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The Times Advocate, 2006-09-27, Page 31Wednesday, September 27, 2006 TIMES -ADVOCATE 31 United Way kickoff— Exeter's banks have come together to help kick off the fundraising campaign for the UnitedWay of Huron County. A poor boy luncheon will be held atTrivitt Memorial Church Friday from noon until 2 p.m. Lunch will cost $5 and includes hotdogs, beans and soup. Huron United Way executive director Kim Payne will also be on hand to speak about the UnitedWay. Pictured in front from left are Darlene Lightfoot (Bank of Montreal), Jean Jacobe (Scotiabank) and Kim Love (Bank of Montreal); in back from left are John Hayhow (Scotiabank), Debbie Riddell (CIBC) and Rick Atherton (Royal Bank). Contact your local bank for tickets. (photo/Scott Nixon) Dinneys doctor's lounge unveiled Doctor's lounge unveiled — An open house Sept. 19 unveiled the newly designed doctor's lounge at South Huron Hospital (SHH) in Exeter.The room created by Rae Ann Ladouceur of "Rae Ann's Rooms" and Dinneys is in memory of the late Robert C. Dinney, who was the SHH board chairman from 1980-1984 and always took an interest in both the hospital and the community. Front from left are Dinneys staff member Jacqui Slade, Dr. Jaime Pereira, SHH CEO Deb Hunt, wife of Robert,Ada Dinney, Dr. Ming Lam and daughter of Robert Dinney Susan Borrowman; middle from left are Dinneys staff member Jean Martin and designer Rae Ann Ladouceur; back from left are Dinneys staff members Jim Carson, Barry Williams, Leonard Martin and son of Robert and owner of Dinneys, Jon Dinney. (photo/Nina Van Lieshout) By Nina Van Lieshout TIMES -ADVOCATE STAFF EXETER — The newly designed doctor's lounge at South IIuron Hospital (SHH) in Exeter was unveiled Sept. 19. The lounge, in memory of the late Robert C. Dinney who was the hospi- tal boards chairman from 1980- 1984 was shown at an open house attended by many Dinney fine furni- ture staff, hospital staff members and people from the Exeter and area community. Ada Dinney, wife of Robert was also in attendance with her son Jon, owner of Exeter's Dinneys, and daughter Susan Borrowman of British Columbia Ada, who cut the ribbon to the new room said, "My husband would have been proud. "He was the chair for four years and always took an interest in the hospital and in the community," she added. The room was designed by Rae Ann Ladouceur as part of a show titled "Rae Ann's Rooms" and has been planned for a couple of years. Jon Dinney credited the annual SHH golf tournament and the com- munity for supporting the room. He also credited his staff for help- ing to create the lounge. "A couple of years have gone into this room. They do work hard," Jon said. Doctor and chief of the emergency department Jaime Pereira and doc- tor and chief of staff Ming Lam were pleased with the changes made. Pereira said he felt the community really cared about its doctors and medical care. He also explained how the hospital is a home away from home. "The hospital is not just walls," said Pereira. "We really appreciate this and this will keep the hospital going and the doctors happy." Rare mussels found inAusable River By Nina Van Lieshout TIMES -ADVOCATE STAFF EXETER — Representatives from the Ausable Bayfield Conservation Authority are pleased with new findings in the Ausable River. Biologists Mari Veliz, Cari Killins and Angela Baitz, along with Fisheries and Oceans Canada biologist Shawn Staton found 26 different types of fresh water mussels in the river, an unusually high number since there are only 40 different types in Ontario. Veliz says they are "really excited about a really quanatitative survey." Some of the aquatic species discovered are seldomley found in Canada. Some of the rarer and endangered mus- sels were Kidneyshells, Northern Riffleshells, Snuffbox and Wavy -ray lamp - mussels. "We were surprised to find quite a few," says Veliz. The ABCA is focusing on keeping these spieces in the river through the Ausable River recovery program, partnering with Fisheries and Oceans and Environment Canada. The ABCA will receive $17,300 to estab- lish a monitoring program for endangered mussels in the Ausable River, collecting data on the abundance, demographics and microhabit preferences of the four endan- Surveying mussels — The Ausable Bayfield Conservation Authority along with Fisheries and Oceans Canada found 26 dif- ferent types of mussels in the Ausable River, four types which are endangered. Above, Fisheries and Oceans Canada biolo- gist Shawn Staton holds a mussel. (photo/submitted) gered mussels. Veliz says mussels are interesting crea- tures, helping to filter water in the river. 33rd annual Bannockburn hike Sunday VARNA — The Ausable Bayfield Conservation Authority (ABCA) hosts the Bannockburn Fall Hike Sunday from 2 to 4 p.m. This will be the 33rd year for the hike, which draws hundreds each year for a mug of cider, a scenic autumn trail walk and nature interpretation from knowledgeable Friends of the Bayfield River volunteers and ABCA staff. The organizers are hoping for more atten- dance this year as the hike is the official launch of the `Walk a Mile' Trail. The Friends of the Bayfield River, along with funding partners, is helping the ABCA — Ontario's first Conservation Authority cel- ebrate 60 years in conservation with the unveiling of the self -guided tour, combining new technology such as MP3 audio players, Global Positioning Systems (GPS) satellite units and pedometers to measure steps and distance travelled as well as calories expend- ed. A self -guided tour booklet and environ- mental information station signs are avail- able for those who like to explore the beauti- ful nature area on their own. The Bannockburn Conservation Area fea- tures dominant tree cover. Nestled in the valley is the Bannockburn River, formed by glacial melt waters giving the trail its rolling terrain. This is a litterless event, so participants are asked to bring a mug to enjoy free apple cider. There will be fresh, crisp apples to enjoy, too. Bannockburn Wildlife Area is on Bannockburn Line, 2 kilometres north of Huron County Road 3 between Varna and Brucefield. There is no charge for the event, but dona- tions are welcome in support of preserving this natural wildlife area and cider lovers are asked to `BYOM' (Bring Your Own Mug). For further details contact the ABCA at 235-2610 or 1-888-286-2610. Autumn entertainment — The Autumn Indulgence hosted byThe Rotary Club of Grand Bend was held Saturday sup- porting Rotary Club's clean water and beach enhancement projects.The evening titled "The Swinging '60s" was attended by many Grand Bend and area community members who enjoyed entertainment, dinner and live and silent auc- tions featuring unique art and furniture by local artists. At left are Grand Bend artists Barry Richman,Teresa Marie, Dave Bannister and Rae Ann Ladouceur. Bottom, left, the All Smiles Jazz Quartet entertains the crowd. From left are gui- taristTorrie Seager, saxophone player Cameron Britton of Grand Bend, drummer Eric Woolston and bassist Chris Kettlewell.The amount raised was unknown as theTA was going to print, but in previous years the event has raised $40,000.This year is also expected to be a success with the dinner sold out and corpo- rate sponsorship strong. (pho- tos/Nina Van Lieshout)