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Home My WebLink AboutThe Times Advocate, 2004-11-24, Page 15Wednesday, November 24, 2004 Exeter Times -Advocate 15 Fellowship Singers perform Nov 28 HENSALL — Fun and Fitness Monday morning got the week off to a good start as Queensway Nursing and Retirement Home residents worked body and mind during their 45 -minute session in the sunroom. In the after- noon, the Exeter Bethel Reform women provided assistance and prizes at bingo. Rev. Mary Beth Wilson of Brucefield United Church led worship Tuesday afternoon with Belva Fuss as volunteer pianist. In the evening the Seaforth Harmony Kings presented a wonderful program of barbershop music. Residents appreci- ated the opportunity to visit over refreshments with the group following the program. Euchre enthusiasts played several competitive games Wednesday after- noon. Volunteer Marg Cole presided over this activity ensuring there were enough players. One -to -One programs such as reading, music and visiting took place for several residents unable to attend regular group programs. Thursday morning drew a crowd for Coffee and Current Events as well as for the entertaining horo- scopes. Everyone shares the most interesting head- lines and the section in the weekly papers on bygone years is always a favourite. Women benefit- ted from some pampering in the afternoon with manicures in the sun - room. Baking group met Friday afternoon and tried Doreen Rowcliffes oatmeal cookie recipe from Heavenly Helpings cook- book compiled by Hensall United Church. The cook- ies turned out well and were served at the Friendship Friday pro- gram in the evening. Tom and Rose Merrigan provided the entertain- ment at Friendship Friday in the retirement home lounge. It was their first time at Queensway and residents had many posi- tive comments about the mix of old time and gospel music. Coming events Thurs., Nov. 25 at 6 p.m.: Senior Diners; and 7 p.m. Birthday party with singer/pianist Lorne McKenzie. Sun., Nov. 28 at 2 p.m.: Gail Mason and the Fellowship Singers. Fri., Dec. 3 at 7 p.m.: Friendship Friday with Andy and friends. Tues., Dec. 7 at 7p.m.: Gospel singers. Thurs., Dec. 9 at 6 p.m.: Senior Diners. ABCA watersheds still dry but improving AUSABLE BAYFIELD — Precipitation amounts for the month of October were about 75 to 80 per cent of normal amounts over the Ausable River and Parkhill Creek Watersheds. The Bayfield River watershed received above normal amounts for the month. However, looking at the three month totals from August to October, precipitation amounts are still only 50 to 75 per cent of what is normally expected. During October, stream - flows were only 10 to 20 per cent of the normal flows for the month. With cooler temperatures and some precipitation in the early part of November, streamflows improved significantly although they still remain below normal monthly values. The Bayfield River water- shed has shown the greatest improvement while the Ausable River and Parkhill Creek water- sheds still only have flows of about 40 per cent of normal. Based on these indica- tors, the Ausable Bayfield Water Response Team (WRT) have agreed by teleconference that all of the Ausable Bayfield Watersheds should remain under a Level 1 Low Water Advisory con- dition for at least another month. WRT members want to be sure everyone is aware of the existing low water conditions and does their part in looking for ways to voluntarily reduce water consump- tion by 10 per cent. Ausable Bayfield Conservation Authority staff will continue to mon- itor rainfall and stream - flow data and keep the public and municipalities informed of any changes in watershed conditions. Should above normal pre- cipitation occur during the rest of November and early December, all Low Water Advisory condi- Suspended driver caught speeding BLUEWATER — n Nov. 20 at 30 p.m. an officer using radar on Airport Road in Bluewater caught a northbound motorist travelling at more than 140 lmn/h in a 80 -km/h zone. The officer stopped the beige 2001 Pontiac Sunfire and approached the driver who said he had been suspended for the last seven years. Further checking found the plates on the vehicle belonged on another. A 24 -year-old male from Middlesex has been charged with driving while suspended, speeding and using plates not authorized for the vehicle. He will attend court in Goderich Jan. 20. The investigation into the vehicle and the plates continues. Generator stolen from snowmobile shack BLUEWATER — On Nov. 18 at 2:45 p.m. OPP were contacted about a theft at a snowmobile shack on Smirnoff Line in Bluewater. Police say the theft occurred sometime between Nov. 5 and Nov. 13 when someone entered the shack and stole a red 1000 -watt generator valued at $400. Tracks indi- cate the person arrived at the shack on an ATV, loaded the generator onto the machine and drove away. If you can help solve this crime call the OPP or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477(TIPS). tions may be able to be removed before winter. "Hopefully the recent improvement in water- shed conditions contin- ues," said WRT chairper- son Bill Dowson. "It would be good to start 2005 with normal flows and groundwater condi- tions." For further information on what you can do to help reduce water use, contact the ABCA at 235-2610 for a fact sheet with water conservation tips or visit www.mnr.gov.on.ca/mnr/ water/p 774.html; www.ene.gov.on.ca/cons/3 7 8 0- e. p d f; www.ene.gov.on.ca/cons/3 781-e.pdf or www.gov.on.ca/omafra. 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