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Home My WebLink AboutTimes Advocate, 1995-06-21, Page 26YOU WON'T FIND. BETTER VALUES ANYWHERE EXCELLENT SELECTION - FANTASTIC SAVINGS cDtnne9s FL OR MODEL Very rarely will you find top quality furniture at pric- es like these, but we have to make room for our new stock. We've drastically re- duced the prices on sofas, chairs, sofa -beds, dining room sets, bedroom suites... everything! These floor models and discontin- ued stock must be cleared out. Most are one of a kind, so hurry. Page 26 Times -Advocate, June 21, 1995 Shirley Perry, a local artist handed John Gray, executive di- rector for Community Living South Huron (ARC), and Herb Verbeek, President, a cheque for $852.00. She raised the money selling prints of her painting. Cutbacks give ARC new life ARC's annual meeting full of optimism for new future plans EXETER - Board members, friends, staff, and family gathered Thursday night at the Exeter Rec- reation Centre to discuss and cel- ebrate the "New ARC" at their 27th annual meeting. Despite government cutbacks that have forced ARC industries to be a lot more creative in how they raise money, Herb Verbeek, President, is extremely pleased with the state of affairs last year. "The cutbacks gave us new life. We've had a great year in spite of them," said Verbeek. He talked about the "New ARC", and how the clients have more choices today. The board of di- rectors have also set up a business plan which lays out a strategy "that we want to accomplish." "You've heard about the red book and the blue book, well we have a book too. Maybe they copied us?" joked Verbeek. "We need a specific set of goals." These goals include more com- munity involvement and more par- ticipation from the clients' families. "The parents and friends that are here tonight are the backbone of everything we do, but there are some people who never come out. We all have to help. Tell the others how badly we need them," said Verbeek. One of the potential changes will be a new name for ARC. While the name served its purpose for many yedrs, the organization feels they need a name which better reflects the nature of the work they do. Canada Day fireworks GRAND BEND - Once again, the Grand Bend and Arca Cham- ber of Commerce will be hosting yet another Spectacular Canada Day Celebration complete with magnificent fireworks display that has proven to be one of the best in Southwestern Ontario. This all day beach event starts at noon and in- cludes live entertainment, sky div- ing, midway rides, a special per- formance for the kids at 7 p.m. of "Mr. Munkin Belly and the Amaz- ing hiff' and of course fireworks at 10 p.m. (over 500 aerial shells.) Join us for the fun on Canada Day. Correction , In our Hensall Fair coverage last week, we didn't mention that Jean- ette Denys of Kippen was first runner up for Ambassador of Hen- sall on Friday night. Congratula- tions to Jeanette and the TA re- grets the omission. "It spells certain things and it's time for a new suggestion," said Verbeek. ARC is also looking to increase community partnerships, including employment opportunties for cli- ents. "There has got to be a way that we can pool our resources," said Verbeek. As an example of com- munity involvement Tom Seips, owner of Seips Valu -Mart in Exet- er, told of the extremely positive experience he has had with Roy Tebow, who is a client with ARC. "It's his night for me to talk about him," said Seips. Seips described the excellent rap- port that Tebow has with the cus- tomers. "Just give a chance to anyone who wants to work," Tebow told the audience. Shirley Perry, a local artist, also presented a cheque for $852.00 to the organization. She collected $10.00 from the sale of each print of her painting of some of the older buildings in Exeter. Diane Peacock, an author, of- fered some entertainment as she demonstrated the power of sto- rytelling. She is the co-author of a collection of stories of how people have dealt with and overcome de- velopmental challenges. The night concluded with music from the Friendship choir, where clients, friends, family and staff all join in happy, uplifting songs to help meet everyone's "spiritual needs". Usborne & Hibbert Mutual Fire insurance Company Exeter, Ontario NOM 181 ,(Established in 1876) Provides Full Insurance Coverage for Farm Properties New Applications are Welcomed DIRECTORS & ADJUSTERS Larry Gardiner, RR2, Stafa 345-2678 Monis u^"^ws, RR2 Si. Pouts 393-6548 Lome Feeney, Mitchell 3484153 Jack Hodgef, RR1, Ktrkton IOC Joe Chante, RR5 Mitchell 1140-9705 Michael O'Shea RR3 Granton 225-2600 AGENTS Wayne Mayer Exeter 235-1915 John Moore, Dublin 345-2512 Joseph tlnlac, Mitchell 348-9012 Head Office, Exeter 235-0350 A refund from surplus wee de- clared for ell polcy holden who qualify, ire on record and In good standing as at Decem- ber 31, 1994. CQIvJJv[UNITY Picnic enjoyed by residents and their special grade five 'Buddies' ZURICH - Many residents, as members of the Blue Water Rest Home attended the 30th Annual • Meeting at the Home on Tuesday evening. A call to order by the Chairman, Fred Harberer; Invoca- tion by Pastor Ross Thompson, St. Peter's Lutheran Church, Zurich; Secretary's Report and Minutes of the June 1994 meeting by Arthur Bennett, Auxiliary Report by Don- na Klopp, President; Administra- tor's report by Josef Risi; Medical director's report by Dr. Charles Wallace; presentation of Directors who were voted in for the 1995-96 term of office. A welcome back to John Becker, Victor Brisson, Claire Deichert, Mozart Gelinas, Fred Haberer, George Haggit, Ian McAllister, Stu- art Steckle and Donna Thiel for an- other term of office. A special welcome to new Direc- J tors Laurence Corriveau, Zurich United Church and Howard Arm- strong, Goshen United Church. After the meeting the resident members enjoyed sandwiches in the dining area with their guests. Tuesday afternoon it was a trip in the country for Esther Makins, Ruby Bell, Rose Broderick, Orville Witmer, Ted Steinbach, Nelson Howe and Clara Hamilton as they ventured off to Hensall, Dublin and Clinton to enjoy the wonders of na- ture. The countryside had been trans- formed into a ribbon of green col- ours as spring had replaced the win- ter scenario. Rev. Gani Lazaro, Zurich United Church conducted Tuesday after- noon Bible Study in the Chapel. On Thursday afternoon Pastor Bob Peebles of Exeter, a retired United Church Minister conducted Thurs- day afternoon Chapel service and Fr. Matthias Wronski, St. Boniface Church, Zurich celebrated Mass. Thursday evening the residents watched "Dennis the Menace" on the big screen under the direction of Angelika Matzger, in the ab- sence of Cathy Shantz who was on vacation. The residents enjoyed a picnic with their Grade 5 Buddies of St. Boniface School, Zurich on Mon- day. The students have been visit- ing with the residents on a monthly basis since September. A thank you to Huron Ridge Acres Inc., Zurich for donating plants to the Home which were giv- en to each Grade 5 Buddy by their Resident Buddy. A thank you was extended to Margaret Suplat their teacher by Jo- sef Risi, Administrator and a plant basket arrangement was given to her for her dedication to the pro- gram the past seven years. Margaret has built a comrade- ship and bond between her young students and the residents over the past few years and set an excellent example on how today's child can show kindness, respect and an ap- preciation for their elders. BWRH and the community wish Margaret the very best for a long and happy retirement. Best wishes to Everett Haist who is visiting South Huron Hos- pital, Exeter and to Muriel Carson who is visiting Alexandria Marine & General Hospital, Goderich. The residents look forward to "Pink Day" June 20, "Gladys and her Merry Makers" on June 21, Big V Manicure on June 23 and the Annual Resident/Family Sum- mer Dinner on June 25. 141 d