Times Advocate, 1998-09-30, Page 6Awe t,
TiHtes-Admcate, September 30, 1998
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Retired military advisor visits Exeter
EX1:"I'IiR Wclhagton Street
residents John and A:Ila Gibson
had a special visit last Wednesday
with a retired • major -general from •
the Canadian Armed Forces.' ,
Mat. -(yen. Gold Kitchen started
his career in.'he military with the
Royal Canadian Dragoons in 195.3
after graduating from the Uni-
vcrsit'. of \\'e,lern Ontario. He
sa. s he wits lucky in that he 'saw
many interesting things during his
35 -year career but wasn't forced to
endure any m.tjor wars., .
Aiming Kitchen's duties in the.
Forces was acting as Canada's niii-
it,lr!, adk isor "iii Washington and
Pakistan. It -was to Pakistan 27
years aeii when Kitchen met Gib- .
sun. who was, working m immigra-
tion attic Canadian embassy,
As an -advisor, Kitchen says it
w ioh'to report on what was
happening in Pakistan during the
war between India and Pakistan in
the early '70s. Gibson is more blunt
in assessing Kitchen's role with the
Canadian Armed Forces: "He was a
spy." the Second World. War vet-
eran says. •
Of the adventures. Kitchen' and
Gibson slimed-wasthe discovery in
1974 of a Rocker Hind tighter plane
in Afghanistan. The. plane, which
Kitt hen describes as a '.very fa-
mous" model. now sits in Canada's
Aviation Musculi► in Ottawa be-
cause of the efforts of Kitchen and
Gibson. .
For Kitchen, whit now lives in re-
tirement with his wife Joan near
Kingston, the highlight of his career
• was commanding' his regiment. in
-the late '"60h. a time which saw his
-,regiment serve in Germany and Cy-'
His work in Cyprus was par-
ticularly turbulent because it was
during this time the Turkish artily
invaded Cyprus. •
•Kitchen, though. has no com-
plaints about his career.
• "Soldiering should be fun. It's
hard work; so it better be fun."
Kitchen adds that the time during
the late 'bps and' early '70s• was a
'positive period in Canadian mil-
itary history and also credits the
Canadian peacekeepers of the '90s
because oftheir,ahility to maintain
. a presence in world peacekeeping
w the face of budget cutbacks'front.
the Canadian government.
The Kitchens were only in
Exeter -visiting Gibson and his
wife Zella-for one night. after
which. they were on their way to
visit their Sons -on Vancouver Is,.
pros. land. • •
Some old friends got reacquainted,last week when Maj. -Gen. Gord Kitchen.and his wife Joan
visited the home of John and Zella Gibson.. During the visit Kitchen and Gibson were able to
reminisce about their days in Pakistan; during which Kitchen was an:advisorwith the Canadian
military and Gibson Worked in foreign immigration. Pictured from !eft are Kitchen, Zella Gibson,
Joan Kitchen and Gibson.
Cut for cancer research
Hair cut for Mr. Higgins. It was the day of reckoning for Huron Centennial School principal
Dave Higgins on Friday when Pat Brodie cut his hair in front of the entire school..Tin. a Zem
bashi, chairperson of the School Advisory. Council provides' words of encouragement. Hig-
gins promised the students he would get his hair cut,if thepraised more. money during the
school's Terry Fox Run than they raised -last year. The incentive, worked. The school's 383
students raised $1;376, $320 more .than last year's total.
Blue Water residents take in quilt show
ZURICH.- It was Off to Lambton Heritage Museum
Quilt Show the afternoon of September 21_ for resi-
dents of Blue- Water Rest Flomc. Residents Esther
Makins. -Vera O'Brien, Jean- Burr. Mabel• Kyle. •Ethel
Moore: Mabel Riley and Margaret Hess,enjoycd the
company of voluntec s. Liz and Don Stevens, Barb
Coker, Bernadette Denommc; Theresa Stark, Molly
Gowdy and Betty Oke as they strolled through the var-
ious exhibits. • -
•
Many of the - patterns'the .residents were familiar
- with: Log Cabin, Irish Chain, Dresden Plate, Double
Wedding Ring and applique quilts such -as the Country
Bride. Pieced wall hangings havealso hada conic hack
in popularity. The choice and colour of the fabric
,always plays_a large role in-thelook and quality of the
built: and the hours of workmanship bring- that quality
to its'utinost.
The residents took a break at the -tea room to discuss
their favourite quilt and the highlights of the show:
Bible Study was led on.Tucsday morning by Rev.
Gani Lazard. Emmanuel ;United Church, Zurich. in the •
•afternoon the -residents watched "Joey", a Movie -about _
,a kangaroo. In the evening the Lakeview Conservative
Mennonite Church meinhcrs,visited the residents and
sang their favourite hymns. • ,
Wednesday afternoon -Art Coker played popular
organ music for the residents' listening pleasure. .
Pastor John,Trernulak, Zion Lutheran Church,
Dashwood conducted Thursday afternoon Chapel
• Servicc."Fr. Matthias Wronski. St. Boniface Church.
Zurich celebrated Mass. Between services, the resi-
dents. family. friends and staff took part in the.
-Alzheimer Coffee Break Hour held 'in the auditorium.
