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Times Advocate, 1995-01-25, Page 29Page 26 Times -Advocate, January 25, 1995 "Prison for pay" event planned for Grand Bend Winter Carnival GRAND BEND - You will not be getting out of jail free! The Grand Bend Area Community Policing Committee will make sure of that. During this years Winter Carnival, this committee and all its volunteers are hoping to raise funds for a much needed youth recreation centre. The "prison for pay" event will give you an opportunity to lock up a buddy, a neighbour or even your boss. For a fee an arrest warrant will be drawn up and the local mock OPP will make sure your friend or foe becomes a jailbird, just until they come up with bail. "It's all in fun" says Senior constable Bernie Zgavc, "The money is going to a great cause". The jail is being built by the youth of the com- mittee. It can be seen outside the Main Street Kadelesic building during the last weekend of the February Winter Carnival. A mock judge will be accommodating with the arrest warrants. This event is just one of many to raise funds for the newly formed committee. The youth centre is the largest portion of the overall picture. In late 1994, Staff Sgt. Charlie BQywman assigned Constables Zgavc and Wondergem to organize a local policing committee. It is co- ordinated through Lambton County contact Sgt. Gord Perry. "The idea was to get the residents involved in making the community a better place to live," explained Zgavc. There are 15 members in our committee. One third is represented by the young people in the commu- nity. Zgavc said the kids views really matter as "they are our future." The proposed youth recreational centre will be a meeting place for kids, run by kids through Community Policing. "We want it to be a place the kids will feel comfortable" says Zgavc. "There will be tutors available for difficulties with various subjects in school, guest speakers dealing with issues kids can relate to, computers, games, a place you can come to, for help or recreation. An inviting at- mosphere is our mandate. More volunteers are needed for Winter Carnival events. A Nintendo tournament, our float, our jail and help with the motorcycle races are events the kids could have alot of fun helping with. There are plans to obtain a local building but fund raising is a big fac- tor. Dig deep this Winter Carnival folks... you can have someone close to you or not so close to you arrested. Have some fun! For more information about Community Policing or to volunteer call Constable Bernie Zgavc at 238-6566. Thames Road annual meeting set for Sunday Dessert and coffee will be served before the meeting. By Rhoda Rohde THAMES ROAD - The regular church service was held on a snowy Sunday morning with Rev. Jim All- sop in charge. The Responsive Reading was tak- en from Isaiah 61:1-4., The choir sang 'His Banner Over Me Is Love" accompanied by or- ganist Agnes Bray. The children's hymn "Father Lead Me Day by Day" was sung and Rev. Allsop told the children a story. The Scripture Lesson Nehemiah 8:1-3, 5-6, 8-10 and I Corinthians 12:12-31 was read by Diane Jef- fery. Rev. Allsop read from the Gospel of Luke 4:14-21, and the title of his sermon was "A Prophet at Home". The closing hymn "Stand Up and Bless the Lord" was sung. Upcoming events On Sunday, January 29 at 7:30 p.m. the annual meeting will take place after dessert and coffee at Thames Road church. On Sunday, February 5 the annu- al meeting will take place after the worship service and potluck lunch at Elimville church. On Thursday, February 2 at 9:30 a.m. the Sunbeams will meet at Thames Road. On Monday, February 6 at 8 p.m. the United Church Women will hold their meeting with Laurel Miner, Doris Simpson, Leona Cot- tle and Elda Riehl presenting the Programs I1,9u Gall, ,x411 be "A Storm Story". Group U will pro- vide lunch. Personals John Pym returned home from St. Joseph's Health Centre, London on Tuesday after a hip replace- ment. Get well wishes are extended to John as well.as to Floyd Stewart who returned home on Saturday from University Hospital, London after he underwent surgery recent- ly. Lloyd and Dorothy Knight, Bill and Rhoda Rohde were Saturday night supper guests with Ross and Kay Hodgert. Joe and Barbara De Wetering and Jeff arc welcomed to the Thames Road community. They are formerly of London. They bought the home of Hilda Kellett, who has recently moved to Hen- sall. Over 1,100 turkey pies made The United Church Women in Granton made the pies. Anglican rectory in Kirkton. with a reading The New Year. At St. Thomas Anglican Church As program convener, she also Sunday, the Rev. Stephen Emery commented on the motto 'The led the service