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Times Advocate, 1997-05-14, Page 37Page 10 limes -Advocate, Muy 21, 199/ Bike rodeo McCurdy Public School students participated in a bike ro- deo on Friday designed to emphasize the importance of wearing a helmet in hopes parents would take advantage of an offer from Head Start Technologies which was selling bi- cycle helmets at a special price. Canadian Tire in Exeter set up the course and provided a barbecue for the students. Early Years students Codey Dunlop -Gage, left, Shelby Hearn, right, and grade 1 student Mandy Beemer test their cycling skills. Assignment. Earth Usborne Central Public School held its Spring Concert Thursday night. The evening's theme was Assignment: Earth - What Kids Can Do to Save the Planet performed by grades .1 to 4. Early years students were pictured pre- senting their collection of Earth Rhymes and Rhythms. The night's concert also featured a French presentation and play dealing with protecting the environment. Mmes. glige 'Wad! BOOKS • BOOKS • BOOKS • BOOKS • It mitt inapt, • i ItrnrIlk );OL 424 MAiN ST. EXETER • 235-1331 • FAX 235-0766 CQMMUNITY Seaforthhosts annual WI meeting • SEAFORTH - Seaforth W.I. hosted the 94th Huron South W.I. annual meeting at the Northside United Church on May 15. Helen McKenzie, president, welcomed everyone. Gladys Doig of Seaforth W.I. gave a welcome and Kathryn Becker of Dashwood W.I. gave a presentation of the W.I. project Safe and Healthy Communities with Safety Precautions. Gerda VandenHoven presented the 4-H report, thanking the Insti- tute for their support. Boys and girls 10 years of age and older can join 4-H for a small fee of $10 for a year of membership. The voting procedure for the eve- ning was by plurality and standing. Hospital Auxiliary elects officers EXETER - The May meeting of the Hospital Auxiliary had as guests Mary McTavish, chairperson of Zone II HAAO and Donna Har- ris, secretary -treasurer of Zone 1I. Speaker for the day was Dorothy Chapman, who gave a talk on ther- apeutic touch. She told of the im- portance of attitude and relaxation in healing our bodies, of the spirit within and the energy field around the body and of the difference be- tween curing and healing. Donna Paynter conducted the business. Karen Etherington and Pat Down gave reports on the fall and spring rummage sales. Verla Russell, chair of the hospital board said the Auxiliary has donated $413,562.00 to the hospital during the past 17 years. Mary McTavish conducted the election of officers for 1997-1999. The executive includes president Mary Fisher, first vice Agnes Aunger; second vice Shirley Lu- ther; third vice Jane Newman; sec- retary Olga Davis; treasurer Vera Armstrong. Donna Paynter was presented with flowers and a past -president's pin in appreciation of her leader- ship. Mary Fisher received a presi- dent's pin. She spoke of her hopes for her term as president and aft' nounced that Grace Adkins will be gift shop supervisor. In September the Zone II Fall Rally will be held in Exeter. Mary Nicklas, the F.W.I.O. Board Member ratified the District Directors for the year 1997-1998. Each of the eight branches in Hu- ron South answered the roll call by giving a list of their officers, a do- nation to Pennies for Friendship and a list of articles to be sent to the Erland Lee Museum -Home for sale during the 1997 tourist season Millie the cow made a special guest appearance. The minutes were accepted. The secretary's re- port was given by Grace Pym and treasurer's report by Marian Dou- gall. Donnie Lovie gave the finan- cial examiners report. Margaret Desjardine of Grand Bend W.I. lit a candle for a memo- rial service and read a poem "In Memory". Marjorie Johns of Elitnville W.I. introduced Janice Leonhardt and Stephanie Peters, who spoke on what to do to prevent falls. Some of their tips included: get rid of any scatter mats around the home, clear a wide track to doorways, wear shoes in the house rather than slip- pers, have a phone handy, keep stair rails secure and install • grab bars in the the washroom. They also recommended regular exercise to keep mobile. Lois McFalls thanked them and presented them with a gift. -The Tweedsinpir History Report was given by, Dolores Shapton, re- minding the group of the workshop coming up this summer. On display were twc projects for the fall, how to macrame a chair and how to make a Christmas tree for the -table. The P.R.O. and the Huron Perth W.I. Educational Advisory reports were given by Mona Alderdice. The program convenor Marjorie Johns and the Resolutions convenor Marian Dougall gave their reports. A convention will be held Octo- ber 23, hosted by.Oxford North in the Zorra Community Hall in Ern- bro with registration at 8:45 a.m. Anyone interested in going to the induction of Ililde Morden to the Agriculture Hall of Fame may con- tact John Wiley at 519-826-3181 for information and tickets. • Marg Harris, F.W.1.O. president, spoke about her trip to Severn Bridge to launch ,the F.W.1.0. Tar- tan, which is gold and royal blue with red, white, green and black stripes. It is available for sale. A new branch of the W -.I. was formed this year. The organization has 33 new members in Ontario this year. Harris encouraged all members to inform MacLean's magazine and Allan Fotheringham that W.I. mem- bers do much more than have cups of tea. Hilda Payne and Phyllis Parsons of Kippen East presented a skit "The Census Taker". Marilyn Pym will -be reimbursed for candles she made for the Cen- tennial celebrations. Huron South voted against amalgamating with Huron West for a new district. Lois Hodgins donated a Tear Drop afghan for a draw to be held in October. There will be a prize for the Institute selling the most tickets. The annual picnic is to be held July 8 at 12:30 p.m. at McNaugh- ton Park in Exeter. in case -of rain it will be held at Caven Presbyterian Church. . •daiiiIrJrif. 04. Anyone interested in helping the Manitoba Relief may call Betty Vink at 519-393-5598 or Vivian Skinner at 519-273-7461. Mary Nicklas, F.W.I.O. Board member, presided for the election of. officers. Grace Drummond pre- sented the slate of officers. Past president is Helen MacKenzie; President Lois McFalls, First Vjce- President Bridget Groot; Secretary Grace Pym and Treasurer Marilyn Pym. Margaret Desjardine is to act on the Huron Perth W.I. Educational Advisory Board and Marian Dou- gall will be a liaison with West Hu- ron for upcoming events. Helen McKenzie was presented with a gift and thanked for her time as president. Next year's annual meeting will be held in Zurich. 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