The Times Advocate, 2004-04-21, Page 1010
Exeter Times–Advocate
Wednesday, April 21, 2004
Rasenberg family donation gives big boost to conservation event
By Jim Beckett
TIMES -ADVOCATE STAFF
EXETER — Jamie Rasenberg loved the
outdoors, especially the Morrison Dam
area.
This feeling was expressed by his
father John Rasenberg Thursday night
as the Rasenberg family made the
largest donation to date in support of
local conservation.
A cheque for $40,000 was presented to
the Exeter Lions Club and the Ausable
Bayfield Conservation Foundation on
behalf of the Rasenberg family and the
James Rasenberg Sports Trust Fund at
the 15th annual conservation dinner
held at the South Huron Rec Centre.
The donation, in memory of Jamie
Rasenberg, was a welcome shot in the
arm for the fundraising campaign and
will be earmarked for the bridge span-
ning the half way point on the
MacNaughton Morrison section of the
South Huron Trail. It was a definite
highlight to an already successful night
of conservation boosting.
Lions Club committee member George
Godbolt said the bridge will be known as
the "Stirling Bridge" at the request of
the family.
The 15th consecutive sell-out for the
annual conservation dinner is an indica-
tion of the support for the Ausable
Bayfield Conservation Foundation and
the Exeter Lions Club. Prior to
Thursday's event over $400,000 has
been raised.
Adding over $35,000 raised at the din-
ner and the surprise $40,000 Rasenberg
contribution shows why the large
MacNaughton Morrison Trail project
has been a continuing success.
In her welcoming remarks chairperson
Teresa Ondrejicka encouraged people to
put on their running shoes and see the
result of their generous donations.
The annual fundraiser relies on wide-
spread community support from artists,
sponsors and other contributors com-
bined with competitive auction bidding,
raffle tickets, donated prizes and hun-
dreds of hours of organizing from volun-
teers.
This year's feature artist was
Elisabeth Tonner-Keats who lives
beside the Lucan Conservation Area.
Her painting was an original water-
colour called "Radiant Beginning".
Among other local artists were: Tim
Clark, Fred Negrijn, Gerald and
Matthew Johns, Rae Ann Ladouceur,
Randy Jones and Mervin Johnson.
Master of Ceremonies was CFPL per-
sonality Kate Young. Auctioneers Bob
Heywood, Kevin McArter, Hugh Filson
and Norm Whiting used their skills to
make sure as much money as possible
went for each item auctioned.
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Filson. Lions Club members Bob Gehan and Rob Reid assisted by giving the audi-
ence a closeup view of the auction items. (photo/Jim Beckett)
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The Rasenberg family displays a large cheque in every sense of the word, capping a successful 15th annual Conservation Dinner. Presenting the cheque are Scott, Steve,
John and SueAnn Rasenberg.Ashley Rasenberg could not attend because of university exams. (photo/submitted)
Spring conference
Mon. Apr. 26 at
Festival Inn
Submitted by June Hodgson
EXETER - The South Huron Hospital Auxiliary
meeting was held April 13. Vice-president Pat
Down welcomed 25 members and guests.
Maureen Cole, clinical site leader, reported on
hospital happenings. Several new pieces of equip-
ment have been purchased.
Open house at the new medical clinic will be
held on May 16, 2-4 p.m. All are invited to come
along with their families. Some auxiliary mem-
bers will be helping. Dr. Helen Frye and Dr. Eric
Wong have joined the staff and will be working in
the clinic and doing some emergency work. Cole
explained the lab work in the hospital and the
clinic.
Year-end reports were given.
Spring conference will be Mon., April 26 at
the Festival Inn in Stratford. Registration at 8:30
a.m., $20 per delegate.
The spring rummage sale is at the arena April
21-22. All are reminded to come and help if pos-
sible.
The next meeting will be May 11 with Betsy
Rowcliffe as the guest speaker. Plan to attend this
interesting meeting.
Nancy Corrigan of Exeter United Church was
the guest speaker for April's meeting. Corrigan's
topic was `Elder Abuse' which is defined as mis-
treatment by someone who an elder should be
able to rely on. Members were informed of the
different ways elders are abused physically and
mentally. A lively question and answer period fol-
lowed. The meeting closed with the Auxiliary
Prayer.
4-H Beef Club is back
Submitted by Christine O'Reilly
EXETER - The 4-H Beef -A -Rama Club is back and
ready for a new year. On April 13, leaders Sarah
Taylor and Andrea Hern welcomed everyone to the
meeting and helped members get started. The club
has grown since last year and a few junior members,
who are not yet of 4-H age, came out to participate in
some activities.
One important task was electing executive mem-
bers. Robin McKnight is the club's president. Jessica
Brock is acting as vice-president. Rich Hern will be
the club secretary. The treasurer is Carrie Powe, and
Christine O'Reilly will be the club's press reporter.
All hope to have a lot of fun in the coming year.
Everyone will "learn to do by doing" as
members train and show calves and
make new friends.
The next meeting will be May 10,
2004. Anyone who wishes to join
please call 229-6863 before May 10.