. 13. Kim Bilcke, Cathey Ford and Kim Dawe attended an EBA meet- ing recently to propose the idea to members, asking for their assis- tance in advertising the service project. "We want to let people know we'll be visiting your stores," said Bilcke adding she hopes it will help create a "christmas spirit" for consumers out shopping that Fri- day night. An estimated 50 scouts and guides will sing Christmas carols in front of local businesses be- tween 6:30 and 8:30 p.m. Although the guides often visit places such as the South Huron Hospital and the Exeter Villa to sing, this will be the first time the two organiza- tions join together for a town -wide carol sing. Youngsters who are not involved with Guides or Scouts are welcome to participate and interested par- ents are encouraged to volunteer. "It's open to anyone who likes to sing," said Bilcke. The carol sing will be held in conjunction with a food -drive also organized by the scouts and • guides. The Exeter Volunteer Fire Department will help the young- sters collect food donations from residents that same day. Have a news tip? Call the Times -Advocate 235-1331 screen in the auditorium on No- vember 11. On November 12, members of the St. Peter's Lutheran Church en- tertained the residents for the No- vember birthdays of Bill Leibold, Philippa Steckle, Pearl Miller and Muriel Carson. Gladys Gingerich served after- noon tea on November 13. Rev. Henry Annen, Hensall Unit- ed Church, conducted Chapel Ser- vice on November 7. Pastor John Tremulak, Zion Lutheran Church, Dashwood conducted chapel Ser- vice on November 14. Fr. Matthias Wronski, St. Boniface Church, Zu- rich celebrated Mass both Thursday afternoons. Rev. Gani Lazaro, Zu- rich/Dashwood United Church, led bible study on November 5 and Winnie Hutton, Zurich Mennonite Church on November 12. On November 16, Erica Lazaro- kas displayed her childrens' cloth- ing under the trade name "Please Mum Trading Co." for the resi- dents, their family and staff to browse and make those special Christmas plans. The residents enjoyed two videos supplied by Josef Risi, Administra- tor under the topics of "The Butch- er Gardens" and "Colorado Park", scenic views from holidays in B.C.and Colorado. Board members Ian McAllister, Fred Haberer, and in lieu of Donna Thiel, Glen planted 34 maple trees at Maplewoods Apartments on No- vember 18. Some were replacement trees for those lost the past year, while others were a new beautifica- tion for the property and future shade for the apartment tenants. Maintenance personnel Ervin Stein- mann and John Smith assisted with the planting. The residents look forward to a shopping trip to Masonville on No- vember 19 and being entertained by the Christian Reformed Church members in the evening. Max Du- charme and the "Town Liners" will visit the Home the evening of No- vember 21. Condolences to the family and friends of the late Margaret Snell who passed away at Blue Water on November 17 in her 95th year. She was a resident of the Home for over nine years and always had a win- ning smile. The importance of giving blood ILDERTON - A blood donor clinic is scheduled to be held at the Ilderton Community Centre on Thursday December 19 be- tween 5 and 8:30 p.m. A release from the Canadian Red cross explains the impor- tance of giving blood. "Will I make a difference?" People in each community ask themselves this question when it comes time to donate at the local Blood Donor Clinic. It is vital that we collect the re- quired number of units of blood at each clinic (approximately 1100 a week) in order to supply our 32 hospitals in the Southwest- ern Ontario area and to prevent cancellation of surgeries due to blood shortages. If we don't, lives could be lost. Very recently, the Red Cross experienced a blood shortage as a result of low collections and the fact that the many transplant sur- geries required a tremendous amount of blood due to complica- tions. Did you know? - a liver transplant may require 20 units/red cells, 20 units/plasma and 10 units/platelets - an accident victim may re- quire as many as three body re- placements of blood within 24 hours (15 litres) - cancer patients required blood and blood products on a daily ba- sis. - every seven seconds someone in Southwestern Ontario requires a blood transfusion - less than five per cent of Ca- nadians donate blood - one unit of blood has the po- tential of saving four lives! Perhaps these statistics will help you realize what a differ- ence you will make when you do- nate blood. Please remember when you give blood you give another hug, another chance. Help bring someone home for the holidays.... Please donate blood. Ilderton Blood Donor Clinic, Thursday December 19, Commu- nity Centre, 5 - 8:30 p.m. I.D. re- quired. "*".610. FOR TI -IE CIIRISTMAS SEASON... se Serve the best! Fresh baked Finest Quality Bread, Rolls, Pastries, Bagels, Donuts, Cookies Party Trays Christmas assortment 41 Fruit Cake - Deluxe light or dark Cheese Baskets - made to order Cheese Trays Fresh, ready to serve Cheese - Canadian and Imported "Fresh off the Block" Bulk - fresh candies, glazed fruits, raisins, snacks and more Aaron Svatos Grand Bend "I think it's 'stupid. People need the arts end O.A.C's" Theresa Wilhelm Exeter "By rushing the students into graduat- ing in four years, we're forcing them to take what they think they need . " Rlanne Lay. Exeter "I think that students need the O.A.C. year for preparation for university/ college. I think that it's ridicu- lous to have to pay for the O.A.C's when we need to be saving our mon- ey for later." Toni Deiong Exeter "I think it's wrong be- cause even in the five years I've been here, I still don't know what l want to do." Toros 1LU resists move to megacity EXETER - Amalgamation talks have not been confined to only rural Ontario. Council learned the six mayors of Great- er Toronto have been told to unite to form one municipal Unit. The mayors, in a letter to all municipalities of the prov- ince, repeat the same refrain heard throughout this communi- P. "We have also informed the ilrovincial government that changes to local government structures are best accomplished through local decision-making and after consultation with our citizens.... It is our view that any attempt by the provincial gov- ernment to force the amalgama- tion of the Metropolitan Toron- to municipalities into one megacity would pose a serious *treat to the heritage of local vernment in Ontario". Amalgamation ends; restructuring continues EXETER - At Monday night's meeting Exeter Council approved a letter be written the Minister of Municipal Affairs, advising Exeter "..will con- tinue to stream -line our operations". Council also agreed the other ave- nues required to reduce costs will be explored. Council had previously ap- proved a reduced number of councillors, sharing services and the possibility of annexation. A "wrap-up" meeting of the area municipalities has been scheduled for November 20 in Crediton. The Exeter delegates have been instructed to talk only about the termination of talks and not about future scenarios. 476 Main St. Lori Burt RMT 235-3722 Andrea Rader RMT 235-4565 2t3Gift Certificates available le astyNisCaf4 Bakery i «»«e Hou.. 444 Main St. 2380332 q HUNTER DURAS HAS YOUR POINT OF VIEW COVERED tlitetint, «trt',tttl„l Tinefteg Fine Furniture & Window Fashions 467 Main St., Exeter NOM 1S1 • 235-0173