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Home My WebLink AboutTimes Advocate, 1995-02-15, Page 6i 4 4 4 Page 6 Times -Advocate, February 15, 1995 FAMILY Wickets are still available Scouts ale "rock" faces Recently the 1st Grand Bend Scouts braved bone chilling temperatures on a two day winter camp - out. Added to this ex- citement was a day at the Gibraltar Rock Climbing Gym where they pitted their cou- rage and skill against a variety of "rock" faces. Shown above, Jared, Jason and Dean Brown along with Scout Leader Dave Johnson pre- pare themselves for the climb. At left, Dave Robertson clings to the wall dur- ing his climb Playhouse Guild organizes gift shop By Roberta Walker GRAND BEND - Members of the Huron Country Playhouse Guild met recently at Oakwood Inn, where they enjoyed a delicious buffet luncheon. Guild president Shirley Platt chaired the meeting. She shared news about several members: Betty Hoyles was in Uni- versity Hospital and would be home by -mid-February; Eileen Pul- len and Carol Gingerich were re- covering from surgery; all members shared the Toss of Phyllis Lawton, who passed away in December. Congratulations to Shirley McIn- tyre, 1st vice president of the Guild, who is now chairing the Board of Directors of the Playhouse, and to Mary Burdeon, who joins her on the Board. Projects convener Joyce King re- potted that work on the quilt is go- ing ahead, for the annual quilt raf- fle this summer. Reports on the gift shop run by Guild members out at the Playhouse: Mary Andrews is in charge of the store accounting. Ruth Fuller and Mary Jones arc in charge of store staffing over a full three month period with three women to be in the store for each performahce, so they'll be calling members shortly, to volunteer their time. Kay Dunbar is responsible for donations and inventory; Cathy Thatcher has consignment items and inventory, while Sandy Reimer will be organizing the store dis- plays. Mary Metcalfe will be treas- urer for the store. Fran McKay needs two or three more members to join her on the Historical Committee, who will be undertaking a special project out at. the Playhouse. The Guild will be assisting Artistic Director Max Reimer to organize a display of Playhouse history, plus a display case for Guild history. Marlene Brenner introduced the guest speaker. Kelly O'Dea, the Ec- onomic Development Officer for Grand Bend. She attended Memori- al University of Newfoundland, earning a Bachelor of Commerce Degree, and Waterloo University, where she earned a Masters of Ap- plied . Economic Development. O'Dea has worked in both the pub- lic and private sector before com- ing to Grand Bend to be hired as Economic Development Officer, af- ter the Strategic Plan for Grand Bend (1993) called a Strategic Mar- keting Plan for Grand Bend. She asks three questions: "Where do we want to be?, How do we get there? 'and What do we need?" She will be doing a residential survey, to com- pile their needs and concerns, and the visitors survey got a head start last summer, when some were handed out as program inserts at the Theatre. A business directory will be developed with a list of products and services available in our area, which should prove to be an eye opener when we can see the resources and the gaps that need to be filled. Everything goes into a communi- ty profile; taxes. land resources, businesses, residential areas, tour- ism possibilities, etc. to draw a complete picture of the area. The Marketing Plan is to be ready for January 1996. O'Dea's office is lo- cated above the Library, open Mon- day to Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Please use the ramp and side door when the Library is closed, or a special meeting time can be ar- ranged (238-5517). Kelly O'Dea is a bright, funny energetic woman who is proving to he a real asset to our Grand Bend community. If you have some ideas, get in touch with her. The next Guild meeting is Febru- ary 22 at Oakwood. Capsule Comments with Ernie Miatello There are many centenarians who live in Oki- nawa, Japan. Why? A warm climate, a low-fat diet, and a culture that holds old age in high esteem. The diet is high in soybean products, rich in "phytoestrogens", which might explain why the elderly men show higher levels of fe- male hormones In their blood. Perhaps these contribute to their longevity, too. Coms are usually caused by poor fitting shoes. They can be treated by buying roomier shoes and applying medications to re- move the corn. Diabetics and the elderly are warned to seek ad- vice before using these products which can cause skin irritation, Inflammation and occasionally ulcers due to Impaired circulation. Did you know that bone mass peaks at age 35. after which there is more bone breakdown than buildup? For women, bone loss usually accelerates after menopause, but for men, the rate of bone loss Is more or less constant throughout the latter half of life. Osteoporosis is the result of this bone loss. Do not stop a prescribed drug without talking to your doctor. If you have medicat.