of Morning Prayer. smallest good deed is better than His message was about a closer re- the greatest intention.' By Muriel Lewis lationship with God and striving to Auld Lang Syne means times GRANTON - The Optimist use the valuable gifts of the body past in the song written by Robbie luncheon and euchre held at the which are His creation. Burns and is often used to welcome Masonic Hall on Friday, January 20 Service time next Sunday (which the New Year. Muriel also read a was convened by Becky Kindree. is the fifth Sunday) is 11 a.m. piece of pie history and about ap- High score prizes were won by El- At Granton United Church Sun- ples which are a wonder fruit con- sie Dann and Glenn Blake and eve- day, Pastor Normalie Voakes enti- taining Vitamins A, B1, B2 and C ryone received a prize. tled her sermon 'When you haven't •as well as phosphorus, calcium, po- Carol Wissel recently spent a got a prayer.' The ministry of mu- tassium and the mineral boron week vacationing in Cuba. sic was hymn 'Lord of the Dance.' which is crucial to maintaining Members of U.C.W. Unit 3 and Granton WI strong bones and preventing osteo - their helpers (for a total of 26 wom- The Granton Women's Institute porosis. Apples are the only local - en) met at the United Church on met at the home of Florence McRo- ly-grown fruit available in Canadi- January 18 and turned out 1,147 bert January 17 when the roll call an markets during the winter turkey pies which were practically was answered with a smile for the months. all pre -ordered. day. During the business, the F.W.I.O. Members pf U.C.W. Unit 5 have North Middlesex president Glen- president's letter was read and oth- been quilting at Verneta Baker's na Ladell of Poplar Hill was a visi- er information pertaining to the home in St. Marys. tor and spoke briefly on the topic provincial office and the Centenni- The Anglican parish bible study of Public Relations. Muriel Lewis al Prelude Quilt Show and Barbe- group met on Wednesday at the chaired the meeting and opened cue in June. Winter storms - are you ready? OTTAWA - Getting stuck on the road in freezing cold weather is something we all dread. But you can ease the pain by following Emergency Preparedness Canada's suggestions about how to keep warm, and how to avoid getting into such a predicament. One thing you might consider is membership in the Canadian Automobile Association. In fact, if you do a lot of winter driving in isolated regions, you might also think about getting a cellular phone. Heed the warnings: Turn on the radio and listen to the local weather forecast. If you hear warnings of se- vere winter weather conditions e.g. blizzards, heavy snow, freezing rain or drizzle, cold waves and winds, then maybe you shouldn't venture out on the highway. Know the hazards: • Blizzards - a combination of falling, blowing, drift- ing snow, high winds, low visibility, cold temperatures less than -10°C); duration - six hours or more; • Heavy snow - 15 cm or more in 12 hours; • Freezing rain - an ice storm coating roads, trees, overhead wires etc. with ice; • Heavy winds - the cause of blizzard conditions, drifting, reduced visibility and wind-chill effects. Weather offices issue warnings when a wind-chill (rate of cooling) of 2,000 watts per square metre is expect- ed. This means it's cold enough to freeze a person's face in less than a minute. (Equivalent to -40°C). Winter travel kit checklist: For country driving, put a winter storm kit in the trunk of your car. Even for city driving you should have some of these items with you: shovel, extra winter clothing *and footwear, sand (or kitty litter, which is lighter than salt and doesn't freeze), emergency food and water pack, tow chain, booster cables, flashlight, compass, warning light or road flares, sleeping bags, reflector or hand-held mir- ror for signalling, axe or hatchet,(screwdriver, fire ex- tinguisher, ice scraper and brush, pliers, road maps, whistle, first-aid kit, blankets or rugs - space blankets take little room, matches in a waterproof container, knife, candle in deep can (to warm hands, heat a drink or to use as an emergency light), and methyl hydrate (for fuel line and windshield de-icing). When you travel: • Drive with caution. Meas- ure your speed to conditions. Be defensive. • Don't presb on. If the going gets tough, turn back or seek refuge. • Try to keep to main roads. • Make sure you have ample gasoline. • Don't take unnecessary chances. • Keep your radio tuned to a local station for weather advice. If you get trapped: Don't panic. Avoid over- exertion and exposurlilovelling and bitter cold can kill. Stay in your car. You won't get lost and you'll have a shelter. Keep fresh air in your