The Times Advocate, 2006-08-09, Page 88
Exeter Times–Advocate
Wednesday, August 9, 2006
Community Living receives $13,000
Community Living South Huron received a $13,000 cheque Aug. 2.The proceeds of the annual Bob Williams
Golf Classic held at Oakwood will be be used to benefit Community Living clients. From left are Vera
Morrison, golf committee chairman Roger Wallis, Community Living board of directors president Rick Hundey
and golf committee member Bill Haskett. (photo/Jim Beckett)
Coffee Break hosts needed
HURON — Plans are once again brewing at the
Alzheimer Society of Huron County as they pre-
pare for their 11th annual Coffee Break fundrais-
er.
The official date is Sept. 21, but any day in
September is fine to host a Coffee Break event.
The Alzheimer Society is beginning its quest for
enthusiastic and creative people to
host Coffee Breaks throughout Al 4
Huron County. Invite your friends, ' 1
Last year 98 Coffee Breaks were held in the
county; hosts welcomed friends and colleagues
and raised more than $13,000.
Every new event means new people are being
reached with the `Alzheimer Message.'
Ninety per cent of the money raised during
Coffee Break stays in Huron County to help the
Alzheimer Society provide
education and support for
persons with Alzheimer's dis-
ease, their families and care
givers. The remaining 10 per
cent raised is designated for research.
For more information on hosting a Coffee Break,
contact Theresa Wilson at the Alzheimer Society
Of Huron County at 519-482-1482 or 1-800-561-
5012.
z eimerSociety
neighbours, colleagues and clients
HURON
to "take a break" and make a donation to the
Alzheimer Society of Huron County.
If you were a home host last year, or held a
break at your place of employment, the
Alzheimer Society hopes for your support again
this year.
COUNTY
LowWaterAdvisory issed for watershed
AUSABLE BAYFIELD — A Low Water Advisory
has been issued for the Upper Ausable River
Subwatershed based on monthly stream flows that
are below 70 per cent of the lowest average sum-
mer monthly flow.
Monthly water levels in Upper Ausable low from
below -normal rainfall amounts in the last three
months.
No advisories are in effect for the Bayfield River
Watershed and Lower Ausable River
Subwatershed (including Parkhill Creek), accord-
ing to the Water Response Team (WRT), but if July
precipitation falls below normal, other subwater-
sheds could move into a Level 1 Low Water
Advisory next month.
As of the end of June, monthly water levels were
low in the northeastern regions of the Ausable
Bayfield Conservation Authority (ABCA) watershed
due to the lack of precipitation during the previous
three months.
While stream flows in the other watersheds are
down compared to their monthly average, it is only
the Upper Ausable River subwatershed that has
fallen into a Level 1 Condition for both streamflow
and precipitation. Normal three-month precipita-
tion (ending in June) for the Upper Ausable is
228.5mm, yet only 154.2mm was experienced over
the same period, or roughly 67 per cent of normal.
The WRT recommends that the Upper Ausable
Subwatershed move into a Level 1 Low Water
Advisory based on a mix of low streamflows and
below- normal precipitation amounts.
While precipitation amounts for the first two
weeks of July have been in the range of 30 mm to
70 mm, the lowest of these values were experi-
enced in the Upper Ausable watershed.
While this precipitation will improve conditions,
the WRT will be waiting until the end of the month
before reviewing the watershed status.
The chairperson of the Water Response Team
Bill Dowson says, "We continue to encourage a
voluntary reduction in water use by everyone
based on the current conditions."
"Everyone has an important part to play in pre-
serving our water supply, Dowson adds."
The ABCA staff will continue to monitor rainfall
and streamflow data and keep the public informed
of any changes in watershed conditions.
Your First Step
to Employment
Attend a FREE Workshop to
Learn about your Options
Call your local HERC office
519-357-4995
Off to the races
onAug. 13
HENSALL — Monday
morning exercise group
got people off to a good
start with range of motion
exercises followed by sev-
eral games & singing.
