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HomeMy WebLinkAboutTimes Advocate, 1994-10-12, Page 9r COMM1J!VITY Times -Advocate, October 12„1994 Page 9 Could Grand Bend become Ontario's Bridge capital? One expert says Oakwood is perfect for card -playing tournaments GRAND BEND - Could Grand Bend become a mec- ca for card players in Southwestern Ontario. One Con- tract Bridge expert thinks so. Audrey Grant, who taught a three-day seminar in ad- vanced Bridge playing at Oakwood Inn last week thinks the resort has much to offer for an annual Fall Bridge Festival. Grant, a Toronto-based author of 17 books on the game, taught a small group of 12 people at Oakwood for her third seminar at the Inn. She has brought her advice on the finer points of the game to groups as large as 300 or 400 avid players at seminars all over North America and in other countries. Bridge festivals are no small matter, she said, point- ing out that one Toronto event used several hotels to play 23,000 tables of Bridge. "It's a lot bigger than people would expect," said Grant, who hopes that the game can shed its image as being something grandparents play and capture a younger generation. Caven PCW meet for Thankoffering EXETER - Caven P.C.W. held their Fall Thankoffering meeting at the church on Octo- ber 3. President Donna Webster chaired the meeting. The devotional by Margaret Strang and June Hilien opened with "My God I Thank Thee". Scripture Psalm 67 was read. Rev. Henderson led in prayer. Thankoffering and prayer by Donna Webster followed. Rev. Mark Gaskin spoke about 'assets and abilities'. He stressed we can't believe in God and complain constantly. During business, members were reminded they are respon- sible for lunch after the Anni- versary Service on October 23. Fall conference is at Listowel on October 19 at 6:30. Glad Tid- ings subscriptions are now due. A lunch was served by Hazel Pryde and Floy Foreman. Do you know a Junior Citizen? OAKVILLE - As Ontario's am- bassadors of good news, the com- munity newspaper industry seeks to acknowledge and encourage youth by bringing to light the many positive contributions which young people make to their com- munities. Every week, the pages of this community newspaper and hun- dreds Tike it throughout Ontario contain articles about people who are the heartbeat of their communi- ties. Especially uplifting are those stories which recognize the brav- ery, acts of kindness and compas- sion or determination of the young people who set an example of ser- vice and leadership for the entire community. Since 1981, the Ontario Junior Citizen of the Year Awards pro- gram has recognized the achieve- ments of these outstanding young people. Once again, this newspaper (and all other community papers across Ontario) are looking for nomina- tions of individuals who might de- serve this award. Exactly who qualifies for such an honour? Well, the possibilities are endless. Past recipients have included young people who con- tributed to community life while coping with a physical or psycho- logical limitation. Other recipients have volunteered their time and energy in community service work, or have responded unselfish- ly in a moment of crisis or emer- gency. Others might combine many of these Characteristics and arc honoured because they truly exemplify the characteristics of a "good kid." They arc thc helpful and courteous kind of young peo- ple you will find in each communi- ty within Ontario. But the search for Junior Citi- zens begins with you. The Junior Citizens program de- pends upon members of the com- munity to nominate deserving can- didates for such an award. You are invited to contact -this newspaper for a nomination form if you or your organization has a nominee in mind. Information and nomination forms are also availa- ble from the Ontario Community Newspapers Association at 905- 844-0184. Today's Junior Citizen is tomor- row's community leader. Do you know one? "1t doesn't have to be deadly serious," said said, and added that one of her favourite sayings is "Bridge isn't a standardized test to judge the intelligence of your partner. It's a game." Grant says the game of Bridge is being brought into schools as a form of education and fun. "It should definitely be a game played with good spirit and lots of fun," she said. At her Oakwood seminar, Grant said she emphasized 1 the fun aspects of the game, as well as teaching sound strategies for understanding it and doing well. The stu- 1 dents finished up the three-day event by playing games with hands identical to those dealt in top tournaments. How they played those cards enabled them to compare their scores and skills with each other and top players. Grant called the Oakwood Inn setting ideal tor Bridge playing seminars and tournaments. "This Oakwood Inn could be and should be the Bridge centre for this part of the world," she said. Quilting a part of Staffa WI meeting The group met on Oc- tober 3. By Roberta Templeman STAFFA - The postponed Sep- tember meeting of the Staffa Wom- en's Institute was held at the home of Esther Smale on Monday, Octo- ber 3 at 1 p.m. A quilt was in the frames and several members quilted during the meeting. President Joyce Miller presided, opening with the Institute Ode and Mary Stewart Collect, ac- companied by Verle Mahon on the piano. Eleven members answered the roll call with a resolution. Minutes were read and approved and business dealt with. Members are to meet at the hall on October 18 at 9:30 for their car tour to Spin - rite in Listowel. Anyone needing a ride to Atwood on October 20, to the Perth County Rally, is to call the Secretary or President. An invitation was received from Avonton Women's Institute, to at- tend their 70th anniversary Octo- ber12. Joyce Miller was appointed delegate to the London Area Con- vention on October 27. A letter was read from