car. Open a window on the side sheltered from the wind. Run your motor sparingly. Beware of ex- haust fumes; ensure the exhaust pipe is not blocked by snow. Remember - you can't smell carbon monoxide fumes! You can run the car en- gine about 10 minutes every half hour - as long as your exhaust system is working well. Set out warning lights or flares. Put on your dome light. Overuse of headlights may run down your hat- tery. Exercise your limbs, hands and feet vigor- ously. Keep moving and don't fall asleep. Keep watch for traffic or searchers. Dressing for the cold: Put on a hat as well as extra socks and mittens. Without a hat, you can lose up to 60 percent of your body heat. Add ex- tra outer wear, or a pair of coveralls as the extra layers of clothing will' trap• warm afr 'near the body, acting as insulation. Note: Do not drink al- cohol in cold weather as it lowers the body tem- perature. Valentine Social planned Varna's Stan Lee Club is meeting Febru- ary 1. play and will be having an Open Crokinole Party on February 7 at 8 p.m. in the Varna Church. Please bring sandwiches and/or squares By Joan Beierling for a potluck lunch following. Eve- VARNA - The Stan Lee Club ryone welcome! will meet on Wednesday, February The Teen Set Youth Group will 1 at -8 p.m. at the Complex for their meet Thursday, February 9 at 7:30 Valentine Social. Have you got a p.m. at the Brucefield Church, and red outfit to wear? Do you have an the Trends Youth Group will meet interesting "old" valentine? There Thursday, February 2 at the Church will be special musical entertain- at 7:30 p.m. ment. Everyone wetcerfie! Happy 13th Anniversary to Au - The Crokinole Club meets on hrcy and Hilda Bell on January 23. Tuesday, January 24 for doubles Aubrey and Hilda enjoyed a dinner HOME OWNERS CONNECTION APPLIANCES The Place to Buy Appliances • General Electric ■ Moffat ■ Inglis • White -Westinghouse■ W.C. Wood Freezers D1YSDALE MAJORaAPPLIANCZ ca NTRa LTD. Hensall. Oot.ino 262 2728 PA n Fri. Oam•Opm Sat. Uam•5pm Evenings by appointment DRAPERIES R.R. 11 CENTRAUA, NOM 1E0 (519) 229-6488 Our Low Overhead Gives You The Best Priebe • Draperies • Hardware • Horizontals • Verticals • Pleated Duette • Silhouette & Roller Shades WINDOW FASHIONS WHITING BROCK DECORATING Q P0 235-23 40 sl 04 G f.- uvALl-COVE 451 \ 1 \ I \ ST. 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The eight members elected Jayden Russell for the position of president, Kelly Far- well as Vice President, Katie VanderBurgt is the secretary and Melinda Nethercott is press reporter. In the first meeting, the club discovered what all the different ingredients in a loaf of bread ac- tually do. Norma demonstrated how to make and properly knead the dough. The group then dug into action and sam- pled a whole wheat twist loaf topped with some tasty cinna- mon honey butter before the meeting was adjourned for this week. The next meeting will be Jan- uary 26, at Norma Cockwill's home, starting at 7 p.m. The club will be investigating the different types of flour, when they are used and why. Drop In Centre news Exeter 3 games played Lawrence Russell 2 wins, score 39 Ray Smith 2 wins, score 39 John DeWeerd 2 wins, score 38 Wilmar Wein 2 wins, score 37 Myrtle Maguire 2 wins, score 36 Robert Patterson 2 wins, score 32 Ray Hodgson 2 wins, score 32 Phone Faye at 235-0258 if you" are interested in the poor boy luncheon next Monday, January 30 at noon. Rebekahs entertain EXETER - Helen Coates visited several sisters who are ill or home- bound. Donations were made to the Heart & Stroke Foundation in memory of Alice Bowen and to Eye Research in memory of de- ceased Brothers/Sisters. An invita- tion was received from May Queen Rebekah Lodge, London for Broth- er's Night March 1. A reminder—of the Poor Boy Luncheon in the Lodge Hall Janu- ary 27, being served from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. The menu is soup, sandwiches, squares and beverage for $4.50. Tickets may be pur- chased from any member or at the door. The group is inviting the Sub. Lodge members and their wives and the husbands of Rebekahs March 10, to eat at 6:30 p.m. fol- lowed by entertainment. The euchre January 11 was very successful. Next euchre will be February 8. Jean O'Rourke brought pictures, books and souvenirs from New Zealand where she and her family lived for a year on exchange. She told of the beautiful scenery, agri- culture, education and way of life on the South Island of New Zea- land. It made us all feel that we would like to go to New Zealand too. QUALITY TYPESETTIN "Set" to your 'specifications Flyers Resumes rograms rochures ooklets morel For more information please phone Deb Lord at —711111111111111111111. 1'