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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Times Advocate, 2006-12-13, Page 3232 TIMES -ADVOCATE Wednesday, December 13, 2006 K cruse for Kids I L dr Money for kids — Thanks to the efforts of the fifth annual Ontario West Coast Riders (OWCR) Kause for Kids Motorcycle Parade event, local charites will see $33,3 13.With the over 1,000 toys donated the proceeds this year exceeds $40,000. Money raised from this day stay in the area for kids with special needs.The Optimist Club of Grand Bend distrib- utes the money with direct input from the OWCR. Shown from left are Ann Lindenfield, Diane Carson, Nelson Desjardine, John Relouw, Bill Carson, Marion Gilmour, Miriah Gilmour, Judy Mason representing the Optimist Club and Judy Hunking. (photo/submitted) Gift giving — The Huron County Christmas Bureau (HCCB) received quite the boost from the Exeter Lioness Monday who donated a $500 cheque, groceries and toys which were float dona- tions given by the Exeter and area community during the Exeter Santa Claus Parade last month and clothing collected from roll call at a recent Exeter Lioness general meeting.Above from left are HCCB organizer Ruth Mercer - Ross, Exeter Lioness members Laurie Dykstra and Mary Lou Becker and HCCB organizer Debra Johnston.The HCCB is accepting donations at the Exeter United Church until Friday. Donations can be dropped off between 8:30 a.m. and 6:30 p.m. HCCB organizers say there is a real need for teenage gifts and fam- ily entertainment, like games and puzzles. (photo/Nina Van Lieshout) R.I.D.E. nabs charges POLICE BRIEF HURON — Huron OPP officers were throughout Huron County completing R.I.D.E over the week- end. Numerous vehicles were stopped with one impaired driver charged and two other drivers issued provincial offence tickets for open liquor. Police were conducting R.I.D.E. in Bayfield Dec. 9 at Bluewater Highway and Bayfield Bridge. The vehicle was stopped for speeding and the driver displayed signs of impairment. The driver was arrested for impaired operation of a motor vehicle and was transported to the Huron detachment. The dri- ver provided two breath samples, which were analyzed and found to be greater, than the legal limit of 80mg of alcohol per 100 ml of blood. A 25 -year-old man of JOYb OP "'LOVE PEACE HEALT MONY PINESS Queensway jazzes up its Christmas party HENSALL - "Change For A Quarter" provided the music for Queensway's annual Resident & Family Christmas Party Sun., Dec. 10. An excellent number of family & friends joined residents for the afternoon of music, refreshments and visiting. "Change for a Quarter" made up of Dwayne Martin, Richard Gingerich, Kevin Steckle & Harold Matzek played a wonderful selection of music in their own unique Jazz style. Several Queensway women gath- ered in the Sunroom Monday after- noon for manicures in preparation for the upcoming special Christmas events. Everyone was also com- menting on the beautiful Christmas trees throughout our building deco- rated by our own very talented staff member, Bev Hedden. Now that the decorating is completed we're feeling more in the Christmas spirit. Queensway Volunteer Auxiliary members met Tuesday morning to organize assistance for the many upcoming Christmas events. Among them are the Christian Reform Choir Dec. 12, Lakeview Gospel Singers Dec. 19, Carol Lebeau Dec 20, Christmas Light Tour Dec. 21, John & Geneva Heaman Dec. 28 and Bob Heywood Dec 31. We welcome family & friends to join us for all of these special events. Residents gathered for Euchre Wednesday afternoon, playing sev- eral competitive games while oth- ers worked on seasonal "Word Finds" which many enjoy, especial- ly after they've been enlarged on the photocopier making them easi- er for those with sight impairment. Coffee & News drew a good crowd interested in perusing the local weekly papers and London free Press over piping hot coffee. A favourite is always the section on the early files where residents have on occasion read about their own exploits. Following coffee & news Joan Bradley, Food Service Supervisor chaired the Food Committee Meeting, seeking input & opinions on the Food Service. Food Committee Meeting is held monthly and family members are welcome to attend with their loved one, just call for date and time. Music Therapy with Lisa filled the lounge area with the sounds of Christmas Thursday morning and residents also enjoyed her piano music during their lunch hour. We appreciate having such a talented woman providing Music Therapy service each week. COMING EVENTS: Thurs., Dec. 21 6:15 p.m. Christmas Light Tour Sun., Dec. 24 6:30 p.m. Christmas Story & Christmas Caroling in NH Sunroom Thurs., Dec. 28 6 p.m. / Senior Diners 7 p.m. Birthday Party with music by John & Geneva Heaman Sun., Dec. 31 2 p.m. New Year's Eve message & music with Bob Heywood Bluewater will attend Goderich Provincial Court Feb. 19, facing one count of impaired operation of a motor vehicle and one count of dri- ving a motor vehicle with more than 80mg of alcohol. The second occur- rence was also Dec. 9 in Bayfield. Officers stopped a vehicle travelling along Bluewater Highway at the Bayfield Bridge. The lone male dri- ver was stopped in a R.I.D.E. pro- gram. Officers found an open pack- age of liquor in the console of the vehicle. Also found was a quantity of suspected cocaine. The driver of the vehicle had been drinking and was issued a 12- hour suspension. A 39 -year-old South Huron man will attend Goderich Provincial Court March 5, facing one count of pos- session of a schedule I drug — cocaine. First taste of winter HURON — Huron OPP officers and snow opera- tors were out in full force as the first taste of winter struck Huron County this past weekend. The freez- ing rain and snow started falling within the county and police started to get calls of icy roads and vehicles in the ditch. The Ministry of Transportation and area County and Township Roads Departments are commended by the Huron OPP for their commitment to responding to the ever- aw �wmeF I lICIPALITY of BLUEWATER 2001 changing road conditions and assisting emergency personnel. Parts of area roadways, like Highway 21 were closed in specific areas to prevent further collisions. Police received 45 reported collisions on area highways and town- ship roads from Dec. 8 to Dec. 11. In some cases police arrived to fmd that the vehicles had already been removed. There were no injuries in the collisions that were reported to police. NOTICE &� WARNING Municipality of Bluewater No Parking is allowed on any road allowance between the hours of 2 a.m. - 7 a.m. During the period of November 1 - April 1 for Snow Removal purposes violators will be ticketed. The Council has passed a motion prohibiting the placement of signs, planters, pop machines or any items that would interfere with snow removal on sidewalks or boulevards during the period of November 1st to April 1st. J CREDIT UNION Mon. Dec 25 - CLOSED Tues. Dec 26 - CLOSED Mon. Jan. 1 - CLOSED Clinton 519-482-3466 Exeter 519-235-0640 • Listowel 519-291-6189 Open 24 hours with . . MemberDirect online banking heaklandcomm�tycu.ion. ca ar 24 hr ATMs also ilable atiall bianch locations"