Tourism, Stratford. Marjorie Drake and Freda Ker- slake were thanked for setting up and dismantling the Institute dis- play at the fair. The Women's In- stitute Educational Workshops were discussed, and it wad.. left for each member to call Mona Alder - dice, if interested. Members decided to entertain Seaforth and Kippen Institute members at the November meeting. They are also planning a grocery draw and a demonstration for this meeting. Miller closed the meeting, and everyone enjoyed lunch served by Smale. Personal Paul. Van Bakel has purchased the home of Reg and Leona Elliott in Staffa and moved in the end of September. Rally held for Over 90 members in attendance ZURICH - The 43rd Rally of the Huron County Women's Institute was held on October 3 at the Hay Township Hall in Zurich with over 90 mem- bers from three districts in attendance. Chairperson June Stewart opened the meeting with the Institute Ode. Greetings were received from Provincial Board Directors of the London and Guelph areas, Huron East and Huron West Districts and Margaret Dale, President of the London Area Women's Institute. Sheila McCaffery of thc Children's Aid Society was the guest speaker. She gave an updbte on the Children's Aid Bursary and spoke of the need for more government assistance toward child protection from abuse. She spoke also of the family services and consultation with parents having problems in raising children. In closing, she thanked the branches for their generous contributions. Jane Muegge, Rural Community Advisor, spoke briefly on the activities of the 4-H Clubs and the upcoming Creative Fundraising Workshop. Margaret McInroy, Education Advisory Committee displayed items which will be made at Educational Workshops. In the absence of Sharon Kelly, winner of the Huron County Scholar- ship, Jean Wilson, Huron East president, made the presentation to Shar- on's mother. Betty Archambault, Huron West president, presented six students with 24, 4-H Project Awards. Activities and entertainment consisted of line dancing led by June Hod- son, a humorous skit by Kippen East Branch and numerous intellectual contests by Crediton, Hurondale Branches. A craft table offered many good items of art and produce. 0 NOTICE to RESIDENTS OF LAMBTON COUNTY Commencing November 1, 1994, the Lambton Health Unit will implement Ontario Regulation 567 (Rabies - Immunization) of the Health Protection and Promotion Act of Ontario. As of November 1, 1994, "Every owner or person having the care and custody of a cat or dog three months of age or over shall ansure that the cat or dog Is Immunized or relmmunlzed against rabies." Owners are subject to a fine of $90.00 for failure to comply with this regulation. For further information, please contact Environmental Health Services, Lambton Health Unit at (519) 3838331. Audrey Grant (standing) teaches a class of avid card players, some of the tract Bridge. Although speaking in a language of "trumps ", "dummies", says she always makes sure her students play for the fun of the game. Baiting program to contrsol rabies CLINTON - The Ministry of Nat- ural Resources is conducting an aerial baiting program to immunize foxes and raccoons in the wild against rabies in Huron County. The rabies vaccine was dropped from the air in wooded areas in the hope foxes will eat the bait and be- come immunized when the bait is eaten. It is also hoped the baiting will be found effective in vaccinat- ing raccoons as well. It is a public health concern that raccoon rabies will eventually come to Canada from infected animals in the U.S.A. therefore it is of great interest to determine if the bait is accepted by e raccoon population. After the baits have been distrib- uted, Rabies Unit Field Teams will lollect fox, raccoon and skunk specimens from prearranged, coop- erating trappers and hunters of the baited areas to study the effective- ness of the project. Children should not play or eat the bait. Baits are identified by a la- bel which indicates that it is Minis- try of Natural Resources Rabies Vaccine. If you haveny questions about this baiting p gram, contact your Public Health Inspection Depart- ment at the Huron County Health Unit 482-3416 or long distance at 1-800-265-5184. finer points �f Con - and "voids", Grant iFernme HOME PRODUCTS EXETER • 12 element stainless steel cookware • S.S. automatic water distillers (purifiers) • Fine china • Crystal • Flatware 213 Carling St. 235-0699 Mark E. Heimrich/Mia Liefso - Authorized dealers APPLES • APPLE CIDER • APPLE BUTTER • READY PICK • • U PICK Open Daily 9.5 Cups of bot & cold cider available on weekends Apple -Dale Orchard RR 1, Luccat, Ontano (519) 227-0097 4) q. LUCAN Do you know a young person, aged 6 to 18 years, who is involved in worthwhile community service or a special person who is contributing, while living with a physical or psychological limitation? Do you know a youth who has performed an act of heroism? The Ontario Community Newspapers Association, with Bell Canada as the patron, is looking to recognize these "good kids"; the young people of our province who show a commitment to making life better or others. ONTARIO JUNIOR CITIZENS Do you know one? To nominate an individual or a group of young people for the Ontario Junior Citizen of the Year Award, please contact this newspaper or the OCNA at 905-844- 0184. Nominations for this year's awards will be accepted until October 31, 1994. Every nominee will receive a certificate and up to 12 individuals and one group will be the recipients of a plaque presented by the Lieutenant Governor of Ontario, an Ontario Junior Citizen of the Ypar lapel pin, $200 and a family portrait with the Lieutenant Govemor. NOMINATION FORMS - are available by contacting this community newspaper or OCNA at 905-844-0184 - ONTARIO JUNIOR CITIZEN OF THE YEAR AWARDS ontarlo comsmpuunpt� amoctation Bell