� t '. '�' I � µ „ill • �HECARY Ltd. it'll Phone 235.1982 440 Main St., Exeter 'Your Health Care Pharmacy, Plans are underway for pancake supper at Centralia. By Mary Peterson CENTRALIA - The winter snow- ( storms moved north on Sunday February 12, and people drove over the icy roads to church at Centralia United Church. Kay Tripp provided the scripture reading. Bob Graham sang a solo entitled "Come Ye Blessed of My Father", accompa- nied by his wife Ellen on the piano. The floral arrangements were in memory of Bruce Isaac. Our prayers are with the family along with several others who are current- ly facing various health challenges. On Saturday, Heather Smith at- tended the rural life workshop led by the Farquaisents at Westminster College. She found it a wonderful Learning experience, along with member visitation in the rural com- munity as a result, she has selected the theme of rural life for Lenten services. The Sunday School teachers and children invited everyone to lunch following the service. The base- ment was decorated with red and white hearts and flowers. Jean Cas- lick made a delicious Valentine cake to complete the meal, and the children distributed Valentines and candies to everyone. It was a won- derful lunch, and donations were given to the Mission and Service Fund. Don't forget the men's breakfast on February 18 at the 3 AAA Res- taurant at 8 a.m. The cost wilt be $3.50 to $4.00, and all men are welcome. Contact Larry Skinner at 229-6304 by February 11 if you plan to attend or need more infor- mation. Pancake supper Plans are well underway for the Shrove Tuesday pancake supper at Centralia. Tickets are available from the Stewards at Zion West and Centralia. If you'd like to do- nate funds or food items such as pancake mix, maple syrup or sau- sage, please contact Murton Brock or Rob Essery. Proceeds from this dinner will help repair the manse roof this summer. . Annual meedng The annual meeting for Centralia United Church was also held Feb- ruary 12. Rev. Paul Ross, repre- senting Huron -Perth Prebytery, su- pervised the meeting. Brent Caslick •presented information on the Canadian Foodgrains Bank, and support was given for a joint project with Thames Road, Zion West, and Elimville. Discussion was also held about church activi- ties and funds. Copies of the Annu- al Report are still available. Smith also thanked everyone for welcom- ing her into the community, and the help and support she'fias re- ceived from so many individuals. At this special occasion, the quilt, made during World War II, was displayed and a rack made by Sam Skinner. The quilt is an im- portant piece of the history of the area, with the names of many resi- dents from the village and town- ships. To host World Day of Prayer Zion West UCW will host Cen- tralia UCW for the World Day of Prayer in March. Both UCW groups will present the worship ser- vices on Sunday, March 5. Zion UCW are also planning their annu- al Ladies' Breakfway slated for April 8. Centralia UCWIlki their meet- ing on Groundhog Day trod shared a warm and enjoyable waning in - spite of Willie's predictiM for a longer winter. President Jean Cas- ' lick opened the meeting with prayer and thanked everyone for their help with the funeral lunch last month. The UCW will prepare 10 dozen cookies for the pancake on Shrove Tuesday. Lois Wilson, Phyllis Tomes, and Ellen Brown presented an entertaining skit enti- tled "Animal Behaviour School" based on a biblical setting. Tom Tomes, former Reeve of Stephen Township and Warden for Huron County was guest speaker. His presentation about the munici- pality and his experiences were very informative. Lunch was pro- vided by Gladys Buswell, Iva Blair, Marian Abbott and Susan McAllister. Youth invited High school youth are invited to a weekend for Huron -Perth youth in Mitchell from Friday, February 17 to Sunday, February 19. The cost for this special fellowship is only $35. Please contact Paul Ross at (519) 523-4477 to pre -register. Euchre In Crediton, there were some good games of euchre recently. COLLEGE COURSES - Part -Time Evening • SEATING LIMITED! * WORD PERFECT 5.1 FOR DOS 0. For the beginner P.C. 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