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HomeMy WebLinkAboutTimes Advocate, 1995-12-13, Page 14Page 14 Times -Advocate, December 13, 1995 C 0 A1 f TTTY Tree lighting Singers from the Junior and Senior Choir of the Hensall United Church and Reeve Cecil Pepper look up as the 10th Annual Tree -Lighting Festivities begin. The event held last Sunday night included carols, refreshments, a pioneer Christmas display and a visit from the jolly old eft himself. Emergency fee meets needs TORONTO - As part of Premier Mike Harris's commitments to meeting the emergency medical needs of northern and rural com- munities, Health Minister Jim Wil- son announced that physicians in these communities will receive $70 an hour for working nights, weekends and holidays in hospital emergency departments. "As promised, our government is committed to all communities having access to the medical care they need," said Helen Johns, MPP for Huron. "We've been listening to the Ontario Hospital Associa- tion, the Ontario Medical Associa- tion and the association represent- ing interns and residents on how hest to do that." "The dollars we have reinvested today will help ensure the 67 Onta- rio communities have adequate ac- cess to emergency physician ser- vices." Communities can expect the pro- gram to begin by the middle of January. Details of further incentives to attract physicians to small and ru- ral communities will be announced in the near future. The government is also looking to further decentralize medical ed- ucation programs and increase supports to rural practice, such as locums and continuing medical ed- ucation. "What will evolve will be one of the most generous packages of fi- nancial incentives and training ini- tiatives in the provinces's history," Johns said. Christmas lights to. be focus of bus tour Carmel Sweeney ZURICH - Anyone interested in taking a tour of the village and Hay Township to see the lights and Christmas decorations on Decem- ber 20 is to phone Fred Haberer at 236-4996 or Glen Thiel, 236-4060 as soon as possible. Cost of the bus tour will he $2.00 per person. The bus leaves the arena at 6:30 p.m. This event is being planned by tl.e Hay Days -Committee to raise rnoney for their upcoming 150th" anniversary in 1996. If additional tours are needed, the second night will he on December 21 at 6:30 p.tn. CWL St. Boniface C.W.L. are planning' the birthday party for the residents of the Blue Water Rest Home who are celebrating December birth- days. It will be held December 18 at 7:00 p.m. Entertainment will be provided by the Parish Choir sing- ing Christmas carols. Everyone is welcome to come. The C.W.L. women held their monthly meeting on Tuesday in the Parish Hall with the grade seven students putting on a skit. Santa Claus Day The Lions Club are having their annual Santa Claus Day at the are- na for children on December 23, beginning at 2 p.m. with movies. The children will enjoy chocolate milk and a hag of candy from Santa Claus. Concerts The St. Boniface School is hav- ing a Christmas concert December 14 at 7:30 p.m. Drees rehearsal is scheduled for December 13 at 1:15 p m. Zurich Public School children will be presenting their Chrisunas concert on December 19 at I:I5 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. Admission is a canned good item. Girl's Club The Girl's Club will be having their Christmas party and gift ex- change for their Secret Pals on De- cember 14 at the Mennonite Church at 7:10 p.m. Garbage pickup Please note the holiday garbage pickup schedule: No pickup on Christmas Day or Boxing Day. Garbage will be picked up on De- cember 27, along Hwy. #21 in the morning and in Zurich and Dash- wood on the same day in the after- noon. For New Years, it will be collected on January 2. Auxiliary The Ladies Auxiliary held their Christmas meeting at the Rest Home on Decetnber 5. A musical program was enjoyed by both the residents and members. President Donna Klopp presented Joe and Martha Risi with a gift certificate for dinner at Hessenland on behalf of the Auxiliary in recognition of their recent marriage. In return, Joe Risi thanked the women for their assistance at the Home during the past year. Mr. and Mrs. Santa Claus were on hand to wish everyone a Merry Christmas, and to hand out gifts to the residents on behalf of the Aux- iliary. Secretary Marlene Gingerich read the minutes of the last meeting and gave the roll call. Treasurer Mary Ducharme re- ported that the profit from the re- cent bazaar was $569.00. Eleven birthday cards and three sympathy cards were sent to resi- dents during the month of Novem- ber. Membership convener Helen Ot- tencein reported there arc 42 paid members to date, and 10 honorary members The birthday party will be held December 18 hosted by St. Boni- face C.W.L. at 7 p.m. Martha Risi displayed a quilt top that she will set up in her house af- ter the holidays, and invites the women to come and quilt and raise money for the new van through the sale of tickets. Women's institute Women's Institute members and their five guests enjoyed a turkey dinner at the Dominion Hotel. Phyllis Deichert entertained