Hugh Harper played beautiful background music. for• .
the gathering and included in his musical tunes a
"Happy Birthday" to Dorothy Dietrich and Margaret
Hess who were both celebrating their birthdays.
•Auxiliary volunteer. Gladys Gingcrich assisted Hobby
Room Convenor Ann McBride and Adjuvant Cathy
Shantz served Ica, coffee •and a tray of sweets to the
Huron competitors
do well at '98 IPM
KINGSTON Several Huron
County residents did well at the '48
international Plowing Match near
Kingston. Stephanie MacDonald of
Winthrop. Huron's Queen of 'the
Furrow •contestant.. madd us very
proud to he associated with her and
the way she represented the
County.
Tim Devereaux, RR 5, Scafbrth,
plowed in Class 2 Group 2 and won
a $2.500 two-year scholarship al
one the Ontario Colleges of Agri-
cultural Technology.
Paul Dodds, RR 2, Scaforth,
plowed in Class 2 Group 4 and was
reserve champion of that class.
Darcy Flanagan, Dublin, and
James McNaughton, Kippen,
plowed in Class 2 Group I.
Pat O'Rourke. Dublin, and Ge-
rald Corbett. Hcnsall, plowed in
Class 2 Group 2.
guests. A -voluntary coin box was available -and the
Home collected $83.70 toward the Huron Coynty •
Alzheimer Society Coffee Hour: The society, once '
each -year. has a coffee hourcampaign to raise money
and the Home is happy to help out where they can for '
the worthwhile cause.
Saturday morning it was off to the" fair. The Exeter
Fall Fair was based on a "Grain" theme and the -floats
were.decoratcd accordingly. Residents' Carman Lovic,
Ethel Moore, Stewart Thiel, Pearl Miller, Dorothy
Dietrich; Margaret Hess, Harry. Maas. Clara Hamilton
and Neil Mustard under the direction.of Adjuvant-
Charlene Finkhcincr and volunteers Liz and lion
Stevens watched the bands, antique and new cars,
horses; farm machinery .and floats of all designs before
returning home in time for lunch. • -
Sunday morning residents Roy Gingcrich, Mabel'
Kyle. Margaret. Hess, Ethel Moore, Neil Mustard,
Marie Gingcrich, Clarence Gascho and. Philippa-
Steckle attended service at Zurich Mennonite Church
with the assistance of the wheelchair bus. -
- Sunday afternoon an open house was held by the
family of Margaret Hess ih honour of her 97 years.
Family. friends and former Zurich neighbours visited
with Margaret, listened .to the background music
played by Hugh Harper and dined on birthday cake and
refreshments. The residents also gave Margaret their
good wishes and' visited with her guests.
The residents look forward to an afternoon of bowl-.
ing on September 28,'a visit from thcir new Grade 5
Buddies on September 29, afternoon tea September 30,
a birthday party with the, Zurich Womens' Institute
October 5 and the Auxiliary monthly visit October 6.
Welcome home from hospital to Elda Bender of
B.W.R.H. Apartments and Ila O'Rourke of
Maplewoods Apartments. Best wishes to Hilda
• McAdams of, Maplewoods Apartments who is a patient
at Parkwood Hospital, London, and tb her. son Duward
McAdams, our mail delivery person who is a patient at
University Hospital. London.
Something for
everyone at Blyth
Festival's auction
GODERICH = Feeling stressed?
Looking for a way to wind down?
Start by joining your friends at the
Blyth Festival's gala auction where
• yOu can hid on .such relaxing items
-as a pampered stay at,the Benmiller
Inn.: a. round of golf. or an evening
of dining and theatre. .
London'radio"personality and
festival =board Member Jim Swan
will ,act as M.C..for this biennial
capital- fundraising event. The auc-
tion will have something for every-
one including weekend getaways,
theatre outings. unique furniture.
great Christmas gift, ideas. and
much more. -
The auction takes place Oct. 17
at the Knights of- Columbus
Community Hall in Goderich.
Featuring live, entertainment and
delicious hors d'oeuvres prepared
by the Blyth Festival's own board
of directors, the evening will begin
with a preview/ and a silent auction
at 5 p.m: A country dinner will be
served at 6:15 p.m: and thee live
auction conducted by auctioneer'
Richard Lobb will begin at 8 p.m.
Door prizes and games will add to.
the fun throughout the evening.
For tickets ($25 each) and infor.-
mations call the box office at, (519),
523-9300.
Capsule Comments
with Ernie Miatello
Men over the age of 45. should have a rec-
tal examination yearly to detect prostate
problems as early as possible. Because
prostate cancer 'risk, increases with age,
early detection of prostate abnormalities is essential.
The herb, milk thistle, contains silyarin, a mixture of sub-
stances
ubstances that prevents the uptake of toxins into liver culls. It
also neutralizes free radicals and enhances liver cell regen-
eration. In Germany, it is used ,to prevent liver toxicity and
cirrhosis from hepatitis, alcohol and other drugs.
A generation ago, one of the most popular antiseptjcs was
"Mercurochrome". It coloured the skin red and actually con-
tained mercury. This product is no longer available due to
its potential toxicity. ,.
The best way to stop a nosebleed is to put pressure on the
lower cartilage of your nose for at least ten minutes.
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