Kippen United Church
Women provided assis-
tance and prizes for the
last bingo in July. Monday
afternoons in August ice-
cream parlours are sched-
uled and then bingo will
be back in September
with the Hensall
Presbyterian women.
Volunteer Auxiliary
members met Tuesday
morning to preview the
August Calendar. We are
very thankful for these
wonderful women who
not only assist program
staff at events but also
facilitate some programs
independently. In the
afternoon the Rev. Mona
Goulette of Bayfield
Anglican Church led wor-
ship with Belva Fuss as
volunteer organist.
Donna Smale was in to
organize the euchre
games Wednesday after-
noon. Two tables of com-
petitors spent the after-
noon playing their favorite
game. Several ladies met
in the sunroom to benefit
from handsoaks, mani-
cures and fresh polish.
Lisa Stewart, R.M.T.
worked with residents
individually throughout
the morning Thursday
and also with her group.
Lisa brings many different
instruments to share with
residents, so they can
make music with her.
In the afternoon several
residents gathered to do
some corn husking, help-
ing to prepare the corn for
the supper meal. The sea-
sonal vegetable is a spe-
cial treat picked fresh in
the morning, husked and
enjoyed the same day.
Staff member Gail
Parsons brought in some
special visitors for resi-
dents Friday morning.
Two of her newly hatched
pheasants in their glass
aquarium with a mesh
roof made an appearance
at the Fun & Fitness
group. Memories of rais-
ing and butchering fowl
for delicious Sunday din-
ners were soon shared as
well as the taste of roasted
pheasant.
Coming events
Sun., Aug. 13 noon trip
to Clinton Horse Races
5 p.m. Several residents
attend the Hensall
Community Fish Fry.
Thurs., Aug. 17 5 p.m.
Nursing Home Family
Barbecue call Julie ext.
223.
Thurs., Aug. 24 5:30
p.m. Retirement Home
Family Barbecue call
Julie ext 223.
Police seek witness in
driving complaint
EXETER — On July 29 Huron OPP were patrolling
Thames Road, west in Exeter. An officer observed a 2001
Corolla travelling east at 133 k/m in a posted 70 km/h
zone. Police stopped the vehicle and were advised by
other passing motorists that the same vehicle was racing
with three other vehicles. An 18 -year-old male of
Kitchener will attend Goderich Provincial Court, facing
one count of racing a motor vehicle under the Highway
Traffic Act. Police are seeking the assistance of the pub-
lic. If you were a witness to this incident or if you have
any information that can assist Police with this investiga-
tion call the OPP or CRIME STOPPERS at 1-800-222-8477
(1 -800 -222 -TIPS).
Capsule Comments
by Ernie Miatello
Some juice manufacturers are adding vitamin D
to their juice. A cup of this fortified juice contains
about 100 units per cupful. If you are over 50, you
need at least 400 units per day. Those over 70
need 600 units. Milk is also a good source of
vitamin D as well as protein, calcium and vitamin A
Two of the top seeds and nuts that can be good for your heart are
sunflower and sesame seeds and pistachio nuts. They all contain a
healthy amount of phytosterols, which appear to lower cholesterol
naturally. They do contain around 200 calories per ounce so don't
overdose.
There are two types of sun's rays that damage the skin. UVB rays,
which have a shorter wavelength, don't penetrate the skin deeply
but can cause significant damage to the DNA, which can lead to
skin cancer. The other type of ray is UVA, which penetrate more
deeply into the skin and is one of the causes of premature aging of
the skin (that weathered, leather look)
Your doctor and pharmacist should always be part of your
healthcare team. Discuss your medications with them often. Don't
stop medications without informing your doctor. Some drugs (like
anti -seizure and antidepressant drugs) need to be slowly reduced.
Before you change anything, talk about it first.
Huron Apothecary Ltd.
Phone 235-1982,
440 Main St. Exeter
"YOUR HEALTH CARE PHARMACY"
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