with piano solos. Bridget Groot read a poem "What is Life?" Readings were given and contests conducted. San- ta and Mrs. Claus were there and presented each nietnher with with a gift. During the business Bridget Groot thanked everyone who sold crib quilt tickets. Bill Smith was the lucky winner of the quilt. Gifts were brought for the Huron County Christmas Bureau. The meeting ended with the Lord's Prayer. Senior Diners A chicken dinner was served to 40 Senior Diners December 6 at the community Centre. Marilee Ayotte was the 50/50 winner. Stu- dents from St. Boniface School, Lisa Masse, Lindsay Regier and Katherine Miller sang beautiful Christmas carols, accompanied on the guitar by their Grade eight teacher Christopher Reilly. Their singing was appreciated by the din- ers. A reading "Carols and Chaos" was given by Phyllis' Deichert. Pro- gressive euchre followed. Winners were: High, Gertie Fleischauer: Low, Leila Becker; Lone hands, Elizabeth Granger. Personals Several families in the area have begun to hold their Christmas din- ners and get-togethers for the holi- day season. George and Mary Haggitt and their children. along with his moth- er and relatives held their Christ- mas dinner at the Dominion Tavern on December 3. The family of Ray and Janice Hartman held their family get- together on December 10. The family of Percy and Marie Bedard Sr. got together at the Zu- rich Arena on Sunday for their Christmas celebration. which in- cluded their children and spouses, grand- and great-grandchildren. Clarence and Beattie Geoffrey held their family Christmas dinner on Sunday at the Dominion Tavern HANDLiNG THE HOLIDAYS #4 (from A Not So Jolty Christmag by Or. 6111 Webster) Especially when a spouse has died we can feel Lonely and isolated. We may long for some of our friends or family to come and rescue us, but we may be disappointed. And what of the parties and social functions of the season? Accept invitations according to your desire and your energy. You may however, be tempted to shut yourself away and spend Christmas alone. Resist the temptations. Sometimes we avoid social gatherings because we are afraid we will cry and be emotional, and have people thinking we are weak, or not coping, or we fear "spoiling it" for others. Sometimes we feel a sense of guilt • here we are experiencing Christmas, and life itself, while our loved one is dead. It is difficult to work through these emotions, and the presence of friends, family, or the support of a minister or a counsellor, can help us get a perspective on things. Do something • anything. Feel free to do what is right for you. Remember there Is only one thing that is an absolute MUST over this season and that Is to KEEP BREATHING. Everything else you can Negotiate. Watch this series of the WOW hints Bill Haskett Dan Houle • t 1 tI N 1 R .\ i 11 O \t 1 370 William Street, Exeter, Ontario (519) 235-1220 Off Street l'irrkirzg with all their children and spouses attending. Congratulations to Karen and Dan Masse on the arrival of their baby Kaitlyn Danielle Lisa, born December 2 weighing 9 Ib. 1 oz. Welcome to town Karmen and Lisa Bedard and son, who have re- cently moved into the former home of Marie Gingerich. Sincere sympathy goes to the family of ;the' late Verlyn Fisher who passed away last week; and to the family of Myraline Desjardine of Exeter, who passed away on Fri- day. Happy anniversary wishes go out to Jim and Laura Simpson on De- cember. Happy birthday wishes to Martin Gclinas on December 13 and Mary -Faye Rcgier on December 8. Lee and Rose Regier returned home recently from a two week va- cation in Calgary, where they visit- ed with their son Richard and Janet Regier and their two children. Bernadette Dcnommc recently returned home to her apartment af- ter visiting with family members in Windsor. 1 Seniors enjoy dinner LUCAN - The Sunshine Club of the Lucan Seniors met on Thursday noon, at the Legion for their christmas dinner and entertainment. President Gordon Club!) wel- comed the 34 members and eight visitors. Harry Noels gave the bless- ings. The Legion Ladies Auxil- iary catered a turkey dinner with all the trimmings. Ross McFalls and his Old Time Band played toe -tapping music before and after the meal. The rest of the afternoon was spent playing cards. The winners were: high score, Florence Hodgins and Evan Ib- hitson; low scores, Alice Hodg- son and Olive Simpson; lone hands, Christy McLeod and Mur- ray Carter; hidden scores, Katie Sentjens and Jim Davis. The next meeting will he held January 4 at I :30 p.m. at the Le- gion Hall. Capsule Comments with Ernie Miatello One of the most common causes of aging is not feeling needed. Pets we one of the best anti -aging tools. More and more elderly are adopting this method of staying young. Give it a try! A recent survey showed that only 18% of Canadians are aware that high blood pressure is a risk factor for heart disease. Many people don't even know they have high blood pressure. Get yours checked today. Iodine is an important mineral for the healthy functioning of the thyroid gland. 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