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HomeMy WebLinkAboutTimes Advocate, 1999-11-03, Page 10UNION 10 Exeter Times -Advocate Wednesday, November 3, 1999 Family Janice DeVries, left, Rita VanWieren and Helen Toornstra enjoy some refreshments at the Bethel Reformed Church Craft and Bake Sale Saturday morning at the Exeter Town Hall. At left, Kim and Emily Hayter choose some baked goods and crafts. (photoslKim Pearce) Volunteer drivers needed for program GRAND BEND - The Grand Bend Huron Adult Day Centre is operating at full capacity. There is consideration being made to make available a sec- ond day. This day program is for frail or challenged seniors living at home. They meet every Monday from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at St. John's By The Lake to socialize and participate in a variety of activities. Some of the activities for November are a sing -a- long and various games such as peanut bingo, bridge golf, horseshoes, around the clock, floor hockey and rebound bowling. Volunteer drivers are urgently needed to pick up clients in the morning and take them home at 3 p.m. If you are interested Capsule Comments with Ernie Miatello Children under four who develop diarrhea or vomiting, can become dehydrated very quickly. Signs of dehydration include decreased urina- tion, lack of tears, dry skin, mouth and tongue and sunken eyes. It's important to replace the fluid, salts (electrolytes) and sugar as quickly as possible. There are rehy- dration drinks available at the pharmacy for this purpose. Can music have antidepressant and anti -anxiety effects? Teaching healthy elderly people to play music helps to improve their emotional well-being. An American -Swedish study found that. half the persons in the study experienced a reduction in anxiety, depression and loneliness. It's never to late to learn a new skill. Give it a tryl Statistics can be scary. The incidence of breast cancer in women is 1 in 9 but that refers to the cumulative lifetime risk for- women who live past 85. But in each decade of life, the risk isn't close to that number. A women in her 30's has a 1 in 250 chance of breast cancer and a 1 in 77 in her 40's. Risk does increase with age. Artificial tears are useful for the treatment of dry eyes, a condi- tion common as we get older. Use these drops frequently throughout the day. If your eyes burn when you use these drops, you may be allergic to the preservatives. There are preservative -free drops available. ANIMECARY lid. Phone 235-1982 440 Main St., Exeter "Your Health Care Pharmacy" in helping your communi- ty by volunteering, please call 238-6289. Trick or treaters vi By Mary Peterson CEMCBALIALOASESMIDEta CENTRALIA - The chil- dren of Centralia United Church enjoyed many Halloween activities dur- ing the past week. In addi- tion to the parties at school, the theme for Fun Night on Oct. 27 was Halloween. Karen Windsor and Brenda Hern organized the entertaining evening for the children. On Oct. 31, the children at Centralia United Church, along with a few parents, wore their Halloween costumes to church. Donna Smith pro- vided special pumpkin chocolates for the children and cake and ice cream for the celebration. Later that evening, there were lots of little trick or treaters knocking on doors in Centralia. The best decorated entrance was at °'Ontralia Variety. Upcoming activities it Centralia The Literacy/Numer' Project of Huron County needs volunteer tutors to help learners of alles with basic -reading, t- ing and math skills. o previous teaching or tutoring experience is nec- essary. If you can spare an hour or more per week and would like to make a difference in someone's life, please contact Heather Robinet or Ann Heeuey at 482-7948. Tutoring times and loca- tions are flexible, and training, resources and support are provided. Ladies of Centralia and Zion-UCW will meet on Nov. 4 at 8 p.m. Donations for the Food Bank will be gratefully accepted on Sunday, Nov. 7 at Centralia and Zion West United Churches. A joint session meeting will be held Nov. 11 at 8 p.m. at Centralia United Church. Thames Road and Elimville Pastoral Charge will hold a Time and Talent Auction at the Kirkton-Woodham Community Centre on Nov. 12. Viewing begins at 6:30 p.m., and Bob Heywood will conduct the auction at 7:30 p.m. Centralia United Church will hold their annual turkey supper Nov. 20. There will be, a seating at 5 p.m. and another at 6:30 p.m. Tickets are $10. for adults and $5. for chil- dren. For tickets, contact one of the Stewards or Rob Essery at 228-6992. Euchre results At the euchre games held recently at Heywood's Restaurant, Nola Lewis was the hid- den score winner. The high score winners were Mary Scott and Gil Northey. Anne Northey and Howard Nolan were the lone hand winners. Zurich Dining for Seniors activities ZURICH - The Zurich Senior Diners met on Oct. 20 with an attendance of 31. 0 Canada and the table Grace was sung. The 50/50 draw was won by Lloyd Otterbein. Francis Ayotte and Tony Denomme won the table flowers. The speaker was Patti Down who spoke on Alzeimers and some of the research that is being done. Marg Hayter thanked CONTEST THE TRANSITION BOARD FOR THE PROPOSED AMALGAMATION OF THE TOWN OF SEAFORTH, THE ViLLAGE OF BRUSSELS AND THE TOWNSHIPS OF GREY, McKILLOP & TUCKERSMITH ARE SPONSORING A CONTEST TO SELECT A NAME FOR THE NEW MUNICIPALITY. A $100.00 PRIZE WILL BE AWARDED TO THE SUCCESSFUL ENTRANT. ENTRIES CAN BE DROPPED OFF AT ANY OF THE THREE MUNICI- PAL OFFICES BEFORE NOVEMBER 9/99. Plan to attend a PUBLIC INFORMATION MEETING For the proposed amalgamation of the Town of Seaforth, Village of Brussels and the Townships of Grey, McKillop & Tuckersmith. WEDNESDAY,BER 24 NOVEM Seaforth Arena 8:00 pm For further information, please contact any of the above municipal offices. her for coming and announced the 10th anniversary date is Nov. 24 at 12 noon. Cards were played. Thirty-seven senior din- ers met on Oct. 27 and enjoyed a hot roast beef dinner prepared by the assistant cook, Mary Koricina and volunteers. The 50/50 draw was won by Ross Horner. Happy birthday was sung to Ann Flaxbard. Marg Hayter gave a read- ing and Gwen McKellar read two poems. Bingo was played with winners, Marie Cyr, Theresa Stark, Josephine Denomme, Ina Russell, Glena Horner, Ina Neeb. The TV dinner winners were Reta Snyder and Gwen McKellar. CLINTON COMMUNITY CREDI1•LINKED UNION is pleased to announce that a total dividend payment of (41i% Cash Dividend and 1% Patronage Dividend) has been declared on Credit Union member's Life Savings accounts for the past fiscal year ending September 30, 1999. In addition a CASH DIVIDEND of was paid on Patronage Share accounts and credited to members Life Savings Account 60° Being able to share in the profits of a co- operative financial institution such as a Credit Union is definitely a benefit to the members The Staff & Board of Directors wish to thank the members for their patronage to their Credit Union. CLINTON CREDET COMMUNI1I UMEEED 48 Ontario Street/CLINTON/482-3466 118 Main St. North/EXETER/235-0640 Main Street/DASHWOOD/237-3777 Web site: www.ctlntoncu.on.ca "Where Members and Service areal"